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Home My WebLink About4/1/2009 - STAFF REPORTS - 5.B. I0ALMSA CITY OF PALM SPRINGS N MEMORANDUM %L * Cq�IFOR�`P C�RPORATEOT9 ' CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council David H. Ready, City Manager FROM: James Thompson, City rk DATE: April 1, 2009 SUBJECT: Proposed Discussion on aming the Public Entry Fountain at the Palm Springs International Airport [April 1, 2009, Item 5.B] On September 12, 1966, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8740 accepting the gift of $25,000 from Pearl McManus and appropriating $40,000 for an Airport Fountain. The City Council Resolution accepts the gift subject to the conditions specified in the letter offering the gift. The September 1, 1966, letter from the Law Firm of Thompson & Colegate provides the gift and the conditions of the gift as follows: 1. The fountain will be constructed by the City of Palm Springs and additional funds as necessary provided by the City. 2. A plaque in bronze will be placed upon the fountain stating "DONATED BY PEARL McMCALLUM McMANUS 1966." 3. The fountain will be built according to the design of Julio de la Pena as approved by Donald A. Wexler. City Staff could not locate any official records of the City, or legislative history that the City Council named the fountain in memory of Pearl McMcallum McManus. The official records of the City Council, the letter and conditions of gift do not stipulate the City name the fountain after Pearl McManus, and the City Council, may wish to proceed with the discussion on the Agenda and posthumously pay tribute in memory of a community leader(s). AldV M67A L1, City Council April 1, 2009 Airport Fountain With respect to the conditions above, the City records indicate the acceptance of the gift, and the City contributions and construction of the fountain above and beyond the initial gift amount, and the inscription upon the fountain currently reads: The Fountain Honors PEARL McCALLUM McMANUS 1879 - 1966 "Auntie Pearl" was the first non-Indian child in Palm Springs Arriving with her Father, "Judge" John Guthrie McCallum in 1884. This fountain was designed by Architect Julio de la Pena of Guadalajara, Mexico, as a gesture of friendship. Its 398 pieces were hand cut from contera stone In the State of Jalisco. Dedicated April, 1968 Additionally, the City Council in 1976, adopted Resolution No. 11758 commending and paying tribute to Pearl McCallum McManus and the McCallum Desert Foundation for their community efforts. 401 Council Minumes /9-12-66 Page 5 8. 1y AIRPORT FOUNTAIN City Manager presented report of Director of Public-Works- concerning trip to Mexico for review of construction of the Airport fountain, and stated that the Public Works Department is finalizing plans. He reported receipt o£ $25,000 from estate of Pearl McManus, and recommended acceptance of the gift, and conditions under which the gift was given, FOUNTAIN (51) Resolution 8740 was presented, entitled: (61) OF TI•IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GIFT OF $25,000 FROM PEARL MCMANDS AND APPROPRIATING $40,000 FOR AN AIRPORT FOUNTAIN It was moved by Dragicevich, seconded by Selig, and carried by the following vote, that Resolution 8740 be adopted: AYES: Dragicevich, Foster and Selig NO: McCoubrey ASSENT: Wiefels 9. TRACTS 3503 and 3504 Assistant Planning Director reported that developer has complied with all conditions, and Commission recommends approval of Final Subdivision Maps for Tracts 3503 and 3504, providing fax additional units for Seven Lakes Golf Course development in Section 30. TRACTS Resolution 8741 was presented, entitled: 3503 & 35C4 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM. SFRINGS, (137) CALIFORNIA, FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL SUBDIVISION MAPS 3503 AND 3504, SECTION 30. It was moved by Dragicevich, seconded by Foster, and carried, Wiefels absent, that Resolution 8741 be adopted. 10. TRACT 2808 - DRAINAGE EASEMENT VACATION Assistant Planning Director reported Commission recom- mendation to vacate a 10-ft drainage casement between Lots 51 and 52, since this easement was originally located incorrectly and new easement has been located between Lots 50 and 51, in Tract 2808. TRACT Resolution 8742 was presented, entitled: 2808 OR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, (137) • CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE ALL OF THE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST OF SAID CITY IN A 10-FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN PARCELS 51 AND 52 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKESIDE DRIVE IN THE PALM SPRINGS GOLF CLUB ESTATES, TRACT 2808, SECTION 29, AN EASEMENT WITHIN SAID CITY. It was moved by Dragicevich, seconded by Selig, and carried, Wiefels absent, that Resolution 8742 be adopted, setting hearing for October 10, 1966. nnr RESOLUTION NO. 8740 OF THE, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP PALM SPRINGS, CAT,,IFORNIA, ACCEPTING GIFT OF $25,000 FROM PEARL McMANUS AND APPROPRIATING $40,000 FOR AN AIRPORT IFOUNTAIN WHEREAS Mrs. Pearl McManus has offered a gift of $25,000 to the City of Falm Springs for the construction of a fountain at the Airport, and WHEREAS said fountain has been designed by Julio de la Peca, and arraugemencs have been made to transport the rack from Mexico to Palsu Springs, and WHEREAS the Public Works Department i.s prepared to call for bids on construction of aaid fountain, and WHEREAS the City Council has agreed to appropriate $15,000 of City farads to compiete construction of said fountain, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL7ED that Sec. 1 The gift of Pearl McManus of $25,000 for construction of a fountain at the Palm Springs Municipal Airport is gratefully accep L•ed, subject cc the conditions specified in the letter offering the gift. Sec. 2 Resolution 8707 adopting the budget for the 1.966-67 Fiscal Year is hereby amended by appropriating $40,000 to the Airport Terminal Fountain Account ii60-491-4060, for construction and incidental expenses connected wirh the Airport Fountain; funds to be taken from the General Fund Surplus. Sec. 3 The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to prepare plans, call for bids, and supervise con- struction of the fountain designed by Julio de la Pena. Adopted this 12th day of _ SeJ Comber-_, 1966, Ay$S: Councilmen Dragicevich, Poster and Selig NOES; Mayor McCoubrey ADSENTs Councilman Wiefela ATTEST; CITY OF PA121 SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA F,D,ALESRIRE City Clerk J /� eputy Cityty Clerk ager— APPROVED AS TO FORN: CONTENTS APPROVED: City Attorney Date w y ti Dare 7-D �hrinm rvl. Tiic wfnNi -o \aL1s Ci.\TF t- Rn OC'RT r pr%Pumpfi -- �^ C. 1•L L.T14 IP:IUPI eownRC T• pi"ON _PTO itNL'Yd AT I %r F194 W.GoY.1LR'I"D OILLAA HOYPr'JR- �ATr ` pON C.MRO••.n nw)Tt tl,a(.IO FEEE ONA��•rwhl( J (IPod�ltlnol ANTHIJR 1,KTW. )'r IC- 59UTH OIVIc MM,l _ RIVL'11�19C�I"PCP_ MIGHtrL R.RAr- 9FJY 'Iptl�L•9URITY Pwnul 4UI1•Glry i9 v_Mu srlilxcs,C'-LiP IZNIA Doue-2 ]nPn'..um STRKI_Y RF 91 PA. F] � Y.uKIIH]N.nfla n]nnP RAJM4T nMccnhTY wS EA -1 PO 91�I HICH1, 0 rj,.lQ 1\ICHh11P C.MI{.Lp �i%-1207 ` ram. SeptLcabcr 1, 1JG6 Frank D. Aleahia:e City Manager city of Palm spx� ng5 City Eiall Palm Springs, California Dear Frank: ''red Ingram and I enclose herewith CaShiez' s Chr_ck of Dank of America in the amount of= $25,000.00. "this check reprw_sents the donation of the late Pearl M. McManua for construction nt a fountain to he located at the wrasEerly end of the landscaped and parking area of the Palm Springs Airport Terminal Building. rift is conditioned upon the following- (1) The fountain will ba coiTistructed by the City oe Palm Springs and a4ditional funds as neces- sary provided by the City for its carist";r!tiori a agreed by the, City Caiincil heretoZcre_ (2) A plaque in L-range will be placed upon the fountain Stating "DOUNTED BX PEARL CicCiAtLUm I" Nicp7T5.A705 196b" - (3) The fountain will be 'built according to the design of Julio de la Pena as appro\red by Donald A. Wexler, and the drawings to be prepared by the City will be reviewed by Donald Wexler to see that they conform to the original design. . r•�n'�-�7•V r Fred G. Ingram ETD-±b Edward T. Dillon Encl. -2009 TUE 03: 15 PM P. S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAX NO. 760 320 2561 P, 03 i "� `' ae tembor 1 66 ao-�azo P os• - City of P� 11 Spring; - fi5.25�000.00 I-AM SPRINGS BRANCH Ed Dillon, F. 0, Ingram, Trustees 130 N. Pala Cw.v, Ori•., Pd1M lminRy C Uamla for Pearl 1154gnus F!O atzlx vAmerirtx City alm b 9 5a4I 15 RESOLUTION NO. 11758 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THE. McCALLUM DESERT FOUNDA- TION FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO THIS CITY. WHEREAS, the McCallum Desert Foundation was established in 1969 by the will of Pearl McCallum McManus in memory of her father, ,fudge John Guthrie McCallum, California and desert pioneer; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the foundation is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Springs; and WHEREAS, in carrying out the legacy of Mrs, McManus, the board of trustees of the Foundation have provided the people of Palm Springs with one park downtown; donated to the City the property known as the Village Green; contributed to the Airport Fountain; made the City's purchase of the McCallum Civic Building possible and contributed to the Police Training Center, paving the way for construction of that long-needed facility; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Springs desires to commend this community-minded Foundation and Posthumously pay tribute to Pearl McManus. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs that Pearl McManus and the McCallum Desert Foundation be and are hereby commended for their efforts to make this community a better place for all of us and specifically for their Police Training Center contribution. ADOPTED this 13th day of peril , 1976. AYES; Councilmembera Beadlins, Beirich, Doyle, Field and Mayor Foster NOES; None ABSENT; None CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA B � eputy Cjty C erc �V "'ty tanag r REVIEWED & APPROVED 4 a