HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/1/1943 - MINUTES 48
NTiNUTES OF RECULAR TL Ea,
OF THE
CI TY C OUNCI L
OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINT-S
the City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting at the
Council Chambers known as 480 North. Palm Canyon Drive in said City
on 'Nednesday, January 6th, 1943, at 7:30 P.M. , the said deg,* being
the first Jednesday of said month of January.
'_Tne meeti,nF was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided:
Roll Call: Present: Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman John bT. Connell
Councilman Ceorge A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Mayor F. V. Shannon
Acting City I:4anager Louise MC Carn
City Attorney Roy 1. Cole Fate
Acting City Clerk Virminia R. O 'Brien
Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
COV'IMNI CATI ONS :
A memorandum from Actin„ City YLanatzer Louise McCarn recommendin-
an increase in the personnel of the Fire Department, and particularly
recommending :the employment of :iilliam Heath at a salary of :17�180.00
per month was read. Upon motion of Councilman Adams , seconded by
Councilman Boyd, :Resolution No. 1132 of the City Council approving
the recommendations of the City Yana?er, and approving the employment
of vu'illi am I'eath ,an the Fire Department at a salary of $180.00 per
month, was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, and '
Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
A memorandum from the Act-ng, City manager a;,visi.ng the Council of the
resi;-nat�. on of Eleanor Kroug�h as clerk-steno=apher in the city
offices as of December 31, 1942, and the employment of TTrs . Elva S.I.
Cunningham as secretary-clerk-steno,,°rapher -to replace her, at a
salary of `is135.00 per montl: was read, and upon motion. of Councilman
Housman seconded by Councilman Boyd Resolution No. 1133 of the City
Council acc.e_otin- the resirination of ?leaner Yrou-h and annrovi= the
employment of T,Irs . Eva M. Cunc.i.nrham at a salary of `i:135900 per month
was duly adopted by the, following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, 'and
Ma,
or Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
A tele^ram ,from Paul Barksdale DvOrr, State Rationi.n-! Officer, O .P.A.
I,os An-eles, concerning the elimination of all unnecessary stop signs
and si;,.nals in support of the effort to conserve gas , r,ras read, a d
after some discussion the matter was referred to -the Actinrz City
Mana-Ter to be discussed with the Chief of Police and resorted on at
the next meeting. In connection with this matter City Attorney
E;olef'ate suggested that if any stop signs should be removed, it shoi.11d
be done by resolution of the Council and not by any change in the
existing ordinance.
A letter from Mar''aret Freeman requestinE rermiusion to Five doncinF
lessons arras raad and considered. Fdiss Freeman being present in
chambers spoke to the Council. 'Thereupon, upon motion o: Councilman
Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and unanimously carried, the matter
was referred to Actin-; City 1'vianaFer Louise McCarn for investir,ation and
report.
REPORTS'
The tr asurer' s report for the month of December was prosented., ex-
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amined, and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
OLD BUST N:�'S S :
The matter of the dance permit requested by the NCO Club, Ferrying
Command, was again taken up and after, discussion, and upon motion
of Councilman Housman seconded by Councilman Adams and unanimously
carried, Resolution No. 1134 of the City Council granting the NCO
Club a dance permit for January 9th, 1943 and for January 16th,
1943, with fees waived, was duly adopted by a unanirious vote.
A request by the Palm-Springs Hotel for change of dance date from
January 2nd to January 9th = the permit having- been previously granted was presented, and upon motion of Councilman I3ousman, seconded by
Councilman Connell and unanimously passed, such change of date was
granted.
STEM BUST SS-1
A re. ister of demands was presented, examined, and wproved by the
finance committee, and upon motion of councilman Boyd seconded by
Councilman Connell, claims and demands numbered 4261 through 4322,
inclusive, were a,)oroved and ordered paid by n rT'ants drawn on the
City Treasurer by the followinT vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, 7ousman, Boyd, and
Fayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Boyd, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, stated that
in the future the committee would rely upon the discretion of
Acting; City : ana';er Lcuise McCarn as to demands authorized for
payment, and would make a detailed study of the demands presented
only on her request to the Committee for such consideration and
approval.
Councilman Cliffton arrived and participated in the proceedings .
Th.e City Treasurer bei.nr .7 esent requested that he be riven a cash
account to cover checks refused payment by the 'rank, or which for
any reason had to be covered by the City, and after some discussion
he was d-i ected to cover such checks - in the future out of the Petty
Cash account which is already active.
A request for a ni�7'htly dance permit for the Doll House was presented.
After some discussion Councilman Boyd moved that Mayor Shannon
appoint a committee of three members of the Council to carefully
study the situation at the Doll House and also any other prospective
requests for dance permits, and to take the matter up with the 'Nar
Recreation Council inasmuch as soldier recreation is involved, and to
male recommendations and report at the meeting of the Council to be
held on January 20th. Upon the second of Councilman Adams, Resolution
No. 1135 of the City Council was cult' adopted in accordance with
such motion by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd,
and TViayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
A request by the FerryinZ Command for four directional ,,i;__ns, same
to be installed by the FerryinC• Command, was pr- 2onted by Street
Superintendent Soru m, and u,)on motion of Councilman Adams, seconded
by Councilman Connell, Resolution No . 1136 of the City Council ,-ranting
the ForrTini7 Command permission to install four directional signs
on Sunrise h➢ay was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Housman, Poyd, and
14W or Shannon
Noes: hione
Absent: None
ujo
A petition was presented by Mr. Carl Lykken recommending the appoint-
ment of Mr. Frank ,;N. Cutler to serve the unexpired term of Council-
man Raymond i,T. Sorum resigned, in District No. 5. The petition
was thereupon referred to the City Clerk for checking and report
at the ne-:t meeting.
A memorandum to the City Council from MLayor• Shannon setting forth
the followin?* appointments to the Defense Council, and requcstin7
the approval of the Council thereon, was reed.:
Protecticn Plannin, Committee - Mr. +illiam H. Kid.ston
Ydar service Committee - Mr. `"i111am D. Dean
Employment Office 1,4r. Philip L. Boyd
Commander Defense Corps - h1r. karl '?. Kumpe
Executive Service Corps - 1,Ir. Irving T. Snyder
with Ivir. Earl E. Cibbs as Director, Iv2rs. Louise McCarn, Secretary,
and Mayor F. V. Shannon as Chairman, tires read. Thereupon 'a
resolution prepared by the City Attorney appointin,7Will.iam H.
u:idston, William D. Dean, Philip L. Boyd, kerl B. Kumpe, and. Irving.
T. Snyder as members of the Defense Council as )ro•Jided under
Ordinance No. 128 of the City of Palm Sprin,ms, to serve for more
than one year and until their successors are appointed and qualified
was read, and upon motion of Councilman Connell seconded by Counca.l-
man Adams, such resolution, )einr Resolution No. 11.37 of the City
Council, was ap,�roved as read, bg the following vote to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Housman, Beyd,
and Mayor• Shannon
Noes : None
9bsent: None
Councilman Boyd su7 ested that it m qht be well for the City Council
to stimulate the City Plannin Commission in planning post war'
projects, such as the 'aerial tramway, City Offices , recreational
facilities, and the resultant changes in the Yaster Plan of the
City. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman j5oyd seconded by
Councilman Connell, Resolution No . 1138 of the City Council'. author-
izing the City Council to communicate with the Planning* Commission
suggestin` thet it make a survey concerning post war projects was
unanimously adopted.
Councilman Adams reported that the old Standard Station at the
Northwest corner of Indian Avenue and Andreas Road was in bad
condition, and that trash and bottles had been thrown around the
premises, and sug.-ested that the Acting City - anager notify the
owner of the premises to clean it up or that the City would do so
and bill them for the work. The matter was thereu_6on referred to
the City manager.
It was brought, to the attention of the Council that no City PIumhinm
Inspector had been appointed, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Boyd, and unanimously carried, Resolution No.
113.9 of the City Council appointing Raymond M. Serum as amity
Plumbing*. Inspector was duly adopted.
A letter from Travis Rogers requesting permission to inaugurate
transportation service for the patrons of Hogers Ranch by the use
of any of the followinp': St27c coach, two rubber tire hay wagons
and one hay truck (motor) , such service to be maintained seven
days a week between the hours of 11 :00 .A.TJ. and 12r00 P.r. ,
leavS.n;T town on the hour and returning on the half hour, ,✓as read.
11.1ae rogue su- was
as to follow Paseo El Yira,-d.or from the
ranch to Palm Canyon Drive and thence to its intersection with
Tahquitz Drive, androturn. After discussion, and upon motion of
Coi.incilman C1:21.ffton seconded by Councilman Housman, Resblutt:on No.
1.140 of the City Council ?ranting Rogers Ranch pereni.ss--lon to
overate in accordance with the above request for a t rial pert od of
thirty days, was duly adopted by a unanimous vote. City Attorney
Hoy Cole ate :vas instructed to prepare such a resolution.
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An additional letter from Travis RoC-,ers requesting permission to
establish a hitchinm rack and maintain stables at some location in
town 2s i°ead. After ,general discussion, and after hearing I�Ir.
no< ers speak on the subject, the matter aaas taken under consideration
by the Council.
A ll'lemerandum from Chief of Police Lyle Sanard stating that o�,,iing to
the shortage of manpower it would be necessary to resort to employment
of a woman clerk in the Police Department, to be known as a desk
clerk, and recommending a salary of �'150.00 per month for the position,
was read. thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by
Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1141 of the City Council authorizing
the employment of a lady desk clerk .by the Police Department at a
salary of `; 150.00 per month, was duly adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, rT.ousman, Boyd,
and Nayor �)hannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
Tiere being no further business, anon motion of Councilman Boyd,
seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously passed, the meeting
was adjourned to January 20th, 1943, at 7:30 o 'clock P.I•,T.
Respectfully submitted,
V' inia R. OfFrien,
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF ADJOURN,ID I!4EETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Cl TI OF PALM SPIiT NGS
The City Council of the City of Palm Sprinfys, California, held a
meeting at the Council Chambers known as 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said City, on loednesday, January 20th, 1943, at 7:30
o 'clock P.la?. , pursuant to adjournmett of meetino of Jarniary 6th,
1943.
Tze meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll 'ail: Present: Councilman C . P . Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman "ecrge A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Mayor F. V. Shannon
_ict.ing City Mana^er Louise NcCarn
City Attorney Roy 71. Cole-^ate
Actin,- City Clerk Virginia R. OtP_rien
Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
1 Drafts of the 1,1inutes of the meeting of the City Council held
December 30th, 1942 which had- been distributed among the several
councilmen were presented, approved, and ordered copied in the
Minute Book.
As the first order of business the matter of the appointment of
RTr. Frank 1Y. Cutler as Councilman for District Five was taken up,
and upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Ccn ncilman Connell,
Resolution No. 1142 of the City Council appointing Mr. Frank, Sd.
Cutler to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. naymond M. Sorum as
Councilman for District Five_ was duly adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayers : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
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Judge Cuy 'Pinney therel?pon administered the oath of office and
Councilman Frank :';. Cutler took his place at the counoil table.
RETORTS:
A memorandum from }feting City IsRanager Louise McCarn reoorting that
pgr. ' Ceorr;e Streb'e was having- the vacant has station at Indian Avenue
-nd ' Andreas Road cleaned was read. City Attorney Colegate stated
that arranc�erpents had ,been ,made for a li�ht to be installed and
to be lighted nightly.
A memorandum from .kctinlg City Wanager Louise RrcCarn stating, that
iuIrs . Freeman had abandoned the idea of teaching dancing for the
Zoresent was read.
Tne report of Police Chief 3anard recommending the removal, of the
following stop signs pursuant to the request of the OPA to
eliminate as many stops as possible raas read:
Stop sign at southwest corner of Via Escuela and Palm Canyon Drive
i;top sign at northeast corner of Via Olivere. and Palm Canyon Dr.
o Stop siFn at Southwest corner of Via Olivera and Palm Canyon =,r.
Stop sign at Northeast Corner of Racquet Club Rd. and Palm Canyon Dr.
Stop sign at northeast corner of Cabriila Rd. and Palm Canyola Dr.
Stop sif;n at southwest corner of Cabrilla Rd. and Palm Canyon Dr.
Stop sign at southwest corner of Canebreak R. and Indian Ave.
Stop sir-,n at northeast corner of El Alameda and Indian Ave.
Stop sign at northwest corner of Via Miraleste and Tamarisk Rd.
Stop sign at northeast corner of Granvia Valmonte and Indian ave.
Stop sigrn at southwest corner of Baristo Rd . and Palm Canyon Dr.
Uloon motion of Councilman Connell seconded by Councilman Adams,
Resolution No. 1143 of the City Council approving- the removal of
stop si,ms as listed in Chief Sanard 's report ^as duly adopted by '
the folloc�ing vote, to wit:
Aves : Councilmen "dams, , Connell, Housman, Loyd, Cutler, and
Wayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliff ton
COH1,71iICATI ONS:
A letter from La Paz Guest Ranch Inc , requesting a refund of the,,
City business License previously paid, and stating that the ranch
had been taken over by the Army Ferrying- Command, was read, .and after
discussion and upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded b<f Councilman
Adams, Resolution No. 1144 of the City Council denying the request
for a refund of said moneys, and directing' that La Paz uest Ranch
Inc . be advised that it is not, the policy of the Council to refund
license payments when the business licensed is interrupted during*
the year, was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen 'Adams, Connell, Housman, "oyd, Cutler, and
Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent': Councilman Cl:iffton
A letter from Yr. Cecil H. Isena�Tle requesting the renewal of the
temporary permit previously granted the Tanner Motor Livery for the
opera.Lion of a bus line -in 'Palm Spr_n;-s, and for permission to
establish bus stops in front of the Village Drug Store and the
Carnell Building;, ,raas, read, together with the recommendation of the
^,ctin�• City Manager ' that the permit be granted since the bus
operation rcgiiosted is a civilian defense measure, and after dis-
cussion and upon motion of Councilman uoyd seconded by Councilman
Housman, Resolution No. 1145 of the City Ccuncll renewing, ,the
temporary permit previously ,granted the manner Ilotor Livery for
the operation of a bus line was duly adopted by the following vote,
to ",tit:
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Cutler,, end
F.4ayor Shannon
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Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Connell seconded by Council-
man Cutler, Resolution No. 1146 of the City Council approving the
establishment of bus stops in front of the, Villame DruF Store on
the ::Jest side of Palm Canyon Drive at the intersection of ';lest
Andreas Road, and in front of the Carnell Bu1.idirF on the Fast side
of Palm Canyon Drive at the intersection of East Andreas Road was
duly adopted by the £ollowin,� vote, to wit: .
Ayes : CounciLsen Adams, Connell, Housman, Royd, Cutler, and
Mayor Shannon
No es : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
A letter from Mrs. Caroline B. T_Iicks of the Jelfare and Friendly Aid
Section of the Palm 6prinZs :Joman's Club, askinfr for any
su,—esti-ons - the Council might have with reference to the open house
to be held at the Health Center on 1"riday, January 29th, was road.
No action was taken in the matter. Councilman Toyd stated that he
booed the Councilmen would get over to see the center.
A memorandum from Fitting City Manager Louise McCarn concerning the
cleaning of sidewalks was read, and after some discussion the
mat ter was referred to P,1r. Sorum, he to meet with the (,it,r httorney
with a view to working- cut some regulatory measure on the subject.
A memorandum from Chief of Police Lyle Sanard advising of the
appointment of Mrs . Elizabeth Shultz as desk_ clerk at a salary of
One Hundr -d and Fifty Dollars a month was read, to7other With the
recommendation of Acting City Manager Louise McCarn, and upon motion
of Councilman Adams seconded by Councilman Housman , Resolution No.
1147 of the City Council ao�rovinF; the a000intment of Mrs . Elizabeth
1 Shultz as desk clerk at the Police Department at a salary of
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars per month, effectiTre as of January
13th, 1943, was duly adonted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Royd, Cutler, and
Mayor Shannon
Noes :' None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
A memorandum from Mayor 3;.1annon, toa;ether with a list of the
Standing Committees of the City Council, as follows, was read:
Boards and Commissions ' Relations :
Library, Recreation, ?arks, Chairman - Councilman Cutler
Schools and City Planning Councilmen,Boyd, Cliffton
Finance Committee :
City `measurer, 7ranchises, Budluet, Chairman - Councilman Boyd
Taxation, Insurance, Business Councilmen Housman, Cliffton
Licenses , Appropriation, Transfers
General Committee :
Building Department, City Attorney, Chairman - Councilman Housman
City Clerk, Le-,rislation, City Councilmen Connell, Adams
Buildings and Miscellaneous
Indian Lands and. Health and
Sanitation Committee:
Indian Relations, Airports, Chairman - Councilman Connell
'Naste Dis-)osal, Health_ and Councilmen Cutler, Housman
`anitat',on
Public Safety Committee :
?'ire Department, Police Department, Chairman - Council.man Cliffton
City Court and Special Permits Councilmen Connell, Adams,
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Public Works Committee:
Streets, flood Control, Land- Chairman - Councilman Adams
scapinf, Horse Trails, Bridges, Councilmen Cutler, Boyd
Sidewa-,treetlSu, City eer and
perintendent
A .further memorandum from Mayor Shannon naming the following annoint-
=- nts to- fill the vacancies on the planning Commission was also
read:
Mr. Clarence N. ':uolff, 265 Via Altamira, to £i.l.l Iufr.
Florian Boyd 's un'ex,)ired term of office ending, as of
Au,7—st 30, 1944, and
Mr. Raymond M. Sorum, ex-offirio member, to replace Mr.
Gerald i_. Sanborn, City Superintendent of otreets . ,
7here )pon, upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Counc7.lman
Housman; 'Resolution No. -1148 of the City Council approving the
appointment of Mr. Clarence 15, Wolff and Mr. Raymond TA: Sorum to the
City Planning Commission was duly adopted by the followiin7 vote,
to wit:
Ayes : �ouncil.men Adams, Connell, Housman, I5oy,d, Cutler, and
Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
A resolution prepared by City Attorney Roy ColeJate creating the
title of Director of Public rdo.rks to desi,_nate the several sn-?oint-
ments now held by Mr . Raymond I4. Sorum was read, and upon motion'
of Counc.Ilman Cutler seconded by Councilman Connell„ and unanimous-
ly carried, such resolution, being Resolution No. 1149 'of the City
Council, was duly adopted. '
1 resolution regarding ' 5tale aid for expendituros made necessary
by the war, to be sent to the Lea^ue of California Cities and
State Assemblymen in the State Legislature, at Sao:ramento, was
read, and upon 'motion of Councilman Connell seconded by Council-
-..a n Boyd, such resolution, being Resolution No . 1150 of the City
Council was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : , Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Cutler, and
Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
A resolution urging immediate adoption of legislation as proposed
to the 77th Con--ress in the Pepper Bill, S.2620, for Federal-
assumption of liability for injury or death to civilian defense -
volunteers was read, and upon motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded
by Councilman Boyd, such resolution, being Resolut'i.on No. 11.51, of ,
the City Council was duly adopted by the followin- vote, to wit:'
Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell, Housman, Boyd, Cutler, and
Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
A memorandum from Acting City Manager Louise McCarn submitt'Ln7 for I
approval the following salary changes effective as of January 1st,
1943, was road:
Marylou Kingsbury - 'w145.00 per month
Marjorie Hyde - - - 125 .00 per month, be'i_nE
z,n increase of � 15 .00 per month each. Thereupon, upon motion of
Councilman %3oyd seconded by Councilman Housman, Iesolution No.
1152 of the City Council approving the salary changes recommended
by the Actinh: City Manager was duly adopted by the follo.^rin^ vote,
to wi t:
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Cutler, arnl
I -yor Shannon
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Noes : None
Absents Councilman Cliff ton
The minutes of the meeting" of the Palm Springs realth Center Board
held on January 6th, 1943, were read .
A letter from Mrs. Jane Manchester of the Doll Rouse protesting
certain of the changes requested to be made in said establishment
in a letter from Fire Chief Leonesio, was read. During the following
discussion Mayor Shannon stated that other local cafes and cocktail
loun`es had been inspected and various changes requested to be
made as a safety measure. No action was taken on the letter from
Mrs. Manchester.
Councilman Boyd asked that an informal meeting* of theCouncil be
held at the City Offices on Monday, January 25th, at 5:00, in order
that the entire Council might study the financial situation of the
city, and the city clerk ,,was directed to phone the council members
on Monday.
Councilman Boyd suggested that it had been the custom of the City
to furnish new councilmen with binders in which to keep conies of
minutes, and also copies of the Master Plan of the City, and a
copy of the Land Use Ordinance. Mayor Shannon requested that leather
bound copies of Ordinance No . 75 be obtained for Councilmen
Housman and Cutler.
The need for soundproofing the rationing board office was then called
to the attention of the Council by Councilman Boyd, and it was
stated that Mr. Sorum had none to Los Angeles on other City business
and while there would investigate what could be done in that
connection. The matter was held over until the informal meeting
to be held on the 25th.
`there being no further business, upon motion of Councilman Cutler
seconded by Councilman Connell, the meeting* was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Ac��, Cilty Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR 14EETING
OF TH E
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 480 North Palm Canyon Drive in said
City on Wednesday, February 3rd, 1943, at 7:30 p. m. , the said day
being the first Wednesday of said month of February.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided:
Roll Call: Present: Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
Acting City Manager Louise McCarn
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Clerk Virginia It. O 'Brien
Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Clifftpn
Councilman John M. Connell
Minutes of the meetings of January 6th, 1943 and January 20th, 1943
having been distributed among the members of the Council, the same
were presented and approved and ordered entered in the Minute Book.
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Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Connell
A request was made by the War Recreation Committee for a Resolu-
tion indicating the actual amount of money named in the applica-
tion of the City for Federal Aid under the Lanham. Act, such amount
being $6827.00, and after discussion and upon motion of Councilman
Boyd seconded by Councilman Cutler Resolution No.. 1161 of the City
Council amending Resolution No. 1105 of the City Council and in-
dicating the amount of $6827.00 as the amount named in the applica-
tion filed by the City, was duly adopted by a unanimous vote.
A register of demands in the anount of $1323;14„representing a
portion of the $2000.00 previously appropriated to the Chamber
of Commerce under Ordinance No. 123 of the City of Palm Springs
was presented, and on motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Council-
man Housman Resolution No. 1162 of the City Council approving the
demands and ordering a warrant to be drawn on the City Treasurer
in the amount of $"1323. 29 was duly adopted by the following vote,
to wit: 71 �_ nncc
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Housman , Boyd, _ ,
Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes; None
Absent: Councilman Connell
A recommendation of Mayor Shannon regarding a change in the monthly
report of the City Treasurer was discussed, but no action was taken.
Notices of the application of Barney Ostrow for On Sale Distilled
Spirits and On Sale Beer and Wine Licenses were presented. It was
suggested that a recommendation should be received from the Chief
of Police on such notices in order that the council could take, some
action if it so desired.
The resignation of Virginia R. O'Brien as Acting City Clerk was I
read and upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman
Therieau Resolution No. 1163 -of the City Council accepting the
resignation of Mrs. O'Brien as Acting City Clerk„ with refTets,
was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Housman, Boyd,
Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Connell
The matter of a successor to Mrs . O'Brien was referred to the
general committee.
A victory tax resolution was read, and upon motion of Councilman
Therieau seconded by Councilman Cutler, such resolution, being
Resolution No. 1164 of the City Council was adopted as read by
the following vote, to wit,:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Housman, Boyd,
Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Connell
A communication from Muriel. Fulton proposing the purchase of the
Reid, Hospital property by the City for a Civic Center was read.
No action was taken. (-
Councilman Boyd reminded the Council that it was important that
action be taken by the committee in charge of investigating ap-
plications for dance permits, and suggested that if Councilman
Connell was going to be unable to get his committee together in
the near future a new chairman should be appointed to the committee.
Mayor Shannon stated that he would take thematter up with Council-
man Connell and if he desired his name removed from the Committee
would appoint Councilman Therieau to act.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to
February 17th, 1943.
Respectfully submitted,
v, Rom.
Acting City Clerk � � `
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MINUM''S OF REGULAR MEETING
OF TiIE
CITY COUNCIL
OF UIE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
The City Council of, the City of Palm Springs held a meeting at
the Council Chambers known as 480 North Palm Canyon Drive in
said City on Wednesday, February 17th, 1943, at 7:30 p. m. , pur-
suant to adjournment of meeting of February 3, 1943.-
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided:
Roll Call: Present. Councilman Eugene ,E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman John I.A. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Mayor F. V. Shannon
Acting City Manager Louise McCarn
Acting City Clerk Virginia R. O 'Brien
Absent: Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
A draft of the minutes of the meeting of the City Council, held
February 3, 1943 having been distributed among the members of
the Council, was presented and approved and ordered entered in
the minute book.
At this point Councilmen Boyd and Cutler and City Attorney
Colegate entered and joined in the deliberations of the meeting.
C OMMUNI CA TI ON S:
1 The City Clerk presented letters written to the Acting City
Manager from State Assemblymen and Congressmen and also from
the League of California Cities acknowledging receipt of reso-
lutions in support of state aid and federal assumption of
liability in case of injury to Civilian Defense workers, and
thanking the City Council for the action taken by the resolu-
tions so presented.
Upon recommendation of the Acting City Manager, and upon motion
by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution
No. 1165, approving attendance by Mrs. Louise McCarn Acting City
Manager, and Mr. Raymond M. Sorum, Director of Public Works, at
the Spring Conference of the City Managers Department, League of
California Cities, Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel, February 20-22,
1943 inclusive, with expenses paid, was adopted by the following
- vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
Rhe '' resignation of Mr. Phill Gardella from the Street Depart-
ment effective March 1, 1943was tendered the Council, and upon
1 the recommendation of Mr. Sorum, Director of Public Works,
accepted, upon motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Council-
man Boyd, by Resolution No. 1166 of the City Council, duly
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
Thereupon Mayor Shannon suggested that Mr. Sorum convey to the
members of the Sanitary District Board the information in Mr.
Gardella's letter that he was also resigning the employ of the
district effective the same date.
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REPORTS:
The Police Chief reported he knew of no objection which might
be entered against the issuance of liquor licenses applied for
by Barney Ostrow and by Irwin Schuman (doing business as
Chi Chi Bar) .
The Fire Chief reported that taverns and bars notified regard-
ing fire hazard violations were complying with the City ]dire
Code as' rapidly as the owners could engage men to make the ne-
cessary installations and repairs.
Councilman Housman, chairman of the committee composed of
Councilmen Connell, Adams and himself , assigned to investigate
and report on ,dancelpermit, applications ,in general and The Doll
House in particular, reported that until establishment of the
rules aid regulations governing dance permits which are under
preparation the matter should remain in committee.
OLD BUSINESS:-
After considerable discussion, on motion of Councilman Boyd,
seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No. 1167 of the City
Council, authorizing the employment of Dr. 0. B. Mc Rory as
Humane Officer for one month commencing February, 18, 1943 at a
salary ,of $50.00, such employment subject to continuance on
further action of the Council, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS :
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved ,by
the Finance Committee and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, second -
ed by Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1168 of the City
Council, approving claims and demands numbered 4417 thrpugdl
4424 inclusive, and ordering payment thereof by warrants drawn
upon the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen 'lherieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd', ,Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
The City Attorney presented a draft of the resolution necessary
to handle the Victory Tax accounting and set up the subsidiary
funds therefor and after some discussion, on motion of Council-
man Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No. 1169
of the City Council, authorizing the, setting up of books to
handle the Victory Tax accounting and establishing and trans-
ferring funds accordingly from the General, Waste Disposal and
Gas Tax Funds to the Payroll Fund; and from the Payroll, Gen-
eral, street and waste Disposal Funds to the Municipal Trust
Fund was adopted by the following vote, to wit.
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None ,
Absent: None
Discussion then took place concerning the investment of city
funds in Series " G" War Bonds and of the necessarily attendant
accounting procedure. Thereupon on motion of Councilman Cutler,
seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1170, authoriz-
ing the creation of a fund to be designated as the Reserve for
Capital Replacement, Fund and the deposit therein of $10,000.00
by the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
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Noes : None
Absent: None
Nest, on motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman
Boyd, Resolution No. 1171 of the City Council authorizing and
directing the Mayor and City Clerk_ to acquire for and in the
name of the City of Palm Springs five (5) Series "G" war Bonds
of the United States in the principal sum of one thousand
dollars (r1000.00) each, at the current market price: a total
of �5000.00, said bonds to be deposited with the City Treasurer
for safekeeping, was adopted by the following vote, to grit:
Ayes : Councilmen Tnerieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
The 11ayor -thereupon submitted for approval the appointment of
Louise ITeCarn as acting city clerk in addition to her current
appointment as acting city manager, with the title "Acting City
Manager-City Clerk" and an additional y�'25.00 per month in salary,
and 'upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman
Housman, Resolution No. 1172 of the City Council, approving and
confirming the appointment of Louise McCarn as Acting City Manager-
City Clerk effective February 18, 1943, at a salary of `?r225.00
per month was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
The Acting City Yanager reported the following changes in office
1 personnel effective February 18, 1943; transfer of Eva Cunningham
to act as assistant in the City Clerkts department, and recom-
mended an increase of salary therefor to P�145.00 per month; em-
ployment of Mrs . Lois Lux as general clerk and telephone operator,
and recommended therefor a .salary of :4i110.00 per month.
TZereupon on motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Council-
man Cutler, Resolution No. 1173 of the City Council, approving
the transfer of P9rs . Eva Cunningham to become assistant in the
city clerk 's department at a salary* of t145.00 per month and
the employment of Mrs . Lois Lux to act as general clerk and
telephone operator at a salary of 's110.00 per month, all effect-
ive as of February 18, 1943, was adopted by the following; vote,
to wit:
Ayes : , Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Yayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
the Acting City h4anager presented and recommended for approval
a schedule of salaries for the various sections of the Depart-
ment of Public `forks, as proposed by the Director of the Depart-
ment to become effective Prlarcn 1, 1943. After discussion, on
motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Itousman,
Resolution No. 1174 of the City Council approving the following
schedule of salaries for the Department of Public Works employees ,
effective Ifiarch 1, 1943:
WASTE DISPOSAL DEPT: PER 1`0NTH BEGIIININC LARCH 12 1943.
Route Foreman . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190.00
Truck Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130.00
Truck Helpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170.00
STREET DEPARTI.MT:
Truck Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180.00
Laborers . . . . . 170.00
Gen. Utility and Yaintenance 14an 190.00
was adopted by the following vote, to grit:
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Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Ilousman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
lYie Acting City IVIanagor presented, and recommended granting
of, the request by the Chief of Police that Police Officers
Vim. Lux and Elmer Taunton (who have been ordered by tho 'Local
Selective' Service Board to report '1laesday, February 23, 1943
for induction into thearmed forces of the United , States ) be
given the customary leave-of-absence for the duration' of their
service, plus 90 days thereafter; and also that these men each
receive, in addition to their pay for the month .of February, a
14-day vacation pay allowance, since Officer Taunton took no
vacation in 1942 and Officer Lux took his 1942 vacation eleven
months ago.
After some discussion the following; resolutions were adopted:
On motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Therieau,
Resolution No. 1175 of the City Council, 7rantinm to Police
Officer 111m. Lux leave-of-absence for the durationof, his service
in the U. , S. Armed Forces, :plus 90 days thereafter; and further
granting to said Officer Lux, in addition to his pay for the
month of February, 1943, a 14-day vacation pay allowance, was
adopted by the followint vote, to grit.
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and T:?ayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent:, None
And on motion ofCouncilman Tnerieau, seconded by Councilman
Connell, Resolution No. 1176 of the City Council,, granting to
Police Officer Elmer Taunton leave-of-absence for the duration
of his service in the U. S. Armed Forces, plus 90 days there-
after,; and further granting to said Officer - Taunton, -in-addition
to his ?pay for the month of February, 1943, a 14-da7 vacation '
pay allowance, was adopted by the following; vote, to !:.rit:
Ayes : Councilmen Merl eau, Adams, Connell, IIousman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes ; None
Absent: ,None
The Acting City Manager recommended for approval the Fire ChlofIs
employment of LTr.: Charles Goff as a full-time Fireman et, js100.00
per month, effective February 15, 1943, pursuant to council auth-
orization therefor January 6, 1943. On motion' of Councilman
Therieau, , seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1177 of
the Cite Council, approving employment of Mr. C harles ,xoff as a
full-time fireman, at a salary of $180.00 per month effective
February 15, 1943, was adopted by the fcllo,;ring vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: None
On motion, ,of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution No. 1178 of the City Council, approving the PTayor 's
appointment of Councilman DiFene E. Therieau to the following
Council Committees : Chairman of the Public Safety Committee,
Iomber of the Boards and Commissions Relations and the Finance
Committees, was unanimously adopted, the City Attorney having
given it as his opinion that no vote was required on such an
appointment by the P;Iayor.
An application by the Palm Sprints Hotel for ;permission to
have 'a high school seniors ' dance in the hotel dining 'room
Friday, February 19, 1943 was discussed at length. It -became
apparent that there was a division of opinion as to the ap-
plicant ' s ability to meet all the regulations and requirements
governing, the dancing permit applied for and, after some
discussion Councilman Therieau moved for issuance of the permit
providing, all 7overning re;_nilations and requi,r'ements such as
proper policing, etc. :were met. Talc motion, vies seconded
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by Councilman. Connell but after further discussion and intro-
duction of additional pertinent information was lost on the fol-
lowing 'vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Connell, Boyd.
Noes: Councilmen Adams, Housman, Cutler and
Mayor Shannon.
Absent: None.
Thereupon, on motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Council-
man Cutler, Resolution No. 1179 of the City Council, instructing
the Acting City Manager to notify Miss Margaret Foldesy, Manager
of the Palm Springs Hotel, that her application for a permit to
hold a hi1h school deniors ' dance in the hotel dining room
Friday, February 19, 1943 had been denied by Ule Ci_t;! Council;
and to return to Miss Folde,sy the 00 fee tendered with her
application, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and P4ayor Shannon.
Noes : Alone.
;Absent: None.
The Actin* City Clerk here adverted to the recommendation of the
Acting City Manager, previousl;, overlooked on the agenda, that
the salary of the City Judge Guy Pinney be increased to ,p175.00
as of March 1, 1943 and, on motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded
by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1180 of the City Council,
approving the increase in thesalary of City Judge Pinney to
1'475.00, as of March 1, 1943, was adopted by t;_e following, vote
to Y.'i_t : �, -,
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, .Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Triayor Shannon.
No-es : None.
Absent: None .
Me City Attorney presented the draft of a resolution settin-
up rules and ree�ulations ,governing issuance of dance permits.
After some discussion, on motion of Councilman Therieau, second-
ed by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1181 of the City Council,
establishing rules and regulations governing the issuance of dance
Permits, :rhich must be met before a permit can be issued, accord-
ing to ,the following outline:
1. Compliance with the City Fire Code and orders
by the Fire Chief thereunder;
2. Dancing in premises on Palm Canyon Drive must not
be visible from the public streets or sidewalks;
3. In premises inhere alcoholic li.quov is dispensed,
dancing shall be conducted or permitted only in
a room which does not include a bar; and
4. Giese rules and regulations are to be on file with
the City Clerk, available for inspection by the
public ;
was adoptod by the following vote, to ,iit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Talayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Adams, unanimously carried,
the meeting was adjourned.
After adjournment, and while the members of the Council were
still in Chambers, hs. Culver Nichols, local manager for ,the
Tlational Nousing, Agency, Palm Springs Branch, appeared before
the gathering informally, in company with Mr. Earl E. Gibbs,
Director of Civilian Defense. P;7r. Nichols explained that he
wanted to outline for the benefit of the city officials and
the citizens of Palm Springs in i-eneral the purposes of the
NHA in. Pa1?n Springs, stating in brief: Primarily, to house
some 170 family units which the NHA is obliged to assist in
finding accommodations for here, that being the number estimated
as sufficient to take care of the civilian personnel and their
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families, employed and to be employed at the United States
Torney General Hospital. P,Tr. Gibbs explained, that he ,was attend-
Ing only to' listen' in and become informed on the subject.
Respe ctfully submitted,
R CT!,,�'
A tin.- City Clerk. G,i
vILINU1'ES OF REGULAR I;EETINC,
OF 'i`FIE CITY COUNCIL
OF TIE CI"T`jr OF PALM SPRINGS
i'ne City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held
a meeting in the counci'1 chambers, known as No . 400 11ort1i Palm
Canyon Drive, in said city on '4ednesday, P,Iarch 3, 1943, at 7 :30
o 'clod. p. ri. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the
said month of Iviarcl_i.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, ,rfno presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C . P. Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Prank Vr'. Cutler
Mayor P. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Ccle,7rate
Actin- City Y.Tanajor-City Clerk Louise h?cCarn
Absent :Councilman Philip L. hoyd "
A draft of the minutes of the meeting, held February 17, 1943,
having; been distributed among; the several councilman, was pre-
sented, approved and ordered copies in the minute boo'.. '
C OIiII,IUNI C A TI ODIS :
A letter from 11r. Dick Taylor, tendering his resIgnatior, as
stinarintenaent of recreation, effective March 1, 1043, was read
cad on motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman F.lous-
man, Resolution No. 1182 of the City Council, acce! tin- the- -
resi:mation of 14'r. Dick Taylor as Superintendent of Recreation
of the City of Falm Springs, effective March 1, 1943, was adopted
by the following vote, to grit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell.,
Housman, Cutler and i';Iayor Shannon.
Noes-: None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
A letter was read from the State Director, Division of Service Pro-
jects, Federal Works Money, Work Projects Adm.i.n:i.stration, Southern
California, 1206 Santee Street, Los AnFele s, acknoviledgi.ng receipt
of the Ci-t;; ' s application requesting federal funds in the amount of
six thousand, eight hundred twenty-seven dollars ( '¢6, 827.00) ,unde.r
the provisions of the Lanham Act for maintenance and operation of
recreational facilities during the current fise;al year. The letter
further stated that the application had been i.ciontified as Project
California 4-11-229, for future reference. I
Toe Acting City T."ana °er recommended for approval:
1. Tiat the car allot,°lance to the Director of Public Vlorlcs be
increased as of I,Sarch 1, 1943, . to forty dollars ( $1)40.00)
nor month, since the m,ilea`e consumed in the discharge of
the duties of that office for January-February had exceeded
by 343 miles the allowance previously made for but one de-
partment (waste disposal ) under the sunervislon, of the
Director of Public 'fforks .
Thereupon, on motion of Councilman ,Cutler, seconded by Council-
man Flousman, Resolution No. 1183 of the City Council„ approving
an increase in the car allowance to the Director of Public Works,
to forty dollars ( ; 40.00) per month, effective Idarch 1, 19430
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
165
Ayes : Councilmen 'ihericau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes None.
Absent: Councilman- Boyd.
2. An increase of ten dollars ( Q`10.00) each per month to six
(C) police officers, beginning March 1, 1943 to wit:
one (1) sergeant a salary of ,p200.00 per month
one (1) senior officer " " it 190.00 per month
two (2) junior officers " " " 180.00 per month each
tao (2) beginner officers" " ° 175.00 per month each.
Upon motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman
Connell, Resolution No. 1134 of the City Council, approving
the schedule of police officers ' salaries hereinabove set
forth, effective I:4arch 1, 1943, was adopted by the following
vote, to wait:
- - Ayes : Councilmen Therleau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, - Cutler and I,Tayor- Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent : Councilman Boyd.
3. An increase of ten dollars (y10.00) per month to one (1)
fulltime senior fireman, effective March 1, 1943, to a
salary of w190.00 per month.
On motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Hous-
man, Resolution No. 1105 of the City Council, approving an
increase of �10.00 per month in the salary of one senior
fulltime fireman, to a salary of w190.00 Der month, effective
March 1, 1943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen 'Pherieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Yayor Shannon.
Noes :- None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
4. The purchase of an oxygen mash and regulator, as suggested
by Fire Chief Leonesio who was present and explained that the
device is standard life-saving equipment first brought to his
attention by local physicians, who recommended the investment.
The Chief suggested the equipment be installed in the Health
Center and made available to general use through physicians '
calls on the Fire Department, with a fixed charge therefor.
On motion of Councilman Housman seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No.1136 of the City Council approving the Dnrchase
of said oxygen mash and regulator, to be installed in the City
Health Center, available on call through the Fire Department
on a schedule of fees to be established by the Acting City*
Manager was adopted by the following vote, to ,-,it:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
5. The payment to Henry Van IU rk, beginning Yarch 1, 1943, of
V-e janitor salary of w45.00 per month, previously paid Joseph
Sandeffer, who is now transferred to fulltime employment in
our street department. On motion of Councilman Cutler,
seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1107 of the
City Council, approving the employment of said Henry Van Iiirk
beginning 1,1arc17 1, 1043 at a salary of �45.00 per month, the
-janitor salary previously paid Joseph Sandeffer, now transferred
to fulltime employment in the street department, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Tnerieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
6. Recalling the Special Police Badge No. 2 now in possession
of 11r. Ralph Nesmith, formerly City Humane Officer, and re-
issuing the badge to Dr. O. B. McRory, presently City Humane
Officer. Some discussion followed during which the City
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Attorney explained :that the Desert Shelter (the local humane
society) had purchased said badge for Mr. Nesmith, commissioned
as a special police officer. Thereupon, on motion of Councilman
Connell, seconded by Councilman Ilousman, Resolution No. 1133 of
the City Council, approving, the recall of the Special Police
Badge (No. '2) from the: former Humane Officer Mr. Ralph Nesmith,
and the reissuance of that badge to our present humane Officer
Dr. 0. B . lAcRory, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, '
Housman and Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.'
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
Here the City Attorney by letter presented certified copies of
minutes of the meetings of the City Planning Commission held
February 16 and February 25, 1943, adopting and recommending to
the City Council for itsadoption the proposed h4aster Plan for
the City of Palm Springs, as presently constitu.ted, , together with
the Fluster Plan printed booklet, containing maps and other matter
constituting said Plan, said booklet being identified by the
signatures of the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Commission,
with a memorandum stating , the Commission 's action in its meeting
1 of February 25, 1943.
The City Attorney explained that under the law it would be ne-
cessary for the Council to give at least ten (10) ,days ' notice of
a public hearing before the blaster Plan Could be formally adopted.
After some discussion, on motion of ,Councilman T hericau, seconded
by. Councilman Cutler, Resolution No . 1139 of the City* Council,
fixing a time for a public hearing before the City Council upon
the proposed Master Plan; to edit: to be held in the City Council
Chambers, 430 ' North -Palm Canyon Drive, in the City of Palm -Springs,
California, at 8:15 o 'clock p. m. , I'4arch 17, 1943; and directing
the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing in the Palm
Sprin Lirealight-News in its issue of March 6, ,1'943 in the form
submitted was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Ilayor Shannon,.,
Noes: None. '
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
Nest was presented a letter from the Editor-ins-Chief-of the Palm
Springs High School Annual year book, co-signed by the IIigh S chool
Faculty Sponsor, stating that the Annual Staff, of the school had
been invitod by Jimmie Rogers, a senior, to sponsor a dance at
her father's (Rogers ) Ranch, Friday, March 2G, 1943, requesting
permission for the dance. Attached was a ' letter from Yr. Travis
T. Rogers operator of the Rogers Ranch, stating the Ranch bar
would be closed on March 26 and no liquor would be served on the
premises that night, or no charge made for using the premises for
said dance. Thereupon, on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded
by Councilman Therieau, and unanimously carried, it was voted
that the request for the dance should be tabled until the Fire
Chief might inspect the Rogers Ranch and report, as to compliance
with,the City P ire Code,, the dance to be permitted and' the fee
therefor waived, if compliance is -sholmn.
A copy of a letter addressed to the Chairman of our local Ration- I
ins; Board, from Mr. Fred E. Yerger, State OrI*anization Officer of
the ',lar Price and Rationing Board, was read, stating that their
State Office-,had no objection to the C ity 's payment of ;N15.00
per month to P.4rs . I.ennes, clerk in our local Board; and extend-
ing the appreciation of his Board for our interest in the local
Board. Thereupon after some discussion, on motion of Councilman
Cutler, seconded by Councilman Ilousman, Resolution No. 1190 com-
mending LTr. William X Lippman, Chairman of the Palro Springs
Rationing Board, the members of, his board and the many volunteer
citizens serving there, also Miss Katherine Finchey, Su-,)erintendent
of the Desert School District and her staff, for their splendid
rendering of a tedious task, was adopted by th:c following vote,
to wit.,
167
Ayes: Councilmen T herieau, Adams, Connell,
Ilousman, Cutler and I4a7ior Shannon.
Noes :' None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
A letter from Yrs . Jane E. Manchester, owner of The Doll Tlouse,
was read, requesting Council action on her application for a
dance permit. Discussion followed, during which the Fire Chief
reported that a recent inspection had shown the Doll IIouse to
be Operating in confor_,iance with the City Fire Code. And on
motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Adams, and
unanimously carried (Councilman Boyd being absent) it was decided
that the Doll Rouse dance permit be withheld pending; a report
by Councilman IIousman 's committee . After further discussion of
dance hermits and the rules and regulations governing same, it
was decided, on motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by
Councilman Connell and unanimously carried (Councilman Boyd
being absent) , that Councilman IIousman 's committee consult with
the Director of Public Works (City Building Inspector) , and in-
clude in their forthcoming report a recommendation on the enact-
rient of an additional rule governing dancin within specific
areas of floor space per couple.
REPORTS:
The report of the Chief of Police for February, 1943 was read
and filed for record.
The City Attorney reported on a compromise offer which he had
received from Government attorneys, concerning the 20-acre parcel
involved in streets ta'_ren by the Government. Mr. Colegate pro-
duced maps and discussed the matter in detail, and on motion of
Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman T_erieau and unanimously
carried- (Councilman Boyd being; absent), Resolution No. 1191 of
the C1t'r Council, authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with
the compromise was adopted.
OLD BU2,Ir
,,j,a,u.�.,,3 S.
Mr. Earl E.' Gibbs, Director of Civilian De£ense, . spoke to the
Council at tho request of Mr. i'Til.liara E. Lippman, Chairman of the
local Rationing Board, on the matter of insulating the board
quarters, in abeyance pending an insulation engineer 's survey
and report. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Adams,
seconded by Councilman Cutler, and unanimously carried (Council-
man Boyd being absent) Resolution No. 1192 of the City Council
authorizing P,?r. Gibbs to order insulation of the Rationing Board
quarters, labor thereon to be performed gratis throug�i Jill Ploore,
a Rationin-; Board member, also a member of the Carpenters ' TTnion,
eras adopted.
:T�1i BU;;IITESS:
At this point Councilman Boyd arrived and joined the Council
race tinri.
Under discussion was deriand for payment of .n597.75 to J. Claude
Roberts for removal of flood dirt from the city streets, the
Director of Public ';Works having been authorized in the meeting
of February 3, 194E to employ I,ir. Roberts to do the work.
9.'ne Resistor of Demands was presented, examined and approved by
the Finance Committee, as follows : - Councilman Boyd moved the
drawing of warrants upon the City Treasurer in payment of demands
nur,foered 4426 througji 4513, with the exception of warrant 4510:
to J: Claude Roberts,. payment of said warrant to be withheld
pending, presentation of receip_ ted bills from I,ir. Roberts, cover-
ing all worl: done and expense incurred under his direction of
said work. The motion was seconded by Councilman Therieau and
carried by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler, Boyd and Mayor Shannon.
Aces : None.
Absent: None.
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On the suggestion of the City Attorney and on motion of Council-
man I_ous_man, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution No.1193
of the City Counc5.1, instructing the City Attorney to Prepare
,:,rid file vaith the Riverside County C lor« a not9' cc of completion
covering the removal of flood dirt from the city streets by
J. Claude Roberts iaaas adopted by the following vote, to wit--
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Cutler, Boyd, and I:T-ayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
On motion of Councilman .horieau, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution, No. 1194 of the City Council ap=orovinl Vie transfer
of ti700.00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund and directing,
the City Clerk to so certify to the City Treasurer was adoptod
by the followin vote, to 'wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Tnerieau, Adams, Connell, Ilousman,
Cutler, Boyd, and T:ayor Shannon.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
On motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1195 of the City Council, approving fund transfers
necessary to t'_,je City 's Victory Tax accounting„ as follows :
To the Payroll Fund
From the General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . .
From the ':'taste Disposal Fund . . . . . . . .. . . 947.93
From the Street Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677..39
From the, ',9ar, Chest Fund 76.54
From thojound Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,, . 13.1E3
A total of . . . . . . . . ,. . . a5, 959,-65
and to the 1:'un1.ci1)al Trust Fund from the Payroll,Fund of $205.53,-
and directing the City C1orl: to so certify to the City Treasurer, '
wa.s adoptedby the follo.a:i.ng vote :
Ayes : Councilmen lh.erieau, Adams, Connell, 7ousman,
Cutler, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None. ' '
Absent: None.
Acting City Cleric
MITNTES OF ADJOURNED IdIEETING,
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs , California, held
a meeting in the ,Council Chambers , known as No. 480 North Palm
Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, March 17 , 1943 at 7 : 30
o° clock D. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of, March
3, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who Presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adaams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy !l7. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: None
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter from, the Commandant of the U. S . Marine Corps addressed
to Mr. Arthur E. Bailey notifying him that due to his physical
disability he, is to be discharged from the Marine Corps Reserve
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by April 5, 1943, unless his resignation is received in the mean-
time, was read. The Mayor recommended Council action to, restore
Mr. Bailey to his appointment as City Manager and after discussion,
on motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Connell,
Resolution No. 1196 of the City Council restoring Mr. Arthur F.
Bailey as City Manager for the balance of his term of appointment,
effective Immediately, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilman Therieau, Adams , -Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The following items were recommended by the Acting City Manager
for approval:
1. That as suggested by Judge Pinney, and due to the present
shortage of city police officers, Constiable Templeton receive
for transportation of city court _prisoners to and from the county
jail a fee of $5 per trip plus 54 per mile mileage for the round
trip. -
,u On motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution No. 1197 of the City Council, authorizing payment to
Constable Templeton of $5 per trip, plus 54 per mile round trip
to the county ,jail, was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. Formal ratification by the Council of payment to J. Claude
Roberts for removal of flood dirt from city streets, as authorized
in the Council meeting of March 3, 1943.
On motion -of -Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution No. 1198 of the City Council , ratifying payment under
City Warrant No. 4510 to said J. Claude Roberts , as previously
authorized: 1,4arch 3, 1.943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
3.- Reappointment of Dr. 0. B . McRory as City Humane Officer, with
the explanation that Dr. McRory had impounded 14 dogs and one cat,
and had made five calls in treatment for dog-bats; that these
activities had involved expenses which had exceeded his salary of
$50.CEO.
After discussion; during which the Actin' City Manager was
instructed to communicate with the members of the Palm Springs
Desert Shelter ( local humane society) , in an effort to obtain the
members ' cooperation in support of the city pound maintenance, on
motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Connell , Reso-
lution 'No. 1199 of the City Council, authorizing the reemployment
of Dr. McRory as City Humane Officer for another month at the present
salary of $50 per month was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent : ➢done.
I 4. That a fee of $3. 50 per week be fixed as an initial charge for
general use of the oxygen mask and regulator through our Fire De-
rartment.
On motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1200 of the City Council, approving the fixing of
said fee was adopted by the following vote, to vvit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor reported. that due to numerous complaints against the
Amado Cocktail Bar and Lounge, it was his recommendation that
procedure be commenced for revocation of the dance perrnit, a.t ,s.^..id
place. After some discussion, the matter was referred to the Pub-
lie Safety Committee for investigation, on motion,, of Councilman Boyd, �
seconded by Councilman Therieau, and unanimously carried.,
A copy of the minutes of the meeting- of the Welfare Section of the
Palm Springs Woman' s Club of March 3, 1943 , was filed for record. �
The hour of 8:15 p. m. having arrived, the Mayor announced this as
the time set for hearing on the P.Iaster Plan of which notice had
been published. The Acting City Clerl: was, instructed to read the '
1` resolution and notice from the minutes of .the meeting of March 3,
lV\\ 1943. After the reading the Mayor announced that the meeting was
open for discussion. The City Attorney on request; gave an outline
of the Master Plan. Here , Mr. A. J. Jenner spoke from the audience,
voicing some objections to the Master Plan as proposed. The _Mayor
informed Mr. Jenner that ' these objections seemed to indicate either
an unfamiliarity with the Master Plao r a,misunderstanding of the
statements therein, since the objections were without point in con-
sidering the statements in the Master Plan. There being no further
discussion, the Mayor closed the hearing and the Council meeting
resumed. ,
The report of Councilman Housman,' chairman of the, committee appoint-
ed on dance permits, was ree..d. After some discussion, during which
the Committee' s Recommendation "First (b) " was tabled, on motion of
Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler, and carried, it was
voted to change Recommendation "First (a) " to prescribe a minimum
floor area of one hundred ninety-two square (192) feet of unobstruct-
ed floor space per P. stated number ofcouples, by the following
vote, to wit:,
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housma.rn
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
There was then some further discussion as to the adoption of Rule '
No. 4 governing dancing. And finally, on motion of Councilman
Adams, seconded by Councilman Connell, Reeolutior' No. 1201 of the
City Council, approving the addition of Rule No. 4; . a.s follows :
Rule No. 4 - that dancing be permitted only where
there is a. minimum floor area of one
hundred ninety-two (192) square feet
of unobstructed floor space sufficient
to accommodate not in excess of six ( 6)
couples,
was Rdopted. by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Shannon.
Noes: Councilmen Therieau, Boyd and Cutler.
Absent: None.
Next under consideration' was the Committee ' s Recommendation that
the Doll House, on a showing of full compliance 'with all -the estab-
lished rules and regulations governing dancing be granted a temporary
30-day permit. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Connell,
seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1202 of the City
Council, approving the issuance of a. temporary 30-day dance permit
to the Doll House, after full compliance by the applicant with the
established rules and regulations governing dancing; and particular- I
ly compliance with Rule 3 by having the room in which dancing is
permitted closed off from the _bar by a hinged door, was , a.dopted by
the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, and,
Mayor Shannon.
Noes: Councilmen Therieau, Boyd and Cutler.
Absent;, None.
The Fire Chief reported compliance by Rogers Ranch with the Fire
Code so as to render said premises in order for the High School
Seniors' dance on Friday, March 26, 1943.
The report by the City Treasurer for the month of 1Februa�'000lCO3Vic-
including the City ' s purchase of five ( 5) Series G - -
tory Bonds wa-s presented, examined and ordered filed with the City Cler.
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The Mayor here called for a vote on adoption of the Master plan,
and after some discussion with reference to the hearing herein-
above reported, on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by ��
Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1203 of the City Council approv-
ing the recommendation of the City Planning Commission for adoption
of the Master Plan (-(jr .publia, hearing. dul'y. had; ' was adopted by
unanimous vote of the Council,
Councilman Cutler presented the recommendations of the Recreation
Commission, typed copies of same having been distributed among
the Council. After some discussion, inwhich it was understood
that the recommendations as such were not here under considera-
tion, onmotion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1204 of the City Council giving a vote of confidence
to the City Recreation Commission for its general policy in long
term recreation planning was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Cutler, Boyd, and 1,Aayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Here followed considerable discussion of the Recreation Commission' s
recommendations for a short term policy. Finally, on motion of
CouncilmanHousman, seconded by Councilman Boyd and unanimously
carried, it was decided that the matter should be tabled for fur-
ther discussion in an informal meeting on March 24th in the City
Offices at 7: 30 P. m.
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by
Councilman Boyd, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and upon his
motion, seconded by Council Connell, Claims and Demands numbered
4514_ through 4519 inclusive were approved and ordered paid by war-
rants drawn upon the City Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Cutler, Boyd and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1205 of the City Council ordering the transfer of
$200. 00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund and directing the
Acting City Clerk to certify the seine to the City Treasurer, was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
. Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Cutler, Boyd and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1206 of the City Council ordering the transfer of
$96. 2.5 from the Street to the General Fund, to correct a previous
accounting error, and directing the Acting City Clerk to so cer-
tify to the City Treasurer was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Cutler, Boyd and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
1 There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Connell and unanimously carried, the meet-
ing was adjourned to Iff ednesday, April 7) 1943.
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Acting City Clerk. �-�/
MINUTES OF REGULAR FETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PAUjI SPRINGS
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs , California., held a.
meeting in the council chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said ,city on W ednesday, April 7 , 1943, at 7: 30 o ' clock
p.m. , the said day being, the first Wednesday of said month of April.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon; , who presided:
Roll Call, Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City' Attorney Roy Vt. Colegate
Acting City 14anager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: Councilman Philip L. -Boyd
Drafts of the minutes of the meetings held March 3 and March l7 ,
1943, having been distributed among the several councilmen, were
presented, approved and ordered copied in the minute book.
CCIVIMUNICATION_S:
A letter was read from the Secretary of the City Planning Commission,
under date April 7, 1943, advising that the Commission, pursuant to
resolution adopted in its meeting of April 6, 1943, was recommending
to the Council immediate acceptance of dedication of certain city
streets, to wit: portions of Via. Miraleste and Gran Via Valmonte.
Thereupon, on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman
Housman, Resolution No. 1207 of the City Council, immediately ac-
cepting dedication of the following named streets within the city,
to wit: '
( a) That portion of Via Miraleste lying between
the north line of Section 14, Township 4 South,
Range 4 East,, and Tamarisk Road; and
(b) That portion of Gra.nvia Valmonte, extianding
easterly from Via Miraleste a distance of six
hundred sixty ( 660) feet,
was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Pdlayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent : Councilman Boyd..
The Acting City Manager presented recommendations with action
thereon, as follows:
1. - Execution of a supplemental memorandum of agreement, for ex-
penditure of Z-cent gas tax fund moneys on maintenance and repair
of city streets of major importance during the current fiscal ,year.
And on motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1208 of the City Council, authorizing the execution
of as supplemental memorandum of agreement for such expenditure of
-4-cent gas tax fund moneys, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau; Adams , Connell,
Housman, ,Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
2. Enactment of a, measure making it unlawful to operate on our
streets "on the, rini, " any vehicle designed to run on robber tires,
etc. , similar in effect to a recently enacted ordinance of the
City of Los Angeles, which had come to the attention of the Director
of Public Works and was by him deemed expedient in the preservation
of our city streets.
After some discussion it was agreed that such legislation was a.d.vis-
able and, the matter was referred to the City Attorney, for preparation
of an ordinaries along these lines, to be introduced at the next meeting
of the City Council.
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3. Changes in the staff of the Police Department, as submitted
by the Chief of Police:
( a) Acceptance of the resignation of Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz,
desk clerk, effective March 21, 1943.
And on motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1209 of the City Council, accepting the resignation
of Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz, Desk Clerk, Police Department, effective
March 21, 1943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell, Housman,
Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
(b) Employment of Mrs. Marian E. Sturkie, to replace
Mrs. Schultz as Desk Clerk, Police Department, same
salary: $150. 00 ner month, beginning March 22, 1943.
And on motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1210 of the City Council, authorizing employment of
Mrs. Marian E. Sturkie, Desk Clerk, Police Department, at .$150. 00
per month, beginning March 22, 1943, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noe.s : None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
( c) Commencing March 29, 1943, employment of Mrs. Lois Lux
as Desk Clerk in the Police Department, at a salary of
$150. 00 per month (Mrs. Lux having been transferred_ to
said position from the City Office staff) .
On motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Therieau,
Resolution No. 1211 of the City Council, authorizing employment of
Mrs. Lois Lux as Desk Clerk, Police nevartment, at .1150,00 per
month, commencing March -29, 1943, was adopted by the following
vote,- to wit:-
Ayea Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Cornell, Housman,
Cutler, and Mayor Sha.nnna.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd
4. Termination of the employment of Mrs. Frances Brs.dy, Steno-
grapher, Rationing Board, effective April 10, 1943, since Mrs. Brady
had declined to submit to the U. S . Civil Service examination ne-
cessary to so classify her employment and-release the City from
payment of her salary under the terms offered by the Office of
Price Administration for this position effective April 1, 1943.
Thereupon, on motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman
Housman, Resolution No, 1212 of the City Council, authorizing ter-
mination of Mrs. Frances Brady' s emnloyment effective April 10, 1943,
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
5, Reappointment of Dr, 0. B. McRory, City Humane Officer, until
' further notice - so long as our Pound Fund is In condition to su_nply
the funds. And on motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by
Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1213 of the City Council, approv-
ing reappointment of Dr. 0. B : MoRory, City Humane Officer, until
further notice, while funds are available therefor from the Pound
Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell,
Housman, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent. - Councilman Boyd,
REPORTS:
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of March , 1943, was
presented, approved and filed with the City Clerk.
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The report of the Chief of Police, covering activities in his de-
partment for the month of I!iarch, 1943, was presented, approved and
filed with the City Clerk.
NEVI BUSINESS:
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the
Finance Committee, and on motion of Councilman T.herieau,- member of
the Committee acting as Chairman in the absence of Chairman Boyd,
and seconded by Councilman Housman, claims and demands numbered as '
follows : PR-1 through PR-51 - and 4520 through 4566' were anproved
and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer, by the
following vote , to wit.
Ayes: Councilman Therieau, Adams , Connell,
Housman, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
On motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by -Councilman Connell,
Resolution No. 1214 of the, City Council., approving the transfer of
,�700 from the General. Fund to the Street Fund, and direct:triE the
City Clerk to so certify to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell,
Housman, Cutler, and Mayor. Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
On motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1215 of the City .Council approving the transfer of
funds for victory Tax accounting, as hereinafter set forth, to wit'
To the Payroll Fund:-
From the General Fund . . ,p3959. 110
`Taste Disposal Fund 1: 248. 00
Street Fund 737. 20
Prar Chest Fund . . . . . . . . . .
15. 00
Pound Fund . . . . . 50. 00
a total of six thousand ,nine and 60/100ths 009. 60) doliars ;
and
To the Municipal Trust Fund:
From the Payroll Fund: The sum of Two Hundred and
83/100ths ( $200. 83) Dollars, and directing the City Clerk to so cer-
tify to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to Wit'
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler-and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
The Acting City Manager informed the Council that action was ne-
cessary for taking up the option for renewal of the ,current lease
on the City office quarters at 363 North Palm Canyon Drive in con-
firmation of her recent letter to that effect addressed to the
lessor; and on motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman
Cutler, Resolution No. 1216 of the City Council , instructing the City
Attorney to prepare the proper notice to the owner and his bank
that the said option was so taken up, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor aiannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
An application for a dance permit was presented. by Margaret Anderson,
of the Palm Springs Bowl Roller Rink., to hold dances in the Bowl with
fee waived, , for dances under the sponsorship of the Palm Springs Re-
creation Commission and the USO. After some discussion, it was de-
cided that if Mrs. Anderson collected rental for the use of the Bowl
for dancing the fee therefor should not be'waived. Thereupon, on
motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolu-
tion No. 1217 of the City Council, giving Lirs. Anderson permission to
hold dances, in the Bowl, under the sponsorship of the Recreation Com-
mission and the USO , providing she pay a fee for each dance for which
she collected rental on the Bowl, was adopted by' the following vote,
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to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
-Absent: Councilman Boyd.
A bid from Simpson° s was submitted covering the cost of a, cooler
for the Rationing Board quarters : $133. 75 plus cost of installation.
After some discussion as to the suitability of the type of cooler
under consideration for the quarters, the matter was referred to
Councilman Connell for investigation and his recommendation on the
subject.
A request was presented from the Southern California Gas Company
for adoption of an ordinance, similar in form to that now in -effect
In Banning, Riverside, and other cities in this area - the Company
to underwrite any expense in connection therewith. After some
discussion, the matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee
of the Council, for its recommendation on the subject.
OLD BUSINESS:
The City Attorney reported on the outcome of his negotiations with
the United States attorneys regarding litigation pending in the
U. S. District Court No. 2236-010-Civil, Southern District of Cali-
fornia, Central Division, concerning the taking of portions of
certain city streets, whereupon, on motion of Councilman Cutler,
seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1218 of the City
Council, authorizing the City Attorney to enter into an agreed
judgment in said action, whereby the City will relinquish to the
United States of America. its claims in and to the existing ease-
ments for roads in, on and over the easterly 30-feet (Vie. Miraleste )
and the westerly 20•-feet (Avenida de los Palos Verdes ) of a 5-acre
parcel of property known as the north half of the -northeast quarter
of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 11,
Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S. B. B & M. , excepting only as
to the westerly 10-feet thereof, over which it shall be regranted
a right-of-way for public road, thoroughfare and utility purposes,
all in consideration of payment to the City of a pro rata share
of the amount paid by the United States for the acreage in said
parcel, .said pro rata to represent the area included. in the said
strip of Via Miraleste measuring 30 by 330 feet, from which pro-
rata amount shall be deducted the City ' s ratable share of the costs
and expenses of the litigation, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: 'Councilman Boyd.
Reference was made to the adoption of a measure for regulation
of street washing, previously suggested by the Director of Public
Works, and referred to him and the City Attorney for preparation
and after some discussion the City Attorney stated that he would
have an ordinance on the subject ready for introduction at the
next meeting of the Council.
The City Attorney reported to the Council that in the light of
recent developments in some pending litigation, it would strengthen
the City" s position to repeal Ordinance No. 88, adopted November 13,
1940, whereupon an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Palm Springs, repealing its Ordinance No. 88" was introduced by
Councilman Therieau and read in full for the first time and filed
with the Acting City Clerk for further action by the City Council..
To consummate the procedure with regard to the adoption of the
Master Plan, Resolution No. 1219 of the City Council, on motion
of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Cutler, declaring
that the Master Plan may in its entirety be practicably applied to
development of the city for a reasonable period of time next ensuing,
and adopting the AQaster Plan as a basis for such development for
such reasonable period. of time, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit: f I
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, -� �
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
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here, Councilman Cutler presented recommendations as to the recrea-
tion policy previously submitted to the Council by the Recreation
Commission, these recommendations having to do with the so-called
"'short terra policy" points. . After considerable discussion, during
which the City Attorney offered to ,meet with Mr. Cutler and discuss
with him in detail certain of the City ' s ordinances bearing upon
the administration of its affairs - particularly as ,related to the
functions of and limitations upon the Recreation Commission; and
upon motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1220 of the City Council, approving Points ( 1) to
( 5) inclusive of the Recommendations as to "short term policy" for
recreation ( as presented' by Councilman Cutler) was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilman Therieau, Adams, Connell.,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman Boyd.
There being no further business, onmotion of Councilman Adams,
seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously carried , the meeting
was adjourned, to Wednesday, April 14, 1943.
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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 held a meeting in
the Council ' Chambers , known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive,
in said City on Wednesday, April 14, 1943, at 7: 30 o ' clock p. m.
pursuant to ad,)ournment 'of the meeting of April 7, 1943.
The, meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Manager Arthur E. Bailey
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
A draft of the minutes of the meeting of the Council held April
7, 1943, was distributed among the members of the Council present
and copies thereof were mailed to the absent members.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter from Mr. Herbert J. Carpenter, owner of the property,
leased for city offices at 363 North Palm Canyon Drive, was read,
expressing himself as agreeable to the City ' s taking up its option
to renew the current lease which expires June 30,' 1943, on the
same terms as presently in effect; and pursuant to the terms of
Resolution No. 1216 ( adopted by the Council in the meeting of
April 7, 1943) , authorizing the City Attorney so to do , formal
notice of the taking up 'of the option will be mailed Mr. Carpenter.
At this point Councilman Therieau entered and joined In the delibera-
tions of the meeting.
A letter was read, from County Clerk Pequegnat, .regarding the
City' s contract with the ' County for Health Officer service. There
was considerable discussion concerning the City' s need for more
adequate service than is now being given, Councilman Therieau
discussing the matter at length and voicing the opinion that we
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might well have a fulltime city health officer in view of the
existing local- conditions. The general opinion seemed to be that
before the expiration of the current agreement: June 30, 1943, the
City Manager should look into the possibilities for a fulltime city
health officer; meantime the City Clerk was instructed to certify
and forward the County Clerk a copy of Resolution No. 1069 adopted
by the Council at its meeting o_f October 7, 1942, authorizing a
contract with the County for Health Officer service over the cur-
rent fiscal year ending June 30, 1943 - which resolution had evi-
dently never been sent to the County Clerk.
Councilman Connell submitted a report on the type and suitability
of the cooler available for the Rationing Board quarters. Since
the term of tenancy in the present quarters is at this time uncer-
tain, it was decided, after some discussion that the purchase of a
cooler should be deferreduntil something definite is known con-
cerning an extension of the current agreement for occupancy.
Other reports were received from: .
( a) Dr. McRory, Humane Officer, covering activities
for March, 1943; and
(b) Constable Templeton covering his activities for
the City over January-Iu.arch inclusive, and the
City Clerk war, instructed to notify P,Ir. Templeton
that his future repo its should be submitted monthly.
With regard to the report from the Public Safety Committee on the
advisability of adopting an ordinance along the lines suggested by
the Southern California Gas Company, regarding gas service con-
nections, Councilman Therieau, Chairman of the Committee, requested
further time for discussion of the matter in committee, which was
granted..
NEW BUSINESS:
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the
Finance Committee, and on motion of Councilman Therieau, acting
as Chairman in the absence of Chairman Boyd, and seconded by Coun-
cilman Cutler, claims and demands numbered PR-51 and 4567 through
4571, were approved and ordered raid by warrants drawn on the City
Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Cutler,
and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd.
On motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1221 of the City Council , apnroving the following
transfers of funds for Victory Tax accounting, to wit: 125. 50
from the General to the Payroll Fund, and 90 cents from the Payroll
to the I14unicipal Trust Fund, and directing the City Clerk to so
certify to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Cutler,
and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd.
There was presented an application from Mrs. Billie Lipps, Del Tah-
quitz Hotel, for a dance permit covering a private dance at the
hotel on Thursday, April 16, 1943, given by the Lions' Club, and
on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Connell,
Resolution No. 12,22. of the City Council., granting said permit, with
the fee therefor waived sim e the dance was private and no rental
char., e was being made the Club by the hotel, was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
.Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell, Cutler,
and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd.
OLD BUSINESS:
The second reading of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Palm Springs, repealing its Ordinance No. 88, " was waived
and on motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Connell,
said ordinance, being No. 130 of the City of Palm Springs, was
duly passed by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell..
Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None.
- Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd.
On recommendation of the Director of Public Works and pursuant
to previous council- action thereon, the City Attorney had prepared
and submitted. ordinances which were introduced and read,, as fol-
...ow6 : - r
( a) "An ordinance of the City of Palm Springs re-
stricting deposit of unnecessary water and
rubbish in the public streets, " introduced by
Councilman Connell;
( b) "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs adding
Section 27. 5 to Ordinance No. 36, " introduced
by Councilman Therieau; and ,
( c) "An Ordinance Creating and Establishing Fire
Zones' in the City of Palm Springs and Repeal-
ing Ordinances Numbers 9 and 45. "
There being, no further business , on motion of Councilman Therieau.,
seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously carried., the meet-
ing was adjourned to Wednesday, April 21, 1943.
Acting City Clerk.
11IP]UTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in
the Council Chambers known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive in
said City on Wednesday, April 21, 1943, at 7:30 o' clock p.m. ,
pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of April 14, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll Call : Present : Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. ' V. Shannon
Absent : Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
City Manager Arthur E. Bailey
City Attorney Roy VV. Colegate
Drafts of, the minutes of the council meetings of April 7 and April
141 1943, having been distributed to the council members, were
presented, approved and ordered copies into the Minute Book.
At this point Councilman Boyd, City Manager Bailey and City Attorney
Colegate--arrived and joined in the meeting.
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NE7! BUSINESS :
A. register of demands was presented, examined and approved by
Councilman Boyd, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and upon his
motion, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Claims and Demands
numbered 4572 and 4573 were approved and ordered paid by warrants
drawn upon the City Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon.-
Noes : None .
Absent : Councilmen Connell and Housman.
Here Councilman Boyd announced that he had tendered to the Mayor
his resignation as Chairman of the Finance Committee because his
health and a coming extended trip East would render him unable
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to devote to the city' s financial matters that measure of time
he feels obligatory under existing conditions and growing problems.
Whereupon, Mayor Shannon announced that he had accepted the resig-
nation with regret and that, unless there was some objection ex-
pressed by the council (which there was not) , he himself would
assume the chairmanship of the finance committee, as Mr. Boyd had
suggested to him earlier.
At this point Councilman Connell arrived and joined the meeting.
A lease was presented, prepared by Miss Muriel Fulton, agent for
the owner of the premises: 622 North Palm Canyon Drive, now occupied
by the Rationing Board, for oneyear commencing May 1, 1943, at the
same rental as presently paid by the City . After some discussion
during which it was agreed that the lease should be taken, with
certain changes by our City Attorney in the form so as to clarify
the obligations on the City ' s part for installation of Celotex and
the cooler, on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman
Connell, Resolution No. 1223 of the City Council, authorizing ex-
ecution of said lease by the Mayor and City Clerk in a form approved
by the City Attorney , was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes :_ Councilmen Therieau , Adams, Connell, Boyd,
Cutler, and MayorShannon.
Noes : None .
Absent : Councilman Housman.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS :
Ordinance No. 131 , entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs, restricting Deposit of Unnecessary Water and Rubbish in
the Public Streets, " was offered for a second reading.
Councilman Therieau announced that he had heard considerable adverse
comment on this legislation and requested that Mr. Carl Lykken,
present in the audience,- be-allowed to give his views on the subject.
Mr. Lykken seemed of the _opinion that the matter might be corrected
by other means than those proposed in the ordinance. Whereupon,
Mayor Shannon and Councilman Boyd explained the purpose of the or-
dinance : To prevent insanitary conditions which result from the
accumulation of debris and dirty water in the city streets and to
prevent further damage to our city street paving from water, such
as results from the current practice in sidewalk washing and car
washing in service stations . Councilman Boyd read from the ordi-
nance to indicate the City' s intent, to wit : The intent is not to
prohibit the use of water in cleaning sidewalks; rather, to so
regulate such use as to avoid large quantities of water running into
the gutters and causing the present dif ficulties.
Thereupon, on motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman
Therieau, and unanimously carried, the second reading of the ordi-
nance was waived, and on motion of Councilman Therieau , seconded
by Councilman Connell, said Ordinance No. 131 of the City of Palm
Springs was passed by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau , Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent : Councilman Housman .
Ordinance No. 132, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs, adding Section 27.5 to Ordinance No. 360" was offered
for a second reading, and on motion of Councilman Therieau, second-
ed by Councilman Adams, and unanimously carried, the second reading
of said ordinance was waived. Thereupon, on motion of Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler, said Ordinance No. 132 of
_ the City of Palm Springs was passed by the following vote, to wit*
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes ; None.
Absent : Councilman Housman .
Ordinance No. 1330 entitled "An Ordinance creating and establishing
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Fire Zones in the 'City 'of Palm Springs and repealing Ordinances
numbers 9 and 45," was offered for a second reading and on motion
of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Therieau, and unanimous-
ly carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived.
Thereupon, on motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman
Adams, said Ordinance No. 133 of the City of Palm Springs was passed
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noe s: None'.
Absent . , Councilman Housman .
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS:
The City Manager recommended advertising for bids on a skip-loader,
equipment which would facilitate operations by the Department of
Public Works, as set forth in a letter addressed to' him by the
Director of Public Works, which he read to the council. Mr. Bailey
further explained that� in his opinion such equipment could be pur-
chased for a price not to exceed $3175. , plus tax , and would soon
pay for itself in saving to the City in man hours and expedited
operations. And on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Council-
man Adams, Resolution No. 1224 of the City Council, authorizing
the City Manager to advertise for bids on a skip-loader, was adopt-
ed by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau , Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman Housman.
' Just before adjournment, Councilman Adams inquired into the present
status of administration of the dog licensing ordinance, particu-
larly with reference to dogs on the 'Indian .Reserva.tion. The ,City
Manager explained that' 'he was findingthe IndianAgent , Mr.Veith,
most cooperative in rounding up unlicensed dogs, and the City
Attorney further explained that he had discussed the administra-
tion of the ordinance with members of the Desert Shelter (the local
humane society) and believed it would soon be possible to obtain
active cooperation from the Desert Shelter of£icers, in a definitely,
more effective program .
There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Connell,
seconded by Councilman Adams, and unanimously carried, the meeting
was adjourned.
Louise McCarn
Acting City Clerk.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held May 5, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held, a meeting
in the, Council Chambers known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said city on Wednesday, May 51 1943, at 7:30 o 'clock
1 p.m. , the saic. day being the first Wednesday of the said month
of May.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, , who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman_ C. P. Adams
Councilman John Y.- Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank NV. Cutler
P+iayor F. V. Shannon
City Manager Arthur E. Bailey
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Clerk Louise McCann
Absent: None
Drafts of the minutes of the ,meeting held April 21, 1943,
having been distributed among the several councilmen, was
presented, approved andordered copied in the Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A , letter was read from the League of California Cities Execu-
tive Secretary Graves, suggesting that the Council might wish
to express to Assemblyman Dilworth appreciation of his support
of legislation beneficial to municipalities. After some dis-
cussion it was agreed that the matter should be tabled for
later action, when perhaps a letter might be sent Mr. Dilworth,
thanking- him for- his efforts in support of the Tramway Bill.
The City Manager recommended approval of an increase of $20.00
per month in the City 's payment toward the salary of Mrs . Louise
Hennes, Rationing Board Secretary, effective as of May 1, 1943,
as requested by the Board Chairman, until such time as the OPA
should ,receive reclassification of Mrs. 71ennes ' Civil Service
appointment to take care of 'her full salary. The Mayor stated
that he had just been informed by the Board Chairman that as of
July 1, 1943, the City might expect to be relieved of this salary
contribution entirely and would be paying the increased contribu-
tion: a total of 05 per month, for May and June only. And on
motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Housman, Res-
olution No. 1225 of the City Council, approving the contribution
of $35 per month toward Mrs. Hennes ' salary, effective as of
May 1, 1943, and until the full obligation is assumed by the
OPA, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes :- _ None
Absent: None
A letter from Mr. John G. Kline was presented but not read since
copies thereof had previo»s7.-- boen sent each councilman and Mr.
Kline was present in the: audience. The letter voiced complaint
that the City, through the Police Chief, had refused ambulance
service to Mr. Kline ' s soninlaw but on the same day had given
the service to a Mr. Claussen. After hearing Mr. Kline speak,
and hearing read the Police Chiefs report and the City Manager 's
memorandum on the subject, it became apparent that the two cases
were dissimilar in that: (1) The Claussen service had been
given on- a physician 's signed statement that the case was an
emergency requiring transportation to the nearest available hos-
pital in Riverside ; while (2) The Kline request, according to
the Police Chief 's report, had been so worded that the case did
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not appear to be an emergency; further, the trip was to Los
Angeles, and the 'applicant would not consider engaging a pri-
vate ambulance from Banning - all of which would have been
contrary to the rules and regulations governing use of our
ambulance. According to the Chief 's report Mr. Kline had
stated to him that the ,case was "not an emergency, " while
Yr. Kline insisted; on the contrary, that he had told the
Chief': "It is not only an emergency but the boy was ordered
to the ''hospital in Los Angeles at once, " Councilman Boyd'
expressed the view that the people of Palm Springs should
know that the city ambulance is available to anyone on short
notice when the emergency is proved and the applicant is will-
ing to go to the nearest available hospital, and should also
know that, in justice to all, no one person could engage the
ambulance for a distance greater than the nearest available
hospital, since such an unnecessarily long trip would leave
the next person without the service. The Mayor suggested
publicizing the ambulance rules and regulations, to prevent
further misunderstanding, and the subject was closed.
REPORTS:
Reports for the month of April, 1943 were presented, examined
and ordered filed with the City Clerk, as follows :
From - the Chief of Police, the City Treasurer,
the humane Officer and the Constable.
NEW BUSINESS:
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved
by the Finance Committee and on motion by Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Boyd, demands numbered PR-53 through
PR-96 and 4574 through 46140 with the exception of Number 4604
marked void, were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn
on the City treasurer, by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: None
Upon motion of , Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Ilousman,
Resolution ' No. 1226 of the City Council, authorizing the trans-
fer of ,680.99 from the 4-cent Gasoline Tax Fund to the Street
Fund, and directing the City Clerk to so certify to the City
Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: 'None
Upon motion of Councilman Proyd, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1227 of the City Council, approving the transfer
of funds for the Victory Tax accounting, as follows:
1. To the Payroll Fund from the
General Fund . . . . . . . .$4244.05
Street Fund . . . . . 741.90
Waste Disposal Fund. . _ . . 1320.00
War Chest Fund . . . . . 15.00
Pound Fund . . . . . 50.00
A total of • . . - . .$6370.95; and
From the Payroll Fund to the Municipal Trust
Fund: . . . . . . . . . . . . 4216. 68,
and directing the City Clerk to so certify to the City 'Treasurer,
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : ' Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, ,
Housman; -Boyd, Cutler and Mayor, Shannon. ,
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Councilman Boyd announced that in an effort to correct a
situation which, except for his absence from that meeting
when the minutes of the March 17, 1943 meeting were approved,
would have been introduced then, to wit: Resolution No.
1204, whereby in the meeting of 'March 17, the Council, in
passing upon the Recreation Commission 's recommendations for
a long term policy, had given a general vote of confidence
to the Commission on a motion offered by himself; that, al-
t'nough ,the vote of confidence was partly the spirit of his
motion, the resolution as recorded in the minutes fell far
short of his full intent, which was to provide a definite
long-term policy for the Commission, approved by the Coun-
cil-; that -to simplify and correct the situation he now
wanted to offer by motion another resolution: a simple
statement covering the long-term policy of the Recreation
Commission, in a form prepared by the City Attorney; and,
after reading the resolution offered, Der. Boyd went on to
say that the pending application for federal aid for funds
to be used in improvement and use of the Field Club, and
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for other recreational features, could only be granted on
a showing by the City of intent to acquire the Field Club-
in short, the long-term policy was one under which we could
and should work toward governmental aid since the City 's
financial condition is, and will be, such that we cannot
enter upon any extensive planned use of taxpayers ' money
for these purposes .
The Mayor then requested a reading of the minutes of March 17,
19430 whereupon Mr. Boyd read from his copy and also read Res-
olution 1204 in full. here followed some discussion regarding
the adoption of that resolution, which brought out that several
councilmen had voted for that resolution in its present form
who would not have done so had it been different as they were
and are opposed to the City's being committed by this council
to any action which would tie the hands of future councils.
The City Attorney explained that the resolution offered by Mr.
Boyd 's motion here would not commit this council to the spend-
ing of any money; that it was merely an expression of approval
of policies as policies, not as specific obligations ; that any
part of the long-term policy must remain a matter of policy
until - such time asaction thereonmight come up for considera-
tion by the Council, item by item, and would have to be voted
upon then.
After some further discussion, during which Councilman Cutler
seconded the Boyd motion and withdrew his second when informed
that the motion was for adoption of the lone-term policy as a
whole, Resolution No. 12280 offered by the Boyd motion, and
seconded by Councilman Therieau, as follows, to wit:
WHEREAS, the Community Recreation Commission has drawn
up and 'presented to the City Council as of March 17, 1943,
certain recommendations of said body for general policies
of the City regarding both long term and short term recrea-
tion-programs, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has read and considered the
said communication and the recommendations embodied therein
and deems it for best interest and advantage of the City that
the long term policy be approved;
NOW THEREFORE BEIT RESOLVED that the City Council
shall and it does hereby approve the long term policy of the
Community Recreation Commission, which is as follows:
LONG TERM POLICY -
I. A reasonable proportion of the City revenue should be
used to provide park and recreational facilities for the
use .and enjoyment 'of its civil population and of the guests
who come within its borders and recognizes that there is' a
lack of such facilities in Palm Snrings at the present time.
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II . The ultimate acquisition by the City of the Field Club
property. The recreation Commission considers this property
suitable as a park area for the following reasons :
(a) The Recreation Commission believes that- this property
with its present facilities and with certain future develop-
ments ,will make a ',suitable and attractive park area particu-
larly adapted for such recreational activities as football,
soft ball and other activities which require an area of con-
siderable extent.
(b) The Field Club propertywith its race track and specta-
tors stands is admirably adapted to Circus and Rodeo events
which give local color to this community.
(c ) The location of the property near the High School and
to, one of the Elementary Schools of the City adds to its
future usefulness, especially as a suitable location for
a gymnasium.
III . The ultimate, acquisition by the City of close-in prop-
erty of more or less limited area for such recreational ac-
tivities as shuffle board, croquet, bowling on the green,
badminton,, roque and tennis for the recreation and enjoyment
not only of the civil population but of the guests who visit
Palm Springs each season. Under the present conditions such
recreational activities might well be located on leased Drop-
erty looking forward to the time when the application of the
Master Plan of this city to Section 14 may be accomplished;
if tieing thought, that �this plan provides suitable areas for
such a close-in park as herein contemplated.
IV. The ultimate building of a public swimming pool at one '
or both of the above park areas. It is thought that swimming
pools are particularly well adapted to this community for
recreational activities and that theycan be made self-sup-
porting.
was adopted by, the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: None
There being nothing further on the agenda, the IFZayor called upon
those present in the audience for anything they might have to
bring before the council. And Mrs. Nellie M. Coffman, present
in the audience stated that although she had always felt, and
still felt, every confidence in the council 's administration, of
the ,city 's business, and that the people of Palm Springs were
most fortunate in their choice of councilmen, she wanted toispeak,
in behalf of herself ,and her neighboring downtown business associ-
ates, in protest of the new sidewalk washing ordinance about to
become effective : that hosing was the only sanitary and effective
way of cleaning the downtown streets ; and it was her hope that the
council might ,find some means, either through amendment or repeal
of the, ordinance, whereby they might be permitted to continue -
cleaning the sidewalks with a hose. Mrs . Coffman thanked the coun-
cil for their attention and left immediately.
s'Jhereupon 'Jr. Thomas Lipps, present in the audience, spoke in be-
half -of his client Mr. Salazar, who conducts the Pioneer Club and
who, pending completion of some plans now under way/ for new con-
struction, wanted from the council a permit for alteration of his
present building by construction of an archway to connect with
the adjoining building and allow him more space for accomodation
of his increased business which is a result of the presence in
Palm Springs of colored troops who are dependent upon the Pioneer
Club for a place of recreation. - The Mayor called upon, Mr. Serum,
Building Inspector, who was present - to explain to Mr. Lipps why
the permit'-could not be granted. Mr. Scrum stated that the appli-
cation for the permit involved something more than a simple arch
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:Jay; that the proposed alteration would connect two non-
conforming buildings, one of which was 2-story, and neither
of which conform to the building code or the fire zoning
ordinance; that he had informed Mr. Lipps, Mr. Salazar and
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Mr. Bunker (the owner of the property) that he could not
deviate from the building code and fire zoning ordinance
requirements and could only refer them to the City Council.
The City Attorney confirmed Mr. Sorum's statement and went
on to explain that the City Council could not very well
permit violation of city laws or ordinances. The Council,
as voiced by several members, was favorably impressed by
the proposed new building which is planned at the location
of the present Pioneer Club, and agreed that the proposition
was most commendable; however, that nothing could be done
about the temporary permit requested.
Mr. Merrill Crockett, present in the audience, adverted to
the sidewalk washing ordinance, and expressed himself much
the same as had Mrs. Coffman. Councilman Boyd expressed
the view that the intent of the ordinance was not so strict
as property owners seemed to think; however, that he had
been impressed by the citizens who had addressed the Coun-
cil on the subject and suggested that a very careful study
be made as to the possibility of modifying the ordinance,
or revising it, to such an extent that the sidewalks could
be cleaned without working a hardship on the property owners,
and yet prevent an over-abundant accumulation of water in
the streets as is the case at present, and which results in
preventing needed street repairs as well as the insanitary
accumulation of stagnant dirty water. No action was taken,
although the City Manager did state that he would continue
his efforts to find a solution of the problem.
1 There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned, to reconvene at 7:30
p. m. , May 19, 1943.
Louise McCarny
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held May 19, 1243
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 480
North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, May 19,
1943, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the
meeting of May 5, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who pre-
sided.
Poll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman Philip-L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Manager Arthur E. Bailey
Actin; City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
City Attorney Colegate
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COT+MUNICATIONS:
A ,letter was read from Dr. Warren F. Fox, County Health
Officer, announcing the appointment of Dr. 0. B.i McRory,
of Palm Springs, as, Deputy County Health Officer for
Palm Springs and immediate vicinity, at $147.50 per ,
month paid by the County of Riverside beginning -May 1.7,
1943. Everyone seemed in agreement that this appoint-
ment would benefit our City and it was decided , thatia.
letter, expressing the City ' s appreciation for the ap-
pointment, should be sent Dr. Fox.
A letter was read from D.r. Clarence H. Simpson, tender-
ing, his resignation from the Board of Trustees, Welwood
Murray ,Memorial , Library, due to ill health. And on motion
of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1229 of the City Council, approving ac-
ceptance of said resignation, with regret and with an
expression to Mr. Simpson of appreciation for his loyal
services, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: '
Ayes ; Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
Here the Mayor presented for approval the name of Mr.
Kenneth L. DuBose, as an appointment to fill the un-
expired term of ,lIr. Clarence H. Simpson, and upon mo-!
Rion of Councilman Adams, seconded by CouncilmanCutler,
Resolution No. 1230 of the City Council, approving the
appointment of Mr. Kenneth L. DuBose as a member of the
Board of Trustees of Welwood Murray P;Iemorial. Library, to
fill the unexpired 3-gear term of Purr. Clarence H. Simp-
son, resigned due to ill health, was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote, to wit: -
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon '
Woes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
A memorandum was read from Governor Vlarren 's office, re-
questing the City 's recommendations on the Tramway Bill -
AB-2001, and after some discussion, on motion of Council-
man Cutler, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution
No. 1231 of the City Council, endorsing and recommending
said AB-2001 to the Governor as being in the public inter-
est and of great benefit to all Southern California, and
respectfully requesting his signature thereon - the City
Manager to so notify the Governor andenclose with his
letter a certified copy of this resolution, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and P.?ayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
The City Manager recommended for approval:
1. Execution of a memorandum of agreement with the Wtate
Highway Division for expenditure of 16--cent gas tax for
the 1943-45 biennium allocated for state highways in
the city of Palm Springs. And on motion of Councilmen
Boyd, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution 1232
of the City Council, approving execution of said memor-
andum of agreement, and directing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute Same; on behalf of the City of Palm
Springs, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, .Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
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2. Execution of a memorandum of agreement with the State
Highway Division for expenditure of 4-cent gas tax for
the fiscal year 1944, allocated for streets of major
importance other than state highways, in the city of
Palm Springs . After some discussion, on motion of Coun-
cilmen Cutler, seconded by Councilman. Therieau, Resolu-
tion No. 1233 of the City Council, approving execution
of said memorandum of agreement, and directing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City of
Palm Springs, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman.
3. A salary of $175 per month, effective May 5, 1943, to
James Collings, employed as a patrolman to replace How-
ard Hill resigned from the Police Department hecause of
ill health - as per memorandum thereon from theChief
of Police. After some discussion, on motion of Council-
man Cutler, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution
No. 1234 of the City Council, approving the employment
of James Collings, Police , Department patrolman, effect-
ive May 5, 1943, at $176 per month, to replace Howard
Hill, resigned, until further or other order of the
Council, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
1 4. An increase of �30 per month (to a total of �190) ,
effective May 1, 1943, in the salary of Murray Hayes,
Field Club caretaker, said increase to be paid from
the War Chest Fund. On motion of Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No. 1235 of
the City Council, approving an increase of 1,30 per
month (to �170) effective May 1, 1943, in the salary of
Murray Hayes, Field Club caretaker, said increase, how-
ever, to be paid from the _,n;ar Chest Fund, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent:-- Councilmen Connell and Housman
5. Authority to the Director of Public Works to investigate
the skip-loading equipment offered by bids ooened :flay 19,
1943 by the City Clerk, and report his recommendation
thereon as to purchase. After some discussion, on motion
of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolu-
tion No, 1236 of the City Council, authorizing and direct-
ing the Director of Public Vlrorks to examine the skip load-
ers proffered by respective bidders, select therefrom the
equipment most suitable to our purposes and arrange the
best possible cash terms not exceeding $3190. , plus tax,
in all, and upon his report contract for purchase of said
equipment to be a^;6rded at the next council meeting, was
adopted by the fbl16';'ing vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent:- Councilmen Connell and Housman
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6. Expenditure of a, further $500 on advertising and pro-
motion by way , of a contribution through our Chamber of
Commerce to the All-Year Club - as set forth in detail
in, the attached letter from the Chamber's Executive
Secretary. After some discussion, during which it de-
veloped that the Chamber had been most active and in-
curred considerable expense in promotion of the Tramway
Project, on motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by
Councilman Cutler, Resolution No . 1237 of the City Coun-
cil, directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance appropriating the further sum of $500 for ad-
vertisement and promotion during the current„fiscal year,
to be expended through the Chamber of Commerce under con-
tract therefor in the customary form, was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman '
7. The City Manager further recommended, in view of the
present dearth ofmedical profession here, that the
councilmen personally (not officially) do anything
possible to encourage Dr. Esbern, a woman physician
who is desirous of locating here if she can find suit-
able quarters - adding the comment that she had favor-
ably impressed him and others who had made her acquaint-
ance, as capable and personable.
A letter was read from Mr. John W. Williams as l.gent for
Lessor and Lessee, requesting permission for Mrs. Joyce
K. Naftalin to operate, the Sunshine Nursery School in the
premises located at 419 North Palm Canyon Drive. It was
agreed, and the City:Clerk was so instructed, that the
letter should be forwarded to the Planning Commission for
further attention. There was some ,comment, however, that
there is a definite 'need for such a school in Palm Springs.
A letter was read, addressed to the i,4ayor by City Manager
Arthur E. Bailey, tendering his resignation effective r.Tay
31, 1943, due to his being obliged, on his physician' s
advice, to remove himself from Palm Springs to a '_nigher
altitude for the next several months. After some express-
ions of appreciation for n"r. Bailey' s services to the City
from several of those present, on motion of Councilman Boyd,
seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No. 1238 of the
City Council, accepting with regret the resignation of Arthur
E. Bailey, as City Manager effective May '31, 1943, and ex-
tending to Pir. Bailey good wishes for his rapid return to
health, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams', Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen. Connell and Housman
Next a petition ,was' read, .silned by a large member of citi-
zens and business men, protesting enactment of Ordinance No.
131, which would regulatesidewalk washing. The next order
of business bein? on the same subject, the City ifianager pro-
ceeded with his report on a possible solution of the problem,
stating that the City Engineer had given it as his opinion
that the present defective drainage could probably be corrected
in accordance with a plan already o"fered by the Director of
Public Works : by the construction of new concrete curbs join-
ing existing curbs, on , Arenas Road at Palm Canyon Drive, to-
gether with the construction of concrete gutters down both sides,
of Arenas Road, to join existing gutters on Palm Canyon Drive
and on Indian Avenue; that the City Engineer had further stated
that such construction might be financed with more,73 from the
State Gas Tax Fund a-s a Supplemental' Project for Streets of
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Major Importance . After some discussion it was decided that
no action should be taken at this time, leaving the matter
in abeyance pending further definite recommendations from
the City Engineer, which will probably be forthcoming within
the week.
REPORTS:
A report was submitted covering the Health Center Board meeting
of May 12, 1943, examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
NEW BUSINESS:
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved
by the Finance Committee, and on motion of Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Boyd, claims and demands numbered 4615
through 4619 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn
upon the City Treasurer by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent : Councilmen Connell and Housman
Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No . 1239 of the City Council, authorizing the trans-
fer of : 1200- from the General to the Street Fund, and directing
the City Clerk to so certify to the City Treasurer, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent : Councilmen Connell and Housman
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The matter of a letter to Assemblyman Dilworth, as suggested
by the California League of Cities, commending his efforts
in behalf of the Tramway Bill AB-2001, was adverted to and
after some discussion it was decided that such a letter might
well be written by the Mayor, in an unofficial vein, voicing
generally appreciation in behalf of the many Palm Springs
citizens who will welcome the bill 's enactment.
There being no further business, on motion of Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully,
Louise McCarn
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR METETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALl? SPRINGS
Feld June _2, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting
in the Council Chambers known as No. 430 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said city on Wednesday, June 2, 1943, at 7:30
o 'clock p.m. , the said day being the first Wednesday of
said month of June.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
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Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Clerk Louise 1McCarn
Absent: None
Drafts of the, minutes of meetings -he'ld May 5 and May , 19„ 1943s
having been distributed among the several councilmen, were
presented, approved and ordered copied in the idinute Book..
COMPTI NICA` IONS:
Two letters were read from C. W. Wolff, Chairman, Palm Springs
Zoning Board, regarding applications for zone variance: (1) by
A; `J. Coley at 1547 North Palm Canyon Drive; (2) by Fabricated
Houses., =Z,ne. , owners of the Desert Retreat, at 1580 North Indian
Avenue. The letters were identical in substance: that no per-
son having voiced objection to the variances at the hearing
given the applicants, after due consideration the Board had
decided to permit the requested variances .
A letter was read from the City Attorney to the Mayor, out-
lining the procedure necessary to fixing the amount of moneys
to be raised by taxation for the coming fiscal year, and
Councilman Connell introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordi-
nance of the City of Palm Springs fixing the Amount of Money
Necessary to be Raised by Taxation for the Fiscal Year 'be-
ginning July 1, 1943. " iihereupon the ordinance was read in
full for the first time and filed with the City Clerk for
further action by the Council.
City Manager Bailey recommended: '
1. That in line with the suggestion by the Director of Public
Works for a schedule of vacation allocations (outlined in
his memorandum) to the employees in the street and waste
disposal departments, the allocations be made as suggested,
but to be applicable to all city employees. And after some
discussion, on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by
Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1240 of the City Council,
granting vacations to city employees on the following basis :
Length of Employment Working days' vacation
1 -month . . . . . . . . . . .2 days
2 months . . . . . . . . . . .4 days
3 months . . . . . . . . . 6 days
4 months . . . . . . . . .6 days
5 months • . . . . 10 days
6 months to12 months . . . . 12 days
was adopted by the following vote, to wit„
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman; Boyd, Cutler and T,Tayor Shannon
Noss: None
Absent: None
2. That the City Offices, 363 North Palm Canyon Drive, be
closed Saturdays during June, July and August of this year.
And on motion of Councilman Cutler„ seconded by Councilman
Boyd, , Resolution No. 1241 of the City Council, approving
the closing of said city offices on Saturdays during June,
July and August of this year, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and 'dayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: 1 done
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3. That effective May 28, 19430 payment of $100 per month
to Elizabeth Keene, temporary clerical help in the city
offices, be approved. And on motion of Councilman Theri-
eau, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1242
of the City Council, approving employment of Elizabeth
Xeene, temporary clerical help in the city offices, at
�p100 per month, effective May 28, 1943, was adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
1 Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and ?;?ayor
Shannon"
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mr. Bailey also suggested that perhaps it would simplify the
issuance of dance permits for dances between council meetings,
if some city official were authorized to investigate and, on
a sufficient showing by the applicant of compliance with gov-
erning regulations, issue the permit and accept the fee there-
for, or, if the dance were non-profit, waive the fee. The
City Attorney stated that this could only be accomplished
through amendment of Ordinance No. 40 and after some discussion,
on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1243 of the City Council, directing the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary amendment of Ordinance No.
40, to empower the Chief of Police, on a showing by the appli-
cant of compliance with all governing regulations, including
safety requirements, to the satisfaction of the BI)ilding In-
spector and Fire Chief, to issue permits for dances between
council meetings and accept the fee therefor or, if the dance
is non-profit, waive the fee, was adopted by the following
-rote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
A letter was read from Mr. Angelo Potenza, E1 Paseo Market,
810 North Palm Canyon Drive, requesting a pro-rated business
license for the balance of the current fiscal year. After
some discussion, on motion of Councilman Connell, seconded
by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1244 of the City Council,
denying Mr. Potenza 's request, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd and Mayor Shannon
Noes: Councilman Cutler
Absent: None
REPORTS:
Reports covering activities for the month of May, 1943, from
the Chief of Police, Constable Templeton, Humane Officer and
the CityTreasurer were presented, examined and ordered filed
with the City Clerk.
NDV BUSINESS:
A re,aister of demands was presented, examined and approved by
the Finance Committee and on motion of Councilman Boyd, sec-
onded by Councilman Housman, claims and demands numbered PR-97
through PR-156 and 4620 through 4661 were approved and ordered
paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Upon motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman
Loyd, Resolution No. 1245 of the City Council, authorizing
the transfer of �1400 from the General to the Street Fund,
and directing the City Clerk to so certify to the City
Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None',
Upon motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded 'by Councilman
Adams, Resolution No. 1246 of the City Council, approving
the transfer of funds for Victory Tax Accounting: a total
to the Payroll Fund from the General,, Street, Waste Disposal,
War Chest, and Pound Funds of 0, 558.38, and of $216. 63 from
the Payroll to the Municipal, Trust Fund, and directing the
City Clerk to so certify, to the- City Treasuer,' was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and mayor Shannon
Noes : Tone
Absent: None
The arrangements for employment of Iiarry E. -B,onnell and
Associates, Auditors, were discussed and will be consummated
on receipt of definite information as to fees, and, time in-
volved in the annual audit.
Councilman Cutler read a written offer, tendering the, use, of
his private swimming 'pool for civilian recreation during the
coming summer, and also requested that the Council hear from
Iu1rs . Harriet Henderson, a member of .the Recreation Commission,
present in the audience. Mrs. Henderson read a letter addressed
to the Council by the Commission, recommending acceptance of
Mr. Cutler ' s offer June 12 to September 12, 1943, inclusive.
After some discussion, on motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded
by Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1247 of, the ,City Council,
accepting the offer of the pool, as described. in Mr. Cutler 's
letter, on one month;'s trial, under an agreement to be drawn
by the City Attorney, and to become effective June 12, 1943,
was adopted by the following; vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None - .
Absent: None
UNFINISEED BUSINESS:
Councilman Boyd introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
of the City of Palm Springs, appropriating the sum of Give
Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for use in ,Promotion, Advertising-
and Publicity for said city during the Current Fiscal, Year. "
On motion of Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
and unanimously carried, the first reading of said ordinance was
waived.
The Director of Public Works reported on his investigation of I
skip-loading equipment and recommended acceptance of the cash
basis bid by -Smith-Booth-Usher ComRany, in the sum of ° 3170.00
plus �;95.10 sales tax, a total of w3265.00 f.o.b. Palm Springs .
On motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1248 of the City Council, authorizins and direct-
ing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the necessary a'wree-
ments for the acquisition of said equipment, upon the terms and
conditions of the, Smith-Booth-Usher cash basis bid, was adopted
by the following vote,, to wit:
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Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
The Director of Public Works informed the Council of the procedure
necessary to setting up the project for curbs and gutters on
Arenas Road between Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Avenue and,
upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded, by Councilman Therieau,
Resolution No. 1249 of the City Council, authorizing the City
Engineer to proceed with preparation of plans, specifications
and engineer 's estimate of costs covering said construction
and, , upon completion of said plans, specifications and estimate
of costs, to apply for a Supplemental Amreement with the State
for the expenditure -of moneys from the =cent Gas Tax Fund to
finance the project, was adoptedby the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
In view of Mr. Bailey's resignation as City Manager, effective
May 31, 1943, on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by
Councilman Adams, Resolution No . 1250 of the City Council,
restoring Mrs. Louise McCarn as Acting City Manager, effect-
ive June 1, 1943, until further action by the Council, was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Hayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
There being no further business, on motion of Councilman
Cutler, seconded by Councilman Adams, and unanimously carried,
the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 p, m. , Wednesday, June 16,
1943.
LOUISE McCARN
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COLPICIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held June 16, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 480
North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, June 16,
1943, at 7:30 o 'clock p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the
meeting of June 2, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Vayor Shannon, who pre-
I sided.
Roll Call: Present : Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank 'N. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Coleg'ate
Acting City ,Vanager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Draft of the minutes of the meeting held June 2, 1943, having
been distributed among. the several councilmen, was presented,
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approved and ordered copied in the T%Tinute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Copy of a letter addressed to Dr. Fox, County Health Officer,
from the ' Board of' Supervisors of Riverside County, was read,
concerning renewal of our agreement with Riverside County for
Health Service, and on motion of Councilman Adams, seconded
by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1251 of the City Council,
approving renewal of 'said agreement with Riverside County,
for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1943, said agreement
to be approved as to 'form by our City Attorney and to be for
the same terms as the existing agreement; and instructing
the City Clerk to certify and forward a copy 'of said 'resolu-
tion to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors before
July 1, - 1943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
The Acting City Manager 'recommended:
1. Approval of replacement of Mrs . Marian E. Sturkie,
resigned, by employment of Miss Viola Fraser, police
department desk clerk, at same salary of ,{,150 per
month, commencing June 7, 1943, as requested by Chief
of Police. And on motion of Councilman Therieau,, soc-
onded by 'Councilman Boyd, Resolution No: 1252 of the
City Council-, approving said employment, of Miss Viola
Fraser, police department desk clerk, at $150 per
month, commencing June 7, 1943, to replace Mrs . Marian
E. Sturkie, resigned, was adopted by th.e following vote,
to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, , Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
2. Approval of an increase in the number of volunteer
firemen, as requested by Chief Leonesio, with a view
to adequately manning the control center in event of
air raids, etc. , and purchasing firemen 's badges .
After some discussion the matter of badges was tabled
for investigation as tocost etc . , and on motion of
Councilman ,Boyd, , seconded by Councilman Cutler, Reso-
lution No. 1253 of the City Council, approving the
appointment of additional volunteer firemen to a, full
strength of twenty (20) . was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent : Councilmen Connell and Housman
3. Employment of a man at the Field Club, to assist the
Caretaker with irrigation now that water is plentiful
at the club, and on motion of Councilman Cutler, sec-
onded by Councilman -Therieau, Resolution Tdo. 1254 of
the City Council, , approving the employment of a man at
the Field Club to assist Caretaker Hayes with irrigation,
at '1�4.25 per day (5 hours a day) , beginning June 17
through June 30, 1943, commencing again at the same rate
July 16 through August 150 1943, and for the period
July 1 to 15, 1943, inclusive, this man to receiver„185. ,
which.,is equivalent to half the caretaker ' s salary,
while Tv1r. Hayes is on vacation, was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote, to wit:
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Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and tl-Iayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 134, 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, 1943, 1t was offered
for a second reading and on motion by Councilman Therieau, sec-
onded by Councilman Adams, and unanimously carried, the second
reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereupon on motion by
Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Ordinance No.
134 of the City of Palm Springs was passed by the following vote:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
Ordinance No. 135, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs appropriating; the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00)
for use in promotion, advertising and publicity for said city
during the current fiscal year, " on which the first reading had
be-en- =.valved when introduced, June 2, 1943, was read in full, and
on motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
passed by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Yayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
1 Councilman Boyd introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of
the City of Palm Springs amending sections 2 and 4 of Ordinance
No, dO of said city, being an ordinance regulating dancing in
public places, adopted November 30, 1938. " The City Attorney
explained the purpose of this new ordinance, to wit: to so amend
Orh nance- No. 40 as to empower the Chief of Police to issue temp-
orary dance permits between council meetings, in furtherance of
the resolution to that effect adopted by the Council June 2, 1943.
The City Clerk was instructed to supply each councilman with a copy
of the ordinance for study and on motion of Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Cutler, the first reading of the ordinance
was waived.
After some discussion regarding an agreement for operation of the
Cutler pool on a trial basis , on motion of Councilman Boyd, sec-
onded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1255 of the City
Council, authorizing an agreement, to be drawn by the City Attorney,
for operation of the Cutler Pool, for the period commencing June
12, 1943, until July 21, 1943, and the employment of R. H. Bennett
as supervisor for that period- at .a salary of 0175 per month, and
the employment of two lifeguards for the same period at a salary
of 'q50 per month each; and approving the purchase of posts, fencing
and other necessary accessories, for preparing the premises, at a
total expense not to exceed one hundred dollars (�100.00) ; further
1 that Mo H. Libbott be employed for the same period to maintain the
pool at a fee of y50 per month, and that the chemicals necessary
to proper operation of the pool be purchased for the same period;
and approving the payment of electricity and water bills for the
same period; further, that records on pool operation costs and
receipts be kept and filed with the city manager weekly during
the period named, all proceeds to apply toward expenses of main-
tenance of the pool, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and -''_ousman
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NEW BUSINESS:
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the
Finance Committee and on motion of CouncilmanBoyd, seconded by
Councilman Therieau, claims and demands numbered 4662 and 4663
were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the, City,
Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd, '
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : - None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and TTOusman
Upon motion of Councilmen Therieau, seconded by Councilman. Cutler,
Resolution No. 1256 of the City Council, authorizing the ''transfer
from the cent 'Gas Tax Fund: of $244.57 to the Street Fund, and
j�46.62 to the General Fund, and directing* the City Clerk to so
certify to the City* Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Boyd,
Cutler and Pdayor Shannon
Noes: None i
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Housman
The, City Attorney explained to the Council the si.tuation �with re-
gard ,to pending condemnation suits :- that the federal counselhave
now requested that the suits be consolidated for trial and the
matter is set for hearing July 20, 1943. After detailed discussion
it was decided that the council should study the 'situation and,
unless the City Attorney ,by that time has something further to
submit, authorize him to take specific action, when the council
meets again. -
Here Councilman Loyd requested a recess .for informal discussion
of general matters, and the recess was taken.
On resuming there was some discussion concerning the sidetaralk
washing ordinance No. 131. Although there was no vote, three
of the councilmen present expressed the view that the existing
ordinance, as construed by many citizens , worked an extreme hard-
ship on those people, and Councilman Boydrequested thatthe
City Attorney consider the preparation of an amendatory ordinance
at an early date which would correct the situation.
There being no further business, on motion of Councilmanl'T:foyd,
seconded by Councilman Therieau, and unanimously carried, the
meeting was adjourned to 7: 30 p.m. , Tuesday, June
r
T�ouise McCarn
Acting City Clerk
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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held June 29, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 480
North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on ,Tuesday,, June
1 29, 1943, at 7:370 o 'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment
of the meeting of June 16, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by I:4ayor Shannon, who pre-
sided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman John I.I. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman L'rank W. Cutler
EIayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy 'w. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: -None
Draft of the minutes of the meeting held June 16, 1943,
which had been distributed among the several councilmen
was ,presented and, after a correction in item 2 of the
City Manager 's recommendations, changing the context of
Resolution No. 1253 to read: "To approve the appointment
of additional volunteer firemen, to a full strenmth of
twenty (20) , " was approved and ordered copied in the Min-
ute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was read from the County Clerk regarding the City's
representation on the County Defense Council and on motion
by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Res-
olution No. 1257 of the City Council, reap�oointing Mr. F. V.
Shannon as the City's representative on the Riverside County
Defense Council for the year commencing July 7, 1943, was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Plots : None
Absent: None
A letter was read from the uv'estern Airlines Inc. , concerning
that company' s permit to use Palm Springs as an intermediate
point and L4ayor Shannon reported on the subsequent meeting
.between himself. the Director of Public Works and the - Ferry-
ing Command staff officers with the Airlines representative,
saying that the Ferrying Command officers were cordial and
receptive and that the Airlines ' Is. Charleville will meet
with our City Attorney at an early date concerning the
prep-aration of any agreements between the City and the Airlines.
The Acting City Mana"er recommended:
1. Employment of Miss Elizabeth Keene permanently at 1125
per month, commencing July 1, 1943, to replace TIrs . ova
E. Cunningham, resigned, and on motion of Councilman
Connell, seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No.
1258 of the City Council, approving the employment of
-Miso -Elizabeth Keene permanently at 512.5 er month, com-
mencing July 1, 1943, to replace I�4rs. Eva- M. Cunningham,
resigned, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
198
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Idayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
2. An increase of '11;30 in the salary of MissP4arylou ;Sin,Tsbury
commencing July 1, 1`•=43, to a total of $175 per month, and
on motion of Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Con- '
nell, Resolution No. 1259 of the City Council, approving an
increase of s�,'30 in the salary of Miss Marylou Kingsbury com-
mencing. July 1, 1943, to a total of '41°175 per month, was adop-
ted by' the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and 'Mayor - Shannon
Sloes : None
Absent: None
3. Purchase of used road rolling equipment .n 1.1__ o with the
statement by the Director of Public Plorks concerning same,
to wit: that a piece of such equipment is now ,available
for a price of '!'1I1900. , .f.o.b. Los Angeles ; and after some
discussion, on Motion iby Councilman Cutler, seconded by
Councilman ',Housman, .resolution Pro. 1260 of 1_he City Council,
authorizing advertisement for bids on a used. road rollor;
and further authorizing the Director of Public' �1`orks to in-
spect any and all equipment offered ae'_`acr:esult. ofsucli advertise-
ment, and present his recommendation as to the piece of
equipment most suitable to the City'' s requirements at the
next council meeting, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Theriean, Adams, Connell.,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and D-layor Shannon
Koes : ldone .
Absent: None
UNFINIS 1LT BJSTNESS:
Ordinance No. 136, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
.5prin ,s, amending sections 2 and 4 of Ordinance No . '40 of` said
city, being an ordinance regulating :lancing in public places,
adopted iJovember 30, 1?38, " on which the first reading had been
waived wren it was introduced in the meetin,- of June 16, 1943,
was read in 'full and on motion by Councilman Po;rd,. seconded by
Councilman rousman, was passed by the- £ollowing vote, to grit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell_,
Housman, Boyd, Ci_Ztler. and Yayor Shannon
Noes: Gone
Absent: None '
On motion by Councilman noyd, seconded by Councilman 'Hcizsman,
Resolution No. 1261 of the City Council, authoriz'i-nm the em-
oloyment of -Earry E. Bonnell and Associates, accountants„ for
the annual audit coverin„ the fiscal year ending June 30„ 1943,
under a foe, not to exceed a total of .`',450. 00 (on' a ,!'P50 per diem.
basis ) , was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and 1,Tayor Shannon
lices: None
Absent: None
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution No. 1262 of the City Coiincil, authorizing, and direct-
ing the, Ir[ayor and City Clerk- to execute an ol-tension of the
current lease with Mack-International Eotor Truck Corporation
coverin„ fire enl,ina in use by our hire Department, said exten-
sion a reemont to be ap_;Droved as to form by our City .attorney,
was adopted by the following vote, to Grit:
199
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and '_rTayor Shannon
2ioes : None
Absent: None
Fero the City Attorney read in full "An Ordinance of the City
of Palm Springs restricting deposit of unnecessary water and
rubbish in the public streets, " re;oealin , Ordinance Yo. 131
and by which attempt is- made to clarify the situation with
re,7ard to regulation of the use of water in side*ualkwashi.nm,
service stations, etc, over the city. 'Il.e ordinance was
introduced by Councilman Cutler and was filed with the City
Clerk for further action by the City ,Count=il, and copies of
the ordinance ordered distributed among the councilmen for
study meantime.
Councilman Boyd introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
of the City of Palm Sprino;s repealin;P Ordinance DIo. 131,
adopted April 21, 1943, " which. was read in full and filed
with. the City Clerk for further action by the City Council.
uSINESS:
A register of demandswas presented, exam=ned and approved
by the Finance Committee and on motion by Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Adams, claims and demands numbered
PR-157 through FR-213 and 461,4 through 4712 were approved
and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer,
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes': Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Sousman, Boyd, Cutler and Iiayor Shannon
Does : P?one
1 Ab,)ont: None
Upon motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman
lherieauo Resolution !To. 12C3 of the City Council, author-
izinP the transfer of funds for Victory Tax ..accounting, as
fellows : To the Payroll fund, from the Cencral fund:
ti4029.75; from the Street Fund: ?1'.755.00; from the Waste
Disposal ;fund: ,1266.20; from the 'ilar Chest Fund: �59.32,
and from the Pound Fund: i,47. 94 - a total of ,i6153.31; and
L-o the 2.4unicipal Trust Fund from the Payroll Fund: %205.12;
and directing the City Clerk to so certify to the .City Treas-
urer, :,,ras adopted by the followin" vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen `Pherieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: ;:done
Upon motion by Councilman Poyd, seconded by Councilman 'Therieau
esolution Yo. 1264 of the City Council, authorizing the trans-�
fer from the -1-cent Gas Tax Fund: of ;; 52 to the eneral ,, 'und;
and ,;3�a2.27 to the Street Fund; and directing the City Clerk
to so certify to the City 'Treasurer, was adopted by the follow-
ing; vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen l'herieau, Adams, Connell,
I=ousman, Boyd, Cutler and I;Tayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent : None
Upon motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No . 1265 of the City Council, allowin7, the claim
for moneys exucnded from the L'-eneral Fund and chargeable to
the Liquor License Wax Fund -in -thy amount of 44490.00 and
ordering the transfer of said slim of 0490.00 from the Liquor
License 'Pax Fund to the General Fund in payment thereof, and
directing the City Clerk to so certify to the City Treasurer,
was ado.-)ted by the followin- vote, to wit :
200
Ayes : Councilmen 'Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Tlousnan, noyd, Cutler and Ta'ayo:c Shannon
Floes : None
Absent: !lone
Upon motion by Councilman 1_ousman, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution FTo. 1266 of the City Council, autiiorizing the transfer
of 'j�300_ from the General to the Street Fund, and directin;r the
City Clerk to so certify- to- tile City Treasurer, 'eras ad_o-rt_ed. by '
the followin' vote, :to *;!it:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
ousman, Boyd, Cutler and .71ayor Shani
!does : Vone
Absent: Tone
Upon motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
iicsol,:tion No . 1267 of the City Council, authorizing the trans-
fer of i"5000.00 from the Ceneral Fund to the Reserve for Capital
Renlacements fund, and (Iirecti-ns:,� the City Clerk to sc certify to
the City Treasurer, was adopted bythe followinc , vote, to, ,lit:
Arles : -__ :]ouncilmen Therioau,, Adams, Connell,
Flousrian, Boyd, Cutler and !.'a„ or y Shannon
,
Noes : None
Absent: Nolne
Dr. 0. B. McRory, the County e'alth ,Officer for ,thic vicinity,
being in the audience, was presented by the "Tailor to the members
of the Council.
The matter of enforcement under Ordinance 1,To. 1129, regulating
keeping of dogs and other animals, and creating a public, pound,
was discussed and it -✓,,as agreed that the city clerl_ s7)ould col- '
lect no dog license fees rr:c,til such time as some arran cirient is
made with, the local humane society for cooperation in enforce-
moot under the ordinance.
There being no further business, on motion by Councilman 'Cu.tler,
seconded by Councilman Aousman, and unanimously carried, the
meeting eras adjourned.
LvV o-u I S e ;,TcCarn
Acting City Clerk
0$',' REGULAR 1B ET ING
OF 1 TE
CIT`I C07NCIL
CITY OF PALLi SPRINGS
Held July 79 1943
The City Council of the Cit-IT of Palm Sprints, California, ].told
a meeting at the Council Chambers, mown as k1c. 430 north Palm
Canyon 'Drive, in said City on Wednesday, July? 7, 14?43, at 7: 30
o 'cloclr :,.m. , the .said day .bean-,'the first Vredn'esda'3r of tt e said
mdnth Of "JTai1y c°
Tie meeting; was called to order by Councilman :tiugene _m.erioau.
Holl Call: Present: Councilman Er--one E. The rieau
Actin-,, City Managcr-City Clerl Louise McCarn
Absent: Coiincil-lian C. P._ Adams
Councilman John 1.1. Connell
Councilman Ceor,7e A. Housman
Councilman Philip
Councilman Fran'r, 'J. Cutler
Eayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy 71. Colgate
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ilaere being no quorum ;present, Councilman Eugene E. I'herieau,
by public announcement, adjourned the meeting to July 21, 1943,
at 7: 30 o 'clock p.m.
Louise iticCarn
Acting City Clerk
Ml—]%IUTI'S OF ADJOIIRI=?LD I,2 LTITIG
OF T1 CITY C07Y(3IL OF T1'P
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
i-eld July 21, 1943
the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as P?o. 480
North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on I.Vednesday, July 21,
' 1943, at 7 :30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the
meeting of July 70 1943.
The meeting was called to order by -!;riayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Iherieau
Councilman C . P. Adams
Councilman John TV. Connell
Councilman Philip L. Loyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Eayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy ';d. Colo-ate
Acting City 2,Ianag;er-City Clerk Louise i.lcCarn
Absent: Councilman George A. Housman
Drafts of the minutes of the meeti.n'a held June 29 and July 7,
1943, having been distributed among; the several councilmen, were
presented, approved and ordered copied in the 1.5inute Hook.
C OM11-1UP1I CATI ONS:
A letter was read from the Riverside County Auditor 1znder date of
July 16, 1943, giving detailed statement of the assessed valua-
tion of property within the city of Palm Springs for the fiscal
year 1943-44 and upon motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by
Councilman Connell, Resolution- No . 1268 of the City Council, fix-
ing the rate of taxation for the current fiscal year at .;.�;1.00
upon each one hundred dollars (1;100.00) of value of taxable crop-
orty assessed within the city of Palm Springs, and equalized by
the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, such rate to be the
same throughout the city, there being no different rates in any
portions or districts thereof, and instructi.nm the City Clerk_ to
send a certified copy of said resolution to the Riverside County
Auditor, Riverside, California, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and P:Qayor Shannon
1 Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
A letter was read from the Director of Public Works, recommendinc -
as a means of correcting existing; difficulties in the collection
of waste disposal - a change in the schedule of waste disposal
pickups and a consequent reduction in rates therefor. After some
discussion, on motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman
Cutler, the City Attorney was instructed to draw a resolution to
accom_olish the recommended changes, for action in the next council
meeting, so that any change in waste disposal ooerations might
become effective as of September 1, 1943; carried by the following
vote, to grit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Loyd, Cutler and P;Iayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
A letter was read from the League of California Cities, enclosing
a suggested form of .resolu.tion for adoption with. regard to with-
holding tax accounting and the City Clerk was instructed to for-
ward the letter and resolution form to HarrIT 147. 13onnell and As-
sociates , auditors, for recommendation on the Subject.
A letter was read from the IJSO Director, requesting permission to
install IT,SO directional signs, and the City Clerk was instructed to
refer the request to the Planning Commission for its recommendation
and to so inform the 750 Director.
A letter was read from Ivlr. George 17. ',,Vagner, request, ,Ir,l a refund oil -
his business license on the Cahuilla Hotel, paid in ,advance of the
current fiscal year (in R"ay) , because he had never open?ted, and
did ,not intend to operate, the hotel during the current fiscal year.
After some discussion, on motion by Councilman 1oyd, seconded by
Councilman Cutler, the City Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. 'vVamn .r
that the City is without legal right to return his license fee ; how-
ever, that Mr. Wagner be encoura�-ed to call at the City Clerk 's office
for a detailed explanation of the situation; carried by the followinr*,
vote, to wit: I
Ayes : Councilmen lherieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and I:?ayor 51:iannon
Roes : none
Absent: Councilman Housman
A letter, to the Mayer from Councilman Housman, requesting 60 days '
leave-of-absence from the state to attend to personal business,
commencing July 12, 1943, was read. On motion by Councilman Theri-
eau, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1269 of the City
Council, ,granting the requested leave, was adopted by the; following
vote, to wit:
Aires : Councilmen Therieau, Adarns, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Ma;yTor. Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
Here Councilman Cutler also requested leave-of-abasence from the
state to attend to personal business, July 29 to September 7, 1943,
inclusive . The City Attorney informed Councilman Cutler that his
request should also be stated in writing. On motion by Councilman
iherieau, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1270 of the
City Council, granting Councilman Cutler the requested leave, he
to submit the necessary written request therefor, was adopted by
the following vote, to writ:
Ayes :, Councilmen Therieau., Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes ; None
Absent: Councilman Housman
The Acting City 10anager recommended for approval: I
1. An increase of ..„25 _per month, to a total of G6150. , effective
as of July 1, 1943, in the salary of Miss Marjorie Hyde, she
having taken over operation of the switchboard and information
desk in the city offices , in addition to her waste disposal de-
partment work_; the full salary to be char-ed: .'125 to waste
disposal expense and ['25 to general office expense.,, On motion
by Councilman Theri,eau, seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolu-
tion No. 1271 , of the City Council, , aoprovin,r the increase of
�25 per month, to a total of 1:1150. , effective as of July 1,
1943, in the salary of 174iss 1.4arjorie Hyde, was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
203
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Iiousman
2. Lie purchase of twenty (20) badges, for volunteer firemen,
at a cost of 5,,2.30 each, as previously requested by the
Fire Chief. On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by
Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1272 of the City Council,
approving the _purchase of twenty (20)- badges for volunteer
firemen, .1�2.30 each, a total of t46. , plus sales tax, was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Tlayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
A- letter was read from the Director of Public Works, regarding
the dangerous condition of the sidewalk on the east side of
Palm Canyon Drive, adjacent to Lots 2 and 3, in Block 24, City
of Palm Springs, and recommending the installation of a decom-
posed granite sidewalk six ( 6) feet wide and three hundred (300)
feet long, _connecting; the existing cement 4idewalk_s in the re-
mainder of that bloc:, between Alejo and Amado Road. ".fter some
discussion the City Clerk was instructed to write the owner of
the property involved: Mrs. Lucien Gray, Los Angeles, and ascer-
tain whether she would be willing to contribute `,100 toward such
a project, the City to stand the balance of the expense, it being
understood that should the owner decline to share the expense,
the project would go through as recommended.
A letter was read from P;Ir. Edward Trinz, inquiring whether it
would be possible to operate an outdoor eating place in Palm
springs and after some discussion the City Clerk was instructed
to in Tor. Trinz that such establishments do not meet with
the approval of the City Council.
REPORTS:
The following reports were presented, examined and filed with the
City Clerk:
For the fiscal Trear ending June 30, 1943: bh the Velwood I+?urray
1uiemorial Library Board; by the Hoard of health Center Trustees ;
for the month of June, 1143: by the Chief of Police ; by the City
Treasurer ( this report subject to some minor typographical cor-
rections and addition of a memorandum as to actual balance, in-
cluding investment, on hand in the Reserve for Capital Replacement
Fund; also a tentative report by the Acting City 1,,Ianager on budget
recommendations for the current fiscal year.
UNK NISsED BUSINESS:
On motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler, P.ese-
lution No. 1273, approving the I:Iayorts reappointment of 1,Rrs . Ralph
Clock as a member of the Board of Health Center Trustees, to suc-
ceed herself for the year commencing July 1, 1943, was unanimously
carried.
On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Connell,
Resolution No . 1274 of the City Council, ap,orovin�r the recommenda-
tion by the Director of Public Works that the City purchase the
Galion portable road roller offered by Smith Booth Usher Company
under its bid thereon submitted to Resolution No. 1260 of the
City Council, at a price of ;'1693.50 plus 4,44.83 sales tax, a total
of ;i1738.33 f.o.b. Los Angeles ; and authorizing and directing* the
_ 14ayor and City Clerk to enter into the necessary agreements for
the acquisition of the equipment in accordance with said bid so
accepted, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
204
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, .Idams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and P.Rayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
An ordinance 'entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Sprinrls,
.restricting', !deposit of unnecessary water and rubbish in Vie pub-
lic streets ' introduced by Councilman Cutler in the meeting of
June 29, 1943, and at that ti-ne -read in full and filed t^r5_ L-h the
City Cleric for further action, eras offered for a second readi.nm
which, on motion by Councilman -`Lherieau, seconded. by Councilman
Connell, was waived by the followings vote, to witi:
11yes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell.,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon ,
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman =1ou.sman
On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Boyd, said.
ordinance -,,,ias tabled - to afford time for further 'study of the
sub°ect matter; carried by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : Councilman 'Pherieau
Absent: Councilman Housman
An ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Sriri_nrrs,
repealing Ordi`nancei.!o. 131, adopted Anr.il 21, 1943, ° 'introduced
by Council-ran Boyd in the meeting of June 29, 194:5, and at; that
time read in fu.li and riled with the City Cleric f'or fur•t''her action,
-gas offered for a second reading Mnich, on motion by Councilman
lherieau., seconded by Councilman Cutler; was waived by the follow-
1'1)? olote , to writ: '
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and P� ayor Shannon
Noes: tione
Absent: Councilman Housman
After some discussion Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman
Therieau, moved the passage of the ordinance entitled "An Ordi-
nance of the ' City of Palm Springs, repealing Ordinance -Xo „ 131,
adopted April 21, 1943, " as introduced and read in the 'meeting
of June 29, 1`.-43, whereupon said ordinance failed of passage by
the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Boyd and Cutler
Noes : Councilmen Adams, Connell and Mayor
Shannon
Absent: Councilman Housman
There Councilman Cutler introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordi-
nance of the City of Palm SorinRs . restri.cting deposit of unneces-
sary water and rubbish in the public streets" (differing in sub-
stance from the ordinance of the same title introduced by him in
the meeting of June 29, L(Dd3) . After some discussion, durinre which
the City Clerk was instructed to supply each councilman vr.'Lth a cony
of this ordinance for study, on motion by :Councilman Connell, sec-
onded by Councilman Boyd, and unanimously carried; the first reading;
of the ordinance was waived, and the ordinance was filed ' with the
City Clerk for further action.
On motion by. Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman 7herieau, Res-
olution No. 1275 of the City Council, continuing: arrangements now
existing for operation, and maintenance or tp,e -,iunicipal' SwIm-m-Lng
Pool at the Cutler Residence, until Sefytember 12`, 1 :43, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
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Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Connell, Boyd,
and Cutler
Noes: Councilman Adams and Tvia'*or Shannon
Absent: Councilman Housman
NEVI BUSINESS:
On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Connell,
Resolution 19o. 1276 of the City Council, 'Tranting a permit for
nihtly dancing at Del `Pahquitz Motel (on an application there-
for, presented by Yrs. 'idilberta A. Lipps, owner-manager of the
hotel) , subject, however, to the owner 's first making the build-
ing, alterations required under city regulations and obtaining
the City Building ]Inspector 's apnroval thereof, was adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
Ayes :- Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and A,layor Shannon
Noes: ATone
Absent: Councilman Housman
There being no further business, upon motion by Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman T;oyd, and unanimously carried,
the meeting adjourned.
hespectfully,
Louise T,icCarn
Acting City Clerk-
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held August 4, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting
in the Council Chambers known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said city on lrednesday, August 4, 1943, at 7:30
o 'clock p.m. , the said day being the first Wednesday of
said month of August.
The , meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who pre-
sided.
Roll Call: Present:, Councilman L`ugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Draft of the minutes of the meeting held July 212 1943,
having been distributed among the council, was presented,
approved (with a correction on page 4; , last paragraph,
to show Councilman Therieau voting NO on the tabling of
an ordinance introduced by Councilman Cutler in the meet-
ing of June 29, 1943, re sidewalk washing) , and ordered
copied in the minute book.
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COMETUNICATIONS:
A letter was read from Councilman Cutler, confirming his
previous verbal request, for leave-of-absence from the state
to attend to business, July 29 to September 7, 1943 incli.:s-
ive. On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Council-
man Boyd, and unanimously carried, the letter was ordered
filed by the City Clerk with Resolution 1270 of the Cityy
Council (granting said leave subject to writtenlrequest) .
A. letter was read from the Palm Springs Chamber; of Commerce, r
enclosing Certificate No. 136 for 20 shares of Palm Springs
Field Club stock, purchased by the Chamber from Desmond's
and donated to the, City of Palm Springs. - Whereupon, on
motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Con-
nell, Resolution No. 1277 of the City Council, instructing
the City Manager to acknowledge receipt of and thank, the
donor for said stocky was adopted by unanimous vote.
A wire was read from Air. Dwerlkotte, of the Western Airlines,
Inc. , setting forth a memorandum of points to be used as a
basis in anylease between that corporation and the City,
and requesting an expression from the Council on the ' subject.
After considerable discussion, on motion by Councilman Boyd,
seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1278 of the
City Council, instructing the City Attorney to open negoti-
ations for a lease with Western Airlines, Inc. , on the basis
set forth in the memorandum wire; and instructing the City
Clerk to inform the Airlines officials that the Council was
agreeable to a 'lease, subject to the City A.ttorney's negoti-
ations therefor, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd, and Mayor
Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
A letter was read from the County Assessor„ requesting the
City's recommendations for post-war highway projects and it
was decided that the Director of Public Works should survey
the local situation and submit' to the Council such ,recom-
mendations as he would ,suggest,
Two letters were read from Mr. William Lippman, Chairman of
. the local Rationing Board:
1. Requesting another cooler be installed in ttie Board quar-
ters ; and on motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Coun-
cilman Boyd, Resolution No. -1279 of the City Council,
authorizing the removal of one cooler from the ' Couneil
Chamber and installation of same in the Rationing Board
quarters, and also repair of the other Council 'Chamber
cooler valve - all= under the supervision of Councilman
Connell, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: , Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd, and Mayor
Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Fousman and Cutler
2. Informing the Council that .the City's contribution to-
ward Mrs.. Hennes ' salary* had been reduced from $35 to
$20 per month, � due to her promotion in IT, $, ' Civil
Service July 1, 1943. On motion by Councilman Connell,
seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1280 of
the City Council, ° commending the- Chairman of the Ration-
ing Board for his successful efforts in this connection,
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
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Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd, and Mayor
Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman ,and Cutler
Here the Council heard from Mr. Isenagle, present in the
audience, that he was obliged to suspend operation of the
Citizens ' Bus Line (inaugurated under the auspices of the
Civilian Defense Council) for want of a driver and due to
lack of operating funds. Because the City cannot legally
contribute toward private enterprise, the matter of obtain-
ing possible contributions toward operating expense of the
bus line wasreferred to the Civilian Defense Council.
- o approval:
The Acting City IVYanaF' er recommended for a 1:
1. Purchase of a car for city use, to be under the direct
supervision of the ,City Manager at all times. - After
some discussion it was decided that the Acting City
Manager should investigate as to possibilities of mak-
ing such a purchase and prices and report back to the
Council; meantime, any trips on city business involving
any considerable mileage could be made in the extra Po-
lice Car. '
2. , Reservations for representation at the Pacific Coast
Building Officials ' Conference, San Francisco, October
5 and 6 any. the League of California Cities, . Sacramentoo
October 19-21 inclusive, 1943. Action withheld until a
later meeting.
REPORTS:
The .-following reports were , presented, examined and filed with
the City Clerk:
Reoort of Fire Chief Leonesio on attendance in Perris_ at
California War Council Mutual Aid Meeting;
Police Department for, July;
City Treasurer for July and corrected June report;
Municipal Swimming Pool statement to date.
Here Mr. Colegate announced that Mr. Al Pearce had donated
to the City of Palm Springs twelve (12) wicker chairs from
the Swedish inn, and on motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded
by Councilman Connell, Resolution Dio. 1281 of the City Coun-
cil, accepting the donation and directing the City Yanager
to address a letter of thanks to Mr. Pearce for the chairs
which are now serving in good stead in the Rationing Board
quarters, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, 'Adams,
Connell, Boyd, and t,Sayor
Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: , Councilmen Housman and Cutler
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
On motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Adams,
c�esolution No. 1282 of the City Council, fixing rates and
pick-up schedules for waste disposal, effective September 1,
1943, was adopted by the following; vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd, and Mayor
Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Con-
nell, Resolution No. 1283 of the .City Council, authorizing
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the Director of Public Works- to proceed with installation
of a sidewalk on North Palle Canyon Drive, adjacent to the
Gray property, as recently proposed by him, Mrs. tray to
contribute up to WO toward the expense thereof, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd, and Mayor
Shannon '
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman. dnd Cutler
On motion ,by. Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman' Therieau,
Resolution No,. ,1264 of the City Council, authorizing and di-
recting the City Clerk to make the salary and wage ,,rithholdings
required by the Current Tax Payment Act of 1943, with the at-
tendant transfer of said moneys to an Income Tax Account fund
and payments therefrom to the United States Collector of In-
ternal Revenue; and also to render the required statements
covering such accounting, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit:.
Ayes : Councilmen Therie'au, 'Adams,
Connell, Boyd, and Mayor
Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: - Councilmen Housman andCutler
Ordinance- No.,-137, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs, restricting- deposit of unnecessary: water_ and rubbish
in the public streets, " introduced by Councilman Cutler in the
meeting of July 21, 1943 (at ,which time the first reading of
the ordinance was waived) , ,was read in full, and on motion by
Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Therieau, was passed
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Connell and
Boyd
Noes : Councilman Adams and Mayor Shannon
Absent: Councilmen Iousman and Cutler
NEW BUSINESS:
A register of demands was presented; examined and approved
by the Finance Committee and on motion by Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Adams, claims and demands numbered
PR-214 through PR-256 and 4713 through 4764: were approved
and ordered paid by :»arrants drawn upon the City Treasurer,
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd and Mayor
Shannon
Noes : ' None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams,
Resolution No. 1285 of the City Council, authorizing_-a change
in payroll accounting, whereby, pursuant to Section 864 of the
Municipal Corporations Act as recently ena6ted by the California'
Legislature, city salaries and wages are to be paid on the 1st
day of the calendar month, hereafter, was adopted 'by the £ol-
lowing, vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd and Mayor Shannon =
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by , Councilman Connell,
Resolution No. , 1286 of ,the City Council, authorizing the transfer
from the i-cent Gasoline Tax Fund; of v12 '-to the General Fund
and. 6:;31.08 to the Street Fund, and directiriP the City Clerk to
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so certify to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd and Iviayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution No. 1287 of the City Council, authorizing the
transfer of $900 from the General to the Street Fund, and
directing the City Clerk to so certify to the City Treasurer,
was adopted by the followingvote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Therieau,
Resolution No. 1288 of the City Council, authorizing the fol-
lowing transfer of funds necessary to the withholding tax ac-
counting, to wit: To the Payroll Fund: From the General Fund
r4318. 17; From the Street Fund $786.08; from the 'Haste Disposal
Fund w1051.00; from the War Chest Fund $09.50 -- a total of
4'6254.75; and from the Payroll FuIId to the Income Tax Account
of $496.70; and directing the City Clerk to so certify to the
City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd and Mayor Shannon -
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution No. 1209 of the City Council,directing the City
Attorney, after first having satisfied himself that no interest
of the City is involved, to file a disclaimer on behalf of the
City in the pending action whereby the Government is taking
that certain piece of property at the Southeast corner of Indian.
Avenue and Paseo E1 Hirador (also known as Peterson Avenue) in
the City of Palm Springs, being the Munholland property described
as Lot 10 of the John Mol Tract, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
The City Attorney announced settlement of the government con-
demnation case involving the City's interest in Tachevah Drive
and stated that the City %-=ld receive �'500.00 therefor.
On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution No. 1290 of the City Council, ratifying and con-
firming the action of the Director of Public t'Vorks in pro-
tecting the City's interests by promptly filing with the
State Division of Highways, San Bernardino, the City's notice
of intention to file claim for damage to city streets, caused
by Army, Navy of other governmental agencies or contractors
employed or engagedin the prosecution of the war or national
defense; said notice having been filed July 29, 1943, was adopted
by the following vote, , to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams,
Connell, Boyd and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
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There being no further business, on motion by Councilman
Adams, seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned to 7: 30 p.m. , Wednesday,
August 180 1943.
LOUISE MCCARN
Acting City Clerk
Palm Springs, California
August 18, 1943
There being no member of the City Council present on August
18, 1943, at- 7:30 o 'clock P. Mi , in the City Council Chambers,
the meeting adjourned from, the meeting of August 8, 1943 was
not held.
LOUISE McCARN
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OP THL CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALTaT SPRINGS
Held September 1, 1943 '
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, held a meeting
in the' Council Chambers known as No. 480 North, Palm Canyon
Drive, in said ' city� on_ 1;'ednesday, September 10 1943,, at
7:30 o 'clock P.M. , the said day being the first 'Wednesday
of said month of September.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who pre-
sided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Rigene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk,
Louise McCarn
Absent: Councilman George A. Housman
11 Councilman Frank IN. Cutler
Draft of the minutes of the meeting held on August 4, 1943,
Navin' been distributed among the Council, was presEsnted,
approved and ordered copied in the minute book.
C OTAT,1UNI CATI ONS:
A letter was read from Mrs . Lyle 'Sanard informing the City
Manager and the Council of the serious illness of Chief
Sanard, which would necessitate his absence from duty until
late in September. After some discussion, on motion by
Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution
No. 1291 of the City Council appointing Sergeant Ray Wilson
Acting Chief of Police until the return of Chief- Sanard, or
further action by the Council, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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A mandatory order of the Civil Aeronautics Board limiting
— American Airlines service for Palm Springs to the armed
services was read. The City Attorney gave the opinion that
the order would have no effect on lease negotiations now
pending with American Airlines.
The Acting City Manager recommended for approval:
1. Acceptance of the resignation of James Collings, Patrolman,
as of August 7, 1943. On motion by Councilman Connell,
seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1292 of
the City Council, accepting said resignation of James
Collings, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
2. Employment of James Linthicum to replace James Collings,
resigned. On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by
Councilman. Adams, Resolution No. 1293 of the -City Council
authorizing the employment of James Linthicum, Patrolman,
as of August 6, 19430 at 0175.0O per month, was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
3. Acceptance of resignation of Elizabeth Keene, and on motion
by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Therieau,
resolution No. 1294 authorizing the acceptance of resig-
nation of Elizabeth Keene, City Office Clerical help, as
of September 6,- 1943, was adopted by the following vote,
- to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler.
4. Appointment of Alice A. Horine as successor to Miss Keene.
After some discussion, on motion by Councilman Connell,
seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1295
approving the employment of Mrs. Alice A. Horine as of
September 7, 1943, at $150.00 per month as Clerk-
Stenographer in the City Offices, was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler.
REPORTS:
The followingreports for August, 1943, were presented, examined
and filed with the City Clerk: City Treasurer, Police
Department, Municipal Swimming Pool Operation Statement.
UNFINISHED BTTSINESS:
A memorandum was read from the Director of Public Works stating
that he had examined thepremises at Del Tahquitz Hotel,
which are to be used for dancing, and had found compliance
with the rules and regulations governing the issuance of dance
permits.
The matter of renewal of leases on the premises 480-482 North
Palm Canyon Drive, now used for City Council Chambers and the
City Judge, came under discussion since the current leases
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expire October 15, 1943. It was decided that the Acting
City Manager and the City Attorney should call upon the
lessors with the view of ascertaining their terms for
renewal of these leases.
NEW BUSINESS:
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved
by the ,Finance Committee, and on motion by Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Adams, claims and demands
numbered PR-257 through PR-297 and 4765 through 4809 were
approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City
Treasurer by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
On motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Therieau,
Resolution No. 1296 of the City Council mzthorizing the
following transfer of funds necessary to withholding tax
accounting, to-wit: To the Payroll Fund: from' the General
Fund $4,241.62, from the Street Fund $814.61; from the Waste
Disposal Fund 61, 038.68; from theWar Chest Fund $59,30 --
a total of $6,154.21, and directing the City Clerk to so
certify to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: , Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
On motion by Councilman Theriesu, seconded by Councilman
Connell Resolution No, 1297 of the City Council authorizing
the transfer of $900.00 from the General to the Street Fund
and directing the City Clerk to so certify to the City
Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd and Mayor Shannon
Noes: ; None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler
An application fora permit for nightly dancing seven days a
week in the former Denham Garage building, '$46 North Palm
Canyon Drive, was presented by Sol Addy, Box 63, 396 North
Palm Canyon Drive. After some discussion this application
was referred to the Public Safety Committee for investigation
and report at the next Council meeting.
The Public Safety Committee is also to report in the next
Council meeting orn the Colonial House dance application,
which was filed with the City Clerk August 26, 1943.
Next, for discussion was the matter of transfer to Dan Platkin,
El Morocco Hotel, 332 North Palm Canyon Drive, of on' sale
beer and wine license (A12620F File 28471) , ,which transfer
had been protested by Chief Sanard, It was agreed that any
such protest necessary to be filed between Council meetings
should be entered jointly by the Police Chief and the City
Manager hereafter.
On the suggestion of Councilman Boyd with the unanimous agree-
ment- of the Council, the Acting Ci-ty--Manager was instructed
to ,call upon Judge Pinney and insist that he take a' much
needed vacation.
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance on the City of Palm
Springs Amending Section II of Ordinance No. 32, of said City",
regulating electkical `installation was introduced by Council-
man Boyd, read in full and filed with the City Clerk for
further action.
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There being no further business, on motion by Councilman
Connell, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned to 10:00 A.M. , Wednesday,
September 15, 1943.
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LOUISE McCARN
Acting City Clerk.
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MATING
OF, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held September 15, 1943.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting
in the Council Chambers known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said City on Wednesday, September 15, 1943, at
10:00 o 'clock A.M. , pursuant to the adjournment of the
meeting .held September 1, -1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who
presided.
Boll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Loyd
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise
Yccam
Absent: Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Draft of the minutes of the meeting held on September 1, 194;,
having been distributed among the Council, was presented,
approved and ordered copied in the minute book.
C OP,IMUNICATI ONS:
The Acting City Manager recommended for approval the employ-
ment of '�'dwin J. Bradley, Patrolman, at $i75.00 per month,
effective September 11, 1943, and on motion by Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Housman Resolution No. 1298
of the City Council approving employment of Edwin J. Bradley,
Patrolman, at '1',175.00 per month effective September 11, 1943,
said employment on the statement of Acting Chief of Police
1411ilson being tentative pending the approval of Police Chief
canard on his return to duty, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit :
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Housman,
Boyd, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell End Cutler.
The Acting City Manager's recommendation for payroll changes,
as per a schedule submitted, was referred to the Finance
Committee for consideration and discussion with the Acting
City Manager and later decision.
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REPORTS:
Councilman Therieau' as Chairman of the Public Safety' Comnii'ttee
reported on the inspection of the Colonial House dining room by
himself and Councilman Connell as to eligibility 'forlssuance of
a permit for dancing. After some discussion and a statement by
Colonial House Yanagor Maundrell who was present in the audience,
on motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1299 of the City Council granting a dance p-Irmit
to the Colonial House, on findings` reported by the Public Safety
Committee, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Housman,
Boyd and Mayer Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Connell and Cutler.
Regarding the Gautiello leases which expire October 15, 1943, the
Acting City Ivanager read an offer from Yr. and Mrs. Gautiello
of renewal on existing terms and conditions with the exception
that the City must be responsible for maintenance and repairs of
the toilet facilities in ' the building and that a three-yeas lease
would be given for ��1300.00 Der annum. with a two-year option to
renew at -','�'1500.00 per annum. After some discussion it was agreed
that Mayor Shannon should discuss this offer wit]? the lessors and
report results at the next Council meeting.
Here Councilman John M. Connell entered and joined the meeting.
As to -the -inspection of the quarters in the El Paseo Building offered
the City for offices through I!4r. Earl Strebe, the Director of
Public Works ''reported the findings of the Committee, to wit-
That any serious consideration of this location :for City Offices
would require a detailed study as to necessary alterations and
cost thereof. After some discussion it was decided that the
matter was to be left in abeyance until such time as a written
offer might be made by the building owner accompanied by an
architects floor plan and 'the owner 's estimate for alteration
expense involved and, term of lease.
Regarding his vacation, Judge Pinney, being present, thanked the
Council members for their consideration and said he would prefer
foregoing any, vacation this year so that he might take a longer
and planned vacation next year.
Regarding Chief Sanard 's protest of issuance of liquor lleense to
Dan Platkin, the City Attorney reported that at the Riverside
hearing Referee Cole had announced continuance of the matter
until such time as Chief canard would be able to attend --• some
time after October 11, 1943.
Report of the operation of the Municipal Pool was presented,
examined and 'filed' with ' the City Clerk. Councilman Boyd requested
f m the -next meeting 'a final report on the number of children and
adults accommodated at the pool, together with itemized cost of
operation and restoring the pool to Mr . Cutler, , at which ti^ie he
w®uld like to propose a proper word of appreciatidn to Mr. Cutler.
UNFINISHIM BUSINESS: '
M,r. Sol Addy, who had previously applied for a permit for nightly
dancing at 336 N. Palm Canyon Drive, submitted a supplemental
request for dancing at lB2 E. Arenas Road, with the statement that
he had abandoned consideration of a lease at the Palm Canyon
address. The matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee
for consideration and report at the next meeting,,
Regarding representation at; the Pacific Coast Builders ' Conference,
it was 'decided that anything of value might be obtained through
printed reports, after the meeting.
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Attendance at the League of California Cities *War Conference
in Sacramento October 19-21 will be decided at the next
meeting.
Yr. Cecil Isenagle, of the Tanner Motor Company, informed the
Council that he had resumedoperation of the Citizens ' Bus
Line and had from the Automobile Club of Southern California
two white bus stop signs which he would lii,2 to install in front
of the Carnell Building and the Village Pharmacy (where he
had previously had similar signs) . P,Zr. Isenagle was informed
there would be no objections to the installation of these signs.
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Connell,
and unanimously carried, the second reading of an Ordinance
entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amending
Section 11 of Ordinance No. 32 of said City", which Ordinance
had been introduced by Councilman Boyd and read in full for the
first time in the meeting of September 1, 1943, was waived.
After some discussion on motion by Councilman Connell, seconded
by Councilman Housman, said Ordinance, being OrdinanceNo. 138
of the City of Palm Springs, was passed by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cutler.
'The matter of quarterly audit service through the current fiscal
year was referred to the Finance Committee.
NM BUSINESS:
A Register of Derands was presented, examined and approved -by
the Finance Committee, and on motion by Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Connell, claims and demands numbered
PH-298 through PR-300, and 4810 through 4814 were approved
and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer by
the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd and Nayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cutler
On motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No . 1300 of the City Council, transferring $5, 000.00
from the General Fund to the Reserve for Capital Replacement
Fund as - a transaction for the current fiscal year, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell,
Housman, Boyd and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Cutler
On motion by Councilman Housman, seconded by Councilman Adams,
1 Resolution No. 1301 of the City Council, authorizing and
directing the Mayor and City Clerk to acquire for and in the
name of the City of Palm Springs five (5) Series "C" 'liar Bonds
of the United States in the principal sum of one thousand
dollars (�1, 000.00) each, at the current market price : a total
of ij50000.00, from the Reserve for Capital Replacement Fund,
said bonds to be deposited with the City Treasurer for safe
keeping, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell,
Housman, Boyd and Mayor Shannon
Noes : hone
Absent: Councilman Cutler ,
On motion by Councilman Theri.eau, seconded by Councilman Adams,
Resolution 1302 of the City Council authorizing the transfer
to the Payroll Hand from the General Fund of �139.81 for the
purpose of Withholding Tax accounting, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd and Mayor Shannon.
Noes : None
Absent. Councilman Cutler
Mr. Harold J. 'Hicks , Chairman of the War Bond Committee for the
Third War Loan.Drive, addressed the Council with a request for
permission to open the drive with a parade And street, dance in
the Plaza Thursday evening, September 16, 1943. After some dis-
cussion, on motion by Councilman 1h'erieau, seconded by Cquncil-
man 'Adams, Resolution No. '1303 of the City Council. ,granting -per-
mission to the i;Tar Bond Drive Committee for the requested parade
and dance, with a proviso ' that 1,1r. Hicks submit a written con-
firmation of his request, was adopted by the following vote,, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen `lherieau,- Adams,- Connell,-.
Housman, Boyd and Iviayor 'Shannon
Noes : IT.one
Absent : Councilman Cutler
The matter of bus stop signs for the Army Air Base busses, about
which Captain Hudson, of the Ferry Command, had approached the
Acting City Manager, was referred to the Public Safety Committee
since Captain Hudson had failed to keep his appointment to ,appear
before this meeting on the' matter.
A letter was read from Major Scoville, of the Torney General
Hospital Bost Engineers, regarding parking space at the Hospital
entrance and street improvements on Tachevah Drive,, and was re-
ferred to the' T)irector of Public VTorks' for attention.
there being no further business, on motion by Councilman 'Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Housman, and unanimously carried, the
meeting adjourned.
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LOUISE McCARN
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR 14EETING_
OF 711E CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CIW OF, PALM SPRINGS
Held October 6, '1943.
The ,City Council of ,the City, of Palm Springs held, a meeting in the
Council- Chambers known aa,:No'. .480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
Cl-ty, . on Wednesday, . October 60 1943, at 7:30- V clock' P.M., the said
day being the first Wednesday of said month of October.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
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Roll Call: Present: Councilman -Eugene E. Theriesu
Councilman C. P. .Adams
Councilman 'John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. ;Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: None
Draft of the minutes of the meeting held on September 15, 1943, having
been distributed among the Council, was presented, appreved and ordered
copied in the minute book.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was read from Dr: Ernest E. Oertel, Principal of the Palm
Springs High School, requesting the use of the Recreation Field bleachers
for high school football games . After some discussion on motion by
Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No. 1304
of the City Council approving the loan of the bleachers to the high
school for the games to be held on October 22, 29, and November 19,
and instructing the Acting City Manager in so advising Dr. Oertel to
suggest that by way of payment for use of the bleachers they might be
painted by the high school, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon,
Noes: None
Absent: None
A letter was read from Mr. James J. Roberts requesting an opportunity to
discuss the matter of purchasing commercial garbage from the City. The
Director of Public Works informed the Council that the current contract
expires as of October 31, 1943, and suggested the advisability of adver-
tising for bids for the sale of commercial garbage. On motion by
Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1305
of the City Council, instructing the City Attorney to prepare the
proper notice inviting bids for the sale and delivery of commercial
garbage, bids to be delivered to the City Clerk on or before October 20,
1943, at 5:00 P.M., said notice to be published in the Palm Springs
Limelight News Friday, October 8, 1943, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Acting City Manager recommended for approval:
1. On Chief Sanard's statement that he feels physically fit
to return to duty, and on motion by Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1306 of the
City Council approving Police Chief Sanard 's return to
duty as of October 1, A1943, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
1 Ayes: Councilman Theriesu, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: None
2. Approval of renewal of automobile fleet insurance, current
coverage expiring as of October 15, 1943, and on motion
by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Connell,
Resolution No. 1307 of the City Council approving renewal
of said coverage with the General Insurance Company of
America under the low responsible bid of $590.88 presented
by Alvin Weingarten, Agents for one year commencing
October 16, 1943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
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Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams,-- Connell, Housman,
Boyd; "Cutler, and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Notification from the lState Board of Equalization of- on-sale alcoholic
beverage license gpplication by the Racquet Club of Palm Springs, Inc. ,
was read; no action by the, Council.
REPORTS: _
The Director of Public Works reported verbally on his„inspection of
the Field Club buildings, equipment and grounds and stated that he
had found things sadly neglected. After some discussion, on motion
by Councilman ,Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler,;-
Resolution
No. 1308 of the City Council approving the operation, maintenance and
care of physical assets of the Field Golub under the jurisdiction of
the Director of Public Works with an effort to restore the grounds,
buildings and equipment to the condition they were when leased to
the City, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, ,Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Mayor reported that his negotiations with the Gautiellon for
renewal of the existing lease was not yet complete.
The following reports , were presented, examined and ordered filed with
the City Clerk: Police Department and City Treasurer for September,
City Clerk 's Annual Report (published in current issue of Palm Springs
Limelight News) ; closing report on operation of the municipal swim-
ming pool.
The Acting City Manager presented comparative statement of receipts,
disbursements and budget estimates for the fiscal , year 1943-44. No
action was taken thereon.
The ,Finance, Committee reported on:
(a) A Salary Schedule previously recommended by. the Acting
City Manager and referred to the Committee. The Mayor
announced that the Committee had been divided two to one
on approval. After discussion on motion by Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution
No. 1309 of the City Council approving the schedule as
recommended by the Acting City Mans.ger (said schedule
recited in detail in the Resolution) effective as of
October 1, 1943, was adopted by the following vote to
wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None *'
Absent: , None
(b) Audit service by, Harry E. Bonnell and Associates, Auditors.
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by , Councilman
Cutler, Resolution No. 1310 of the City Council approving
renewal of the agreement with said firm for the current
fiscal year under an annual fee of $450.00 with a seihi-
annual report by, the Auditors, plus a per diem for aty
extra calls during the interim, was adopted by the follow-
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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The Public Safety Committee reported on:
(a) Application of Sol Addy for permission to operate a public
dance hall at 182 E. Arenas Road. Councilman Therieauy
reporting as Chairman of the Committee, stated that on
investigation it was found that operation of a dance hall
on the premises under consideration would be against the
public welfare and safety, ,and it was , therefore the
Committee 's recommendation that the application be denied.
After some discussion on motion by Councilman Connell,
1 seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No. 1311 of
the City Council denying the application of Sol Addy for
the requested dance permit, such denial being .based upon .
the report of the Public Safety Committee that dancing in
the location named would be against the public welfare and
safety, and instructing the City Clerk to so notify the
applicant, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: _ Councilmen-`Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: . None
(b) Army Air Forces, Ferrying Division bus stops: Councilman
Theriesu, as Chairman, reported that in company with
Councilman Adams and the Acting City Manager he had visited
places where bus stops were desired and it was the
Committee 's recommendation that, with some relocation of
curb painting, the bus stop be permitted; however, that the
stop signs submitted by the Air Force Transportation Officer
would not .be acceptable. And on motion by Councilman Hous-
man, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1312
of the City Council approving the recommendation of the
Public Safety Committee that the Army Air Force Ferrying
Division bus stops be installed as set forth in detail in
the Resolution, subject to supervision by the Director of
Public Works, and that the Acting CityClerk notify .the
Army Air Force Transportation officer that the requested
bus stops wouldbe permitted subject to final arrangements
under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and
the selection of suitable stop signs, was adopted by the
following vote, to .wit:
Ayes: Councilmen _Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: None
UNFINISHED., BUSINESS:
A letter was read from Mr. Edward Grey, property manager for the owners
of the E1 Paseo Building, expressing a desire some time before July 1,
1944, to submit to the City Council an offer of lease on the E1 Paseo
Building subject to any .plans .showing the Cityls requirements. The
letter was filed with the City Clerkwithout action, .except to
instruct the Acting City Manager to acknowledge receipt of the latter.
Two letters were read from Mr. Harold J. Hicks, Chairman of the Third
a War Loan Drive Committee, and filed with the City Clerk, verifying his
previous verbal request for dancing in the Plaza.
I On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Therieau;
Resolution No. 1313 of the City Council authorizing the attendance
of the. Director of Public ]Yorks at the League of .Califortinia. Cities
War ,Conference in Sacramento October 19-21 inclusive, with big expenses
paid, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen 'lherieau, Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Tdayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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NEX BUSINESS: ,
A Register of Demands was presented, examined and approved by , the 1
Finance, Committee, and on 'motion by Councilmart- Therisau, seconded by
Councilman Housman, claims and demands numbered PR-301" through
PR-357 and 4816 through 4859, with the understanding that none of
the War Chest funds included in said .expenditures vas,-to be used in
payment of Dugout bills, were, approved and ordered paid by warranta
drawn on the City Treasurer by the following vote, ,to wit:
Ayes : , Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell., Housman,
Boyd, ,Cutler and mayor Shannon. '
Noes: ,, None
Absent : None
At this point the Acting City Manager offered a s'iig gestb0 by the Audit;or,
to wit: To facilitate bookkeepingand accounting under the newly in-
stalled practice of ,issuing payroll checks on the first of each
month, -the Oi'ty- Attorney might prepare a -form of resolution approving
payroll fund transfers covering the September payroll and include
in the resolution a clause whereby approval and payment of future a,
payroll warrants and future payroll transfers ould be authorized
through ratification by reference to this resolution number, and
on motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Therieau,
Resolution No. 1314 of the City Council authorizing transfers to
the Payroll Fund as follows:
:From the General Fund $3,750.33
Street Fund 825.24
Waste Disposal Fund 946.52
Jar Chest Fund 45.-00'_
Total 05,567,09
for the purpose of Withholding Tax accounting coveting September pay-„
rollrand tndscottlnnitig.,:3neh�iauthorisation3gbrmonlsnt yg -, asi.outlited
liaoab*v, e:.sugge8110n9 was adopted by the following vote,, to .wit:
Ayes: . Councilmen ', Therieau, Adams, Connell, Housman
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Npos: None
Absent: None
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1315 of the City Council authorizing the transfer of
$800.00 from ,the General Fund to the Street Fund W&# adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,„ Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: None
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Adamas
Resolution Na. 1316 of the City Council authorizing transfer of
$5,eOO.26 from the In Lieu Tax Fund to the GeneralFund was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell., Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent:
Her .Dr1. W N. Ly enn, present in Chambers, addressed the Council with
a request that he be permitted to operate a' hospi.tal at his present
office address: 419 N. Palm Canyon Drive, and was informed this was
a matter which he should take before the Planning Commission at its
next meeting Tuesday, October 19, at 4:00 o 'clock P. I.
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There being no further business, on motion by Cyouncilman Connell,
seconded by Councilman Housman and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned t0 7:30 P.M., Wednesday; October 20, 1943.
LOUISE McCARN
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held October 20, 1943.
The City Council -of the- Cl I ty of Palm Springs held a meeting in the
Council Chambers known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City on Wednesday, October 20, 19432' at 7.:30 P.M. , pursuant to
adjournment of the meeting held October 6, 1943,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll Call: Present : Councilman Eugene E. Therieau,
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise P,4cCarn
1 Absent: Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney "Roy W. Colegate
Draft of the minutes of the meeting held October 6, 1943 having been
distributed among the Council, was presented, approved and ordered copied
in the minute book.
Here Mr. Roy W. Colegate , the City Attorney, entered End joined the
meeting.
COM1YUNICATIONS:
Acting City Manager recommended for approval:
1. Renewal of the lease with Louis and Frances Gautiello on
the premises 480-482 North Palm Canyon Drive ; the lease to
be drawn by, the City Attorney. On motion by Councilman
Cutler, , seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1317
of the CityCouncil approving renewal .of the Gautiello
lease as drawn by the City Attorney, was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell, Cutler,
and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd
2: ; -.Establishment.. of a permanent furlough camp at the Field Club
under tentative arrangements previously made with Army
Officers. On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by
Councilman Iherieau, Resolution No. 1318 of the City Council
approving the establishment of a permanent furlough camp at
the Field Club as arranged with tiajor Milliway, representing
the Special Services of the Desert Training Center at Camp
Young, the City Attorney to notify the Desert Training
Center Commanding Officer, Major General Haislip, to this
effect with the stipulation that the Army will maintain
permanent personnel on the Field Club grounds to police the
property and take precautions for fire protection and
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sanitation, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
i Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd
3. Acceptance of the low responsible bid for purchase of
commercial garbage under a contract therefor drawn
by the City Attorney subject to the requirements of
the Director of Public Works. On motion by Councilman
Cutler, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution
No. 1319 of the City Council authorizing acceptance
of the bid of Mr. James J. Roberts for the purchase
of commercial garbage on either of the alternative
bids approved by the Director of Public Works, con-
tract therefor to be drawn by the City Attorney, was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Cutler, and 11.4ayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd
4. Action by the Council to withdraw from Resolution T1o.
13092 (adopted in the meeting of October 6, 1943,
giving approval to a schedule of salary recommendations)
that portion relating to Police Department salaries
because Chief Sanard objected to the schedule on the
ground that it would, if adopted, cause friction in
his department. After some discussion, on motion by
Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Connell,
Resolution No. 1320 of the City Council taking action
to rescind , that portion of Resolution No. 1309 per-
taining to Police salaries, and refdrring the matter
to the Finance Committee for further consideration
and report at the next Council meeting, was adopted
by the following -vote, -to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Cutler, and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd
REPORTS:
The report of the City Clerk for the quarter endingSeptember 30
1943, was presented, examined and ordered filed wit the City Clerk.
Notices from the State Board of Equalization of licenses for on-sale
distilled spirits by the Desert Inn, Inc., for the Desert Inn and
Village Coffee Shop, and for on-sale distilled spirits and beer and
wine by Hans nansen doing business as The Dunes, were presented.
Chief Sanard stated that the Dunes has a regular license and there
was nothing to his knowledge against Mr. Hansen's record. No action
was taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
I Amending Ordinance No. 74 of said City" was introduced by Council-
man Therieau. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman
Connell and unanimously carried, the first reading of the ordinance
was waived. Here there was some discussion regarding the purpose
of the ordinance : to control horsebacl: riding on city streets.
A ,Register of Demands was -presented, examined and approved by the
Finance Committee, and on motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by
Councilman Cutler, Claim and Demand No. 4860 for $8.33 was approved
and ordered paid by warrant drawn on the City Treasurer, by the
following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen 'Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd
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Here Lt. Livingstone, Provost Idarshal of the United States Torney
General Hospital appeared and presented a request for traffic,
regulations on Tamarisk Road, to set up parking regulations and
limiting; driving speed to fifteen miles per hour. After some dis-
cussion the matter was referred to the Director of :Public Works
for a meeting between him, the Chief of Police, the Public Safety
Committee and Lt. Livingstone and report to the next meeting of
the Council for, further action. The City Attorney advised 'the
Council that any change of ,this nature would have to, be' by amend-
ment C our present traffic ordinance.
The I'vlayor announced his reappointment to the Planning Commission
for one year terms expiring,August 30, 1944s of William D. Dean
and Thomas H. LippS. On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by
Councilman Therieau, Resolution No. 1321 approving said appointments
by the Mayor was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: Norte
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd
Mr. Tom Holland, General Chairman of the Palm Springs War Chest,
present in chambers, addressed a request to the Council that in
furtherance of ,the opening 'of the War Chest Drive on that day,
Armistice Day, Thursday, November 11, 19430 from dawn to 1:00 P.M.
be declared a public holiday. On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded
by .Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1322 of the City Council, approv-
in^ issuance of a proclamation by Mayor Shannon to that effect, was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None , ,
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd
Mr. John R. E. Chaffey, Secretary of the Recreation Commission,
present in chambers, gave a comprehensive report on negotiations
had by him with the Federal Security Agency , and the Federal Works
Agency which resulted in the granting to the City of Palm Sprin-s
of financial aid for recreation at the Field Club under the Lanham
Act. On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Therieau,
Resolution No. 1323 of' the City Council accepting the' offer of
federal aid pursuant to the instructions of the Rggional Director,
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said offer for maintenance and operation together with the terms
and conditions of the offer being read in full by the Acting City
Clerk and by reference, incorporated in the resolution, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen jherieau, Adams, Connell,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noe's:- None--
Absent. Councilmen Housman and Boyd
Here ensued considerable discussion concerning the appointment of a
recreation director. On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by
Councilman Therieau, the matter was referred to the Recreation com-
mittee of the Council for consideration and report at the next Council
meeting, by the follo.ming, vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Cutler' and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Boyd
There being no further business, on motion by Councilman Therieau, -
seconded by Councilman Cutler, and unanimously carried, the ne eting
adjourned.
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LOUISE McCARN,
Acting City Clergy;
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held November 3, 1943.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the
1 Council Chambers known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City on Wednesday, November ,3, 19433 at 7:-30 ololgck'-"P.Mv the said
day being the first Wednesday of said month of November.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll Call: Present : Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P . Adams
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent : Councilman John M. Connell
Draft" of the minutes of the meeting held October 20, 1943, having been
distributed among the Council, was presented, approved and ordered copied
in "-the minute book.
Here Councilman Connell entered and joined the meeting.
A number of citizens being present in Chambers, the Mayor called on
their spokesman, Mr. Thomas Lipps, who stated that a Citizens' Committee
had been formed to investigate and report on quotas assigned for billet-
ing at the Field Club furlough camp. After some discussion on motion
by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman and unanimously
carried, , Mayor Shannon appointed Councilmen Therieau and Cutler (as
members of the Council Recreation Committee) to work with the Citizens}
Committee on their problem and with the California-Arizona Maneuver
Area officers in consummating arrangements for the furlough camp in-
stallation now under way.
Mr . Lipps further addressed the Council with regard to a correction in
procedure for handling matters between the Council and the Planning
Commission, of which he is a member. After some discussion on motion
by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No.
1324 of the CityCouncil directing the City Clerk to thereafter auto-
matically refer directly- to the Planning Commission all requests for
business licenses which involve the determination of a proper land
use under the Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the following vote,
to wit :
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: None
1 COMMUNICATIONS :
A letter was read from Mr. Milton Mack requesting permission to operate
a hot dog table in part of a room in the Royal Palms Hotel, 225 N. Palm
Canyon Drive.
A letter was read from Mr. Jack Varady requesting permission to operate
a Fix-it anft Sporting Goods Shop at 380 N . Palm Canyon Drive.
These two requests were referred to the Planning Commission for further
action and the City Clerk was directed to so notify the applicants and
the Planning Commission.
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The Acting City Manager recommended for approval:
1. Employment by Chief"6anard of S. R. Smith, Patrolman, at
0175.00 per month, and on motion by Councilman Therieau ,
seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1325 Qf the
City Council approving the employment of S . R. Smith,
patrolman, at $175.00 per month, effective October 27,
1943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon '
Noes : None
Absent : None
2. Creation of the position of Assistant Director of Public
Works. On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Council-
man Adams, Resolution No. 1326 of the City Council approving
the creation of the position of Assistant Director of Public
Florks, was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noe s: None'
Absent : None
The additional recommendation that this position carry a
salary of $"300.00 per month with a car allowance of 'q$25 .00
was placed in abeyance ,for action at the next Council, meeting.
Mayor Shannon, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented a report
and recommendation as follows (all members of the' Finance Committee
being in unanimous agreement) .
1. That on representations presented by Chief Sanard and
pursuant to his written request addressed to :the Acting
City Manager October 19, 1943, Police salaries be :revised
as of October 1, 1943, under the schedule which he sub-
mitted. On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by
Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1327 of the City Council
approving the following schedule of Police salaries:
Patrolmen:'
Beginning salary $180.00'
After six months 190,.00,
After one year 200.00
One Sergeant 215.00
effective as of October 1, 10430
was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes :Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
2. An increase in the salary of the Acting City Manager-City
Clerk, effective as of October 1, 1943. On motion by
Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Housman, Reso-
lution No. 1328 of the City Council approving an increase
of $25.00 per month, to t250.00, in the salary of the Acting
City Manager-City Clerk, effective as of October 1, 1'943, '
with the stipulation that this salary of �250.00 remain in
effect if, as and when a permanent City Manager is appointed,
and that Mrs. McCarn then be continued in office as City
Clerk, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent : None
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3. An overtime bonus for waste disposal employees. Due to cir-
cumstances which developed after the Finance Committee meeting
and report, the Director of Public ''Works informed the Council
that he could not estimate the exact additional amount he
would be obliged to pay Waste Disposal employees in any one
month because of having to work men overtime. Presently he
has four men trying to do six men ' s work. After some dis-
cussion as to the correct method of payment for this overtime
the City Attorney advised that the Director of Public Works
should submit to the Council meeting following a monthly pay
day a statement showing extra hours worked during the previous
month with a statement of the amounts therefor payable to the
Waste Disposal men in addition to their regular salaries. On
motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1329 of the City Council, approving the payment
of 016,00 each for overtime and extra-ordinary services by
Waste Disposal men during October, was adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent : None
A letter was presented from Mrs. Eloise_ Sterling Hirt, of the USO, re-
questing permission for installation of a neon directional sign at
Tamarisk Road and Palm Canyon Drive. This being a traffic sign problem
the matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee for further
attention, the City Clerk to so notify Mrs. Hirt.
REPORTS:
The following reports were presented, examined and ordered filed with
the City Clerk : Treasurer and Chief of Police for October; Fire
Chief on safety inspections during
October; depreciation report (on
motorized equipment by City Clerk) ; fund statement as of November 3,
1943; the report of the Director of Public Works giving a resume of
the Sacramento War Conference of the League of California Cities.
The Public Safety Committee report on 'Tamarisk Road traffic regulations
was not ready for presentation.
The Recreation Committee report on the matter of employment of a
Director of Recreation was put over for the next meeting of the Council
in order to have the benefit of the City Attorney' s advice after his
conference with FduA officials on - the subject of requisitioning funds
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under the grant of aid for maintenance and operation of the Field
Club recreation program.
Notice from the State Board of Equalization of license for on sale
distilled spirits to Austin- G. McManus , dba Palm Springs Tennis Club
was read; no action.
Here the order of business was changed to take care of two new matters :
After some discussion on the subject on motion by Councilman Boyd,
seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1330 of the City Council
directing a request to the State Board of Equalization for limitation
on liquor licenses within the City of Palm Springs, and directing the
City Clerk to send certified copies of the Resolution to the State
Board of Equalization, was passed by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd,
Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: Councilmanerieau
Absent : None
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Adams, Reso-
luti,on ,No. 1331 of the City Council authorizing and directing Guy Pinney
as custodian of the trust funds of the City Court to pay to the City
Treasurer for deposit in the General Fund, the sum of $51.44 representing
the balance remaining in the custodian account of Albert R. Hoffman, as
Judge of the City Court, at the time of his death", was adopted by the
following vote, to- wit :
Ayes :, Councilmen Therieau , Adams, , Connell
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and PoIayor ,Shannon
',\Toe s : None
Absent: None
Here Councilman, Boyd left the meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Scorings '
Amending Ordinance No. 74 of said City", introduced by Councilman
lliarieau in the meeting of October 20, 1943, being Ordinance No. 139
regulating horseback riding on the city streets, reading of which
had been waived at the time of introduction, was read in full by the
City Clerk, and on motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman
Connell, .was passed by the, following vote, to ,wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None,
Absent: Councilman Boyd
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Therieau introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of
the City of Palm Springs amending Ordinance No. 36 by ,adding ;Section
28.5 thereto",, for the ,regulation of house moving. On motion, by
Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Therieau, and unanimously
carried, the first reading of the ordinance- was waived.
Councilman "Connell introduced an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of
the City of Palm Springs Amending Section 203 of Ordinance No. S. being;
the Palm Springs Building; Code", fixing fees, for building permits.
The ordinance„was read in full and filed with the City Clerk for further
action.
A Register of Demands was presented, examined and approved by the '
Finance Committee, and on motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by
Councilman Cutler, claims and demands numbered PR-358 , through PR-392
and 4361 through 4901 were approved and ordered paid by, warrant drawn
on the City Treasurer by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilman lherieau, Adams, Connell„
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
-- -- - Absent: Councilman Boyd
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On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolu-tion No. 1332 of the City Council transferring j1,250.00 from the
General Fund to the Library Fund to assist in library financing 'pendin`r
receipt of tax moneys from which reimbursement will be made to the
General Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell,,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent : Councilman Boyd
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams,
Resolution No. 1333 _of_ the , City Council transferring $700.00 from I
the General to the- Street Fund :,ias adopted by the following vote. ,
to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, , Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Boyd
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1334 of the City Council transferring $1,838.33 from
the General to the Reserve for Capital Replacement ,Fund -- to correct
an erroneous bookkeeping entry in making payment for the road roller
recently purchased, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
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Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler -and Mayor Shannon
Noes: :lone
Absent : Councilman Boyd
On motionby Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Therieau,
Resolution No. 1335 of the City Council approving issuance of a dance
permit to Rogers, Inc. , was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes . None
Absent: Councilman Boyd
On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Housman, Reso-
lution No. 1336 of the City Council approving issuance of a dance
permit to the Desert Inn, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent : Councilman Boyd
Major Edward A. Bosarge appeared before the Council with a request from
his Commanding Officer Major Price, of the 209th Ordnance Battalion,
with quarters in Palm �illage, for the privilege of calling upon our -
Fire Department for emergency service. After some discussion the Major
was informed that formal action would be taken by the Council in the
next meeting and his Commanding Officer so informed; that in the
--meantime our r'ire Department would respond to any emergency call.
Chief Leonesio, present in Chambers, informed the Council that this
was feasible .
On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Housman and
unanimously carried, Resolution No. 1337 of the Citbr Council approving
issuance of a proclamation by the Mayor declaring November 10, 19432
Marine - Corps Day, was adopted.
A request was presented from Major Main, officer in charge of parking
Army trucksat the intersection ofRamon Road, Indian Avenue, and
Palm Canyon Drive, to the effect that the Army is desirous of placin_,
some whitewashed boulders around the guy wires at this point as a
safety measure to prevent motorized equipment from colliding with the
guy wires.- The Director- of Public Yorks, to whomthe matter was re-
ferred, gave the opinion that such a project would be in the interest
of safety; however, that he would like to oversee any such installation.
He will go into the matter with Major Main.
There being no further business, on motion by Councilman Connell,
seconded by Councilman Housman, and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned to November 10, at 7 :30 P.M.
LOUISE MCCARN ,
Acting City Clerk
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MI MITES OF AN ADJOURNED PE ETI NG
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALId SPRINGS
Held November 10, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the
Council Chambers known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City on Wednesdays November 10, 1943, at 7:30 P.M. , pursuant to
adjournment of the meeting held November 3, 1943.
Elie meeting was calls d to order by Mayor Shannon, - who presided. '
Hell Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau '
Councilman C . P. Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman Philip -L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: Councilman George A. Housman
Draft of the minutes of the meeting held November 3, 1943, having been
distributed among the Council, was presented, approved and ordered
copied in the minute book.
Mr. Thompson, Manager of the Oasis Hotel, present in chambers, addressed
the Councilwith regard to the liquor license applied for by the Hotel
in connection with a cocktail, bar planned tobe opened in the Adobe
Dining 'Room building with an entrance on Tahquitz Drive. He was, informed
that although the Council after due deliberation had previously adopted
a resolution addressed to the State Board of Equalization protesting any
additional liquor licenses ' in Palm Springs, no formal protest would be
entered by the City Council against the application.
Mr . Thomas Lipps then addressed the Council in behalf of a citizens
committee formed for investigation and report on local facilities
for accommodating service men. After some discussion on motion by
Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Therieauy Resolution No. 1339
of the City Council as m epared by the City Attorney was read in full
by the , City Clerk and was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell;
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon -
Noes: None
Absent : Councilman Housman
Said resolution recites in' detail the intention of the City Council to
cooperate in every way with the U. S. Army in promoting the health,
safety and general welfare of all visiting army personnel ; that' the
Mayor shall appoint a committee of representation from the Council, the
Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations, charged with the
responsibility of preparing a complete survey of sleeping and rest-
aurant facilities available to service men within ]?aim Springs ;
that the City Council, if deemed advisable, shall ;hereafter apply for
such financial aid from the Federal Government or other sources as
appears proper and necessary, to further promote the health, safety
and general welfare of visiting service men; and that certified copies
of said resolution shall be sent the Commanding General of the Desert
Training Center and the press.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was read from the Secretary of the Planning Commission informing
the Council that the requests by Milton Mack and Jack Varady for permis-
sion to conduct businesses : a hot dog stand and a .fix-it shop, re-
spectively, in Zone 0-2 had been considered by the Zoning Board and that
after full consideration each of the requests should, in the opinion
of the 'Zoning Board, be denied by the City Council. It was the
consensus of opinion that the Council hhould stand on the recommendation
of the Zoning Board. No further action was taken.
'The Acting City Manager recommended for approval:
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1. Authority to pay a salary of 0300.00 per month plus P25.00
monthly car allowance to an Assistant Director of Public
Works. On motion by Councilman Therleau, seconded by
Councilman Connell, Resolution No . 1340 of the City Council
approving payment of a salary of �300.00 par month plus
i�'25. 00 monthly car allowance with the position of Assistant
Director of Public Works - created by the Council under
Resolution No. 1326 adopted in the meeting of November 3,
1943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent_: Councilman Housman
A letter was read from Mr. Sanquist, Regional Project Control Officer,
Region No. 7, Federal Works Agency, Berkeley, California, addressed to
the Acting City I'Janager concerning the cityfs application - California
4-547 for construction of public toilets in Palm Springs as an immediate
need for the accommodation of service men. After some discussion on
motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution
No. 1341 of the City Council instructing the, Acting City ?,?anager to '
proceed with a further application for Federal funds for improvements
at the Field Club and for such other facilities for the comfort of service
man in thefurlough camp at the Field Club and about the City as may be
necessary,, was adopted by the following vote, to �•iit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,_
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
REPORTS:
The Chairman of' the Public Safety Committee reported on:
1. Traffic Control on Tamarisk Road -- that the committee had
To recommend as a temporary measure that the Chief of
Police arrange with Lt. Livingstone from the U. S.
Torney General Hospital Post Engineers Corps for signs
slowing down traffic around the hospital. After further
discussion and advice by the City Attorney that- the
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establishment -of new parking areas would require an
amendment to the existing traffic ordinance, it was
sungested that the Committee continue its deliberations
and consult with the Director of Public Works with a view
to deciding on any further action necessary.
2.- USO neon directional sign -- that the sib available is too
large and too heav}r end so designed that to hang it in the
position selected by -the USO would be against the public
safety. The committee recommended and will so advise the
USO Director, Mrs. Hirt, that the matter be solved by in-
stallation of a one-sided sign on the E1 Paseo Building.
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The Committee on Boards and Commissions made the following recommendation
and report with regard to employment of a recreation director: That in
completing the present program for assistance from the Federal :Yorks
Agency the City Manager be authorized and directed to immediately employ
a director at the Field Club and a caretaker of the Field Club at re-
spective salaries not exceeding $225.00 and $170.00 per month. On
motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Therieau, Resolution
No. 1342 of the City Council, prepared by the City Attorney and read in
full by the Acting City Clerk, authorizing and directing the City
1)lanager for the reasons recited to immediately employ at the Field Club
a Director at �225.00 per month; and a caretaker at $170.00 per month,
with duties as set forth in the Resolution, was adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen 1'h.erieati, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : Councilman Adams
Absent : Councilman Housman
Minutes of the rre eting of the Zoning Board of the City Planning Commission
held on November 2, 1943, were presented, examined and ordered filed
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City Clerk. The minutes record ranting of the application
w_th the y granting
of C . Bing Charney for variance of side and rear yard regulations in
proposed construction on his property; and also refer to the applica-
tion of .Dr. 1. IS. Lynn for permission to conduct a hospital at 410 37.
Palm Canyon Drive, which application required further consideration
before arriving ,at a decision.
TTNFINISHED BUSINESS:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amendin-
Section 203 of Ordinance No . 8 being the Pa7,m. Springs Building* Code ",
being Ordinance No. 140 of the Ci bpi d
permit fees, introduced and read in full iri the meeting of November 3,
1943, was -on motion by ,Councilman Connell, seconded, by Councilman
Adams, passed by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes Councilmen `lherieau, Adams, Connell,)
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amend-
ing Ordinance No. 36 by Adding Section 28.5 thereto", being Ordinance
No. 141 of introduced in
the meeting of November 3, 1943, when the first reading was waived, was
read in full by the City Clerk, and on motion by Councilman Boyd,
seconded by Councilman Connell, was passed by the following vote , to
wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and h4ayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Housman
A letter was read from Mrs. Louis Gautiello offering to renew the 'lease;
on the premises 480-482 North Palm Canyon -Drive, for three years at
�1300.00, per ,year with a two-year option to renew at the same price,
the City to be 'responsible for maintaining toilet repairs and for
cooler water-bills - $3.50 per month from June through September, in-
clusive. This letter was a result of the Gautielles ' rejection of
a one-year, lease. After some discussion the City Manager was instructed
to approach ,the Gautiellos to see if they would be agreeable in the
event- a three-year lease -is taken to the insertion of a clause giving
the city t'r.e right to sub-lease to such tenant or tenantsas the city
might choose in the event the city desired to move from the premises
before the termination of the three years.
Miss Isatharine Finchey, District Superintendent of the Desert School
District, present in Chambers , at this point presented a letter from
the iJelfare and Friendly Aid Association of the Palm Springs Woman ' s
Club, requesting the City Council to take immediate action in obtain-
ing the services of a director for a recreation program in behalf of the
co*nunity's children. Miss Finchey stated that such- a program could
be largely conducted through the facilities at the. Frances Stevens
School. After some discussion the request was referred to the
Recreation Commission for recommendation and report at the' next 'Council
meeting.
NE[N BUSINESS:
The following applications , for dancing were presented:
1. - _Palm Springs Tennis Club for weekly and special holiday
dances beginning November 11, 1043. On motion by Councilman'
Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No. 1343-'
of the 'City Council ranting the Tennis Club a temporary
permit pending investigation and recommendations at the
next Council meeting by the Director of Public Works, the
Fire Chief and the Chief of Police as to compliance with
the rules and regulations governing dancing in palm Springs ,
when, if the recommendation is favorable, the request would
be granted, was adopted by -the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen 'Therieau, Adams, Connell,,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
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2. The Racquet Club of Palm Springs for weekly dancing through
the season beginning November 13, 1943. On motion by
Councilman `Therieau, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution
No. 1344 of the, City Council granting the Racquet Club a
temporary permit pending investigation and recommendations at
the next Council meeting by the Lirector of Public Works,
the i'ire Chief and the Chief of Police as to compliance with
the rules and regulations governing dancing in Palm 6prings ,
when, if the recommendation is favorable, the request would
be granted, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes :_ Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Housman
Here Councilman Cuter left the meeting.
A Register of Demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance
Committee, and on motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman
Boyd, claims and demands numbered 4902 through 4909 were approved and
ordered paid by warrant drawn on the City Treasurer by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Housman and Cutler.
Here the Director of Public Works addressed the Council with regard to
the bids for purchase of the city's commercial garbage, saying that the
bids submitted to him were in his opinion neither acceptable nor advan-
tageous to- the City, and that he had no hope of coming to any satisfactory
agreement with the bidder; that he was reportingtake ,the matter to the
Council for such action as the might wish to Y g No action was taken.
There being no further business, on motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded
by Councilman Therieau and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourn d to
November 17, at 7:30 P.M.
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED Pv1EETING
OF, THE CIT71 COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held November 17, 1943
The City Council of the City of PalmSprings held a meeting in the
Council Chambers known as No. 430 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City
on Viednesday, November 17, 1943, at 7 :30 P.Iv% , pursuant to adjournment
of the meeting of November 10, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Rolf Call: Present: Councilman Ragene E. Therieau
Councilman C. P. Adams
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Manager-City Clerk Louise McCarn
Absent: Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
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Here Councilman John M. Connell entered and joined the meeting.
Cant. L'ursley, ,the Officer in charge of the Field Club Furlou7h Camp,
present in chambers, informed the Council that the camp was' now
equipped to handle 500 men' 'and if they run over that figure' this
week-end he intends to recomnn nd increasing this to 1000; that the
figure could be increased to 1500 and he would so ' recommend if the
need appears. He reported the installation of transportation service
to take service men from downtown to the Furlough Camp.
P,Iayor Shannon stated to the Council, that Mr. 'Thompson, I1,1a.na'er of the
Oasis Hotel, had informed him that the Secretary of the California
Hotel Association would have a meeting in Palm Springs in the after-
noon of Sunday, November 21, and that the Council members were invited
to attend if interested in further discussion of the Oasis Hotel
liquor license application. No action was taken.
C O 11UNI CATI ONS:
The Acting City rdanager recommended for approval, as requested by
the Chief of Police, the employment of Harry Dann to replace ''Officer
Sturkie, resigned, as of November 16, On motion b; 'Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 134.5 of the
City Council approving the employment of Harry Bann, patrolman, to
replace Officer Sturkie, resigned, as of November 1.6, 1943, at
s�1E0.00 per month, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen 'lherieau, 'Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and P,7ayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman IIousman
A letter was read from I.Tr. 7iayne Neal, FWA Field Represontative;
concerning the ,reopening of Construction Application 4-547 denied
by the 7var Department. , Capt. Bursley had stated that he was to
meet with Mr. Neal in Palm Scrings Friday) November 19, 1945; after
which time, he expected to obtain from his Commanding Officer a' '
letter showing the need for reopening the application. The matter
was left in abeyance. A letter was read from Congressman Phillips '
offering any service he might, give in reopening the application'.
A notice was _read from the State Board of Equalization concerning
on-sale beer license applied for by Louis '+1. Ott, doin,- business as
the Old Vienna Restaurant. the Chief of Police, present in the
meeting, said this was merely a transfer of an existing license,
made necessary in the settlement of the family estate. No action
was taken.
A letter was read from the Secretary of the Planning Commission in-
forming the Council that he had been directed by resolution to inform
the Council that the Planning Commission sponsors and requests an
engineering study of conditions in the area of Alejo Road and Indian
Avenue affecting the flow of storm water there. After some discussion
the matter was referred to the 'Director of Public Works to take up
with the City Engineer, it being understood that any survey and field
work should be included in the cost of the project and not in the
cost of a study of the project.
A letter was read from the State Board of Equalization acknowledging,,
receipt of Council Resolution No. 1330 concerning limitation on Palm
Springs liquor licenses, and thanking the City officials for their
expression of interest and assistance in the matter. '
There was some discussion concerning a shooting range in the old
rodeo grounds , on the Ciest Half of Section 10. - The Chief of Police
presented a memorandum from one of his men who had, made an investiga-
tion and found that Capt. 1,. A. %leeb, of the Ferrying Division; Army
Air Force, is the leader of the group which operates the range, and
had informed the officer that the ground had been rented from the
Indians under a lease approved by the Army authorities . It was
suggested that the Chief of Police should underta's:e the installation
of signs in the vicinity of the rifle range prohibiting civilians
from shooting there.
REPORTS:
Mr. Hobert rI. Bennett, Field Club Director, presented a report of his
activities to date with recommendations for extending his program
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and purchasing equipment necessary thereto. After some discussion
t7�e matter was referred to the Recreation Commission for report and
recommendation.
The Acting City Manager reported on:
1. Negotiatlons concerning the Gautiello lease . It was
decided that the City Attorney should draw a three-year
lease at �1300.00 per annum to be submitted to the
lessors, it being the consensus of opinion that a
three-year lease should be taken only with the City
havinC the right to select a sub-tenant in the event
1 of vacating the premises before termination of the
three years . a"
2. That the Zoning Board had denied Dr. Lynn permission
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o operate a hospital at 419 N. Palm Canyon Drive, and
that Dr. Lynn had been so notified.
The Director of Public Works reported on conditions in premises to be
used for dancing:
1. That the Racquet Club dining room premises were found to
be in conformity with the established rules and regulatiohs
and on motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman
Therieau, Hesolution No. 1346 of the City Council granting
a permit under the application -by the Racquet Club for
dancing in the dining room weekly through the season,
beginning November 13, 1943, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes : ' Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and P;iayor Shannon
Noes: , None
Absent : iCouncilman Housman
2. That the Palm Springs Tennis Club Lounge and Interior Dining
Room premises were found to be in conformity with t%le
established rules and regulations and on motion by Councilman
Therieau, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1347
of the City Council granting a permit under the application
by the Palm Springs Tennis Club for dancing in the lounge
and interior dining; room weekly and on special holidays,
beginning November 11, 1943, was adopted by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
Public Safety Committee reports regarding Tamarisk Road traffic
regulations and Ferrying Command bus stop suns were not ready for
presentation. The Chairman stated that these matters were still
under consideration.
Here the Chief of Police requested that the red bits stop zones on Palm
Canyon Drive also have signs indicating that the zone is a bus stop;
that otherwise the Police Department has difficulty in enforcing the
law prohibiting parking there. The Director of Public Works stated
that, he would attend to the installation of the requested suns .
Capt. Bursloy earlier in the meeting had requested an e)p ression from
the Council as to his use of the cottage at the Field Club. After
some discussion, on motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman
iherieau, Resolution No. 1348 of the City Council empowering the
Director of Public Works to permit occupancy of the cottage at his
discretion with the understanding, as suggested by himself, that
decision- as to the occupancy of the cottage be with due consideration
as to thee -arrangement most advantageous to the City, was adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen lherieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and P4ayor Shai non
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
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ihere was some discussion as to action looping toward employment of
a permanent City M.-n ager. It was agreed that the Council as a' committee
of the whole should -o into the matter and present recommendations at
an early meeting of the Council.
here being no further busire ss, on motion by Councilman ` emeet
seconded by Councilman Cutler, and unanimously carried, , the meeting
adjourned to November 24, at 7:30 P.M.
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED METING
OF THE CITY COUYCIL OF 7-E
CITY OF PALTv2 SPRINGS
Held November 24, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held 'a re'eting in the
Council Chambers known as No. 430 North Palm Cm you Drive, in said
City on Wednesday; November 24, 1943, at 7:30 P.M. , pursuant to
adjournment of the meeting held November 17, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. ,Therieau
Councilman C . P. Adams
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman frank W. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Jhannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Yanager-City Clerk Louise -+:cCarn
Absent: , Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman -George A. Housman
Drafts of the minutes of the meetings held November 10 and November 17,
1943,, having been distributed among the Council, were presented, and
with a correction in the minutes of November 17, as suggested by
Councilman Cutler, changing the number 400 to 500, beinL the number
of accommodations now available at the Field Club P4irlough Camp, were
approved and ordered copied in the minute book.
Here Councilman John M. Connell entered and joined the meeting.
Mr. M. E. Cameron, present in chambers , addressed the Council on the
subject of permission to the Coachella Valley Rifle Club members
(civilians) to use the rifle range established on Section 10, basing
his request on the ground that the Army Air Force Ferrying* Li'vision
is in process of leasing; the premises from the Agua Caliente Indian
Reservation headquarters. After some discussion Mr . Cameron was -in-
formed that the proper procedure for obtaining the desired permission
would be, on advice of our City Attorney, granting of a' zoni.ng variance
for establishment of the range and thereafter permission from the City
Chief of Police to civilians to discharge firearms on the premises .
Mr. Cameron was further informed that until the consummation of such
procedure the 0ouncil would deem the matter closed and action would be
taken against any violators of our city ordinance, governing the dis-
charge of firearms within the city limits .
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was read from Mr,. Edgar L. McCoubrey, Ile:rtz Drive.-Urself
System, offering to rent -cars to the City and quoting rates. No action.
A letter was read from Iti4rs . James B. Oliver, Chairman of tie Palm
Springs health Center Board concerning the Board membership, and on
motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution
No. 1349 of the City Council approving, the Llayor ' s appointment, as
suggested by the Board, of Mrs. Cecil I-senagle and P,Irs. Charles
Burket to fill the respective Board vacancies due to the resignations
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of Mrs : Clifton and Mrs . Bosworth, was adopted by the following
vote, to ,wit :
Ayes : Councilman T!lerieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
The Acting City Manager recommended for approvalas suggested by the
Chief of Police :
1. Employment of Paul H. Shuttleworth, extra patrolman,
at $130.00 per month to replace Edwin Bradley, re-
signed, and on motion by Councilman -Therieau, seconded
by Councilman Adams, Resolution i+o . 1350 of the City
Council apprdvinS the employment of Paul u. Shuttle-
worth as extra patrolman at W0.00 per month as of
November 19, 1943, to replace Edwin Bradley, resigned,
was adopted by the following vote , to wit :
Ayes : Councilman Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
2. Until more definite arrangements could be made, employment
on a month-to-month basis of Harvey 0. Platt, Police radio
mechanic to replace Jerry Faas, resigned. On motion by
Councilman Tnerieau, seconded by Councilman Connell,
Resolution No. 1351 of the City Council approving em-
ployment of IIarvey 0. Platt (attached to Riverside County
Sheriff 's office) on a temporary month-to-month basis
at ';p*75.00 per month, as of November 29, 1943, to maintain
and repair police radio equipment until suitable permanent
arrangements are made to fill the vacancy due to resig-
nation of Jerry Faas, was adopted by the following vote,
to wi t:
Ayes : Councilmen Theriesu, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: Councilman Housman
REPORTS:
The Chairman of the Public Safety Committee made the following reports
re:
1. Tamarisk Road Parkinrr It is anticipated that an
s
amendment to the ex ting ordinance providing for No
Parking zones will be ready for presentation to the
next Council meeting.
2. USO Sign -- That until the USO obtains a new sign to replace
the broken sign the organization now has, there can be
no further action regarding installation of the sign.
3. AgrmZAir Force P'erryinu Division bus stop si ns --
eN gotiations with Post Exchange Of icor not yet completed.
The Chairman of the Recreation Commission on behalf of the Commission
made the following reports re :
1. FINA ap lication 4-547 construction at Field Club: --
Agreea e to renewing efforts on is application, if
desired by the Council.
2. Minutes meetinm of November 22 1943:--
a equest ng of the Council approval of revision of the
Field Club Directors proposed program to eliminate
those parts not for the sole benefit of the service men
and approval of payment of the costs thereof subject
to funds being available. There was some discussion
as to whether civilians were prohibited from engaging
in recreation at the Field Club: It was ex7lained
that the intention is to maintain a quota of at least
300 for service men; however, that civilians were also
welcome.; on motion by Councilman Cnt,ler, seconded by
Councilman Boyd, Resolution No . 1352 of the City Council
approving revision of the recreation program to eliminate
those parts not for the sole benefit of the service
men, but providing also that civilians may participate
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen lherieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and -1,,Tayor -Shannon
Noes ; None
Absent : Councilman Housman
(b) Recommending approval of the Desert School Distr,i.ct
recreation program previously presented to the
Council by the Welfare and Friendly Aid Division
of the', Palm Springs Voman' s Club through the
District Superintendent. Discussion developed that
the Commission's approval of the School District' s
recreationlprogram, ratified by the Council, would
serve to accomplish the purpose sour7�it in approach-
ing the '•Council on the subject. an motion by
Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman Boyd,
Resolution No. 1353 of the City Council instructing
the City Cleric to notify the Suoe rintendent of the
Desert School District that the Recreation Commission 's
approval of the School District 's recreation program
had been ratified by the Council; that the Council
would therefore consider no further action required
of it, was adopted by the -following vote, to wit :
Ayes: Councilmen 'Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Boyd, Cutler and T+layor Shannon
Noes : Hone
,absent: Councilman Housman
There was some discussion looking to says and means for increasing I
the City' s income and the matter was referred to the Finance
Committee, which in conjunction with the City Manager is to present
recommendations at an early meeting of the Council.
There being no further business, on motion by Councilman lherieau,
seconded by Councilman Boyd, , and unanimously carried, the meeting;
adjourned.
Acting City Clerk
MINUTi7a OF A REGULAR MIEETING
OF 7T.P CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY' OF PALM SPRINGS
Held December 1, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the
Council Chanfners known as No. 430 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, at 7 :30 P. T'q. , the said day
being the first Wednesday of said, month of Decembe.'r.
The mess tin;; was called to order by T, *o'° Shannon, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Eugene E. Therieau
Councilman C . P. Adams
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. Housman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank %. Cutler
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City T,ianager-City Clerk Louise TroCarn
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Absent: None
Draft of the minutes of the meeting hold November 24, 1943, having
been distributed among -t'.ne Council, was presented, approved and
ordered copied in the minute book.
COMMUNICATIONS :
-he Director of Public 'Works presented a schedule of payments to
54aste Disposal employees on account of over Line worked durin.-
November . On motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by Councilman
Connell, Resol"tion No. 1354 of the City Council, alzthorizing pay-
ments to "+ante Disposal Employees for overtime worked in Povember
as follows :
Name Uniform Extra Ex tra Total
extra pay::;; S»nday Extra
nay-` Work
Britton, Prank y15.00 5N5 .00 �20.00
Godinez, Phil 15.00 5.00 20.00
Godinez, _ Tony 15.00 -- _ __-_ -5 .00 -�5.00- 25.00
Ve'lasquez, A. 15.00 5.00 5.00 25.00
Estrada, Ramon 15.00 15.00
::?ini.form xtra Pay - All men averaged nine (9) hours or over per day
for month, for which they s'.nould receive :j�15.00 each.
-Extra Pay -- Durin" the FfTst weep of November t'iere were only four
(4) employees . These four (4) should receive jN5 .00 each additional .
= . Sunday York -- Two (2) men workked one-half (1) day on Sunday,
November 23, for which they should receive p5.00 each.
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Vayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
the Acting City Manager recommended for approval employment of a
Field Club maintenance man as suggested by the Director of Publici�`
Works . On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman
Boyd, Resolution No. 1355 of the City Council, approving employment
of Floyd Etherton, Field Club maintenance man, as sug-ested by the
Director of Public '%works, at !1�170.00 per month effective November 26,
1943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and I�2ayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
HE'PORTS:
Committee-of-the-'.7hole concerning; appointment of a permanent City
'04anager. Here 1Jrs. Louise McCarn tendered to the Council her resig-
nation as Actin-* City Y&na`,er effective at the Council 's pleasure.
The P,Tayor su—ested that the resignation be made effective as of
1 December 31, 1943, and on motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded by
gouncilman Housman, Resolution No . 1356 of the City Council acceptin ^
the resi-,nation of Mrs . Louise PdcCarn as Acting City Yana-or effective
December31, 1943, with an expression of appreciation on the part of
the Council to I.Irs. McCarn for her very good offices, was adopted by
the _ follo-wing- vote, to grit: -
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and !Tayor :Iiannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
On motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Hciisman, Resolution
No. 1357 of the City Council as prepared by the City Attorney and read
in full by the City Clerk, , appointing' R. 11. Sorum as City Manager under
the provisions of Ordinance No. 116, effective January 1, 1944, with a
salary or compensation of Fh425.00 per month plus an allowance of
w40.00 for the use of his private automobile on City business, the
duties and atuthorities of said City 1,?anager under said appointment to"..be
as set forth in said Ordinance No. 116 and until further or other
order by the City Council, was adopted by the- followings vote, to Wit :
Aves : Councilmen Therieau, <dams,', Connell,
IIousman, R-oyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes,: None
Absent: None
The following reports were presented, examined and ordered filed
with the City Clerk: City Treasurer for November; City Clerk fund
statement as of December 1, 1943.
The minutes of the Recreation Commission meeting of November 29, 1943,
were 'read. Included in the minutes was a recommendation by the
Commission that the 'Council c-lve assurance to the Commission that ,
moneys obtained by the Commission for recreation purposes as �ifts;
etc . , as well as moneys derived as receipts from any recreation
program event, might be spent by the Council solely upon the
Commission's recommendation. L,rs . Melba Bennett and 15r. ail R.
Chaffey, present in Chambers, addressed the Council. in dettail, out-
lining lining the purposes sought by the Commission in its recommendation.
i-he City ijttornay explained that a- fund to be known as the Recreation
Fund could be created by the Council, to be composed of , 7ifts ear-
marked for expenditure in furtherance of the Recreation Commission ' s
program and limited to such use ; further that any .receipts collected
through events :liven under the Recreation Commission program could
also be put into the Recreation Fund, with the same prescribed use
and limitation. On motion by Councilman C,z,tler, seconded by Council-
man Housman Resolution No. 1358 of the City Council approvinm the
establishment of a Recr-ation Fund wlth prescribed uses and limitations
as set forth iin said resalution'-(drawn: by-,thp City'-Attorney) was,
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell,
IIousman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: None
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by Councilman Boyd, reso-
lution Tdo. 1359 of the City Council, in a form drawn by the
City Att®rney, allocating to the Recreation Fcznd created 'by , Resolution
lbo. 1358 all receipts from events given as a part of the Recreation
Commission pro,zram, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, _C_onnell,
Housman', Boyd, Cut]o r and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: "
The matter for quarters for the City Court and Council Chambers was
here discussed. The members of the Council having previously inspected
tie space offered in the L1 Paseo Theater Building, it was decided to
accept said offer and vacate the wemises at 480-482 North Palm Canyon
Drlive as soon as the new quarters could be made available . 0'n motion
by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler, Resolution No. 1360
of the City ,Council approving execution of a lease on the 721 Paseo
Theater Building, in form to be approved, by the City Attorney,- 6n the
followinz terms offered by the lessor, to wit :
the lease to be dated December, 15, 1943, running
to and including December 31, 1944, at an anni.aal
rental of t1,000.00, thus to afford the City
ample opportunity for preparation of the quarters
free of charge Burin ; the last half of December;
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An allowance of ii;300.00 to be deductible from the
annual rental to cover expense incidental to
moving and preparing the new quarters ; the balance
of Q1,700.00 representing the actual cash expenditure
for rental in 1944, with two one-year options for
renewal at $1,000.00 per annum,
was adopted by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and I-Iayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams, Reso-
lution No. 1361 of the City Council authorizing the proper city
officials to enter into any aareoments and incur all expense
incidental to removing the City Court and Council Chambers from
480-482 North Palm Canyon Drive to the E1 Paseo Theater Building,
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Yayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: clone
NEW BUSINESS:
A Register of Demands was presented, examined and approved by the
Finance Committee, and on motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded by
Councilman Connell, claims and demands numbered PR-393 through PR-444
and 4910 through 4943 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn
on the City Treasurer by the following vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau,-- Adams, Connell,
I Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: None
On motion by Councilman Therieau, seconded_ by Councilman Boyd, Resolution
No. 1362 of the City Council transferring :,I600.00 from the General
Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amending
Ordinance he . 74 of said City", being; the "Horse Trails Ordinance
was introduced by Councilman Therieau, read in full for the first time
and filed with the City Clerk for further action.
On motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman, the City
Attorney as instruc-ted,-p"re"s-entedl; Resolution No . 1363 of the City Council
appointing Mrs . Louise McCarn as City Clerk as of January 1, 1944,
with' a salary of $250.00 per month as grevicusly approved by Resolution
No. 1328 of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
1 Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
Mr. Matt Fowler, present in Chambers, inquired as to the status of
an application for a dance permit for the Cue Club stating that the
Club owner was desirous of making some building alterations continent
upon the granting of such permit. The Mayor exnlained to i'Br. Fowler
that until the Public Safety Committee could report on the application,
possibly at the next Council meeting, the Council was in no position
to answer his inquiry.
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There beinrc no further businesp, on motion by Councilman Therieau,
seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned to December 8, 1943, at 7:30 P. 1%
LOUISE IdcCARN,
Acting City Cleik
P,Sh TT �E3 OTn ATi ADJOURNED19� Th1`•
OF Tr-1 CI17 r,' COUNCIL OF HE
CITY OP PALM SPRTNCS
Held December 3, 1043
Yoe City Council of' the City of Palm Springs geld a meetin? in the
Council C'_rnambers kno,, a No . 480 north Palm Canyon Drive, In said
City on l;'ednesday, December 3, 1543, at 7 : 30 P .P . , pursuant to
adjournment of the neetIng 'Held December 1, 1943.
7,e meeting was called to order by F4ayor Shannon, who pres9_cled.
Roll Call: resent : Councilillan Eugene E. T']erieau
Councilman C. P . Adams
Councilman John 1 . Connell
Councilman George A. uo :sman
Councilman Philip L. Loyd
Councilman Frank J. Cutler
.ayor i V. Ljnannon
Acting City I<Tanager-City Olerlr Louise 'NicCarn
Absent: City* Attorney Roy 'CAI. Cole-ate
Draft of the ininntes of t'-10 ,2roeting held. Decembar 1�, 19,13,, 'havin- been
distributed anion- ti, e Council, was presented, approved and, ordered
copled, in the minute book.
COE7ITUITI:CATI O,TS
A letter eras read from the Federal 'corks agency enclosing r;Y999.08
being the first ;payment under ,4_oolication 4-1,4-229 I"aintenance and
Operation in connection uaith recreational facilit-I. es at tho Field
Club . After some discussion the City Clerk -,-,,as instructed to write
to Yr . Cotton, 7,,7A renpresentative in Los 1[ngcles, accep,tin- his
tender of assistance in the preparation or' the regnis'ItIon Cor the
ensuing quarter ; also to enlist i!?r . Cotton' s aid and advice as to
procedure necessary to recover the balance of ''r1, 000.00 due nrder
our first requisition ( total of vrhich vras for };A, 999.08) .
Discussion of the r°fVA requisition for the quarter January - April,
1944, brouht out that the City' s lease on the Field Club ^x�ires as
of December 31, 1943, and on motion by Councilman Cutler, seconded
by Councilman Then.eau, resolution No . 1364 of the City Council, re-
questin. Councilman Doyd to obtain from the =Field Cl,b dlrectorate
an expression as to rrheth-r the Club mould be willin ; to renew the
City 's lease �,Jith the Field Club for the six months ending-, June 30,
1944, under the terms and conditions of the exist'_n;r: lease, and
reocrt his findings at-the next meetin,? of the Council,- was adopted
by the followIn7 vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen T-ierieau, Adams, Connell,,
trousman, Boyd, Circler and ,Iiayor Si)annon
ISoe s :done
Absent: None
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Notices were read from the State Board of Lgr-alization concerning:
1. Transfer of on-sale distilled spirits and on-sale beer and
wine licenses to Elmer El. Tolstad, dba Cue Club from C.
Thomas Luke and Frances L. Alle?rini, former owners of the
Club. No action.
2. issuance of a distilled spirits license to Dan Platkin,
dba El Pdorocco :Intel. There was some discussion as to
whether, in view of the recent protest lodged by the
'City Council with the State Board of Equalization against
additional liquor licenses in the City of 2alm Springs,
the Council should protest issuance of the license to
!Jr. Platl:in. It was brought out that the recent protest
to the State Board of Equalization is not intended by
the Council as an attempt to ta';e away business from
licenseCS now -operating within the city; on the contrary
thAt limitation on additional licenses would operate
in behalf of current licenseirwithin the city. On
motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cutler,
Resolution No. 1365 of the City Council protestin?,, the
issuance of distilled spirits license to Dan Platkin,
dba El Morocco Hotel, 332 I?orth Palm Canyon 'give, said
protest being* in support of 'Resolution No . 1330 previously
filed with the State Board of Equalization (requesting a
limitation on liquor licenses in Palm Springs ) , was
adopted by the follow nr vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, IIousrnan,
Boyd, Outlor and Mayor Shannon
Noes : Councilman Therieau
Absent : None
A letter was read from the C'_nair;nan of the local Rationing Board
requesti;n "the City to pay "up to '60v00 per month for two months
toward the salary of a stenographer", to make a total salary of
140.00 -- the balance of .;-30.00 bein_- already allocated therefor
to the Rationing Board by the O .P.A. VIn the discussion which
followed Councilman Therieau objected to -ranting the request unless
the it esent Chief Clerk of the Rationing Board, who receives a salary
of j�140.00 oer month, receive an ad&itional r_i;20.00 per month during
the time the City might contribute the requested vX 0.00 toward a
stenographer 's salary. On motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by
Councilman Housman, Resolution Nu. 1366 of the City Council 8uaranteein,g
the payment_ ofp60.00 per month toward a Rationing isoard Stenograp'nerts
salary for two months, with the :proviso that two members of the Finance
Committee., Hayor Shannon and Councilman Therieau, meet with the Ration-
ing Board Chairman and request that he urge upon O. P.A. officials that
the City be relieved of this exeense at the earliest possible date, was
adopted by the followin vote, to grit :
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: Councilman Therieau
Absent: None
REPORTS:
'the report of the Police Department for November ,vas presented, examined
and ordered filed with the City C1erL.
The Chairman of t'ae Public .J'afety Committee reported with regard to
installation of the lISO directional sign, and on motion by Councilman
1lierieau, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution ?do. 1367 of the
City Council, approving installation of the USO directional sign
(a one-sided neon sign) against the Ll Paseo Building on Tamarisk
Road, said installation to be under the direction of the Director
of Public Corks, fee therefor to be waived, and the City Clerk to so
inform the USO Director, was adopted by the following vote, to wit-
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams , Connell,
Housman, Loyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
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Ui,PINI, THEE ,USINESS:
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Housman and
unanimously carried, the second reading of an ordinance entitled,
"An Ordinance of the City of Palm 3prin-s Amending Or& nance No. 74
of said City", being Ordinance No. -142 of said City, (re Horse Trails ) ,
which was introduced and read in full in the meeting of December 1,
1943, was waived. 0'n motion by 'Councilman Therieau, seconded by
Councilman 'Connell, said Ordinance was passed by the following vote,
to wi t:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell„
Yiousman, Boyd, Cutler and Yayor, Shannon
'Toes : None
Absent : None
NEW B-ITST ASS:
A Register of l;emands was presented, examined and approved by the
finance Committee, and on motion by Councilman 'Therieau, ,seconded by
Councilman Boyd, claims and demands numbered 4944 through 4954 were
approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer
T)y the following vote, to , rrit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and i,layor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
Here the Mayor called upon Mrs. "ilberta Lipps, an officer in the
.Desert Shelter (local humane society) , present in chambers. Idlrs .
Li.p_os addressed the Council in behalf of revived activity wader
City Ordinance No. 129, the Humane Ordinance. She gave a detailed
description of Desert Shelter plans for housing and caring .for stray
animals. It developed that probably Councilman Connell could. assist
Tors. Lipps in obtaining wire fencing, lack of which is now, holding I
up the Shelter,' s buildin7 plans .
Applications for dance, permits were presented as follows :
1. Deal loll Ranch - on motion by Councilman Cutler,
seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No.
1368 of the City Council approving issuance of dance
permit to Deep 'well Ranch for dancing New Year ' s L've,
December 31, 1943, and subsequent dates, was adopted
by the following vote, to w1t:
Ayes : Councilmen 'Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and-Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: ?`lone
2. Elmer E. Ilolstad dba Cue Club - This application is
under investl,,ation by the Public Safety Committee.
Report will be `forthcoming.
3. IIarlem Club Room, 1-96 N. Indian Ave. , by B„ T.VI, i1arris,
I;Tanager - The City clerk was instructed to inform fir.
Harris that the applicatii-,n has been referred to the
Public Safety Committee for investigation and report.
The Director of Public 71'orl:s requested of the Council authority to I
settle with Ir. Guatiello matters incidental to vacating• the »remises
at 480-482 North Palm Canyon 'Drive. On motion by Councilman �,n,tler,
seconded by Councilman llzerieau, Resolution P?o. 1 ,09 of the City
Council authorizing the Director of Public works to nea;ot1ate ,with
1, Cautiello for adjustment of matters incidental to vacatin,,7 the
premises at 480-482 North Palm Canyon Drive, was adopted by the
follo,,ving vote, to vrit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
I3ousman, Boyd, Cutler and LSayor 'Shannon
!,,Toes : Mone
Absent: ,None
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The Director of 'lubli_c Viorks requested that, in connection with the
position of Assistant Director of Public Works recently created by
resolution of the Council, he be authorized to ereuloy an available
person at a salary within his discretion up to 300,00 ner month.
Thereupon on motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman
Housman, Resolution No, 1370 of the City Council rescinding that
portion of Resolution No. 1340 fixing the salary of the Assistant
Director of Public forks at p300.00 por month, was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
Ayes : Councilmen 'TIaerieau, Adams, Connell,
1 IIousman, Boyd, Cutler and Llayor Shannon
Aloes : !,,Tone
Absent: None
And on motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Housman,
Resolution No. 1371 of the City Council authorizinT the Director of
Public '++orks to employ an Assistant at a salary within his discretion
up to 'j;300,00 per month, was adopted by the £011o1�ring vote, to wit :
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
The Chief of Police announced that L-he State Department of Motor
Vehicles would have a representative in Palm Springs December 9 and
10, for issuance of motor vehicle licenses, and suggested action by
the Council to obtain this service weekly in view of the increased
population here. On motion by Councilman Boyd, seconded by
Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1372 of the City Council,
in`a 'form sir-awn by the City Attorney and addressed to .Assemblyman
Dillworth and State officials, requesting that, in view of the in-
creased population in Palm 3nrints with the attendant inconvenience
under existing cirormstances, our Police Department be granted
authority to have the City of Palm Sprints included among the cities
in this area designated to receive weekly service from the State
Department of T:Jotor Vehicles for issuance of drivers , licenses, was
adopted by the following vote , to tit:'
Ayes: Councilmen `1'herieau, Adams, Connell
Housman, Boyd, Cutler and I,,,ayor S'iannon
Noes : None
Absent: None
There being no furt'.Zer business, on motion by Councilman Housman,
seconded by Councilman Boyd, and unanimously carried, the meetin7
adjourned to December 15, 1943, at 7:30 P,M.
LOUISE ITcCARN
Acting City Clerk
MINUT.TS OF AAT ADJOURITED 1=1,'LTING
OF T1'E CITY COTII CIL CF -PHE
CITY Or PAL'-? SPRINGS
Held December 15, 1943
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the
Council Chambers known as IIo. 430 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City on Wednesday, December 15, 1943, at 7:30 P .Trr. , pursuant to
adjournment of the meeting held December 8, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Paiayor Shannon', who presided.
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Rcll Call: Present: ' Councilman C . P . Adams
Councilman John Fa;. Connell
Councillan GeorCe A. Housman
Councilman °'rant. IN. Cutler
T,iayor P. V. Shannon
Acting City Slanager-City Cle'-k Louise t;IcCarn
Absent: Councilman '7uyene E. 1'_nerieaiz
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
City , Attorney Roy 14. Colegate,
Here Councilman Thcrieau joined the meetinU. '
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Cntlor and
linaniniously carried, Resolution No. 1373 of the City Council to the
'effect that the meeting be adjourned to reconvene at 7 : 40 P„16, in
the 1.1 Paseo �11!eater Auditorium quarters, 810 T-ort!, Palm Canyon
Drive, was adopted by the follo:vin,; vote, to Grit:
Ayes : Councilmen Therieau, Adams, Connell,
Housman, Cutler and Yayor Shannon
Noes gone
",bsan : Councilman Boyd
Whereupon the members of the Council removed to the, quarters at
810 Forth Palm_, Canyon Drive and the mcetiny; ,:!as reconvened by
the idIayor. i'he YEyor, announced that due to illness' in his family
he would be unable to participate further in t'-.ie meetinE; -rid
requested that another' member of the Council tale the char ; and,,
on motion by Councilman 'Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams
Hosolution i'o . 1374 or the City Council appointing, Councilman
rant; 17. C,.ltler I:?ayor Pro , terl for the remaincer of the mectin
was ado;�t ad by unanimous vote.
Tler. e City Attorney Colegate entered and joined the meetinn.
C0I.1-V77TICATI01:3:
Two letters afore road: one from 1'Ha.jor General A. Ir Patch, ' Cominandin�r
Headquarters IV Corps ; and one from Colonal James B. ,clmunds,
CommandinE Headquarters Communications Zone, voici,n!" appreciation
oi= action by the Council er,pressod in Resolution 1'o. 1339 settinc
up tb.e permanent furlough. ec.nlr at t'!e Field Club, certified copa.es
o; the resolution 1-iavin : 'oeen sent the said officers .
The Actin.- City Manager presented to the Council VIe request of Dr.
I. ',V. Lynn to have remitted the item of :55 .50 charged against hi.i-
I the use of the city ambulance for one Pa!al I'.anquel-, ta'_!o nccorcl-
inr, to Dr. Lynn, eras destitute of funds when the service was
requested. Oahe service had been charged to Dr. Lynn because at
the time he ordered the service there had been no s'tateinent from
him that the patient was destitute of funds . On iiiotion b;
Councilman ndams, seconded 'iy Councilran ilorsman, and unanimollslY
carried, the c?urge of 1,is5.50 against Dr. Lynn for ambulance
service above described ryas remitted and tho City Clerh directed
to see that the ;115.30 was remitted to Dr. Lynn.
Notices were read from tho State 3oard of LJqualization concern,in :
Transfer of licenses Prom H. Patterson to John Irchibald
and Philip A. Delano, dba. Palm Springs Drug L Importation Co. , I
For :
Retail Package - off-sale beer and urine; ;
Retail Pacl.e.ge - off-sale distilled spirits ;
Distilled, Spirits - Y'holesaler 's ;
Beer and Wine - IVIa:,olesaler ' s ;
and, application for, beer importer' s license by Archibald
at al, etc.
Uo action.
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REPORTS
A report from the Director of the yield Club for the period ending
December 14, 1943, was read and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
In the absence of Councilman Loyd, i;he City Attorney reported that
the Field Club directors in a meeting held December 15, 1943, had
expressed their willingness to renew the existinr° lease on the
Field ' lub for the six months endin^ June 30, 19-^_-4, under the
some terms and conditions as oresently in force, with a reglio st
that the Counc i 1 tale action on the matter at once to avoid any
lapse of time between the term_*Lnation of Lhe current lease and
operation of a now lease . On motion by Councilman Theri.eau, seconded
by Councilman Connell, Resolution PSo. 1375 of the City Council
(drawn b'r the City _attorney-and read in full by the City Clerk) ,
accepting the o,:fer of the ''alm Springs Yield Club- to renew tI,e
e.,isting lease under the same terms and conditions for six months
ending Juno 30, 1944, and author. izin- and directin , the I'Iayor and
City Clerk to execute said lease for and on behalf of t')o City* in
Lhe form drawn by the City Attorney, attached to said resolution,
was adopted by the following vote, to brit:
Ayes : Councilmen Tllerieau, Adams , Connell,
Housman and Cutler
Yoos : i,,one
?baent: Councilman Boyd and Mayor S'.lanncn
Hero tide City l*torney presented a request from the Field 01ub for an
inventory of its �o rsonal property now in use by the City under.
the lease vrit:n the Club and the Director of :ublic •'Yorks was
Lhereu.pon instructed to pre are said inventory.
Councilman Tl,.erieau reported that in company with ', lie Mayor he
had calls, d upon the Chairman of the local aaticninm Doard to
in,'orri him of the Council action under 'esolution No. 1366
adopted in the wsetin , of December 0, 1943, concerning additional
help at the Board; and stated that the services authorized would
be more , clerical than stenographic, to which he and the Yayor•_
found no objection.
IF, BT_1S1IIi7i[iiS:
An ordinance entitled, ItAn Ordinance of the City, of Palm SprinSs ,
Fif ln�_-, the Tine and Place of Official 1,1eetin-,s of the City
Council of said City after -December. 20, 1.943, " repealing
Ordinances Lumbers 1 and 41, and chan;inZ the of f9_cial meeting
place to 010 North Palm Canyon Drive, and being an eme'r ency
measure, vaas introduced by Councilman Lnerieau. Tie ordinance was
read in full for the first time and filed with flc City Cleri_ for
furtL.er action .
? Re„ister of "Dei�nands was _presented, examined and approved by the
2-111ance Coiun:i_ttee, and on moti on b;;- Councilman Thcrieau, seconded
by Councilman Housman, claims and demands numbered 4955 through
4953 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City
Treasurer by the follciiinm vote, to !wit :
Ayes Councilmen Thorieau, Adans, -Connell,
I 7ousman and Cutler
nr ocs : None
Absent : Councilman Boyd and l,favor Shannon
An application for d.ancin- on 1,es7 Year 's _Eve, Decemiber 31, 1943,
at tl-)o Doll House was presented. Councilman Therieau offered a
motion that the application be .granted. T'-.e motion failed .for :rant
of a second. Discussion develop d that some time amo the Doll
House had an,olied for a nib>htly dance permit which had been denied
because of the applicant 's inability to comply with the City' s
rules and re;;ulatlons ^,,overnin' danoln`; and, there bein"' no
indication of any change in this situation, on motion by" Councilman
Adans, seconded by Councilman Connell, ?caollition I?o. 1376 of the
City Council denvi'n_ the application of the Doll `louse for dancinl
Tdew Year' s eve, December 31, 1943, and instructin,, the City Clerk
to so inform the applicant, was adopted by the fo kowinm vote, to wS_t:
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Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell,
Ilousinan and Cutler
Noes : Councilman ' ner:i.cau
Absent: Councilman Boyd and Yaycr Shannon
Here Councilman l erieau. left the meeting,..
On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Connol.l,
Resolution PIo. 1377 of the City Council, authorizing execution of _
an a ,reement with the California L'lectri.c Poorer Company :for
service at C-10 North Palrn 'Canyon Drive, <tas adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to ',,lit:
Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell,
$ousman and Cutler
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen rfherieau, Boyd and I,-ayor Sb.annon
IL-)- Director of Public ':`7orl:s informed the Council that throii;^h the
City Engineer he had found an opportunity to -purchase for the City
an engineer 's transit for .,300.00; further that, in line with his.
present departmental policy of taking care within the department
of maintenance on the City's equipment it ::ould be helpful and
economical far the City to purchase tools to facilitate this
maintenance. lie brou,- t to the attention of t`le Uouncil the fact
that the transit and the tools mould soon pay for 'hemsel.ves in
savin-s to the City on engineering and maintenance costs. On
motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolu-
tion iso. 1378 of the City Council authorizing; the Director of Public
,'�orlss to incur obligations for a total expendit-ire 'not exceeding
rS500.00: ;j�300 for engineer 's transit; �1a200.00 for tools, was
adopted by the follcwin-; vote, to w t :
Avcs : Councilmen Adams, Connell,
IIousman and �-ntler
Nees': i`ICou
Absent: Councilmen Therieata, Boyd and Trial*o:r Shannon
On motion by Councilman .Adams, seconded by Councilman"7ousnian,
resolution No . 1370' of , the City Council, extending to the Director
of public ',"iorks a vote of thanks for the efficient manner In which
he had consummated the details of r emovin-, Vie Council Chambers and
City Court to the new quarters at 810 North Palm Canyon TTrive, was
adopted by unanimous vote.
Mere the Acting; raiayor called upon citizens present in chsrnbers for
anything they might wish to present:
1. Yr, liofelt requested information as to the date when
the City 's next financial report ,could. be released
to the public. =Ie was informed this would be some
time after January 1, 1944.
2. Pr9.'vate Corona, Tor•ney General Hospital, invited the
members of the Council to attend an open forum pro ;ram
being offered weekly at the JSC '.Iospitality Fiouse
commencing at 7: 30 Fll ;% , December 30, 19431 it bei.nrl-
the wish of the service men to familiarize themselves
with local civic affairs and with our form of city
^7overnment through these informal meetings with our
City Coizncilrncn. -
The Actinl; Pdayor accented the invitation with enthusiasm
for the sI)lendid idea of s1?ch a program.
There being no further business , on motion by Councilman Housman,
seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously carried, the
meeting adjourned to December 22, 1943, at 7 :30 P. T!%
LOUISE PTcCARN
Acting City Clerk
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Ul'ITITES OF Alf ADJOURNED I:�r;TINr
OF TFFC CITY' CO-IT CIL OF 7TE
CITIT OF PALM SPRINGS
Held December 22, 1043.
'Ihe City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in
the Council Chambers known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive,
in said City on Iednesday, December 22, 1943, at 7 : 30 P.M. ,
pursuant to adjournment of the meetin held December 15, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided.
Roll call: Present: - Councilman Bu-ene Them-eau
Councilman John M. Connell
Councilman George A. :?onsman
Councilman Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Frank W. Uutle r
Mayor F. V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy 71. Colegate
Acting City Irlanager-City Clerk Louise I:IcCarn
Absent: Councilman C . P . Adams
Draftgof the minutes of the meetings held December 8 and _15,
1943, havin,7 been distributed among; the Council, were presented,
approved and ordered copied in the mini-Ite book.
UNFINIST'.ED E•USTNESS:
On motion by Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Housman
and unanimously carried, the second reading was waived on Ordinance
I Iao. 143, being "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Fixing
the Time and Place of Official Meetin7s of the City Council of said
City after December 20, 1943", nami.nj the E1 Pasco Theater
Andltor:ium, 810 North Palm Ca-iyon Drive, as the official meeting
place of the City Council, which was introduced by Councilman
`Pherieau and first read in full in the meeting of December 15, 1943.
And on•motion by Councilman `fherieau, seconded by Councilman
Connell, -sd d Ordinance No. 143 was passed by the followin-I vote,
to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen `Daerieau, Connell, Housman,
Boyd, Cutler and Mayor Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Adams
There being no furtl_cr business on motion by Councilman 7�erieau,
seconded by Councilman Boyd, and u:-ianimously carried, the meeting
was adjourned. lxN
Actin- City Clerk