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JAN 8 1947
MINUTES OF A REGULAR Il1,'ETING
OF THE, CITY COUNCIL OF 'TIC
CITY OF PALI-1 SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - January 1, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm 37prin.7s held a
f meeting in the Council Chambers , ltnoirom as PIo . 810
North Palm Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday,
January 1, 1947, at 7:30 o1clock p. m. , the said day
being the first Wednesday of the month of January-
1947.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Turon-
net .
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Turonnet
Absent: Councilmen McCann, Nichols ,
Archibald, Farrell, Martell
and Mayor Hyde .
There being no quorum present, Turonnet, by public
announcement, adjourned the meeting to Wednesday,
January 8,- 1947 at 7:30 o 'clock p. m.
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LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL II ETi=qG
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE
CITY OF PALP.I SPRINGS
Held- Wednesday - January 8, 1947
4:00 o 'clock p. m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs , California,
held a special meeting in the Council Chambers , 810 North
Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, January 8,
1947, at 4:00 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to call by the
Honorable C . A. Hyde , Mayor, dated January 8, 1947.
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 and City Clerk LIcCarn
Absent : Councilman Archibald
The call by the Mayor was read as follows:
"CALL A0 NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL AEFTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALT1 ~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
]Meld at 4:00 o 'clock p. m., Wednesday,. January 8, 1947,
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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 resignation of Councilman
Archibald and such other business as the City Council
may legally transact. WITNESS my hand this Sth day
of January, 1947. (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 City Council and filed
with the City Clerk prior to said meeting, as follows :
"CONSENT ,AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL NTEE`I'ING OF
IPlE 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. , for the purposes
and to consider and act upon the matters specified in
the Call and Notice for such meeting made and sinned
by the, Honorable C . A. Nyde, Mayor of the City of' Palm
Sprin-s , , on Wednesday, January 8, 1947, service of which
notice is hereby aclmowledged. `,VITIILSS my hand, this
8th day of January, 1947. (Signed) Maurice LicCann,
Culver_ Nichols, Armand V. Turonnet , John Archibald,
Charles D . Farrell, E. F . P;Iartell, and I:?ayor C . A. Hyde ,
Members, City Council, City of Palm Springs, California. l'
COMMUNICATIONS :
1 - re Resignation of Councilman Archibald - creating
vacancy in District No. 6; and appointment of F.
Thomas Kieley to fill vacancy:
(a) Upon direction from the Mayor, the resigna-
tion was read - Mr. Archibald stating; in his
letter that he was obliged to resign because
of being no ,longer a resident in District
No . 6. On motion by Farrell, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No . 2016, accepting the
resignation with sincere regret , and instruct-
ing the City Clerk to so inform Ivir. Archibald
and to thank him for the fidelity with which
he had performed his councilmanic duties, was
adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote .
(b) The I+Mayor next directed reading of petition
si gned by 22 rer;istered voters , request'in,^,
appointment l,ent of r. Kieley (a resident voter
in District Ho . 6) to fill the vacancy
created through Mr. Archibald' s resi ,,.naticn-
;Sere Councilman i,IcCarn with high praise for
his qualifications , offered a motion that IRir.
KieleY be appointed to fill Niis vacancy. The
motion was seconded by Nichols , vinich - as
Resolution No . 2017, approving and directing
appointment of F. Thomas Kieley as Councilman
for District IIo . 6, to hold office until the
next Councilmanic election. was adopted by
record vote; no dissenting vote .
After receiving congratulations from incumbent:
members of the Council, Mr. Kieley was introduced
to the meeting and sworn into office by Judge
Therieau, thereupon taking his seat at the Council
table.
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2 - SUN TI2:4E
A petition was read, signed by 284 residents of
the city, requesting repeal of Sun Time because
of its inconvenience to the majority of the re-
sidents and local businesses . A letter from
the Chamber of Commerce was read reporting action
by its board of directors January 6, 1947, re-
commending that at earliest convenient time the
proclamation be rescinded - in the interests of
local unity only, and not because of the board' s
belief in desirability of Sun Time had been
changed.
Mr. D . Arakelian, present in chambers , permitted
by the Yavor to address the Council, charged
that pressure had been brought upon the Council
in changing to Sun Time .
Mr. 1,1artell, Chairman of the General Committee,
responde to this charge by re erring to tF15
record on the matter and reminded Mr. Arakelian
that the Council, acting upon the expressed view
of the majority (public hearing Na . 4, 1046) , in
an attempt to meet the will of the majority had
made the change to Sun Time; that- obviously t'ne
majority expression was now against it; therefore
that he would offer a motion for a return to
Standard Time .
Mr. Nichols stated that , ].laving boon the Council-
man most active in behalf of Sun Time, lie would
like to make the motion to rescind the proclama-
tion and to speak upon the subject . lie reviewed
the circumstances the change, spealeing
in much the same vein as that expressed in the
Chamber ' s letter above mentioned.
1'he IJayor assured Per. Arakelian that no pressure
had been brought to bear upon the Council; that
the facts were as stated by Chairman Martell.
Mr. McCann expressed the view that one word
Co'r nfusion° would describe the situation with
regard to Sun Time .
Mr. Farrell expressed his enjoyment of Sun Time
and said that , personally, he was glad the City
had tried it .
Councilman Martell yielded to Iv1r. Nichols on put-
ting the motion. During discussion the mayor
expressed view that in order to give sufficient
notice to the public and ample op_oorti.uiity for re-
adjustment to Standard Time the ciiange should be
made as of midnight - Sunday, January 12, 1947.
V;herouhon,- Mr. Nichols offered a iaotion - that
as of midnight Sunday, January 12, 1947, Sun Time
be abandoned and Standard Time resumed. The
motion was seconded by Martell, and as Resolution
No . 2018 was adopted by record vote; no dissenting
vote .
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3 - State Board of Equalization Notices re :
(a) Protest v. Chart, Inc . The Mayor an--
nounced that the City Attorney, Chief
of Police and Councilmen Nichols and
Turonnet would attend the hearing,
10:00 o ' clock, January 9th, Sacramento.
(b) Transfer of licenses :
1 - Chi Chi PalmSprin^s , Inc . , to r:igin
Whistle Corp . , No action
2 - Archibald and Delano (Palm Springs
Import to ti oung T s ITarl-et Co . No action.
City Vlanager - with recommendations :
(a) Mrs . Anna L. Gonzalez - DeL. j City Clerk:
Reported that City Clark had re 7uestad that I,'u°s .
Gonzalez be promoted to fill vacancy created
through leaving of IVirs. Kathrjn Grcaves , Deputy
Cit-r Clerk recormi7cnded that the request be
,ranted.
On motion by I13Cann, seconded. b,; Turonnet, Reso-
lution No . 2019, approving appointment of Anna
L. Gonzalez as Deputy City Clerk with a change
in payroll classification to Code 18, a's of
January 1, 1947, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; hieley not voting because of
insufficient information on subject.
(b) Repeal of OrdinancesNo . 133 and 158: Reported
request of Building Department that these ordi-
nances : emergency measures permitting installa-
tion of sub-standard plumbing and electrical
materials, respectively, during wartime short-
ages of standard materials, be repealed; and so
recommended.
On motion by Nichols, seconded by Isiartel,l, Resolu-
tion No . 2020, approving repeal as recommended,
was adopted by unanimous vote; Tic) dissenting vote .
( c) Agreement with State re 1 cent Gasoline Tax ac-
ctuaulation 1946-47, streets of mayor importance:
Recommended ' execution of a reerient. On motion
by Turonnet , seconded by McCann, Resolution No .
2021, ( in form prepared by State Department of
Public 11,7orks ) approving and directing executing
of said areeient, was adopted by -record vote; Tic
dissenting vote.
NEV" BUSINESS :
Register of demands : A register of demands was present-
ed, examined and approved by the Finance Committee and
on motion by McCann, seconded by Martell, claims and
demands numbered PR-2518 through PR-2597 and 7060 through
7140 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on
the "Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote .
Transfer of Funds : Clerk' s Certificate No. 62 cover-.ng
transfer of funds to Payroll, from General �p10,597.88;
from Street $1, 120.22; from Waste Disposal p2,436.53;;
Total w14,154.63 , were presented, examined and approved
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by Finance Convnjttee , and on :notion by McCann, seconded
by Martell, were approved and ordered certified by Clerk
to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote.
There being; no further business, on--.noti.on by Turonnet,
seconded by Martell andunanimously carried, the meetin
adjourned to 7:30 o1clock p. m. , this 8th day of January,
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LOUISE YcCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNEDMEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - January 8, 1947
7:30 o' clock p. m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California ,
held a meeting in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm
Canyon Drive in said city on Wednesday, January B. 1947, at
7:30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the special
meeting held at 4:00 o ' clock p. m., this same day:
January 6, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde,- who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen McCann, Nichols, Turonnet,
Kieley, Farrell, Martell and Mayor
Hyde; City Manager Alworth, City
Attorney Colegate and City Clerk
McCarn
Absent : None
Minutes of the meetings of December 13 and 23, 1946 and
January 1, 1947 - drafts previously distributed - were
presented and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell
and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied
in the Minute Book, subject to correction in minutes of
December 23, 1946 (page 3 of draft) to show term of
rental of Mrs. Pete ' s property as 8 months ending August
31, 1947.
C OIeIMUN ICAT IONS :
Petition - Requesting; Flood Control Survey - by
property owners, Tahgvitz Mesa and Palm Canyon Estates,
concerning conditions in vicinity of Camino Carmelita,
Camino Descanso and South Palm Canyon Drive. The
petition was presented by Councilman McCann at request
of Robert J . Corcoran, one of petitioners. McCann
stated that petitioners had expressed wish to appear
before this meeting of Council. However, no one
appeared - in response to Mayor ' s announcement that
matter was before the meeting. After discussion the
Mayor referred the matter to Public Works Committee,
Nichols, Chairman, for study and report .
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NOTE: After adjournment of meeting several petition-
ers did come to Council Chambers and informally
discussed this matter with Mayor, City Manager
and Councilmen. The City Manager agreed with Mrs .
Fields, spokesman for the group, that an appoint-
ment would be arranged for property owners to
meet with Committee on premises for inspection of
physical property.
REPORTS:
Departmental reports for December were presented,
examined and ordered filed with City Clerk:
Police Department , Poundmaster and Clerks Fund
Statement; and Health Center Board Mleeting -
December 11, 1946 .
8 15 o� clockPublic_ Hearing (Resolution No.
1999 PZinutes December 4,_ 1946) : After reading
of notice thereof, the Mayor declared the hear-
ing open and requested parties in interest to
appear and be heard. There being no appearance,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed and, after
discussion, on motion by McCann, seconded by
Farrell, Resolution No. 2022, approving amend-
ment of Land Use ordinance as recommended by the
Planning Commission and recited in notice of
hearing, above mentioned, and directing the City
Attorney to prepare necessary amendatory ordi-
nance, was adopted by unanimous vote; no
dissenting vote .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Repeal of Ordinances 133 and 15£3:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2020. adopted in the
earlier ( special ) meeting this afternoon, the City
Attorney had prepared an ordinance repealing Ordi-
nances Nos . 138 and 156 and said repealing ordinance,
entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
repealing Ordinances Nos . 138 and 158 ," was intro-
duced by Councilman Farrell, read in full and filed
for further action.
Sun Time : For' the benefit of those present
interested in Sun Time, the Mayor announced that be.-
cause the City Attorney and two of the Councilmen
were leaving this evening to attend a hearing in
Sacramento, the Council had been obliged to hold a '
special meeting this afternoon, at which time the
matter of repealing Sun Time proclamation had been
acted upon: Midnight, Sunday, January the 12th,
having been fixed as time for return to Standard
Time . Pair. Swafford, Manager, Railway Express, when
called upon by, the Mayor, gave the Council- a hearty
vote of thanks.
re Forbes Auto Trailer Exchange , Inc. (application
for variance denied - see Resolution No. 1960,
Minutes - October 2, 1946) Mr. Puilliam H. Brainerd,
representing the Exchange, on permission of the
Mayor, addressed the Council with a request that
either -the City put an end to the illegal selling of
trailers (of which his client has evidence previously
presented to the City Manager) or permit the Exchange
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which has complied with all State laws regarding such sales,
the same privilege.
During discussion the City Attorney pointed out to Mr.
Brainerd the obvious procedure:
That before taking any legal action the City must be first
fortified with sufficient evidence and qualified witnesses;
that action will undoubtedly be taken against these illegal
operators at the earliest possible date . The Mayor suggested
to Mr. Brainerd that his client again apply through the
Planning Commission for Special Permit to conduct their
business here and assured Mr. Brainerd that the City
Manager and every -member of the Council were most willing
to cooperate in stopping the illegal selling, also, that
the city officials were appreciative of the manner in which
his client had conducted their negotiations here.
i.Ir. Brainerd thereupon filed with the City Clerk his letter
of January the Sth addressed to the Council, embodying the
statements he had just made to the Council. He thanked
the Mayor for' the courtesy accorded his appearance and
stated that his client would, as suggested, file another
application for special pennit with the City Planning Com-
mission.
There being no further business on motion by ruronnet,
seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned to January 22, 1947, 7:30 o'clock p. m.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED NIEETIhiG OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - January 22, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meet-
ing in the Council Chambers, known as No. 810 North Palm
Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, January 22, 1947,
at 7:30 o' clock p, m. , pursuant to adjournment of the
adjourned: second - 7:30 o1clock p. m. , meeting of January
n, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided.
ROLL CALL : Present : Councilmen McCann, Nichols, Turonnet,
Kieley, Farrell, Martell and Mayor
Hyde; City Manager Alworth, City
Attorney Colegate, City Clerk McCarn
Absent : None
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minutes of the meetings of January 8, 1947 : special and
ad ourned - drafts previously distributed - were pre-
sented and on motion by Martell, seconded by Farrell and
unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in
the ?..inute Book.
C 0WIUN'ICAT IONS :
1. Invitation - dinner meeting, Citrus Belt Division)
Lea ue o California Cities, Corona, January; 24, 1947 -
Planning Director Bergh, speaker; Mr . Bergh and Deputy
City Engineer Swart will represent Palm Springs, City
Manager announced; others unable to attend because of
conflicting engagements.
2 . DeMuth Estate - Letter from Attorney Guy Hayes, Los
Angeles-- Administrator, notifying City of bequest of
residue of estate after charitable and family bequests,
and enclosing photostatic copy of will . City Attorney
advised that no ,action presently necessary beyond re-
questing Mr. Hayes to furnish City notices of probate
proceedings.
3. Don Manchester Application for quarterly on-_sale
distilled spiri s and eer-and-wine licenses - Notice
from State Board of Equalization that hearing on .
protest (Resolution No. 1990, December 4, 1946) would
be held in Council Chambers, 10:00 o'clock a . m. , ,
January 23, 1947. City Attorney stated that he, would
attend, with witnesses for City; suggested that Council
members also be present .
REPORTS :
1. ob reported rearrangement of Committees due toTahrAc _esignation, as follows :
Finance - i'uronnetL,_ chairman, succeeding Archibald;
Indian Lands etc . - Kieley, chairman, succeeding Turonnet ;
General and ) Kieley succeeding Archibald as member.
Public Safety )
On motion by Nichols, seconded by Farrell, Resolution
No. 2023, approving and ratifying said appointments, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote .
City Manager - with recommendations :
1. re Airport :
(a) Lease with Mary B. Nelson: reported receipt from
Regional Attorney, CAA, of comment on lease ( sub-
mitted for CAA approval as to form) : commending
City upon general form of agreement; recommending
minor changes in language to conform with CAA
usage. Stated that these recommended changes
would not affect terms of agreement and would be
shortly taken care of in meeting between himself,
City Attorney ,and, Mrs . Nelson .
(b) Apnlication to WAA for acquisition of property :
Reported receipt of notice that �iAA
representa-tives would call here this week to assist in
preparation of application.
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2. re Police Car: Reported request from Police Chief
for replacement of 1942 Plymouth, on which mainte-
nance costs are presently very high. Recommended
replacement with Chevrolet which is available at
price of A495.00. On motion by Farrell, seconded
by Turonnet, Resolution No. 20240 authorizing City
Manager to advertise for bids for new police car,
funds to be supplied from "Special Fund for the
Replacement of Motorized Vehicles and Equipment,"
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote.
Here -McCann offered suggestion that future -esti-
mates of annual receipts and disbursements include
estimate for replacement of motorized equipment ,
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such as this police car - on an annual basis, as an
all-time economy measure.
3. re Municipal Parkin �Lot, Section 14, Andreas at
Indian Avenues tepor edt �igh� de-Ta—yin commence-
ment of operations ; however, that it is expected
difficulties will be removed and operation under
way shortly.
4 . re Semi-annual audit : Reported that Auditor
Bonnell is preparing this report which will be pre-
sented in next council meeting.
5. George Mint rn, City Engineer : Reported appointment
of Mintern, an experienced engineer, registered in
states of 'Washington and California, formerly City
Engineer, Vancouver, 'Washington, Assistant Planning
Director, Pasadena ; employed under personnel classi-
fication Code 33: beginning salary of $403.00 during
trial period; car allowance of $25.00 per month;
effective as of February 1, 1947. This position was
created pursuant to Resolution No. 1652, March 6,
1946. On motion by McCann, seconded by Nichols,
Resolution No. 2025, approving appointment as
reported, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting
vote .
Committee-of-the-whole re ordinance amendin Sign
Ordinance No. 82: Mayor reported that after study by
comm ttee of recommendations by Planning Commission,
and after conferences between committee, City Manager
and City Attorney, the City Attorney had drafted an
amendatory ordinance which would accomplish the desired
purpose: To effect certain desirable changes in conditions
prerequisite to installation of signs and incorporating in
amendatory ordinance a specific date (December 31, 1947) ,
after which a penalty shall be imposed upon those failing
to comply with provisions of amendatory ordinance.
After discussion Turonnet offered a motion that the date
December 31, 1947, be changed to October 1, 1947. The
motion was seconded by Nichols and lost by the following
vote:
Ayes : Nichols, Turonnet
Noes : McCann, Kieley, Farrell, Martell
and Mayor Hyde
Absent: None
The ordinance was thereupon introduced by Martell (as
drafted by the City Attorney) , by title: "An Ordinance
of the City of Palm Springs amending Section 2 (c) of
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Ordinance No. 82 of said city, being the Palm Springs
Sign Ordinance , adopted July 31, 1940." On motion by
Martell, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried,
the first reading of said ordinance was waived and
the ordinance tabled for further action.
Planning Commission - with recommendations :
Planning Director reported cases approved and recom-,
mended for Council action, as follows :
1. Case No 151 I. ' S. Flavin application for permit;_
to- operate parking lot,- sout west oeriici , Palm
Canyon Drive and Ale�o Road. After discussion- as
to permit for cutting curb in order to give access
between lot and street, it developed that entrance
should probably be from Alejo Road since there is
presently no curb there. On motion by Turonnet,
seconded by I4artell,' Resolution No . 2026, approving
granting of permit, subject, however, to City'Pdanager's
approval as to details of installation of parking .Lot,
was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote .
2. Case' No. 143 San Jacinto Estates a subdivision of
Palm Valley Colony Lands, Lot 23, as per :Plop IIoo ,
pp . 47, 48, records of Riverside County: Application
by Elliott M. Bank et . al. , owners , for amendment to
Sec. 4 (m) , Land Use Ordinance - change from "U" Zone,
approved as follows:
(a) Lots 1-13 incl. , and Lots 38-43 incl. , to R-3;
(b ) Lots 16-37 Incl. , and Lots 44-127 incl. , to R-1;
and recommended for public hearing thereon before
Council. Map exhibited and studied and on motion by
Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 2027,
fixing the hour of 8:15 o1clock P. m. , February 5,
1947, as time for said hearing, was adopted by unani-
mous vote; no dissenting vote .
3. Case No 155, Nurse rq school and play r ound, appli-
cation by A. A. Gray and J. A. Yale for special permit
to operate in location described: P1est side of South
Palm Canyon Drive in Section 22 (Indian Lands ) 3001
north of Ocatillo Road; denied. On motion by 34ccann,
seconded by J�Jartell and unanimously carried, Resolu-
tion No . 2028, ratifying and confirming such denial,
was adopted by unanimous vote.
4. Case No. 107, Lermann et . al. , (property -involved
also referred to as Lawler rlenderson Tract) , appli-
cation for change of zone:
By Resolution No. 1988, adopted November 20, 1946,
Council approved amendment of Sec. 4 (c) , Land Use
Ordinance , to accomplish approved zone change
recommended.
Reported Commission' s approval of inclusion in such
amendatory ordinance of change to R-3 covering:
That certain parcel of land having uniform width of
100.15 , measured northerly from and rectangular to
northerly right-of-way of Via Escuela (a street 601
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,wide ) ; and extending from Palm Canyon Drive west-
erly to roadway reservation 301 wide adjacent to
and westerly of 4Vhitewater I.Iutual Water Company
right-of-way; and
That certain parcel of land having uniform width
of 100.311 measured southerly from and rectangular
to southerly right-of-way line of said Via Olivera
and extending from Palm Canyon Drive easterly to
a roadway reservation 30, wide adjacent to and
westerly of said Whitewater Mutual right-of-way;
These parcels being recommended separately from
other four involved in original application since,
in opinion of Commission, owners thereof should
not be delayed because of inability of owners of
four other - interior - parcels to agree upon
compliance with street installation provisions.
After inspection of map and discussion, on motion
by Martell, seconded by Farrell, ,Resolution No.
2029, approving inclusion of zoning -above referred
to in amendatory ordinance previously approved,
was adopted by unanimous vote .
Here followed report on Zoning Board action - on which
there was no Council action:
Case No. 140, R. S . Pinckard, application for variance
to permit construction of residence on lot , 901 frontage,
south side Cortez Road at Anza Road; presently in IIUII
zone; ordinance requires 1001 frontage property located
in Sec. 3, T4S, R4E, SBB&M. , Board action: Notification
to applicant that petition would be considered only
after promises shall have been cleaned up in a manner
satisfactory to city authorities .
Case No. 140, Wm. J. Heiser, application for variance
of area requirements to permit small hotel on acre
parcel, Zone E-2, north side Highway 111, east of La
Paz Guest Ranch, in Sec. 23, T4S, R4E, SBB&M. Board
action: Considering location and type of construction
contemplated, approved upon condition that sideyard
setbacks of 201 or more be observed.
Case No. 154, Ilenrp D. Meyer, application for variance
of front setback from 25 � to 15 � , private garage in
connection with single family residence, R-1, southwest
corner Via del Sol and Kaweah Road, Sec. 10, T4S, R4E,
SBB&M. Board action: Considering existing deviations
from setback, same street, to north and that this is a
side street, it appears reasonable to grant request .
Resuming Planning Commission reports:
5. -Los Vaqueros subdivision - tentative map covering
portions of Lots 1 and 2 and all of Lots 3 and 4,
Palm Valley Colony Lands, See. 25, T4S, R4E, SBB&M. ,
Map Bk. 14, p. 652, records of San Diego County;
owner: Realty Service, a corporation, John Riunholland,
president , local representative :
Presented maps and read owner's petition for zoning
in advance of filing of tentative map. Reported
approval, meeting January 8, 1947, of following as
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basis for recommendation of tentative map and
zoning:
1. Subdivision confined to westerly half of property:
Lots 3 and 4 said Palm Valley Colony Lands .
2. Tamarist Avenue to be deflected, substantially as
submitted, to intersect State Highway west of
beginning of curve.
3 - 5 Dedication for street purposes :
(a) 101 - widening State Highway;
(b) Tamarist Avenue 601 wide;
( c) Barone Road 301 wide as shown within tract
and obtain deed of westerly 30T ;
6, 7, G. Construct roadways in Tamarist Avenue, I-:Arona
Road and other streets according to specifications
of City Engineer;, and
Install fire hydrants throughout tract as , required
- - by City Fire Department.
9. Transmittal of Commission report (above) with copy
of tentative map to State Real Estate Commissioner
and Riverside County Flood Control Engineer, with
statement, as follows :
"This subdivision is located in the path of the
Palm Canyon, Andreas Canyon, Murray Canyon Wash
and therefore, in the opinion of the City Planning
Commission, subject to possible inundation, storm
water damage and flood hazard from flash storms
or seasonal storms until such time as adequate pro-
tective measures have been taken in control of ,
above stated wash. The Planning Commission in its
conditional approval of this map does not imply
approval of the area therein as suitable for human
habitation under present storm water conditions and
purchasers of property in the tract are hereby re-
quested to take warning accordingly."
10. Record final map prior to adoption of following
zone changes :
11. Zoning:
(a) Provide band of R-1 facing west toward Barona
Road, substantially as shown on tentative map;
Tract restrictions- should require that residence ,
Lot 36, southeast corner State Highway and
Barona Road, shall front west toward Barona
Road - vehicular access to said lot from Barona
Road only; further, that residence shall be
set back ,not less than 401 from State Highway
property line.
(b) Remaining frontage along State Highway, east
of Barone Road, in R-3, south boundary thereof
to be along a line parallel with and 260 ,
southerly from present ,south property line of
State Highway;
JA'N: 2 2 .1947 1 167
(c) Remainder of tract: R-1
12. Lots 1 and 2, Palm Valley Colony Lands : E-2.
Adoption of this change need not await recordation
of final map aforesaid since not a part of this
subdivision. However, opinion as to flood hazard
( Item 9 above ) is equally applicable to said ]Lots
1 and 2.
Requested Council public hearing on zone changes
above named with subsequent amendment of Section 4
(u) , Land Use Ordinance, if approved.
Upon the Mayor's invitation, Mr. Munholland addres-
sed the Council on the , subject of his petition and
demurred to further delay in passing upon this
matter, which has been pending for several months.- '
Discussion developed consensus that, considering
the nature of this land - with its history of flood
damage, neither the Planning Commission nor the
Council is presently in a position to act upon the
petition; that action must be deferred until report
and opinion shall have been obtained from County
Flood Control Engineer on subject of flood hazard
in this location.
The Mayor thereupon requested the Planning Director
to obtain such report and opinion at the earliest
possible date in order that this matter may be de-
termined.
Mr. Munholland, further attempting to accomplish
his purpose, read a petition signed by residents
in Araby Tract and Sunny Acres - properties adjacent
to his , requesting approval of his proposed subdivi-
sion and zoning. The petition was filed with the
City Clerk and Mr. Munholland was informed that he
would be advised as soon as his case is ready for
decision.
UNi IIVISH11D BUSINESS:
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs, repealin7 Ordinances Nos. 138 and 158" (being
the repeal of wartime emergency measures permitting
installation of substandard plumbing and electrical
materials ) , introduced by Farrell and read in full for
the first time and filed in the adjourned (7:30 o'clock
p. m. ) meeting of January 8, 1947, was offered for
second reading, which, on motion by Martell, seconded
by Farrell and unanimously carried, was waived; and on
motion by Farrell, seconded by Turonnet, was passed as
Ordinance No. 170 of the City of Palm Springs , by record
vote; no dissenting vote .
NEW BUSINESS:
Amendment to Land Use Ordinance: Here Turonnet introduced
an ordinance entitled An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs amending Sections 4 (c ) , 4 (p) and 4 (r)- of
Ordinance No. 75 of said City, ' and on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the first
reading of said ordinance was waived and the ordinance
filed for further action.
JAN 22 .1917
JAN 3 1 1947
There being no further business, on motion by Turon-
net, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried,
the meeting adjourned. '
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LOUISE MCCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL 1r77TING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Friday - January 31, 1947
3:30 o 'clock p. m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
held a special meeting in the Council Chambers, 610 North
Palm Canyon Drive , in said city on Friday, January 31,
1947, at 3:30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to call by the IIonor-
able C . A. Hyde, Mayor, dated January 29, 104-7.
The meeting was called to order by IJfayor Hyde, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols , T'uronnet,
Iiieley, Martell and IP_ayor Hyde;
City Manager Alworth, --City* Clerk
McCarn, and in absence of ,City
Attorney Colegate: his Assistant
Mr. Wurtz.
Absent : Councilmen McCann and Farrell
The call by the Mayor was read as follows:
"CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL MFETING OF T1, , C,TTY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM` SPRINGS
Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Mayor of
the City of Palm Springs , California, do horeby, call a
special meeting of the City Council of said. City to-be field
at 3:30 o 'clock p. m. ,- Friday, January 31, 1947, in the
Council Chambers, No. 810 North Palri Canyon Drive in, said
city, such being the place where the City Council is ac-
customed and by ordinance required to hold i-iieetings, for
the following purposes : To consider and a ct upon:
Application by Huglies and Sudaha dba Palm House - for on-
sale distilled spirits (seasonal) license and such other
business as the City Council may legally transact.
SV1TNT SS my hand this 29th day of January, 1947.,
(Signed) C . A. Hyde
I,iayor of the City of
Palm Springs, California. "
There was then presented Consent andWaiver in writing
signed by all members of the City Council and filed with
the City Clerk prior to said meeting, as follows:
"CONSENT ANvD 1VAIV'CR OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL 1,+ilE1LTISIG OF TPiE
CITY COUITCIL OF' THE CITY OF PALI.4 SPRINGS
JAN 31 .1947 169
,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, 310
North Palm Canyon Drive, in the City of Palm Springs , at
3:30 o 'clock 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 Honorable C . A. Hyde,
Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on Friday, January 31,
1947, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged.
WITNESS my hand this 29th day of January, 1947.
(Signed) Culver Nichols (Signed) E. F. N[artell
if Armand V. Turonnet Mayor C . A. Hyde
It F. 'Thomas Iiieley
Maurice McCann
" Charles D. Farrell
Members , City Council, City of Palm Springs , California. "
Purpose of Meet: Action upon notice from State Board
Equalization that:
Hughes and Sudaha dba Palm House , 111 State IIighwa:T
aq H2.)M� for on-sale d st111T s i'D s seasonal)
licanse: After uiscussion, a resolution authorizing
and directing protest (prepared by the City Attorney)
was read, and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Martell, as Resolution No. 2030, was adopted by record- -
vote :
Ayes : McCann':, Nichols, Turonnet,
Kieley, Martell and Mayor Hyde
Noes : None
Absent: Farrell
and City Clerk was directed to transmit certified copy
of said resolution to State Board of Equalization.
:,NOTE : Councilman McCann entered and joined the meeting
while this matter was under discussion.
UNF4 INISIED BUSINESS:
Permit to Arthur Murray Dancing School, Fiesta House,
Desert Inn: After discussion, L' iis permit (granted
temporarily by City P,4anager after informal sgreerient
among councilmen) was ratified and confirmed on motion
by McCann, seconded by Nichols, by Resolution No. 2031,
adopted by unanimous vote ; no dissenting vote; Farrell
absent.
Ordinance amending Land Use Ordinance No . 75, for passage :
Said ordinance, entitled An Ordinance of the City of
Palm Springs amending Sections 4 ( c ) , 4 (p) and 4 (r)
of Ordinance No . 75 of said city, " was introduced in the
meeting of January 22, 1947 and first reading thereof
waived; was read infull in this meeting and on motion
by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, was passed, as Ordi-
nance No. 171, by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Farrell absent.
Veterans ' Housing - P. S . Housing Authority (Minutes
December 4 and 13, 1946 and Resolution No. 2009,
December 13, 1946) : Mr. Hinkle, Chairman, local
Housing Authority, when called upon by the Mayor ad-
dressed the Council - giving a progress report on
Authority action to date : Materials obtained from VVAA,
-.(U ii�M 31 1947
FEB 5 1947
funds raised locally and estimated costs of project -
based on comparison with similar projects over the;
State . After examination of sketch of project; and
discussion, it was brought out that in any event,
under the procedure of FPHA, the City would probably
be held liable to that body for financinj; of the
project regardless of methods of financing. Mr.
Hinkle was commended upon results obtained by his
Authority and agreed to meet with members of Council
informally at 2:00 o 'clock P. m. , Tuesday, February
4, 1947, at the Desert Inn for further ( informal)
discussion and decision as to further Council pro-
cedure.
NEW BUSINESS:
re Mrs . Ta for owner of land, Section 1.4, under
an allotment from t e Government: Mr. llarinE,
on request of Councilman Martell, was called upon
by the Mayor to address the Council in behalf of
Mrs . Taylor, who is desirous of giving tile City
rights-of-way over certain of her alloted land which
abuts Indian Avenue on the east (Section 14) side.
After hearing Mr. Waring and consulting with the
Council, the i.Iayor informed Mr. Waring that this
matter would be assigned to Air. Y.ieley, Chairman,
Indian Lands, etc . , Committee, to arrange, a meeting
between his committee, the City Attorney and l r.
Waring and Mrs . Taylor - to go into this matter and
report to the Council thereon.
Minutes of meeting of Januanj 22, 1947, drafts pre-
viously distributed - were presented and on motion by
Nichols, seconded by Martell and unanimously carried,
were approved and ordered copied - in the Tilillute Book.
There being no ,further business , on motion by Martell,
seconded by Nichols, the meeting adjourned.
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LOUISE McCARN - -
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR 1,27,1 ETING
OF 'L`iE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
HeldWednesday - February 5, 19-17
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,
February 5, 1947, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , the said
being the first Wednesday of the month of February,
1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde , who
presided.
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FEB 5 1947
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen YcCann, Nichols,
Turonnet, Kieley, Farrell
and Mayor IIyde; City TIanager
Alworth, City Attorney -Colegate
and City Clerk McCarn
Absent: - Councilman Martell
Minutes of the meeting of January 31, 1947, - draft
previously distributed - were presented and on motion
by Nichols, seconded by McCann and unanimously carried,
were approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book.
The Mayor announced that "Communications" would be
considered later in meeting and called for
REPORTS :
Cit7* Manager - with recommendations :
1 - License Ins-oectorTs Report of activities to date,
indicating -clearly the advisability of creation of -
this position - through which regulation enforcement
is improving, with attendant increase in license
payments .
2 - Los Conipadres --application for dance permit,
lower floor, The Stables , February 12, 1947 - pro-
viding the premises are available: Reported
premises approved for such use and recommended
;ranting of permit . On motion by McCann, seconded
by Kieley, Resolution No. 2032, approving issuance
of permit as recommended, application and permit
fees paid, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dis-
senting vote; Martell absent .
3 - Desert Museum and other civic bodies ) - use of
Council Chamber: Read request that p5 fee, presently
charge Deser Museum for this use, be waived. After
discussion concerning use of Chamber by this and
other local bodies : Veteranst groups etc. , on motion
by McCann, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 2033,
approving use of Council Chamber for meetings of
Desert Museum and other non-profit or-anizations,
without charge, was adopted by unanimous vote; no
dissenting vote; Martell absent.
4 - Los Vaqueros proposed subdivision and tentative
map filed with application for zoning (Minutes
1-22-47) : Read a report and opinion by County
Flood Control Engineer Bookman, addressed to the
Council pursuant to request therefor by Planning
Director, and summarized, as follows : "that this
site should not be utilized for subdivision
purposes . " Reported further that Mr. Bookman had
also exhibited to him photographs of the 1937 flood
in this area, showing all but a very small corner
(Lot 4) of this proposed subdivision covered with
water, with roads- completely hidden and washed out .
During discussion the Planning Director stated that
under the requirements of the Land Use Ordinance
regarding applications for changes from "U" zoning
72 FEB 1947
(as in the instant case ) a subdivision map most
be filed in support of the application to il-
lustrate the plan of districts for the property.
And the City Attorney advised that, since the
Commission under established procedure had re-
ported on this matter with recommendations to
the Council, as recited in the minutes of January
22, 1947, the Council should, properly hold a
hearing upon the applicantfs petition for zoning.
Thereupon, on motion by McCann; seconded by Aieley,
Resolution No. 2034, fixing the hour of 8:15
o 'clock p. m. , Wednesday, February 19 , 1947, as
time for public hearing on this matter, and waiving
the requirement for sending of notices of hearing,
was adopted by unanimous vote; Martell absent.
5 - Sign Ordinance amendment : Reported that the
amendatory ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Palm Springs, amending Section 2 (c ) of
Ordinance No. B2 of said city, being the Palm
Springs Sign Ordinance, adopted July 31, 1916, 11
introduced in the meeting of January 22, 1047,
first reading waived, was now ready for passage;
read the ordinance in full and same - being ordi-
nance No. 172 - was passed, on motion by McCann,
seconded by Farrell, by record vote; Turonnet dis-
senting; Martell absent,
6 - a-cent Gas ,Tax allocation, Streets of B'[ajor Im-
portance : Reported receipt of tabulation showin;Z
apportionment of January, 1947 quarterly payment;
and that an equal amount is apportioned for ex-
penditure on State highways within cities . Com-
mented that the tabulated allocation of $1727.52
shows a substantial increase due to increased
population under special census taken last year.
7 - Surplus equipment, Airfield: Read report by City
Engineer Minturn of two pieces of equipment examined
by himself and Deputy Swart: A semi-trailer type
tank built for fuel servicing and a fuel or oil
servicing tank truck; original cost of these pieces
of equipment $4500 and $4600 respectively; that
equipment could, probably be acquired for„a fraction
of original cost.
Reported the disappearance from Airfield of equipment
which had been regarded as "frozen" and which, after
meeting with WAA officials at Airfield today, he now
finds had been disposed of as "Surplus; " and wider
cirgvmstances recommended that equipment, above des-
cribed should be acquired for use in street work and
in airfield maintenance .
After discussion it was agreed that the City Manager
would ma'_ce a further study and report on Cityfs
program for street and airfield maintenance : Schedule
of work contemplated and estimated costs thereof, with
estimated allocation of funds necessary to purchasing,
maintaining and operating equipment therefor.
3 - Auditorts ,semi-annual report for period ending
December 31, 1946: Submitted and filed with Clerk;
copy to Chairman, Finance Committee.
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Planning Commission - with recommendations :
Planning Director reported Commission action, January
22, 1947, as follows :
(a) Final Map, Venable Tract: This property was origi-
nally subdivided as the Dehn Tract, a subdivision
of a portion of Lot 30, Palm Valley Colony Lands ,
in Sec . 23, T4S, R4E, SIBB&M. , final map approved by
Council Resolution No. 1777, November 14, 1945;' map
is identical with that of Dehn Tract. Recommended
' that map be approved for recordation. City Attorney
advised that no council action necessary beyond
Clerk' s certification of map for the record.
(b) Dale Stoner Building: Application for permit to
install Golf Pitch an_id-Putt Course and building on
Lot 61, Indian land, Section 14; Recommended grant-
ing of permission for this recreational enterprise
on east side, Indian Avenue, about 4001 north of
Ramon Road, in C-2, in accordance with plans submit-
ted; further stipulated that building shall conform
to front building line as established by other new
buildings in this location. No action.
(c ) Harry A. Munger, ,Applicati.on for permit to install
Golf Drivin Ran e, east side o£ Indian Avenue,
Indian land in Section 2, T4S , R4E, SBB&M. , southerly
from Racquet Club, in Zone "U" : Concluded that this
location is neither suitable nor proper for such use
and therefore recommended that application be denied;
no action.
(d) Housing Authority Plan for Veterans ' Housing, Field
Club. Reported that this plan had been approved;
that two hearings will be held as to use of property
as a rental project because it is presently zoned
E-2. No action; however, consensus indicated com-
mission procedure approved as reported.
8: 15 o 'clock p. m. , Public Hearing: San Jacinto Estates -
Application f2% zone c a_�, as per Tesolu ions' Tvo. —
2027, adopted January 22, 1947• The Mayor announced
the time for hearing and, adter reading of notice,
called upon anyone present in interest to appear and
be heard. There being no appearance, he declared the
hearing closed and after discussion, on motion by
Turonnet, seconded by McCann, Resolution No . 2035,
approving amendment of Section 4 (m) , Land Use Ordi-
nance, as recommended by Planning Commission, and
requesting the City Attorney to proceed with prepara-
tion of necessary amendatory ordinance, was adopted
by record vote; no dissenting vote; Martell absent.
COMMUNICATIONS :
Notice State Board of, E ualization re a olication
,fTor on-sale liquor license seasonal James R.
1"OUCIR a La Paz Guest Ranch: After reading of notice
and alsoussion, t7e-777ytorney read a resolution
authorizing and directing protest against issuance of
this or any additional on-sale licenses here, and
directing, filing of certified copy of said resolution
with State Board of Equalization, which resolution,
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FF.a'5 1947
,as No . , 2036, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
McCann, was adopted by record vote , as .follows:
Ayes : McCann, Nichols, Turonnet,
Kieley and Mayor Hyde
Noes : None
Not voting because of nature of his
private business : Farrell
Absent: Martell
NEW BUSINESS:
Resister of demands : A register of demands was presented,
examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and on
motion by Turonnet, seconded by McCann, claims and
demands numbered PR-2598 through PR-2679 and 7141 through
7207 were approved- and ordered paid by warrants drawn on
the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissentirLg vote .
Transfer of funds: Clerkls Certificate No. 64 covering
transfer of funds to street, from General ;3,000,00; to
Payroll, from General $10,678.11; from Street
from Waste ,22,546.00; Total 017,171.19, were presented,
examined and approved by Finance Conunittee, and on motion
by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, were approved and ordered
certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dis-
senting vote .
re Veterans , Housing, Vista del Cielo Tract No. 2, a
subdivision by Sunny Dunes Corporation upon which variance
as to sideyard setbacks was approved. by Resolution No .
1901, June 5, 1946, to permit construction of homes for
veterans:
Mr. John Connell, present in chambers , when called upon
by the Mayor, reported that the local Legion Post had
adopted a resolution looking to investigation of the
corporationts sales procedure - it having been reported
to the Legion that the Federal Act under which construction
had been commenced there had been violated by the corpora-
tion, with the result that veterans were finding it impos-
sible to obtain these homes. And expressed the hope that,
since the variance above mentioned had been granted in order
to provide as much housing as possible for veterans, perhaps
official Council action might be taken which would put an
end to the situation reported.
There being no further business, on motion by TrlcCann,
seconded by Ki'eley and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned to February 19, 1947 at 7:30 o1clock 'p. m.
LOUISE Mo CARN
City Clerk "
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FEB 19 1947
MINUTES OF All ADJOURN]= IZILTING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIC
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - February 19, 1947
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, February 19, 1947, at
7:30 o1clock p, m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting
of February 5, 1947. -
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 : Councilman Kieley
Minutes of the meetings of February 5, 1947 - drafts pre-
viously distributed - were presented and on motion by
Nichols, seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, were
approved and ordered copied- in the 11inute rook.
C.0 i, UNICATI0NS
1. Application, Palm-Sprin"s Jewish Women's Group for
dinner dance FridayPebrua 21. 1946 for charit -
0 ii�cers I Club, Airfield: On motion by Iv' chols,
seconded by Farrel— -r, Pesolution No. 2037, approving
application for dinner-dance (location of which has now
been changed td' The Palm House, where dancing is presently
permitted), fees waived, and instructing City Clerk to
return fees to applicant, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Kieley absent. .
2. Notice State Boardof Equalization A lication for re-
newal of on-saleeneral license to Irw n Rubenstein and
Jacqueline Wertheimer doa The, Dunes. No ac on.
REPORTS :
City Manager - with recommendations:
1. _, Propert7 owners -Indian Trail - Re uest by forPei-mission
to Plant Palm trees: Reported request rom these -property
owners for perm on to extend palm tree planting now on
iss
Indian Trail, from Camino Parocela South to- Sunny Dunes
Road,, owners of abutting property to bear expense of such
planting and the City to maintain same thereafter; that
,this would involve installation of two water meters, with
connecting pipe (which the Water Company has agreed to
take care of) without cost to the City; that City's
maintenance would include payment for water used at cost
of approximately $2.00 per month; and recommended granting
of request. On motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet,
Resolution No. 2038, granting request as recommended, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley
absent.
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2. . Street Department em loyee, increase in sale
Reports that man presently employed under Co e�lEi,
Schedule "C", at $175 per month, is well qualified
to perform paving work; recommended increase in
salary to top bracket for this code: Schedule "E",
$195 per month as of February 1, 1947. After dis•-
cussion, stated that if work performed indicated
the merit of further increase later, the ,solution
would be a change of classification to Code 21:
Street Foreman, commencing at $206 and increasing
accordingly. On motion by McCann, seconded by
Farrell, Resolution No. 2039, approving increase
as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no dis-
senting vote; Kieley absent.
3. ComPla=intrz-heavy smoke emanating from City, Dump:
Reposed that nves ga�3on discloses EE wa" due
to unusually heavy burning of green tree trimmings;
that the Dump Tender had agreed to correct this by
storing this, material in windrows, to be burned
after drying.
In this connection, reported that City Engineer is
making survey to determine how miich longer this
area may be continued in use for dumping purposes;
that Engineer's report will be accompanied by alter-
native recommendations.
Request; for,
4. Pedestrian Lane, ng from 415 across to 418 South Palm Canyon Drive,/ south of
lane presently rvnn South
Palm Canyon Drive, ,and running from Village Market,
441 South Palm Canyon Drive, east to Market 's
parking lot directly opposite: Reported that City
Engineer is taking this request of Village Market
owner up with State Highway Division, San Bernardino,
to ascertain whether such .marking will. be permitted
by that office.
Committees - with 'recommendations:
1. Indian Lands Health and Sanitation- - Kieley, Chair-
man: re mee n with City Attorney and Mrs . Taylor
on hero er to dedicate ri -o -wa ndian Avenue
Tc'ouncil meeting In absence of C a rman
Kieley, Martell reported that due to absence, of Mrs.
Taylor's representative: Mr. Waring, report would be
delayed until a later meeting.
2. Public Works - Nichols, Chairman: Flood control
survey* s uitz Mesa etc. (Fields e a . , pet. ion-
ers, meeting -8-
Reported that examination of properties, involved had
resulted in _consensus that this is a matter to be
settled between owners of such properties; in con-
sequence that the City cannot be concerned except as
to possible threat of flood damage to city streets
because of conditions presently existing, im this area;
and as to such possibility is recommending that City
Engineer Minturn study the conditions and report to
the Council with recommendations for any corrective
project " contemplated, together with an estimated cost
thereof.
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FEB 1 1947
In answer to a question from Turonnet regarding Cityfa
possible responsibility to property owners .involved in
this controversy, the City Attorney advised that the
City could not be held responsible for protection of
private property from damage by other private property
owners.
The Mayor thereupon instructed the City Clerk to convey
the Committeets ,recommendation to the City Engineer.
3. Finance Committee - re adoption of ordinance establish-
in, a es Tax - Turonne , Chairman: Report e t a ter
public hear ng, to which all local business licensees had
been invited, his committee had today met with the City
Attorney and as a result had ready an ordinance prepared
by the City Attorney; thereupon introduced said ordinance
entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
, imposing a license tax for the privilege of selling
tangible personal property at retail, providing for per-
mits to retailers, providing for the collection and pay-
ment of such tax, prescribing penalties for violations
etc." The ordinance was then read in full and filed
for further action.
Planning Commission - with reports by Planning Director:
1. Reported Zoning Board action in meeting of February 12,
1947 (upon which Council action is not required) , as
follows:
(a) Application by R. S. Pinckard for variance of lot
iron age requ�iremen , Cortez Road, south side at
Anza Road (in NE'I Sec. 3, T43, R4E, BBB&K) : Lot
has 801 frontage on south side of Cortez Road with
depth of 2241 , opposite intersection with Anza
Road; property presently zoned "V P having frontage
requirement of loos; applicant claims that, because
of inability to acquire additional frontage either
side of his lot, in order to build variance is
necessary; lot has nearly 18000 sq. ft. area.
Variance approved for building of residence.
(b) Application bv Har A. Scott for variance of
front yard setback, Lot 1099 Palm Spr ngs Village
Tract:
Property situated at northeast corner, Oirasol
Avenue and Via Escuela; diagonally shaped, 128.25,
along north line; diagonal width of 82t on north
easterly, or rear line; from standpoint of usage
for single family purposes, lot actually has per-
pendicular depth of about loot and perpendicular
width of about 581 , according to applicant's
measurement.
Approved reduction of front yard setback from depth
of 251 to depth of 29,1 - with regard to that portion
of front yard lying along northerly side -of Via
Escuela,
Balance, of Planning Commission ,matters deferred here.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: '
official action u one lication b Dale Stoner to
operate recreat onal cen er, Sec. 4, as approve
and reported by Planning Commission (Director Bergh) ,
meeting 2-5-47. On motion by Nichols, seconded by
Turonnet, Resolution No. 2040, approving issuance of
permit as recommended by Planning Commission, and
directing City Clerk to so notify applicant, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley
absent.
Planning Commission matters resumed
2. Val Vista Tract - Final amended)�ma , as- recorded
in Bc. �O, p. 99 or Maps, records�o `riverside Count
y:
This is a subdivision in Sec. 10, T4S, R5E, SBB&M. ,
original final map. of which was accepted by, Council,
as recommended by 'Commission, by Resolution No. 18199
January 9, 1946.
Exhibited map and reported Commission action in meeting
of February 129 1947, as follows:
In view of circumstances hereinafter recited, it is re-
commended that owners-subdividers of tract be permit-
ted to revise and record new map to provide single
family residence lots of 1001 frontage each, with
planting strip reservation 111 wide along easterly ends
of blocks wherein the 1001 lots will occur, planting
material to be installed by developer and three tiers
of R-3 lots, now 'established, to remain.
Foregoing action taken after considering developer's
request and report of Land Use Committee.
Tract was subject of variance of lot area requirements
granted by Zoning Board July 11, 1946, ratified by
Council action August 7, 19489 by Resolution No. 1932,
permitting construction of low-cost veterans ' housing:
Two houses on 'each lot of 1501 frontage which would,
in turn, be divided by sale of house-and-half lots
each having .751 frontage. „
Since granting of variance developer, despite diligent
effort, has been unable to carry out housing program
and therefore is requesting permission to "sell property.
Under Section 7 of Subdivision Ordinance No. 39 subdivi-
sion regulations may be modified. Ordinance requires
minimum lot area 'of 10,000 sq. ft. , which, in of
Val Vista Tract in which lots now recorded at depths
varying from 811 to 831 , will require resubdivision
into lots having frontage of 1201 - which in Commissionfs
opinion is excessive for small house development; there-
fore recommended that modification of regulations be
granted because of title limitations (tract being re-
corded; streets and utilities installed) and because
tract is to be devoted to single family small homes which,
in Commission's opinion, do not require sites of more
than 1001 frontage.
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In terms of tract as presently recorded, it is intent
of aforestated action that Lots 1-12 inclusive shall
remain R-3; Lots 13-48 inclusive; R-1; further that
latter lots shall be resubdivided by amended map of
final record into lots having not less than 100 ,
frontage each. Since blocks vary in length from
611.24, division into such frontage will permit strip
for planting of notless than 111 width along easterly
end of each block from Lot 12 southerly to north line
of Sunny Dunes.
After discussion on motion by McCann, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No. 2041, approving and accepting
map as recommended, subject, however, to further provi-
sion that before map is certified by City Clerk subdi-
viders and owners shall have provided for -installation
of fire hydrants immediately, pursuant to Fire Depart-
ment 's specifications therefor, street signs be provided
at all street corners, and installation of paving,
grading, etc., according to specifications therefor by
City Engineer; that as guaranty of compliance with
these provisions there be deposited with the City
Manager a bond orin lieu thereof equivalent in cash,
securities or certified check, acceptable to said City
Manager, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting
vote; Kieley absent.
8:15 o'clock p. m. Public hearingu on zonin a lied for
in connection wit ro ore Los Va ueros sub v s on
nutes 2-5-4 , Resolution No. 0 e ayor.
Announced the time and after declaring the hearing open,
directed reading of notice of hearing.
He then called upon Mr. Munholland, representing ap-
plicant, and after stating that he was interested
primarily in action upon his zoning application.; that
the matter of the subdivision could wait, Mr. Munholland
entered into informal discussion with members of Council
as to methods of flood prevention which might be worked
out to the satisfaction of all concerned.
There being no further appearance, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed, and on motion by McCann, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No. 20429 approving tabling of this
matter for action until- such time as City Engineer
Minturn shall have had opportunity to study and report
upon advisability of applicant's engaging upon a specific
flood prevention project which would guarantee the safety
of the property in question for human habitation, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley
absent.
Planning Commission matters were resumed at this point,
the Director presenting:
3. Two cases recommended for public hearing by the Council:
(a) Application by Wm. T. 0rant for cha a of zone:
coverin`g tom— an , o ony Tract as
recorded Bk. 9, p. 6, Maps, records of Riverside
County, located east side of Indian Avenue just
north of Racquet Club in Sec. 39 T4S, RO, SBB&M.
After hearings thereon January 8 and 22 and February
12, 1947, and after receipt of protests, written and
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verbal, Commission denied petition, without
prejudice to further consideration. - Reported
that City Attorney had advised that, pursuant
to established procedure, Council should, , '
however, hold public hearing upon this matter.
(b) Definition of "club, " Section 2 Land Use: -
Or finance: Recommended, pursuant to ,action in
meeting February 12, 1947, that said Section 2
be amended by omitting therefrom present para-
graph defining "Club" and inserting in lieu
thereof a revised definition of the word; and
Also, that Section 3(f) of , said Ordinance (per-
taining to limitation of use of land in establish-
ed zone districts) be amended by addition of an
unnumbered paragraph qualifying the "prohibition
of use" in said Sections 3(f) set forth;
These proposed amendments being set forth in
writing, in a letter addressed to the Council and
read and filed with City Clerk.
After discussion, on motion by McCann, seconded by Martell,
Resolution No. 20439 fixing time for public hearing on
Items (a) and (b) next above, at 8:15 ovclock p. m. ,
March ,5. 1947, and directing City Clerk to publish notice
thereof, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting
vote; Kieley absent.
4. Election of 'officers for 1947 meeting February 12,
19 - e or e C airman ar ea Bur a nee acted;
ce-Cha rman - ar W liams reelects • Secre au -
Lee Ka back (succeeding Mr. Co ega e, resigned
NEW BUSINESS:
re Waaleg Camplan and Smith, contractors, operating a 0-3
usiness in a C- zone: Tie Mayor"
called upon Mr. Florian
Boyd, ,present in chambers, who inquired why such operation
was permitted, since the establishment of said contractors
in their present location had been originally permitted
temporarily for the duration of their construction of a build-
ing upon property adjoining their present location, such
building being now completed.
After discussion, the Mayor informed Mr. Boyd that the City
Manager will undertake correction of this situation without
delay.
re Lou Billin�ton's MachineS,hoR, which is being ,operated on
'Sec l on in vioTKE of the terms of permit therefor
pursuant to Resolution No. 1842, adopted in meeting of
February 21, 19460 as recommended by the Planning Commission
and after exchange of correspondence between City Manager
and applicant, specifically setting forth terms of permit:
Mr. Billington, on permission from the Mayor„ addressed the
Council, claiming that he had no notice of any violation of .
the terms of his permit until recently; that . the Council is
unfair in present demands for correction of existing condi-
tions under which he is operating a "garage" rather than the
"machine shop, " permitted. After discussion the Mayor. in-
formed Mr. Billington that he must comply with the terms of
the permit and notices served upon him.
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FEB 25 1947
There being no further business, on motion by McCann,
seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned to February 25, 1947 at 1:30 o 'clock p. m.
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Y c/D
LOUISE MoCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED METING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Tuesday - February 25, 1947
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, February 25, 1947, at 1:30
o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of
February 19, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen McCann, Nichols,
Farrell, Martell and Mayor
Hyde; City Manager Alworth,
City Attorney Colegate and
City Clerk McCarn.
Absent: -Councilmen Turonnet and Kieley.
COMMUNICATIONS•
State Board of E ualization re:
Ica on Gor on B. Y—oun;zs ,for beer-and-wine whole-
saler s license, 4620 E. Ramon Road (C-3); Upon request
the City Attorney explained that issuance of a wholesaler's
license such as this depends upon the applicant furnishing
the Board evidence sufficient to prove that he is justified
in maintaining a wholesaler's quantity of supplies, such
as letters from supply houses and lists of retail customers;
the object of this requirement being to prevent licensing
of persons other than bona fide wholesalers. No action.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. re Ant hon Kehl Truckin Business 670 South Palm Can on
Dr ve - Ex ension o emporaxg license pursuant to Reso u-
tion- No. 1948 adopted September 4, 1946: After discussion
indicating there is no objection to this extension, on
motion by Martell, seconded by McCann, Resolution No. 2045,
approving extension of license for balance of fiscal year,
was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Turon-
net and Kieley absent.
Here Councilman Turonnet entered and joined the meeting.
2. Ordinance Imposing Sales Tax introduced and first read
in u I In meeting of February 19, 1947: The Mayor stated
that the ordinance was now ready for second reading, and
upon motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell and unanimous-
ly carried, the second reading was waived and upon motion
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by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, said ordinance,
being ,Ordinance No. 173, entitled: "An Ordinance
of the City of Palm Springs imposing a license tax
for the privilege of selling tangible personal pro-
perty at retail, providing for permits to retailers,
providing for ,the collection and payment of such tax,
prescribing penalties for violations, etc. , " was
passed by the following vote:
-Ayes: McCann, Nishols, Turonnet,
Farrell, Martell and
Mayor Hyde
Noes: None
Absent,:' Kieley
The Mayor here called upon Mr. Chas. V. Knupp, present
in chambers, who stated that although his objection
was possibly too late, he was definitely opposed to a
city sales tax - upon the ground that the question is
one which should be decided by a vote of the citizens; that
he felt -confident such a vote would be preponderantly
opposed; and expressed a warning that if the ordinance
is passed he will immediately file a petition for s. re-
ferendum vote on the matter.
McCann stated to Mr. Knupp that he had voted for the
ordnance on the premise that the majority of the
h gf- the business people are in favor of a city
sales tax.
Farrell stated that although at the commencement of
TH-e—p--uglic hearing he had been doubtful of the sentiment
of the people, he was convinced before close of the
hearing that many who had attended with a view to
objecting had remained toendorse the proposition and
joined with the majority in so expressing themselves.
C. SiBassett, who had addressed the public hearing in
e a f o railer park residents, when called ,upon by
the Mayor, stated that he and the people he represented
were still opposed to the sales tax. He also took oc-
casion to warn the Council that any time a municipal
pool is installed, the City will become embroiled in
racial problems.
REPORTS:
City Manager - with recommendations:
(a) -re Indian Lands west half of Section 10, as .possible
s e or municIa g�f course: Read letter from Ifir.
Earl Coffman suggesting, in view of his attached letter
from I1. E. Wadsworth, U. S. Special Agent (retired) ,
that the city should institute procedure looking
toward this possibility.
The letter from Mr. Wadsworth, indicated that he had
made three "tentative" allotments in said location in
1923, concerning which he. was later directed bythe
Department of Interior to cancel; however, that al-
lotees refused to; accept cancellation which resulted
in their suit for approval of such "tentative allot-
ments ;" the suit being _decided in favor of the Government.
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FEB 25 1947
Councilman McCann, who was a member of the Special
Committee on survey for Recreation and Parks, here
referred to the Committee 's preliminary report filed
with the Council in meeting of June 6, 1045, at which
time the report was referred to the then City Manager
for study and recommendation thereon; and mentioned
particularly that it had been brought out by the Com-
mittee, after looking into the possibility of locating
a municipal golf course in this area: The west half
of Section 10; and after conferring with the Indian
Agent, that it might eventually be possible to exchange
some of the lands now regarded as "alloted" for other
Indian lands concerning which there is no question of
allotment and thus provide the golf course site con-
templated.
It was thereupon agreed that Mr. Coffmants letter and
enclosure should be filed with the Committee report
above mentioned and that the Boards and Commissions
Committee - McCann, Chairman, should confer with the
City Yanager and report upon the possibility of an
exchange along the lines above indicated, and the
estimated cost of such a project if undertaken.
(b) Aerial P.iap, Planning program: Reported that the Plan-
nnng Director rice ve a bid from Fairchild Aerial
Surveys, Inc. , in an amount $180 below the Broadbent
Robbins Company bid of $2020 . , that the Fairchild- people
are better equipped to supply these maps without delay,
which is an important factor in the program; that the
Planning Director had been promised the sectional maps
within seven days and the completed map within 30 days;
and recommended enga ement ' of the Fairchild firm for
a fee not exceeding F1850.00.
During the discussion the Mayor inquired whether this
expense had been included in the estimated costs of the
_program for which planning funds had been accumulated
(pursuant to Resolution No. 1858, 3-6-46) . The City
Manager stated that it had been included; that expen-
diture of the t1850.00 would leave a balance on hand
of about $1400.00 on motion by Nichols, seconded by Farrell Resolution No.
2046 approving expenditure as recommended was adopted by record vote; no
A( c) Arm i d dissenting vote; Kieley absent.
- irfel roperty:
License A ;reement with WAA: Presented plan of
Airfie d u laings and reported visit to field with
VIAA officials; outlined City's position with regard
to CAA regulations- and insurance; also the liability �� �
of hors . Nelson, under her agreement with the City,
for a portion of the insurance coverage required in
the license agreement with 'AAA.
After examination of the plan and discussion, recom-
mended execution of the license agreement, after
obtaining the City Attorneys approval as to form
thereof; and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Irartell,
Resolution No. 2047,- authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute said agreement as recommended, was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; hieley
absent.
( 2) Golf Course near Officerst Club Building: Re-
ported inquiry as to possi i i y o C y eventually
installing an 18-hole course, alon ; with other re-
creational services in this location.
After discussion the Mayor referred this matter to the
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Boards and Commissions Committee , for study - with
'Item (a) above.
( d) Students ' Da-: Reported request from High School
cials�or this d ay when students will take over
city government and recommended March the 19th' as
the day; on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols,
1-1,osolution No . 2048, fixing I"arch 19th, 1947, as
Students ' Day, the City Manager to arrange the pro-
gram with High School Principal, was adopted by un-
animous vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley absent .
At this point the Mayor declared a recess to permit informal
discussion between Council as Committee-of-the-whole vuith
Community Hospital officials regarding:
Acquisition of Torney General Hospital surplus properties:
After recess the Mayor recalled the meeting to order and, after
consideration of information submitted in said meeting, action
was taken as follows:
( a) Supplemental application for acquisition: on motion by
Nichols, secon ed by ,McCann, ResolutTon No . 2049,
authorizing and directing Mayor and, City Wlanager to
file with WAA supplemental application, carrying -
additional information in support of City 's show-
ing of necessity for such acquisition on behalf of
the community's public welfare as a whole, and
particularly in view of the City's intention to lend
assistance and cooperation to the Desert :School
District and the Palm Springs Community Hospital
in their request for use ,of portions of these sur-
plus properties and facilities in their programs
for contribution toward the provision of essential
and governmental community services and functions ,
was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote;
Kieley absent '.
(b ) Requesting 40 da s- dela in disposition of pro-
per its : On motion by Mare , seconded Fy Nicho1sp
Resolution No . 2050, authorizing and directing re-
quest ' to INAA, , in view ,of the additional information
referred to in Resolution No . 2049, for 40 days de-
lay in advertising for bids, was adopted by unanimous
vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley absent.
( c) Desert School District s ecif ortion of praperties
desired: On mot on by McCann, seconded by Martell,
eso T=on No . 20519 authorizing and directing City
Manager, in order to amplif-r the City' s supplementary
application which springs from the Community ' s dire;
need for these surplus properties, to arrange with
District 's Board for formal board action, reiterat-
ing previous request therefor and specifying those
portions of Torney General Hospital properties souht
by District, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dis-
senting vote; Kieley absent .
There being no further business on motion by 'Turonnett .
seconded by Farrell, and unanimously carried the meet-
ing adjourned.
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LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday,* - February 19, 1947
The Cit Council of the City of Palm Springs held, a meot-
ing in t_ e Council Chambers, known as No.- 810 'No h Palm
Canyon Dr ve, in said city on Wednesday, Februa 19, 1947,
at 7:30 of lock p.m. , pursuant to adjournmonL f the meet-
of February 5, 1947.
The meeting w s called to order by Mayor by e, who pre-
sided.
ROLL CALL: Pre ent: Councilmen McCann Nichols,
Turonnet, Farrel , Martell and
Mayor Hyde; Cit Manager Al-
worth, City At rney Colegate
and City Clerl McCarn
Absen\ Councilman K' eley
Minutes of the Meetin�s of February 5, 1947 - drafts pre-
viously distributed - were presented and on motion by
Nichols, seconded by Farrell ancx unanimously carried,
were approved and order copied in the Minute Book. C
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. A lication Palm Spri ' s Jewish Women� s Grou for
dinner dance Frida Fe ruar 21 1946 for charitz Officers ' Club Airfield - On motion by Nichols, ,l
seconded y arr_e , / eso ution No . 2037, approving
application-for din,�er-dan e ( location of which has -
now been changed to The Pa House, where dancing is
presently permitted) , fes aived, and instructing
City Clerk to ret}�rn fees e to applicant, was adopted
by record vote; pO dissentin;; vote; Kiely absent.
2. Notice State Eoard of E ualiza ion: A plication for
renowa o on-sae eneral icen e o rw n u enstein
an acquehn 'Ve eimer a unes. o ac on.
REPORTS:. /
Manager City f, - ,with recommendations :
1. Property owners Indian Trail - Reques b7 for permission
to plant 'palm trees : eported request from these pro-
perty o ners for permission to extend p lm tree plant-
ing now/on Indian Trail, from Camino Par' cela South
to Sunpy Dunes Road, owners of abuting pr arty to bear
expense of such planting and the City to m intain same
therekifter; that this would involve install tion of two
wate� meters, with connecting pipe (which th Water
Comaany has agreed to take care of) - without cost to
the City; that City' s maintenance would includ pay-
me t for water used at cost of approximately j�2 00
p r month, and recommended granting of request. On
m tion by Priartell, seconded by Turonnet, Resoluti
o . 2038, granting request as recommended, was ado tea- --
7 unanimous vote; no dissenting voto; Kialey absen
2. Street Department employee increase in sa].ar Re
orted that man presently employed under Co s 16,
s hedule "C", at '175 per month, is well qualifie
to perform paving work; recommended increase in
sa dry to top bracket for this code : Schedule
pl9 per month as of February 1, 1947. After d s-
cuss on, stated that if work performed indicat d
the m rit of further increase later, the solu ion
would e a change - of- classification to Code
- `
Street oreman, commencing at- 1p206 and incr sing
accordi gly. 0n motion by McCann, seconded by
Farrell, Resolution No. 2039, approving in rease '
asrecomme ded, was adopted by record vote; no
dissentin . vote; Fieley absent.
3 . Complaint r heavy smoke emanatin, from 'itDump:
epor e t t inves a ion iac oaea its was due
to unusually heavy burning of green tr e trirmuings;
that the Dump Tender had agr/db
rect this by
storing this material in wine burned after
drying.
In this connecti n, -reported Lng:i.neer is
making; surveil to determine honger this area.
may be continued 'n use for rposes; that
Engineer' s report .ill be acby alternative
recommendations .
4. Pedestrian Lane Sou h Palmive , south of lane
presen y running ro ross to S. Palm Canyon
Drive, and running fron Vil age Market, 447. S. Palm
Canyon Drive, east to , ark tys parking lot directly
opposite : Reported tha ty engineer is taking this
request of Village 'Marke owner up with State Highway
Division, San Bernardino to ascertain whether such
marketing will be permi to by that office.
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Committees ,- with recomme atio s :
1. Indian Lands Health and Sanitation - Kieley, Chairman:
re meeting with CiAttorney- an Pdrs . Ta 'log on her
o er to dedicate r Flat-of-way Indian venue Coin cil
meeting 1-31-17 n absence o Chairman Iiie ey, Martell
reported that due to absence of drs. Taylor's representative :
I;4r. Waring, repo would be dela. ed until a later meet-
ing.
2. Public Works - Nichols, Chairman: lood control sur-
vey,7Tah Zzitz ,Iesa etc . (Fields e . al. , petitioners,
meeti/Council
-4l , .
Repor t examination of prone.rtio� involved had.
resulconsensus that this is a matter to be
settlween owners of such propertie in con
sequeat the City cannot be concern d except
as toible threat of flood damage to lty 'streets
becauconditions presently existing i this
area; s to such possibility is recomme ding that
City er Minturn study the conditions a d report
to thcil with recommendations for any rrective
pro,jetemplated, together with an est:ima ed cost
there
Vnaswer to a question from `Turonnet regarding it
ble responsibility to property owners invol_ d in
controversy, the City Attorney advised. that ie
could not be held responsible for protection f
te property from damage by other private prope ty
s.
The Mayor thereupon instructed the City Clerk to con
vey the Committee ' s recommendation to the City Fn;�ine r.
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3. F ante Committee - re adoption or ordinance estab-
li hin7 Sales `Pax - TI_tronnet, Chairman: Reported that/
a to public hearing, to which all local business
licen ees had been invited, his committee had today* /
met wi h the City Attorney and as a result had read7i
an or 1i ante prepared by the City Attorney; there-,
upon irit oduced said ordinance entitled: 'An Ordinance
of the C,i y of ' Pa1 Springs imposing a license tax
for the �'r'vilege of selling tangible personal ro
perty at re ail, providing for permits to ret�ers, _
providing fo the collection and payment of /uch
tax, prescrib 'n, penalties for violations , Otc. ,
The ordinance was then read in full and fi ed for
further action
Planning Commission T with reports by Planning, Director;
1. Reported 'Zoning Board action in meet'ng of February
12, 1947 (upon whioh Council action is not required) ,
as follows:
( a) Ap lication by R\ S. Pinckar for variance of
of frontage requirement C rtez Road, south
side at Anza Road (in iVE4 ec. 3, T4S, ME,
SBBEcN) : Lot has ,£iO� fro age on south side of
Cortez Road with depth f 2241 , opposite inter-
section with Anza Roa , property prese.itly zoned
having frontage quirement of 1001 ;
applicant claims th , 'because of inability to
acquire additional .front\ae either side of his
lot, in order to ild va iance is necessary;
lot has nearly 1 00 sq. area.
Variance appro ed for build g of residence .
(b) Application /77 Har tt
4or variance of
Ltc oront yardset ac 9, k1a 3prin,gs Village
Tract;
Proper situated at northeast cof'zier, 0irasol
Avenu and Via Escuela; diagonally\shaped, 12:3.25 '
alo north line; diagonal width of\321 on north
eas erly, or rear, line; from standpoint of usage
f r single family purposes; lot actually
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AR 9 1947
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - March 5, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Sprints held a
meeting in the Council ChLunbers, known as No . 610 North
Palm Canyon Drive in said city on W"ednesda^, ,.February 5;
1947, at,7i30`'olclock p.m. , the said day being the first
1;!iednesday of the month of February, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by I47ayor Hyde, who pre-
sided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet,
Martell and tl4a;*or Hyde; City '
Manager Alworth, City Attorney
Colegate and City Clerk IalcCarn
Absent: Councilmen McCann, Kiele * and
Farrell
Minutes of the meetings of February 19 and 25, 1947 -
TrW=s 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. Invitation to Citrus Belt MeetIE Lea ue crf Calif-
orn a Cities Marc 14, 199 , 0n mo73o.nTy
Nichols, seconded by Turonnet, and as recommended by
City Manager, Resolution No . 2052, approving attendance,
expenses paid, of those City officials and employees
who wish to be there, was adopted by record. vote ; no
dissenting vote; McCann, Hieley and Farrell. absent .
2. Notice State Board of Equalization of +zp_lication for '
on-sale distilled spirits bq Louis TzT omson a a Leta,
391 South Palm Canyon Drive. On motion by Turonnet,sec -
onded by Martell, Resolution No. 2053, authorizing and
directing protest against issuance of this license
(being third attempt by lica t) u on ground that
necessity and convenAnBoey r' rr��I1i u Sense in location
named, ' was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
McCann, Kieley and Farrell absent.
3. Request b Leo Pa uette for refund of garage License
19 - ter iscu E n, ty anager, to whom re-
quest addressed, directed to inform applicant that re-
quest cannot be g-ranted.
4. A lication b Chart Inc, vhn. Kent President for
n rl y ancing: Applicat on referre to F'ub is ety
Committee - Farrell, Chairman, for investigation andL re-
commendation thereon.
Later in the meeting, Mr. Kent appeared in chambers
and was informed by Mayor of Council action upon
application. Upon his statement that he was particularly
desirous of commencing dancing Saturday neat - March 8th,
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MAR 5 1947
Mr. Kent was advised that in line with procedure
under controlling ordinances there could be no
deviation from action taken.
REPORTS:
Departmental for March: Treasurer, Police, Pound-
master and Clerks Fund statement.
City Manager - with recommendations :
( a)-- License Inspectors report: During February 53
investigations; collection o $594.00, not all of
which due to Inspector' s activities.
(b) EnPineerin _ Staff: To build adequate staff, re-
co mmen a crea on of two additional positions
hereinafter named, with attendant changes in
personnel plan regulations - effective as of
March 1, 1947:
(1) Senior eering* Aid under Code #27,
steps;Engin 8- 0; and
( 2) En ineerinJ Aid under Code #25,
s ens :
positions to be filled as soon as possible.
On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Re-
solution No. 2054, approving creation of positions
as recommended, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; McCann, Kieley and Farrell ab-
sent.
(c ) Pedestrian Lane, Village Market, 441 S. Palm Canyon
Drive, across Palm Canyon Drive to Market parking
lot to the east : Read. City En;gineerls report of
conference with Highway Division officials -regard-
ing requested lane,, , which is some 3001 south of
existing lane between Rosin properties on Palm
Canyon Drive - stating that such officials have
indicated firm Division policy opposed to mid-
block pedestrian lanes entirely for reasons of
safety, said policy being result of Divisional
experience in providing traffic safety.
After discussion, upon recommendation of the City
Manager matter was referred to Public Safety
Committee - Farrell, Chairman, for study and re-
commendation to City Engineer for consultation with
State Highway officials regarding possibility of
eliminating existing lane above mentioned in favor
of establishment of one lane which would serve
Market pedestrians and work no hardship upon Rosin
properties pedestrians )
(1) 25-mile zone si m in this area: Here there was
a-singes on a t e s gn presently located near
' illage Market should be moved south on Palm Canyon
Drive. The City Manager agreed that the City En-
,ineer would also discuss this matter with the State
Highway officials :
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MAR 5,
( d) Students ' Dom: In view of possibility of having to
temporarily abandon present meeting place, and also
of lack of 'suitable place to entertain students at
luncheon as has been custom in past, it was agreed
that City Manager should arrange with Hig;h 13chool
officials to put date over to april the l6th and
also inform officials that it vio>>ld be impossible
to give the students a luncheon on that clay,
( e) State Senate Bill No. 5 - a proposal to increase
State ' s present ---cen Gas 'Pax alloca ion to cities:
Out fined amity' s benefits an der such a bill: In-
creased gas tax moneys with elimination of restricted
application thereof; referred to League of California
Cities bulletins thereon urging active support of
bill; ,and recommended action through communications
addressed to our Senator and Assemblyman.
After discussion, on motion by Nichols , seconded by
Martell, Resolution No. 2055, approving action' as
recommended; and directing City Manager to supple-
ment such supporting communications with additional.
request that serious consideration be given to
inclusion in bill of provisions for special relief
to resort towns such as Palm Springs from burden
arising through costs because of heavy tourist
traffic over city streets, was adopted by unanimous
vote; no dissenting vote; McCann, Kieley and Farrell
absent .
(f) iIlidenin� Ale o Road Palm Can *on, Drive to Indian
Avenue minutes Aril 4, 9 6 : eported negotlations
to date with Desert School District Board and Boards
su.-gestion, by way of cooperating with City, that
Council officially request Board be move school fence
( along north side of Alejo Road, YaLri Canyon Drive to
Indian Avenue) l0f north, and include in request a
permission to Board to remove 10 ' wall along Palm
Canyon Drive, to accomplish this widening; stated that
because of reversionary clauses in title Board is
presently unable to deed the needed ten feet outright.
After discussion, and upon advice ofthe City Attorney,
on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell, Resolution
No, 2056, authorizing and directing the City Manager to
file written request with the Board for use of ten feet
of School property abutting north side of Alejo iioad
for widening of said Road: Palm Canyon Drive to Indian
Avenue, was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting
vote; McCann, 'Kieley and Farrell absent.
( g) Sales Tax collection and accounting: Reported, that
arrangements have been made for necessary printing and
for accounting; forms to be ready for mailing about
March 15th, with notice to merchants, et . al. , that
liability will commence with month of April.
(h) Council Chamber location: Reported that, due to Mr.
Strebe ' s intention to use present location for operation
of theatre over several weeks, it might become necessary
to obtain new location: two choices -1. Fire Hall;
2 . Building at Airport. After discussion„ it was agreed
that a meeting should be held , in the afternoon of N,arch
10, 1947, at which time, if necessary, a new location
should be named for the evening meeting of that date .
( i) Torne Genal er Hospital Surplus Properties - upon
wi c e era vover=ent is now advertising for bidsz
n two lots, for disposal a erentimes - one ,
offering certain buildings and equipment referred to
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in advertisement; and = two, offering balance of
buildings and the land., also named in advertisement.
Reported result of communication with our Senators and
Congressmen: Advice that City file supplemental notices
of intention with proper governmental body, as to each
offering. After discussion two resolutions were
adopted, regarding Cityls acquisition of such pro-
perties, as follows:
( 1) As to "Certain Buildi n s and Equipment"
On motion by icho s, secon e by Turon-
net, Resolution No. 2057, authorizing
and directing Mayor and City Manager to
file supplemental notice of intention,
in form prepared by City Attorney, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting
vote; McCann, Kieley and Farrell absent;
and
( 2) As to "Balance of Buildings and Land"On motion by Nichols, seconded by Turon-
net, Resolution No . 2058, authorizing
and directing Mayor and City Manager to
file supplemental notice of intention,
in form prepared by City Attorney, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissentinS
vote; McCann, Kieley and Farrell absent.
( J ) Car allowance to R. 11 Peterson, Assistant to City
lanager: Reported that D:r. Peterson, in looking after
;da e Disposal Department matters is using increased
milea e, and recommended that his present car allowance
of ?25.00 be increased to $35.00 as ofMarch 1, 1947.
On motion by , Martell, seconded by Nichols, Resolution
No. 2059, approving increase as recommended, was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; McCann,
Kieley and Farrell absent.
8:15 o 'clock .m. Public Hearin (Resolution No. 2C143,
9- 7 1 e Mayor announced the time for hearing
and after reading of notice declared the hearing
open as to:
(a) Definition of "Club" - a proposed amendment to
Section 0, Ordinance No . 75:
When called upon by the Mayor, following named
spoke in opposition to the amendment:
Mr. Frank W. Cutler, President, Home Ownerst
eague; an
Mr. S. K. Rindge, home owner, 221 San Jacinto
Drive .
There being no further appearance, the Mayor
declared this portion of hearing closed.
During discussion it developed that opposition
expressed by Mr. Cutler rests upon failure to
Include in the definition the specific clas-
sification of "non-profit" as distin?uished
from "club operated for profit and not as
private non-profit club. "
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MAR 5 1947
The Planning Director here read a communication
rom Planning Commission, informing Council
that in its meeting of February 26, 1947,
Commission had , formally approved a revised
definition of the word "Club; " reciting
details of revision - submitted principally
to more explicitly define conditions under
which a .club may be established by special
permit under Land Use Ordinance - par-
ticularly as to total site area, greater
setback depth from property line of site
in relation to residential zones, and
treatment of parking arrangement.
After further discussion, it was agreed
that hearing should be continued after
further notice as to amended definition
recommended by Planning Commission and
on motion by 'Turonnet, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No . 2060, continuing said
hearing to 3:15 o ' clock p.m. , March 19 ,
1947, and directing City Clerk to publish
notice thereof, was adopted by unanimous
vote; no dissenting vote; McCann, Kieley
and Farrell absent .
(b) re Grant application for variance - denied
y Planning Commission and so reported in
meeting of February 25, 1947;
There being no appearance, the Mayor, de-
clared this portion of hearing closed,
and on motion by Nichols, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No . 2061, ratifying '
and confirming 6ommissionts denial, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting
vote; McCann, Kieley and Farrell absent.
Planning Commission - with recommendations :
1. Case #161 - Application by Oscar G. Coulombe' for
variance in front yard setback reduction from 251
to 101 - in that portion of front yard b T,ot Ito.
121, Vista Santa Rosa Tract, lyin, along easterly
side of Calle Chia, at southwest corner of Calle
Roca and Calle Chia; Calle Chia lying along west
side of lot, is a half-width unimproved dead-end
street, which will probably never be extended
southerly through property of Palm Springs Builders
Supply Company on the :South:
Reported Zoning Board approval February 26, '1947;
no action.
2. Case -„=107 - Lerrnann et. al. (Lawler-iienderson
Tract) : Reported formal Commission action, February
�947 regarding zoning and street dedication
problem here involved - recommending that Council
rescind that portion of Ordinance No. 171, adopted
January 31, 1947, which placed following described
portions of property under consideration in this
case in R-3:
That certain parcel of land having uniform width of
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MAR" 5 1941"
100.151 measured northerly from and rectangular
to northerly right-of-way line of Via Escuela
( a street 601 wide) and extending from Palm
Canyon Drive easterly to a roadway reservation
30 ' wide adjacent to and westerly of the White-
water Mutual Water Company right-of-way; and
That certain parcel of land having uniform width
of 100.31 measured southerly from and rectangular
to southerly right-of-way line of Via Olivera
(a street 601 wide) and extending from Palm
Canyon Drive easterly to a roadway reservation
301 wide adjacent to and westerly of the White-
water Mutual Water Company right-of-way.
Further reported testimony before said meeting
which indicated that a right-of-way 301 wide,
adjacent to the White Water Mutual right-of-way,
for road purposes had never been made in the
deeds transferring property in the six large
parcels constituting the property involved in
this case; in consequence the R-3 zoninU above
mentioned would defeat the possibility of a
dedication of roadway necessary for access
to interior portion of the large tract.
The T!payor here called upon Charles Mathews,
local realtor, present in chambers , who
addressed the Council with a plea for the
change in Ordinance No. 171, recommended above .
After examination of tract map and further dis-
cussion, the City Attorney informed Mr. Mathews
that an ordinance had been drawn to correct
the situation complained of and thereupon said
ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance- of the City
of Palm Sprin=;s , amending Seci;ion 4 (c) of
Ordinance No . 75. " was introduced by Turonnet;
and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols
and unanimousl�T carried, the fir:,t reading of
said ordinance was waived and the ordinance
filed for further action.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Renewal Permit in lieu of Lease - Section 14 Location
of Health Center Building: Upon mo on y ate ,
seconded by Nichols, Resolution No . 2062, authorizing
and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute such
renewal agreement, extending occupancy for five years
from February 15, 1047, upon existing terms, was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote ; McCann,
Kieley and Farrell absent.
Mrs . Taylor_ _ right-of-watt, Section 14 - Report of
n an an s lealt end Sani at on Commit ee; Nichols,
acing chairman, in absence o ne ey, reported that
negotiations were not completed; report will be pre-
sented upon Kieley+ s return - probably at next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Register of demands : A register of demands was ure-
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sented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee
and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, claims
and demands numbered PR-2680 through PR-2757 and ,7203
through 7284 were approved and ordered paid by warrants
drawn on the Treasurer,, by record vote ; no dissenting
vote; McCann, Kieley and Farrell absent.
Transfer of funds: Clerk' s Certificate No . 65 covering;
tans er o funds to Payroll, from General $10,881.21;
from Street o880.36 and from Waste ?�$2,537.10; Total
}$14,306.67, were presented, examined and approved by
Finance Committee, and on motion by Turonnet;, seconded
by Nichols , were approved and ordered certified by
Clerk to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote;
T'AcCann, Kieley and Farrell absent .
There being no further business, on motion by Nichols;,
seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, the meeting
.adjourned to Wednesday, March 19, 1047 at 1:30 p.m.
LOUISE YcCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF 'PIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Thursday - March 13, 1947
10:00 o 'clock a.m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
held a special meeting in the Council Chambers, 810 North
Palm Canyon Thrive, in said city on Thursday, March 13,
1947 at 10:00 o +clock a.m. , pursuant to call by the 1,"ayor,
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 10:00 o 'clock a.m. , Thursday, March 13, 1947,
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 ACCIUISITION OF TORNEY GENERAL HOSPITAL
PROPERT^IT'S
and such other business as the City Council may legally
transact. FJITNESS my hand this 12th day of March, 1947 .
( signed) C . A. Hyde
Mayor of the City of
Palm 3-prings , California, and
Consent and ,Jaiver of Notice signed by each member of the
Council and filed with the City Clerk prior to said meet-
ing, as follows :
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MAR 13 1947
"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 Sprin;�s, hereby consent to the holding* of
a special meetins of said City Council in the Council
Chambers, 310 North Palm Canyon Drive, in the City of
Palm Springs , at 10:00 o 'clock a.m. , Thursday, March
13, lo47, for the purposes and to consider and act upon
the matters specified, in the Call and Notice for such
meeting made and signed by the Honorable C . A. Hyde , Mayor
of the City of Yalm Springs, WITNESS my hand this 12th day of
March, 1947 .
(Signed) Maurice McCann (Signed) Charles D. Farrell
Culver Nichols it E.F. Martell
if Armand V. Turonnet Ifit C. 4. Hyde
F. Thomas Kieley
Members, City Council, City of Palm Springs, California"
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who
presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Turonnet, Kieley,
Martell and 1.1ayor Hyde; City
Manager Alworth, City attorney
Colegate and City Clerk i(,cCarn
Absent : Councilmen McCann, Nichols and
Farrell
The Mayor announced that this meetin,J had resulted from
conferences between the Council ' s Finance Committee,
officials of the Palm Sprints Community Hospital, our
City Attorney and City Manar;er and Yr. Raymond Haight -
after advertisement by Public Buildings Administration
of Federal Works Agency for bids on the sale or lease
of Torney General Hospital properties, etc . , which
advertisement had made it imperative that appropriate
action be taken within the remaining limited time, looking
to acquisition of such properties etc . , for the City,
the Community Hospital and the Desert School District;
and called upon the City Manager to read a letter addressed
to the Community Hospital and the City by Mr. Haight out-
lining the terms of employment and fees to be paid his
firm: IIaight, Trippet and Syvertson and associated
counsel: Hogan and Hartson, in Washington, D. C . , in
event of such employment .
Speaking for the Finance Cormnittee, Mr. Turonnet,
chairman, s a e za e e er set Uorth in writing
the verbal agreement reached between his committee,
the Hospital officials and Mr. Haight in their meetin.S.
Mr. Kieley requested the City Attorneys interpretation
of the percentage basis for fees mentioned in the letter
and after discussion Yr. Cole-ate advised that this could be
clarified in the resolution authorizing employment of
Mr. Haightfs firm and associates .
The Mayor thereupon declared a recess for free discussion
of terms and to afford the City Attorney opportunity to
embody- the agreed -terms of employment in resolution form.
196 MAR 13 1947
After reconvening, the City Ittorney read the resolution,
reciting in detail the following:
1. The circumstances leading up to the proposed employ-
ment of counsel;
2, The ,fact that the Palm Springs Community Hospital,
being directly interested in acquisition of these, pro-
perties and facilities, s also to tsQ-
i l obli. ed ;e action
in response to request for bids;
:3. Offer by TJr. TIaight, of law firm of Haight , Trippet
and Syvertson, Los An,;eles and Palm Springs , to accept
employment of his firm in conjunction with Washington
firm of Ilogan and Hartson, as special counsel for the
City and for the Community Hospital, for purpose of
immediately commencing negotiations in 'Pashington con-
corning availability of such properties and facilities
to the City and to the Hospital; to ascertain terms and
considerations upon which such properties , etc. , may be
obtained; counsel to prosecute such negotiations to a
conclusion where properties, etc . , are finally disposed
of.
4. That under Section 862.23, ytunicipal Corporations
Pct, the, City has authority to make such an agreement
as here contemplated.
5. Said attorneys have offered to accept employment upon
terms hereinafter recited; and' Community Hospital has ex-
pressed readiness to assume and pay one-third of said ex-
penses , with City assuming and paying remaining two-thirds;
with further understanding that, in event Desert 'School
District shall hereafter contribute toward said expenses ,
such contribution shall ratably reduce the 'City and
Hospital shares here,inabove montioned;
6. The terms of employment are :
An overall retainer of' 4,js5000.00 to the two law firms, to
be apportioned: p2000.00 to Haight, 'Trippet and Syvertson;
the remainer to, Hog
an and Hartson.
This fee to cover all legal and administrative services
by said counsel, without further expense to the City for
such services until the said facilities have finally been
disposed of.
An additional fee, if any, shall be subject to such agree-
ment as City may make with Haight, representing all of said
counsel, after these can be taken into full account: time
involved, problems presented and results accomplished.; but
in no event shall- any additional fee exceed three per cent.
of value of properties, if any, acquired by City, plus three
and one-half per cent. ( 3-21%) of any discount allowed City in
reduction of cost to it, using for such computation the
arbitrary ,sum of five hundred thousand dollars (^'0500,000.00)
to r enresent value of all said properties and thereby de-
terminins proportionate value of any portions acquired; and
likewise determining any reductions obtained below value
t'aereof for whole property, or ratably, according to value
of any lesser portion which may be acquired; and
All actual and reasonable transportation and travelling ex-
penses of Raymond Haight between Palm Springs and dashin3tton
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MAR 17 1947
and at latter place, with maximum charge therefor of $1500. 0
same to include actual transportation expenses plus fixed
allowance of $35.00 per day for hotels , food, taxicabs , etc ,
7. Said arrangements being deemed fair, reasonable and proper
for best interest and advantage of the City, employment of
said attorneys, under arrangements outlined, authorized and
directed; City Clerk directed to forthwith furnish certified
copies of this resolution to said attorneys ; and Mayor, City
Clerk and City Treasurer authorized and directed to deliver
to said Haight, " Trippet and Syvertson the City's warrant
in amount of j4000.00; representing two-thirds of said re-
tainer mentioned as full share of the Citytherein and two-
thirds of a ��1000.00 advance toward the necessary expenses
( in a maximum of �1500.00) above mentioned, which expenses
shall be reported and char6ed aZainst said advance , any
unexpended balance to be repaid and ratably returned to
parties advancing same .
Thereupon, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, said
Resolution, being No. 2063, was adopted by record vote; no dis-
senting vote ; McCann, Nichols and Farrell absent.
There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet, seconded
by Martell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned,
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF -A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Monday - March 17, 1947
3 :00 o 'clock p.m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held
a special meeting in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said city on Monday, March 17, 1947, at 3 :00 o'clock
p.m. , pursuant to call by the Mayor, as follows :
"Call and Notice for a Special Meeting of the City Council of
the Cityof 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
o'clock p.m. , Monday, March 17, 1947, 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 re-
quired to hold meetings, for the following purposes : To consider !iJ
and act upon
THE MATTER OF FILING A NOMINAL HID UPON CERTAIN OF THE BUILDINGS,
TORNEY GENERAL HOSPITAL PROPERTIES,
and such other business as the City Council may legally transact.
WITNESS my hand this 17th day of March, 1947.
(Signed) C . A. HYDE, Mayor of the City
of Palm Springs , California"
98 MAR 17 1947
in response to which notice the following consent signed by each
member of the Council , was 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 3 :00 o 'clock p.m. ,
Monday, March 17, 1947, for, the purpose and to consider and act
upon the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such meeting
made and signed by the Honorable C. A. Hyde, Mayor of the, City of
Palm Springs,
WITNESS my hand this 17th day of March, 1947.
(siped) Maurice McCann (Signed) Charles D. Farrell
Culver Nichols E. F. Martell
" Armand V. Turonnet it C. A. Hyde,
It F. Thomas Kieley
Members , City, Council, City of Palm Springs, California"
The meetingwas called to order b Mayor Hyde, who reside
5 " 4 y , presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Turonnet, Kieley
Martell and Mayor Hyde ; City
Manager Alworth, City Attorney
Colegate, City Clerk TvIcCarn.
Absent : Councilmen McCann, Nichols and
Farrell.
When called upon by the Mayor, the City Manager stated that upon
filing of notices of intention (pursuant to Resolutions 2057 and
2058 respectively, adopted March 5, 1947), he hadd received notice
soliciting offers to purchase for cash, or with discount, the
buildings and equipment offeredfor off-site sale ; that Tuesday,
March 18th, would be the last day for filing such. bids ; that
Councilman Nichols had conferred with Mr. Haight, who had advised
such filing even though buildings named in the bid may also have
been bid upon by the Desert School District - since the City could
always ,yield to the District, and such a bid would cover any build-
ings overlooked in the application now on file .
Councilman Nichols entered and joined the meetin,; during this an-
nouncement.
Discussion followed as to advisability of such a bid in view of
City's being obligated, if successful bidder, to remove buildings
from site within a specified time . The City Manager read the letter
giving instructions regarding filing of bids for the off-site
sale and after further discussion as to whether a "nominal" bid
would be a "fair" bid, acceptable under the terms of the solicitation,
the Mayor declared a recess for informal discussion and to afford
Mr. Nichols opportunity to further discuss this point with Mr.,
HaiShtrs assoeiate' Mr. Newcomer.
Upon re-convening, it developed that the advice Sought from Mr.
Newcomer was not available and discussion was resumed. The
City Attorney, upon request, advised that if its bid were accepted,
the City would be obliged to comply with the terms set forth in
the notice read by the City Manager.
It was agreed that under the circumstances the City 's present
action should be confined to a request for additional time within
which to submit a bid and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Kieley,
Resolution No. 2064, authorizing and directing the City Manager
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MAR 19 1947
to request of the Public Buildings Administration of the FWA
that-, - inasmuch-- as -the -invitation to bid had found the City unprepared,
additional time be granted within which to submit a bid; that-
such request be accompanied by the explanation that the City's
bid for the buildings off-site is in furtherance of the app-
lication now on file for the use of the buildings on-site since
the City intends bidding for the site under its priority, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote ; McCann and
Farrell absent .
NEW BUSINESS •
-
An ltcation by Anderson and Ramsey dba Palm Snr12,1s Pueblo,
173-1983 North Palm -Canyon Drive , for on-sale distilled
spirits quarterl and on-sale beer-and-wine :
The City Attorney advised that the hotel manager had informed_
the City Clerk that, after conferring with a. member of the
State Board of Equalization, Anderson and Ramsey were with-
drawing this application for the current season because they
have inadequate dining room service to qualify the hotel for
a licensed premises; thereafter in response to request to
the Board for verification of this withdrawal, a wire had
been received, stating that to date the Board is without
formal withdrawal; in consequence, March the 18th being the
last day therefor, the Council should file protest if such
procedure was contemplated. Thereupon, on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 2065, authorizing and
directing filing of protest against the issuance of such
license, with telegraphed notice thereof to Board immediately,
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; McCann and
Farrell absent .
There being; no further business, on motion by Martell, seconded
by Turonnet and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned.
LOUISE MCCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED DIETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIM'
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - March 19, 1947
1:30 o 'clock p.m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held an adjourned
meeting in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon )rive,
in said City, Wednesday, March 19, 1947 at 1 :30 o 'clock p.m. ,
pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of March 5, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols , Turonnet,
Martell and Mayor Hyde; City
Manager Alworth, City Attorney
Colegate and City Clerk McCarn
Absent : Councilmen McCann, Kieley and
Farrell
1200 NIAR 19 1947
Iflinutes of the meetings of IGarch 5, 13 and 17, 1947 drafts
previously distributed - were presented and on motion' by
Martell, seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, yvere
approved and ordered copied in the N_inute Book, with correction
of typo-raphical errors noted in Clerk 's memorandum to Council
of date March 19, 1947.
Here Kiele-y entered and joined the meeting.
C0MMUN1CATIONS
1. State Board of Equalization - notice of application for
transfer of license : Joseph Cherry and Jerry Nathanson
dba Cherry 's Pine Foods to A. J. Getz limited partner
and-Jerry Nathanson =%eneral partner, formerly DeVi.ne 's
Market ) , of off-sale beer-and-:vine license . On notion
by Turonnet , seconded by Kieley, Resolution No. 2066,
authorizin ; and directing filing; of protest if parties
involved fail to immediately transfer business license to
ownership indicated in above application, was adopted by
record vote ; no dissenting vote ; McCann and Farrell absent .
2 . hlication by Ralph Nesmith for contractor 's license at
renewal fee : Applicant continuously liceaser9 as a con-
tractoror here 1938-1942 ; in 1942 took employment at Torney
General Hospital, which he left in 1946 to enZaSe in
business as Yanufacturer 's A.-ent : On motion by &'_actell,
seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No . 2067, authorizing
and directing issuance of contractor 's license at re-
newal fee of V150. , was adopted by record vote ; no dis-
senting vote ; DicCann and Farrell absent .
REPORTS :
City Manager - with recommendations :
1. Al Malaikah Shrine Ceremonial April 26th : Reported ap-
nlication for use of Field Club on that day and also for
permission to have parade - E1 Nirador Gar. aSe south on
Palm Canyon Drive to Ramon Road, about 11:00 a.m. Re-
commended granting of requests with charge to cover cost
of restoration of premises : y?100.00 plus any additional
amount necessary to cover such cost but no reduction if
cost is under �100.00. On motion by Kieley, seconded by
Nichols , Resolution No . 2068, authorizing and directin
City ;tanager to grant requests upon terms recorrunonded,
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote ; McC ;ann and
Farrell absent .
2 . Off-site buildin etc . LTorney General hospital (Res .
, 2063 , 3-17-47 : Reported that after specific advice
from Yr. Haight that filing of bids was an essential
factor in the City's program for acquisition of the
properties , and after conferring with the Mayor and
members of the Council, he had proceeded with filing;
of bids on these buildings , etc . , in an amount in each
bid which represented ten percent. of value less public
allowance benefits - a total of approximately 'J�150. , and
requested formal approval and ratification' of this action .
On motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet„ Resolution No .
2069, ratifying= and confirming this action by the City
Manager, was adopted by record vote ; no dissenting vote ;
McCann and Farrell absent .
3 . Senate Bill No. 5 - Gas Tax allocations (Res . #2055,
3-5- 7) : Reported receipt of letters from Senator Dilworth
MAR 19 1947, 201
and Assemblyman Boyd, thankin the Council for its un-
animous endorsement of the bill. Read a portion of the
Dilworth letter, which indicated misconstruction of the
City's request for--consideration of inclusionin bill
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of provision for special relief to resort towns from
burdensome costs of street maintenance due to heavy
tourist traffic .
4. Flood Control Survey - Tah uitz Mesa, etc. (Minutes 1-8-47
and 2-19-47) : Gave report by City Engineer on investigation
of problem in area west of Palm Canyon Drive between Camino
Descanso and Camino Carmelita; found some alterations of
natural drainage channel resulting from excavation and filling
done there , mostly affecting private property only, which
he understands has been placed in hands of competent en-
gineer.
Camino Descanso will be unaffected unless reconstruction
of -exist�-n-culvert is made part of a drainage project
on adjoining private, property to north, in which event
new construction within right-of-way will be directed
by our Engineering Department.
Camino Carmelita at intersection with Mesa Drive is en-
dangered by partial blocking of flood channel. At point
in line with southerly extension of 14esa Drive and on
south side of channel four large boulders have been pushed
beyond face of fill and are resting in channel. Recommends
that developer of property be required to remove boulders
and restore channel to original condition at this point.
During discussion, after City Manager agreed to notify
property owners of this recommendation, the City Attorney"
stated that Engineer J. F. Davidson and Contractor Yeager,
representing said property owners , would be in Palm Springs
Thursday, March 20th, to check and arrange for completion
of this project, and suggested that they would be avail-
able at that time to meet with the City PLanager for dis-
cussion of the matter.
5. Two letters from Desert School District Board:
(a) re 101 widening Ale 'o Road (Res . #2056, Minutes
3-5-47) : Acknowledging receipt of request for
use of school property; wish to cooperate but
obliged to withhold decision pending recommen-
dation from State Board 'of Schoolhouse Planning
thereon.
(b) re Participation in Torney General Hospital
acquisition : In hearty accord with City's
aims but regrets that, according to opinion
of County Superintendent of Schools, not per-
mitted to carry share of expense involved in
retainment of legal counsel as proposed; hopes
that City, Hospital and School may each
eventually receive properties asked for. If
and when the acreage, as a direct result of
combined efforts of City and Hospital, is
offered and offer is acceptable , Board agrees
to make financial settlement including
legitimate expense involved in same .
6, Streets of Major Importance and Gas tax allocations there-
for : Presented maps and read letter from City Engineer
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LTinturn, requestin8 adoption of streets of major im-
portance outlined on said maps and approval of ap-
plication for expenditure thereon as proposed in his
letter - set up according to State Highway Manual
of Instructions for such a project : After discussion,
it was agreed that the City ManaEer and City Engineer
should develop this plan and prepare an estimate of
costs thereof to be presented by the City Mlanager with
recommendation thereon.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Location of Council Chambers : Since Council is obliged to
immediately abandon present meeting place and 'location con-
tem.plated 'is not at this time ready for occupancy, after
discussion, on motion by nieley, seconded by I+Tartell,
Resolution No. 2070, naming the former Administration Build-
ing, of the U. S. Army Airfield: Building T-1, 'dAA Property,
Sec . 182 T4S9 R5E, SBB0.4. , as the temporary meeting place
of the Council pending selection of a permanent location;
it being,_understood and agreed that the adjourned meeting
scheduled for 7:30 p.m. , this evening, March- 192 1947, and
the public hearing fixed for 8:15 p.m. , in that meeting,
shall be adjourned and continued, respectively, to April 21 19470
in said temporary meeting place, as hereinafter, in Resolution
No . 2072, 'referred to, was adopted by unanimous vote; no
dissenting vote; r:[cCann and Farrell absent.
Planning Commission - with recommendations :
The Planning Lirector reported fcllowin action and re-
commendations as result of meeting of March 12, 1947 :
The following cases were recommended for public hearings be-
fore the Council':
(a ) Case it-'103 - Application by Sophia Goodman for change of
zone E 53 ' of VJ 100 ' Lot 1 resubdivision of Palm
Sprints Estates Die. 4 : R-2 to R- -
Further recommended that application be denied without
prejudice to further consideration in revision of
Official Plan of ,Land Use now in process .
Hearings held February 12 and 26; three persons appear-
ing in support of application; none in protest . Opinion
of commission: Not sound zonin3 practice to change one
lot in a block of similarly situated property; inadvisable to
change entire block at this time in view of City ' s pend-
ing negotiations for Torney General Hospital Property,
across - street - these negotiations having, been advanced
on present R-2 zoning; Commission feels City' s position
in negotiations might be adversely affected by change
applied for.
(b) Case159 = Palm Sprin&s Housing Authority proposal to
establish Veterans ' Housin E— Lot 26 Sec , 13, T4_5,
M, 'SBB&I+T: Res . 2009, 12-13-46
Recommended approval of proposal. One protest (written)
received from Palm Springs High School Principal, for
Board of Trustees, on grounds : Board has master plan
calling for continued adherence to high building standards
and development of campus with attractive landscaping;
locating of such a project across narrow dead-end road
would tend to detract from school properties - constitut-
ing an administrative and custodial difficulty-_to schools .
MAR 1 9 1947 ' 203
Commission further recommends including in council action:
1. Vehicular access from side street and not directly
from Ramon Road, to eliminate "head-in" parking shown
on plan;
2 . Substantial screen planting on Ramon Road frontage
in addition to planting indicated on plan;
3 . Definite program of landscape maintenance by Housing
Authority;
4. Project to occupy premises without change of zone;
5. Provision in terms of permit assuring dismantling
and removal of buildings and appurtenances at term-
ination of housing emergency;
6. Development to be carried out substantially in
accordance with general plan on file .
Here followed discussion regarding Item 4 next above,
the City Attorney advising that "change of zone" pro-
cedure must be taken by Council, regardless of tem-
porary occupancy contemplated, and Mr. Hinkle, Chair-
man, Housing Authority, when called upon by the Mayor,
stated that, if agreement hereinafter in minutes re-
ferred to were authorized - as presently contemplated,
the time consumed in public hearing on- change- of zone
would not affect the Housing Authority 's arrangement
with the State for financing of project.
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On motion by 1�ieley, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 2071,
fixing the hour of 8 :15 o 'clock p.m. , April 2, 1947, in the
temporary meeting place, hereinabove in Resolution No. 2070
designated, as the time and place for public hearing upon
Items (a) and (b) above, after publication of notice thereof,
was adopted by unanimous vote ; no dissenting vote ; McCann and
Farrell absent.
( c ) Case #107 - Lermann et . al.,,. (Minutes 3-5-47 ) : Reported
that pursuant to council action taken in meeting of
March 5th, introducing an ordinance amending section
4( c ) of Land Use Ordinance No. 75, whereby the R-3
zoning previously granted (by Ordinance No . -171) in
this case was being rescinded - as recommended by the
Commission and presented in said council meeting - as
to the two long parcels adjoining Via Olivera and Via
Escuela; that the matter of providing certain roadways
along the Whitev,ater Mutual Water Company right-of-way
and into interior of six parcels involved had been re-
turned for further Commission consideration; that formal
action had now been taken by resolution reciting the
history of the case to date and in consequence declar-
ing intent and policy in following terms :
To not recommend change of zone on any portion of the tract
involved until conditions stated below are fulfilled:
1. -Strip of- land 30 ' wide shall be granted City by deed or
dedication as easement for street purposes adjacent to
and westerly of Whitewater Mutual Water Company right-of-
way - extending continuously without omission of any
portion from Via Olivera southerly to Via Escuela; and
2 . Graded roadway to be provided within above described ease-
ment - extending continuously from Via Olivera southerly to
Via 'Escuela, said roadway to be graded comparably to exist-
ing easements bordering said tract on north and south;
Further, upon fulfillment of said conditions Commission will
recommend to Council enactment of such land use zones as
Commission shall deem proper in light of petition and testimony
submitted at hearings and circumstances of land useapplicable
to entire property, and will act upon said entire property as
a whole .
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MAR 1,9 1947
This policy eliminates U-shaped street set forth in previous
Commission recommendations and names only two conditions pre-
cedent to zoning - briefly: a 30 ' roadway easement and graded
roadway therein along ri.-ht-of-way named in Item 1 next above .
Although it may, not be necessary procedure, Commission suggests
that if deemed advisable council action be taken to approve
said resolution.
Here the Ysyor called upon Charles Mathews, realtor interested
In the property involved, who talked at length about the
impossibility of early compliance with Items 1 and 2 next
above .
And in response to statements by Mr. Mathews, the City
Attorney explained to him that, the land in quest:lon having
been sold without proper subdivision procedure, the Council
is now obliged to withhold further action pending compliance
with the Commission policy set forth in Items 1 and 2 of the
resolution; that, after compliance therewith, it will be In order
for the Commission to again present the matter to the Council
with recommendations - at which time the Council;, should a
course be deemed advisable which conflicts with such recom-
mendations, would be well within its rights - in fact obliged -
to again return the case to the Commission for a study and
additional recommendation to the Council; all of this result-
in; from the subdividers ' irregularity in the first instance.
Discussion indicated approval of the policy outlined in the
resolution and the Mayor called for action upon the ordinance
introduced in the meeting of March 5, 1947 as a first step in
correcting the existing situation.
The ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of, Palm Springs,
amending Section 4(c ) of Ordinance No. 75," was offered for
a second reading, which on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Nichols and unanimously carried, was waived; and on motion by
Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, said ordinance - being No. 174
was passed by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote;; McCann and
Farrell absent.
(d) re Definition of "Club"
public hearing fixed by Res . #2043, 2-19-47, and postponed
in meeting of March 5, 1947, to 8:15 o 'clock p.m. , March 19,
1947, by Resolution No. 2060 ) :
Recommended that , Council proceed with the public hearing as ad-
vertised March 12,, 1947 (for March 19th) and thereafter return
said definition to the 'Commission for further consideration; also
that the additional amendment-of Section 3(f) of Land Use Ordi-
nance No. 75, advertised in notice of said hearing, be approved
for enactment .
The City Attorney reported a meeting between Chairman of Planning
Commission, Chairman of the Zoning Board, Mr. Cutler (representing
Home Howners ' League ) Mr. Bering (representing the Tennis Club -
involved in this casel and himself, in which Mr. Cutler had indi-
cated League 's willingness for enactment of the Land Use Ordinance
amendment recommended by the Commission providing there is no
change in current definition of "Club ." Advised that, assuming
this indicates complete accord between all parties in interest,
it would now be in order to introduce the amendatory ordinance:,
the passage of which would so enlarge the Zoning Board powers as
to make it possible for the Board to hear and act upon his ap-•
plication which is the basis of this case; however, that follow-
ing established procedure the hearing on "Club" should be held,
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MAR 19 194-
probably in the first meeting in April - postponed
from time now fixed because of the necessary re-
moval of meeting place.
Thereupon, on motion by Kieley, seconded by Yartell,
Resolution No. 2072 , fixing the time for hearing on
definition of "Club," as 8.15 o 'clock p.m. ; April 2,
1947, in the temporary meeting place of the Council:
WAA Building T-1, the' former Administrittion Build-
ing, U. S. Army Airfield (named hereinabove by
Resolution No . 2070) ; and directing the City Clerk
to publish notice thereof and to give notice of
such postponement at the time and place presently
scheduled: 8:15 o'clock p.m. , March 19th, 810
North Palm Canyon Drive, was adopted by unani-
mous vote ; no dissenting vote; McCann and Farrell
absent.
Mr. Bering; of Tennis Club, when called upon by the
Iviayor, voiced dissatisfaction with delay in action
upon Club ' s application. Was informed by the City
Attorney that action by Council and Commission is
pursuant to established procedure and is obviously
working to accomplish the purposes sought by the
Club 's application.
An Ordinance entitled "An ordinance of the Cit of
Palm Springs , amending Section 3 f of Ordinance
No . 75, was here introduced by Martell, read in full
and filed for further action.
(e ) Restoration of Drenises special permit uses : Re-
commence tha£ eposit of� bord or s m ar guaranty
be required to assure restoration and/or cleanup
of premises used by special land use permit, it
being the consensus of the commission that certain
types of enterprises now operating under special
permit may not succeed, or may be discontinued;
when that happens there is also stroni, likelihood
that premises would be left in unattractive con-
dition. Recommended bond in amount of $500. , or
equivalent cash deposit , as incentive to leave pre-
mises in decent shape; if deposit is forfeited it
would provide funds for restoration of such pre-
mises .
On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution
No. 2073, approving and adopting said recommendation,
and requesting the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary amendatory ordinance, was adopted by un-
animous - vote ; no dissenting vote; McCann and Farrell
absent .
(f) Agreement for Official Plan of Land Use : Presented
draft of an agreement for services of Consultant
Suess .
After discussion it was agreed that terms should
specify a maximum fee for services over a limited
engagement; that the total amount of fees should
be kept within the appropriated funds remaining
on hand; and that draft be returned t) Planning
Director for working out of details with Mr. Suess
and City Manager, and resubmission in an early
meeting for action thereon.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS resumed:
)W®V MAR 19 1947
Veterans ' Housing by Local Housing Authority - Agree-
ment with Citv: Supplementing the action recorded'
above in Item (b) , Planning Commission matters -
Resolution No. 2071, Mr . Hinkle , Chairman of local
Authority, when called upon by the Mayor, presented
the form of agreement, contemplated, which together
with form of resolution prepared b-y City Attorney -
authorizing execution of the Agreement - was read by the
City Clerk.
After discussion of terms in general and particularly
as to the provision regarding tender of the $30,000.00
Sift from Palm Springs Employers ' Association to be
used, as City' s required contribution of funds under
said agreement, it was decided that, the contribution
not being presently ready for delivery, the matter
should be tabled for further action.
re Limelight News - Item, Page 1, Issue of March 18,
1047, signed Slaving Reporter" and making derogatory
comment upon the absence of Councilmen McCann and
Farrell from the meeting of March 17th:
Councilman Turonnet here stated that he was sorry the
press had left the meeting prior to his presentation of this
matter; and proceeded to read the item, following with a
request that it be recorded in the minutes with his comment
thereon, to-wit : That the editor of the paper owes the
Council, 'and particularly the members referred to, an
apology for printing; the item, which implies that Council-
men take their official duties lightly, and which indicates
that the reporter tied obviously neglected to ascertain the
facts before writing in this insulting -vein regarding the
absence of these two Councilmen - known to all present to
be for bona-fide, unavoidable personal reasons .
Councilmen Martell and Nichols concurred with Turonnet.
The Mayor commented that, although he agreed with the
sentiments expressed by Turonnet, he doubted if the
article had been widely read or would be taken seriously
by any but a negligable portion of the local people .
There being no further business , on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned to 7 :30 o 'clock p.m. , this evening, Wednesday,
March 19, 1947.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES- OF AN ADJOURNED AI:ETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - March 19, 1947
7 :30 o 'clock p.m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held an ad-
journed meeting in the Council Chambers , 810 North Palm
Canyon Drive, in said city, Wednesday, March, 19, 1947,
MAR 19 1947 207
MAR 2 B 1947
at 7 :30 o 'clock p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the
afternoon meeting of March 19, 1947 (today) .
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Martell.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilman Martell
Absent : Councilmen McCann, Turonnet,
Nichols, Kieley, Farrell
and Mayor Hyde.
There being no quorum, Councilman Martell remained in
chambers until 8:15 o 'clock p.m. , the time fixed (by
Resolution No. 2060, adopted March 5, 1947) for hear-
ing upon definition in Land Use Ordinance No. 75 of the
word "Club." and by public announcement (pursuant to
Resolution No. 2072, adopted in 1:30 o'clock p.m. ,
special meeting of March 19, 1947) postponed said hear-
ing to 8 :15 o ' clock p.m. , April 2, 1947, in the tem-
porary-meeting place of the Council : WAA Building T-1,
former Administration Building, U. S. Army Airfield;
And by further public announcement adjourned this meet-
ing.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MIN UPES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
- CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Friday - March 28, 1947
8 :00 o 'clock a.m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a
special meeting in said city on Friday, March 28, 1947
at 8 :00 o 'clock a.m. , pursuant to call by the Mayor, 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 6:00 o ' clock a.m. , Friday, March 28, 1947 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 Sales Tax referendum, and
such other business as the City Council may legally
transact .
WITNESS my hand this 27th day of March, 1947
(Signed) C. A. Hyde
Mayor of the City of „
Palm Springs , California.
G08 OR 2 8 1047
in response to which notice the following consent signed
by each member of the Council was 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 8 :00 o' clock, a.m. , Friday, March 28,
1947` for the purposes and to consider and act upon the
matters specified in the Call and Notice for such
meeting made and signed by the Honorable C, A. Hyde, '
Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on Thursday, March
270 1947, service of' which notice is hereby acknow-
ledged.
WITNESS my hand this 27th day of March, 1947.
( Signed) ' Maurice McCann (Sired) Charles D. Farrell
Culver Nichols E. F. Martell
" Armand V. Turonnet " C . A. Hyde
" F. Thomas Kieley
Members , City Council, City of Palm Springs, California"
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who pre-
sided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols , Turonnet,
Kieley, Martell and Mayor Hyde;
City Manager Alworth, City Attorney
Colegate and City Clerk McCarn
Absent : Councilmen McCann and Farrell
After discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Kieley, Resolution No. 2074, reciting that, this meeting
having been called for the purpose of considering and act-
ing upon the City Clerk's report and certification of
examination and checking against the County Clerk' s re-
gistration records of the names signed to the referendum
petition filed against the passage of Ordinance No. 1173;
and it appearing that further time is required for the
tabulation of such figures before filing said certificate
and report , it is hereby approved and directed that this
meeting shall be recessed until 5 :30 o ' clock p.m. , this
afternoon, when said report and certificate will be pre-
sented, was adopted by unanimous vote ; no dissenting -vote;
McCann and Farrell absent.
5 .30 o 'clock P.m., Meeting,' reconvened upon Mayor 's call 'to order
and
Referendum Petition discussion resumed: The City Attorney
addressed the Council upon the points of law involved in
" deciding the validity of such petition; and advised that,
after obtaining the figures and data forming the basis
of the City Clerk's report and certificate and after his
own consultation with Deputy County Clerk Bergin regard-
ing the law involved and the City Clerk' s findings from
the County registration records, he had prepared a form of
Clerk' s Certificate - now signed and offered for filing
with the Council by the City Clerk; and read the certificate,
which recites the following;
MAR 2 8 12i7' 209
1. That the petition was left with the City Clerk
Wednesday, IQarch 26, 1947, at about 11:25 a.m. , by
one C. V. Knupp;
2 . That thereafter and within ten days following,
she had personally examined the records of re-
gistration of voters in the County Clerk's office
for purpose of ascertaining whether petition is
properly signed by requisite number of qualified
voters and whether petition meets requirements
of law and whether sufficient;
3. As result thereof, following findings ;
(a) 201 signers as to whom name or number of
respective precinct in which signers re-
side has been designated; accordingly only
those names included in check;
(b) Of those 201: 128, and no more, whose
signatures meet the requirements of law,
particularly those of Sec. 1701, Elections
Code;
( c ) As of March 26, 1947 there are 1798 re-
gistered qualified voters in the city;
(d) The affidavits of persons soliciting; sig-
natures do not set forth dates between which
signatures to petition were procured by
solicitors , as required by Sec. 45, Elections
Code;
4. By reason of foregoing further certify that signatures
to said petition conforming to law and proper to be
certified as such number only 128 and constitute less
than ten per cent, of city ' s voters; said petition is
therefore insufficient for any purpose.
Thereafter the City Attorney read a resolution prepared
by him, setting forth procedure hereinafter recited:
This resolution, reviewing the facts: Passage -of
' Ord.inace No. 173, receipt of petition and filing of
Clerk's Certificate, as hereinabove set forth; direct-
ing the City Clerk to retain said petition but to take
no further official action or proceedings thereon;
determining that said petition is legally insufficient
and of no effect; that it does not result in suspend-
ing the effective date of said ordinance and does not
require the City to reconsider said ordinance or to sub-
mit the same to the voters of the city, further that
said ordinance is not suspended by said petition but
shall be and is effective thirty (30) days after its
passage : March 28, 1947, and that it does impose the
said license tax according to the terms of said ordinance
from and after April 1, 1947; was adopted as Resolution
- No. 2075 by record vote ; no dissenting vote ; McCann and
Farrell absent .
There being no further business, on motion by Martell,
seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned.
LOu1SE II is CA!N
City Clerk
10 APR i 1947
YINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Tuesday - April 1, 1947
2 :00 o 'clock p.m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a
special meeting in the Council Chambers , 610 North
Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Tuesday, April 11
1947, at 2 :00 o 'clock p.m., pursuant to call by- the -
Mayor, as follows :
"Call and Notice for a Special Meetin;S of the City
Council of the city of Palm Springs
Notice is hereby liven 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 2 :00 o 'clock p.m. , Tuesday, April
11 1947, in the Council Chambers , No. 810 North Palm
Canyon Drive in said city, such bein; 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 Veterans ' :lousing Project
financing by local Housing Authority, and such other
business as the City Council may legally transact .
i'VITAIESS my hand this 1st day of April, 1947„
(Signed) C . A. HYL`E, tlayor of the
City of Palm Springs, California,"
in response to which notice the following consent signed
by each member of the Council was filed with the City
Clerk prior to said meeting, as follows :
"Consent and Waiver of Notice of, Special Meetint,7 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 holdirk; of
a special meeting of said City Council in the Council
Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive, in the city of
Palm Springs, at 2 :00 o 'clock p.m. , Tuesday, April 1,
1947, for the purposes and to consider and act upon the
matters specified in the Call and Notice for, such meet-
in.- made and signed by the Honorable C . A. Hyde, Mayor of
the City of Palm Springs, on Tuesday, April 1, 1947,
service of which notice is hereby acknowledged.
WITNESS my hand this 13t day of April, 1947.
(Signed) Maurice McCann (31p ed) Charles D. Farrell
it Culver Nichols E. F. Martell
" Armand V. Turonnet ° C. A. Hyde
" F. Thomas Y,ieley
Members, City Council, City of Palm Springs, California."
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor , who presided.
Roll Call: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet,, Martell
and Mayor Hyde ; City Manager Alworth,
City Attorney ColoS ate, City Clerk
Mc0am
Absent : Councilmen Mc'Jann, Hieley and Farrell
APR 1 1947 211
APR 2 1947,
re Purpose of meeting : _ Veterans ' Housing Project finan-
cing by Housin Authority of the City of_Palm Spri_ ,s :
The Mayor announced that this meeting had been called for the
purpose of consummating the agreement contemplated and
discussed in the meeting of March 19, 1947 ( 1 :30 p.m.
meeting) , and discussed at length in previous meetings -
all members of the Council being in accord as to the
advisability of making such an agreement as soon as legal
procedure, approved by the City Attorney, shall have been
devised; that the Palm Springs Employers ' Association
gift had now been tendered and the agreement was ready
for execution.
The City Attorney advised regarding the procedure to be
taken and read two resolutions and the agreement, upon
which action was taken in the following order :
Acceptance and deT)osit of said gift of 30 000.00: Upon
motion by Nichols, seconded b� Turonnet, esolution No.
2076, accepting said gift of ,; 30,000.00 from the Palm
Springs Employers ' Association, said sum to be expended
and applied by the City for the purpose of its agreement
with the Mousing Authority of the City of Palm Springs,
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote ; McCann,
Kieley and Farrell absent.
Authorization to Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement
attached to resolution: Upon motion by MartelT, seconded
by Nichols, Resolution No . 2077, authorizing and directing
the Mayor and City. Clerlc to execute the attached agree-
ment with the Housn Authority of the City of Palm Springs
for one hundred ( 100 temporary dwelling units for Veterans '
Housing, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
McCann, Kieley and Farrell absent .
There being no further business, upon motion by Nichols,
seconded by Turonnet and unanimously carried, the meet-
ing adjourned.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - April 2, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs hel.d ,9 meeting
in , tbe WAA Building T-1, TJ. S. Army Airfield (pursuant to
Resolution No. 2070, adopted March 19, 1947, naming said
premises as the temporary meeting place of the Council,
pending selection of a permanent location) , in said city
on Wednesday, April 2, 1947, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. , the said
day being the first Wednesday of the month of April, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who pre-
sided.
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ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols , Turonnet,
Kieley, Farrell, Martell and
Mayor Hyde.
Absent : Councilman McCann
Minutes of the two meetings of March 19, meetings of
a Ck1-'ff8 and April 1, 1947 - drafts previously 'dis-
tributed - were presented and on motion by Nichols,
seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, were
approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. League of California Cities re AB-14: To amend an
Act authorizing exclusion of territory from cities ;
suggesting Council commend Assemblyman Boyd for his
opposition to bill. No action, bill having been up
for final approval March 31, 1947.
2. Palm SpriniEs Pueblo - Letter from, Manager' Weber, In-
forming Council that application for liquor license had
been withdrawn by owners (this in response to Council
Resolution No. 2065, adopted March 17, 1947, protest-
ing issuance of license) . No action.
3. Limelight News Reporter Towers apology for news item
of March 18, 1947, re absence of Councilmen McCann and
Farrell from meetings referred to in 1:30 o 'clock p.m.
meeting of March 19, 1947 : The Mayor thanked Mr. Towers
for the letter.
4. Amorican Legion, Post request £or use of Field Club
.for Rodeo, Circus Week, April 12-13, either fee waived
oreduce rd from the' $v500 charge made in 1946 : After
dincussion, on mction by Turonret, seconded by t.4artell,
Resolution No. 2078, granting request for use but re-
commending that the high fee be charged; the City Manager
to complete negotiations with Legion officials , was
adopted by record vote':
Ayes : Nichols, Turonnet, Martell and Hyde
Not voting by reason of Legion Memberships :
Kieley and Farrell
Absent : McCann
5. VFW and At7VETS request for Desert Air Circa April
13, 1947—, Circus eek, - at rport : On motion by Turonnet,
eeconded by Farrell, Resol.lztion No. 2079, approving grant-
ing of request , arrangements to be made through City
Manager, was adopted by unanimous vote ; no dissenting;
vote; McCann absent.
The City Manager reported that this program had been dis-
cussed with Mrs . Nelson, who had approved such use of
Airfield; further that he had received a request for
posting of no-parking signs on streets adjacent to Air-
port, in order to control traffic during circus. It
was agreed that the City Manager should arrange for the
posting of such signs .
6.- C. C. Neel request to resume operation of Nurser,,
330 W. Indian Avenue er, FlIrsary having been
move l to RFamon Road ; only comma^ci.a_L ferti:Llzer stored
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on
_ premizos : Discussion indicated consensus that forma'
permission unnecessary since this is r9s11mrticn of
operation previously conducted at that address.
REPORTS:
Departmental for March: Treasurer, Clerk 's Fund State-
ment, Police, Humane Officer; presented, examined and
ordered filed.
City Manager - with recommendations :
1. Tanner Motor Liver a lication for increase in fla
drop_ee fr m 1 to 25 under franchise : eported
that requested fee is below maximum prescribed by franchise
ordinance and recommended approval. On motion by Nichols,
seconded by Farrell, Rgsolution No. -2080, approving -in-
crease as recommended, was adopted by unanimous vote;
no dissenting vote ; ?TeCenr absent ,.
2. Resiwnation of Harry E. Bergh, Planning Director,
effective April 15, 1947: reported accepten^e of re-
signation.
3. S ead Zcnss and Pedestrian Lanes : Reported request
tot a tate Division of Highways for survey and report
on advisability of establishment of speed zones and
mi.dblock pedestrian lanes upon State Highway through
city. On motion by Turonnat, seconded by Farrell, Re-
solution No. 2081, approving such action was adopted
by unanimous vote. McCann absent.
4. Personnel: Reported employment under Classification
Code 1G7 25, a.s of April l,, 1.047, of Herbert Bartlett,
Senior Building Inspector, and Howard Metcalf, Engineer-
ing Aid; also that the City Clerk has employed Helen
Hoberecht , Clerk, under Code No. 16, effective March 24,
1947.
PUBLIC HEARING 8:15 o'cl,00k p.m. , pursuant to Resolutions
2071 and 2072, on matters recommended therefor by Planning
Commission in 1:30 p.m. meeting of March 19, 1947: The
Mayor announced the time for hearing and, after reading
of notice, stated that these items would be presented
separately, in order, for hearing:
(a) Sophie Goodman, application for zone change, R-2 to
R-3 : E. 53 ' of W. 1001 , Lot 1, Resubdivision of Palm
Springs Estates No. 4 north side Paseo El Mirador East
of Avenida de los Palos Verdes; denial reeornanded;
(b), Veterans ' Housinr, by Palm Springs Housing Authority,
Application for zone chan; e, E-2 to R-3, E. half, Lot 26,
Sec. J.3,�, SBB&M. , Field Club property; recommended;
(c ) "Club" definition, amendment Sec . 2, Ord. No. 75;
hearing on recommended change continued from March 19, 1947;
(d) Amendment Sec. 3 (f) . Ordinance No. 75; recommended;
There being no appearance as to Items (a) and (b) , the PTayor
dsclered hearings closed on said items , and called for
counc31. action, as follows -
(a) On motion by Nichols-, seconded by Turonnat, Resolution
No. 2082, approving and ratifying Commission's recommendation
for denial, was adopted by unanimous vote; McCann absent,.
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(b) On motion, by Turonnet, seconded by Kieley, Re-
solution No. 2083, approving zone change and
directing City Attorney to proceed with amendment
of Sec. 4 (m) , Sheet 13, Zoning Map, Ordinanoe
No. 75,, as recommended, was adopted by unanimous
vote; McCann absent ,
(c ) and (d) : These matters were heard Joiintly, with
separate council action on each. item, reported
later. Appearances were made as follows :
A petition was presented and filed, signed by
ten residents of Precinct No. 7, expressing
opposition to passage of amendment - Item (d) ,
as giving "the Tennis Club a variance . . . .
which would be very detrimental to the entire
community of Palm Springs
The Mayor called upon Planning Director to
outline the action to date concerning Item
(c) , twice before the Planning Commission
prior to this continuance of hearing thereon;
and thereafter called rpon the following named, '
who were heard:
Mr. Curtler. Tinme Ownirs League Mr. R.indge , Mr.
eake an Mr. urlitzer - property owners to dis-
trict; all opposed to change in ordinance -
particularly amendment of Section 3 (f) „
Mr. Newcomer, Attorney for Tennis Club . Mr, Bering
an Mr. Jarvis spoke in behal of amendment o
£ectio n 3 .
After an altercation between Messrs , Cutler 'and '
Bering, concerning Mr. Cutler's expressed opposition
after having agreed to the amendment to Section
3 (f) , the Meror announced that the Commissi.ons 's
recommendation for that amendment had been made
under the impression thatihe League favored , its
adoption. There being no further appearances, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed, and called for
council action, as follows :
(c ) On motion by Kieley, seconded by Turonnet,
Resolution No. 2084, directing that the de-
finition of "Club" be returned. to the Planning
Commission 'for' further aonsider. a,tton and
report, was adopted by unanimors vote; no
dissenting vote; McCann ebsent.
(d) On motion by Martell, seconded by Nichols,
Resolution No. 2085, expressing disapproval
of the amendment of Section 3(f) of Ordinance
No. 75, and directing that the City Clerk with-
draw and file the ordinance thereon introduced
and read in the 1:30 p.m. . meeting of March
19, 1947, was adopted by the following record
vote :
Ayes : Nichols, Turonnet , Martell and Hyde
Noes : Kieley and Farrell
Absent : McCann
Planning Commission - with- recommendations : Pre-
sented by Planning Director as result of meeting
of March 26, 1947 :
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(a) Case #166 - Wiefels & Son Application for
Mortuar and ambulance service in C-3 zone,
southwest corner Lot 2, Pa valley Colony
Lands, Sec. 19, T4S, R5E, SBB & M, as per
record of survey map filed Book 13, page 27,
records of Riverside' County,_ being a parcel
of land 1501 x 137.5: Recommended as no
more obnoxious, etc. , and presented map and
building plans.
Vu'hen called upon by the Mayor, Mr . Chapman,
Manager for Mrs . Wiefels, and Mr. James Shea,
local Southern Pacific representative, spoke
in behalf of the application, and furnished
statistics indicating the need for such an
institution in this growing community. Also,
in answer to an inquiry on the subject, Mr.
Chapman outlined the itinerary of funeral
corteges to the local cemetery - which was
apparently to the satisfaction of the Council.
On motion by Martell, sec
onded by Kieley, Resolution
No. 2086, approving issuance of permit as recommended,
was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote;
McCann absent.
(b) Case #107 -, Lermann, et al., (discussed at
length in 1:30 p.m. . meeting of March 19, 1947) :
Recommended placing this property, known as
Lawler-Henderson Tract, in R-3 immediately follow-
ing compliance with the policy and conditions
stated in Commission resolution transmitted to
council meeting of March 19th, above mentioned;
further that, when offered, the City accept the
rights-of-way deeds named in said resolution
as a condition to the recommended zoning; all
of_ which -recommendation the Commission believes
to be in accord with Council consensus expressed
in said meeting of March 19th, and which is
formally approved for this present - further-
recommendation to the Council.
After discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded
by Martell, Resolution No. 2087, approving zon-
ing recommended, to be permitted under conditions
recited in said commission resolution, and
authorizing and directing acceptance of said
right-of-way deeds (in form approved by City
Attorney) , when tendered, was adopted by un-
animous vote; no dissenting vote; McCann absent.
(c) Case #163 - Zachary Pitts, application for change
of zone, "Urt to R-3, easterly 3631 , Lots 64, 65,
Section 14 - northeast corner Ramon Road and S.
Indian Avenue, 330' Indian Avenue by 5281 Ramon
Road, to permit construction of multi-family
residences forrent : Approved providing Land Use
Committee of Commission approves design of pro-
ject proposed for development and recommended
for council hearing.
After discussion, on motion by Martell, seconded
by Turonnet, Resolution No. 2088, fixing the
hour of 8:15 o1clock p.m., April 16, 1947, as
time for hearing, and directing publication of
notice thereof, was adopted by unanimous vote;
no dissenting vote; McCann absent .
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(d) Favny Traller Mart, west side South Falm Canyon
D rive in Section 22 : Recommended proper and
immediate steps looking to enforcement of Land
Use and Building -Ordinances with regard to
operations and development on these premises,
it having been brought to Commission 's attention
that this enterprise, situated in R-4 zone, is
constantly enlarging and adding to buildings
contrary to Land Use Ordinance provisions and
without securing building permits.
After discussion and after advising with City
Attorney, who stated that he had not yet re-
ceived the data requested on Indian Agency 's
extension of Pavny' s lease covering property
now occupied by him to south of his original
installation, the matter was referred to the
City Attorney for appropriate action as soon
as data needed is available for his use .
(e) Agreement with Tyler Suess, PlanninP Consultant_;
Reported that draft of agreement submitted' in
meeting of March the 19th in form approved by
City Attorney had now been revised to include
the specification of a maximum total fee of
$3200.00 and, after Planning Director ' s read-
ing of agreement as revised (in form approved
by City Attorney) , on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Kieley, Resolution No. 2089, approv-
ing and directing execution of agreement in
present form, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; McCann absent .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Los Vaqueros (g ro osed subdivision of Section 25,
T43, R4E, SBB & WIT.
!'he City manager read a report
by City Engineer minturn (made pursuant to Resolution
No. 2042, adopted February 19, 1947) , showing that
after a study of the terrain and a survey of flood
control conditions in vicinity of property; after
consultation with County Flood Control Engineer and
after study of aerial photographs and examination of
earlier flood control reports, his findings were,
as follows :
1. It is a generally accepted fact that the area north
and east of Smoke Tree Point, extending to the State
Highway, is subject to periodic flooding of dangerous
intensity; that the maximum flow generated in Palm
Canyon and its tributary canyons is approximately 30,000
cubic feet per second, the greater majority of which
finds its outlet through this area (Section 25) known
as Araby Wash.
2. , The geological process of erosion and sedimentation
which has created the extensive alluvial fan at mouth
of Palm Canyon is clearly evident to-all. In present
stage of development, flood channel upstream from
vicinity of Smoke Tree Point is fairly stabilized.
Continuing process of sedimentation is now concentrated,-
largely , in a secondary alluvial fan which spreads north
and east from origin near Smoke Tree Point .
3. County Flood Control Engineer has taken cross-
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section of most critical portions of this secondary
fan on a line approximately paralleling the highway
and extending from south side of wash to a point in
easterly part of proposed subdivision. Profile shows
there is no well-defined channel, stream bed being
nearly flat for its fall width.
4. Smoke Tree Point, protruding into stream bed from
south side of Canyon, diverts flood waters northward,
and during heavy run-off could turn main channel onto
higher portion of secondary alluvial fan lying west
of Araby Mash - in which event all of proposed sub-
division would be inundated.
5. There is evidence on ground - in form of nearly
buried posts - which indicates that stream bed of
Araby Wash was filled approximately four feet by
siltation during 1937 flood . Since that time there
has been no flood control construction in wash with
exception of brush clearing.
6. No perceptible change in recent years in over-
all condition of climate of this region. Therefore a
practical certainty that circumstances of weather will
again combine to produce future floods of an intensity
equal to any of those in past.
7. Flood control works which would adequately pro-
tect this proposed subdivision and adjacent areas
would involve major construction. Proposals which
have been made by competent flood control engineers
include check dams in Murray and Andreas Canyons
and several types of channelization through Araby
Wash. , All these proposals are on scale which pre-
cludes possibility of local construction without
state or federal aid.
8. Without flood control protection any improve-
ments in form of city streets, public utilities or
building construction placed on proposed subdivision
would be directly endangered by future floods.
9. In view of facts stated above fully concur in
report of County Flood Control Engineer made at re-
quest of City Planning Commission and recommend that
proposed Los Vaqueros Subdivision be disapproved.
After discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by
Turonnet, Resolution No. 2090, denying the requested
change of zone applied for upon this property, with-
out prejudice to applicant' s right to re-apply at
such future time as he shall present adequate im-
provement plan showing .provision for flood control
sufficient to the satisfaction of our Planning Com-
mission and Council, was adopted by unanimous vote;
no dissenting vote; McCann absent .
Here followed discussion as to whether Munholland
had withdrawn his subdivision map filed with Planning
Commission. It developed that the tentative map re-
mains on file with Commission, the City Attorney ad-
vising that when such a map is approved by Commission
applicant is then in position to present final map
for Commission action and recommendation to Council.
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The Planning Director advised that this tentative
map had been conditionally approved by Commission
within the 30 days required by law but that, be-
cause the tentative map in this case was bound up
with the application for zone change, the Commission
had been obliged to pass the proposed subdivision
map along, with the application for zone change,
to the Council.
NEW BUSINESS
Register of Demands : A register of demands was pre-
sented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee
and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, claims
and demands numbered PR-2758 through PR-2337 and 7286
through 7368 were approved and ordered paid by warrants
drawn onthe Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting
vote; McCann absent ,
Transfer of funds : Clerk's Certificate No. 66, cover-
ing transfer of unds :
To Street from General $3000.00; to Payroll - from
General, $10,918.20; from Street, $1084.68; from Waste
Disposal,' $2608.02; to General from City Planning,
$398.78, was presented, examined and approved by Finance
Committee, and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Farrell, approved and ordered certified by Clerk to
Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; McCann
absent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS resumed:
Chart Inc., dba Club Continental (74n. Kent. Mgr. )
Inc. .
for dancing : Presented and tabled in meeting
of March 5, 1947, pending inspections and recommendations .
The City Manager reported status of inspections to date :
That there are numerous requirements to be met before
premises can be recommended for dancing; further, that
the State Highway Division has yet to report on advis-
ability of parking at this point in highway; that it is
also doubtful whether City's traffic ordinance require-
ments can be met in this location.
Turonnet offered a motion that the permit be not con-
sidered by the Council until such time as a favorable
report is -received from the Building and Fire 'Department
Inspectors; this motion was seconded by Iviartell.
Discussion followed during which the City Attorney re-
minded the Council that dance permits are to be issued.
only within the discretion of the Council after re-
commendations thereon by City Manager - based upon
departmental inspection reports to him, except in
cases where the City Manager - between council meet-
ings - is authorized by ordinance to issue temporary
permits subject to council ratification. In answer
to a point raised by Kieley, Martell agreed that the
Safety Committee of the Council should not decide
upon issuance of permits, which is sanething for action
by Council as a whole after recommendations by City
Manager and - if so assigned - after Safety Committee
recommendations. The City Attorney advised that the
application here under consideration, upon which City
Manager had submitted an adverse report, may be denied
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without prejudice- to the filing of a future application.
Turonnet withdrew his motion and Martell withdrew his
second.
Thereupon Kieley offered a motion that the permit be
denied until such time- as a favorable report is filed
by Building and Fire Departments on these premises,
at which time a new application for permit may be
filed, in accordance with requirements of existing
ordinances governing dancing. This motion was
seconded by Nichols, and as Resolution No. 2091 was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; McCann
absent .
Report by Committee on Indian Lands. Health and Sanitation
- Chairman- Kieley reported:
(a) Meeting re Airport License Agreement with Mrs. Nelson
and her counsel, together with City Manager and City
Attorney: That terms of agreement had been arranged
subject to City Attorney 's approval as to form of
agreement in final writing; also discussed was Mrs.
Nelson 's co-insurance agreement with the City and
adequate "hold harmless" protection to the City
under her lease.
(b) Food Handlers ' Certificates : After meeting between
Committee, Dr. Fox County Health Officer and local
food purveyors, committee is reca=ending discon-
tinuance of this Health Code requirement .
(c) - Health and Sanitary Conditions on Reservation,
Section 14: Reported that following the recent
meeting between County officials and members of his
committee, Dr. Fox, County Health Officer, had ex-
pressed dissatisfaction with results of the pre-
liminary investigation carried on as part of this
program to clean up the Reservation and indicated that
the City was responsible for the condition complained
of.
The City Manager addressed the Council on the subject
of Dr. Fox' complaint and, as a corrective measure,
recommended that he be authorized to arrange an early
meeting between the Deputy District Attorney involved
in this program, Dr. Fox, Dr. McRory - local County
Health- Inspector,- our City Attorney, City Manager,
Fire Marshaland Senior Building Inspector - at which
those persons named shall be present in order to
avoid further misunderstanding concerning the pro-
gram to be instituted in this connection. The City
Attorney concurred in this recommendation, and it
was agreed that the City Manager should arrange the
meeting recommended as soon as possible.
NEW BUSINESS resumed:
Resi ation of Councilman McCann was presented and read:
Because of ill health he requested the Mayor 's acceptance
at the earliest convenience. On motion by Martell, seconded
by Kieley, Resolution No. 2092, accepting the resignation,
effective immediately, with expression to Mr. McCann of
the sincere -regret of every member of the Council that this
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acceptance had become necessary, together with the best
Wishes of all for a speedy recovery, was adopted by un-
animous vote; no dissenting vote.
re "Club" definition: Hereinabove, by Resolution No. 2084
returned, to Planning Commission for further consideration :
A rediscussion of this matter, in light of appearances and
expressions above recorded, and after advising with City
Attorney, developed the consensus that it would be point-
less to further consider this redefinition and on motion
by Nichols, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 2093, ' :re-
scinding the action taken by Resolution No. 2084, herein-
above recorded, and expressing disapproval of any further
consideration of 'the proposed redefinition of "Club", was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote .
Increase in insured values of City properties: The City
Manager reported that as the result .of a meeting with
Messrs. Samson and Weingarten, insurance brokers re-
presenting the City's fire insurance carriers, he, was
recommending authority to so increase the City' s cover-
age as to take care of $65,000.00 increased property
values. On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols,
Resolution No. 2094s authorizing the City Manager to
make the recommended increase in statement of City's
property valuation, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote .
There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the meet-
ing adjourned to Wednesday, April 16, 1947, at 7f30
o' clock p.m.
LOUISE MCCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Friday - April 11, 1947
4:00 o 'clock p.m.
The City Council of the' City of Palm Springs held a
special meeting in the Council- -Chambers, WAA Building
T-10 U. S. A=y Airfield, in said city on Friday, April
11, 1947, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , pursuant to call by
the Mayor as follows;:
"Call and Notice fora 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
y be held at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , Friday, April 11, 1947,
'`C% in the Council Chambers, VIAA Building T-1, U. S. Army
Airfield, 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
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and act upon Veterans ' Housing 'Project financing by
local Housing Authority, and such other business as
the City Council may legally transact.
WITNESS my hand this llth day of April, 1947.
(Signed) C. A. HYDE, Mayor of the
City of Palm Springs, California,!'
in response to which notice the following consent signed by
each member of the Council was 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, WAA
Building T-1, U. S. Army Airfield, in the city of Palm
Springs, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , Friday, April 11, 1947s
for the purposes and to consider and act upon the matters
specified in the Call and Notice for such meeting made
and signed by the Honorable C. A. Hyde, Mayor of the
City of Palm Springs, on Friday, April ll, 1947, ser-
vice of which notice is hereby acknowledged. -
WITNESS my hand this llth day of April, 1947.
(Signed) Culver Nichols (Signed) Charles D. Farrell
" Armand 'Turonnet It E. F. Martell
F. Thomas Kieley It C . A. Hyde
Members, City Council, City of Palm Springs, California."
The meetingwas called to order by the Mayor, who pre-
sided.
Roll Call: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet,
Kieley, Farrell, Martell and
Mayor Hyde; City Manager Al-
worth, City Attorney Colegate
and City Clerk McCarn.
Absent: None
The Mayor announced that while awaiting receipt of
documents and data necessary to the primary purposes
of the meeting the following matters would be presented
for actions
UNFINISI-IED BUSINESS:
Lease by City to local IIousin Authorit under agreement
executed pursuant to Resolut on Io. 2077, adopted in
special meeting of April 1, 1947, covering that portion
of Field Club property located on East half of Lot 26,
Palm Valley Colony Lands in Section 13. The City Attorney
reviewed the terms of lease and, after discussion, on
motion byMartell, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No.
2095, authorizing the mayor and City Clerk to execute
said Lease in form approved by the City Attorney, was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote.
REPORTS:
City Manager - with recommendations:
for accumt�I tion q
Suppplemental agreement Gas am funds (8es.2021 Jan.€3l1947)
Ekplained that this agreement provides for project necessary to
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survey on speed zones and pedestrian lanes authorized
by Resolution No: 2081 adopted April . 2, 1947, and
for resurfacing existing paving, _str'eets of major .import'=
anee; that project would consume funds presently
accumulated to City's credit plus a probable additional
$250.00, and recommended ithat work be authorized.
After discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Nichols, Resolution ,No . `2096, authorizing and direct-
ing expenditur•e of.funds, as recommended, was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote .
Here the Mayor declared a recess for infonnal discussion
of primary purposes of the meeting.
Meeting reconvened by' the Mayor, and action taken, as
follows :
1. TTo�orney General Hospital, City' s bid to WAA for
vats por ons o properties and all matters
incidental thereto:
Discussion of- commitments in support of applications
by Desert Museum, Desert School District and Palm
Springs Community Hospital for parcels, was as
follows :
(a) Streets : Upon advice of the City ,Attorney,
i Vg she consensus that it would be to the
City 's advantage, if obliged to do so, to pay
full value thereof for them and to have a
separate agreement with the Government as to
waiver of restoration of streets in whole
property;
(b) Cityts Waiver of restoration rights as to
Streets in parcel contemplated by Desert
School District : Upon further advice from
e City Attorney and after discussion of
this point ,with Mr. W. R. Hillery, repre-
sentative of the Desert School District,
Board of Trustees, present in chambers, it
was the consensus that, after agreement be-
tween District and City, the City should
notify the Government of its waiver of re-
storation rights as to the streets involved
in the ,parcel sou L4it by the District .
Mr. Newcomer, of Haight, Trippet & Syvertson,
here gave it as his opinion that the Govern-
ment, if parcel is acquired by the School
District, would not charge the district with
restoration of the property.
Mr. Hillery expressed confidence that the
Board would give the City 120-feet riE#ts-
of-way for widening of streets bordering the
parcel, withholding permission, however, as
to cutting new streets through the parcel.
(c) Restoration ofprro e_rty after removal of
bulld• ngs sold by the Government and re-
moved from the property - The City Manager
called attention to the fact that the cost
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of restoration of property where buildings
had been removed and foundations or footings
left might be extensive; that the City would
be vitally concerned in such a situation and
should require that the land be cleared -
right down to desert sands, unless property
were released for municipal purposes .
On motion by Martell, seconded by Nichols, Resolution
No. 2097, authorizing and directing the preparation of
statements to be filed in connection with the City 's
bid to WAA for acquisition of various portions of
Torney General Hospital properties for the following
purposes : hospital, health center, clinic, library,
research, experimentation, physical education, youth
activities, recreational facilities, community center
and public park, was adopted by record vote ; no dis-
senting vote.
2. Agreement with Palm Springs Community Hospital in
connection with its application for acquisition of
certain of said properties :
During discussion of the City's commitments under
such an agreement, Mr. Newcomer stated that the
paragraph reciting the Hospital 's agreement to
advance funds to the City was an attempt on his
part to so write the agreement that such funds
would be available for use by the City in con-
nection with its bid.
The City Attorney advised in this connection that
in his opinion it would be improper for the City
to employ, such funds since they would be in fact
"trust funds;" therefore recommended omission of
this portion of agreement ; and further analyzing
the agreement, advised that the paragraph in-
dicating that the hospital is a part of the muni-
cipal government should be omitted since, in his
opinion, the City could not enter into such an
agreement unless set up under statute to operate
a "municipal hospital service," which is pre-
sently not the case.
On motion by -Kieley, seconded by Martell, Re-
solution No. -2098, authorizing and approving the
execution of agreement with the hospital, in
form approved by the City Attorney, was adopted
by record vote; no dissenting vote.
3. Agreement with Palm Springs Desert Museum, Inc .
in connection with its application for acquisition
of certain of saidproperties : The City Attorney
read the agreement and expressed doubt as to the
City' s having contributed toward the maintenance
of the Museum other than to "put a roof over its
head" on Library property; further, objected to �:..-
the words "tax assumption liability" in connection
with the recital regarding the City's contribution
toward Museum maintenance - since the City in fact
has no taxation liability to the Museum; recommends
omission of this language.
On motion by Nichols, seconded by Farrell, Re-
solution No. 2099, authorizing and directing execution
of the agreement in form approved by the City Attorney,
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was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote .
4. City' s aiver of right claimed as to restoration of
streets,w in connections with bid:
After discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No. 2100, authorizing and direct-
ing execution of waiver of such rights as to streets
only, said waiver to be in form approved by City
Attorney, was adopted byrecord vote; no dissenting
vote.
There being ,no further business, on motion by Turonnet,
seconded -by Farrell and unanimously carried, the meeting'
adjourned. -
LOUISE MCCARN
City Clerk:
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PAIM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - April 16, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held an adjourned
meeting in the WAA Building T-1, U. S. Army Airfield in
said city, Wednesday, April 16, 1947, at 7 .30 o 'clock p.m.,
pursuant to adjournment , of the meeting held April 2, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, uvho pre-
sided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet, Kieley,
Farrell, Martell and Mayor. Hyde
Absent : None
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. The Mayor announced the following appointments :
(a) ea of t e t of Mr . Phili A. Delano as a member
of Housing Authority of Palm Springs for a four
year term ending March 7, 1951;
Ratified and confirmed, on motion by 'Turonnet,
seconded by Farrell, by Resolution No. 2101 adopted
by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote.
(b) Appointment of Floyd Bigley as Councilman, Palm
S rin s District No. 1, to fill unexpired term
of Maurice McCann, resigned: On motion by Kieley,
seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 2102, ratify-
ing and confirming appointment of Floyd Bigley,
was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting
vote.
(c) Petitions in support of candidates for appoint-
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ment to vacancy in District #1 :
1 - Filed by Harold Mu h April 3, 1947; and
2 - Filed by Charles J. Mathews April 14, 1947
No action necessary in view of Resolution No.
2102 Item 1 (b) next above .
2. Notices, State Board of Equalization: "
(a) Hearings, in Palm Springs, April 250 1947, 10:00
a .m. , Council Chambers, on City 's protests vs.
issuance of licenses to.-
(1) James R. Fouch dba La Paz - No action;
(2) Louis Thomson dba- La Cita No action,
(b) Transfer of licenses from:
Berman 'Beskin Coffman and Feinberg to Palm
Springs Hote Corporation dba Ro al Palms
Hotel Co :
This business being presently conducted in
name of Feinberg only. On motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Kieley, Resolution No. 2103,
authorizing and directing City Attorney, in
event business license on this operation is
not so transferred on or before April 23, 1947,
as to conform in statement of ownership with
corporate name listed in- above notice, to file
City's protest against such liquor license
transfer, was adopted by unanimous vote; no
dissenting vote.
REPORTS:
City Manager - with recommendations :
1. Club Continental - Application for dancing: Re-
commended denial of this application upon ground
that premises and applicant are not qualified
and the granting of a license would not conform
to our requirements as to public health, safety,
welfare and morals . Upon motion by Martell,
seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 2104, approv-
ing denial as recommended and directing City
Manager to so notify applicant, was adopted-by
unanimous vote;- no dissenting vote.
2. Violation of State Liquor Law, reported by Police
Chiefo City Manager, as to
(a) Club Continental and
(b) The Escadrille :
Turonnet requested City Manager to read said re-
port of illegal dispensing of liquor in establish-
ments named and after such reading offered a motion
that the City Manager have copies of the report
sent in duplicate to 11im. G. Bonnelli, our District
representative on State Board of Equalization,
with the Councils recommendation for Board action
in -connection -with said violations. The motion was
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seconded by Nichols and as Resolution No. 2105
was adopted by unanimous vote ; no dissenting vote.
3. Torney General Hospital Properties - Acquisition of :
Reported further meetings with ViAA officials and
that as result thereof he was preparing a revised
plan showing City' s, proposed use of grounds if
acquired; also had informed these officials of
City's commitment to use at -least 75% of sales tax
receipts in expenditures for capital improvements
and capital investments.
4. Jeep. Fire Department: Reported need for this
transportation equipment now under ,offer to the
City for 000.00 and recommended its purchase. On
motion by Turonnet, seconded by Kieley, Resolution
No. 2106, authorizing and directing the ;purchase,
as recommended, was adopted .by record vote ; no
dissenting vote.
Planning Commission - with recommendations
None
Cit Attorne re Special Election on acquisition of
Torne eneral Hospitalproperties : Read two resolutions
authorizing
(1) Calling of ale ction_ MaY 20. 1947 and Statement of
proposition before voters; and
(2) Establishment of Special votinj; precincts and
election boards; and directing lerk's publication
o —notices :
After discussion and agreement as to composition
of the proposition, these resolutions were adopted
as follows :
Item 1: On motion by Martell, seconded by Farrell,
\ Reesolution No. 2107, authorizing and directing
calling of Special Election May 20, 1947 for vot-
ing upon proposition as set forth in said re-
solution, was adopted by record vote; no dissent-
ing vote.
Item 2 : On motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Farre��, Resolution No. 2108, authorizing and
directing two Special ElectionPrecincts:
No. 1 combining Precincts 1 ,8 6 .and 7 with Poll-
ing P ace682 SouthPa Canyon Drive; and
No 2 combining Precincts 2, 3, 4 and 5 with Poll-
ing Place at Frances Stevens School; and
Naming election boards for said special election
precincts; and fixing hours of 11 :00 o 'clock a.m.,
to 7:00 o' clock p.m. , said 20th day of May,, 1947,
as time during which polls shall be open, was
adopted by ,record vote; no dissenting vote.
8:15 o'clock p m , Public Hearing re Pitts - Application
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MAY i 1947
for Zonin
Resolution No. 20880 4-2-47) :
The Mayor announced the time for hearing and after
a reading of notice thereof, declared the hearing
open.-
There being no appearance, the hearing was closed.
During discussion Turonnet objected to Council action
until after further consideration and report by
Planning Commission as to construction contemplated.
After further discussion applicant ' s son, when
called upon by Mayor, exhibited plans purported
to have been made for him by Planning Director
Bergh - showing changes in elevations and type
of construction which will meet the Commission's
requirements. On motion by Farrell, seconded
by Martell, Resolution No. 2109, directing the City
Clerk to return this application to Planning
Commission for further consideration and report
in light of revised plans above mentioned, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Lermann et . al. , - right-of-wa deeds (pursuant to Re-
solution No. 2087, April 2, 1947 e City Attorney !�
reported that said deeds .had been checked by City Engineer
Minturn and examined by himself and recommended their
acceptance and recordation. On motion by Kieley, seconded 0,
by Turonnet, Resolution No. 2110, authorizing acceptance 6,
of said deeds and directing City Clerk to proceed with 0
recordation thereof, was adopted by unanimous vote; no /) �z
dissenting-vote . 3
Students ' Day: The Mayor announced that, this being the �r
day when City government is taken over by the High School
student body, the students would conduct a council meet-
ing immediately following adjournment of this meeting.
NMI BUSINESS: None
There being no further business, on motion by Farrell,
seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned. �^
LOUISE YcCARN
City Clerk
VINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - May 7, 1947
The City Council of he City of Palm Springs held a
meeting in the WAA Building T-1, U. S. Army Airfield in
said city on Wednesday, May 7, 1947, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. ,
W28 MAY 7 1947
the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of
May, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who
presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Turonnet, Farrell, Martell
and Mayor Hyde
Absent : Councilman Kieley
Minutes of April 2, 11 and 16, 1947 - drafts previously
distributed - were presented and on motion by Nichols,
seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried„ were
approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Council Committees - reor�anization: The Mayor sub-
mitted f or ratification his appointment of Bigley to
succeed McCann as Chairman, Boards and Commissions
Relations etc . Committee, and as member, Finance and
General Committees, and on motion by Turonnet, se-
conded by Farrell, Resolution No. 2111, approving
and ratifying such appointment, was adopted by
unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley absent .
2. Resignation of C. J. Burket as member of Planning`
Commission, effective not ter than May P 1947 :
la
iscussion developed consensus that Mr. B%wket', in-
tended remaining in office and continuing; as chair-
man until the revision of Land Use Ordinance and
Master Plan shall have been disposed of by the
Commission. On motion by Turonnet, seconded- by
Martell, Resolution No. 2112, directing t;he City
Clerk to address a letter to Mr. Burket request-
ing that his resignation be held in abeyance un-
til the completion of these Planning Commission
matters, was adopted by unanimous vote ; no dis-
senting vote; Kieley absent.
3. Notice State Board of Equalization - re application
by Gordon B F Youngs for license as beer and wine im-
porter 4620 E. Ramon Road: No action.
REPORTS:
Departmental for April: Treasurer, Police, Clerk's
Fund Statement and Humane Officer were presented,
examined and filed , for record.
City Manager - with recommendations ,t.
(a) Easement - California Water and Telephone Compal2j
for public utilities, over Lot 6, floc 23 .
Palm Springs (location of Police and Fire
Departments) : Recommended granting of ease-
ment with certain changes advised by City
Attorney. , After discussion$ on motion by
Turonnet, seconded by Bigley, Resolution
No. 2113, approving and directing execution
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MAY 7 1947
of easement as recommended, in form approved by
City Attorney, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Kieley absent .
(b) +-cent Gas Tax Apportionments from District
Engineer, State Division of Hi&hwMs : Reported
in detail upon recent tabulations, showing:
1. For state highwaays :
Accrued and unprogrammed to 6-30-47 $663.28
Estimated to accrue_ during fiscal.
year end.6-30.48 . . . 3250.00 Kr
Total $3913.28
2. For streets of major importance :
Accrued and unbudgeted to 6-30-47 $9003.49
Estimated to accrue during fiscal
year end. 6-30-48 . . . . . 3250.00
Total 12253.49
**Based on 1940 population and subject to re-
vision in light of pending legislation,
Stated that project statements for application of
these funds is in process as would appear from
Minturn report, later in meeting.
3. Supplemental agreement covering expenditures,
balance of biennium ending 6-30-47: Reported
details of pro ec and recommended execution
of agreement. On motion by Nichols, seconded
by Farrell, Resolution No. 2114, authorizing
and directing execution of agreement as re-
commended.(!ltem b-2 above); was adopted by record
vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley absent .
(c) Minturn Report: City Manager here called upon
Engineer Minturn to present his report pro-
posing expansion of street department work,
creation of permanent material and storage
yard and acquisition of additional street equip-
ment. Copies of report were distributed among
Council and Mayor, voicing consensusof the
meeting. commended Mr.- Minturn upon his report
and the obvious gain to the City through its
adoption.
On motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell,
Resolution No. 2116, approving the City Manager 's
recommendation therefor, that recommendations of
the report be approved and adopted, was adopted
by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley
absent.
WAA Street Equipment, now available for purchase
as reported by Engineer Minturn and recommended
by City Manager: On motion by Turonnet, seconded
by Farrell, Resolution No. 2116, authorizing and
directing City Manager to negotiate for purchase
of said equipment at price not to exceed $"3000. 0
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Kieley absent.
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6NAY, 7 1947
The City Manager here stated that by Friday -
May 9, 1947, after a meeting now scheduled
with representatives of the Los Angeles WAA
Office, he will know the City's position with
regard to acquisition of this and other sur-
plus personal property at the Airport .
Planning Commission - with recommendations :
1, re pending revision of Land Use Ordinance and
Master Plan: Turonnet, ex-officio member of
Commission, reported holding of second hear-
ing, Monday - May 5, 1947, with continued
hearing scheduled for May 16, 1947, at 7:30
o'clock p.m. , 810 North Palm Canyon Drive; and
urged that all Councilmen attend.
2 . Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the, City
of Palm S rings . amending Sections 4 c and
4 Tm —Df Ordinance No. 75 and repealing Ordinance
No. 175." being for the purpose of accomplish-
ing the following zone changes : 4 (c) in. Sec.
3,. T4S,, R4E, S.B.B. & M. , as per Resolutions
2087 (adopted April 2, 1947) and 2110 (adopted
April 16, 1947) in connection with case of
Lermann at al. ; and 4 (m) _ in Sec . 13 T4S, RUE
S.B.B. & M. , as per Resolution 2083 Jadepted
April 2, 1947) in connection with Veterans ?
Housing on Field Club property was introduced
-
by title by Turonnet, and on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Nichols and unanimously carried,
the first reading of said ordinance was waived
and the ordinance filed for further action.,
3. Tahquitz Cheek Flood Control: Upon permission
of the Mayor, Mr. Lloyd Nix, attorney for Mr.
and Mrs . A. G. McManus, addressed the Council
concerning his clients ' plan for flood control
of Tahquitz Creek in connection with their
contemplated subdivision -of a portion of S21
of N2 of Sec . 23, T4S, R4E, S.B.B. & M. , and ,
requested council action on the Commission!9
recommendation recorded in its minutes of
April 25, 1947, that "the proposed channel
design for Tahquitz Creek through the McManus
property be approved in accordance with the
recommendations set forth by the Flood Con-
trol District."
Mr. Nix was informed that no such recommendation
had been received by the Council from the
Commission. He expressed the view however that,
considering the action recorded in Commission
minutes, he should receive an expression from
the Council at this time since delay in com-
mencing their project would be damaging to
his clients . A report of County Flood Con-
trol Engineer Bookman was here produced, read
in part, examines) as to maps, and discussed,
with resulting consensus that adequate control
of Tahquitz Greek flow would involve of -neces-
sity flood control above and below the N(cManus
property.
After reading excerpts from. the Bookman report
MAY 7 1947 231
the City Attorney expressed the view that a project
undertaken in accordance with said report would in-
volve an expenditure of some $2000000.00. Discussion
resulted in council agreement that, regardless of
the Commission action recorded in its minutes of
April 25, 1947, the Council is presently in no
position to make commitments to Mr, and Mrs. McManus
with regard to their proposed plan of flood control
above mentioned and on motion by Turonnet, seconded
by Martell, Resolution No. 2117, authorizing and
directing Engineer Minturn to study the Bookman re-
port and the physical property involved, and also
to study the Planning Commission files on the sub-
ject, and report to the Council with recommendations
for action upon the McManus program in light of
the Bookman report, was adopted by unanimous vote;
no dissenting vote; Kieley absent.
M'INISPED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS
Register of _Demands : A register of demands was pre-
sented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee
and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, claims
and demands numbered PR-2838 through PR-2919 and 7369
through 7463 were approved and ordered paid by warrants
drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Kieley absent .
Transfer of funds : Clerk's Certificate No. 67, cover-
ing, transfer of funds : to Street from General $13.94;
to Payroll: from General 0112680.72, from Street
$1018.28 and from Waste Disposal $2185.33; was pre-
sented, examined and approved by Finance Committee,
and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Farrell, ap-
proved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer
by record vote; no dissenting vote ; Kieley absent.
Mr. Spencer, Construction Engineer in charge of Veterans '
Housing Proloct Field Club property, upon permission
of the Mayor, here addressed the Council, apologizing
for having set up his equipment on the Field Club pro-
perty without permission and assured the Council that
he had no intention of giving offense to the Council
or our citizens in so doing, particularly since this
local housing project is being financed in part with
City funds ; and assured the Council that he would
make every effort to conform with the Council 's re-
quirements . Upon the Mayor 's su6gestion after con-
ferring with the Council, Mr. Spencer agreed to meet
with the City Manager and Engineer Minturn and work
out an operations plan under their direction.
There being no further business, on motion by Martell,
seconded by Farrell and unanimously carried, the
meeting adjourned to Wednesday, May 21, 1947, at
7:30 otclock p.m.
X" .,,
LOUISE MCCARN
City Clerk
Ott
�AAY 21 1947
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - May 21, 1947
at 1:00 o'clock p.m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held 's
special meeting in the Council Chambers, known as
WAA Building T-1'. U. S. Army Airfield in said city
on Wednesday, May 21, 1947 at 1:00 o 'clock p.m. ,
pursuant to call' by the Mayor, as follows :
"Call and Notice of 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 1:00 o'clock p.m. , May
21, 1947, in the Council Chambers, WAA Building
T-I, U. S. Army Airfield, in said city, such. be-
ing the place where the City Council is accustomed
and by ordinance required to hold meetings, for
the purposes : To consider and act upon: The
taking of such procedure as is necessary for the
City, as former owner, to re-acquire those cer-
tain streets taken from the City by the Govern-
ment for Torney General Hospital and such other
business as the City Council may legally trans-
act.
WITNESS my hand this 20th day of May, 1947.
(Signed) C. A. HYDE, Mayor of the City
of Palm Springs, California, '
in response to which notice the following consent
signed by each member of the Council was 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, WAA Building T-1, U. S. Army Air-
field in the City of Palm Springs, at 1 :00 o'clock
p.m. , May 21, 1947 for the purposes and to consider
and act upon matters specified in the Call and Notice
for such meeting, made and signed by the Honorable
C . A. Hyde , Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on
May 20, 1947, service of which is hereby acknowledged. '
WITNESS my hand this 20th day of May, 1947.
(Sived) Floyd Bigley (Signed) F. Thomas Kieley
' Culver Nichols ' Charles, Farrell
it Armand V. Turonnet it E. F. Martell
to C. A. Hyde
Members, City Council, City of Palm Springs„ California."
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, who pre-
sided.
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ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Bigley, Nichols , Turonnet,
Kieley, Farrell, Mayor Hyde; City
Manager Alworth, City Attorney
Colegate and City Clerk McCarn.
Absent : Councilman Martell.
The Mayor proceeded with the principal purpose of the
meeting:
Re-acquisition of Citv streets taken by the Government H
in establishment of Torney General Hospital properties :
The City Attorney outlined the procedure for such re-
acquisition and presented two resolutions for adoption,
which were read in full:
( a) Tachevah Drive - On motion by Kieley, seconded
by Turonnet, Resolution No. 2118, authorizing
and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to take
such procedure and arrange for such disburse-
ments as are necessary to accomplish this re-
acquisition, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Martell absent;
(b) Via Miraleste and other streets abutting; the
Boyd property - On motion by Farrell, seconded
by Bigley, Resolution No. 2119, authorizing and
directing the Mayor and City Clerk to take such
procedure and arrange for such disbursements as
are necessary to accomplish this re-acquisition,
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Martell absent;
(c ) Additional rights-of-way in this area - Dis-
cussion developed the consensus that, as re-
commended by the City Manager, it would be
worth-while to request of the Government the
transfer to the City of all other rights-of-
way in this area since, under the dontrol-
ling Federal Act, such a request is per-
missible - and was in fact filed by Messrs.
Alworth and Nichols at time of their visit
to Washington in 1946 in connection with the
City 's application for acquisition of the
properties .
On motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet,
Resolution No. 2120, approving and adopting
the City Manager 's recommendation therefor,
and authorizing and directing the Mayor and
City Clerk to take_ such procedure as is
necessary to implement such request, was
adopted by unanimous vote ; Martell absent.
The City Manager stated that Engineer
Minturn is preparing maps outlining these
rights-of-way and showing the proposed
widening thereof.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. McManus Flood Control, Tahquitz Creek: The City
Manager read Engineer Minturn,4s report (pursuant
to ResolutionNo. 1117, adopted May 7,- 1947) 9
which was checked against the maps produced by
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Minturn and by Mr'. ➢enedict ; . engineer in charge of Ycffianus
project. After discussion it was agreed that Council
action should be taken at this time, as recommended by
the City Manager, and as set forth in detail herein-
after.
Mr. .➢enadict. explained that any further delay is ob-
jectionable to his clients because they ism have
bids under which they would like to commence work'
now before summer rains set in. On motion by Nichols,
seconded by Kieley, Resolution No. 2121, expressing
the consensus that the Council has no objection to
the McManus project providing the work is done as
recommended by the City Manager and in a manner which
meets his specifications, to-wit :
(a) The City to be furnished a completion bond
satisfactoov to him as to amount and in a ,
form approved by the City Attorney;
(b) Before commencing work, the City to have
written evidence that the project has been
approved by the Riverside County Flood Con-
trol District;
(c) Projects must be installed in accordance with
Minturn s recommendations - hereinabove men-
tioned, and to the satisfaction of the City
Manager;
was adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting
vote ; Martell absent.
NOTE: In response to inquiries, Mr. ➢enedidt -
stated that the cost of the project is es-
timated as $89,000.00 and agreed with Minturn
that completion bonds in California are
frequently in an amount which is 150 ,per cent. of
the 'cost of a project.
2 . Ordinance amending Sections 4(c ) and 4 (m) of
Land Use Ordinance No. 75 and repealin,:-, Ordinance
No. 174 : Introduced in meeting of May 7, 1947
and first reading waived; was read in full and on
motion by Bigley, seconded by Nichols, was passed as Ordinance f175
by record vote; no dissenting vote; Martell absent.
3. Planning Commission Case No. 163 - Zachary Pitts ;
(Resolution No. 2109 April 16, 1947) Mr. Peterson,
when called upon by the Mayor, read from the Planning
Commission minutes of April 25, 1947, reporting change
of zone approved and so recommended to the Council. .
Discussion developed agreement that, since the Land
Use Ordinance revision is pending and in that con-
nection the zoning covering location of applicant ' s
property is yet to be fixed, Council action might
well be deferred until first meeting in June; and
on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution
No. 2122, tabling this matter for further study, was
adopted by unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Martell
absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 48 (re auctions ) :
MAY 21 1947 235
Nichols introduced said ordinance by title : "E,n Or-
dinance of the City of Palm Springs amending Ordinance
No. 48 of said City", and on motion by Nichols, seconded
by Kieley and unanimously carried, the first reading
thereof was waived and the ordinance filed for further
action.
2. PVrighII and Leonard re movingTornev General Hospital
Buildings to Section 14. When called upon by the Mayor,
Messrs . Leonard and Wright addressed the Council, de-
scribing the proposed project, the location and pro-
posed use of buildings; and on motion by Bigley, seconded
by Farrell, Resolution No. 2123, approving the project,
subject, however, to the operation being conducted as
recommended by the City Manager and according to his
specifications therefor: including among other re-
quirements that Vdri&�ht and Leonard furnish the City Manager
written evidence that the 'Hater Company has available
a sufficient supply of water to serve the location and
that - setbacks -and other Citybuilding requirements are
met, was adopted -by- unanimous vote; no dissenting vote;
Martell absent .
3. The City Manager further reported as follows :
(a) Directional Signs - Western Airlines et al:
Exhibited draft of a revised sign which he
would approve for installation unless there
was Council objection. After discussion it
was agreed that the sign in form presented
should be erected.
(b) Electrical Signs : Reported receipt of a
list of 16 pages listing electrical signs
which the City will eventually order cor-
rected or removed. -
4. Chamber of Commerce promotional funds : Reported re-
ceipt of letter from Chamber of fierce requesting
appropriation for ensuing year in the amount of
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y2000.00 and recommended enactment of necessary or-
dinance and execution of agreement with Chamber there-
for; pointed out that no appropriation was made last
year and that there are sufficient funds on hand and
unused in allocation for current engineering expenses
for 1946-47 to supply this y,2000.00.
Discussion indicated approval of appropriation as re-
commended; and Farrell introduced said ordinance by
title "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs ap-
propriating the sum of Two Thousand Dollars (.'42000.00)
for use in promotion, advertising and publicity for
said City during the 1947-48 fiscal year, " and on
motion by Farrell, seconded by Kieley and unanimously
carried, the first reading of said ordinance was
waived and the ordinance filed for further action ,
5. Canvass of Election Returns : The City Attorney
advised that under Election Laws absentee ballots
must be canvassed not later than seven days follow-
ing the election day of May 20, 1947, but canvass
may be made sooner providin all absentee ballots
have been returned. In view of the highly con-
troversial nature of the election it was decided
that a special board should be named for canvassing
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of absentee ballots, said board to be composed
of 5 members; Armand Turonnet, ex-officio as
member of Council; and four members selected
by the City Clerk, two from each special vot-
ing precinct, to-wit: Mrs. Harriett Henderson
and Mrs . Thekla Grimm from Special Voting Pre-
cinct No. 1; and Mrs . Henrietta Parker and
Mrs. Ellis Gottbehuet from Special Voting Pre-
cinct No. 2. ' On motion by Farrell, seconded
by Nichols, Resolution No. 2124, approving
establishment of such board as outlined, and
fixing the time and place of canvass as 5:00
o'clock p.m. , May 27, 1947, in the offices of
the City Clerk, was adopted by unanimous vote;
no dissenting vote; Martell absent.
6. Location of City Offices: Here there was
some discussion as to possibility of acquir-
ing premises now occupied by Desert Si.n, the
matter being left in abeyance for the present;
City Manager to report regarding status of
application for acquisition of Torney General
Hospital as developments occur .
There being no further business, on motion by Nichols,
seconded by Bigley and unanimously carried, the meeting;
adjourned to May 27, .1947 at 7 :30 o 'clock p.m;,
LOUISE YcCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF' PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - May 21, 1947
' 7 :30 o 'clock p.m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meet-
ing in the Council Chambers, WAA Building, T-1, U. S. Army
Airfield in said city on Wednesday, May 21, 1947 at 7 :30
o 'clock_ p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held
Wednesday, May 21, 1947 at 1:00 o'clock p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Nichols . '
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilman Nichols
Absent : Councilmen Bigley, Turcnnet,
Kieley, Farrell, Martell and
Nayor Hyde
There being no quorum present, Nichols, by public announce-
ment, adjourned the meeting to Tuesday May 27, 1947 at 7 :30
o 'clock p,.m.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MAY" 27 1947 ' 23
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Tuesday - May 27, 1947
The City Council of the Cityof Palm Springs held an
adjourned meeting in the Council Chambers, WAA Build-
ing T-1, U. S. Army Airfield in said city, Tuesday,
May 27, 1947 at 7:30 otclock p.m. meeting of May 21,
1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who
presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Turonnet, Kieley, Martell and
Mayor Hyde; City Manager Al-
worth, City Attorney Colegate
and City Clerk McCarn.
Absent: Councilman Farrell
Minutes of the meetings of May 7 and two meetings of
May 210 1947 - drafts previously distributed - were
presented and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Mar-
tell and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered
copied in the Minute Book.
REPORTS•
1. Election returns, Special Municipal Election, May
20, 1947: Here there was discussion concerning can-
vass of the vote and upon advice of the City Attorney
the matter was advanced to a later position on the
agenda, in order that canvass be made in presence
of any interested voters -attending the meeting for
that purpose.
2. Additional compensation to election officials
serving as members of Special Board for counting
and canvass of absentee ballots pursuant to Re-
solution No. 2124, adopted May 21, 1947 : It was
agreed that such officials should receive com-
pensation for this additional duty, and on motion
by Kieley, seconded by Martell, Resolution No.
2125, approving payment of $5.00 each to the
following named members of said Special Board:
Harriet Henderson and Thekla Grimm, members of
combined Special Election Board No. 1; and
Henrietta Parker and Ellis Gottbehuet, members
of combined Special Election Board No. 2; was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Farrell absent.
City Manager - with recommendations :
The City Manager reported:
(a) Receipt by City Clerk of second installment of,
1946-47-tax revenues, indicating that total of
such revenues for year will probably show an
increase of 45 per cent, over 1945-46.
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(b) Letter from WAA in response to his s g estion
to that body for an advance to CitZ, of 24,500.00
restoration costs, to apply on acquisition of
Airport runway extensions : Stating that such a
transfer is not provided for by law and suggest-
ing that City consider advantages of establish-
ing Palm Springs as a "provisional airport to
Dines Field;" that neither WAA nor CAA are eni-
powered to offer Palm Springs financial assis-
tance in such acquisition and, unless City
can in immediate future assure WAA of ability
to acquire such extensions, WAA will to
existing leases and negotiate restoration
with lessors;" to which he had replied with
request for additional information as to
possibility of establishing Palm Springs as
provisional airport to Mines Field and in-
forming WAA that our airport development
plans are seriously delayed through in-
ability to progress with application for
acquisition of runway extension land.
Stated that estimated cost to City of re-
moving present runway extension would amount
to said sum of 024,500.00, and reported fur-
ther that he had made no headway concerning
attempted acquisition of runway land - in
view of which he is recommending that Council
take immediate steps to request final dis-
position of City's lease on Section 18 and
for such additional lands as were specified
in interim, permit. Discussion indicated
approval of such recommendation.
(c ) Housinm Authorit claim for a went of
State Aid , Veterans ' Housing) : Reviewed
details of City's agreement with Housing
Authority pursuant to Resolution No. 2077,
adopted April 11 1947, under which this
claim is made, and recommended payment of
$14,999.25 claimed thereunder as 10 per-
cent. of the 50 per cent. allocated funds
due under Housing Authority Application No.
152 to State Director of Finance; and on
motion by Martell, seconded by Bioley, Re-
solution No. 2126, authorizing and directing
payment of said claim as recommended, was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Farrell absent.
(d) } Cent gas tax allocation legislation Pend-
ing: Read letter from Assemblyman Boyd ex-
pressing view that it is unlikely that any
new legislation will disturb City's present
allocation under March, 1946 special census.
(e) State Senate Bills No. 1351 and No. 1353
pending which would increase cities re-
venues from liquor licenses and automobile
in lieu taxes : Reported receipt of League
of California Cities letter urging support
of these bills by city officials; stated
that he had communicated with League 's ex-
ecutive secretary indicating the Council's
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support of such legislation.
(f) Airport Lighting,: Reported receipt of letter
from American Airlines executive stating that
CAA had notified Miss Nelson that, unless action
is taken to restore a permanent lighting system
at airport it would be necessary to restrict
airport for air carrier 's use to day operations
only,
(g) American Air Lines agreement : Reported further
correspondence with American Air Lines official
stating, that his organization could not agree
to terms of proposed lease until City had ac-
quired runway extensions, repaired underground
lighting system, etc . In view of questions in-
volved, recommended that matter be referred to
Indian Lands, Airports, etc. Committee - Kieley
chairman, to confer thereon with City Attorney
and present report and recommendation to Council.
Whereupon the Mayor directed that action be taken
as recommended.
(h) Contract with Tyler Suess , Planning Consultant,
pursuant to Resolution No. 2089, adopted April 2.
1947: Reported receipt of recommendation from
Planning Commission (pursuant to action in its
meeting of May the 24th) that Suess be paid an
additional 0%00.00 under his contract, to cover
his supplemental work in connection with re-
vision of Land Use Ordinance, preparation of
maps, etc . , and additional time consumed there-
on.
Recommended payment of Mr: , Suess ' bill for work
completed under contract to May 15th, in amount
of 187.09 and ratified Planning Commission re-
commendation for said additional $500.00 pay-
ment under contract, with further recommendation
that .subsequent statements covering such ser-
vices be carefully checked_ and verified before -
payment.
On motion by Martell, seconded by Kieley, Re-
solution No. 2127, approving 0500,00 increase
in Suess contract and also payment to him of
$187.092 as recommended, was adopted by record
vote; no dissenting vote; Farrell absent.
( i) Desert Museum Building: Reported that Mr. Col-
burn, President of Museum, had made verbal re-
quest to Council, in event Torney General Hospital
properties were not acquired as civic site, for
permission to Museum to temporarily locate one
of the Torney General Hospital WAA buildings
upon west end of White property (present Museum
site) . Stated that Building Inspector Swart had
inspected the temporary building contemplated by
Museum and had given it as his opinion that, if
so re-roofed as to provide one-hour fire re-
sistance , the building would be safe from stand-
point of fire hazard.
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After discussion as to development in vicinity
of Museum site, City Manager stated that, if
Council should grant the request, he would re-
commend that permission be limited to five
years for locating this temporary building
(re-roofed as suggested by Mr. Swart) upon the
Museum site.
Turonnet offered a motion that request be
granted; seconded by Bigley. During; fur-
ther discussion the City, Manage.r quoted Mr.
Colburn as expressing confidence that as
soon as Museum finds a suitable permanent
site of its own the sponsors will be able
to develop enough interest in such a pro-
ject as ,to establish a substantial build-
ing fund within a very short period of
time and proceed with construction of a
highly creditable building of their own. It
was agreed, however, that duration of the re-•
quested temporary occupancy should not be
limited, and the Turonnet motion as seconded
was adopted as Resolution No. 2128, by
majority vote; Nichols voting No; Farrell
absent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:- -
Ordinances introduced May 21, 1947:
(a) Amendment of Ordinance No. 48 (re auctions)
introduced by title and first read in full: on
, motion by Kieley, seconded by Martell and un-
animously carried, second reading waived and
Ordinance being No. 176 - was passed ,by
unanimous vote; no dissenting vote; Farrell
absent .
(b) Authorizing appropriation of t2000.00 pro-
motional funds to Chamber of Commerce for
1947-48 fiscal year, introduced and first
reading waived: Was read in full and on
motion by Turonnet, seconded by Kieley,
said Ordinance - being No. 177 - was passed
by record. vote ; no dissenting vote,; Farrell
absent.
Agreement for disbursement of funds appropriated
under said Ordinance No. 177 : On motion by
Turonnet.. seconded by Kieley, Resolution No. 2129
authorizing'. and directing execution of such
agreement, in form approved by the City Attorney,
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Farrell absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
Register of demands : A register of demands was
presented, examined and approved by the Finance
Committee and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Nichols, claims and demands numbered PR -7464
through PR 7466 were approved and ordered paid
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by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record
vote; no dissenting vote; Farrell absent .
Canvass of Election Returns . Special Municipal
Election: The City Clark announced the result
of the election and read a resolution prepared
by the City Attorney,- as follows :
Whereas, a special municipal election was
held in the City of Palm Springs on Tues-
day, the 20th day of May, 1947, upon the
following proposition:
°Shall the City of Palm Springs in-
cur indebtedness and liability exceed-
ing the income and revenue provided
for this year to an amount of Six
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars (1650,o00.00) ,
or such part thereof as may be necessary,
for the purposes of acquiring all or part
of the Torney General Hospital properties
from the United States Government for
municipal purposes, and for the purpose
of improving, repairing and altering said
properties upon their acquisition."
for which two special voting precincts designated,
"Special Voting Precinct Numbers 1 and 2" were
required and established; and
Whereas, notice of said special municipal election
was duly given within the time and in the manner
required by law and the said special municipal
election was held according to the laws of the
State of California;
Now therefore be it resolved that the City
Council shall and it does hereby find and
determine :
(a) That the said special municipal election
was duly and properly held in the City
of Palm Springs on May 20, 1947; and
(b) Thatihe whole number of votes cast at
said election in the City of Palm Springs
was 1206.
(c) That the measure voted upon was as follows :
"Shall the City of Palm Springs incur in-
debtedness and liability exceeding the
income and revenue provided for this year
to an amount of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars (p650,000.00) , or such part there-
of as may be necessary, for the purpose of
acquiring all or part of the Torney General
Hospital properties from the United States
Government for municipal purposes, and for
the purpose of improving, repairing and
altering said properties upon their ac-
quisition."
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(d) That there was one measure voted upon;
that there were no offices to be filled
or for which any person voted_ , nor were
there any persons voted for, at said
election. The number of votes given at
each precinct and by absentee ballots
for and against said measure were as
follows :
Special Voting; Precinct
No. 1: For 328_Against 221
Special Voting Precinct
No. 2 : For 410 Against 1.57
Absentee Vote : for 62 _Against_28
(e ) That there were no votes for or against
any measures other than the one above
mentioned and there were no votes what-
ever for any persons or for any office.
(f) The total number of votes given in the
City for and against the said measure
above referred to in paragraph (c ) ,
are as follows : For the measure 800 ,
Against the measure 406 .
Be it further resolved that the City Council shall
and it does hereby find and determine that the
said measure set forth and referred to in paragraph
(,c ) did not receive a favorable two-thirds majority
and therefore was not carried.
Whereupon on motion by Martell, seconded by Bigley,
said resolution - being No. 2130, was adopted by
unanimous vote ; no dissenting vote; Farrell absent.
There being no further business, on motion by
Bigley, seconded by Martell and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned. pp
LOUISE MOCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - June 4, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held
a meeting in the Council Chambers, WAA Building
T-1, U. S. Army Airfield in said city on ."lednesday,
June 4, 1947, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. , the said day
being the first Wednesday of the month. of June,
1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde,
who presided.
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ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Turonnet, Martell,
Kieley, and Mayor Hyde; City
Manager Alworth, City Attorney
-Colegate and City Clerk McCain
Absent: Councilmen Bigley, Nichols and
Farrell
Minutes of May 27, 1947, draft previously distributed
were presented and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Kieley and unanimously carried, were approved and
ordered copied in the Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Easements etc . and bids for re-acquisition of
streets, Torney General Hospital properties:
'i i'f e City—anger recommendect that a representative
of the Councilbe present at the opening -of the
bids: 10:00 o 'clock a.m. , June 5, 1947, in Office
of Division Engineer, P.B.A. , F.W.A. , in Room 38,
630 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Discussion
developed agreement that Councilman Nichols be
named as such representative and, on motion by
Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Resolution No.
21310 appointing Mr. Nichols as the Council 's
representative, as recommended, at opening of
said bids and authorizing and directing Mr.
Nichols to amend, add_ to or supplement any and
all bids of the City which are due to be opened
at that time, and in such capacity to act for the
City pursuant to authority in that regard, as
prescribed by the Surplus Properties Disposal
Act of 1945, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Bigley, Nichols and Farrell --
absent. -
2. Notice State Board of Equalization of a plication
for on-sa a st711 ed s r is quar er e
to es : a City torney acLVI.Sed that the term
qua arterly" probably indicated the quarter be-
ginning September 1, 1947 and, there being no ob-
jection to renewal of the license at that time,
no action was taken.
3. Doll House renewal- of -annual dance permit; fees
paid: he ty angerreported departmental in-
spections of premises as presently incomplete and,
on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Kieley, Re-
solution No. 2132, deferring action on application
until City Manager is prepared to present recom- - - -
mendation thereon, was adopted by unanimous vote;
Bigley, Nichols and Farrell absent.
4. Civic Improvement Plan - Letter from Mrs Harriet
Henderson was read, suggesting, in event present
site of O'Donnell Golf Course ceases to be used as
golf course and reverts to the Cityfbj� civic pur-
poses, that the following improvements be developed
as municipal projects:
(a) Golf Course in Section 10 or lower half of
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Section 26; two years to complete;
(b) City Hall at Amado entrance to OtDonnell
prop�ith -swimming pool and park at
Alejo entrance;
(c ) Field Club continuing with ball gapes, Cir-
cus ee events, etc.; and
(d), World War II Memorial Park in "triangle"
boun ed by ,Indian Avenue, Ramon Road and
Palm Canyon Drive; City to negotiate for
property; and
(e) Suggesting bond issue to finance these
improvements, since plans by ,
other civic bodies are under way:
1. Hospital (presumably Community
Hosp to Association)-to proceed with „
thirty-bed- hospital on land donated;
to that Association;
2. Legion to roceed with auditorium on
Belar o Roaff
3. Youth Center, Belardo Road, opening
in une, 1917.
Discussion developed consensus that these sug-
gestions parallel the preliminary report of the
Special Committee for Survey of all Recreational
and Park Facilities, filed with the Council June
6, 1945, and supplementing which, Resolution No .
1865, adopted in said meeting, authorized Mr.
Earl Coffman to approach Federal officials in
Washington on several matters, including pos-
sibility of City�s acquiring west half of Section
10 as an 18-hole golf course site. The Mayor
thereupon directed that Mrs . Henderson 's letter,
after being acknowledged by the City Manager,
be referred to the Boards and Commissions, etc.
Committee- Bigley chairman, for study ,and report
after conferring vi th City Manager on subject.
REPORTS.
Departmental for May: Treasurer, Police, Clerk's Fund
Statement and Humane Officer were presented, examined
and ,filed for record.
City Manager - with recommendations:
(a) Torney Hospital Buildings: Reported wires dir-
ected t�bertWhittet, Office of Real Property
Disposal, WAA, Washington, and to George Wilson,
PBA, San Francisco, informing them that City is
renewing and insisting upon request that all
, government buildings on parcels 1 and 2 of said
properties, located there in violation of City's
zoning, plumbing and safety ordinances, shall be
removed immediately.
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(b) Li ht oles and wirin Balol Park Field
C ub: ecommen;lea
a erec on newlight
po es and improved flood lighting in-
stallation at possible total cost not
to exceed J200.00. On motion by Martell,
seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No. 2133,
approving installations as recommended,
was adopted by record vote; no dissent-
ing vote; Bigley, Nichols and Farrell
absent.
(c) R. C. Jones - street maintenance materials
and abor: Reported that City Engineer, as
previous y authorized, had engaged Mr. Jones
for this vuork and that he as City Manager
had approved payment therefor: Warrant No.
7539, $735.B7, which will appear in Register
of demands later in minutes.
(d) C_ar�en�ter Lease and o tion to lease Desert
Sun Bu�din b9 or$h Palm Canyon Drive,
For one Zear commencing June 1, 19474 Re-
commended that h s option be exercised
for lease at rental of $100.00 per month.
During discussion informed Council that
this space would accommodate Building
Department, Planning Director and pro-
bably other departments; is hoping to
find a suitable full-time employee to
handle zoning and planning information
at counter in new location.
On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell,
Resolution No. 2134, approving execution of
lease as recommended, was adopted by record
vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley, Nichols
and Farrell absent.
(e) Cooler, Desert Sun Building: Recommended
purchase from Desert Sun of cooler now in-
stalled on premises, for $150.90, actual cost
of cooler to the Sun; that in addition the
Sun had paid $2B;00 installation charges.
After discussion, on motion by Kieley,
seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 2135,
approving purchase as recommended, was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Bigley, Nichols and Farrell absent.
(f) County Health Service Agreement renewal for
one ear commencin Jul 1 1947 on same terms
as now n of ect, §804.00 per annum: After
discussion, on motion by Kieley, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No. 2136, approving and
directing renewal of said agreement as re-
commended, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Bigley, Nichols and Farrell
absent .
Planning Commission - with recommendations:
When called upon by the Mayor, Mr. Peterson reported
nothing to present aside from progress in Land Use
Ordinance revision: that the Ordinance is being
prepared by the City Attorney and Planning Consultant
Suess who will present the finished draft to Planning
Commission at earliest possible date. The City
Attorney here suggested that as soon as formulated,
passage of the ordinance could be expedited through
special meetings of Commission and Council.
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JUN 1 8 1941
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None'
r NEW BUSINESS•
ME
ister of demands: A register of demands was
presents , examine and approved by the-Finance
Committee and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by
Martell, claims and demands numbered PR ?920
through PR 3002 and 7467 through 7555 were ap-
proved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the
Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Bigley, Nichols and Farrell absent.
Transfer of funds: Clerk's Certificate No. 68,
covering trans er of funs: ' to Payroll: from
General $10 901.14, from Street $978.76 and
from' Waste 62,116.24; was presented, examined
and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion
by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, approved and
ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer by re-
cord vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley, Nichols and
Farrell absent.
Har Ha er to succeed Robert Dillon rosi need
or MR- ante of tweed
iverside County Supery sor_:
On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Re-
solution No. 2137, approving and authorizing the
Mayor's addressing to the Governor the Council 's
request that Mr. Harper be appointed to such
vacancy, was adopted by unanimous vote; Bigley,
Nichols and Farrell absent.
There being no further business, on motion by
Martell, seconded by Kieley and unanimously carried,
the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, June 18, 1947,
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 - June 18, ,1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs hold an
adjourned meeting in the Council Chambers, 'NAA
Building T-1, U. S. Army Airfield in said_ city,
Wednesday, June ' 18, 1947 at 7:30 o 'clock p.m. ,
pursuant to adjournment of the 7:30 o 'clock p.m.
meeting of June 4, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who
presided.
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ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Farrell, Martell and Mayor
Hyde; City Manager Alworth,
City Attorney Colegate and
City Clerk McCarn
Absent: Councilmen Turonnet and Kieley
Minutes of the meeting of June 4, 1947 - draft pre-
viously distributed - were presented and on motion
by Martell, seconded by Farrell and unanimously
carried, were approved and ordered copied in the
Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS•
1. Applications for dancing 1947-48, fees paid:
(a) Desert Inn
(b) Racquet Club
The City Manager stated that these applications,
following established procedure, had been filed
to become of record before July the 31st, -after - -
which date renewal permits would carry a delin-
quency penalty; that he is recommending approval
of issuance of permits, subject to usual require-
ments as to inspections and his approval thereon
later, in advance of applicants ' seasonal open-
ings . On motion by Martell, seconded by Bigley,
Resolution No. 2138, approving issuance of per-
mits subject to usual procedure, as recommended,
was adopted by record vote; Farrell not voting
because of personal interest; no dissenting
vote;. Turonnet and Kieley absent.
REPORTS:
City Manager - with recommendations:
1. Parking Lot project Lucy Pete property, NE corner
Andreas and Indian Section 14• lease authorized
PZ Resolution No. 20 4, adopte Decem erNO
3 1141:
Rev awed c mstances d ue to w c warran 7081
issued to Ben Beckley, as agent for Mrs. Pete, had
been held in abeyance and project now abandoned;
recommended cancellation of warrant and lease in
order to close matter for present. On motion by
Bigley, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 2139,
approving procedure as recommuended, was adopted
by record vote; no dissenting vote; Turonnet and
Kieley absent .
2. Widening Indian Avenue and removal of six palm
trees from west side of Indian Avenue at Tahquitz
Drive to south side of Tahquitz Drive abut t ng
property now occupied by Desert Museum: Reported
estimate by Engineer Minturn of total cost, in-
cluding installation of 361 pavement, not to ex-
ceed $"1,000.00, the Desert Museum to probably
bear a portion of expense - eventually reducing
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ultimate cost to approximately $662.00; stated
that this improvement will provide room for two
full traffic lanes on Indian Avenue; and re-
commended that he be given authority to proceed
with project, on motion by Nichols, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No. 21400 authorizing City
Manager to proceed with project as recommended„
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;;
Turonnet and Kieley absent. _.
b\J 3. Engineer' MinturnIs report - with proposed action
concerning:
(a) Additional Streets of Major Imprtance: Pre-
ne ocmse �3 ended for
inclusion in application to State Division of
Highways . If approved by said Division, this
would add ten miles to Streets of Major Im-
portance on which gas tax moneys could be ex-
pended, to-wit:
Street: From: To:
Chino Canyon Road Alto Camino Via Del Norte
Via Del Norte Chino Canyon Road Stevens Road
Stevens Road - Palm Canyon Drive Via Del Norte
Vita Del Chino Palm Canyon Drive Indian Avenue
Paseo El Mirador Indian Avenue Sunrise JJay
Tachevah Drive Indian Avenue Sunrise 'dJay
Sunrise Way Tamarisk Road Paseo E1 Niirador
Via Lola Palm Canyon Drive No. Patencio Road
Chino Drive Palm Canyon Drive No. Patencio Road
No. Patencio Road Chino Drive Via Lola
No. Vine Avenue Chino Drive Alejo Road
Alejo Road Palm Canyon Drive No. Vine Avenue
No. Belardo Road Amado Road Alejo Road
Tahquitz Drive Palm Canyon Drive Cahuillo Road
Arenas Road Palm Canyon Drive Cahuillo Road
Baristo Road Palm Canyon Drive Tahquitz Drive
Belardo Road Ramon Road Tahquitz Drive
Sunny Dunes Road Palm Canyon Drive Camino Real-
Camino Real - Sunny Dunes-Road Ramon ' Road
Mesquite Avenue Palm Canyon Drive north-south
centerline,Sec.23
McCallum Way Sunrise Way east line, Sec.13
Cerritos Drive
Cerritos Drive Ramon Road E. Baristo Road
Sunny Dunes Road El Cielo Road Vella Road
El Cielo Road Sunny Dunes Road Ramon Road
Vella Road' Sunny Dunes Road Ramon Road
Cahuillo Road Ramon Road Tahquitz Drive
(b) Seal Coating Program: Presented map showing
streets included in project, which would
necessitate purchase of 1600 tons of rock
and 25,000 gallons of oil.
The streets involved:
Street: From: To:
Indian Avenue Vista de Chino San Rafael Dr.
Vista de Chino Palm Canyon Drive Indian Avenue
Stevens Road Via Del Norte Palm Canyon Dr.
Paseo El Mirador Indian Avenue Sunrise Way
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Street: From: To :
Tamarisk Road Indian Avenue Sunrise Way
Via Lola Palm Canyon Dr. Mission Road
No . Patencio Road Hermosa Place Chino Drive
Chino Drive Palm Canyon Drive N. Patencio Road
Alejo Road Palm Canyon Drive Vine Avenue
N. Belardo Road Alejo Road Amado Road
Amado Road Palm Canyon Drive N. Belardo Road
Belardo Road Tahquitz Drive Ramon Road
Tahquitz Drive Palm Canyon Drive Belardo Road
Arenas Road Palm Canyon Drive Belardo Road
Ramon Road Palm Canyon-Drive Cahuilla Road
Ramon Road Sunrise Way E. Line 3ec .24
Sunrise Way Ramon Road Paseo E1 Mirador
Sunny Dunes Road Palm' Canyon Drive East 600,
Camino Real Sunny Dunes Road Ramon Road
Palm Canyon Drive E1 Portal S. City Limits
Recommended action as -proposed, procedure pursuant to
City Attorneyvs advice, in three steps:
1. A roval of request to Divisionf Highways
for suc a ona street s o Elieo or mportance;
and
2. Approval of proposed seal-coatingprogram for
this summer; and
Instruction to City Manager to advertise for
bids on materials .
On motion by Farrell, seconded by Martell, Re-
solution No. 2141, approving procedure as re-
commended, pursuant to City Attorneys advice,
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Turonnet and Kieley absent.
4. Recreation Director: Reported necessity for
formulating definite recreational program with
full time director to take over recreation now
provided by volunteers; expressed hop that City
would soon have use of Officer' s Club pool at
Airfield for municipal pool this summer. In
consequence recommended creation of position
of Director of Recreation on temporary basis
full time, probably through October, under
Personnel Classification Code No. 24, beginning
at $224.00, possibly at middle salary of
$258.00. In response to inquiry, stated that
he wished to appoint Frank Partridge, who
has done fine work the Boyst Club over past
two years. Thereupon on motion by Nichols,
seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 2142,
approving appointment of Recreation Director
as recommended, was adopted by record vote;
no dissenting vote; Turonnet and Kieley absent.
5. Lea e of California- Cities Annual Conference
in San rancisco Se tember 2nd to 25th: Re-
commended makin23 reservations at this t me, as
advised by League Secretary; and after dis-
cussion it was agreed that six reservations
should be made now for city officials, additional
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reservations later if desired. on motion by
Bigley, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No.
2143, authorizing City Manager to proceed as
recommended, ,was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Turonnet and Kieley absent.
Planning Commission - with recommendations:
The Mayor called, upon Mr. Peterson who reported:
1. Zonina Board action approving variances
here nafter named, which action was ratified
by Commission in its meeting of June 16,
1947:
(a) John F. Luccareni - on petition request-
ing setback variance from 251 to 15t on
west side of property known as Lot 1,
Block R, Section 109 Las Palmas Estates.
(b) Edith M. Woodburn - on petition re-
questing variance as to front yard
setback to permit reduction of 101
on property located at 266 South
Palm Canyon Drive, being Lot 99
Block 8 of Palm Springs.
Nichols offered a motion that approval
of this permit by Planning Commission
be rejected. The motion however
failed for want of a second and the
Mayor announced that petition would-
stand approved, as reported.
2. Proposed Land Use ordinance and DI s:
Reperte completion o.. hearings and read
resolution adopted by Commission in meet-
ing of June 169 1947, whereby Secretary
was directed to certify and file with
Council the Commission's minutes, com
munications, answers thereto, affidavits
of -publication and all other data and
records of Commission concerning- its
-
hearings 'in this matter, same to con-
stitute report of findings, summaries of
hearings ,and recommendations to Council
thereon, together with recommendation
that Council fix a time for its hearing
upon the ordinance. After disnussion
and upon advice of the City Attorney, it
was agreed that fixing of time for hear-
ing should be deferred - to allow for
study of data submitted by Commission.
Here Nichols spoke strongly in favor of
returning, to E1 Paseo Theatre Building
as location of-Couneil Chambers an ty
Court Ensuing scuslon a-0-ITy -
fAanager asked for authority, in event of
such change, to install a suitable cool-
ing system in the Theatre Building.
Whereupon Nichols offered a motion that ,
JUN 18 1947 251
the City Manager be instructed to negotiate for
E1 Paseo Building as location for Council Chambers
and City Court and in connection with such ne-
gotiations that he be authorized and instructed
to provide adequate cooling facilities in said
promises. This motion was seconded by Farrell
and, as Resolution No. 21440 adopted by record
vote; no dissenting vote; Turonnet and Kieley
absent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS•
1. Re thorou fare between Overlook Road and E1
Portal, Lots 9 and 10, Block 7, Palm Canyon Mesa
Tract No. 1 owned by George Gaisel and Jerome
Winston: A letter from Haight, Trippet and
Syvertson and Hilton McCabe was read, demanding
immediate council action "to have the street
replaced in its original condition and to re-
strain and enjoin any person from interferring
with and damaging this public street. " The City
Manager stated that a previous letter on this
subject had been referred to Planning Director
Bergh, who had reported to him that the street
named could not be located on any maps as hav-
ing been dedicated to public use. The City
Attorney stated that apparently the street
is a thoroughfare between subdivision lots
given to private use for several years and
advised that the question of whether the City
should accept such thoroughfare for public use
is one for consideration by the Planning Com-
mission. The Mayor thereupon instructed the
City Clerk to refer the letter to Planning
Commission for consideration by that body
meeting with the City Attorney, and to present
recommendations thereon to Council.
2. A letter from Mrs. F. M. Fuller concernin
attemp e alterations o bu 1 ings at thel
Street, Section 14, was read inveighing against
the Building Department 's refusal to allow such
attempted alterations and tendering a check
for $10.00, building permit fee.
The City Manager explained that the alterations
Mrs. Fuller had attempted were in violation of
our building code; however, that she had gone
ahead without a permit . After discussion the
-letter- and check were referred to - the City Manager
for disposal.
3. Zacha Pitts re building he is desirous of re-
movinfrom TorreGeneral Hos tal Pro ert to
s ro ert on amonRo ad In Sect on 4 or use
as a commercialbuilding: a City Lhnager re-
ported that inspection of building had shown it
to be Gunite with cement floors and of very good
quality; and recommended that Pitts be given
permission to move the building. On motion by
Bigley, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 2145,
granting such permission, subject to compliance
with City Manager's requirements in connection
therewith, was adopted by majority vote; Nichols
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voting No; Turonnet and Kieley absent.
There being no further business, on motion by Martell,
seconded by Bigler and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned to June 30, _,1047, at 7:30 o1clock p.m.
CC
LOUISE MCCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Monday June 30, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held an adjourned
meeting in the Council Chambers, WAA Building T-1, U. S.
Army Airfield in said city, Monday, June 30, 1947 at
7:30 o 'clock p.m. , -pursuant to adjournment of the 7:30
o 'clock p.m. meeting of June 18, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde„ who pre-
sided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Turonnet, Kieley, Martell and
Mayor Hyde; City Manager Al-
worth, Mr. Warren Slaughter
appearing for City Attorney
Colegate, and City Clerk McCann
Absent: Councilman Farrell
COMMUNICATIONS•
Mayor:
1. Resignation of Charles Burket - Planning Commission:
Requested formal acceptance of this resignation (tabled
pursuant to Resolution No. 2112, May 7, 1947) and
letter to Mr. Burket thanking him for his, faithful
services to the City. On motion by Turonnet, seconded
by Bigley, Resolution No. 2146, ratifying the Mayors
acceptance of resignation and instructing City Clerk
to express to Mr. Burket the gratitude of the
Council for his devotion to civic duty, was adopted
by unanimous vote; Farrell absent.
2. Request for ratification of rea ointment for three
years endi g une 0, 1950 of:
(a) Health Center Board - Mrs . Pauline Isenagle and
Mrs . or
ma 01 ver, and on motion by Nichols,
seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 2147, ratify-
ing said appointments, was adopted by unanimous
vote; Farrell absent; and
(b) Librar By oard - Mr. Francis Crocker and Mrs.
m enn�e �, and on motion by Bigley, seconded
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by Martell, Resolution No. 2148, ratifying said
appointments, was adopted by unanimous vote;
Farrell absent.
3. Application for -renewal of dance licenses, 1947-4%
fees paid:
>' ( a) James Fouch, dba La Paz
(b) Palm Springs Tennis Club
The City Manager stated that following established
procedure these applications have been filed at
this time to avoid penalty attaching to licenses
applied for after July the 31st. After discus-
sion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Kieley,
Resolution No. 2149, approving issuance of
licenses, subject to inspection of premises and
approval by City Manager as to such use, was
adopted by.-record vote; no dissenting vote;
Farrell absent.
4. Refund to Ruth Meister of $10.00 accepted with
her attempted applies ion for setback reduction:
When called upon by the Mayor, Mr. Peterson,
speaking for the Planning Commission, explained
that this refund had been requested by the
Commission because her application did not
meet the conditions under which such applica-
tions may be filed, and on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 2150,
directing refund recommended, was adopted by
record vote;no dissenting vote; Farrell absent.
REPORTS:
1. Health Center Board for ,year ending June 30s 1947,
including recommendation for reappointment of Mrs .
Isenagle and Mrs. Oliver whose terms expire as of
June 30, 1947, was read and filed for record.
2. Cit Clerks fund statement for June d1747, was
presente examined and file for recor .
City Manager - with recommendations :
1. Return to El Paseo Buildingas location of Court and
CouncilChambers: epor a nego at ions in s
connection; that Mr. Strebe is agreeable but must
first settle several points with owner of building.
Reported advice of City Attorney that in any event
hearing on the Land Use Ordinance could be held in the
El Paseo Building; and expressed view that City
would shortly be able to obtain the building.
2. Waste- -Di s osal Trucks: Reported receipt of firm
b o , 0 eac on three Chevrolet trucks,
to which the seller would attach dump bodies from
trucks now in operation at a cost not to exceed
$60.00 each. Stated that the City Attorney had
254 JUN 3 0 1947
advised that under the circumstances it would not
be necessary to advertise for bids; and recom-
mended purchase of the three trucks on terms
above recited. After discussion, on motion by
Turonnet, seconded by Bigley, Resolution. No. ,
2151, authorizing the City Manager to purchase
trucks as recommended, on terms quoted, in-
cluding cost of truck and transfer of dump- -
body, prices quoted and arrangements for
transfer of dump bodies to first be con.•
firmed in writing to City Manager, was adopted
by record vote; no dissenting vote; Farrell
absent.
In answer to inquiry on the subject, City
Manager stated that he intended to arrange
for sale of old trucks as soon as replaced.
3. Har Har er to succeed Robert Dillon as
CON Su ery sor: Reported thate iayor
had received a letter from Governor Warren
thanking him for his letter recommending Mr.
Harper for the vacancy (pursuant to Re-
solution No. 21379 adopted 6-4-47)
4. Recreation program and swimming* ool: Re-
porte� that as result� nego at ons with
WAA he expects within next few days to
obtain for a nominal rental one of the WAA
buildings for dressing rooms and toilet
facilities in connection with use of Army
Air Field pool asmunicipal pool.
5. Estimate of operational ex enses and in-
come for 19 7- 8: cad at engt from
tentative figures now compiled by City
Manager and Auditor Bonnell and outlined
extensive program forStreet Department
expansion, equipment yard and buildings,
gasoline storage and distribution, ad-
ditional fire hydrants, parks and recrea-
tional program, all of which he felt would
be available from the estimated income .for
1947-48. However, requested a meeting
with the Finance Committee at earliest
possible date in order that this program
may be considered and acted upon without
delay.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Revised Land Use Ordinance - time of hearing there-
On: er - scuss on, on motionr e y a1.
seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 2152, :fixing
Wednesday, July 16, 1947s 7:30 otclock p.m. , in
the El Paseo Theatre Building, as die time and
place for hearing, was adopted by unanimous vote;
Farrell absent.
Return of location Court and Council Chambers to
E1 Paseo Building (Pursuant to Resolution No. 2111,
ado ted June 18 1947 : Mr. Nichols introduced an
or nance entitled, An Ordinance of the City of
Palm Springs Fixing the Time and Place of Official
Meetings of the City Council of said City After
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July 7, 1947, " and on motion by Kieley, seconded by Martell,
and unanimously carried, the first reading of said or-
dinance was waived and same was filed for further action.
NEW BUSINESS•
Re ister of demands: A register of demands was presented,
exam ne an approved by the Finance Committee and on
motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet, -claims and
demands nur35ered PR 3003 through PR 3078 m d 7556 through
7625 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on
the Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Farrell
absent .
Transfer of Funds : The City Manager recommended that,
pursuant o s proposed program of expenditures, out-
lined above, and in order to provide funds therefor,
the following fund transfers be included in transactions
for 1946-47:
(a) Transfer to the Reserve for Capital Outlay of $"10,000.00
from the General Fund; an
(b) Transfer to the_ 5 ecial Fund for the Replacement of
Motarized Vehicles of 3500.00 from the Waste Disposal
Fund.
Clarkys Certificate No. 69, covering transfer of funds:
FROM: Bond & Trust TO: General 200.00
(NOTE: this is-7200.00 deposit forfeited by
Los Compadres )
General Payroll 10,913.38
Street " 765.92
Waste " 29154.14
Total 14,033.44; and
as recommended by City Manager, transfer
FROM: General TO: Capital Outlay 100000.00
Waste Special Fund for Re-
placement of Motor-
ized Vehicles 32500.00,
was presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee
and on motion by Martell, seconded by Turonnet, approved
and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, by record
vote; no dissenting vote; Farrell absent.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of t he it of Palm S rin s
Fixin the Amounto one ecessa to be Rig
se Tana ion
For the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1 1947 was introduced by
Nichols , -by title and, on motion by ichols, seconded by Kieley
and unanimously carried, the first reading thereof was waived
and the ordinance filed for further action.
There being no further business on motion by Nichols, seconded
by Kieley, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned.
�n `-
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
2a b JUL 2 1947
JUL 7 1947
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - July 2, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs field a meeting
-
in the Council Chambers, WAA Building T-1, U. S. Army_
Airfield, in said city on Wednesday, July 2, 1947, at
7:30 o 'clock p .m.', the said day being the first Wednesday
of the month of July, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Bigley. ,
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Bigley
Absent : Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet,
Kieley, Farrell, Martell and
Mayor Hyde
There being no quorum present, Bigley, by public announce-
ment, adjourned the meeting to Monday July 7, 1947, at
7:30 o ' clock p.m.
r-rA C
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURI=1 MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held , Monday - July 7, 1947
The City Council of the Cite of Palm Springs field an adjourned
meeting in the Council Chambers, INA& Building, T-1, U. S.
Ar-irry Airfield in said city, Monday, July 7, ID47 at 7:30 o 'clock
P.M. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of July 2, 1947.
The meeting was, called to order by 1Iayor Hyde,, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bigley, Nichols, 1,1artoll
and Mayor IIyde; City Manager Alworth,
Mr. Warren Slaughter appearing for
City Attorney Colegate, and City
Clerk McCarn
Absent_: Councilmen Turonnet,- Kieley and
Farrell
Minutes of meetin s of June I8 and 30 and Jixly 2 1947 -
drafts prey ously is r ute - were presents and nd on motion
by Martell, seconded by Bigley and unanimously carried_.,
were approved and ordered. copied in Minute, Book.
COM I NICATIONS:
Owen Coffman Post No . 519 American Lerrion - request
that War Memorial ' Buildin; permit fee be waived since
building to be used primarily for civic purposes :
JUL 7 1947 257
After discussion, on motion by Yartell, seconded
by Bigley, Resolution No. 2153, approving and
directing waiving of said fees, was adopted by
record vote; no dissenting vote; Turonnet, Kieley
and Farrell absent.
REPORTS:
J epartmental for June: Treasurer, Police, Humane
ODffce ir; presented, examined and filed for record.
City Manager - with recommendations :
1. Palm treks offered for sale to Cit by W. H.
Armstrong, 1535 North Indian Avenu
ms e: Reported
this offer of 210 6-year old Washington palms,
presently located on his property, E1 Mirador
and Los Caballeros, at a price of NE300.00;
to be removed in any number, at any time with-
in one year from acceptance of offer; exist-
ing irrigation water ( 2 shares) available at
no extra charge . Suggested that he have op-
portunity for investigation as to advisability
of accepting offer; recommendation thereon
shortly.
2. Municipal Pool Arrrr Airfield: Read letter
frorn 'NAA, stating impossi le to lease pool
to City because of having advertised 290 acres
for sale at Airfield, including location of
Pool; reported, however, that subsequent tele-
phone conversation_ with Los Angeles VifAA of-
ficials indicated probability of obtaining
short term use of pool and building for
toilet and dressing room facilities; expects
answer by Monday, July the 14th.
3. Chamber of Commerce promotional funds ap-
propriated pursuant to Ordinance No . 177
adopted 5-27-47: Presented letter from
Chamberts Executive Secretary, transmitting
statement of accounts paid, with request for
reimbursement from funds so appropriated;
and recommended remittance from appropria-
tion. After discussion, on motion by Bigley,
seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 21542
approving and authorizing payment recom-
mended., was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Turonnet, Kieley and Farrell
absent .
4. Western Air Lines license agreement: Ro-
)orted receipt by City Attorney or letter from ;
'.'destern Official concerning proposed agree-
ment and requesting early appointment for
discussion of terms. Stated that City Attorney
and he were agreeable to such a meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the Cit7 of Palm
S rin_ s Fixing the Amoun of Money Necessar o e
Raised b Taxation for the F scal Year Be nn nP
July 1, 1947 introduced in meeting, of 6-30-47;
258 JUL 7 1947
first reading waived) for reading and passage: The
ordinance was read in full and on motion by Bioley,
seconded by Nichols, was passed by record vote as
Ordinance No. 178; no dissenting vote; Turonnet,
Kieley and Farrell absent.
NE'N BUSINESS:
Acquisition of 50' ip str of Milner-Daugherty land
adjoining OfDonnel so f Course : The City Manager
stated that, after discussion of this matter be-
tween the City Attorney , the Mayor, General Com-
mittee (Martell, chairman) and himself, meeting
with Mr. Fred Ingram, Secretary-Treasurer of the
OfDonnell Golf Course,, it had been agreed that
such acquisition would be to the City' s advantage ;
that the City Attorney had prepared a resolution
reciting the terms of acquisition. The resolution
was then read, as follows:
4TEREAS, Messrs . N. F. Milner and Frank C .
Daugherty, the present owners of the strip
of land adjoining the O'Donnell Golf Course
property on the north, measuring fifty feet
( 501 ) in width by approximately eleven
hundred feet (11001 ) in length and including
the residence building thereon, have offered
to sell said property to the City for a con-
sideration of Fifty-Two Thousand Five IIundred
Dollars (`$52',500.00) ; and
VEFREAS, 'the, O'Donnell Golf Course, a non-
profit 'corporation, has offered to increase
its annual minimum rental from Three 'Thousand
Dollars ("�3,000.00) to Five Thousand Dollars
(1$5,000.00) 'in consideration of receiving a
lease of the above named Milnor-DauSIlerty
property for a period of approximately twenty-
five (2.5) years , ending June 30, 1972, and
with the expectation that the City will use
the added rentals for the purpose of pay-
ing the purchase price for the above mentioned.
property; and
T. EREAS, the ' OfDonnell Golf Course has fur-
ther offered to pay the additional rental,
namely a total of Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00) in advance commencing June 30,
1947 in order that said amount may be used
as a down payment toward purchase of said
property; and
'NHEREAS, the said owners of same are agree-
able to selling; same to the City on the .
terns above mentioned, namely Five Thousand
Dollars (05,000.00) down plus Five Thousand
Dollars (yJ5,000.00) annually ( interest in-
cluded) , and immediately transferring; title
of said property to the City subject to an
encumbrance in form of a Deed of Trust
evidencing, the deferred balance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the pur-
chase of said property to be in the pub-
lic interest and incurring of the afore-
said obligations will not increase the
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JUL 16 1947
total obligations of the City during the current
tie,^a7. year beyond its incom3 for said year, and
the payments upon same are provided for by the
.rentals abova mentioned;
NOW 711DREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of
Palm Springs shall purchase the said ',Tilnor-
Daugherty property for the consida.aticns and
unoln the. 'terms above mentiored; and
BR IT IPUR2HER Rl_ S0LVT-'i), the V the \ixictIng leas[i
to the O'Dozulell Golf Course be amended and
supplemer.tad as of June 30, 1047 so as to- pro-
vide for inclusion of the said additional pro-
J ,E and for increase of the minimum rentals
thereunder from Th.:ee-Thousand Dollars '11 o0o.00)
to Five-Tnou^nnd Dollars ($5,000.00) annually;
BE IT FURTT—L RI SOLVM, that the Mayor and City
Clerk, upon first securing anprov^1 of the City
Attorne,�r, b'3 and they are authorized and directed
to 3R'e1-11te 3uCh instriUnRnts as may be necessary
to care out and consummato the foregoing, trans-
act! on.
Isere the Pdayor calle d upon Mr. In_ram present- in
v t'iambers, }+lh!1 9 a .,era' ed uponhe subject and_ r--ol^fined
thy; advantages of the trnnsacticn io far as concerns;
the City- and the Course.
Nichols stated that he would feel obliged to vote NO
because of lack of time within which to become con-
vQ.-sant with all the terms of the acquisition.
NOTE: The original ',also ',ere a ;er discussion is
o:7z a''L 1e witi1 d?ads of gift frcr:i Thomas O'"Donnell to
the City, pursuant ttu Resolutions Numbers 1597,
adopted 12-27-44 and 1600, adort-ad 1-1.0-45.
After further the Mayor reported hayin.C,
re%eived frog; ITieley (a ,member of the Goneral Com-
mittee, -who attended the above mentioned me-ting on
the su.b3act) his axpressiol of approval of the ac-
quisition upon the terms set forth in the resolution;
on'd on motion by 1;1s',rtell, sncnnded by BiOlcy, said
Resort.ion, ac No. 2155, was adooted by record -rota;
N.i-chols dissenti± g;- Turo:nn`=t;Eielsy r,nd Farroll ab.sert.
Re El Paseo Building for location Couloil Cha,rirers and
Court: TIa 01tr I a-iager reported nego1AP..ti(-ns f)ndin;,;
nnth ng definite at this ti.mc as to perm ,:t loc�_tiwrr,
though Land Use Ord:;.r.ance hearing would be held thsre
July the 16th, as advertiaad.
Thero boine no further business On motion by Bi£'la3`,
seconded by Martell, and carried,_ the
rii^dtiiig adJonrned to JL::ly 16, 19,1r7,
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July- 1S, 1947 at 7:30 o'anc'.: p. . , rI-r I-)t to
aC''lournment of the meeting, o_' dLlrf Cu,
The n-r_eting was ^alled to order by Co-onell.man
Mnrtell, the c.nly pres!�.lt, wh.e by public
annoLrncemont thereupon adjourned the meeting, to
the , T j Psseo Theatre huftitoriuu, 21C^ Nort1; Ps?rr
Canyon Dr?.ve, for the pu,bl.i•c i earir:.g sshecluled
there on the pronos^d amendments etc . to CA-,
C'tyts detailed Land. Ube. FltI-n, at 7:30 c "cl.o^.1r
p.m. , this 16th �,ny Of July, 1947,d ilotl'o of
s .irl acaring, hacin bran uly fivsn 9ndpublishod
n !ar - to ! s y � in o 21r7 to In th'a
��trrs�..�.�.� � i�e..olkt_c._. ITS. � a.d�p„��.
meeting of Jane 30, 19A.7.-
it t}'-o ,I d.itorium, the meeting Was Called to order
by the Tlay or mrha presided.
ROLL CULL: resent: Councilmen_ 3i�,'ley , Nicholas
;holey, Martell and I ayor
I3ydr ; City Manag,er A1:wort"
C'ty Attr7,ney Col_ri and
City- Clerk McCarn
%bse'nt: Co,:_nc?l.men 7.lAronne:,,t a ,d
Farrcll
T? e T4ayor .announce. the purpose of the mooting, and
allecl upon the City C1c;rla to read Nctic;e of ,
Tl atri.n , after ^rliich reading• he tnr11"(1 tho meeting,
oci C;:" to Yr. Tyler' SueSs, Pl!?�nning Consultant, to
Pnsver gL;.ostioru; and. rAve his ir_tornrot,rtion c,f the
zontnrg, :rap and rr:rpo.rad elan of zoning (p^u .�ared
by P,7r. zes , ) filed bjr the Plannim' Counissi.on with
the Council' Jwi,s IC) 1Ci^r , with reconmiendation for
;ublic '41
c aritlg theroon, as above stated.
Mr. Suess first called upon T-Ir. Petere,orl, Actin
.lannirg Director, forrresentattion. of petitions
filed 7.,Ath the Commission on the 3,ibJect of ,the Ulan,
<`aB follows :
John Muttholland owner of Lot 10 John Ma Trac,�t
- Wa- 7 _ 8 ne o lat ng fore t0 s iie' gL1e,�;t, l
t. at these lu is o zoned. R-T Wince property op-
posite and north is _presently R-4;
Following; nvar_ed property owne'i•s expressi;d opposition
to proposed zoning, uP proper!-jr located. in 3ec'ti.c-r1 230
T431 R4B, 3 .3.B.& U., as follow:; :
Indian Trail Tract - opposition to nroPosed ' 0-3
classi.fIca ion, by:
C.W. Brouse , .Leona S. and L. rat Martin„ Harry an
i3dna L. Brott, Dexter and Marian Blau, Leona M. £tad
Bryson Amos.
G11ac,�r Sa.ard_s Fr : - ob j.action to proposed R-3, a chan ;e
from EL-2Ro7scr. Chalrberr<, Louis Lepter, Jo,) llionder-,
aan %ora.l only) .
7;ista Santa. Rosa - objection to chang,i_n4 rtC-1 to C-311.
JUL 16 19A1 ' 261
Propo�aacf. change is G-1 to 0-2.
Johnson, Gordon H. vl=�r'iB, Helen '.f111]>_ins., LCti�is
MOCre, E17e M. PTe eri 2I;ie r, I(il°. a:d n'CTg . ('rf3UT tl a.
3tonF, De-otha Cohen, Saul Cohen.
I'al.n2 I3i:,rrlands Tract - Fetition p.r. ctesting airy
huange fro2t2 present classify.cation R-1: Harold
C. ?'Jest, Bortric� Whitfield, Bill Whitfield,
Parry T. Barlea , hazel L. L'lest, James mason,
Li.ly.;n IRwson, 111Iarie J. Dwij,t, Joseph F. Lloyd,
T,Te�-,thaM. Lloyd, I'Zoserial•y Cossrann, Prances Cazda,
Logic Richman, Eva. Richmnn, W. B, Nlaranvilla,
Humphrey; also additional }�T otest froiu
G"
y.-.o."ge F. ase Etl-lu=l C . Marsh. L
dc7st'_nna.l re-Guests presented:
1. Michaal Kirsh as one of ow ors Lots l 2
5 3nd -- 6 oc ._ ievelor Tract fxlecx oy
and with his attorney, Vincent 1:nt1lony Karco:
rec,riesting change. to R- 4 fr-o,n R-1,
Preosntly recommended for remining R-1.
2. Tie Tahquitz River Estates Section 23 T4S
subd_v si.cn contomAated
Ly anc Pair_ Alp anus :
Trousdale Cons+ruction Company latter stat-
iilg th.a,t oIn. lust snbr.'-ttirigs_.tH plan it is
110V deemed advisable to alter sits of sinZl.e
falully resldontiel 10 ts .
To date the Planning COmP7i.ssiom has mach .io
recolnmendation to !,.ta Council concernii,6 this
pr. onoseJ au "iivicicr
T1re Ocmpany''s represerltet4.ve indicated on
his plan'. and e71 City 'c map u':_itlining pro-
posed Laird. 7,^. s, the vari-ouz T.a. d Jses Zr,
contomplated b; hi_s Company.
Mr, Lloyd. Nix, r-nresenting Mr. and yrs .
jlcifianns, had previously aopoared before the
Council regarding the MCManls Flood Control
Projec �.rhicli involve-- the n.rop-,rty es,n,rr's-
lag this propooed see minutsz
I?:a. 7 and 21, 19.17 - Resobitions 1117 and
2121, rde,racti.vely.
Mr. 71)11 when called upon sts.tPrl the ,+, his
e�:nT—;a.re cInxi-Olis to get this sui;divi.si.; n
candor way.
3. Im Property of Henry L Sarge: ?C acres in
Palm Snr-- 779 $.1?7_ti -nYo. 2, 'a por ion of
as re..-.
Cmided in ID3p Book 2, p. 30, records of
Riverrido Coup'-;; .
Mr. Paul Brissin, r�,presonting Mr. :.ar e,
WhIon callcd :zno_i, voiced ob jeotior. to the
recomrrended "water shed"- Outlined in green
on pro.or.snd map, st9tinr? that his rli_e.n+3 ' la.rr_',_
r^ ?i
.-.' ='t of a evt: ri ai.nr., recorded in 139Cy
F.I�d sugges r
ted that the " .ator vhe.3" be so
red.uood as to exol-ad.e th,o "erne nro^erty
-�
262 194.7
since, to indicate a "water shed" as recommended
would be tantamount to the City' s condemnation
of the Sa.rge property.
P+Zr. Nix s eakinr for Mrs . McPrianus as owner greater
fort ono s Section 19, erpresse v:f.ew that
the recommended ,water _shed" would decrease value
of these lands; that Mrs. McManus is requesting
R-1 in this area.
4. Grace Lewis Miller, owner approximately 21 acres
in Sec on 3, T S, R4E, S.B.B..z M. , bounrie— 1 on
east by Indian Avenue, west by Virginia Road and
south by Via Olvera: favors liberalization of
Land Use Ordinance as applicable to her property
and vicinity.
Presently recommended R-4.
5. Here Mr. Hilton McCabe addressed the meeting
concerning petitions fiTed by himself in behalf
of his clients, , as follows:
(a) re Hathaway' and Fierce leased property in
Section 26, , T4S,, R4E, S.B.D. & M. , 6601 on
South Palm Canyon Drive ( Indian Lands) : re-
questing that all 330t be included in T
and R-1 zones.
Presently recommended: T, with R-1 front-
ing on South Palm Canyon Drive; E-2 :for
balance of said leased lands. Petitioners
claim such zoning would render much of
their leased property unuseable.
(b) Palm Springs Home Owners League , a corpora-
tion, objects to recommended sections of
Land se Ordinance :
1. Section 4.11 - Size of Dwellins : Sug-
. o _
ges rec q. ft.
exclude garage space;
2. Section 20.6 - Minimum 5-da7 notice:
Suggest such notice Is insufficient
time for appearance; that there should
be- no distinction in time of notice re-
garding hearing upon either a variance
or a zone change, both being of equal -
importance to surrounding property owners
in many instances .
(c) Prop ert owners Tah uitz Park and Tahquitz
Part in Sec ion 5, T4S, R4E, S.B.B. & M. ) ,
including S. K. Rindgue, Edward 41. A. Peake,
B. F. Shearer, F. A. Purcell, Ernest Alschuler,
William Colburn, C. H. Hopkins, and Farney
11urlitzer, protesting rezoning of lots north
of Baristo Road on west side of Cahuilla
from R-1 to R-3 (as recommended) - particularly
Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 70 Palm Springs
Tract - corner Baristo and Cahuilla.
➢;Ir. M, Cabe in each case, gave detailed re-
cital of statements set forth in Items ( a) ,
JUL 16 1947 263
(b) and (c ) above.
Mr. Lee Bering re resenting- Palm S rims
Tennis Club, requested (orally) that re-
commended zoning covering properties re-
ferred to in Item 5 (c ) , next above, be
adopted as recommended; that such zoning
had bea-1 recommended after due deliberation
and adequate public hearings by the Planning
Commission, acting with the advice of a
qualified Planning Consultant ih o had
spent considerable time in a study of
local conditions prior to submission of
map aid plan here displayed; that the Tennis
Club had been built prior to development
of residential area now occupied by com-
plainants named in Item 5 ( c ) , next above,
and before zoning had been instituted;
urged therefore that recommended zoning be
adopted or original classification con-
tinued; concluding, with compliments to
Planning Consultant Suess, Planning Com-
mission and Council -upon the map and plan
resulting from this laborious undertaking
obviously a sincere effort to accomplish
equity for all - the natural consequence
of which is to draw opposition from a few;
expressed endorsement of the Plan as
eventually adopted by Council, whether it
coincides wither opposes his personal
views.
6. Za�ch2 Pitts owner Lots 64 and 65 Section
14 Indian Avenue at Ramon Roa : Requesting
orally) a change of zoning, rear of property -
facing Ramon Road, from recommended R-1 to
R-3.
R-2 classification: In response to inquiry, Suess
stated that it is proposed to omit R-2 from the
amended Plan, using instead the R-3 classification
as being more liberal for the property oim er with-
out detriment to contiguous property of more re-
stricted classification.
Other petitions and letters, previously filed with
the Planning Commission - and referred to in
certified copies of Commission minutes filed with
the Council (council minutes 6-18-47) were here
presented and filed with the Council.
There being no further questions, the Il:ayor de-
clared the hearing closed, whereupon, on motion
by Kieley, seconded by Martell, Resolution No.
2156, declaring the proposed amendments, etc.
to the City' s detailed Land Use Plan ordinance,
duly submitted by the Planning Commission for
Council consideration and the ordinance tabled
for action later-, was adopted -by unanimous vote;
Turonnet and Farrell absent.
After discussion it was agreed that, in order to
afford ample opportunity for the Council to con-
sider the ordinance and - if it should be deemed
necessary to return same to the Planning Commission
meeting of July 23, 1947, for further recommendation to provide the necessary time therefor, that the
Council should meet early on Tuesday, July the 22nd,
for action thereon, as will appear later in minutes.
264 JUL 16 1947
JUL 2 2 1947
UNFINIK D BUSINTSS:
re change in place of meeting: The City Attorney
advised that it would be necessary to withdraw
and correct the title of this ordinance (intro-
duced in meeting of June 30, 1947) for re-intro-
duction as 'corrected. Whereupon, on motion by
Nichols, seconded by Bigley, Resolution No .
2157, authorizing and directing the vd thdrawal
of the ordinance introduced in meeting of June
300 1947, and correction thereof by the City
Attorney, was adopted by unanimous vote; Turonnet
and Farrell absent.
Nichols then introduced the ordinance by corrected
title: "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
fixing the time and place of official meetings
of the City Council of said City after July 22,
1947, " and on motion by Nichols, seconded by
Bigley and unanimously carried, the first read-
ing thereof was waived, by unanimous vote;
Turonnet and Farrell absent .
re 1-cent nas tax more s 148 and seal-
coatin reject authorized by947-Resolution
2141, 6-18-47 : The City Manager recommended
formal action approving Engineer Minturnys
proposed project statement, in order to -get
same under way ,with the State Division of High-
ways . A resolution prepared by the City At-
torney was then read, reciting such approval
and directing procedure for commencement of
project; and on motion by Nichols, seconded
by Bigley, said resolution - being No. 2158,
was adopted by unanimous vote; Turonnet and
Farrell absent.
There being no further business, on motion by
Martell, seconded by Kieley and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned to 8:00 o 'clock
a.m. - Tuesday, July 22, 1947.
Vh C-
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED ,MU7ETINa
OF. THE C I TY COUNCIL OF ThE
CITY OF PALIM SPRINGS
Held Tuesday - July 22, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held
a meeting in the Council Chambers, WAA Building
T-1, U. S. ,Army Airfield, in said city on Tues-
day,- July 22, 194'7, at 3:00 o 'clock a.m. , pur-
suant to adjournment of the meeting of July 16,
1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who
presided.
265
JUL 22 1947
RO;L CALL: Present : Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Kieley, Martell and Mayor
Hyde; City Manager Alworth,
City Attorney Colegato and
City Clerk McCarn
Absent: Councilmen Turonnet and
Farrell
UNFINISHED 'BUSINESS:
Ordinance fixingtime and place of official meetings
of Council, introduced in meeting of July 16, 19470
by title; first reading waived; was presented and
.read in full and on motion by Martell, seconded by
Bigley,- said ordinance, entitled "An ordinance of
the City of Palm Springs fixing the time and place
Of official meetings of the Council of said city
after July 22nd, 1947, " being Ordinance No. 179,
was passed as an urgency measure, by record vote;
no dissenting vote ; Turonnet and Farrel absent.
Thereupon, on motion by Kieley, seconded by Martell
and unanimously carried, the Council adjourned to
the place of meeting designated in said ordinance :
the auditorium of the E1 Paseo Theatre, 210 North
Palm Canyon -Drive in said city, for the transaction
of further business.
The .Mayor reconvened the meeting in said auditorium
and proceeded with the next item on the agenda:
Action upon proposed amendments etc to CitZ 's
detailed Land Use Plan and Ordinance, pursuant to
Resolution No. 2156, adopted July 16, 1947:
The petitions and requests presented during public
hearing, and recorded in minutes of the meeting of
Julir 16, 1947, were taken up, item by item and
discussed in detail, together with additional items
introduced by the Council on its own initiative,
as will appear later in these minutes . The Ma7Tor
invited Messrs, Williams, Kalbach and Swart - mem-
bers of the Planning Commission, -to join with the
Council in consideration of these matters.
The following named, who had appeared in meeting
of July the 16th, again addressed the Council on
the subject of their interests presented at that
time : Mr. Hilton McCabe in behalf of his clients;
Mr. Joe Henderson and Mr. Robson Chambers.
At 1:00 o 'clock .m. the Ma or declared a recess
anti :00 o 'clock p.m. , in or er to or t e
City Attorney an opportunity for preparation of
a resolution embodying the consensus of the
Council, for presentation to the Planning Commission.
At 5:00 o 'clock .m. th.e- meeting was reconvened
and scussion resume , at t e c ose o w c the
City Attorney read the resolution, he
summarized, as follows :
!AIHEREAS, the Manning Commission has here-
tofore held public hearings upon the .matter
of adopting proposed amendments, extensions
266 JUL 2 2 1947
and additions to the detailed Land Use Plan
which is a part of the Master Plan of the
City of Palm Springs, and has embodied same
in a proposed new and superseding Land Use
Ordinance, as recommended to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has now held a pub-
lic hearing upon said matters, as required by
law, has fully and carefully considered the
statements and requests of all persons appear-
ing thereon, and has considered and is familiar
with the said proposed and superseding
ordinance, and now desires to take up and
consider the requests and statements made to
it- at -the said -public--hearing concerning the
terms of said nroposed superseding ordinance,
and also the matters relating to same originat -
ing with the City Council;
Iola THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council shall and it does hereby take action,
as follows, concernin.- the said requested
matters,, ,viz
1. That request of JOHN G. YTHHOLLA1,D to
classify Lots 10-11, John Mel Tract, in R-4,
be disapproved;
2. That request of C . W. BROUSE et al. , con-
cerning classification of Lots 1,, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Indian Trail Tract, be approved and granted;
and, that said lots be classified R-3 instead '
of C-3 as recommended.
3. That request by ROBSON CHAMBERS et al,
concerning classification of lots in Warm
Sands Park be approved and granted, and
that lots similarly situated in adjoining
Warm Sands Tract also be reclassified., as
follows, viz:
That Lots 1-14 Incl. , Warm Sands Park
be R-3; and
That Lots 1-5 Incl. , Warm Sands Tract
likewise be classified R-3; and
That the remaining lots in each of said
tracts be all classified in District R-1.
4. That request of 6IM. A. JOHNSON et: al. ,
concerning classification of Lots 1-10
Incl. , Vista Santa Rosa Tract, be denied,
it appearing that said lots are presently
classified in C-2 as requested by said
persons.
5. That request by HAROLD C. !'TEST et al. ,
concerning classification of portions of
Palm highlands Tract in R-1 rather than in
R-3 as heretofore proposed, be disapproved
and denied, except to extent heretofore
allowed by Commission.
6. , That "request by MICHAEL HIRSCH to
classify Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6 in Block "A°
of Peveler Tract in R-4 instead of R-1
as heretofore recommended, be disapproved
and denied.
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,�UL 2 2
7. That application by TROUSDALE CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY et al. for reclassification of portions
of Dots 13-20, Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec.
23,T4S, R4E, SBB&.M, be disposed of as follows,
viz :
That whole of Lots 16-17 south of water
coursestrip shown on official map be classified
in R-1 instead of E-2 as presently classified;
and
That all of Lots 19-20 lying north of said
water course strip be also classified R-1
instead of 'IT" and R-3, as heretofore re-
commended --
All to end that portions of said area in-
tended for subdivision and development for
- residential--purposes, viz:
Lots 15-20 inclusive, shall be classified
R-1, excepting for present water couriezon-
ing; and
That thereupon portions of said lands in-
tended for residential subdivisions shall
be completely subdivided and final sub-
division maps placed of record;
That remaining portions of said area, viz:
Lots 13-14, be considered for classifications
as requested, viz: for industrial and com-
mercial purposes, following preparation and
filing of subdivision maps covering these
areas and, that meantime same be classified
in districts as recommended by Commission.
B. That request of HEIIRY L. 3ARGE et al. ,
concerning reclassification of portion of
Lot 9, Palm Valley Colony Lands, Sec . 19,
T43, R5E, SBB&M, from "W" as heretofore pro-
posed, to R-1, be disapproved and denied.
In this regard, however, it is proposed by
the Council that Article XVII of proposed
ordinance be amended to add statements that
provisions of said article concerning water
coursearea are temporary in nature, awaitin
detailed plans of development for properties
so classified; that regulations of said
article shall apply to lands so classified
only unti_1 a drainage and storm water con-
trol plan, approved by the Commission and
Council, shall have been carried out and
put into effect, or in the alternative,
that the property has been subdivided and
that final subdivision map has been placed
of record in accordance with the applicable
state and city regulations, following ap-
proval by the Commission and Council. That
in either of such instances, viz: The ap-
proval and carrying out of- a drainage and
storm water control plan, or the filing of
a subdivision map, the properties included
therein shall thereupon be automatically
classified in R-1 and may thereafter be
268 194.7
JUL 2,2
classified in any other proper district-
through the usual procedure before the
Commission and Council.
It is further proposed b�tthe��Council that
Section 17.1 of tie
pronosedordiilanae�e-
amended so as to include therein the con-
sideration of "public safety" as one of the;
Srounds set forth in the statement of
policy concerning adoption of regulations
for the "iN" district.
The Council requests that the Commission
shall compose and suggest to it the pro-
per language to be used in making the
foregoing provisions .
9. That no action be taken on request by
GRACE LEF;IS MILLER concerning more liberal
classification of lands in Section 3, T4S,
R4E, SBB&P1. , for reason that same already
are classified as requested.
10. That application by FRED HA'THA XZ et al.
for reclassification of lands in Section
26, T4S, ME, SBB&M, be approved and
granted; and that existing R-1 and "T"
classifications in said Section 26 as
heretofore recommended by Commission be
extended northerly for a further distance
of 2731 .
11. That Section 4.11 of pro osed ordinance
be amended y a ding t ere o, following
the word "porches" in the fourth line-
thereof, the following additional lan-
guage, viz : "and garages . "
12. That Section 20.6 of proposed ordinance
be amended by changing required time
of notice by publication and mailing of
post cards to ten days instead of five
days before hearing; and that time for
setting of such hearing be not less than
ten nor more than thirty days following
referal of an application for variance
to Zoning Board.
13. That -re uest b IIome- Otivners League that,
in addition to publishe notice required
by State 'Planning Act, post card notices
be sent out to property owners within a
given radius of land as to which re-
classification of zone is sought, be dis-
approved and denied at this time, with-
out prejudice to later consideration of
said matter.
14. That request by S. I. RINDGF et al. , for
reclassification of Lots 10, 11 and 12,
Block 7, Palm Springs, from R-3 as pro-
posed to R-1, be disapproved and denied.
That request by PALM SPRDIGS TiENEIS ('LIIB
et al. , for reclassification of said
property and adjoining area in R-4 also
JUL 2 269 2 1947 '
be disapproved and denied.
15. That request by 'Z CHARY PITTS for re-
classification of those portions of
Lots 64-65, Section 14, T4S, R41;, SBBFSv1. ,
which are not proposed to be placed in
C-3 or R-3, be classified in R-3, be
and same is disapproved and denied.
In this regard, however, Council pro-
poses that there be included in the new
ordinance provisions similar to those
presently set forth in Section 17,
subdivision (2) of Ordinance No . 75,
granting the Zoning Board authority
and power to allow the extension of a
district where the boundary line there-
of divides a lot in one ownership at
the time of the passage of this or-
dinance .
The Council further requests that the
Commission compose the language of such
provision and recommend same to the
Council.
16. That on its own initiative the Council
rro uses that Lot 1 of resubdivision of
Palm S rinf-s Estates No. 4, viz : 1 e
area ad o n ng the north side of Paseo
El Mirador between Avenida de los 2alos
Verdes and Via Il4iraleste, be classified
R-1 rather than R-3 as heretofore re-
commended.
17. The Council further on its own initiative
proposes that the area adjacent to Indian
Avenue, between Ramon Road on the south
and Alejo Road on the north, to a depth
of 2001 on east side of street and a
depth of 1501 on west side thereof, be
reclassified from presently proposed C-3
to £olloWIng:
From center line of Arenas Road north to
Ale jo Road in C-2; and
From center line of Arenas Road south to
Ramon Road in C-3.
18. The City Council on its own initiative
discussed the possible reclassification
0 lots n Mer to Vista Tract a 'oinin
orren
Palm Can,yon or e C- , so as to place the more westerly
portions thereof in non-commercial dis-
tricts .
This proposal ^jas disapproved and denied
without prejudice to further consideration.
19. The Council on its own initiative dis-
cussed the possibility of ncreasing the
required 4---acres area for "guest rancHes,
as provided by Section 2.42, but this pro-
posal was disapproved and denied.
270 JUL 22
The City Council on its own initiative
proposes , in Section 2.49 of the pro-
posed ordinance, second line thereof, to
replace the word "and° with the word "or",
so that same will read "for persons or
property. "
The Council on its own initiative dis-
cussed the possibility of increasing
4 0e 10 s offpt. area provided bythc 0,3Se reposed
ordinance,
for s'in le famil * dwellings in those
instances where pr vote sta les are
included as an accessory use .
This proposal was disapproved and denied.
The City Council on its am initiative
proposes to amen section 1. oT the
proposed ordinance so that the last words
thereof will read "Section 9 .2" instead of
"Section 9 .1, " and in this regard requests
advice of the Commission as to the section
actually intended to be referred to.
The City Council on its own initiative
pro o,ses to amend Section 5. of ,proposed
or finance, o provide at n no case
shall either side yard be less than 101
in width; and further proposes that
Commission shall compose and furnish it
with necessary language to be used in re-
wording this section.
The City Council on its ovm initiative
roposes that Section 5.3 of proposed
ordinance, relatin. to wilding site
areas in R-1, be amended so as to read:
"The minimum building site area for each
one-family dwelling shall. be 10,000 sq. ft. ;
the minimum frontage shall be 1001 and the
minimum depth shall be 1001 except as pro-
vided in Section 4.21. "
20. Tn.e City Council on its own initiative
proposes that Section 6.1 of proposed
ordinance', relating to building site
areas required in R-1 (a) , be amended to
read:
"The minimum building site area for each
one-family dwelling shall be 7500 sq. ft. ;
the minimum frontage shall be 751 and the
minimum depth shall be 1001 , except as
provided in Section 4.21."
21. The City Council on its own initiative
proposes" that there be adde to proposed
or nance, at proper place, provision to
e2i�ec chat when lands are ,zoned in com-
mercial districts adjoining other lands
or lots classified in non-commercial dis-
tr_ic'ts ,- .all Dubli.c zntV'anbes-. tc , buildings_
and.'improve:ments in the commercial district
used: fo,r commercial purposes shall be-
withf thirty -(30.) feet' of the front.
line�. .of the respective lots on which
same' are situated.
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22. The City Council on its own initiative pro-
poses that Section 2.50 of proposed ordinance
be amended so that title thereof will read
"Trailer Park" instead of "Trailer Court or
Camp. "
The City Council on its own initiative further
roposes tha the ti le o ' Article XVI be
changed to -read: " IT' Districts Tra ler Parks )
and ti_lh throughout said article the designation
"Trailer Court " be changed to "Trailer Park. "
23. The City Council on its own initiative
proposes that Section 4.15 of preposed
orainnc ae be amended to rea
"No required yard or other open space around
an existing building, or any building here-
after erected, shall be considered as pro-
viding a yard or other open space for any
other building on an adjoining lot or build-
ing site . "
24. Tire City Council of its own initia ive
discussed the possible omission of Section
4.13 of proposed ordinance, as being im-
practicable in down town areas.
This suggestion was disapproved and denied.
However, the City Council does propose that
there be added to said section a further
proviso, reading substantially as follows:
"In those instances There it is im-
possible or impracticable to carry
out the i3rovisions of this section,
the Zoning Board, after the usual pro- _
cedure and hearing, shall have power
and authority to dispense with the
foregoing requirements. "
25. The City Council on its o�+m initiative
proposes to amend Subdivision c of erection
-_x.19 Oi said proposed ordinance, by sub- -
stituting words "one-half" in lieu of pre-
sent i-rording: "two-thirds, " included in
ordinance as proposed.
26. The City Council on its oom tiative
roPoses to amend Section 4.21 of ordinance
as -propose .-, by omittin.- anc=eleting there-
from the following language:
"or any lot for which a valid bona fide
contract of sale was in full force and
effect. "
27. The City Council discussed the possibility
of omit tin. and deletin.• the - resent sub-
paragraph d in Section 4. 19.
This proposal was disapproved and denied.
23. Tho City Council on its own initiative
proposes to amend Section 4 24 by omitting
the word "arbitrary" and d substi.tuting there-
272 JUL 2 7 1947
for Lhe word especial. "
29 . The , Citys t Coun amcil on its own initi jative
proposeo end Section 5.2 of pro-
posed ordinance by addin,; thereto the
following language:
"and in no event to exceed thirty feet. "
30. The poposes that Cit * Council on its own initiative
r Section 2.31 o prc »osed
ordinance be amended by substituting in
lieu of lang age thereof reading "at
time of adoption of this ordinance" the
words "on January 12, 1940. "
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council shall and it does
hereby propose to change, add to, vary, alter and
amend the proposed ordinance in the particulars
above referred to as Items Numbers 2, 3, 7, 8, 10,
11, 12, 15, 16, ' 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,
23, 29 and 30 -' thereupon to adopt same by ordinance
as a Land Use Plan, pursuant to the Planning Act
of 1929 ; and
FURTHER RESOLVED RFSOLVED that said croposed chan„es, additions,
etc . , above referred to as Items Numbers 2, 3, 71, Op
101 11, 12, 150 16, 17, 190 20, 21, 22, 23, 24_9 259 26,
23, 29, and 30 be and they are referred to the Planning
Commission for its consideration thereof and report
and recommendations thereon to the Council; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to furnish a certified
copy of this resolution to the Planning Commission
and to make all the records, data and information
concerning the above named ;natters available to
the said body.
Thereupon, on motion by Martell,--seconded by Kieley,
said resolution - being no . 2159 - was adopted by un-
animous vote ; 'Turonnet and Farrell absent.
COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager - report and recommendations :
1. Assistant City Attorney: Reported conferring with
City ttorney upon advisability of such an appoint-
ment and, with the advice of the City Attorney, re-
commended appointment of Warren E. Slaughter ( a
practicing attorney associated with the City Attorney)
as Assistant City Attorney, to serve in such
appointment under the direction and supervision
of the City Attorney, at such compensation as
may be fixed by the Salary Schedule Lo be pre-
sented and adopted in this meeting. After dis-
cussion, on motion by Kieley, seconded by Nichols,
Resolution No. 2160, approving appointment as,
recommended, was adopted by record vote,; no
dissenting vote; Turonnet and Farrellabsent.
2. Schedule of Salaries for City Officials and
Employees, fiscal year commencing, July '.L,1947:
JUL 22 1947 273
Presented schedule previously submitted to and
discussed with Finance Committee and with
Council as committee-of-the-whole, and re-
commended same for approval. On motion by
Bigley, seconded by Kieley, Resolution No.
2161, approving, authorizing and adopting
said schedule as recommended, was adopted
by record vote; no dissenting vote; 'Turonnet
and Farrell absent.
3. Washing tnsD. C . hearingrecdoi arcl of
C iorne
neralpita : epor a on from
Congressman Phillips, suggesting that the City
be represented at this hearing before the Sub-
committee of the Committee on Expenditures in
the Executive Departments, regarding the final
action taken by VIAA which led to disposal of
this property in Palm Springs; recommended
that ,two attend this hearing Tuesday July the
29th. the Mayor expressed the view that the
City Attorney should be one of those two;
Councilmen Kieley, Bigley and Martell con-
curred in this expression. And after fur-
ther discussion, on motion by Kieley, seconded
by Martell, Resolution No . 2162, approving
the attendance of the City Attorney and one
other city official at said hearing, as re-
commended, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote ; Turormet and Farrell absent.
Re Plannin Commission membership:
1'he Mayor here stated that in v ew of the exist-
�ng vaacancy on the Planning Commission, due to
resignation of Mr. Burket, and the absence of
other members fromthe city at this time, when -the new Land Use Ordinance is up for con-
sideration, he had conferred with the City
Attorney* upon the advisability of appointing
an ex-officio member to the Commission from
the Council and was therefore submitting the
name of Mr. Culver Nichols, for such appoint-
ment. After discussion, on motion by Bigley,
seconded by Kieley, Resolution No. 2163,
ratifying and confirming the Mayor 's appoint-
ment of Mr. Nichols as an ex-officio member of
the Planning Commission, effective immediately,
was adopted by affirmative vote; P+.r. Idicliols
not voting; Turonnet and Farrell absent .
NEW BUSINESS:
A re.-ister of demands was presented, examined and
approved by the finance Committee and on motion by
Bigley, seconded by Nichols, claims and demands
numbered 7626 through 7670 were approved and ordered
paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by record
vote; no dissenting vote ; 'Turonnet and Farrell
absent.
Clerk's Certificate No. 70 covering transfer of funds:
Waste to General - 90.87; General to Street - 410,000.o0;
General to Library - �S5,000.00 - a total of }r15,090.87,
was presented, examined and approved by the Finance
Committee, and on motion by Bigley, seconded by Nichols,
approved and ordered certified by the Clerk to Treasurer,
by record vote; no dissenting vote; Turonnet and Farrell
absent.
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JUL 2 9 11 17
TIP re being no further business, on motion by Kielesr,
seconded by Martell, and unanimously carried,the
meeting adjourned to 7: 30 o 'clock p.m. , Tuesday
July 29, 1947.
LOUIS73 MCCARPI
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MESTIEG
OF T17E' CITY COLTdCIL OF 1IIL CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Tuesday - July 29, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Sprin'r,s held an
adjourned meeting in the Council Chambers , 810 North
Palm Canyon Drive, In said city on Tuesday, July
29 , 1947, at 7:30 o 'clock p.m. , pursuant to adjourn-
ment of the meeting held Tuesday, July 22, 1947.
Minutes of meetings of July 7, 16 and 22, 1.947 -
raalts previously distributed - were presented
and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Bigley and
unanimously carried, were approved and ordered
entered in Minute Book.
The meeting was called to order b-r Mayor Hyde,
who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Kieley, Farrell, ::Martell
and Mayor Hyde; City
Attorney Colegate and City
Clerk McCarn
Absent: Councilman Turonnet
Absent at roll call;
entered and joined meet-
ing immediately following.
-
REPORTS:
Departmental: Annual Police Report 1946-47 presented,
examined and ordered filed.
City n re-
port;- with recommendations : No reort; in
Washington, D.C. , attending hearing (as per Res . #2162,
adouted 7-22-47) .
Planning Commission - with recommendations: Acting
Planning Director Peterson reporte on action taken,
in the meeting of July 23, 1947, as follows (pre-
senting files, maps and plans involved) :
1. Zoning Board Hearings - action ratified and con.•
firmed by Commission; no Council action:
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(a) Episcopal Church Sunday School Building
on portion of Lots 1LJ, 113, 114, T rtQo
Vista Tract - request for permission to
construct, fee waived: Granted.
( b ) Desert Produce Co . , 192 North Indian
Avenue, request for variance to permit
remodeling of non-conforming building
so as to remove health and fire hazard
by bringing structure -into conformance
with Building Code, and move building
401 easterly from present location;
Granted.
(c) Theodore McKinney et. ux. , - Lot 12, Palm
Valley Colony Lands, Sec . 23, T4S, R4E,
SBBP-,M; request for variance to permit re-
duction of front yard set back to 101 on
Camino Parocela and construction of
office building, southeast corner of
South Palm Canyon Drive and Camino
Parocela; applicant agreeable to re-
moval of such building after ten years
should City require said property for
street purposes : Denied because, in
opinion of Land Use Committee of Board,
it appears probable that property in-
volved may be required for street pur-
poses prior to expiration of said 10-
yea'r period.
(d) Donald Neilson Lot 33 Rancho Ro ale
Tract 2, request for re .uct on In
side yard set back from 10t to 51 be-
cause of petitionerts having constructed
a garage within 51 of sideline- attaching
said garage to main building by a brs.eze-
way, thereby rendering said garage a
portion of main structure .
It being consensus of Board that ap-
plicant had no intention to evade city's
building code when constructing said
garage, and it being considered that
removal of said breezeway would work a
hardship upon applicant, request was
granted.
2. Paving or dedicc3tion of East Vista de Chino
Sec . 2, T49, R4E, ;BBHvi. , accepted from
subdividor Nichols pursuant to conditions
of Council Resolution No . 1952, adopted
September 13, 1946) : - -Reported that 1,1r.
Nichols had addressed Commission in meeting
of July 9, 1947, stating that it had pro-
ved impossible to enlist other owners of
abutting property involved; in consequence,
requesting that provisions of said Council
Resolution be waived and instead he be per-
mitted to pave a strip along said section
line, immediately north of and adjacent to
said tract . Recommended, by action in meet-
ing of July 23, 1947, that final subdivision
map of this tract be amended by omission
therefrom of requirements for grading or
paving of that portion of said street which
lies within the subdivision;- Provided, how-
276 JUL 2 9 1947
ever, that subdividers
(a) Grade and pave the 20-foot strip
of said East Vista de Chino in
the center of the Southerly 40-
feet of Section 2 for the; dis-
tance of one-+ouuth Q) mile,
said portion laying immediately
North of Bel Desierto Tract and
(b) Grade and pave accesses into
Via Miraleste and Avenida de
Los Caballeros to the South.
During ensuing discussion City Attorney advised.
that, since subdivider had withdrawn request
which had occasioned the adoption of said
Council Resolution, no further action is re-
quired.
3. Re Land Use Plan and Jrdinance (referred to
Commission for further study and recommen-
dation, by Resolution #2159, July 22, 1947) :
Presented certified copies of
(a) Commission minutes of July 23, 1947;
(b) Resolution adopted in said meeting; This
resolution was read in full and, refer-
ring to items named in said Council
Resolution No . 2159, indicated Commis-
sion action and recommendation, as follows :
Reported approval: and ratification of
Council action on items next hereinafter
named, with recommendation for inclusion
of such items in said Land Use Plan and
Ordinance, as follows:
Items 1; 3; 4; 5; 6;
7, with further recommendation that
the Southerly one hundred fifty (150)
feet of Lots 1, 20 3 and 4, Palm
Valley Colony Lands, Section 23, pre-
sently in "T" and R-3 Zones , be changed
to Zone R-1. These are adjoining
lands not included or referred to
in Council Resolution No. 2159.
8 as to request of S:=.rge et . al. ;
an as to Artic e XVII and aec . 17.1,
with further recommendation that an
unnumbered paragraph be addedto
said Sec . 17.1, as follows :
The provisions of this Article XVII
concerning Watercourse Areas a:re
temporary in nature, awaiting de-
tailed plans of development for the
lands and areas so classified. There-
fore, the regulations of this Article
shall apply to lands so classified
only until either ( 1) a drainage and
storm water control plan approved by
the City Planning Commission and City
Council, shall have been carried out
and put into effect, or (2) the lands
have been subdivided and a final sub-
division map placed of record in
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accordance with the applicable State
and City regulations, including
approval by_ the_ Uity Planning-Com-
mission and City Council. In either
of such instances, namely the ap-
proval and carrying out of a drain-
age and storm water control plan,
or the filing of a final subdivision
map, the properties included there-
in shall automatically be classified
in District R-1, and thereafter may
be classified in any other proper
district throng the usual procedures
before the City Planning Commission
and City Council, and further ratifies
and approves inclusion of °public
safety" as one of the grounds to be -
set forth in the statement of policy
in the first paragraph of Section 17.1
and recommends this be done by adding
the words "safety and, " following the
word "public" which is the fourth
word in the second sentence of said
paragraph 17.1 as same heretofore was
submitted by the Planning Commission
to the City Council.
9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14•
15, as to request of Pitts and as to the
proposed inclusion in new ordinance of
provisions similar to those in Section
17, Subdivision (2) of Ordinance No.
75, the Commission recommends that a
new subparagraph of Section 20.9 be
added and designated (b) thereby re-
quiring re-numbering of subparagraphs
numbered (b ) and following the said
new subparagraph, to read as follows :
The Zoning Board shall have power to
allow the extension of a district adhere
the boundary line thereof divides a
lot in one ownership at the time of
passage of this ordinance .
16 and 13;
19, and as to amendment of Sec. 11.31
Tu_rther determine that language should
be changed to read "Section 11.1" in-
stead of "Section 9.1; "" and as to
amendment of Section 5.5 further re-
commending omission therefrom of
following language :
'"percent. of the minimum width of the
lot, but in no case shall either such
said side yard, be less than five ( 5)
feet in width or required to be more
tnan ten ( 10) feet in width. "
And , that in lieu thereof , the follow-
ing, be inserted: "feet . "
20; 21, and further recorm;iended that
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there be added to Article IV of the
proposed ordinance a new Section
numbered 4 .25 and reading as follows :
"Section 4.25 - aide Entrances to
Commercial Buildings -
In those instances where lands clas-
sified in commercial districts im-
mediately adjoin other lands clas-
sified in residential districts , all
public entrances from side streets
to the commercial buildings and im-
provements on the lands so classi-
fied shall be located within thirty
(30) feet of the front property
line of the commercial building
site. On anycase of uncertainty
the Commission shall designate the
front property line of the coroner-
cially ' classified property. "
22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 2B; 20; 30;
As to Item 17, offered counter-recommen-
dation; as follows:
Zoning of areas ad 'acent to Indian Avenue
between Ramon Road on the south and Alejo
Road on the north, to a depth of 200t on
the east side of the street and a depth of
one hundred fifty ( 130) feet on- the west
side thereof. As to these matters , the
Planning Commission recommends . that said
areas be reclassified, as follows :
On the east side, from Ramon Road
north to Alejo Road, in District
C-2, as proposed by the Council;
On the west side, from Ranon Road
to and including the southerly
fifty (50 ) feet of Lot 5, Block
241 Palm Springs (Desert Hand
Laundry) ,, in District C-3, thereby
adding additional C-3 to that pro-
posed by the Council, on the west
side, from and includin'w the
northerly one hundred (100) feet of
Lot 5, Block 24 of Palm Springs,
north to A1ejo Road, in District
C-2, this being part of the area
proposed to be so classified by
the Council.
The Planning Commission further recommends
to the Council that the following enumerated uses,
as heretofore proposed in District C-3, be
omitted therefrom and from Section 14.1 of
the proposed ordinance and be included in
District M-1, and in Section 15.1 of the
proposed ordinance, namely:
Bakery, wholesale
Sheet Metal Shop ( to be severed from
Plumbing Shop, which will remain C-3) ;
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Fender and Body 1Norks and Painting (to
be severed from Public Garage, which
will remain in -C-3) .
Further approving;, ratifying and confirming
ordinance and maps as proposed to and adopted
by Council, with chances and additions re-
ferred to in said Council Resolution No . 2159
and concurred in by Commission, hereinbefore
referred to.
( c) And presented a second resolution, duly certified -
tivhic was read in full: recording further Com-
mission action concerning said Council Resolution
No . 2159, as follows:
As to Item 2 of said resolution, reporting and
recommending:
Re Classification of Lots 1 2 3 4 and 5 of
Indian Trail Tract: Proposed by City Council
that said lots be classified in District R-3
instead of District C-3 as heretofore recom-
mended by the Planning Commission. The Com-
mission concurs in and approves and ratifies
the proposed action by the City Council; and
Resolved further that the portion of said
preceding resolution, other than those re-
ferring expressly to Items 1-30 inclusive,
be and the same is hereby adopted by re-
ference thereto.
( d) Presented written protests, as follows:
1. From John G. Pvunholl nd, to Commission
under date of July 24, 947, reiterat-
ing his request: Item 1, Council Re-
solution No . 2159;
2. From John W. 12'Tilliams, to Council, ex-
pressing opposition to C-3, west side
Indian Avenue between Alejo and Amado,
unless change continues length of that
block: Item 17, said Resolution No .
2159;
3. From S^m Stuart, to Council, July 29,
1947, as omme ; of Lot 36, Warm Sands
Park, objecting to any revision of R-2
to R-3 in said tract; feels development
of homes should not be restricted; not
enough single family residences now:
Item 3, said Resolution No . 2159;
4. From-M. G. Mead , to Council, July 2£3,
1947, requesting C-3, as buffer zoning
between M-1 and R-4, South Palm Canyon
Drive, as onmer of 11Nayside Inn, 670 S.
Palm Canyon Drive, adjoining proposed
4. From Arthur E. Eailey, onmer Desert
Iland Laxndry, 333 Plorth Indian Avenue
to Commission, July 23, 1947, protest-
ing C-2 change from C-3 on his nro-
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perty: Item 17, said Resolution. 2159.
The City Attorney announced the purpose of reading
the Commission Resolutions above set forth: For
the benefit of those present who might not have
kept up-to-date concerning recommended changes and
amendments; stating ,that the Council and. Commission
were agreed u1ion all but two of the thirty (30)
items , viz : 2 and 17; that excepting those two,
which would require further consideration, the
first Commission Resolution, above, would have
_ -- the effect of incorporating in the proposed 'or-
dinance and neaps (as they had come from the Com-
mission to the Council June 13, 1947) those
changes proposed by the Council (Resoltu.ion Yo .
2159) and approved and concurred in by the Com-
rnission.
The Nayor called upon those present in chambers
who might wish to further express themselves on
the subject of the proposed plan and Ordinance, as
follows :
and Tarm Sands
re 111arm Sands Parr/Tract ( Item 3, Resolution 2159) r
Guy Anderson, realtor; Jack Rose, realto.r; Ben-
jamin Sirota, property owner; Charles LaRue , pro-
perty owner; Hattie Schwartz, property owner; all
objected to proposed change from R-2 to R-1.
During discussion among the Council, Bigley stated
that he felt obliged, after hearing these objections
and reconsidering the matter, to reverse his
position on the matter; that it would be unfair
to those people who had purchased what they con-
sidered income property (R-2 at time of purchase)
to change zoning thereon to R-1. Kieley stated
that the zoning in this new subdivision should be
decided upon the basis of what is best for the
city as a whole. Nichols concurred in this view,
stressing the point that the decision should be
confined to the best interests of the whole area,
without regard to land values in individual cases the sole objective of the Commission and of the
Council being the development of a Plan and Or-
dinance which will best serve the zoning needs
of the city as a whole.
The Yayor stated that Mr. Nichols had -put. the
Council ' s position clearly,' that the Cormlission
and the Council had given a great deal of time
and study to development of the proposed Plan and
Ordinance, endeavoring to be fair to all, without
favoring any individual or ;group - looking only
to the best interests of the city as a whole;
that it would obviously be impossible to satisfy
every property owner.
Mr. Kieley, when 'called upon by the Mayor, ex-
pressed concern only that the Council should not
lose the over-all picture for the sane of any
individual case .
After some further remarks from those present in
chambers, in answer to an inquiry from Pv""irs .
Schwartz, the Mayor assured her that, as to tire
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proposed zoning in Warm Sands Park and Warm Sands
Tract - or any of the proposed zoning, the de-
cision had been made as being in the best in-
terests of the city as a whole and of the area
under study; not in any instance for the accom-
modation of any individual or group.
When called upon by the 14ayor, Mr. Joe Iienderson
(owner of property in Warm Sands Park) voiced
the opinion that the owners of R-2 property in
said tract, making objections above recorded,
had never commenced improvement of their pro-
perties although, on their own statements, they
had owned the lots for a ,year or longer.
There being no further appearances, the Mayor
declared the matter submitted, whereupon the
City Attorney read a resolution recording council
action, as follows :
Vv'HEREAS, the Council has heretofore by Resolution
No . 2159 referred to the Planning Commission a
summary of proposed changes and additions to
the precised and detailed sections of a Land
Use Plan as heretofore recommended to the
Council by the Commission, etc. ; and
WHEREAS, the Commission thereafter, at its meet-
ing of July 23, 1047, considered all of the
said matters so referred to it by Resolution
No . 2159, and thereupon by resolution made its
report and recommendations thereon to the
Council, etc. ; and
WHEREAS, the .`ouncil now having received the said
report and recommendations, desires to put the
said proposed ordinance and accompanying maps
into final form by embodying therein changes
and additions, as hereinafter listed , and there-
upon to refer to the Commission the said pro-
posed ordinance and accompanying maps in their
final form, stating; that the Council desires
to adopt same and to request and procure from
the Commission its report thereon before the
adoption of said proposed ordinance and accompany-
ing maps;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RES )LVFD that the Council
shall and does hereby take action, as follows,
with regard to the following proposed changes
and additions, etc . , namely:
Item
1. This request having been disapproved, there
will be no change in that regard as to either
the proposed ordinance or maps .
2. This request having been approved and con-
curred in by ,the Commission, the maps which
are a part of the proposed ordinance shall
be changed so as to classify the said Lots
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Indian 'Trail Tract in
District R-3 instead of District C-3.
3. This request having been approved and con-
curred in by the Commission, the maps which
are a part of the proposed ordinance shall
be changed so as to classify the lots in
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';farm Sands Park and Warm Sands Tract, as
follows:
Lots 1-14 inclusive of Warm Sands Park
shall be ,classified in District R-3; and
Lots 1-5 inclusive of Warm Sands Tract
likewise shall be classified in District
R-3; and
The remaining lots in each of said tracts
shall all be classified in District R-1.
4. This request having been disapproved,
there will be no change in that regard
as to either the proposed ordinance or
maps.
5. This request having been disapproved,
there will be no change in that regard
as to either the proposed ordinance or
maps.
6. This request having been disapproved,
there will be no change in that regard
as to either the proposed ordinance or
maps.
7. This request having been approved and
concurred in by the Planning Commission,
the maps which are a part of the pro-
posed ordinance shall be changed so as
to classify the portions of Lots 16 and
17, Palm Valley Colony Lands in said
Section 23, which are submitted south
of the area indicated as "Water Course
District" on said map, in District R-1,
instead of District E-2 as previously
recommended; and also to classify all
of Lots 19 and 20 of said Palm Valley
Colony Lands in said Section 23 which
lie to the north of the Water Course
District indicated on said map in
District R-1 instead of in Districts
"T" and R-3, as heretofore recommended
by the Commission.
Lots 13 and 14 of said Palm Valley
Colony Lands in said Section 23 shall
remain in Lhe classification hereto-
fore recommended by the Commission
until preparation and filing of final
subdivision maps covering these areas „
7(a) . -The Commission by its said action
of July 23, 1947, having recommended
to the Council that the southerly 15W
of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of said Palm
Valley Colony Lands, said Section 23,
be classified in District R-1 in-
stead of in "T" and 11-3, as at pre-
sent, the Council does now on its own
initiaL-ive propose to so reclassify
the said areas, and does direct that
they shall be so reclassified, subject,
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Item
to the further approval by the Commission
following its 'receipt of notification of
this action.
8. The request concerning reclassification
in R-1 of that portion of Lot 9, halm
Valley Colony Lands, said Section 19,
having been disapproved, there will be
no change in that regard in the pro-
posed ordinance and maps .
The proposed amendments of Article XVII
and Section 17.1 of the ordinance, as
recormaended by the Commission, having
been approved and concurred in by the
Commission, the proposed ordinance shall
be changed and added to in the following
particulars :
( a) A further unnumbered paragraph,
readin- as follows,- shall be added to
said Section 17.1:
"The provisions of this Article XVII
concerning ldater Course Areas are
temporary in nature, awaiting detailed
plans of development for the lands and
areas so classified. Therefore, the
regulations of this Article shall apply
to lands so classified only until either
(1) a drainage and storm water control
plan, approved by the Planning Commis-
sion and Council, s:iall have been
carried out and put into effect , or
(2) the lands have been subdivided
and a final subdivision map placed
of record in accordance with the ap-
plicable state and city regulations,
including approval by the Cozmmission
and Council.
In either of such instances, namely:
the approval and carrying out of a
drainage and storm water control plan,
or the filing of a final subdivision
map, the properties included therein
shall automatically be classified in
R-1, and thereaftermay classified
in any other proper district through
the usual procedure before the
Commission and Council.
(b ) Section 17.1 of the proposed
ordinance shall be changed and amended
by adding the words "safety and"
following the word "public" which is
the fourth word in the second sentence
of said 17. 1 as same was heretofore
submitted by the Commission.
9. This request having been disapproved,
there will be no chan-e in that re-
gard as to either the proposed or-
dinance or maps .
10. This proposal having been approved
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Item
and concurred in by the Planning Commission,
the maps which are a part of the proposed
ordinance will be chanted so as to extend
the existing R-1 and "T" classifications
in said Section 26 northerly for a further
distance of 2751 .
11. This proposal having been approved and
concurred in by the Commission, the pro-
posed ordinance will be amended by add-
ing to Section 4.11 thereof, following
the word "porches" in the fourth line
thereof the following; language: "and
garages. "
12. This proposal having been approved and
concurred in by the Commission, Section
20. 6 of the proposed ordinance will be
amended by c}.zanging the required tirre of
notice by publication and mailing of post
cards to, 10 days instead of 5 days before
the hearing; and by providing that the
time for setting of such hearing shall be
not less than 10 nor more than 30 days
following referal of the application for
variance to the Zoning Board.
13. This request having been disa�pnroved,
there will be no change in that ret,a'rd
as to either the proposed ordinance or
maps.
14. These requests having been disapproved,
there will be, no change in that regard
as to either, the proposed ordinance or
maps.
15(a) . The request of Zachary Pitts having
been disapproved, there will be no
change in that regard as to either the
proposed ordinance or maps .
15(b ) . The proposal to include in the new
ordinance provisions similar to those
in Section 17, subdivision (2) of
Ordinance No . 75, having been approved
and concurred in by the Commission, a
new subparagraph shall be added to
Section -20 .9, desinated (b) , thereb,j
requiring renumbering of the present
subparagraphs numbered (b) and follow-
ing; the new subparagraphs to read
as follows : '
(b) The Zoning Board shall have power
to allow the extension of a district
where the boundary line thereof divides
a lot in one ownership at the time of
passage of this ordinance .
16. This proposal having been approved and
concurred in by the Planning Commission,
the maps which are a part of the pro-
posed ordinance will be changed so as
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to classify Lot 1 of Resubdivision of Palm
Springs Estates No. 4 in District R-1
rather than in R-3 as originally recom-
mended by the Commission.
17( a) . The than'r•es in classification along;
Indian Avenue between Ramon Road on the
south and Alejo Road on the north, as
proposed by the Council in said Resolution
2159, having not been fully approved and
concurred in by the Commission, the
Council now determines to make no change
from the zone classifications originally
recommended by the Commission as per its
action of June 17, 1947, and therefore
the ordinance and maps as ori!.,finally pro-
posed and recommended by the Commission
at its meeting of June 17, 1947, shall
remain unchanged in this regard.
It is directed that this matter shall
again be referred to the Commission for
its report and recommendations prior to
adoption of the ordinance and accompany-
ing maps .
17 (b ) . Phe Commission at its said meeting;
of July 23, 1947, having recommended to
the Council that certain permitted uses
for District C-3, now set forth in
Section 14.1 of the proposed ordinance,
be omitted therefrom and instead in-
cluded in the uses permitted in IM-1 and
set forth in Section 15.1 of the pro-
posed ordinance, the Council on its own
initiative now proposes to omit from
the uses permitted in C-3 and from
Section 14.1 of the proposed ordinance
the following:
"Sheet metal shop" (allowing plumbing shop
to remain)and
"Fender and body works and painting"
( allowing; public garage to remain) .
The Council further proposes to con-
tinue "Bakery, wholesale" as a per-
mitted use in C-3 and to list same in
Section 14.1.
it is directed that the changes above
proposed to be made in the uses per-
mitted in C-3 be referred to the Com-
mission for its further report and re-
commendations prior to adoption of
the ordinance and accompanying maps.
13. This request having been disapproved,
there will be no changein that regard
either in the proposed ordinance or in
the accompanying maps .
19 (a) . This request concerning increase
of required area for guest ranches Nav-
in; been disapproved, there will be no
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change in that regard either in the pro-
posed ordinance or in the accompanying
maps.
(b) . This proposal having been approved
and concurred in by the Commission,
Section 2.49 of the proposed ordinance
shall be changed an(.',- amended so as to '
replace the word "and" with the word
"or" in the second line hereof, so
that the same will read: "for persons
or property. "
(c) . This request having been dis-
approved, there will be no change in
that regard, ' either in the proposed
ordinance or, in the accompanying maps.
( d) This proposal having been approved
and concurred in by the Commission, which
body has stated that Section 11.1 is in-
tended to be referred to , therefore
Section 11.3 of the proposed ordinance
shall be changed and amended so that
the last words thereof vsi ll read "Section
11.111instead of "Section 9.1" .
(e) This proposal Navin; been approved
and concurred in b-, the Co mnissi.on, 'there
shall be omitted. from Section 5.5 of the
proposed ordinance the following lane-uage:
"ten (10) percent-of the minimtimi i%,idth
of the lot, but in no case shall either
such side yard be less than five ( 5 )
feet in width or required to be more
than ten (10) feet in width; "
and in lieu thereof shall be inserted the
words "ten feet."
(f) This proposal having been approved
and concurred in by the Planning Commission,
Section 5.3 of the proposed ordinance shall
be amended so as to read, as follows, to
wit:
"The minimum building site area for each -
one-family dwelling shall be ten thousand
square feet (102000 sq. ft. ) ; the minimum
frontage shall be one hundred feet ( 1001 )
and the minimum depth shall be one hundred
feet (1001 ) except as provided in Section
4.21."
20. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Planning Commission,
Section 6.1 of the proposed ordinance
shall be amended so as to read, as follows:
"The minimum building site area for each
one-family dwelling shall be seventy-five
hundred square feet (7500 sq. ft. ) ; the
minimum frontage shall be seventy-five
feet (751 ) and the minimum depth shall
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be one-hundred feet (1001 ) , except as pro-
vided in Section 4.21."
21. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Planning Commission, there
shall be added to Article IV of the proposed
ordinance a new section numbered 4.25 and
reading as follows:
"Section 4.25 - Side Entrancesto Commercial
Buildings - In those instances where lands
classified in commercial districts immediately
adjoin other lands classified in residential
districts, all public entrances from side
streets to the commercial buildings and im-
provements on the land so classified shall
be located within thirty (30) feet of the
front property line of the commercial building
site. In any case of uncertainty the Com-
mission shall designate the front property
line of the commercially classified pro-
=party."
22. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Commission, Section 2.50
of the proposed ordinance shall be amended
so that the title thereof will read "Trailer
Parks" instead of "Trailer Court or Camp"
and the title of Article XVI of the proposed
ordinance shall be changed to read "T"
Districts (Trailer Parks )" and that through-
out said article the designation "Trailer
Court" be changed to "Trailer Park."
23. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Commission, Section 4.15
of the proposed ordinance shall be amended
to read, as follows:
"No required yard or other open space
around an existing building, or any 'build-
ing hereafter, erected, shall be considered
as providing a yard or open space for any
other building on an adjoining lot or
building site."
24. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Commission, Section 4.13
of the proposed ordinance shall have added
thereto a further unnumbered paragraph
reading:,
"In those instances where it is impossible
or impracticable to carry out the provisions
of this section, the Zoning Board,,after the
usual procedure and hearing, shall have power
and authority to dispense with the foregoing
requirements."
25. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Planning Commission, Sub-
division (c ) of Section 4.19 of the pro-
posed ordinance shall be amended by sub-
- stituting the words "one-half (2)" in lieu
of the present wording "two-thirds (2/3 ) ."
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26. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Planning Commission, Sec-
tion 4.21 of the proposed ordinance shall
be changed and amended by omitting and
deleting therefrom the following language:
"or any lot for which a valid bona fide
contract of sale was in full force and
effect."
27. This request having been disapproved, there
will be no change in that regard,- either
in the proposed ordinance or in the accompany-
ing maps.
28. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Commission, Section 4.24
of the proposed ordinance shall be amended
by omitting the word "arbitrary" and sub-
stituting therefor the word "special."
29. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Commission, Section 5.2 of
the proposed ordinance shall be amended by
adding 'thereto the following additional
language: ",And in no event to exceed thirty
feet (301 ) .,"
30. This proposal having been approved and con-
curred in by the Commission, Section 2.31
of the 'proposed ordinance shall be changed
and amended by substituting in lieu. of the
language therein reading "at the time of
adoption of this ordinance" the words "on
January 12, 1940. 11
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the changes and,
additions above referred to in Items Numbers 2,
3, 7, 7( a) , 8, 10, 11, 120 15(b) 9 169 17(b) , 19(b) ,
19(d) , 19( e) , 19(f) 9 209 219 22, 239 24, 25, 26,
280 29 and 30, shall tentatively be made in the
said proposed ordinance and accompanying maps as
recommended by the Commission by its action taken.
June 17, 1947, and that the said ordinance and
maps as so proposed and recommended by the Com-
mission, plus the changes and amendments afore-
said, shall be considered for adoption by the Council
in that form.
FURTHER RESOLVED that said recommended ordinance aid
accompanying maps heretofore received from the Com-
mission and identified by the signatures and in-
itials of its officers, shall have the above matters
referred to as Items Numbers 2, 39 7, 7(a) , 8, 10,
11, 12, 15 (b) , 16, 17(b) , 19(b) , 19(d) , 19(e) , 19(f) ,
20, 210 22, 23, 242 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30 added there-
to, such additions to be identified by the initials
of the Mayor and City Clerk bearing this date and
that such ordinance and maps as so changed and .amended
shall- be submitted to the Commission for its re-
port thereon prior to adoption thereof by the Council.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the changes above :rreferred to
in Items Numbers 7(a) , 17(a) and 17(b ) (being those
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which were not heretofore proposed by the Council
in its Resolution 2159), be and they are hereby
referred to the Commission for its consideration
thereof and report and recommendations to the
Council.
The changes mentioned in this paragraph shall
be tentatively made by means of riders on the
proposed ordinance and no permanent changes in
regard to said matters shall be made on the pro-
posed ordinance or maps until receipt of advice
from the Commission.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she
is authorized and directed to furnish a certified
copy of this resolution to the Commission and also
to make available to said Commission (and per-
sonally -to take to its meetings- as may. be requested)
the said proposed ordinance and accompanying maps,
in order that the Commission may thoroughly study
and consider same. The City Clerk is further
authorized and directed to make available to the
Commission all records, data and information concern-
ing the above named matters.
In response to -inquiry from the Mayor, the City
Attorney here advised that introduction of the
ordinance should follow receipt from the Commission
of recommendations after further consideration of
the proposed changes and amendments, next herein-
above set forth.
Thereupon, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell,
the resolution hereinabove recorded - being Re-
solution No. 2164 - was adopted by record vote, as
follows:
Ayes : Nichols, Kieley, Farrell, Martell and
Mayor Hyde
Noes: Bigley
Absent: Turonnet
There being-no further business, on motion by Farrell,
seconded by Kieley and unanimously carried, the meet-
ing adjourned.
LOUISE 6C N
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - August 69 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a
meeting in the City Council Chambers, 810 North Palm
Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday, August 6,
1947 at 7:30 o'clock p. m. , the saidday being the
first Wednesday in the month of August, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who
presided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Martell and Mayor Hyde; ,
City Manager Alwort'h, City
Attorney Colegate and
Acting City Clerk Groaves
Absent: Councilmen Turonnet, Kieley
and Farrell
Minutes of the meeting of Julq 29, 1947 - draft pre-
viously distri ute -were presented and on motion by
Nichols, seconded. by Bigley and unanimously carried, ,
were approved and ordered entered in Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Welfare and Friendl Aid Association Inc. -
Reques t t icense fees be wa ve on a dance permit,
coin music box permit and license to serve food and
soft drinks at the Palm Springs Youth Center, inas-
much as the Welfare and Friendly Aid Association is
a Community Chest agency and the Youth Center project
is not self-supporting. After discussion, on-motion
by Bigley, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 21650
approving and directing waiving of said fees as re-
quested, was adopted by record vote; no dissenting
vote; Turonnet, Kieley and Farrell absent.
2. Notice, State Board of Equalization - re Del Tah uitz
IIote n e
Licenses: Tras r on-sale beer-an - ne rom
Evelyn 5. and-M. A. Charlston to Jerome H. Dresdner
and issuance of quarterly distilled spirits license
to Dresdner. No action.
3. State Division of Highwa s notice of approval of
ada3t ona streets o ma or mportance requeste3-
(as per esolution No. 2141, adopted 9-18-47) .
4. Re Threatened Southern Pacific Strike - Letter to
Mayor acknowledging wire to President Truman, was
read. No action.
5. Riverside County Defense Rental area Advisory Board:
Letters were reafrom:
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(a) Chairman, County Board of Supervisors, requesting
that Council name representative not later than
August 6, 1947; and
(b ) Commander, local American Legion Post, commending
j John P. Holditch, active in local Legion and
civic circles, for the appointment.
The Mayor requested the City Manager to inform the
Board of Supervisors that the Council endorses the
sentiments of the LegionPost andnominates_ Mr.
Holditch for the appointment.
REPORTS:
Departmental for July: Treasurer, Police, Pound and
Cler is Fund Statement were presented, examined and
ordered filed for record.
City Manager - with recommendations:
1. WAA Pro osals Torne General Hos ital ro ert : Reported on
trip o as ing on, D. C. pursuant toResolution
#21629 7-22-47, the City Attorne or other City
officials being unable to attend; offers, as
follows:
(a) Buildings �101-106 inclusive with approximately
S acres; o—vital purposes, appraised at
One Hundred thirty thousand two hundred sixty-
five ($130,265.00) Dollars but One Hundred
per cent. (100%) discount included in offer.
Communit Hos ital officials are having esti-
ma a prepare covering cos of converting
these buildings to Hospital uses.
(b) Building 135 for Library purposes; appraised
at Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-five
Dollars ($8375.00) including sixty per cent.
(600) discount - brinj-4-ng price to Three
Thousand Three Hundied and fifty dollars
($3350.00) . -
(c) Buie 139 for Cit oses, with two
acres; appra se a EThirty ve Thousand
Dollars ($35,000.00) - another large dis-
count thus being allowed.
In next meeting will present complete report
on estimated cost of converting these build-
ings for City's use.
(d) Desert School District will be permitted to
acquire acres a ong northerly portion
of 40-acre tract for Fifty Two Thousand
Seven Hundred Eighty-five Dollars ($52,785.00) ,
less public benefit discount of One Hundred
per cent. (10WO) .
PLANNING COMMISSION - with recommendations:
Letter was read reporting action, meeting of July 9,
1947, recommending Council action to provide re:
- House Moving:
(a) First: That prior to the issuance of a moving
permit by the Building Inspector plans and
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specifications showing the location and
architectural design of the Building to
be moved should be submitted to and approved
by the Planning Commission.
(b ) Second: That a bond be posted by the persons,
rm or corporation making application to
insure compliance with the permit.
After discussion the City Attorney was requested
to prepare necessary amendment to House Moving _
Ordinance, covering these terms.
Acting Planning Director Peterson reported following,
action, meeting of August 5, 1947;
1, Revised Land Use- Plan and Ordinance:
(a) As to Council Resolution No. 2164 (adopted
July 29, 1947) . recommending, by Commission
resolution read in full and hereinafter set
forth re Items 7a, 17a and 17b of said
Council resolution, as follows:
7(a) Zonin bP Southerl 150 feet of Lots
an - o Pa a ley Colon-
Lands in Section 23 T4S R4E;
Counc urre
action concd in, ratified
and approved.
17(a) Zoning of areas adjacent to Indian
Avenue etween Ramon Roa on the South
and Alejo Road on the North. As to
ese 'matters, the Planning Commission
revokes all its previous reports and
recommendations and superseding same
now recommends that these areas be
classified as follows:
The West side of Indian Avenue from the
South boundary of Section 15 thence con-
tinuing Northerly to the North line of
Lot 4 in Block 24 of Palm Springs, shall
be classified in District 0-3 to a depth
of 150 feet from the East Property lines"
of the lands involved, and said Lots 1.
2 and 3 in said Block 24 of Palm Springs,
shall be classified in District C-2 to
a depth of 150 feet from the East property
lines thereof;
The East; side of Indian Avenue from the
Soiith Boun ary of Section 14; thence con-
tinuing Northerly to the center line of
Baristo Road shall be classified in Dis-
trict C-3 to a depth of 150 feet; and
From the center line of Baristo Road
continuing Northerly to the North bound-
ary of said Section 14 shall be classified
in District C-2 to a depth of 150 ' feet.
17(b) Exclusion of uses from District 0-3 Section
14.1 of proposed ordinance. ,As o t e exc�u-
s on or certain uses from District C-3 and
from Section 14.1 of the proposed ordinance
as proposed by the Council, namely:
Sheet Metal Shop ;
Fender and Body Works and
Painting)
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and further recommending that:
Following additional uses be omitted from District
C-3 and from Section 14.1 of the proposed ordinance
and instead be included in District M-1 and set
forth in Section 15.1 of the proposed ordinance:,
namely:
Sales of new automobiles and
trailers outdoors;
Sale of new building material
outdoors;
Carpenter Shop;
Upholstering Shop.
Further, as to said Items 7a, 17a and 17b, above
set forth, determining -same as reasonable and
proper to be included in said proposed ordinance
and accompanying maps, that same may practicably
be applied to the development of the City for a
reasonable period of time following this date,
and are adapted to and will conserve and promote
the public health, safety and general welfare. "
Further, revoking Commission action of July 23,
1947 as to Item 3 of said Council Resolution
No. 2164 (alsoCouncil- -Res.- #2159) and super-
seding same by reverting to original report and
recommendation of said item, viz:
Lots 15 to 32 inclusive and 49 to 52
inclusive of Warm Sands Park be clas-
sified in District R-3, and Lots 6
to 31 inclusive of Warm Sands Tract
be classified in ,District R-3;
and further determining above named classifications
as reasonable and proper to be included in said
proposed ordinance and accompanying maps, that same
may be particularly applied to the development of
the city for a reasonable period of time following
this date, and are adapted to and will conserve"
and promote the public health, safety and general
welfare.
Further, approving, ratifying and confirming ordi-
nance -and maps as proposed to be adopted by the
-
City Council, consisting of the same as heretofore
proposed and recommended to it by the City Plan-
ning Commission on June 17, 1947, but with the
changes and additions referred to in Resolution'
No. 2164, exclusive of those numbered 3 and 17(a)
therein and with the further changes and additions
referred to in this Resolution concerning Items
Nos. 3, 7(a) , 17(a) and 17(b ) .
Acknowledging receipt of ordinance and maps pro-
posed by Council for adoption; approving and re-
commending same for adoption upon inclusion
therein of changes referred to in Council Resolu-
tion No. 2164 as Items Nos. 2, 7, 8(a) , 8(b) , 10,
11, 12, 15(b ) , 16, 19(b) , 19(d) , 19(e) , 19(f) ,
20, 21, 22, 23, 249 25, 269 289 29 and 30, and
with inclusion of the further changes and addi-
tions as hereinabove in this resolution of the
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Planning Commission referred to as Items Nos.
3, 7(a) , 17(a) and 17(b ) .
Further, Chairman and Secretary of Commission
shall identify changes and additions so ap-
proved by affixing their signatures, bearing
this date to said changes and additions upon
original proposed ordinance and accompanying
maps; and shall furnish Council certified
attested copy of completed minutes of this
meeting, constituting and including its report
and recommendations in response to Resolu-
tion No. 2164, and return to the City Council
all the documents and data in regard to these
matters.
After discussion, the City Attorney read a resolu-
tion covering' Council action upon the -Conmission's
recommendations above set forth, declaring, said
recommendations concurred in, ratified and confirmed
and adopting the said precised and detailed sections
of the Land Use Plan as originally proposed and re••
commended by the Commission on June 17, 1947, and
as embodied in form of proposed ordinance and ac-
companying maps - with changes and additions (all
of which have been approved, ratified and concurred
in, by the Commission) , said changes and additions
being set forth in detail in said resolution by
Item numbers followed and used by Council and Com-
mission in their actions and communications regard.
ing these matters .
Further expressions concerning the proposed ordi-
nance were presented,as follows:
re Lots 1 and 136 Desert Palms Estates Sec, 13,
SBB&M: A ,letrer was rea rom . au
Be ding, Pres . , Desert Palms Estates, Inc. , re-
questing that this property be zoned C-1.
re Warm Sands Park: _ Written and telegraphed pro-
tests were read and filed, by lot owners herein-
after named, against proposed change of zone to R-1:
Irving G. Soffran; Dworman and Doctor; Edmond D.
Pulone; George B. and Ethyl French; R. Guderman;
Robert H. Clark; ' Benjamin Sheppard; Louis Cohen;
Louis Lepter; Byron IV. Tarnutzer; H. C. Brown;
H. U. Helm; C. C. Neel; Rhoda Garner; Leo Baker.
When called upon by the Mayor, the following named
expressed themselves:
re McManus develo ment proposed in Sec. 23, T4S,
R E, BBB M. , Res. 21179 b-7-47 and Res. 121,
5-21-47) : Lloyd Nix, representing McManus interests,
requested Council, to withhold further action until
he could present final maps. He was informed that
under the controlling State law, such a procedure
would' delay Council action forty-five to sixty days.
Whereupon, Nix requested written Council commitment
that zoning covering his cliental land would be ,
established as outlined on tentative maps which, he
had previously exhibited to the Council. The ,
Mayor assured Mr. Nix that these maps had been
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carefully considered; that the Council it favorably
disposed to the zoning requested; however, that the
Council is obliged to follow established procedure
and cannot act in this matter until after considera-
tion and recommendation by the Commission.
Indian Trail Tract: Bryson Amos inquired why his
property there was not R-1. Was informed by Mayor that,
since the property was immediately to rear of eZisting
C-3, it was reasonable that it should be R-3 (as pre-
sently) : a buffer zoning.
Warm Sands Park and Warm Sands Tract: Mr. and Mrs. Jos.
Henderson reiterated previous request for R-1 (instead
of R-3) zoning; and Anthony Burke, real estate operator,
requested that this property remain R-3.
Also S. M. Pascal, speaking for himself and other owners,
requested R-3 zoning.
There being no further appearances, the Mayor declared
the matter submitted and on motion by Martell, seconded
by Nichols, the Council Resolution as read - being No.
2166, was adopted by unanimous vote; Turonnet, Kieley
and Farrell absent.
. Revised Land Use Ordinance - Introduction:
Mr. N c ols reques a privilege o n ro ucing the ordi-
nance. He reviewed the procedure leading to ordinance
in present form, complimented everyone involved upon
democratic manner in which the goal had been accomplished,
and pointed out that this ordinance "is not the end of
planning; only the beginning."
Mr. Nichols thereupon introduced the ordinance by title
"An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs establishing
Land ,Use classifications and districts within the City
of Palm Springs; creating a zoning board; regulating
the use of property, height of structures and open
spaces for light, air and ventilation; adopting a map
of said Land Use districts; prescribing penalties for
violation thereof; repealing all ordinances in conflict
therewith, etc. ," and on motion by Nichols, seconded by
Martell and unanimously carried the first reading of said
ordinance was waived and the ordinance tabled for further
action.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Tax rate - Fiscal year 1947-48: Resolution, prepared by
C ty orney, was rea , x ng rate at $1.00 per $100.00
of value of property within city, as assessed and equal-
ized by County Board of Supervisors, such rate to be same
throughout city; and instructing City Clerk to forthwith
transmit certified copy of said resolution to County
Auditor, with statement of said rate thereby fixed, pur-
suant to Ordinance No. 178, passed July 7, 1947; and on
motion byMartell, seconded by Bigley, said resolution -
being No. 2167 - was adopted by record vote; no dissent-
ing vote; absent: Turonnet, Kieley and Farrell.
NEW BUSINESS:
A re is
of demands was presented, examined and ap-
prove y e Finance Committee and on motion by Martell,
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seconded by Nichols, claims and demands numbered 0001
through 0086 were approved and ordered paid by warrants
drawn onthe Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting
vote; Turonnet, Kieley and Farrell absent.
Clerk's Certificate No. 71 coveras transfer of funds:
Genera o Payroll , - as e to Payroll
2,275,50 - Street to Payroll $19078.16 - a total of
15,593,69 was presented, examined and approved by the
Finance Committee, and on motion by Martell, seconded
by Bigley, approved and ordered certified by the' Clerk
to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Turonnet, Kieley and Farrell absent.
There being no further business, on motion by Bigley,
seconded by Martell and unanimously carriedv the
meeting adjourned to 4:00 o'clock p. m. Tuesday, August
12, 1947.
KATHRGREA ' S
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Tuesday - August 12, 1947
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 Tuesday, August 129 1947, at 4:00 o'clock p. m. ,
pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of August 6, - 1.947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Turonnet, Martell and Mayor
Hyde; City Manager Alworth,
City Attorney Colegate and
City Clerk McCarn
Absent: Councilmen Kieley and Farrell
C013MNICATIONS:
State Board of Equalization notices of renewals:
On-Sale General:
(a) Francis W. Murray, dba El Dorado Restaurant,
70 South Palm Canyon Drive -- No action-.-- --
(b) William H. Ude, dba Bill Ude 's Cafe,
332 North Pa m Canyon Drive - No action.
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AUG 12 '1947
RE PORTS:
City Manager - with recommendations:
1. Estimated Revenues and Expenses, 1947-48:
Reported comp le ion o these rIgures upon which
he has had several meetings with the Finance
Committee and Council as Committee-of-the-whole.
Read from estimate - copies distributed among
Council - and recommended same for approval.
After discussion, on motion by Turonnet, seconded
by Martell, Resolution No. 2168, approving figures
as submitted and recommended, was adopted by
record vote; no dissenting vote; Rieley and Farrell
absent.
2. Torne Goner�al�Hos ital Buildings - Architectural
Repor s y Clar�anFrey, Kugus 11, 1947, were
read:
(a) Buildin No. 139 (Report for City) unusually
goo cons ruction; wood frame with exterior
bearing walls on continuous concrete foun-
dations. Detailed description of inside
finishing, heating, lighting, etc.
0ini�on: The City could use the building
wify little more than the installation of a
steam plant, but it is our opinion that the
conversion of the building for permanent,
efficient use as city offices would cost be-
tween thirty-five and fifty thousand dollars.
(b) G asium and Theatre Buildings (Report for
Desert Sc ool District) :
Theatre apparently in very good condition.
Con—fiction of wood posts and trusses and
wood stud walls on continuous concrete foun-
dations .
G7ml aas_iu�m - construction similar to theatre
u b ter ower quality. , Condition good.
Detailed description of interior of buildings,
condition of lighting and heating facilities,
etc.
State Division of Architecture representative
Harry W. Bolin, expressed willingness to co-
operate in so far- as.-possible by requiring
absolute minimum alteration, to bring build-
ings into conformity with State Schoolhouse
Construction regulations.
Opinion: Total conversion costs would run
eU vreen �30,000 and $40,000; and that re-
placement value of the two buildings is in
the neighborhood of $150,000,
(c ) Buildings,101 thro h 12 (Civilian Dormito-
r es epor or a Spr ,s Commun ty
H SPItal Association. Construction or light
wood set above continuous concrete foundations
298 AUG 12 1947
on dwarf frame walls - Detailed descrip-
tion of interiors and utilities equipment.
opinion: Minimum cost of converting the
ui ngs for a temporary use would ,be
between seventy and ninety thousand
dollars, and that the cost of converting
them into a permanent hospital would be
at least three-quarters of the cost: of a
new hospital.
The four acres of land offered with thi's
proposed acquisition would be large "enough
to accommodate a permanent hospital of fifty
or sixty bed capacity, providing the exist-
ing buildings were removed.
11fAA negotiations for die osal of ro erg
Senate Concurren esolu ion No. 31: as letter
rom AA Ch e Counse ; repor ed conferences with
Congressman Phillips and pointed out that in view
of the architectural reports, hereinaboVe record-
ed, considerable time beyond August the 16th will
be required for further study of costs involved
in reconversion-of these buildings. In consequence
is recommending adoption of resolution addressed
to WAA officials requesting a ruling that disposi-
tion of the property is covered by Senate Concur-
rent Resolution No. 31 (adopted July 25, 1947)
requesting delay until March 15, 1948, in report..
ing as surplus or in disposing of surplus proper-
ties applied for by governmental bodies for educa-
ti6nal, etc. , purposes.
The City Attorney advised that he would draft such
a resolution for action later in meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
The following ordinances were introduced by title,
an a e or ur er action:
(a) "An Ordinance of the Cityof Palm S rin s amend-
�n Sec on n ��T�. 3 re�u a�£n
ousemov n , n ro uce y N c o s and on mo��on
y Nic o s, seconded by Bigley and unanimously
carried first reading waived.
(b ) "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amend
Ing Sections 3 61 7 8 9 10, 12, 13 14, 15,
8 and 19 of, and adding Section, 23 a to Ordi-
nance No. 73 of said City Sales Tax_ - ration) ,
introduced by Nichols and on motion by�Nic oTe,
seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, first
reading waived,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) The Revised Land Use ordinance (introduced in
meeting of AugusE , was read in full,
after which the Mayor requested anyone present
In interest to appear and be heard. There
being no response, he ordered a vote and said
ordinance - being No. 180 - was passed by record
vote; Kieley and Farrell absent.
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AUG 12 1947
(b) Item 2 - City Mana ergs re ort, resumed:
The City Attorney rea a reso - -ion embody-
ing the City Manager's recommendation (that
WAA be requested to delay disposal in ac-
cordance with said Senate Concurrent Resolu-
tion No. 31) .
After discussion, on motion by Nichols, second-
ed by Turonnet, said Resolution - being No.
2169 - Was adopted by unanimous vote; Rieley
and Farrell absent, and the City Manager was
requested to transmit same.
NEW BUSINESS RESUMED:
Frank W. Cutler deceased: The Mayor announced
rece p o news o Ivir. Cu ler's death, which occurred
in Portland, Oregon, -yesterday, and suggested that,
in view of Mr. Cutlerts well known activities in local
civic affairs and his former membership on the Council,
it would be in order to address an expression of sympa-
thy to Mrs. Cutler. All concurred, Mr. Turonnet of-
fering the motion that a resolution of condolence be
addressed to the widow; further, that a floral piece
be sent from the Council for the funeral. The motion
was seconded by Nichols - and, as Resolution No. 2170,
was adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley
and Farrell absent .
re Torne General Hos ital ro ert ; Offer b the
E ra or Hotel company o Pa m rin sto, f
acqu re y that company, convey spec is portions
thereof to the City, under conditions recited in offer.
This offer - copies to members of Council - was pre-
sented by George B. Bush, Company�s counsel and was
signed by Thomas E. Hull, the Company's president.
When called upon by the Mayor, Mr. Bush spoke at
length upon the subject, which he had discussed un-
officially with Councilman Nichols; and in response
to questioning by City Attorney Colegate, explained
-
certain details of his clients offer. The Mayor
thanked Mr. Bush and informed him that the offer would
require further consideration by the Council and City
Manager and suggested that Mr. Bush keep in touch
with the City Manager, who would advise him as to any
decision in the matter.
There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, the meet-
ing adjourned to Wednesday, August 27, 1947, at 7:30
ofclock p. m.
LOUISE McCARN _ _-
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF -PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - August 20, 1947
1:30 o'clock p. m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a
special meeting in the Council Chambers, BlO North
Palm Canyon Drive, in said city on Wednesday,
August 200 1947, at 1:30 o'clock P. m., pursuant to
call by the Mayor 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 1:30 o 'clock p. m. , Wednesday,
August 209 1947, in the Council Chambers, 1310, 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 £ollowing, purposes:
To consider and act upon final acquisition of the
Airport, and such other business as the City Council
may legally transact.
(Sigmed) C. A. HYDE,
Mayor of the City of
Palm Springs, California, c
in response to which notice the following consent
signed by each member of the Council was 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 hold-
ing of a specialmeeting of said City Council in the
Council Chambers, _ BlO North Palm Canyon Drives in
the City of Palm Springs, at 1:30 o'clock p. m. , Wednes-
day, August 20, 1947, for the purposes and to consider
and act upon the matters specified in the Call and
Notice for such meeting made and signed by the Honorable
C . A. Hyde, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on Wed-
nesday, August 20, 1947, service of which notice is ,
hereby acknowledged.
WITNESS my hand this 20th day of August, 1947.
(Siped) Floyd Bigley (Signed) Charles D. Farrell
Culver Nichols If E. F. Martell
it Armand V. Turonnet to C. A. Hyde
it F. Thomas Kieley
Members, City Council, City of Palm Springs, California."
�o1
AUG 2 0 1947 '
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, who
presided. ,
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bigley, Kieley,
Martell and Mayor Hyde;
City Manager Alworth, City
Attorney Colegate and City
Clerk McCann
Absent: Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell
The City Attorney suggested at this point that the
Council should adopt a- resolution covering
Informal luncheon meetin s of the Council, the ex-
pense o c the Ci y m g we formally aithor-
ize since Councilmen, who serve withoutremunera-
tion, are obliged to take this means of preliminary
discussions of City affairs, which facilitates
Council action and relieves Councilmen of taking
time from their private affairs - which they can
ill afford - in such consideration of Council matters.
On motion by Bigley, seconded by Kieley, the resolu-
tion - being No. 2171 - was adopted by record vote;
no dissenting vote; Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell
absent.
Purpose of meetingFinal acquisition of Palm Springs
Army Airf a from : The City Manager presented
a map and described the buildings, improvements,
equipment and utilities to be acquired under these
applications, authorization of which lie recommended,
and upon which action was, as follows:
(a) Reacquisition offRr!operty in Section 18: / 7
Onmotion by Kie ey.seconded bq Mart-ell, Reso-
lution No. 21729 authorizing and directing
__Mayor and _City Clerk to proceed with such ap-
plication, in form approved by City Attorney,
as recommended, the City Manager being direct-
ed to transmit same with application to proper
authorities, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell
absent.
(b ) Acquisition of property in Sections 13 and 19:
On motion by K eley, seconded by Bigley, a -'
similar resolution - No. 2173 - was adopted by
record vote; -no dissenting vote; Nichols,
Turonnet and Farrell absent.
REPORTS: -
City Manager - with recommendations:
(a) Seal Coating
Streets a
a a u fes ooum no rNtoan.c e
41
117 roo eac -r1n : Recommended execution or ,
memorandum agreement with State Division of
Highways covering this project and, on motion #'J1Z
by Martell, seconded by Bigley, Resolution
No. 21749 directing Mayor and City Clerk to
execute agreement as recommended, was adopted
by record vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols,
302 AUG 2 0 1947
Turonnet and Farrell absent.
(b ) Award of bids for street materials: Reported open-
ing. of bids by City Clerk and reco'mmendation'by '
City Engineer that the bid of Palm Springs Builders '
Supply Company, Ltd. , be accepted for screening and
that the bid by ,Dutton Bros., and Tones be accepted
for furnishing of asphaltic emulsion; all bids
being well within the City Engineers estimate of
cost and approved by him for acceptance. Recom-
mended awarding bids as approved by City Engineer
Minturn and, on motion by Martell, seconded by
Bigley, Resolution No. 2175 approving awards as re-
commended, was adopted by record vote; no dis-
senting vote; Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell absent.
(c) Cit nEui nt - Shop, tank etc. :, Reed n at hismemormmrom Engineer M n urns a g office would prepare specifications when authorized
so to do and that Engineering Department would be
ready to service city equipment ,with gasoline, oily
etc. , within approximately two weeks after instal-
lation of gasoline tank.
In connection with such installation, recommended
authorization to advertise for bids on petroleum
products listed in EngineerIs memorandum. Stated
that for the present he and Minturn -were: agreed
that one tank would be sufficient. After dis-
cussion, on motion by Kieley, seconded by Bigley,
Resolution No. 2176, authorizing the City Manager
to advertise for bids as recommended, was adopted
by record vote; , no dissenting vote; Nichols,
Turonnet and Farrel absent.
(d) Acquisition of TorneV General Hospital Peres:
Supplemen ing ac on repot ed in T+inutes or August
12,- 1947,- reported communication from- WAA General
Counsel to Senator Knowland, to effect that WAA
will withhold action regarding disposition of this
surplus property until Administrator General
Littlejohn renders his decision regarding Senate
Concurrent Resolution No. 31; this being in response
to Council Resolution No. 2169, adopted August 12,
1947, requesting extension of time in connection
with City's, application.
Reported that the State Fire Marshal had 'inspected
buildings Nos. 101 through 106 (civilian dormitories )
and would furnish written report shortly. However,
that the inspection had apparently indicated the
necessity for considerable remodeling to bring ';-
buildings into conformity with State Fire Code.
Planning Commission - with recommendations:
Acting Director Peterson reported the following Zoning
Board action ratified and concurred in by the Planning
Commission in its Meeting of August 13, 1947:
D. D. Dunla ap 1lcation for reduction in setba
from twen y-five 25 feet to fifteen ( 15) feet on
Monte Vista Avenue on the property known as Lot 45,
Tahquitz Park No. 2. Explained that the original
subdivision had subjected this property to three
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front yard setbacks; hence request granted by Board
for setback reduction on Monte Vista Avenue. No
action.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinances (introduced 8-12-47, by title, first reading
waived) for passage:
(a) "An Ordinance of the Cit of Palm S rings amend-
inr, section 8.5 of Ord nance No. 6• House-
movin regulation) : Trie Ordinance was read in
1*uI1 and on motion by Bigley, seconded by Kieley,
was passed by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Nichols, Turonnet and Farrell absent.
(b) "An Ordinance of the Citv of Palm Springs. amend-
ing Section
8 and 19 of an addin Sect on 2 a o Ordinance
No. 173 of said City." Sales Tax re u at on :
e urainance was reaa in full, and on motion by
Bigley, seconded by Martell, was passed by record
vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols, Turonnet and
Farrell absent.
NEW BUSINESS•
A register of demands was presented, examined and approved
hy .t -e nance Committee and, on motion by Kieley, seconded
by Martell, claims and demands numbered 0058 through 0060
were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the
Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Nichols,
Turonnet and Farrell absent.
Municipal Pool: The City Manager reported that the attend-
ance a e pool is very light, but that operation expense is
excessive - due primarily to number of employees necessary
to long hours of operation; and recommended that he be
authorized to negotiate with local civic organizations for
their use of the pool for swimming parties at a stipulated
fee in order to provide income to offset this operational
expense. Stated that the pool would' probably remain open
until September the 15th or October the lot. After dis-
cussion, all were agreed that the suggestion was in the
best interests of the City, and the Mayor advised the City
Manager that the Council was in accord with his suggestion
and that he should proceed along the lines suggested.
Council Chambers: The City Manager suggested that, if
present oca on is continued, it might be well to move
Council table to stage, to avoid crowding under present
seating arrangement - it being deemed impracticable to
undertake expense of moving seats if location is imper-
manent. After discussion, it was agreed that such a
change might be advisable. Further reported that acqui-
sition of Airfield Buildings would provide a better build-
ing than WAA T-1 if Council would care to return to that
location. However, Mr. Colegate stated that, according
to his information, Mr. Strobe would not require the E1
Paseo premises except upon those rare occasions when he
might be obliged to show a picture in order to preserve
the terms of his lease; that any other operation of the
theatre was out of the question due to lack of patronage
which had always terminated in a loss to Mr. Strobe.
304 AUG 2 U 1947
AUG 2 7 1941
There being no further business, on motion by Kieley,
seconded- by Bigley and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - August 27, 1947
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, August 27, 1947, at
7:30 o'clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the
meeting of August 12, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Bigley.
ROLL, CALL: Present: Councilman Bigley
Absent: Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet,
Kieley, Farrell, Martell and
Mayor Hyde.
There being no 'quorum present, Bigley, by public an-
nouncement, adjourned the meeting.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
305
SEP ,3 1947
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - September 3, 1947
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 3, 1947, at 7:30 o1clock
p. m. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month
of September.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Martell and Mayor Hyde;
City Manager Alworth, City
Attorney Colegate and City
Clerk McCarn
Absent: Councilmen Turonnet, Kieley
and Farrell
Minutes of August 6, 12, 20 and 27, 1947 - drafts distributed were presented and, on motion by Nichols, seconded by Bigley
and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in
the Minute Book.
Here Councilman Farrell entered and joined the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS :
1. Notices State Board of Equalization, renewals of on-sale
qu— aF e y censes:
(a) Kurtz & Bolenback dba The Zanzibar - No action
(b) B_V. Foldesy et. al. , dba Palm Sprin'gs Hotel No action
(c) George L. Strebe dba The Doll House - No action
2. Letter from Mrs. Frank W. Cutler, thanking Council for
lowers and condolences, was read.
3. Additional Communications:
The Mayor called upon the City Clerk for reading of
coimnunications received in meeting:
(a) William E. Carter dba Mas and d Rock Coyan ,
ns requestingnseee reduction n uS bm
classification of "location within City, " since
plant is located immediately outside city limits
and gives service within the City. Discussion
developed consensus that applicant is obliged to
comply with Business License Ordinance and pay the
out-of-town license fee; City Clerk instructed to
so notify him.
(b) William E. Kent dba Club Continental, 695 South
Palm Canyon Drive - renewed application for dance
permit (denied April 2, 1947, Resolution No. 2091) :
306 5EP 3 19,17
During discussion the City Manager read from
minutes of April 2, 1947 and, referring to
traffic conditions at this location, stated
that the State Highway Division had specified
definite requirements for safety regulation
there, indicating that under no circumstances
would these premises be a proper location for
the type of use contemplated: a night club,
which would create a hazardous problem as to
parking and entering upon the highway; in con-
sequence that he was recommending that the
permit be again denied. The Mayor invited'
Mr. Kent, present in chambers, to speak in
behalf of this application, which he did, pre-
senting a -letter- indicating that he had engaged
the Bross Construction Company to make certain
changes on the premises. However, further dis-
cussion indicated that primarily basis for re-
fusal of permit in April remained unchanged and,
as recommended by the City Manager to that effect,
on motion by Martell, seconded by Bigley, Resolu-
tion No. 2177, refusing such permit, was adopted
by unanimous vote; Turonnet and Kieley absent.
4. . Planning Commission a ointments: The Mayor announced
reappointment 61,
arold Hicks and Lee Kal.bach as 'm,embers
of the Planning Commission for three years ending' June
30, 1950 and, upon motion by Nichols, seconded by Martell,
Resolution No. 2178 approving, ratifying and confirming
said appointments, was adopted by unanimous vote; Turon-
net and Kieley absent.
REPORTS:
Departmental for August: Treasurer, Police, Pound, Clerk's
Fund Statement were presented, examined and ordered filed
for record.
City Manager - with recommendations:
(a) Cit E ui Sent - Shop, asoline tank, �etc. Fids
advertise for ursuant to Resolution No. 2176' Tu st 20 ].947
sports receipt or our bids and recommends
acceptance of low bid by Union Oil Company for
furnishing approximately 15,000 gallons of gasoline
for remainder of year ending June 30, 1948. On
motion by Farrell, seconded by Bigley„ Resolution No.
2179 approving award of contract as recommended, was
adopted by record vote; no dissenting vote; Turonnet
and Kieley absent.
(b ) Pal istrict cover-
Agreement*+ara ion o m
f A sewage dinosa plant now under
War Department license to the city) : Explained details
and recommended execution of agreement. On motion by
Nichols, seconded by Farrell, Resolution No. 21800
approving and directing execution of agreement (in
form approved by City Attorney) by Mayor and City
Clerk, was adoptedby record vote; no dissenting vote;
Turonnet and Kieley absent.
( a) Add to Personnel Classification Compensation Plan
the osition of Secrets Classification 18v
sa a ran a 17 to 18: Recommen 3 suc a clas-
sification and, upon motion by Bigley, seconded by
Martell, Resolution No. 2181, approving additional
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SEP 3 1947
classification as recommended, was adopted by
unanimous vote; Turonnet and Kieley absent.
(d) Torne General Hos ital Buildings: Announced
rece p o reports rom the State Fire Marshal
and from City Building Department, pursuant to
City Manager's request therefor, as follows:
1. O buildings 101-106 (proposed hospital) ;
Tfie S at�e'Fire M ars afar nspec ion in
company with representative from City Fire
Department, offered recommendations for
specific requirements with Uniform Building
Code; outlihed -requirements of State Depart-
ment of Public Health for plan and plot
plan which, after consideration by that
Department, are turned over to State Fire
Marshal for further action; and in conclu-
sion stated that, on checking dimensions
of buildings, it mould appear that widening
of a hallway to required minimum (7 feet,
as required by State Department of Public
Health) would leave inadequate room size
for efficient operation of a hospital.
Read City Building Department notes - as to
construction and occupancy requirements.
2. Buildings 13Z 138 (proposed school build-
�in s : Rea similar itemized rec— ommen�-
s by State Fire Marshal.
(e ) Read two communications from Police Chief:
1. Trans ortation of risoners: Reported
t at of er conferenceth Sheriff Rayburn
and Lt. Laster of Indio, arrangements had
been made for transporting County prisoners
to Riverside by Sheriff 's Office on their
numerous trips from Indio Substation-to
County Jail; it being expected that such a
procedure will save the City several hundred
dollars in services of our police officers
heretofore assigned to such duty.
2. Traffic surve hwa After conferring
with State D strictHi Traff111:c Engineer and staff
regarding traffic survey on Highway 111 through
Palm Springs -- looking to establishment of 25-
mile zones within city limits, Engineer had
concurred in advisability of such a survey and
ordered immediate preliminary arrangements
therefor, promising also to provide transitional
speed zones which would result in posting the
highway with 35-mile signs prior to arrival in
25-mile zone. The Engineer further agreed to
post "Palm Springs" signs at both entrances
upon city limits, showing cityls population
and altitude.
Lowerin Sneed alon Indian Avenue amd Ramon
Road: Had prow ed orms upon which our City
Engineer should indicate all buildings within
75 feet of such roadways, same to be used by
State Engineer as basis for lowering speed pn
said roadways in connection with survey of
Highway 111.
r��QO SEP 3 1947
(f) 'aale-Ca lan Companyand Smith Inca,
Construct on she s, Bisno Job, Via Lola, North
Palm Canyon Drive, Camino del Corto: —Reported
request from Company for extension of time for
removal of sheds since construction has been
held up for more than ninety days. After dis-
cussion, consensus of Council was to effect that
sixty days would be sufficient extension of time
for such removal, and City Manager was requested
to so inform the construction company.
(g) Seal Coatin Proiect authorized by Resolution
No. '2�17 Au us 0 1947: Reported what work
13� would commence Monday, September the 15th, the
94 miles to be completed within 90 days.
(h) North Patencio 'Road and Hermosa Drive vacation
o rig -o--wad: Exhibited sketch prepared By
Engineer M nturn) showing intersection, where
owners of abutting property have constructed
wall and planted shrubbery; and recommended
that in interest of providing uniform street,
the portions of right-of-way shown by shading
on sketch (property description attached) be
vacated. After discussion, and upon hisadvice,
the Mayor requested the City Attorney to insti-
tute procedure to effect vacation as recommended.
Planning Commission - with reports:
Acting Planning Director Peterson reported re:
1,. Throu hfare between overlook Road and E1 Portal,
Palm Can on Mesa Tract Council Minutes, June 18,
9 That in its meeting of August the 13th
the Planning, Commission had concurred in recom-
mendation by City Planning Director Bergh (direct-
ed to the City Attorney, February- 17„- 1947 and
by the City Attorney reported to the Commission)
that it appears , unnecessary to "maintain this
roadway from the standpoint of public, use or
necessity. "
The City Attorney further informed the Planning
Commission that in 1935, prior to the Cityls
incorporation, Overlook Glen, a Palm Canyon Mesa
Tract street, was vacated by the County Board of
Supervisors; , subsequently an access road having
been utilized over a portion of Lot 10, the
present owner of which is desirous of building
upon said property.
After discussion and examination of map out-
lining property involved, the City Attorney ad-
wised that it might be well to adopt a resolution
indicating the city's position as based upon the
above recommendation by the Planning Commission.
Thereupon, on motion by Bigley, seconded by -
Nichols, Resolution No. 2182, declaring that
Council, in accordance_ with recommendations to
that effect , by Planning Commission, has determined
that the, public interest does not require a public
thoroughfare over the westerly portion of Lot 100
Block 7 of Palm Canyon Mesa Tract No, 1, and there-
fore the Council does not care to make any claim
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in that regard, and instructing the City Clerk
to inform Messrs. Haight, Trippet and Syvertson
and Hilton McCabe (who had first brought the
matter to the attention of the Council) of such
action, was adopted by unanimous vote; Turonnet
and Kieley absent.
2. Tahquitz River Estates (Trousdale Construction
Com an a su ivisioI o por. of Lot and
all of Lots 17 18 19 and 20 Section 3 Palm
Val ear Co ony Lands: -That y ac on n is
meeting of August the 13th, this final map had
been verified as being identical with the tenta-
tive map approved by the Commission August 5,
1947, except for change in name of several streets
shown thereon; that the final map, being these
portions of the tentative map shown as Sheets 1 and
2, has been approved by the Commission, with ex-
clusion of Tahquitz Creek Channel as a part of the
subdivision.
The City Attorney advised that previously (by
Resolution No. 2117, adopted May 7, 1947 and
by Resolution No. 2121, adopted May 21, 1947)
the Council had made certain specific requirements
concerning flood control in this area; however,
that present recommendation of Commission makes
no reference to flood control. The Acting Plan-
ning Director pointed out that, as indicated on
map, the channel is not a part of the subdivision
and was therefore deemed by the Commission to
have no connection with the flood control project.
The City Attorney advised that to exclude any
part of the channel in accepting the map could not
be construed as accepting a right-of-way across
the channel; that perhaps this could be overcome
by excepting Lot T, shown on the map, if -the
Council should decide to approve and accept this
final map; that Lot T was probably shown upon
this map for the purpose of acceptance later;
that it should not be accepted now because it
lies within the channel. The City Attorney further
advised that he had suggested to Mr. Sanborn, sur-
veyor for the subdividers, that he should obtain
a letter from the County Flood Control Engineer
stating that he, as representative of the Flood
Control District, had no objection to filing of
the map in its present form.
The Mayor here called upon Mr. Oppenheimer, re-
presenting the subdividers, who stated to the
Council that while the land was being surveyed
and the map prepared the County Flood Control
Engineer had refused to sign the map or to arrange
for the Countyfs appropriation of County Flood
Control District money to regulate channel on the
west 'side of Palm Canyon Drive . However, that
shortly thereafter the subdividershad provided
the money for controlling the channel west of the
highway.
Regarding appropriation of County Flood Control
District funds, Councilman Nichols (a member of
the District ) stated that any appropriation of
such funds would have to be made by the District
pursuant to certain established legal procedure;
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that it would be impossible for the District
Engineer to commit the District in the manner
mentioned by ,Mr. Oppenheimer.
In response to a question from the City
Manager, Oppenheimer stated that it is the
subdividers ? intention to proceed with cons-
truction of this westerly portion of the
channel now, ,which construction will include
some arrangements for tying same in with the
other end of the channel; and in response, to
further questioning by Nichols, stated that
subdividers would furnish figures showing esti-
mated cost and length of time involved in such.
construction.
In response, to inquiry by the Mayor, Acting
Planning Director stated that the Commission
has expressed no objection to the development
so far as carried forward; that the Commission
has made no expression regarding the channel.
When called upon, City Engineer Iutinturn stated
that he had attached his signature to the map
merely to indicate his approval of the technical
part of the map, which has nothing to do with
the matter of flood control.
Nichols expressed view that, in addition to
usual requirement in acceptance of final sub-
division maps: for bond or deposit to insure
installation of streets and fire hydrants, he
felt that the City should also require bond
to insure installation of original flood control
project, it being the City's responsibility to
protect the public health and safety and look
to proper installation of streets, the opening
of which is an, invitation for use thereof. The
approval ,and filing of the map being also an
invitation to rely upon that map in purchasing
lots, it thus becomes City's responsibility to
see to it that streets are installed as indi-
cated on the map; also that drainage is proper-
ly controlled for protection of the general
public and for protection of prospective pur-
chasers of lots. For, all these reasons, strongly
recommended that approval of map be contingent
upon completion of flood control project and
installation of streets and fire hydrants as re-
quired. The City Attorney advised that it might
be possible for the subdividers to provide two
separate bonds; that it had been customary in
the past, if subdivider is of known responsibili-
ty, as in the instant case, for the City to
accept a personal bond.
Whereupon Nichols offered a motion that this
final map of- Tahquitz River Estates be approved
subject to the subdividers furnishing; bond,
which may be in the form of a personal bond of
the subdivider, to insure installation of streets
and fire hydrants and completion of drainage
control - all in a manner satisfactory to the City,
within one year from date of such approval; further
that the drainage project must first receive the
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prior approval of the Riverside County Flood Control
Engineer as to design and specifications; further
-that completion of such improvements will be deemed
satisfactory to the City only if there are no ob-
jections from the Riverside County Flood Control
District Engineer.
During discussion the City Manager stressed the
importance of channel engineering being subject to
approval by County Flood Control Engineer and City
Engineer, it being imperative from City's stand-
point that map must have full continuing approval
of Flood Control District, since channel must be
controlled above the bridge, on west side of highway.
Martell seconded Nichols ' motion, and as Resolution
No. 2183 same was adopted by unanimous vote;
Turonnet and Kieley absent.
UPSFINISHED BUSINE33:
None
NEV; BUSINESS:
Re inter of demands was presented, examined and approved
y e F nance Committee and, on motion by Bigley, seconded
by Farrell, claims and demands numbered 0087 through 0119
were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the
Treasurer, by record vote; Turonnet and Kieley absent.
Transfer of funds: Clerk's Certificate No . 72, covering
transfer of ands : To General $$25.00, from Waste; to Pay-
roll: from General $12, 156.33, from Waste $2,410.45, from
Street $1,513.80; was presented, examined and approved
by Finance Committee, and on motion by Bigley, seconded by
Martell, approved and ordered certified by Clerk to Treas-
urer by record vote; no dissenting vote; Turonnet and
Kieley absent.
Dan A. Grady, operator of Rosalie 's Brother In Sister Shop:
The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the Council
by Mr. Grady requesting return of $5.00 penalty paid on
business license for delinquency in payment; said request
beingupon basis that last year's license was not taken
until November, also that he had received no notice of
due date and was unaware of the penalty. During discus-
sion the City Attorney advised that notices sent out to
business operators by City Clerk are by courtesy only and
are not required by law. It was the consensus of the
Council that to return the $5.00 penalty as requested
would be in violation of the Business License Ordinance
and should not be done. The City Clerk was instructed to
so inform Mr. Grady.
Mrs . Florence Robinson: When the Mayor called upon any-
one present who wished to be heard to appear, Mrs. Robinson
addressed the Council saying that last year she had operated
a room rental and reservation agency similar to the oper-
ation of a travel bureau; that she had been informed by the
City Clerk that unless she obtained a real estate brokers
or salesmants license she would be unable to renew her
business license. The City Attorney advised her that she
should contact State Real Estate Commissioner Wayne Wilcox
in Los Angeles as to whether her operation was in conflict
with regulations of State Division of Real Estate. The
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City Clerk stated that complaints had been received
in her office from real estate operators that ,Mrs.
Robinson had engaged in the real estate business
without a license therefor - particularly from brokers
with whom Mrs. Robinson had offices, who had demanded
that her license be revoked since they had ousted her
from that address; and that, when she had been
obliged to refuse Mrs . Robinson a transfer of her
office address to the Pago Pago, she had suggested to
Mrs . Robinson, as a way out of her difficulties with
the local real estate operators and for her own
protection,that she obtain a State license to deal in
real estate . Mrs . Robinson stated that she has now
rented a down-town office and would like to renew her
license at that address; and was informed that the
license would be issued to her providing her office
is in a business district and her business confined
to room rentals and reservations in those zoning
districts where such occupancies are permitted.,,
There being no further business on motion by Martell,
seconded by Bigley, and unanimously carried, the
meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock p. m. , Wednesday,
September 170 1947. }
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING_ '
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - September 17, 1947
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 17, 1947, at 7:30 o'clock
p. m., pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of September
3, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who, presided.
ROLL CALL. Presents Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Turonnst, Martell and Mayor
Hyde; City Manager Alworth,
City Attorney Colegate and
City Clerk McCarn
Absentt Councilmen Kieley and Farrell
Minutes September 3, 1947 - draft distributed - were pre-
sented, and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Turonnet and
unanimously carried, were approved and ordered, ente:red in
Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Notices, State Board of Equalization:
(a) Application by Palm Springs Tennis Club. Inc . , for
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renewal, on-sale distilled spirits, quarterly No action.
(b) Application b H hes and Sudaha (dba Palm House,
133 Highway No. 111 - for on-sale distilled
spirits, quarterly - (New) - No action.
2. Applications for dance permits :
(a) The Stables : The City Manager reporting that
premises were not ready for final inspection,
action was deferred.
(b) Club Continental - ( operated by Chart, Inc. ,
Wm. Kent, president ) : Mr. Minter, attorney for
applicant , upon permission from the Mayor addres-
sed the Council, reviewing circumstances surround-
ing Kent 's attempts to obtain dance permit, his
conviction on violations of State Liquor Control
Act, his heavy investment in this business; and
called upon Mr. Kent, who, in response to question-
ing by Mr. Minter, indicated that he was ready and
willing to meet all the City's requirements for
public safety; in addition has arranged to lease
property to the south for use as a parking lot
thereby eliminating the question of traffic hazard
on Palm Canyon Drive.
Following Mr. Minter, the Mayor called upon the
City Manager, who stated that he had nothing to
add to his previous recommendations (Resolution
No. 2177, adopted September 3, 1947, denying
previous application) ; reviewed the basis for
denial at that time and supplemented Minter 's
reference to Kent 's violations of State Liquor
Control Act by reading from police report on
subject.
In response to questioning by Councilman Nichols
as to relevancy of discussing applicant 's liquor
control violations and financing problems during
the consideration of the application for a dance
permit, Mr. Minter replied that under the cir-
cumstances he had felt obliged to bring out the
fact that his client had invested a considerable
amount in this venture; that he had paid the
penalty for his liquor control violation; that Kent
now has a bona fide lease and was attempting to
show the Council that if permitted to operate
primarily as a dance hall he would comply with
all rules and regulations governing such an
operation.
The Mayor stated that the matter remains in the
hands of the City Manager. When called upon,
the City Manager stated that he- would require
additional time within which to make further
inspections, although in his opinion the matter
of inspections is still not the determining factor.
After further discussion, the Mayor stated under
the circumstances further inspections would be
necessary after which the City Manager will present
his final recommendation to the Council; that, as
requested, Mr. Minter and his client will be
notified of such recommendation and will, of
course, be notified as to action upon application.
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SEP 17 1947
REPORTS:
City Manager - with recommendations :
(a) Airport water lines : Reported conference with
WAA officials regarding disposal of airport and
WAA's agreement to turn over to the City the fl-
inch water line in McCallum Parkway; and outlined
procedure for strengthening fire protection faci-
lities at airport as soon as this water becomes
available , ,
(b) Army Airfield Lease : Reported that the U. S.
Engineers are billed for use of airfield to
December 2, 1946 and the WAA to September 15,
1947, the date upon which the City took over
the airport.
(c ) Chamber of Commence romotional funds : Reported
receipt from the Chamber of recepted bill in
amount of $1000.00 for which he had authorized
, payment , pursuant to Resolution No. 2129 ( adopted
May 27, 1947) and Ordinance No. 177.
(d) Requested Council approval of his-_absence on
vacation September 25, 26 and 27, October 9, 10
and 11, 1947: The- Mayor speaking for the Council
as a whole assured Mr . Alworth that this request
was granted with hearty approval.
Planning Commission - with recommendations :
The Acting Flanning Director reported Planning Commission
action, meetings September 10 and 11, 1947, , approving
action of the Zoning Board as follows :
(a) Frank R. Chalfont - application for breezeway
between existing house and proposed garage, Lot
12, Block B. the Desert Tract, 3400 Sunny Dunes
Road- That discussion had developed the con•-
sensus that, by building only a single garage a
side yard set-back of 10 feet might be retained;
that this solution had- appeared satisfactory to
applicant and his petition for reduction of side
yard set-back had therefore been denied.
(b) Application by Marion Morgan - reduction of set-
back northwest corner Arenas and South Palm Canyon
Drive : Considering that Arenas Road at this point
is a 50-foot street and showing recommendation of
City Engineer that a future 60-foot street would
be desirable and sufficient, recommended reduction
to 10 feet be granted for required set-back on
Arenas Road.
(c) John A. Fox and Mr. and Mrs . G. L. Bennett,
N. 25 feet of Lot 21 and S. 50 feet of Lots 22, 23
and 24, Block 5, Palm Springs, on Patencio Road
at West Arenas - request for extension' of zone
boundary to place entire property within R-4;
Recommended extension of boundary of R-4 District
„25 feet, south, to include the northerly 25 feet
of Lot 21 upon condition that the property be
improved in accordance with plans as submitted.
(d) C. 0. Sodergren - request for extention of R-3
zone on property presently located in R-3 and
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R-1, on north side of Vista de Chino, easterly
boundary being 514 feet west of Palm Canyon
Drive extending westerly a distance of 132
feet and extending northerly a distance of 300
feet; the northerly 150 feet being presently
R-3 and the southerly 150 feet R-1; Recommended
that present R-3 District be extended southerly
a distance of 150 feet,' to place entire property
in R-3.
There being no action on items (a) , (b) , (c ) and
( d) , the City Clerk was instructed to notify appli-
cants of Planning Commission recommendations.
Reported Planning Commission action, meeting of
September 10, 1947, re :
(a) Application by Horace Heidt - for private park-
ing lot to accommodate his Lone Palm Hotel on
Indian Avenue) , Lots 14, 15, 16, 212 22 and 232
Palm Springs Estates No. 3; Lots 14 , 15 and 16
fronting Palm Canyon Drive being in C-2 District,
and Lots 21, 22 and 23 fronting Indian Avenue in
R-4 District, and being opposite Lone Palm Hotel
on Indian Avenues
Granted upon following conditions :
1. That the surface be paved to prevent emana-
tion of dust;
2. That lighting be installed and so directed
that it will not shine on adjacent property
or streets;
3. That location of driveway entrances be ap-
proved by the City Engineer;
4. That the owner be urged to landscape the
property for screening purposes.
In connection with Item 4, consensus of Council
was that screening to north and south be re-
quired and City Clerk was instructed to so
inform applicant.
(b) Application by Los Compadres for special permit
to install club house and private stables on
northwesterly five acres of Lot 1, Palm Valley
Colony Lands in Section 25: Denied for following
reasons :
1. The City Engineer after surveying the area
found this parcel of land to be slightly
higher than surrounding area but still subject
to inundation.
2. The City Attorney advised that it would be
legally impossible to grant such a permit in
the Watercourse District where places of
public assembly are prohibited; also in the
consideration of future applications for
permits in the Watercourse Area, granting of
this permit might be construed as prejudice
in favor of Los Compadres.
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OCT 1 1047
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Qacation. oP Dortion of North Patencio Road (pursuant
to action, minutes of September 3, 1947) . The City
Attorney presented a resolution of intention covering
such vacation, fixing time of hearing thereon as
October 1, 1947, directing publication of the resolu-
tion and posting- of notices along street proposed to
be vacated - as— prescribed by law. The 'resolution
was read and on motion by Nichols, seconded by Bigley,
said resolution - being No. 2181 - was adopted by
unanimous vote; Kieley and Farrell absent .
NEW BUSINESS:
�T—
A register of demands was presented, examined and ap-
proved by the Finance Committee and on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Martell, claims and demands numbered 0170
through 0180 were approved and ordered paid 'by warrants
drawn on the Treasurer, by record vote ; no dissenting
vote; Kieley and Farrell absent.
Clark's Certificate No. 73 covers transfer of funds :
Street to Payroll 640.54, General to Payroll' 91.80,
a total of $732.34, was presented, examined ;and 'approved
by Finance Committee, and on motion by Turonnet, second-
ed by Bigley, approved and ordered certified by Clerk
to Treasurer, by record vote; no dissenting vote; Kieley
and Farrell absent.
Ray Hiller - Letter requesting permission to overate
kindergarten-nursery school, at 442 North Indian Avenue,
was read and after discussion the City Clerk was ins-
tructed to inform applicant as to procedure necessary
to filing of such an application.
There being no further business , on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Martell and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned. � Q o
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEFTIITr
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - October 1, 1947
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting
in the Council Chambers, 310 North Palm Canyon Drive in
said city on Wednesday, October 1, 1947, at 7:30 ofclock
p. m. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month
of October.
The meeting was ',called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Turonnet, Kieley, Martell and
N?ayor Hyde; City Manager Alsvort:h,
City Attorney Colegate and City
Clerk McCarn
Absent : Councilman Farrell
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317
Minutes of September 17, 1947 - draft distributed - were
presented and, on motion by Martell, seconded by Bigley
and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied
in the Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS :
1. Notices State Board of Equalization - Application for
renewals o on-sale sti le- spar s - quarterly, by:
(a) Racquet Club of Palm Springs, Inc. : No action.
(b) Bank of America, etc. , Trustee for Horace 2c
Adalaide IIeidt dba Lone Palm Hotel: No action.
2 . Resi nation Councilman Nichols as ter ora ex-officio
member Plannin Commission Resolut on No. 2 �,
adopted July 22, 19 7 : The Mayor presented Mr.
Nichols ? resignation and on motion by Bigley, seconded
by Turonnet, Resolution No. 2185 ratifying the Mayor's
acceptance of such resignation and thanking Mr. Nichols
for filling this breach during Mr. Turonnetis absence
and inability to attend Planning Commission meetings,
was adopted by unanimous vote; Farrell absent .
REPORTS :
Departmental for September: Police Report and Clerks
Fund Statement were presented, examined and ordered filed.
City Manager - with recommendations:
1. WAA refusal to assume liabilit for rental due under r
lease, Section Ell, use VJar Department as Arm
A r e d ten b , City Manager' s report, Tv7inutes
Seep e_m er the 17th) : Read correspondence regarding
such refusal and stated that matter had been referred
to City Attorney for further action.
Here Councilman Farrell entered and joined the meeting,.
2. Girlsf Soft Ball League at Field Club : Reported
request from manager of California-Arizona League for
- arrangements to have his two teams at Field Club;
that before considering matter further he would like
expression from Council as to desirability of such
an innovation. After discussion, consensus of Council
indicated that, if terms satisfactory to City could be
reached, the ball games would be an attractive form of
entertainment . Whereupon the Mayor requested the City
Manager to discuss the matter with team's manager and
present recommendations as to terms.
3. Club Continental dance application (Item 2(b ) , Com-
munications, Minutes September the 17th) : Read Kentfs
supplemental application under date of September the
29th and also read list of requirements resulting
from departmental inspections filed with him September
the 29th. Called attention to the fact that with one
exception (Item 10, Doors : In addition to the recom-
mendation of the Health Officer, the step at the south
door must be removed and a ramp type of rise be built ) ,
all of corrections named in inspection reports are
necessary in order to make premises suitable and
acceptable for operation as a restaurant or for dancing,
or both; requirements for driveways and parking on Palm
Canyon Drive will be determined by State Highway Division.
0CT 1 1947
In consequence is recommending:
(a) That upon completion of the correct!-ons listed
and a final inspection the property be operated
as a restaurant and on-sale beer-and-wine es-
tablishment for a period of 30 days;
(b) That on expiration of 30-day- period Council
review method of operation and, if found to be;
satisfactory, that Kent ' s application for
dance permit be granted.
Upon motion by Turonnet, seconded by Martell, Reso-
lution No . 2186, approving procedure as recommended
by City Manager was adopted by unanimous vote.
After the Mayor had called for the vote, Mr. Robert'
Fetter, attorney for Kent, undertook to Interrupt
the Council proceedings . The Mayor requested him
to desist and directed the Clerk to proceed ivith
the poll. After the vote the Mayor permitted Mr.
Fetter to speak on, behalf- of his client. Fetter, de-
murred strongly to action taken by the Council and
reiterated arguments previously presented byYr. ,
Pointer in Kent 's behalf (minutes, 9-17-47 ) . The
Mayor informed Fetter that, speaking for the Council
as a Whole, he could assure him that his client had
received ever* consideration and that the City Manager
had gone thoroughly into every phase of the matter
before making the recommendations above set forth„
Turonnet, who offered the motion for approval of
City Manager's recommendation, stated that perhaps
he should inform Mr. Fetter as to the basis for his
motion: That it has long been the Council policy
to grant dance permits only in premises where -there
is anestablished going concern; that in consequence
the Council is obliged to require that applicant
prove his ability to conform with the City Manager's
recommendations above set forth.
4. Los Co m adres ap licationsfor dance Western week_:
S ree ance Fr ay, Oc o er e n Saa
Parking lot and dance in Del Tahquitz hotel tennis
court, October the 18th; no admission being char--ed
for street dance. - Recommended that, after inspection
as to adequate sanitation facilities in premises :for
the street dance, the permit be granted for such,
dance; that inspections for dance at the Del Tahquitz
would fall within those to be made inconnection with
application by the Del Tahquitz Hotel for its annual
permit,which inspections are under way. On motion by
Martell, seconded by Turonnet, Resolution No . 2187,
approving granting of application as recommended by
City Manager, upon receipt of application fee of
$5.00 plus dance fee of $3.00 for street dance, was
adopted by unanimous vote.
Planning Commission - with recommendations : None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
_ Hearin re Vacation portion of No . Patencio Road as
per Reso ution of Intention No. 218 , adopted September
17, 1947: The ,Mayor directed reading of resolution, of
intention and affidavit of posting of notices, after
which he called upon anyone present in interest to appear
and be heard. There being no appearance, lie declared
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the hearing closed. A resolution prepared by the
City Attorney, declaring the portion of the street
described by metes and bounds in said resolution as
unnecessary for present or prospective public street
purposes and ordering vacation of such portion of
said street, was read in full and on motion by Bigley,
seconded by Nichols, said resolution - being No. 2138 -
was adopted by record vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
Register of demands was presented, examined and approved
by the Finance Committee and, on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Martell, claims and demands numbered 0181
through 0263 and 0121 through 0194 were approved and
ordered paid by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, by
record vote.
Transfer of funds : Clerk' s Certificate No . 74, covering
transfer of ru_n_cT_s_-__ to Street rom Genera 2.00; to
Payroll: from General $11,836.75, --from Street $$19482.84,
from Waste $$2,383.26; to General from Waste p0.29; to
Street: from Waste $$6.55, from General $10,000.00, was
presented, examined and approved by Finance Committee,
and on motion -by Turonnet, seconded by Bigley, approved
and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer by record
vote .
Application b William C . E erson Creneral Delivenr,
Lig Bear Lake, to operate mobile grocery unit was read
and the Mayor called upon Par. Epperson, present in
chambers , who spoke in support of his application.
He requested an expression from the Council as to
reason for its policy of refusing permission for such
type of operation and the City Attorney, on request of
the Mayor, informed him that it had long been a policy
with the City to refuse use of city streets for opera-
tion of any sort of business (excepting delivery) -
for esthetic reasons, but also to avoid traffic congestion;
that it is entirely a matter of Council policy to refuse
or permit any such use of city streets . Bigley expressed
view that such an operation would be unfair to local
merchants. Farrell stated that he would like to see the
Council continue the established policy, and on motion
by Farrell, seconded by Bigley, Resolution No. 2189,
denying the application, was adopted by unanimous vote .
There being no further business on motion by Martell-,
seconded by Farrell andunanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
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OCT 15 1947
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - October 15, 1947
7:30 o 'clock p. m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a
special meeting in the Council Chambers, 810 North
Palm Canyon Drive , in said city on Wednesday, October
15, 1947, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , pursuant to call by
the Mayor 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 caill
a special meeting of the City' Council of said city to
be held at 7,:30 otclock P. m. , Pednesday, October 15„
1947, in the Council Chambers, 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 Airport Lease, and such other business as
the City Council may legally transact.
(Signed) C . A. HYDE;, Mayor of the
City of Palm Springs, California, "
in response to which notice the following consent signed
by each member of the Council was 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 7:30 o 'clock p. m. , Wednesday, October
15, 1947, for the purposes and to consider and act upon
the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such
meeting made and signed by the Honorable C . A. Hyde,
Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on Wednesday, October
15, 1947, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged.
WITNESS my hand this 15th day of October, 1947.
(Signed) Floyd Bigley (Signed) Charles D. Farrell
" Culver Nichols it E. F. Martell
" Armand .V. Turonnet " C . A. Hyde
it F. Thomas Kieley
Members, City Council, City of Palm Springs , California. "
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen Bigley, Nichols,
Martell and Mayor Hyde;
City Manager Alworth, City
Attorney Colegate and City
Clerk McCarn
Absent: Councilmen Turonnet, Kielay
and Farrell
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OCT 15 1947
The Mayor announced the urpose of the meetin : Consider-
s ono A r ort Lease: ter some scussion, is matter
was ab a or ur er deliberation.
The Mayor thereupon proceeded with other business, as
follows:
Minutes of October 1 19" - draft distributed - were pre-
sentedan on motion N y chols, seconded by Bigley and
unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in
the Minute Book.
COMMUNICATIONS •
1. Notices State Board of E utilization, re applications
for on-sa e s sp r s, quar erly:
(a) Renewals - Desert Inn; Village Coffee Shop -
o action;
(b) Don Manchester dba The Bombs - The City
Attorney advised that si-n-c—e7he Council has
previously made a showing to the State Board
of Equalization of its policy in this con-
nection, at this time no further Council
action is required.
The City Manager here reported re: .
2. Applications for dance permits, fees paid:
(a) Mr. Dee 's )Inspections under way; pro-
(b) a o a o )bably be completed shortly
(c) e a quitz )and ready for his recom-
mendation thereon before
)next meeting.
(d) Tennis Club )
(Apr. y es- 2149, 6-30-47)Inspections had shown pre-
(e) La Paz )mises eligible for issuance
(Apr. by Res . 2149, 6-30-47)of permits.
(f) Doll House I )
(T4b_J.e� des. 2132, 6-- 4-47)Minor corrections ordered
(g) Desert Inn )after inspections are under
( pr. y es . 2138, 6-18-47)way and these several pre-
(h) Racquet Club )mises will soon be eligible
(Apr. by Res . 2138, 6-18-47)for permits previously
)approved.
3. Note from Mr. Harr Williams and family, acknowledging
f owers or Mrs . Wi ams , runepal.
4. Invitation Munic_i�a1 Finance Officers Association Luncheon
meet nag;Tkn RIC-u�1:00 p. m. , Saturday, October 25, 9 7:
The City Manager recommended that all who could conveniently
do so should attend and hear the speaker: Mr. Leon David,
Assistant City Attorney, Los Angeles, upon subject of bonds,
bonding, etc. After discussion, City Clerk directed to
make eight reservations for Mayor and Mrs. Hyde, Councilmen
Bigley, Turonnet and Martell, City Manager, City Treasurer
and City Clerk; expense thereof to be paid from convention
appropriation.
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OCT 15 19?7
Here Councilman Kieley ' entered and joined the meeting.. '
5. Membership Mt. San Jacinto Winter Park Authorit
Rea o n men o 0. arl Coffman anT Jo
Chaffif ey: The Mayor requests rat ca on o�these
reappointments to Authority for time prescribed by
law, commencing immediately upon expiration of
terms just completed and onmotion by Nichols,
seconded by Bigley, Resolution No. 2190, ratifying
and confirming such action, was adopted by unanimous
vote; Turonnet and Farrell absent.
REPORTS:
Departmental: City Treasurer's report for September
was presented, examined and ordered filed.
City Manager- - with recommendations:
1. WAA ne otiations for dis oral of Torn27 General
Hospi a ro 'ert ursuant o Senate Concurred
eso u on No. as reques e y eso uyron
No. 9., August 12, 1947) : Read a wire from
Acting Deputy Commissioner, Public Buildings Ad-
ministration, Washington, D. C . , confirming action
taken by said Senate resolution, which in effect
will delay disposal of property until March 15, 1948
unless in meantime City and WAK come -to an agreement
for such disposal.
2. Citizens ' Bus Line service extended on Ramon Road._
Commenced in 19 2; revived in 1943, Resolution
No. 1145, December 30,- 1942, upon request of Civilian
Defense Council)': Read written request by Tanner
Motor Livery for permission to extend this service
eastward on Ramon Road, to accommodate rapidly in-
creasing development in that vicinity and recommend-
ed granting of permission. Discussion indicated
that this service had always been operated without
profit and merely for good will on part of Tanner
Motor Livery. on motion by Kieley, seconded by
Fartell-, Resolution No. 2191, approving this oper-
ation on a trial basis as recommended, by-,amendment
of existing resolutions, was adopted by unanimous
vote; Turonnet and Farrell absent.
3. Cleanup Campaign: Reported organization of a com-
munity-wide comet ttee to institute campaign com-
mencing this week; outlined plan of operation and
stated that City had been requested to cooperate
by providing trucks assigned to specific locations
at specific times to pick up debris ready for dis-
posal; stated that it would be impossible for this
to be handled as a waste disposal matter and re- ,
-
commended authority for expenditure up to $500.00
for hiring of trucks . After discussion, on motion
by Martell, seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 2192,
approving expenditure as recommended, was adopted ,by
record vote; no dissenting vote; Turonnet and Farrell
absent.
4. ' Ordinance re uirin convicted criminals to register
"with Chief o Police an a inger-printed:
n ec�: -�
Stated that Chief of Police had requested adoption
of such an ordinance (similar in form to ordinance
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now in effect in numerous cities) , and in support of
request had indicated that, because of the many
itinerants employed in Palm Springs during the season,
the ordinance would be of considerable value in city 's
law enforcement. The Mayor called upon Assistant City
Attorney Slaughter, who explained in detail the effect
of such anordinance and who thereupon read the ordi-
nance in full, after which reading the ordinance was
introduced by Bigley and filed for further action.
5. Southwestern Air Lines hearingbefore CAA in Las Ve as:
After scussion as to ocabenefits o suc a sere ce
and of air service generally, the City Manager recommend-
ed that the Council join- with the Chamber of Commerce , in
support of this application'. On motion by Martell, se-
conded by Bigley-, Resolution No. 2193, authorizing and
directing the City Manager to indicate support as recom-
mended, was adopted by unanimous vote; Turonnet and
Farrell absent .
Planning Commission - with recommendations:
Acting Planning Director Peterson reported, as result of
Commission meeting of October B. 1947, re:
1. Ratification of following Zoning Board action:
(a) A licationb Zachary Pitts for extension of
�sict—to�ull ex en of his leased
property presently in C-3, R-3 and R-IA:
Lots 64 and 65, Section 14, rectangular in
shape, 3301 north-south along Indian Avenue
by 5251 east-west along Ramon Road; 2001 on
Indian Avenue is classified as C-3; to rear
or east of saidC-3 there is an R-3 strip
2001 wide. Along Ramon Road (exclusive of
westerly rectangular 200 , classified in C-2)
there is 150 , of R-3. The 125 , remaining in
east-west dimension by 180 , in north-south
is classified R-lA. This is area upon which
applicant requests; extension of boundary to
R-3. Zoning Board denied petition without
prejudice.
(b) H. E. and G. E. Ramey application b Wm. H.
Ve or min a ureo course nor wes
corner Section Tn s property s' s zoned
E-2. Under a prior interpretation of Land
Use Ordinance by Commission: That all uses
in E-2, excepting single family residences,
should be considered as accessory to a guest
ranch with a minimum land requirement of 42
acres; petition was denied since proposed de-
velopment does not meet 42-acre area require-
ment.
And reported further Commission recommendations
(Meetings October 8 and 15) re:
(c) T�ah RaiL
�r Estates (final subdivision ma
adrve3 Rii conditions Resolution o. 83,
a pted September 3, 1947 Presented two
matters in connect on with this development:
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1. - Traffic 'Island as safe gua
f rd in access
rom North RI a Dr ve to South
a Can on r ve; Reported approved
n 'Commission meeting of October, 8, - I
1947, and recommended for Council ap-
pr_oval; , presented plan showing proposed
change at existing intersection of North -
Riverside Drive, Sunny Dunes Road and
South Palm Canyon Drive - providing for
raising of North Riverside Drive ap-
proximately 41 above ground level and
installation of spillway northeast of
Tahquitz' bridge to provide that water
diverted north of bridge channel will
be carried into channel to the east,
and to create traffic island above des-
cribed. Commission also has report,
that this proposed change has been ap-
proved by City Engineer Minturn and by
County Flood Control 'Engineer; also
that State Highway Division approval
will be granted upon that Division's
issuance of encroachment permit . On
motion by Nichols, seconded by Eigley, -
Resolution No. 2194, approving instal-
lation of said traffic island, as, in-
dicated' on plat submitted and as recom-
mended by Commission, was adopted by
unanimous vote; Turonnet and Farrell
absent.
2,. Communit I y recreation center with swim-
m n oo , etc. , as n ca -e on—a—raw-
ng subm tte . It is proposed to de-
lete from the final map hereinabove
referred to the existing four lots im-
mediately north of the channel and
abutting Hermosa Drive - substituting
therefor a block approximately 1.831 'x
200, in diameter, this block to be the
location of a' community recreation
center with swimming pool and other '
facilities .
Mr. Jerry Sanborn, surveyor for the
subdividers, stated to the Commission
that the property within this area is
to be deeded by the subdividers .to the
property owners in the area, who will
be responsible (presumably to the sub-
dividers and to the City) for mainte-
nance of recreation center.
Regarding north-south access streets
across the channel from South Palm
Canyon Drive to Sunrise Way, discus-
sion indicated that no such provision
is made in this plan.
Commission in its meeting of October
15, , 1947 approved the proposed change
in final map conditioned as- above des-
cribed -and is so recommending to the
Council.
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OCT 15 1947
During Council discussion, the question arose
as to circumstances surrounding the approval
of final map (September 3, 1947, by Resolution
No. 2133) .
NOTE - Bee Minutes', September 3, 1947: Map
was approve subject to usual requirements as
to bond insuring installation of streets,
fire hydrants and completion -of drainage con-
trol, with further requirement that drainage
project first receive prior approval of River-
side County Flood Control Engineer as to de-
sign and specifications. Before passage of
that Resolution the City Attorney had indi-
cated advisability of excepting Lot T. shown
on the map, because of its lying within the
channel.
During discussion as to advisability of ap-
proving this proposed recreation center as
indicated on the plan, the consensus developed
that Council has heretofore notified subdivi-
ders. that (pursuant to said Resolution No.
2183) they must provide adequate Street system
in the subdivision; that such requirement in-
volves provision for traffic crossings over
channel.
The City Attorney pointed out that the sub-
dividers now come with a request to change
four lots into one and to change the street
system laid out on the final map heretofore
approved; further that there has evidently
been a misunderstanding in drafting this
final map in that it does not comply with
the City 's requirements as heretofore stated;
that definitely the areas within this cros-
sing should be offered to the City, having
previously been accepted at time of approval
of the map; further that the subdividers
should present plans showing how they propose
to provide crossings across Tahquitz Creek
Channel at Hermosa Drive or at Camino Real.
After further discussion, on motion by Martell,
seconded by Kieley," Resolution No . 2195, ins-
tructing the City Clerk to return this matter
to the Planning Commission with request for
consideration and recommendation to the
Council as to the advisability of requiring
of subdividers the following:
(a) Installation of such a bridge across the
channel at Camino Real as will provide
adequate traffic crossign there;
(b) Installation of a foot bridge across the
channel at Hermosa Drive; and
(c) Plans for a complete street system with-
in entire subdivision with adequate
traffic crossings over the channel}
was adopted by unanimous vote; Turonnet and Farrell
absent .
326 DCT 15 1947
(d) Enforcement of Subdivision Ordinance, No.
9 on Section 1 (Indian land) : Rea7 a
letter a resse to Council calling
attention to violations there, particu-
larly in the northwestern portion of
Section, where properties 501 x 100 , , are
being improved - it being "apparent that
these subdivision activities are carried
on with approval of Indian Agent Perdew, "
and suggesting investigation- and any pos-
sible legal action.
After discussion, the City Attorney ex-
pressed the opinion that under Acts of
Congress and pursuant to opinions from
the Department of Interior the municipa-
litq is empowered to enforce health. and
sanitation regulations uponIndian lands ;
that the City could also prevent building
on Indian land where the building site is
proved to be substandard; was emphatic in
endorsing statement by City Manager to
effect that initiation of legal action
would mean the beginning of a strong fight,
before commencingwhich city officials
must_ be fortified with sufficient evidence .
The City Attorney cited the instance where
Lena Welmas (the Indian who now controls
a portion of the land referred to) as
guardian for her children under an allot-
ment, is selling leases and where the
court expressed concern only as to whether
terms of the lease contract is fair; and
again reminded the Council that before
taking ,any action it vL ll be necessary to
obtain conclusive evidence of violation
of those of, our ordinances which are en-
forcible on Indianlands.
Nichols insisted that since Ordinance No.
39 supports the StateSubdivision Act -
which controls the selling or, leasing of
property in California - it would seem
proper to bring action against the
violators where ,requirements of that Ordi-
nance are disregarded in selling or leasing
of these lands,. The City Attorney expres-
sed,-doubt whether such a proceeding would
be effective since, as in the Welmas case,
the courts look only to the equity in-
volved in the contract and not to the use
of the land where the land has been. allot-
ted to a ward of the Government; stating
further that in every such instance the
person to whom the land has been allotted
would be entitled to take the case to a
federal court.
, Martell raised the point that, although
in meetings with Indian Agent Perdew the
residents on Section 14 had brought to
Perdewts attention the fact that further
construction on Section 14 without first
providing additional water service would
OCT 15 1947 327
be a strong menace to the public health and
safety, construction is continuing - without
water supply, and inquired whether such in-
adequate water supply would not be grounds
for procedure. In response to Martell the
City Attorney stated that it is his informa-
tion that water company is preparing to
correct this condition - which would remove
the inadequate water--supply as grounds for
procedure.
In conclusion the City Manager requested
and was granted authority to address one
more request to Indian Agent-Perdew that
the lot sizes be increased to meet City's
requirements; if this request is not com-
plied with - then to notify him, in writing,
that building on these substandard sized
lots must cease.
Mr. Florian Boyd, present in chambers, at
this point was called upon by the Mayor.
Mr. Boyd as president of local Chamber of
Commerce, with Councilman Nichols, also
of local Chamber, had just returned from
a Los Angeles meeting of State Chamber,
where he had talked with Senator Arthur V.
Watkins, Chairman of the Indian Affairs
Committee, who is scheduling hearings on
Indian Affairs in Southern California early
in November. Mr. Boyd suggested that per-
haps the City would like to join with the
Chamber in inviting the Senator to bring
his Committee to Palm Springs for consider-
ation of our local Indian Affairs problem.
After consulting with the Council the Mayor
requested Mr. Boyd to extend such an
invitation.
At this point Councilman Kieley left themeeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS•
Annexation of territo ad 'acent to co orate boundaries :
The Mayor ca a upon ss s an C y orney S aug ter,
who described the procedure involved and the requirements
under the statute and read a resolution which he had pre-
pared which would institute the proceedings. He present-
ed maps showing the territory proposed to be annexed and
upon which the existing valuations of land involved were
shown; stated that the City Manager had obtained a--canvass
-
of the area contemplated for annexation and had ascertained
therefrom that there are presently but eight (8) residents
there.
The territory involved is described by metes and bounds in
said resolution, as follows:
BEGINNING at a point at the Northwest
corner of Section 4, T4S, R4E, S.B.B.&
M. , said point also being the North-
west corner of the City Minutes of the
City of Palm Springs, Riverside County,
State of California; thence North
along the West line of Section 33, T3S,
R4E, to the Southwest corner of the
328 0G'F 15 1947
Northwest- quarter of the Northwest quarter
of said Section 33; thence Westerly 1320
feet more or less, to the Southwest corner
of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast
quarter of , Section 32; thence Northerly
1320 feet more or less tothe Northwest
corner of said Northeast quarter of the
Northeast quarter of Section 32; thence
Westerly along the North line of Section
32, 1320 feet more or less, to the North
one-fourth corner of Section 32; thence .
North 1320 feet more or less, to the North-
west corner of the South half ofthe- South-
east quarter of Section 29; thence Easterly
along the North line of said South half of
said southeast quarter of Section 29, 2640
feet more or less, to the East line of,
Section 29; thence' South along the East
line of Section 29, 1320 feet more or less,
to the Northwest corner of Section 33;, ,
thence Easterly along and following the
North lines of Section 33, 34, 35 and 36,
to the Northeast corner of Section 36;
thence Southerly along the East line of
Section 36 to the Southeast corner thereof;
thence, Westerly along and followingthe.
South lines of Section 36, 35, 34 and 33,
to the , Southwest corner of Section 33
and the point of beginning approximately
2,,680 acres, all in T3S, R4E, S.B.B.& 19.
Time for hearing, on this matter is fixed for, November 5,
19479 8:15 o 'clock p. m. , in Council Chambers; notice
to be published once a week for two successive weeks
prior to hearing.
After some further discussion, on motion by Martell,
seconded by Bigley, said Resolution - being No. 2196 was adopted -by unanimous vote; Turo_nnet, Kieley and
Farrell absent.
The City Attorney requested and was granted authority
10 t�legal procure and prepare documents incidental
thereto authorized by following resolutions , re:
1. Injunction suit versus _P_a�vny: Abatement of his
illegal us�land in vi=ion of zoning classifi-
cations under Land Use Ordinance No . 180; authorized
by Resolution No. 21979 on motion by Bigley, seconded
by Martell, adopted by unanimous vote.
2. Reacquisition of CitZ Streets - Tornf General
os ita lus ro ert : Inv tation o�rr
H
bAA-W.F.Csur
ali . 68. ' (Authorized by Resolutions
2118, 2119 and 2120, respectively, adopted ,
5-21-47) : Read letters addressed to Mayor by
FWA Administrator Fleming indicating acceptance
by Government (through that agency) of City 's
priority bids in connection with such reacquisi-
tion and presented Resolutions (identical. in form) ,
authorizing acknowledgement and consent, as follows:
(a) Easement throw h Parcel 7 Bid No. 16•
acres„o Boyd property, via M ra es a and
Tachevah, on which City Did §y250.00 for
easement and which the Government had. acquired
under condemnation proceedings, Civil No. .
2236 010, U. S. Dist. Ct. ,So Dist: of Calif.
Central Div.
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OCT 15 1947
(b) Tachevah Drive and Via Miraleste Bid No . 15 ,
o reacquire for 00.00 rig is-o -way or
easements In and through property referred to
as Parcels 1, 3 and '7 in invitation for bids,
whit Government acquired for $500.00 from
City in condemnation proceedings, Civil No.
2474 OIC. ; U.S. Dist. Ct. , U.S. , So. Dist.
of Calif. , Central Div.
(c ) Tamarisk Road: For reac uisition of streets
rough Stevens Estate property, a c. B
No. 14, to reacquire, without payment o
monetary consideration, rights-of-way for
easements in and through property referred
to as Parcels 4, 8 6 8 9 10 and 11 in
invita on or s, w c were taken by
Government from City, without payment of
monetary consideration, by decree in con-
demnation proceedings; Civil No. 2312-BH,
Dist. Ct. of U.S. , So. Dist. of Calif. , 1
Central Div.,
Here certain owners, including Sally Stevens
Nichols, have combined to give City 301
,along north boundary of Section 14, which
will provide extensions of N. half of Alejo
Road.
Bid accepted; City to confirm bid as bona
fide.
Each of these resolutions authorizes and directs ex-
ecution of consent to acceptance of bid by signature
of Mayor and City Clerk attached to carbon copy of
each letter and which is to be returned with certi-
fied copy of Council Resolution authorizing consent,
to FWA Administrator Fleming by City Manager; re,_so-
lutions were adopted, as follows:
Item (a) , Boyd propertyyi On motion by Bigley, second-
edby Nichols, Resolution No. 2198 was adopted by unani-
mous vote.
Item (b) Tachevah Drive and Via Miraleste: On motion
y, ab I r sell, seconded by Nichols, au or zed by Resolu-
tion No. 2199 by unanimous vote.
Item (c) , Tamarisk Road Stevens Estate Pro ert : On
motion y B g ey, secon e y are , au or zed by
Resolution No. 2200 by unanimous ,vbto.
3. Suit vs . Harris for violation of Building Code on
evidence furnls ed by Inspector Swart; authorized by
Resolution No. 2201, adopted on motion by Martell,
Seconded by Bigley by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, on motion by Bigley, seconded
by Martell and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
330 NOV 5 1947
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE C I TY COUNCIL OF T11E
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held ',Wednesday - November 5, 1947,
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, November 5, 1947, at 7:30 o1clock
p. m. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the month
of November.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde,, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Turonnet, Y,ieley,
Farrell, Martell and Mayor Hyde;
City Manager Alworth, City
Attorney Colegate and City
Clerk McCarn
Absent: Councilmen Bigley and Nichols
Minutes of October 15, 1947 - draft distributed - were pre-
sened and on motion by Farrell, seconded b,y Martell and
unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied in
Minute Book.
At this point Councilman Bigley entered and joined the
meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS :
1. Acknowledgement from Colegate family for flowers 'sent
by Council, funeral of Mrs . Ida Colegate.
2. Renewed application by W. C . Epperson for operation
of mobile grocery unit (previously denied by Resolution
No. 2189, adopted October 1, 1947) • Current application
states that operation would be confined to trailer parks
and veterans ' housing ,districts; , referred by Mayor to
General Committee, Martell Chairman, - for study and re-
commendation thereon. Applicant, present in chambers,
was so advised by the Mayor.
3. Notice State Board of Equalization - application by
Michael Goldstein et al dba Village Sandwich Shop for
on-sale beer-and-wine: Turonnet offered- a motion that -
license be, protested on ground that issuance would be
contrary to welfare and morals of our comniunity 'since
there are presently more liquor licenses in vicinity
of these premises than public convenience and necessity
require.
The motion was seconded by Bigley and adopted as Reso-
lution No. 2202 by record vote; no dissenting vote;
Nichols absent, the City Attorney being requested to
prepare the protest. " During discussion of this matter,
the City Attorney advised that although the fifteen
days within which formal protest may be filed had ex-
pired on November 4, 1947, a protest by the Council
would still be admissible.
331
4. Applications for renewal of nightly dancing, fees
paid, by:
(a) Kurtz and Bolenbach dba) The City Manager here
Zanzibar ) reported inspections
under way and that if
(b) Colonial House ) attendant corrections
are completed and pre-
mises found suitable
for use requested, he
would issue temporary
--- ) permit during interim
before next council
meeting.
(a) The Stables - Here Farrell inquired regarding
tics app ication: City Manager reported having
issued temporary permit for dancing October 31,
1947, and that final inspections have been com-
pleted and premises found to be in good order,
applicant having not only complied with require-
ments pursuant to Resolution No. 1983, adopted
November 20, 1946, but had exceeded those re-
quirements with additional safety installations,
such as steelfire escapes, etc. , and recommended
granting of permit. Thereupon, on motion by
Kieley, seconded by Martell, Resolution No. 2203
directing issuance of permit as recommended by
City Manager was adopted by unanimous vote;
Nichols absent.
REPORTS :
Departmental for October: Treasurer, Police, Humane
Of icer incl. September) and Clerk's Fund Statement
were presented, examined and ordered filed.
City Manager - with recommendations :
1. Health Center Board re uest for lease of additional
space In 14, adjoining existing premises or
park ng purposes: Read request from Board as to
whether Council would assume liability for an ad-
ditional ground rentalof tiz100.00 per annum for use
of this lot, the Board having been informed by Indian
Agency that lot is available for such use. The pur-
pose of request is to provide parking space for in-
creased attendance at clinics and other Health Center
programs and to remove existing congested traffic
condition on Amado Road now arising from such meetings .
Recommended execution of lease. On motion by Martell,
seconded by Bigley, Resolution No. 2204, approving _
execution of lease in form approved by City Attorney
and directing City Manager to proceed with negotia-
tions therefor, was adopted by record vote; no dis-
senting vote; Nichols absent.
During discussion of this matter, Councilman Nichols
entered and joined the meeting but refrained from voting
because of not being familiar with subject matter of motion.
2. Acquisition of Torney General Hospital Properties:
('a) Philip Bo d 5-acre parcel: Read letter from
P,4r. Boy requesting if possible that this parcel _
be separated from balance of City 's application
332 Nov 5 1,947
since action on City' s application has been de-
ferred to March 15, 1948, pursuant to Senate -
Concurrent Resolution No. 31 (as requested by
Council Resolution No . 2169, adopted August'
12, 1947) , with result that Boyd is obliged to
employ a gardener meantime to maintain this
(Government) property.
Upon request for advice as to procedure, the City
Attorney stated that, having acted as counsel for
Mr. Boyd ( in his private practice ) at the time
the Government took this property for Hospital
purposes, he could not now advise the Council re-
garding Mr. Boydfs request . Reviewed 't,he circum-
stances surrounding Governments original acqui-
sition of the Hospital site ( including Boyd pro-
perty) and , stated that should the Council feel
agreeable to disclaiming any interest 'i_n the Boyd
5-acre parcel it could be done by Council action
but for reasons before stated he could not advise
as to the merits of Boyd's request.
After some further discussion the City , Manager was
requested to respond to Mr. Boydis letter and to
ascertain what procedure could be undertaken to
aid Mr. Boyd and at the same time maintain the
status quo, of the city 's application.
(b) Reacquisition of city streets: At this point
the City Manager stated that as result of cor-
respondence with WAA officials he expected the
City would have Tachevah Drive open within the
next week or ten days;
( c ) Fire Protection: Further reported inquiry from
V;AA o is als as to whether City would be agree-
able to undertaking fire protection on Hospital
property - to relieve Government of existing
obligation of $1700.00 per month for insurance
coverage on this Surplus Property; - that he had
agreed to do so providing WAIL would assign, some
of their labor (at least two ) to this duty unde:c
supervision of, our Fire Chief, the Fire Chief
having advised him that there are ample hydrant
connections all around the property and that his
department could handle the work with these two
extra men.
3 . Chamber of Commerce request for additional 62�500.�00
2roriotional funds , 19 7- 3: Read letter rom Cham e.r
Manager outlining need for such request. After dis-
cussion, the Mayor referred the matter to the Finance
Committee - -Turonnet-, Chairman, with request that Com-
mittee arrange a meeting with Chamberfs Board of Di-
rectors and present report and recommendations thereon
to next Council meeting.
4. Tahquitz- Creek Flood Control (Trausdale Construction
Company Resolution Be. 54, October 5,__19 7 :
Reported result of meeting between Engineer Oppenheimer,
City Engineer Minturn and himself regarding construction
of a spillway to take care of excessive flood waters
arising west of Palm Canyon Drive - to north of bridge;
and regarding encroachment permits from State Division
of Highways in connection with the flood control project
plan for crossing of State Highway.
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Called upon Minturn, who described the procedure
suggested by the Division: The first five en-
croachments to be applied for by the County Flood
Control District; and the sixth to be responsibi-
lity of the City; and read request, addressed to
Planning Commission by Benedict, that City file
such application.
During discussion the Mayor called upon the City
Attorney for opinion as to the City's liability in
making such ' a request, and was advised as follows:
Apparently state officials take the position that
the City should sponsor the work so that in event
of flood or accident responsibility for any damage
would fall upon the City; merely to say that we have
no objection to the application for the encroachment
might involve the City and he would firmly advise
against any action by the Council which would place
the City in the position of participating in the ap-
plication and being in consequence liable for any
harm in the future. -
Here the City Manager suggested that further con-
sideration of this matter be deferred until later in
the meeting - to give the City Attorney opportunity
for further consideration of the matter.
5. Alejo Road widening - ten feet, south line of Desert
School District- - ro ert Reported that because of
the heavy traffic and attendant hazard it is im-
perative that the City have this 10-foot widening on
the north side of Alejo Road between Palm Canyon
Drive and Indian Avenue , previously requested of the
District by Resolution No. 2056, adopted March 5,
1947 - that he is therefore renewing the request and
pointing out additional urgency therefor. Gave as a
further reason for the immediate need of obtaining
these ten feet the fact that the District is now de-
sirous of erecting a high fence along the south side
of its property on Alejo Road, before permitting
which the City should obviously have this ten-foot
widening.
6. Clean-up Campai -n: - Reported progress of campaign
and stated that it might cost the City slightly in
excess of original estimate of $500.00 to wind up
the work, but that results had justified expense .
7. Western Airlines agreement for operation: Reported
that Airlines representatives would be in Palm Springs '
November 14th through November 17th and had requested
a meeting with Airport ( Indian Lands, etc. ) Committee -
Kieley Chairman, for discussion of terms of such an
agreement and that he would arrange the meeting.
Planning Commission - with recommendations :
Reported Planning Commission action, as follows:
1. Desert School District request for front Lard set-back
on Mes u to Drive - Ca ui la Schoo . As o Oc obey
2, 1947, Commission approved action of Zoning Board
as follows: Granted reduction of front setback to 15 ,
on Mesquite Drive, to provide for erection of bus
loading ramp roof, approval being given after due con-
sideration to beneficial and safety factors involved
334 Nov 5 1947
in unloading children off the road and directly
under cover.
2. Los Compadres request for club house , , parking
area, stables, corrals and roping area, Sec. " 25,
T43 , R4E, S.B.B.& M. : By esolution a opts ed
October 22, 1947 agreed to permit such uses in
approximately center of NE4 of said Section, pur-
suant to Section 4.4 of Land Use Ordinance.
3 . Master Street', Plans Sections 14 and- 26 ( Indian
Landa) : In meeting of October 22, 1947 it was
Tn-Ticated that several Indian Lands allotment '
b� owners will cooperate in offering rights-of-way
to the City providing the City develops a master
street plan for such areas . Recommendation to
Council: Employment of an expert to study, and
submit such a plan which is particularly desirable
at this time since the current aerial view map,
would be of great assistance in the survey.
4. Tahquitz River Estates channel crossin s (Resolu-
tion No . 2195 October 15 17) : Pursuant- to
Counci requestor recomim F1 94 a ion thereon, re-
ported action by resolution adopted in. meeting of
October 22, 1947, as follows :
(a) That right-of-way for street purposes on
both Camino Real and Hermosa Drive be of-
fered for dedication by the subdividers .
(b) That some ,manner of access, such as a
foot path, be provided on Hermosa Drive.
(c ) That within the foreseeable future it appears
neither feasible nor necessary to provide for
a bridge„across the channel and it appears
that there is no reason for requiring said
bridge during the future time next ensuing.
In response to questioning by Councilman Kieley,
Engineer Minturn described embankment slopes and
stated that whether the County Flood Control "
Engineer would permit a break in embankment to
extent indicated on map here exhibited was doubt-
ful, since anything having tendency to weaken
structure of embankment or to require installation
of supporting ' structure in center of stream bed
would be refused. After further discussion, on
motion by Martell, seconded by Bigley„ Resolution
No. 2205, , approving recommendation of Planning
Commission as to installation of bridges or road-
ways across flood control channel as continuations
of Camino Real and Hermosa Drive (hereinabove set
forth in detail) was approved by unanimous vote.
8:15 o 'clock P.
m. public hearing re annexation of
territory Resolution No. M , adopted October 15,
1947) : The hour of 8:15 having arrived, the Mayor in-
errupted the . Planning Commission matters at this point
and announce& the public hearing:
Mr. Walter A.- Brovai , attorney from Los Angeles, on
permission from the Mayor, offered for filing property
ownerst protest against the annexation signed by the
following:
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NOV 5 1947
Assessed
Owner Valuation
Hammond B. Johns, Celeste M. Johns,
Louis Lenzer and Sarah Lenzer 3050.00
Millard R. Wri ht, Jos. H. Leonard
an Virginia B. sonar 1950.00
Emma J. Worthington 1960.00
0. L. Routt 3370.00
Coast Federal Savings & Loan Assn.
of Los Angeles - 8000.00
Louis, Venger and Salud 1,1. Venger 800.00
Dawson D. Goff and Jack M. Gorham 500.00
While the Deputy City Attorney checked the protest, Nichols,
on permission from the Mayor, addressed the meeting on the
subject, expressing the view that protestants were unaware
of the many advantages - such as zoning, fire protection
and other attendant benefits accruing to members of a muni-
cipality; urged upon those present in interest to seriously
consider such benefits and expressed the belief that if
considered from every angle the advantages of annexation
would be preponderant.
Mr. Brown, responding to Mr. Nichols in behalf of his
c1 endexpressed the view- that they, like the citizens
of Palm Springs , were alive to responsibility for maintain-
ing certain standards of construction, living conditions,
etc. , and that when his clients feel the time is right
for annexation they will come to the City with a petition
therefor, supported by such arguments as will be more per-
suasive than any petition initiated by the Council.
When called upon, the following property owners expressed
themselves along the same lines as had Mr. Browi :
Jos . Leonard _
Jack Gorham speaking for himself and his
co-owner, Dawson Goff
Here Deputy City Attorney Slaughter announced that a check
of the protest had disclosed that more than fifty percent.
of owners or property involved had signed the protest -
which is sufficient to defeat the proposition. Discussion
indicating that -protestants were standing firm in their ,
position, and upon advice of the City Attorney as to pro-
cedure, on motion by Bigley, seconded by Farrell, Resolu-
tion -No. 2206 declaring the finding that protest had been
signed and filed by -owners -of fifty percent, of the value
of territory proposed to be annexed (according to last
equalized assessment roll) and declaring proceedings (under
said Resolution No. 2196) therefore terminated, was adopt-
ed by record vote; Ayes : Bigley, Turonnet, Farrell,
Martell and Hyde; Noes: Kieley; Not voting: Nichols.
Planning Commission matters resumed:
5. Tahquitz River Estates:
(a) Final SaS (acceptance approved by Resolution_
No. 2183 ado ted Se tember 3 1947 :
Presented t is map in corrected form, approved
by the Commission and so recommended to the
336 Nov 5 1947
Council. During discussion of the map
the Acting Planning Director stated that
Lots AA, BB, CC and T (within Tahquitz
Creek Channel and indicated on map as
"not a part , of this subdivision") were
not being recommended for acceptance .
During discussion the City Attorney ad-
vised as to procedure: That the Council
should reaffirm action taken by said Re-
solution No. 2183, with further approval
of acceptance of map here presented„ con-
ditioned as was acceptance by said Re-
solution No. 2183, and with further pro-
vision that said Lots AA, BB, CC and T
(above named) offered for dedication by
the subdividers, shall not be accepted
by the City, this evidently being the
intent , of Planning Commission in return-
ing the map to the Council. On motion
by Martell, seconded by Bigley, Resolu-
tion No. 2207, approving acceptance of
map pursuant to the terms of said Re-
solution No. 2163, adopted September 3,
1947, with the additional proviso above
set forth as toLots AA, BB, CC andT.
was adopted by unanimous vote.
(b) Encroachment Permits (Item 4 above, City
Manager Report and Recommendations ) :
At this point discussion of appl7cation
for encroachment permit was resumed, the
City Attorney commenting that it was
most unusual to request the City to apply
for the permit since the applicant in
every instance assumes responsibility for
any damage arising out of the encroachment .
The Mayor here called on Mr. Oppenheimer,
who explained that in discussing the ap-
plication with Mr. Bookman, the County
Flood Control Engineer; Mr. Sullivan, of
State Division of IIighways; and Mr:, Benedict,
it had been Mr. Sullivan's suggestion that
the City either request the permit or ad-
dress a letter to the County Supervisors
indicating that City is agreeable to County's
application for permit.
The City Attorney here read the letter addres-
sed to the Planning Commissionby Mr. Benedict
and again indicated the inadvisability of any
such request coming from the City; further
pointed out that the original subdividers of
these lands were well aware, through--past ex-
perience, of the expensive and long drawn
out litigation involved in claims :for damage
resulting from flood waters and indicated '
that suggestion by the State Division of High-
ways that application should come through
some governmental agency would obviously prove
his point; that State officials , being aware
of the possibilities- of claims for, damages, ,
and extent thereof, would prefer that some
governmental agency be responsible for com-
pensation in any litigation arising from such
claims.
337
NOV 5 1947
After further discussion, the Mayor requested
the City Attorney to take care of this matter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance requiring persons
convicted of certain crimes who shall come into or
be within he cityof Palm Springs to re s er in
e orrice of the C e o Poilce or
sai t c
Introduced an first readn full n mee ng of
October 15, 1947, was presented for action and on
motion by Kieley, seconded by Martell, the second
reading thereof was waived and said Ordinance - being
No. ,183 - was passed by record vote; no dissenting
vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
Register of demands was presented, examined and ap-
prove by the F nonce Committee and on motion by
Turonnet, seconded by Martell, claims and demands
numbered 0264 through 0355 and 0195 through 0279 were
approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn on the
Treasurer, by record vote.
Transfer of funds Clerk's Certificates coverin transfer
of fun s Numbers: 75, 7 an 77; o Payro 1: from
general pl ,279.99; from Waste 2,745.13; from Street
$1,906.20; a total of $16,931.32; from Bond & Trust to
General $209.00; to Street: from General $150.74; from
Waste $171.85; from Waste to General $1,45, were pre-
sented and approved by Finance Committee, and on motion
by Turonnet, seconded by Bigley, approved and ordered
certified by Clerk to Treasurer by record vote.
Traffic regulation:
(a) South Palm Can on Drive: Bigley requested action
to s ow own t e trarric on South Palm Canyon Drive
from Tahquitz Bridge south, stating that the volume
of traffic here has increased an approximate 100
percent . over last year; that this heavy traffic,
with the excessive speed, creates a major safety
hazard. The City Manager stated that this matter
had been discussed with the State Division of IIigh-
ways and that the promised traffic zone survey had
been delayed despite several requests to the Divi-
sion. After discussion, on motion by Nichols,
seconded by Bigley, resolution No. 2208, authorizing
and directing the City Manager to communicate with
the State District Engineer urging the necessity of
immediate action in instituting these traffic zone
surveys, looking to correction of this hazardous
condition without further delay, was adopted by
unanimous vote,
(b) Red curb mark in s Oasis Hotel: Martell reported
teat although t e en ranee to the Hotel previously
indicated by the red curb had long been disconti-
nued, the red marking has not been eliminated from
the curb. The City Manager stated that this condi-
tion would be correctly shortly.
( c ) School bus stop, South Palm Can on Drive at fork
into Indio Roadt g ey reques a estabiishment
�Jo NOV 5 1947
of such a stop to correct the present practice ,
which obliges children taking the bus to cross
through heavy traffic at this point. The City
Manager agreed that this would be taken care of.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESUMED:
Airport lease (postponed for further deliberation, ,
spec a mee n of October 15, 19 . T e Mayor
ca ie upon Kieley, C a rman, IndianLands., etc. ,
Airport Committee, who stated that there had been
no material changes since the lease was last discus-
sed in meetings between Committee, lessee,,, Mrs. Nelson,
the City Attorney and, the City Manager, and thereupon
offered ; a motion that lease be executed in substan-•
tially the form presented, after approval as to such
form by City Attorney. -
Turonnet here requested that the- lease also bear the,
written approval of Mrs. Nelson's attorney, and during
discussion, requested, that the lease be read in full.
After discussion, however, it was agreed that ,such
reading was unnecessary since all members of the Council
are familiar with the lease in present form. Wiereupon
^Turonnet requested that, since he was voting against
execution of the lease , his objections be recorded in
the minutes, as follows:
1. Lease would be detrimental to City in that
it favors lessee unduly;
2. There is no, provision guaranteeing that
premises will be maintained in same condi-
tion as when taken and returned to lessor
in that condition, usual wear and tear ex-
cepted, at expiration of lease. ,
3 . ,Lease provides that City will maintain the
runways, there being no provision that
tenant will, be held responsible for such
maintenance which is very expensive; in
fact has information that lessee has , invited
Army Air Corps for maneuvers merely for pur-
pose of; deriving profit from attendant sale
of gasoline.
4. Buildings, however, are to be maintained by
tenant; a minor consideration when there is
no, provision for maintenance of runways.
5. Objects, to omission of provision for lesseets
percentage payment to City on sale of gasoline,
which would provide a considerable source of
revenue, to City.
6. City is obliged to build a fence in front of
Administration Building
7. All this on basis of rental. of "000.00
per annum.
Lease is therefore detrimental to the City.
After some further discussion, the Mayor directed a
,vote on Kieleyts motion, which was seconded, by Martell,
NOV 5 : 19,17 339
DEC 3 1947
and as Resolution No. 2209 was passed by record vote:
Ayes: Bigley;, Kieley, Farrell, Martell and Hyde .
Noes: Nichols and Turonnet.
There being no further business, on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Bigley and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned.
C.,
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MELTING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - December 3, ' 1947
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, December 3, 1947, at 7:30 o 'clock p. m. ,
the said day being the first Wednesday of the month of
December.
' The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hyde, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Nichols, Turonnet,
Kieley and Mayor Hyde; City
Manager Alworth, City Attorney
Colegate and City Clerk McCarn
Absent : Councilmen Bigley, Farrell and
Martell
Minutes of November 5, 1947 - draft distributed - were
presented and on motion by Nichols , seconded by Turonnet
and unanimously carried, were approved and ordered copied
in Minute Book.
COM➢,_MTICATIONS:
1. Application by Herbert McNabne for locksmith license:
On report from Chief of Police as required by Business
License Ordinance) that issuance of such a license will
not prejudice the public peace, safety, morals or
welfare, City Manager recommended issuance of license.
On motion by Kieley, seconded by Nichols, Resolution
No . 2210, approving issuance of said license as recom-
mended, was adopted by unanimous vote; Bigley, Farrell
and Martell absent.
2. State Controller - acknowledging receipt of City' s
protest pursuan to advice, League of California Cities )
on liquor license fees apportionment.
3 .. State Division of Highways :
(a) Tabulation, gas tax allocation, quarter ending
Oc Ober 19 7 - Major city s reeds;
340 DEC 3 1947
(b) Final report - Project No . 9 (Res . 2114,5-7-4'7 ) ;
( c ) Tabulation, revised estimate gas tax allocation
194II fiscal year; and
(d) Enclosing memorandum of agreement - Las tax ex-
penditure fiscal year ending 6-30-4b:
On motion by Nichols , seconded by Kieley, Resolution
No . 2213, approving and directing execution of said
memorandum of agreement, was adopted by record vote;
no dissenting vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell
absent.
4. Notices, State Board of Equalization:
(a) Application for on-sale beer-and-wine and on-
sale quarterly distilled spirits y Desert
Cabana Club dba The Stables - No action.
(b) Hearing - Council Chambers, Friday, Decearber 12,
1947, 10.00 a. m. , on City ' s protest against
on-sale beer-and-wine license to Goldstein dba
Village Sandwich Shop (pursuant to Res . No.
22C2, 11-4-47) . On request of Mayor, City At-
torney ,informe,d Council that he would represent
City in hearing.
5. Applications for renewal of dancing:
(a) City Manager reported completion of inspections
on premises hereinafter named and recommended
issuance of licenses; included was The Stables -
permit issued November 5, 1947, pursuant to
Resolution No. 2203.
On motion by Kieley, seconded by Turonnet, the
other premises recommended were approved for
licenses as follows:
The Doll house Colonial House,
Mr. Dee ' s and The Racquet Club
by Resolution No . 2214, adopted by record vote;
no dissenting vote; Bigley, F arrei-I and Martell
absent.
(b) City P:lanage'r further reported following applica-
tions in abeyance pendingcompletion of inspections:
The Del Taliquitz, ,Pago Pago and Zanzibar .
NOTE: Here there was reference to Club Continental,
which premises have been vacated b<,r Chart, Inc . ,
and are now being occupied by the Allesandro Home
Appliance Company.
(c ) Roy Randolph Dancing School, Plaza Theatre :
Since premises are presently used i:o p.=ie as-
sembly City Manager recommended issuance of
license and, on motion by Turonnet , seconded by
Kieley, Resolution No. 2215, approving issuance
of said 'license, was adopted by record vote; no
dissenting vote; Bigley.,-.Farrell. and Martell absent.
UEG 3 1947 341
6. Applications bZ:
(a) Abraham Greenberg for refund of business license
dart gallery 4p 5.00) and sales tax application
('"L 00) fees . Discussion developed information
that applicant is a Veteran confined in Sawtelle
Veterans ' IIospital, and had commenced business
while here on furlough.
Whereupon, on motion by Kieley, seconded by
Nichols, Resolution No. 2216, approving refund
because of exigencyin this particular case,
said approval in no -event to establish a prece-
dent for similar requests in future, was adopted
by record vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley,
Farrell and Martell absent.
(b) Beverly Hills Garage, Inc. , to operate ' for hire's
cars - office only - in Palm Springs: On motion
by Turonnet, seconded by Kieley, Resolution No .
2217, denying application because of inability
to comply with controlling ordinances, was adopt-
ed by unanimous vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell
absent.
REPORTS :
Departmental for November: Treasurer - Sales Tax Receipts
Cumulative report ) , Clerk's Fund Statement, Police,
Humane Officer, were presented, examined and ordered filed.
City Manager - with recommendations :
1. Reported receipt of letter from WAA granting exten-
sion of ninety days from November 29, 1947, within
which to complete Cityfs acquisition of those private
lands in Section 7, T4S, R5E, S.B.B.R, M. , upon which
present Airport runways are located.
2. Cleanup- Camnai m: Read letter from City Beautification
Committee whic had conducted campaign) , with request
that this organization be officially recognized by City
for such a campaign upon an annual schedule; reviewed
circumstances of recent campaign and gratifying results;
and recommended that Committeets plan be officially
adopted. Whereupon, on motion by Nichols, seconded by
Turonnet, Resolution No . 2218, approving adoption of
plan and naming of a "City Beautification Committee"
to direct operations of this annual project; the City
Manager to complete details of organization and program,
was adopted by unanimous vote; Bigley, Farrell and
Martell absent.
3 . Paving City streets : Reported on existing conditions
and pointed out necessity for paving in residential
districts; that after discussion with property owners
had obtained agreement from several owners that if
City would survey and establish grades and obtain bids
on costs of paving according to city specifications;
the City to inspect work - which will he done by con-
tractors dealing directly with property owners through
an owners ' committee; the City to assume cost of
paving street intersections; recommended that lie be
authorized to enter into agreements with property
owners on such terms . Council was unanimous in ap-
proval of such a project and, on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Nichols, Resolution No. 2219, authorizing
342 DEC 3 I,'`'7
and directing City Manager to proceed as reconunended,
was adopted by record vote; -no- dissenting vote; Bigley,
Farrell and Martell absent .
4. Sales Tax transfer to Capital Outlay Fund: Referring
to Cumulative Sales Tax Report filed by City Treasurer
(hereinabove noted) , recommended a formal resolution
approving transfer of total $30,275.99, received
through November, to Capital Outlay Fund (NOTE: This
total includes Transfer reported by Certificate No. 81,
hereinafter appearing in "transfer of futids" ) .
On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Kieley, Resolution
No. 2220, approving transfer as recommended, was adopt-
ed by record vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley, Farrell
and Martell absent.
Planning Commission - with recommendations:
Acting Planning Director Peterson reported:
Commission, on November 12 , 1947, ratified Zoning Board
approval of:
1. Tahquitz River Estates application fo'r setback variance:
Reduc lon in required setbacks on entire Ta q A tz River
Estates in accordance with following schedule and upon
submission of dimensional plan showing requested set-
backs on all structures :
Front yards on east-west streets - 10 ,feet;
Front yards on north=south streets - 15 feet;
Side and rear yards throughout - 5 feet minimum.
No action.
portion .o-t Lot 39, Palm Valley Colony Lands
2. Wm. T. Heiser -application for variance to permit
reduction in required land area for proposed small
resort hotel, a portion of Lot 39, T S, RR E�.
B.& M. : Parcel ,is -approximately one acre in area,
in E-2 Zone , north side of State Highway 111, directly
east of La Paz Guest Ranch.
No action.
and Commission' s concurrence in Zoning Board denial of:
3. Application by IX- Bannerman - Val Vista Tract, a
resubdivision of Lot 3, Palm Valley Colony Lands,
Section 19, T43, P, E, S.B.B.- & PQ. , for approval of
proposed architectural plans and extension of zone
boundary: Plans show houses having 420 square feet
of floor area, to be located on that portion ofVal
Vista Tract which is zoned R_3-. Some of these R-3
lots are approximately 1501 x 83 , and others ap-
proximately 1001 x 831 , Plan's indicated. three
houses ,to each lot of 1501 frontage and two houses
to each lot of 1001 frontage. Denial is upon ground
that future construction under these plans would
probably fail to meet Land Use Ordinance require-
ments and that, under circumstances , extension of
zone boundary is unwarranted.
No action.
DEC 3 1'isn7
343
Reported Commission approval after hearings Oetob'er
22, 1947, and November 12 and 26, 1947, and recom-
mendation for Council approval, on:
1. Tahquitz River Estates No. 2 Final Subdivision
P�, being that portion of tHe tentative map
snown as Sheet 3:
Discussion chiefly concerned contemplated traffic
Island at intersection Palm Canyon Drive, Sunni'
Dunes Road and North Riverside Drive. After
studying map and discussion with subdividers, on
motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolution
No. 2221, directing return of this matter to Plan-
ning Commission, with request that a special meet-
ing be arranged between Commission and Council at
earliest possible date for further consideration
and disposal of this matter, was adopted by unani-
mous vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell absent.
2. Paul S . Burkholder - Petition for chanwe of zone
- from R-1 to R-H, covering approximately 23 acres
oTunsubdivided land, being westerly line of
Section 3, T43, R4E, S.B.B. & M.
On motion by Nichols, seconded by Kieley, Resolu-
tion No. 2222, fixing 8:15 o1clock p. m. , December
19, 1947, for hearing on -petition and directing
publication of not"ice thereof , was adopted- by
unanimous vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell absent .
3. Sidney Grab er Lot 110, Merito Vista Tract,
c ange o zone -rom R-1 tom= :
On motion by Kieley, seconded by Nichols, Resolu-
tion- No. 2223,-- fixing- 8: 15--o 'clock -p. -m. ,= December
19, 1947, for hearing on this matter and directing
publication of notice thereof, was adopted by unani-
mous vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell absent.
and reported Commission ratification November 29, 1947 of
Zoning Board action on:
1. Elliott Bank - Application for variance to allow
two s ngle- amily dwellings per lot on lots with
1501 frontage in Vista Del Cielo Tracts Nos. 1 and
3, section 23, T41, R4E, S.B.B. & M. : That no
approval be given this applica�—until. utilities
shall have been installed and streets paved in - -
properties or until posting of required bond cover-
ing such paving and installation.
No action.
2, Henry Lockwood - Application for reduction in lot
area requirements Lots 49 and 50, 60 to 67 incl. ,
landto 77 inc . , Vista Del Cie10 Tract No, 2,
Section 23, T49, R4E, S.B.B.& M. ;
Upon opinion from City Attorney to ' effect that re-
duction of lot area requirements may be granted
by Zoning Board under provisions of Land Use
Ordinance No. - 180 only upon submission of plans
showing proposed building, together with proof of
applicant 's intention that construction will be
344 DEC 3 1947
commenced within six months, the Board recommended
to Commission that granting of variance be denied,
and that a resolution of intention be adopted by
Commnission indicating there are no objections
to ,granting request and that Commission stands
ready to approve issuance of building permits on
split lots in this area upon application in form
hereinabove described, accompanied by documentary
proof - pursuant to said OrdinanceNo. 180. Said
resolution of intention was adopted by Commission,
applicant to be so notified by City Clerk.
3. , Charles Stern - Application for variance in set-
back, 1320 Tachevah Drive: - Lot 3, Desert Sands
Tract No. 3 .
Plans for reduction to 51 of easterly side-yard
indicated proposed addition at rear of garage and
101 from side line of lot ; reduction granted.
No action.
Reported Commission ratification of approval November
28, 1947 by Land Use Committee, of:
Palm Springs Union High School - Application for
Installation of Rifle Ranee on portion of easterly
0 acres, Palm Springs Union High school, propertyy -
See. 13, T4S, R4E, S.B.B.& M. , and permission to
conduct firing practice there; guns to be ,single-
shot, 22-caliber rifles.
On motion by Keley, seconded by Nichols, Resolu-
tion No. 2224 directing City Clerk to notify ap-
plicant to present, additional detailed plans of
proposed range, showing provision for safety
-
measures in protection of participants and of
surrounding area, upon receipt of which Council
will further consider application, was adopted by
unanimous vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell absent.
Reported re :
R/3 Map - Wilbur May Tract: A portion of SE4 of NYV4,
Sec. 11, T43, R4E; S.B.B. & M. : That on April 25, 19470
the Commission had approved this map upon following
conditions :
1 . , That Record of , Survey, M'ap'.be prepared and- submit-
ted to Council for approval as a subdivision map and
that said Record of Survey be thereafter filed with
n the Riverside County Recorder.
2. That modification of lot area requirements in
respect to Lots 14 to 25 inclusive would be granted
because of title limitations affecting property,
sales having been made of such lot sizes prior to
present regulations .
3. That matter of street improvement, fire hydrant
installations and utility provisions be referred
to City 'Engineer for investigation and recommenda-
tion to Council at time Record of Survey Map is
offered for Council approval.
and there had been no further action in matter until
receipt of memorandum from Engineer Minturn to Commis-
sion reporting inspection of tract and outlining
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conditions precedent to Council approval of map,
to-wit:
That paving does not meet city specifications and is
not recommended for acceptance; that there are but
four (4) fire hydrants in tract - a matter for Fire
Chief to investigate and report upon; that 5-foot
easements for public utilities should be provided
through centers of two main blocks on east side of
-tract . .
After discussion it was agreed that map should be
returned to Planning Commission with request that
Barney Johnson, as representative of subdivider,
arrange with Engineer Minturn for installation of
paving, public utilities and dire hydrants according
to CityTs specifications therefor. After report
thereon by Engineer IvIinturn, the City Manager to
present recommendations as to Council ' s acceptance
and approval of Map.
Master Street Plan (Sec . 14 and 26-Indian Lands ) :
Reported reiteration of previous request presented
in Council meeting of November 5, 1947) for Council
consideration of this matter, with suggestion that
Harry Bergh be contacted regarding such a study.
During discussion the City Manager expressed op-
position to the City+s incurring such an expense
for planning streets on Indian Lands - stating,
however, that he had no objection to the City Plan-
ner (expected shortly) undertaking such a work as
part of his routine duty. When called upon, the
City Attorney mentioned the Master Plan on Section
14 (prepared several years ago by Mr. Tilton) ,
stating that this plan is now obsolete; and expressed
view that it seems desirable that City now have some
plan to offer the Indians and the U. S. Goveisuient
since the problems .involving Indian Land allotments
are rapidly approaching solution and that when such
time arrives the City should be prepared with a
street plan which will apply to- these Indian Lands-.
After further discussion, the City Manager stated
that under existing conditions the City Planner
could not give such a project first place in his
work program. It was finally agreed that the matter
should be left in the hands of the City Eanager,
to assign to the City Planner.
Use of Air ort buildin s for rental purposes:
Reported Comm ssion action November , 19 re
City Managers request for determination, under
Section 4.4 Land Use Ordinance, as to propriety
of Councills permitting use of surplus barracks
buildings for storage of construction materials
by Trousdale Construction Company, for a limited
period: That it would be improper to consider
storage of materials as not more obnoxious or
detrimental than other permitted uses in this E-2
District, it being recommended that no agreement
for rentals of Airport buildings for storage pur-
poses be entertained; further that these lands be
cleared of surplus buildings as soon as possible
to, make them available for those E-2 Zone uses
prescribed by the Ordinance .
Ido formal action: however, the City Attorney* indicated
the inadvisability of the City 's entering into any
such agreement, which might be construed "engaging
in commercial business. "
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Committee reports:
(a) General _ Kieley, Vice-Chairman, re Epioerson applica-
tion to operate mobile grocery unit : Consensus of
Committee that this application be denied; and to
eliminate further 'considerat'ion of similar applica-
tions , the Committee had requested City Attorney to
prepare an Ordinance regulating use of City streets .
Introduction of This Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City
Ordinance, of Palm Springs Amending Section Ordinance
regulating No . 36 being an Ordinance of tne i -y ol Ija m
use of Sprin s re�ulatinp, tra is upon e u is -� reets, "
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City Streets , was thereupon introduced by Kieley, read in u .
and filed for, further action.
(b) Finance - Turonnet , Chairman, re Chamber of Conllnerce
500 promotion funds additional 1947-43:
Reported recommendation that request be granted and,
on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Nichols, Resolu-
tion No . 2225, approving passage of an ordinance
directing payment of these ,funds , was adopted b;y
record vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley, Farrell and
Martell absent .
Here Turonnet introduced the Ordinance, entitled
Introduction of "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs' Appropri-
Ordinance, - atinz the Sum of Two T ousan ive un rea—=Rrs
prom— , ot o al etc. 2 500.00) for Use in Promotion, r, is ng a�
funds , current Publicity for said Cif during the Current Fiscal
fiscal year Year, which was, read in full and f9.led for further
action.
NEW BUSINESS:
Register of demands was presented, examined and approved
by the Finance Committee and on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Kieley, claims and demands nuribered 0356
through 0452 and 0230 through 0360 were approved and
ordered paid bywarrants drawn on the Treasurer, by
record vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley, Farrell and
Martell absent .
Transfer of Funds: Certificates numbers 79, 30, 31 and
8^were presen e and approved by Finance Committee,
and on motion by Turonnet, seconded by Kieley, approved
and ordered certified by Clerk to Treasurer, as read,
by record vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley, Farrell- and
Martell absent .
The City Attorney presented the following matters:
1. An Ordinance amending Businss License Ordinance
No . 157, which-will regulate
e the transfer of
business licenses . The Ordinance entitled "An '
Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amending '
Section G and P of Ordinance No. 157, " was read
in full, introduced by Nichols and filed for further
action.
2. Renewal of Los Com adres license agreement Field
Club: Stated that this agreement was in' su stantially
Me same form as previously executed and, on moti,)n by
Nichols, seconded by Kieley, Resolution No . 2226,
authorizing and directing its execution, was adopted
by 'unanimous vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell -absent.
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3. DeMuth Bequest:, Recommended adoption of resolution
which he had prepared and read, recordinf� the City ' s
acceptance, with sincere appreciation, of the bequest
of the residuarg portion of this estate as provided
=-in -1'lill of decedent Adolph DeMuth, same to constitute
a fund, or to be usedwith other City funds, for pur-
chase or establishment of a public park or city hall;
and authorizing and directing City Treasurer to re-
ceive said bequest for and on behalf of the City, and
to execute and deliver receipt and proper acknowledg-
ment thereof to Executor of said estate; further
authorizing and directing creation of DeMuth Memorial
Fund - to be used and devoted to purposes provided by
said Will.
After discussion, on motion by Kieley, seconded by
Turonnet, said resolution, as read above, was adopted
as No . 2227- by record vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley,
Farrell and Martell absent.
4. Acquisition of Milnor-Daughert propert - ad 'oinin
O'Donne 1 Gol Course approved by eso u ion
July 7, 1947) : Discussion developed consensus that
after acquisition, leasing of the property to O 'Donnell
Golf Club (by amendment of existing lease ) would pro- _ Ci
vide revenue sufficient to take care of this purchase
and would give the City valuable additional land ad-
jacerit to the Golf Course for use in furtherance of
the civic better.nent contemplated by Par. O'Donnell in
his original gift to the City.
The City Attorney read a resolution which he had pre-
pared, reciting the terms of acquisition;
(a) Whereas Council, by Resolution No. 2155, adopted
July 7, 1947,, provided for purchase from Milnor
and Daugherty, and their respective wives, of:
strip of land adjoining O 'Donnell Golf Course
property on North, measuring 50 feet in width
by approximately 1100 feet in length, and in-
cluding residence building thereon for 052,500.00 of which $5,000.00 is to be paid in cash at this
time; balance of $47,500.00, together with inter-
est at 4 per cent . per annum, to be evidenced by
promissory notes (2) and secured b deediof trust;
payable in annual installments of 4000.00 each
year - until paid.
(b ) Escrow opened with Bank of America NT & SA, under
instructions prepared by City Attorney. Mayor
and City Clerk authorized .and directed to execute
such instructions and deposit same with said Bank;
and to execute the two promissory notes and deeds
of trust, above mentioned: One to Nathan F. Milnor,
a married man; other to F. C . Daugherty, a married
man, an undivided one-third interest, and Elsie
Daugherty, Yiis wife, an undivided one-third inter-
est, and to H. IN. Daugherty, a married man, as to
an undivided one-third interest; each in ariount of
$23,750.00, dated December 4, 1947, and bearing
interest at 4 per cent. per annum; each payable
in installments of $2,500.00, or more, on first
day of July of each year, coi.imencing July 1, 1948;
each note to be secured by aforesaid purchase
money deeds of trustwith said Bank of America,
HT & SA as trustee; both notes and deeds of trust
""a"4 DEC 3 1947
to be upon forms concurrently used b?r sai-d Bank.
( c ) The Milnor deed of trust to cover:
That portion of Lot 1 of Resubdivision of portion
of Blocks 10, 13 and 30 and all of Lots 11 and- 12,
PALM SPRINGS , as shown by Map on file in Book 16,
p. 50 of Dlaps, ' records of Riverside County, Calif-
ornia, particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point on North line of Section
15, T4S, R4E, S.B.B.F, M. , which bears North '
890 431 East, 1007.72 feet from quarter corner
on North side of said Section 15; thence South
000 08 , Fast, 33 .93 feet to a point on North
line of said Lot 1, beinS the true point of
beginning of the parcel of land to be described;
Thence , continuing South 000 087 East, 50.0E
feet; thence North 890 431East and parallel
with North line of said Section 15, a, distance
of 894.10 feet to a point on East line of said
Lot 1; thence' North Coo 08 , West along the, East
line of said Lot 1, a distance of 49 .20 feet to
Northeast, corner thereof; thence South 890 501
West along said Northerly line, a distance of
894.10 feet to the true point of beginning. ,
and the Daugherty deed of trust to cover:
That portion of jot 1 of Resubdivision of
Blocks 10, 13 and 30 and all of Blocks 11
and 12, PALPrf SPRINCTS, as shown by Map on
file in Book: 18, p. So of Maps, records of-
Riverside County, California, particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at a point on North line of Sec.
15 T43 , R4F, S.B.B.& M. , which bears North
896 43 ? East, a distance of 673.72 feet from
the quarter section oorner on the North line
of said Sec. 15- thence South 410 45T East; :
a distance` of '44.52 ' feet' to a point on the
North 'line of said Lot ' l; thence 'North 890
431 East along the North line of said. Lot 10
31.13 feet for the point of beginning; said
point being on the East line of a sixteen-
foot easement for a Roadway;
Thence South Oo 17 , East along the Easterly
line of said ,16-foot easement, 5.84 feet;
thence South 410 58t East along the Easterly
line of said 16-foot Easement, 60.02 feet;
thence North 890 431 East and parallel with
the North line of said Section 15, 233.17
feet; thence North 000 08 , West, 50.02 feet
to the North line of said Lot 1; thence
South 890 431 West, 273 .25 feet along; the
North line of said Lot 1 to the point; of
beginning.
(d)--Further. resolved: Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer
authorized and directed to deposit in said escrow the
$5000.00 initial payment ( Item ( a) above) and to do
1 such other acts and things as may be necessary to com-
plete transaction. After discussion, on motion by
Turonnet, seconded by Nichols , said resolution - being
No . 2228 - was adopted by record vote; no dissenting
vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell absent.
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DEC 8 1947
5., Grant Deed - Milnor Dau hert ropert : Read a
reso ution author zing an directing acceptance of 6_.
grant deed from Nathan F. Milnor et . al. , covering � l
property hereinabove described (in Resolution Dlo; 2228) .
Upon motion by Kieley, seconded by Turonnet, said
resolution - being No. 22281,, - was adopted by record
vote; no dissenting vote; Bigley, Farrell and Martell
absent .
G. Supplemental Lease to OtDonnell Golf Course :
Covering the Milnor-Daugherty land to be acquired
pursuant to Resolutions 2228 and 2228-1-, next above .
Said lease to be for a period of 25 years, cormiencing
as of July* 1, 191.7 and ending June 30, 1972, upon
increase of minimum rentals for entire property by
g2000.00 per annum.
During discussion reference was made to Golf Club ' s
contemplated use of Kline house (on this property)
as a supplemental clubhouse with small cafe and
locker room liquor service, but without a regular
bar. On motion by Kieley, seconded by Turonnet,
Resolution No . 2229, authorizing and directing execu-
tion of said supplemental lease - in form approved by
City Attorney, was adopted by record vote; Nichols
voting No; Bigley, Farrell and Martell absent.
7.- Annexation of territory to north of City (previous
proceedings ter mated b Resolution No. 22( ' "Tov.
5; 1947 ; T e Assistant City Attorney a vised ha
under State Code reopening of this project is permis-
sible and read a resolution providing for institution
of proceedings and fixing of time for hearing thereon
as January 7, 1943, 8: 15 o 'clock p. rn.
After discussion, on motion by Nichols, seconded by
Kieley - said Resolution, being No. 2230 - was
adopted by unanimous vote; Bigley, Farrell and
Martell absent.
There being no further business , on motion by Turonnet,
seconded by Kieley and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned.
VhC
LOUISE I,1cCARN
City Clerk
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIME
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Monday _ December 8, 1947 -
4:00 o 'clock p. m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a special
meeting in the Council Chambers, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive,
on said city on Monday, December 8, 1047, at 4;00 o1clock
p. m. , pursuant to call by the Mayor as follows:
"CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL MEL+'TING OF TIIL: 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
50 DEC 8 1947
meeting of the City Council of said City to be held
at 4:00 o 'clock p. m. , Monday, December 8, 1947 in
the Council Chambers , No. 810 hTorth 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: Final Subdivision 1,iap -
Tahquitz River Estates No. 2; and such other business
as the City Council may legally transact.
WITNESS my hand this 8th day of December, 1947.
(Signed) C. A. IIYDE
Mayor of the City of
Palm Springs , California. "
in response to which, notice the following consent
signed by each member of the Council was filed- with
Deputy City Clerk prior to said meeting, as follows:
"C:INSE'IT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL YEPTING 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 ofelock p. m. , Monday, December
8, 1947 for the purposes and to consider and act upon
the matters specified in the Call and Notice for such
meeting made and signed by the Honorable C. A.' Ilyde
Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on Ialonday, December
8, 1947 service of which notice is hereby acknowledged.
WITNESS my hand this 8th day of December, 1947.
(Signed) Floyd Bigley (Signed) Charles D.' I.,'arrell
" Culver Hichols " E. F. Eartoll
" Armand V. Turonnet " C , A. Iiyde
" F. Thomas Kieley
Illembers, City Council, City of Palm Springs, California. "
The meeting was called to order by the P:1ayor, who presided.
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilmen P,igley, Nichols ,
Turonnet, Kieley, A,iartell
and Mayor Hyde; Cit�r Manager
Alworth, City Attorney Coleqate
and Deputy City Clerk Greaves
Absent: Councilman Farrell
The Mayor announced the purpose of the meeting:
Consideration of Final Subdivision Map - Tahquitz
River Estates No. 2 - In conjunction witch stu-Ty of
traffic island proposed at intersection of Sunny
Dunes Road and North Riverside Drive with South
Palm Canyon Drive (pursuant to Resolution No , 2221,
adopted December 3, 1047) :
Following its special meeting December 8, 1947, and
action upon report and drawing presented by City
engineer IvTinturn upon said proposed traffic island,
Acting Planning Director presented Commissionfs re-
commended anandment to the subdivision map.
After discussion and consideration of map - in con-
junction with P:Iinturn report and drawing and Com- '
missionrs 'proposed amendment, on motion by Nichols,
seconded by Martell, Resolution No . 22'31, approving
HC 8 1947 351
acceptance of said subdivision map, amended as
recommended, subject to installation of streets,
utilities and fire hydrants according to Cityls
specifications therefor, was adopted by unanimous
vote; Farrell absent.
Upon inquiry the subdivider was informed that
certificates upon map signed by Engineer Minturn
and City Clerk, indicating Council approval as
amended pursuant to Commissionts recommendation,
as above set forth, would complete Council action.
And proceeded with other business :
COMMUNICATIONS :
Notices - State Board of Equalization:
1. Application by Alvin R. Solomon dba Solomonts,
62 North Palm Canyon Drive, 1'or on-sale be�r-
and wine:
On motion by Turonnet, seconded by Digley, Resolu-
tion No. 2232, directing filin7 of protest ar;ainst
issuance of such license - primarily because pre-
mises are in close proximity to Frances Stevens
School and therefore a detriment to the public
welfare and morals, was adopted by unanimous vote;
Farrell absent.
2. Denial of applications for liquor licenses by:
Louis Thomson dba La Cita;
James R. Fouch dba La Paz;
Chart Inc. , dba Club Continental; and
Donald D. Manchester dba Don Manchester' s Bombay.
REPORTS:
City Manager - with recommendations :
Limelight News Building - Reported that :wilding
Departiuent had served a 90-day notice, then a 30-
day notice upon owners to remove small building in
rear of these premises, without results .
On motion by Kieley, seconded by Triartell, Resolution
No. 2233, authorizing City Manager to take such pro-
cedure as he deems advisable to accomplish re„ioval
of -this building, was- adopted by unanimous vote;
Farrell absent .
There being no further business, on :notion by Turonnet,
seconded by TrIartell and unanimously carried, the meet-
in8 adjourned.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk
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()EC 19 1947
DII1 UTEES OF AN ADJOURNED Ii�EETIIIG
OF TT-E CITY COUNCIL OF THE,
CITY OF PALI,7 SPRINGS
Held Wednesday - December 17, 1947
7:30 otclock p. m.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a
meeting in -the Council Chambers, 310 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said city on 'Wednesday, December 17, 1947, at
7:30 o ' clock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the rrr; et-
ing of December 3, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Turonnet .
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilman Turonnet
Absents Councilmen Bigley, Nichols ,
Fiieley, Farrell, Martell and
Mayor Hyde
There being no quorum present , Turonnet, by public an-
nouncement, adjourned the meeting to Friday, December 19,
1947 at 7:30 oyclock p. m.
c
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk:
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED PdEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'PIE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Held Friday - December 19, 1947
7:30 o ' clock p. in.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a
meeting in the Council Chambers , 810 North Palm Canon
Drive in said city' on Friday*, December 19, 1947, at 7:30
ofclock p. m. , pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of
December 17, 1947.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Turonnet .
ROLL CALL: Present : Councilman Turonnet
Absent: Councilmen Bioley, Nichols ,
Kieley, Farrell, BRartell and
-
Mayor Hyde
There being no quorum present, Councilman Turonnet remained
in chambers until 8:15 otclock p. m. , the time fixed (by
Resolutions Nos . 2222 and 2223, adopted December 3 , 1947 )
for hearings upon applications for zone changes by Burk-
holder and by Graber, and by public announcement postponed
said hearings to 3:15 o ' clock p. m. , January 7, 1943, in
said Council Chambers;
And by further public announcement adjourned the meeting.
LOUISE McCARN
City Clerk