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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/1/1946 - MINUTES JA1V 2 1946 1 JAN 9 1946 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - January 2, 1946 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 2, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock P. m. , the said dad,* being the first I:uednesday of the month of January. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Therieau Absent: Councilmen Nichols, Iviartell, McCann, Hyde, Allen and Turonnet . There being no quorum present, Mayor Therieau, by public announcement, adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, January 9, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF, 7HE CI TY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - January 9, 1946 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 9, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. ,- pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held January 2, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor' Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Martell, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Manager Alworth ; City Attorney Colegate ; City Clerk McCann Absent: Councl3men McCann and Hyde MINUTES: Minutes of the meetings of December 31, 1945 (page 5 corrected as per Clerk 's memorandum of January 9, 1946) and January 2, 1946 (no-quorum) , were presented and on motion by Allen , seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. COM1,FUNICATIONS: 1. Letter from Philip L. Boyd protesting change of zone: Lot 40, Section 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, presently before Planning Commission. Action deferred until receipt of Planning Commission recommendations thereon. 2. Applications : (a) Tanner Motor Livery, for curb marking - cab stand 12 (permit granted - Resolution No. 1800, December 19, , 1945: Referred to City Manager for action. (b) Officors ' Mess AAF: Refund Waste Disposal fees paid in error:. Referred to City Manager for study and recommendation. (c ) - Patio Paco - nightlydancing: Public Safety Committee Wl ien, acting hairman) reported investigation of premises and recommended granting of permit, subject to approval by City Manager, after inspection under his direction as to such use of premises being in conformance with fire code and building code and rules and regulations ?overning dancing: On motion by Allen, seconded by Turonnet, approved as recom- mended by Resolution No. 1816, adopted by record vote; McCann and Hyde absent. (d) Maynard Groth - for license as locksmith - located at Di11 Lumber Company: Clerk presented letters from Manager of Lumber Company (granting permission for location) and from Chief of Police ( stating that investigation had failed to disclose any season for objection to issuance of business license ) . After discussion, issuance of license approved, subject, however, to City Manager 's first obtaining written evidence of applicant 's responsibility, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, by Resolu- tion No. 1817, adopted by record vote ; McCann and Hyde absent. REPORTS: City Manager - with recommendations. He increase in salary of clerk-st_e_nographer Anna Gonzales : Recommended that as 0f anTary 1, 1946, this salary be _in- creased to $165. 00 per month: On motion by Allen, seconded by Turonnet, approved by Resolution No. 1818„ adopted by record vote ; McCann and Hyde absent. Planning Commission - with recommendations : The following letters from the Secretary concerning action and recommendations , based upon resolutions adopted in the meeting of January 8, 1946, were presented: 1. Acceptance by the Council of final subdivisions ,maps hereinafter named: _ (a) Soaulding's Palm Springs Desert :Estates, a ' portion of N3 of Sec . 3, T46, R4E, SBB&M; ' (b) Rochelle Tract (formerly Randolph Tract) , a portion of NEg of NE• of NEt of SEq Sec. 3, T43, R4E, SBB&M; (c ) Val Vista Tract, a subdivision of Lot 3, Palm Valley Colony, ands, Sec. 19, T43, R5E, SBB&M; (d) Luring Sands Park, a subdivision of Lot 10, Palm Valley 0olony Lands, ,Sec. 13, T4S, R4E, 5BB&PJ1; (e ) Joyce Tract, a subdivision of SIiI4 of NVrg of NW+, See. 11, T45, R4E, SBB&M: After discussion, on motion by Martell; seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1919, accepting said maps' - 13 subject to compliance by subdividers of said tracts with requirements of City Ordinance No. 39 and the State Subdivision Man Act as to grading, paving and drainage, was adopted by unanimous vote ; McCann and Hyde absent. 2. - re Tentative Subdivision Mans: That City Clerk refuse to accept such mans for filing in future unless same show not only areas proposed to be subdivided but in addition show adjoining lands within radius of one- quarter mile, and indicate street plan and zoning thereon: After discussion, approved and Clerk so instructed. 3. Chn ages and amendments to Master Plan and to Land Use Ordinance ?�To. 75, as follows: Amendment of Section 4 (m) of said ordinance classifying lands in Section 13, T4S, 114E, BB&M, .as per Map -Sheet 19 of Official Zoning Map by following changes of classifica- tion: - (a) Placing followine described arcels in Zone or District R-1 a charge from present class fication of E-1 : Northerly rectangular 686 feet of Lot 9 Palm Valle olony ands, Sec . 3, T4S, R , SB &M, elm Valley Colony Tract, filed Map Bk 14, p. 652 of Maps , San Diego County; and (b) Placing following described parcel in Zone or District R-4 a change from present classification of -1 : Southerly rectangular 624 feet, Lot 9 Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec. 13, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, Palm Valley Colony Tract, filed Map Bk 14, p. 652 of Maps, San Diego County data and summaries of hearings on said changes recorded in Commission minutes of December 18, 1945 and January 8, 1946, certified copies thereof attached to said letter. On motion by Nichols , seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1820, fixing time for public hearing on said changes and amendments before the Council for 8:,15 o 'clock p. m. , Wednesday, January 23, 1946, and instructing Clerk to publish notice thereof in due time, was adopted by unanimous vote ; McCann and Hyde absent. The following reports were presented, examined and filed with the Clerk: For December - Treasurer, Police Department and Humane Officer; Clerk's Fund Statement as of January 9, 1946. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Letters (not noted on agenda) were here presented by Chairmen of respective committees hereinafter noted and after reading thereof were referred to the City Manager for further action: 1. Indian Lands etc. , - Turonnet: From Western Air Lines Inc. , etter to Council requesting appo ntmen w to ounc 1 to discuss operation from Palm Springs Airport; 2. General - Martell: From Postmaster enclosing letter from 4th Ast. Postmaster General, saying Department not interested 14 „JAN 6' 1D461 in location of post office in Government-owned property if same should be acquired by City as "Surplus . " NXN 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 PR-176,0 and 1761 and 6326 through 6334 were-. approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote ; no ' dis- senting vote; McCann and Hyde absent. Clerk ' s Certificate No. 40, covering transfer of $223.85 ro,m, Gene,ral to Payroll Fund was presented, examined ,and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, ,was approved and ordered certified by the Clerk to the Treasurer, by record vote; no dis- senting vote ; McCann and Hyde absent . 8: 15 o 'clock P. M. - Public Hearing: Vacation of Streets, Chia Tract: he mayor declared the hearing open and, after readina of published notice thereof by the Clerk, called for anyone interested to appear and be heard. There being no ex- pression from those present in chambers , the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion a resolution prepared by the City Attorney was read: authorizing and directing closing of streets as indicated in Resolution of Intention (No. 1805 adopted December 19, 1945 and published notice of this hearing) ; and authorizing and directing execution and delivery of necessary quit-claim deeds in accomplish- ment of this vacation. On motion by Nichols, seconded. by Martell, said resolution - being No. 1821 - was adopted by unanimous vote ; McCann and Hyde absent. There being no further business, on motion by Allen, seconded by, Nichols and 'unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to .'Wednesday, January 23, 1946; at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk J � 2 3.1946 e MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM -SPRINGS Held Wednesday - January 23, 1946 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 23, 1946, at 7 :30 o 'clock p', m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held January 9, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, McCann, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate, City Clerk McCarn. Absent : Councilmen Martell, Hyde and Allen - MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of January 9, 1946 - corrected as per clerks memorandum of January 23, 1946 were presented- and on motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. COMMUNICATIONS : 1. Application for transfer of licenses , on-sate beer- and-wine and distilled spirits from Charley Foy, Arthur and David Lyons dba Mr. Deets , 394 North Palm Canyon Drive, to Arthur and David Lyons dba same name, there : No action. 2, re Pa go Pa go dance a lication (approved January 9, 1946 minutes : Resolution No. 1816 : Protest by Harriet Henderson DeMuth and Sunshine Courts and Marion MacCartan against issuance of license on ground that same would result in noise nuisance. The City Manager stated that his approval of the issuance of license wad still pending - contingent upon full compliance with regulations requiring bar to be closed off from room where dancing is conducted. Discussion of the grounds for protest brought forth the comment that protestants reside in a "General -Retail Business District - C-2 Zone," which is obviously less quiet than an "R" (residence) zone or district. In further discussion of policy for regulation of dancing and advisability of revision of current rules and regulations (Resolution 1181 adopted February 17, 1943 ) , the City Attorney stated that the Council in the, past had refused permits for dancing in premises directly on Palm Canyon Drive; however, that Council determination will be upheld where there is no abuse of discretion. 16 3AN 2 3 19461 REPORTS : City 11anager - with recommendations : 1. re Janitor-, Cite Off_ces - Luccio InFreso; Reported assignment of additional work clean- ing waste disposal office) and recommended in- crease in salary as of January In 1946 to $75 per month. On motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, approved by Resolution 'go. 10220 adopted by record vote; Martell.,, Hyde and Allen absent , 2, re Caretaker at City Dump: Reported employ- went of one Sanchez, on following terms : Will live on promises (in Sanitary--District Louse, as per arrangements with said District officials ; permitted to operate his own truck for collection and disposal of debris o;;cept garbage; said truck to be operated on City license with fee waived; will keep Dump in a neat and orderly condition and will attend to washing of waste disposal cans ; has privilege of disposal of salvage; has been notified that hogs cannot be maintained on the premises. Recommended a salary of $50 per month for the position, as of February 1, 1946; on motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, approved by Reso- lution No. 1623, adopted by record vote; P.4artell, Hyde and Allen absent. Reported correspondence with Chamber of Commerce : (a) re Desert Circus : 1. Request of Owen Coffman Post„ American Legion for use of Field Club -for presenta- tion of Palm Springs Roundup Championship Rodeo, free - proceeds to be used for Wars Memorial Fund (Building) ; 2. Request for temporary Circus ,headquarters in the Plaza. Recommended re Item 1 : Either ton- per cent of -gross receipts or advance payment of 0500, plus deposit of $p200 for clean-up and repairs guarantee. - Recommended granting of request - Item 2 . After discussion on motion by Turonnett, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1624, approving City Manager's recommendations (Items 1 and 2 above), and instructing him to proceed with such arrange- ments as he deems advisable in the premises, was adopted by unanimous vote; Martell, Hyde and Allen absent. (b) re Request for Promotional funds in amount of 2500 for 1945-46; referred to Finance Commit- tee - Allen, chairman, for study and recommen- dation thereon. Planning Commission - with recommendations : Letters were read from the Secretary, concerning action In meeting of January 22, 1946 - reconmending the Cityls acceptance of final maps of subdivision hereinafter named, 17 AN 2 3 1946 subject, however, to Subdividers installing grading, paving and drainage pursuant to requirements of Ordinance No. 39 and State Subdivision Map Act : (a) Vista del Cielo Tract, Unit No. 1 - a re-subdivi- sion of Lots 5-6, Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec. 19, T4S, R5E, SBB&M; (b) Desert Palms Estates - a subdivision of Lots 6, 7, 81 Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec. 13, T43, R4E3 SBB&M. On motion by Turonnet:, seconded by McCann, accepted as recommended by Planning Commission - with further provision that before the Desert Palms Estates map is filed with the County Recorder, the following corrections be made by the subdividers, on the map: That streets hereinafter designa- ted be renamed, because - (a) "Oleoander" - could be confused with local street presently designated as "Oleander" (b) "Smoke Tree Drive" - name "Smoke Tree" should be reserved exclusively for streets within the Smoke Tree Forest Area; and indicating on map that "Amado Road" is closed where- present- ly shown as extending into Section 14, since there is no such extension at this time - by Resolution No. 1825, adopt- ed by unanimous vote; Therieau and Nichols not voting by reason of personal interest in said maps; Therieau as counsel for subdividers of Desert Palms Estates; Nichols as ownerls representative of Vista del Cielo Tract; McCann, Hyde and Allen absent . re Droposed vacation of Calls de Rolph - Rancho Royale Tract No. 2 . Noted for public hearing in this meeting (Resolution No. 1813, adopted in meeting of December 31, 1945. ) Letter from Secretary of Commission saying Commission, after careful consideration of this matter in Meeting of January 22, 1946, and on request of opponent Frank Bennett, has con- tinued consideration of this vacation and protest thereon until next meeting of February 5, 1946. In consequence Council public hearing pursuant to said Resolution No. 1813, was put over to February 6, 1946. 8 :15 otclock p. m. - PUBLIC HEARING on proposed amendment to Land Use Ordinance No. 75 : Rezoning of lands in Luring Sands Tract, Lot 9, Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec . 13, T4S, R4E2 SBB&M., (pursuant to Resolution No. 1820, adopted January 9, 1946) . The Clerk read the Notice of Hearing and the Mayor declared the hearing open to the public. No one appearing in interest, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion and study of the map, on motion by Nichols, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1826, approving amendment of said Ordinance No. 75, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and re- questing the City Attorney to proceed with preparation of the necessary ordinance to accomplish such amendment, was adopted by unanimous vote; Therieau not voting by reason of his employment as counsel for petitioners. 18 JAN 23 19491 re Subdivision Maps - tentative and final: Here there was discussion of procedure which will bast serve the Planning Commission, the Council and city officials in acting upon subdivisions ; grading and paving and esta- blishment of zones, etc . , and presenting data incidental _ thereto. The City Manager was authorized to study , the matter and consult with- t!'e City_ Engineer and City Attorney with a view to development of policy and procedure for handling the situation. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: re SURPLUS PROPERTIES, acquisition of : Discussion of this matter resulted in authorization to City Manager to - contact„Congressman Phillips in Washington -• to enlist his efforts in the City 's behalf. re COMMUIJITY HOSPITAL;, organization' s effort to obtain certain of the Torney General Hospital buildings for use - After discussion - in which Mr. Florian Boyd of that orga- nization participated it was agreed that the Council as a committee-of-the-whole would meet Thursday, January the 24th, in the City Manager 's office at 4:00 o 'clock p. m. , and discuss ways and means with the Hospital organization; to lend to the organization all possible aid from the City, in such acquisition. NEW BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by- the Finance Connnittee and on motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols , claims and demands numbered 6335 through 6367 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Martell, Hyde and Allen absent . Clerk 's Certificate No. 41, covering transfer of $23. 54 from the Bond and Trust Fund to the General Fund was pre- sented,- examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols , was approved and ordered certified by the Clerk to the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Martell, Hyde. and Allen absent. An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm - Springs, amending Sections 4, 9 and 16 of Ordinance No. 75 of said city,, being the Palm Springs Land Use Ordinance, adopted December 13th,' 1939" was introduced by, McCann, and read in full for the first time. Following matters were discussed: Bakery (retail only) , 233 South Indian Avenue : Application for business license and request for interpretation by Planning Commission that operation of said business in that location is "no more obnoxious" , etc . , than ,other uses permitted within the same zone or district : Consen- sus that said business - if operated as a retail bakery, with proper limitations - would be desirable; Clerk ins- tructed to refer application to Planning Commission for reomniiendation thereon. Diagonal parking at Wintergarden Hotel on Arenas Road; City Manager to look into - with view to correction. ,There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet, secon- ded by Nichols and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. ,,� ph ( LOUISE MCCARN, City Clerk FEB 1 1946 19 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF' PALM SPRINGS Held Friday -- February 1, 1946 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 Friday, February 1, 1946, at 11:00 o "clock a. m. , pursuant to call by the Honorable Eugene E. Therieau, Mayor, dated January 31, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who pre- sided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; City Manager Alworth; City Clerk McCarn Absent : None 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, California,, do hereby call a special meeting of the City Council of said City to be held at 11:00 o "clock a, m. , Friday, February 1, 1946, 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 matter of disposition of Surplus Properties : Torney General Hospital, and such other business as the City Council may legally transact. "WITNESS my hand this 31st day of January, 1946. (signed) EUGENE E. THERIEAU, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, California." There was tPe n presented Consent and Waiver 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 said City Council in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm CanyonDrive, in the City of Palm Springs, at 11000 o 'clock a. m. , Friday, February 1, 1946, for the pur- poses 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 31, 1946, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged. "WITNESS my hand this 313t day of January, 1946 " (Siped) EUGENE E. TIIERIEAU CULVER NICHOLS " E. F. MARTELL " MAURICE McCANN " 0 . A. HYD.3 " W. Z. ALLEN " ARMAND V. TURONNET" 20 FIEB 1 19481 The Mayor announced the purpose of the meeting, to-wit : to consider , further the disposition of Torney General Hospital Surplus Properties, and called upon Mr . Bacon - present in chambers as representative of the Palm Springy Community Hospital Association — to outline the Associa- tion's plans for requested use of certain of the buildings and lands comprising such Properties . The City Manager presented drawings showing possible conversion of use of the Properties - including allocations for use "by the Association. Mr. Bacon, however, stated that the Association had need for additional space (to that shown on the drawings presented) . In the discussion which followed,_ it. developed that Mr. BacoTi was asking for the Association, from the. City, a definite commitment that the Association could have "what it requires;" that a 1199-year lease was hoped for from the City." He refused, however, to state definitely the Asso- ciationts requirements; the consensus of the Council expres- sion, , on the other hand, being to effect that the City was obliged to consider the requests of the many other local civic and community groups for- participation in the use of such Properties. And on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Trartell, the following resolution - being No. 1827 - was adopted by unanimous votes That the City is desirous of acquiring the Torney General Hospital Surplus Properties for municipal and civic purposes ; that the following named organizations propose to use portions of said properties upon such acquisition: Palm Springs Community Hospital Association, American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, American Red Cross , Palm Springs High School, Desert School District, Palm Springs Community Church, Welfare and Friendly Aid Association, Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs Masonic Club, Boy Scouts of- America, Girl Scouts , Chamber of Commerce, Boys ' Club, Youth Center, and similar community organizations; that the City contemplates that each of such groups will be allocated reasonably necessary grounds and facilities to carry out their programs ; that, with a view to such acquisition, the City Manager shall be and is hereby authorized to communicate with the proper persons in authority with regard to the disposition of said Surplus Properties - furni.shing with such communications certified copies of this resolution. And upon motion by McCann, seconded by Allen, the following Resolution - being No. 1828 - was adopted by unanimous vote : That the Council does hereby declare its intention- in the absence of any definite plan submitted by the Palm Springs Community Hospital ,Association- - to cooperatefully with. said Association in its request for acquisition ofcertain of the Torney General Hospital Surplus Properties, but; under the. cir- cumstances is unable to make any commitment other than that the Council will supply to the Association, in the event_ of acquisition by the City of said properties, such of said pro- perties as . the City Council shall deem "reasonably necessary grounds and facilities for carrying out of the Association' s program;" further, that a certified copy of this resolution be furnished the Association. Hera the City Manager reported receipt of a request from the League of California Cities that the Council communicate with the Governor, requesting the withholding of his veto of the 80,000.000 bill now before the Legislature : post-war cons- truction of public works (discussed in previous meetings ) - which will be up for action during the first week of February. 118, 1 194V 21 FEB 6 1946 Discussion developed the concensus that the Council does not feel that Palm Springs would derive any benefit from such legislation if passed; that no action should be taken in the matter. There being no further business, on motion by Hyde, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. LOUISE McCARN, City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - February 6, 1946 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 6, 1946, 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. Roll Call: Present : Mayor Therieau Absent : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen and Turonnet . There being no quorum present, Mayor Therieau, by public announcement, adjourned the meeting to Thursday, February 70 1946s at 4:00 o 'clock p, m. , and also adjourned until that time and place the public hearing re vacation of Weeterly 20 feet of Lot 40 of Palm Valley Colony Lands in Section 23, T4S, R4E, also known as Rancho Royale Tract No. 2 per map on file in Book. 20, page of Maps, Records of Riverside County. _ 9 � ` e-,, LOUISE McCARN, City Clerk c hFE9 7 1J431 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Thursday - February 7, 1946 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, February 7, 19460 at 4:00 o'clock P. m. 9 pursuant toadjournment of the meeting held February 69 1946. 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 Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk McCann Absent: None MINUTES: Minutes of the meetings of January 23 (adjourned) ebruary l ( special ) , 1946 - g'' v drafts previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Hyde, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Application for dancing - Tennis Club: fans dance permitted by Assistant to City Manager, after inspec- tion, subject to ratification. On motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet, approved and ratified, subject to further inspection and approval by City Manager as to such use of premises, by Resolution No.. 1829, adopt- ed by record vote; no dissenting vote. 2. From State Board of. E ualization - Notices: (a) re Palm Canon Hots - Application for on-sale beer-and-wine and distilled spirits (seasonal) : Application withdrawn. No action. (b) rem Thompson dba Lasita_ - Application for on- sale beer-anal-wine and distilled spirits : Application denied, after public hearing by Board in Palm Springs. No action. 3. Mayor 's appointments for ratification: (a) Miss Marion Clanc to Librar Board, succeeding Mr. Sonnet Du Bose: On mot on by Nichols, seconded by Martell, ratified and confirmed; also three- year terms of membership on said Board re-stated: Francis F. Crocker and Melba Bennett - terms ending June 30, 1947; William D. Dean and Carl Lykken - terms ending June 30, 1946; Marion Clancy - term ending June 30, 1948; by Resolution No. 1830, adopted by unanimous vote. EEB� 7 1046''''� 23 (b) Lee Kalbach - PlanningCommission, succeeding W 11 am D. Dean resigned - or balance of term ending August 30, 1947: ratified and confirmed; also other four-year terms of membership on Commission re-stated: George B. Roberson - term ending August 30, 1949; two terms ending August 30.. 1948: Harry J. Williams, Charles J. Burkett; another term ending August 30, 1947: Harold J. Hicks; one term ending August 30, 1946: Gordon E. Feekings - on motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, by Resolution No. 1831, adopted by una- nimous vote. REPORTS: For January: Police, Treasurer, Clerk's fund statement as of February 6, 1946: examined and ordered filed with City Clerk. CitT Manager - with recommendations : 1, rt James M=nard, Police Officer*. Reported absence of; fqurteen days from duty due to appendectomy; re- commended "sick leave" with pay for such time. On motion by Martell, seconded by Nichols, approved by Resolution No. 1832, adopted by record vote; no dis- senting vote. 2. re FBI Acade - attendance b Chief of Police Kettmatuq; Reports a er rem FBI in San Diego indicating approval of suggestion that Chief Kettmanmbe nominated to attend 12-wbekst oourse; FBI College, Washington, D. C., -commencing in October 1946; estimated coat to City: approximately $1000.00; Recommended that Chief Kettmaunbe nominated for course commencing in April 1947, and that Council declare now intention to allocate funds therefor in 1946-47. estimate of City's expenses; On motion by Nichols, seconded by Allen, approved as recommended; allocation of expense to be limited to $1000.00.. Chiefs salary to continue throughout course, by Resolution No. 1833, adopted by record vote, as followss ,Ayes: Nichols, McCann, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau; Noes : Hyde and Martell, 3. Re orted: a Communication with Con reasman Phalli a - re Torne Genera Hoe to ur us Pro er ies (minutes February 1. , lv4u and prey ous 3 progress report with briefs, etc. (b) Receipt of plans for addition to present Police Building: Recommended no action for authorizat on of construction for at least another two weeks; Agreed; (a) Pago Pa go dance permit issued after completion of require lame-proofing; notified operators of necessity for periodical inspection to see that flame-proofing is maintained; (d) re ossibilit of census with view to increased revenue rem Sta a as Tax Fun ellocat on: Presently corresponding with State and Federal authorities in effort to assemble figures on cost thereof and possibly justified increase in receipts, (a) re Re uest b Office s.l. Mesa - AAF for refund of Baste iaposa1 fees Paidalthough o a ed no service celleotion: ormed Officer making claim that request must be denied since no notice to City of discontinuance of service, 24 FE9 7 19461 (f) re Count Land Use Ordinance: Letter from C amber o Commerce requesting council action to urge upon County officials necessity for controlling unsightly and insanitary operations along highways adjacent to our City: After discussions, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1834: affirming the expressions on this subject in Resolution No. 1679 adopted June 6, 1945 - certified copy thereof to County Board of Supervisors; and again urging need for immediate action by County as matter of Public Health, Convenience and Neces- sity, under the County Land Use Ordinance, was adopted by unanimous vote. (g) re Cites financial status: Recommended an early meeting of the Finance Committee - to go over the recently revised estimate of expense allocations and receipts for the current fiscal year, and discuss ways and means for 1946-47. ' After discussion, the Mayor requested the Finance Committee (Allen, chairman) to- meet with himself and the City Manager in the latter►s office - Friday, February 8, 19469 3:30 o'clock p, m., .for said purposes. Planning Commission - with recommendations : Letters from the Secretary of the Commission, presenting recommendations, were read, as fellows : (a) Acceptance of final maps : 1. ,Piemonte Estates form'El known as Scenie High- land Tract : a subd. vis on of portion 'sea. 3, T S�SBB&M; and 2. Vista del Ciele Unit No.' -l: a subdivision of Lot 6, aim Valley Co ony Lands, Sec. 19, T43, R5E0 3BB&M; and, Acoeptance for public use of streets and rights of way shown on said maps, contingent, however, upon subdividers complying with requirements of City Ordinance 39 and State Subdivision Map Act as to grading, paving and drainage: During discussion, agreed that "Via Chino" a street in Piemonte Estates, be renamed-to avoid confusion through use of name °Chino." And on motion by Martell, seoonded_by McCann, said maps accepted with provisions as recommended by Resolution No. 18359 adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols not voting by reason of representing subdividers of Vista del Cielo Unit No. 1. (b) re Louis E Billi ton request for permission to establish repair-machine shop business on 'land: 50 ft. wide, along Indian Avenue, by 195 ft. depth, in SW corner, Lot 61, Sec. 14, T4S, R4E, SBB&M: In meeting of February 5, 1946, Commission recommends that Council by resolution of record declare such business at said address "no more obnoxious nor detri- mental, etc., than .'. .e businesses specifically enume. rated in Sec. 12 (a), _Ordinanee No. 75,11 "provided the front of the building to be erected' and used for such purposes shall be so constructed as to have the VEB,'7 1946 25 appearance of a retail merchandising establishment. . . and. , that only motors and parts of automobiles be brought there for work and service and that automo- biles shall not be dismantled on the premises." Discussion developed the consensus that this request should receive further study and recommendation by the Planning Commission; further that 'there seems a growing need for permission of this and similar uses in a specific zone or district. The Mayor re- minded the Council that any such use - if permitted in Zone or District C-2 - should be under the limita- tion that the use be for "sales and service minus _ body and/or fender work and minus painting." On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1835 r directing the return of this matter to the Planning Commission for further study and recommenda- tion - the City Manager to obtain from Mr. Billington, and send on to the Commission, a detailed statement outlining Billington's proposed operations; with a further request to the Commission for study and reoom- mendation upon the advisability of defining in the Land Use Ordinance as a permitted use in a specific zone or district: "automobile sales and service, automobile machine shops and kindred industries minus body and/or fender work and minus painting," was adopted by unanimous vote. (c) re Chan es and amendments to the Master Plan and to Ord nance No. 75.9 as per Rttacfted certified copies or Commission meeting minutes : December 18, 19450 January 8 and 22, February 5 - 19460 with supplemental data and files, also attached, viz: 1. 2 and 3 : Amendment to faction 4(h) of said ordinance, classifying ERVA LANDS in Section 11, T S, R4E9 SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 8, Official Zoning Map, by following change in classification of land zoned there- in, viz: Placing same in and making subject to regu- lations of Zone or District R-3: On _asnplieation by Clets M. Aooher Vidoaica : Item 1 and 2 ar above - as Hacienditas Tract - Lots 5.. 6, 79 8, Block 2 and no , , 7, 8�0 Block 3; and Peveler Tract - Lots 4, 52 6 - a per Maps on file Bk 11, pp5, 6, respectively, Maps, Riverside County Recorder's Office; and On A lication b Jerome Frankel: Item 3 above - John Me Tract - Lots 43-54 inclusive and Lots 59-70 inclusive, as per Map on file, Bk 11, P. 61 Maps, Riverside County Recorder's office; 4 - Amendment to Section 4(m) of said ordinance, classifying certain lands in Sect on �13,T4S,R4E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 13, Official Zoning Map, by changes of classification of land zoned therein, as hereinafter set forth: On application by Desert Vill a Cor oration aubdi- v der - Desert Palma Estates : a sub vision o Lots Palm Valley Colony Lands, Seatiori 13, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, as per Map thereof filed Bk 14, p. 652, Maps, San Diego County Reoorderts Office: 26 FE6.,7 1948 Placing the following described parcels In and subject to the regulations of Zone or District named, to-wit : Westerly rectangular 540 feet of said Lots 6, 7, 8: E-2; Easterly rectangular 730 feet of said Logs 60 7, 8: R-1. 5 - Amendment to Section 4 of said ordinance, class ng certain lands in Beczion7102 T4SO R4E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 7, Official Zoning Map, by following change in such classification: Placing the following described parcels of real property in and making same subject to regula- tions of Zone or District 0-1 (said lands being presently classified in; R-3) : On application by Mildred Plows : Las Palmas Estates, as ---per Map on file, Bk 150 p. 15, Maps - River side ,County Recorder►s Office : (a) ' Those portions of Lots' 7 and 8, Block G, said tract, which are not presently classified in C-10 it being intended to so classify the whole of each of said lots; and (b) The easterly rectangular 30 feet of Lot 6, and the southerly 20 feet of the easterly rectangular 30 Peet of Lot 5, said Block G. After discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1835T,T,fixing the hour of 8.15 olclock A. m. ,_ Wadnesday. February 20, 19460 as the t or ubl c heari on said matters, an rec ng the City Clerk to give ue not ce thereof, was adopted by unanimous vote. (d) re Benton Beckl2Z et al - Ye Quality Bake Shop, 2 3 3out Ind an venue : Application ror business license - retail bakery, approved February 5, 1946 and recommended for Council approval - with"specific provisions here- inafter recited, - On motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet, issuance of" license approved as re- commended, to-wi'.t : declaring conduct of retail bakery at said address no more obnoxious, etc., than enterprises, etc. , specifically enumerated in Section 12(a) of Ordinance No. 75, provided, however, that all bakery goods prepared on said premises shall be sold at retail only, from and upon said premises - no bakery goods to be pro- duced for sale either at wholesale or off said premises; and directing City Clerk to issue license on terms recited herein, by Resolution No. 1836-7c, adopted by unanimous vote. (e ) Requestiag further time : to and includi.n� Tue_ - Ma 7 1946, or cons derat on o matters he;rein- ter named: (Planning Commission minutes February 5, 1946) 1. Application by Culver Nichols - re Bel D_ e_ sierto rac : To amend Section 4(h) of Ordinance No. 75, classifying lands in Section 11, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 8 of Official Zoning FM7 2 / Map, by placing various portions of said tract in Zones or Districts R-2; and R-3; 2. Applications by Winston S. Johnston et al, - re Palm S ri a Estates No. 5 - To amend Section h of saiff Ordinance, by re- classifying certain portions of said tract in Zone or District R-3; " 3. Application by Desert Village Corporation - re Desert Tract - To amend Sec on 4(r) of said Ordinance, classi- fying lands in Section 19, T43, R5E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 18, Official Zoning Map by classi- fying lands in said tract "In Zones or Districts as may be necessary or advisable." 4 and 5 - Applications by: Culver Nichols - re Vista del Cielo Tract; and John W. Williams - re Val Vista Tract : To amend said Section 4(r) by classifying lands in said tracts "In zones or districts as may be neces- sary or advisable." 6. Application by Paul E. Spencer, et. al re Luring Sands Park - To amend Saction 4-(n) of said Ordinance, classifying lands in Section 13, . T4S, R4E, SBB&M, by classifying the lands included in said tract. The Commissionts secretary here informed the Council that the request for extension of time to a specific time was not to be construed as delaying action by the Commission until May 7, 1946; that the matters would be acted upon sooner if possible. On motion by McCann, seconded by Allen, Resolution No. U054 granting the extension of time for action on said matters, as requested, and directing the City Clerk to sonotify the Commission, was adopted by unanimous vote. (f) Re orted Zoning- Board findin s and reco endations - Commission minutes February 5, 1946 , re : 1. Del Tahguitz Hotel - Application for permission to _ construct -stora a ara a and utilit buildin : Parcels , , , Lot 60, Section 1 : Granted, pro- vided building be so constructed that doors or entry openings shall face north, south or east - not west; and that, upon completion, building be screened from Indian Avenue by planting of oleanders or other growth. 2. 0. B. Mcao - A lication for variance on property, Lot 13, Palm Val "ey Colony Lands, Sect-on 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, to permit reduction of front, side and rear yard requirements - John M. Connell appearing for applicant: Denied as to front yard; granted as to side and rear yard. 3. Charles A. Graham, et. al. , - Application for variance on property: Lots 1, 2, 3, and 111-125 inclusive, Merito Vista Tract, whereby whole of said lots may be used for C-1 purposes each of which lots are presently divided by the boundary 28 FEES 7 1946� line between zones - or districts, whereby the westerly portions thereof are classified in Districts R-2 and R-4 : Denied "without prejudice to filing of amended and 'sup- plemental petition as to certain of said parcels. 4. Kenneth L. and Marv. J. Harber - A lication for an Var te on property: NET'_of NEt, Sec. lUp T S, R E, SBB&M - to use , entire parcel for C-1 purposes, same being presently divided by a district: boundary line whereby rear thereof is classified R--3 : Granted. Here Turonnet offered a motion voicing ob- jection to any of said property being reclassified as in Zone or District 0-1. The motion failed for want of a second: 5. A L. Epstein - Application for reduction of side, front and rear yard requirements - Lots 69, 70 - John Mel Tract : Conditionally approved. No action by Council, on these matters; Zoning Board action approved by Commission (Commission minutes February 5, 1946 ) . (g) re Closin and Vacation of Call e de Rol h - Rancho Royale Tract No. 2 noted for public hearing in this meeting - minutes of Council: December 31, 1945 and January 23, 1946) ; Recommending such vacation (minutes Commission meeting February 5, 1946); The Secretary of the Commission stated that the Commission had received a report from the Riverside Title Company to effect that this right-of-way and easement had been created by deed from Sexton, Trustee, at. al. , to Cohn, at . al. , as of January 3, 1936s recorded February 11, 1936, Book 265, p. 480, Official Records, Riverside County - such right-of- way and easement being the only public easement along the common boundary of Lots 39 and 40 and Lots 25 and 26, Palm Valley Colony Lands in Section 23, T4S HUI,, SBB&M (Rancho Royale Tract being a subdivision of said Lot 40) ; that the other easements adjoining said boundary line were all of a private nature. After discussion the Mayor announced that this hearing would be postponed to 8:15 o'clock p. m. , Wednesday, February 20, 1946. Committee - Finance Allen Chairman : Re Dort re •Chamber o Commerce request for funds - minutes January 23, 1946) - tabled. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Passage of Ordinance: "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs, amending Sections 4, 9 and 16 of Ordinance No. 75 of said city, being the Palm Springs Land Use Ordinance, adopted December 13th, 1939," introduced by McCann and read in full for the first time in the meeting of January 23, 1946, was offered for second reading. On motion by McCann, seconded by Allen, and unanimously carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived; and on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell„ said ordinance being No. 164 - was passed, by record vote; no dissenting vote. FIM 7 1946 29 FEB 2 0 1946 NEW BUSINESS: Register of Demands - 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 PR-1762 through PR-1820 and 6368 through 6417 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. Clerks Certificate No. 42 coverin transfer of funds : To the Payroll Fund rom: General - 802 .02, from Street, $528,38 and from Waste Disposal - $1558.66, a total of $10,114.06, 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. There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, February 20, 1946, at 7 :30 o'clock p.m. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - February 20, 1946 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 20, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock p, m., pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held February 6, 1946. The meeting was called to order by City Clerk McCann. Roll Call: Present : None 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 Thursday, February 21, 1946, at 3 :00 o'clock p. m�-, and also adjourned until that same date and place at 4:00 ofolock p. m. , the public hearing re vacation of Westerly 20 feet of Lot 40 of Palm Valley Colony Lands; in Section 23, -T4S, R4E, also known as Rancho Royale Tract No. 2, per map on file in Book 20, page 6, of Maps, Records of Riverside [County. d I ' �- LOUISE MoCARN City Clerk 30 F03 2 l 19481 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Thursday - February 2.1, 1946 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, February 21,' 1946 , at 3 :00 otclock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held February 20, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau. Absent : None MINUTES: Minutes of the meetings of February 6, 1946, no quorum) and February 7, 1946 - drafts previously distributed, were presented. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, minutes were approved (with Amendment to said minutes of the seventh, as per, Clerk13 memorandum of February the 20th) , and ordered copied in the minute book. COMNNNICATIONS:, 1. re ApTDlication bZ Fred W, K1 to renew contractor 's license at fee o 50 00 1535 North Indian Avenue : Discussion developed consensus that application should be denied, and on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1836, approving issuance of license to Mr. Klug for the fee of $100.00 providing his business be conducted in a zone , or district where such operation is permitted, was adopted by unanimous vote. 2. re Councilmani'ac Candidacy Filings for ,District�2 : Announced byCity Clerk. (a) Ray Hiller (b) E F (Ted) Mart No action. 3. re90 000 000 City-County Construction Fund: Letters were read from State Senator Dillworth and Assemblyman Boyd - offering assistance In Interpre- tation of Assembly Bill No. 60 on the subject. Senator Dillworth offered to appear before a Council meeting; letter acknowledged. No action. 4. re Airline Activities : (a) Application - Eastern Airlines for Southern Transcontinental Route, CAB Docket 2146 - Letter announcing riling; (b) Nobice non-stop service . Western Air Lines . Inc. FEE 21,1946 31 Referred to Indian Lands, etc. , Committee (Turonnet, Chairman) . 5. re County charges for hospitalization of prisoners : Resolution of County Supervisors fixing charges read; No action. 6. re Letter - Desert Palms Estates - Street Im rovements : Letter read - setting forth agreement for installation of street improvements pursuant to Council Resolution No. 1825, adopted January 23, 1946; No action. 7. re Health Center Board: Minutes of January 7, 1946, were read; also letter requesting Mayor 's appointment of Mrs. Frederick Watson to succeed Mrs. Clock (re- signed) , for the term expiring June 30, 1946. Here the Mayor announced his appointment of Mrs. Watson for such term. On motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1837, ratifying said appoint- ment, was adopted by unanimous vote. 8. re Palm S rin s Housi Author it s Letter was read from Robert Ransom, announcing his resignation as Chairman. The Mayor stated that on request of board members he had appointed Charles B. (Barney) Hinkle to succeed Mr. Ransom as Chairman for the term ex- piring March 7, 1948. On motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1838, ratifying said appoint- ment, was adopted by unanimous vote. 9. re Roller Bowl - Lease assignment - Palm Springs Field Club: Two documents were read: (a) Supplement to Anderson Lease - recording assign- ment by said Anderson and wi a to Lee W. Bering and Raymond Hunter; and (b) Further assignment of said lease by Bering to Hunter; No action. REPORTS: City Manager with recommendations : 1. re Refund Officers ' Meas. Army Air Field: Presented written statements from Waste Disposal foreman and from Roberts, private collector of garbage, indicating that since October, 1942, Roberts had col- looted garbage from the Mess, and that the city truck had never called there after May, 1944. Recommended reimbursement of Mess in the amount claimed - $106.20. On motion by Martell, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1839, approving said reimbursement, was adopted by record vote. No dissenting vote. 2. -re Building Permit Fees: Recommended amendment to the building .code, which would provide increased fees for inspection and additional fees to cover cost of checking plans and specifications. On motion by Martell, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1840, approv- ing as recommended and requesting the City Attorney to prepare amendatory ordinance necessary to accomplish said recommendation, was adopted by unanimous vote. re T r ln haushP rCo ert Here uroG io t ity Manager endeavour to secure, on a rental basis, all lands and buildings of said hospital on Indian Avenue, 32 Fi B 2 1 1943 between Paseo El Mirador and Tachevah Drive, upon ' same terms and conditions as accorded by Federal Government to Palm Springs Community Hospital. Said motion was seconded by Martell and by Resolu- tion No. 1841 adopted by unanimousvote. Planning Commission with recommendations : Letter was read from Secretary, Planning Commission, re- porting that the Commission in its meeting of February the 19th had: 1. Denied the following applications for variances : (a) Isabell P. Buckley for a private school in Zone R-1• Lots !a, 10. 11_Block "I Paten— Canyon Mesa Tracts (b) Vivian N. Makin for reduction of front� d set bac re4uirements in Zon® R-2; Seville Apartments , 350 Mel Avenue. Here McCann requested that all Planning Commission recom- mendations; with exception of Billington and Buckley matters, be tabled, it being his purpose - after dispo- sition of the Billington and Buckley matters - to offer one motion with regard to action on all other_ Planning Commission matters now before the Council. The City Attorney advised that the Buckley and Makin applications - above mentioned, being Zoning Board matters required no Council action unless the Council should take action contrary to that of the Zoning Board, as reported by the Commission. McCann stated that he wished a record of Council action on these matters and offered a motion that the Council approve denial of these applications, as above recorded. This motion was seconded by Turonnet. No vote taken until later in the meeting. In the ensuing discussion McCann offered a motion that all recommendations from the Planning Commission (present- ed for action in this meeting) , be tabled until said Planning Commission shall have been reorganized under the stewardship of a qualified City planning engineer. This motion was seconded by ,Turonnet. No vote taken. at this time. Nichols objected strenuously to any such. Council action as liable to construction as a rebuke to, the Com- mission. The Mayor and Allen agreed with Nichols, 2. re Billington: Here McCann requested settlement of the Billington matter. A letter from the, secretary stated that the Commission in its meeting- of February the 19th had reconsidered said application in the light of applicants written statement of contemplated use of the , premises as submitted to the City Manager; and recommended granting of a permit upon the terms previously outlined (see Council Minutes, February 7, 1946) . on motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, recommendation approved and Clerk instructed to issue business license with notice to applicant' of condi- tions upon which license is to be issued, by Resolution No. 1842, adopted by unanimous vote. 33 3. Resumed re Buckley and Makin - Items (a) and (b) above: On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, denial by Zoning Board, approved and ratified by Resolution No. 1834, adopted by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4:00 P. M. (Minutes February 7 1946) : (a) Zoning changes and Variances; and (b) Vacation of Calls de Rolph - Rancho Royale. Here followed further discussion on subject of McCann motion to table Planning Commission matters as above stated. During discussion the City Manager, when asked for his opi- nion and recommendations in the matter, stated that he had been unsuccessful in repeated attempts to employ a qualified planning engineer, and as a means of resolving some of the existing difficulties suggested the following: That the map now under preparation by his assistant , showing zoning now in effect, will soon be completed. There is a possibility of obtaining the services of a planning draftsman.- With such a map and with the services of this drafts- man probably he, using his own planning engineer ex- perience, and with the cooperation of the Commission and the Council, all men who are familiar with the Village, its background and its potentialities, could perfect some general development plans for each zoning map sheet. The next step would be to call in Mr. Bennett, Plan- ning Consultant, have him check such plans; with such plans and basic data available, Mr. Bennett could work out zoning areas and furnish a report showing just what is adequate and proper under the circumstances. Further, when the Land Use Ordinance is redrawn there should be some provision under which "U" Zoned pro- perty, when subdivided, would automatically fall into an, R-1 classification. Allowing one week within which to complete the map above mentioned - with the Council and the Commission working together with the City Manager and with the services of Mr. Bennett - within a very short time the situation could be improved and a basis established for orderly planning. Meantime he would be happy to make planning engineer recommendations on any planning matters now under consideration. Further discussion resulted in agreement to accept the City Managerts suggestions and McCann, with the consent of his second: Turonnet, withdrew his motion above mentioned. _ The Mayor announced, for the benefit of those present in chambers, that the- Public Hearings would be postponed to 8:00 o 'clock P. M. , in the next regular meeting of March the 6th, and suggested that those present should have any protests or other matters ready for presentation at that time. However, if it should prove inconvenient to return 34 FEB 21 1940 at that time, or for any other reason, they Should, wish to speak now, they should do so. Mr. Florian Boyd thereupon stated from the audience that he had a written protest filed with the Plan- ning Commission regarding some of the Zoning matters which were to have been heard; and, referring to his membership on the original-Planning Commission, stated that when North Palm Canyon Drive had first been zoned 0-1, the Commission had agreed to leave "bumper" zoning adjoining for protection of the re- sidential district to the west; that they did not want shops , etc. , opening onto side streets in those res- tricted areas and were agreed upon 120 feet as a suf- ficient depth for said C-1 Zoning. re Item (a) ZONING CHANGES and VARIANCES: The Mayor thereupon declared said Hearing postponed as above stated and' McCann offered the following motion: That all further recommendations from the Plan- -ning Commission, presented in this -meeting, . - shall be continued until the next regular meet- ing of the Council; seconded by Turonnet and by Resolution No. 1844 adopted by unanimous vote. re Item (b) Vacation of Calle de Rol h - Rancho R ale�Tract : McCann o fered an dentically worded motion n which was seconded by Turonnet and by' Resolu- tion No. 1845 adopted by unanimous vote, Humane Officer 's Report for January: Presented, ex- amined and ordered filed with' the City Clerk, _ UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Communications Resumed: State Board of Equalization - Notices of Applica- tion-by: (a) Chi Chi Palm Springs Inc. , for additional license; (b) Hugo Codebo (dba Latin Quarter) for on-sale distilled spirits; It was agreed that both applications should be protested by resolutions hereinafter referred to, the City Clerk to furnish the State Board with certified copie's of such re- solutions - both of which were read in full before adoption. (a) ' re Chi Chi: On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell; Resolution No. 1846, protesting issuance of such additional license, was adopt- ed by unanimousvote; (b) re Hu o Codebo: On motion by McCann, seconded by Mart; 1, Resolution No. 1847, protesting , issuance of said license, was adoptedby unani- mous vote. re Chamber of Commerce Funds (Minutes January 23, ,1946) : A11en, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported his com- mittee 's recommendation that the City Manager, with whom [FES 21 1946 35 LIAR 6 1946 the Committee had consulted, should meet with the Chamber of Commerce and explain to Chamber officials the City's position on the matter, reporting later to the Council the result of his meeting with said Chamber officials. On motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1848, approving such recommen- dation, was adopted by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS: Register of Demands : A register of demands was pre- sented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, claims and demands numberedPR-1822, 6418, 6419 and -6420 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. TRANSFER OF FUNDS by Clerk 's Certificate No 43 : To Payroll Fund from General $75.00• to General from Waste Disposal $278.98 - a total of 353,98; Present- ed, examined and approved by. the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, approved and ordered transferred by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT: Here an ordinance entitled Ari ordinance of the C ty of Palm Springs, amending Section 203 of Ordinance No. 8, being the Palm Springs Building Code's "was introduced by Hyde, read in full for the first time and filed for further action. This ordinance incorporates the Building Code Amendments hereinabove recommended by the City Manager. There being no further business, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, March 6, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. LOUISE MOCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday March 6, 1946 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 6, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., said day being the first Wednesday of the month of March. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. 36 WW,, G 1946 ROLL, CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, . McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau, City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk McCann Absent : None 20 and MINUTES: Minutes of the meetingsof Februaryjft, 1946 - dra£tspreviously distributed - were presented and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell and unanimously -carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. CO1EMNICATIONS': Applications for business licenses_: (a) Ray Tomkins aintin contractor - to renew at $50.00 Veteran fee : Applicant having been esta- blished in business here prior to his entry into Armed Services, on motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet9 granted - by Resolution_ No. 1849, adopt- ed by record vote; no dissenting vote. (b) John Hollinger swimming pool maintenance : Dis- cussion developed consensus that such operation would be considered contracting and that appli" cant should pay the $100.00 contractor 's license fee; City Clerk to so notify him. Notice from State Board of Equalization - re appli- cation by Coleman's Cottage Delicatessen, 1328 No. Palm Canyon Drive, for renewal of on-sale beer 'license; no action. Application for Dance Permit - b Mr. Deets (David Lyons, et. al. , 394 No. Palm Canyon Driver Ot Manager reported inspection of premises by Fire Chief and Building Superintendent had revealed necessity for alterations - such as exists, etc. , before per- mission could be granted. Consensus that premises be inspected by Public Safety Committee (Hyde , Chair- man) and City Manager - after which City I;Ianager to report with regard to completion of alterations and his recommendations on application; Clerk to so notify applicant. REPORTS : Departmental reports for month of February were present- ed, examined and ordered filed with City Clerk: Police, Humane Officer, Treasurer and Clerk's Fund State- ment as of March 6, 1946 . City Manager - with recommendations : 1. S eciel Census - Reported estimate from Director o Census, at cost of approximately $800.00, of which $500.00 must be deposited, in advance, in a loca, bank - subject to check of Supervisor of t lie "densus; census to be completed by March 29, 1946. - Recommended authorization to proceed with. negotiations on that basis. On motion by Martell, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1850, author- izing procedure as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. MAR,6. 1946, 37 2. Personnel Survey and Job Analysis - Reported negotiations with view to establishment of a definite personnel program; pay schedules, vaca- tion and sick-leave rules, etc. , and recommended employment of Public Administration Service to conduct the necessary survey therefor - at an es- timated maximum cost of $450.00 - the City to be billed only for actual cost of survey. On motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1851, authorizing procedure as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 3. Recommended creation of positions : (a) Fulltime Cit En sneer who would also be Superintendent of Streets - Salary 450.00; and -- (b) Draftsman (to work under such City E ineer . - Salary 2 5.00; On motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, creation of these positions with salaries recommended approved by Resolution No. 1852, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 4, re Field Club Purchase - third option: Recommended taking up said option pursuant to the terms of a w, resolution - prepared by the City Attorney and read in full by the City Clerk, reciting that : By Reso- lution No. 1579, adopted November 21, 19440 the Council had accepted the Club 's offer to lease - with options to purchase; and By Resolution No. 1595, adopted December 27, 19440 the Council had approved a form of lease and option agreement embodying the terms of said offer, and had authorized and directed execution of said agree- ment - same being thereafter executed by both parties, with approval by a majority of the Club 's stockholders expressed in a meeting of said stockholders on De- cember -30, 1944; -and- By Council Resolution No. 1596, adopted December 27, 1944 - as amended by Council Resolution No. 1684, adopted June 6, 1945 - the first option had been exercised and the following described property ac- quired by the City: (a) All personal property of said Club except its corporate files, records and accounts receivable; (b) Easterly rectangular 380 feet of Lot 26 Palm Valley Colony Lands Sec. 130 T4S, R4E, SBB&M for the sum of $14,166.67; and By Resolution No. 1815, adopted December 31, 1945, elected to purchase and acquire the remainder of said Lot 26, viz.- the Westerly 280 feet thereof; and also the Easterly 220 feet of Lot 25 of said Palm Valley Colony Lands. free of encumbrances excepting taxes due on or after July 1, 1944, in consideration of payment to said 38 MAR 6 1946 Club of $17,000.00 ,- less credit at the rate of 615.00 per share for 64 shares of stock of said Club, which the City, at time of exercising said option, tendered-to said Club for cancellation, plus interest at rate of 4 per cent per annum from July 1, 1944 on net ' amount outstanding thus compu- ted, viz- $16,040.00; The third option under said agreement, expiring December 31, 1946, provides for purchase of remainder of said real property: , Remainder of said Lot 25, viz the Westerly 440 feet thereof, and all other properties of said Club with the exceptions above stated; free of encumbrances excepting taxes due on or after July 1, 1944, in consideration of payment to said Club of $6,000.001 together withinterest thereon at the rate of 4 per cent per annum from July 1, 1944; and Under the terms of said agreement the City may at its election assume the existing second encumbrance on said real property in the principal sum of $6,000.00 and acquire the property covered by said third option subject thereto, and by paying only the then accrued interest from July 1, 1944, providing the holders of said encumbrance shall release the Club from any cor- porate or personal liability on the notes secured thereby - the holders of said second encumbrance in said sum of $6,000.00 being presently: (a) Philip ,L. Boyd $2000.00 (b) Estate of Alvah Hicks per Chauncey L. McFarland, Executor $1000.00 (c ) Henry, J. Crawford 1000.00; and (d) The heirs of Henry Hoagland, viz : Henry Williamson Hoagland, Jr. , Henry Veghte Hoagland and Anthony Dey Hoagland $2000.00; and The required consents and approval of the holders of said second encumbrance as to said above described parcel probably can be procured, excepting however con- sents from the heirs of said Hoagland Estate, which said consents will apparently remain unavailable in- definitely due to dissension among said heirs; and It being desired by the City to entirely complete the acquisition of the real and personal properties of said Club without further or undue delay, the Council deeming such acquisition to be for the best interest and advan- tage of the city; and Since said agreement provides that the respective options shall be exercised by Council resolutions, a certified copy thereof to be sent registered mail to the Club, and that $1000.00 be deposited in escrow to apply on the purchase price of said property; and In event of the City exercising said third option by its election and ,agreement to assume the existing encumbrance of $6,000.00, and acquire the property subject thereto by paying only the accrued interest from July 1, 1944 on said amount, at the rate of four per cent per annum and giving said Club a release from any corporate or personal ,MAR 6 . 1946 39 liability on the notes secured - in which event the City is required to deposit in escrow only such accrued interest and its share of costs and expenses, approxi- mating $500.00; and The Council believes it to be for the best interest and advantage of the City that said option expiring December 311 1946 be exercised; and The indebtedness and liability of the City upon the ex- ercise of said option and purchase of said property will not exceed the City 's income and revenue provided for the fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said third option, covering the property hereinabove •desQribed, for and in consideration of the Cityls paying said accrued interest from July 1, 1944 until date of transfer of title, upon said sum of $6,000.00, at rate of four per cent per annum, together with assumption by the City of said existing encumbrance on said property above mentioned in the principal sum of $69000,00, and providing the said Club releases from holders thereof, whereby said Club is absolved from any corporate or personal liability on notes secured thereby; And the same is hereby exercised and accepted according to the terms of said written instrument of December 30, 1944, and the City Clerk be and kA is hereby authorized and directed forthwith to certify a true copy of this resolution and mail same, registered mail, to said Club; and - FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby directed to deposit $500.00 in escrow, to apply on said purchase price and expense of acquiring said real property, the balance of said purchase price and expenses, if any, to be paid upon the Club 's furnish- ing the required title and conveyances of said real pro- perty; and FURTHER RESOLVED:- That the City shalland does hereby- elect and agree to take and accept raid real property, which is the subject of said second option, viz : Remainder of said Lot 26, being the westerly 280 feet thereof; and also the easterly 220 feet of said Lot 25, subject to said encumbrance of $6,000.00, there now being no necessity of requiring said Club to discharge and re- move same from said real property, vuhich is subject of said second option inasmuch as said encumbrance is being assumed by the City as one of the conditions for its acquisition of the real property which is the subject of the third option and `the last mentioned real property is subject thereto; and FURTHER RESOLVED: That said Resolution No. 1815 be and it is hereby amended accordingly and as so amended shall be and is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and FURTHER RESOLVED: Inasmuch as the City has elected to acquire the real property, which is the subject of said third option, and has assumed payment of said encumbrance above mentioned, that said Club be and it is hereby re- leased and exonerated from its agreement to hold the City 40 MAR 6 1946 harmless from any obligations under said encum- brance, which indemnity agreement was heretofore executed by said Club pursuant to said Council Resolution No. 1684 in connection with the Cityls acquisition of the real and personal property, which was the, subject of the first option; and FURTHER RESOLVED: That t he Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City: (a) The said release of said Club from its indem- nity agreement; (b) reernent b the Cit - assuming the existing en- cumbrance , of 6,000.00 together with interest and other charges thereon from and after date of transfer of title to the ,property which is the subject of said third option, and further indemnifying the said Club .from any corporate or personal liability on the notes secured thereby; and (c ) The necessar escrow instructions in accordance with a terms of said lease and option, and with the terms of this resolution, upon approval of each of said instruments by the City Attorney as to form; and FURTHER RESOLVED: That the amount of purchase price and other expenses ,for ,said real property above described, which is the subject of said third option, shall be paid through said escrow upon the Club 's furnishing the re- quired title and conveyances of the real property; and FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Treasurer be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the -neces- sary city warrants for the aforesaid purposes and that same shall be drawn on the City's General Fund. On motion by Hyde, seconded by Martell, said resolution - being No. 1853 - was adopted by record vote; no dis- senting vote. 5. Building CodeAmendment : - Recommended passage with emergency ending - to hasten validity. Said ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amending"Section 203 of Ordinance No. 8, being the Palm Springs Building Code," introduced and first read in full in the meeting of February 21, 1946, was offered for second reading which, on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde and unanimously carried, was waived and said Ordinance,-! being No. 165 - was passed on motion by Allen, seconded by ,McCann, by record vote; no dissenting vote; none absent. City Clerk - re election: Reported additional filings : (a) District 2 - Charles E. StGeorE�e : Stated that Mr. St. George later withdrew his candidacy, by announcement through the papers - because of disqualification by reason of being a federal civil service employee-; the City Attorney confirming this ruling : the Hatch Act; Civil Service Regulations ; for the Clerk, through the U. S. Attorneys Office and the Office of the Federal Civil Service. MAR 6 1946 41 ,(b) District 4 - Charles D. Farrell: (c) District 6 : (a) John Archibald; and (b) Mrs . Miriam R. Richards : Not accepted because o inability to qualify for residence : Under Section 857, General Municipal Corporations Act, no person eligible unless resident and elector for one year next preceding date of election; candidate, a resident but five monthsand a re- gistered voter but one day, prior to filing; further, of five signers, but one qualified; three not registered at time of signing - the fourth, who circulated petition, not a resident of District 6. On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Reso- lution No. 1854, directing City Clerk to notify Mrs . Richards ofabove reasons for disqualifi- cations, was adopted by unanimous vote. Notice of Election - read resolution prepared by City Attorney, announcing Tuesday, April 9, 1945, as date of General Municipal Election; defining Voting Precincts and naming Board Members, as follows : Precinct Yo. 2 - Polling Place Building No. 10 of U. S. Indian Agency, 128 North Indian Avenue : Inspector - Bell B. Hager- Judge - Harrison H. Kester Clerk - Beatrice Whitfield Clerk - Virginia M. Waring Precinct No. 4 - Polling Place 1608 North Palm Canyon Drive, enney s Gilmore Service : Inspector - Mrs. Maud Pinney Judge - Louisa Sanborn Clerk - Harold 0. Tracy Clerk - Florence Murphy Precinct No. 6 - Polling Place 460 North Palm Canyon Drive, Earl C. Strebe 's Office : Inspector - Berenice Doro Judge - Harriet Henderson Clerk - Irene Carlile Clerk - Harold Murphy On motion by Hyde, seconded by Nichols, said resolution, being No. 1855, was adopted by unanimous vote. PUBLIC DARING: 8 :15 o'clock P. M. , scheduled as set forth n minutes meetings February 7, 20 and 21, 1946 : The Mayor declared hearings opened and called upon anyone present in chambers to be heard upon said matters : (a) Vanatizn of Calle de Rolvh— Rancho Royals Trart No (a subdivision of Lot 40, Sec. 23, DO, R4E; SBB&M; The Mayor described the right-of-way involved and indicated its location upon maps. No one appearing he declared this hearing closed; Council action later in meeting. 42 MAR G 1946 (b) Zone Changes : Amendments to Land Use Ordinance No. 75, recommended by Planning Commission Council minutes February 7, 20 and 21, 1946 ) pursuant to applications therefor: 1. To so amend Section 4(g) of said ordinance as to classify certain lands in Sec . 10, T43, R4E, SBB&M,- as per Map Sheet 7, Official Zoning Map, in C-1, a change from R-3 : By Mildred Plows Las Palmas Estates - Portions Lots 7, rectangular 8; easterly rectaular 30 ft of Lot 6 and southerly 20 ft of easterly rectangular 30 ft Lot 5 - Block G; 2. To so amend Section 4(h) of said ordinance as to classify certain lands in Sec . 11, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, ad per Map Sheet 8, Official Zoning Map; in zones hereinafter named, changes from R-1 and R-2t R-3 B Clareta M. Kocher Vidasics Las Hacenditas Tract - Lots 5, ,7,8, Block and lotss Oil Block 3; and Peveler Tract, hots 4, 51 6; and 3. To so amend Section 4(m) of said ordinance as toclassify certain lands in Sec: 130 T4S, R4E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 13, Official Zoning Map, in zones hereinafter named, change from 11U;" B7 Desert Village Cornoration Desert Palms Estates, a subdivision of Lots 62 7, 80 Palm Valley Colony Lands, to place : Westerly rectangular 540 feet of said lots in E-2 and easterly rectangular 780 feet thereof in R-1. The Mayor called upon those --present to be heard regarding the Zone Change Items next above, as follows : � (b) 1 - Plows : Messrs . Florian Boyd, Crist and Conners spoke in opposition, on ' ground that change would remove present "bumper" zoning which protects adjacent residential property. Mr. Harry Williams , member of Planning Commission, pointed out Commissionts authority undsr Land Use Ordinance and State Planning Act, to recommend a change such as requested, where applicantts lot is so divided by Cityts zoning as to preclude the con- templated use of 'his whole property - the major portion of which is already zoned to his require- ments - when, as in the instant case, the smaller portion of saidproperty, to the rear, lies within a more restricted zone. Called upon by the Mayor, the City Manager made recommendations to effect that : It is applicant 's misfortune that there is no provision in the or- dinance for granting of his request when it is obvious that, without requested zone change, he MAR 6 "1S46 43 cannot erect building contemplated. Therefore recommends granting - for sole purpose of per- mitting this particular building; recommends further, on theory that applicant plans to use property for hotel purposes in accordance with plans submitted to Commission, that, after build- ing completed, the zone be returned to former clas- sification. Of opinion that all property (in this district) back of Palm Canyon Drive can be best protected by keeping zone line where it is and re- quiring every developer to apply for the addition- al zoning necessary to permit construction planned. Comments on varying lot sizes in this district ob- viously precluding fixing of a zone district here which would meet all conditions. Mr. Cutler expressed himself in favor of this parti- cular application so long as it would not set a precedent. Mr. Williams named estimated value of building con- templated, as shown on architectural plans, as $300,000; contract for construction being already drawn. After some further discussion and critical comment from Messrs. Conners and Lippman, the City Manager re-stated his recommendations. There being no further appearance, the Mayor de- clared this portion of the hearing closed and after discussion by the Council, on motion by Turonnet, ._ seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1856, denying applicant 's requested change, adopted by the follow- ing record vote : Ayes : Martell, McCann, Hyde and Turonnet Noes : Nichols and Allen Not voting by reason of being counsel for applicant : Mayor Theriesu. (b) 2 - Vidosics : Called upon by the Mayor, the City Manager expressed himself as favoring the Commission's recommendation that change to R-3 be granted - pending the study to be made by the Planning Consultant. There being no appearance, the Mayor declared this portion of the hearing closed and after discussion by the Council, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Allen, Resolution No. 1857, granting applicant 's requested change, was adopted by record vote. (b) 3 - Desert Village Corporation: The City Manager described the location of the pro- perty and the changes requested - indicating same on map. After examination of map by all present in chambers and informal discussion, he expressed him- self - on the premise, that Sunrise Way will eventu- ally be a main thoroughfare, where the requested zoning will be in order - as favoring the changes recommended by the Commission. Mr. Cutler, speaking for the Home Ownersf League, expressed accord with the City Manager and Planning Commission - particularly in view of the probability that Sunrise Way will become a main thoroughfare. 14 mAP, 6 1946 Mr.. Lippman,- -speaking in opposition to the- change, also introduced the question of liquor licensing to resort hotels should change be granted. The City Manager read from the Land Use Ordinance "ac- cessory uses" permitted to resort hotels. There being no further appearance, the Mayor de- clared this portion of the hearing closed and after discussion by the Council, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, the matter was tabled for further action by the following vote; Ayes : Nichols, Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen and Turonnet Noes : None Not voting by reason of being counsel for applicant : Mayor Therieau. REPORTS resumed: Planning Commission - with recommendations : Letters were read Prom the Secretary, as follows : 1. re Planning Survey by Consultant : Commission, in cooperation with Palm Springs Realty Board and various subdividers and in- terested persons, has secured pledges aggre- gating 06500,00 toward such an expenditure. Accordingly Commission recommends retaining such a consultant to: (a) redraft existing Ordinance No. 75; (b) prepare detailed zoning plan, for entire city - including recommendations for re- zoning; and (c) prepare major and secondary street plan. And further recommends employment of full- time planning engineer to work with proposed planning consultant and then to. carry out planning program after consultant 's services terminated, it being anticipated that City€s presently allocated funds for Planning Com- mission work will be used to supplement. pledges above mentioned. During discussion the City Attorney stated that moneys contributed must be in form of 9ift to City for particular purpose; that p2000.00 is the utmost which the City could contribute; that it was his information that some 0700.00 more had been pledged since the writing of the letter; that as soon as the Council was ready to go ahead with t he survey the pledges would be promptly paid - it being obviously to the , advantage of the pledgors to have the work under way. The City Manager expressed the opinion that the fee to Bennet@(as Consultant ) could probably be revised downward to an amount considerably below the present estimate of 49200.00; also that the agreement of employment could be upon a per diem basis, -so worded as to specify that the work could be discontinued at any time, on the Council€s pleasure - to be resumed later, on notice to Bennettto that effect. MAR 6 1946 45 On motion by Hyde, seconded by Martell, the City Manager was authorized to negotiate for Bennett 's employment, as recommended by the Commission and in accordance with his own recommendations at such time as a total of $7200.00 or more shall have been accumulated in pledges, the City to contribute up to $2000.00, but no more, to make up a total fee to Bennett not to exceed $9200.00 by Resolu- tion No. 1858, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 2. Re Bullock+s Inc. Lots 13-24 etc._ et. al. . Block 20 of Palm_ Springs : Applications for special permit to exceed limit height of building and for variance to cons- truct building on one parcel of property which lies with- in two zones : C-2 on- Palm Canyon Drive; R-4 in rear. The City Manager called upon the Commission's Secretary to outline the changes and permission sought, which he did, as follows : Entire property for 25-30 years has been continuously in same single ownership. Commission therefore, as authorized under Ordinance, considered property as a single lot; Zoning Board in meeting of March 5, 1946, approved and allowed special permit and variance applied for : To construct a store building upon the whole pro- perty, the rear portion of which presently lies within the R-4 zone . The Commission in its meeting, later same day, approved and ratified the Zoning Board 's act-ion. That in the Cosmnissiomils hearing no one appeared to object to the variance. Only person appearing (Mr. Tauscher) - had understood Belardo Road was to be closed, and on learning to the contrary, had no objection. That the special permit for exceeding height limit with third story had been considered in order, due to wide side-yards and deep set-backs shown in building plans . The City Manager commentedfavorably upon the granting of permit and variance, March 5, 19460 as reported above and recommended that - when the Commission under- takes revision of the Building Code - there be incorpo- rated in said code specific provisions for regulation of "-limit height" . On motion by Martell, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1859, ratifying the granting of said variance and special permit - with the proviso that the City Manager's recommendation for building code revision, above, be conveyed to the Commission with request for study and recommendation thereon, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 3. Final Map - Vista del Cielo Unit No. 1: Approved March 50 1946, and recommending Council approval and accept- ance - accepting also for public use the streets and rights-of-way thereon, contingent however upon subdivi- ders ? complying with requirements of City Ordinance No. 39 and State Subdivision Map Act as to grading, paving and drainage; This is the final map in revised form as to Lot 6 only, of the original subdivision of Lots 5 and 6, Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec . 19, T431 R5E, SBB&M (previously approved and accepted: Resolution 1825, January 23 and Resolution 1835, February 7, 1946) . 46 MAR G 24b On motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, approved and accepted as recommended by Commission, by Re- solution No . 1860, adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor ' Therieau Noes : None Not Voting by reason of being a party in interest in said subdivision: Nichols 4. Zone changes recommended by the Commission (as per minutes meetings October 16, November 6 and,: December 4 and 18, 1945, and January 8 and February 5, 1946 - certified copies attached) ; as applied for : (a) To so amend Section 4(h) of Land Use Ordinance No. 75, classifying lands in Sec. 11, T4S, R4E0 SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 3 of Official Zoning Map, as to classify certain of said lands, as follows : Placing in and making following described parcels subject to R-3 : Lots 43-54 inclusive and Lots 59-70 inclusive, John Mel Tract; and (b) To so amend Section 4(p) of said ordinance, classifying the lands in Sec . 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 18 of official Zoning Map, as to classify the lands hereinafter named in zones indicated: Placing in and making following described parcels subject to R-3 (a change from R-4) : Northerly rectangular_ 415 feet, Lots 6, 7, Palm Valley Colony Lands; and Lots 1, 21 3, 36, 37, 38 Warm Sands Tract; Lots 1-14 inclusive, Warm Sands Park; and Placing in and making following derscribed_,parcels subject to R-1 (a change from R-4) : Southerly rectangular 467 ft . , Lots 6, '7, Sec . 23; ' T4S, R4E, SBBE.M; ` Lots' 15-32 inclusive and 49-52 inclusive, 'harm Sands Park; and Placing in and making following described parcels subject to R-2 (a change from R-4) : All 'portions of said Lots 6, 7, Sec . 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M - other than those hereinabove approved and recommended to be placed in R-3 and R-1; Lots 33-48 inclusive, Warm Sands Park. On motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No . 1861, fixing public hearing upon these matters ' for- 8 :15 oiclock p. m. , Wednesday, March 20, 1946, and instructing City Clerk to give due notice thereon, was adopted by unanimous vote. 47 5. Pearl M. McManus and Lee W. Berinu - re Expansion of Tennis Club : Application presented to Com:�ission meeting of March 5, 1946, for : Inclusion in property: of apartments and housing facilities in nature of resort hotel; and for reclassification of existing premises and adjoining areas to south and east from R-1 to R-41 Commission hearings thereon scheduled for March 19 and April 4, 1946; Further that Zoning Board has been requested to issue special permit allowing use of entire property: existing rounds and proposed additions thereto for purpose of ' Club" in R-1, pursuant to Sections 7 and 18, Land Use Ordinance - hearing in that regard scheduled for March 15, 1946, 1:00 o ' clock, P. M. Applicants have indicated that necessary materials for commencement of construction are now available on the property; that it is desired to commence wobk immediate- ly in order that any federal building restriction might not interfere with project; Commission "believes the proposed development to be de- sirable and would like to see the same proceed without delay if reasonably possible." After informal discussion by the Council, the Mayor sug- gested and it was agreed that Council consideration of this matter would be deferred to P,Zarch 20, 1946. PUBLIC HEARING - re Vacation Calle de Rolnh resumed: Tee City IanaCer, referring to protestantjs concern regard- ing maintenance of bridle trails in this vicinity, expres- sed doubt that City would be able to maintain trails 40 feet in width; stated that vacation would leave 40 feet available there for bridle paths , - and therefore recommended vacation. On motion by Hyde, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1862, approving such vacation and directing execution of necessary quitclaim deed thereof, was adopted by unanimous vote. 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 numbered PR-1823 through PR-1886 and 6421 through 6473 were approved and ordered paid by war- rants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. Clerk's Certificate No . 44 covering transfer of funds : To Payroll: from General -b 9 ,, 94.04, Street - TG5.9`2 and Waste Disposal - {p1440.57; total i;�9900.53 ; and Payroll to General s>5.00, was presented, examined and approved by Finance Cormnittee, and on motion by Allen, seconded by McCann, approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. There being no further business, on motion by Hyde, seconded3. by Turonnet and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, March 20, 1946, at 7 :30 o'clock, P. M. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk 48 .0 ,R4G MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - March 20, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs hold a meeting in the Council Chambers, knovm as No. 810 North. Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on ,Wednesday, Iaiarch 20, 1946, at 7 :30 o'clock P . M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held March 6, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, McCann, Hyde, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau, City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate- and City Clerk McCarn Absent : Allen MINUTES : Minutes ofthe meeting of March 6; 1946 - draft pr� ev�iously distributed - were presented and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell and unanimously married, were approved and ordered copied in the P,Zinute Book. C OI111,IN ICAT I ONS : Invitation to meeting - Citrus Belt Division :League of California Cities , Indio, Friday, March 29, 1946. The City Manager urged attendance by all who could possibly go. Letter - State Board of Equalization: re Chi Chi Palm Springs , Inc . , additional duplicate on-sale general license - giving reason for 'disregarding City's protest against said license : Under Section 7, Alcoholic Beverage Cnntrol Act, if the licensee maintains more than one room in which is regularly maintained a fixed counter or service bafr, at which distilled spirits are served for consumption, he 'is required to obtain a duplicate of the original license for that room. Such a duplicate license is in no sense an additional license . It is not transferable and does not enter into the count of licenses for limitation purposes. No action. REPORTS: City Manager _ with recommendations : 1. re Special Census : - Reported completion of census as of Friday, March 22, 1946. 2. re Rig-hts-of-way along Indian Lands Section Lines : Reported request through Mr . Perdew, Indian Agent, for an expression of the Cityes policy with regard to construction of streets in advance of subdivisions, because of having been approached on the subject by the owner of:' property lying several miles east of existing pavement, The City Attorney advised that the City presently has a 40-foot right-of-way along Indian land section lines, accepted by Riverside County in 1937 from the Department of the Interior and later accepted by tP,e City from the County; that most of these rights-of-way adjoin property which has been sub- 49 MAR 2 0 1946 divided; that streets dedicated to public use can be im- proved only when the improvement meets the City's specifi- cations therefor. Discussion developed that in the instant case the owner of the property is desirous of having the City pave a mile and -a half or -more of the City's right-of- way in order to give access to his property, - the City to bear the major portion of the cost thereof. Consensus : Under no circumstances could the City consider such an installation; only if the City has from an owner an easement for right-of-way in a specific location would a property owner have the right to do any grading or im- provement there, and then such work must be installed in conformance with City' s specifications. 3, re American Lezion Ticket Booth for Rodeo, Circus Week: Recommended installation of booth on curb infront of Carnell Building, with permission of store operators there. On motion by Martell, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1863, approving installation of booth as recommended subject to the City Managerls direction, was adopted by unanimous vote. Allen absent. 4, re Anna L. Gonzalez - Recommended increase in salary as o March 10 9 to $175.00; On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1864, approving said increase as recommended, was adopted by record vote; Allen absent ; no dissenting vote. Planning Commission - with recommendations : A letter from the Secretary was read: (a) re C. L. Beck - Application for business license to operate automobile parkinZ lot on Section 14, immediately east of intersection, Indian Avenue and Andreas Road. Recommended issuance of license pursuant to conditions re- cited in application regarding surfacing and lighting, such an operation being no more obnoxious nor detrimental to the welfare, etc. , of the particular community than other uses specified for this zone C-2. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1865, approving issuance of this license subject to installation of Parking Lot in accordance with the conditions recited in application and pursuant to City Managerts specifications therefor, was adopted byuna- nimous vote.- Allen absent. (b) re 0. C. Lawler - Application for construction of pain, wallpaper and drape store with a cafe on Lot 53 , Section 1 - front Indian Avenue. Recommended denial of this request on ground that proposed use under circumstances indicated would be more obnoxious and detrimental to the welfare of the particular community than the uses specifically permitted in zone C-2. After discussion on motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, it was agreed that this matter would be held in abeyance pending investigation by the City Manager after further information from applicant, with re- vised building plans. 50 NAR 2 0 1946 UNFINISHED BUSINESS.: Planning Commission recommendations postponed from March 6, 1 46, meeting : 1. - Desert -Villa eCor .oration - Desert Palms Estates - Change of Zone from "U" to E t�atd to R-1 - Informal discussion and examination of maps brought forth objection to the E-2 zoning on the ground that accessory uses permitted in E-Z, such as stables and -bars, would be protested by residents in this vicinity; and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols ; Resolu- tion No. 1866, recommending to the Planning Commission that R-3 zoning be placed upon the entire property and instructing the City Clerk to so inform the Planning Commission, was adopted by a record vote as follows : Ayes : Nichols, Martell, McCann Hyde and Turonnet Noes : None Absent : Allen Not voting by reason of being Counsel for Applicant : Therieau 2, re Expansion of Tennis Club property - Ap'olication by Pearl McManus , et . , al: The Secretary of the Planning Commission stated that the Commission had requested further plans from applicants and that consideration of this matter is being continued there; no action. PUBLIC HEARING: (Minutes March 6, . 1946 ) - 6:15 oTclock P. M. - Application by Frankel - John Mel Tract : The Mayor declared the hearing open and called upon any one in interest to appear and be heard. After reading of notice by City Clerk, there being no appearance, the Mayor declared this portion of the hearing closed and upon motion by Turonnet, seconded by Hyde , Resolution No. 1867, approving this amendment to the Land Use Ordi- nance and instructing the City Clerk to request the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendatory ordinance, was adopted by record vote; no -dissenting vote; Allen absent . Sec. 23 T4S, R4E - Warm Sands, etc . , Zone Changes : The balance of the hearing was postponed because of error in publication of the notice, the City Attorney advising that this matter should be returned to the Planning Com- mission for further consideration. NEW BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by McCann, , second- ed by Hyde, claims and demands numbered PR-1087 and 6474 through 6496 inclusive, were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dis- senting vote. MAP 2 0 i9nKG 51 APR 3 1946 Transfer of Funds - Clerk 's Certificate No . 45: To Payroll from General Fund $207.60 was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee and onmotion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. There being no further business, on motion by Hyde, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, the meet- ing adjourned. p LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - April 3, 1946 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, April 3, 1946, at 7:30 o1clock P. M. , said day being the first Wednesday of the month of April. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. - - ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau, City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk McCarn Absent : Nichols The Mayor announced that because of the sad news, just received, of the sudden death of our City Judge Guy Pinney the regular order of business would be dispensed with, and after approval of the register of demands and transfer of funds the meeting would be adjourned out of respect to the memory of the Judge. 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 numbered PR-1888 through PR- 1964 and 6497 through 6543 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols absent . Clerks Certificates Nos . 46 and 47 - covering transfer of funds : To Payroll from General 362.45; and from General $8078.42; from Street $722.37; and from Waste Disposal $1589.94 were presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Martell, were approved and ordered certified by the Clerk to the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols absent . 52 APR 3 1946 APR 4 194.6 PUBLIC, IiEARING -- Zoning Section 23 (postponed from March 20, 1946) ; After discussion of this matter tree City Cleric was ins- tructed to remain in the Council Chambers until the hour of 8 :15 o'cloc]c, P. i,4. , the time fixed for hearing, and further postpone, the matter to Thursday, April 4, 1946, at 11 :45 o ' clock, A. M. VVN_EREUPON, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried the meeting was adjourned to Thursday, April 4, 1946; at 11 :(0J0 o ' clock, A. M. p (DY) e cc"",' LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Thursday - April 4, 1946 Tha, City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a mea t- ing in the Council Chambers , known as No. 810 .North Palm Canyon Drive in said city, on Thursday, April 4, 1946, at 11:00 o' clock A. M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meet- ing held April 3, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Therieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, YAcCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and Mayor Therieau, City -I,Yanager. Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk McCarn Absent : None re - Sanborn. - Rodeo Seats : The Mayor invited Mr. Jerry Sanborn, present in chambers, to address the Council. , Mr. Sanborn stated that he was present on behalf of the Owen Coffman Post, American Legion, to extend an invitation to members of the Council to be guests of the _Post in the Legion Box at the Circus Week Rodeo either April 6th or 7th.. The Mayor thanked NIT . Sanborn on behalf of the Council and tickets were distributed to those accepting. MINUTES : Minutes of the meeting of March 20,,, 1946 - draft previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Hyde, seconded by Turonnetand unanimously carried, were approved ,and ordered copied in the P,1inute Book. The Mayor announced that funeral services for Judge Pinney would be held at 3 :00 o 'clock, P . K. , Sunday, April the 7th, in Wiefels ' Funeral Parlors, Banning. APR 4 53 Nichols Resolution re - Judge_ Pinney : here Councilman Nichols offered a motion that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a resolution giving to Mrs. Pinney appropriate expression of the sympathy and sentiment of the members of the Council and City Officials in the loss sustained through tide sudden death of Judge Pinney. The motion was seconded by Martell and said resolution (being No. 1868) was adopt- ed by unanimous vote. COYTaI TNICATIONS : Notices; State Board of Equalization re - Applications or renewals of' licenses ' applied or y: Earl__ T. Gray, 220 No. Palm Canyon Drive or on sale- distilled spirits - seasonal and same address-bar Racquet Club, 2143 No. Indian Avenue on-sae distilled spirits - seasonal Wm. H. Ude, 332 No. Palm Canyon Drive on-sale general-seasonal were read; no action. REPORTS : Departmental Reports for March were presented, examined and filed with the City Clerk as follows : Police, Humane Officer, Treasurer and Clerkts Fund Statement as of April 4, 1946. City Manager - with recommendations : 1. re-Director of Planning: Recommended creation of the position with a salary of ;p400.00 per month, plus a monthly car allowance of 025.00, and reported that he could fill such an appointment effective as of April 1, 1946. On motion by McCann, seconded b_r Turonnet, Resolution No. 1869, approving creation- -of said position as recol.,nMended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. re-Salary - Birdwell - Building Department : 2. Recommended an increase in Mr. Birdwell' s salary as Building and Electrical Inspector of $25.00 to G250.00 per month, with an increased car allowance of $10.00 to h35.00 per month, effective as of April 1, 1946. ' On motion by Martell, seconded by Allen, Resolution No. 1870, approving said increase as recorrnnended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. re-Police Officers - Extra Pay for overtime , Circus Week : 3. Recommended extra pay of 01.00 per hour to Police Officers for overtime worked during Circus Week. On motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1871, approving payment as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 54 APR 4 1946 PUBLIC HEARING: 8:15 o13lock P. P.L , re Zone n Chanties, Section 23 postpoed from March 20 and April 3, 1946) : The Mayor declared the hearing open and called upon anyone interested to appear and be heard, after reading of notice of hearing by the Clerk. No one appearing, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Planning Commission concerning the proposed Land Use Ordinance Amendment to re-classify these lands, including Lot 6 of the Palm Valley Colony Lands in said Section, in Zones R-3, R-2 and R-1; and stating that the Commission, on re-checking its records was advising that it was not intended to recommend to the Council that any change be made in the present zoning for said Lot 6; that inasmuch as Lot 6 was included through clerical error, the Commission was requesting the Council to omit same from the proposed changes of classification. During the ensuing discussion the Secretary of the Commission explained the basis of the above statements, to-wit : That Lot 6 is and for many years has been a complete unit under one single ownership, with an R-4 use; that the change in classification requested on the balance of this property was applied for in order that the owners thereof could divide the property into small lots and tracts ; that Lot 6 sh.ould not have been included in the Commissionls recommendation for re- classification of these parcels . To dispose of the matter andaccomplish results satis- factory 'to all concerned, the City Attorney sug.-vested that the Warm Sands Park and Warm Sands Tract Proper- ties, on which re-classification was requested and to which apparently there was no objection, should be approved as recommended, and that the balance of the reconTrendation be returned to the Commission for fur- ther consideration. After discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Allen, Resolution No. 1872, approving the requested re-classification of the Warm Sands Park and Warm Sands Tract properties as recomme:nd- ed and instructing the City Clerk to notify the' Commis- sion that the matter of re-classifying the _property in Lots 6 and 7, Palm Valley Colony Lands, is being re- turned to the Commission for further study and recorrmlen- dation, with a request that; the Commission also consider and report upon the advisability of re-classifying Lot 5, Palm Valley Colony Lands , with the same type 'of zoning, as hereinabove approved, was adopted. by unanimous vote. REPORTS RESU14FD: Planning Commission—with recorm-iiendations : Re - Desert Palms Estates (returned to Commission as per minutes of March 20, 1946 ) : 1. - Letters were read: (a) Stating that by resolution adopted in the meeting of April 2, 1946, the Commission deter- mined that it does not desire to alter its earlier recomj,�endations concerning the westerly rectangu- lar 540 feet of this property; 55 (b) Stating that concerning the Council recoimnen- dation for classifying said westerly 540 feet in Zone R-3 instead of Zone E-2, the Commission was requesting that the Council, in event it is still desired to classify said lands in R-3 after re- ceiving said Commission's report, give the Commis- sion an opportunity to meet with and discuss tue -matter further with the Council. The Mayor called upon hr. Belding, one of the owners of this property, present in chambers, who presented architectural drawings and plans of the subdivision and submitted a copy of the subdividers , sales agreement including, among other +Ura.ct restrictions , the ,provision that no stable, barn, horses , etc . , ever be kept thereon. After ezami_nation of drawings and maps and further discussion, on motion by Nichols , seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1873, approving the re- classification of this property to Zone E-2 acid R-1 as originally recoruended by the Commission, was adopted by the following record vote : Ayes : Nichols, Yartell, PH_cCann, Hyde, Allen and Turonnet Noes : None Not voting by reason of being Counsel for Applicant : Mayor Therieau 2 . - re Application - Pearl McManus et al. , for variance and special permit - Tennis Club Property : Transmitting copies of Minutes of meetings of Commission and Zoning Board of IM4arch 6 and 20, and April 2, 1946, constituting report of findings and recommendations, to-wit : That the application for variance and special permit had been denied for reason that Zoning Board is , on advice of the City Attorney, without sufficient authority* to act in that regard; that the matter of providing for amendment of Land Use Ordinance- setting up procedure for action on similar applications in the future, i . e . , consideration of apartment and multiple dwelling construction in con- junction with a club (in an R-1 Zone) , had been discussed and hearings on such an amendment had been schedvled for April 16 and May 7, 1946. No Council action. 3. - re Alejo Road: Stated that by resolution adopted on March 20, 1946 the Commission was requesting of the Council that if possible proper arrangements be made for the widening of Alejo Road so as to constitute a 60-foot thoroughfare between Palm Canyon Drive and .T.ndian Avenue; that `Alejo Road at this point is presently about 30 feet wide, which creates a very dangerous and inconvenient situation; the existing roadway was given from Section 15, namely: the property to the south; no right-of-way has been given from the school property to the north in Section 10. The I!4ayor stated that with the permission of the Council he would refer this matter to the City Manager - to make such arrangements as might be possible with the Desert School District, looking to correction of this situation. 56 APR 4 1946 NEW BUSINESS : re Housing - The Mayor, referring to the agreement between the City and the Federal Public Housing Authority, stated that; the, City Manager, after consulting with the City Attorney, had made sugestions as hereinafter outlined: (a) That the agreement should specifically provide for the City 's participation in providing addi- tional housing only if such housing be located upon Torney General Hospital grounds . (b) With reference to salvage rights - City would not be concerned since under the contract the City may have ' such salvage as there may be in the buildings. (c ) If project is located on Hospital grounds the City's liability for the first twenty-four units will be very small and the City, with or' without State Aid, will have very little investment. (d) Doubts that City should make agreement con- tingent upon receiving State Aid. The Aid will be applied for but even without it cost to the City will be very low. (e ) Contract seems clear as to duration of agree- ment ; deems it unnecessary to provide for a term shorter than two years, plus one - now recited in the contract. Thinks clause pro- viding discontinuance of project in event of vacancy factor of more than twenty per cent. for a period of perh-aps three months advisable. (f) A provision that advances by the City should be considered a loan can do no harm. If Authority winds up project with a surplus it seems reasonable to expect Authority to repay the City for any ousts sustained. Thinks City should not give the impression of hag- gling over agreement terms. Of opinion import- m%tto obtain as quickly as possible the twenty- fo,ur' units proposed under present contract. - After discussion and with the City Att;orney 's advice it was agreed that : Section 6 should incorporate the suggestion ( a) above; and that Section 7, referring to suggestion (e)- above,, should provide that the housing emergency shall be deemed to have ended whenever the temporary dwelling units contemplated hereby shall be and, remain more than an average of ten per cent. unoccupied for a period of three months . On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Resolu- tion No. 1874, approving and directing execution of the agreement amended as -above desdxibed, was adopted by unanimous vote . re - State Aid in financing housing, under F.P .H.A. agreement, above mentioned - On motion by Allen , seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1875, authorizing and directing the ,City Manager to negotiate for such State Aid, was adopted by unanimous vote. 57 APR 4 APR 15 1946 UNI'INISHED BUSINESS: re - Final Map, Vista del Cielo No. 2 : The Secretary of the Planning Commission stated that the Map had been approved by the Commission contingent upon certain provisions hereinafter recited and was being re- comr,,ended to the Council for similar approval and accept- ance, with certain changes as to lot sizes and streets . After detailed discussion of the required heap corrections, it was - agreed that before formal Council acceptance of the Map, the City Manager should pass upon the changes required - as to lot sizes, streets , etc. , and on motion by McCann, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1876, ap- proving and accepting said Map subject to the usual re- quirements as to installation of streets in accordance with the provisions of the State Map Act and the re- quirements of our City Engineer; also that the Map as corrected be first approved by the City Manager, was adopted btv the following vote : Ayes : Martell, McCann, Hyde, Turonnet and Therieau Noes : - None Not voting by reason of being personally interested with the subdividers : Nichols and Allen There being no further business, upon motion by McCann, seconded by Iiyde, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to Monday, April 15, 1946, at 7 :30 orclock P . Y. , at which time voting results of the April 9, 1946 Election will be canvassed and the Councilmen elected thereby installed in office. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED NEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IIeld Monday - April 15, 1946 7:30 o 'clock P. M. The City Council of the City of Palm Sprin;;s held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said City on Monday, April 15, 1946, at 7 :30 ofclocl. P. M. The meeting was called to order by Acting City Clerk - City Treasurer - Robert: W. Peterson ROLL CALL: Present : Acting City Clerk_ Robert VV. Peterson Absent : Councilmen Nichols , Martell, McCann, Hyde , Allen, 'i'uronnet and Mayor Therieau There being no quorum present , Mr. Peterson, by public announ- cemer.t , adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, April 16, 1046, at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. , at w'ri_ich time voting results of the April. 9, 1946 , "Election will be ca sedd, R11 k e Councilmen elected thereby installed in ofG ��� �`�� FF 03ERT V. .PETERSON Acting City Clerk 58 APR 16 1946 1JINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED M111ETING OF THE CITY COL'T_%TCIL OF TtTE CITY OF PALi;1 SPRINGS and LZETING TO (111ISVASS VOTES AD1D REORGANIZE 1EHE CITY COUNCIL Held Tuesday - April 16 , 1946 The City_Council of the City of _Palm SPrii-lS` held a maeting ,in the Council Chambers , known as Na . 810 North. Palm Canyon Drive in sai.cl c:i_ty a Tues day , Aril 16, 1946, at 7 :30 o ' clock P . M. , oursuant to adjournment of the meeting held April 15, 1946, _ acid to canvass the votes cast at th.e regular municipal election held in said cl-t-y Tuesday, AOrll 9,, 1946 , and to reorganize the City Council -oy elect!-or of tl?a Hayor . The meeting was called to order by N'ayor Thc;rieau, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, McCann, Hyde, Allen, Turonnet and 14ayor Therieau, City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate, City Clerk I�RcCa:r,n Absent : None MINUTES : Minutes of"the 'meetings of April 3, 4 and 5, 1946 - drafts previously distributed - were presented and on motion b�i Turonnot, seconded by yartel.l and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in she hIirn;.ie Book. CO;u;'iuI?ICE>T fO"DIS : 1. InternaLul onal Cit�'Nlana�ers ' Ass_oci ae on - Invi_tat oil sen to d -. Mng Cit- aaer G.o 3rd Annual Confer- ence i_31 P4outreal neat June 16-21. City b'(a'nager Alworth stated that he v.lould be ob_li_ged to send urU regrets , due to ;Le press of business , which would prevent his aLtendance . 2 . ITotices : - State Board of 'Equalizati_o:r :re ap.pll.c:at.Lons : (a) Harry Brott, 246 No . Palen Canyon Drive to transfer off-sale general license to h11. 113self from himself and Jack La.sley, dba Desert Drug Corporation; (b ) Donald Y. Artz, to transfer on-sale Ueneral (seasonal ) and on-sale beer-and-vilne license to himself at ID o . Palen Carr,Jon Drive (Pago Pago ) from Ed-ward H. Brandhorst - wile locat9_on. No action. 3. From i':irs . Pinned: Thanking the Council for the note of Sylilpatln,, and f10V7er'S Sent b�! the liOUnCi]_ upbYl the occas:Lon of Jud1ge Pinney' s death and fLneral. ARR 1,6 1946 59 RF,PORTS : Healt'i Center Board. - Minutes of meeting; of I!Qarch 20, 19� 6'pre's©nLed, exaninecl and. filed with U. City Clerk, C:iLy i!4ana er - with recorm: endaLions : 1, re izathryn Gr. eaves - reported. that upon request; of City Clerk Tllrs . Greaves was being appointed. Deputy City Clerk and r.ecotm!iended a salary increase of 15.00 to "jj190.00 for the position as of April 1, 1946. On motion by YcCann., seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1877, approving said recommendation, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. ? . re Planni.nL tFnc:i.r�eer ( authorized - Btinutes April 4, 1946 ) Reported the appointment of 11-. Har-ov Bergh to Lhe position. 3, re Specia_1 Census - Reported receipt from Director of -Bureau of Censi.lo of Certificate of returns on special census showing our population as of March 14, 1946 - 7,213; that he was desirous of obtaining additional in- formati_on, giving a breakdown on various ale groups, sexes, color or races , and age of population by enume- ratorsf districts - having in mind the utilization of such statistics in developing the Cityts revised Master Plan �?resently contemplated; that, althougki there was some i5160.00 remaining of the originally estimated �,s800.00 allocated as expense in connection with the census , he was requesting authorization to expend up to another f;y100.00 if necessary to obtain this informa- tion. 0n trrioLion by Allen, seconded by McCann, Resolu- Lion hio. 1878, approving the expenditure roconuaended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 4, re Increased revenues due to increase in population. reported ' (a) Allocation of State Gas Tax moneys ( one-quarter cent) ; Has received an estirnaL-e by State Department of Public Jlorks , Division of Highways , for year end- ing June 30, 1946 - r$3,420.00, an increase of $1,544.00; for year ending June 30, 1947 050580.00; total increase on first payment will be " 4,820.00. (b ) In lieu tax: Increase will amount to approximate- ly 4P3,593.00. Total increased revenue from State Funds available for Streets of major importance 03,412 .00. In addition to such funds City will receive alloca- tion of � 4,820.00 for State Highway (Palm Canyon Drive) 5. Renewal of Lease Agreement Ara Airport (Section 18) - reported receipt of notice of renewal by Army for year commencing July 1, 1946 and recoirmended execution of .renewal agreement. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by P;iartell, Resolution No . 1879, authorizing and directing execution of said agreement by Mayor and City Clerk, adopted by recordvote; no dissenting vote. 6, re City J _jLre - reported appointment of Mr. Therieau to fill the vacancy in the office of City Judge due to the death of Judge Pinney; that the County Board of Supervisors had appointed Mr. Therieau Justice of the b® APR 1 G '1946 Peace for Palm Springs Township effective as of April 8, 1946. _ 7, re Clerk, Cis Court - reported that it had become necessary to provide a Court Clerk follow- ing; Judge Pinneyvs death and that he had employed. Gladys dines for the posit:I.on effective April the 5th; that he had requested from the County Board of Supervisors confirmation of this employment after an understanding with the Board that of the total -salary of 0175.00 per month which Mrs , Hines will receive $120.00 would eventually be paid by the Coturty (for her services as Clerk of the Juscicefs Court) from the County ' s allocation of p120.00 per month for such position as soon as arrangement there- for could be completed. on motion by i;7artell, second- ed by Turonnet, ' Resolution No. 1880, approving the City' s payment of `j175.00 per month to Mrs . Hines until such time as the County shall assume :respon- sibility for payment of the said q$120.00 allocation, as recommended, was adopted upon the following record vote : Ayes : , Nichols , Martell, IcCann, Hyde, Allen and Turonnet Noes : None - Not voting : Mayor Therieau 8, re Charles Bennett Planning; Consultant - reported a conversation with Mr . Bennett looking to revision of costs estimated', whi.ch would result in some re= duction-' of the originally estimated expense. 9. re Quarterly Report of Estimated Receipts and ex- penditures : stated that report was ready for submis= sign after discussion thereof with Finance Corn»iittee and requested Chairman Hyde to arrange meeting between his committee and City Manager at the earliest possible convenience. PlanningCormnission - with, reconanendations : A letter from the Secretary was read reporting approval of Final Maps hereinafter named, with .recoiunend.ations for approval and acceptance by Council provided streets and rights-of-way shown on said maps are accepted con- tingent upon dubdividers ' compliance with requirer.e.nts of City Ordinance No. 39 and State Subdivision Map Act as to grading, paving and drainage : (a) Val Vista Tract, a subdividion of Lot 30 Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec . 19, T4S, R5E, SBB&IvI; (b) Morito _Vista Tract Y2, a subdivislon of north half of northwest quarter of northwest quarter of southeast quarter, Sec. 10, T4S0- R4E, SBB&M; (c ) Chino Vista Tract, a portion of northwest quarter, Sec . 3, T43, R4E, SBB&M. After discussion, on motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1881, approving the accept- ance of Maps , Items (a) and (b ) above as recommended., APR 16 1946 61 asubject to the further requirement that before formal Council approval, the City Manager shall first notify the City Clerk of his approval as to lot sizes, streets and grading as shown on said maps, was adopted by una- nimous vote, re Item (c ) Chino Vista Tract above : Because of certain irre'r, T�ties as to streets and lots indicated on said Map, on motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet, -Reso- lution No. 1882, approving this map as recommended, subject to corrections being first made thereon to bring same into conformance with City Manager ' s recom- mended changes as to street and lot locations, was adopted by unanimous vote except that of Nichols ; not voting by reason of personal interest in property ad- joining said tract, UNFINISHED BUSINESS : re Salaryof CitL Jud-e - After advising with the City Attorney, the City Manager recommended that Mr. Therieauts salary as City Judge commence after termination of his incumbency as Mayor. ITpon ,motion by Nichols, seconded by Hyde, Resolution No. 1883, approving the reco=enda- tion as to commencement of Judge 's salary, was adopted by .record vote, as follows : Ayes : Nichols , Martell, VoCann, Hyde, Allen and Turonnet Noes : None Not Voting : Mayor Therieau NEW BUSINESS : A resister of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Allen, seconded by Hyde, claims and demands nwiibered PR-1965 and 6544 through 6571 were approved and ordered paid by warpants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. Clerks Certificate No. 43, covering transfer of funds : To Payroll from Ueneral �215.50, was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion by Hyde, seconded by McCann, approved and ordered certified by Clark to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. Canvass of Electon Returns : 75ereupjn the Council proceeded to canvass the returns of the votes cast in the regular I14unicipal Election held within the city on April 9, 1946 . Upon completion of the canvass, on motion: by McCann, seconded by Nichols, Reso- lution No. 1884, reciting the facts of the election and such other matters as are prescribed by Section 9919, Elections Code of the State of California, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. The City Clerk then filed Statement of Results of said Election, as follows, to-wit : 62 N.P'R 16 194B S`i'ATEM-FINT OF THE RESULTS - OF TfiE REGULAR P;NNICIPAL EL,ECTIO� IY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TUESDAY - April 9, 1946 The whole number of votes cast in said election the City of Pala, Springs was 218. The respective names of the persons voted. for and the offices for which they were voted, with tb.e number of votes received, were, as follows : City councilman for District No. 2 - (Spe(,'ial 110ti.11g Precinct No . 2 ) : E. F. MARTELL ( Incumbent ) . . .- 108 votes RAY HILLER . . . . . . . . 68 votes City Councilman for District No. 4 (Special Voting Precinct No. 4) : CHARLES D. FARRELL . . . . . . 12 votes City Councilman for District No. 6 (Spec-1-al Voting Precinct Wo . 6) JOHN ARCHIBALD . . . . . . . . 30 votes No measures were voted. upon asidefro_ti the filling of the aforesaid offices and the number of votes riven in each precinct for each. person were as above set forth. The Councilmen elected in Districts 2, 4 and 6 were elected-for the full four-year term: 1946-1950._- ---- Thereupon, having been declared eack. a member of the Oity Council of the City of Palm Springs from the Councilmanic District set opposite his name , ' - as follows : From au"Duna ilmanic Elected a member of the City Council : District : E. F. (Ted) i!i-artell . ho . 2 C1larles D. Farrell . . . . . . T(io . 4 John Archibald. . . . . . . . . No. 6 the oath of office prescribed by the Cons titut=i.on of the State of California was administered to each of said several members by the City Judge, the Clerks -- Certificates of ,Election of said councilmen werepre- sented and. filed and, Councilmen Farrell and Aroh.i'bald Were seated at the Council table . Here on motion by Eculann, seconded by Nichols and unaniyously carried, Councilman Iiyde took th.e chair and presided throughout; the balance of the neeti.nl . On tnoti_on by Nichols , seconded b_; I;TcCann and unani4nousl,y carried, Resolution'1885,,gibii7ga vote of thafhs to mr . Therieau for, Its faithful services as Councilman and A'Iayor and to Yr . Allen for 'rLis services as Councilman was extended twit,,-, hearty good_ wishes fror,, all members of the Council. Mr . Hyde stated 'chat to this tie wished to add iris por- sonal feeling of gratitude and to express has pleasure in having had ttie privilege of serving with i;lr. Therieau an,d T,:7r. . Allen. 63 APR '16 '1946 APR 2 4 1946 Chairman Hyde announced that he would now entertain rriagoralty nominations for the ensuing two years . Aftr;rr complimentary concerning hi�;i, McCann nominated Mr . C . A. Hyde, Councilman from the Seveuth District, :for the Idlayor 's Chair and the motion was seconded by Nichols . On motion bar A!!cCann, seconded by Mo.. tell and unani- mously carried, the nomi.:nations were declared closed and the Chairman called for a voice vote . The ayes were unanimous in electing P!Ir. Hyde as laayor for the ensni.ng two-year period and until his successor shall have been elected. There being no further business , on motion b;7 MicCann, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the me etiu� adjourned to Wednesday, April 24, 1946 at 7 :30 o 'clock P . M. 1_ yN p�w LOUISL 1McCA1Rbi City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADdOUR1iED fvIEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALTJ SPRINGS Held Wednesday - April 24, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting on the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, April 24, 1946 , at 7 :30 o 'clock P. M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held April 16,1946. The meeting was called to order by City Clerk IJcCarn ROLL CALL: Present : None Absent : Councilmen Nichols, Martell, !)JoCann, Archibald, Farrell, Turonnet and Mayor Hyde . There being no quorum present , the City Clerk, by public announcement, adjourned the meetin . LOUISE McCARN City Clerk 64 INAy J_ 1946 Iu1INUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - May 1, 1046 4 :00 o1clock P. Ili. 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, May 1, 1946 , at 4 :00 o 'clock P. M. , pursuant to call by the Honorable C. A. Hyde, Mayor, dated May 1, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. Before roll call the Mayor stated that he was re- arranging the seating of the Council, placing the odd numbered districts on one side and the even numbered districts on the other. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen McCann, Nichols , Turonnet, Archibald, Farrell and Macyor Hyde; City IalanaSer Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk +'icCarn Absent: Councilman Martell MINUTES: Minutes of the meetings of April 16 and 24, _ 1946 - drafts previously distributed - were presented. Here 'there was discussion of the minutes of April the 16th. It was finally agreed that Item 71 City B4anagerts Recoirmendation concerning salary of the City Court Clerk, should stand as corrected ' ' in the City Clerkis memora:idum of May the list - to show approval of payment of a full salary of p175.00 until such time as the County shall assume responsi- bility for w120.00 thereof. re Chino Vista Tract Final I,1ap - The City Manager eat sed that the objectionable dead-end street shown on the map originally had been corrected to make it accessible for 'through traffic - particularly so that 'Lire equipment could get in and out; and that the corrections in lot sizes had also been made to meet his requ.iren:ents . The City Attorney advised that with the City iYanagerfs explanation the Council action recorded in said minutes as to Resolution T]o. 1882 would be correct; however, he recomreen(]ed a letter to the Planning Commission giving detailed notice regarding acceptance of said final Map. On motion by Nichols , seconded by Farrell and unani- mously carried said minutes of April 16 and 24 were approved as drafted and corrected and ordered copied in the Minute Book. 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 MAY. 1 - :.1946 65 XOTI(�E is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs , California, do hereby call a special meeting of the City Council of said City to be held at 4 :00 o"olock P. Y. , May 1, 1946 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 follow- ing purposes : To consider and act upon: The City Managers report on negotiations concern- ing Torney General Hospital properties , and such other business as the City Council may legally transact. - WITNESS my hand this 1st day of May, 1946. (Signed) C. A. Hyde Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, California" There was then presented Consent and Waiver in writing signed by all members of the Council and filed with the City Clerk prior to said meeting, as follows : "Consent and Waiver of Notice of Special Meeting Of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs I, the undersigned, member of the City Council of the City of--Palm Springs, hereby consent to the holding of a special meeting of said City Council in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in the City of Palm Springs, at 4:00 o 'clock P. M. , Wednesday, May 1, 1946, for the purposes and to consider and act upon the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such meet- ing made and signed by the Honorable C. A. Hyde, Mayor of said City on May 1, 1946, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged. WITNESS my hand this 1st day of May, 1946. (Signed) Maurice McCann, Culver Nichols, Armand V. .Turonnet, John Archibald, Chas . Farrell, E. F. Martell and C. A. Hyde Members of the City Council City of Palm Springs, California." The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with : COP/SuJNICATIONS: 1, re Council Committees - A letter from the Mayor to the Council was read, stating that in pursuance of the provisions of Ordinance No. 93 he was appoint- ing Council Committees and Chairmen hereinafter named for terms beginning this date and continuing for the periods contemplated by said ordinance, as follows : Boards and Comiliissions Relations : Chairman-Councilman McCann Library, Recreation, Parks , Members -Councilmen Farrell Schools and City Planning and Nichols Finance Committee : Chairman-Councilman Archibald City Treasurer, Franchises , Members -Councilmen Martell Budget,Taxation,Insurance, and McCann Bgsi.ness Licenses,Appropriat:ions, Transfers 66 11Ay 1 1946 General . Comunittee : Chairman-Councilman Martell Building Department, City AttorneyMembers -Councilmen Archibald City Clerk, Leg9_slation, City and MrCainn Buildings and Miscellaneous -Indian Lands andHealth and Sani- Chairman-Councilman Turonnet tation: Indian Relations, Air- hTembers -Councilmen Nichols ports, Waste Disposal, Health and 11Iartell and Sanitation Public Safety Committee : Chairman-Councll*man Farrell Fire Department, Police Department;,:ombers -Councilmen Turonnet City Court and Special, Permits and Archibald Public hJorks Committee : Chairman-Councilman Nlolagls Streets, Flood Control, Lands- P/lembers -Councilmen Turonnet caging, horse Trails, Bridges, and Farrell Sidewalks, City Engineer and Street Superintendent 2, re PlamainF, Commission: (a) The Mayor stated that due to the expiration of Yr. Allen 's Councilmanic term of office there was a vacancy on the Commission in the ex-officio iiieniuership, from the Council; that he was therefore appointing Councilman Armand V. Turonnet to succeed 1,;1r. Allen and was request- ing ratification , of such appointment, as recitedin the resolution prepared by the City Attorney and next read in full by the City Clerk. On motion by Nichols, second- ed by McCann, said Resolution - being No. 1886 - was adopted by unanimous vote; DiIartell absent . (b) A letter addressed to the Mayor by Mr. George B. Roberson was read - whereby Ns. Roberson requested accept- ance of nis resignation from the Commission because of press of private ,business . The letter expressed Mr. Roberson 's pleasure in having had tips opportunity to serve the conrnznity and his enjoyment in association, vr _th Lha many membars of the Cotm_i_ssion. 'TI.Ze I1ayor expressed his regret that Ilr . Roberson, had found it necessary to tender his resignation, particularly in view of nis long and useful service as member of tl"e Commission - having been a member since the organization of the Commission in 1938; adding, however, that lie was well aware of the numerous demands upon Ils . Roberson ',s time in conducting his private business ; and had therefore accepted the resignation and would. fill the vacancy at an ,early date . After complimentary convnents up- on Mr . Roberson 's valuable services to the Community, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols , Resolution No. 1887, embodying the sentiments above expressed., rajas adopted- by unanimous vote; yartell absent. REPORTS : De arteiental Reports for Ai�ril were presented, e,,armined and. '— y i Police De ar vent filed uvi.L'h the city Clerk I '.:''% - , Humane Officer. City Pl[anaa,er�with recorrnnendations : 1, re A:ethu_`r Coffee Building)' Ins22ctor - re-ocrtad, that Mr. Coffey had requested anincrea,se _-In salary to `,js225.00 with a ,25.00 car allowance; that instead he was recommendirZ an :i.ncr, ease of `;h25.00 to yp200.00 with an add'iti.o aal �1;25.00 per nontli as car allowance, coirraencing as of Mq-sLy 1, 19?G (rio ear allowance having been paid before ) - Stated that MAy 1 46 67 this compensation would continue through June without furtkier revision. On notion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, Resolution bio. 1888 approv- ing payment as recommended, was adopted by record vote; Martell absent . 2 . re Salary Ordinance personnel server and •gob anah sis - Resolution No. 1851 adopted Nlarch 6, 134=re,ported that the questionnaires had been completed and would be sent in shortly to the Public Administration Service for analysis and recoir,,menda'i,ion as to the salary ordinanoe for the ensuing fiscal year; that he hoped to have this analysis completed early in June, to facili- tate setting up the estimated receipts and expendi- tures for 1946-1947 and to give the Finance Commit- tee -opportunity to consider and decide-upon any increased salary allocations necessary because of high living cost in Palm Springs ; reported that bla- Salary Ordinance would be set up oil a three or five step plan, so that anyone coming into the City's employ would be fully informed of the position to be filled and th.e salary to be expected. 3. re Torney General Hospital Properties - reported in detail on negotiations with the 'liar Assets Administration: (a) That until the properties shall have been reclassified the WAA would take no further steps toward -disposal; - _ (b) Reported tour of the preirdses with WAA repre- sentatives from Los Angeles and discussion as to classification, in which they had indicated they would reconunend classification in zones which con- form with zoning placed upon the property prior to Government 's occupation: R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4; that they were opposed to placing the former El Tdiirador- property in-R-4; (c ) It is conceivable that the WAA will recall the entire property from the IMA's jurisdiction and handle it from Los Angeles or Washington. (d) Reported advising with Congressman Philips , who had pointed out the necessity for complete unity between all parties in interest if there is to be any successful outcome in negotiations under the Cityfs application. After detailed discussion of zoning and the City's ability to enforce our Land Use Ordinance, the City ➢rlanager expressed the view that an important point to keep in mind was the damages sustained through installation of the Hospital here : Property damage, disrupting of entire social, community and economical life of the village ; that while the Government did not acquire the propertyfor profit it had obviously benef fitted through use of the property. Here he read portions of a draft of an application addressed to the WAA, reciting the proposal and justification therefor; and requested the sentiment of the Council thereon. 'After some further discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Pic Cann, Resolution No. 1889, authorizing the City Mlanager, within his discretion as to the 68 t4g 1 1946 proper time , to visit Wasiaing'ton, accompanied by Councilman Nichols, with all expenses paid for the purpose of appearing in support of the City 's application for acquisition of the Torney General Hospital properties, was adopted by record vote, as follows : Ayes : McCann, 'Puronnet, Archibald, Farrell and Mayor Hyde Absent : Martell Not Voting: Nichols Indian Lands Committee - re Water Service Section 14 - Here Chairman Turonnet reported a meeting of his Committee with Indian Agent Perdew regarding tr:e necessity, as a health and sanitation measure, for additional water service inside Section 14 at the earliest possible date. He presented a Palm Springs Water Company Niap showing location of water mains presently installed on the Reservation and reported Mr . Perdew'ls verbal statement to effect that the Indians now have ? 5000.00 appropriated toward ins- tallation of additional water service inside the Reser- vation, said money to be used only if accepted by the water company upon a refundable basis ; reported also Mr. Perdew's verbal statement that after next July lst the Indians would have an appropriation available; for a survey, looking to zoning of lands on Section 14, and that Perdew had requested -tier=:for the ser- vices of our City Engineer or our Planning Engineer. Discussion followed concerning the advisability 'of communicating to the State Railroad Commission a showing of public necessity for additional }water service inside in Section 14, and whether such state- ment should include, a limitation on the number of meters to be installed; also the advisability of insisting upon enforcement -of all ordinances inside the Reservation; and also the possibility of prevail- ing upon the Indians to limit occupancy of their lands in view of the fact that the State Real Estate Act,-might be invoked to limit leasing of Indian Lands . The City Attorney stated that the prevailing sentiment among the Indians seemed to be that, since the Indians ' tribal and allotment rights are involved in th.ese patented lands , the Indians are not subject to the City's regulations except as to health and sanitation; and described the Act of 1883, where'lOy these lands h.,ad been patented to the United States as Trustee for the Indians for twenty-five years , which patent rights had been extended froin' time to time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS : None NEW BiiSI1_VESS re Chester (Slim) Moorten, 582 South Cal.le Encilia - wrio for several years operated the Museum Del Desierto, 278 North Palm Canyon Drive, -and had removed his nursery stock to his home and wvas continuing his nursery business there despite warnings and promises to desist from such operation; all in violation of the Land Use Ordinance and to the 'detri- ment of adjoining property. After discussion the Council agreed, and the Yayor so instructed the City Clerk, that the City Attorney should be requested to institute proceedings against Noorten without delay. 69 NI Y "? 1946 A r_e=-,aster of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Archibald, seconded by P:TcCann, claims and demands numbered PR-1966 through PR-2032 and 6572 through 6607 were approved, and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissent- ing vote. Cl.ark 's_Certificate No. 49 , covering transfer of funds : To Payroll : from General jjB.472 .77; from Street iv631.66; from Waste Disposal $1,538.38; Total 'iy10,642.81, was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion by Archibald, seconded by McCann, approved and ordered certified by Clerk_ to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissent- ing vote. I'here being no further business, on motion by Nichols , seconded by Turonnet and unanimr)usly carried, the meeting adjourned. m l,, LOUISE MCCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR IM.11TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIC CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - 1,4ay 1, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting on the Council Chambers , known as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, Nay 1, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock P. M. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of Miay 1946. The meeting was called to order by Council.rnan Nichols . Roll Call: Present : Councilman Nichols Absent : Councilmen McCann, Turonnet, Archibald, Farrell, !,Iartell and Mayor Hyde There being no quorum present , Mr . Nichols , by public announcement, adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, May 8; 1946, at 4 :00 o 'clock P. 14. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk 70 MAY II 194E) MINUTES OF AN ADJOl7i3AI D 1,EEEPTING1 OF THE CI'Tv COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ph IJ SPRINGS Held Wednesday - May 3, 1946 Th.e City Council 0-1 the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers , 1__nowrj as No , 310 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, ]14ay 8, 1046, at 4 :O0 o' clock P. Iv1„ ,pursuant to adjournment of the iiieeting held Wednesday, 1, ay I, 1946, at 7 :30 o' clock P . M. The -meetin; was called to order by I,layor Clyde, vito presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen McCann, Nio"viols , Tuvonnet and Biayor -Hyde; City i,Ianager Alworth, CS.ty Attorney Colegate and City Clerk McCarn Absent : Archibald,, Farrell and PJartol.l MI1,MTES: 1,1inutes of tr,e meetings of May 1, 1946, 'PShecial and drafts _previously d1stri- buted - were presented and on ?11otion by nrcr ann, seconded by N-Ichols and. Lmanimou.sly carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Dook. C OD1i.'CLi11I CAT IOivf S : The Mayor recol-niuended reappointment of Harold Vilest as a momber of the City housing Authorlty for the four-year term expiring March 7, 19'0. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by 1,"cCann, Resolution :@;o. 1.300, appointing Mr. West 'as recommended by the Ya',yor, _was adopted by unanimous vote; Archibald, Farrell and Martell absent. R"GP ORTS Depart'mental: Treasurer 's Report for April and Clerk 's Fund SLatement as of 1,4ay the Stud, were pre- sented, examined and ordered filed with the City Cler:'. Ci.t­ Manager,- with reeorw�ie=adatio?zs 1, re Torney C+eneral,IIos; i`al P:r`onci'c_'e�, (a) Stated that Councilman nlichol.s had s'u�gestecl cou.nc il. action. to ;o ainpl.:i.fy t1,a action taker_ Lmdcr Resoluti_o'ri Ido, 1339 (P,4ay 1_, 1946 Special Meeting} , vahereby the C:i.ty i�,lana or and Counc_.lman Pichols had. bae'z aut;io'rized, to visit Wasl:.iington. - wit!'i expenses paid, for the purpose of appearing; in support of the Clt7r' s appl.ica.ti on for acqui- sition of the properties - as to specifi.cal:Ly authorize and direct such appear_,ance. Nero; followed discuss i.on aunce.rnin-; elcpensez; of LU.c trip. It tiwas agreed that a specific sum should. be fixed and- in event that tho appearance should consW,ro more time 'than now est'r_raated, additional sums coulcl. be autciorized from t5.me to dine . 71 ^BP,Y S 1946 . Whereupon a resolution prepared by the City Attorney was read, reciting the grounds upon which City i[anager Alworth and Councilman Nichols w�-re author- ized and directed to present the City "s application for acquisition of the properties ; and on motion by McCann, seconded. by Turonoet, said rosoluLion - being No. 1891 - was adopted by unanimous vote; A:echi_bald, Farrell and i!?artell absent . The City Clerk was directed to furnish certified copies of said. rHsolution to r�4es:�'es . A:rwo'eth. and D?ici�ols . And on motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnst, Resolution Y- h,K No. 1892, authorizing and directing advance to the City n � Manager in the sum of $1200.00 to cover expenses of the K`^ trip to Washington, previously authorized under Resolutions Nos. 1889 and 1891 - any balance remaining_ from said rye $"1200.00 after conclusion of said trip t0-be returned to ^� the City Treasurer, was adopted by record-.vote; no dissenting vote; Absent: Archibald, Farrell and Martell. Association. (c ) Expressed the view that the City could not pledge in advance to any private group (such as the Connau.nity Hospital) the use of any lands or buildings which thLe City might acquire under its application since justification for the applica- tinn rests upon a showing float the lands and build- ings are sought for public purposes only. (d) Stated that the Conr.iunity Hospital Association_ Board is hav'ini a meeting in the afternoon of Thursday the 9th and that the hospital Officers Iaad suggested to him that the General. Committee of the Council meet with the -Board and review the entire situation in the hope of resolving an7T existing difficulties between the two bodies . Suggested that every member of the Council as well as of the General Comn-iittee snake it a point to attend the meeting - of which. they would be noti- fied as soon as the time was fixed; and voiced the hope that this meeting would serve as a fresh start for amicable negotiations . Stated that attendance by the full Council would be very help- ful should the meeting come to a point where a coimTiitment by the Council would be in order. (e ) re Desert School District : Stated that should the Cityls application be successful, Lhe District- could rest assured of the City' s assistance and cooperation in providing such additional proper- ties and facilities as are reasonably necessary to the fulfillment of the District ' s educational and recreational program. 2, re Army Air Base : reported a meeting with the Com- manding Officer who had stated that the Base was being deactivated and that any negotiations bythe City for acquisition of the property must be through VVAA. Also that the Base occupies three Sections of land : 7, 12 and 18 - the land in Section 18 being in use under sublease from the City; that the runways ex- tend into 7- and 12 (Sect-ion 12 being Indian Land) ; 72 P.X 8 194, that the owner of private property under use in Section 7 was reported to have requested instal- lation of a fence across the runway there to accommodate his private selling activities . i"nat the portion of the property located within Section 12 is under lease from the Department of the Interior for the duration of the war plus twelve months . The City Attorney stated that the sublease with the City covering the property in Section 18 is for the duration of the war plus six months. The City Manager stated that the Air Base proper- ties, according to the Commander, would have to be acquired under application presented through the GJAA. 3, re Army Sewerage Disposal Plant Facilities - ep or , Rted that this acquisition, according to the Airbase Commander, would also have to be under application through the WAA. 4, re Police Department schedule - June , July and August : Reported a request from the Chief' of - Police for approval of a reduction- in his force during June and July to t'nirteen: 1 at the desk, 2 in prowler cars , in three shifts ; 1 -man for night relief and Chief himself to handle all other' relief day or night or any emergency; and 2 employees on vacation - a total of 13 in all; it being the Chief Is intention to also provide patrol service for vacant houses in residential distracts during the summer - in line with es- tablished procedure . 5 , re City Ambulance : In answer to a question the City Yanager stated that he had been infori�ied by the Community Hospital officials_ that they were not interested in taking over maintenance and operation of the ambulance for the Hospital, being unable at this tune to assume the opera- tional expense therefor , and it being the view of the Board that the City 's continued operation of the ambulance might well be regarded as the City's contribution toward the Community Hospital effort. Planning Co3jmiss.1on - with recommendations : The City D4anager presented Planning Director Bergh, who after his first raeetiilg with the Planning Com- rfilssion May the 7th was, as part of his official duties, presenting the Cornmissi_onts recormnendations to the Council; and explained that in 1VLr. Bergh' s official capacity he would be able :shortly to con- dense these reco<<i_nendations to the Council and relieve the Council of any necessity for detailed consideration in disposing of planningcommission matters . Yr. Bergh here presented two mans : (a) E1 1,Tirador Park Tract - a subdivision of a portion of the northeast corner of Section 11, T4S, R4E, SBIMM. Stated that this tenta- tive- map was a revision of the final map which the subdivider had filed with the Planning 73 MAY 8 10�.A:s Colniiission May the 7th and which revision had b6en made in accordance with his ( Borglils ) advice to the Subdivider, who had agreed that the map, in its present form, was an improve- -- ment over the map originally submitted as "Final". Mr. R. C. Inger, ( one of the subdividers ) present in chambers, here addressed the Council and gave assurance that the subdivision map in final form would be identical with this tentative map; and requested that the Council indicate approval of this tentative map as "final" in order that he might proceed with the improvement of his project. After discussion the City Attorney advised that to comply with Mr. Ingerss request would be to override City Ordinance No . 39 and the State Planning Act requirements as to acceptance of a "final" -map. - In an effort to cooperate so far as possible with the subdividers , Turonnet offered a motion that this tentative map be approved as the basis for a final map identical in form. The Director of Planning advised that Subdivider Inger should be on notice that no further changes in the subdivision project could be r;ade; that the development must be as shown on the map 'here presented. Iiere 'Cou'noilman Farrell entered and joined the meeting. The Secretary of th.e Planning Coim:aission stated the Convordssionss recorr ,.endation concerning this map : ''that this tentative map be approved upon tl.1e unclerstanding that the final map v;hen prepared would conform in every detail to this tentative map which was recommended for acceptance subject to the subdivi.de.r 's compliance with City Ordinance No. 39 and thie State Planning Act as to grad:i_ng, paving, etc ." Mr . Inger stated that he would pro- bably require ten days to complete a survey of the property and .relocation of lots in accordance with this revised map. It was agreed a.Eoono the Council that a council - meeting slaouldi be held as soon 'bhe-reafter as possible in order to facilitate forr,al ap�rova.l and acceptance of the final. trap. Farrell second- ed Turonnetss inotion which, by Resolution No. la93, was adopted by unanimous vote; Archibald and Nartell absent. (b) Chino Vista Tract : A .revised map, showing streets and lots sizes changed from those outlined on the original final map of this tract (which had been approved as recommended by the Coziaiq'lission By Resolution No. 1892 adopted April. 16, 10 6) was an proved by the Planning Director and recommended to the Council for approva1 similar to that pranc- C,"n eNd on gI L eaii ( a) ne-v t above.�iand on motion by Turonnet, a eoonded by � �frae°e�op e�nb °dnen3mdusp�0 a ngbse •t� �el�, jnhtgaia;is feu Final map identical in he City Attorney advised. that street vacation proceedings would be necessary if bile original final map had been placed of record, and on 74 MAY 8 194G motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell, liesoin- tion No. 1893, fixing Wednesday, June 5, 1046, at 8 :00 o'clock P. N. , as the time for pu_cllo heerin;; on said vacation and instructing the City Clerk to give due notice thereof by publ.i.- cation and otherwise, was adopted by unanimous vote ; Archibald and 1.1artell-absents. Director of plar,_1in�- her�zki thanLed the Council for detailed consideration oP the matters above set forth and stated that hereafter lie hoped to have procedure establisLied wheroby these time-consuming discussions could be eliminated, being covered in h%s own report to the Council; and, that it was his intention to dispose, througl'this office, of ma'Lters wl-iicL up to this time had involved these lengthy considerations by tkie Comnission and_ by the Council. re Home Ownersy League : The City hanager rehorbed Tiieeting with this group and Leagues request that in revising the Land TTse, Zoning and Subdi"visio_i Ordinances the Council refrain fron:j holding puolic hearings during the sur!mer and from consummation of revision until 'tLae League members should have had ao opportunity to attend hearings and present recommendations . Discussion developed the consensus that , evince due notice of all hear _r 8s will be given, the Loa ue members viould be afforded ample opportunity to ap_Pe,-r and be heard upon any rna'tters in which theljiiilght be concerned and that, since revision of the crdirmoces involved is of such vital importance to the City," the wort: must go forward without dolay. uidr'INISTIED PUSSITLSS : None NEIV BUSINESS: A .reg,`Lster of demands was presented, ezamined and approved by the Finaace Committee and on m(Aiori by McCann, -seconded by Farrell, claims and. demands numbered 6608 tlirough 6623 were approved a)-id ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, *by record vote; no dissenting vote. Archibald and Uartell absent . There being no further business, on motion by Tvr=net, seconded 'by i!1cCann and unai-Ainously carried, the meeting adjourned- to Viednesdaq, P1fay 15, 1946, at 4 :00 otclock P. MT. J-h CL"� Loui u 1VIcCARN City Clerk MAY 15 194B 75 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - May 15, 1946 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, May 15, 1946 at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held May 89 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen McCann, Turonnet, Farrell, -Martell and Mayor Hyde; Assistant to City Manager Peterson and City Clerk McCann Absent: Councilmen Nichols and Archibald City Manager Alworth and City Attorney Colegate MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of May 8, 1946 - draft prevf—ou-sly distributed - were presented and on motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. COMNNNICATIONS: 1, re Carpenter Lease - City Offices : In the absence of City Manager Alworth, Mayor Hyde stated that Mrs. Henderson, as Mr. Carpenter 's agent, had approached him regarding renewal of the lease and also as to the City 's taking a lease upon the adjoining premises - now occupied by the Desert Sun; that the City offices lease expires next June 30th and that , regardless of what might develop in the Torney General Hospital property negotiations, the City Offices would need to be continued in the present location for some time; that Mrs. Henderson had expressed Mr. Carpenter's willingness to include in any lease a clause whereby the City would be obligated for rental only during occupancy and until such time as a suitable tenant could be found to take over the lease; that the rental quoted was 02400 per annum on present location (a one hundred percent, increase over amount presently paid) and $1200 per annum for the space now occupied by the Desert Sun. On motion by Farrell, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1896, authorizing and directing that City Manager Alworth or Mr. Peterson, his Assistant, advise with the City Attorney and proceed with negotiations looking to preparation of a lease upon the terms quoted, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols and-Archibald absent. 2. re Famine Emergency Committee : A letter addressed to the Mayor was presented and upon his suggestion was referred to Mr. Graettinger, Chairman of the local drive in furtherance of the Famine Emergency Program. The City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Davis, Chairman of the National Committee of this action. 3. re Notice. State Board of Equalization: Frances L Allegrini, Administratix, Estate of Adolph C. Allegrini, for on-sale beer license; no action. 76 MA'( 15 19h6 JUN 5 1946 Here Councilman Archibald entered and joined the meeting. , REPORTS: Health Center Board Meeting Minutes May 19 1946. Apparent- ly at this meeting the Board had considered the advisabi- lity of ,painting the Health Center Building j.Wh ch is owned by the City). After discussion, the Mayor referred the matter to Mr. P. M. Swart, Assistant Director of Public Works. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: re E1 Mirador Tract Final Map: - a subdivision of a portion of the northeast corner Of Section 11, T4S, R4E, SBB&M. Director of Planning Bergh presented the map in final form and recommended-same= for acceptance and approval subject to the usual requirements as to grading, paving and other improvements and after some minor corrections as to signatures of owners end indication of streets, on motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1897, approving and accepting said map as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote; Nichols absent. There being nofurther business, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. LOUISE McCARN -City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - June 5, 1946 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, June 5, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P.= M. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of June , 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen McCann, Nichols, Turonnet, Martell, Farrell, Archibald and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth', City Attorney Colegate and; City Clerk McCarn Absent: None MINUTES : Minutes of the meeting of May 15, 1946 - , Tr-af previously -distributed-- were presented and on motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet and. unanimously ,JUN 5 1946 77 . Parried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. re Planning Commission Vaoancy: Mayor Hyde submitted for ratification his appointment of Mr. John M. Connell to the Planning Commission - to fill the unexpired four-year term ending August 30, 1949 of Mr. Roberson, resigned. On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 1698, ratifying -and- confirming said appointment, was adopted by unanimous vote. - 2. re Widening Roadway, Palm Canyon Drive and Alignment Proposed State Highway: A letter was read, addressed to the Council by the Public Safety Committee - Farrell, Chairman, recom- mending that the Council request the Planning Commis- sion to study the possibility of widening this road- way by moving curbs back three feet on each side of street - to provide a 56-foot roadway with two 12- foot sidewalks, which would permit- parallel parking at each curb with two 10-foot traffic lanes in either direction; also, recommending a further study of the alignment of proposed new State Highway through or around the city of -Palm Springs with request that the Commnission present report and recommendations at earliest possible date. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell and unani- mously carried, the City Clerk was instructed to transmit this request to the Planning Commission. 3. Dance Applications (renewals) by- aDesert An (b) Racquet Club - (c) Doll House = 'On-motion by Martell, seconded by Nichols , Resolution No. 1899, approving the issuance of said permits after City Manager+s inspection and approval as to such use of premises involved, was adopted by unanimous vote - Farrell not voting by reason of personal interest in the Racquet Club application. REPORTS: City Manager - with recommendations 1. Air Base now Sur lus Property: Reported on negotiations to date and expressed view that acquisition of sewage disposal plant now a part of said property will probably _ be accomplished in advance of completion of negotiations for balance of the property. 2. Washington trip with Councilman Nichols re ac uisition o —Sur'Plus Pro ertiea Resolution Nos. 18 1 and 1892-4� ii? May 8, 1 46 : Reported that of the $1200.00 expenses authorized, he had refunded $432,84 unused. 3. In Lieu Tax Apportionment: Reported change in method of accounting which would explain reduction in April - payment and which would be so adjusted in subsequent payments as to show no actual decrease in allocation. 78 JUN 5 1946 4. Personnel Survey and Job Analysis : (Resolution No. 1851 March 6, 1946) : Reported completion of survey and expressed hope that by July 11 1946 - beginning of our next fiscal year, the standard classifications of personnel and salary plan would be ready for enactment under ordinance. 5. Municipal Swimming Pool: Reported the very gener- ous offer by Mr. Frank Cutler of his pool which he is reluctant to accept in view of the possibility of the City's shortly having use of the pool at either the Torney General Hospital or the Army Air Base providing adequate public safety precautions may be readily installed; stated that there is presently a sufficient sum set up in the estimate of current . year 's expenditures to take care of any expense in this connection. Planning Commission - with recommendations. Director of Planning Bergh reported: 1. re Rights-of-way deeds from C. P. PerrV, at. ux: Covering property in Northeast quarter o Kortreast quarter of Southeast quarter, Sec . 11, T46S, R4E, SBB&M. -Recommendation that such deeds be accepted since the conveyance now includes that portion ofTachevah Drive extending into the Perry propertyx The City Attorney explained that this recommenda- tion was merely for the record, there being other deeds which were forthcoming before complete acqui- sition of these rights-of-way. 2. re Center-line Survey - Palm Canyon Drive and other principal streets : Reported recommendation of Plan- ning Commission (6-4-46) for such a survey over entire length of. Palm Canyon Drive within City's corporate limits; then of other principal-streets; that such a survey is necessary to establishment of setback policy based on an equitable and reasonable relationship of rights-of-way to existing buildings along city streets; also needed to determine future lines of principal streets in an officially adopted major street plan. After discussion, on motion by Martell, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1900, authorizing and directing City Manager to arrange for such a; survey as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 3.- re Sunny Dunes Development Corporation - Vista del Cielo Tract and Vista del Cielo Tract No. 2: Zoning Board May TT,77-9476T—recommended granting of variance to permit construction of veterans ' low- cost housing on lots 150 feet wide and 83-85 feet deep; two single-family dwellings per lot approved on following conditions : (a) That two single-family residences be permitted on each lot where such lot provides a frontage of not less than 75 feet per house and an area of not less than 6,200 square feet per house. , JUN 5 1946 79 (b) That residences be completed on each lot in accordance with the plans submitted before any lot or portion thereof is offered forsale. ( c) That residential construction be confined to the lots specified in the application. On motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet, Reso- lution No. 1901, approving granting of variance as recommended - providing sideyard setbacks be observed from lot division line; and instructing City Clerk to notify Building Superintendent of such provision, was adopted by unanimous vote; Nichols not voting by reason of personal interest in some of property in- volved. 4. re Harry Friedman - Application for variance to permit porch constructed in violation of sideyard regulation; reported denial- by Zoning Board (June 4, 1946) of said application. On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1892, ratifying and confirming such action and instructing City Clerk on behalf of Building Superintendent, to notify appli- cant of such action and that the nonconforming struc- ture must be removed. 5. re Palm S rin s Builders ' Su l Ltd. - A lication for variance to perm re uct on in se ac on Sunni Dunes Road; Reported denial by Land Use Committee May -31, 1946) ; matter presently in abeyance with Zoning Board. Here there was discussion as to advisability of wide- ning Sunny Dunes .Road to one hundred feet; 50 feet each side from center line of road, as presently established; no action. On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1903, approving said Committee 's action, was adopted by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8:15 o'clock P. M. : The Mayor declared the meeting open for said hearings and instructed the City Clerk to read- the published notices thereof: (a) Vacation of Streets - Chino Vista Tract (Resolution No. 1895 May 8, 1946) No one appearing to be heard, the Mayor declared this portion of the hearing closed and on motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1904, approving said vacation of streets and directing execution of the incidental quitclaim deeds, was adopted by unani- mous vote. (b) Proposed Amendments to Land Use Ordinance: After reading of notice and before calling upon those present to be heard, discussion developed as to error in publication of -this notice - making it advisable to postponethis hearing to Wednesday, June 19, 1946 at 8:15 o'clock P. M. 80 JUN 5 1946 Here Mr. Ray Hiller, present in chambers, when called upon by the Mayor, stated that, being the owner of lands adjoining the lands in Section 19 which are named in this notice of hearing, he would like to obtain information upon the subject. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Hiller return and present: his questions before the hearing on June the 19th„ REPORTS - Planning Commission-.- resumed: Planning Director Bergh reported two applications for zone changes which had been reviewed by the Commission and transmitted to the Council for hearing: (a) L. L. Bard for amendment to Section 4 (h) of- Land Use Ordinance No. 75„by classifying Lots 3 and 4 in Block A and Lots' 21 3 and 4, Block B - Peveler. Tract in Zone or District R-4; said Lot 4, Block A. being presently R-3; and balance of said property being presently R-1; and (b) To amend Section 4 (p) of said ordinance by .clas- s fy ng the northerly 330 feat of Lots 5 and 7, Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec. 23, T4S, M4 SBB&M. , in Zone or District R-3 and, balance thereof in Dis- trict R-1; said Lot 5 being presently in R-4 and said Lot 7 presently in nun , On motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, Resolu- tion No. 1905, fixing the hour of 8:15 o'clock P. M. , June 19, 1946, as the time for public hear- ing on items (a) and (b) next hereinabove mentioned at which same time the proposed amendments to said Land. Use Ordinance postponed from this meeting, as above stated, will also be heard, and instructing the City Clerk to make due publication. of notice thereon, was adopted by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Grant Deed-Field Club Property: A resolution pre- pared by the City, Attorney authorizing acceptance �. �4)40','A of said deed - a copy of which was attached to said q resolution, was read in full and on motion by Martell, tl::' i_ - ;' seconded by Farrell, said resolution - being, No. 1906, - was adopted by unanimous vote. Creation of City Planning Fund: On motion by Turonnet, seconded by "Farrell, Resolution_ No . 1907', authorizing and directing the creation of a City Planning Fund, for accounting of receipts and expenditures in con- nection with planning matters; and directing a deposit therein of the $6600..00 contributed toward a Planning Survey and related ordinances and plans - pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 1858, adopted. March 6, 1946, was adopted by unanimous vote. Of the $"6600.00 deposited in said fund $6100.00 was received from subdividers and local Reap. Estate Board and $500.00 from Home Owners ' League. , NEW BUSINESS.• Register of demands : A register of demands was presented, examined and 81 JI�P! 5 19'+6 JUN 19 1946 approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Archibald, seconded by Martell, claims and demands numbered PR-2033 through PR-2098 and 6624 through 6683 were, approved and ordered paid by record vote; no dissenting vote. In this register was included Warrant No. 2033 to Mrs. Maud Pinney in the sum of $317.65 covering the total of two warrants - now cancelled: PR-1975- for $115.45 and PR-1976 for $202.20, issued the late Guy Pinney but not deposited prior to his demise. Transfer of funds : Clerk's Certificate No. 50, covering transfer to Payroll Fund from: General $6,398.03; Street $300. ; Waste Disposal $1746.09; a total of $g10,444.12, was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee, and 'on motion by Archibald, seconded by McCann, was approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. Assistant City Attorney McCabe : Here City Attorney Colegate presented Mr. Hilton McCabe, now with his firm: Thompson and Colegate, in private practice; and stated that, if agreeable with the Council - as he had found it to be with the , City Manager,- :he would like Mr. McCabe appointed Assistant City Attorney - without compensation, to assist in handling the Cityts legal matters in his (Colegate 's ) absence. On motion by Martell, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1908; approving said appointment as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote. There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Archibald and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, June_ 19, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on C LOUISE MoCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - June 19, 1946 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, June 19, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held June 5, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL,: Present : Councilmen McCann, Nichols , Turonnet, Archibald and Farrell and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk McCann Absent : Martell 82 jUN 19 194t MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of June 5, 1946 - draft previously distributed - were presented °and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, were approved ,and- ordered copied in the Minute Book. COMMUNICATIONS : 1. Mayor Hyde announced reappointment of Mrs. Frederick Watson as a member of the Health Center Board for the three-year term ending June 30, 1949. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. '1909,, approving and ratifying said appointment, was adopted by unanimous vote; Martell absent. 2. Requests for leave-of-absence were presented: - (a) Turonnet - 60- days , - effective July 2nd; (b) McCann - July 5th to September 2nd inclusive; Both to attend to urgent , and necessary personal busi- ness outside of the State . On motion by Farrell, seconded by Archibald, Resolution No. 1910, granting said requests, was adopted by unanimous vote; McCann and Turonnet not , voting; Martell absent . REPORTS: City Manager -- with recommendations : 1. Police Car - reported havi taken delivery of a 1946 Oldsmobile : list price l243.00 less turn in ' allowance of $301.00 on old car - authorization for purchase : Resolution No. 1769, November 7, 1945, pursuant to which Acting City Manager advertised for bids on two police cars ; no bids received. City Attorney has advised that under circumstances further advertisement is unnecessary; 2. Swimming Pool - expects to know this week whether Torney General Hospital Pool will be available ; 3. Sanitary District Lease and License Agreements : Recommended renewal of each for three years - same terms as now in effect. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, Resolu- tion No. 1911, authorizing and directing execution of said agreements by Mayor- and City Clerk, after City Attorneys approval as to form, was adopted by unanimous vote; Martell absent . Planning Commission - with recommendations : Planning Director Bergh reported recommendations (Meet- ing June 18, 1946) for Council approval concerning pe- titions for amendments to Land Use Ordinance as follows : Lori Sarids Park - Case No. 105: "To amend section 4 m of said ordinance classifying lands in Section 13, 'T4S, R4E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 13 of Official Zoning Map by classifying Westerly 200 feet of Southerly 150 feet, Lot 33, Luring Sands Tract as per Map on file, Book 20, Page 62 of Maps , records of Riverside County, in and making same subject , to regulations of District C-1. Said parcel is now classified in District R-4;" JUN 19 1948 83 Las Palmas Estates - Case No. 112 : "To amend Section 4 g of Ordinance No, 75, classifying lands in Section 10, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 7 of Official Zoning Map by placing Easterly 145 feet, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Vista Acres, as per Map on file, Book 11, page 2 of Maps, records of Riverside County, in and making same subject to regulations of District C-1, and placing remainder of said lots in and making same subject to regulations of District R-3. The whole of said lots -are now classified in Dis- trict R-4;" Palm S i s Estates No. 3 - Case No. 1090 "To amend Section 4 g o Ordinance No. 5 classifying lands in Section 10, T4S, R4E, SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 7 of Official Zoning Map, by placing Westerly 150 feet of parcel lying immediately south of Palm Springs Estates No. 3 and North of north boundary of Paseo El Mirador, in and making same subject to regulations of District C-1. Said parcel is now classified in District R-3;" Palm S ri s Estate - No. 5 - Case No. 104: "'Fo ame Section 4 h of Ordinance No. 75 classifying lands in Section 11, T4S, R4E, - SBB&M, as per Map Sheet 8 of Official Zoning Map, by placing Lots 47-52 inclusive, Palm Springs Estates No. 5, as per Map on file Book 18, Page 91 of Maps, records of Riverside County, in and making same subject to. regula- tions of District R-3. Said parcels are now classified in District R-2;" On motion by McCann, seconded by. Farrell, Resolution No. 1912, fixing 8:15 o 'clock P. M. , August 7,- 1946, as time for hearing on said recommended amendments,. was. adopted by unanimous vote; Martell absent. - re Palm SArinp Builders , SuAp1y CMaUIS A lication for setback variance - Case No. 117: Reported Zoning Board had granted June 18, 1946) application for said variance; and re McManus_, Hicks , et. al . . - Case No 115, Sunny Dunes Widening and Setback: Reported Planning Commission had considered Zoning Board's granting Case No. 117, variance, and had formally acted (June 18, 1946) to recommend that said Road should be made 70 feet wide; this width to be established at a right-of-way line 35 feet on each side of present center line ; further that no front setback require- ments shall be made on either side of said widened right-of-way; this width of road to extend from State Highway easterly to Calls Palo Fierro; further, that prior to granting of variance (Case No. 117) petitioner therein shall execute deed to City, to conform with street widening applicable to petitioner's property; further, that petitioner shall exe- cute deed covering that portion of street widening involved in ground now occupied by garage building on petitioner's property (fronting on Sunny Dunes Road) , so that; when said garage lease expires the garage shall be removed entirely or moved out of projected street widening and deed for street widening can be granted. Here followed discussion as to merits of recommendation on Case No. 115;- No action, it being the consensus that petitioners in said case upon learning of the Planning Commission's recommendation can present deeds for the street widening in their res- pective properties and thereupon action can be taken to effectuate the Planning Commission,ls recommendation. De�a_rtm�ental Reports : Clerk 's Fund Statement as of June 192 1946 and Health Center Board Minutes of June 6, 1946 presented. PUBLIC_ HEARING- 8:15 o'clock P. M. .. on proposed Amend- ments to Land Use Ordinance (Res . 1905 6-5-46) ; After reading of published notice the Mayor announced the hearing open to the public and invited anyone interested to appear and be heard. Two letters: From A. L. Epstein and Fred A. Schell,' protesting changes proposedin vicini- ty of their respective properties were referred to Plan- ning Director Bergh for attention. Director Bergh announce ced that matters now under hearing are identified as Planning Case Numbers : - 101 . . . . . Desert Tract 102 Bel Desierto 103 . Vista del Cielo Tract 104 . . . . . Palm Springs Estates No., 5 105 . . . . . Luring Sands Park 108 . . . . . Palm Valley Colony Lands - Lots 5 and 7 109 . . . Palm Springs. Estates No 3* 110 . Val Vista- Tract ill Peveler Tract 112 . . . . . Vista Acres* 112 . . . . . Merito Vista* 112 . . Las Palmas Estates* 113 . . . Palm Springs Village Tract - Lots 49-50 *All abutting Palm Canyon Drive Mr. Ralf Goddard, owner of Lot 6 adjoining Lot 5, in. Merito Vista Tract (Case No. 112j , present in chambers, when called upon objected strenuously to zone change applied for. Mr. Ralph Young, on behalf of Mr. Conners (a neighbor of Mr. Goddard) spoke in support of Nr. Goddard's protest. There being no further_ appearances, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, on motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried; Cases Numbers 109 and 112 were tabled for fur- ther consideration; and on motion by McCann„ seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 1913, approving amendment of the Land Use Ordinance as recommended with regard to re- mainder of said cases, and directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendatory ordinances, was adopted by record vote : Ayes : McCann; Archibald, Farrell and Mayor Hyde Noes : None Not voting by reason of personal interest , in some of properties involved: Nichols , Turonnet Absent : Martell 85 JUN 19 1946 JUiv 2 8 1946 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs fixing the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation for the fiscal year begin- ning July 1, 1940" was introduced by Archibald and on motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell and unani- mously carried, the first reading in full of said ordinance was waived. Register of demands : A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and on motion by Archibald, seconded by McCann, claims and de- mands numbered 6684 through 6711 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; Martell absent. Included in said register was Warrant No. 6704 for $16,162.40 in favor of Palm Springs Escrow -Company, -covering balance due upon Field Club purchase after credit of 78 shares - as set forth in itemized escrow statement . There being no further business, on motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell, the meeting was adjourned to Friday, June the 28th at 4 :30 o'clock P. M. LOUISE MCCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Friday - June 28, 1946 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 Friday, June 28, 1946, at 4:30 otclock P. M.-, pursuant to adjourn- ment of the meeting held June 19, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, Nichols, Turonnet, Martell and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk McCann Absent: Archibald and Farrell MINUTES:- - Minutes of meeting of June 19, 1946 - draft pre— v ously distributed - were presented and on motion -by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, 86 iUN 2 8 1946 were approved and ordered copied in Minute Book after correction of record vote on Resolution No. 1913, page 4 of Minutes (Approval of recommended Land Use Ordinance amendments) , to show: Ayes: McCann, Archibald, Farrell and Mayor Hyde Noes: None Not voting by reason of personal interest in some of properties involved: Nichols, Turonnet Absent: Martell COM UNICATIONS: 1. Applications: (a) Ward - for business license - detective agency: referred to Public Safety Committee Farrell, Chairman, for study and recommendation. (b) Randolph - renewal of dance studio license, Desert Inn: On motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, approved by Resolution No. 1914, subject to City Manager's approval as to ,such use of promises after inspection as to safety, etc. , by unanimous vote; Archibald and Farrell absent. 2. Notices - State Board of Equalization: Applications for renewal - eer-wine licenses: (a) DeBlassis, , 182 E. Andreas ) ( No action (b) Salazar, Pioneer Club ) Here Archibald entered and joined the meeting. REPORTS: City Manager - with recommendations: (a) Renewal of agreements - under existing terms: 1. Municipal (Cutler) Pool: recommended execu- tion hold-harmless agreement with Cutler, in form previously used. On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1915, authorizing and directing execution of said agreement subject to approval of City's public liability carrier as to form, was adopted by unanimous vote; Farrell absent. Stated that it had been impossible to obtain use of Torney General Hospital Pool due to Army officials , concern over security of federal property and possible disturbing noises which would probably be carried from pool to Community Hospital nearby. 2. County Health Officer - recommended renewal of present agreement with County Board of Supervisors ($67.00 per month) for services. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, 87 JUN 2 8 1946 Resolution No. 1916, authorizing and direct- ing renewal of agreement as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Farrell absent. (b) Transfer of funds: recommended, in closing of- ficial business or fiscal year ending June 30, 1946, the following fund transfers: From: General Fund To: Reserve for Capital outlay . . $5000.00 General Fund Special Fund for Re- placement of Motor- ized Equipment . . . . 2074.19 Waste Disposal Fund do . . . . . . . . . . 415.86 in addition to usual Payroll fund transfers: To: Payroll Fund From: General Fund . . . . 7904.11 Street Fund . . . . 300.00 Waste Disposal Fund. 1540.00 Said fund transfers - evidenced by Clerk's Certificate No. 51, presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee, on motion by Archibald, seconded by McCann, were ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; Farrell absent. (c) re Personnel and EmployeesI Compensation Plan: Sugges e a council meet ng some dime-min July - per- haps the 24th - for enactment of said plan into law under ordinance, commensurate with beginning of fiscal year 1946-47. Planning Commission - with recommendations: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. re Land Use Ordinance amendments - action postponed from June 19th meeting: McCann offered a motion, seconded by Martell and unani- mously carried, that action be taken on said cases: 109 - Palm Springs Estates No. 3) All abutting 112 - Vista Acres, Merito Vista ( Palm Canyon Drive and Las Palmas Estates ) Whereupon, after discussion, on motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1917, approving said amendments, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and instructing the City Attorney to proceed with preparation of necessary amendatory ordinance, was adopted by recordvote, as follows: Ayes: McCann. Archibald, Martell, Mayor Hyde Noes: None Not voting by reason of personal interest in properties involved: Nichols, Turonnet Absent: Farrell 88 .JIJN 2 1 N L •2. Ordinance fixing Tax moneys for 1946-47;: An ordinance entitled 7An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs fixing the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1946" was introduced by Archibald, read in full for the first time- and filed with City Clerk for further action. ' This ordinance replaces that of similar title in- troduced in the meeting of June the 19th. NEW BUSINESS: A' register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and on motion by Archibald, seconded by McCann, claims and de- ;iands numbered, PR-2099 tlLrough PR-2158 and 6712 through 6732 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawnon the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: Farrell. re Mandinach, Palm Springs Plumbing Companz - Here City Clerl: requested instruction as to of business license fee on this mans operations : originally he was permitted, pursuant to Resolution No. 1559, adopted October 18, 1944, after recommendation therefor by Planning Com- mission, to conduct an "office only" for his plumb- ing contracting business . Ile is presently sellin.- household appliances, as is permissable in his location; complaints have been received that he has plumbing material and equipment about the pre- mises. After discussion and informal unanimous agreement, the Mayor instructed the Clerk to notify Alandinach that he may have an additional "household appliances" license; however, that he must ref rain frora having plwnbing materials or equipment about the premises. re Planning Consultant Bennett: City Manager reported in detail on negotiations had to date and reco-mmended that he be „iven authority to offer 1,1r. Bennett a counter-proposition - which would be more acceptable to Bennett and less expensive for the City than the original estimate . After discussion it was unanimously agreed that City Manager should proceed with further negotia- tions as he had outlined: Bennettis men to work with Planning Director Bergh on preliminaries to redrafting ,of Land Use Ordinance and preparation of maps; when such preliminaries are concluded, Bennett to ,come to Palm Sprints on a per diem fee for consultation and for submission - in his professional capacity as Consultant - of ordinance and maps in final form. There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. ��JJ LOUISE MoCARN City Clerk JUL 3 1946 89 JUL 5 1946 MINUTES OF A REGULAR IGEETING ON TIE CITY COUNCIL OF TILE CITY OF PALM SPRIPiGS Held Ylednesday - July 3, 1946 ,The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a- meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 610 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, Julir 3, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P. $1. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month. of July, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Councilman McCann. ROLL CALL:, Present: Councilman McCann Absent: Councilmen Nichols, Turo-Linet, Archibald, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde There being no quorum present, McCann, by public announcement, adjourned the meeting to Friday, July 5, 1946, at 11:00 o1clock A. M. LO `IU SE Mc C A N c��v L~/ City Clerk I,IINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED PITETING OF THP CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Friday - July 5, 1946 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 Friday, July 5, 1946, at 11:00 o1clock A. M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held July 3, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor IIyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen P,,ICCann, Archibald, Martell and Mayor Hyde; City* Manager Alworth, Assistant City Attorney McCabe and City Clerk McCarn Absent: Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell C 0Pfi'NNIC ATI.OIITS: 1, re Removal OPA Rent Control - ?Aire from Governor Vlarren to I:4ayor: requesting sugnestions for hand- ling local situation - Mayor Hyde reported City 90 JUL 5 1946 Attorney Colegate ' s advice that Council defer action until end of 30-day period remaining in life of OPA control; that meantime the Congress would Probably enact legislation for continuance of control; failing such Congressional action, the Council could Pass an emergency ordinance for local regulation. After dis- cussion, it was unanimously agreed that the City Manager should acknowledge the wire and inform the Governor of the City' s position, based upon the City Attorneys advice and the local situation as a re- sort community., 2. re Streets and Higllr�,ra7S - letter from Secretary Ful nwider, County Cha,Mber of Commerce: Meeting Wednesday, July 17th, 10:00 A.M. , Supervisors ' Room, Courthouse of Riverside County Highways and Trans- portation Coimnittee, called by Chairman Payne, to acquaint every coi:m-iunity in County with program worked out for presentation to Collier Interim Com- mittee on Highways. After discussion, it was agreed that the City Idianager, accompanied by Assistant Director of, Public Works Swart, should represent the City at the meeting. REPORTS: Depar rsetmendtal - for June: Treasurer and Police Departament; pente , examined and ordered filed. City Yanager - with recommendations: 1. re Amount of Tax I,Ione s necessa for :fiscal Near 19 6-47: Read Letter from City Attorney, confirming cor�ness of amount fined by ordinance introduced in meeting of June the 28th. 2. re Personnel and Compensation Plan: (a) Fire Chief: After comparison of present clas- sification (Bracket 28) with that of Police Chief (Bracket 30) , recommended change - proba- bly- to Bracket 29. The Mayor, speaking person- al1y, expressed doubt whether there should be more than a '?25.00 differential between two positions. Inforrially there was a general ex-- pression of agreement with the Mayor; no , action. (b) City Attorney: Stated that this position had been deliberately omitted from classification by Analysis ,Engineer, on ground that corapensa-- tion for professional services of this nature should be determined only by the Cotuzcil. 3. re Surplus Property: (a) Disposal Plant - U. S. Arr:rl: Reported meeting wi U. S. rray Engineers, who are preparing formal reco=iendation that the Plant be turned over to City under Revocable Permit and Lease Agreement, without compensation by City other than Cityls agreement to assume cost of opera- tion, including salary of operator and mainte- nance man; that it is assumed negotiations will be consunmiated within three to four weeks. u JUL 5 1946 91 (b) Torney General Hospital Properties : Reported that Public Buildings Adninistrator Wilson, San Francisco, had assumed accountability for these properties and had asked for additional maps indicating City's zoning, which he had agreed to furnish; that it will probably be many months before disposal of properties , according to the Administrator - due to break- ing up of property into different parcels; separating westerly from easterly portion, ad- vertising for bids, etc. ; also that Alministra- tor could give no assurance that Cityts streets would be returned - except after condemnation proceedings . 4, re Finance Committee meeting on Estimate of Receipts and Disbursements for 1946-47: Requested that Co:-mit- tee meet with him if possible this afternoon. After consultation among conn2iittee Chairman Archibald and -members McCann and Martell agreed to meet with City Manager in his office at one ovelock P. M. , today. 5. re Bathing Suits for English ' roman: Read a letter addressed to the T,ord ➢4ayor of Palm Springs, asking for bathing suits - which are unobtainable in England. The Mayor referred the letter to Finance Committee Chairman Archibald, for release to local papers - to conduct a drive - suits to be donated and forwarded by the newspaper offices . Planning Commission - with reco7 n:nendations : Director Bergh presented two items; 1, re Final Ihiap - Tacheyah Vista - Approved and -recom- mende for Council approval and acceptance, by Com- mission - meeting July 3rd: After examination and dis- cussion of Map, on motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1918, approving and accepting said final map, subject to usual require,!ients as to street improvements, installation of utilities, etc. , j was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: Nichols, Turo2net and Farrell. 2. re Grant Deed - Palm Springs Builders ' Supply Compa- / a, covering 35-foot strip, Lots 11-12, Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec . 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M: widening north side of Sunny Dunes Road - pursuant to Zoning Board reco_nmendation therefor (Minutes Council meet- ing June 19: Planning Commission Cases 117 and 115 ) : Presented executed deed, which was read in full; re- coo'mended acceptance; and on motion by Martell, se- conded by McCann,- Resolution No. 1919, accepting said deed and instructing Clerk to have same placed of record, was adopted by unanimous vote; absent : Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell. Health Center Board Annual report 1945-46: was present- ed, e.camine a, ordere ile . ITNPINIS=D BUSINESS: Ordinance fixinp, tax moneys 1946-47: Said ordinance, entitled TrAn Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs fixing the amount ofmoney necessary to be raised bif taxation for the fiscal year beginning Jul, 1, 194G, " 92 JUL 5 1946 JUI. 2 6 1946 [introduced June 23, 1946 and first read in full, was offered for second reading, which - on motion by McCann, seconded by Archibald and unanimously carried '- was waived; and on motion by Archibald, seconded by Martell was passed by record vote : Ayes: McCann, Archibald, Martell and Mayor Hyde; Noes: None Absent: Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell NE, BUSINESS: Register of demands was presented, examined and ap- proved by Me rinance Committee, and on motj'_on by Archibald, seconded by Martell, claims and demands - numbered PR-2159 through PR-2162 and 6733 through 8747 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting; vote; Absent: Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell. Transfer of Funds: Clerks Certificate No. 53, cavern, transfer to General Fund from Payroll Fund fp105.41 was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion by Archibald, seconded by ldcCann, ' was ' approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Absent: Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell. There being no further business, on motion by Martell, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to Friday, July 26, 1946, at 11:00 A.M. LOUISE NcCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED T7EETING OF TILE CITY COUNCIL OF TIC CITY OF PALIvi SPRINGS Iield Friday - July 26, 1946 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 Friday, July 26, 1946, at 11:00 o1clock A. M. , pursuant to ad- journment of the meeting held July 5, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Tilayor II,;de, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde, City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk 11cCarn Absent: - Councilmen McCann, Turonnet and Archibald JUL 2 6, 1946 93 14INUTES: 14inutes of meetings of June 28, July 3 an 5, 1946 - drafts previously distributed - with corrections as per Clerk's memorandum of July 189 1946, as to minutes of June 28, 1946 and December 19, 1945 were presented and on motion by Martell, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book with corrections indicated. C0➢ITUNICATTONS: 1. Chamber of Commnerce - Eplication for -5P'2500 00, Promotional Fund for 19I6-47: After discussion, during which City Attorney mentioned statute under which such donations are made and linita- tions thereunder, letter was referred to City Manager for consultation with Finance Committee - Archibald, Chairman, and recommendations thereon. 2. IIi hwa and Tran�ortation Committee - Riverside CoLin Cham er or Commerce Meeting Jul v 26: Collier Committee program on roads, s ree s and highways over 10 years . The City Manager reported that Deputy City Engineer Swart would represent the City at the meeting and outlined his recom- mendation for presentation of the City+s needs - in the August meeting which he plans to attend - as to funds allocated for maintenance of highways and streets of major importance over the coming 10 years, with advocation of: (1) Increase in gasoline tax allocation; (2) City's sharing in County+ s allocation of gasoline tax moneys; (3) Inclusion in Streets of Major Importance addition- al city Streets which should be so classified. Stated that Mr. Swart had taken to the meeting a map prepared by Planning Director Bergh - indica- ting streets referred to in Item (3) , the main- tenance of which create a substantial City expense. 3. League of California Cities: The City Manager stressed the importance to Councilmen, as v✓ell as other city officials, of attending the meetings hereinafter noted; that the City would be well repaid for expenses of any such attendance (for which provision is included in the current esti- mate of fiscal year expenses ) in advice on govern- mental problems and also in resulting amicable relations established thereby with neighboring municipalities - (a) P,iee ,= Citrus Belt Division, San Bernardino, July 26, 1946, 7:30 P. M. , - Invitation from Mayor Seccombe, San Bernardino. Stated that Mr. Swart would represent the City. (b ) Annual Conference , San Diego, September 16-19, 1946: ,Requested names of those who would attend as early as possible, for hotel reser- vations which are scarce . Nichols and Farrell indicated they would attend. Here followed discussion on advantages to be gained through strong representation in such meetings ( Items (a) and (b) above ) , with opportunities for establishing policies which may be worked out to mutual advantage with neighboring cities - on such 94 ! JUL 26 1946 matters as highways , subdivisions in nearby unincorporated areas and flood control. REPORTS: City Manager - with recommendations : 1. Los Compadres Western Meek Program: Presented request from Chairman Spalding for: (a) Use of Field Club for rodeo; (b) For downtown parade , Palm Canyon Drive - both on October 23, 1946: On motion by Farrell, seconded by Martell, granted; use of Club to be upon usual terms: ten per cent of receipts plus a deposit of y?200. , to cover cleanup expense; City TvIanager to arrange details of agreement with Los Compa- dres, by Resolution No. -1920, adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: T-IcCann, Turonnet and Archibald. ( c) Installation of permanent floodlights Field Club in ront o ran stan - Poss__ ilb l of Cityts sharing expense of such installa- tion: After discussion, referred to City Manager, with request that when notifying Spalding of action on items (a) and (b) , he also be 'in- formed that this matter will be considered at such time as Los Compadres shall submit, a defi- nite plan and ,proposal for such installation. 2. Personnel rulesz. classification and compens-a- tion Plans: for employees - draft previously distributed through Council and discussed in detail in informal meeting immediately prece- ding this meeting: Recommended adoption of Classification Plan and Compensation Plan' se- parately since Compensation Plan will be sub- ject to change later while Classification Plan should be permanent: (a) Classification Plan and Personnel Rules : On motion by Martell, seconded by Nichols, , Resolution No. 1921, approving and adopting plan and rules as established by City Manager, based upon analysis by Public Administration Service (authorized byy Resolution No. 1851, adopted March 6, 1946) , was adopted by re- cord vote; absent: McCann, Tu_ronnet and Archibald, (b) Com ensation Plan: On motion by, Ma:rtell, secon ed by Farrell, Resolution No . 1922, approving and adopting plan as recommended, compensation to officials and employees named therein to become effective as of July 1, 1946, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: McCann, Tuuronnet and Archibald. JUL '2 6 1946 �5 3. Disaster Council Workers , Compensation Insurance: Recommended adoption of resolution prepared by City Attorney - in form supplied by State Disaster Coun- cil (pursuant to Sections 1599.1 and 1599.2, Mili- tary and Veterans Code, Chapter 104, Statutes 1946, Extraordinary Session. ) The City Attorney outlined the purpose of the reso- lution: To comply with California State Disaster Council rules and regulations by accrediting the local council and registering Disaster Service Wor- kers, in order to provide workmen' s compensation coverage for such workers. Ile also mentioned that some time soon the ordinance establishing our local Disaster Council should be amended to indicate the City Manager, rather than the Mayor as presently, as Chairman. After reading thereof, said resolution, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, was adopted as Resolution No. 1923, by unanimous vote; absent : McCann, Turonnet and Archibald. 4. Police Motorcycle: Read a letter from Chief of Police, reporting cost of repairs and possible trade-in allowance on new motorcycle; and recom- mended, in view of excessive maintenance costs on old motorcycle nowin use, that he be authorized to negotiate for a new motorcycle . After discus- sion, agreed informally that City Yanager should proceed as recommended. Planning Commnission - Director of Planning, with re- commendations: Reported following cases approved by Zoning Board: 1. Case No. 122 - California Electric Power D any: Special permit to construct, maintain and useom a storehouse on property described as follows: S. 340 ft , of W. half of SwiT of NE-1 of NEB, Sec . 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M. 2. Case No . 119 - Val Vista Corporation: Variance covering all 48 lots in tract, to permit construc- tion of two single-family residences on each lot, under conditions : (a) Where such lot provides frontage of not less than 75 feet per house with area of not less than 6000 sq. ft. per house; (b) Residences must be completed in accordance with plans submitted before any lot or portion thereof is offered for sale; (c) Residential construction must be confined to lots specified in application; (d) Si.deyard setbacks of not less than 10 ft. must be maintained between each house and com- mon midpoint line dividing said lot into two building sites . The Planning Commission Secretary explained that this property - originally subdivided by John W. Williams - had been subdivided as Val Vista by Mr. Bannerman. The Planning Director stated that the type of housing (Veterans ' ) permitted under the variance was not put forward at time the tract map was recorded - thus no opportunity afforded for controlling design of tract or build- ing program. Discussion indicated some concern that building of the type here permitted might well become a detri- ment to theplan of Palm Springs residential cons- truction as a whole . No action. 3. Case No . 120 - Viola F. Jones : Variance permit- ting alterations and additions to nonconforming building on Lot 71 and easterly 20 ft . , Lot 72, John Mel Tract, at such time as applicant shall submit evidence to Building Inspector that a strip of land 10-feet' wide has been acquired by her as part of the building site so as to provide neces- sary setback along west side of the building site . 4. Case No. 123 - John V. Hopkins : Special permit for operation of Electrical Shop, 371 N. Indian Avenue, conditioned as follows: (a) Permitting general repair of electrical. equip- ment but in no event shall permission include a motor or generator or any piece of equipment which cannot be classified as "bench work" and in ever,* case work must be performed inside building; (b) Lists equipment permitted; all equipment too heavy or large to bring into shop must be repaired on job; ( c) Operations must be housed within a substantial building, without storage or operations on e;rterior. Applicant notified that he must apply for business license when premises suitable for occupation. 5. Case No. 124 - Bering palm Springs Tennis Club: Variance to permit alterations an additions to kit- chen, dining room and snack bar in accordance with architect ' s plan filed with Building Department for Building Permit No. 2078, February 7, 1946., Planning Director explained that, building permit having been previously issued, variance action was necessary. Reported denial of application for Special Permit, applied for by Jean Coutts IinI ht, to conduct an art school at 257 S . Patencio Road, after hearing before Board July 9, 1946, at which several property owners presented vigorous objection to such use of the premises . Discussion de- veloped that the art studio conducted at this location by applicant ' s father for a number of years had been dis- continued' for more than one year previous to filing of application. Case No 108 - Chanse, of Zone , Lots 5 and 7, :Palm Vall<l Colony Lands, Sec . 23, _T4S, R4E, SBB&M - Elliot Bank, owner: Reported correspondence with City Attorney con- cerning width of Ramon Road (according to County Asses- sor' s Map 29-55) , affecting depth of zoning applied for: suggesting that ordinance be so worded as to indicate "northerly 340 feet"- - which is correct, rather than 330 feet, " as published (Res . 1913,, adopted June 19,1946. Rancho Royale Tract TTo. 1 (a subdivision of Lots 30 and 35, � Palm Valley Colony Lands , Sec. 23, T4S, R4E, SB Pn)' Recommended Council approval of this final map, which conforms with tentative map approved by Planning Com- mission, April 2, 1946. JUL 2 �, �;2146 97 City Manager, during discussion, introduced the matter of fire protection in new subdivisions, adverting to the omission of requirement for installation of fire hydrants in Val Vista Tract (Case No. 119 above ) and other new subdivisions; and pointed out the advisabi- lity of including such a requirement in acceptance of all subdivision maps hereafter. Discussion here also concerning subdivisions approved by County 15-20 years ago without acceptance of streets in such subdivisions; City Attorney cited recent State Supreme Court decision wherein it was found that a city cannot take a street as a public street which was not accepted when offered and thereafter sold with abutting property - regardless of Subdivision Map Act provisions for declination of street offer and later acceptance. On motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, Resolution No . 1924, approving and accepting said final map as recommended by Planning Commission, subject, however, to usual requirements as to installation of streets : paving, grading, etc . , according to City 's specifica- tions 'therefor and to installation of Underwriter Approved Fire Iydrants in locations to be determined by City Fire Chief, was adopted by unanimous vote; absent : McCann, Turonnet, Archibald. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ward application to conduct detective a,lencv (Minutes June 23, 1946 ) : Farrell, Chairman, Public Safety Com- mittee, reported that his committee had not yet con- sidered this application; tabled. ! 1717 BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and ap- proved by the Finance Committee , and on motion by Martell, seconded by Nichols, claims and demands num- bered 6740 through. 6702 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : McCann, Turonnet and Archibald. Included in said register were warrants, as follows : (a) No.6751 to CiLy_Clerk for to cover Warrant No . 6634 in like amount to Gladys Hines , previously approved for payment . This original warrant was lost before presentation and payment thereon stop- ped at the bank. Warrant No. 6751 is to reimburse City Clerk for cash paid to Mrs . IIines in lieu of Warrant No. 6654: (b) No. 6733 to Frank and Ruth Licota: A refund, on demand, of ,,�25.Ob erroneously collected from Licotas by Deputy City Clerk - on business license fee which had been previously paid. re Applications for Liquor Licenses: (a) BZarvin Sale - for off-sale in Plaza Delicatessen, adjoining his Plaza Market: Mr. Therieau, present in chambers, when called upon by the Mayor, stated that he was appearing in behalf of Mr. Sale, al- though Notice from State Board to Council of Sale ' s application for license had not yet been received by the City Clerk; stating that his client is anxious to know whether application would be opposed, for a license to succeed that of Sam-and-Leo (who are moving to other quarters ) . ems, Q 1JUL 2 6 1946 . (b) Don Manchester - for on-sale liquor, beer-and- wine in his cafe - Bombay Inn (formerly Kamoa house ) : City Clerk mentioned notice of intention to engage in business, published in local paper. (c) -Charles Morrison - for on-sale liquor, beer-- and-wine in cafe to be opened- soon (forrr.erly Club Continental) : City Attorney reported nego- tiations for this location are under way. Informal discussion brought forth comments as follows: City Attorney recited quota basis for issuance of an- nual licenses : l to each 1000 population; stating that existing licenses are presently in excess of quota; that until last year policy of council had been to oppose issuance of any additional Licenses, on ground of too many existing licenses in ratio to population. Item (a) - Sale: No opposition expressed; Item (b) - Manchester: Martell: Inclined to oppose in location named and because of possibility of deed restrictions being upheld. City Attorney: Doubts that restrictions could be involved in view of violations condoned in other to-• cations within same tract. Nichols : Because of personal interest in the tract involved, would be unable to vote if matter came to that point. Mayor: Not inclined to oppose when liquor is to be served in conjunction with high-class eating place^ such as Idranchester would operate . Farrell: Not inclined. to protest either D9anchester or 1,5orrison, personally but would like to 'know more about Council policy before ,going on record. Doubts whether Board will permit many seasonal li- censes here in the future . Nichols : _ Possibly better to permit operation where applicant is known to be responsible party who would operate a high-class establishment . City Attorney:" That is one way to look at it; on o h therand, the council loses strength with tine Board by not protesting. There being no further business , on motion by I)Iartell, seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, August 6, 1946, at 5:00 o 'clock P. M. LOUISM McCARN - City Clerk AUG 6 1946 99 AUG 7 1946 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNTED Ni::ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Tuesday - August 6, 1946 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 Tuesday, August 6, 1946, at 5:00 ofclock P. M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held July 26, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Councilman Turonnet . ROLL CALL: Present : Councilman Turonnet Absent : Councilmen McCann, i,iichols , Archibald, Farrell, I'?artell and Mayor IIyde. There being no quorum present, Turonnet, by public announcement, adjourned the meeting. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MtINUTES OF A FrGULAR TI 'CTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIM CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - August 7, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, 010 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on 'Wednesday, Au-ust 7, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , said day being the first Wed- nesday of the month of August, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor IIyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Archibald, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth, Assistant City Attorney ➢IcCabe, City Clerk TvTcCarn Absent: Councilmen 'McCann and Turonnet MINUTES: Minutes of meetings of July 26 and August 6, 1946 - drafts previously distributed - with corrections as per C1erlcls memorandum of August 7, 1946 as to minutes Of July the 26th, were presented and on motion by I4artell, seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, were ap- proved and ordered copied in the Ifinute Book with cor- rections indicated. COMMi 1,TICATIONS: 1. 'applications for nightly dancing; fees tendered: 100 AUG 7 1946 (a) Colonial House - Thelma Davis: Renewal of permit approved, subject to usual requirements as to inspection of premises, on motion by Martell, seconded by Farrell, by Resolution No . 1925, adopted by unanimous vote; absent: McCann, Turonnet. (b) Tennis Club - I,ee Bering: After discussion concerning possibility or neighbors complain- ing of noise created by nightly dancing (where, previously, dancing had been at stated times - usually once each weep) , approved, subject to usual requirements as to inspection of premises, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Farrell, by Resolution No. 1926, adopted by unanimous vote; absent: McCann, Turonnet. 2. Notices from State Board of Equalization re appli- cations for liquor licenses, by: In new locations - (a) Manchester, Don - 706 North Palm Canyon Drive (formerly Iiamoa house) , on-sale beer-and-wine and on-sale distilled spirits ( seasonal) : Discussion developed expressions from: Nichols : Requests postponement of action pend- ing arrival of Turonnet - who, he is aware, de- sires to urge protest. Farrell: Feels that applicant, in view of past reputation in Village, would operate a first- class eating place - not "just a bar„" Martell Would approve issuance of license to applicant if ina- different location„ Mayor: Mentions subdivision restrictions Minutes July 26, 1946) . Nichols: ' There is considerable doubt as to whether those restrictions can be enforced; however, no effort made to have point decided„ Farrell: Expressed view that State Board would issue fewer licenses this year than previously. Martell: Offers motion that license issuance bebeprotested. Nichols : In absence of Turonnet, and knowing Turonnet ' s feeling on subject, feels obliged to second Martellfs motion. Here discussion developed consensus that action should be deferred until Turonnet ' s arrival and Martell ' s motion and Nicholst second thereof were withdrawn. Before considering other notices, Turonnet entered and joined the meeting, whereupon consideration of Manchester application was resumed: Turonnet : Expressed view that "public convenience AUG 7 . 1946 101 and necessity" already taken care of by existing licenses since the number of licenses presently within the city eticeeds the ratio of licenses to population under the established quota. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1927, approving and directing filing of protest against Manchesterls application, was adopted by fol- lowing record vote : Ayes : Nichols, Turonnet, Martell Noes : Farrell, IIyde Nob voting because of nature of own private business in Village : Archibald Absent : I'dIc C ann (b) Thoiiison Louis dba La Cita: On-sale beer-and- wine and on-sale istille spirits (seasonal) : On motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, Reso- lution No. 1923, approving and directing filing of protest against Thomson' s application, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Archi- bald not voting for samereason as in Item (a) ; absent: McCann. (c ) Spangler Don L. - 328 North Palm Canyon Drive; on-sale beer-an -wine : On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Re- solution No . 1929, approving and directing filing of protest against Spanglerls application, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Archibald not voting for same reason as in Item (a) ; absent : P4cCann. Renewals : (a). murray, Francis - E7. Dorado Bar and Cafe; and (b) Cannon, Burt E. - Amado Bar and Cafe No action. REPORTS : Departmental - for July: Treasurer, Police, Humane Officer, Clerkis fund statement as of July 5, 1946; Annual for 1945-46: ClerkIs statement of receipts-dis- bursements as approved by Auditor and reported to State Controller and published, pursuant to State Code re- quireients; and Police Department: The City Managerstated that the am7ua1 Police Report was incomplete and should be withdrawn - for amendment and re-filing later. All other reports above mentioned, examined, approved and ordered filed with City Clerk. City Manarer - with recorrnendations : 1. Collier Le, islative Committee on IIighwa,,Ts etc . , Meeting August 6, 19460 Riverside T.riinutes July 26, 1946) : 102 AUG 7 1946 Reported submission of request for increase in Cityls gas tax revenue allocation, based upon inadequacy of present receipts, because of: ( a) Increased permanent population; (b) Extremely heavy traffic over all city streets and particularly streets of major importance, in relation to Item (a) ; and ( c) High maintenance and rehabilitation costs growing out of Items (a) and (b) and resulting also from street damage due to operation of military installations in Palm Springs and vici- nity during wartime; and (d) Looking to cost of maintenance and operation of Tramway access road, which will be construct- ed entirely within city limits. Supported by statistics upon inadequacy of gas tau re- venue allocations under present system; in that con- nection 'request for: ( 1) Continuance of our allocation upon 194.6 census basis; (2) Change in ' system of allocation to counties and cities : giving to cities three-eighths of one cent presently allocated counties - making allo- cation upon an equal basis: from total 11 'cents, five-eighths each to counties and cities; (3) That motor vehicle license fee be considered for what it actually is: a personal property taxi and major portion thereof returned to cities and. counties . 2. Airport: Reported Army supposedly moving; out this month; has written Velar Assets Administration, Los AI Angeles, requesting interim permit to enter upon It and operate airfield until such time as f:i.nal ,d.is- position of property shall have been made . ,rurther, read form letter written everyone ( some 19' applicants) evincing interest in operation of airport; requiring that ,proposals be received not later than mid-August . - 3. Rent Control: Reported call from OPA (San Fran- cisco) representatives to whom he had stated Cityts position: concerned chiefly as to cost of housing city' s service trades workers, teachers, city em- ployees , etc. , ; not concerned with rentals in higher brackets . 4. Compensation Plan (P,linutes July 26, 1946) - re Arthur Coffey, Junior Building Inspector, 'pre sently classified' in' bracket 218-231. , and r'eceiv-• ing 'k�218.00: Recommended that effective August 1, 1946 Coffey receive ?D231.00 - in view of existing conditions and due to his having been told, when services engaged by department head, that if services proved satisfactor�,r by July the first he would re- ceive ip225.00 per month. On motion by Martell, seconded by Farrell,- -Resolu- tion DTo. 1930, approving salary of ijh231.00 per month to Coffey, effective_ Au"ust 1, 1946„ was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: Yc C ann. 103 5., Insurance - Additional, against damage other than Public Liability: Recommended study by Finance Committee - Archibald, Chairman. 6. Plan inz Consultant (Minutes March 6 and June 5, Rep or e proposal from Associated Planners representatives (who are members of Bennett + s staff) , to which, after review, counter-proposal will be nade. 7. Streets-DZaintenance and care of trees and shrubbery in pays, etc . , - Reported ever-increasing burden to City in this respect- and -requested expression from-Council on subject. After discussion, City T„anager stated that he would assemble data on subject and present later for adoption of policy. S. Police Station: Reported general clean-up of pre- mises - long overdue. PUBLIC IP]ARITTG Proposed Land Use Ordinance amendments P?inutes June 19, 1946 : The hour of 8:15 o ' clock p. m. , having arrived, the T.r�ayor, after Clerkfs reading of published Notice, declared the hearing open to the public and called upon anyone inter- ested to appear and be heard. There beinr, no appearance, he declared the-hearing - closed and Council proceeded with consideration of matters noted. (a). To amend Section 4 (m) - Case No. 105, Luring Sands Park, by classifying westerly 200 ft. of Southerly �.'0 feet of Lot J3 as C-1; presently R-4; (b) To amend Section 4 ( ) - Case No . 112, `Iista Acres , by classic yang Easterly 145 ft. of Lots 1 and 2. Blk. 1, and of Lots 1 and 2, Blk. 6, as C-1; and placing remainder of said lots in R-3; presently whole of said lots are R-4; (c) To amend Section 4 (7) - Case No. 112, by placing 'Westerly i50 t . o parcel c land 171ng immediately south of Palm Springs Estates No. 3 and north of north boundary of Paseo it Mirador in and making same subject to C-1; presently R-3; (d) To amend Section 4 (h) - Case No. 104, Palm Springs Estates No. 5, by classifying Lots 47 to 52 inclusive, as R-3; presently R-2. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Resolution No . 1931, approving amendments as proposed and directing City Attorney to proceed with preparation of necessary ordinance, was adopted by unanimous vote; absent: LlcCann. Planning Conunission - Director Bergh with recommendations : Reported Commission action, as recorded in Minutes, August 6-7, 1946, supported by maps and plans exhibited to Council, concerning: Case No. 125 - riarr Peale, £or miniature golf course, Section 14 Lot 61 : special permit aAproved as "no more obnoxious, etc. " Joyce Tract : Zone boundaries redetermined to bring lot lines into proper boundaries. 104 iAI,1G 7 1046 Bennett, Bob - Burro Train: Approved Special Permit for relocation on AUest side Palm Can;*on Drive in Section 22 ( Indian lands) . Special setback lines - Palm Cangon Drive at Indi.o ., P,oad, and along I3ighway 111: Approved redefining as outlined on map exhibited to Council. Nonconforming buildinr-s - Conforming Construction upon premises having: Read City Attorney 's opinion on subject, accepted as Commission policy under circumstances where such policy may apply. Latin Quarter -Additions to (proposed U new owners Hughes and Sudana : After pointing out to appli- cants that, being in Zone C-1, liquor bar would not be permissible, plans as submitted approved and kept. Llabrey construction ro 'ect - Section 26 ( Indian Lands ) : E5EF 11bitEd applicant ' s plan with revise plan prepared at City IJanager ' s request in order to provide , definite basis for issuance of building permits and also to as- sure .larger lots for ,proposed residences; revised plan approved and to be kept. Doobrovo, Jack (Rancho Stables) , Section 14: Proposal _- to manufacture roofing tile in abandoned J`&B Construc- tion warehouse there -- Brought before Commission at - reauest of City Rfanager, with his recommendation that this proposal to convert discontinued nonconforming building into 'another nonconforming use be disapproved; Disapproved. Wood, John ,- Golf-driving range, Section 14 on Damon Road: Special permit approved. Case No. 110 - Val Vista Tract: Mr. C . Fred Smith, present in charabers, when called upon presented sub- divider' s position with regard to construction of veterans ' Housing in tract : under law, will hold for veterans during construction and 30 days after; after that time will rent to anyone . Recommended to Council for Zone R-3 on Lots 1_-12 inclusive (as previously presented to Council - Case Ile. 119) . On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1932, approving and ratifying Co.Lniission action above reported; and as to those matters upon which Council action recomi:iended, to-wit : Joyce, Ti act, Special setback lines and Val Vista Tract, approved and City Attorney instructed to proceed ;Jitlli necesseiry' amendato- ry ordinance, except -that as to Latin Quarter matter, same to be tabled !'or further action; adopted by unani- mous vote; absent : McCann. �o$yia I%7EI' PUSIITSS: Airport Lease - re old air ort use : The City P+Ta.i Manager 6X � reported having received request from Army Service Engineers, for deletion from existing Airport Lease (Section 18, etc . , US No. W668-eng-1719 ) of that por- tion marked Para`rra.�h 6a, granting to Air Corps per-, mission to use old airport on Section 14 as aiuz.iliary landing field. M-lereupon a resolution prel,)ared. by City Attorney, approving such deletion, was read and Insert in Minutes, August 7, 19469 before "New Business: " Two final subdivision maps, found to conform with Commissionvs requirementa in its approval of ten- tative maps thereof, were recommended for approval: (a) San Jacinto Estates - Elliott M. Bank; and (b) Chino Vista Tract - Rogers and Garrison; On motion' by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 19330 approving and accepting said maps, subject, however, to installation of grades, paving, etc. . , according to City's specifications therefor and in- stallation of fire hydrants in locations approved by City Fire Chief, was adopted by unanimous vote; absent: McCann. UNFINISHED BUSINESS• re Ward a2Plieation for detective agengy license: Farrell, Chairman, reported tat, al houg a had per- sonally met and thought highly of applicant and that his recommendations had been found in order, the Committ6o . was of the opinion that there is presently no need here for a business of the type applied for; therefore that the application is disapproved at this time, without prejudice. Discussion indicated com- plete accord with committee' s action. Tax rate Fiscal ear 1946-47: Resolution, prepared y y Attorney, was read,, fixing rate at $$1.00 per $100.00 of value of property within city, as as- sessed and equalized by County Board of Supervisors, such rate to be same throughout city; and instruct- ing City Clerk to forthwith transmit certified copy of said resolution to County Auditor, with state- ment of said rate thereby fixed, pursuant to Ordinance No. 166, passed July 5, 1946; and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Farrell, said resolution - being No. 1934s was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: McCann. k, 6 105 4,4 AUG 21 1946 on motion by Farrell, seconded by Nichols, said reso- lution - being lyo . 1935 - was adopted by -record vote; no, dissenting vote; absent: MicCann. Register of denands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and on :notion by Archibald, seconded by Martell, claims and demands numbered PR-2153 through PR-2228 and 6783 through 6816 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: 1,7cCann. Transfer of Funds : ClerkIs Certificate 11o . 54, covering transfer to Pa?*roll Fund from General Fund p3443.36; from Street ;�150 .00; from Waste Disposal ,1554.21 - total 5,10,147.57 was presented, e:=amined and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion by Archibald, se- conded by Farrell, was ape roved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : McCann. There being no further business, on Motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the meet- ing adjourned to FVednesday, August 21, 1946 at 7:30 otclock P. M. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF APT ADTOURNF,D T,T -,TITTC OF TI_'E CITY COUIICIL OF ` HT: CITY OF PATPY SPRINGS Held Wednesday - August 21, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting; in the Council Chambers, known as No . 810 Tdorth Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on 'ilednesday, August 21, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock P. IT. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held August 7, 1946. The meeting was called to order by T;Tayor - Tde, who presided. 11 ROLL CALL: Present: - Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet, Archibald, I.liartell and Mayor IIyde; City Manager Alworth, Acting City,* Attorney McCabe and City Clerk ivlcCarn Absent : Councilmen 1'ricCann and Farrell CONH,TTj_NICATIONS: 4appli3ation for renevral of ni-htly dancing - fees tendered by: Sago Pago, Artz Restaurants, Inc. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolu- tion No. 1936, ap )roving granting of permit subject to usual requirements as to apirroval of such use of premises after inspections, was adopted by record vote; absent : McCann and Farrell. 106 ' AUG 21 1946 NOTICES from State Board of Equalization - re Applications for licenses : 1. Renewals, on-sale distilled spirits ( seasonal) : (a) Ude - El 11orocco (b) Rogers Ranch ( c) Dlinter, etc . , Guardian: Doll Iouse (d), Lyons, Mr. Dee s (e) Bank of America, etc . , Trustee - ?Iorace Heid.t, Lone Palm (f) Kurtz P-, Bolenbach- - Zanzibar Including beer-and-wine : ( ) Earl Gray - Royal 'Palms, etc . , and additional bar (h) Artz Restaurants , Inc . , Pago Pago No action. 2. New Applications : ( a) The Stables a California Corporation, for on- sale distilled spirits, quarterly - Location: A portion of Northeast quarter of Section 11, (evidently as successor to Travis Rovers in same location) On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell protest against issuance oflicense approved by record vote; Archibald not voting because of nature of own private business in Village; absent: McCann., Farrell; (b) Chart, Inc . , a California Corporation, for on- sale wine-and-beer "A" and distilled spirits ( seasonal) , 639 South Palm Canyon Drive (was location of Club Continental) ; On motion by Turonnet, seconded by 1,4artell, protest approved upon the following grounds : 'necessity and convenience" taken care of by existing licenses, by Resolution No. 1930, adopted by record vote; absent: IJcCann, Farrell; Archibald not voting: same reason as in Item (a) above. 1,11liereupon the City Clerk was instructed to file certified copies of said resolutions Nos . 1937 and 1938 with State Board of Equalization. Applications for business licenses: 1. Roy Randolph - to operate ice-cream trucks from 11:00 A. P,,. to 9 :30 P. I% daily in residential districts: After discussion :it was agreed that such an opera- tion would be objectionable and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, issuance of license disapproved by Reso- lution No . 1939, adopted by unanimous vote; absent: McCann, Farrell. 2. B?r D. F. Alrnroth - to operate ice-cream "cruisers" in outlying districts only: AUG 21 1946 107 Disapproved on same grounds as stated in Item 1 above, on motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet, by Resolution No. 1940, adopted by unanimous vote; absent : McCann, Farrell. REPORTS: City Manager - with recommendations Reported: (a) Vacancies advertised for following positions : City Engineer, Engineer Draftsman, Planning Drafts- man, Sr. Building Inspector, in an attempt to obtain competent help, contingent of course, upon obtaining office space for such personnel andhousing for them; Also, is about to employ two or three laborers and street equipment operator to clean streets before the coming season. Streets cleaning will include re- painting traffic markings and re-assignment of street names when necessary; State highway to repair Palm Canyon Drive pavement in advance of such work; (b ) Streets and Parkway, etc . , (Minutes July 26, 1946) Report not ready due to absence of departmental em- ployees involved. ( c) Waste Disposal Trucks : Reported that of four trucks only one is in an7 kind of condition; requested authority to prepare specifi- cations preparatory to advertising for bids for three -- trucks; On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols , Resolu- tion No. 1941, authorizing City Yanaaer to proceed with preparation of specifications, as requested, and advertise for bids accordingly, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : McCann, Farrell. (d) re Air Base and Sewage Disposal Plant : Reported meetings with army engineers and with United States Public Health Officers; has been ad- vised to combine application for plant with appli- cation for air base in one document wherein city city will agree to assume cost of disposal plant maintenance, etc . Has filed with Engineerls Office request that these applications be combined and interim permit be grant- ed the city without payment for use of facilities, City to operate Airport as Municipal Airport and as part of said operation to asswiie cost of operation and maintenance of sewage treat:-aent plant and out- fall sewer and provide sewage disposal for Airport and Torney General Ilospital; is expecting direct action on interim permit. Planning Commission - with reconmiendations : By Director Bergh, who reported re: (a) Case 101 Desert Tract, Desert View Corporation, owner - Application for additional R-3 zoning; amending Sec . 4(r) , Land Use Ordinance No. 75 as per Map Sheet 13, Sec . 19, T4S, R5E, SBBHJ; 108 AUG 21 194G Exhibited map and after discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, Resolution No . 1492, a�rgroving change of zone as recommend- ed by Planning Commnission, and directing City !attorney to prepare necessary amendatory ordi- nance, was adopted by unanimous vote; absent : McCann and Farrell; (b ) Case No . 126 - Dalloci;�s, Inc. , application for, reduction in ro:nt and rear setbacks, Los llrbo- les ' Court : After examination of physical premises by Zon- ing Board in company with applicant ' s :a.rcbitec- tural representative, Board approved plans sub- mitted-'subject to alterationand submission of further plans providing off-street parking, paving, etc . , as indicated on sketch e,inibited to Council; after discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1493, disa_ryproving granting of variance applied for and instructing City Clerk to so notify Secretary of Planning Commnission and to further inform Commission that Council is op_)os:,ed to ans;le parking in location indicated on plan. ex- hibited was adopted by unanimous vote; absent : I1cCann and Farrell. (c ) Latin Quarter, proposed additions and change of setback Telinutes, August 7, 1946) : Here City Laval-er stated that Director 3ergl',t had com- pleted study of method of treatment of highway curb at this point and had reported ami=)le road.- wa7T to permit of center line separation strip there; therefore, was recommending app_oval of setback as applied for. On notion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, Resolution No . 104.4, ap- proving setback as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote; absent : T',icCann and Farrell; (d) Case No . 129 - Purnel and Moseley, Apt:ylication for permit to make repairs and alterat:i.ons , Hatchett ' s Market : Variance approved by Zoning Board upon conditions recited in Board 1':linutes of Auj=st 12 and 15, .read b-T Director Bergh; discussed. b-r Council- witli ap- plicant Moseley, present in chambers, who indicated intention to erect new construction as soon as Possible; No, action. PUBLIC SAFETY COMF,1ITTEE: re Traffic Reguls.tions, etc. Reported b< Acting Chairman Turonnet : Report read in full copies distributed among Council) and after discussion, on motion by NiC1101s, se- conded by Martell, Resolution No. 1945, report was approved and ordered filed with City '"anagcr who will direct installation of changer: recom- mended, after details are arranged with Police Department, State Highway Division, etc . There being no 'further business, on, motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell and unanlLmously carried, the meet- ing adjourned. LOUISF TvTCCARN City Clerk `SEP 4 1946 109 MINUTES Or, A REGULAR iSEI;s;TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TILL CIT_' OF PALM SPRINGS Meld Wednesday - September 4, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm ,Springs held a meeting, in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, September 4, 1946, at 7:30 o1clock P. ➢1. , said day being the first Wed- nesday of the month of September, 1046. The meeting was called to order by Tdayor Hyde , who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen PScCann, Nichols, Turonnet, ➢'Iartell and-T4ayor Hyde; City TJanat,er Alworth, Assistant City Attorney 11c- Cabe . Absent : Councilmen Archibald and Farrell Upon motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet and una- nimously carried, Robert V . Peterson was appointed Acting City Clerk in the absence of City Clerk McCarn. YINITTF';S: Minutes of the meetings of August 7 and 21, 1946, drafts previously distributed, were presented and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell and tuZa- nimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. Corrections re Resolutions 1921 and 1922, ➢4inutes of July 26, 1946, as per City Manager 's suggestions (Clerk' s memorandum August 21, 1946) were approved. COIv_PIUNICATIDNS: Notices, State Board of Equalization re Applications for licenses : (a) Transfer, of ;eneral to Pir. Sale, The Plaza Market, from ,Villiam A. Henderson, Beaumont Location: Plaza Delicatessen (Sam P-, Leo, pre- decessors ) . No action. (b) Transfer, off-sale beer wine to Cherr E Nathan- 1from J. Devine, etc . Devine , s Mark et, same ration: SW corner Indian Avenue at Amado Road. (c ) Renewal: On-sale distilled snirits ( seasonal) - _Racquet Club, Inc. Location: 2143 North Indian Avenue . No action. ( d) Renewal: On-sale distilled spirits , Dan Gershon and Lester N. Scott a parently Del Tahquitz Hotel, 16 bout Palm Canyon Drive . No action. The Acting City Clerk was instructed to verify that renewal license was issued specifically for location indicated: Del Tahquitz Hotel; and upon motion made by Turonnet, seconded by Martell 110 SEP 4 19,46 and unanimously carried Actin, City Clerk was instructed to write Board of 'Equalization requesting, that hereafter all notices of li- censes include, with applicant Is name , loca- tion of premises concerned. (e ) On-sale beer-and—wine, transfer to Ilu7hes 8 Sudaha, 133-highway 111—(-foreerly Latin QuarLer) No action. However, after discussion and una- nimous' agreement, Clerk instructed to inform Board of Equalization that any attempt to ob- tain a distilled spirits license in these pre- mises would be :protested, as was previous ap- plication by former operators : P:4inu.tes, Feb- ruary 21, 1946, Resolution No. 1347. CALIFORNIA STATE DISASTER COUNCIL Acknowledgment from State Council of certified copies of Ordinance No. 164, and Resolution No. 1923, acti- vating local Council, will be presented to neat meet- ing of State Council, meantime or until January 10, 1947, compensation benefits are automatically provi- ded Local Disaster Service Workers . REPORTS• , Departmental - for August: IIumans Officer, Police Department . City Manager - with recommendations: (a) Re Traffic Signs : Reported Elrranl-,eT:lent s with State ijighwair Division for painting of curbs, cross-walks'; City will probably be required to purchase some of paint but all work will be done by TTighiv�ralT Division. (b) ' Re Torney General Hospital: Reported no ad- ditional informat on other than report from San rr,ancisco to effect that bids for dispo- sal of, property will be advertised for in near future; thaL request has been made to rent one of existing buildings in which to house our Planning; Commission, Planning Director and City Engineer, which request was denied, due to fact that W.0 will not rent, or lease any of buildings under any circumstances, pending dis- posal of property, New Employees : Reported employment of one man on, street work, corvnencing September 4, 1946. Reported having received advice from new L'uildinF Inspector, who was to have conmienced work SeytAel;iber 3; 1946, that due to inability to rind housing, it would be impossible for him to report .-- - Office Space : '.Due to Planning Directorls tempora.- ry location in office of Charles Mathews , will have to vacate inuriediately; sug; ested taking over, Polo Club Building at Field Club, which will re- quire installation of additional plumbing. SEP 4 1946 1 1 Planning Commission - Planning; Director - with recom- mendations : Reported following cases approved by Zoning Board: 1. Case =T120 - Elliott 11. Dank - Petition for variance ol"7ot area requirements on property located on - south side of Ramon Road in Vistadel Cielo Units 1 and 2. Proposed building restrictions will be placed on subdivision, complying with Zonin , Board require- ments . No action. 2. Case -132 - Warner Construction Company - Variance of setback along Via TUraleste to per.;iit residential building and swirmning pool. No action. 3. Case #133 - M. Schuwarcer (M. H. Libbott anent ) - Variance of front year setback to permit construction of swimming pool. Property located on Lot 0, La Rambla Tract . No action. Sun View Estates : Final map for approval; situated southwesterly of Mesquite Avenue and Sunrise 'Nay - 60 lots; total area 20 acres . City Manager introduced matter of fire protection (min- utes of July 26, 1946) ; again pointed out advisability of including such a requirement and gave as his opinion that all water mains shall be 6" minimum. TJpon motion by Turonnet, seconded by PScCann, Resolution No. 1946 approving and accepting said map as recommend- ed, with usual provision that subdividers comply with Cityls requirements as to grading, paving;, etc . , and as to installation of fire hydrants was adopted by unani- mous vote; absent: Archibald, Farrell. Case #'106 - Spauldings Palm Sprin?s Estates - Chance of zone from U to R-3 and R-1, affecting 00 lots, appro- ximately 35 acres; Easton E. Spaulding, Subdivider; located east side Palm Canyon Drive about 1/4 mile south of north city limits . Other portions of this tract are subject to further study. This matter was presented for purpose of setting date for public hearing. Also requested fixing date for public hearing to estab- lish zoning in new subdivisions: Chino Vista Tract Piemonte 7stat-es Rochelle Tract Del'uz Tract Rancho Royale On motion by Nichols, seconded by PIartell, Resolution No . 1947 fi;-ing the hour of 8:15 P. m. , Seotember 18, 1946, as the time for Public Hearing on Case p14106 and -the subdivision zoning; above mentioned, was adopted by unanimous vote . Absent : Archibald, Farrell. Case "130 - Alvah H. Corwin - Applied for Special Permit to operate i','Iiniature Golf Course on Indian Land, Section 22, West side Palm Canyon Drive, approximately -opposite Ocatillo Avenue. Recom_nended for approval union conditions specified by 112 SEP 4 1946 Zoning Board as read by Director Bergh, Zoning ,Board. minutes , September 4, 1946: (a) forbidding construction within 50 feet of center line Palm Canyon Drive; (b) forbidding erection of permanent structures; (c ) requiring provision for off-street parking; ( d) specifying hours of operation, which should also include caretalcer service and maintenance of Course; (e ) requiring Course to be maintained in neat and orderly appearance; (£) forbidding sale of soft drinks , candies or similar operations on premise's. No objections to issuance of permit as recommended. No action. Transfer Business Applications: (a) John Shrom, 399 North Palm Canyon Drive; (b ) Anthony T. hehle, 670 South Palm Canyon Drive . Recommended Special Permits in each case in te ,porary location provided: (a) That each applicantoperate out one `.;ruck; (b) That permits shall expire six months from date , to-wit: February 28, 1947. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, ResolL.- tion ITo . 1948 approving operation of said businesses as recor.zlended, with additional provision that no material or equipment, other than one truck at each location, be permitted on premises, was adopted by unanimous vote . ' Absent : Archibald, Farrell. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Stables , a Cor oration, P-Q On-Sale Distilled Spirits license formerly Rogers Stables ) . This application having been previously presented to the Council, and protest approved by record vote (T,Tinutes of August 21, 1946) , the matter was again submitted for reconsideration at request of IIr. Louis, B. Dinter, representing applicant, who appeared and set forth facts in the case, Substantially as follows : On August 1,, 1946, Travis T. Rogers, operator of Rof_r,ers Stables; made application at Rivers-Lde for re- issuance of his P-Q license for period September, October, November, 1946, and paid the fee of .1f,67.50 . On August 12, 1946, the ,Stables received as,si ;nment from Rogers of all his right, title and interest in and to said fee paid by him and at same time Rogers executed regular transferor' s application to The Stables as Transferee of his A license. Scene day The Stables made application for issuance of a P-Q li- cense based on 'transfer of the A license from Rogers and assignment of said fee. At time application was -acted -upon (August 21, 194C ) Council was unaware of transfer and assign2uont from Rogers to The Stables and therefore asstmied. 'that two separate licenses were being requested, wh-cli result- ed in protest mentioned. Thus , Rogers havfnlr relin- SEP 4 1946 113 gnished his A license to The Stables, together with the fact that only one P-x license can be issued to one premises, no P-R license could be issued to Rogers, malring request of `Ehe Stables in order. Mr. IlUnter, on behalf of The Stables , requested that the City Council withdraw its protest on this li- cense application, and thereupon filed with the Clerk a written statement of facts. After discussion it was agreed that protest had been made without Council having complete knowledge of per- tinent facts and upon motion made by McCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1949, approving and di- recting withdrawal of protest, upon condition, how- ever, that evidence be first received either in writing or by telegraph that no A or P-q license is being issued. to Travis T. Rogers at said location. Re: Cancellation of Taxes on Field Club Proper: 'Upon motion by Turonnnet, seconded by McCann, Reso- lution No . 1950, authorizing and directing City Clerk and City Attorney to prepare and file a peti- tion for cancellation of taxes assessed aSainst the Field Club property now owned by the City, and to prepare and file any and all papers necessary for proper presentation of said petition, was adopted by= rec-ord vote; no dissenting vote. Absent : Archi- bald, Farrell. - N7,I1 BTJSITTESS: Register of Demands was presented, examined and ap- proved E—y Finance Committee, and on motion by P,4cCann, seconded by Martell, claims and. demands numbered PR- 2229 through PR-2293 and 6817 through 6369 were ap- proved and ordered paid by warrants- drawn on the Treasurer by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent : Archibald, Farrell. Transfer of Funds : Clerkfs Certificates Nos. 55 and 56, respectively, covering transfer of funds : To Payroll from General Fund ?'�8,346.73; from Street �2305.00; from Waste Disposal $31,854.00 - total `,10, 505.73 and to Library Fund from General Fund, total $ 3, 600.00 were presented, esamined and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion by 1.'[cCann, se- conded by Martell, were approved and ordered certified b, Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissentinz; vote; absent : Are]tibald, Farrell. There being no further business, on motion by ITartell, seconded by Turonnet, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to 1"/ednesday, ptember 8, 1946, at7:30 o1clock P. TI. ROFrRT W. P>;TsRSODr Acting as City Clerk 114 SEP 18 1946 MINUTES OF All ADJOURNED PE TING OF TTI3E, CITY COUNCIL OF TILE CITY OF PALIt SPRINGS Held Wednesday - September 18, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, known as No. 310 North Pala: Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, September 18, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock P. P.Z. , pursuant to adjourrunent of the meeting held September 4,, 1046. The meeting was called to order by 1..1ayor Horde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, N'chols Turonnet, Farrell, TT,artell and Mayor Hyde; City Mana,gcr Alworth, City Attorney Cole�;ate and City Clerk McCann Absent : Councilman Archibald , MITNU c3 Minutes of meeting of September 21, 1946, drafts previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Turonnet; secc;nded by Martell and una- nimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. CO',ITNICAT IONS: Notices from State Board of Equalization - re Applications or licenses: New location: a Herman Reicjl, 441 South Palm Canyon Drive Off-Sale Beer G: wine Renewals : a Paim Springs Tennis Club, Inc. , Vlest End of Baristo Road On-Sale Beer ?: 1VIne (Seasonal) - On-sale Distilled Spirits (Seasonal) - (b) Crockett, Juanita -Re Merrill, 201 North Palm Canyon Drive; To be transferred from: Merrill Crockett and Herman N. Ellman, same lo'cat .on; Off- Sale General. Renewal at New Location: Leo Baker 8,; Sam L. Stuart, 189 Scuth ,Palm Canyon Drive; To be transferred from: Leo Baker 2; Sam Stuart, Palm Springs Plaza No action on above notices. Application for Dance Permit bzr; Kurtz-Bolenbach, Zanzibar Cafe - 185 East Andreas Road - nightly dancing - Fees tendered; After discussion, on motion by McCann„ seconded by Martell, Resolution No . 1951, approving issuance 115 SEP IS 1948 of permit, subject to usual requirements as to inspection before such use of premises, was adopted by unanimous vote; absent: Archibald. PEF0RTS Departmental: Treasurer, August; Clerkis Fund Statement, July and August; presented, examined and ordered filed. City Manager - with recommendations : None Planni_n^ Commission - with recommendations, presented byDirector Bergh: -- - re Vista de Chino - pa ng -noosal b tBel Desierto Tract Subdividers - MviEepruplineyeils of sub- dividers ' proposal: To pave 20 feet of said roadway over the half-mile thereof, extending from Avenida de Los Caballeros to Sunrise Way, along the south side of Section 2, the center line of the roadway being, the dividing line between Section 2 ( Sndiari Lands ) and Sec- tion !f (location of Bel Desierto Tract ) . This paving to accomodate S . Krantz , who is developing a subdivision east of Sunrise Way, with roadway connecting with said de- velopment; that in return therefor Bel De- sierto subdividers are offering the City certain rights-of-way grants (hereinafter more particularly described) . Mr. Bergh presented Comiriissionts recommendation for acceptance of said proposal and exhibited a map show- in; property involved and location of proposed pavement. Councilman Nichols , representing Bel Desierto subdivi- ders, supplemented Mr. Bergh' s presentation of the pro- posal with detailed recital of circumstances upon w'nich proposal is based. After discussion it was acrreed that said proposal should be accepted pursuant to a resolu- tion prepared by the City Attorney and read, as follows : Accepting from the subdividers of Bel Desierto Tract, as -reco-mnended by the Planning Commission, rights-of-way over the North 40 feet and over the North- east 1 of the NE ' of Section 11, T4S, R4E, SBB("dd. , either without charge as a dedication or in fee for a nominal consideration (probably :;51.00) , in re- turn for which the City will waive re- quirements for paving in said tract as to that portion of Vista de Chino which lies withinsaid Section 11, and instead will permit and approve the paving of said Vista de Chino over that portion thereof which lies within and alon„ the Southerly 20 feet of said Section 2; providing, however, that if and when the parties in interest shall have made the necessary arrangements for such paving and -grading of said Vista do 116 SEP 16 1946 Chino and shall have rompleted tho con- veyance above mentioned to the City; then and in that event the City will in return waive full compliance with its requirements as to paving, grading, etc . , of said Vista. de Chino and will accept the rights-of-wall ,conveyances, herein- above mentioned. Thereupon, on motion by McCann, seconded by TTartell, the resolution above ,set forth - being No . 1952, was adopted by record vote : Ayes : T.4cCann, Turonnet, Farrell, Martell , .' and Llayor Hyde Not voting by reason of personal interest in Bel Desierto Tract: Nichols Noes : None Absent :Arc'[-.Libald 3:15 o , clock P. T',1. , Public Hearing: (fixed by Rose- lution No . 1947, Septei:iber 4, 1045 ) - The Player an- nounced- the time for hearing said Planning Director Bergh stated that the Planning Co::viiission was re- questing postponement of that portion of the hear in-, relating to zoning , in new subdivisions; whe:reuoon the Clerk was instructed to read the Notice of i:Tearin;; only as to Case No. 106, Zoning in Spaulding Estates . After said reading ,the Magor declared the hearing open and called upon anyone present in iterest to anpear ',aid be heard. No one appearing, the Lrlayor declared the hearing closed and after discussion and examination of map on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No . 1953, a_Dproving cIIanr-*,e of zoning as recommended by the Planning Coy-in:i.ssion ana requesting the City Attorney to proceed with prepara- tion of the necessary amendatory ordinance , was adopt- ed by unanimous vote; 'absent : Archibald. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Here Councilman I:iartell introduced an ordinance en- titled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amending Sections 4( g) ; 4(h) ; 4(1) ;4(m) ; 4(p) ; 4(r) and 16(b ) of Ordinance No. 75 of said City. " On motion by McCann, seconded by D.Tartell and unanimously carried the first reading of said ordinance was waived. NEIid BUSINESS: HANN, Barry - Application to operate Yerchantst Patrol: The Mayor called upon Mr. Dann, present in chambers, who addressed the Council with request for permission to operate a merchants ) patrol service and handed the Clerk a, list of merchants favoring his application. The signatures read included a number of Psalm Canyon Drive merchants . TIr. Hann assured the Council that these people would tape his service and that the Chief of Police, with whom he had consulted, had ex-, pressed approval of such an operation. The Mayor thereupon -informed PIr. Mann that it would be ,necessary for him to ,file with the City Clerk a formal SEP 18 1946 117 SEP 2 3 1946 application, as required by our Business License Ordinance, which application will be presented to the Council and referred to the Public Safety Com- mittee for study and recom;iendation. There being no further business, on motion by Turon- net, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A SPECIAL T1METING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIL CITY OF PALTT SPRINGS Held IdTonday - - - September 23, 1946 at 11:00 o 'clock A. El. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, Cali- fornia, held a special meeting in the Council Chambers, 910 North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on monday, September 23, 1946, at 11100 ' o 'clock A. P,1. , pursuant to call by the Honorable C . A. Hyde , 1:4ayor, dated September 21, 1946. The meeting was called to order by T�Tayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen T.ICCann, Nichols, Turonnet, Farrell and Mayor Hyde; City Clerk McCarn Absent: Councilmen Archibald and Martell. The call by the T;Iayor was read. as follows : "CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAI, I,=,]TING OF TI7 CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF PALT,I SPRINGS Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, 1,Tayor of the City of Palm Sprints, California, do hereby call a special meeting of the City Council of said City to be held at 11:00 o 'clock A. TJI. , Yonday, September 23, 1946, in the Council Chambers, No. 810 North PalmCan- yon Drive, in said city, such being the place where the City Council is accustomed and by ordinance re- quired to hold meetings, for the following purposes : To consider and act upon: Acceptance of deed from Joseph Farl.as and Agnes Farkas ( Originally author- ized by Resolution No. 1613, January 24, 1945) , and such other business as the City Council may legally transact. WITNESS my hand this 21st day of September, 1946. (Signed) C . A. IT_yde Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, California. ` sEP 23 194f There was then presented Consent and Waiver 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 said- City Council in th.e COu11- cil Chambers , 310 Ilorth Palm Canyon Drive, :in the City of Palm Springs , at 11:00 o ' clock A. M. , Monday, September 23, 1945, for 'the purposes and to consider and act uoon the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such meeting made and signed by the Honora- ble C . A. Hyde, Mayor of the City of Palm S;?rings, on Saturday, September 21, 1946, service of w1lc-h notice is hereby acl�:nowledged.. VVITIIESS my hand this 23rd day of September, 1046. (Signed) Maurice McCann (Signed) John Arclzi.bald rr Culver Nichols if Charles D. Farrell Armand V. Turonnet " P . F. Martell (Signed) C . A. Hyde" The Mayor declared the meeting open for action upon the subject matter of said call: Acce tance from Joseph Parkas et . mt. of q .itclai:^i dee covering permanent easement and rig_it-of-way for public road over and across : The Easterly' rectan.-ular thirty (30) feet of the South half of Lot 34 in Section 23, T43, R4I , SBB c'i+ ., as shown ' by map of Palm Valley Colony Lands on file in Book 1/1, page 652 of TIaps, Re- cords of, San Diego County, California. A resolution prepared by the City Attorney was read, approving and directing acceptance of said deed, which is one of several matching easements and rights-of-way shown on map of that certain subdivision now knotnm as Rancho Royale , filed in Book 21, Pare 35 of I:4aps, re- cords of Riverside County. Upon motion by T:;cCann, seconded by Nichols said resolution - being Ido. 1954 - was adopted by unanimous vote; absent: Archibald and Martell. There being no further business, on _notion by Turonnet, seconded bzr T.ScC,ann and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. LOI?I E YcCARN City Clerk OCT 2 1946 119 MINUTES OF A REGULAR NIPETIT•ICr OF' TIE CITY COUNCIL OF TYL3 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - October 2, 1946 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 2, 1946, at 7:30 otclock P. T.I. , said day being the first V,Tednesday of the month of October, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, Nichols, Turonnet, Archibald, Yartell and Yayor Hyde; City Iv1anager Alworth, City Attorney Colelate and City Clerk McCarn Absent : Councilman Farrell Here Councilman I'arrell entered and joined the meeting. MINUTES: T.Iinutes of the meetings of September 18 and 23, 1946, drafts previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Yartell, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the T.Iinute Book. COtdNUNICATIONS: 1. Card from 1Maurice McCann and family thanking the Council for flowers sent to the funeral of mr. „4cCann's mother in San Francisco; 2. Applications for dance licenses : (a) T,!r . Deus - nightly; (b ) La Paz Guest Ranch - dates to be announced later; ( c ) The Stables (formerly Rogers Ranch) - nightly; (a) T,4r. Deus : McCann offered a ;notion, seconded by T-ETcll, that permit be -ranted s>>_bject to the usual procedure : After inspections and depart- mental reports as to public safety, etc . , and re- corif,nendation- thereon by City ItIanager. Discussion ensued as to advisability of sebarating these three applications rather than considering all three together. The City Attorney advised that the Granting of dance permits, aside from compliance with re-ulations as to public health safety and morals, is a matter en- tirely within the discretion of the Council, being a matter of policy in which the Council has al;-,lost unlimited power. McCann' s motion seconded by T;Iartell was adopted as Resolution No . 1955 by record vote: Ard® OCT 2 194' Ayes : McCann, Farrell, Martell and ➢l<ayor Hyde Noes : Nichols; Turonnet and Archibald (b) La Paz Guest Ranch: Upon an identical motion bzrI!1cCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1956, approving permit was adopted by record vote : Ayes : McCann, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde Noes : Nichols, Turonnet and Archibald ( c) The Stables : Tv-TcCann offered a motion that permi e granted subject to the usual proce- dure with slightly more rigid inspection by building and fire departments ( in view of ex- tensive alterations presently under wa,�r in the premises. ) The motion was seconded by Martell. I!Totion and se- cond were later withdrawn after further discussion as to procedure in passing upon dance periii- s. Thereupon McCann offerred another notion identical with Resolutions Pros . 1955 and 1956; seconded by T:Tartell. ':Vfereupon such action - being Resolution No. 1057 - approving 'permit, was adopted by record vote: Ayes: 11cCann,', Farrell, ITartell and T:4ayor Uyde Noes : Nichols, Turonnet and Archibald Here Nichols expressed view that procedure should be reversed: Permits should be approved only after de- partrsental inspections and reports and recornnendations thereon by City Tanag er, and stated that I-ie would like to offer two notions in order to correct the situation. The City Attorney confirmed Ts. TITicholst position as being su;)ported by ordinances re7ulating issuance of dance permits , and '.outlined briefly the terms of - amendatory ordinances enacted for purpose or aut]ior- izing issuance of temporary dance 1Ierraits between Council meetin`s, subject to Council ratification. Stated that such permits; hovever, were granted only in locations where dancing had previously teen. ap- proved and only after inspections as to public safct;y. Upon motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, Resolu- tion No . 1950, rescinding action taken by iResolutions Nos . 1955, 1956 and 1957, for purpose of .correcting procedure on applications for dance ' porniits., was adopted by record vote : Byes : Nichols, Turonnot, Archibald, Llartell and T,Iayor Hyde Noes : 1.1cCann Diot voting because not entirely familiar with Question involved:- Farrell Upon motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, Resolu- tion No . 1959, approving and directing tabling of action upon items (a) , (b) and ( c ) above, until Council shall have received reports and recommendations from prorler City authorities , was adopted by record vote. es : Is:cCann, Nichols , Turonnet, Archibald, ra'rrell, Te1a_rtell and Mayor I`yde Noes : None 121 OCT 2 ' 1946 3. Diotice from State Board of Equalizai,i_on of Hearing on nrotesL vs . License to Chart , dba Club Continental - 693-G95 So . Palm Canyon Drive: Tn Council. Chanters - Thursday, October 10, 1946, 10:00 o1clock A. M. Tile City Attorney stated that applications by Don T:�,anchester and Louis Thomson (protested by Council Resolutions - Dios . 1927 and 1928, Awust 7, 1946) had been denied by Slate Board; -however, that appli- cation of Chart , Inc. , (protested b-7 Resolution T?o. 1938, Au ust 21, , 1946, ) had been set for hearing as above noted; that hearing will be upon question of °whether public convenience and necessity- require additional liquor -licenses of t}-u_s kind in Palm Springs°; that no Council action would be necessary; however, that City i.an.amer, City Attorney and Police Chief shoulcl attend hearing to Present CityIs at- titude in filing; protest . It was a,I;reod that Council should also attend. 4. Application. - Hari v Hann for Merchants Patrol: Re- forred to Public Safety Con1mittee—Chairman Farrell, for report and. -r_ecoraiaendation. 5. re Sale b, Roy Hunter of Palm Springs Roller Bowl ea o LT is Beth Cumrner: Tree City AL7orne7r stated that the City, being now owner of property upon which Bowl is located, would be obliged to _invest-Igate buyer of ground lease and 'lave a report and recom- mendation upon advisability of such transfer in view of fact that Roller Dowl is a private enterprise con- ducted within a buil.din., located upon ratmicipally owned property intended for parr and si_riiilar munici- pal recreational purposes . The TlTayor thereupon directed the Recreation and Parks Convnittee-HcCann, Chairman, to make necessary investic;ation and ren_ ort to Council upon. this proposed transfer. REPORTS': Departmental for September: Police T)epartment, C-lerl-is- fund statement. City Yana,er - with recoramondations: 1. Pountnaster: reported employment of poundmaster at salary o :��5100.00 per month to succeed Barnhart, resigned because of ill health; has arranged with Dr. MoRory to provide car for pound-m+esterfs use, for which McRory will receive monthly car allowance of ?"25.00. Man will devote 4 'lours daily to job - duties of which are steadily increasing. 2. Reported resignation of Police Officers Taunton and Goon and employment of one new officer in Police De- partment; 3. Valuation of City property, buildings and equipment : Recommended employment of firm of valuation engineers to survey and value all City owned property and equipment (e„cept motorized equipment for whicfi valua- tion and depreciation accounts are now in force ) - having in ._wind employment of -a well recommended con- cern which has -done similar work for numerous cities and school districts . There is prose:,tly no complete 122 OCT 2 1946 valuation record of City owned property. Valua- tion would be based upon repla',-,ement costs of buildings or egilipment rather than purchase prices . Requested authorization to expend up to 0475.00 for work; such price to include 'valua-- tion of Field Club properties . Discussion indi- cated indecision; no action taken. ,1 Agreement for collection and purchase of ,*arbage : Reported renewal o---T agreement and terms or sale of garbage to Sherman as successor to James Roberts, hog ranch operator. Planning Corn::ission - with recommendations b�y Director Berg - Reported Zoning Board action upon: Case No. 132 - 4'damner,Construction Company (reduction o£ front setback , Petition for variance granted with certain provisions recited in detail. Presented map of property involved and filed with City Clerk agreements on behalf of applicant ( signed by L4arvin Wagner) agreeing to deed to City r the Easterly 31 of Lot 56, John ]'Ael Tract for street purposes upon comple- t,ion of. applicant ' s project located upon said Lot 56. It being understood that property deeded to the City will be used for sidewalk and that building will be located 101 from Westerly boundary line of said sidewalk; no action. Ellis Parker et , ux. Application for variance approve ; .no action. Forbes Auto Trailer Park, Application for variance to pernit sales of trailers at 174 North Indian Avenue : Reported that petition had been denied. On motion by JrJcCanri, seconded by Turonnet, Resolia- tion No . 1960, ratifying and confirming, Co2m,.Assion action in denying Forbes application, was adopted by unanimous vote . Applicant, present in chambers, when called upon stated that he would like to-- ap lr for -oer-a ssion to sell trailers inside a building in Zone C-2 and was informed of the,, procedure neces- sary to such an application, which must be filed with Planning Commission. Chan,7ing official meeting days of Planning Conlraission: Reported that Commission had fixed upon second and fourth Wednesdays of each month; that matters pre- sented in Planning Cioinnnissi.on meetings on those days would definitely not be presented, to th.e Council until the Council meeting held in the succeeding week or later - the Commission being unanimously agreed against_ hurrying matters from its afternoon meetings to a Council meeting that evening. M71UISIIED BUSINESS : Ordinance amending; Ordinance No . 75 for reading and passage: Introduced b title a,nd_ f_i_rst read-i_ng waived in meeting of September 18, 1946. Said or- dinance, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amend!-ng Sections 4( g) , 4(h) , 4(c ) , 4(m) , 4(p) , 4(r) and 16(b ) of Ordinance No. 75 of said City, "1 was read in full and on motion by Turonnet, seconded. by I:Iartell and unanimously carried , second readirio� was waived. 123 CS, s46 OCT 16 1946 On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, said ordinance - being No . 167,t+:as passed, by record vote; no dissenting vote. NI;'! BTJSIN SS: Register of Demands was presented, e-amined and- approved by Finance Committee , and on motion by Archibald, seconded by McCann, claims and demands numbered PR-2294 through PR-2361 and 6870 through 6922 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dis- senting vote . Fund Transfers : Clerl0s Certificate Nos . 57 and 58 respective].,., covering transfer of funds : To Capital Outlay from Special Fund for Replace- ment of Motor Vehicles 562.50; to Sty-eet from General Ftimd (�p3000.00 - total ,$p3062.50; and to Pavroll Fund from General Fund �h8858.62; from Street Fund 5�583.34 and from Waste Disposal Fund (m1903.44 - total "G11,345.40, were presented, ex- amined and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion by Archibald, seconded by Farrell, were approved and ordered certified by Clerl: to Treas- urer, by record vote; no dissenting vote . re Paving Sunny Dunes Road - D4oron,?o Road - Nel Avenue City Manaser announced projects under way by ovmers of abutting property to establish funds for such paving - The City, as he had agreed after consult- ing Council - to assume engineering costs. Sunny Dunes Road property owners have funds collected - ready* for commencement of engineering. - Although no formal action, members of Council expressed satisfaction that these projects were to be deve- loped. There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the meet- ing adjourned to ?rIednesday, October 16, 1046 at 7:30 o1clock P. T.1. LOTTISE TICCARN City Clerk MI1MTES OF AN ADJOURNED IUIETING OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - October 16, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers, Imown as No. 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, October 16, 1946, at 7:30 o1clock P. Iai. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held October 2, 1946. The meeting was called to order by tlayor Hyde, who presided. OCT 16 1946, ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman McCann, Turonnet, Archibald, Farrell, JIartell and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth, City Attorney ColeF;ate, City Clerk IJcCarn Absent: Councilman Nichols MINUTES of the meeting" of October 2, 1946 - -draft previous- 7distributed - 'were ''presented and on motion by Turonr_et, seconded by McCann and unanimously carriod, were approved and ordered copied in the 11,1inute Book. COTJT;,MTTCATIONS: 1. Yayor - requesting ratification of reappointments : (a) Planning Commission: Gordon Feekinas --- 3 years en ing Augus 0, 1,949. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by IvicCann, Reso- lution No. 1961, ratifying said appointment, was adopted by unanimous vote; Nichols absent . (b) Library Board: Carl L kken and Vim. D. Dean - years en Lng June 30, 9 9. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, Reso- lution No. 1962, ratifying said appointnients, was adopted by unanimous vote; Nichols absent . 2. American Legion - requesting permission: (a) To hold annual Don Show, Mashie Course, November to -raise War Memoria-Funds - Fee Waived. On motion by Martell, seconded by IJIcCann, Resolu- tion No. 1963, granting permission to hold said Dog Show - fee waived, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; absent: Nichols . At this point Councilman Nichols entered and joined the meeting. (b) To reserve use of Field Club A-pril 12 and 13, or annual Rodeo in conjunction wi z esert circus ) . Cn motion b7 Farrell, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 1964, authorizing such use of Field Club and authorizing and directing City Manager to work out with Legion officials the financial details in connection with said use, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 3. Notices from' State Board of Equalization - re An lica- ion or licenses: (a) Transfers: (1) Danzi er to Berman Danziger and Herman TT he Lido) On-sale 5eneral No action. (2) Gershon and Scott to M. A. and Evelyn S. C ar esto_n Del Tah ui z On-sale—T beer-and-wine; On-sale distilled spirits (Seasonal) No action. - 125 OOP 16 1946 It was agreed informally that there is no objection to this transfer providing Mr. Charleston also transfers Del Tahquitz business license to himself. (b)- Renewal b Desert Inn: On-sale distilled spirits seasona o ars ) No action. REPORTS: Departmental for 'S�e �tember,. 1946: Treasurer City Manager -_ with recommendations: 1. re Dance A lications : (a) The Stables; (b) La Paz; c Mr. Deus : S a ed that e a received wry en repor soon nspections as to occupancy and safety of premises hereinabove named, found to be in order for permits; also as to Desert Inn, Zanzibar, Colonial House and Racquet Club - for which permits were approved several months ago subject to such inspections. Hoz,ever, that he had requested as to items (a) , (b) and ( c) further inspection as to the following items, with Smitten report thereon: 1. Type of construction of building 2. Condition of building 3. Size of room where dancing is conducted 4. Size of dance floor 5. Number ofexits 60 Size of Exits: whether doors require panic bolts and if so whether panic bolts had been installed and inspected 7. Whether exits open out-of-doors or into another room B. Locations and dimensions of passage-ways 9. Whether drapes tested for flame resistance. After discussion as to safety of stairways and stair- wells in The Stables , he recommended that permits on Items (a) , (b) and (c) be granted subject to additional written reports on inspections, above outlined; and as to The Stables that there be a careful and complete inspection and report on fire protection and safety of stairway exits referred to in discussion. Mr. Morrison, owner of The Stables, present in chambers addressed the Council and described in detail his alteration plans and exits in room where dancing is requested; requested that he be given an opportunity to conform in every way with the City's requirements as to safety and fire protection. The Mayor informed Mr. Morrison that consideration of his application was based entirely upon enforcement of the City's safety rules and regulations governing dancing. The City Attorney advised that the Council has dis- cretionary power to decide as a matter of policy whether a dance permit shall issue; that in deciding such a policy the Council may require reports and recommendations from the Council's Public Safety Com- mittee in addition to departmental inspections and reports as to occupancy and safety - the Council to determine which - if .any - of such recommendations are are to be _adopted. OCT 16 1946 After some further objections were voiced regarding existing stairway exits at The Stables, the City Manager reported that under his authority by Ordinance No. 154 he had granted The Stables a written temporary permit for dancing October the llth - opening night only, subject to ratification by the Council and recited conditions of permit as to safety requirements; that to facilitate matters he could grant a similar temporary permit after the further inspection and report above, recommended; that suchprocedure would relieve the Council of responsibility while these inspections and reports are under way. Here followed further discussion with regard to improvement' of the safety factor in -The Stables stairways or stairwells and the City Iviana,er sug-ested that the applications of La Paz and' MIr. : Dee ts be cleared as recommended, if The Stables application was to be tabled. Martell offered a' motion which McCann seconded, that the three licenses: Items (a) , (b) and ( c) , be granted, subject to the additional inspection and report recommended by the City Tvlanager. In the discussion which followed, Martell withdrew his motion and McCann his second.' Then McCann offered a motion that Sterns (a) , (b) and (c) -be ?ranted by thirty-day permits; meantime that additional inspection and reports recommended by City Itiianager be supplied before issuance of formal permits. Turonnet offered an amendment that the Public Safety Committee shall inspect all three' - premises and report findings and recommendations to next meeting of the Council. Nichols seconded the Turonnet motion, which as Resolution No. 1965 was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote . Thereupon,, Nichols seconded- the McCann motion which as Resolution No. 1966 was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 2. re Oahu Sugar Company, Inc. , Twenty five shares of` s OCT. e previous- wn�e by Palm Sprinrn PuTlic i rary: Reported that said library, a non- profit corporation, had been dissolved in 1939 by court order, when certain property of said library was set aside to the City of Palm Springs; that the stock certificate covering these 'twenty- five shares, which was a part of the property of said Palm Springs Public Library, has never been transferred of record to the City of Palm Springs; that to accomplish said transfer he was recommend- ing, on advice of the City Attorney, that the City Treasurer be authorized to apply for an in- demnity bond on behalf of the City and to sign all papers necessary to accomplish such transfer. On motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No . 1967, authorizing the procedure rocomrnended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 127 CC7 t � 15'45 3, re Los Comppadres License Agreement covering use OgTe1cTG�lu pr 3er�y for one year ending October, 1947, upon payment of $600.00: $"250 upon execution of agreement; balance in seven equal installments of $50,00 each, commencing December 1, 1946; gave brief outline of agreement as prepared by City - Attorney. After discussion, the City Attorney recommended that the City Manager be authorized to open negoti- ations for execution of agreement in substantially the form presented and on motion by Nichols, second- ed by McCann, Resolution No. 1968, authorizing the City Manager to proceed as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 4, re Polo Club Lease extension: Read a letter from Irving Snyder reques ing ex ension for five years, - upon current rental terms: $50.00 per year - with proviso that if during any such extension the City should wish to place permanent improvements upon the premises now occupied by Club or to sell entire property, the extended lease would be so conditioned as to thereupon be terminated after 30 days notice to Club. After discussion the Mayor referred this request to the Boards ' and Commissions ' etc . , Committee McCann, Chairman, for study and recommendation, jointly with City Manager. Planning Commission by Director Bergh - with recommendations: 16 Case No. 135 - Dr. Arthur M. Fauo ht et . al. Juni ero Avenue - Application or C ange one rom o That change had been approved and is recommended o Council for hearing thereon. The City Attorney here advised that the Council has authority to dispense with written notices of such hearings, and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1969, fixing the hour of 8:15 o'clock p. m. , November the 6th, as the time and place for public hearing on said matter and directing the City Clerk to publish due notice thereof, was adopted by unanimous vote. 2. , Final Map - Vista del Cielo No. 3: Recommended approval and acceptance of map in present form (which conforms with tentative map approved by the Commission June 4, 1946) . subject to requirement for installation of grades and paving in accordance with City's specifi- cations and installations of fire hydrants in locations approved by City Fire Chief. On motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1970, approving acceptance of map as recommended, with additional requirements that subdivider shall deposit cash or bond satisfactory to City Manager, guaranteeing installation of fire hydrants, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. 3. John Mel Tract - Chan ,e of Zone from R-2 to R-3 Lots 5 to 58 inclusive: ReCUIninien ed Council approval o and Use Ordinance amendment to accomplish this change, upon which all necessary hearings have been held. '20 01 f l6 13413 On motion by McCann, seconded by TTichols, Resolu- tion No. 1971, approving said change, and requesting the City Attorney to prepare the necessary, amendatory ordinance, was adopted by unanimous vote. , C OD'IMITTEES: 1. Publio Safety - Farrell,_ Chairman, re Application by Hann or Tslerc antst Yatrot License. Reported that Comma tee had studied the situation carefully and had concluded that, since our Police Department is adequately equipped to furnish protection of the type contemplated, there is no need for a private operation such as ,applied for; and is recommending therefore that the application be denied and appli- cant so informed. On motion by Farrell, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1972, approving denial- of the application, and directing the City Clerk to so notify Mr. Hann, was adopted by unanimous vote. 2. Boards and Commissions - P+fcCann Chairman, re transfer o Roller Bow ease. On motion Dy 11dCCann, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1973, approving, the Committees recommendation that the transfer of said lease from Mr. Hunter to Mrs. Cummer be approved by the proper City officials after the form of assign- ment shall have been approved by the City -Attorney, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote. The City Attorney here stated that the assignment was identical in form with that covering the transfer to Mr. Bunter from Mrs. Anderson pursuant to the sup- plemental agreement of December 24, 1945, which re- duced the term of lease. The City Manager stated that the Water Company is presently installing a separate meter in ' the_ Field Club property for Roller Bowl service. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS• Frozen Food Units -- Portable Construction:, Mr. Robert Ransom, present in chambers, when called upon_ by the Mayor ,stated that he wished to present two',men who had applied for special permit to install these buildings in Palm Springs and exhibited photographs of the units. Planning Director ,Bergh stated that the Planning, Com- mission was recommending refusal of permission for such type of installation here. After discussion the Mayor informed Mr. Ransom and his friends that the Council would stand upon Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Arkalian, present in chambers, when called upon y the Mayor stated that he had attended with a view to registering a ,complaint but had changed his mind, ' having found the meeting interesting and Instructive. _Here ,followed discussion of current building regula- -tions ,which possibly should be redrawn. As a result resolutions directing the City Manager to request of the Planning Coimiission study and report upon the matters discussed; were adopted as follows: OcIr I °� 129 NOV 6 1946 (a) Reduction in lot depth, new subdivisions: Councilman Martell pointed -out the advisability of such a change particularly where a lot has 1501 frontage. On motion by Turonnet,- seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1974, authorizing this request, was adopted by unanimous vote. (b) Change in set-back regulation: Councilman Nichols suggested a s aggered" setback as an improvement over current requirement, and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, Resolu- tion No. -1975, authorizing such request, was adopted by unanimous vote. There being no further business on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, the meeting adjourned. die•-,�„� � Lwv..._. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TILE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday November 6, 1946 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, November 6, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock P. 1�1. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of November, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, Nichols, Turonnet, Archibald, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth, Assistant City Attorney McCabe and City Clerk McCarn Absent : None 14inutes of the meeting of October 16, 1946 - draft previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. C OIt:MUIT I CATIONS: 1 - State Board of Equalization: 130 ipyOV G°�- 1946 Notices 'of Transfer: ( a) ' From Albert R. Thomson, et . al. , to George L.L. Strom - The Doll House . No action (b) , Juanita l and Merrill Crockett - transfer of och ion: From O1 North Palm Canyonin Dr�e to 3=North Palm Canyon Drive (first door south of Mr. Dees, presently unoccupied) . No action. ' Notice of Hearin - Prot'llest v. License to Thomson_ a a C a, T urs ay, Idovem er , 9l ` 1O:OO o 'clock A. 1,1. , Council Chambers . Assistant City Attorney McCabe stated that he would attend and would present testimony by Police Chief Kettmann and any other witnesses who might be available. 2 - Letter from Los Compadres - Wall Spalding, Program Chairman, thanking Council for cooperation in success of Los Compadres Western Week program. REPORTS: Departmental for October: Treasurer, Police, Humane Officer. City Manager - with recommendations: 1 - Reported the following persons employed since November the lst : Street Department : Willis Erno, Jr. Fire Department : John Sinfer - Ray E. King Planning Commission: P;1rs. Jean Buchanan, Secretary to Planning Director Waste Disposal: James Espinoza ( since dismissed) ; Onesimo Puent8a and Joe B. Demotti; also Rudolph Panian - presently working under Peterson' s di- rection, developing improved system of collection routes and billing. 2 - Airport : Reported that : (a) Inventory had been checked and corrected; (b) Right of immediate entry permit prepared by Army Engineers and ready for signatures; (c) Field declared "Surplus" ; and (d) Formal application to WAA will be prepared and filed, such application in cooperation with CAA, Airport Manager, Planning Director. , City Manager and a Consulting Engineer - if one can be obtained. Planning Couunission - with recomn.endat_ions , by Director Bergh: That the Council fix time for public hearing upon application for changes of zone by amendment of Section 4( c) , Land Use Ordinance No. 75, covering property hereinafter described as per 114aps, filed in Riverside County records : 131 1 - Case #107 - Lermann et. al Change from "U" to C-1 and R-3 on: A portion o r E.� of S.E. Sec . 3, T4S, R4E, SBB01, known as Lawler- Henderson-Tract, bounded by Via Olivera, Whitewater Mutual Company' s right-of-way, Via Escuela and N. Palm Canyon Drive . 2 - Case #121 - Morton et . al. , - Chan&2 from R-2 to C-1: Reported that because of Commission' s decision that hearing upon this petition should extend to similarly located property northerly to San Marco Nay, the property involved in the hearing will include : Lots 16 to 31 inclusive, Palm Springs Village Tract, Map Book 19, page 3; and Lots 1 to 32 inclusive, Palm Springs Village Tract No. 2, Map Book 19, page 22. Presented maps of these properties and reported Plan- ning Commission' s recommendation that specific changes applied for be denied; that instead both parcels be zoned R-3; On motion by Nichols, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 1976, fixing time for said hearing: Wednesday, November 20, 1946 at 8 :15 o' clock, P. M. , and in- structing City Clerk to publish due notice thereof, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote. 3 - Otto Greenwood - Application for special permit operate electrical sales service and con- trac it n business in Zone C-2 on Indian Avenue inside Reservation, Section 14 RReported that applicant has notified the Commission that he had abandoned this project - remarking "ap- parently I am not wanted in Palm Springs" . 4- - Sign Ordinance No. 82 : Recomnended amendments regarding signs in Zones E-2, R-3 and R-4. In ensuing discussion City Manager advised that in addition to amendments recommended by Commission, the Council as a corninittee-of-the-whole should consider entire revision of- sign ordinance - in view of various adjustments obviously now in order due to particular cases brought to his attention by building and electrical .inspectors, it being his suggestion that such committee meet with him and with City Attorney, to work out complete revision of sign ordinance . This suggestion met with unani- mous approval of Council, City Manager to inform Council when ready for such meeting . On motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols, Resolu- tion No. 1977, approving amendments recommended by Commission and requesting the City Attorney to file said recommended amendments for use in final revision of sign ordinance, was adopted by unani- mous vote; no dissenting vote. 5 - re widenin; of Baristo Road and Sunrise Way, Vista San Jacinto subdivision E. M . Bank, et . al. , owners_—Reported Commission' s recom- mendation for such widening as shown -on _map _ .32 .uv s 194E exhibited to Council and stated that Mr .. Bank had also requested that existing Field Club fence on Sunrise Way be set back ten feet to conform with subdivision setback on Sunrise Way; that Mr. Bank had expressed willingness to pay for paving of whole of Sunrise 'Nay fronting the subdivision - including Field Club- frontage thereon, providing City would undertake cost of setting back said fence . Stated that Commission was reconnnending that space included in proposed fence setback be dedicated or deeded for such widening. Here Assistant City Attorney McCabe advised with regard to procedure that by resolution Council could authorize a dedicatory deed prepared by City Attorney, dpdicating, to public use the footage neces- sary for such street and public utility purposes. Discussion developed the particular difficulty in setting fence back at this time : Inability to obtain durable fence posts, which are presently not available . After further discussion on motion by Turonnet, second- ed by Nichols , Resolution No. 1978, approving street widening recommended by Commission and reserving for further consideration by Council, after study and re- port thereon by City Manager, the advisability of setting back Field Club fence asrequested, was adopt- ed by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote. 6 - Application for variable setback Val Vista Corno_- VatI83i Case No. 119 : Reported rejection of application by Commission. 7 - Application by Refugio Salazar for special permit to operate nursery inside Section 14, North side of Ramon Road, quarter mile west of Sunrise 'Nay: Reported rejection of permit by Commission. Discussion developed the basis for such rejection; The application covers property located. in "U" zone to operate a business which should be conducted inside a building and which falls within Land Use classification as ,a "similar trade" use permitted only in Zone 0-3. 8 :15 o' clock P. M. Public HearipZ_ Application bV r. Fau ht, et . achange of zone - Junipero Avenue. The Mayor announced the hearing open- and directed City Clerk to read notice of hearing. _ He then called upon any one present in interest to appear and be heard. There being no appearance, the Mayor declared. the hearing closed and after discussion and examination of map presented by Director Bergh, on motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Resolu- tion No. 1979s approving change of zone as recommend- ed and directing. City Attorney to proceed with preparation of necessary ordinance amending Land Use Ordinance No. , 75, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS : The following committee reports were presented: re Airport operation - Indian Lands, etc* , - Turonnet, Chairman reported that after studying approximately twenty proposals 133 for management of local airport and interviewing eight of most suitable candidates, Committees recommending lease for operation of Airport be made with Franklin Rose and associates. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Reso- lution No. 1980, approving and adopting committee ' s recommendation and directing City Planager and City Attorney to proceed with negotiation of agreement on behalf of City, was adopted by record vote; No dissenting vote. re Palm Springs Time - General Committee - Martell Chairman reported result ofnublic hearing on question: that of those present majority was in favor of changing time. During discussion the following persons spoke from the audience when called upon by the Mayor : John M. Connell, who expressed view that in fairness to all citizens Council should have acted upon sug- gestions made by Delano, president - Chamber of Conmerce, in public hearing: That matter be further presented to public through local papers printing ballot, offering citizens an opportunity by means of such poll to vote for or against - change of time . Mr. Arakalian expressed view that Council was unfair in hastening action without giving more people an opportunity to express themselves; also that action now would indicate 'lack of consideration for opinions from all of City' s taxpayers and all of City' s parents; .that he himself would take up with State Board of Education the question of the Cityls power to arbitrarily change time of opening local schools . Mr . A. L. stei spoke in support of change, ex- pressing viewE hant City' s duty to tourists coming to Palm Springs for sunshine was paramount . Chairman Martell reminded those present that his Committee had made nodecision at time of conducting public hearing, one way or another; that, basing the recommendation upon showing made in public hearing - which was preponderantly in favor of changing time, his Committee was recommending the change. Councilman Farrell suggested that possibly there should be further expression from our citizens in order that Council might fairly decide the will of the majority. Councilman Nichols objected to such delay upon ground that citizens had been given ample time to express themselves. The Mayor stated that the proper method to decide the question-would of course be by ballot; however, since it was too late for that method and in view of the public hearing results, ,.he, could see no point in postponing action. .34 �10V 6 1945 After further discussion, on motion by Nichols , seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 19812 , authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue a proclamation declaring Palm Springs Time in effect beginning midnight November 17, 1946 and running for 120 days thereafter (ending midnight March 17, 1947) and requesting the people of Palm Springs to set their clocks ahead one ,hour during said time , was adopted by unanimous vote; Farrell dissenting because of insufficient infor- mation as to public opinion upon which to base a vote. NEW BUSINESS: Register of demands : A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Archibald, seconded by Martell, claims and demands numbered PR-2362 through PR-2439 and. 6923 through 6989 were approved and ordered paid, by record vote;. no dissenting vote. Transfer of funds : Clerk' s Certificate No. 59, covering transfer from General to Payroll $9494.90; from Street to Payroll $692.00; from Waste to Pay- roll $2064.44; , from Bond & Trust to General $200.00; a total of' $12,451.34 was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion by Archibald, seconded by McCann, was approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote. re Safeway Parki_n_g_L_ott * The City Clerk presented an application by Safeway Stores for permission to obtain a business license to operate a parking lot on the property adjoining the location of Safeway Stores, 266 North Palm Canyon :Drive ( im- mediately to the North) . This application was received several weeks ago but has been, held in abeyance pending an opinion from the City Attorney regarding basis for fixing license fee. The City Attorney' s opinion was to the effect that if operated only for the accommodation of Safeway patrons no license fee would be necessary. However, the Safeway officials wish to open lot to the public, maintain a lot operator on premises and collect parking fees. After discussion, on motion by McCann, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 1982, authorizing issuance of license for such operation subject, however, to Safeway officials first conferring with City Manager and meeting his requirements as to conditions under which parking lot is to be operated, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote. re Tamarisk Road Mr . Arakalian : Called upon by h-e Mayor, he 'addressed Counci on subject of repairs needed on Tamarisk Road; also requested. that City , remove, trees now located in said roadway and an irrigation pipe located there. NOV .6 1946 135 NOV 2 0 1946 After discussion, City Manager agreed to look into matter of street repairs and advisability and cost of removing trees from- this street -and- communicate with Mr. Arakalian on subject . L. A. Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons Luncheon meeting Palm EinE Tennis C u , Monday, November 11, 1946 : Councilman Archibald stated that he had been requested by the Consistory to make an address of welcome in behalf of the Mayor and Council at said meeting. The Mayor assured Mr. Archibald that the Council as a whole and he as Mayor would be proud , and happy to have Mr. Archibald represent them upon said occasion. There being no further business on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to November 20, 1946 at 7:30 o' clock P. M. LOUISE MCCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED 1,+TETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - November 20, 1946 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, November 20, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock P. M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held November 6, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet, Archibald, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth, Assistant City Attorney McCabe and City Clerk McCann Absent : McCann MINUTES of the meeting of November 6, 1946 - draft previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. COMMUNICATIONS: None REPORTS: 136 Nov 2 9 1946 City Manager - with recommendations: 1. re Application by The Stables for dancing, 2nd floor: Called upon Farrell, Chairman, Public Safety Commit- tee , who reported that after inspection of the pre- mises his committee is recommending that before is- suance ,of -permit two steel fire escapes of approved type 'be ' installed: One on north side and one on south side of said room. Recommended that permit be withheld pending compliance with Committee 's requirements and his own additional recommendation for additional corrections: ( a) Flame-proofing of ,all draperies in said room; (b) Flame-proofing of the carpeting in the corridor and enclosed stairway at the west end of said room; ( c) Either removal of the carpeting in the -corridor at the west exit door of said room or re-setting of that door, so that it will clear the carpet- ing and open easily; ( d) Red "Exit" lights to be installed at all exits from said room; ( e) Flexible hose connections to the gas heaters be replaced by the rigid type of installation. After discussion recommended that he be authorized to grant a temporary permit for dancing in the new ground floor, room of said premises, such permit to continue until the next regular meeting of the City Council, December 4, 1946 - at which time it is ex- pected that the required corrections will have been made in second floor room. Whereupon Martell offered a motion that City Managerfs recommendation, including those of Public ,Safety Com- mittee be accepted and temporary dance permit (for dancing, groundfloor) as recommended by City Manager be approved. Here Judge Therieau, speaking from audience upon per- mission of Mayor, addressed Council in behalf of ap- plicant - his client. Stated that he has today ins- pected second floor premises and found them greatly improved as to safety and general appearance under present ownership; mentioned particularly reenforce- ment, strengthening and enlargement of entire struc- ture and installation of improvements which render whole building practically fireproof; stated that drapes mentioned by City Manager have been flameprn,of- ed and curtains referred to removed; that since Council has permitted dancing in these premises over past six - eight years ,, prior to applicant 's occupancy and con- sidering that applicant, after paying for, improve;.lients has an investment totaling $250-w300,000.00;, and that when temporary permit for 30 days ending November 16, 1046 was issued, applicant received no formal notice of corrections required in upstairs premises and was therefore without opportunity to make such corrections, and consequently had contracted for an expensive dance band for current week end: Thursday through Saturday, he was requesting that his client be given a reasonable time within which to comply with corrections required 137 NOV 20 1946 before issuance of full permit, and requesting that temporary permit extend to upstairs premises . The Mayor stated that Council felt that, in granting temporary permission for dancing downstairs, applicant is receiving due consideration; meantime that the upstairs could be corrected to conform with require- ments hereinabove mentioned. Farrell stated that in view of applicant 's having received no formal notice of required corrections, applicant was obviously without an opportunity to comply; that he doubted if Council had the power to specify location of exits , and was therefore of the opinion that applicant should have "reasonable" time within which to make required corrections; and offered an amendment to Martell"s motion to this effect . The amendment failed for want of a second. After some further discussion as to location of exits and safety measures - to -be established thereby, Nichols stated that, although not a member of Public Safety Committee, he had joined the Committee in inspecting the premises some three weeks ago at which time Mr. Morrison had stated that he was willing to install any required fire escapes and indicated that same would be taken care of without delay; that he (Nichols) considered this due notice to applicant, mhert .au stated that applicant had never been formal- ly notified of specific corrections required by Council or City Manager and that full compliance with cor- rections specified would establish a precedent for dancing, with which few permittees now dancing could comply. Martell stated that conditions in instant case are different in that it is the only premises in town where application is for dancing upstairs . After some further discussion as to exits the Mayor informed Judge Therieau that the Council Is requiring the two additional exits above mentioned. Martell"s motion was seconded by Nichols and, as e�Tu on No. 983 - approving City Manager's recom- mendation that he be authorized to issue a temporary permit for dancing on lower floor of The Stables until next regular meeting of Council, December 4, 1946; meantime applicant to make specific corrections in upstairs premises as set forth in written notice there- of from City Manager, was adopted by record vote as follows : AYES: Nichols, Turonnet, Archibald, Martell and Mayor Hyde NO: Farrell ABSENT: McCann 2. Personnel rules and re ulations: Reported that since adoption o Resolution No . 19 1, July 26, 1946, setting up rules and regulations for administering personnel plan it had been found advisable, in view of small 138 NOV 2 0 1946 number of employees involved, to so amend rules and regulations as to give each employee one 1000 full day, instead of 75°0 ( as now) , each month for time lost from work due to sickness; this one-day sick leave per month be upon basis ofeach month of full employment, up to a maximum of 48 days sick leave over a period of 4 years continuous employment; and recommended such change . Upon motion by Martell, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 1984,- approving and adopting change recommend- ed - effective immediately, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; McCann absent. 3. Agreements pending: 1. Los Compadres - Field Club Use )Reported )briefly on 2. Polo Club Lease - extension )status of )these matters : 3. Airport operation - Rose and Associates )Negotiations )to be consurrmated )shortly. Assistant City Attorney re : (a) Whitewater Mutual Stock - 100 shares left to City y will of the late Alvah F. Hicks : City Attorney Colegate ' had reported this bequest to Council in meeting January 31, 1945, at' which time he ad- vised as to procedure for acceptance of stock and agreed to arrange for transfer thereof: one certi- ficate' to be issued the City for use of Whitewater "appurtenant to publicly owned lands. " Upon motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 1985, approving acceptance of said 100 shares of stock and directing that City Attorney or his as- sistant arrange for the transfer, payment of asses- sment of" 30� per share - t30.00, together with transfer fee of $2.00, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; McCann absent. (b) Rehearing on rorotest v. Liquor License Chart, Inc . , by State Board of Equalization in Los Angeles, Friday, November 22, 1946, 10:30 o 'clock A. M. ; Reported that he or City Attorney would appear for City - probably with witnesses Police Chief, City Manager and some members of Council. Planning Commission - with recommendations , by Director re : 1. Case #142 - E . M. Bank Vista del Cielo #3, Section 19, T4S, R5E SBB&M. , Application or variance in lot area requ.iremen s as to Lots 41-56 inclusive in connection with Veteranst Housing Project in said tract -by Sunny Dunes Development Corporation: Reported granting of variance, subject to following conditions :, 1. That two single - family residences be permitted on each lot where such lot provides a frontage of not less than 75 feet per house and an area of not less than 6,200 square feet per house ., 2. That residences be completed on each lot in 'accor= dance with the plans submitted before any lot or 139 { ov 2 0 1946 portion thereof is offered for sale. 3. That residential construction be confined to the lots specified in the application. r 4. That sideyard setbacks of not less than 10 feet be maintained between each house and the common midpoint line which will divide the lot into two building sites, which conditions are similar to those previously granted in Case 116 - same developer, Vista del Cielo Tract #2, approved by Council Resolution No. 1901, June 5, 1946. Here , Councilman McCann entered and joined the meeting. Discussion developed the consensus that Council had no objection to such variance providing sideyard setbacks be as stipulated. 2. Case � 144 - Arthur E. Brudvik application for special perii o operate re ri eraf—ion sales and service business in the Funderberg Electric Company's store, 415 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-2: Recommended granting of special permit. After discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1936, approving granting of pernit as recommended subject to Brudvik's furnishing letter from Mr. Fun- derberg, as holder of master lease on said premises, consenting to such occupancy; and directing City Clerk to notify Brudvik that business license would be issued only after receipt of such letter from Funderberg, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dis- senting vote. 3. Case #145 - Application by Lee Penderzrass for permit 0 operate commercial parking lot, primarily involving vacant portions of Lots 34-35-36, Block 22, Palm Springs , as per map recorded Bk. 9, p. 432 of Maps, records of San Diego County: a space approximately 125t wide along south side of Amado Road and 1001 along east side of Belardo Road; also a request for additional property to northeast of this intersec- tion as auxiliary parking use. Lots 34,35 and 36 above described are in Zone R-4 (apartments and hotels ) and the property to the northeast is in Zone C-1 ( limited business ) . Application accompanied by written consent of Mrs . Pearl McManus , owner of pro- perty, to such use . Reconunended granting of permit . After discussion on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolu- tion No. 1937, approving Special Permit for use of all of property described as parking lot, was adopt- ed by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote. 4. Sign ordinance amendments : Repoor eed t s matter stiTl under study. Public Safety Committee - Farrell, Chairman, reported that pursuant to Resolution No. 1945 adopted August 21, 1946, an emergency ordinance had been prepared by the City Attorney, so amending the Traffic Ordinance - No. 36 as to provide for change 140 NOV 2 0 1945 ' in curb markings and parking zones; and introduced said ordinance by title : "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs , amending Section 39 of Ordinance No . 36 of said city. " On motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols and unani- mously carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived. Public Hearin A lications for amendment of Section 4 c Land Use Ordinance Pdo. 'to, permit change of zone : (a) Case 107 - Lermann et . al. , and (b) Case 121 - Morton et . al. , - pursuant to Resolution No. 1976 adopted November 6, 1946. The hour of 6:15 o'clock P. S.Z. , having arrived, the Mayor declared the hearing open and, after reading of notice of hearing by City Clerk, called upon anyone present in interest to appear and be heard. There being no appearance, the L4ayor declared the hearing closed. After_ discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No . 1936, approving amendment of Land Use Ordinance No. 75 - Section 4( c) , as recommended by Planning Commission, and directing the City Attorney to prepare the neces- sary amendatory ordinance , was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote , UNFINISTr1E1D BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS: Destruction of records : Pursuant to Sec . 1225, Govern- ment Code, as amended by Chapter 803, Statutes ' 1945, and City Clerks request thereunder for such authorization, on motion by Farrell, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1989, approving destruction of certain records ac- cumulated prior to June 30, 1941, 'and no longer required, and which are not of a permanent nature - such as minutes, documents affecting real property title, etc ,. , after written consent thereto in writing from the City Attorney to the City Clerk, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dis- senting vote. Upon request of Turonnet, Chairman, Committee on Indian Lands , etc . , the Mayor announced that following the Council meeting, his conmiittee would hold a hearing for discussion of Indian Lands matters . There being no further business, on motion by Farrell, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. LOUISE McCARN City Clerk DEQ 4 1946, 141 MINUTES OF-A REGULAR IvEETINC; OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIl CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Wednesday - December 4, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting in the Council Chambers , known as No. 810 North Palm Canyori Drive, in said city on Wednesday, December 4, 1946, at 7:30 o1clock P. M. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of December, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, Nichols, Turonnet, Farrell, Martell __ -_ -- - and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clerk McCann. Absent: Councilmen Archibald MINUTES of the meeting of November 20, 1946 - draft previously distributed - were presented and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. COMMUNICATIONS : 1 - State Board of Equalization Notices re : (a) Protest v. Louis Thomson: Protest sustained as to distilled spirits license; Denied as to beer-and-wine- license. During discussion City Attorney advised that if it was desired to protest the issuance of beer-and-wine- license, the additional protest would have to be upon grounds that such license would be detrimental to the public peace and morals . On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols , Resolution No . 1990, directing the City Attorney to prepare and file the necessary protest, was adopted by unanimous vote; Farrell not voting by reason of nature of his private business; Archibald absent . (b) Protest v. Chart, ' Inc. , Hearing continued to 0:00 a. m. , December 12, 1946, in Sacramento, 1020 N Street. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 1991, directing City Attorney and City Manager to appear on behalf of City at hearing in Sacramento, was adopted by u_nanim,ous vote; Farrell not voting by reason of nature of his private business; Archibald absent. ( c ) Application bZ Don Manchester, 796 No. Palm Canyon Drive for licenses : 1 - On-sale beer-and-wine and quarterly distil- led spirits; 142 DEC 4 - 1946 2 - On-sale beer-and-wine During discussion City Attorney advised that above are evidently new applications filed subsequently to applications for on-sale beer- and-wine and quarterly distilled spirits pro- tested by Council pursuant to Resolution No. 1927, adopted August 7, 1946; and stated ,that on December 3, 1946; the City Clerk, acting upon his advice and because that date was the final - 15th day - following receipt of this last notice of filing of applications, had wired protest in behalf of City to State Board and had sent by airmail certified copy of said Resolution No. 1927; however, that if Council wished to do , so, an additional protest, rati_- fying action taken in August and confirming City Clerk' s action in filing protest December the 3rd, could be filed. Whereupon, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 1902 , directing procedure as advised by City Attorney, was adopted by unanimous vote ; Farrell not voting by reason of nature of his private business; Archibald absent. REPORTS : Departmental for November: Clerk' s fund statement, reports of Police Depar�ent and Poundmaster were pre- sented, examined and ordered filed. Minutes Health Center Board, meeting of November 14, 1946, were presented, read and ordered filed. The Mayor commented upon the splendid work: of the Board in establishment of the dental clinic in addition to the well developed clinic programs now operating. City Manager`- with recommendations: 1 - Arthur J. Coffey, Jr. Building_Inspector car allow- ance : Due to increased mileage required in making erections in outlying districts , recommended in- crease of car allowance from $25, to $35 per month, effective 'as of November 1, 1946. On motion by Farrell, seconded by Nichols , Resolution No. 1993, approving increase as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote ; Archibald absent . 2 - re Pending? Dance Permits : Reported inspections completed and use approved as to the following applications : (a) Palm Springs Tennis Club - issuance of permit previously approved by RResolution No . 1926, August 7, 1946, subject to usual requirements as to inspections and City Manager ' s approval. (b ) La Paz glssuance of permits on Oitems (b ) to (e ) in- (c ) Mr. Deets belusive were approved Qsubject to usual re- d) The Palm House )quirements as to ins- )pection and approval (e ) Palm Springy Roller Bowl (of use I>y City Manager, —' — Oas follows: DEC 4 1946 143 Item (b) La Paz : Upon motion by mcCann, seconded byTuronnn t, Resolution No. 1994, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote ; Archibald absent. Item ( c ) Mr. Dee +s : Upon motion by McCann, second- ed by Farrel , Resolution No. 1995, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Archibald absent. Item (d) The Palm Mouse: Upon motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 1996, was adopted by unanimous vote; -no dissenting vote; Archibald absent. Item (e) Palm Sprin s Roller Bowl: Upon motion by McCann, see e y arre , Resolution No. 1997, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dis- senting vote; Archibald absent. 3 - Army Air Field: Reported receipt of right-of-entry permit and employment of Capt . Stohl, formerly Army Field Engineer, in capacity of Senior Building Ins- pector, effective as of December 1, 1946; temporari- ly assigned as Custodian of Airport , checking planes in and out; however, that no gasoline sales or me- chanical services were presently available. 4 - Army Sewage Disposal Plant: Reported receipt of o£ficia license permit, granting City use of plant; , outlined terms of permit which makes it possible " 7 to arrange for Sanitary District lines being con- nected to Army Plant; recommended execution of license agreement in form submitted by tsar Department. Upon motion by Turonnet , seconded by Martell Resolution No. 1998, approving execution of license agreement as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dis- senting vote; Archibald absent. Planning Commission - with recommendations , by Director: Reported that as result of meeting of November 27, 1946 and after due hearing thereon the zone changes hereinafter referred to had been approved and were being recomrended for public hearing by Council and subsequent amendment of Land Use Ordinance : ` Located in Sec . 3, T4S, R4E, SBB&M. , and involving an amendment of Sec . 4(c ) , Sheet 3, Official Zoning Map, Land Use Ordinance : (a) Case No . 137 - Lot 65 Palm Springs Village Trac No. 2, San Marco Way and Cardillo Avenue : R-2 to R-1. Purpose of recommendation is correction of error in cross-hatching symbols on Official Map Sheet 3, which erroneously indicate this lot as R-2 although block is R-1; (b) Chino Vista - 29 Lots : "U" to R-1, to conform with zoning of subdivided property adjoining on east which is now single family residence, R-1. (c) Piemonte Estates : A portion of Southwest 4 of TT Section, from U" to R-1; 144 DEG 4 is4 (d) Rochelle Tract, a portion of Northeast of Northeast 7� of Southeast 1. from "U" to R-1; and Located in Sec. 23, T43, R4E, SBD&M. , and involving an amendment of Sec . 4(p) , Sheet 16, Official Zoning Map, of said ordinance: (e ) Rancho Royale Tract2, a subdivision of Lot 40, Palm Valley Colony Lands: ( 1) ' That' the southerly 100 feet of Lots 1, 22 and 43 of said tract be changed from E-2 to R-3; and (2) That the remaining northerly portions of said lots be changed from E-2 to"R-1. (f) Dehn Tract, ' a subdivision of Lot 30, Palm Valley Colony from "U" to R-1. This tract , consisting of 35 lots , is adjoined by subdivided property now zoned R-l. (g) Sun View Estates , a subdivision of Lot 25, Palm Valley Colony Lands, from R-1 to R-3. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell., Resolution No. i999, fixing the hour of 8: 15 o 'clock' p. m. , January 8, 1947, as time for hearing on these matters, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Archibald absent,. Son rdinance: Presented additional recommendations �inicho e City Clerk was directed to send on to the City Attorney for use in revision of Sign Ordinance No . 82 (Resolution No. 1977, November 6, 1946) . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Traffic Ordinance - amendment to Traffic Code in- troluced by Farrell, by title, in meeting of November 20, 1946 ( amending Section 39 of Ordinance 36) , upon which first reading was waived by unanimous vote, was 'read in full, and on motion by Farrell, seconded by Turonnet, was passed as Ordinance No . 168 by record vote; no dissenting vote; Archibald absent. ' PIEW BUSINESS : Psin for Veterans : The Mayor called upon Mr. Chas . H n le, C a rman of local Housing Authority, present in chambers , who presented written request addressed to Council over his signature, that City inform IIousing Authority whether ten acres adjoining Field Club proper- ty is available for the Veterans + Housing Project pro- viding Housing Authority is able to acquire Torney General Hospital ward buildings , to be moved there and house 100 veterans ' families . Mr. Hinkle explained some of details of project and stressed -importance of immediate action due to time element involved in financing. After discussion the Mayor advised Mr. Hinkle that the Council' s General Committee - Martell, Chairman, will meet with the Housing; Authority Friday evening, 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , December 6, 1946, Sun Time, in Council Chambers for consideration of Cityls participation in project . DEC 4 1946 145 Ordinance against pic hA inF: The City Attorney explained That two ordinances ad been The identical in form except as to ending; one having usual 30-day ending and other "Emergency" ending; that both ordinances should be introduced and explained purpose of procedure . After discussion, Farrell, Chairman of Public Safety Committee, introduced the ordinance with 30-day ending, by title; and on motion by Farrell, seconded by Martell and unani- mously carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived. Farrell then introduced the second ordinance (Emergency ending) , also by title , and on motion by Farrell, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, first reading thereof was waived. On request of Turonnet, Chairman, Indian Lands, etc. , Com- mittee, the Priayor announced that anyone interested in Indian Land matters could meet with Committee immediately following Council meeting.- There was no response . Register of demands : A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee and on motion by IaIcCann, seconded by Martell, claims and demands numbered PR-2440 through PR- 2517 and 6990 through 7059 were approved and ordered paid by record vote; no dissenting vote . Transfer of funds: Clerk' s Certificate Nos . 60 and 61, respectively, covering transfers : To Payroll: from General 9,907.50; from Street $966.76; from Waste �2,262.45; total 4�13, 136.71; and from General to Bond and Trust $200.00; were presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell, were approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Archibald absent. There being no further business, on motion by McCann, seconded by 11'artell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned to December 11, 1946 at 7:30 o +clock p. m. LOUISE MCCARid City Clerk � A DEC 11 1946 DEC 13 1916 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF TILE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Meld Wednesday - December 11, 1946 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 1-1, 1946, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meetig held December 4, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Councilman. Nichols . '- ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Nichols Absent : , Councilmen McCann, Turonnet, Archibald, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde . There being no quorum present, Nichols , by public an- nouncement, adjourned the meeting to Friday, December 13, 1946, at 4: 00' o +clock P. m. LOUISE YcCARN City Clerk MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Held Friday - December 13, 1946 at 4: 00 o ' clock p. m. 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, December 11, 1946, at 4.00 o'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of December 11, 1946. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde , who pre- sided. ROLL CALL:, Present : ' Councilmen McCann, Nichols, Turonnet, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde; City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Cole;at:e and City Clerk McCarn Absent: ' Councilman Archibald Minutes of the meetings of December 4 and 11, 1946 - drafts previously distributed - were presented and on motion by McCann, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Look. 147 DEC 13 1948 COMMUNICATIONS: Application for renewal of dancing, Palm Springs Hotel: city T,Ranager reported premises inspected and found to be satisfactory as to use and recommended issuance of permit . On motion by McCann, seconded b7, Farrell, Re- solution No. 2000, approving issuance o£ permit, was adopted by unanimous vote; Archibald absent; no dissent- ing vote . State Board of Equalization - Notice re transfer of, license, Merrell Crockett, et . ux , to Cork-N-Bottle Corporation. No action. REPORTS : Treasurer's report for November presented, examined and ordered filed. City Manager - with recommendations : 1. Additional Fireman - Chester Goff, Veteran: A thoug his reemployment adds one man not included in estimated Fire Department personnel for year, Goff is entitled to restoration of job and recommend- ed same as of January 1, 1947. On motion by McCann, seconded by Farrell, Resolution -Tuo . 2001, approving reemployment of Goff as recom- mended, was adopted by record vote; Archibald absent; no dissenting vote . 2. Additional Patrolman Police Department: Reported request by Police Chie for two additional men for "relief duty; " stated that department is still short of full strength and recommended granting request. On motion by Turonnet, seconded- by Farrell, Resolution No . 2002, approving employment of addition- al patrolmen, as recommended, was adopted by record vote; Archibald absent; no dissenting vote. 3. Renewal of Auditor Bonnell 's annual agreement 1946- _ a ncrease of 150. to ;i600 . per annum. On motion by Farrell, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No . 2003, approving renewal as recommended was adopted by record vote ; Archibald absent; no dissent- ing vote . Planning Commission - with recommendations : Reported following applications for changes of zone ap- proved by Commission in meetings of November 27 and 'December 11, 1946, respectively; and recommended hearings by Council thereon, as to: 1. Rancho Royale Tract, a subdivision of Palm Valley Colony Lands , Sec. 23, T45, R4E, SBBEzM. , as recorded Bk. 21, pp. 35-36 of Maps, records of Riverside County; (a) That Lots 19203,22,23,24,25 and 40 be changed from E-2 to R-3; (b) That remaining lots : 4-21 incl. , 26-39 Incl. , and 41-50 incl. , be changed from E-2 to R-1; By amendment of Sec . 4(p) , Map Sheet 16, Official Zoning Map, Ordinance #75; and DEC 13 2 . Case #141 Vista del Cielo Tracts 1 and 3: To amend Sec . 4(r) , Map Sheet 18, Official Zoning Map, by classifying Lots 16-25 Incl. , Vista del Cielo, as recorded Bk. 20, p. 86; and Lots 16-25 Incl. , Vista del Cielo No. 3 as recorded in Bk. 21, p. 55, Records of Riverside County, in R-3, a change from R-1. After inspection of maps and discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by 'Yartell, Resolution No. 2004, fixing hour of, 8:15 o 'clock p. m. , January ,8, 1947 as time for hearing on these matters, was adopted by unanimous vote; Archibald absent; no dissenting vote . 3. Case #152 Youth Center Building - '"ifelfare Friendly Aid Association - on Belardo Road, opposite Golf Cource: "test half of Lot 5, Blk. 23 of Palm Springs as recorded in Bk. 9,-Pg. 432 of Traps, - Records of San Diego County; Said property has frontage of 150f along east side of Belardo Road and depth of 1231 ; situated in Zone R-4; Recommended Council , approval of establishment, opera- tion and maintenance of Center in said location, which in opinion of Commission is a worthy and desira- ble project located upon an appropriate site. After examination of building and plot plans, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, , Resolution No . 2005, approving said project as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote; Archibald absent; no dis- senting vote . Recommended following for special permits to operate in location named, same being in t'ae opinion of the Commission no more obnoxious , etc . , than similar operations in iri- mediate vicinity; permits being granted and ;premises to be operated upon conditions hereinafter cited: ( a) Case ,�147 - Razr Karge Archer? Courts , etc . , - conditions : 1. That no permanent structures be placed in Zone "TT" 2. That no juke boxes or similar devices or other musical entortairnnent be operated on .Drernises . 3 . Thatthe. grounds be landscaped a:nd kept, in neat and orderly condition. The subject recreational use of , this property, wftich is mostly in R-4 and "U" was approved by Commission, meeting of December 11, 1946. Plans exhibited and during discussion opinion develop- ed that applicant should receive temporary 30-day permit to operate providing that within said 30 days he will have installed sanitary facilities and rest rooms of type approved by Cityls building department. Discussion followed concerning recreational facili- ties now conducted and under application to be con- ducted in this vicinity: Section 22, Vb,- st .side of South Palm Canyon Drive . 149 DEC 13 1946 1,AcCann expressed opinion that such use of this land should not be extended, particularly since City has in Field Club property land more suitably adapted to such recreation- al use and presently 'Zoned E-2. Planning Director pointed out that Commission had given considerable thought in is- suing these permits, being of opinion ti.iat recreational operations approved would be preferable in that location , to installation of buildings of a type suitable for housing; small businesses on this Indian Land, but which, although moeting requirements of the controlling zoning as to cons- truction, would be detrimental to the general appearance of South Palm Canyon Drive . After further discussion as to application under consider- ation, on motion by Turonizet, seconded by :Martell, Resolu- tion No. 2006, approving issuance of temporary permit con- ditioned as recommended, providing sanitary facilities be installed within thirty days as above specified and that at all times applicant shall maintain on the premises a parking lot, 1001 wide and not less than 200T deep. re : Miniature Golf Course, adjoining Archery Range : Permit approve - as recommended and recorded in Minutes , September 4, 1946. Discussion developed that the two operations: Golf Course and Archery Courts will be jointly served by the one parking lot. McCann suggested that this particular piece of property be designated by Planning Commission as being for "parking use, " permanently, regard- less of operators of adjoining businesses . IricCann offered a motion that the Golf Course light stands be of metal instead of wood as presently, which is most unsightly. Discussion developed that metal stands are not presently obtainable . 'Director Bergh agreed to per- sonally notify Golf Course operator that wood stands ins- talled must be forthwith painted, whereupon McCann with- drew his motion. (b) _Case -i'149 Averbeclk and Ruderman Landscape Nursery - Location: A rectangular parcel of land 1001 wide by 125t on west side South Palm Canyon 100 , north' of '.center line of Mesquite Avenue in Sec . 22, Indian Reservation. Conditions of approval: 1. That no bulk fertilizer be stored on premises. 2. That no refuse, cuttings or plant trimmings be stored on premises . 3 . That sufficient public street access be provided to permit vehicular egress and ingress . -on motion by McCann.; seconded by Martell; Resolution No. 2007, approving permit as recommended, - was adopted. by unanimous vote, Archibald absent . ( c) Case #150 Zachary Pitts - Retail carbon Tetrochloride Cleaning Plant: on northerly portion of ownerfs lease-hold, said lease consisting of a rectangular parcel having^, frontage of 330 , on Indian Avenue and a frontage of 523f on Ramon Road, Sec . 14. (50 DEC 13 1946 Conditions of approval: 1. Building to be one-story* frame and stucco cons- truction located entirely within C-2 and having northerly building line not less than 35 , from northerly line of leased premises . 2 .' Business to be entirely retail, no jobbing, or wholesale work for other cleaning enterprises and conducted entirely within building. 3 . Not more than two clothes cleaning units shall, be used, neither of which shall have a rated capacity of more than 40 pounds , using carbon- tetrachloride cleaning fluid; no gasoline or explosives to be ' stored or used. 4. Not more than 5 persons shall be engaged in clean- ing and pressing. 5 . A steam boiler of not over 15 H.P. permitted at 'rear of building for operation of pressing equipment . On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 2008, approving issuance of permit as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote ; Archibald absent; no dissenting, vote . UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Picketing Ordinance , introduced by title and first read- ing waived in meeting of December-A, 1946, was read in full and thereafter on motion by Martell, seconded by Farrell, as ordinance No . .169 was passed with "emergency" ending by the following vote: Ayes : Nichols, Turonnet, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde Noes: None Absent:Archibald Housing for Veterans - - P. S . Housing Authority. See Minutes December 4, 1946. General Committee , Chairman Martell, presented recommenda- tions, as follows : 1. That ' Council request Federal Public Housing Administra- tion to place "hold" order for approximately 20 ward . buildings at Torney General Hospital. 2. That Palm Springs Housing Authority be requested to make application to State of California for loan of 900 of cost of moving and converting _ these buildings into housing units for rental to veterans only,. 3. That City enter into negotiations with Housing Authori- ty for use by Authority of 5 acres of easterly 10 ,a.cres of Field Club property as site for this project, subject to approval of site by Planning Commission. Mr. Hinkle, Chairman of Housing Authority„ on request of Mayor presented a standard form of resolution and agreement thereunder which in consummation of negotia- tions would be adopted by Council and agreement executed 151 DEC 13 1946 in behalf of City. City Attorney suggested that these forms be read in full - directing special attention to certain paragraphs of agreement which should probably be modified before execution by City. Forms were read and, when called upon by Iviayor, Mr. Hinkle assured Council that only im- mediate request of Authority is assurance that Field Club site will be available for location of buildings providing funds are made available; that Housing Authority has no intention of asking City to become obligated for the 10/10 of funds which must be raised in addition to 90% provided by State; that HousingAuthority has been assured by -responsi- ble local private parties that the 10% will be subscribed privately; assured Council there will be ample time for further consideration before City is obliged to take action with regard to execution of agreement with FPHA. After discussion, the Mayor referred to Planning Commission for study and recommendation thereon the matter of zoning of site . On motion by Martell, seconded by McCann, Resolution No . 2009, accepting and ratifying Committee ' s recommendations, above set forth, was adopted by record vote; Archibald i absent; no dissenting vote . The Mayor thereupon returned this matter to the General Co=iittee for further study and consultation with City Attorney and City Manager regarding nego- tiation of agreement with FPHA. The Stables Dance Permit : The Mayor reported receipt of request from Judge Therieau that temporary permit for dancing in downstairs dining-room be extended another 60 days for reason that applicant has found it impossible to obtain steel fire escapes and hopes within time stated to have escapes installed as required; stated that ap- plicant expects to reopen The Stables December the 26th. Martell offered a motion that temporary permit be extend- ed as requested, seconded by Nichols . Iv?cCann voiced opposition to granting of any permit to applicant so long as gangster Jim Collins was identified with the business; that Mr. Minter, attorney for applicant, had promised McCann some time ago to furnish City written evidence that Collins was no longer a member of the corporation. Nichols agreed with McCann. Turonnet and Farrell doubted whether such position is tenable. The City Attorney advised that applicant could demand a hearing at which City might be obliged to show cause for taking such a position. Nichols withdrew his second to Martellfs motion. Turonnet expressed vievT that "premises" not "individual, " is being licensed; Farrell concurred. Martell offered to amend his motion to include "subject to having within the 60 days days a written statement fron. I:Sinter as to ownership of corporation. " ITichols expressed view that , since all dance permits are contingent upon applicant 's meeting requirements as to public safety, convenience and morals and Council has complete discretionary authority as to issuance of permits , he felt Council would be well within its rights in with- holding a permit on grounds cited by McCann. After dis- cussion Martell withdrew his motion. After consulting with City Attorney as to procedure , Farrell later offered a motion that applicant be permitted .52 DEC,13 1946 DEC 23 191s to dance in lower floor dining room only until meeting of Council January the 3th, and that in said meeting the matter of this permit be again considered. Turonnet seconded the motion and after McCann' s demand for record vote , as Resolution No . 2010 same was adopted by following vote : Ayes : Turonnet, Farrell, Martell, IIyde Noes : YicCann, Nichols Absent : Archibald , Mr. Maxime VanCleef present in cha:.abers, tlien called, upon by the LTayor, recuested that the City Improve a. street abutting his property--on Via Escu-ela,. The Mayor su;;gested that Mr. VanCleef discuss this natter with our City Manager. There being no further nusiness on motion b ;r McCann, seconded by Farrell, the meeting adjourned. LOUISE T.IcCAR1T City Clerl: MIIVUTPS OF A SPECIAL MEET11IG OF TILE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS held Monday - December 23, 1946 The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a special 'meeting, in the Council Chambers, 310 ITorth Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Monday, December 23, 1946, at 3:00 o1clock P. m. , pursuant to call by the IIonorable C . A. , IIyde, Mayor. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde , w110 presided. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, Turonnet, Farrell, Martell and Mayor Ilyde; City Manager Alworth, City Attorney Colegate and City Clork McCarn Absent : Councilmen Nichols and Archibald The call by the 1v'Iayor was read as follows: "CALL A10 NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL IJ LTIiTCr OF TI1E CITY ,COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby call a special meeting of the City Council of said City to be held at 3 :00 otclock p. m. , Monday, December 23, 1946, in the Council Chambers, No . 310 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: 153 .DEC-2 3 194,G To consider and act upon: Airport lease agreement S� and such other business as the City Council may legally transact . WITNESS my hand this 23rd day of December, 1946. (Signed) C . A. Hyde , Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, California. 'f There was then presented Consent and ;Waiver in writing signed by members of the City Council and filed with the City Clerk prior to said mecting, as follows: "I, the undersigned; meraber of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs , hereby consent to the holding of a special meeting-, of said City Council in the Council Chambers , 310 ,North Palm Canyon Drive, in the City of Palm Springs , at 3:00 o1clock: p. m. , 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 IIonorable C . A. Hyde, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs , on Monday, December 23, 1946, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged. WITNESS my hand this 23rd day of December, 1946. (Signed) Maurice McCann, Culver Nichols, Armand V. Turonnet , John Archibald, Charles D. Farrell, E . F. Martell and Mayor C . A. Hyde" The Mayor announced the primary purpose of the meeting: Airport Le se Nee�oti_ati_ons - and invited Mrs . Mary B. e- son, pro aposed lessee , to the Council table, to join in discussion of terms of: (a) Lease - being submitted by City Manager, in form prepared by City Attorney and 'heretofore considered informally. As to procedure for negotiation, the City Attorney advised that authorization to Mayor and City Clerk could be "to sign lease on behalf of City substantially in the form subr.-,itt d. " IIe ex- plained why lease is only as to that portion of the airport site which is located upon Indian Lands in Section 13: That the City's 25-year lease ( expiring; January 1, 1965) on Section 12 covers the only por- tion of the airfield of v✓hich the City at this time has such possession as to be enabled to sublease; that the balance of the site, extending into Sections 12, 13 and 7 is presently under lease to the War Department upon terms similar to the 74tpw=h s xXA= tames:xsJLxk):=xtr:xxkh= Department f s existing sublease on Section 13 from the City: For the duration and six months thereafter; that the duration being not yet officially terminated the City has merely right of entry upon Sections 12, 13 and 7; however, if and when it becomes possible to obtain possession of balance of siLe, -the City- will probably make such lands available to theAirport lessee . Whereupon the City Manager read from proposed lease the terms of payment by Mrs . Nelson: A total of $2700.00 payable tiD300.00 upon execution of lease and balance in eic;ht equal installments of 300.00 each payable on the 1st day of each month beginr�ina February 1, 1947, for the vwnole period of 9 months , ending Sep- tember 1, 1947, with options to renew. Among other provisions discussed durin; reading of lease, Mrs . Nelson is required to incorporate within 30 days after I 154 DEC 2'3 1946 execution of lease . She stated that articles of incorporation had been prepared and were being filed; agreed to furnish. City copies of said articles, and to at all times keep City advised of changes in corporate officers, with addresses. Discussion indicated understanding and agreement as to terms of lease as read - City Manager stat:i_n1? - that lease would forthwith be submitted to Civil Aeronautics Administration for approval; and on motion by Turonnet', seconded by Martell,, Resolution No . 2011, approving and directing execution of lease by Mayor and City Clerk, in substantiall- the :Corm submitted, as prepared and apr-roved by the City Attorney, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols and Archibald absent . (b) Palm Springs Airport Corporation: On motion by Turonnet, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 2012, approving use of this title by Mrs . Nelson as corporate name under which she will operate the Airport, was adopted by unanimous vote ; no dis- senting vote ; P?ichols and Archibald absent; ( c) Palm Springs Airport: On motion by Farrell, seconde by Pdartell, on No . 2013, christen- ino the Air-port tile "Palm Springs Airport, '11 was adopted bT unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols and Archibald absent . NEW T3US III S S : Parking Lot - Former site of Indian Store, north- east corner, Indian Avenue and Andreas Road consist- ing of approximately 9000 sq. ft . - Indian Land, Section 14: Turonnet, Chairman Indian Lands, etc. , Committee,presented Committee ' s report , with recommendation that the City obtain this land for parking - in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion. Recommended City' s ac- ceptance of proposal by Mrs . Lucy Pete , owner of _proper- ty, offering City license and permit to use said proper- ty; consideration of �250.00 for 3 months ending August 31, 1947. During discussion the City Attorney expressed approval of form of proposal and permit . The Committeets' recom- mendation included authority to City Manager to proceed with clearing of property and preparing same for opera- tion as parking lot and request that he report and re- commend as to schedule of parking fees, etc. , - lool.ing to advisability of sub-leasing rather than operation by City. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Reso- lution ido . 2014, approving acceptance of license and permit from Mrs . Pe and payment to her of Jr250.0.0 con- sideration, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting; vote ; Nichols and Archibald absent . And on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Resolu- tion No . 2015, authorizing and directing City Manager to proceed with preparation of premises for parkins; :Lot at cost not to exceed u500. , was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols and Archibald absent. There being no further business on motion by Martell, seconded by Farrell, the meeting adjourned. LOUISF McCARN, City Clerk