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Home My WebLink AboutNon-Agenda - Public CommentBrent Rasi Subject: RE: Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort From: Karen Daniels <kdanielsps@gmail.com > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 4:17 PM To: Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@oalmspringsca.gov> Subject: Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs --DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. January 24, 2022 Grace Elena Garner, Mayor Pro Tern grace.g arner@p almsp ri ngsca.g ov Dear Mayor Pro Tern Garner: I have been a Palm Springs homeowner since 2009 and a full-time resident since 2018. I am writing you because one of the major reasons for purchasing our home was so that we could enjoy affordable golf at Tahquitz. I have been playing that course since I started playing golf in 2007. I am a supporter of municipal golf because of the diversity I see every time I play. I have heard that there is a non-profit group attempting to purchase and convert the golf course to a desert preserve in the middle of existing housing. As it currently exists the open space created by the golf course is utilized by myself, and the community both while the course is open (playing golf) or walking and riding bikes along the cart paths when the course is closed. I am also concerned that the future of this golf course is in danger because of both the non-profit group and proposed bills that would allow the course to be developed taking away the open space that is currently enjoyed by all. The golf course is an amenity that should not be taken away. I am very much in favor of saving open spaces that are not utilized and I enjoy hiking the canyon that was saved by the non-profit group, however taking the golf course away to convert it into a different type of open space does not make sense. Perhaps a conservation easement over both courses will save the open space in perpetuity for the citizens and visitors alike. Thank you for your consideration. Karen L. Daniels 3290 Cambridge Ct S Palm Springs CA 92264 1 t,-21--:;.o:i..l. p "'1, l ,c.. Co~IMUl ~ ITEMNO.~ January 24, 2022 Planning Commission City of Palm Springs Sent via email Dear Planning Commissioners, Oswit Land Trust, a 501c3 Land Trust based in Palm Springs is writing to voice our opposition regarding item 4A (case 3.5273DP) on the Planning Commission agenda for January 26, 2022. We are opposed to this application by John Wessman/Grit Development to build a road through known endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep habitat without a full environmental impact report. Referring to this application as a "driveway extension" appears to be a 'workaround' to CEQA and will not hold up to a legal challenge. General Issues with the application: • This tract map for this parcel was approved in 1969 and there have been no environmental impact reports done since that time nor has anything been built in that area. The Peninsular Bighorn Sheep were listed as a federally endangered species after 1969. This is a change of circumstances that could trigger the requirement of an environmental impact report before anything is constructed in that area. • We have consulted with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bighorn Institute who have both confirmed the presence of sheep in this area. We have attached some recent photos taken by our trail ranger for your review as well (some as recent as yesterday). As you can see, one of the sheep has a GPS collar so there is no denying that the sheep frequent these parcels. • This application is seeking approval for a "driveway extension" that is actually the construction of an over 775 foot long, 20' wide road with curbs, an additional 6'6" drainage channel along the road and 2 turnarounds. • The city's own staff report refers to this "driveway' as a road extension multiple times in the staff report. • The staff report indicates that "the resurfaced driveway will provide access to a future development named Camino Del Monte consisting of three (3) parcels that were plotted in 1969 but never developed." The fact that the "driveway" would serve 3 lots rather than just one residence makes it a street, not a simple driveway. • The subject property according to the staff report is open space 20. Approving the construction of a road and calling it a "driveway extension" is not congruent with the zoning or general plan designation of this property. • Approving a road or even a "driveway extension" prior to approval to build any houses certainly is out of reasonable order and could lead to an eyesore of a " road to nowhere" if nothing is ever constructed on these parcels. CEQAlssuas • The staff report states that this construction is exempt from CEQA because it is a "driveway extension". This is not legally accurate. This application does not meet the plain language of the exemption because there is no driveway to extend. • In addition, this does not meet the intent of the exemption which is to allow for modest increases in driveways in already developed settings. • Even if this did qualify for an exemption, an exception applies which takes the project from the exempt category: the new driveway would run through land that is known habitat for endangered bighorn sheep. In the jurisdiction of Palm Springs, most driveways run through non habitat land so this is a significant environmental difference which could have a significant environmental impact. We ask that you deny this application based on flawed environmental information. A full environmental impact report must be done prior to anything being approved in this area. I would also encourage you to walk this area and see for yourself that this is not a "driveway extension". We are happy to answer any questions you have. I can be reached directly at 843-343-8887 or by email at jane@oswitlandtrust.org. Thank you, Jane Garrison, Executive Director Cc: Beverly Palmer, Esq US Fish and Wildlife Service California Fish and Wildlife Bighorn Institute Palm Springs City Council Brent Rasi Subject: RE: recreational facilities/ Ruth Hardy park and Demuth park from: Marijane Paulin <marijane p auli n @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 2:50 PM To: City Clerk <CityClerk@p almsp rin gsca.gov> Subject: recreaUona, facilities/ Ruth Hardy park and Demuth park NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs --DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content i s safe. Another attempt to add pickleball facilities at Ruth Hardy park is currently being discussed by the town council, This issue was previously resolved with a decisi on to have tennis at Ruth Hardy and pickleball at DeMuth. As a 20 year owner and property tax payer, I am NOT in favor of a change in the current arrangement. On any given day, pickteball courts are vacant at DeMuth in the afternoon. Like all facil ities, everyone wants to play, at their convenience, +n the morning.This i ssue surfaces during the snow bi rd season and is not a problem during the remaining year. The sound of the pickleba ll/paddle i s loud and rapid and is disturbing to the concentration of a tennis player. It would not be allowed next to a golf green for that reason. One solution is to add addi tional pi ckleball courts to the one remaining tennis court at De Muth.The few tennis players who utilized Demuth, could be directed to Ruth Hardy. Please continue the separation of these two sports. Respectfully submitted: Dennis Paulin 2345 Bob Olink La . Palm Springs CA 1 \-J.7~cl0..21. +- ~"""' \ ie.-eo~ fl".( n ITEM No. Von*avk. Tiffani Bailey From: Anthony Mejia Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 7:59 AM To: Tiffani Bailey Subject: Fwd: Ruth Hardy Tennis Court Support Anthony Mejia City Clerk Begin forwarded message: From: Robert Wise <rwise0901@yahoo.com> Date: January 27, 2022 at 7:30:13 AM PST To: City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Ruth Hardy Tennis Court Support NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Attn. Parks and Recreation Commission Please register our support to maintain the Ruth a Hardy Park tennis courts for tennis only - no pickle ball at this location. Respectfully, Robert Wise & Thinh Tran 434 Wandering Way Palm Springs CA 92262 Sent from my iPhone / Robert Wise / 424-230-4335 1- 21- -&&ZZ f "V L Omrho zTEI'A NO..�,.1 ff\-."J jck- Tiffani Bailey From: Anthony Mejia Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 10:26 AM To: Tiffani Bailey Subject: FW: Public Comment 1 27 22 Agenda Correspondence Anthony J. Mejia, MMC City Clerk From: PalmSprings MichaelPitkin <MichaelJosephPitkinPS@outlook.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:31 PM To: City Clerk <CityClerk@pal mspringsca.gov> Cc: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@ palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Public Comment 127 22 NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Hello, My name is Michael Joseph Pitkin. I am a new resident of Palm Springs, as of Sept. 28, 2021. 1 am HIV positive & go to DAP Health. I have a HUD Section 8 Voucher. I am apartment looking, for reasonably priced, full-time resident,l bedroom, within the city limits. Is there affordable housing in Palm Springs, or will I become permanently homeless here? Already, the banks here are refusing to open an account without my already having an address. I have no way to access my rental deposit funds, for my new apartment. Thank you. Michael Joseph Pitkin I -z1-2v Z2 Tiffani Bailey From: Anthony Mejia Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:02 PM To: Tiffani Bailey Subject: FW: Public Comment -Palm Springs High School locked track Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Agenda Correspondence Anthony J. Mejia, MMC City Clerk From: Darlene Backlund <backlundl@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:00 PM To: City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Cc: Darlene Backlund <backlundl@msn.com> Subject: Public Comment -Palm Springs High School locked track { NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are II sure the content is safe. As a national and international masters racewalker, I am very disappointed that the Palm Springs high school track is no longer open for use. Prior to covid it was always available. It was then locked for construction which is now over. I spoke with the head of the athletics department this week and learned that there used to be an agreement with the city for the high school to use the city pool. For some reason that is no longer in place and the track is now locked and unusable to this taxpaying resident. In the past 11 years of living in Palm Springs and using the track early in the morning I've enjoyed seeing people of all ages, sizes, and capabilities who are walking, jogging or running the track for better health. Is there anything that can be done to have the track unlocked on weekends and or during the week? Please call with any questions or information for me to help change this locked policy. Darlene Backlund 951-536-8874 Backlundl2msn.com Darlene Backlund backlundlC«@msn.com 1 21-7.a2Z l�✓>>l � (.� 1�i�71n"vvt�irJr Tiffani Bailey From: Anthony Mejia Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 4:17 PM To: Tiffani Bailey Subject: FW: TENNIS COURTS! AC Anthony J. Mejia, MMC City Clerk From: Doug Donehoo <ddonehoo@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 4:16 PM To: City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: TENNIS COURTS! NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. just throwing my FULL support behind our city's TENNIS COURTS! I live in Palm Springs and frequently use courts particularly at RUTH HARDY. Douglas Donehoo 2715 Alexander Club Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 s� H�. r.. Tiffani Bailey From: Anthony Mejia Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 8:51 AM To: Tiffani Bailey Subject: FW: Tennis courts support AC Anthony J. Mejia, MMC City Clerk From: Matias Balparda <matias.balparda@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2022 9:51. AM To: City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Tennis courts support NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Hello, My husband and I are Palm Springs residents and we support tennis and we don't want to loose any courts to pickeball. We currently play at Ruth hardy park 3 times a week at least. Thanks, Matias Matt B L- 1TUM NO, Tiffani Bailey From: Anthony Mejia Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 8:50 AM To: Tiffani Bailey Subject: FW: Ruth Hardy Tennis courts AC AnthonyJ. Mejia, MMC City Clerk -----Original Message ----- From: Michael Valeo <mvaleo2@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2022 3:07 PM To: City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Ruth Hardy Tennis courts NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Hello, I heard there is some talk of changing some of the tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park to Pickleball. I'm writing to oppose this idea. The tennis courts at Ruth Hardy are frequently used and often fill with a wait. There already aren't enough tennis courts in town, and the courts at Demuth have been converted. We need the tennis courts at a Ruth Hardy to remain for tennis. Thanks for your consideration Michael Valeo