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Home My WebLink About1/1/1945 - MINUTES 384 JAB 3 1945 On motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Allen, said resolution,belna No. 1597 of the City Council, accepting said deed of gift subject to adid lease and to the conditions of said deed, and authorizing and directing the doing of all things and execution of all documents necessary to complete said transaction, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Nichols, Adams, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau ' Noes : None Abeept: None And on motion by Councilman Turonnet, seconded by Counoilman Adams; Resolution No. 1598 of the City Council, declaring that said property Just accepted by Resolution No. 1597 of the City Council shall be perpetually known as the "Thomas A. O 'Donnell Municipal Park," was adopted by unanimous vote. There being no further business , on motion by Councilman Turonnet, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. -= � CC", LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held January 3, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs , California, held a special meeting •in the Council Chambers , 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city, on Wednesday, January 3, 1945, at 5:00 o 'clock p.m., pursuant to call by the Honorable Eugene E. Therieau, Mayor, dated January 2, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. r Roll Call: Present: Councilman Culver Nichols Councilmen Maurice McCann Councilman W. Z. Allen Councilman Armand V. Turonnet Mayor Eugene E. Therieau City Attorney Roy W. Colegate City Clerk Louise McCarn Absent: Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman C.A. Hyde City Manager R. M. Sorum The call by the Mayor was read, as follows : ' "CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMSPRINGS "NOTICE is hereby given that I, the undersigned Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, do hereby call a special meeting of the t City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, to be held at 5:00 o 'clock p.m., Wednesday January 3, 1945, in- the Council Chambers, No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said 'JAiV 3 1945 385 city, such being the place where the city council is accustomed and by ordinance required to hold meetings, for the following purposes : To consider and act upon certain recommendations which will be presented by the City Planning Commission, and for such other business as the City Council may legally transact. °WITNESS my hand this 2 dagg of Januaryy, 1945. " (signed) EU(iENE E. THERIEAU, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, California" 1 There was then presented Consent and Waiver of Notice in writing, signed by members of the City Council and filed with the City Clerk prior to the meeting, as follows : "I, the undersigned,member of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, hereby consent to the holding of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, in the council chambers , B10 North Palm Canyon Drive, In the city of Palm Springs, at 5.00 o 'clock p.m. , Wednesday, January 3, 1945, for the purposes and to consider and act upon the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such meeting made and signed by the Honorable Eugene E. Therieau, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on January 2, 1945, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged, and I hereby waive all further notice of such meeting. "WITNESS my hand this 2 day of January, 1945. (signed) Eugene E. Therieau Culver Nichols Maurice McCann C. P. Adams C. A. Hyde W. Z. Allen Armand V. Turonnet (each) Member of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California" Said call and consent and waiver of notice having been examined by the members of the Council, and being considered sufficient for the purposes thereof, the meeting was unanimously declared convened. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with NEW BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee.- Included in said register was a warrant in the amount of $1000 in payment of the escrow deposit required in the exercise of the option for purchase of the Palm Springs Field Club property pursuant to Resolution No. 1596 of the City Coun- cil, adopted in the meeting of December 27, 1944. Councilman Nichols stated that he was opposed to the issuance of this warrant. on motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McCann, claims and demands numbered PR-1026 through PR-1077 (December payroll ) and Number 5633 to the Bank of America to cover with- holding tax on said payroll, were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Nichols , McCann, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Adams and Hyde on motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McCann, claim- and demand Number 5634 to cover the escrow deposit,above referred to, was approved and ordered paid by warrant drawn on the City Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit: JAF1 J 1945 k Ayes : Councilmen McCann, Allen and Mayor Therisau Noes : Councilmen -Nichols and Turonnet Absent: Councilmen Adams and Hyde While this vote was being polled Councilman Hyde entered and joined the meeting. The City Attorney advised that, if no ob- jection were interposed, it might be well to have Councilman Hyde 's vote on the question. The Mayor explained the circum- stances to Mr. Hyde, and, on being polled as to approval of Demand Number 5634, he voted: Aye : Councilmen Hyde making a total vote of: Ayes : Councilmen McCann, Hyde, Allen and Mayor Therieau Noes: Councilmen Nichols and Turonnet Absent- Councilman Adams The City Clerk 's Certificate No. 21, covering transfer to the Payroll Fund as follows : from the General Fund $4,789.50, from the Street Fund $538.85, from the Waste Disposal Fundp1290.00 - a total of $6618.35, was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McCann, approved and ordered certified by the City Clerk to the City Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Nichols , McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therleau Noes : None Absent: Councilman Adams REPORTS: ' A report with recommendations by the Planning Commission was read, as follows: (a) re Request for change of zone from District C-1 to Dis- trict C-2, filed by Mrs . Pearl McManus, covering the premises described as the Southerly 130 feet of Lot 8, Block 23 of Palm Springs, as per map recorded in Book 9, p. 432 of Maps, records of San Diego County; filed with the Commission October 3, 1944 -- Which had been the, subject of hearings October 17 and November 7, 1944 and had been by resolution adopted in the November 7 meeting determined, to be not in the interest of the public peace, health, welfare or safety, and therefore denied by the Commis- sion with the recommendation to the Council that, it do likewise. Said findings being Fully reported in certifiedleopies of the Commission 's minutes of meetings of October 3, October 17 and November 7, 1944, 'enclosed with the report. (b) re Elimination of !"gasoline filling stations, public gar- ages * * * " from the list of permitted uses in District , C-2 as set forth in Section 12 of Ordinance No. 75, and placing said uses in District C-3, as proposed by the Com- mission in its meeting of October 3, 1944: Public hearings, upon notice duly given, were held by the Commission October 17 and again November 7, 1944, and by resolution adopted in the meeting of November _7- the Com- mission had determined that this proposed amendment is in the public interest and necessary for the public peace, . ' health, welfare and safety and therefore approved with a recommendation to the Council that it likewise approve same and provide for the adoption of the necessary amend- ments to Ordinance No . 75 for that purpose. Said findings and recommendation being fully reported in the Commissions minutes of meetings of October 17 and November 7, 1944, certified copies of which accompany the report. 387 A.n,I (c ) re the Commission 's Land Use Committee 's recommendation for the reclassification from District R-1 to R-4 of Lots lot 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 in Block 6, Lots 14 and 15 in Block 8; Lots 1, 2, 3, 22, 23 and 24 in Block 5; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 22, 23 and 24 in Block 7 - all of the City of Palm Springs, as per Map Book 9, p. 432 of ]baps, records of- San - Diego County: Public hearings, upon notice duly given, were held by the Commission November 7 and 21, 1944; and after oonsidera- tion, in its meeting of January 3, 1945 the Commission approved an amendment to the Land Use Ordinance reclassify- ing said lands as recommended - same being in the public interest and necessary for the public peace, health, welfare and safety; with the recommendation to the City Council for similar action by provision for adoption of the amendment necessary to accomplish such reclassification. Certified copies of minutes of the Commission 's meetings of October 17, November 7, November 21, 1944 and January 3, 1945, reporting summaries of hearings, findings and re- commendations on this subject accompany the report. (d) re Application of Maurice Kirsch at ux for reclassification of the South half of Lot 30, all of Lots 35 and 36; the South half of West half of Lot 29 and that portion of the East half of Lot 29 in Section 23, T. , 4 South, R. 4 East, S. B. B. & M,, as per map of Palm Valley Colony Lands on file in Book 14, p. 652 of Maps, San Diego County records ; and unnamed streets more particularly described in said application; Excepting from Lot 36 a portion also more particularly described in the application, which is in the Coachella Valley County Water District: Public hearings, upon notice duly given, were held by the Commission December 5 and 19, 1944 and January 3, 1945 and on the latter date the Commission, by resolution duly adopted, determined the proposed amendment in the public interest and necessary for the public , peace, health, welfare and safety and therefore approved, and so recommended to the Council for similar approval and -provision for adoption of the amend- ment necessary for that purpose . Certified copies of the minutes of said meetings, reporting summaries of said hear- ings, findings and recommendations accompany the report. The City Attorney identified each of the above items and indicated on the Council Table Map the location of the lands involved.Coun- oilman McCann requested that before the time fixed for public , hearing on the above matters the City Manager make a study of the matter of rights-of-way and streets within the lands referred to in item (d ) next above - - and report to the Council with his re- commendations thereon. Councilman Turonnet requested copies of the Commission 's recommendations for the Council members, for study in advance of the public hearings . A resolution was then read, fixing, the time for public hearings on the Planning Commission matters above set forth for 8:15 o 'clock p.m. , Wednesday January 24, 1945 and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish Notice thereof in the Jan- uary 4, 1945 issue of the Limelight-News - said notice des- cribing in full the property involved in these various appli- cations and recommendations, and being read in full. And on motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman McCann, said Resolution, being No. -1599 of the City Council, was adopted by unanimous vote. 5 The Mayor stated that, due to the City Manager ',s absence from the City, certain matters on which the City Manager had planned to report with recommendations would be presented at the next meeting following the regular meeting of this date. 386 JAM 0� i9�5 JAIV 1 0 1945 The Mayor here presented Mr . W. F. Carroll, District, Airport Engineer of the Civil Aeronautics Administration, U. S. Depart- ment of Commerce, who wished to meet the members of the Council for an informal talk following the meeting - to offer the City all possible assistance in regulating and controlling municipal airport uses following the war period. There being no further business, on motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Turonnet, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. c LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held January 3, 1945 The 'City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, January 3, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clock p.m. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of January. The meeting was called to order by Councilman Turonnet . Roll Call: Present:, Councilman Armand V. Turonnet Absent : Councilman Culver Nichols Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman Maurice McCann Councilman C. A. Hyde Councilman W. Z. Allen Mayor Eugene E. Therieau There being no quorum present, Councilman Turonnet, by public announcement adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, January 10, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clock p.m. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk P.7INUTPS OF ,,N ADJ07HNED Ti=TING OF 1'IT. CIi7 COTINCIL OP IT11 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday-January 10, 1945 Council.I^ne CCity �C of the y pCit of Palm S rin7s held a meeting in theCouncil Chambers known as No . 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, January 10, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clock n. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held January 3, 1945, at 7:30, o 'clock p. m. The meeting was called to order by mayor Theriea:u, TVho prssided. JAIN I o 1945 389 Roll Call: Present: Councilman Culver Nichols Councilman C . A. Hyde Councilman IN. Z. Allen Councilman Armand V. Turonnet Mayor Euu,ene E. Therieau City Attorney Roy W. Cole-, ate City Clerk Louise McCarn Absent:= Councilman C.P. Adams Councilman ➢Iaurice McCann City Manager R. M. Serum Drafts of the minutes of the meetings held December 22 and 27, 1044, the ,epecial meetin.?r of January3, 1945 and the regular (no-quorum) meeting*. of January 3, 1945, havir.- been previously distributed among the Council, were presented, approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. Here Councilman McCann and City i,Ianager Serum entered and joined the meeting. C 01U1IrUNIC A'TI ONS A letter was road from the Executive Secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce, requestinS a grant of i:1678.00 to the Chamber for pub- licity purposes , that amount being equal to the Chamber 's 1944 cal- endar year expenditures for publicity according to the Chamber 's Auditor 's reports - figures set forth in detail in said letter. The letter was referred to the Finance Committee for report and recommendation in the next Council meeting. A letter was read from Harvey Guevara, requesting that the dance license presently issued to Don Carlos Foster dba Twin Palms Cafe be transferred to himself as the new owner of said business - for which heis negotiating a purchase and lease of the premises . PJr. Guevara, present in Chambers, was notified by the Mayor that at such time as he becomes the owner of the business he may apply for a dance permit and license ; meantime his application could not be considered by the Council. Notices were read from the State 'hoard of Sgnalizatlon, as follows : 1. Application for on-sale beer-and-wine license by Harry V. Varous, 133 Highway* 111. The City Attorney explained that it was customary where a licensee, as in this case, had gone into the Armed Services to keep the license in abeyance ; that this application had probably -been_ noticed because of the request for transfer thereof, next hereinafter referred to ; 2. Application for tr<nsfer of above license, to Lugo Codeba et al dba Latin :quarter at same address . Mr., Codeba ' s partner Steven Stephens, present in Chambers, infcrmed the Council that IIr. Varous is not connected with .them. After Borne discussion the TTayor informed I10r. Stephens that there would be no protest or action by the Council on their application for this transfer. 3. Applications for transfer:. (a) Of on-sale distilled spirits "1;" Seasonal; and _(_b_)- cn-sale- beer-and- +nine ;: From Bela Poldesy, Administrator, Estate of George Foldesy to Bela Foldasy et al dba Palm Springs Hotel -- being merely a matter of record in closing the estate of the late George Foldesy and continuance of the Palm Springs I'_otel business by his heirs ; no action. A letter was read from bir. Thomas A. O 'Donnell, transmitting i to the ,ity _! ft deeds to properties referred to in said letter as "the reservoir" and the "Hicks lot" - these two parcels of land being included in the land under lease to �) the O 'Donnell Golf Club; said deeds being for the purpose of passing title to the City of the complete properties 1945 1 , now operated by said Club, and to assist the City in its eventual operation of the entire property for public pur- poses , according to the terms of the ;rift deed heretofore accepted by Pesolution No. 1597, adopted in the .December 27, 1944, meotj_n� of the Council. 3"� The gift deeds were then read in full by the Citl� Clerk 3`L and, on inquiry, the City Attorney stated that he had approved same as to form. The Mayor stated the purpose of \} `I� the deeds : to convey to the City those portions of the O 'Don- nell property which had been emitted from the original c*i'ft deed. In the discussion which followed it developed that the grantor has a one-fourth interest in a pipeline c0nve7,.1n; water from the 'ruhitewater Mutual `'.'later Company supply to the ' property involved, the other three-fourths interest being owned by said cor-:pany - Grantor ' s line havinrcl been laid T)ur- suant to the terms of an easement from said co;rpany; also that the reservoir i.s merely for stand-by purposes .Then -the other water supply is insufficient. A form of resolution was then read by the City Clerk: reciting the tender of said gift deeds, dated Sannary 10, 1945, covering these parcels of real property which are appurtenant to the e O 'Donnell Golf Course;: that the properties presently arelsubject to Crantor 's lease °aith ,The O 'Donnell Colf Club; that said deeds provide that the City, by acceptance thereof, a^gees that, upon ' termination of said lease , said properties shall at all times be kept and maintained by the City for public puoi)oses only;, that said lease as amended provides, in the event Lessor 's exoenditures which 'may be required thereunder by the article thereof entitled "Taxes and Assessments, " on or In connection with said premises in any one year of said lease exceeds the rental of �3000. , the Lessee shall pay such additional amount as further rental for that year upon demand, and there are: -no other financi. ,l obligations upon t17o Lessor; that; accordi.'n�1y, the City's liability upon said lease will not in any year ex- ceed the income and rentals provided by the lease during- that year ; that the City Planning; Commission has approved ,and recom- mended the location, , character and extent of said property for acceptance by the City; that, being. advised in the matter, the City Council believes it for the best interest and advantage of the community that said deeds be accepted subject to said lease and also subject to the conditions of the deeds ; that the Council, under the provisions of an Act of the Legisla- ture (Statutes 1831, p. 2 ) is granted power and authority to accept the gifts referred to for lawful public purposes and to hold and dispose of same as well as the income thereof according; to Lhe terms of said deeds ; therefore that the City shall and does br said resolution accept the said deeds, subject to said lease and subject to said ;provisions ; further, that the City Clerk be and is by said resolution authorized and directed forthwith to certify a copy of the resolution and attach same to the ori«inal deeds and cause same to be placed of record with the ,Riverside County recorder ; further that: the I�Tayor be , authorized and directed to express to Mr,.- O 'Don- r_ell the appreciation of t'ois Cit • Council for his kindness and interest in the community. On motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman T}Iz onnet, said resolution, being, Resolution No. 1600 of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Nichols, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau Noes: TNone - Absent : Councilman Adams 391 A request was read from Councilman "cCann: to present to the Council the matter of horseback riding, in the Araby Tract in his district, residents there having* approached him with a request to brim their complaint before the Council. Discus- sion developed that this complaint is of long standing; that, since the streets in the tract have never been dedicated to the City, the City is without jurisdiction there . Mention was made of an existing ordinance 17) grohibitina horseback ridin on paved streets except to cross same laterally. This brought - _ _a suggestion that the Araby streets might be paved. However, this would be impossible since a number pf the Araby residents have expressed themselves as opposed to any improvement which would change the "natural" state of the Tract - even going so far as to object to the City Street Department 's using the grader to open streets there following a storm in 1944. R'�'P0R'PS •. The City Manager presented a report, with recommendations, as follows : 1. re Street Sweeper Bids =jLnrsuant to recent advertisement: Reported that, after a trip wit'^ the Assistant Director of Public Norks , to nearb7* cities to see this type of equipment in service, same had been found inadequate for the use contemplatedhere " that -he therefore recommended that such equipment not be purchased ; instead that he be authorized to advertise 'or bids on a Road Broom at a price of approximately .:j1700.00 He exhibited a circular show- ing the equipment, described the uses which could be made of it here ;: and explained that his intention was to use it primarily in cleaning sand and gravel from residential streets ; also in doing seal-coating and repairs to damaged streets that the Broom is a time and manpower savor; that it is not a street-sweeper in the sense of cieani.ng_ the downtown area - would never be used there except following a storm. 1 Discussion favored these recommendations and on motion by Coin- cilman_14cCann, seconded by Councilman Allen , Resolution No. 1601 of the City Council, authorizing and directing advertisement for bids, as recommended, ,:or a Road Broom at a price of approximately $1700. , was adopted by unanimous vote . 2. re Bidson a ste Disposal Truck:. Reported that there is serious need for a new truck and recom- mended that he be authorized to advertise for bids on such equipment; explained that the waste disposal collection is the heaviest it has ever been and that collection is hampered and delayed by the constant necessity for tying trucks up for re- pairs - the trucks now in service being four ,years old and in constant use Burin;*, that time. On motion by Councilman Turonnet, seconded by Councilman Nichols,- Resolution No . 1602 of the City Council, authorizing and directing* advertisement for bids, as recommended, for a Naste Disposal truck, was adopted by rnanimous vote . 3. Reported personnel changes during; December 1044 (cooies distri- buted among the Council) , as follows : New employees : Hey Sampsel December 14, in Street Department at i,,130.00; and Charles is4urray December 1 and Leroy Hall December 14, each at Jj130.00 per month in the Police Department; and Employees leavinP: Prom the Street Department - Roy Sampsel December 30 and Harry Parton December 16; and from the -Police Department - Lillian de 3eltrand December 2 r. . 4. Recommended payment ;'or overtime ;worked in December by b"iaste Disposal employees : Prank Britton ��25 and $20 each to P. Godinea, -� T. Godinez , A. Vel&Aquez -and Ramon Estrada. 614. And on motion by Councilman luronnet, seconded by Councilman Allen, Resolution No. 1603 of the City Council, approving payment of such j92 overtime to said Waste Disposal employees for December, was adopted by the fcllo!,,ring, vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen '! Nichols, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and PJlayor Therieau Noes None Absent: Councilman Adams 5. ,Recommended salary changles effective as of January 1, 1945,, as follows : (a) To Bertha Carter, -Waste Disposal Clerk - $170.00 from ,�160 per monthi (b) To Marylou Kin�sbury, Pookkeeper and Deputy Cit;, Clerk - k200. , from �190 per month; (c ) To P. M. Swart, Assistant Director of Public Vuorks - 1250 and, car allowance of y11125 per month, from y�2S:15 per month and '.iU25 monthly car allowance . On motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nichols, Resolution No. 1604 of the City Council, appr. ovinro', such salary changes effective as of January 1, 1945, as recommended - to Bertha Carter, Marylon Kingsbury, and P. 14. Swart, was adopted by the followin,- vote, to wit:: Ayes :, Councilmen Nichols, McCann, Hyde,_ Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau Noes : None Absent: , Councilman Adams Rnonrt and recommendation by City Planni'E, Commission:: A letter was read from the Secretary of the Commission, advisinl* that; the application of iJo 'W. Brimer dba Coachella Valley Electric and Refrigeration Company, requesting- permission to conduct his business at 208 East Andreas Road ( located in District C-2 ) had been considered' in the Commission's meeting, of January 3, 1945; that b- resolution same had been determined as a use of said premises which is no more obnoxious or detrimental etc than those uses specifically enumerated in Section 12 of ]Land Use Ordinance 75 as being proper in 11-2 District, provided there shall be no manufacturin? upon the , remises nor any loud or unusual noises created ; and recommending that the Council, by resolution, likewise determine such use of said premises to be proper with the Provision stated - as recommended by the Commission. On motion by, Councila.mn Allen, seconded by Councilman T4cCann, Resolution No. 1605 of the City Council, approving* the request of Jo '4. 2rimer, dba Coachella Valley 'lectric and Refrigeration Com- pany for permission to conduct his business at 208 }Fast Andreas Road„ pursuant to the Planning Commission recommendation, with proviso, above stated, and instructing the City Clerk to so notify applicant, was adopted , by the following vote, to wit : Ayes:- Councilmen Nichols, I,4cCann, F.yde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau Noes : Drone Absent:: Councilman Adams Here followed discussion of the advisability of a revision of Section 11- of the Land Use Ordinance , where C-2 zone uses are set forth and it w'a decided that the City Manager should submit the matter to the PlanninLJr Commission for study and recomm,..ndation thereon. Councilman Turonnet , sug'ested that the application of Pearl McManus for. change of zoning C-1 to C-2 on certain of her property be roturnod to tr Plannin_, Commission for further consideration in advance of the pu!. 1'1c hearin'1 of -January 24 :^rhen said application and other matters will be heard, pursuant to, Resolut:i.on No. 1599 of theCity Council, adopted :in - the special meetin? of January 3, 1945. The consensus of oninion,, hovel was against such procedure on the ground that, the hearing havin,7 been noticed, there was no point' in -further action by the council until after 393 JAM the hearing; also that any such procedire might create an impression of lack of confidence in the Commission 's recommendations when the contrary is the fact. Public Safety Committee report on Latin quarter dancin:T application: On motion by Councilman Hyde,- secon seconded by Councilman llen, Resolution No. 1606 of the City Council, granting the Latin quarter permission to have nightly dancing when the premises are ready for occu- pancy, such permission being subject Lo Lhe City Manager 's approval as to such use and occupancy, after due inspection, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Nichols, rcCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and 11ayor Therieau Noes : None Absnnt : Councilman Adams With re-ard to Public Safety Committee action on dance permits , it was decided that the Committee should pass upon the desirability of dancing in the location named in an application, the applicant 's responsibility and ell.�iiility; and that inspections as to safety, use and occupancy should be under the direction of the -City TJanamer, whose approval after such inspections should in each case be a condition prerequisite to is- suance of a permit. UNFINISHED BTTSITIE63: An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Sprinms, amending; Sections 2 and 4 of Ordinance No. 40 of said City, being_, an ordinance re ulating dancing in public places, adopted November 30, 1938, " was introduced by Councilman McCann and the title thereof read by the City Clerk, the first reading of said ordinance in full being waived, on motion by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman D7ichols , ana carried by unanimous vote. The primary purpose of this amendatory ordinance is to embower the City Mana7cr, rather than the Chief_ of- Police as presently, to issue temporary* dance permits. NL,"N RUSINLSS. A rel-ister of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Hyde, claims and demands numbered PR-1078 and 5635 through 5684 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Nichols, HcCann, Hyde; Allen, Turonnet and Ilayor Therieau Noes : None Absent : Councilman Adams The City Clerk's Certificate No. 22, covering the transfer of ti�84 from the t'daste Disposal Fund to the Payroll Fund was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee -and on motion ny Councilman Allen, seconded bIr Councilman McCann, approved and ordered certified by the City Clerk to the City Treasurer, by the fcllowin - vote, to Mit : Ayes : Councilmen Nichols, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and hiayor Therieau Noes : None Absent: Councilman Adams Councilman Nichols here introduced the subject of contemplated housing in Palm Springs for workers at the Army Airfield and at the Torney General-Hospital, saying that either the housing would be done by installation of Government Public Housing - which would be exempt from local taxation and regulation - or by construction of 25 private homes pursuant to 17PB specifications which conflict with our current building code ; that such private homes would be privately owned and subject to local taxation and regulation the same as other privately owned property. 10 1945 JAN 2 4 19-15 The City Tvlanager exeressed the view that any attempt to so c h an;re the building 1 code as to overcome the difficulty in the corfl1.et w.i.th aVPB specifications would requiro careful study; that any chanSe in the code mould apply to all baildin , ;,7hether it was to house war workers or other citizens ; that a nei-;rhborinZ city had changed its ,uildin^ code 'in the manner sug-ested and had met with so much difficulty that they had reestablished their former code ordinance . The Mayor referred the matter to the General Committee , Councilman Adarrs , Chairman, for study and report in the next meeting of the Council. There being no further business , on motion by Councilman '11uronnet, seconded by Councilman IvicCann, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to ''Viednesday, January 24, 1945, at 7:30 o 'clock P. m. do �Y C \ carW Louise MlcCarn City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held 'Nednesday-January 24, 1945 The City Council of the- City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers known as No. B10 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, January 24, 1945, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. , pur- suant to adjournment of the meeting; held January 10, 1945,. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet , and 11ayor Therieau; City Manager Serum and City Clerk McCarn Absent: Councilmen Nichols and Adams ; City Attorney Coleg Draft of the minutes of the meeting held January 10, 1945, having been previously distributed among the Council, was presented, and on motion duly seconded and unanimously carried approved and ordered copied in the 11inute Book. COT,74UNICATIONS: Applications for ,dance permits:: 1. Margaret Anderson, Palm Springs Roller Bowl - March-of-Dimes benefit dance January 30, fee waived. On motion by Hyde, seconded by McCann, approved fee waived pro- viding dance is without profit to Bowl operator, and subject to approval of City Manager as to use and occupancy, by ;Resolution No. ,16C7, adopted by unanimous vote. 2. Harvey Guevara dba El Chico (was Twin Palm operated by Foster) for nightly dancing in this cafe ; application fee paid; Here Councilman Nichols entered and joined the meeting. ' On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, approved, subject to approval of City Manager as to use and occupancy and on payment of 110 per cent. license fee: $165. 0 by Resolution No. 1608, adopted by unanimous vote. 395 JAN P, 4 1945 Letter from Irvin Schuman, Chi Chi Cafe and Bar, applying for white curbline, two car lengths, for handling passengers and freight for Chi Chi, chiefly at night; could thereby take 50-200 cars off streets ; facilities for parking arranged for. Referred to City Manager - to meet and discuss with Public Safety Committee, and decide. Request from Frank Sabatella, 175 Amado Road, for ruling as to building on rear 10 feet of his property; referred to Planning Commission for -recommendation and report -throu,gh its Zoning Board. Invitation to January 25 meeting, Citrus Belt Division, League of Cali- fornia Cities in Ontario: City :Manager Serum, Councilmen McCann and Turonnet and Possibly Mayor Therieau attending. Request from Architects Allen and Lutzi, Los Angeles, to present Council with plans for post-war civic development; no action. RLPORTS: City Manager - with recommendations: 1. re Letter from Toland_ C. McGettigan, Assistant Director, Law En- forcement, California State War Council - with form of resolution suggested for adoption- in- support of Law .Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan:. City Manager to confer with City Attorney on subject; if deemed . advisable, City Attorney to prepare resolution. 2, re Letter from George L. Morgan, Bell Gardens, soliciting engage- ment for Ferris Greater Shows here in March: City Clerk instructed to inform him City not presently interested. 3. re Greyhound Bus operation and resultant traffic hazard on Indian �6' . Avenue : City Manager to work out correction of hazard, with Bus Agent., 4., re Letter from H. C. West,- Chairman localRed Cross, requesting 10-minute loading zone in front of Red Cross premises: City Manager and Public Safety Committee to study and work out if possible 5. re Planning Commission recommendation for 7-ft set-out from curb on Mutascio property: Palm Canyon Drive, Alejo to Chino Drive. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, approved by Resolution No. 1609, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. ' UNFIbiISFED BUSINESS: PUP.LIO HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE ORDINANCE -- The hour of 8: 15 p. m. having arrived, the Mayor declared the meeting open for the public hearing set for this time and place, pursuant to due notice published and given, as follows : (a) re Request of Pearl m. McManus for change of Zone C-1 to C-2 covering her property at 190 West Amado Road: The Planning Com- mission having; determined by resolution that such a change would not be in the interest of public peace, health, welfare or safety, therefore denied such request with recommendation that the Council" " do likewise. On the ground that it would be proper to reconsider this request in the light of possible rezoning* of West Amado road frontage, both sides, between Belardo ,Road and Palm Canyon Driver on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, returned to Commission for further consideration and recommendation, by Resolution No. 1610, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. Items (b)", -(c") and (d), next hereinafter, have been by resolutions adopted by Planning Commission determined to be in the public interest, etc . , therefore approved and by Commission recommended for similar approval by the Council by resolution with provision for necessary JAIV G 4 1945 amendments to Ordinance No . 75 to accomplish requested changes. And by the Council, by resolutions hereinafter indicated, approved - the City Attorney, to prepare the necessary amendments to Ordinance No. 75, as follows : (b) Elimination of "gasoline filling stations, public , garages . . . " from uses permitted in C-2 Zone (Sec . 12, Ordinance No. 75) and placing said uses in C-3 Zone: On motion by ,Allen, seconded by Hyde, by Resolution No. 1611, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. (c ) Reclassification of certain property in- Blocks 6, 8, 5 and 7, Palm Springs (more particularly described in notice of hearing) as R-4 instead of R-1: On motion by Nichols, seconded by Hyde, by Resolution No. 1612, , adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. (d) Application by Maurice Kirsch et ux to reclassify certain lands in Section 23 as E-2 Zone instead of "U: " On motion by Nichols, seconded by Allen, by Resolution No.. 1613, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; the Mayor not voting because of professional relations with applicant. By this resolu- tion it is further provided that the City Attorney shall' also prepare any necessary documents to accept from applicant 30 feet :from the westerly side of his property for right-of-way purposes providing that within one year abutting property owners also contribute 30 feet toward said right-of-way and in the event said property owners fail to so contribute, , applicant's 30 feet to revert to him. The mayor declared the public hearing closed, after calling, for and receiving no expression from those present in audience ; and resumed Agenda: UNIJINISFED BUSINESS On motion by Nichols, seconded by McCann, the Mayor's creation of a special committee on Parks and Recreational Survey - nominations to be submitted later - the committee to study the subject and submit reports and recommendations to the Council - for ultimate considera- tion and recommendation by City Planning? Commission, was approved by- Resolution No. 1614,1 adopted- by unanimous vote. re Chamber of Commerce request for funds for publicity purposes: On motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, approved for appropriation limited to �1000 for fiscal year 1944-45 - City Attorney to pre- pare necessary ordinance, by Resolution No 1615, adopted by record vote; Turonnet dissenting. NE-W BUSINESS:' A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands numbered 5685- through 5688 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer, by record vote;' no dissenting vote. Dr. La Monte, present in chambers, addressed the Council with a request for a license to practice psychology and philosophy, in which subjects he has deg.rees from Columbia University and has practiced 15 years in 'Beverly 'Hills . On motion by Turonnet, seconded by McCann referred to the City Attorney - to render an opinion to the City 'Clerk, by Resolution No. 1616, adopted by unanimous vote„ P: ' W. Murray, present in chambers with Wm. E. Dunn, owner of Ll Dorado Motel, requested' couneil expression as to whether his appli- cation to transfer his liquor license to El Dorado Hotel and operate a cafe and bar there would be protested. Was informed that, although � the El Dorado is located in C-2 zone where bars are permissible, it was impossible at this time to say whether such a transfer would be 397 aNN 2�n 'jg'q.5 FEB 7 19g5 protested by the Council. He also presented a petition (signed by businessmen et a1) requesting withdrawal of Council protest against transfer of his liquor license to 190 'West Amado Road and requesting rezoning of district where said premises are located. re City Manager 's attendance at League of California Cities City Manager' s February meeting in Los Angeles: on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, City Manager Sorum's attendance, expenses paid, was approved by Resolution No. 1617, adopted by record vote : no dissenting vote. , re ' Letter read by City Manager from State Division of Highways con- cerning equestrian crossings requested of that office by local "Desert Riders": on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, con- curred in recommendations presented in said letter, by Resolution No.- 1618, adopted by unanimous vote. re Such a change in Building Code .Rs would permit 3-inch sewer pipe installation in those of the 25 homes for War Workers which are single family residences (according to WPB specifications therefor) : on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Hyde, if City Attorney finds such procedure in order:- the Building Department, with approval of City Manager, to decide merits of each case - with view to public health, safety and welfare, without change in Building Code, adopted by Resolution No. 1619 by record vote ; no dissenting note - Nichols not voting because of private business relations with governmental agency in charSe of- project. iJayon introduced two matters: 1. ' Change in form of minutes - to shorten same, would facilitate clerical work and effect saving of time and material. Fill agreeable ;, City Clerk instructed to prepare next draft in short form. , 2. Informal weekly meetings of Council - to afford due time for study and free discussion of matters in advance of formal consider- ation. All agreeable; Mayor and City Manager to arrange for lunch- eon meetings Tuesdays at 12 noon, and City Clerk notify councilmen. There beinm no further business, on motion by Hyde, seconded by Turonnet, and unanimously carried, the meeting; adjourned. �0__kA,1JJ m"'`(%,, LOUISE MCCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Or THE CI7f OF PALT-1 SPRINGS Held Wednesday-Tebruary 7, 1945 The City Council ofthe City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chamb$rs known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, February 7, 19450 at 7:30 o+clock p, m. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of February. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Clerk McCarn, Absent: Councilmen Adams,' ;JlcCann, City Manager Scrum and City Attorney Coleoate. S fED 7 1945 COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Margaret Foldesy, Palm Springs Hotel - Application for dinner dance permit February 10, 16 and 17, and possibly subsequent week-ends throughout season: On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Hyde, approved, subject to City Manager 's approval as to use and occupancy, by Resolution No. 1620, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. While this matter under consideration, Councilman McCann entered and joined the meeting and participated in voting. Also City ' Manager Sorum and City Attorney Colegate entered and joined the meeting. 2. Odis Pellum-application for license to conduct cesspool con- tracting business from his residence on Section 14 (Indian Reservation) : On motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, denied, by Resolution No. 16210 adopted by unanimous vote. On request of Planning Commission City Clerk hereafter to refer similar applications to Building Department for .recommendation as to an applicant's qualifications and responsibility for con- ducting a business of the type applied for. 3. Resignation of Councilman Adams from the Council; effective as of March 1, 1945: On motion by Nichols, seconded by Allen, accepted with regret and a vote of thanks to Mr. Adams- fcr his civic services, by Resolution No. 1622, adopted by unanimous vote. 4. Notice from State Board of 'Equalization of On-sale distilled spirits, seasonal license, "additional bar, " Rogers Stables, Inc. : Not an "additional" license ; Mr. Rogers has annual license pormittin' , operation of either of his bars (in Ranch- I house and in S,tables ) ;, at peak of season is obliged to operate both simultaneously, which requires this "additional" seasonal license. No action. REPORTS: 1. City Manager - with recommendations : (a) re Extra pay to Waste Disposal employees for overtime worked in January - recommended: On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, approved bl.- Resolution No. 1623, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. (b) re Amendment to Traffic Ordinance - No. 36, to correct existing parking hazards - recommended; On motion by Turonnet, seconded by McCann, approved; City Attorney to draw amendatory ordinance ; by Resolution No.'s 1624, adopted by unanimous vote. (c ) re Acceptance Bid, Smith-Booth-Usher - purchase of Road Broom - recommended: On motion by Nichols. seconded by McCann, approved - City Manager to arrange for purchase and for necessary priorities, by Resolution No. 1625, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting, vote. ,(d) re Bid Rubidoux I+iotors on purchase of Waste Disposal Truck: Would prefer to further investigate and if possible examine I similar equipment in operation: On motion by Nichols, seconded by Hyde, approved City Manager purchasing truck and equipment, at ceiling price or less - of mare and type recommended by him; by Resolution No. 1626, adopted by record vote ; no, dissenting vote. (e ) re Field Club, operation and maintenances Cannot undertake to prepare property for activities such as rodeos, etc . , under present manpower shortage and inability to obtain water necessary to beautify and maintain grounds . Further explained commitments FEB 7 1945 399 as to safety guarantee which are involved in any agreement with concerns putting -on any program for a rodeo, carnival, etc. Consensus: City Manager to inform all amusement operators that any such program as is sponsored by local or-manizations - such as Lions Club, American Legion or Los Compadres - will be per- mitted by City only on an agreement between the City and the local organization for use of the premises ; said local organiza- tion to have all dealings with the amusement concern and to be 1 entirely responsible to the City. (f) re Streets in property adjacent to Palm Hi7hlands Tract: On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Allen, by Resolution No. 1627, adopted by unanimous vote, referred to Planning Commission, with map of tract, for study and report. The following reports were presented, examined and filed with the City Clerk: For January - Treasurer, Police Department, Humane Officer, City Clerk Fund Statement as of February 7, 1945. UNFINISB'ED BUSINESS: An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs, amending Sections 2 and 4 of Ordinance No. 40 of said City, being an ordinance regulating dancing in public places, adopted November 30, 1938, introduced in the meeting of January 10, 1945, when first reading in full was waived, was read in full and on motion by McCann, seconded by Allen, said ordinance - being No. 154 of the City of Palm Springs, was passed by record vote ; no dissenting vote. The following ordinances were then introduced and read in full for the first time: (a) "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amending; Sections 4(k) , 4(p) , 12 and 13 of Ordinance No. 75 of said city, being the Palm Springs Land Use Ordinance adopted December 13th, 1939"; introduced by Allen. (b) "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs appropriating the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) for use in promotion,, advertising and publicity for said city durin? the current fiscal year; " introduced by Allen. The Mayor submitted for approval his appointments to the special committee for Survey of all Recreational and Park Facilities, to serve for one year ending February. 7, 1946, to wit: Messrs. Carl Lykken, Fred Ingram, F. W. Cutler, Harry Williams, Francis F. Crocker, Vim. B. Colburn, Philip L. Boyd; and ex officio Councilmen Turonnet and McCann:: On motion by Nichols, seconded by Hyde, approved by Resolution No. 1628, adopted by unanimous vote. The Mayor, announced the functions ' of the Committee: to survey, plan, report and recommend, on monthly reports to the Council, --matters for submission to the Planning Commission, for further study and recommendation. NEN BUSINESS: A register of demandswas presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands numbered PR-1079 through PR-1131 and 5689 through 5732 were approved and ordered paid, by record vote ; no dissenting vote. The City Manager here presented Auditor Bonnell 's recommendation for the, creation of a Bond and Trust Fund to handle moneys deposited as indemnity against damage to city streets, etc . , by house movers, sewer contractors and such. On motion by Nichols, seconded by 5 Turonnet, approved and created, by Resolution No. 1629, adopted by unanimous vote. City Clerk's Certificate No. 23, covering transfers ; To Payroll :UV TEG 7 1945 FED 21 1945 Fund - from General Fund ,45066.38, from Street Fund '$313.00, from, Waste- Disposal Fund- ''P1412.00, and to Bond and Trust Fund of �WO.00 from General Fund; on motion by Allen, seconded 'oy Hyde, approved and ordered certified by City Clerk to City Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote. There being no further business, on motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, and unanimously carried,. the meeting,, adjourned to Wednesday, February 21, 1945, at 7:30 o 'clock P. M. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C19Y OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday-February 21, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held_ a meeting, in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city,, on Wednesday, February 21, 1945, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held February 7, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, Hyde, Alien, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Attorney Colegate; City Clerk YcCarn and Assistant ,Direetor , of Public Works Swart; Absents , Councilmen Nichols, Adams ; City Manager Scrum. Drafts of minutes, meetings January 24 and February 7, 1045, previously distributed, were presented, and on motion duly sec- onded and unanimously carried, approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. CC,Iit tTNI C ATI 0 NS: From Walter Kofeldt, Executive Secretary, Chamber of Commerce_, and family, thanking Council for floral tribute and kindness during his recent personal bereavement in the loss of his wife, Reina. From Planning Commission, recommending that Council by resolution, as dial Comn;iasion in meetin'- February 6, .determine that -use ofpremises, 1500 Blookyf acing'east; North;Palm Canyon Dr.,by R.P. Lockwood dba Palm 6prings food Locker Co. , , Is no more obnoxious, etc . , than other enterprises etc . specifically enumerated, Section, 11, Ordinance 75; provided,, however, said business is conducted only for use of individual consumers, in manner similar to food markets and other retail businesses classified in Zone C-1 and not as a commercial cold storage plant: . On motion by McCann, seconded by Allen, so determined by Resolution No. 1630 by record vote ; no dissenting vote. From Harry E. Bonnell, Auditor, transmittin? report of his exam- ination of City's records and ,accounts, semi-annual period ending December 31, 1944. Report examined and ordered filed with City Clerk. Notice Notice from, State Board of Equalization re application to transfer on-sale beer-and-wine license of Francis :ti. T)Iurray from 190 West Amado Road to himself dba El Dorado Restaurant, 270 South Palm Canyon Driver. If City Building Department determines such use and `FEB z 1 1945 401 occupancy a violation of existing regulation, Council will stand on that; otherwise no action. Here Councilman Nichols entered- and joined the meeting. REPORTS: Mr. Swart, in absence of City Manager, and at his request, informed the .Council of the City Manager 's recommendation that the two stone posts in Chino Drive, abutting the Mutaseio property, being a hazard to automobile and pedestrian traffic , should be removed. Unanimous areement that City Manager should proceed with removal of posts. Here the Mayor called upon Messrs. H. rolla, H. Norgard and Robinson, of the Federal Public Housing Authority, 760 Market Street, San Fran- cisco, present in chambers with Mr. Stanley "-Wilson, Riverside archi- tect, _to address the Council regarding the public housing project of 25 houses to be constructed pursuant to the Lanham Act upon Section 14. Speaking for the group, Mr. Rolla stated their primary purpose in appearing before the Council:- to arrange for sewer connections to ' the property. On being informed that sewerage disposal service here was administered by the Palm Springs Sanitary District, they were in- troduced to Judge Pinney, secretary of the District, who stated that the District' s disposal plant is presently overloaded; and subse- qhzently invited them to his chambers for further discussion. Mr. Raymond Hiller, present in chambers , on request was permitted to address the Council:: s-tating he would like to be considered for second -choice to fill the vacancy arising March 1, 1945, due to the resig- nation of Councilman Adams. No action. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ordinances, introduced and first read in full in the meeting of February 7, 1945, were acted upon as follows : (a) "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amending Sections 4(k) , 4(p) , 12 and 13 of Ordinance No. 75 of said city, being the Palm Springs Land Use Ordinance adopted December 13t'_h. 1939: " On motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde ; unanimously passed:: second--_reading waived. On motion by Hyde, seconded by Nichols , said ordinance, being No. 155, passed by record vote; no dissenting vote ; Therieau not voting by reason of professionally representing party in interest. (b) "An Ordinance of the Cit of Palm Springs appropriating the sum of one thousand dollars (11000.00) for use in promotion, advertising and publicity for ,said city during the current fiscal yearn" On motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, unanimously passed:- second reading waived. On motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, said ordinance, being No. 156, passed by record vote ; Turonnet dissenting. N19i BUSINESS: ' An ordinance to amend the Plumbing Code provisions as to soil and waste pipe, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amending Section 16 of Ordinance 30" was introduced by Councilman Allen and read in full for the first time and filed with the City Clerk. On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1631, activatin,cr the Housing Authority of the City of Palm Springs', under the Housing Authorities Law of 1938 (Stats. ex. Sea. 1938, p. 9 as amended) , having; been prepared by the City Attorney and read in full l ' by the City Clerk, was passed by record vote ; no dissenting vote. Here the City Attorney referred to the matter of rights-of-way FF:B 21 1945 FEB 2 'S 1945 or alternative rights of way for streets adjoining westerly side of Kirsch property: that the Planning Commission has, by resolu- tion adopted February 6, 1945, referred the City Council to the Master Plan recommendations concerning rights-of-way or, In an alternative, substitute rights-of-way providing access and travel through this area in connection with its rezoning: that the substi- tute rights-of-way presently outlined manifestly provide the better access without damaging Kirsch property ; that written commitments may be obtained from abutting property owners:, Farkos -and Mrs. Harold Bell Wright; and telegrams were 'read from 'Mr. Levin (now negotiating for the Kirsch property) , indicating his willingness to grant the right-of-way easement - previously agreed to by Mr. Kirsch. The Mayor announced that the City Attorney would' prepare and obtain execution of the necessary deeds , to be filed with the City- Clerk. re California Electric Power Company's power tower now standing opposite the company's office on. Andreas Road: The City Manager to take necessary steps ''to secure prompt removal of tower, which is a menace to the public,_health and safety. A register of demands was presented, examined and approved, by the Finance Committee and on 'motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claim and demand numbered PR-1132 was approved and ordered paid bywarrant drawn on the City Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting; vote. The City Clerk ' s Certificate No . 24, covering the transfer of s163.65 from the General to the Payroll Fund, was 'presented, exam- ined and approved by the ,Finance Committee, and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, ordered certified by the City Clerk tothe City Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. The Mayor announced the time and place of the funeral of ,the fate Mr. Thomas A. O'Donnellr in Forest Lawn Cemetery; and suggested flowers being sent in the names of the Council members and the City; all agreed. Further, the, Mayor to write Mrs . O 'Donnell a letter expressing the condolences of the members of the Council and city officials and stressing, especially, the loss sustained by this community through the passing of Mr. O'Donnell. There being no further business , on motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. �p 1 ` LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE 'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held February 26, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a special meeting in -the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Monday, February 26, 1945, at 4:30 o 'clock P. m. , pursuant .to call by the Honorable Eugene_ E. Therieau, Mayor; of date February 24, , 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau; who presided. ROLL CALL: Present:, Councilmen Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Manager Serum; City Clerk McCarn; Absent: Councilmen Nichols, Adams , McCann; City Attorney Colegate . 403 FEB 2 6 1945 The call by the ;Mayor was read into the record and there was then presented Consent and Waiver of Notice in writing, signed by each member of the Council, which was filed with the City Clerk. Said call and consent and waiver of notice being considered by the Council sufficient for the purposes thereof, the meeting was unanimously declared. convened. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with SPECIAL BUSINESS: Acceptance by the City of certain streets : 'The City Clerk presented a resolution adopted in the meeting of the City Planning Commission held February 26, 1945, whereby the Commission, by unanimous vote, , approved, and recommended to the City Council that it also by resolution approve and proceed with, the acceptance of those certainstreets within the city of Palm Springs shown on subdivision maps heretofore placed of record with the Riverside County Recorder, and in use by the general public adversely, continuously and without interruption for a period of more than five years ; further - approval and acceptance of a quit- claim deed from Sallie Stevens Nichols covering a portion of said streets, described in detail in said resolution; and that the City Council take such measures as may be necessary to perfect title in the City to said streets . The Mayor requested the City Manager to present his recommendations on the subject, whereupon the City Manager recommended the accept- ance of the streets referred to and presented subdivision maps .- '39 indicating? the streets thereon. On motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1632 of the City Council, prepared by the City Attorney; accepting said streets and quitclaim deed from Sallie Stevens Nichols - all as approved and recommended by the City Planning, Commission, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. Here the Mayor announced a dinner meeting of the County Chamber of Commerce tonight in Banning, 6:30 p. m. , which he would attend, also City Manager and local Chamber Executive Secretary;. invited others to join. COMMUNICATIONS r Letter, Beatrice A. - Hookey, Commissioner, Palm Springs Girl Scout Council - requesting consideration of Council on necessity for moving-Scout House from present premises which have been sold. No action until such time as site has been selected by Scout Council, when City Council ,will probably make some concession as to ' payment of moving fees, etc. , if site is suitable and approved by City Manager and Building Department, and House is moved in conformance with regulatory ordinances effective. Notices from State Board of Equalization: (a) Transfer on sale beer and wine and on sale distilled spirits license to Jacqueline Wertheimer dba The Dunes from Hans Hansen same location; no action. (b) Application for distilled Spirits License, Seasonal 'IQ" and On sale beer and wine, seasonal by Hugo Codebo dba Latin Quarter: The Mayor called upon Mr. Codebo ' s attorney Mr. Louis Tv,inter, - present in Chambers, who 'gave a detailed description of the circumstances surrounding this application: made in its present form due �tc recent requirements of State Board only and not With intent to attempt to obtain a distilled spirits license in what applicant is well aware is a C-1 zone, where such sell- ing is not permitted. Action deferred until next meeting of Council. (c ) Application for on sale beer by Francis W. Murray dba Esca- drille ; no action. 3 DTotice from, War Department - of election to extend present lease on Army Airfield one year from and after next July 1, 1945; no action. 404 FEB 2 G 1945 MAR .7 1945 RlPORT9': 'I'he City manager referred to the Mutascio sidewalk and curb con- struction: that owner ' s wall on property projects into public right of way,, according to official survey, and owner will now reduce wall and set back in proper place ; also referred to posts to be removed from Chino Drive side of this property, under his direction: minutes February 21, 1945 meeting._ There being no further business, on motion by Turo'nnet, seconded by Allen, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. Cr� LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - March 7, 19415 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers 'known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive ,in said, city on', Wednesday, March 7, 1945, at 7:30 o'clock_ p.m. , , the, said day being the first Wednesday of the, month of March. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Attorney Colegate, City Manager Sorum and City Clerk McCarn. Absent: Councilman Nichols . Drafts of minutes of meetings : February 21 and 26, 1945,having been previously distribut.e,d ,were pre'aented and on motion,duly seconded -and. unanimously carried, appro3B C'�gggil -copied in the Minute Book. reuttToWu gned by registered voters in District 2, requesting the appointinent , of Edward F. Martell as councilman for that dis- trict, - to -fill--the unexpired term of Councilman C. P. . Adams, resigned as representative of that district, effective .as of , March 1, 1945, were presented, examined and filed with the City Clerk. The Mayor announced the unanimous agreement of the Council on Mr. Martell 's appointment and on motion by Hyde, seconded by , McCann, appointment of Mr. Martell as Councilman for, District No. 2, to fill the unexpired term of C. P. Adams, resigned, was approved by Resolution No. 1633, adopted by record vote; no dis- senting vote; and the City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Martell to present himself before the City Judge ,and take his oath of office . re Protest filed by Chief of Police against transfer or issuance of on-sale distilled spirits license to Hugo Codebo dba Latin Quarter in DistrictZone C-1: Mr . Minter, attorney for Codebo, present inchambers, , addressed the Council with a request that the protest be withdrawn ' since his client was offering Droof that there would be ,no attempt to use the license; - which he had purchased from H. Varous, the former owner. The City Attorney advised that the Council have formal expression from the State Board of Equalization on the subject and the matter was left in his hands for settlement, pursuant to Resolution No. 1634, adopt- ed by unanimous vote, on motion by McCann, seconded by Allen . , A request from Desmond 's for a loading zone on Palm Canyon Drive, was referred to the City Manager and the Public Safety Committee. 40 MAR 7 19 A request from the Chamber of Commerce for use of the Council Chambers' for its annual meeting April 3, 1945, was referred to the City Manager . A request was read from the Palm Springs Broadcasting Company or- ganizers for permission to appear before the Council and present their proposed plan of operation. The City Clerk was instructed to invite them to address the next meeting of the Council. A letter was read from the Youth Council of the Welfare and Friendly Aid Association, requesting that the City Council, join with the County Supervisors and Riverside City Council in asking the California Youth Authority to make a survey of youth services in this County. On motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, the City Clerk was directed to present the request for the survey by letter to the Youth Authority Director Karl Holton, Sacramento, by Reso- lution No. 1635, adopted by unanimous vote. Applications for dance permits were presented by Palm Springs Hotel, for two private dances : Lions Club dinner dance March 15, and DeMolay Initiation Dance after closing of dining room March 16 . On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Allen, permits granted, fees waived, subject to City Managers approval after inspection as to use and occupancy, by Resolution No . 1636, adopted by un- animous vote. REPORTS: 1. City Mana r - with recommendations, as follows : s - or auethority to prepare plans and proceed with construc- tion of drainage troughs, using Street Department funds, at the following locations : On West side of Palm Canyon Drive, running north and south across Alejo Road and across Amado Road and from the Village Pharmacy to the Desert Inn Garage. On motion by Hyde, seconded by McCann, approved by Resolution No. 1637, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote . (b ) For authority to open negotiations for the acquisition of ad- ditional space for City Offices , in building presently oc- cupied by Desert Sun office. On motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, approved by Resolution No. 1638, adopted by unanimous vote. -- (c ) For authority to proceed with request to State Highways of- fice for Supplemental Agreements covering State Highway repairs and also Streets of Major Importance. Agreed by unanimous expression of approval; no vote taken. (d) For approval of increase in Street Sweeperts salary to $150 per month effective as of February 1, 1945: approved on motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, by Resolution No. 1639 adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. (a ) For approval payment of overtime to Waste Disposal men for February: On motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, approved, on schedule submitted, to wit : To Britton 25. , P. Godinez $20. , T. Godinez i4p27.30 and �26.92 each to A. Velasquez and R. Estrada, by Resolution No . 1640 adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote . Here he reported on large volume of business handled by Waste Disposal Department: an alltime record high. (f ) Reported on large volume of business in Building Depart- ment . (also an alltime record high) and requested approval of his employment of an additional Inspector at a salary of h225 per month plus a monthly car allowance of $25 . , as a beginning compensation. On motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, approved creation of position : Assistant Building, Plumbing, and Electrical, Inspector, commencing on Salary of $225 per month, plus monthly car allowance of 025. , by Resolution No. 1641, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. The following reports were presented, examined and filed with the City Clerk: For February--Police Department, Poundmaster', City Clerk 's Fund Statement (as of March 7, 1945 ) and City Treasurer this report with memorandum re cancelled paid warrants missing ' from bank statement over period February 1-17 inclusive, war- rants being presently undelivered by Bank. Report, Health-Sanitation Committee; in abeyance. UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Ordinance to amend Section 16, Ordinance No. 30 ( Plumbing' Code ) introduced and first read in full in meeting February 21; tabled. The Mayor presented: re Planning Commission: (a) resignation of Tom Holland, tendered because of many personal business demands upon his time; ac- ceptance approved on motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, by Resolution No . 1642, adopted by unanimous vote; (b ) for ratifica- tion: appointments of Gordon Feekings and Harold Hicks, respec- tively to fill vacancies due to resignation of Holland and expiration of term of Lipps; also reappointments of Dean,E,oberson, Williams and Burket and ex officio City Attorney Colegate,Deputy City Engineer Swart and appointment of W. Z. Allen to suceed- ex officio member Councilman Adams, resigned. Ratified and confirm- ed on motion by Turonnet; seconded by Hyde, by Resolution No.1643, adopted by unanimous vote; terms of office being; clarified and restated by said resolution. re City Housing Authority: His appointments : for two 4-year terms expiring March 7, 1949, Stanley Rosin and Florian G. Boyd; for 3-year term expiring March 7, 1948, Robert Ransom; for two- year term expiring March 7, 1947, Philip A. Delano and for 1-year term expiring ' March 7, 1946, Harold West. NEVI BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde Claims and Demands Nos . PR-1133 through PR-1184 and 5733 through 5781 were approved and ordered paid by warrant on City Treasurer; by record vote; no dissenting vote . The City Clerk 's Certificate No. 25, covering transfer to Payroll Fund of: $4971.31, General Fund: $431. , Street Fund and $1332 .14 Waste Disposal Fund, was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee; and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, ordered certified by City Clerk to City Treasurer; by record vote ; no dissenting vote. The City Manager here - reported briefly on his attendance at the recent City Managers ' meeting: - Informative discussion of bills now before Legislature and their effect on municipalities , 'such I as use of large portion of post-war public works funds for sewerage systems, improvement in post-war planning through the use of eminent domain power; trend toward improved and extended muni- cipal recreation programs ; necessity for additional sources of revenue for cities ; and the problem with which cities will. be faced in connection with airports : that municipal operation thereof is seldom workable due to the difficulties involved in maintenance of runways, etc'. There being no further business, on motion by McCann, seconded by Allen, and unanimously carried the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, March 21 1945 at 7 :30 o ' clock p �y LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MIAR 21 1945 407 MAR 2 2 1945 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held March 21, 1945 1 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, March 21, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clock p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held March 7, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clock p.m. The Meeting was called to -order by Councilman Turonnet. Roll Call: Present : Councilman Armand V. Turonnet City Clerk pro tem R. M. Sorum Absent: Councilman Culver Nichols Councilman E. F. Martell Councilman Maurice McCann Councilman C. A. Hyde Councilman W. Z. Allen Mayor Eugene E. Therieau There being no quorum present, Councilman Turonnet, by public announcement adjourned the meeting to Thursday March 22, 1945, at 4 :30 o 'clock p.m. - �. � i �WVt,.-'-✓vim L . ��l , R. M. SORUM City Clerk, pro tem MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held. Thursday - March 22, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city, on Thursday, March 22, 1945, at 4 :30 o 'clock p.m. pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held March 21, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Clerk McCarn Absent: Councilmen McCann and Hyde; City Manager Sorum and City Attorney Colegate. tt eafts cf minutes, meetings Marcia 7,, -.1945. , ; .. �r�gdusg distributee4ledea�rovadedd qnd on COMMUNICATIONS : motion dui becona d an unnAAniimmousllancL 1 ordered copied in the Minute Book. Dr . James E. Potter, requesting permission to conduct his profes- sional offices at 1005 North Indian Avenue ( in Zone District R-4 ) ; on the Mayor 's instruction, referred to the City Planning Com- mission for report and recommendation. Rodeo Committee (Los Compadres and American Legion ) applications : 1, for Parade, Friday March 23, 1945; on motion by Martell seconded by Nichols, granted - subject to committee 's ar- rangements therefor with City Manager, by Resolution No. 1644, adopted by unanimous vote . UPS 1945 2. for Dance-, Saturday March 24, 1945 in Roller Rink Building; on motion by Allen, seconded by Nichols, granted - subject to City Manager 's approval as to use and occupancy of the premises; application fee and license fee - total $8.30 paid ; by Resolution No. 1645, adopted by unanimous vote . State Division of highways transmitting second supplemental agreement for expenditure 4-cent gas tax funds, 1.943-45 biennium, allocation for State Highways (seal-coating Palm Canyon Drive - recommended by City Manager) : At this point Councilman Hyde and City Manager Sorum entered and joined the meeting. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Hyde, approved, - the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to transmit certified copy of this resolution with executed agreement to State Division of Highways office in San Bernardino - By Resolution No. 1646 adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote . Mrs . 1,7inifred VI. (Mrs . Thomas A. ) O 'Donnell: 1 . Card acknowledging and thanking City Officials for sympathy expressed through floral tribute - in the lose of her husband the late Thomas A. O 'Donnell . 2. Transmitting Whitewater Mutual Water Company Stock Certificate No. 1066 for 650 shares of stock issued in the name of the City - this stock transfer being a part of the conveyance under the recent gift deeds from the late Thomas A. O'Donnell to the City. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to forward this letter and stock certificate to the City Attorney with the request that he make the proper acceptance and acknowledg- ment of delivery in behalf of the City to Mrs . O 'Donnell. Right-of-way deed from Joseph Farkas et ux - in :furtherance of the right-of-way for a street along the westerly boundary of the Kirsch property in Section 23 (pursuant to the terms of Resolution No. 1.613 adopted in the council meeting of January 24, 1945 ) ; in abeyance until receipt of other conveyances necessary to complete negotiations for this right-of-way, Notices, State Board , cf Equalization, re: 1. Application for transfer of on-sale licenses ; beer-and-wine and distilled spirits, from C. Xing Charney dba Lone Palm Hotel to Horace Heidt, same location; no action; 2. Application for on-sale beer license by Carmine P. Arcaro & Augusto Soldavini dba Club Continental, 693-695 South Palm Canyon (formerly Twin Palms operated by Foster ) ; no 'action. Application by Carmine P . Arcaro, Mgr. , Club Continental (formerly Twin Falms ),693-695 South Palm Canyon Drive for permit to have dancing on specified dates - later, possibly nightly: On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, approved - subject to City Manager approval as to use and occupancy, by Resolution No. 1647, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote . Letter from State Controller 's office with form of resolution suggested for adoption in relation to tax-deeded property: No action; subject not of interest in this municipality. REPORTS : City Manager - with recommendations : 1. Reported : that he had obtained priorities for the purchase of a road broom and had applied for priorities on a waste dis- posal truck - purchases of which were recently authorized. 2 . Recommended an , increase in the salary of Mrs . Chri'ssie I?all, city office clerk, to $150. , as of March 1, 1945 : on motion 409 MAR 2 2 1945 by Martell, seconded by Hyde, approved by Resolution No. 1648 adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote . 3 . Recommended purchase of 200 small palm trees - fan-leaf variety - to replace oleanders now planted along Ramon Road; purchase price being the only cash outlay - in the sum of $90. , as removal of oleanders and planting of palms to be done by Street Department employees . On motion by Nichols, approved - providing palm trees are of variety known as Washingtonian - Desert Palms ; seconded by Turonnet, by Resolution No. 1649 adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 4. Reported that officers of the O 'Donnell Golf Club had approach- ed him with regard to building an addition to present club office building. City Manager to disQdss with City Attorney the City's rights and duties in the premises , and proceed accordingly. NEW BUSINESS : A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands Numbers 5782 and 5783 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer; by record vote ; no dis- senting vote . A memorandum was read from the Chairman of the Special Committee on Parks and Recreation Survey, requesting authorization of creation of expense for the committee during the current fiscal year up to a total of $100.00. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Allen, ap- proved - disbursements to be through regular channels : payment on presentation of claims and demands approved by City Manager as to payment; by Resolution No. 1650 adopted by record vote; no dis- senting vote . Re authorization to City Housing Authority to incur expenses in current fiscal year up to a total of $500.00: The City Manager stated that the chairman and secretary of the Housing Authority had been informed that the request of the Authority should be in writ- ing addressed to himself and had not yet been received by him; in abeyance pending formal written request and City Manager 's re- commendation thereon. Councilman Turonnet requested of the Finance Committee data and figures to be submitted to the Council in connection with the pro- posed change in the Business License Ordinance and adjustment of fees prescribed thereunder. The Mayor, after some discussion, fixed the time of meeting of the Finance Committee : with the City Manager and himself in the City Offices, 4:00 o 'clock p.m. , Monday, March 26, 1945. There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned . `-c, LOUISE McCARN City Clerk Y U APR [t^iTTP:.i OF A 'R't.'GTTLAR IIIEE'TINC .OF THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CI—V ()Tv PAL➢,, SP_ TN(=S itield "Wednesday - April 4, 1045 The Citli''Council of the City of Palm 3'prinirs held a meet- ing in the Council Chambers known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon, Drive in said city on Wednesday, April 4, 1945, at 7:30 o ' clock P. m. , the said day being the first 1triednesday of the month of April. The meeti_no- was called to order by Yayor Therieau, who r)rosided. - ROLL CALL: Present:, Councilmen Martell, T.^.cCann,, Tiyde, Allen and Mayor Therieau; 'City Attorney Cole ate, Cit;r Manager Sorum and City Clerk UcCarn Absent: Councilmen Nichols and Turonnet °inutes of meetings of ?rlarch '21 and 22, 10.45 - drafts previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Ftrde, seconded by Allen and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Y�i,nute Book. C07,,T71 TTITC,A`L`I0ITS Falrr� ;�nrinms Broadcastip Company, requesting appearanco of company officials : k chd ar 'o' . Joy and Donald C . McBain, to outline company's operations planned here . 'Ilse Mayor called upon I,iessrs . Joy and McBain, present in chambers . They stated emphatically that they plan quality projrarns with national hook-ups and would have only pro- r,rams in the public and the community interests ; no patent medicine advertising; no religious propaganda pro?*rams ; that they have expressions of cooperation from local churches, clubs and school districts and would crive them time ,gratis for announcements, etc . Location of station: 1210 feet north of city limits and 1100 feet +roost of Trdian Avenue ; tourer height - 1b0 feet; 1340 lalocycles . They plan to broadcast year-round; station to be located on space 330' x 9901 . They presently have application before City ' Planning Commission for recommendation thereon to Council. 'T'he P7ayor referred the :natter to the Public Safety Committee for study and report' to be considered in conjunction with such ;lanning Commission recommendations as may be presented to the Council; and informed applicants that they vrould be notified of the outcome . Councilmen Nichols entered and joined the meeting durlrg the above hearing. Recd's Radio Shop - request for loading; Zone on Palm Can;ron Drive in front of shop: Referred to Public Safety Committee and City i,'ranager for study and disposition of request. Odis Pellum - application for Woodyard business license, in rear of 697 ;south Palm Canyon Drive on Ticivfanus property) : Applicant to 'present letter from Pnr. 1+3ci?anus , evidencinrp, ri -ht to use of land arrd "dill never have anything; on land but wood; no sawin,m of wood there : On motion by Hyde, seconded by ,lartell, licensing approved - subject to City !dlanaP;er ' s approval as to location and type of operation, 411 APR A .1945 by Heso-lution No . - 1651, adopted by unanimous vote . BE,PORTS Clity- YvIanamer - ,with recommendations : 1. Reported employment of caretaker, Field Club; anr� recommended a salary therefor of yp1 0 per month, effec- tive as of April 5, 1945; on motion by PdcCann, seconded by Iiichols, approved as recommended, by Resolution No. 1652, adopted ry record vote ; no dissenting, vote . 2 . Roported City Housing Authority request for loan of '1500. 0 to cover operatin- expenses over balance of current fiscal year. After d.isciassion, and on City Manager 's re- commendation to that effect, on motion by IMartell, seconded by TTyde, expenditures aporoved in behalf of City Lousing Authority durins- current fiscal year under a loan in a total amount not to exceed le"250. , disbursements to be upon demands approved .for payment by the City Manager; with the further provision that, should Authority officials find this .1250.00 loan insufficient, application for an addi- tional loan nay be made to the City i?anafer for his recom- mendation thereon to the Council; by Resolution ITO. 1653 adopted by record vote ; no dissentin- vote . 8o activation of the AuthnriLy - the City Attorney mentioned a statement made by Trr. Abel, of the Federal Lousin?u Author- ity, in the recent meetin of the local Authority, to the effect that the local body cannot presently undertake war housing because Of' existin7 limitation under state law, cr,h,ich pro'r,Abits Authority set up under the state law after 1043 from participatinf, in war housing programs ; however, that the Lemislature has presently under consideration bills which, if enacted into law, would remove such limitation and in ad- dition to empowering; local Authority to participate in war housing would empower them to participate in "slum clearance " pron;rams and correction of other insanitary or unsafe dwell- int; accom_rrodation; and that Mr. Abel had expressed hi Rh hope for passage of some of this proposed' lefrislation. The City Attorney also pointed out that activation of the local Author- ity had already served to preventlocal houain.,, from fallinf. under the control of the County Authority. 3. fdrientioned that IJarch collection of waste disposal ,�ias the heaviest of record in the department 's history :,-to the extent that, in addition to other overtime, the men had been obliCed to work Sundays ; and Rocommcnded for approval payment for overtime worked by Jdste Disposal employees for TvTareh, as follows : F. Britton �41. , P. S-odincz and T. Codinez each !i�34.60; A. Valasquez and R. ,strada each ,r33.90. On motion by Allen, seconded by Nichols, approved as .recommended , by Resolution No. 1654, -adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. 4, re California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan - presented recomriendation, in which the City Attorney had concurred, that t]ie Council by resolution approve .and adopt to Plan and desi?;nate the Chief' of Police, with departmental personnel and facilities, as the proper city official to perform Law L`nfereement Services under 'the Plan. '5Fherei.a,eon, on motion by TvicCann, seconded by Nichols, the Itesolu_tion (being No. 1655 - in form sia,,gested by the State Official and approved by the City Attorney as Lo form) was read and adopted by unanimous vote. 1945 V 5, re His Report on l•ieed f'or Additional Sources of Revenue - with List of Improvement Projects"deeded by Cit�l: �Presentad each CC,uincilman with cop;r o„ report,: ;T;n ch had been prepared after recent informal discussion on sul:ject. SugPsted a study of the report with especial consideration of the local imcroven.ents ther. ci-n listed Ovith estimated costs thereof)-al.l. of 'rahich are essential Lo the protection of the public health and safety* and ,rl:ric'n coaprlse but a partial list of such vital projects . 6. Announced WednesdZq� 9 ri1 11, 1945, as "Student ',: ayll wheniho focal high school students will take over city 7ovcrnment. Commendod, and thanked those of the students present in chambers for the irrLerest they had shown in the Corthcoming program by attond.ng, tni.s meeting; and inform- ing thnemselves in advance on council orocedure. The i/iayor also thanked the students and stated that The City i4Tanar ,cr, he was confident, had expresser.''' hIs senti- ments and those of the other members of the Council, 111 iris remarks. Planninv Commission '- with recommendations : re Final :dtL Bel Dssierto 'Tract (subdivision) offered for. acceptance : The Secretary of +,he Planning Commission stated that the Commission had, by resolution adopted in its meetings of April 3, 1945, approved themap for acceptance and had - t'nereby 'recommended that the Council, also bi resolution, accept said map with certain provisions heroinafter recited. }discussion followed and the City Attorney ad;iisd that, considerin^ the acknoxled^ed resn_ onsibili.ty of the sub- divider, in this instance a bond probably would be innec- essary with regard to construction of the streets within a specified , time ; that it might well be enoucr_h for he subdivider to furnish the City vwith �rrritten corrLmitment that the streets would be constructed accordi.n.7 to the Cityls specifications aiit'nin a stated time. On motion by Allen, seconded by T! artell., the Map was acceoted as recommended by the Planning Commission, wi-tla the proviso that the streets within the subdivision shall be constricted accordin7 to specifications of the City Superintendent of Streets (City 1vlanaRer Sorum) and 'hat the subdivider furnish said city official �,;ith written commitmenL to such provision and reciting further that the streets would be ready for acceptance by the City, con- structed and comnleted., according to said specifications, on or before April 1, 1946; the City Clerk to si-n, and attach the City Seal to, the official certification of acceptanco which is a »art of said Fgap, riled as of this date with the City Clerk ; by Resolution No. 1656, adopted by .record vote ; no dissenting vote. The folloR'in7 reports were presented, examined and .filed with the City Clorkf For s'farch - -Police Department and, I[umane Officer ; Clerk' s Fund Statement as of April 4, 1945 ; Treasurer ' s report for Ya'r°ch with supplemental rec)ort for Febrn:arry covering, cancelled warra.,nts, returned to the `'treasurer with bank Statements , and waich garr�3nts had previously (P?inu;tss , eet..inr ::'larch 7, 1945) been :rc-, ported :nissin . 413 j APR 4 M45 Committees : 1. ;pecial Committee for Survey of All Recreational and Park Facilities - Memorandum report of date I'farch 20, 1945; copies distributed to each member of Council and to City iJanager. 2. Health and Sanitation - Abeyance ; Chairman Turonnet absent. 3. Finance - Chairman Allen, pursuant to memorandum recently distributed among Council, coverin7 suggested changes in Business License Fees, and after due dis- cussion on the subject, introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs orovidin,7 for the Licensing of 'Wholesale and Retail 'Eusinesses, Trades and Occupations, and repealing Ordinances Nos . 119, 146 and 149, " and on motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, and carried by unanimous vote first reading of said ordinance in full was waived and the ordinance filed with the City Clerk. UNFIPNISHI]D BUSIAIES In abeyance : Ordinance amending Section 16 of Ordinance Yo . 30 ( the Plumbi.nr* Code ) , introduced and first read in full in the meetino- of February 21, 1945. N E0W BIUSI W BSi : il register of demands eras presented, examined and aooroved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen,; seconded by 11' de ; claims and demands Numbers PR-1185 through PR-1239 and 5784 through 5328 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer; by record vote ; no dissentinJ vote. City Clerk's Certificate IQo . 26 covering fund transfers : to the Payroll Fund, from: General Fund 5, 155. 50; Street _t[nd :hs.582.00 and Waste Disposal Fund .1-;1424. 00, was pre- sented, examined and approved by the 5'inance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by 1'cCann, ao*)roved and or- dered certified by the Cite Clerk to the City 'Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote. re lalanni.nf Commission _�ppo ntments - a Resolution was read', ratifJfn,,�,, confirming and validating, such a000int- ments as follows :' One term expiring August 30, 1945-0eorge B. Roberson ; one term e:cpirl.nm August 30, 1946-Gordon E. 'Feekin-s ; `taco terms expiring August 30, 1947 - Harold J. Hicks and William D. Dean;: two terms expiring August 30, ID48 - Harry J. ;`lilliams and Charles J. hurket. On mot:i.on by Nichols, seconded by Hyde, said resolution, beinm No. 1657, was adopted by unanimous vote . The Paayor here mentioned to Chairman Allen, Winance 1 Committee, the matter of an increase in the City Manager 's rr. salary, previolzsly aeed upon by the committee in a ineotin7 with the Council as- a committee of t'ne whole, and on motion by Allen, seconded by Kartell, an increase in the City Manager ' s salary, to :k500 per month, plus present car allowance of Gi,40 per month, effective as of April 1, 1945, was approved by Resolution No. 1658, adopted by record vote; no dissentin!,; vote. E >L�k AF'R 4 1945 'PPR I S 1945 , `_ho IAaj or presented for ratification his a_npointment cf uVilliam D. 'Dean as a member of the I_ihrary L'oard of Trustees to fill the vacancy created throu�7h the removal of P;1rs . Jean Armstrong, necessitated because of her being no lonrrer a resident of the city, for the term expiri.nm June 30, 1945. On motion by l: oCenn, seconded by 1Jvde, said aonointment was ratified and approved by Resolution ])fo . 1659, adopted by unanimous vote. There being no further oiasiness, on motion by Nichols, seconded .t%y Allen, and ,unanimoiisly carried, the meeting ar_' ,,ourned to 'Wednesday, 11pril- 18, 1945, at 7 : 30 o 'clock e. M. LOUISE'' ViCCARN City Cleric i,SPTUTL'S 0F5' AA'R AR Ia1Bl T1NC OF `I'f OU_TE CITY CICT-h OD' TEE'' QT9`C OY PALL'[ SPRINGS Peld 'Wednesday April 18, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Sprin?s held a meet- ing in the Council 0hambers, known as P,o. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said ::ity on Vednesday, April 18, 1945, at 7 :1(, o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meetinn; held April 4, 1945. T1ze meeting was called to order by Councilman 1r7ccann. Roll Call. : Present: Councilman McCann City Clerk iv4cCarn Absent:. Councilmen Nichols, 'Kartell, IJyde, Allen, Turonnet and Ivta;;,or Thorieau. There being; no quorum present, Councilman 3,TcCann, by aub'lic _announcement adjourned L meeting to Pri ay, ` April 20, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clock p. ni. VG�/UVJ LOUIST YCCARN City Clerk C7 11 APR 2 0 194 416 5 I)IINUTES OF' AN ADTOTTRNLD PLs'LT'ING 01_P THE CITT COTTINGIL 0T,' 'IER CITY DIF` PALT,9 SPHT NGS Field Friday -- Argil 20, 1945 `nie City Council of the City of Palm Sprin-,s held a meet- inT in the Council Chambers , knoUrn as Yo. DIO North Palm Canyon Drive in said city, on Friday, April 20, 1945, at 7: 30 'o �clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meetin , hold April 18, 1945. The lice i,in;; 'ryas called to order by !sTsyor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CAIL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, TIartell, __YcCann, Hyde, ,<alon, Tur.onnet and Mayor Ther. ieau City i'4&nager Serum, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk YcCarn Absent : None 1:4inutes of the meeting of April 4, 1945 - draft previously distribi.ited - were presented, and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Allen and unanimously carried, approved and ordered copied in the TVTinute Look. C Q11f1'�ii CI CATICAIS 1. Palm Springs High School Student Council - Lila Lee Lilley, Secrctary: thanking; the members of the Council and other city officials for help and cooperation in recent Students ' Dag of city administration. 2. California Youth Authorit - Heman G . Stark, Chief, Division of Field Services. ,Study of Youth Services needs in Riverside Countz; to commence on or about Ilay 7, 1945; City's request for survey granted and contact by State Field Staff at later date. 3. Chamber of Commerce - Eyorutive Secretary : Resolution of Board of Directors,requesLin'- City to ne^otiate for i lease, Section 12, and investigate o%rrnership of lands, Sections 7 and 13 - lookin`T to _oost-war airport facilities . Referred to City P:Iana£°cr for attention. 3"'ctices - 'State Board of Equalization, re transfer of licenses : On-sale beer-and-wine and on-sale distilled spirits , 11'411 : (a) Village Steal: House - from Sabatella to 7randhorst; (b) Del Tahquitz ITotol - from Lipps to Gershon and Scott; No action. 1 !t plications for ni^,htll dancing bg ne-m owners : a Del `Tahquitz Hotel: Cession 8., Scott and Charleston P.Tanager : - (Tr motion by Yartell, seconded by Hyde, approved, subject to City TTana7erls approval as to requested use of premises after due inspection, and on n_ ayment of annual fee in advanco, b,; Resolution No . 1660, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. (b ) Club Continental (formerly T1iin Palms ''a.fe ) - Applicont - �C.P. Arcaro, manager and one of owners : ' fib APR z o 1945 On motion b7r McCann, seconded b-v Turonnet, approved, subject to City ;:tanager 's approval as to requested use of premises after due inspection, and on pay- ment of annual fee in advance, by Resolution Vo. 1661, adopted by record vote no dissontinzr vote . During consideration of !:his eopli.catlon ti)ere was ,;ome discussion of re,Tulation and control of dancing; and fees to !-.�e collected therefor, especially in considering applications for sinrle , donces given by local service clubs, etc . The I:Iayor referred the matter to th.e Public 3afetTr Comnittce and tPie City 7llana er to study and report recommendations as Lo revision of current ordinances which are applicable. RL1t'ORTS : Plannin.; Commission - with recommendations : (a) re Trust No. 73�_Bank of America: John ',Q. `VNillianis et al . , - Hecord of Survey ?ap--sort _o- _n of' TT17� o 7 '?, Soo ion 3, T 4 S, R 4 Ps, C. E . B . & Pli. . During discussion the City Attorney offered the advice that it is possible under the law for Lhc; P1a.inir, Com- mission to >iporove, and recommend Council approval of', a record of survey such as is here submitted; that the City, in such cases, should require a corn*nitment treat the streets involved will be offered for dedication and will be graded and paved, and proper draina^e facilities provided - all meatingi, the requirements of the Cite Sul)erint('ndent of ;streets before such streets are accepted by the City; furt'�_or, that the City is not obliged to correct the sLatu,s of the. streets when acee? Ling; that the City is rierely acceptirm the right to permit public use of 1;Iae streets, ;i pout obligation to improve or muaranL-ee U-ieir imnrove iront by the o,sners of the land who are submitting Vie reap. ' 1e Planning; Commission :secretary Presented t11e Commission 's recommendation that the Council by resolution, as did the Commission in its meetin,7 of April 17, 1945, approve the said Record of Survey >>Tap. And on motion by Nichols; seconded by Allen, said Record of aurvey !,,Tap was anorovcd., subject to written commitment from t;ze responsible p^rsons representino; the owners of t.ne land - assurinrr the improve- ment of the streets, provisions for proper ;*radin^;, pavir_p; and draina,me in accordance with the requirements t'erefor set up by the City Superintendent of Streets ( the Cit- y ;lanager ) ; that included with such commitment will be a continuing offer of dedication to public use of the streets involved - by Resolution P7o . 1662 of the City Counei_1, adopted b-r record vote ; no di.ssenLinm vote. Mr. Williams, present Jr Cha:Li'.,ers, stated emehatically to the Council that the owners of the land acmld , meet every requirement of the Cit';T hereinarove recited. UTl['IWTSHI,D 1-,U61NE` 6: Report, Committee on health, and 3aitation - tabled . Ordinances previously introduced: (a) Ame;ndn; ent to PlumbinT Code ; first introduced and read in full in meetinCr of February 21 , 19,15; tabled. (b) 'Now Business License Ordinance (repealin� all anDli- cable ordinances heretofore in effect) , introduced in mectinrr of April zi, and on notion duly seconded and unanimously carried first reading ,,uaive'.1, 41 APR 2 0 1945 The ordinance was read in full and thereafter the Mayor called upon citizens present in chambers, -,,ho expressed thenselves, as follows : TIr. Charles Chamberlin - opposed on ground of in- equality in fees ; and that in his o}pinion the .raise in fees i;rows out of the City 's obligation to ,pur- chase the Fi,,ld Club prooerty. Ifr, Reuben PTiller - not opposed to fees ; sugp;ests licensn, inspector and invest! ,-ation of applicants for business licenses . Mr. !,Terrill Crockett - opposed on grounds of in- equality in ices ; with particular reference to drugstore 's operation of lunch counter and "grad- uated scale" as anolied to the two businesses at one address . Mr. George Oliver - opposed on ground of inequality under llgradiiated scale . " I,Ir. George Dennis - says _,5r. Crockett exoressed his sentiments ; however, that he is not o,oposed to an increased fee and regrets having, no better counter- proposition. I,1r. I . ' huhenstcin, 11?Ia=a ar `?'he 'Dunes - too decided an incroase underr'arluat:;d questions as to taxes paid by public utility companies brouftht from City !tanager report of franchise taxes I paid by such companies showing such taxes to he many times greater than any business l:i.censo taxes. `i'he City Attorney explained that the City has authority to license for regulation r.nd also for revenue, The ],iaycr explained the ordinance was being framed with consideration of those who pay ad valorem taxes as amainst operators of out-of-to not pay- in,-in- such a ta_, here , re Coin-operated machines, TJr. Harold Mur,oh-- and partner ',�me: requested that the ordinance provide for licensing the operator rather than the location and also that every operator be obliged to take a license for ten machines minimum. They were informed that the Finance Committee would furtl= consider this portion of the ordinance to provide for: (a) Licensing of' an operator for a stated number of, machines ; the operator, in advance of locatinm a mac'1ine, to register with the City Clerk the location in which such maclJaine is to be placed. (b ) Payment of the usual ton Doi, cent. ( 1C;" ) transfer fee rahen application is made to the City C1er', for transfer of any machine from a registered location to a new location. (c ) -That any machin(-j placed in operation in addition to those erir;inally licensed mould require additional l.icenso fees ; and (d) That any machine so placed as recited in item (c ) :1 6 �l1CilR 2 0 1945 ` APR 2 5 1945 above, more than one (1) month after be =inn.Liip; of the current fiscal year rroiild require payment of 110 per cent. of V:ie license fee . (e ) That failure to 11jeet these provisions would carry the usual penalty for violation of ,,he ordinance. And were furt;aer infor,red Lhat the Council rues apposed, to fix.in , a minimum number of machines to e licensed - the City Attorney ;::ivin;r the opinion that suc'',h a pro- cedure would not be ,wi-thin tho province of the Council.; and citin,, as an incident that if one operator caaie in rri th one machine and ',here obligod to Tray the fee on tern machines 'he doulltod 'that, any court '810111d oustain an action to collect the fee . ' ' n mot.ion by %'o.ronnet, seconded by !,ToCann and unanimously carried, the ordinance was returned to the Finance Com- mittee for study and revision before ='inal nassa,ro . There boinm no further business, on motion by T'Jartcll, seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, the moot-• ini adjourned to Wednesday, April 25, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clock . LOITISh McCAHN City Clerk T;?T;UT=sh OF, AN IzDJOURTtiT'.'D 1_t,r1$ S`igE,a 06' T'>P CI'1Y COTTPTCIL Oi' 7'i1Ii' CIr."7 Ou7 PALT:r SPkInI', i Hold' `d'iednesda,, - =lpril 25, 1945 The City Council of the Citsl of _'alm 3prinirs held a rneet- ing in the Council Chambers, known as TTo . 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Vlednesday, April 25; 194,5 at 7 :30 o 'clock_ p. -n. , pursuant to a.d,`ournment of the rneeti:n? held April 20, 1.945 . The mcetinn was called to order by B7ayor Therieau, -.,ano presided. ROLL CALL: Present: CounciLuen Nichols, P.lia.rtell, PI:cCann, Hyde, Turonnet and Player Th.crieau City 1�ttoimey Cole,?ate; City Clerk i,Tc C am Absent: Councilman Allen: City ivia.nager 3orum Minutes of the meetinTs of April 18 and 20, 1945 - drafts nrev:iously distributed - we're presented nd on motion by 1'Tichols, seconded by PI[cCann and unanimously carried, ivere anhroved and ordered copied in the !M-nutc 20olr, . `wore Councilman Allen and City l'lananer >orum entered and ,joined the meeLinC . g 419 NPR .2 511945 C0T,TPJVU3'SICATI0NS_ i•iotice from State Board of Lkualization re transfer of licenees , �anzik,ar - from Ceorme Strebe to rurtz and I_olenback, new owners ; no action. City 1'9anaoer with recommendations : operted: 1. rodeo Peceints from Committee - (Los Compadres and 6lmoricanLegioaT* City 's 10 per cent. after deduc- tion of federal amusement tax on gross receipts - 11660.89. 2. Mate Compensation Insurance dividend - 46 per cent. of premium earned for ;year ending, July 1, 1944, due to City's high safety record ( the best record for cities of similar class within the stag.; over that period) 831. 62 ; also that we had received refund of SIN121.25 from same State t'und, r•rowin out of an error discovered in utate 's charge for "policemen" - when the em-olo,yec s sere in fact "clerical" - being - the women desi, clerks in the Pol.i.ce Deoartment. 3. Difficulties in h.irin-: police officers - due pri- marily to the low bermnni.ng salary under the present schedule ; and . Recommended: Police Officers ' Schedule of Calaries - (fixed by Rr.,solu,tion No. 1327, of hove 1,er , 1'°4S) be revised as of 1'A2- 1, 1945, as follows : For Officers , a berri.nninrr s>..1ary of 1:.205.00; after six months 215.00; aftor twelve months 225.00; For ner,geants , one Junior at 235.00; one i3onior at 2570.00; { And on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, said rovised schedule was approved as recommended by the City P6anarser, by Resolution No. 1663, adopted by record vote ; no dissenti.n? vote . Committee' on Health and Sanitation - Chairna.n ''Turonnet subrnitted r<;por. t and recornnendations for a chan,Te in current Health Code so as to require : 1. lsxtonded remilation of food handlers, including with examinations X-ray at Palm Sorin,-s Community HosiDi_tal, laboratory tests to be paid for by City; 2 . Determination as to r-arba-e disposal from "houses t'nat do not avail themselves of our disposal service ; " 3. Drainac;e of all air conditioner "reservoi.rs" to prevent "breeding, rlaces of disease carriers , etc . " And recommended aeoointment of licensed physician as health Officer on part time with full time assistant _d U APR a 5 1945 or inspector« Copies of re>>ort., ordered distributed among Council for study. _Pusonnot o£ferod a motion, seconded by Martell, that present Health ?errait fee be dispensed with. On dis- cussion the City attorney,* expressed doubt as to whether such procedure woulr,. be possible since fee is apparently collected as part of � Stato health re?ulation„ 7ho Mayor sn ", ested that the City Attorney look into the matter and oresent, an o-pinion in advance of any action. VIhere- upon 1�,TcCann offered a motion thais tis - Turoiinet motion be tabled pending such an opinion from the City Attorney . Nichols seconded the I;?cCann motion and on a record vote same was passed; ab.ronnet dissenting. re Lear;ue of California Cities ={eport on Ta:;al:,iorl released, over theii,�nature of Ivlalcolm M. Davison, Lea,u).e I'ax Consultant: the City Manager read excerpts from the 'report, touchi.nP upon probloms presently con-- frontILn,7 munici alities, such as , the need for increased sources of revonue to deep pace -wlti1 increasing costs of government, the fact that such need stems in part fr. orn the existing- situation wi Le rer'ard to trio evernarro,ai.na ad vslorern tax base ; and thewarning that cities should tap their own resources Lo the limit before ,coin to the state or federal o;overnments for shares of . . . taxes or other forms of subventions . " UiFI?I�ldl SitL'D IJ`ilD-s'aS: Ordinances previously -introduced: I (a) Ilze Pusiness License Ordinance as refrained : Introduced by title in themeotin; of April 4, 1945; on motion duly seconded and unanimously carried, first readinm waived; read in full in the meeting of April 20, 1945 and.,, after discussion - in );vhich citizens present in c'.)ambe.rs 'participated - returned to the-Yinance Conimitteo for study ana revis:i.on reefers final action. All redrafted sections were read as Eu,�ended and on motion by Iviartell, seconded by Allen and unanimously carried, the: ordinance ( as recommended by the City R Attornoy ) -was tabled. for further action in the no,-rt meeting. (b ) Plumbinlr Code amendment, introduced and first read in full in the meetin- of February 21, 1 45; re- drafted and int.rodu.ced by TYICCann and read in full for the .first time as redrafted. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm �rinTs amondin,T Ordinance i1o. 36 of said. City by adding thereto a new Section no.rnborod 39 (a) , " to re ,ulste UnauLhorized Curb Warl.ings (under traffic code - Ord.i..- na.nce lvp. 36) was introduced by I3yde and read in full for th.e _'irst time. Here a letter was read from Geordie Oliver, erotestinrs business liconse fees fixod under new Business f,iceus'�r, Ordinanco ; recommend.ira; tha..t 'cus'inosses like his own-: a� malt shop lunch counter, be charged on the basis of seating; capacity rather than under r*radnated scale (basod J- on number of employeos ) in the now ordinance ; and re- APR 2 5 1945 421 MAY 2 1945 quested elimination of Health Perr-iit -Fee of '` 5. , -presently c}iarlgcd operators of food-handll.ng osta'hlishments�. 1'he 1ealL'-_ PermiL is issuod Only after thorouF,}i ins, ection by th.e C:it, 7Iealth Officer and is issued only to licensed biis'inoss operators . To action. T'JeCann read 8. letter fro-w Lt. Commander Richardson, for- merly _ rincipal of Palm sori nms Ii,mh drool, rounded in action in South Pacific and now in hospital. And e;Epressed 11 the hope Lhat Richardson 's many friends would .vri- te to him. There boin;m no furLher business, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by P'lichols and unanimously carried, LI),e; 1 eetinp, adjourned. LOTTISE YcCAR'• City Clerk IG 'IT1TJT)L'u Oil' A RLMITLA!-, _"V its' UP THE CI T_�- COU=VrJI?, CP 'kT1L•' Hold FVednesday - -.-ay 2, 1945 I !he City Council of t1)o Czty of x'RIra uIprfnUs r-,eld a meot- ineC in i.'_l`- loOancll Chambcrs known as 1'1o. SIC `ortli .'ali-i Canyon �_ i-tTe -i? - 'r.i_d Cl ??- O '7 A y', lid? `�, ly�5, at n 61tn..$ �1 Ei- ey G F 7 :30 o 'elocl, p. m. , tho said day being the first 1�1ed.r,7esday Of 'L')e Month of Mv",y. The mectin� T•vas called to ordor b;) Yayor T'aehioau, wino presided. ROLL CALL: Prosent: Ooi?.nclLh )on Yartell, f+icCr:.nn, Eyrie, AlIcn, '1')trcnnet; rant. T°[. Tor i"-ierieau;- City ITE7.ns,,or Sor»m, Cit77 C;ttornoy Cole;nate, City C1 rl- -,TCCarn Ahsent : Councilman NJI.c'hcls ,.,inu.tes of � I- o "I of April 25, 1rJ45 - draft are)ri-ously distriuT.itod - vi-rc presented, and on motion b,y^: _ufdo, sco- os)ded b-1 HcCann E3nd unanimously carried, approved and ordered colDi od in t)1 i !Tinute Hook. '(17?�.','ILTl''�iv:"�1-lii`�Li : ilelne RL'P C i i TD :- City NL.na er - 'viith recouraendaticns :' 1. ro Lease with '_7s. Car.-:)ent ,r - City Offices, 363 t?ort)� Pal--ri C'Fnyon Dr. , I{oCOPirllcndod cxccu tion b•- ic_ayer an . C]-E' VI, of rlccessa-j",%r- Qo-11monts_ - in forrl approved by IClt� Attorney, for rene.al Of e?:is Li..n- lease .for :Lrl� Wig 2 19%45;1 tll.e year be,7inninIY Tu.ly 1, 194�.5 undrsr option in :-,:I s L'int", lease - at rental of ;;i12C)O ,per ;)nnum. On mption by Allen, seconded uy ,NIrtell, r,pprovcd and e'.y_ecution of' '!ease) as recorr-ended) by Proper officers in form approved b„ Oity tlttcrne;)i dlrectc;d., by iicsolution iao. 113,64, b-Y rocorcl vote ; no dissent- . � n vote ; idichols absent. ©col mended . or aic:eroval l agmont for ovortirie ,vor',,ed i'ia9 to D1�0 al U ^10',i rd__ YL12' n° April, as follQYJs : P'OY'etgan 'r'.l ttOn f-GJ. , L;-n iV LO 1)rl. VerS i'. Urdine Z, h'i. iodine Z, 1%. Estrada and i1. V,-Rase ueZ - �,�i.LS.G!J, ea(::i. an motion b7T All rr„_, C i1, SeC OI'Id i;d C)y i_�Ue, ap'j-,rL7Ved 1J7 iacsolution No. 16CE5 adopted by record vote ; no dis- seni-in' ,-ote ; _'iicliols absent. Here Corncilrian Idol:ols entered an • oine,l the cetiri . 1'1Jni'li� n. l;D'771�„16FJiOP. 'i'1.t'_1 � eCO;�'4"1C.-1C1^c."i;1.Gn.5" : ri L'inal 1'r'ap - La 1?arcbla '��`rar t " 6, Oryin/': a sub�livi.)�ion Of a e0_[aon o I? 0f 1''Pfi„- of ll, T 4 '3, Fl 4Fj i 10tter ryas road fro:r, -Lho uecreLary of the Y1".nni.iS Com-nisslon, advising 'd-Lat in its ],CCt.l.n, of -L:y l the i"oryissiOn l'iaCl kbyre50h1t_LO;1 app1'OVE]G and rOC.O.Ill:2e7"].Cled r}TotLrsn ,bYasla P;-e is lff Cbik PacI ro cL li a And on notion by lr_artcM, )IT saki. be% 1'1 by !Sou_nci.l, was - .;',l'I��CCt t0 t11f; ;['0 ile�'�1 n�°, fJrCi JlslOns : 1n.•�lt th� sll'J- Q1vid,er shall f),.rni sh t'1e C', y f:upr;rintendont. of 2ti,ec:ts ( Lhe Cii,y 'anal°er) a7it'-! ",:zritten coTi.rltricrt Lo cmlFs .uct t1^e necessa."r'-; Stre;c,t_ improvements : �rarlin , dra5.:ear, and pavin_ in said ,sui)division, accor_dinl-1 to opecifi- ca�. .ons f;h :ref'or pr pared by sa.i,d. ;ity_ �_trent ,.nrer- intendent; and shz 111 incll de ivitki : u ch. cora: _it Went a continuing offer of dodication to �Public ,._sc of the streets in and the Citir ClerlT vias r.tirec,ted to attach hor officiell certifieaLe, indicat,in=^ sucYL. approval, to the tracing of said Tian - 'by 10, LrLion o . 16667 a.u,opted •.ni.1,lo'os cote. IIore' LI-are was rriiscussion of t',he Vd(al- or 3nena Vista (rive in sail: tract - 1�0 feet shown on aialp. Council- gian Iiichols stated that 50 feet seemed suffiolent in this instance and the ';layor expressed the view that it iaould. be improper to require 60 feet under the ciz°c)).mstances . '!he City Hana^er agraed with hose statements, re < altI-j Permit 11ec : The City ?.ttorney gave his opinion previou:sT rcciu'estc73 - to the affect t' at the fLcs, buin� pre7.i.nil2ary to t?2o issuance oi' a hea h perrit under th© Ordinanco , could be dispensed vvith only by rei:nov- in;? orovision =hrrofor .Croy: tiie ordinance. I910 :+iayor annmmcod Lhat the matter wu))1d be dropped for ct'Is pvasent. _dxe followin? reports ',sere ceser)L r� erarvlined. and ordered 71777 :itL 7 e Ci t,y Clad:: or April - Pol co Department, ianc Officer, '..reasurc°r, C1orl,r' s fund sLatement as of slay 2, 1C�, 5. 426 �rM' ? 1945 7idFTPII::I ? ciJ: I1S�--- - -Ordinances proviously introduced: (a) -dus,tnoss .Ulc<;ns Cr_d.ina_.nce a3 revised end reed in tro ,?eoting o:P AI)r^ l 2. 1945: the Mayor Here called 1apon Glr. .uehlvalter, present in chambers to protest Ch,% fccs =ixccs fnr cisarette ven g;din rcac'.lines 1l 'M :..z:;1r. ic 1 altcr roi.t �rate;d` stata- ..,ents previoll.sly made on tb,e su'cject (recorded in .,a.rlicr minutes ; stated that t)e Colonl al TTor.3e is only place in 1; 1':vn sL'i..11. usin a ci,,"arotte machine Dore; that hr; ]_sad been in b):Lsixu,Iss 'here east 81-9 years and adnittcd over t'-Ia't tiriic he had _oa.id the flat ;112 per annum on 'nis machines . `Ino City Attornc; „s.ve a detaile": eexol_ nation of the fityls L.Leenee fees, vtiich ,lro i"1_�.h`.)r on all bllsinessc-s i._"ran in nearby c1 tl es and towns - citin,T, in -ooint the fees on druer tores , _any times ;ii-hor "o:"oobably than t1_ose paid, s!,niilar o)tsinHasos eZse.r',rore ; and warned tica t to chc+n-':e any of Liwc cc,in-o Po,ra'Lcd machine fees by the ordinance - after ul;c consideration and free discussion jenoardize and :malren the -.vhole eo .n-o-oe''ratted machi.r_o taxin-; set-nn 1'.s provided in the ordinance . U 11er clti.2e115, _ire unt 117Ore 1'-Bard iro_m a,,;ain rI:;'ardin the foes, as ic,llo•,vs : 14h'. r4=",e Ol_iVer: �;P'a,>.� )roteste�� U-9 II"radllated s C:al' _._^..", F.'i"ij�lied tC '�1:�5 blisine33 ; proof,-rs 'leing charred on a 'bas l s of seatinr' ccIpacit�*, anti cbjocted to the 1^ealt;r,�. peiv-,it fce. On ragz"iest of' `?l).ronnot, t?ie L`lt-�% Lttorncy et.olained to Ulivnr t'_)e nuri�ose o.L' t11e Beal L-h r)er1ii! 't I'ua : a re; "U 18.tC P} -'revision of the, lieal't. ; cr�;ll,r ance ; with recoipts iis(,d to holp de:,'r'ay the cost of Lhis net! cs`- ary ins`o-ctlon and re�- u.latlon in the interest of the Yriblic l.eulth and s afet �l'�._e Si -?of l r ' „r "r l ', r I y. j __ rl_�^, inr '�rcilB�. 2 Jlivar that C I t i3 ",�resontl; cc i �y �r zsider' n�_; sett=ins, up a more co•_plota health code, 'with a complet,a full time local staff to stron,rlthen �)n�orccr_ne�at - sonnet` inn rrhioa presently is impcssiltlo , duc pr7 r;.arily to manpoaver - s�..�.�r is=_:,le . NIT, . IT'po_rf' :; 1)cnn_s s fated that pie G;rre,-,d rvi 1, Cil.ver. d i.iLa ., Z 'Ya,'' tod sc8-le ?a been decided ,ipon by "'the ITinance, Com-i'll ttee after due consideration as thO cnos"L- equita'-ol- and preferable to the s,-at1.n- capacity basis in view of lc fact that lunc1, co,inte,-s have q•aick service and wi thin a given time servo a ,great many mere people than do restaurants . i�fter -some fur;=aer d,iscL-ssion ti-le �Tayor stated, in response to ingLiiry on the svbjcct, L-hat t'ie C_.ty dofinitel,1 needs the 'increasers rovenue s'1"iicl'1 it is hoped the now ordinance -vi 11 pr'odltce; L--,at oity opera- tional nyponses ar,c =increasing ra;.,idly �1':o to increased population, 7)i,,�;hea^ costs for everything: oquipment, 3..J-pP1iC_`, increased Uersonnsl, salaries and wages ; and on Uie ct`lo), hand a dee2: 2a1-o in income from taxes due tc re°noval from t?r,L. Tolle, of propc;rty tal_en over by -I Wie: f ederc l movern font in t_tis area. :24 NiA'( 2 1J45 ibs. !3uchwalter slated th�aL a.Lthouch he hoped some- ng m''r'',h be worlta out with 're 'ard to 19.s oTan cas`3 as it stands no-,v; 1'Ohen he is unahlci to O;peT'Llte his machines, of t� .o hearing; bae i'ore oing he wanted the Uc;uncil 'to lrnovi that he ree.lizos the City!,s position and ,'tenld try to "do h1s share. il -he ML° -oi' in behalf of the Counci 1 Lhsrn',.ed �,'r. ' i7�ucllvmltcr for h_.s stater,nent. %�irr'in discussion :rhic'i followed after -Rucluir ].ter of al had left tho Chacibers , the 7aror 'Jxpr. esscd the view t'rl.at trio roan (13uch:,ralter s`iou'1d not 'bc Isle„*islated out of 'business. ° the City AtL'orni'� warnod that; to -La;nmr wiL", the ordinance novaar!,ht result' in 66,strucbion of the co-In-operated l;lnchine set-up a8 noW statod_ in the crdlinance. k1len ccncurrcd ' v.ith the City 6Ltorne,,rIs vLev.t. Tu.ronnet oxorossed dolzbt that the fees fi.xc:d under E7e ordinance ti^rero fair ancl, staff>s,7 that,, al ;,ou';h. he real-1-zed th.e necessity for financing tho I�ielcl Club oi:rchaso ( to -rrhi.ch he l,vas and is ol)oosed.) , ho would be bettor able to form opinion on the fees w'cen it is lrnown htos ranch the higher fees will inereaso revenues and also iv'-,en t'ic ostS.inate of rocei.uts and disbursc,�ients for 1945-46 is .)ropared. And Yiopod ordinanc.3 vroli.ld be revised after another hearing if it should appear to be ri ht and oroner to do so. l?vde _and_S,lcCann' c._pressod the vi r,_t'nl i, the P'ina Tic e fomlriitt,.;e aad done the host i. t could in x.i tr1e fees . in ,anowor to a question on procoduro, the City Attornc;; advisod tLat the next _Hove vrould bo passal;e of tho ordinance . FVoorcuoon on motion by Allen, seconded by McCvio, the ordinance - bein;,; Ordinance ?;o .' 157, en{titled "An Ordinance c.f.' the City of Palm .Soi-in,-s, 1 riovidin? for, thc ldcensin- of ,,Aiol.esa'le an ia'tail Emsinesses, Trades and Occupations and Repealing -'arller Ord:inanees, It introduccd :, 1945, First road _in full April 20, 1C!25-, altoraLions 6,1scu-scd and read L,)r-1 2,5, JOAI, was by rccor.d vote; no dissenLi.n:- vote. 'B-,e if'Tayor here annoimced thaL L-'l Fe i''inance CoT,vllit'Leo hall soent a troCf1cpdcvs a`[iount of t1r10 Lind thou,'-]"It in fraar .nrr t'rris ordinanco in an effort to brin^_• t'.e provisions into line ;ai th exi_s bin^ conditions ; l:iiat ovej•v suirgestion offered had been considered; that the ,graduated scale had been settled upon as ti-Le most equitable ; ho%va-V-cr Plo folt confident that the committee wollld and ae L ii�oon sn-T rciasonalrle recoMpaendations for t,modification of ter ti!'1:7 ordinance 1iad, been tested in operation. - (b ) Plui-bi= Code amcndmont: I - - - - - being Ordinanoe 'r10.- 150, entltl,ed -"An 'Jrd inal7Ce of t'nl Cit3 of Palm Sprin};s .mondinx Scaction 16 of Ordinance P.'o. CO of said City, " imas introchiced End read in 'i l,l April 25, 1J4.5; on i•iotion br S:'icCcann, seconded by ,Tartoll, seCOnd readin'r uTa:LVed ar,6 ;passed bf rocord VoLe ; no J7 sscntin� vote . 425 6W 2 1945 (c ) re Curb Tnarki.n9's : bean,!' Or'e:11; nance Pio. 15�', an titled "An Ord! n,--,ace of thp. CIA- of i alr. Sprin )s Amcndin'7 Ordinance No. .36 of said City by Add,inrt 7"neroto a Neap Section nim^be!red 39 (a) , " introduced and. first read in Pall Aral 2 5, 1S)45 ; second Y `eVzA.'l V!'d On Y^O t,i_on ;}J' 1-fyr�{9, SCS Ond ed by :\:1 CLi0 iS;lanuTld on motion by All✓n, seconded by 'r;icliols, \_bass%;d by record LM�e vote ; no dis6entln��, voto . rJore f ollovv,�a some disci;ssion of tihe ";green " curb in front of .'':OC="1Br-i..i:l_i'_S o7] offlo0 on 'al]T_ Canyon Sri c . Tan vl.t\I Manaj;cr explained that ULi_s rosultcd from tl-c sidcuntlk c6iiicnt bein;C colored -roen; however, t-hat it was wrong and that tho curb _shv:m1d bo--re-ialnt'ed a_ natural color ; that duo notice woulC] he ,riven tho hroporty a-;mQr. P.u�1Ic2�'6 A rF9U7_s':cr of demands -yms presented, oxam'Lned and approved b,y tlic '_!'inance Com'r,i.ttoo and o. reoti.on L:y Allon, seconded I)v i-yde, clairls and deiliands numbers PR-1140 tk,rml, h Pik-1194 and 5029 thro ifph 5878 i cr,O approvod and ordorod paid by warrants dravin on t'sie Treasurer; by record vote ; no dis- sentln'7 vote . C1er't 's Certificate A:o. 27, coveri.ng i'und transfers : to the etr,,et V Ind - - Prom i.eneral 7,und i 25C.'0 =_nd from Cas 1a-x band To _a, ro1J_ fund. - fro.' General Fund ,5556.32, from atreet Lund ;'44u.00 anc7. from '!;rite Disposal Iaarid h{l�1397.10; and to General Fund from Gas Tax Fund y18U.M, v,a(VW- , presented, examined and a�onroved l>y the Finance Com- mittee and on notion by Allen, socordod b,T 7-?Ide, a�J"nrovo and ordered cart-I "'-d by t'ae C1or'. to tfe Treasurer, by record veto ; no d ssenLin�,� vole . The l,lra;ror inquired of the Clr, ganap_^r rerraruin the {,2500 transfer l;o utreeet from Coneral Fund and was informed tliiat t"i.s is morely to facilitate accounting and avoid numcrols transfers of small amounts by maitin,-7 a transfor of one consideral-le sum to take tarn of sev'eral smaller transactions ; all of yrThic'ri v,vas recommcndod by tYio Auditor as otter ccountln ;. T-ore bein? no fl=ther I:msiness , on motion by Turonnet, seconded b- A°cCann and lnanimoiisly carried, the meetinm r adjourned. tob'Jedncsday, ?-Tay lG, 1945 at 7 :30 o 'clock p. rn. A LOU "_;j,� -1iC(i AiiT\ 09.ty Clerk 'G b Vi45; MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED ir:LTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM, SPRINGS Held Wednesday - May 16, 1945 the City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 310 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city, on Wednesday, May 16, 19450 at 7 :30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held May 2, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. i3OLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Yartell, IBcCann, Hyde, Allen and Mayor 'Eaerieau; Citzi Clerk McCann Absent: Councilman Turonnet Minutes of the meeting of iday 2, 1945, draft previously distributed, were presented and on motion by 14artell, seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. REPORTS: In the absence of formal communication from the Planning Commission, the Mayor announced the resi_ilts of action by the Commission and the Zoning Board in meetings of May 15, 1945, with recommendations to the Council, as follows : 1. Application of FT_enry_ Simsarian et ux - for change in settacks established by Land Use Ordinance No. 75 so as to permit building on rear of Lot 34 and portion of Lot 35, as per Map of Palm Springs Estates No. 2, filed Book 16, p. 45 of .Saps, records of Riverside County -- located Sec. 10, T4S, R4E, The Zbnin,- roard of the Commission, by resolution adopted and presented in said meetings, approved and recommended that the Council, also by resolution, approve Granting of said petition - as recommended by the Planning Commission.On motion by Hyde, seconded by Nichols, approved as recommended.by Resolution No. 1667, adopted by record vote ; ' no dissenting: vote ; Itronnet absent. Here Councilman Turonnet and City Manager Sorum entered and joined the meeting. 7he several matters next hereinafter referred to, having been previously before the Planning Commission in duly noticed hearins, were by resolutions adopted in the Commission's meeting of l,lay 15, 1945, recommended to the Council for further public hearings and disposition; and the hour of 8: 15 o 'clock p. m. , June 6, 1945 (during the next regular monthly meeting of the Council) was fixed as the time and place for such further hearings, by resolutions adopted, as follows : (a) Application of Horace He dt the Lone Palm Hotel;, to so amend Section 4 k- of f Ordinance No. 75 as to classify certain lands in Sec . 11, T4S, 134E, to wit: Lots 1-2, Incl. , Lots 23-42 Incl. , and Lots 421 MAY 16 1945 71-30 incl. , John Yel Tract, as per map recorded Book 15, p. to of Maps, records of Riverside County, in R-4 Zone or District. On motion by Allen, seconded by Nichols, approved by Resolution No. 1660, adopted by record vote ; no dis- senting vote . (b) ''Additional C-3 Zoninau: To so amend Section 4(s ) of Ordinance No. 75 as- to classify certain lands in Sec . 19, T4S, R5E, S.B.B.&P1L , as per Map Sheet 13 of the Official Zoning Map, as to classify the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section as Zone or District C-3. On motion by Nichols, seconded by IrIartell, approved by Resolution No. 1669, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote . (c ) Special Set-back Requirements - Codv roperty: To so amend subparagraph c of paragraph 2 , subdi- vision (b) of Section 16, Ordinance No. 75, as to establish set-back requirements, as follows: Avenida Lioraga Approved Set-back Line: 21. State ITf�'riway to Jia aoledad., North aide : �55 ft. from property line ; Via Soledad Approved Set-back Line : 22. Tahquitz Avenue to Avenida Mora,, , 'vest side : 55 ft. from property line. On motion by DMcCann, seconded by I',Iartell, approved by Resolution No. 1670, adopted, by record vote ; no dissenting vote. (d) !ter lilicati.on of John W. Williams, to so amend Sec. 4 (p) , Ordinance No. 75 as to classify certain lands In Sec . 23, T43, R4E, S.B.B .&Y., as per 14ap Sheet 16 of the Official Zoning 1"4ap, to wit: the Northerly 440 feet of the South half of Lot 3 and the So " of Lots 1, 2 and 3 in said section, in Zone or District T instead of U, as presently classified. On motion by Allen, seconded by Nichols, approved by Resolution No. 1671, adopted by record vote ; no dis- senting vote . The City Yanager presented report and recommendations, as follows : (a) re Zanzibar application for renewal of niehtly dane- in7 ermit: on which, pursuant to authority under rdinance No. 154, he had issued a temporary permit oendine;' Council ratification: Recommended that before .full approval applicant shall show premises to be in a condition conforming with I City 1,1anager 's requirements for safety and sanitation - since the inspection made as a prerequisite to the temporary nermit had revealed a condition which should be, and which management had promised wo>>ld be, cor- rected shortly. On motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, by Resolu- tion No . 1672, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote - approved subject to City Manager 's further in- spection and approval of premises as to such use and occupancy. 426 r �:94�' (b ) re Deed - Lots "S" and "T, " Las Palmas ',states - read e letter StE,_i—M'rold and T�ili on cba, owners , tendering deed to the City. Stated that he had inspected the property; found thereon some fine palm trees and shrubbery; also good curbS_ng; that at most two days ' labor would remove storm debris and render property sightly and attractive; that water connections are in land, from which water could be distributed there for maintenance - under the City 's rights through the 200 shares of Water Company* stock given the City by the late .Alvah, Hicks . F:x;zibited a map of the tract for study ; and recom- mended that, in line with usual procedure, -he matter be referred to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. �Rnereupon the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to refer the letter and deed to the Planning:Commis- sion for recommendation thereon. (a) re Legion P.Iemorial Dad* Parade - Read request from Owen Coffman Post for parade Inlay 30, 1945 in con- nection with Post's 1,.1emorial Services at local, cemetery, starting at the Plaza, thence to the Cemetery. On motion by Allen, seconded by iigde and unani- mously carried, parade approved subject to City Manager 's regulation as to its conduct, by Reso- lution tio . 1673, adopted by unanimous vote. (d) re municipal !'ool - Read Recreation Commission recommendation for operation of- pool this summer and letter from ilr. , Cutler, tendering his pool for ' such use, subject to execution of usual agreement's for "hold harmless, " etc. On motion by Nichols, seconded by P;_artell, City Manager authorized to open negotiations for, and, proceed with, operation of Cutler Pool as summer municipal project; City attorney to oreoare and approve as to form all necessary documents in con•• nection, with the, operation, for execution by PAayor and City Clerk; City* Clerk instructed to convey to Mr. and Mrs. Cutler Council 's thanks for this offer and also for their 7enerosity in previous donations of their pool for- City's use ; by Resolution No. 1674, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote . Public Safety Committee Re�nort re Palm Sprin;;s Broad'- ca,stinba Com�nany- The P,Iayor called upon Chairr*aan Hyde, who reported committee 's recommendation for ,adoption of resolution indicating Council 's good will toward ' pronosed operation - which .could be of assistance to company organizers in evidencing to Federal Communications Com- mission that the City is not opposed to their project„ Tnis - report I-rows out of appearance of broadcasting comipany* organizers before Counci-1, reported in minutes of meetin-, of April 4, 1945, when the matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee and Planning Commission for consideration and report. Flaareunon, on motion by Hyde, seconded by Nichols, Reso- lution No. 1575, expressing the consensus of the Council: that the Council would welcome to this vicinity a prop- erly operated and controlled radio station of the type described to the Council in said meeting; or April 4; 1945, MAY, 1 6, 1945 JUN 6 1945 located on the site then named by the company repre- sentatives ; and instructing the City Clerk: to furnish the company officers with a certified copy of this reso- lution, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. Here there was discussion on the advisability of a move by the City to include within the city limits the site on 'w'_lich it is proposed to locate the broadcasting sta- tion. the City lldana7er stated that there is nresently pending before the Legislature a bill whereby cities would be empowered with control of a 3-mile area adjacent I o city limits, with respect to enforcement of building codes, health and safety regulations . No action. N?UN BU31TF'LSS: A re-,ister of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Iiyde, claims and demands numbered 5879 through 5882 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer; by record vote ; no dissenting vote. There beinn, no further business, on motion b , Allen, seconded by I':4artell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. LOUIUL iTcCARN City Clerk 1 I.LTN(Ura OF A R O TLAR I;EETINC OF `1'.LE CI= CCU?iCIL OP' TH C11 v OF PAL1,1 SPHINGS Held tiVedfesday - June 6, 1945 1 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers I:no,,wn as No . 810 North Palm Canyon Trive in said city on Wednesday, Jnne 6, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clbck p. m. , the said day being the first S"Vednesday of the month of Tune. the meetincP' was called to order by 1,4ayor Tl:erieau, who presided. RO1,L CULL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, T,iartell, YcCan n Hyde, Allen, Tlironnet and Mayor lnerleau; City Manager Serum, City Attorney Cole ate, City Clark McCarn Absent: None I:Tinutes of the meeting-T of May 16, 1g45 - drai't previonsly distributed - were presented and on motion by Nichols , seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered coioied in the Minute Poo!.. C 0I,711UNIC FIT''-oilS: a Not:i.ce, State Board of E iia1_ization re transfer of Licenses : On sale beer-and-w;ne and on sale distilled Arts, " Fes- 394 Xo1°th Palm' Canyon Drive, from Silberschmidt et a1 dba the Rendezvous to David and Arthur Lyons dba i'"r. Deets at Isk) JU14 6 1945 same location; no action. Chamber of ConMerce : Resolution by xecntive Committee, favoring, development of present limited access hllrhtivay ^oute to follow _Present route of hi?_laways 60, 70 and 99; no action. REPORTS: ' P_no followinm reports were submitted, examined -nd or-, dered ::'fled with the City Clerk : For Toay: Treasurer and Police Department; C1erl,' s Fund 4tatement as of June 6, 1945. City Manager - with recommendations : (a) Reported receipt of priority for purchase of aarba e truck: 1_hat he can buy the truck on open market as per previous recommendation; would probably save up to w300 or g400 from originally estimated cost and obtain exactly type of equipment ,ranted. (b) Reports on 'Waste Disposal collections : eight con- secutive months over , ,j2000 per month. Asked if this could be considered a factor in estimating- population increase, stated that he had used these fi--.1ires as a basis for such an estimate and found results very much in line with similar estimates by public utility companies . (c ) Recommended pay to 'Waste Disposal emplo�,ees for overtiiue worked in ?dfay, as follows : Britton, ti1}20; ,,¢15 each to P. U*odinez, T. rodinez, A. Velasquez I and R. Estrada. Approved on ;notion by Allen, sec- onded by Martell, by Resolution Fo. 1676, adopted by record vote, no dissenting vote. (d) Reported on increased volume of business in I',uild- in1_Deoartment: `-641.00 in fees .for May far in excess of any previous record ; 65 jobs wa''Lting for inspection Junel. Deputy Building Inspector having reesi!ned, the Department is s1_orthanded at a ti-me when a ,fulltime staff would be overworked . Recoinmended that the fsuildin7 In,seec tor 's salar;T and car allowance be increased as of Junel, 1945 to ,;2'75 peas '¢p35- car allowance . On motion by ,Nichols, seconded by IlIartell, said in-- crease approved as recommended, by Resolution No. 1677, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote . (e) Iteecrted re seal-coating ::streets of '•la 'or Importance : That he has been conferrinf with the City Engineer for the past several months on this matter, with result that they estimate the total cost of all such work wl-lich must be done this- su--mmer: projects - previously set up, still active but in abeyance all this time due to :Lack of necessary materials, and additional wort, now nec- essary, Pvill exceed by around .1i1000 the moneys now available in gas tax fund allocations for such projects. Regl,iested from Council an expression as to a'net}acr interested in Navin=r this vital ior'.l done during summer months and whether favorable to City 's r,on- tributing the additional 'ands necessary ',o financing the projects in tote; The City Attorney advised that where the cost exceeds .IUN G- ; 1945 4PJ1 %1000 the City is regnired under the law to advertise for bids on projected viork, on contract basis (as City i'iana -ex had mentioned in quoting the City Lnvineer) , such advertisement to be prepared by the City Attorney. DSscu.ssion followed; consensus of opinion that all pro- jects should be contracted for and work done this summer, the City to expend such additional funds as may be re- q>aired over gas tax fund allocations, therefor. And on motion by Allen, seconded by "JeCann, I-:esolution ro. 1678, approving the City 1:4anager's proceeding with such projects under contract, on bids received in re- sponse to advertisement therefor (prepared by City At- torney and published by City Clerk ) , and approving ex- penditure of such funds as may be necessary in addition to gas tax fund allocations to finance said projects , was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. Planning Commission report and recommendation: re beautification and maintenance of hi.7hwa, approaches to Palm Sprin?s Stale Hihway 111 - from U. S. Ili�,hiaay 99 on North to city limits on south ; and from city limits on west to Indio city on east; Ramon' Roadi�� from city limits on wrest to I7. S. 3i,)° :^iay 99 on east; and ]Indian Avenue - .from cit;;r limits on south to U. S' . Hin:hvray 99 on north:. The Commission, havin'g by resolution requested from County- Board of Suoerv.i_sors -enactment of such road- side zonine• re^ulation as would accomplish this pur- pose, had by further resolution called ninon the Council ,for support in this project ; and on motion by Allen, seconded by 51ronnet, Resolution No. 1679, voicing support of the Planning Commission in addres- sing the County Board of Supervisors on this subject, and addin;r,; the Council 's own request to said County Board for prompt enactment of such legislation in this connection as :gill avoid permanent injury to the aepoarance and scenic beauty of the approaches to this municipality, was adopted by unanimous vote . reliminarq Report - Soecial Comnittee on 3ury for Recreation and Parks locations : Each councilman was furnished a copy of this report, outlininf_z the pro- ' jocts hereinafter named, and stall n;T that Committee 's cork o,ill culminate in the fall in a Final Report: Project 1 ---additional golf facilities : recommends an 18-hole course of semi-private nature in or near city; not to be underta'_can directly as city govern- mental project. Project 2 - centrally located recreation area: to supply several municipal sw!oi min, ; pools , �-,a-ne areas ; expressing }.lope that if Project No. 1 is developed th-o p;rounds presently known as O 'Donnell ! olf Course (municipally owned subject to Colf Club 's 99-year lease ) could be developed for suc2 recreation area. Project 3 - parks and beautification: recommend city ordinance requirinIv of all subdividers of prop- erty witbin city limits that there be made available to the City :live per cent. of -each mich area (at the Cit;*' s option as to acce_,�tance) for _park or recrea- lonatl uses . Additional recommendations in this connection: (a) beautification of small city-controlled parcels Xt d JUN G 1945 of land, with ,shrubbery and trees and maintenance thereof ; (b) Makin,,, attractive -land' on whit'_: O'Donnell Pescrvn� r situated; (c ) Additional nlantir.T of trees and shrubs an all narL- in stri Z ps within city - pa.rticularly along Chino Drive, Mountain Vie. Place and Stevens .Road; (d) Similar beautificaLion of triangle : kamon Roan, Indian Avenue and Palm Canyon Drive, it oossi' le for City to undertake; even if but temnorary ar- rangement ( xith owners ) ; (e ) Also on "Grey Proporty" now owned by Mr. Strobe, on 'east side of ' PaLin Canyon Drive, 400 Block. croject 4 --Youth Center: A social center for teen-ache citq ,youth; supervision to be undertaken by a Community hest acrency; to" be centrally located in vicinity of Project No. 2 above ; CiL;; to aid project in every way possible : Project 5 - Development of 'fold Club property: Under a elan for sucrl development, beautification and use ; committee has en-aged a desi_-;ner for such plan, which LvIll be subii?ittod in Fall. And recommends in this connection that City endeavor to obtain adequate ' irrigation water 'supply for property. In Closin- - urges City officials and civic [^rouns to exert every effort to rain jurisdiction over Indian brands within citylimits, in unified effort to ^v.i. ie City 's *rowth to best interests of whole community. , In the discussion -,ri)ich followed it ::as developed that, while the Council is unanimous in its gratitude for the splendid worl•- of the Committee reflected in the fore- going _Qrelim_inary report, as a matter of sound adminis- tration it will be necessarl- that the City M7 na,aer stardy and report on the exnr:nse involved in the several pro-- jests requirinU expenditure of O�! t�; f'unds and employ- ment of City- personnel before making recommendations for going ahead with any or all of them. Tne City Attorney advised, with re7ard to improving properties not owned or controlled by the City, that' _'_t a :r. ld be , possible to agree with the property owner upon a nominal rental - say 411'55.00 per month - pai,ablc by the City, upon the understandinz that the owner world expend a similar amount u�,)on maintenance of a lawn, etc . , in beautification of such premises . Tie warned, however, that no permanent .fixtures, such as ce,aent walls, swim- min- pools, etc . , could be installed in any such property. The i-ity P:tanaler, expressed the view that maintenance ox- pense connected with beautification oC city ovrr.ed prop- erties, such as park-ways, �,:as justifiable, if annroved by the Uouncil. Councilman P?icY?ols Mere sum-,ested the need. for' a Park Department, in which the City :'Sanager concurred. The :,?ayor agreed and stated that as one reason he wanted the City iianaf;er 's report and recommen- dations on the whole subject under consideration, before formal acts-on on any of the -projects included in the re-,port. After some further discussion on motion by Tiironnet, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1680, app:rovinf;' the _ beautification and maintenance of ciLy owned property, suci-i as O 'Donnell Reservoir and similar parcels, under 433 JUN G 1945 the direction of the City N.anager, throu,^h his Department of Public viorks , was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. 'Eae Tiayor here requested that the City Manager study and report ti�rith recommendations upon the several other points touched 1.apon in discussion and also upon the advisability of employment of a full-time 7ardener for t'_-_e City. UNIW1?115T'�D US:C T16SS: P7JLRLIC 31_A1tIN ' ON PROPOSED AK07)- Pr'_WtiTS TO LP,BIJ IISt? ORDINIAI`c : The hour of 8: 15 o 'clock p, m. , having arri-ed, the _M, iyor declared Lhe meeting open for the public hearing set for this time and place, pursuant to due notice pub- lished and 17iven, as .t'ollows : (a) Apglieation of iT_orace Heidt, the Lone r'alm Hotel; to so amend Section 4(k) of Ordinance No. 75 as to classify certain lands in Section 11, T45, R4b., S.v. to wit: Lots 1-9 incl. , Lots 23- 12 incl. , and Lots 71-60 incl. , John Mel Tract, as per map recorded. Book 15, p. 18 of Maps , records of Riverside bounty, in R-4 Zone or District. T.Ir. Yerkes, present in chambers, inquired and was told t.i7e location of this property . During discus- sion of.- this application and other Plannin;r Commis- sion re :omtnend.ations it was brow. ht fort . that such recom*;ondati.ons are made only after thorou h study and consideration by the Commission - and always with s: -vlea:- to the best interests of plannin-; and zoning, as would affect" the property-owners in any one _perltac7t1lar di,stricet and ltri:e City 's established pro- gram for planning and zoning in ganoral. (b) Additional C-3 Zoning: To so amend Section 4 (s ) of Ordinance No. 75 as to classify certa'-n lands in �4ection 19, T46, RSE, S.B.B.& G. , as per ?dap Sheet 18 of the Official Zonin,; lKap, as to classify the North- east Quarter of the Northeast :.uarte•r of said Section as Lone or District C-3. (c ) Special Set-back Regt,tirements - Cody property:, To so amend subparagraph (c ) of para,7raph (2 ) , subdivi- a sion (b) of Section 1C, Ordinance No . 75, as to es- tablish- set-back requirements , as follows: ';venida Mora;ra Approved Set-back Line : 21. State Hi-hwaIT to Via- 5oledad, North Side: 55 ft. from property line ; Via Soledad Approved Set-back Line: 22 . 'Pahquitz Avenue to Avenida PtTora�;a, 7vest side : 5E ft. from property line. The City Attorne�r explained that there had been brourcht to the owner 's attention a mistake at the time the property was Subdivided through failure to provide proper set-backs ; and that this appplication is made for puroose of correcting- that condition. (d) Arnolication of John IV. 'vdilliams, to so amend Sec- tion 4 To) , Ordinance ITo. 75 as to classify certain lands i� � Uection 23, T4S, R4E, b .1 .B.Fr�?d. , as per Map meet 16 cof I;he Official Zoning Ilap, to wit: the Nort'ier:Lr 440 feet of the South half of Lot 3 in Zone or District T instead of U and the South of Jun! .6 ,, 1945 Lots 1, 2 and 3 in saic. section to Zone R-4 = nstead of, Gone or District IT -, as presently classified,. here was discussion as to the size of the lots in and around the property under discussion and it was brought out that applicant is not the owner of all of the prop- orty, in that immediate vicinity. "here were no protests from anyone present In chr�rnbers, I and tile i;=ayor declared the heari nT closed. Here followed discussion among the Council rr;rardln- the fcre;;oing Planning_; Commission 's recommendations for amendment to Land Use Ordinance No. 75 (for nhich pur�)oso the hearing had been called) . .I'he BSayor expressed the vie:�r, concurred in Uy several members of the Council, that attendance at ?Tannin? Commission meetings ,and, hearings would be rrell .rorth- -, bile to any member o:C the Council in formin; an opinI.on on the Conrsission 's recc=ondations which are ,made after due deliberation and due notice of hearinc:s on every ap-_Aication for variance or change. Further discussion evidenced dissatisfaction on the part of several of the Council over what they considered fail- ure on the part of the Comr:,ission to explain to the Council Its basis for recommendations for zone changes ; and the ,Mayor instructed Councilman Allen, ex-officio member of the Planning Commission, to convey this expression to the Commission. ,he City Attorney advise that the recommended amendments ' to Land use Ordinance Vo. 75 ml.7ht be accooiplished by one resolution and on motion by seconded by McCann, iosolution ho. 1601, determining that the amendments to Land, Use Ordinance 75 recomaended. b7r the Planning Cam-- mission, as set forth in Items (a) , (b) , (c ) and (d) above, , are in the Public interest and should be made, wa:; adopted by , unanimous vote . fhe Cite Attorne�,r ex%laincd that the ever increasing . volu'no of -Fork requirin ; the time of the Planning; Corn- Ission has come to a point r% ore some member of the Commission should be -iven an office on the Commission with a full-time sa.lary, and with the duty* of conferrinf with an licants and advisin; on plannin„ matters , - of which there will continue to be an increase . Taronnet exoressed the vieva that only a duly qualified planni.n,r enf;ineer should be ensa;r,ed for such a position. A register of demands was presented, examiner"t and approved by the Finance Dorm-aittee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands numbered PR-1295 through PR- 1350 and 5003 through 5966 -acre approved and ordered paid by warrants draean on the Treasurer; by record vote ; no dissentin vote . CD-rk 's Certificate i?o. 26, cove-rin„ .fund transfors : To the :ayroll. Fund - from G.eneral Fund, ti�5620.136, from Gtreet and froll Viaste Disposal Fund, ti13J2.08; from the Bond, and Trust Fund - to General Fund, w3.00 and from Gtreet Fund ",'�10.40; -zaA+ -presented, examined and i approved ,ley the Finance Committee and on mot-:ion by Allen, seconded by i.tcCann, approved and ordered certified by the Clerk to the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote . 435 JUN G' 1945 The 'Ci Ly Attorney here -presented the follor,i ng ,natters : (a) "tevcns Estates - property of Sallie Stevens :ichols - involved in settlement of TT. S. Dist. Court Action 2312- B?i, Central Div. , Los Angeles : Reviel,,red history of this matter; e olained nurrose of acceptance of quitclaim from Sallie Nichols and casement for extension of military 1 road - all described in Pall in the reaolut -on covering the natter chic',, he had dravan, and -.,Lich the City Clerk V� read in full rafter fu-11 discussion and study of the map of the ,property involved, and on motion bi* 7,Wann, sec- � 33 onded by Hyde, s'.id Resolution, bein iTo. lf,22, gaitclairn- inj,' and releasi.n,d the City ' s ria_hts to the remainder of the nro�,crty concornad in said 1J. S. Court kction, and accepting t]:Zo said quitclaim and easement; and authorizing 1.nd directing the City Cler7,_ to nlace; said docilments of record i�rith the Courty Recorder, -ryas adopted ^ y unanimous vote (b ) re Torne< General Eospitol Selr!or Line - License Permits for additional rifT,hts-of-,rra {c-�- „p11 la-.fined that the TT. r'ngi.ncers had after some time and many discussions with him come to the point of re- questinp -license Permits for 'Forney General Hospital additional se-:rer line rights-of-way on Ramon Road and on Sections 10 and 13 ( in addition to orev:ious 1pernits AW -ranted under Resolution alo. 1041 adopted 'August 1Q42) and that he had prepared a resolution cover:i_ng'i the granting of such additional License Permits . �e: .--,_, f ,r ,r: . , he City Clerk read the resolution and on motion by HcCann, seconded by r,:ar•tell, said- Resolnti on, boi.ng No. 1'30'3, ':!a., -do-Dted by Unanimous vote. I (c ) re field Club Purchase under the option exercisod -)econlbor 27, 1944 Resolution 1Vo . 1596, adopted De- ceipher 27; 1944) : ii: pls.ined the eircuinstances existing with rcr.rard to mort a cos or. the property : two - one in favor of Vim. T. 1% dston for '15, 000, and a second for . ,6000. , held as 'follows : i'hilip L. Poyd., `;,'2000. , _,_Estate of Alvah icics, '!',1000. , =lenry J. Crawford, E1000. , and 13oirs of TIenry Hoa;;land �Y2000. 00 That- the Clrb corporation has oxoressed a 7riLingness to clear tl,e first mortgago of `N,15,000 and _naive t'ie second encumbrance a first lien, with of payment extended to be on or before December 31, 19d-6; that consents to such an ar,ran,crement have been obtained from all but the Iloa`-land ',heirs, amonm vvnc:n there fie d:issenti'i'1; ihet the Club directors have by resolution (which he read) a^reed to an amendment to said first- option accordingly and have directed execution of necessary dociiments in connection thercwi.th. And presented a resolution acceptinz the amendment to terris of said option, -which the City Clerk read in .full. The City Attorne-7 said he had discussed this ,with the J'ayor and that L'ne best solution seemed to be as em- bodied in the resolution; however, that 'no was offer- inT no advice as to procedilre other than to sad* that, in !,Is opinion, the City could safely proceed on that bads . JUN r 1945 Discussion develo_oed expression from ='uronnet that his position remained opposed to the ourclrase and he considered this an op._)ortunity to abandon the project. dichols expressed himself as of +ouch the sane viely extent that, in the interests of Council Uni.tY nO'V that the option liad been e„erci.sed, he felt he should go along :,rith the majority. And on motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, the rasa- ' lution- as read ---beiii�,7 Resolution No. 1684, reciting the circumstancos of the option as exercised undor said Resolution ,To. 1511E, and t'.-iose surrounding the said second encumbrance ; also the action of ther''ield Club Directors ; acceoting, the amend»ent to t;:e terms of said option, ifitla the written consents and cormrit- nents of the holders of said second enctrm,)rance (other than ,tl-ie said, o . land heirs ) ; and ac,ceot9_n�_ said a- ree.nent of the Palm Springs r'ield. Club to hold the City harc,less from obli -ation upon said second en- cumbrance, and to fully pay and discharge same - so that the City shall hold the real estate ( subject of said first o;otion) free and clear thereof in the event the second and third options provided for by su..ld nrltten ag,recnient of December 1, 1944, shoul%] not be exercised_; and authorizin� an directinm the 4ayor and. City Clerk to do all necessary acts and execute such docl''_ cnts as may be necessary, to carry out and cot pIcte the e.;erciss of said option and purchase of said prop- erty (the subject U-sreof) -,was adopted b-y 'rocord vote ; `iuronnet opiosed. �d) re �. _^art Coffman's co pin€; visit to 'dlas'sii.ns ton, -- i). C . , and cQr7r rrinr; �°rii;li Uovernin nt officie.ls there re =;ard. n indian Lands : (1) _b obtain from t_ie U. , 6. De_oartrnent of t'�lo In- ter'ior such Information as mi-hit be -possible con- corninF the Cityrs desire that the '-Jest half of ,,ectio.n 10, T4i.i, R47 , u .`:. �.<a7-T. , mi771t be acquired I riruoses of an 1J-hole golf course (without, ho•,,revsr, com:aittin� the City to any financial ob- li ration in this connection) ; and (2) l.scertainin�- if possible the attitude of the Agar Department and its intentions to7^ard tl,e llaln, 37)rings Airport on SocUon 14, `2,i ,, I5 , S.B.B.E'-:i:R. , _ and adjacent. lends - particilar. ly eastorly r.= ti_ons of Sections 13 and 14 - ,,,ri. t'i view to determ-Ining availability of said lands to City for acquis,it7on at such time as said airport sl-_all revert to City. A resolution drawn by the City attorney, voicinm the sen- timents and purposes above outlined aras read by tie City Clerk and on motion by -'McCann, seconded by lIartell, said Resolution bein-, -'.o. 1685 - was adopted by u.narimous vote. Hero a letter eras read from the Chairman of t_.e :lelfare I a1i_t endly ?id cissociati.on - ro conditions on Section 14 as to hopain c and violations of the lle�-lth Code, and requestin that a member of the Council, or several men-�bors , visit the premises in corrpan,y zaith the local County Sanitarian inspector. .-fter discussion, on notion by 'baronnet, seccmded by Yartell, Resolution iTo. 1C5SC3. -a,Provin, the e stablisit- nent of a , City lleali;l TJenartment (along li.nepreviou.s.Ly 437 JUN G 1945 [JUN ^ 0 1945 recommended in Report of Health and, sanitation Committee ) was adopted by unanirions vote. "he ,layor stated that the matter of creation and main- tenance of a City ]Tcalth Dcpartrent vrould be amcn1- the items to be estimated by the City _tanager - long frith other oossil:;le innovations - as required expense for the i'ls-Cal- year 1945-43; also that the details of establish- in�; such a do iartment world be re ported by the City M1 nagor, lat--cr, pith recormmendatio__,s thereon. Fere there ,vas comment in connection :with the :,ity 's operations on _'iald Club property after acgOisiticn -- as to desirability of establishment there of a muni-cioally u.rned equipment storae yard and a municipal pound (both of �),,hich had been proviousl; referred to as desirable , eventually - by the City i,;iana er) . 7ne City Attorney here mentioned the necessity for early action -with re?ard to tax moneys for the coming fiscal Tear: the usual orclinence and resein ti_on - to complete V-Lo procedure and be ready Lo scL the tax rc. lc by the third Tuesday in There being no further business on motion by yde, sec- onded by iuronnet and u-naninor.,sly carried , th,o meeting adjourned to 'r,jednesday, June 20, 1C41,, atl1r m 7 : 30 o 'clock p• . �f ^V LO,TIS 1'le AL N City Clerk h71LdlTTES OF AiT AJ).TOT71:-'_e;D L'11Pr QP' -'N' O1`13' r'07 JTLIL Oi. TT ITeld June 20, 1945 1'he City Council of the City of Palm Springrs held a meetin * in the Council Chambers . Lno,:n as To. 910 North Pali Canyon Drive, in said city on ,rcednosd .y, June 20, 1545, at 7 :30 o 'clock p. m. , nursu.ant to adjo>>rnment of the meeting, hold 'ddednesday, June 6, 1045. Ibe m©ctin, raas called to order by Councilman P.Tartell. 1-0LT., CALL: Present: Councilman E. . Bartell 1^bsent: Councilmen Culver PTichols llai.lrice McCann C . A. Hyde Allen Armand V. iuronnet 1 a"ayor 7,,ucene 'f. lherieau There being no c1rorum -eresent, Councilman '_+''artell, by public announcement �:djourned the meetin- to '1'nursday, June 21, 1°45, at 11: 30 o 'clocL- a. m. iC)fl. 0; oCA;'i City Clerk - JUN 21 1945 r I,�r1nnl�r�� OF r.nr ADJOURNED MET "B N OF TEE C)I' Y C OUNC i L OF U!" CIPI OF PALS' SPRINGS veld. ThUrsday - June 21, 1945 IT City Council of the Citv of Palm S-prings held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as ITo . 810 North Palm Canyon )rive in said City, on Thursday, June -21, 19,15 a'b 11.:"0 o 'clock a. m. , pursuant to adjournment of tho me.: tins held. June 20, 1945. Fne meeting was called to order by T!tayor Tner�ieau., who presided. ROL:C, Ci;LU: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Yartell, McCann, — Allen and _u°ayor 'lizerieiau ; City i:ian- ag,er Sarum; City Clerk P,,IcCarn Absent: Councilmen Hyde and T'ti-onne,t 4imttes of the meetings of June 6- and -June_ 20,- 1945 drafts Pre viousl;,r distributed - were presented and on motion by McCann, seconded by Yartell, and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered ' copied in the Minute Pook. COL',YUiI1"CA11T1 ONS: State Board' of Eqjialization - Notice of A,Dpli:cation .[. or On- et al,by de.Elasis et al, L'32 East fardreas_ Road; no action. - -- ----_- Chamber_of_ Commerce Resolution - re_ Land Use , =li;;h::a;rs ate- ')roaehln'x Palm_ a_ori-n s, ad_cYre ssecl to County Board of 3u-oer- -.J _.._ visors and Count; Planning Coimnission ( similar in purpose to Resolution No. 1679 adopted -by City Council in meetin`; of June 6, 1945) ; copy to City Council; no action. b:P01iT6 : City ITanager - with recommendations : (a) re P,'Iack Truck ( fire department equipmont) : Re_oorted that lartlacoriain,z June 30th payment is final and recommends that City ittorneyr 'write letter of transmittal with re- quest for bill of sale and transfer of corl;ificate� of owner--hip : agreed - warrant to be delivered to City Attorney for transmittal and closing of transaction. (b) .re I,oneaal A4;reement County I e-alh Service : Recommended renewal for 'fiscall year commencifi? Jelly .I_, 1945, on sane terms as )resentl, a,_:reed. On motion by DTic'-r.ols, seconded by Allen, approved by Resolution 1687 (certified dopy to County F.+oard of Supervisors ) , adapted by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; Turonnet and TTyde absent;. (c ) re, Lease - Council Chambers and Court - 'i✓ith Stre'Oe : hevie.=zed status of matter since premises first occupied: January 1,, 1944 ; stated that s``Hr . Strebe, who is subleas- ing to the City, ,has only just no-w been .able to consum- mate his negotiations ;'iith the owner of the building ; that the lease is presantly for three gears from January 1, lQ-44 instead of as originally drawn : one Year from said date with option to renew for tmo years . Read the r. lease in _''ull. Councilman Turonnet entered and joined the meetin^_; during said reading. 439 JUN 21 1945 Discussion followed concerning the seats removed by i;Tr . -urebe from the auditorium (which- have never been replaced) and the -oossibility of an adjustraenL- with him whereby the City would be compensated for e77iDense incurred in this connection, and r"ould be relieved of furVzer commitment, either financial or for labor, concernin,_ further seat installation or changes . On motion by -Y,ich.ols, seconded bg -,Aartc.11, Resolution No . 1688, approving execution of lease a.s read after City Yittornev 's approval as to such form, and subject to City Manaser 's obtaining best possible adjustment covering City 's expenditures for maintenance or repairs of the pre- rnises and relief from further commitment in that connec- tion, was adopted by record vote ; no dlssentin,-� vote ; u*de absent. - (d) re California Electric Power Company SL el Pole - Andreas Road: Head letter from company manager, and reported recent supplementary conversation wit'rt him, indicating the Company 's va.1-I1in',mess to remove the pole and assurance that the work will soon be commenced. (a ) re ?emorandums of 11>Trcement ( two) for ex, enditures of -cent gas tax funds - Projects previously reported: inutes June 6, 1945 and earlier dates : head from pro- ject statements and recormnended_ execution of agreements : 1. P`or State I=i,jhwayrs - Palm Canyon Drive, 1945-47 b"_ennium; - After discussion on motion by Allen, seconded by D)-ronnet, approved b7T Resolution 1Je, 160"g, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting: vote ; Hyde absent. 2. For Streets of -iiajor Imoortance fiscal year 19415-46: After discussion, on motion -.r '1.lzronnet, seconded 11 by Allen, approved by Resolution No . 1690, adopted I y record vote ; no dissenting vote ; 1_yde absent. Plannin=T Commission - No re:oorts or recommendations . After discussion the T,iayor instructed the City Clerk to request of t11- _ lannlnn, L'oxnmisslon a report and .recormrendation for pre- sentation in the next council me-etinI concerning the recent tender by HaroJ_d and I+Tilton Hie= of a deed covering Lots "S" and °T" La: i'almas yst;ates referra to the Commission after the council meeting of 3aay 16, 1945 (minixtes , p. 3) . The re.Dort of t]ne I-umane Officer for RTav, 1'J45 was nresented, e.rarniined rand filod -with the City Clerk. uivr'1DTI 1=::yli BJSIN�u hone AII,V BIT INESS: A rer*ister of demands was presented, examined and approved by bhe Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by IrIcCann, claims and demands numbered 5957 and 5955 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City lreasurer, by record vote ; no dissentiln; vote ; Hyde absent. The City iJanager here mentioned that t_'Se balance of the con- sideration due the Field Club under the option agreement of December 27, 1944, t'113 166.67, ,mould appear amon;T the demands presented in the next meeting. 7 Egxj JUN 211 1945 JUN 29 194T: 'Inere bein,l no furt:_er business , on motion by jiCCa.nn, seconded by Allen and unanimously carried, the meetin:; adjourned to Friday, June 29, 1945, at 3: 00 o 'clock p. m. LOUITL TTcCAT3Tl City C1erL T,JIT UT'�:=JS OF AN .ADJO RINTED Iv1E�T,'sT7- OF "1'TTB CI`i CG``;dCiL OF grlr CITY OF PAL?A SPI-I3IG2 Feld June 29, 1945 1°ne City Council of the City of Palm Springs, held . a ,noetin .In the Council Chambers, kno�dan as No . 010 IJe:r'th Palm Canyon Drive in said City on Friday, June 29, 1945, at 3:00 o 'cloci_ -o. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held. Ihivrsday, Tune 21, 1'�4b . T_ e meetinZ was called to order by- I:Tayor ihe:r°ieau, who pre- sided_. ROLL CALL; : Present: Councilmen ljartell, T:ncQann, 11'1_len, 7lxronnet, and jiiayor rnlerieau; Ci.t-T wTana,_,er ti oruin, City Attorney Cole ate, City Clerk i,IcCsrn Absent: Councilmen Nichols a.ndeiyde iinutes of 'the meetinm of June 21, l45 - drafts previously distributed - were presented and on motion b;Ir 14bCann, SeC- onded by Martell and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the -Winute Book. COIClTUNIC11 I0Fd5: Pone N ;P0RIT16 Cite_!,,?_a a eerr presented report and recommendations, as follows . (a) ro hemodelinc of Cites Offices - l�e,porte�:' that same had been necessitated in order to provide additional office •wort>in:y space ; costs to be met by bu3ldin.; lessor under clause in lease allowing y' 200 [ er annutn for such purposes (b) re Seal-coatinm of city streets, ,previously reported: R-at, Under the State 's established procedure in mas ta,: fund expenditures for such purpose, bids :Tould be adver. - tiser'z .for by City En`,ineer av-Ldson in conjuncL-ion with State Division of Hir?hways . (c ) re Wasto Disposal overtime worked in June - 'reconmxended payment therefor: to Britton, foreman, 7r15 earth to drivers A. O'cdinez, P. Godi.nez, Estrada and Velasquez . Here Councilmen Nichols and Hyde entered and joined the meetinz. C 441 �JUM 29 1945 On motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, payment approved by F;osolut-ion -To . 1691, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote . And reported on volume of Yo'aste IL sn_ osal V,,ork handled over past year, which had resulted in an increase of approximately 35 per cent in receipts, atthourh work was loge -wi_in same 11 ecuin_ ment and sane number of men. :Mated that it mould there- fore be out of the question to consider decreasinn- men' s pay over sunvlier months and expect to retain them in our ero;ploy; that in consequence, in makin;rc estimates for 1945-46 and recommendations thereon, lie would - -rhen such estimates and reconmlendations are submitted - recommend that the 'Waste Disposal men 's monthly pay be increased enou--h to incltia.de the amounts now paid for overtime and thus eliminate the present pracbice of making two payments : one monthly checir and one for overtime raorked. Ddocus:,ion indicated the Council to be in e,reement with. the City Mana^cr on this su:pjecL. (d) re U.ildinq Department - Dead fi=es nn valuation- of build- in.r oermits issue;:_ in 1944-45: ( 4i9, 915.00, the hihest of record since 1940-41. Estimated that this fi?ure mould ex- ceed the E)revious record hi;�'n of '560, 000.00 in 1945-46 and probably approach ',7;1, 000, GOO in 1946-47. (e ) ro Transfer of 000 from Ceneral Fund to Resorve for _a�ital Ou�l =P�und to be _oresontod in due course later i_n meeting, . iccommemded as necessary and :goner proceiare _1 n order to propare for required capital out�la;r this coaling year. Y',_nlai. ned purpose of tLis rsser�,e fnn�J_, from which the ever increasen;._ ca ital eutla , investments must be taken care of . Iloa� i�znd statement (as of Juno 29, 1945) and stated t1:at current operating expenses in pry fiscal ,year must, i.i-nner the law, be met from i,inri, rece' pt.9 durin---, that -year. ilanniTl ET, ��OIl1'1115�10n re-port and reC Ommendations: re yn�Dl_icai,ion YrC o suers L'el uesierto 'Tract, Sec . 11, T 4 S, rt 4 !T 1Ga11ie ;,'tevens R:Lchols ant Culver Nichols ) for rezonin of certain lots therein: ecretary c f _lannin.; , r2rission roported_ that the Plannin?; Commission, on findings and recom- mendations of Lh- Commission' s Zoninri yoard, hau, by resolution adopted in its meeting of June 2G, 1945 (vrhich '^:o:zld he re oressed ij-j the minutes of said meetinC and, shortly, available ) , and approval of the =granting of the requesters rezoni1L-, paid so .iormall recom_aend to the Council for i_.:in; of a Li"le for nv:'u',Lic hea_ri1 thereon before the Council at an early date . Iho t;ity .ittorney stated that under the circu;nstances it would be in order for the Council at this time to fix a time for said public heavin,`;. Discussion developed that the earliest date due upon which th.c hearing, ntuld be erestednandd - after entitled to notice - would notice to all parties be August 1, 1045. It was tentatively a!Trecd that the Council mull boll a soecial rneetinT in the afternoon of AuSust 1, 1945 at 3:GC o 'clocing k p. m. , a.Cter fixinE; the regulalromonthlylic rmeetinLT for 3:4aid 5 o 'cloc',.: P. m. of said dad, for ibt ust to be held as usual at 7:30 o 'clock p . m. , August 1, 1945' TZereu.pon, on motion by llzron.iet, seconded b� 4--de, said public hearingon the application for rezoning in -Eel Desiert Tract Was fixed for Au wst 1, 1945, at 3:45 o 'clock *a. , by Resolu- tion ivo . 1692, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; Nichols 11 not votin by reason of personal interest in the matter. JUM 2:9e I945 Health Center Board - annual report of board 's activities for fiscal year endin , June 30, 1945 and minutes of meeting of June 12, 1945, wore presented, examined and after readin;7 of the report, filed vri-th the City Clerk . The I,iayor submitted for ratification his reappointment of YIrs . Caroline Ilicks and rs . Louise Purket as members of the ' Board for three-year terms expiring_ June_ 30, 1943; ratified on motion by Nichols, seconded by ITartell, by Rosoln t9-on No. 1693, adopted by unanimous vote . Clerk ' s fund staterrlent as of 6-29-45 «ras presented, examined and Piled for record with the City Clerk ; co,eiies distributed among the Council. T11111INI3HED rU57:DI)3SS: NO NET NEW n CS I HE6" S register of demands was presented, examined by the Finance Committee and api�roved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the City Treasurer, as follows : (a) Claims and demands numbered I'R-1351 throup,h PR-1407, 5959 through 5964, 5966 through 5995, on :Motion by Allen, seconded by :Hyde, b7r record vote ; no dissentinr',; vote ; and (b) Claim and demand 5965 ( to Palm Springs ��'ield Club for ;13, 156. 67, under lease and cntion ar-reeme t entered into pursuant to resolution Yo . 1596, adopted in meeting; of December 27, 1944) , on motion by Allen, seconded by -WcCann, by record vote: byes - -Nichols , P7artell, 71,IcCann, Hyde, Allen and !,r-ayor Therieau; Zo - Turonnet. Clerk's certificates covering fund transfers were presented, examined and approved by the 'Finance Coi mitte;e and aoj?rood and ordered certified by the C1erh to the Treasurer, b7 record vote ; no dissenting vote, as follows : (a) No. 30 - Transfers to Payroll Fund, from General fund ' Ps5811. 69; from Street Fund ti�465.25; from 'dd��.ste Disposal Fund X1389 . 17 - total of 5�7666. 11; and froru Gas Tax. Fund: to General Fund y14. , and to Street Fund )51.05 - a total of ''+p75.05; on motion by fallen, seconded by Hyde; and (b) To. 31 - Transferring ,')25,000.00 fro;n General -Fund to Reserve for Capital Outlay Fund, as previously recommended by CityManager; on motion by Allen, seconded by Bartell. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Pa7.m a%irin s, fi.,in7 the amount of coney necessary to be raised bbv taxation for the fiscal year be_7inninl%, Jul-:* 1, 1945�— !,nas introduced by Allen and read in full for the first time . There being, no further business, on motion by 113ironnet, seconded by Hyde and unanimously carried, the meeting � adjourned. LOUISFS 1.1cCARAI City Clerk r 443 JUL 4 1945 6,JUL 5 1945 D'INU17:3 OF' A REGULAR I'_ TING OI' U'TIL CI'17Z CUCITNCIL OF Thi: CI''-E 01�' P,':Llj SPRINGS held Wednesday - July 4, 1045 The City Council of the City of Palm SOrin"s held a meetinj in the Council Chambers, known as No. 310 North Palm Canyon Erive in said city on Wednesday, July 4, 1945, at 7 : 30 o 'clock .I•?. , the said day being the first ! ednesday of the month of July. The Nleetinl; was called to order by Councilman ivrCCann. Boll Call: Present: Councilman i+lcCann Absent: Councilmen Nichols, I'Aartcll, Hyde, Allen, 'Thironnet and. I:Iayor 'Theri.eau There being no quorum present, Councilman 1,7cCann, by public announcement, adjourned the meeting to T'nursclay, July 5, 1945,' at 11:30 o 'clock a . nl. ��[�e w - LOUISE TICCARPd vlty Clerk 2ciIx ]TLu OP ::N AUJOUR14i1) 1,TMETING OF' n'TF CITY COUNCIL OF TEE, CI7I OP -PALTT 3PRINP6 'held Thursd.; - July 5, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, knodan as I'TO . 810 Korth Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Thursday, July 5, 1545, at 11: 30 o1clock A. D,7. , _pursuant to adjournment of the mectin ^ hold 'utlednesday, July 4, 1945. Una miecting .was called to order by Mayor Iheriesu, who presided. HOT,LL CALL: Present: Councilmen IIartell, iTcCann, Hyde, Allen, and 17ayor 'Iherieau; City Clerk HcCarn Absent: Councilmen Llichols and Tnronnet C OL 1TUYICATI ONS from Zanzibar Cafe - i;oolication to rene. ni :9? tlq dancinT: After discussion, approved, sil_bjecL to City Manager's approval as to such use, after inspection of the premises, on motion by r.11en, seconded by irydc, by Resolution I;o. 1694, adopted by record. vote; no dissenting vote ; absent ? ichols and 'Iltronnet. Ifrom Councilman aironnet - r.ca ucstincr leave-of-absencefor 60 days - to attend to business in San l'rancisco Bay Area. Approved on motion by 1,artell, seconded by _"cCann, by Resolu- tion trio . 1695, adopted by unanimous vote: R YbPTS P'or Ji,ne - Police Department; Hnmane Officer; presented examined and _'iled. with the City Clerk. E�t4 JUL 5 1945 JUL 11 1945 T..T 71NISH D BuCI T", >: Ordinance entitled. "_4n Ordinance of the City of Paiiii springs, fixin the amount of incnoy necessary to be raised b, taxation for time fiscal year I)erinnin,; July 1, 1945, " introduced tirn Allen and first read in full in -the meetin3 of June 22, 1915: On motion by Hyde, seconded b;;* i"cCann and unenimousl,y carried , second readin- of ordinance waived; and on motion by Allen, seconded by r.'_artell, said ordinance - being Ordinance S,`o. 160 of the City of Palr.iSprings - was passed by record vote; no dissenting vote ; absent: Nichols and Turonnet. ]']fEw BIT31N1P°CSS: None . There balm- no furtL;er business , on motion b�; :11en, seconded by T,Tartell and unanimously carried, the mee L'.i.n^ aaa adjourned to i1ed-nesday, July 11, 1945, at 3:00 o 'clock � ?. rn. LOTJI r i'cCAYff] City Clergy MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday -- July 110 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meet- ing in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city, on Wednesday, July 11, 19451, at 3:00_ o'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held July 5, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL : Present : , Councilmen Martell, Hyde, Allen and Mayor Therieeu ; City Manager Sorum, City Attorney Colegate, City Clerk McCarn Absent : Councilmen Nichols, McCann and Turonnet Minutes of the meetings of June 29 July 4 (no quorum) and July 5, 1945 - drafts previously distributed - were present- ed, and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde and unanimous- ly carried, ordered copied in the Minute Doo;k. COMMUNICATIONS: None REPORTS: I City Manager - with recommendations: 1. re Waste Dispposal Overtime pay : Recommended disoon- t'fuance oft s practice an , In, order to adjust the difference, in men' s pay,, recommended .following schedule, effective as of-July 1 1945: Foreman c $235. , Drivers $215 _and Helpers J200 each; ,which 445 JUL '11 '1945 over a year' s time will amount to approximately the same in total payment as presently. re Sala of Mrs. Chrissis Hall - now performing u as o Waste D sposa er , Mrs. Carter having left that position July 1, 1945: Recommended a salary of 6170 per month effective as of July 1, 1 1945, After discussion, on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, schedule of salaries for Waste Disposal men and increase in Mrs . Hall' s salary - all ef- festive as of July 1, 1945s approved as recommended, by Resolution No. 1696, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : Nichols, McCann and Turonnet. 2. re Authority to City Manager to purchase Waste Disposal True n o en mare at OPA cei� n Woes eso- u on o* 8CLOplieCL reoruar7 7. • city Attorney, on request of City Manager, advised that such authority is not affected by fiscal year end- ing before purchase made. Planning Commission report and recommendations: Letters were read from the Secretary of the Planning Commission reporting on Zoning Board aotion, as follows : Minutes of meeting of- Tay 4, 1945: (a) IIe re jNjlioOn of A. E. and I'Lee B. Bailey - I ser Fiaati Launary:f4 person appears o pro- test petition . Norval Kelly, in behalf of peti- tioners, stated in response to inquiry that there would be no increase in hazard or insurance rates ' for reason that proposed Improvements would result In less fire hazard, would generally Improve ap- pearance of neighborhood and would result in re- duction of operational sound nuisance. Approved by unanimous consent, provided all ex- terior walls of entire building which are on , property line be converted to masonry or concrete at time of improvement. (b) re Application of American Le ion for Clubhouse:- o person appears o sou as. ecommen e petition be granted, by unanimous vote. Minutes of meeting 'of June 5, 1945: (M} re Pubj] ic hearin on Application of 'C 0 Chamberlin and Peter B. She tenko for variance and special permit concerning N. . f E. 123.75 ft. Lot 2, Block 23 of Palm Springs - requesting reduction of front and rear yard setback requirements : Four adjoining property owners appeered in sup ort of petition for front setback; one in opposition thereto. After discussion, it appearing that there are no special circumstances or conditions applicable to said properties, which do not prevail on other , property in that district, application for reduction of front setback denied and disapproved; and appli- cation for reduction of rear setback to be five feet from rear line, being in order, granted. (b) re Public hearin on A lication b b1lnnie M. Ross aRobertorcoran or re uc on n ront yard requ reme ss Res i a. Lot 14, Palm Canyon Estates : No persons other ' than 'one of "petitioners to be heard, after discussion, said application being deemed proper and in conformance with. Sec- ' tions 17-182 Ordinance No. 75, petition granted and approved. (c) re A licatio b Fred J. and Eva P. Hart - Lot ti, a u r a udivision o. or var an and ermit for Christian Science roh: �nir persons appearect in support of said app oction and two: adjoining property owner and subdivider of said subdivision, respectively, in opposition thereto. Hearing closed and after discussion by board ordered to be resubmitted for later decision'. During discussion the City Attorney advised that the above report on Zoning Board action was pursuant .to proeedurs under Ordinance No. 75 and that no council action there- upon was required. Whereupon the Mayor ordered said minutes as read filed for record 'without further action. IINFINISHED BUSINESS : � y5 re Escrow for Acquisition of Field Club property: .The City Attorney advised that the escrow willprobably be completed before another council meeting and that the County Recorder,', at the time grant deed covering this conveyance is presented for recordation, would require that said deed be accompanied by certified copy of c� - council 'resolution approving and authorizing acceptance of the deed. After discussion, on motion by Hyde, seconded by Allen, the City's acceptance of said grant deed ( in form approved by the City Attorney) was approv- ed and the Mayor and, City Clerk were authorized and directed to execute all documents (approved as to form by City Attorney) necessary to complete the transaction and close the escrow and accomplish recordation of said grant deed with the County Recorder, by Resolution No. 1697, adopted by unanimous vote; absent : Nichols , McCann, Turonnet . NEW BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, claims and demands numbered 5996 through 6024 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : Nichols, McCann, Turonnet . In response to an inquiry, the City Manager explained that Warrant No. 6012 for $52.11 in favor of Chief of Police covered two expenditures : (a) Expenses of Chief and his Sergeant in attending a State Juvenile Betterment Program in San Diego for two days - attendance authorized by City Manager; and (b) reimbursement to Chief for $24.53 expend- ed by him for generator repairs to police car used in trip - said, repairs ,having been anticipated for some time and in no w q occasioned by trip. JUL 11 1945 447 JUL 25 1945 .re Palo Verde tree in front of old Post Office�Build�in_�� on a m an on Drive: y Manager s a eTn templates removing the tree which presently constitutes a safety hazard and requested expression from Council on subject. After discussion all agree that tree should be removed. 1 reeax rate for. fiea.1 -46: City Attorn- n e r 1945 ey F vs a becomes effective - 30 days after passage on July 5, 1945 And upon receipt of County Auditor' s written statement showing valuation for 1945-46 of all property within city, Council should adopt the resolution fixing the tax rate; that he would have such resolution prepared in time for council action some time in August. re Public Hearin - Zonin a on licati Bel Desierto Tract, a e an u ver c o s , Owners nu es June 29, 5) : After discussion as to further meeting dates and the matter of quorum attendance, it was tentatively decided that said hearing would be fixed for August 8, 1945, at 3:30 o'clock p. m. The City Clerk was directed to publish the legal notice, of said hearing, ten days prior to the date of hear- ing. There being no further business, on, motion by Martell, seconded by Allen and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. LOUISE McCARN . City Clerk 1 MINUTES OF :A :. SPECIAL MEETING OF 'THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1HE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday -- July 25, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, Cal ifornia , held a special meeting in the Council Chambere, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, July 25, 19450 at 11:30 o}clock a. m., pursuant to cell by the Honorable Eugene E. Therieau, Mayor, dated July 24, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL : Present : Councilmen Nichols, McCann, Hyde and Mayor Therieau ; City Clerk McCarn � Absent: Councilmen Martell, Allen and Turonnet. 1 The call by the Mayor was read, as follows: "CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS "Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, do hereby call a special meet- ing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, Cali- fornia, to be held at 11 :30 o' clock a. m. , Wednesday July 25, 1945, in the Council Chambers, No. 810 North Palm JUL 2 5 1945' + Canyon- Drive in said city such being the place where r. the City Council is acousiomed and by ordinance requires to hold meetings, for the following purposes : To con- sider and act upon the Notice from State Board of Equali- zation of Application by Carmine P. Arcaro and Augusto Soldavini dba Club Continental, 693 South Palm Canyon Drive, for on-sale beer-and-wine, seasonal and on-sale distilled spirits, 'IQ" licenses, and for such other ' business as the city council may legally transact . "WITNESS my hand this 24th day of July, 1945. ( signed) "EUOENE E. IHERIEAU, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs,- California" Also the following telegram was read addressed to Council- man Turonnet , absent on leave, addressed to him in care of W. Li Holmes, 5425 McBee Road, San Jose, California: "Please take notice of a special meeting of the Council which I 'am calling for 11:30 a. m. , Wednesday morning, July 25, 1945, in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, for the following purpose : To consider and act upon the application by Carmine P. .Aroaro and Augusto Soldavini dba Club Continental, 693 South Palm Canyon Drive, to State Board of Equalization for licenses to sell on-sale beer-and-wine, seasonal and on-sale die- tilled spirits, quarterly, and for such other business as the Council may legally transact. Please wire collect whether you consent to the holding of said meeting for such purpose. Confirmation of notice and waiver and con- sent by mail separate cover. ( signed) Eugene E. Theri.eau, Mayor, Palm Springs, California. There was then presented Consent and Waiver of Notice in I writing, signed by members of the City Council and filed with the City Clerk prior to the meeting, as follows : "I the undersigned ', member of the City Council of the Ciiy of Palm Springs, hereby consent to the holding of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in the City of Palm Springs, at llt30 o'clock a. m. , Wednesday, July 250 1945, for the pur- poses and to consider and act upon the matters specl- fled in the Call and Notice for such meeting made and signed by the Honorable Eugene E. Therieau, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on July 240 1945, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged, and I hereby waive all further notice of such meeting. "Witness my hand this 24th day of July, 1945 : "( sired) EUGENE E. THERIENJ CULVER NICHOLS " MAURICE McCANN " C. A. HYDE " W. Z. ALIEN" The Mayor stated that Councilman Martell prior to time of fixing date and time of meeting, had Informally ex- pressed himself as consenting to holding of the meeting for the, purposes hereinabove described. However, no - - signed consent and waiver was received from Martell be- cause of his absence from the city - in a location where communication with him, was impossible. Turonnet ' s wired response to notice was read and, although the wire expressed no formal consent to holding of the _meeting, the Mayor interpreted the wire as consenting im n 449 JUL 2 5 1945 that no opposition to the meeting was therein expressed. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with: COMMUNICATIONS • 1. Notice - State icHdti ono f oE ouallzation dated Jul 9 5 17 1945 re A l fCarmine P. Arcaro and Ako S vContinental, 93-69 South Palm Canyon Drive, for on-sale Peer-aril-wine, seasonal, and- on-sale distilled spirits, "Q; licenses. The Mayor stated that the 15 days within which a pro- test might be filed will have expired before the next regular meeting of the council; hence, the purpose of this meeting : to decide upon council action with re- gard to filing of a protest against issuance of the. license. Mr. Therieau stated that he had represented appli- cants professionally ever since their coming into Palm Springs ; and some time ago had agreed to proceed with their application for these licenses, around the middle of . July. He outlined his position an the sub- ject of additional licenses within the city : that hehad been opposed to the protest against issuance of licenses to the Oasis Hotel and to the E1 Morocco Hotel - it being his feeling that in :those cases, as In the instant case, the consideration should be the desirability of applicants as operators of ,high-class establishments; that in the case under consideration the location, being outside the downtown area , is highly desirable; that, in his opinion, as. the town grows more licenses will come to Palm Springs, re- gardless of the Council' s position ; and that his feel- ing is that each applicant should be considered on his individual merits as to character, responsibility , type of operation and location. Here Councilman Allen and City Attorney Colegate- entered and joined the meeting. The Mayor stated that he would not vote because of his personal relations with applicants; however , that pre- vious to calling the meeting he had obtained expressions from Councilmen Hyde, Martell and Allen, Indicating they were in favor of issuance of the licenses as applied for . McCann statNd%8 , && a gQ op gyfinted with applicants peraonelly,oppose o �r a3 ng the licenses in their present location (which location he considers much leas objectionable than many others now operating) , he was , definitely in favor of continuing the policy established and maintained by all Councils in the past : of protest- ing the issuance of any additional liquor licenses with- in Palm Springs ; and in consequence was in favor of fil- ing a protest in this case; that to do otherwise would, he felt , so weaken the City's established position as to policy that in the future a protest on any grounds, even against an objectionable applicant., might well be without avail. Upon request of Nichols, the City Attorney explained the quota rule on licenses in ratio to population, as fixed by the State Board of Equalization and stated that the Board had also ruled that in a resort area quarterly licenses would not be considered as "quota" e7� JUL 2 5 1945 x licenses; further explained the powers of the Board: that, like those of the City Council with regard to issuance of dance license, the Board is a sort of . autonomous body, with very great discretionary, powers. And went on to outline the policy of the City Council , as established in 1938 and continued down to the present, with regard to liquor licenses : that, there being_ too many in, the ratio of licenses to population - even in the height of 'a sea- ' son, the Council was opposed to the issuance of any addi- tional licenses within the .city, and had always protested , each application for an additional license. The City Attorney adverted to the recent attempt to in- stall an off-sale liquor store under the Bowling Alley and the City' s protest thereon which was allaued after, the personal appearance of himself and the City Manager before the Board in Sacramento; quoted Mr. Bonelli and Mr. Stout of the Board - with wham they discussed the subject after the hearing, when they were . told that the Board is desirous of supporting the City in attempting to keep out additional licenses, on practical grounds. economic end/or political . He stated that in his opin- ion to recede from the position built up by the preced- ing councils and maintained throughout will overthrow the foundation the City now has to work on, In keeping out additional licenses. McCann offered a motion, seconded by Nicholas that a protest , be filed (on the statutory grounds stated by the City Attorney to be the required procedure under the law) on the ground that the licenses would be contrary to the public health, welfare and morals in .that -there are presently too many licenses in Palm .Springs in ratio ' to population. In the discussion which followed: The May� reiterated his statement that he feels addi- on—aI TI-censes are desirable in individual cases and are inevitable as the town grows. Allen and Hyde ex- pressed themselves in favor of the licenses particular- ly in location named; Allen adding that a protest could accomplish nothing whereas additional licenses would serve to break up the existing monopoly in license;- transfer trafficing. McCann expressed view tbat if these licenses were no ,pro ested simply because op- erators were desirable parties in- a desirable location there was little point in the recent Planning Commission action (May 1, 1945) in denying the petition to declare nonconforming rights existent with regard to Latin Quar- ter property (nearby location under consideration) whereby applicants sought to place the operators in line far similar licenses. Nichols expressed himself in favor of continuing the policy established by previous councils as outlined by the City Attorney, regardless of consideration of desirability of applicants or location. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to teke. a. record vote, on the motion, with result as follows:, Ayes : Nichols, McCann 2 Noes : Hyde, Allen . . . . . . . 2 Not Voting for reasons stated_ above : Mayor Therieau . . . . . 1 Absent : Martell, Turonnet . . , 2 Voting having resulted in a tie, there could be no fur- ther action with regard to filing of a protest. 451 JUL 2 5 1945 AUG 1 1945 ,A pllications for dance permits were presented, considered, and the City 6nagerl s approval of dancing in said loca- tions ratified, as follows : 1. Palm S rin s Hotel - dates to be named later - apl fee psi n mo on by Hyde, seconded by McCann, by Reso- lution No. _1698, adopted by unanimous vote. 2. Del Tah uitz Hotel - nightly, 1945-46-paid: applica- on ee. n motion by Nichols, seconded by Allen, by Resolution No. 1699, adopted by unanimous vote. 3. Desert Inn - dates to be named later; applica ion fee an epos t paid; On motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, by Resolution No. 1700, adopted by unanimous vote . 4. Private dance: TGH Civilian Club Palm S rin s Hotel Jul ; roe waived; on motion c ann, second- ed y Nichols, by Resolution No. 1701, adopted by unani- mous vote . There being no further business, on motion by Hyde, second- ed, by Nichols and unanimously carried., the meeting adjourn- ed to Wednesday, August 8, l9 , a, at 3 :00 o'clock p. m. L 6 E C UIS ARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM, SPRINGS Held Wednesday - August 1, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. .810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday , August 1, 1945,, at 7,30 o'clock p. m. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of August. The meeting was called to order by City Clerk MCCarn . Roll Call : Present : City Clerk McCann Absent : Councilmen Nichols , Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau There being no quorum present , the City Clerk, by public announcement , adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, August 8, 1945, at 3:00 o'clock p.m. J/ LODUISSEE Mac ARN 1 City Clerk Eo2 N!!G & AUG 9 1945 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - August S. 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meet- ' ing in the Council Chambere, known as No. 810 ,North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday , August 8, 1945, at 3:00 o'clock p. m., pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held Wednesday, August 1, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Theriesu, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols , McCann and Mayor Theriesu City Manager Sorum City Attorney Colegate City Clerk McCern Absent: Councilmen Martell, Hyde, Allen and Turonnet There being no quorum the Mayor announced that the meet- ing would be adjourned to Thursday, August 9# 1945, at 11:00 o'clock a . m. and that the public hearing on the application for zoning variance in Bel Deeierto Tract previously scheduled for 3:30 o'clock p. m. August 8, 1945 (minutes meeting Jr�_Y_ 11, 1945) would be held at 11:15 o' clock e .; m. , Thdey, to ust , 194:i. I LOUISEAAN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Thursday - August 9, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springgs held a meet- ing in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said City on Thursday, August 9, 1945, at 11 :00 o' clock a.m., pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held Wednesday, August 8, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Theriesu, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, McCann, Allen and Mayor Theriesu; City Mansg er Sorum, City Clerk McCern Absent : Councilmen Martell, Hyde and Turonnet MINUTES: Minutes of meetings of '-July ,11 and 25, August 1 and 8, 1945 - drafts previously distributed - on motion by McCann, second- ed by Allen and unanimously carried, were approved and order- ed copied in the minute book. I-UG 9 1945 "�►� COMMUNICATIONS : Club Continental - APPlication to renew ni htl dentin for e year ; eea pa n mo on y en A , seconded by Nichols, granted and City Manager approval of such use of premises ratified, by Resolution No. 1702, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Martell, Hyde and Turonnet absent. State Board of Equalization - Notices of Transfer: (a) On-sale beer-and-wine - from Jane E. Manchester at al dba the Doll House to Albert R. Thompson at al, Guardian of the person and estate of Jane E. Manchester, etc; (b) On-sale beer-and-wine seasonal end on-sale distilled spirits, from Dav d L ens- eta dba Mr. Deets, 394 North a m anyon Drive, to some a r eyFoy; (c) On-sale beer-and-wine seasonal and on-sale distilled Spirits. : ram aze ,gatella db a ran s Cafe. 175 EastAmado d, to Burtd E. annon a The Amado - same address. Discussion - no action. REPORTS: City Manager - with recommendations: 1 . Re orted em to ant of Miss Bett Lockwood as clerk- yp s o e vacancy n e or y offices created by Mrs. Bertha Carter' s leaving; effective as of August 39 1945, starting at a salary of $135.00 per month; 2. Reported em to meet of Miss Elsie Brannon as stenographer n the city o . ices, principally to handle Planning Com- mission work (minutes June 6, 1945) and recommended there- for salary to start of $150.00 per month, effective as of August 7, 1945. - On motion by Allen, seconded by Nichols, said recommenda- tion approved, by Resolution No. 1703, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: Martell, Hyde and Turonnet. 3. Re orted on roblem created in connection with needed expena on o ail ec as in the police station: outlined the necessary expense preliminary to the per- manent construction (which must eventually be undertaken but which is presently out of the question due to labor and materials difficulties) ; stated that he would like to expend not to exceed $100 on this preliminary work but in advance would like council expression on the whole plan - which involves eventually so enlarging the fail facilities as to permit of a women' s quarters, adding another story and having additional storage space and quarters where officers may work and study; and stated that such -improvements would result in elimination of numerous expense accounting items presently incurred, such as matron and constable salary, with overtime, for transporting women prisoners to and from Riverside County Jail, and incidental expenses - such as meals and auto- mobile maintenance and mileage: In the discussion which followed, all were agreed that the City Manager should have the preliminary work under- taken and incur the incidental expense thereof as out- lined. agreed also that the permanent construction should eventually be undertaken as outlined. The Mayor mentioned that a women' s quarters in the city jail would of course involve employment of a fulltime jail matron - which would be an improvement over the existing practice in handling women prisoners . , UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE CE -- The hour of 11 :15 a.m., having arrived, the MEV or declared the meeting open for the public hearing set for this time and- place, pursuant to due notice thereof published and given, as follows : se Application by Sallie Stevens- Nichols et vir for rezoning of cer£a-i.n prope�lin�ielr' el�si�o Trent (3ec. ll, T 4 S, R 4 E, SBB&WO as follows: To so amend Section 4 (h) of Land Use Ordinance No. 75, classifying the lands in said Section ,11 as per Map Sheet No. 8 of the Official Zoning Map as to place the following described parcels of land within said Tract In and making the same subject to the regulations of the Zone or District hereinafter named, to wit : 1. Lots 1 and 12 in Blocks C. D, E, F and G of said tract in Zone or District R-2, as provided for in said ordinance; 2. Lots 1 to 24 inclusive in Block B of said tract in Zone or District R-3„ as provided for in said ,ordinance; and 3. Lots, 1 to 24 ,inclusive in Block A of said tract in Zone or District R-4, as provided for in said ordinance. The City Clerk read the published Notice of 'phis Hew ing and presented the Planning Commission Secretary' s letter of August 60 with certified copies of minutes of the meet- ings of May 15, June , 5 and Jurs.19, 1945 - in which minutes were reported the action and recommendations of the Com- mission as to said application, with final action recorded In the minutes of the meeting of June 19, as follows, to wit : Resolution adopted, approving and recommending to the Council the following changes in and amendment to said. Ordinance No. 759 as well as changes of zone , thereunder, to wit: Amendment of Section. 4 (h) of said ordinance, classifying the lands in said Section 11 as per said Map ,Sheet No. 8 by the following changes of classification of land zoned therein, viz : 1. Placing Lots 1 and 12 in Blocks C, D, E, F and -G and Lots 13 to 24, exclusively, in Block B. all in said Bel Desierto Tract, in and making same subject to the regulations of Zone or District R-2; 2. , Placing ail of Block A and Lots 1 to 12 exclusively in Block Bs in said Tract, in and making same subject to the regulations of Zone or District R-S. And determining that said changes and amendments to said ordinance, as well as changes of zone thereunder , are and each of them is in the interests of the public health, safety and welfare and for the best interests and advantage of the City of Palm Springs. e; AUG 9 1945 455 -The above recommendations were based upon the recommendations made and reported to the Commission by Its Land Use Committee (recorded in said minutes) ; further and upon the same basis the Commission recommended against the remainder of the pro- posed changes of zone and amendments requested by applicants. The Mayor called upon those present in Chambers to be heard 1 on -this -subject but received no response. He thereupon de- clared the public hearing closed and the Council proceeded to discuss and ,consider the recommendations of the Planning Com- mission thereon - in conjunction with study of the Map of Bel Desierto Tract . Thereupon, on motion by McCann, seconded by Allen, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved and the City Clerk was instructed to request the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to effect the recommended amendment of Section 4 (h) of said Land Use Ordi- nance No. 75, by Resolution No. 1704, adopted by unanimous vote of all present; Nichols not voting by reason of personal interest in the matter under consideration; absent : Martell, Hyde and Turonnet. REPORTS resumed: City Manager - continuing: 4. re League Bulletin re Conference in San .Bernardino, August 27 1946 for Cyrus-Belt Cities: e�ded attendance of every member of Council at this all-day session, opening at 10:00 o' clock a. m. Discussion developed expression that all present expected to attend, as would possibly other councilmen absent from this meeting. Planning Commission report and recommendations: 1 Letters were read from the Secretary of the Commission, as follows : 1. re COMMUNITY CHURCH Application for set-back requirement reduction - ncloe g copy of minutes of meeting of Zoning Board, August S. 1945, recording granting applicant's re- quest and directive to City Building Inspector to issue permit as requested (pursuant to Sections 17-18, Ordinance No. 75) ; 2. re Chia Tract - final subdivision map (being a subdivision of Lots 7 and 8. Sec. 19, T4S, R5E, SBB&M) - Enclosing copy of minutes of meeting of Commission, August 8, 1945, recording action recommending to the Council that : Said final map (which conforms to the tentative map of said subdivision approved by the Commission July 11, 1945, ana meets with approval of the Commission) be approved by the Council and thestreets and rights-of-way shown thereon accepted, oontingent , however, upon the sub4iviaer!p in- stallation of grading, paving ana drainag e" o'a(Srd�nance No. 39 and the State Subdivision Map Act; further, that the names of the five north-south streets indicated on said map be changed to more suitable and appropriate designa- tions. I After discussion and study of said Map, on motion by Nichols, seconded by McCann, said Map was accepted as recommended by the Commission, contingent upon the provisions above stated; the City Manager and Mayor to confer and present recommenda- tions for changes in said north-south street names, by Reso- lution No. 1706, adopted by unanimous vote. a lob WIG 9 99f5 The following re orts were presepteds examined and ordered led wiTF the City Clerk. FBr Ju y - ensurer, Police .apartment, Humane Officer, Clerk' s Furrl. Statement as of August 8, 1945; and Library Board Statistical. Report for year ending June 30, 1945. In connection with Librar Board Re ort, the Mayor commented upon Increased boo, o rcµ s on am services to the ' public by the Library and the efficient manner in which the Librarian Miss Dorothy Bear has handled this public service. NEW BUSINESS: A_ register of demands was presented, examined and approved y e nance Commmuee and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, claims and demands numbered PR-1406 'through PR-1459 and 6025, through 6075 were approved and ordered paid by war- rants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : Martell, Hyde and Turonnet. Clerk' s Certificate No. 32 covering fund transfers : To e Fa7roll FFund-from Generals Vt),625.39; ..rom reet, $522050; and from Waste Disposal, $1438.50 - total "t7,586.39, was ;resented, examined and approved by the Finance Commit- tee and on motion by Allen seconded by McCann, approved and ordered certified by the Hark to the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : Martell, Hyde and Turon- net . re Tax rate - 1945-46 ;- A resolution was read, fixing the ra e o axes or �e current fiscal year at one dollar ($1.00) upon each one hundred dollars ( 6100.00) of value of the property within the city of Palm Springs, as assessed ' and as equalized by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, such rate to be the same throughout the city„ there being no different rates for any portions or districts therein;; and instructing the City Clerk to forthwith transmit to the Riverside County Auditor a certified copy of said resolution and statement of said rate of taxes thereby fixed (pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 1600 passed June 29, 1945) . On motion by Nichols, seconded by McCann, said resolution, being No. 1707 of the City Council, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote; absent : Martell, Hyde and Turonnet. re Pacific Coast Buildin • Officials Conference in Fresno, ep em er - , e ymanager reada no ice and 'urgent invitation to attend this statewide meeting of city building and planning officials for a discussion of the many important problems confronting such officials in connec- tion with building code, enforcement and maintenance of build- ing standards over the -state, and recommended that the City Building Inspector attend the conference, expenses paid. After discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by McCann, attendance of the Building Inspector, as recommended, expenses paid; and if possible the City Manager - otherwise the Assis- tant Director of Public Works, also to attend the conference, expenses paid, was approved by Resolution No., 1708, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : Martell, Hyde I and Turonnet . There being no further business , on motion by Nichols,, second- ed by Allen and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, August 22, 1945, at 3:00 o' cl ck p.m. LOUISE McCARN, City Clerk r AUG 22 1945 457 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - August 22, 1945 I The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the ouncil Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, August 22, 19450 at 3:00 o' clock P.M . , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held Thursday, August 9, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who pre- sided. ROLL CALL : Present : Councilmen Nichols , Martell,Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Manager Sorum, City Clerk McCarn Absent: Councilman McCann MINUTES : Minutes of the meeting of August 9, 1945, draft prey ously distributed, on motion by Hyde, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book, COMMUNICATIONS: From State Board of Equalization - notices re applications : 1 1. Travis T. Rogers dba Ro ers Ranch - for on-sale distilled r s , ,sp an or on-sa a eer-and-wine; transferring fr om rom "Rogers Stables" and renewal ; no action. 2. Solomon Neishuler dba Casitas del Monte Hotel , 2281 South a m Canyon Drive - or on-sae beer a w ne, seasonal , ��and for on-sale distilled' spirits, "Q:" 6he Mayor stated that under the law any protest against such licensing was required to be filed not later than August 21, 1945, in consequence that , after an informal council confer- ence wherein it was agreed that a protest should be filed by the Chief of Police - in view of the land use zone in which the premises are located, the Chief of Police had telegraphed a protest August 21, 1945, based upon the ground that ."the is- - suance of such a license would create a police problem." The telegram was read; no further comment. Applications for dance permits : 1 . 5th OTU, Civilians, Airbase - for benefit dance, Palm Springs Hotel, Friday, August 10, 1945: On motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet , Resolution No. 1709, ratifying City Manager' s permission for dance, and waiving payment of fees, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; McCann absent . 2 . NCO Club Torne General Hospital, private dance, Palm Springs Hote , Saturday, August 25, 1945: On motion by Hyde, seconded by Allen, Resolution No.1710, approving subject to, City Manager approval as to such use of premises and waiving.payment of fees, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; McCann absent. tO0 AUG ti 2 1945 REPORTS : City Manager - .with recommendations : (a) re Veterans resuming operation of business after discharge from Service - particu ar y where con- tracting is involved: recommended consideration of each such case on merits, and, if deemed to be warranted, issuance of a "continuing" business I license rather than a "new" license. After dis- cussion, agreed that procedure should be, as recam- mended. (b) re Rationing Board quarters : Recommended that , on expiration of current lease August 31, 1945, he be authorized to negotiate for month-to-month occupancy. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Hyde, so author- ized, ,by Resolution No. 1711, adopted by unanimous vote . ( c) re 17e Dip osal Truck - Reported delivery : that tr`uCE wast 117 e avaliabie upon construction of special body - 30-45 days hence; that truck delivered is of better type than originally contemplated, with special rear-end which will facilitate dumping., Re- ferred to very fine maintenance and repair work on waste disposal trucks , performed by 17illiam Leonesio and Floyd Wood, which has made it possible to main- tain a reasonable standard of efficiency in waste disposal collection service despite the condition of the equipment which required almost daily repairs; that such work not only saved the City 'considerable expense but in many instances was of a nature which I could not, have been obtaire d in any local shop. Planning Commission - with recommendations : re Chino Capon Mesa Tract No. 3 - a subdivision of SW4� of M Sec. 39 4S, R4E, SBB&M - Charles ,J. Burket et al owners-subdividers : recommended (Com- mission minutes, August 22, 1945) acceptance of final map, subject-to usual requirements for conforms me with specifications for --streets, drainage, etc. ; Street Superintendent (Director of Public 'Mork. . and after City Attorneys approval of Map as to form. Accepted as recommended, with provisions recited, on f motion by Nichols, seconded by Iiyde, by Resolution No., 1712, adopted by unanimous vote. NK4 BUSINESS : None UNFINISHED BUSINESS : re amendment to Land Use Ordinance No. 75 - Bel Desierto Tract zoning approve y Resolution No. 704 a�So_pFe7 August f An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs, amending Section 4(h) of Ordinance No. 75, being the Land Use Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs" was introduced by Allen and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Hyde and unanimously carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived. There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet , seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, L he meeting was adjourned to 3:00 o? clock P�_ p., Wednesday, 5, 1945. �OUISE M C6b SRN City Clerk 459 SEp 5 1945 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - September 5, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive . in saidCity on -Wednesday; September 5, 1945, at 3:00 o' clock P.M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held Wednesday, August 22, 1945 . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieaa, who pre- sided. Roll Call Present : Councilmen Nichols, Martell , McCann, Allen and Mayor Therieau ; City Manager Sorum, City Attorney Colegate, Acting City Clerk -Mary Lou Kingsbury. .Absent . Councilmen Hyde and Turonnet. MINUTES: Minutes of meeting of August 22, 1945 - draft previously distributed - were presented .ard on motion by Martell, second- X ed by Allen and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the minute book. COMMUNICATIONS : ' re Dance Application by George R. Hennessey, Lt. (J .G. ) , N.A.S. 29 Palms, fee paid: On motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1713, ratifying City Manager ' s issuance of permit and approval of such use of premises; fee waived since non-profit private dance, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Hyde and Turonnet absent . re Civilian Flying Serviceat old air ort - Section 14 : A eYte_r was read from ap a in Ta ma ged e,presen i�ambers, y who; called upon by the Mayor, addressed the Council on the subject of reported opposition by local citizens - due in his opinion to the consideration of safety. He suggested a possible traffic pattern which would avoid any hazard or noise. Discussion developed the necessity for formal Civil Aeronautics Administration approval. The City Attorney ad- vised as to procedure: That application must be made through the Planning Commission for use of the airport , since the non- conforming right to such use has expired. The .Mayor refer- red the matter to the Indian Lands , Airport , etc . Committee, Turonnet chairman, for study and report , and also suggested to Captain Talmadge that he discuss the matter witla the Chamber of Commerce. - re Protest a ainst Li uor License Casitas del Monte : Mr. e snu er, owner-operat or o as as el Mon e, present in Chambers was herecalled upon and stated that while he had no objection to the City' s protest against the issuance of the license, he did object to the publicity thereon in the local papers, which he considered a reflection upon him- self and his manager and the type of hotel they are operating . 460 3EP 5 1945 - The Me or explained ;that the protest had been filed on the established, legal grounds of "police problem" which did not necessarily imply any reflection upon Caritas del Monte or its operators , being merely statutory grounds necessarily recited in the protest. , The City Attorney explained procedure by the State Board of Equalization in considering applications and again briefly outlined the Board' s policies and powers (minutes 7-25-45) . ' re Roller Rink Lease, with Field Club : A letter wns read from Mrs . Melba Benn,e requesting that the City Recrea- tion , Commission check on the responsibility of any sub- sequent lesseerand their personal character and report thereon to the Council . The City Attorney briefly out- lined the terms of the existing lease and after discussion the matter was referred to Boards' and Commissions' Commit- tee, McCann, Chairman, for study and report in next Coun- cil meeting. , re C. V. Enu Electrical Contractor: A letter was :read rom r. upp reLq ng a s Business license be issued as a "renewal" , this being in line with a decision to issue such licenses to veterans (minutes 3-22-45) . On motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1714, granting Knupp ' s request , was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote ; Hyde and . Turonnet absent . re Tramway Committee Membership : A letter was read from eTerry -Ta`rper , anag ng jecretary, Chamber of Com- merce, containing four names from which two should be selected for membership on this seven-member County Com- mittee to be appointed by the County Board of Supervisors . Mr. Harper, present , in Chambers, addressed the Council on ' the subject and .the Mayor referred the selection of mem- bers to the Boards' and Commissions' Committee for 'report and recommendation in the next Council meeting, suggest- ing that the Committee submit such other names as they might wish to recommend. REPORTS: City Manager - with recommendations : re Termination of Ration in Board Lease : Reported that quar- ters were o be vacate n September. On motion by Nichols , seconded by Martell,, Resolution No. 1715, authorizing the City Manager to take, such procedure as he deems proper with regard to termination of lease, was adopted by record vote ; no, dissenting vote; Hyde and Turonnet absent . re Road Broom: Reported delivery and that same is present- y in use, payment therefor- being included in the current register of demands. re Field Club Purchase: The City, Attorney reported the complein on o the first third of this transaction; that first stallment of taxes for the current year are present- ly due and unpaid and that an application for cancellation of same should be presented to the County Board of Super- visors without delay. Planning Commission - with recommendations : re Zoninl= Easterly portion Section 22 : The City Attorney stated th,t due to typographical error in printing of Plotice of Hearing, it will be necessary to republish the w Notice for a later date. After discussion, on motion by SEP; 5 1945 StVl Martell, socondedby Allen, Resolution No. 1716,_-fixing the time for hearing of said matter before the Council as 3 :30 ololock P.M. , Wednesday, September 19, 1945, and directing the Acting City Clerk_ to so publish the Notice, was adopted by unanimous vote. re Bel Desierto Tract Paving: The secretary of the Com- mission reported e n' Its meeting of September 5, 1945, 1 the Commission adopted a resolution requiring and was recom- mending that the Council also by resolution require the paving in said tract to be placed upon the right-of-way across Section 11 in said tract , in such a manner as to conform to the requirements of the City Superintendent of Streets ( City Manager) . Councilman Nichols clarified this matter by stating that the public thoroughfare on the north boundary of said tract presently gives a right- of-way between- Sections 2 and 11, and that the request for change in paving requirements was therefore considered more advisable since the City enjoys a forty foot right- of-way over the southerly portion of Section 2 and over the northerly portion of Section 11 within said tract. The Mayor stated that the matter being already under the direction of the City Manager, no further Council action Would be necessary. re Street names in Chia Tract : The Commission by resolu- tior adopted September 5, 1945 accepted and recommended that the Council also accept the first five Spanish street names in the list re-submitted by the subdivider to the Commission-.- On motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1717, approving and accepting said street names , was adopted by a unanimous vote . The following re orty (s wr ere presented examined and ordered i ea wi the Z e For August - Treasurer, ,Police Department , Humane Officer and Clerk' s Fund statement as of September 5, 1945. NEW BUSINESS : A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the F nance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, claims and demands numbered PR1460 through PR1515 and 6074 through 6113 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; absent Hyde and Turonnet . Fund Transfers : Clerk' s ttiCertificate No. 33 transferring to e ayro nd- from General, , V5,733.84; from Street, j617 .00; and from 1.1aste Disposal, $1,368.00 - total ip7, 718.84, was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, approved and ordered certified by the Clerk to the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent Hyde and Turonnet . re Airlines Service throu h Palm S rin7s : Mr. Harper of 1 e Chamber o ommerce a resse ie ouncil and outlined the present status of the matter : requesting that the City appoint a representative - possibly State Representative Philip L. Boyd or City Manager R. M . Serum, to accompany a Chamber representative t4 Washington without expense to the City, merely to give ?he Chambers application for ser- vice the weight of the City ' s endorsement . Whereupon, a motion was offered by Nichols, seconded by Martell, that • Mr. Harper in appearing before the Civil Aeronautics Ad- 462 SEP 5 1,945 ministration express the City' s desire for this service. After discussion during which opposition was expressed - to the City' s spending any money on airport endeavors in the face of obvious and more immediate needs, the motion and second were withdrawn and further consideration of the subject was postponed to the next meeting. , re Garage at Indian Avenue and Andreas Road presently ' operated b Denham:" e i y A torney advised at , his cou d e ega ze only by permission from and after) application to, the 'Planning Commission since garages are no longer permitted in C-2 Zones . re Museo del Desierto : Chester Moorten, Operator - obliged o remove from North Palm Canyon location . There was a consensus of opinion, that if operated as a' nursery within the city limits , application therefor should be made to the Planning Commission unless located in a C-3 Zone. There being no further business , on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. i MARY�/LOU KIb1G�URY Acting City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - September 5, 1945 I The City Council of' the City of Palm Springs held a meet- ing in the Council Chambers , known as No. 32.0 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, September 5, 1945, at 7 :30 o' clock P.M. , the said day being the first Wednes- day of the month of September. The meeting was called to order-by Councilman McCann. Roll Call : Present: Councilman McCann Absent : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, , Hyde, Allen , Turonnet and Mayor Therieau. There being no quorum present, Councilman McCann, by, public announcement, adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, September 19, 1945, at 3:00 o' clock P.M. LOUISE MCCARN I City Clerk C `SEP 19:1945 463 MINUTES OF AN ADJOUhNED ME'E'TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - September 19, 1945 The City Council of the ,City of Palm Sprints held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said City on Wednesday, September 19, 1945, at 3 :00 o ' clock P.M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held Wednesday, September 5, 1945, 7 :30 o � clock P.M . (no Quorum) . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau , who presided. Roll Call : Present : Councilmen Nichols , Martell , McCann, Hyde, Allen , Turonnet and Mayor Theriesu ; City M ara`er Sorum, City Attorney Colegate , City Clerk McCann. Absent : None MINUTES : Minutes of the meetings of September 5, 1945 : adjourned - 3 :00 o ' clock P .M . , regular - 7 :30 o ' clock P.M. - no quorum - drafts previously distributed, were presented and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. UNFINISHED BUSID.ESS : re Public hearing on proposed amendment to Land Use Ordinance - The hour of 3:30 o' clock P.M . having arrived, the Mayor declared the meeting open for the public hearing set for this time and place , pursuant to due notice published and _iven, as follows : To so emend Section 4( o) of Ordinance No . 75, classifying certain lands in Section 22, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S .B.B. & M . , as per Map Sheet 15 of the Official Zoning lisp , by the following changes of classification : Placing the Eas- terly rectangular 165 feet of said Section 22 in and making same subject to the regulations o£ .such of the several zones or districts provided for in said Ordinance No . 75 as may seem proper, other_ than District "U" , wherein same is present- ly classified . The published notice of hearing was read with detailed description of the property and the Mayor called upon anyone present in chambers to express themselves on the subject . There being no one present to 'make an appearance, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. During the discussion which followed the City Attorney suggested that this matter be tabled for further consideration in the next meeting, when the City Manager would have a sketch ( prepared by the City Engineer) showing the land recommended for reclassification of zone by the Planning Commission, with 1 the zoning covering adjacent lands - west and east; and fur- _ -_ther- advised that- at the same- -time the matter should- be con- sidered in the light of circumstances recently brought to his attention by the general counsel for the Water Company, to wit : that the portion of Section 22 proposed to be zoned as C-3 is immediately adjacent to what is one of the most de- sirable residential areas within the city, and should there- fore, in justice to the subdividers and owners of such resi- dential property, and in view of the Railroad Commission ' s regulation of water service there, probably be placed in one of the "R" zones . Tabled for further consideration . 464 10 19451 SEI COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . 7rom_,tat-e Bd of Equalization - Notice re_.Applicatio_n : Earl T. - Gray dba Royyal Palms Cafe & Lounge - for additional on=sale-3is�I7ed spar s , censer Discussion developed that, while such a license would cover an additional business at a separate address, it is in fact ' an extension of, an existing business ; that the City can take no action on an application for a license until re- ceipt of notice from the Board that same has been filed . McCann offered a motion, seconded by Nichols, that protest be filed against this additional liquor license. The motion was lost after a record vote, as follows : Ayes : Nichols ', Martell, McCann; Noes : Hyde, Allen, 'Turonnet and Therieau. Here, on request of Turonnet , the Mayor stated that the Council would meet as a committee-of-the-whole for decision on the matter of policy with regard to applications for liquor licenses . 2. TorneT General Hospital TICO Club dance : Application for permit Septan P-6,rTT34T�- r a non-profit- private dance : On motion by Allen , seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 1718, ratifying the' City Manager' s action in permitting said darce, and waiving fees there- for , was adopted by unanimous vote. 3 . From Mrs . A. William Riethmann protestin as a propert owner �b ase�e Anza , any resume �-o_' opera11 on of old airport on Section alleging same o' e Y)uFl-c nuisance to residents and decreasing the value of property ' in that vicinity . Turonnet Chairman of the Indian Lands , etc . Committee to which this etter was referred, reported nding :such a protest in order and recommended that the airport not be used as a flying school . Upon motion by Turonnet „ seconded by Nichols'y Resolution No. 1719 , approving and confirming the committee' s recommendation, was adopted by unanimous vote. 4. Application from Los 'C'ompadres for Western Week�roor&m - 0ctober 15-2i, 1--94b, Incl. , requesting appointment with City Manager or his assistant to make necessary arrangements ; After discussion concerning difficulties previously, encoun- tered with this, organization, due to failure of orgaviza- tion, to have some one or two representatives meet with the City Manager in formulating a program, McCann offered a motion that the entire matter be left with the City Manager to make such arrangements with Los Compadres representatives as he might .deem proper. Turonnet , after voicing ob,) ection to any agreement arranged upon a percentage basis and in- sisting that arrangements be on a flat fee basis , offered an amendment to the motion; that the City Manager, before taking action, submit report and recommendation to the I Council . This Turonnet motion was lost for want of' a second. Martell seconded- M-cCann' s motion and, by Resolution No. 1720, adopted, by record vote, to wit : Ayes : , , Nichols, Martell, McCann , Hyde, Allen and. Mayor Therieau Noes : Turonnet (because of objection above recited) , • the matter was left entirely in the hands of the City Man- ager. 465 SEP 19 1945 REPORTS : City Manager - with recommendations : (a) re First Supplemental Agreement for Expenditures of Gas Tax Funds for Streets of Major Importance - Project No . Se TC-aYfng Recommended execution thereof; and presented the City Engineer, present in chambers, who discussed the speci- fications for this work which are now approved by the State. He gave a brief outline of the work to be done . With regard to Paseo El Mirador-, a private road which is -listed in the Memorandum of Agreement , he stated that no work would be done there ; however, that to remove the street from the list in the Memorandum would necessitate holding up the work for a longer period than is advisable. On motion by McCann, seconded by Allen, Resolution No . 1721 , authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement and instructing the City Clerk to advertise for bids upon the specifications, was adop- ted by record vote; no dissenting vote. (b) re problem in e r �en,p housing of police officers : Has a solution orarTs�g t _Y1e1T_ Iub and recommended approval of expenditure of up to 1300.00 for remodeling of stable buildings there, to provide bachelor quarters . On motion byTuronnet, seconded by Nichols, approved by Resolution No . 1722, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote . Here followed some discussion of possibility of obtaining housing for city employees under the National Housing Authority and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet , Resolution No . 1723, authorizing the City Manager to ascertain from the National Housing; Authority whether the City could qualify as an employer entitled to benefit thereunder, was adopted by unanimous vote. At thispoint the subject of a possible revision of - building code provisions was introduced and discussed . The Mayor requested the City Manager to undertake the formulation of -a committee - from locally qualified citizens, and arrange a meeting thereof - with a view to presentation of recommendations for such possible revision of the code aswould conform with the current State Building Code and would. in no way lower local con- struction standards . ( c) re California Electric Power pole on East Andreas Road : Read a letter from the company' s engineer indicating that the removal of the pole would be undertaken shortly. (d) re Fire protection and water connections on Indian Lands : Reported meetings with residents of Section 14 and recom- mended that he be authorized if as and when water connec- tions were installed on Indian Lands , to approve payment of fire hydrant rentals there . Also recommended that such action be Laken only upon the complete understanding that the City would use water from any such hydrant for any fire. On motion by ieiartell , seconded by Hyde, ap- proved as recommended, by Resolution No. 1724, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote . 466 c 1945 ( e) re Change in sidewalk �aas�I;Eg ordinance : Recommended el Fie that the ordinance be c anged to extend the hours of cleaning sidewalks to 9 :00 o' clock A.M . or be abandoned since, it is impossible to enforce terms of the existing, ordinance. On motion by Allen, seconded by McCann , Reso- lution To . 1725, requesting the City Attorney to redraw the sidewalk washing ordinance as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote . (f) re traffic_ problems now confrontin • Cite officials : ' Reconnne�a pub iic meet ng of C ty o c a s , members of the Council , civic groups and merchants for a free discussion of the subject , with view to a solution . On motion by Turonnet , -seconded by Allen , Resolution No . 1726 authorizing; the City Manager to arrange for such a meeting at an early date, was adopted by unanimous vote. ( g) Reported request from Frank Partridge - s.ponsor of Boys ' Club for location o£ boxin5; arena in Fie13 Club property, y o install an main aln oodlights ; , recommended authorization to grant request . On motion by Nichols , seconded by Ycoann,, Resolution No . 1727, approving grant- ing of request and payment of incidental expense, was adopted by reicord vote ; no dissenting vote . Stated that the arena referred to has been acquired by the club from the Torrey General Hospital and is of the best quality ., (h) Recommended necessary alterations in present Cit�Dffices - to provide additional space for :'caste DisposaT_Uepar�menF and also to change type of telephone service - giving detailed statement of expense involved. On motion, by Martell, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1723, authoriz- ing the City Manager to proceed with building alteration and telephone service changes as recommended, was' adopted by unanimous -vote . -- WC Rom' / ( i) Recommended for approval salary changes effective October 1945 as follows : P. Swart from `'250.00 to 275 .00 1 4 plus present ,car allowance of $25.00; Floyd `duood from 5 - +` 4235.00 to w250.00 plus present car allowance' of 010.00. On motion by Allen , seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1730, approving said salary changes as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote,. Planning Commission - with recommendations : The Secretarg of the Planning Commission reported that the Zoning Board in its meeting of September 13, 1945 had approved a variance to S. P . P4aloof at 166 South Palm Canyon Drive to permit the enlargement of cubical content of his non-conform- ingbuilding at said address, which does not presently meet setback requirements under Ordinance hTo. 75. No action necessary . Committees : Boards ' and Commissions ' - McCann Chairman : I ( 1) Recommended ht . San Jacinto Winter Park Authority �aappppoin��t- ments : 0 . Earl Coffman and' Jrhn R. E. Chaffey as the _ =ni��al members from Pulm Springs , to serve for two years from date of appointment, on this seven-riember authority. A resolution prepared by the City Attorney in this connec- 0 tion was read in full and on motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols , said Resolution being No . 1731, was adopted by unanimous vote . (2) R proposed transfer from Margaret Anderson et vir to one JanofskV of Anderson, lease on Field Club Props o3` r Palm Springs Roller Bowl Bldg. ) : Here followed discussion of the need for a City Hall abh building. The City Manager recommended as a first step 1_ in such an undertaking the employment of an architect to prepare drawings indicating the ground space and building area necessary to a permanent building of this type. After discussion by motion by Nichols, seconded by Mar- tell, Resolution No. 1729 authorizing the City r?anager to roceed as recommended and to incur an expense of up to 400.00 in connection therewith, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. SEP 19 1945 467 Recommended that the matter be left in abeyance until the City Attorney shall have examined the least terms of proposed transfer and advised of any changes he recom- mends before any such releasing of the property. McCann stated that the Committee would meet with the City Attorney and present recommendations in the next Council meeting. TY e_, guy Clerk' s annual steternent._of financial transactions for year 1944-45 was presented ( copies dis r u e among Coun- cil) , examined and filed of record. Here Mr. Harry Harper, Executive Secretary of the Chamber , of Commerce, present in Chambers, was called upon by the Mayor and addressed the Council on the subject of, airlines _seru_ice_is alm Springs . Yr. Harper made a few remarks and requested the City Attorney (with whom he had recently attend- ed a hearing on this subject in Los Angeles) to give a detailed report of their trip. The City Attorney reviewed the result of their meeting with American Airline officials in Los Ange- les , and their talk with Martin Burke, formerly that company' s counsel; and recommended that Mr . Burke, thorouchly exper- ienced in this highly specialized type of practice, be employed to prepare a brief for presentation before the Civil Aero- nautics Board hearing in vu,ashington, D. C . this coming Octo- ber 3th. In the discussion which followed opposition was expressed to theCity' s incurring" ar,y expense for such a brief since the matter would seem primarily a matter for the- -Chamber- of Commerce to present, with, however, the moral support of the ,umicipality. The majority of the Council notwithstanding seemed to favor the City' s contributing a foe for employment of Mr . Burke and on motion by Martell, seconded by Hyde, Reso- lution No . 1732, authorizing an expenditure of up to ,4y200.00 as a fee for Mr. Burke' s services in preparing; brief, as out- lined above, was adopted by record vote; Turonnet not voting. UNFINISHL'D BUSINESS resumed: An_o_rdi-nance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amending Section 4(h) etc . of Ordinance No. 75, being the Palm Springs Land Use Ordinance , adopted December 13, 1939, " intro- duced in the meeting of August 22, 1945, when first reading was waived, was read -in full- and on motion by McCann, seconded J by Turonnet , was passed by record vote; no dissenting vote. Cancellation of taxes on Field Club property: On motion by Nichols , seconded by Turon'not , Resolution No . 1733, directing the City Attorney to prepare the proper documents for execu- tion by the Mayor and City Clerk, to obtain cancellation on , that portion of the Field Club taxes which cover the one- third of said property now owned by the City, was adopted by unanimous vote . nTZ BUSINESS : A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance"7ominiff6e and upon motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands -6114 through 6123 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. There being no further business , on motion by Nichols , seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. " LOUISE McCARN City Clerk 468 OCT 3 1945 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HeldViednesda,y - October 3, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting ' in the Council Chambers , known as No . 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, October 3, 1945, at 7 :30 o' clock p,. m. , the said day being the first -iednesday of the month of October . The meeting was c'all,ed -to order by Mayor Therieau , who pre- sided. Roll Call : Present :, Councilmen I:1a'rtell, i.IcCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; Ci't;y Attorney Colegate, Assistant Director of Public Cuork'.s Swart , : City Clerk McCann . Absent : Councilman Nichols MINUTES : After discussion during which objection was voiced reg=ardIng lengthening of minutes (previously agreed to be shortened) , on motion by Turonnet , -seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, City Clerk instructed to redraft, minutes of S-eptember 19, 1945,, to record therein 1'uronnet ' s basis for voting "No" - on Los Co:upadres 1.7estern 'Meek program mat-ter. City Clerk, however, instructed to omit from future minutes - wherever possible: consistent with preservation of record of ' council action by vote - reference to opinions of individual councilmen .' Councilman Nichols entered during consideration of and par- ticipated' in action on above matter . REPORTS : Boards and Commissions Committee - re Anderson lease : Roller Bowl : Mrs. Margaret Anderson and Sidney Jancfsky being present in Chambers , ,the Mayor called upon McCann, Chairman Boards and Commissions Committee, for report and recommenda- tion in connection with Mrs . Anderson' s nesotiations 'with Janofsky. for sale of her Roller Bowl Building on Field Club property and for transfer to him of her ground lease of said property. Recommendations were for : (a) Reduction of option clause : NINTH in lease, to a 5-mon'-is period expiring June 1, 1951 ; (b) establishment of a definite enclosed parking area pursuant to City Niana or' s requirements therefor; ( c) Jnotice to purchaser of lease thereon, and discontinuance by City' of responsibility for water ser7ice to building and leased ground ; (d) lessee ' s egress and ingress from and to grounds be from a Sunrise flay entrance only. After discussion and after hearing from TIrs . Anderson and Janofsky, ' it was decided that action at this time should be upon item ( a) recommended above, only; and on motion by McCann , seconded by Hyde , Resolution No. 1734, approving the--Committee-' s-' recommendation for reduction of time fixed in option agreement ( item ( a) above) , and requesting the City Attorney to so notify the Field Club board of directors , was adopted by unanimous vote. - I G The Committee Chairman stated that the recommendations recited had been made after the committee had advised with the City Attorney and that said recommendations were based on that advice . Action on items (b) , ( c) and (d) later in meeting;. COMMUNICATIONS : 469 OCT 3 '`1945 Applications for dance permits : ( a) Rov Randolph to conduct Palm S rims Studios : teach in dane ng - c asses ocal schoo s , c u s and o e s, wi local downtown office later . The Mayor called upon Air. Randolph, present in chambers . He slated that he is presently at the Desert Inn, where he will have some classes ; that he is renewing the practice of his pro- fession, commenced here in 1934 and discontinued in 1942 . After discussion, on motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols , Resolution No. 1735, approving issuance of a dancing studio license to applicant, with office at Desert Inn for the present , was adopted by unanimous vote. (b) Colonial House- - to renew nightly dancing, through current f scai 1 year; premises inspected and approved by City Man- ager and Chief of Police; for ratification (fees paid) ; On motion by Turonnet , seconded by Allen , Resolution No. 1736, ratifying City Manager approval and approving issuance of license to applicant , was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote . ( c) Squadron B, AAF, private nonprofit dance, Palm Springs Hotel , September 28, 1945: Premises inspected; approved by City ,Manager and Chief of Police; for ratification : Ratified; permit granted, fees waived - on motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, by Resolution No. 1737, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. (d)- Ivey Warren, -Jr_._ and- Lt- Henderson - -for colored eople to have outdoor dances , three nights , weekly, Patencio Camp, Section 14 - until such time as they may erect building for indoor dancing, if permitted : Discussion developed Lhat, while Council in favor of applicants having such recreation , permission could be granted only for a location indoors ; therefore denied, on motion by Nichols , seconded by Martell, by Resolution No . 1738, adopted by unanimous vote. Application - D. L. Brandenburg, to operate Motor Scooter and TWAc� Re` ta3 business in rear of 377 AT. Indian Avenue proper Ey)-fie Mayor called upon Mr. Luke, present in chambers , who spoke in behalf of applicant . Discussion developed that inspection had shown building inadequate for such an operation from standpoint of safety requirements under building and fire codes ; fur- ther, entire operation could not ' - as required by ordi- nance ,be conducted inside this particular building. The Mayor requested Mr. Luke to so notify applicant . Mr. Luke here introduced the question of permission to erect a small building adjacent to the building above discussed : to house a brake-shoe lining business . He was informed by the Mayor that proper procedure would be to file with the City Clerk the petition (pursuant to the Land Use Ordinance) addressed to the Planning Commission Zoning Board for such use. Following there was discussion regarding revision of the ci .7 �n �nrl trap_ Or inance and the curren Subdivilns _Ordnance - both -of -Which the City Attorney stated were under study. He reviewed the history of creation of the present Land Use Ordinance in 1939 ; a good ordinance then but now due for revision; and called attention to • the volume of work now required of the Planning Commission; recommending employment of a fulltime planning engineer or planning expert, to check and recommend action upon the numerous applications for variances and rezoning with regard to advisability thereof in relation to the Master Plan , According to Swart , ex-officio member of Commission , correspondence with view to engagement of services of pro- fessional planningG consultant is now being carried on . 470 ` DCT 3 M45 Letter - Western Air Lines Inc . to PQa or re Air ort -Notice served on A o n en ior, o serve a m pr ngs , etc . , through use of Municipal Airport ; no action. REPORTS resumed: The following reports were presented, examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk : For September - Treasurer, I Police Department , Humane Officer; Clerk' s Fund Statement as of October 3, 1945. , City Tnanager - None; absent . Planning Commission - with recommendations : Letters from Secretary, re Zoning Board action : ( a) S. P. Maloof,' 156 S. Palm Canyon Drive- - application for variance to permit enlargement cubical content noncon- forming building at said address ; granted by Board Sep- tember 13, 1945;' building inspector directed to issue permit with provisions recited in Board minutes; no action. (b) Charles D. Farrell et ux, Racquet Club - application to have' t is 1-acre parcel classified as Zone or District R-4 so as to permit of contemplated improvements there; granted by Board October 2, 1945; no action . ( c) Comm it uny Church application for reduction of setback 1 des o permit additional improvements ; granted by Board August _8, 1945; through inadvertence heretofore omitted from councilminutes ; no action . Letter from Secretary re Commission action on : I Grant Deed : Flarol,d and 4'iilton Hicks tendered to City for Park Purposes : reporting Commission action October 2 , 1945, , 3� ratifying and confirming recommendation of its Land Use ' Committee, that Council accept deed. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols , Resolution No . 1739, accepting said deed as recommended, and instructing the City, Clerk to acknowledge this very generous gift and proceed with recording of deed, was adopted ,by record; no dissenting vote. Committee reports resumed : Indian Lands etc . - re Union Oil Company requ,'est for conces- s_.on s Airport covering sale etc . of company products : Considered too far in future for action at this time ; City Clerk to so inform applicant. Boards and Commissions : re Daylight savin;zs - request of Chamber of Commerce for cooperation in attempt to retain ; tabled. re Anderson lease transfer - resumed : Item ( c) Discontinuance of responsibility for water I service and notice thereon to purchaser of lease : On motion b;; PticCann, seconded by Martell,, Resolution No. 1740, approving; such recommendation and referring to City Manager for further action to accomplish this recommendation, was adopted by unanimous vote . Item (d) Limiting; egress and ingress from and to grounds to entrance on Sunrise 'iGay : 471 Ut 3 1945- On motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols , Resolution No. 1741 , approvin, such recommendation and referring to City Manager for further action to accomplish this recommendation, was adopted by unanimous vote . Item (b) Establishment of definite enclosed parkin Area Pursuanto y .anager s requ remen s ere or : McCann offered motion, seconded by Nichols, that , in line with committee ' s unanimous recommendation, the City Manager, after metes and bounds survey of area immediately adja- cent to and encompassing roller- bowl building location, require purchaser of lease to enclose a specified area within a fence, such fence to be installed at purchaser ' s expense and to be constructed of materials and type satisfactory to City Manager . Discussion indicated a division of opinion on advisability of such a requirement at this time. Turonnet_ requested matter be deferred until alter P+?ayor will have had final report from Special Committee for Survey of Recreational and Park Facilities . The Motion was lost on record vote, as follows : Ayes : Nichols, McCann, Hyde Noes : Martell , Allen , Turonnet and Mayor Therieau NMV BUSINESS : Aaj�_t�r_ of_ mand was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and upon motion by !a len, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands PR-1516 through FR-1570 and 6124 through 6156 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer; by record vote; no dissenting vote. Clerk' s Certificate No . 34, covering fund transfers : To the payroll fund: from General Fund 'w5842 .50, from Street ti'621. , from _Waste Disposal yf1353 - a total of i�7316. 50; and to Lib- rary Fund from General - $3000.00, was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote . Here the City Attorney referred to the State Doard of Equal- ization hearing on the City' s protest aEainst issuance of a liquor license to Neishuler - Casitas del Monte, set for F-r�day,OcEobeo 5, 1 5, w i c ill et�with the Chief of Police and possibly the City Manager; and stated that on the same day there would also be a rehearin i on Application b Club Continental (Arcaro and Soldavin uvhich Board had denied on recommendation of its e 1quor Control Officer, on ground that Palm Springs already has a sufficient number of such licenses ; that in the interest of public convenience and necessity no addi- tional licenses were required. That , because the City had filed no protest a;_;ainst the issuance of- a license to said applicant , no notice was given the City of this rehearing. Farther stated that , the two matters being heard on the same day : One being protested by the City; the other up for re- I hearing because Board had denied application on identical ground previously employed by City as a basis of protest - although in this instance the City had entered no protest, lie, as City Attorney, and probably the Mayor (who had been subpoenaed as a witness in the Club Continental rehearing) would almost certainly be required to make statements re- garding the City ' s policy in the matter of additional liquor licenses in Palm Springs ; therefore it seemed imperative that the Council decide in this meeting whether it is desired to support the Board in its denial of Club Continental appli- cation on ground above recited. 472 ()C'f 0 i945,, OCT 1 0 1945' Lifter discussion - during which it was agreed that in the next informal meeting the Council should meet as a committee- of-tree-whole for formulation of a policy with regard to liquor licenses - on motion by Nichols , seconded by Turonnet , Reso- lution No . 1742, approving an expression to the State Hoard. of Equalization, indicating approval of and- cbncurrenee in the Board' s denial of' Club Continental application , on the ground above stated, was adopted by record vote, as follows : ' Ayes : Nichols , McCann, Turonnet Noes : . Iiyde, Allen Not , votinp : Martell - because of ,uncertainty as to whether adoption of the resolution would establish a policy on , the subject of liquor licenses as a whole; Therieau -because of having; been employed as counsel for Club Continental oper- ators at time of original applica- tion by them. There being no further business , on motion by Turonnet , seconded by Allen and unanimously carried, the meeting ad- journed to Wednesday, October 17, 1945, at 7:30 o ' clock p.m . LOUISE McCARN City Clerk- MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 2iR CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - "October 10, 1945 The City_ Council of the City of Palm Springs, : Calif ornla, held a special ,meeting, in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday , October 10, 1945, at 5 :00 o ' clock p . m. , pursuant to call by the Honorable E7igene E. Therieau, Mayor, dated October 9 , 1945 . The meeting was , called to order by Mayor Ther:ieau , who pre- sided. ROLL CALL , Present : ' Councilmen Nichols , Martell, Hyde, , Allen , Turonnet and Mayor Therieau ; City Attorney Colegate; Acting Clerk Marylou Kingsbury ; Assistant Director of Public 'Norks Swart . Absent : Councilman McCann The call by the Mayor was read, as follows : I "CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL Y EETING OF THE' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS "notice is hereby given that I , the undersigned Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, do hereby call a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, to be held at 5 :00 o ' clock p. in. , Wednesday , October 10, 1945, in the council chambers , No . 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city, such being the place where the City Council is accus- tomed and by ordinance required to hold meetings , for the following purposes : 473 OCT 1 0 1945' "To consider and act upon the Notice from State Board of Equalization of Application by Palm Canyon Hotel Incorporated dba for on-sale beer-and-wine , distilled spirits ( seasonal ) license Cita,391 S. at 225 North Palm Canyon Drive; and also upon the Notice of Invention by 1mCanyon Driver to engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages , and for such Louis Thomso other business as the city council may legally transact . "WI'TNESS my hand this 9th day of October, 1945. " ( signed) LUGENE E. THERIEAU, Yayor . " There was then presented Consent and 'Naiver of Notice in writing, signed by members of the City Council and filed with the City Clerk prior to said meeting, as follows : "I, the undersigned, member of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs , hereby consent to the holding of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs in the Council Chambers , 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in the City of Palm Springs , at 5 :00 o ' clock n . m. , CJednesday , October 10, 1945, for the purposes and to consider and act upon the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such meeting made and signed by the Honorable Eugene E. Tnerieau, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs , on October 9, 1945, ser- vice of which notice is hereby acknowledged. VITNESS my hand this 9th day of October, 1945. " ( siigned) EUGENE S. THERIEAU " CULVER NICHQLS E. F. MARTELL MAURICE MCCANN C . A. HYDE " W. Z. ALLEN ARMAND V. 'TUROD:NET" The I;iayor instructed the Clerk to proceed with COYMUNICA`II ONS : ( a ) Notice from State Board of Equalization re Palm Canyon Motel Inc . Application for on-sale beer-and-wine and 7Ts` i eu spirits seasons tense, 225 KorthPa m Canyon Drive : After discussion, on motion by Nichols , seconded by T ronnet , Resolution No. 1743, opposing the granting of e ther of said licenses on the ground that same could be contrary to public welfare and morals and that same are not warranted because of any public convenience or necessity; that granting of said licenses would create additional burdensome police problems for the City and that said premises located in central city business dis- trict are in a block approximately 600 feet long in which there are presently seven existinE on-sale distilled spirits licensed premises - whereby issuance of such licenses would create undue congestion, traffic , police and liquor control problems ; and directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of said resolution , as the Cityts protest and objection to the issuance of said licenses, with said State Board of Equalization, was adopted by unanimous vote ; McCann absent . (b) k�otice of Intention published by Louis Thomson dba La Cite , o Southa m an you r ve - ro engage n sa e of aicoholic beverages : After discussion, on motion by `1'uronnet , seconded by Martell , Resolution No . 1744, opposing the issuance of on-sale beer-and-wine, and on-sale distilled spirits licenses ( seasonal ) to said Thomson on the grounds : that same would be contrary to public welfare and morals ; that same are not warranted because of any public con- venience or necessity ; that tLe ratio ( ite.nized in detail) of licenses to population in Palm Springs presently ex- ceeds the proportions determined by the State Board of 474 UT '1 0 1945 L Equalization and by the State Legislature to be reasonable and proper; and that granting of any such licenses would create additional burdensome police problems for the City ; directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of said resolution, as the City � s protest and objection to the issuance' of any such. licenses , with said State Board of Equalization , was' adopted by record vote, as follows : Ayes : Nichols, Martell, Tlyde , Allen, Turonot Noes : None Absent': TYICCann Not voting by reason of being employed 'as legal counsel for said Thomson : TherIeau ( c) A 'lication b Re'couet Club - to renew dancinf;, specified dates : Application fee and deposit tendered) : On motion y Zlen, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No . 1745, approv- ing issuance of permit , subject to City NLanagerts inspec- tion' and approval! of such use of premises ,, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote ; McCann absent . (d) Request C.' C . Kel_1� ( veteran ) for _paintin�-, contrac- tors , license - at renewal ' rate :' After discussion , on motion_by Turonnc , seeonEFE by Martell , Resolution No . 1746, approving issuance of 'license , renewal basis : jf,50 fee, since applicant is a returned Palm Springs veteran, was adopted by recora vote; no dissenting vote; McCann absent . ( e) Ap lication for two dances by Los Compadres , V� estern Week: a in the Plaza street , Tuesday , October 16th - admission free; (b) In Roller Howl, Saturday , October 20th - admis- sion charged : After discussion , on motion by Martel'1, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No . 1747, approving issuance of permit for dances , fee waived on Plaza dance and fee to be, paid on Roller Bowl dance - subject , however, to City Manager inspection and approval of such use of said premises , was adopted by record vote; no ciissentin vote ; McCann absent . ( f) re Operation concessions Fsb tt ield Club - Western Vaeek prom : The - City *tanager absent umied a memorandum - pre- sented by Assistant' Director of Public Works Swart , recorn- mending that the Los Compadres deposit g200 with the City, to cover cost of any damage and of cleaning the premises following conclusion of Los Compadres program' at 'Club ; that, after deduction of such costs , the balance of the wS200 be returned to the Los Compadres , since it is their expressed intention that, the concessions shall be operated for the benefit of the local Boys ' Club . Aside from a general expression of approval of said recommendation, no action . NE'PJ BUSINESS: re Request to Array Air Forces regarding use_cL_present air base : The Mayor called upon Mr. Harry C. Harper, Chamber of Commerce I executive secretary , ' who requested Council authorityto - at the time he attends forthcoming CAB hearing i;nVvashington D . C . - approach the Army Air Forces for- permission to t1_e' City to make use of the presently available facilities' at the Air Base in event of withdrawal of AAF operations there; also to re- quest that the AAF 'continue and extend existi'n-- lease's on lands now used for the 'local Air Base . Mir . Austin TIcY_anus , � present in chambers was called upon by TSayor. He voiced a protest on behalf of himself and wife against any action which would deprive them of lands originally owned by themselves which had been acquired by the Government for the Air Erase In which acquisition thay had acquiesced willingly as 9 war, OCT T 0 1945" 475 UT 17 1945 measure, on the understanding with the Government that the land could be reacquired by the McPaanuses ,when no longer of use to the Government . The Mayor explained to Mr. McP.Ianus that the only intention of either the Chamber or the City at this time is to request of the AAF that the present air base - / and equipment be retained until the City Council shall have developed an airport policy and program. After discussion it was agreed that Ivlr. Harper should be authorized to represent I the City as requested and on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, Resolution No . 1745, authorizing Mr. Harper to pro- ceed as requested, and present to the proper Government and A,rM7 Officials' s certified copy of this resolution : in which is set forth in detail theCity' s request in this connection ; was adopted by unanimous vote; McCann absent . There being no further business , on motion by Martell, sec- onded by Allen and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. LOUISE MCCAP?I City Clerk MINUTES OF A .SPECIAL MEETING OF 7i IE CITY COUNCIL OF `IHE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Field Wednesday - October 17, 1945 4:00 o 'clock P. M. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a mooting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, October 17, 1945, at 4:00 o 'clock p, m. , pursuant to call by the Honorable Eugene E. Therieau, Mayor, dated October 16, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Theriesu, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, h4artell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, '1'uronnet and R4alror 1 lherieau; City Manager Serum, City Attorney Colegate; City Clerk WcCarn Absent : None The call by the Mayor was read, as follows: "CALL AND 1TO'Y10E FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF 'I-a-W CITY COUNCIL OF '1j1E CITY OF PALPT SPRINGS -- NOTICE is hereby* given that I, the undersigned, Mayor of the City of Palm Spr!.ngs, do hereby call a special meeting of the City Council of the I G by 4rnzae--I of tkc City of Palm Springs, California, to be held at 4.00 o 'clock p. m. , Wednesday, October 17, 1945, in the Council Chambers, No. 810 North Palm Canyon ,Drive, in said city, such being the place where the City `'ouncil is accustomed and by ordinance required to hold meetings, for the following purposes : To consider and act upon (a) Establishment of a policy with regard to liquor licenses ; (b) Recommendations of the Planning Commission, and (c ) Such other business as the City Council may legally transact. "KJITNESS my hand this 16th day of October, 1945, (si-;ncd) EUGENE E. T'HLRIEAU, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, Cal- if ornia. " 476 O01- 17 1945' There was then presented Consent and Waiver of notice of said meeting, signed by the members of the City Council and filed with the City Glee prior to the meeting, as follows : "I, the undersigned, member of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, hereby consent to the holdint of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drlve in the ' city of Palm Springs, at 4: 00 o 'clock p. m. , Wednesday., October 17,, 1945, for, the purposes and to consider and act', upon, the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such meeting made, and signed by the honorable Eugene E. `Pherieau, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged. "VIIUTESS my hand this 17th day of October, 1945. " (signed) CULVER NICH OLS n If E. F . MAR TELL " It MAURICE MCCANPT n " C . A . HYDE It It VV. Z . ALLEN " " ARMAYD V . TURONNE'T " It EUG}��`E E. UFERIEAU" The Mayor, noting, an assemblage of citizens in chambers, invited them to state the purpose of their presence : They were appearing; in support of their petition - later filed with the City Clerk - protestincc the issuance of further liquor licenses in the City of i'alm Springs, sinned with 23 names ; several of the group addressed the Council on this subject: Item (a) in the T, ayor 's Call and Notice of Special Yeeting, above set forth. Citizens so appearing; and offering protest: Mr. Earl Coffman , representing^ his mother, P,Rrss. Nellie Coffman, his brother - George Roberson, and Harold Hicks ; I Mr. ',Villiam A. Lippman ; PAr. Frank 'N. Cutler; Mrs . Melba Bennett; Mr., Lloyd Simon representinh the oarants of members of De blolay ; Bernice Schmidt, Secretary Community Church, representing the Church and Dr. !Jac- Cartney; Nc mi Fern Jones as the parent of a hi �h- school child. After discussion, McCann offered a motion that the Council go on record as opposing the issuance of any more liquor licenses in the city of Palm Springs ; motion seconded -by � Nichols . Turonnet requested that the motion and second be withdrawn; w_nereupon he would offer a motion that the matter be tabled; Martell offered to second such a motion. Discussion was closod and the Mayor called for a vote on the McCann motion, as follows: Ayes : Nichols, YcCann, Turonnet Noes : Martell, Hyde, Allen, and. Mayor Therieau Absent: None Turonnet objected to decision of so hi:-hly controversial a matter on a 4'-3 vote: And after further discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by McCann, Resolution Yo. I i749, directing that the establishment of a policy with rep>,ard to liquor licenses be referred to the Council as a committee-of-the-who1'e for further consideration and action thereon in the next council meeting, was adopted by unanimous vote. lze Mayor instructed the Clerk to proceed with C OI,IIuNNICAPIONS: 477 07 17 1945 (b) Planning Commission recommendations : To letters were read from the Secretary: ( 1) re Rac�cu`et Club of Palm Sprites - Application for change of zone frorm us to"R-4"; by resolution adopted in meeting of October 16, 1945, approved and recommending Council bp proval of requested change ; certified conies of minutes of October 2 and 16, attached. After discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by SicCann, Resolution No. 1750, fixing time for public hearing on said matter for. 8:00 o 'clock p. m. , Ifednesday, November 7, 1945, and instructing the City Clerk to publish notice accordingly, was adopted by unanimous vote . (2) re Peter Sheptenko - application for permit to construct canopy or marquee extendi-n-, over setback area and sidowalk at his building on Lot 2, Block 23, Palm Springs Tract ; approved and granted by the Zoning lioard Ccrober 16, 1945; no action by Council. (c) Other Business :- (1) -Minutes lileel-= Se tember 19 October 3 and October 10 Special , 1945, drafts previously distributed, for approval. On motion by McCann, seconded by 2iartell and carried unanimously, approved and ordered copied in 1,Tinute Book. (2 ) Application by Bank of America etc with Horace Heidt et ux dba Lone Palm, 1276 North Indian venue to transfer cn-sale beer-and-,vine and distilled spirits licenses from iforace Heidt, same address ; no action. (3) re i Ltin ,,uarter - Codeba and Stephens dba: implcation for renewal of nip'htly dancing, 1�45-46 ; fees tendered and premises inspected and found to be approved as to such use, by City Manager : After discussion, on motion by P,Tartell, seconded by Allen, Resolution No. 1751, opprovinm issuance of permit applied for, was adopted by record vote: Ayes : Nichols, Martell, EYcCann, Hyde, Allen, Taronnet and TJayor Therieau Noes :_ hone Absent: None (4) Notice by American Airlines Inc . of non- stop operation excluding aim Springs . City Attorney explained that if granted by CAB, the permission would apply only to the American's -Route -4, which- had included Palm Springs, on route. - No -action. N7V BUSINESS- A re,-ister of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands numbered PR1571 and 6157 throus*_,h 6161 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote; D'und transfers : Clerk 's Certificate No. 351 transferring E t2e iseyell fund .rI24 from the Waste Disposal Fund was presenter, exardned and oonr. owed b;r the Finence Committee and or. motion by !illen, ,reoonded by I cCann, approved and ordered certified by the Clerlr to the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. 478 OC7 1. 1S'45 COP. T,UT NTICA`PION' resumed: City islanafrer' report - with recommendations : (a) re Bids seal-coating Streets of P,1Gjor :Cmportance_ Project 19T: Reported on bids received: from r. L. Yeager and. from Herz and Company; recommended \ avard of contract to Yea--er, low bidder, and a responsible contractor. After discussion on motion ' by IvTartell; seconded by iuronnet, Resolution No. 1752, accepting the' Yeager bid and directing , 'the Mayor and City C1er'r_ to execute the contract there- for ,on behalf -of the City, was -adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. Here followed discussion re,-arding Paseo el 1,11rador (previously discussed - , minutes September, 19, 1945) . The City i,,lanarr' explained that the City LnTineer will take up With the State DivisLon of 1.'ip�aivays the matter of applying, to another street,, if pos- sible, that portion of stands presently allocated for seal-coatin - t1::1s private thoroughfare. (b ) re Buildin''c; Code revision: Recommended deferrin,; such action until receipt of revised Pacific Coast Building Uonference (State ) Code, which aill be ava.ilablP probably in January. H?reed that recom- mendation be followed. (c ) Reported employment of Paul Shreve as De ut _ Build- ing Inspector, effective as of October 1, 1945, to replace I=mar Urud,e, resigned from same position. (d) - re attendance at Pacific Coast Buildin�Of.ficials ' Conference in Presnc, Sentember 27 L 1945 : ', Because of press of wor?_ here none of those authorized (Minutes August 9, 1945) were able to leave to attend conference. (e) re Field Club - survey of premises and accurate drawing: recommended a complete survey- and accurate drawing;: a- complete master plan of the physical property and" shoprini,, improvements ; needed in con- nection with parking area question recently brought up (Minutes October 3, 1945) . and necessary to the management of the property. He pointed out the ad- vantage of having such a plan at an early date . f On motion by Mmrtell, seconded by lbronnet, Reso- lution Yo. 1753, adopting: the City M^nager 's recommendation, and authorizing an expenditure up to I?250. , for such, a plan, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. (£ ) re Surplus Property Board request for classification of property nova acquired by the federal government, and about to be redistributed throuEri Board agencies : Read a letter requesting City action, and recomme;�ded study and action by Council at an early date; pointed out importance of having some agencies to deal with,, I over others . After discussion the Mayor referred the matter to the General Committee - Martell, Chairman, to confer with a representative group from the Plan- ning Commission and with the City Iaianager, and submit a report at an early date. Councilman Nichols agreed to attend meetings on request, but not to participate in discussions. (Z) Resignation 'of City Manager Serum: 479 COT 17 1945 Presented his reoignation, and requested to be re- lieved from the duties of his office as soon after November 1, 1945, as convenient. After expressions of regret from the Mayor and other Councilmen, with high commendation for the integrity and efficiency -xl th which Mr. Sorum has administered his office, the Mayor stated that they would request a reconsid- eration, except for the conviction that the resi7,na- tion had been tendered after deliberation resulting in a decision; also that all present were aware of Dir. Ser_im's recent illness and the obvious need for rest and complete recovery - for which reason he considered it unfair to urge his continuance in office beyond the time which he had fixed for leaving. Mr. Sorum stated that in any event he would not leave until after the November 7th meeting and that he was ready and willing to do all possible to consummate all unfinishedmatters in connection with his office. It was .thereupon aE*reed that the Council, meeting; as a committee-of-the-whole, should during the interim consider the selection of a successor to Bir. Serum; present the names of any local citizens considered eligible and qualified and that the Mayor would contact the City Managers ' Association for a list of candidates . UNFINISH''kM BUSINESS: re FIEMD CLTTT3 - ANDERSON Lease - transfer to JANOFSKY: The 7ayo'r reported that Mrs . Anderson had informed him she would retain the lease until receipt by her of full purchase price from Janofsky. Here followed discussion of prepara- tion of documents for TvIrs. Anderson 's signature in this matter (Minutes October 3, 1945 ) - which the City Attorney will prepare. NF90 BUSINESS resumed, re Agreement with Western Air Lines , Inc. , for landings at ' _ , Airport. The City Attorney stated that the agreement was identical in form with license agreement previously ex- ecuted with American Airlines ; being in nature of temporary arrangement pending return of Airport from federal govern- ment; however, a carefully drawn document. After discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols , Resolution No. 17.54, approving execution of agreement in form approved by City Attorney, and directing; Mayor and City Clerk to i execute - same in behalf of - the City, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting; vote. There being no further business, on motion by 'Baronnet, , seconded by '19artell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. [ 1 LCUISL MCCARP7 City Clerk 0 480 VIT 2 9 1945 - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIT' COUNCIL OF ?HR CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - October 17, 1945 The , City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in ' said city, on 'Viednesday, October 117, 19450 ' at 7 :30' o 'clock p. m., the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of October. The meeting was called to order by ila;ror Ther$ eau:' ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Therieau Absent:. Councilmen Nichols , Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen and Turonnet Taere being no quorum present, Mayor Therleau; by public announcement, adjourned the meeting. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF' A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM S"PRINGS Held Monday - October 29, 1945 4 :30 o 'clock p.m. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held 'a spcci'al meeting in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive„ in' said city on Monday, October 29, 1945, at 4:30 o 'clock p'. m., pursuant to call by the Honorable Eugene E. Therieau, Mayor, dated October 29, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: " Councilmen Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, 'I3zronnet and Mayor Therieau ; City Clerk McCarn Absent: ' Councilman Nichols The Call by the Mayor was read, as follows: "CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUIVCTL OF 71-11B CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ' "'NOTICE is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs , do hereby call a special meeting of the City Council of said City to be '.eld at 4:30 o 'clock P. m. , Monday, October 29, 1945, in the Council Chambers, No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city, such being the place where the city council is accustomed and by ordinance required to hold meetings, ! for the following purposes : To consider and act upon the Notice from State Board of Fqualizati.on re application UT 2 9 1945 481 by Louis Thomson dba La Cita for liquor license End upon such 'other business as the City Council may legally transact. WITNESS my hand this 29th day of October, 1945. (Signed) EUGENE C. THERIEWT, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, California. t' There was then presented Consent and Waiver of Notice in writing; signed by all members of the City Council and filed with the City Clerk prior to said meeting, as follows: t'I, the undersigned, member of the City Council of the City of PalmSprings ,-,hereby consent to the holding of a special meeting of said City Council in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city at 4 :30 o 'clock p. m. , Monday, October 29, 1945, for the purposes and to consider and act upon the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such meeting made and si,Tned by the Hon- orable Eugene E. Therieau, Mayor of said City, on October 29, 1945, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged. WITNESS my hand this 29th day of October, 1945. "(signed ) (EACH BY) EUGENE E. TITERILAU, CULVEh NICHOLS, E. F. MARTL+'LL, DIAT7RICE McCAJN, C . A. HYDE, N. Z. ALLEN, ARMAND V. TIIRONNFT "Members of the City Council "City of Palm Sprin,?s , California. " The mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with : COM%TUNIOAII 01%]3: (a) Notice from State Hoard of E iaalization 'e by zron Apolication of Louis i�homson dba a C to:fin motion not, seconded by Martell, Resolution tvo. 1755, approving the filinlr of official protest against such application, and instructing the City Clerk to forward certified copy of said resolution to State Board, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; Mayor Therieau not voting by reason of having been associated as counsel for applicant; Nichols absent. and Other Business : Notices of applications for renewals of liquor licenses : (b ) Applied for by Emma F. Mueller at al dba Palm Springs Hotel Luau) ; and (c ) Applied for by Albert 11. Thompson at al, Gdn etc of Jane E. Iaanchester dba The Doll House ; and (d ) Applied for by Austin G. P+Iclvlanus _dba P. S. Tennis Club. No action on items- (b) , (c ) and (d) . Dance Aonlications , as follows : (a) RoZers_Ranch - dates to be announced later; fee and deposit paid ; premises inspected and approved as to such use. On motion by '1lironnet, seconded by TT,yde, Resolution No. 1756, approving issuance of permit, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote; Nichols absent. (b) Doll House, nightly dancing through season; fees tendered. On motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1757, approvingm issuance of permit, subject to City Nlanager 's inspection and approval of such use of premises, was adopted by record vote , no dissentins vote; Nichols absent. Business license applications , as follows: 482 uCi N 9 1945 (a) In7mar Crude, general contractor - a veteran, not previously resident, in Palm Springs ; desirous of obtaining license for :�50 renewal fee . After dis- cussion, on motion by Allen, seconded by MicCann, Resolution No. 1758, approving issuance of license for regular 1�100 fee, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; Nichols absent. (b) George Kreimer�(lement-brick contractor •. a returned Palm Springs veteran; for rene °ral fee of §50.00. On ' motion by -Hyde, seconded by luronnet, Resolution No. 1759, approving issuance of license for iii,,50 'fee, was, "adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; Nichols absent. (c ) Edwin A. Roman -' for wholesale delivepy:LLi -poultry by private lane. After discussion, referred to Indian Lands Airports etc ) Committee, Turonnet, for study and recommendation in next meeting.. - Letters, as follows: (a) from CPA - District Director - thanking the City for generosity in providing; quarters for local rationing board.. (b) from NHA-Federal Public `lousing Aut'_noritD requesting local information and data which will provide City with circularized announcements re.�ardin!; property offered in this vicinity: surplus property disposal notices . City Clerk instructed to send :requested data. (c) from County Clerk enclosing* Riverside County Disaster douncil ordinance-County - Ordinance 317, under -which ' in Section members of Council are desii-nated ,' smonm whom are chairmen of disaster councils of Riverside county incorporated cities ; referred to General -Com- mittee (Martell, chairman) for study and recommenda- tion in next meeting. W Notice from CAB re order granting to AmericanAirlines, Inc . , discontinuance of Route 4 service stops in ralm Spri.n?s 0,1inutes October 17 1945 special meeting) ; no action. During the, reading of the previous item (d) Councilman Nichols entered and, joined the meeting. MINUTES: of meetings (drafts previously distribi.ited) : ctC tober 10, 1945 and two meetings October 17, 1945:: special at 4 :00 o 'clock p. m. , and regular (no Quorum) at 7 :30 o 'clock p.m. Discussion regarding fi:rst, para- graph, page two , minutes special meeting of October 17, resulted in an agreement that paragraph should be re- written to record by , name and -group represented those 1raho addressed the meeting. With such rewritin'r, on motion by Hyde, seconded by , McCann, and unanimously carried, the minutes were approved as drafted and ordered copied in the 1?inute Book'. REPORTS : None. NE"N BUSINHSS., Resignations tendered: (a) Arthur F. 'Wright ' Building Insnector; effective as of R ?ovember 1, 1945; . Th7flayor stated that Yr. -Wrig1,it had offered, if of value to the City, to stay on awhile to Rive any possible assistance in operation OCT 2 9 1045 483 of his department. After discussion on motion by Martell, seconded by Hyde, Resolution TTo. 1760, tabling consideration of this resignation, and thank- ing Mr . ght for his cooperative consideration in making the offer to stay on awhile, was adopted by unanimous vote. (b) P. N. SWART, Assistant Director of Public 'Norks - effective as of November 1, 1945: The Mayor called 1 upon Iuir. Swart, present in chambers , who stated that he, Navin; been employed by Yr. Sorum, felt obliged to offer his resignation coincident with that ten- dered by Yr. Sorum; however, that he would be glad to continue In office if the Council was so desirous. The Mayor thanked Mr. Swart and requested the pleasure of the Council. In the ensuing discussion it devel- oped that both of these resignations : -Wright and Swart, had been tendered as a gesture of conformance with procedure, following the 'resignation of Yr. Sorum, their employer; in a desire to cooperate withihe Council. On motion by Martell, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1761, tabling; consideration of Mr. Swart 's resignation, and thanking Mr. Smart for his offer to stay on at the pleasure of the Council, was 'adopted by unanimous vote. (c ) R. M. SolU, Cit Manager (minutes October 17, 1945, special meeting The &iayor celled for formal accept- ance at this time and on motion by Martell, seconded b;r Turonnet, Resolution No. 1762, accepting Mr. Sorum's resignation as of November 1, 1945, - with compensation as usual for the month of November; to and including December 10, 1945; it being understood that he will wind up several matters requiring his attention out- side the office during that time, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. Aj2pointment Louise_ McCarn, Acting City ,lanager: Here- on motion by McCann, seconded by Ytironnet, Resolution No. 1763, appointing Mrs . MicCarn, Acting City Manager as of November 1, 1945, was ad_opted, by record vote; no dissent- in�7 vote . Register of demands : A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and upon motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claim and demand No. 6162 was approved and ordered paid by warrant drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote. a UNElIT13TdFD BUS11,I1;SS: An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm nrings, amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 137 of said city' (the sidewalkwashing -ordinance- - to extend washing time to 9:00 o 'clock a, m. - minutes September 19, 1945) was introduced_ by `'Aironnet and read in full for the first time . i, re Ro uest to roper federal Authorities for "freezinE" on 1 3orney General Hospital and ad, acent properties acqu red b�* the Government : Af ter discussion it was agreed that a similar resolution to No. 1740 (minutes October 10, 1945 re Air Base ) should be adopted. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Allen, Resolution No. 1764, approving* a re- quest to the War Department and other federal authorities in control thereof, for freezing of those lands and im- provements now occupied by Torney General Hospital and • accessories in such a manner that the City may be given an opportunity to .pass upon the use of such properties before same are disposed of as federal surplus properties, and instructing the City Cleric to send a certified copy 484 0OT 2' 9 1945 NOV 7 1945 of said resolution to the proper federal bodies, was adopted by unanimous vote . There bein7 no further business, on motion by Hyde, seconded by Pdartell and unanimously carried, the meet- ing; adjourned. LOUISE McCARN, City Clerk YI11UTE6 OY RPIGULAR i'UEPTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OL+' PALY, SPEINCS Field Wednesday - November 7, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, knonn as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in 'said city on 'Nednesday, November 7, 1945, at 7,30 o 'clock p. m. , the said day being the first iJednesday of the month of November . The meeting; was called to order by Mayor 'lherieau, who presided. RCLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, 1,1artell, V'IcCann, Hyde, Allen, Tiz,ronnet and Mfayor Therieau; City Attorney Cole,gate; City Clerk-Acting_ 'City Manager r,lcCarn Absent: None MINUTES: of meeting* of October 29, 1945 - draft previously distributed: On motion by Tlironnet, seconded by Hyde and unanimously carried, approved as drafted and ordered copied in Pdinu to Look. COMITA MCATIONS: C State Board of Ecualization Notice of ao lication b R Ranch, for additional P:; (renewal of seasonal T 1 censer no action. :dar, t Anderson, Roller Bowl - application for public dance _Z Fer 6, 1945; premises inspected and approved as to use ; fees tendered; on motion by 1-JeCann,' seconded by Ptartell, Resolution No. 1765, approving issuance of permit and ratifying approval of use of premises, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. Warren and Wards '(colored) . - Application for business' I license to operate a pub.1 c dance hall at Potencio Camp; hall to be constructed after permission from Council to dance there ; referred to Public- Safety Committee - Hyde, Chairman, for study' and report at early meeting. iia.yor 's reappointment of George t3. Roberson to Planning ' . omm3ssion for 4-year: terra ending August 3 1 01, motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, ratified by Resolution No . 1766, adopted by unanimous vote. ,NOV 7 1945 485 FE,P OR U . Acting City Manager - with recommendations : i„ -As of November 1, - 1945, following salaries recommended for approval: (a) 'Haste Disposal Clerk - Louise Hennes 41y"175.00 (b) City Gardener (a nevrly created position ) : - James 74ason . . . . 225.00 plus monthly car allowance of. . 25. 00 (c ) City Attorney - Roy 'V1. Colegate 250.00 (and a discontinuance of 35 stenographic expense (monthly el lowance presently* in effect ) (d) Bookkeeper-Secretary (Deputy City Clerk) -IvIarylou ringsbury 215.00 (e ) Clerk-Secretary and Deputy City Clerk - Chrissie Hall . . 190.00 (not previously named "Deputy" ) (f) This recommendation Dresented by the Mayor in behalf of the Council: City Clerk-Acting City Yanager Louise McCarn . , . 300.00 These recommendations, havin- been c"_iscussed and approved by the Finance Committee, on motion by PiICCann, seconded by Iichols, were approved for payment, by Resolution No. 1767, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting* vote. 2. , Creation of position of IdentificaticnsOfficer, in Police Department commencin, January 1_, 1'46 at salary ----- o- P T175.U0 minimum, increasing (in similar manner to other departmental salaries ) after six months to 5'�190.00 and after twelve months to a maximum of $215.00. This position will eliminate the position of one "desk clerk" - the duties to include secretarial and desk clerk duties . On motion by Hyde, seconded by I.Iartell, recommendation approved by Resolution No. 1760, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 3. Authority to advertise for bids on two new olice cars : one to replace the 1940 Plymouth sedan Police Car No. 3) , which has more than 150, 000 miles of record; and �,i ich 1;aould be turned in on a new car to be purchased c from the Special Fund for the Replacement of Self- Propelled Motorized Vehicles and- Equipment (created by Ordinance No: 152 pursuant to Resolution No. 1501, adopted July 5, 1944) ; and one additional car from the Reserve for Capital Outlay Fund (Resolution No. 1501 above ) . After discussion on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1769, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise For bids (by Notice thereof, pre- pared by City Attorney) , was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. Here Turonnet requested that the Actin; City Manager be 1 authorized to look into possibilities of acquisition of two `s7aste Disposal trucks to replace the t,mo outworn trucks now in service. fissistant Director of Public 'Xorks confirmed Ifaronnet 's statement concerning the trucks and the -P,'eyor requested the Acting City Mana^;er to investi;Iate and report on the >ossibility of acquiring such new trucks . p. Committee Ro orts : General Committee - Martell, Chairman: a re Surolusiroperty: the Committee recommended the 486 NOV 7 t345. employment of ;:ir. J. 9. 's7'oolley, �'n,7ineer, for a maximum of ten (10) days on a remuneration not to exceed five hundred dollars (�' 500.00) : to report to the Council, , with such information, maps and exhibits as may be per- tinent thereto , re,_r;ardin7 the disposition and possible future utilization of Palm Springs Army Airfield and Torney General Hospital. P,Iartell offered the recoramenda- tion as a motion, -Which was seconded by 'D_ironnet. In the discussion which ensued, the following citizens , present in chambers, were called upon by the Mayor: ' T✓rr, 1,1, i°±. Cutler, CI-iairmana Council 5nec_ial Ob�mittee for Survey of all Recreational and Parr' Facilities, presented resolution adopted in cormittee ' s meetin(* on s_;bji,ct: recommendi.nLre that committee be authorized to employ a qualified en?lineer to siirvezl and report on the properties involved, at a maximum fee of ti15000.00 Pllessrs . Robert Ransom, President and Harr Harper, rxecu£ive lecretary,- res�nectivel�, Chamber_ of Commerce , spoke in support of Cutler resoluff6n) as d1d"1,Tessrs. Ba.rne•y 11Snklo, John R. L. Chaffey and Florian Boyd, requesting withdrawal, of Martell motion and second un1.,i_1 after action on Cutler recommendation. Messrs-. ;Y"illiara Lippman and Arthur Bailey voiced the hope that, since all were apparently in accord on ultimate goal, differences as to method -would be composed without delay. After further discussion the Mayor called for a vcte on the` Tiartell motion and second, which - as Resolution No. 1770, .was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote . (b) Tlembershin - County Disaster Council: Renommended that City, ttorney draw ordinance necessary to create a City Disaster Council"( successor to Council of Civilian I Defense ) and under that ordinance that the City 1,1ana7er be named 'Chairman to serve ex-officio on the County Council. On motion by Martell, seconded by Allen, Resolution No . 1771, approving, procedure as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote . Indian Lands etc Committee - Turonnet,_ Chairman: re Application for business license by one RomEn Tminutes October 29 1945 : Recommended granting of license after execution of license ' a reement between City and applicant (for airplane landings ) . Referred to City Attorney for preparation of arreeTent. Committee-of-the-VVhole '- re Policy Li,cluor Licenses minutes special meeting; October 17 19,f-T 7The Mayor announced that this matter was still in abeyance . the City Attorney announced the denial by the State Board of Equalization, in rehearing,, of licenses applied for by Club Continental and Casitas del Pdonte (Neishuler) , a,?ai.nst both of -which applications protests had been filed by the City Attorney for the City. The followin- reports were presented, examined and ordered filed -dith the City Clerlr : For October - Poli.ce Depart- ment, humane Officer and Clerk's fund statement as of November 7, 1945. PUBLIC; HEARING: The hour of 0:00 p. m. , fixed for the pu biic hearing on. Applicatio n_ r Racquet Club of Palm Sprin`rs (Charles Farrell et ux) for zoning, and variance, raving arrived, the City Clerk read the Notice of Hearin[* and the Ddayor called upon anyone present to appear and be heard. There being no response, the hearing was declared - closed. After discussion, on motion by idichols, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1772, approving granting of said application, ' as recommended by the Planning Commission NOV 7 1945 487 (certified copies of minutes of Commission meetin,_rs of October 2 and 16, 1945, filed with City Clerk) , and re- questing City Attorney to draw necessary amendatory or- dinance ( to Land Use Ordinance No. 75) , was adopted by unanimous vote; -Mayor 1"ierieau not voting by reason of having appeared as counsel for aoplicant. UNFI-NISFED BUSINESS : Ordinance introduced and first read in full in meetin3 of October 29, 1945, for passage : This ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs, amending Sec- tion 3 of Jrdinance No. 137 of said cLtZ,� was offered' for second reading, •vhich on motion by Hyde, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, was waived ; and on motion by Allen, seconded by Nichols, said ordinance - being; No. 162 - was passed by unanimous vote . NEW BU61NESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and upon motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands numbered' PR1572 through PR1627 and 6163 through 6224 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dis- sentin , vote. Clerk's Certificate No. 36 coverin? fund transfers : To the payro 1 fund - from General - 16d8l.68, from Street 650. , and from Waste Disposal - >1381.39 - a total of R)8513.57; and from Gas Tax Fund: to General Fund - ';p'104.40 and to Street Fund - $130.27, a total of �,234.67, was presented, examined rand approved by the Finance Committee, and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote . The Secretary of the Planning; Commission here announced that the applications for Zone Change by Charles H. L'avisson, S. Lavin and David Plar olius ccveri= three adto:inln, parcels of land in Northeast Quarter of north- east quarter, Section 10, T43, R4E, SBB&,Y, to reclassify same as R-3 instead of R-2, - as presently (in order to permit contemplated improvements there) , had been ap- proved by resolution adopted in the Commission 's meeting of November 6, 1945 (certified copies of minutes to be submitted to, City Clerk) , and recommended to the City Council for hearing. On motion by BicCann, seconded by P;rartell, Resolution No. 1773, fixing the time for such public hearing as 8:15 p. m. , November 21, 1945, and instructing the City* Clerk to publish due notice thereon, was adopted by record vote ; Mayor `lherieau not voting*., by reason of having appeared as counsel for applicants. There being no further business, on motion by lbronnet, seconded by Hyde, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o 'clock p. m. , Wednesday, November 14, 1945. LOiIISE PdcCARN City Clerk 488 {yqV l. 4 1945 1t1NTJTE:i OF AN ADJOURNED 1JEETING 0? THE; CI'7T COUNCIL Or THE CI Y OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - November 14, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meet- ing in the Council Chambers, known as No. 010 North Palm ' Canyon Drive in said' city on Wednesday, Noveiiiber 14, 1945, at 7 :30 a'clock p. m. ,' pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held 9dednesclay. November 7, 1945. _ The meeting was called to order by IBayor Therieau, who presided. ROLh CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Martell, McCann,, Hyde, Turonnet and Iriayor _'herieau; City Attorney Colegate and Acting City Yanager-City Clerl� 1,,7cCarn, Absent: Councilman Allen PIIDfU'i'ES: Minutes of meeting of November 7, 1945 - draft Pr'evinu ly distributed - vrere presented, and on motion by iricCann, seconded by Yartell and unanimously carried, approved and ordered copied in JTinute Book. CCTJP TNICATION; : 1. Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee resolutions, recommending- Council study and favorable action on : (a.) After consideration- by Planning, Commission : I annexation of territory, north oundary of city, to p-- protection in event of constructi.on ' of rye approach to Chino Canyon starting point for Tramway. Referred to Public Works Committee - Chairman Nichols, to study and present recommendations for presentation to Planning Commission. (b) "Village Time" - ' presently in abeyance with' Boards and Commissions Committee - McCann, Chairman; await- ing receipt of further data from Chamber before reporting ' to Council. 2. To Mayor from F'.arl 3trebe, owner garage occupied b) m Denha in C-2 Zone ; requesting permission for operation through balance of season -- referred to City Attorney for opinion and advice as to procedure . REPORTS: Indian Lands etc Committee - `luronnet Chairman: reported meeting with Army _ irbase officers, in company with Chamber of Commerce Executive Secretary Harper: that the Command- ing Officer had informed teem of a recent Headquarters order concerning civilian aircraft e_perations 'at the lase and that tentative arranements must be made between ' the City and his Headquarters for sharing Base maintenance in connection with such civilian aircraft landingrs at L-he pas- field, The' City Attorney discussed briefly th(, t terms of' the existing lease between the War Department. and the City for the present ;Base occupation. After dis- cussion the matter was referred to the City Attorney •- for disposition through established channels and prepara- tion of any necessary documents to be executed in this matter. re LOS AiIGELFsS AIRLIN S, IIdC . - Here the City Attorney NOV 14 1945 489 reported an informal meeting between the corporation 's Chief Engineer Clarence Bellin and the members of the Council, when he presented Pair. Bellin - to tell of his corporation 's recent application to the CAB for opera- tions with landings at Palm Springs, it being antici- pated that the application would be granted. Acting City Manager - with recommendations ; 1. Increase of salary of Elsie Brannon, Clerk-Stenog- rapher, Planning7 Commission and other City work in City Attorneys office, to �175 per month, effective as of November 1, 1945; on motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No . 1774, a.:)provin7 payment as recommended, was adopted by record vote ; Allen absent. 2. Civil Service and adoption of State Retirement System: referred to Finance Committee - Allen, Chair- man, for study and recommendation, after advi.sing with City Attorney on procedure . 3. Authority to proceed with engap,ement of Architect L= for Consummation of Police Department Building 5improvements - previously recommended by City Manager orum, in order that specifications may be prepared as a preliminary to advertising for bids : On motion by lhronnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No . 1775, approving procedure as recommended, was adopted by record vote ; Allen absent . 4. re Dog Show - December' 2 , 1945 - 'Mashie Court, under auspices American Legion:- that License be issued, I fees waived ; Legion to deposit " 100 as guaranty cover- ing liability for damage to any Field Club equipment loaned for occasion. On motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, and carried by record vote ; Allen absent, Acting City Idlanager-City Clerk authorized to proceed as recommended. 5. re Zonini�, Section 22 (minutes September 19 1945 ) : that further action. After dis- cussion and reference to minutes of Septcmber 19, 1945, the Mayor referred this matter to the Council to dis- cuss as a committee-of-the-whole, with a study of the City ; ngIneer 's Map on the subject, and recommend for action at an early council meeting. Planning Commission - with recommendations: Letters from Secretary, re action in meetin of November 6, 1945, (a) Apprcvin,, Zonin=; 3oard action in approvinrr issuance of special permit to Rogers Ranch for variance to permit improvements incidental to operation of Sport and Recreational Club in Distvict B-2 . No action. I Accepting, and by resolutions adopted in said meeting recommending that Council accept, with usual provisions as to installations of streets and draina?e facilities : Pinal Subdivision YaD s , submitted by -- (b) James H. Pouch - Chino Pu,esa Estates : subdivision of a portion of the 1V;4 o the SF1,Section ', T4S, R4E, Discussion developed that this subdivision has since submission of maps been resold bysaid L'ouch; that the subdivider is desirous of being, relieved of certain �"� Nov 7.1. ,J .e , Nov 2 ]. 1945 of paving due� to paving requirements in an adjoining subdivision. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by , Nichols , , ResoluLion No . 1776, approvinal acceptance of Map as recommended, subject, however, to usual provision for installation of streets, =trades L;nd drainame facilities, satisfactory to requirements therefor by City 3i),pe'rintendent of Streets, was adopted by unanimous vote ; Allen absent. (c ) Hitt Robert Dehn - part of Lot 30, Palm Valley Colony Lands , Section 23, T42, R4L', 5 B&,M On motion by Nichols,, seconded by Llaronnet, - Resoluti_o_n- No .- "T777, approvine; acceptance of Map as recommended, subject, hpwever, to, usual -)revision for installation of streets , ;rades and drainag_;e facilities satisfactory to require- ments therefor by City Superintendent of Streets„ was adopted by unanimous vote ; Allen absent. UNFINL'S?IL'D FU INliSu :' Narie w'Liv FT a12?Au Mrs . John R. E. _Cha_£fep, present in chambers, was called upon �y the Mayor. , She voiced a prote:;t concern n?, the dust on Inl Avenue re=:ultinh Crom the recent paving there . After discussion, the mayor requested the Actin:- Ci ty ?-Rana •er to consult T:r. `_'easier, the paving rontr_actor in charge, in an effort to find a way to allay this dust. There being no further business, on motion by Nichols , seconded by' isTartell <-nd unanimously carried, the meet_Lng adjourned to Nednesdair, November 21, 1945, at 7 :30 o 'clock P. m. LOUIS1 PAcCARN City Clerk YINUTLIJ� CF 'jT, AllJOiJRN D ITEETIHG OI' THE C:C 'iY CCUNC:IL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRIi`GS Held 6`vednesday - November 21, 1945 'The City Council of the, City of Palm springs held a meet:i.nm in the Council Chambers, known as No . B10 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on "Nednesday, November 21., 1945, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting- held November 14, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Llayor -lherieau, who presided. ROLT, CAL'fc Pres'ent:,. Councilmen Nichols, H2rtell, :�ScCann, Hyde , Turonnet and 14iayo° 1_neri6au; City Attorney Cole ate ; City Clerk- Actin� City P,4anarer McCarr; ,. Absent: Councilman Allen MINUTES : P,(Iinu,tes of the meeting of November 14, 1045 - draft previously distributed - !,rere presented and on mot-Lon by Hyde, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, � approved and ordered, copied in the Yinute Book. C0MMUNICA'lI OT« : 1. State Board of -Ect)al.ization - Notices re Public Iearinv, Nov 21 1945, 491 Council lChambers, Thursday, December 6, 19452 2:Q0_. m. , on Ci.ty's protest against issuance of licenses to: (a) Louis Thomson dba La Cita; and (b) Palm Caa_bn FTotel -(Shi.ilman) . The City Clerk was instructed to insert notices thereof in local press . 2. Application for dance hermit - Margaret Anderson, Halm Springs' Holler Boer1, for dances to be liven at later dates, to be announced from time to time; -with do )osit of 11�1'25. , and tender of another `ir5 opplication fee. The City Clerk explained a clerical error in her department In failure to inform applicant at the time of a .recent application that this procedure was possible and on motion by Martell, seconded by bichols, Resolution No. 1773, approving issuance of permit - application fee waived, and a credit of '4Z0 as deposit on hand for dances, subject, however. , to usual inspection from time to time Lind City Mlanager approval as to such use of premises, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting; vote ; Allen absent. 3. Applications for business licenses : (a) by Dale Stoner, veteran - for painting contractor ' s license ; location - Builders ' Supply request for renewal fee of ' 50.00. Not having? been a licensed painting contractor at time of his- induction into the Service, the City Clerk was instructed to notify applicant that he would be required to pay the ;�100 fee. (b) by Tn.omas Luke - to operate Motor scooter and tricycle sale,- and rental business in his building, 380 ForLh Palm Canyon Drive - with minor repairs . Fne City Attorney advised that this application could not be considered until applicant had complied with Ordinance No. 62: Submitting; detailed application accompanied by supportin,� data therein required.: Insurance policy, registration of eq+iipment ('with State ) ; and ;^rith reference to repairs : this portion of appli-cation must be passed upon by the Plann3_n,,*, Commission. The City Clerk was instructed to so inform applicant. 4. Notice from Western Airlines, Inc. - re non-stop service, on certain flights Sprinms. The Acti.na Manat7er presented reports and recommendations, a;ifollows: 1. Recommended purchase-of 1500 ft. of fire hose; from Pineer Rubber b,Iilis, in four lots : three of 400 ft. each and one of 300 ft. , as recommended by Fire Chief - t'.his hose having_ been needed for more than three years last past and only now available. ilurchase approved as recommended, on motion by i,icCann, seconded by Hyde, by Hecolution No. 1779, adopted by record vote ; no dis- senting vote; Allen absent. 2. Recommended creation of salar schedule for sire Depart- ment and creation of position of ire lgarshal after employment of an additional (fifth ) fullH-me fireman, as follows : Commenc7O e A ,ter. l < r. After 2 vrs . Fire P,'r (?'Iaximum) arsYzal ?TrJ 1 --- t� 6��--_.__� Firemen . . . . 190.00 200.00 210.00 ( a) On motion by Turcnnet, seconded by 1,7artell, Hesolutlon 492 NOV 2 1 1945 No. 1780, anprovin,¢ the employme_nt _o_f _a fifth fulltime_ fireman, at the salary outlined in said schedule, was adopted by record vote ; no dissent- ing vote ; Allen absent. (b) Creation of position_ of Fire P11arshal,, com_oensation as outlined in said schedule, was approved on motion by lilcCiann, seconded by 2lichols , by Resolution He. 1761, adopted by record vote ; no dissent.i.n=? vote ; ' Allen absent . 3 . Recommended increase in salary or _n'i_ra Chief to j;325.00 per month, e'ffecti_ve as o£ i`lovembrr 1, 1945 : Approved on motion by TIcCann, seconded by Wartell, by Resolution No. 1782, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; Allen absent. 4. Recommended 'temporary increase in P. MI. L'vart 's car allowance; durin,_; interim in rahich his car is employed on City P,Ianager calls - to j>50 . , per month , effective November 1, 1945: Approved on motion by H;;de, seconded by McCann, by Resolution No. 1783, adopted by rer,o °d vote ; no dissenting vote ; Allen absent. 5 . Recommmended a schedule of salaries in building depart= merit and chan'r,e'in desi:,7nation of senior ©mplo7ee to ut intendent,� as follows .* ^� After After 1 ,jr r;eo- in 6 months ('maximum)__ two inspectors . . . . °2?5.00�= z�24.0.001 �r260. 00; Opiith car allowa.nceof ;,25 per month',) ,q 3Iuperintendent . . - . . . . . . . . . . (•ai.th car allowance of ',(35 per month---) (a) Recommended employment of additional 'huildinm ' inspector to f.'r strength o£ tJo) as per'scedule above, at w225 per month and car allowance of ;;125 per month, effective as of Dlovember 23, , 1945; approved on motion by Martell, seconded by Hyde , by Iiesoliition No., , 1784, adopted by record vote ; no di.s- senting vote ; Allen absent . (b) Recommended increase (as per schedule above ) of salary of senior building department em�lo ( hrtht)r_ F �ht� and chan?e in title to s,.i;oerintendent, ri salary increase to `ti;290.00 per month, with mont'rly car allowance of �jp35. 00 (as presently) effective as of idovembe,r 1,, 1945: on motion by Alichols, seconded by Martell, approved by Resolution No. 1785 , adnnted by record vote; no dissentin;� vote ; Allen absent. 6. Recommended reem lo- ment of Auditor harry L. Bernell (rand Associates ,, on same terms as previoll.-ly:,'p4 0. , payable semi-annually upon filinr< of au.dtt reports - for -Tear ending June- ,i0, 1946: On motion by Hyde; seconded by Nichols,: approved by Resolution T�To. 1786, adopted by record vote ; no dissentinf�, vote ; Alien absent. Report of General Committee_ - iviartell, Chairman�re '31.1ULi s Y'ov©rt; Survey and e,n_ ort by i.nc,lneer Woolley ( minutes November 7. 1945 The Mayor_ called, upon Hi.chols - w1io had served with Martell ' s committee in an advisory ca,oacity (minutes Octobor 17 1945 ) - to read the Roolley report. Martoll announced that at 3:00 o ' clock p. m. , Viednesday, November 23, 1945, his com- cittee ✓ould meet in th,e Council Chambers to consider and prepare recommendations on said re-)ort, before submitting same to the Plannin,_ Co-mission for further recommendation to the Council; and invited anyone present in Chambers wile rni-ht be interested to attend and participate in his NoV 11945' 493 committee 's meetin-. Tne I:fayor announced that the Council ' s Special Committee for jurvey of all Recreational and Park P'ac11.1 tics ( Prank IV. Cutler, Chairman) would receive a copy of the 'Noolley report, as would the Chamber of commerce . Ile urged anyone present in chambers to have any ideas or sugiest-ions formulated : each group to be ready to present any recommendations or requests ; and called for comments from those present, who spoke as follows: MR. sIARL COFFITAN - complImented the Council on its selection of for. ;,Voollpy;much impressed by the report; hoped Council would retain him for future counsel. DE-,. FLORIA:; BOYD - requested City Attorney 's opinion on the limitation placed upon the municipality with regard to acquisition of property. CIIN AT'TORNL'Y COL"EGME'i - stated that, generally speaki.n and not know nr a.ihat mi"ht be contemplated, the City 's authority to acquire property is limited to those uses which may be deemed "reasonable and necessary use for a city 's purposes ; " however, that a city is "without uthority to lend its credit to other gr::ups for the acquisition of property; and went on to say that upon a sho.Jinrr of sufficiency of "reasonable and necessary use for e. city' s purposes" the law mimht be satisfied; howevco, that there was always the requi.remenL that, in any event - :vhen costs of acquisition added to current expenses for' a fiscal year Svould exceed the city' s income for that; year, - the proposi- tion must first be submitted to an election and could only be undertaken after approval by a two-thirds vote in such election. In ans•.ver to a question, he a'r*,reed that acquisi- tion by "parcels, " as was done with the Ij'ield Club property, ml:tt be accomplished without an election: by lease and option to purcl),se ; but doubted thSt the I?overnment would enter into any such can a^reement . 1911. A!IS`CIV 114c!%TA1J118 - asked if City was prepared to ^ive consideration to the request of Mrs . McManus ^.nd himself that they be riven an opportunity to re-acquire those of . w their lands which had been taken from them b,, the t?overn- ment under condemnation proceedings . Vff0lR THEMIlWi - informed McMPnus that the report submitted was pre_ urinary only; decision on the whole matter to be mado only after a final re_Dort - such final ronort to he forthcominr_c, only after the meetinm of the General Committee, previously announced; and that L-he Mc20anuses and all other interested citizens and groups were urged to participate in that mectinr, and present t'_leir expressions on the sub- ject there, after a study of the report and maps - on file with the Chamber of Commerce . die i:rayor here announced that some of the interested or-an- izations mi-Thu. :,rant to acquire certain of th_i properties in fee; somet'rinq to keep in :Hind for the comi.n,.-, General Committee meetinz. P,lr. Martell announced that all such requests should be In wr"itinrs, aT( dressed to his committee ; also that a large man of the properties involved •rnould be on ciisplay in the Chamber of -Com erce . 11VIR. FinIE 1 . CIT'I'LER - requested that the Ci IIv rttorney 's 1 opinion be reduced to writing and made available to all who arc interested . lho City Attorney agreed to !',ive 'd written opinion on the subject. MP. ROBLRT RANSOM - agreed, on the iTaayor's request, to have the report mimeof�r,.iphed- and made available for distri-tnztion .from the Chamber of Commerce. I3ere the 1-la-Tor called coon State Assemblyman Philip Boyd former I',iayor� ,"to address the meeEng. Yr. Lloyd stated that there is a limit upon the time during which cities mirr'_nt avail themselves of the State .Funds allocated unon a- matelai.n,o; basis for public works- and planninFj, - under 494 NOV 21 11945 whit.}t, halm Springs had been allocated '3455 .00 for plans and f1,1514.00 for acquisition of sites (see Council Nrinutes 5c-;_gterrh-1-- & 1944 - City TJana-er ' s rei)ort; minutes September \ll 20 1944 - City Manamer ' s ropart; minutes October 4 10=14 - r Un finished Business ; see also Clerk' s report on meet'iny of Citrus Belt Division of Lea-ue of California Cities Aur,;ust 27 1945 - pare 1.: Public `uorl s rand Planning) - the time ey_eirinm December 31, 1945 ; and, offered such services as The mirIht be able to ,give the City. in obtaini.np: these ' funds. R^_he I.Ta.yor thanited R4r. Boyd mnd assured him that his offer ',vas appreciated, and probably wouLd be tailed upon shortly. Other Committee reports - in ahe,lance : -(a)�ublic Works Nichols Cha .ri; a re annex/ati.on of lands , north boundarg- oP city; (b) Public SafetJT Committee - Hyde Chairman , re colorod dance hall l otencio Camp (c ) Finance Committee -Allen, Chairman; and City; Attor_ne7r: re Civil Service and State Retirement V?jstem; Treasurer 's report -for October, 1945: examined, approved and ordered filed with City Clerk. 8:1.5 o 'clock p. m_ - Public Hearing: Anolicat9_ons by Flavin, olius and Davisson - for Zone chan,;os on their properties all adjoining in North vest quarter, Section 10, T4[3, � R4E; same from R-2 to ;t-3. Th.e Il4a+ror announced the time for hearing, as fixed by publ-- od notice , and instructed the City Cler17 to react the notice ; after -which read'Lnir he declared tric meetin17 open to the public and called noon anyone present in intcrest to be heard from. There being no response, the h.earin� rra's de- clared. closed . Aftor discussion, on motion 'by Ai:irhol.,> , seconded by iUronnet, Resolution IIo . 1787, agprovin,r the Planning Commission 's recommendation for ranting of zone ;u dngaa3 as applied for, and requestinn: the Cit-r Atto.rne;T to prepare the necessary amendment to Land Uso Urdinancc 1, 75, to accomplish such 7chdn vS,., was adopted by record vote; Allen absent;, lherieau not voting by reason of being; engaged as counsel (in private practice ) for applicants . Planninp; Commission report and recommendations : Letters were read from the Commission ' s secretary, r,,a : (a) �ecia.l permits from the Zoning; Board, :ratified, t approved and confirmed by the-Commission, (111i.nut(-s Yovember 20 1945) , 1. To Bank of America, 163 Uorth Palm Canyon Drive, to enlar,e cubical content of buildin,r* as tem- porary measure; only; and 2. To Hotel , the Oasis, for reduction of setbac'.c' requirements on prooerty bordering_; Cahullla Road between Tahquitz Drive and Arenas Road. 2To ac Lion. (b) Enclosing certified attested copies of Commission meeting minutes of October 16, 1945, r. ecordinT.T approval by resolution, and. recommendation that Coici.l liT,_e- -wise, by resolution, approve, amendments to Land ITse Ordinance DIo. 75, to accomplish the follo'.vinT-_r zone chan?es and va'rianoes : 1. To amend Section 9 (a) (2 ) of said ordinance by strikinv,::end omittin therefrom auto courts;-7 r t'iereby eliminating such permitted use in Gone_ or District R-3;: 2. To amend aecLion 4 (p) of said ordinance by 495 NOV changing classification of lands in Section 23 T4S, P,4, SBB;:B9, as per Map Sheet 8 of Official Zoning P,Zap, by making following described lands subject to 'Zones or Districts H-1, R-2 and R-3 rerulatlons - as may be necessary or advisable ; said lc-nds be.inP -oresentl7 classif-ied as R-4, and described as follocas: Lots C, 7� = and 9 in said section, lalm ,Ta111 Colon] Lands as per mao on file, bon]? 14, p. 652 of i, aps, Ssn Di.e.^;o County records ; and Lots 1, 2, 3z 36s 37 and 38, '�"larm Sands Tract, as per map on Pile Book 19, p. 14 of Baps Rivorside County records ; 3. To amend said ordinance as to setback provisions, by changing�W^ -- (a) Subdivision (b) of Section 16 - changing subdivisions 4, 6, and 7 b of paragraph (c ) in panaLra;oh (2) : by requ.i.rin-; setbacks of 8 ft. , 10-ft. and loft. , respectively, in said subdivisions 4, 6, and 7 (b) ; and (b) Subdivision of said Section 16 - by adding to paragraph '2 thereof a new sub-paragmaph numbered (d) : naming; special setbacl: requirements, suuersedinr all g.cmeral provisions of the ordi- nance, to wit: :VI--Ienever front, side or rear -yard of a building site adjoins a public thorough- fare of less the+.n required width at boundary of a subdivided area, and no public thorou:,hfare has been offered or dedicated across the property of which said buildimr site is a cart, then such setback requirements shall automatically be increased by thirty feet . (c ) Advising; that after second public hearrn� thereon (Novorabor 20, 1945) the Commission had IJy resolution ayproved, and recomJnend.ed like approval by Council, amendments to said Land Use Ordinance to accomplish rezonin;2, as follows : 1. Amendment of Section 4 (k) , classifyin<r lrxnds in Section 15, T48, H4E, akBNc , Official Zoning Flap Sheet 8: To Place 31X1 of Lot 26 . Palm SprinCs, as per map on file, Book_ 9, p.432 of 1.1aos, San Diego County , records (the Vihite proper ) , in 'Zone or District 4 C-2 ; said parcel now classified as R-4 ; and 2. /lmendmont of Soction 4 (p) , classifying lands; Section 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&Nf, Official Zoninn Map 211e.ot I.). To place Lots 4, 35, -v7arm ands Tract, as per map recorded Book 19, p.14, Y&7a s, Riverside County records , in Zone or District 1.-3; szi_d lands now classified as R-4. After discussion, on motion by I'ichols, ser„onded by Hyde, esolution No.. 1788, approving a public hoari.nm upon the Plann'*_n;; Commission recommendations above set forth, for 8: 15 o 'clock p. m. , Vednesday, December 19, 1945; the City Clorl: to publish due notice thereof; was adopted by unani- mous vote . There beln� no further business , on motion by Martell, sco.-- tided by Turonnet, and unanimolisly carried, the, mee_.tlnT )djourncd to 7:30 o 'clock p. in. , ivednesday, November 23, 1945. V ' ' G LOUISE MCCAi ;, City Clerk 496 ga 2 8 1945 DLL 1945 KEI TITTz�5 OF AN AD�'OURT'u?D YE-ETING Og THSI� CI` Y, COhA!CIL 0J1' 'J11511 C,I'JY OF P .L1i9 3YitI TaS Held Wednesday - November 23, 1945 7:30 o 'clock P . 1J. The City Council cif the City of ?aim ai)rinrrs Lold a ' meeting* in the CouncilChambers, known as 'To . 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on ''�Jednesday, November 28, 1945, at 7 :30 o ' clock p. m. The meeting eras called to order by Councilman Tu'ronne't. ROT;_, CALL: Present: Councilman Ttiaronnet. Absent: Councilmen ITichols, NIavtoll., T&,Cann, I3yde, Ailon and Mayor 'Therieau . There being no quorum present, Councilman Titron'net, by publi.c announcement; adjourned the meetinZ. LOiJILE I:jcCARN City Clerk RIIDTU`IL'N OF RF,0GTTLATt T:TIEP;Ti NG OF IFIE CITY COIIPICIL OP `i.IiF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held 'Slednesday - December 5, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting*, in the Council Chambers, known as No�. 810 North Pali! Canyon Drive in said city on Suednesdny, December 5, 1945, at 7 :30'' o 'clock p. m. , the said day beir_a the first Wednesday of the month of October. The meetin:*' was called to order by r'Iayor Ther. ieau, who presided. F.OLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols , Martell, McCann, luronnet and Mayor Therieau.; City Attorney Coleyate ; Cit�T Clerk- Actin7 City Yanager McCarn Absent: C,oiincilmen Hyde- and Allen' I1'ff61L'TF'S: the minutes of meetings of Aiovember 21 and £18, 1945 - drafts previously distributed - were presented I _nd on motion by Martell, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, ,were , ordered copied in the Minute Book; Absent : Hyde and Allen . At this point Councilman Allen entered and joined the meeting; . ' CG)M UNICATI0K5: r (a) Lea7ue of California Citics Secretary, with sample resolution re participation in 90, 000, 000 State Funds for construction: Application must 1-,e made 497 UEC $ 1945 before December 31, 1945; referred to Finance Committee for recommendation and report. (b ) and (c ) : 1. Shell 01.1 Company for gasoline and oil concession at; and 2. Paul Mantz Air Services for operation of: Municipal Airport when Airport becomes available . City Clerk instructed to make the usual acknowledgment as to previous requests for similar operations . (d) Dosert School District - re nest by ➢Siss Finchey' un�rintendent for Hationing Board tables city property fo^ _use in :school operations ; offer to purchase : On motion by !;McCann, seconded by IrIartell, Resolution Ido. 1789, approving,, donation of tables t,o ,School District, and instructing Acting City Manager to arranme delivery of tables, was adopted by record vote ; Hyde absent. RIaPORTS: Following monthly reports for November were presented, examined end ordered filed with City Clerk: Treasurer; Police Department ; Humane Officer and City Clerk 's fund statement as of December 5, 1945. City Nanap;er - with recomnriendat .ons : 1. re 449rs. Anna Gonzalez,_Cletl_:typist and Information Clerk: Re-ported her employment In that capacity and recommended a salary of - i'v150 per month effective as of December 1, 1945, for the position (i, rs. Gonzalez re-placinr; Betty Lockwood resip;n(-d as of November 30, 1945 ) ; On motion by Allen, seconded by 1IcCann, acproved by Hesoli)tion 'Fo. 1790, adopted by record vote ; �ydo absent. 2. re Overtime, 'Naste Disnosal employees for S-nday, November 23, 1945 : ..3ecommended payment: T. Godinez "rC.70; H. .N'strada ; 5. 67 : On motion by '.IcCann, seconded by NIPrtell, a--)proved by Resolution No . 1791, adopted by record vote ; Hyde absent. P1annin,, Commission - with recommendations : 1. re Zoning, Section 22, T43, R4F.,Discussion in the lip>bt of the pu. 1ic heRri.nrg before the Council (Minutes September 19, 1945 ) and subsequent consideration by the Counell as a committee- of-the-whole, and upon advice of the City Attorney that correct groced ure would be approval of Planning Commission recommendation for these zones changes (i'lannIrv, Commission minutes November 7 and 21, 1944 ) - omitting therefrom those portions of recommendation ,mhich might be considered controversial, resulted in the following action: To m amend Section 4 (H) of Land Use Ordinance No. 75, classifying certain lands in said Section 22 as per Snap Sheet 15 of the official Zoning 'Map, by the following changes of classification: Placin- the rectan,,rular 165 feet abuttln7 State 71:Thwa,y 111 (Palm Canyon Drive ) on the west side thereof within said Section 22 in zones which 498 correspond to the zo,nins in Section 23, T43, R4L, n8114, immediately adjacent thereto - to the east; oil motion by Allen, seconded by Nichols, approved by Resolution No. 1792, adopted by unanimous vote ; Hyde absent; the City Clerk instructed to request tho City Attorney to proceed with the necessary amcndato.ry ordinance ; to accomplish silch change of zone„ 2. The Oecretary of the Commission announced approval of final subdiaision maps hereinafter r.,ferredLo,, by resolutions adopted in the meeting of Decomber 1L!45, with recommendation for like ;approval by the ,Council: (a) Luring Sands Tract: a sub:livislon of Lot 9, Section 3 _T45,_ R4 :S d.ia"". On motion' by tichols , seconded ,by McCann, accepted as recommended, subject, however, to installation of streets , drai.na;m,e ; and other improvements to the satisfoc- ti.on of ;the City Engineer ; and upon the understand- ini7 that Lot 33 of said slzbdivision, , as stated in Mr. Spencer 's letter of tiovember 1.9, 1945, to the Planning Commission, will be utilized for subdivision plantim>, garden equipment stora.-e and stora3e, of utility egni_p,nent, and similar supplies for maintenance of subdivision, such equipment, and supplies Lo be stored In a "garden house " concealed within the nlantln;�,;s on said Lot 33; any improvements on said iot to be "in keeping; with architectural treatment of those placed on Lot 3411 in said tract; said Lot 33 not to be offered for sale ; by No . 1793, adopted by unanimous vote ; Hyde absent. (b) Desert View tract : a subdivision of Lots 7� 8 Section 19, -T45, R5 E 13Bi38.1!l-and also n resubdi- visi_oeof the Chia `:Tact: This map submitted by the Columbia Investment Company, 126 South La Brea Avenue, , Los Ar.-eles 36, California. The Plannin Commission Secretary stated ,that the Commisslon 's recommendation in tkiis connec- tion were as'iwith regard to the ori,-jl-nal subdl- vision, Chia Tract - accented by Resolution Ido. 1706, ado_oted Au^ast 9, 1945. The C:it)T Attorney advised that acceptance of the Desert View Tract D'ap should also revoke the action heretofore taken by said Resolution No. 1706 as to the Chia Tract Map. And on motion by Martell,, seconded by Turonnet, the final Man of Desert Virly Tract was accepted as recommended by the Plannin(r, Commission, subject, however, L to installation of streets, draina,-e, , and other improvements to the satisfaction of the City En-nineer ; and upon the understanding- that Council action under Resolution No. 1706 as to said property w'--en known as the Chia Tract shall be by this resolu- tion revoked, was adopted by Resolution No. 1794, by unanimous vote ; Hyde absent. 3. The followin,,_r recommendations by the Planning: Com- mission were uresented with re,-;ard to Tor_nev C:eneral 3os ,)ital arxi Arm Airbase properties : (a) That the Torne-,r General Hospital properties be classified acco'rdin- to the Federal Classification ,,Ode 1 7'i�Y.'O1?raYtl 1SSl]ed by Surplus PrOpEIPty Board October 10, 1945) : 90-100 - Institutional or Governrnenta.l Real Estate ; Roads and Local Trarsportat.ion Real 499 Estate, with the exception of the aewerage disposal plant and service lines, which are to be : 130-140 - . . .Pipeline Real Estate ; Utility and Communications Real Estate ; and (b) That the Airport - both as to_ leased property and ro��ert owned in fee , be placed in: 110- Airoort and Aviation Heal Estate. On motion by I."_artell, seconded by Nichol.-,, Resolution No. 1795, approving and adopting the recommendations : Items (a) and (b) above, was adopted by unanimous vote; Hyde absent. 4. Resolution adopted by Planning* Commission November 6, 1945y recommending that Council notify Vederal Government that "it is necessary for the welfare and prover development of the city that these lands (Item 3 next above ) be returned to the uses shown in the S,4aster Plan of PaLn Springs upon their retransfer to private ownership and that copies of the Paster Plan be furnished to government officials : " W[r. JJartell, Chairman, General Co;r_mittee, recommended the appointment of a committee, composed of City :attorney Coleate as Chairman ; and working*-, with him: Vim. D. Dcan (Chairman, Planningr Commission) ; Harry Harper, Manager-Executive Secretary, Chamber of Commerce ; Culver Nichols, Councilman District 3 , and IVr. Woollcy, Engineer (who nrepared Preliminary Survey and report on these properties ) , To prepare a brief on the subject, pursuant to the Planning Commission recommendations : adopted by Resc- lution No. 1795 - Items 3 (a ) and (b) next hereinabove, and this Item 4. The City Attorney advised the filing of such a document at the earliest possible- moment and recommended that preparation thereof be kept to the simple statetnent, of facts as to requested classifi- cation under the Federal Classification Code, sun_o1e- mented by the 'Noolley Report and Maps - such maps being ma_,nified and beinul so arranged as to permit of their Tuner-imposition on copies of our Zoning Mop Sheets (Land Use Ordinance No. 75) prepared to identical scale as "Noolley Maps , with a short resume of the City 's position on the matter . On motion by Martell, seconded by Tzronnet, Resolution t•?o.1796, approving the Mayor ' s appointment of the Committee above. named , and directing the preparation of such brief as recommended by City Attorney Cole ate, was adopted by unanimous vote ; Hyde absent. Here ensued discussion re*arding Plannin¢ Commission matters and the recent meetinn had by o,,zncil and Commission with 14r. Bennett, Planning Director for the City of Los Angeles . All were agreed that the Land Use Ordinance No. 75, as pointed out; by the City Attorney, was in need of revision - important and urgent in view of subdivision activities and building under way here presently. As a resialt, the Acting City Pdana^er was requested to write 11,4r. Bennett, with a view to ascertainir.? his fee for empl Ument of himself and staff in building a master Plan alon7 the lines discussed in said meeting. The City Attorney* here advised the Columbia Investment Com.2an7 representative present in (:Fa-Desert View Tract final man_ - Item 2 (b) Planning �omm�ission report hereinabove ); that, pursuant to the State Subdivision Act, Council should require bond from subdivider, gi_iaranteeing, completion of streets and 500 DEC 5 194ra other improvements within one year from f.i_li_ng of trap;, however, that .,vritten commitments frorn respon- sible individuals have been accepted in :Lieu of such bonds ; in this, particular instance , the corpora- tion ' s letter would be insufficient.' Other committee_ reports, heheinaftr referred to, were placed in abeyance : Finance Committee - re Civil Service a xi -State Retirement Plan ; Public Safety Committee, - re Colored dance hall ; re traffic situation; ', Public Yorks - re Annexation of Lands (north boundary of city) ; re Indian Lands etc Committee: Chairman Daronnet produced several letters from applicants for operations at airport ( similar to items (b, and (e ) COY-7, 1yTICATIONS; all referred to City Clerk for acknovviedgement and response as in similar instances. Tviirn)tes - Health Center Board - meeting November 21, 1945; presented, examined and filed with City Clerk. Here a letter from the 'Woman' s Club, subrnitting resolution adopted, in meetinm of P;ovember 19, 194,5: opposin? issuance of "any more liquor licenses in Palm, Springs under present conditions° was pros-need, examined and filed with the City Clerk. �JPTFINISH. BU:311,TESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A rerrister of demands waspresented, - examined and =a=)proved--- by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by 1,TcCiann, claims and demands numbered PR-1628 throra711 PR71690 and 6225 through 6277, were approved and ordered paid by warrants ' dra;=rn on the 'Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting; vote ; Hyde absent. Fund Transfers : Clerk 's Certificate No. 37, covering tr. nsfor to Payroll '_' und from: "eneral-')7346„22i Str. eet- 1�627. 19; Naste Disposal-,i 1387.41 - a total of °;111)9360.82 and from General to Street Fund � 2000. , was presented;, examined <,nd _loproved b7r Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Yartsll, approved and ordered certified by the Clark to the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; ' Hyde absent. There being no further business, on motion b-,r Nichols, seconded by IAartell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to %Vednesday, December 10, 1945, at 7:30 o 'cloc'_-r p. M. LOUISE I4cCARY City Clerk DEG 19 1945 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Z-IE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - December 19, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, December 19, 1945, at 7:30 otclock p. m., pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held December 5, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present; Councilmen Nichols, Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Attorney Colegate ; City Clerk- Acting City Manager McCarn Absent: None MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of December 5, 1945, draft previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Hyde, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. C OMWUNI C A TI ONS: (a) Dance applications : 1. La Paz Guest Ranch - Sunday, December 9 and frequently thereafter, application fee and deposit paid; inspected by Assistant Director Public Works for City Manager and by Fire Chief ; approved by Acting City Manager subject to ratification by Council. On motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 17979 ratifying permit by Acting City Manager, was adopted, by record vote ; no dissenting vote. 2. Lone Palm Hotel - Christmas Week and frequently thereafter, application fee paid. On motion by Hyde, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1798, approving issuance of permit, subject to usual inspection and approval as to such use of premises, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. (b) Letters: 1. Miss Finchey, Su erintendet Desert School District - Thankin ouncil for donation of Rationing Board tables city property) ; no action. 2 . Mr. Crocker, District Manager California Electric Power Gomm - announcing removal of steel pole Andreas Road. Acting City Manager requested to thank Mr. Crocker for removal of pole and to notify him that the hole in street left by such removal must be filled at company expense. 3. Eastern Airlines - had filed application CAB for operation through Palm Springs ; no action. 4. City Housing Authority, - requesting housing, for 50 more families - Palm Springs ; referred to Indian 2 DEC 19 ,1945 , Lands , Health and Sanitation Committee for study and report; ' and also requesting suggestions in re: 5. B. T. W. Harris - problem: colored people 's housing; City Clerk instructed to inform Mr. Harris that the Mayor will discuss the matter with him. 6. California League of Cities - requesting data on streets for Fact-Finding Committee-Legislature, before December 28; Acting City Manager will submit data prepared by City Engineer and Assistant. (c ) Homer Jenkins :-' application to renew electrical con- tractor license-Veteran's fee of $50.00. On motion by Ycgann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1799, approving issuance of license for Veteran-Is renewal fee of $50. , was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. (d) Tanner Motor Livery - application - additional stands north side of Andreas Road at Palm Canyon Drive ; fee paid; permission of DuEose (owner abutting property) . Having been previously considered by Public Safety Committee, on motion by Hyde (chairman) , seconded by McCann, Resolution No . 1800, approving issuance of license for additional stands as applied for, on con- dition, however, that applicant shall discontinue standing of cabs in bus stop zone on Palm Canyon Drive, at southeast intersection with Andreas Read, was adopted by unanimousvote. REPORTS: Acting City Manager - with recommendations: (s) re E ui menu-of -thir-d radio - prowler car:- -Authorization _. for expenditure -of '284.00 as -per- request from Loliee Chief. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1801, approving said expenditure as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. (b) re City Jud e: ' Increase in salary as of January 1, 46, to 225.00 - Judge Pinney to be relieved as of that date of his duties now performed as City Treasurer pro tem. On motion by Martell, seconded by Allen, approved by Resolution No. 1802, adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. Reported recommendations of Finance Committee after con- ferenee ' with Council as committee-of-the-whole : (a) re Assistant to the Cit Mana er and Cit Treasurer: That Robert W. Peterson recently discharged from the United States Navy be restored as a city official in capacities named, to wit: As of January 1 , 1946 - Assistant to the City Manager at a salary of �225.00 and City Treasurer at a salary of $75.00, with a car allowance of J25 per month: On motion by Martell, seconded by Allen, approved by Resolution No. 1803, adopted by record vote ; no dis- senting vote. (b) re City Manager: That W. E. Alwcrth be appointed City Manager as of January 1, 1946, at a salary of �700.00 per month, with a car allowance of $110,00 per month: On motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, approved by Resolution No. 1804, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. DEC 19 -1945 Planning Commission - with recommendations : Letters were read from the Secretary of the Commission, presenting recommendations for action by the Council - in support of action taken by the Commission in its meeting of December 1,0, 1945, as follows : (a) re Vacation of Streets - Chia Tract: That this sub- division of Lots 7 and 8, Section 19. T4S, R5E, SBB&.M, (approved by the Council - minutes August 9, 1945) has now been acquired by Columbia Investment Company and is presently known as "Desert View Tract" (final map accepted by Council - minutes December 5, 1945) ; that present owners have therefore requested, and Commission has recom- mended, vacation and abandonment - through proper prodeed- ings - of public streets shown on Chia Tract map as Lots A through, M inclusive : After discussion and on advice of the City Attorney, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Allen, a Resolution of Intention - being No. 1805, declaring the City's intention to proceed with such vacation and abandonment, directing the publication and posting of due notices thereof, and fixing the time for public hearing thereon as 8:15 o 'clock p. m. , January 9, 1946, was adopted by unanimous vote. Recommended acceptance of final maps hereinafter referred to; all accepted subject to_ compliance with usual requirements of City Ordinance No. 39 and State Subdivision Map Act , as to grading, surfacing and drainage of streets and righhts-of-way, to wit: (b) re Final Map - Record of Survev covering portion of NL'r of srd. section 11, T4S. R- _ _RR&L, - S c lots on South bide of Buena Vista Drive between Paseo de za and Sunrise Way: On motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, accepted by Resolution No. 1806, adopted by unanimous vote. (c ) re Final Ma - Record of Surveyof Lot No. 2 Section 1 T4S. R4E. SBB&M - as shown b Ma of s m a e 0 ony Lands on file -- Boo page o aps records ! of San i�by : o County On motion Nichols, seconded by Allen, accepted - with additional requirement that subdivider provide a 30-foot easement and right-of-way for public use along entire east boundary of said tract, by Resolution No. 1807, adopted by unanimous vote.. (d) re Final Map - Rancho Royale Tract No 2 a_ subdivision of Lot No. 40 Section 23 T4S R4E SBB&M as per ma on file in book 18, page 652 of Mapso records of San Diego Co�un_ty: On motion Martell, seconded by Nichols, accepted by Resolution No. 1608, adopted by unanimous vote. (e) - re Final lap - Warm Sands Park Tractj Section 23, WS, RIFE, SB M: On motion by Nichols, seconded by Allen, accepted by Resolution No. 1809, adopted by unanimous vote. Committee Reports : 1. re Surplus Property Brief - Special Committee - Cole ate, Chairman: Reported Brief ready for mailing to Washington, D. C. 2, re Traffic: Mr. Hyde - Chairman Public Safetv Committee, 4 DEC 19 IJ451 called on Mr. ' Harner, Chamber of Commerce, to outline Chamber Committee 's plan for relief of downtown parking congestion, to wit: through utilization of some four acres ,inside Section 14, for free public parking facil- ities, installation and operation to be financed by local merchants - the Chamber in its corporate capacity assuming responsibility for negotiation of necessary leases, public liability insurance, etc. The Chamber officials hope to' produce results within the next few weeks. The 1111, speaking on behalf of the City as a whole and the Council, commended Mr. Harper for the fine workdone by the Chamber and assured him that the City would do all possible to hasten and make permanent the operation of the plan. Reports in abeyance: 1. Finance - re' Civil Service andRetirement. 2. Public Safety - re Colored People 's dance hall. 3. Public Works - Annexation of lands north of city. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: re "Villa e Time" - Boards and Commissions Committee McCann, Cha rman: Pdlr. Harper spoke upon this subject and read a' letter from the Tucson, Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Present in the audience were Chamber members who also spoke in favor of the proposi— tion. Mr. McCann, whose committee has held the matter in abeyance pending presentation of data requested from the Chamber '(Minutes November 14, 1945) . requested time to con- sider the matter, and report. Me Mayor stated that the matter would be put over for a report in the next Council meeting. re Ordinance creating Disaster Council: Here McCann introduced-- this ordinance, entitled ,An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs creating a Disaster Council and prescribing its powers, duties and responsibil- ities. " and on motion by Hyde, seconded by Nichols, the first reading thereof was waived. re Palm Springs Bowl - Roller Rink: The A7ayor stated that Mrs. Anderson was about to transfer the lease. Regarding the City's option to purchase the building, Turonnet offered a motion that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study ,nd report. The motion failed for want of a second - discussion develop- ing the consensus that the majority of the Council considered any further consideration of the matter unnecessary in view of the resolutions adopted after report and recommendations from the Boards and Commissions Committee (minutes October 3, 1945) . And on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, Res- olution 'No. 1810, waiving the City 's ri,sht to an option to purchase, the building and approving Tars. Anderson's transfer of the lease in accordance with the terms previously prescribed and transmitted to the parties in interest (minutes October 3, 1945) , was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. NEW BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved 5 194r and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands numbered PR1689 and 6278 through 6300 were approve and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote, no dissenting vote. Clerk's Certificate No. 38 covering fund transfers: From Waste Disposal Fund to Payroll Fun - '200. , was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, was approved and ordered certified by the Clerk to the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote. PUBLIC HEARING: 8:15 o 'clock p. m. re Amendments to Land Use rdinance o. 5• This hearing was opened at 6:15 o 'clock p. m. , by reading of the published notice thereof and was adjourned during expressions from the audience_ (as called for by the Mayor) , to permit Mr. Ransom time to take some measurements in support of his obections, hereinafter referred to. The matters involvej d as set forth in detail in Minutes of November 21, 1945) were presented, as follows: (a) Amendment Section 4(k) classifying lands in Section 15, T4S R4E SBB&M Official Zoning map Sheet 8: To place SWj of Lot 26, Palm Springs the White property) , as per map on file, Book 9, page 432 of Maps, San Diego County records, in Zone or District C-2 - said parcel now being classified as R-4: No objection voiced. (b) Amendment Section 4 ( ) classifying lends in Section 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, Official Zoning ap Sheet 16: To place Lots 4 and 35, Warm Sands Tract (a subdivision thereof) as per map recorded in Book 19, p. 14 of Maps, Riverside County records, in Zone or District R-3 instead of R-4, as -presently classified: Mr. Cree, in audience, inquired as to procedure when there is conflict between City's zoning requirements and deed restrictions on building within a tract. The Mayor in- formed him that zoning is regulated under our Land Use ordinance and. building construction must conform to our Building Code and Land Use set-back requirements ; deed restrictions being something apart from the City's province. No ,objection voiced. (c ) Amendment Section 9 (a) (2) , by striking out and omitting therefrom auto courts, thus eliminating such permitted use from Zone or District R-3: No objection voiced. re Set-back requirements : (d) Amendment ofSubdivision (b) Section 16, by changing subdivisions 4, 6 and 7 b of sub-paragraph (c ) in paragraph (2) , by requiring setbacks of 8 feet, 10 feet and 10 feet, respectively, in said subdivisions 4, 6 and 7 (b) ; and (e ) Amendment of Subdivision (b) Section 160 by addingto paragraph 2 thereof a new sub-paragraph numbered (d) , reading substantially as follows. (d) The following special setback requirements shall supersede all general provisions of tris ordinance : Whenever the front, side or rear yards of a building site adjoin a public thoroughfare of less than the required width, at the boundary of a subdivided area, 6 DEC 19 1945; and no public , thoroughfare has been offered or dedicated across the parcel of real property of which the building site is a part, then the .setback re- quirements for front, side or rear yards automat- ically shall be increased by 30 feet. Mr. Ransom, after taking measurements on property under his management, withdrew his oriinal objection to setback requirements provided in (d5 next above. Mr. Florian Boyd, in audience raised a question regarding use by .abutting property owner of City 's public street at- 622 North Palm Canyon ,Drive. He was informed that the City officials are aware o£ this un- lawful use and that same will be corrected in, due course . Thereupon, no other person asking to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and after full and ree discussion among the Council of items (d) and (e) next, above; on motion by Allen, seconded by 'Nichols, Resolution' No. 18110 approving and adopting the recommendations of the Planning Commission, as above set forth, and requesting the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance necessary to accomplish the amendments as recommended, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote. NEW BUSINESS (resumed) : re Del Tah uitz Hotel construction on Section 14: east side of nd an Avenue o os to said. o el ro _erty erman re--vine, operator of Caliente Cottages, 4 b South Indian Avenue, present in chambers, was called upon by the Mayor and voiced objection to this construction on the ground that it was unlawful and unsightly and a detriment to his apartment house . The City Attorney informed the Council of the circumstances surrounding this complaint; that the - matter had been before the Planning Commission and that the construction: apparently storage garages, would be a proper land use in its present location provided only that the builder were to first obtain permission therefor from the Planning Commission after due application and hearing thereon before the Zoning Board of the Commission. Mr. Charleston of Del Tahquitz Hotel, also present. was heard and demurred to the City Attorneys rulin:>. The VTayo.r informed both parties in interest that the matter could be handled only as outlined by the City Attorney; that the permit under which building is being constructed in invalid and that therefore the construction must cease until _oermit shall have been granted through proper procedure, as out- lined by the City Attorney. There being no further business , on motion by Hyde, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to 11:00 o 'clock a.' m. ,, i:4onday, Depcemberq 31, 1945. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk DEC- 31 1945 - MINUTES OF' AN-ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS held Monday - December 31, 1945 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting In the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Monday, December 31, 1945, at 11:00 o 'clock a, m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held December 19, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who pre- sided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Martell, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau Absent:' Councilman McCann MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of December 19, 1945 - draft previously distributed - were presented and after discussion regarding the salary to be _paid Robert W. Peterson, and in- struction to the City Clerk to correct the minutes to show same as : Assistant to the City Manager $225.00, City Treasurer $75.00 - with a monthly car allowance of $25. 00, on motion by Hyde, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, said minutes, with correction noted, were approved and ordered copied in theMinute Book. COM1M[TNICATIONS: 1. A lication - John M. Connell for renewal of sheet metal contractor s license on eteran as S . 5 . fee: On motion by ` Uronnet seconded by ,!Alen, Resolution No. 1812, approving issuance of license as applied for, was adopted by record vote ; McCann absent. 2. Letter from Charles B. Bennett, Planning Consultant, outlining briefly the City 's basic needs and quoting a fee for his services if engaged: Referred to incoming City Manager Alworth for further action. 3. re Closing of Streets, southerly extension of Calls de Rolph - Rancho o eIe Tract: a portion of Lot 40, Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec . 23, T43, R4E, SBB,9<M: The Secretary of the Planning Commission explained the necessity for this closing: due to the Rancho Royale subdividers having a street plan which does not contem- %xing time plate use of the 20-foot strip now sought to be vacated. nearing thereo fter discussion the City Clerk read a resolution of .00 p.m., intention to vacate, setting forth in detail a descrip- 9ry 23,1946 n oi 7ne -T-an-U-s—fo- 53 vaca e ( said resolution having _ been prepared by the City Attorney) and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, said resolution - being No. 1613, was adopted by unanimous vote, McCann - who entered and joined the meeting during consideration of this matter - participating. REPORTS: Acting City Manager - with recommendations : (a)re Apnlication of Joe Caraway for dancing Palm Springs Bowl: eecommended that applicant - purchaser of building from Margaret Anderson - receive credit for 425 deposit made S D�� ; 1 1945 a by Mrs . Anderson in advance of dances given since Mrs . Anderson had not made use of same; the City Clerk to clear the transaction with Mrs . Anderson and Mr. Cara- way. Agreed; City Clerk so instructed. (b)re Ambulance service to Albert Patencio, Indian: Recommended that service charge be waived under cir- cumstances. Agreed; referred to incoming City Manager Alworth - to notify Indian Agent Perdew that fee is waived. (Ore Second Option - I`''ield Club purchase : Recommended action in this meeting; action later in meeting. (d)re 'NJhitewater Mutual ':Niter Company stock transfer from Estate of lvah ' is e deceased to the City: Read letter from City Attorney advising of notifica- tion from attorney for estate that stock is ready for transfer. City Attorney advised as to procedure and after discussion the matter was referred to the City Attorney - to arrange for the transfer as recommended by him: with one certificate issued to the City, for, use of water "appurtenant to publicly owned lands. - (e )re H. B. Meals application to practice photography in public places: Requested, in behalf of City Clerk, expression from Council in support of Clerk's refusal to consider issuance of license in view of ordinance prohibiting such a practice ; agreed - City Clerk to so notify applicant. (f)re Surplus Pro ert< Administration Re�ula.tion 14 and Brfef filed by Special Committee -"City Attorney olegate, Chairman : Mr. Colegate ,advised that further filings be made at an early date, with Reconstruction Finance, Cor�oration office, 530 'Vest Sixth Street, Los Angeles , and U. S. Engineer Office, 351 California Street, San Francisco ; recommended also ,the formation of a committee to visit RFC officials in Los Angeles- with regard to disposi- tion of the local properties under consideration. After discussion the Mayor named the following Committee : Mr. Coleggate, Chairman,- Messrs. Harper (of Chamber of Commerce ) , Alworth (City Manager) , Therieau (Mayor) , Nichols and -Martell (Councilmen ) : and on Mr. Nichols ' request: ➢Rr. uVoolley (Engineer who prepared Survey and Report for Council) ; the Committee members to arrange later the details of their trip. Planning Commission - with recommendations : etter from the ,Secretary— re Warm Sands Tract: Lots 6,7,8 and 9, Section 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M. , as shown by Map of Palm Valley Colony Lands, on file in Book 14, p. 652 of Maps , San Diep?;o County: A letter from the Secretary, advising that the Commission in its meeting of December 4, 1945, had adopted a resolution superseding its action of November 6, 1945, and were rec- ommending amendment of Land Use Ordinance No. 75, by re- classification of said lands, as follows: As to the northerly 415 rectanmilar feet thereof: changing classification from Zone or District R-4 to R-3; and as to the southerly rec- tangular 467 feet thereof from R-4 to R-1 (with change in Map Sheet 16 of Official Zoning Map accordingly) . The Secretary of the Commission stated to the Council that the Commission would have additional recommendations to present in the next meeting of the Council and requested DEC 3 1 194,5 c� that this matter be tabled for consideration at that time.. No action. Here Councilman Hyde left the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ordi-nance creating Disaster Council, introduced in the meet- ing of December 19, 1945, when first reading was waived: Said ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs creating a Disaster Council and prescribing its powers , duties and responsibilities, " was read in full and on motion by McCann,,-seconded by Nichols, was passed by unanimous vote; Hyde absent. Committees : Left in abeyance were reports from: (a) Public Safety - Hyde, Chairmm7 ; re Traffic ; Colored people 's dance hall; (b) Finance - Allen, Chairman ; re Civil Service-Retirement; (c ) Indian Lands etc--Turonnet, Chairman ; re Housing Authority units. Chairman reported that Mr. Ransom, of the local Authority, requesting that Council action be deferred until after first of New Year, when the Authority expects to have completed a study and have a report for the Council. re Village Time: Boards and Commissions Committee - McCann, chairman: The Mayor called upon the following named, present in chambers : Mr. A. N. Davis operational su ervisor Gre hound Buslines ; Mr. awaffordManager-1 ocal office , ailwa Express ; and r. Preble, ra esentat ve of aouthern Cal fornia Freight Lines: All of whom spoke in opposition to Village Time and recited specifically the difficulties such a procedure would bring to their operations - Mr. Preble further pointing out that the practice would defeat the solution of the traffic problem now under consideration in that delivery trucks would be obliged to operate in heavy traffic at one hoar later in the day - since they operate on Standard Time. blr. Harper, Chamber of Commerce, stated that his board of directors had advocated the Village Time and were unchanged in their ,views. McCann, Chairman of the Committee, reported interviews with numbers of hotel and apartment operators and other business people - all of whom were opposed to Village Time ; and reported his committee 's recommendation that no action be taken on the matter at this time ; instead that the Council should drop the matter and advise those advoca- ting Village Time that the proposition could be determined by ballot in the Spring election. He offered this recommenda- tion as a motion, which was seconded by Martell, and after discussion was, by Resolution No. 1814, adopted by unanimous vote ; Hyde absent . re Annexation of lands north of City: Public Works Committee-2Sichols, chairman - This was also left in abeyance. The City Attorney explained the procedure involved in such annexation, and incident thereto. re Field Club option: Item (c ) City Manager's recommendations : n motionby llen, seconded by McCann, the City Attorney was requested to proceed with preparation of the necessary documents for the escrow and the City Clerk was instructed to send a certified copy of this resolution by registered mail to the president of the Club, by Resolution No. 13150 adopted by record vote; Hyde absent. 10 DEC 21 1945 N07 BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and upon motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, claims and demands numbered PR1692 through PR1759 and 6301 through 6325 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; H-rde absent. Clerk 's Certificate No. 39 coverin fund transfers : to the payroll. fund: from General - ` 7,047. 64, from Street $569.98 and from 'Neste Disposal S1289.52 - a total of 0907. 14, was presented, examined anda?proved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded -by- I4artell, was approved and ordered certified by the Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote ; Hyde absent; no dissenting vote: Included in demands approved were payments for overtime worked by police officers and personnel - a total Of $285.77: approved by the Finance Committee pursuant to a recommendation therefor presented by the Police Chief through the Acting City Manager. re Cancellation of Taxes : The City Clerk presented Certificates of cancellation from the County Clerk, recording; action by County Board of Supervisors in its meeting of December 3 , 1945, to that effect, covering: Lots S and T, Las Palmas Estates: IIicks property, acquired for public park purposes - Resolution No . 1739, adopted October 3 1945; Field Club pro ert : Easterly portion: rectangular 380 ft. , of 26, Sec. 13, T4S, R4E0 SBB&M, Map of Palm Valley Colony Lands, on file Bk 14, p. 652, Maps, San Diego County records ; deed recorded Auzust 24, 1945 - Resolutions 1595 and 1596, adopted December 27, 1944. re Estimated receipts and disbursements fiscal year- n response to Iuronnet s request for quarterly estimates of City's financial condition, the Acting City Manager stated that this estimate is necessarily made upon , the fiscal year basis ; that the Auditors Mr. Bonnell, will assist in sub- mitting early in January a statement of receipts and dis- bursements for July-December 1945, with an estimate ,for January-June 1946 - under accounting so set up that quarterly reports ' thereafter ,may be readily submitted re Trailer Park sanitation: In response to Martell,f.s request for investigation and action looking toward correction of insanitary livi.ng., conditions in trailer parks , the Acting City Manager stated that the local Health Inspector: Dr. McRory, anticipates meeting with the incoming City Manager, Mr. Alworth, Indian Agent Perdew and Mr. Jones of County Health Department at an early date - to arrange for a general clean-up of trailer parks. There being no further business, on 'motion by Nichols , seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk