Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session - Public CommentAnthony Mejia From: KATHRYN HANLEY <katdekker@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7:44 AM To: Anthony Mejia Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Please leave the land known as Boulders and Crescendo as a natural area. Thank you Kathryn Hanley Sent from my iPhone Z- 2Z SOZz iT�'v[ Anthony Mejia From: Tim <tim@obayley.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7:44 AM To: Lisa Middleton; Dennis Woods; Christy Holstege; Geoff Kors; Grace Garner Cc: City Clerk; CityManager Subject: Study Session item - Land in Chino Canyon/Little Tuscany 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 esteemed Mayor Middleton and members of the council, I'm writing in regard to something that may come up in your 2/22 Study Session, the future of land acquired from the settlement with Grit Development. I will keep it short and to the point: I ask that the city either donate the two parcels (known as Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or that you put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. This matter needs to be settled so that the threat of development is removed. Cheers, Tim O'Bayley 2250 N. Leonard Road, PS 92262 Mobile: 760-799-3845 O'Bayley Communications Office: 760-464-0182 1111 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite D, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Zoz-z. wrVI n-L. ITI R-A NIO t±wd+<,�,1L5S I ova Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Save our wilderness From: Cynthia Gulbranson <cindygulbranson@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:02 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Save our wilderness INOTICE: 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. It is the beauty of the rugged open spaces that make our valley & city uniquely beautiful- please protect our wilderness -I am asking the city to donates the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Respectfully, Cynthia Gulbranson Z-ZZ - Zvzz, lAvi Lbmvr�n�t- ITEm No.06 �.Qss l0 n Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders and Crescendo From: Tracy Buyan <coyoteecee@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:10 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmsprinesca.eov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. For the city council's study session today: am writing to ask that the city either donates the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Oswit Land Trust had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They also are a great place for residents and visitors to walk. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a walking trail. Please protect the 70+ acres of Boulders and Crescendo! Thank you, Tracy Buyan Palm Springs Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 2- v& 20 zz PiA IG UYVII(VI 11,� Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders and Crescendo Begin forwarded message: From: Gregory Moore <moore.unwin@icloud.com> Date: February 22, 2022 at 6:29:19 AM PST To: Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov Subject: Boulders and Crescendo Dear Councilmember Holstege I am emailing you regarding the two city owned properties known as Boulders and Crescendo. I am asking that you and the other council persons vote to donate these properties to a land trust; or that you and the council vote to place a conservation easement on them that will prevent them to be sold to a developer. Having quality of life in Palm Springs is very important to me. Preserving open space for resident's enjoyment and peace of mind is a key factor in that quality. I ask that you support preserving these beautiful areas for the citizens future enjoyment. Thank you. Greg Moore 2169 Marabella Ln God's message of love is sent into the world in human envelopes. �22-�Zp2z trn►v�r�- tTEV -NO. bAJA4� Q,b451 OYI Anthony Mejia From: Rebecca M Hendrickson <rmhendrickson1 @aol.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 10:31 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Public Comment on Agenda: Boulders & Crescendo parcels in Little Tuscany 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. Dear Mayor and Councilpersons, I write to you to express my concern over the two properties included in the Little Tuscany neighborhood. They are "Boulders" and "Crescendo." My desire is to have these two properties preserved as wild, undeveloped land held in perpetuity. They are huge assets for the City of Palm Springs as they provide nature to the citizens and they are viewed by tourists as they enter the city from Hwy 111. When the City received these lands from John Wessman Development/Grit Development, the City announced that the properties would not be developed but held as natural land in perpetuity so future generations can enjoy them as such. Our city has faired well economically through the Covid shutdowns. We do not need the revenues gained by the purchase of these lands. Please think of the pleasure gained by future and present inhabitants of our city and the wildlife living on these properties and do not sell these lands. Please put Palm Springs residents first, not business first. Stick to your word and keep these lands natural. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely, Rebecca M. Hendrickson Sent from my iPhone 2-2z zoZ2 �'>tibl � c. CDynry� Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: February 22 City Council meeting priorities and land conservation planning ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Robert Taylor<robertC@spherefoodsofwashington.com> Date: Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 9:17 PM Subject: February 22 City Council meeting priorities and land conservation planning To: <Lisa.Middleton@ Pa lmspringsca.gov>, <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>, <Geoff.Kors@Palmspringsca.gov>, <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>,<Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.pov> Cc: <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>, Robert Taylor <Robert@robertvtaylor.com> Dear Mayor and City Council Members - I have owned property in Palm Springs since 2009 and am now a full time resident in the Movie Colony East Neighborhood. I am writing to you regarding the February 22nd meeting to discuss priorities for the coming year. I am particularly interested in the topic of "land conservation planning". The beauty and spectacular natural environment in which we live is one of the defining qualities of living in Palm Springs. It certainly impacted my choice to buy and live in this city over five other viable options. If Palm Springs is to maintain and enhance a unique identity attracting residents and visitors land conservation planning is a very high priority. A great starting point would be to donate two city owned properties (Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them to protect them from development would be a significant message about the importance of preserving 75 plus acres of amazing open space and wildlife habitat. Please exercise such vision and leadership for the sake of all of us. With anticipation about what such a decision would convey, Robert V. Taylor 1199 East Via Colusa Palm Springs CA 92262 206.931.3229 robert@robertvtaylor.com -Z-2-Z-Z,CM 9m;k k G LVm1CPo ITEM, No. S4 w s isS %0 Anthony Mejia From: Abby Winston <abbyw511@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 8:42 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Study Session Comments 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 City Council members, I am grateful that you have recognized in writing that sustainability should be considered in every decision we make going forward. However, I also see that you have not incorporated that idea in your work plans. Yes you have an environmental component but how are you going to take reduced emission into account with all your other priorities. Where you have budget alignment to be considered in a step of the objective you should also have a cost associated with not doing the work sustainably. If you don't assign value to this it will more than likely not be concerned in the final analysis. In all your new building I hope you are requiring they generate sufficient solar energy, they don't use gas for anything, and the buildings and the construction is required to be green. My point, saving money that is offset by add emissions is not the answer. Next I personally believe the community composting should be a very high priority. It is inexpensive. It can be implemented quickly on a smaller level and the effects and processes can be assessed for scaling. It will require some funding for infrastructure and for ongoing expenses but can reduce methane in our air almost immediately. Methane is 28 times more effective at holding warmth in our atmosphere then CO2. 18% of US GHG emissions comes from landfills. the sooner we stop putting organic material into them the sooner we can reduce those emission. Add to that the reduction in overall waste that gets transported to landfills and the emissions from that transportation as well as the benefit of returning healthy soil to our ground and plant life... This is low hanging fruit. It can be done and celebrated before most of the othe projects can be planned. The group, Desert Compost has trained Master Gardeners and Master Composters in their core group and has developed one community compost site already in the Coachella Valley. They are willing and ready to assist Palm Springs to create a site, use their expertise to train staff and educate residents and collect data for outcomes analysis. I am a member of this group and our compost experts believe they can have a site up in a month if they get a piece of land with water, access for drop offs, shade and a wind break if required. Thank you, Abby Winston Z- ZZ- Zo-2z 1 C. LDVY��r�rvl� ITEN4 x . SS 0 h Re Palm Springs Special Planning Meeting 02-22-2022 Subject: Land conservation planning Re: Crescendo and Boulders properties There is overwhelming support to preserve our few remaining open spaces as witnessed by the Save Oswit Canyon movement. When these properties were acquired, the City Council indicated they would be held and preserved as open space. This is one of the major factors for quality of life here. Once lost, they can never be replaced. I urge you to designate these properties to be preserved in perpetuity The city could either donate these open space properties to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Thank you for your consideration of these matters of mutual concern. Scott Connelly Palm Springs, CA 'Z 22- Uq-t '�v�cti� C COhnYVl�Qih�� rmm No. L Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Special Study Session February 22, 2022 - Input for Topic: Land Conservation Planning Begin forwarded message: From: Robert Valentine <bobcat2me(aD-aol.com> Subject: Special Study Session February 22, 2022 - Input for Topic: Land Conservation Planning Date: February 21, 2022 at 7:27:28 PM MST To: Lisa. Middleton(a)palmspringsca._ ov, Grace. Garner(cD-palmspringsca.gov, Geoff. Kors(d-)palmspringsca.gov, Christy. Holstege(d),palmspringsca.gov, Dennis.Woods(d,)Palmspringsca.gov Cc: Llubi.Rios(a-)-palmspringsca.gov, Bob Valentine <bobcat2me(cr�aol.com> Please use this letter as a property owner's input for the City council members discussion on tomorrow's upcoming discussion topic "land conservation planning". I encourage the panel members to donate the two city owned properties (called the Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or at a minimum that the city put a conservation easement against both properties (if not donated to the a land trust). So to protect those land parcels from being sold to a developer or another party, which will ultimately lead to their development. These properties are located near the "Little Tuscany" neighborhood and are spectacular in many dimensions. This includes a tremendous diversity of both plants and animals inhabitants. In fact, one study observed that over 36 different plant species were present as well as 20 different animal species. There were 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic too. These two land parcels also provide an important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. Both parcels are also a great place for residents and visitors to walk or hike. It is my understanding that the Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking/hiking trail - they are very competent with such matters - which will serve all of the above and concerned parties very well, into perpetuity! strongly encourage the City Council Members to protect forever, both the Boulders and Crescendo parcels of land, owned by the city. Llubi, if I missed anyone who is part of this session and should also be aware of my concerns and input, please send this along to them and thank you for your assistance. Thank you for your time and for allowing community input for this important and ever lasting decision! Respectfully, Robert Valentine and Robert Bolton 3580 ANDREAS HILLS Drive, Palm Spring, CA 92264 Z-2Z-ZOZZ 1iVb1. % C� Gv'�mrnctvl ITEM No Anthonv Meiia From: danachaban@aol.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 6:45 PM To: Lisa Middleton; Grace.gardner@palmspringsca.gov; Geoff Kors; Christy Holstege; Dennis Woods; Llubi.rios@palmsprings.gov; City Clerk Subject: Special Study Session on Land Conservation Planning 2-22-22 at 5:30 p.m. 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. RE: Boulders and Crescendo properties I urge the Mayor and council to pay close attention to the desires of the community. Public input determines what programs are most important to us to accomplish. therefore join others in asking that the City either donate these two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or that they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. We must work together to save over 75 acres of beautiful and critical open space and wildlife habitat. Background: The City received Boulders and Crescendo in a settlement. These properties are located near the Little Tuscany and the Racquet Club West neighborhoods and are SPECTACULAR. Oswit Land Trust has already had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals, not to mention habitat for protected and endangered species. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They are also an important locale for residents and visitors to walk. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking trail ! Please hear the desires of concerned residents of Palm Springs - Let's protect Boulders and Crescendo! Thank you. Donna Chaban Palm Springs (760) 449-0021 (Member, Board of Advisors, Racquet Club Estates Neighborhood Organization) Z-Z2-7� zz YMCA i nIM NO. -� Q�s ® n Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders and Crescendo -----Original Message ----- From: KATHRYN HANLEY <katdekker@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7:41 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Please leave the land known as Boulders and Crescendo as a natural area. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone -Z-z2-20ZZ "i "L C,Ory'V' p� rr m wo. _S- Q;G 10 ►r---- Anthony Mejia From: Claudia Goodridge <claudia.goodridge@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:20 PM To: Anthony Mejia Subject: Land develooment 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. I have sent this message to the members of the city council, but Ms. Holstege suggested emailing you too. No response is necessary. As a member of the Oswit Land Trust, I am asking that the city do one of the following... either donate Boulders and Crescendo to Oswit or another land trust or put an easement on them to protect them from development. Please! Regards, Claudia Goodridge 1131 S Driftwood Sent from my Wad 2- 22-U2-Z' ITEM NO. v5 �0 r1 Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders and Crescendo From: Carroll Quin <carroll.puin@email.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 7:20 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmsprinesca.eov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Please donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Carroll and Cindy Quin Deepwell Estates rrE� z�r�. � � 5 ►Utn Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Land Conservation Planning From: ws0404@vahoo.com <ws0404@vahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 7:49 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ palmsprinesca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmsprinesca.eov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holsteee@palmsprinpsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@pa lmspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Liubi.Rios @palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Land Conservation Planning INOTICE: 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. February 21, 2022 Dear City Council Members, We would like to share our thoughts on the 'Land Conservation Planning' subject regarding the city owned Boulders and Crescendo properties. Losing more of our scenic desert surroundings and destroying more and more habitat for plants and animals destroys the character of Palm Springs. We need to protect and preserve open space in our community, especially the canyons and the land at the base of the mountains. The alluvial fans with their massive rocks and boulders are part of what makes Palm Springs so unique and beautiful. Quality of life is more important than money and the beauty of our natural desert surroundings is priceless. The City Council has an obligation to protect the quality of life for it's resident, keeping it a destination of beauty for millions of visitors and most importantly, preserving it for future generations. Thank you Wolfgang Schneider & Brenda Fitterer 1099 W Chino Canyon Rd �- 22- 2vz Z Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: February 22 City Council meeting priorities and land conservation planning From: Robert Taylor <robert@spherefoodsofwashineton.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 9:18 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton @pa lmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.Pov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmsprinKsca.eov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmsprinKsca.Kov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Cc: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>; Robert Taylor <Robert@robertvtaylor.com> Subject: February 22 City Council meeting priorities and land conservation planning 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. Dear Mayor and City Council Members - I have owned property in Palm SPrings since 2009 and am now a full time resident in the Movie Colony East Neighborhood. I am writing to you regarding the February 22nd meeting to discuss priorities for the coming year. I am particularly interested in the topic of "land conservation planning". The beauty and spectacular natural environment in which we live is one of the defining qualities of living in Palm Springs. It certainly impacted my choice to buy and live in this city over five other viable options. If Palm Springs is to maintain and enhance a unique identity attracting residents and visitors land conservation planning is a very high priority. A great starting point would be to donate two city owned properties (Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them to protect them from development would be a significant message about the importance of preserving 75 plus acres of amazing open space and wildlife habitat. Please exercise such vision and leadership for the sake of all of us. With anticipation about what such a decision would convey, Robert V. Taylor 1199 East Via Colusa Palm Springs CA 92262 206.931.3229 robert@robertvtaylor.com Z- 2Z-2DzZ ITEM NO. (,SS l uh Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: City Council meeting February 22 concerning land conservation planning From: Dennis Hall <halld2495ps@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 9:44 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@paImspringsca.gov> Subject: City Council meeting February 22 concerning land conservation planning INOTICE: 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. Dear Ms Rios: I have sent the below message to the entire Palm Springs City Council and wished to send a copy of my remarks to you as well. I hope that the Council will take a positive look at this concept in protecting the incredible desert landscape that is located all around our City and even within its jurisdictional boundaries. Thank you, Dennis J Hall Dear Council Member: I understand that the City Council is going to hold a meeting for planning land conservation opportunities and efforts within the boundaries of the City of Palm Springs. I congratulate the entire Council and members of Palm Springs City government for making this forward thinking discussion happen. Our landscape is critical to this city for present and future generations of citizens ... for its beauty, its uniqueness and critical environmental importance to all who come here for a respite from other less inspiring places on this earth. I wish to recommend that the City either donates two environmentally special 70 acre properties currently owned by Palm Springs called Boulders and Crescendo to a land trust, or that you put a permanent conservation easement on the two properties to protect them from being sold to a developer. The two properties contain not only 70 acres of combined beautiful open space, but also critical habitat for plants and animals. A biological assessment was conducted by the Oswit Land Trust that revealed tremendous diversity: over 36 different desert plant species; 20 different animal species utilizing this land area; 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust that is critical to maintain the desert plant and animal diversity. These properties also provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. This spectacular 70 acres would also make for another great attraction for our citizens and visitors to walk and enjoy our wonderful desert landscape. Please consider adding this beautiful open space within the City of Palm Springs as an important addition to protecting our desert landscape for present and future generations to come. Sincerely, Dennis J Hall 2495 Miramonte Circle West, Unit C Palm Springs, CA 92264-5730 halld2495ps@email.com 2 -'ZZ - -Z uZZ., covygvk':.� Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders & Crescendo city owned properties -----Original Message ----- From: D R <dreasting@mac.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 10:15 PM To: Llubi Rios <L1ubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders & Crescendo city owned properties 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. »» Dear Llubi , our names are Mick Dowd and Michael Romaniello. We live at 2222 N Palermo Dr in Little Tuscany. We are writing to ask that the two city properties, Boulders & Crescendo be put into a land trust or put a conservation easement to protect them from being sold to a developer. We think it's so important to have open spaces to be enjoyed by everyone. »» thank you for listening. »» Mick and Michael. Z -Z-Z- Zv ZZ Fmlt , Covvw► w,r - Fmlt NO. Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Save / conserve our land From: Maryline Goureau <marylineKoureau@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 10:55 PM To: Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmsprinesca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@yaImspringsca.goy>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.eov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.eov>; Llubi Rios <LIubi.Rios@palmspringsca.eov> Subject: Save / conserve our land INOTICE: 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. Please, make the wish of the people of Palm Springs come true. To keep our beautiful Boulders and Crescendo lands as open space, to conserve the wild life and what makes our Desert so unique .and the home of the many species. Thank you for your time. Sincerely Maryline Goureau 760-275-6722 marvlineeoureauC«@gmail.com 2-22- Zo 2z TVK-C covywv�-.e'� iTE11"i O. "" 5v;s k U In Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders and Crescendo land protection From: solan.watts@aol.com <solan.watts@aol.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 11:06 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.goy>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rigs@paimspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo land protection INOTICE: 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 am writing to discuss the plan and future of the Boulders and Crescendo lands acquired by the City of Palm Springs. I would like to recommend the land be donated to a land trust, or made into a designated conservation easement. While understand the arguments to develop land for economic growth, the Boulder and Crescendo land has been shown to be a biologically significant area with important biocrusts (which aid in dust suppression) and numerous flora and fauna that can be admired by the public and tourists. The land's proximity to the Palm Springs Visitor Center and the Palms Springs Aerial Tramway makes it a great location for locals and tourists alike to take in the natural beauty this valley has to offer. Habitat throughout California is continuously lost to development but Palms Springs and the Coachella Valley have the opportunity to break the status quo and become leaders in conservation bringing communities, and tourists together for outdoor recreation, and wildlife viewing. Thank you for your time and I hope you consider this option because once the land is developed there is no going back. Thank you, Solan Watts (Permanent Coachella Valley Resident) Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders and Crescendo land protection From: Monica Steele <monica.c.steele@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 11:07 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa. Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@ paImsprinpsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff. Kors@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo land protection 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 am writing to discuss the plan and future of the Boulders and Crescendo lands acquired by the City of Palm Springs. I would like to recommend the land be donated to a land trust, or made into a designated conservation easement. While I understand the arguments to develop land for economic growth, the Boulder and Crescendo land has been shown to be a biologically significant area with important biocrusts (which aid in dust suppression) and numerous flora and fauna that can be admired by the public and tourists. The land's proximity to the Palm Springs Visitor Center and the Palms Springs Aerial Tramway makes it a great location for locals and tourists alike to take in the natural beauty this valley has to offer. Habitat throughout California is continuously lost to development but Palms Springs and the Coachella Valley have the opportunity to break the status quo and become leaders in conservation bringing communities, and tourists together for outdoor recreation, and wildlife viewing. Thank you for your time and I hope you consider this option because once the land is developed there is no going back. Thank you, Monica Steele (Permanent Coachella Valley Resident) J-Z,VzDZJZ T"lu r! :M `i` e inn Boulders & Crescendo Lands Conservation I relocated to Palm Springs 11 years ago. Having resided in the Phoenix -Scottsdale area for 25 years, I watched the urban sprawl. I drove on streets that became wider and wider - and more congested. I was horrified to see thousands of acres cleared of desert trees, vegetation and wildlife habitat. Billboards went up on developers' properties calling the eradication of our natural habitat, 'Desert Rape.' And it was. As the desert and habitat changed, so too did our annual monsoonal activity. When I first moved there in 1986, we would receive a monsoonal rainstorm every afternoon about 3:30 pm. As Phoenix grew - and became a heat island - we would then watch the monsoons start skirting the City altogether. Slowly, the Phoenix' rainfall decreased, while the suburbs and surrounding deserts would receive the monsoon rains. But as the City continued to grow, so too, did the rainfall further decrease. My first visit to Palm Springs was in 1991. 1 could NOT believe my eyes. It was an oasis in the desert. A true surprise! A Garden of Eden in the Mojave Desert... A veritable fantasy! It was quiet, quaint, charming and sophisticated. And the Hollywood presence was everywhere! The mountains and the pristine desert took my breath away and it was love at first sight! I found myself coming to Palm Springs regularly - as an escape from the chaos of what Phoenix had become. I had purchased a mid-century Al Beadle -designed home and was entranced with the scads of incredible architecture that Palm Springs possessed. A feast for the eyes and fuel for my creative design passion and business. Having grown up in a Midwestern farming community, I loved and appreciated the small-town experience... Real relationships. Knowing your neighbors. Everyone watching out for - and helping - one another. I decided that Palm Springs was where I wanted to spend the prime of my life and where I wanted to retire. I moved here for the architecture. The culture. The nostalgia and prominence. But most importantly, I moved to Palm Springs because of its small size, amazing mountains and its beautiful, raw undeveloped desert. So to hear that the Boulders & Crescendo tracts of land are being considered for development, makes me irate. Is nothing sacred any longer? To continue robbing our local habitat from our wildlife who call it home? Please. Please do not allow Palm Springs to fall from grace by becoming just another city that lost its way by being overdeveloped. Let's keep Palm Springs special, exclusive and quaint. It's what brought people here in the first place. After all. It's what brought ME here. There are so many reasons why we need more natural habitat than development in Palm Springs. Let's not make the mistake that so many other cities have. Palm Springs is unique. It's special. I really hope we'll keep it that way. Troy Bankord - Palm Springs, CA ?- ZZ- 7.022 ?A t L c. GU rnY✓�e v�+ rrEM NO on Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Todays Study -----Original Message ----- From: Bruce Pensyl <bpensyl@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:58 AM To: Llubi Rios <L1ubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Todays Study 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. I am understanding the there are two parcels that are being studied, Boulders and Crescendo, to be included in a land trust or a conservation easement. We moved to Palm Springs for the beauty and open land with hiking and trails. This makes for a wonder time. Please vote to have the properties protected from developers. Yes the monies in revenue are a god send to the City, however increased density also brings more need for essential services, such as police, fire, medical, and most importantly water. Please vote to protect the properties. Thank you, Bruce Pensyl Duff Kliewer 238 Avenida Granada 1--n - ozz Wbtt�, hnr►��.r�-- rmm�, S'S l Or1 Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders and Crescendo -----Original Message ----- From: RACHEL SHEEDY <rachelsheedy@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:23 AM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis. Woods@palmspringsca. gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Oswit Trust <brosie96+yahoo.com@ccsend.com> Cc: Ron Mesh <rmesh@mac.com>; Liz Loomis <liz@llpa.biz>; Ned Barker <ned@grillvi.com>; Tyler Burton <etyburton@gmail.com> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Friends: I purchased my home in Little Tuscany in 2018 but I am originally a New Yorker. To say I love it here does not begin to describe the immeasurable peace I feel as I walk the mountains in the morning. Everyone who drives into Palm Springs speaks of the power of these natural lands and describes how their shoulders drop as they pass by them. And now we have to fight once again to insure their protection. I understand the monetary value of this property in this market but what you will lose if this area is developed is irreplaceable. There are huge, empty lots all over Palm Springs and yet these protected spaces are targeted and we allow it to happen. How much have these lands given to all of us and every soul that takes in their beauty? Will we take and take from our beautiful valley until, like Shel Silverstein's tree, there is nothing but a stump left behind. My heart breaks at the thought of it. Please understand the animals and plants in these wild spaces need our help and protection. I am grateful to you for your time and your attention and pray you will all understand the value of preservation. Thank you, Rachel Sheedy 2-`Z2--zap �1n bviG CorwrrU ra- aTtq No. M1�.�lLS s1D� Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Boulders & Crescendo Parcels From: Christopher Meyers <cnoelmeyers@gmail.com> Date: February 22, 2022 at 6:40:38 AM PST To: Lisa Middleton<lisa.middleton@palmsprinasca.gov> Cc: Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov. Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>, Christy Holstege <christy.holstege@Pal mspringsca.eov> Subject: Boulders & Crescendo Parcels Dear Mayor Middleton & Council Members: We urge you to support the city donating Boulders and Crescendo Parcels to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. As part of the city's conservation planning these properties should be protected. Christopher Meyers & Evelyn Nagel 2353 W Cantina Way Palm Springs 92264 Sent from my iPhone 2-ZZ-znzz. ITEM NO- �*ze7s t Dlv Anthony Mejia From: James Krohn <jfkrohn@mac.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:05 PM To: Anthony Mejia Subject: Crescendo/Boulders 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. Anthony, Please include the following as a public comment in the public record: I am writing today to ask that the city either donates the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or that you put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. These properties are located near the Little Tuscany neighborhood and are spectacular parcels of land unsuited for development, in my opinion, due to the steep grades and important habitats for wildlife and migratory birds they provide. I find it hard to believe we are still having this discussion after so many years of back and forth. The city has been given a gift and should consider it as such. Thank you, Jaime Jaime Krohn 2798 N. Girasol Ave. Palm Springs, CA 92262 312-841-8272 2 22- zp-zz ?tA�b UWVK�t-r4 ITEM NO. SS k ()n Anthony Mejia Subject: RE: Open Space Conservation From: Mark Littlewood <mblinps@email.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7:08 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmsprinRsca.Rov> Cc: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ paImspringsca.gov> Subject: Open Space Conservation 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. Greetings, please provide a copy of my email to each Palm Springs City Councilman and Mayor for this agenda item in today's 5:30 pm session of the Council. I understand the City Council is having a special study session 2/22 at 5:30pm to discuss priorities for the coming year. Part of this discussion is "land conservation planning" . Public input will determine what programs are most important to accomplish. Background: The City received Boulders and Crescendo in a settlement. These properties are located near the Little Tuscany neighborhood and total approximately 75 acres. Oswit Land Trust performed a biological assessment on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. Over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They also are a great place for residents and visitors to walk and observe the natural beauty of this area. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking trail! May I request the city either donates the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or attach an easement on them that will protect that would protect this land from being sold to a developer. Sincerely, Mark Littlewood 715 Scenic View Palm Springs, CA 92264 209-843-4607 2-ZZ-Z�z2 pub 1i � Lb ITEM NO..SSL �� Anthony Mejia From: kay murfin <kay_murfin@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:09 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Public Comment to be heard 2/22 @ 5.30 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. Questions for the: Special Study Session 2/22/22 5.30 Reference; Community Infrastructure 3B • Identify high priority facilities.... does this include Tahquitz Creek Resort Course? • Focus on parks and community assets ... does this include Tahquitz Creek Resort Course? I see no mention of a Golf Course as a Community asset only Parks. Given the size of the facility, it's usage some 80,000 rounds pa, and it's extended income to the City I suggest this needs a notation within Section 3- Community Infrastructure Sincerely Kay Murfin Co Chair Tahquitz Golf Preservation Project 2-ZZ-2o2z �wb�rc. Lvrnl�v�n� UPMNO. Anthony Mejia From: Bill Strong <bill.strong@live.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:44 AM To: City Clerk Subject: Public Comment - Item 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. Office of City Clerk: I would like to comment on the City's Short Term or Vacation Rental Program. I believe it is a great program for our city - however I strongly believe that the Program should add a `limit' for the number of Vacation Rentals in our city and by neighborhood. I live in Alexander's Ramon Rise neighborhood (now called Little Beverly Hills). We have 84 single family homes and presently there are 25 of them registered as Vacation Rental. That is a surprising 29.7%. Too high for one neighborhood. Recently 3 homes were sold and I worry that they will become Vacation Rentals also. I have brought this topic up with One PS recently. But with the City's new Strategic Plan emphasizing Short Term Rentals, I felt I should speak up. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or reply. Thank you Bill Bill Strong 206-419-0519 bill.strong@live.com �W19 L I C, C W YW44J At A From: Ginny Hahn<privatevillamanagement@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 6:59 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@ paImspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@pal mspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios @pa lmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: Regarding Boulders and Crescendo 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. Nearly 100 acres of open space and wildlife habitat in the Little Tuscany area of Palm Springs are vital to the health and longevity of dozens of species of wildlife inhabiting this pristine mountainside. Our wildlife is being squeezed out to make way for more multi -million dollar homes which will have a backlash effect in years to come as our eco- balance is destroyed. Our dark night skies will soon be completely engulfed in harmful light. Palm Springs has been a shining example and beacon of hope in introducing sustainability and earth -friendly programs to teach the residents and visitors to our beautiful city to honor the land once inhabited only by Native Americans, whose innate respect for the wildlife thriving here should be remembered and followed. Approval of a sale to a developer of this land, even with the best held intentions to honor the land they covet, too often leads to changes of ownership and completely different intentions as the years go by. The permanent movement or shattering of boulders, which inhibit the rush of rainwaters and mudslides while providing shade and shelter to our wildlife, would be devastating. Please consider putting this irreplaceable, undeveloped land into a permanent Conservation Trust to be protected for generations to come. Thank you for your consideration, Ginny Hahn 760/272-7543 44 Year Local Resident, Business Owner, Conservationist & Hiker ?%A � ti 4 C. C,�v�r►�,�.v�,4- From: Robert Valentine <bobcat2me@aol.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 6:27 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@pal mspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.HoIstege@pal mspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Cc: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@paImspringsca.gov>; Bob Valentine <bobcat2me@aol.com> Subject: Special Study Session February 22, 2022 - Input for Topic: Land Conservation Planning 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. Please use this letter as a property owner's input for the City council members discussion on tomorrow's upcoming discussion topic "land conservation planning". I encourage the panel members to donate the two city owned properties (called the Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or at a minimum that the city put a conservation easement against both properties (if not donated to the a land trust). So to protect those land parcels from being sold to a developer or another party, which will ultimately lead to their development. These properties are located near the "Little Tuscany" neighborhood and are spectacular in many dimensions. This includes a tremendous diversity of both plants and animals inhabitants. In fact, one study observed that over 36 different plant species were present as well as 20 different animal species. There were 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic too. These two land parcels also provide an important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. Both parcels are also a great place for residents and visitors to walk or hike. It is my understanding that the Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking/hiking trail - they are very competent with such matters - which will serve all of the above and concerned parties very well, into perpetuity! I strongly encourage the City Council Members to protect forever, both the Boulders and Crescendo parcels of land, owned by the city. Llubi, if I missed anyone who is part of this session and should also be aware of my concerns and input, please send this along to them and thank you for your assistance. Thank you for your time and for allowing community input for this important and ever lasting decision! Respectfully, Robert Valentine and Robert Bolton 3580 ANDREAS HILLS Drive, Palm Spring, CA 92264 713-594-9025 2-22—Z.U2Z ?1wt t. L [ O _wvJ- Monique Lomeli From: Beth Friedman <bethfriedman@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:39 AM To: City Clerk Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Could you please forward this message to the council members? Please save these areas from development by donating them to a land trust or establishing a conservation easement. They are too beautiful and ecologically important to bulldoze for yet more housing. Thanks - Beth Friedman 2379 Oakcrest Dr. Palm Springs Z-ZZ-ZJZ-- ITEM, NO. 5 Q�S 51 bY1 Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:04 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Public Comment - From: Jim Clark <jim@smrtenglish.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:52 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: 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. Please protect Boulders and Crescendo Important you do for the future of Palm Springs Jim Clark Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone 2-4,2.- 2.a 2Z F611O fir` G C01rY1yyt, 4 rmm Nn. '5)IAA A 5 S i O Y'L Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:05 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Crescendo and Boulders Public Comment - From: Daniel Logan <loganscloud@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:33 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Crescendo and Boulders 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. Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: I am writing to encourage you to vote to either donate to a land trust or put a conservation easement on the Crescendo and Boulders properties. Looking ahead 25, 50 or 100 years from now the citizens of Palm Springs will know that the Mayor and City Council knew what was important; conservation of diverse plants and animals. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They are also a great place for residents and visitors alike to hike and leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind. Our society is in need of more reflection, quiet time and finding ourselves connected to our spectacular land. Palm Springs is known for our aesthetically pleasing modern architecture, nightlife, food and shopping and yes, our pristine outdoor views. Please let's invest in the beauty and wonder of this land and put local citizens first by keeping these two properties in conservation. Sincerely, Daniel Logan +2-22-2u2�, y U10VG LD Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:07 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Land Conservation Planning Public Comment - From: Patty Shenker <pattypushka@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:54 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Land Conservation Planning 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. Dear City Councilmember, We just learned that at tonight's meeting, you are discussing "land conservation planning". We are writing to ask the city to either donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. We are very concerned about the over development of Palm Springs and advocate for keeping wild areas- for us, for the wildlife & for keeping the ease of living & getting around the city. Thank you for your time & attention. Patty Shenker & Doug & Julia Stoll 825 S. Riverside Dr. Palm Springs, Ca. 91367 Sent from my iPhone 2-22-Zd2`z ITUV NO. § .Ual_s , 6S l 0 ► A Monique Lomeli From: Sent: To: Llubi Rios Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:17 AM City Clerk Cc: Cindy Cairns Subject: FW: Boulders -land, disposition of (Feb 22 planning meeting) From: aliecep@outlook.com <aliecep@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:38 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>; Cindy Cairns <Cindy.Cairns@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: FW: Boulders -land, disposition of (Feb 22 planning meeting) 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. For tonight's meeting: From: aliecep@outlook.com <aliecep@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:25 AM To: 'Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov' <Lisa.Middleton@ palmspringsca.gov>;'Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov' <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>;'Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov' <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; 'Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov' <Christy. Holstege @ pa lmspringsca.gov>;'Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov' <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders -land, disposition of Dear City Council, This is in response to your request for public input on land conservation planning for the Boulders parcels in the Little Tuscany neighborhood. An environmental study assessing biodiversity observed that the Boulders parcels have over 36-plant species, 20-animal species and 14-cryptobiotic crust occurrences. The Boulders parcels provide critical habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. Further, public access for residents and visitors can be provided, at no cost to the City, by accepting the Oswit Land Trust's offer to construct a designated walking trail that will protect the indigenous plants and animals. Please vote to transfer the Boulders parcels to a land trust; or to record a conservation easement on the Boulders parcels. Thank you, Aliece Pickett 443 W. Santa Elena Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 aTmr�. s5tph Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:04 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulders and Crescendo Properties Public comment - From: cgmaxie12 <cgmaxie12@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:34 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo Properties 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. Please have the city either donate the two city owned properties of Boulders and Crescendo to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. PLEASE SAVE the over 75 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat. As you are aware, the City received Boulders and Crescendo in a settlement. These properties are located near the Little Tuscany neighborhood and are SPECTACULAR! Oswit Land Trust had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They also are a great place for residents and visitors to walk. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking trail! PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS 2-2`L-�O--LZ 1 Vw6Vi'(, t4hyv,,,.�- Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:56 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulder and Crescendo Properties Public Comment - From: warner graves <warnersf@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 6:23 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulder and Crescendo Properties 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. Dear counsel members, Regarding the special study session (2/22) at 5:30pm to discuss priorities for the coming year. Part of this discussion is "land conservation planning" I'd like to ask that the city either donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Please save over 70 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat. Another concern of mine is to create a wildlife corridor that connects San Gorgonio to Mt San Jacinto at the White Water/ Snow Creek/ Windy Point area. As much open land set aside for wildlife is ideal. Thank you for your time, Warner Graves 68462 indigo lane CC CA 92234 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -Zo`2Z Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:58 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Land conservation Public Comment- ----- Original Message ----- From: Claudia Goodridge <claudia.goodridge@gmaiLcom> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:01 PM To: Llubi Rios <LIubi.Rios@palms pringsca.gov> Subject: Land conservation 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. I wrote to Ms Holstege who suggested writing to you too. I do not need an email response, As a member of the Oswit Land Trust, I am asking that the city do one of the following... either donate Boulders and Crescendo to Oswit or another land trust or put an easement on them to protect them from development. Please! Regards, Claudia Goodridge 1131 S Driftwood Sent from my Wad 2-22- 2.orzZ J%�S�0Y1 2/21 /22 To: Lisa Middleton - Mayor Grace Elena Garner - Mayor Pro Tern Geoff Kors - Councilmember Christy Holster - Councilmember Dennis Wood - Councilmember Re: Land Conservation Planning Dear Mayor and City Council, Thank you all for your never ending work and dedication to the people of Palm Springs. As you go into your "Special Study Session" to discuss the priorities for the coming year. I would ask that in the "Land Conservation Planning" discussion that you give consideration to the possibility of donating two city owned properties (Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them to protect the open space and wildlife habitat from development. Part of Palm Springs' attraction to tourists, and those who call it home, are its majestic open spaces and wildlife habitats. I hike three to four hours a day cleaning and maintaining various trails in Palm Springs and I wouldn't mind a little extra work! Thanks for your service to the community. Sincerely, Bruce Giarraffa 2856 La Cadena Court Palm Springs, CA 92264 2 -22- 2-0?-2— Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:58 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Crescendo and Boulders Public comment- ----- Original Message ----- From: Bonnie Ruttan <bonnieruttan@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:17 PM To: Llubi Rios <LIubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Crescendo and Boulders 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. We are requesting that city council please take action that assures the preservation of these two properties and prevents purchase for development Thank you Bill and Bonnie Ruttan 1111 Abrigo Rd 760-219-4682 Sent from my iPad 2-Zz-2b22 Q�Ib1i c. 'CDimtrv►2n� Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:57 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulder and Crescendo Public comment - From: Pam Paine <paminpsl@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:30 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@paImspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulder and Crescendo 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. Please protect these properties from being sold to developers. Sent from my iPhone 2.2J'.'Z0 2-6 gU1o1 i� byyt ,►-,�I,,�� fu r�� q T-r= , b S rl VSQ Anthony Mejia From: Deborah Chu <dbncchu@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:01 AM To: Anthony Mejia Subject: Conserve our Land 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. Dear Anthony, As a full time resident of PS I am imploring our City Council to donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust so they cannot ever be sold to a developer. I moved here over 10 years ago because of the natural beauty and really hope you understand the importance of saving over 70 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat. The natural beauty here is what makes PS so special and it can never be replaced by more buildings. Thank you. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Chu Dejah 1�kMt c, cumw - ITIM NO. Monique Lomeli From: Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:42 AM To: Cheryl Rampage; City Clerk Subject: Re: Boulders and Crescendo Hi Cheryl, Thanks for reaching out about this. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207 Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.gov christy.holstege@paimspringsca.gov From: Cheryl Rampage <crampagel@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:32 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@ palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Ms. Holstege; Please vote today to put these two areas into a conservation easement or, better yet, donate the properties to a land trust. Palm Springs needs to preserve some of the beautiful open space and wildlife habitats that our residents love. Thanks. Cheryl Rampage 237 Canyon Circle North Palm Springs, CA 92264 2=ZZ-2C�2.Z C, C� � ITEM NO. Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:37 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulders / Crescendo Public Comment - From: edwardpschroeder@outlook.com <edwardpschroeder@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:34 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>; Cindy Cairns<Cindy.Cairns@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: FW: Boulders / Crescendo 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. From: edwardpschroeder@outlook.com <edwardpschroeder@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:33 AM To: 'Lisa.Middleton@ palmspringsca.gov' <Lisa.Middleton@ pal mspringsca.gov>; 'Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov' <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>;'Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov' <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.eov>; 'Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov' <Christy.Holstege@pa lmspringsca.gov>;'Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov' <Dennis.Woods@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders / Crescendo Dear City Council, I'm writing about land conservation planning for the City's Boulders and Crescendo properties. An environmental study assessing biodiversity found that the properties have over 36-plant species, 20-animal species and 14-cryptobiotic crust occurrences. The properties provide critical habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. Also, public access for residents and visitors can be provided, at no cost to the City, by allowing the Oswit Land Trust to construct a designated walking trail that will protect the indigenous plants and animals. Please vote to transfer the Boulders and Crescendo parcels to a land trust; or to record conservation easements on both properties. Thank you, Edward Schroeder 443 W. Santa Elena Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:37 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Meeting today - Priorities Study Meeting Input Public Comment - From: Adrienne Kirkeby <sask23@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:30 AM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Cc: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Meeting today - Priorities Study Meeting Input 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. Dear City Council Members, was happy to hear that you are meeting today to discuss priorities in Palm Springs including conservation priorities Three properties are of special concern to me. The Bel Air Greens Property I was alarmed to see a sign go up facing El Cielo Rd. that indicates the property owner intends to move ahead with plans to develop this property. We do not need the golf course land to be developed. We DO need it to be protected and preserved. The best alternative, I believe, would be seeing that a conservation group has control of it, possibly a land trust. The City has already protected it as a green space and protection is necessary in the future for these reasons. 1. Public safety. We have found it necessary to put in several stop signs and speed bumps to help control and diminish through traffic in DeMuth Park. The park is adjacent to The Bel Air Greens property. 2. Dangerous Intersection. Already dense traffic at the intersection of Ramon and El Cielo. I live in La Palme right at the corner of Ramon and El Cielo. I have the opportunity to see the considerable traffic in the area and to witness the ongoing accidents and even a death outside my door. Development will bring inevitably more traffic to that intersection. 3. Community Use. Imagine an area that is kept up but left to be a natural area. This area because of the creek tends to be somewhat of an oasis where people and kids can hike, walk, stroll, and run in a very natural environment. I imagine areas like ones I grew oorstrail!up with pv�lotii � Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:36 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Council study meeting today Public Comment- ----- Original Message ----- From: Ellen Strenski <ellen3463@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:58 AM To: Llubi Rios <LIubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Council study meeting today 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. Please add my comments below: I think environmental stewardship and community enrichment are fundamentally connected. Please continue, and to expand, your efforts to keep Palm Springs safe and secure for all its residents, including the insects, lizards, birds, and other wildlife. Please continue to have the courage to block short term "development," which in the long terms onl degrades the quality of our own lives and "develops" their bank accounts. I am so proud of our city administration, truly. Thank you, Ellen Strenski 2190 South Sunshine Circle 92264 Sent from my iPad QV-bV-Jb W, ,WtWLZ ' Monique Lomeli From: Kate Castle <k8castle@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:28 AM To: City Clerk Subject: February 22-Strategic Plan Study Session -Opinion Full Time Resident Castle 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. Honorable Members of City Council Two items on todays study session for the Palm Springs Strategic Plan. 1/Environmental Stewardship I fully support the city to establish a land trust, or at least put a conservation easement in place, to protect them from development in the future. This will save over 75 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat. 2/Good Governance I understand the POA had a 12.5 % salary increase, however almost 11% is going towards Calpers due to past decisions not fully funding city employee pensions. I also understand surrounding cities are offering higher salaries which potentially drain our current staffing of our police force, but also redirects new recruits away from applying. As it is costing almost $200,000 to train a recruit, let us carve out monies and earmark it for salary increase for our police force. I encourage this expenditure in our budget. Kate Castle 2353 Miramonte Circle Palm Springs Sent from my iPad ITEM NO. � S � I C Y-1 From: KATHRYN HANLEY <katdekker@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7:31 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy. Holsteee@paImsprinesca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Please keep Boulders and Crescendo land as an open natural area. Thank you Sent from my Whone 'Z' 7-2 •- Z� ful�[aC y 6�tjqwsx or From: Bradley Kain <tinyhopep@vahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:07 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@ pa lmspringsca.gov> Subject: Protect Boulders and Crescendo 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. Councilmember Christy Holstege, Please donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. The City received Boulders and Crescendo in a settlement. These properties are located near the Little Tuscany neighborhood. Oswit Land Trust had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They also are a great place for residents and visitors to walk. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking trail! All the best, Brad Bradley Kain TinyHopeP(c-yahoo.com 305-807-1510 2.22 -Z o2-z 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. Dear Council Member Holstege - have attached a letter regarding the conservation and protection of the Boulders & Crescendo land tracts from development. Thank you for reading and for your consideration. Peace+Love+Design !!! Troy Bankord CTO Chief Transformation Officer Environmental Designer/Creative Consultant Troy Bankord Design For Over 30 Years..... Creating Amazingly Connective Indoor -Outdoor Sanctuaries 2.22 •ZcS22 www.troy_bankorddesign.com Troy Bankord Design - Landscape and Interior Design - Troy ... www.troybankorddesign.com This is the official page for Troy Bankord and Troy Bankord Design. Landscape and Interior Design specialist. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TroyBankordDesign?ref=hl Instagram — TroyBankord Yelp - https://www.yelp.com/biz/troy-bankord-design-palm-springs-5 Twitter - @troybankord Skype - TroyBankord Monique Lomeli From: Troy <troy@troybankorddesign.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:56 PM To: Christy Holstege; 'Troy Bankord'; City Clerk Subject: RE: Protect Boulders & Crescendo Land Tracts!!! 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. You're the Best and thank you for responding. I truly hope the matter of our beautiful desert and wildlife habitat being left intact will be taken seriously. With all consideration. Peace+Love+Design !!! Tro� Troy Bankord CTO Chief Transformation Officer Environmental Designer/Creative Consultant Troy Bankord Design 2.22 2d 2Z �Wic V s " " For Over 30 Years..... Creating Amazingly Connective Indoor -Outdoor Sanctuaries www.troybankorddesi_ nq com n Troy Bankord Design - Landscape and Interior Design - Troy ... www.troybankorddesign.com This is the official page for Troy Bankord and Troy Bankord Design. Landscape and Interior Design specialist. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TroyBankordDesign?ref=hl Instagram — TroyBankord Yelp - https://www.yelp.com/biz/troy-bankord-design-palm-springs-5 Twitter - @toybankord Skype - TroyBankord From: Lauren Wolfer <Lauren.Wolfer-I@palmspringsca.gov> On Behalf Of Christy Holstege Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:25 PM To: Troy Bankord <troybankorddesign@gmail.com>; City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Re: Protect Boulders & Crescendo Land Tracts!!! Hi Troy, Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207 Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.gov christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov From: Troy Bankord <troybankorddesign @gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:20 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Protect Boulders & Crescendo Land Tracts) l l From: lesbarclav3@gmail.com <lesbarclav3@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:30 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo properties 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. Dear Councilwoman Holstege, I'm a resident of Little Tuscany, and have been concerned for years on the fate of two properties formerly owned by John Wessman and slated for residential development. The City of Palm Springs acquired them free of charge in a legal settlement several years ago. At that time the city planned to preserve them as permanent open space. Had this fortunate acquisition not occurred, there is no way these properties could have been protected. Both have high biological value, and are in a totally natural state. Now there has been an apparent turn around in thinking among city officials and there is the possibility that these properties could be sold to a developer. If this happens, it would be a terrible betrayal of trust. These properties cost the city nothing and if the city deeds them to an entity such as the Oswit Land Trust or Friends of the Desert Mountains, they would be protected in perpetuity without any financial drain on Palm Springs. It could be another natural asset, providing walking and hiking trails close in to town. PLEASE put this issue to rest and vote to permanently protect these two properties. It's the right thing to do. Thanks for your time and consideration. Les Barclay 1700 N. Via Norte Palm Springs, CA 92262 (707) 430-7214 1) LG- LV2t Lk ti ( cU v VW"Vi Monique Lomeli From: Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:39 PM To: Michael R Keller; City Clerk Subject: Re: Boulder and Crescendo Properties Hi Michael, Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207 Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmsprincisca.gov christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov From: Michael R Keller <mrkeller@pacbell.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:31 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@ palmspringsca.gov> Subject: RE: Boulder and Crescendo Properties 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. Dear Ms. Holstege, I ask that the city either donates the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect the properties from being sold to a developer. I believe we can save over 70 acres of beautiful open space for citizen enjoyment and wildlife habitat. Sincerely, Michael Keller Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Michael Keller mrkeller@pacbell.net mrkeller53@hotmail.com (760) 327-6483 home (760) 285-1210 cell 2�22.2a2�- From: Barb and Jeff Kaplan <barb kaplan@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 6:38 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. To All on our City Council We ask that the City Council vote to either donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Please protect our mountainside land. Best, Barb and Jeff Kaplan 2490 N Cardillo Ave Palm Springs, CA 92262 916-716-6786 Sent from my iPhone 2.22.2u22 f,tb 1 4- c, Co»,nJV,►,+ GWIAJ��s 10 ti From: danachaban@aol.com <danachaban@aol.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 6:45 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace.gardner@palmspringsca.gov <Grace.gardner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@pal mspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@pal mspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Llubi.rios@palmsprings.gov <Llubi.rios@palmsprings.gov>; City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Special Study Session on Land Conservation Planning 2-22-22 at 5:30 p.m. 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. RE: Boulders and Crescendo properties I urge the Mayor and council to pay close attention to the desires of the community. Public input determines what programs are most important to us to accomplish. I therefore join others in asking that the City either donate these two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or that they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. We must work together to save over 75 acres of beautiful and critical open space and wildlife habitat. Background: The City received Boulders and Crescendo in a settlement. These properties are located near the Little Tuscany and the Racquet Club West neighborhoods and are SPECTACULAR. Oswit Land Trust has already had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals, not to mention habitat for protected and endangered species. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They are also an important locale for residents and visitors to walk. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking trail ! Please hear the desires of concerned residents of Palm Springs - Let's protect Boulders and Crescendo! Thank you. Donna Chaban Palm Springs (760) 449-0021 (Member, Board of Advisors, Racquet Club Estates Neighborhood Organization) �wbti2-22.2UZztwl). t, Ct�mtv��. From: ws0404@vahoo.com <ws0404@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 7:48 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pa lmspringsca.eov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff. Kors@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@Palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Land Conservation Planning 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. February 21, 2022 Dear City Council Members, We would like to share our thoughts on the 'Land Conservation Planning' subject regarding the city owned Boulders and Crescendo properties. Losing more of our scenic desert surroundings and destroying more and more habitat for plants and animals destroys the character of Palm Springs. We need to protect and preserve open space in our community, especially the canyons and the land at the base of the mountains. The alluvial fans with their massive rocks and boulders are part of what makes Palm Springs so unique and beautiful. Quality of life is more important than money and the beauty of our natural desert surroundings is priceless. The City Council has an obligation to protect the quality of life for it's resident, keeping it a destination of beauty for millions of visitors and most importantly, preserving it for future generations. Thank you Wolfgang Schneider & Brenda Fitterer 1099 W Chino Canyon Rd �,3 From: Carlotta Rinke <crinke38@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 8:47 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: Support of Boulders and Crescendo land transferred to Oswit Land Trust 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. I am a Palm Springs resident living in the Los Compadre neighborhood. My husband, Boyd Huffman and I, Carlotta Rinke, support the efforts of the Oswit Land Trust to purchase the Boulders and Crescendo land. Please respect the preferences of your full time Palm Springs residents. Preserving the open desert land of Palm Springs, having moved from Chicago 2 years ago, is important to us newcomers to the splendor of the desert. Maintaining the biologic diversity of plants and animals here in Palm Springs should be a priority, as the Council makes critical decisions about development. The Council must balance the needs of conserving the gifts of the desert with a long term strategy of how and where housing development should best occur. Walking and biking trails enhances the overall desirability of Palm Springs as a tourist destination and a livable, attract community where to reside. We also support the transformation of Taquitz Golf Course into a preserved land space also, a people's park for walking, running, biking and absorb the beauty of Palm Springs. Thanks, Carlotta Rinke, MD, MBA 1400 Sonora Ct. 2-22.2e2Z PU blic mm2rj- 134kl1 Ssss1on From: Robert Taylor <robert@spherefoodsofwashington.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 9:17 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Cc: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>; Robert Taylor <Robert@robe rtvtaylor.com> Subject: February 22 City Council meeting priorities and land conservation planning 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. Dear Mayor and City Council Members - I have owned property in Palm SPrings since 2009 and am now a full time resident in the Movie Colony East Neighborhood. I am writing to you regarding the February 22nd meeting to discuss priorities for the coming year. I am particularly interested in the topic of "land conservation planning". The beauty and spectacular natural environment in which we live is one of the defining qualities of living in Palm Springs. It certainly impacted my choice to buy and live in this city over five other viable options. If Palm Springs is to maintain and enhance a unique identity attracting residents and visitors land conservation planning is a very high priority. A great starting point would be to donate two city owned properties (Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them to protect them from development would be a significant message about the importance of preserving 75 plus acres of amazing open space and wildlife habitat. Please exercise such vision and leadership for the sake of all of us. With anticipation about what such a decision would convey, Robert V. Taylor 1199 East Via Colusa Palm Springs CA 92262 206.931.3229 robert@robertvtavlor.com 2,. "Z2 . -Uez li (hrnw From: Dennis Hall <halld2495ps@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 9:38 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@paImspringsca.gov> Subject: City Council meeting on February 22, 2022, concerning land conservation planning 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. Dear Council Member Holstege: I understand that the City Council is going to hold a meeting for planning land conservation opportunities and efforts within the boundaries of the City of Palm Springs. I congratulate the entire Council and members of Palm Springs City government for making this forward thinking discussion happen. Our landscape is critical to this city for present and future generations of citizens ... for its beauty, its uniqueness and critical environmental importance to all who come here for a respite from other less inspiring places on this earth, I wish to recommend that the City either donates two environmentally special 70 acre properties currently owned by Palm Springs called Boulders and Crescendo to a land trust, or that you put a permanent conservation easement on the two properties to protect them from being sold to a developer. The two properties contain not only 70 acres of combined beautiful open space, but also critical habitat for plants and animals. A biological assessment was conducted by the Oswit Land Trust that revealed tremendous diversity: over 36 different desert plant species; 20 different animal species utilizing this land area; 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust that is critical to maintain the desert plant and animal diversity. These properties also provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. This spectacular 70 acres would also make for another great attraction for our citizens and visitors to walk and enjoy our wonderful desert landscape. Please consider adding this beautiful open space within the City of Palm Springs as an important addition to protecting our desert landscape for present and future generations to come. Sincerely, Dennis J Hall 2495 Miramonte Circle West, Unit C Palm Springs, CA 92264-5730 halld2495ps@gmail.com 2.22-'Z622 �ubli(,Cdvrwv�and- From: D R <dreasting@mac.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 10:07 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders & Crescendo city owned properties 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. >> Dear Christy, our names are Mick Dowd and Michael Romaniello. We live at 2222 N Palermo Dr in Little Tuscany. We are writing to ask that the two city properties, Boulders & Crescendo be put into a land trust or put a conservation easement to protect them from being sold to a developer. We think it's so important to have open spaces to be enjoyed by everyone. >> thank you for listening. >> Mick and Michael. 6 �� -Z622. From: Tyler Burton <etvburton@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 10:35 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Open Space 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. Dear Mayor and Council members, My partner and I are residents of the Chino Canyon/Little Tuscany neighborhood. We moved to this neighborhood 7 years ago because of the rural and raw beauty of this area. Two years ago, we supported the transfer of the Boulders and Crescendo parcels to the City of Palm Springs and it was our understanding that everything possible would be done to preserve the parcels as open space. Both of these properties are home to a diverse community of wildlife, both local and migratory. Just last spring we watched as more than a hundred egrets landed in Crescendo and hung out for the entire day. As part of your upcoming meeting tomorrow about land conservation planning, we URGE you to make these two city owned properties a priority in the upcoming year with a plan to donate them to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. The city has a great opportunity to create open space for the enjoyment of all. We appreciate your hard work and diligence in dealing with the challenges that confront our city but there is no rectifying a short sighted decision. Once these are properties sold and developed, they will be gone forever. Sincerely, Tyler Burton Jeff Sarpa Z-ZZ 20S2', From: solan.watts@aol.com <solan.watts@aol.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 11:05 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@paimspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo land protection 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 am writing to discuss the plan and future of the Boulders and Crescendo lands acquired by the City of Palm Springs. I would like to recommend the land be donated to a land trust, or made into a designated conservation easement. While I understand the arguments to develop land for economic growth, the Boulder and Crescendo land has been shown to be a biologically significant area with important biocrusts (which aid in dust suppression) and numerous flora and fauna that can be admired by the public and tourists. The land's proximity to the Palm Springs Visitor Center and the Palms Springs Aerial Tramway makes it a great location for locals and tourists alike to take in the natural beauty this valley has to offer. Habitat throughout California is continuously lost to development but Palms Springs and the Coachella Valley have the opportunity to break the status quo and become leaders in conservation bringing communities, and tourists together for outdoor recreation, and wildlife viewing. Thank you for your time and I hope you consider this option because once the land is developed there is no going back. Thank you, Solan Watts (Permanent Coachella Valley Resident) �2-'2ti"2a22 ft,Lbt i (. UVhkY e,,,, J From: david dry <devdrv@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:32 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: land conservancy planning session/ Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Councilmember, The council will be discussing priorities for the next year at a special study session on 2/22.It is important that the city owned properties formerly know as Boulders and Crescendo be protected from future development. These properties are a natural treasure providing important wildlife and migratory bird habitats along with open space and wonderful walking trails for residents. It is vitally important that the council protects these spectacular properties by either donating the 75 acres to a land trust or by placing a conservation easement on the land. David Dry and Paul Russell, 2494 Vista Dr. 2.22�Zcnz. fbtlA i'� Cbrny,.V,,.,� l`si�,lcf�&:eSS gun From: Gregory Moore <moore.unwin@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 6:29 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.eov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Councilmember Holstege I am emailing you regarding the two city owned properties known as Boulders and Crescendo. I am asking that you and the other council persons vote to donate these properties to a land trust; or that you and the council vote to place a conservation easement on them that will prevent them to be sold to a developer. Having quality of life in Palm Springs is very important to me. Preserving open space for resident's enjoyment and peace of mind is a key factor in that quality. I ask that you support preserving these beautiful areas for the citizens future enjoyment. Thank you. Greg Moore 2169 Marabella Ln God's message of love is sent into the world in human envelopes. pow I-c Camm From: Mark Capra <mcapra4@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 6:57 AM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.eov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holsteee@pal msprinesca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. City Council Members, I support that the City either donates two city owned properties called Boulders and Crescendo to a land trust, or that the properties are put into a conservation easement that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Sincerely, Mark Capra Morongo Road, Palm Springs 211Z . 26 �•�q �*TC9. `-.-`-v.`FsG From: Marda Zimring <mardazimring@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7:54 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo Properties 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. Dear Councilman Holstege, I hope that you will preserve these open spaces that the city owns west of Palm Canyon Road in perpetuity. I believe this was the intention when the City acquired them. The opportunity for a municipality to do so is rare. You should act to leave this legacy of open space and wildlife habitat. I would suggest that the City donate these two city properties to a land trust or create conservation easements that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Please do this now. Marda Zimring 2391 Palermo Drive 2.2.2• ?.�2z b1i Monique Lomeli From: Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:57 AM To: Anna Factor; City Clerk Subject: Re: Boulders and Crescendo Hi Anna, Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.ciov Tel: (760) 323-8200 Fax: (760)323-8207 christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov From: Anna Factor <annajuliafactor@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:46 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy. Holstege@ palmspringsca.gov> Cc: oswitps@gmail.com <oswitps@gmail.com> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Please protect these wild places, our heritage. Don't let them get developed. Oswit trust have done a wonderful job and could help protect these places. We should all be more aware of our responsibility to the environment! Thank you for caring Anna Factor Sent from my iPhone 2.22•-2JZ fU61 rL Cbrnm�4 =,a NG, & 1� � sI Crk Monique Lomeli From: Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:57 AM To: Daniel Logan; City Clerk Subject: Re: Crescendo and Boulders Hi Daniel, Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207 Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.gov christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov From: Daniel Logan <loganscloud@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:31 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@ palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Crescendo and Boulders 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. Dear Councilmember Holstege: I am writing to encourage you to vote to either donate to a land trust or put a conservation easement on the Crescendo and Boulders properties. Looking ahead 25, 50 or 100 years from now the citizens of Palm Springs will know that the Mayor and City Council knew what was important; conservation of diverse plants and animals. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They are also a great place for residents and visitors alike to hike and leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind. Our society is in need of more reflection, quiet time and finding ourselves connected to our spectacular land. Palm Springs is known for our aesthetically pleasing modern architecture, nightlife, food and shopping and yes, our pristine outdoor views. Please let's invest in the beauty and wonder of this land and put local citizens first by keeping these two properties in conservation. ,�Zt-2t—a From: Deborah Chu <dbncchu@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:42 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Conserve our Land 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. Dear Councilmember Holstege, As a full time resident of PS I am imploring you to donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust so they cannot ever be sold to a developer. I moved here over 10 years ago because of the natural beauty and really hope you understand the importance of saving over 70 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat. The area's natural beauty is what makes PS so special and it can never be replaced by more buildings. Thank you. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Chu Dejah Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone ,'Full �' From: Joe Eastwood <i.eastwood310@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:20 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Councilmember Holstege, Please act to conserve the Boulders and Crescendo properties from development. Much of the appeal of our beautiful city is its open space. Thank you! Joseph Eastwood -q22.?4zz- fob rv" From: Adrienne Kirkeby <sask23@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:29 AM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff. Kors@ paimspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@paimspringsca.gov> Cc: Llubi Rios <Liubi.Rios@paImspringsca.gov> Subject: Meeting today - Priorities Study Meeting Input 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. Dear City Council Members, was happy to hear that you are meeting today to discuss priorities in Palm Springs including conservation priorities Three properties are of special concern to me. The Bel Air Greens Property I was alarmed to see a sign go up facing El Cielo Rd. that indicates the property owner intends to move ahead with plans to develop this property. We do not need the golf course land to be developed. We DO need it to be protected and preserved. The best alternative, I believe, would be seeing that a conservation group has control of it, possibly a land trust. The City has already protected it as a green space and protection is necessary in the future for these reasons. 1. Public safety. We have found it necessary to put in several stop signs and speed bumps to help control and diminish through traffic in DeMuth Park. The park is adjacent to The Bel Air Greens property. 2. Dangerous Intersection. Already dense traffic at the intersection of Ramon and El Cielo. I live in La Palme right at the corner of Ramon and El Cielo. I have the opportunity to see the considerable traffic in the area and to witness the ongoing accidents and even a death outside my door. Development will bring inevitably more traffic to that intersection. 3. Community Use. Imagine an area that is kept up but left to be a natural area. This area because of the creek tends to be somewhat of an oasis where people and kids can hike, walk, stroll, and run in a very natural environment. I imagine areas like ones I grew oorstrail!up with in Chicago - Forest Preserves where we scouts could explore nature. This could be a Nature Preserve. 4. Wildlife Preservation. While the Greens has been somewhat unsightly and certainly neglected over these last several years, it has harbored the animals and birds and provides a very needed green space for them. 2.22--Z6n 1 fulotzs- COrny►'1�hd gym, 11A �- 0s From: Brett Paine <brettpaine@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:46 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Oswit Land Trust 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. Dear Councilmember Holstege, I respectfully request on the issue before you and the council regarding the Oswit Land Trust, that you do everything within your power to protect the Boulders and Crescendo area from development. Development of this area would be a travesty, not to mention harm wildlife and migratory bird life. Stop development encroachment and vote to keep this beautiful area open space and a wildlife habitat area. Thank you, Brett Paine 2895 E Venetia RD Palm Springs, CA 92262 2.22.2022 eiwb 1 i G Cam ✓AeA--�- From: Mary Babitz <marybabitz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:58 AM To: Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@pal mspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo - Please put into Land Trust or Conservation Easement 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 - Thank you! Mary Babitz 1111 S Driftwood Drive Palm Springs 222.2d-n Covhrna.�- �k�j,�St.SS ton From: Bruce Olson <bwolson@pacbell.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:58 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo special study session 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. Dear Christy, Please protect the over 70 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat from development by either donating the two city owned properties (the Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or putting them in a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. As a city, we don't want to look back and see how a short -sided decision gave way to housing for the privileged and locked out public access and enjoyment of this spectacular open space. Bruce Olson 554 South Sunshine Circle, Palm Springs, CA 92264 .2 • zz- 7,6-n- From: Adam Alvarado <adamalvarado@vahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:23 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo land 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. What better way for the city to raise much needed funds plus a tax base on development i support the sale. Thanks adam Sent from my iPhone ea 61 �It� �lI�SSid� From: Tracy Buyan <coyoteecee@vahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:08 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.HolsteKe@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. I am writing to ask that the city either donates the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Oswit Land Trust had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They also are a great place for residents and visitors to walk. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a walking trail. Please protect the 70+ acres of Boulders and Crescendo! Thank you, Tracy Buyan Palm Springs Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Andrew Cohen <andv@andycohen.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:45 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pal mspringsca.gov> Cc: Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Preserving Boulders and Crescendo 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. Hi Mayor and fellow Council -Members, We request that the city either donates the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. Andy Cohen Deborah Lyons 1989 South Camino Real Palm Springs, CA 92264 2.22�n From: Robert Porter <rcp888@vahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:52 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.eov> Subject: Meeting on 2/22/22 to discuss land conservation planning 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 Mrs. Holstege, It was great to see you at the District 4 meeting with the new police chief last week at PS High School. You said to contact you if I was concerned about a particular city issue. I understand that you and the city council will meet on February 22 to discuss land conservation planning and in particular to consider what to do with two city owned properties called Boulders and Crescendo near Little Tuscany. I urge you to support putting land conservation easements on those two properties or turning them over to a land trust for preservation. It is important to protect these 70 acres of open space and wildlife habitat from developers and to preserve them for appropriate recreational use by all residents and visitors to Palm Springs. What differentiates Palm Springs from other Coachella Valley cities - and what attracts so many people to live or visit here - are its open spaces and the ease with which people can get out into nature. We can see new buildings, homes and other development going up everywhere in our city and it is changing rapidly in ways that many of us do not like. We do not want PS to become another Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert with humongous housing developments and shopping malls and miles and miles of gated community walls lining our roads. Please support the preservation of open spaces and natural habitats in Palm Springs. Thank you, Robert Porter 2710 Golondrina Way Palm Springs, CA 92264 land conservation planning Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:02 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Oswit Land Trust -----Original Message ----- From: Brett Paine <brettpaine@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:49 AM To: Llubi Rios <LIubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Oswit Land Trust 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. Dear Executive Assistant Rios, I respectfully request on the issue before you and the council regarding the Oswit Land Trust, that you do everything within your power to protect the Boulders and Crescendo area from development. Development of this area would be a travesty, not to mention harm wildlife and migratory bird life. Stop development encroachment and vote to keep this beautiful area open space and a wildlife habitat area. Thank you, Brett Paine 2895 E Venetia RD Palm Springs, CA 92262 2�-71OM k4j 6A C, Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:02 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulders/Crescendo property Public comment - From: tony mendoza <latonym@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:56 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders/Crescendo property 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. Please forward to all Members Please support the Boulder/Crrscendo preservation. I ask that the City of Palm Springs donate this land to the Oswit Land Trust. Don't let it be sold to a developer these acres should be left open to wildlife and for people to enjoy. Sincerely Tony Mendoza Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone t' W e � iC, C.�Y►��'V1�2� From: Steve Somers <som@bpad.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:31 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Please save Crescendo and Boulders from developers 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. Please add my support and the votes from two PS voters (my wife and 1) to the many voices trying to save the last few open spaces surrounding PS. I also think that Measure J funds should be used to preserve the RimRock Cove land for a park at the eastern entrance to PS. The idea of another strip mall along 111 at RimRock is pretty sad. Thank you for your great service to our community. Steve and Kate Somers Residents, Waverly Park 2 •'n- 2-622._ From: Laurie Ridgeway <ridgewaylaurie@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:58 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Ms. Holstege, Please act to save these very special areas from development and commit to a land trust or conservatorship. Thank you for your attention, Laurie Ridgeway Laurie Ridgeway Realtor/Broker Associate 760-272-6142 I sell homes in the Palm Springs area. Let me know if ! can help you! HomeSmart Professionals Lic. # 01394645 Over 550 agents in the Coachella Valley - A Top 5% Producer since 2014 www.paimsRringsathome.com 2.Z't-2�ZZ ictbl"C Comr►�P,r�- Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:03 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulders and Crescendo - special study session 2/22 @ 5:30pm Public Comment - From: n p <n_pepper@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:25 AM To: Llubi Rios <LIubi.Rios@paImspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo - special study session 2/22 @ 5:30pm 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. Llubi, I am a new resident at 1011 West Cielo Drive in Palm Springs, CA 92262. My home is incredibly important to me. It has been my sanctuary, my safety during a pandemic. I take being a part of Palm Springs very seriously. I purchased this property because of the natural beauty of Palm Springs - and particularly of the beauty of this specific part of Palm Springs. Right now, 70 acres stands at risk. That 70 acres are made up of two distinct areas - Boulders and Crescendo. These are important properties not only because of their natural beauty but also because they are a wildlife habitat. I writing today to urge the city to donate these two city -owned properties to a land trust. As a deciding representative, please support this initiative of donating these properties to Oswit Land Trust. Or, at the very least, put a conservation easement on these properties that protects them from being sold to a land developer. This is vitally important to all of Palm Springs. Please reach out should you need any more information. My email is above and my cell is 323-640-7345. As a citizen and resident of Palm Springs, there is nothing more important to me than preserving the natural beauty of my home. I truly hope you share that point of view and I truly hope you will support these efforts. I look forward to hearing your point of view in this matter and, I hope, that you support my point of view. Sincerely, Nicholas Pepper 323-640-7345 n yepper(a)yahoo.com 1011 West Cielo Drive Palm Springs CA 92262 LITTLE TUSCANY �7 4 . 0 Iic, MA IiO. S From: Linda Dixon <walker260@me.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:40 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holsteee@pal mspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: City owned Land 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. Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council, It is my understanding that you will be discussing the future of the city owned land, namely "Boulders" and "Crescendo". I am asking that you strongly consider donating both properties to a land trust or creating a conservation easement so that the beauty of these parcels will be enjoyed by many future generations. As public servants, it is your responsibility to protect our valuable assets. Open space and land preservation should be your priority. If these parcels are sold to developers the extraordinary beauty of this area will be lost and only the very rich will have the pleasure to enjoy it. As a Palm Springs homeowner of 18 years I've watch the city continue to grow and become more congested. What we don't need is more upscale housing. Please, keep our open space - open space. Respectfully, Linda W. Dixon 2.22.202Z From: edwardpschroeder@outlook.com <edwardpschroeder@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:32 AM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders / Crescendo 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. Dear City Council, I'm writing about land conservation planning for the City's Boulders and Crescendo properties. An environmental study assessing biodiversity found that the properties have over 36- plant species, 20-animal species and 14-cryptobiotic crust occurrences. The properties provide critical habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. Also, public access for residents and visitors can be provided, at no cost to the City, by allowing the Oswit Land Trust to construct a designated walking trail that will protect the indigenous plants and animals. Please vote to transfer the Boulders and Crescendo parcels to a land trust; or to record conservation easements on both properties. Thank you, Edward Schroeder 443 W. Santa Elena Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 2•Zz•7d2z �j,(,b1 i c, Cornm�c e From: Jim Clark <iim@smrtenglish.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:51 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: 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. Please protect Boulders and Crescendo Important you do for the future of Palm Springs Jim Clark Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone 2Z '22 C co IrE NO.Sit 6,, From: Laurie Ridgeway <ridgewaylaurie@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:58 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Ms. Holstege, Please act to save these very special areas from development and commit to a land trust or conservatorship. Thank you for your attention, Laurie Ridgeway 2• n-zU22 Ll�wj' 1 t, rmmNo From: Claudia Goodridge <claudia.goodridge @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 4:58 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@ pa lmspringsca.gov> Subject: Land conservation 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. Dear Ms. Holstege, As a member of the Oswit Land Trust, I am asking that the city do one of the following... either donate Boulders and Crescendo to Oswit or another land trust or put an easement on them to protect them from development. Please! Regards, Claudia Goodridge 1131 S Driftwood Sent from my iPad 2 2�.• Zo22 NO. ,eI o ms r- Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 1:44 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulders and Crescendo Public comment - From: Kevin Goetz <kgoetz@screenengineasi.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 1:42 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. To the Offices of the Mayor and City Council, I am a homeowner on West Cielo in Little Tuscany and I am writing to strongly urge the City of Palm Springs to place a conservation easement on Boulders and Crescendo or donate them to a land trust. These acres of land are an extremely important part of a wide variety of plant and animal species that deserve to be respected and protected. These locations are also undisturbed and natural scenic areas for visitors, residents and homeowners alike to enjoy and experience. It should be our moral imperative as good citizens of Palm Springs to protect and preserve this beautiful and important land for years and years to come. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kevin Goetz Home Owner 1019 W. Cielo Drive. Palm Springs CA 92262 2- Z. qb ZZ CUr►��- rMM N0. Monique Lomeli From: Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:02 PM To: Bruce Giarraffa; City Clerk Subject: Re: Land Conservation Planning Hi Bruce, Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207 Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.gov christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov From: Bruce Giarraffa <eaglesnest2002@msn.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 5:00 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Land Conservation Planning 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. 2 .ZZ• Z 0 Z2 TMF,M NO. Sys l or` Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:04 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: for City Council From: laura mendoza <laartistadesign@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:16 AM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@ palmspringsca.gov>; Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; graceelena.garner@ pal mspringsca.gov Subject: for City Council 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. Dear City Council, As a resident in Palm Springs, near Little Tuscany, it is one of my greatest pleasures in life to walk in that area in the mornings and be so privileged to observe the little native quail and bunnies scurrying about, glimpsing the occasional coyote and meeting bird watchers hoping to get a glimpse of the unique species which call that area home and have for thousands of years. It is so valuable to me to be able to experience such quiet and peace just steps from the busy streets below. I can't express to you how grateful I am to live in a city that still retains and values the quiet beauty of unspoiled nature. It is one of the reasons we moved here 5 years ago and one of the reasons I always knew I wanted to live here since I was a visiting teen. It is also a reason why I am urging you to consider donating the area of Boulders/Crescendo to Oswit Land Trust so it will be preserved as is for generations to come for both humans and animals to experience and enjoy. Thank you Laura Mendoza Milben Circle Palm Springs, CA 2-22-zbn TTF°A NO - SS�or� From: aliecep@outlook.com <aliecep@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:25 AM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pa lmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@paImspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders -land, disposition of 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. Dear City Council, This is in response to your request for public input on land conservation planning for the Boulders parcels in the Little Tuscany neighborhood. An environmental study assessing biodiversity observed that the Boulders parcels have over 36-plant species, 20-animal species and 14-cryptobiotic crust occurrences. The Boulders parcels provide critical habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. Further, public access for residents and visitors can be provided, at no cost to the City, by accepting the Oswit Land Trust's offer to construct a designated walking trail that will protect the indigenous plants and animals. Please vote to transfer the Boulders parcels to a land trust; or to record a conversation easement on the Boulders parcels. Thank you, Aliece Pickett 443 W. Santa Elena Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 cx7Q From: Lisa Kaplowitz <Ikaplowitz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:26 AM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods<Dennis.Woods@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: Land Conservation Planning - Protect Boulders and Crescendo 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 am writing to ask that the City of Palm Springs either donate the City -owned properties called Boulders and Crescendo to a land trust, or put a conservation easement on them in order to protect them from future development. Received in a settlement, the Boulders and Crescendo properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds, in addition to being a great place for residents and visitors to walk. Indeed, after photographing these areas and speaking with many residents of the Little Tuscany neighborhood, the overwhelming sentiment is against developing these properties. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Lisa Kaplowitz ITS T'?0. From: Patty Shenker <pattypushka@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:53 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmsprinKsca.gov> Subject: Land Conservation Planning 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. Dear City Councilmember, We just learned that at tonight's meeting, you are discussing "land conservation planning". We are writing to ask the city to either donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. We are very concerned about the over development of Palm Springs and advocate for keeping wild areas- for us, for the wildlife & for keeping the ease of living & getting around the city. Thank you for your time & attention. Patty Shenker & Doug & Julia Stoll 825 S. Riverside Dr. Palm Springs, Ca. 91367 Sent from my Whone Pu bvG (Z rrF,,M NO. 15SS i o►r. From: Bradley Kain <tinyhopep@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:07 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Protect Boulders and Crescendo 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. Councilmember Christy Holstege, Please donate the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or they put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. The City received Boulders and Crescendo in a settlement. These properties are located near the Little Tuscany neighborhood. Oswit Land Trust had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They also are a great place for residents and visitors to walk. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking trail! All the best, Brad Bradley Kain TinyHopeP(a-)-yahoo.com 305-807-1510 2-22- 2�z2 c o yr v? ,Li From: n p <n pepper@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:25 AM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo - special study session 2/22 @ 5:30pm 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. Christy, I am a new resident at 1011 West Cielo Drive in Palm Springs, CA 92262. My home is incredibly important to me. It has been my sanctuary, my safety during a pandemic. I take being a part of Palm Springs very seriously. I purchased this property because of the natural beauty of Palm Springs - and particularly of the beauty of this specific part of Palm Springs. Right now, 70 acres stands at risk. That 70 acres are made up of two distinct areas - Boulders and Crescendo. These are important properties not only because of their natural beauty but also because they are a wildlife habitat. I writing today to urge the city to donate these two city -owned properties to a land trust. As a deciding representative, please support this initiative of donating these properties to Oswit Land Trust. Or, at the very least, put a conservation easement on these properties that protects them from being sold to a land developer. This is vitally important to all of Palm Springs. Please reach out should you need any more information. My email is above and my cell is 323-640-7345. As a citizen and resident of Palm Springs, there is nothing more important to me than preserving the natural beauty of my home. I truly hope you share that point of view and I truly hope you will support these efforts. I look forward to hearing your point of view in this matter and, I hope, that you support my point of view. Sincerely, Nicholas Pepper 323-640-7345 n pepper(@yahoo.com 1011 West Cielo Drive Palm Springs CA 92262 LITTLE TUSCANY �r�1 i', c. corn,-►ram-+��- iTL,ML IBC+. �c5 kA to 0 r-' Monique Lomeli From: Ikaplowitz@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:21 PM To: Christy Holstege Cc: City Clerk Subject: Re: Land Conservation Planning - Protect Boulders and Crescendo 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. Thank you! On Feb 22, 2022, at 12:04 PM, Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege @ palmspringsca.gov> wrote: Hi Lisa, Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 www. palmspringsca.gov Tel: (760) 323-8200 Fax: (760)323-8207 christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov From: Lisa Kaplowitz <Ikaplowitz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:26 AM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff. Kors@ palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Land Conservation Planning - Protect Boulders and Crescendo 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 am writing to ask that the City of Palm Springs either donate the City -owned properties called Boulders and Crescendo to a land trust, or put a conservation easement on them in order to protect them from future development. Received in a settlement, the Boulders and Crescendo properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds, in addition to being a great place for residents and 2 22 -2d r 1 ?wbt1,C_cv� ire M ?PTO.414 t � h` visitors to walk. Indeed, after photographing these areas and speaking with many residents of the Little Tuscany neighborhood, the overwhelming sentiment is against developing these properties. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Lisa Kaplowitz Monique Lomeli Subject: FW: Boulders and Crescendo From: Kevin Goetz <kgoetz@screenengineasi.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 1:39 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.Pov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Christy Holstege, I am a homeowner on West Cielo in Little Tuscany and I am writing to strongly urge the City of Palm Springs to place a conservation easement on Boulders and Crescendo or donate them to a land trust. These acres of land are an extremely important part of a wide variety of plant and animal species that deserve to be respected and protected. These locations are also undisturbed and natural scenic areas for visitors, residents and homeowners alike to enjoy and experience. It should be our moral imperative as good citizens of Palm Springs to protect and preserve this beautiful and important land for years and years to come. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kevin Goetz Home Owner 1019 W. Cielo Drive. Palm Springs CA 92262 �-`ZZ •20 22 ��� i i C. �QV�✓�.v►hc-v�- Td -JJ-Lss' tCX�- Monique Lomeli Subject: FW: Boulders and Crescendo From: Victoria Starr <victoria starr7l@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:11 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. I'm writing this letter to ask you to consider donating the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust so that these lands will be protected from being sold to a developer. It is essential that we save these 70 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat for our future generations of Palm Springs residents. Thank you, Victoria Starr Sent from my iPhone �U.b ac-- Judy Deertrack, Resident 450 East Vista Chino, Unit 2011 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: 760 325 4290 Tuesday, February 22, 2022 To the Honorable City Council Palm Springs, California RE: SPECIAL STUDY SESSION (FEB 22, 2022) LAND CONSERVATION PLANNING Comment Letter for the Record Recommendation: Boulders & Crescendo in Conservation Status or Land Trust Status Dear City Council Members: Please accept this comment letter as a recommendation to the City Council on what are imperative priorities for Conservation Planning in this precious and unique area of Palm Springs. My primary request is to ask the City Council to place the Boulders and Crescendo properties in either land trust or conservation status for the following reasons: 1. Oswit Land Trust had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide 70 or more acres of precious habitat for wildlife and migratory birds, and they provide important public access to trails. 2. The Oswit Land Trust, with the support of City Council, placed an invaluable and environmentally precious section of land in conservation status in South Palm Springs. The organization and its supporters spent thousands of private citizen hours and raised millions of dollars in support of conservation efforts for the benefit of our entire community. What a great time for payback. It is proper for City Council to step up to the plate and match these earlier private efforts with current City action. Create a land trust in North Palm Springs and show us you care about the beauty and biodiversity of our area by taking specific action. 3. Boulders and Crescendo properties returned to the City through civil litigation related to a pending criminal trial for alleged improper actions between a developer and the City of Palm Springs, through previous representatives. These properties can be seen as belonging to the public in compensation for damages to the community. The conversion of the properties to public use and benefit for conservation seems just and proper and can go a long way to heal our community. 4. The City of Palm Springs does not have a strong history of conservation efforts. At least in part, this may have been from lack of clear opportunity, but if this chance is missed, lack of opportunity can no longer serve as a reason for inaction. Opportunity awaits through two precious properties coming to the City, situated in one of the most environmentally sensitive areas of this jurisdiction. How often do these opportunities arise? Act now, while Palm Springs is so well situated to move forward. 5. 1 have included recommendations and action plans from the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, below, commonly used in other communities of California. If one looked at the General Plan for the City of Palm Springs, what level of activity and planning would we see? This is the time to correct what has been a long-standing deficiency in action. 2 -22 2�ZZ uJhliCco Y'TEM No. 2 1 would draw the attention of the City Council to its General Plan which acts as the master plan through compiling research, data, impact assessment, policies, action items, financial commitment, with the above under the dictates of California state law and guidance from the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research, General Plan OPR Guidelines, Chapter Four, as follows: Land Use Element Introduction Gov. Code § 65302 (a) A land use element that designates the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, greenways as defined in Section 816.52 of the Civil Code and other categories of public and private uses of land. The location and designation of the extent of the uses of the land for public and private uses shall consider the identification of land and natural resources pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (d). Open Space, Including Agricultural Land, Natural Resources, and Recreation Requirement Description: "A land use element must provide for the general location and distribution of land uses for `open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty" (Gov. Code § 65302(a)). Determining policies and locations for open space in the land use element may help create a foundation to build detailed policies in the conservation and open space element, or connect to themes such as economic development, climate change, equity, or healthy communities forgeneral plans not organized by elements. The land use diagram should designate and correspond to the inventory of existing open space and identify public land for future open space, as detailed in the open space element This may include designation of parks, greenways, forests, communitygardens, public beaches, fishing piers, access points to marine protected areas, and other open space categories identified by the community. Promoting equitable access to parks, open space, and recreational assets, will afford all communities the opportunity to be physically active." Conservation Element Introduction "The conservation element describes the jurisdiction's natural resources. land, water, ecosystem services and living resources, and the benefits that these resources provide to the community. The conservation element establishes goals and policies for their retention, enhancement, and development The open space element and the land use element should work in coordination with the conservation element to guide conservation and development, balancing community needs with environmental preservation and the effects of climate change. All three of these mandatory elements must be consistent with the others. Conservation of environmental and agricultural resources is one of the State's three planning priorities and helps to achieve the State's climate goals." "The Government Code further requires the conservation element to 'consider the effect of development within the jurisdiction, as described in the land use element, on natural resources located on public lands, including military installations" (Gov. Code § 65302(d) (1)). Evaluation of a jurisdiction's natural resource systems based on sound science and ecological principles is an important first step in preparing the conservation element One role of the conservation element is to establish policies that reconcile conflicting demands on those resources. In recent years, some jurisdictions have adopted policies related to mitigation banking, conservation easement programs, and the state and federal Endangered Species acts in their conservation elements. Other local jurisdictions have incorporated policies related to regional greenprints or Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) programs Both methods present a broad -based approach to the regional protection of plants and animals and their habitats while allowing for compatible and appropriate economic activity. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Conservation, Natural Resources Agency, and Department of Water Resources are some of the many resources available for examining current and future conservation needs In addition, resource data is available for jurisdictions through the General Plan Mapping tool, jurisdictions should assess the current condition of their natural resource systems, the ecological processes, and compatibilities upon which they depend, and their sustainability based on anticipated uses. Analysis of the sustainability of resource uses should take into account changing burdens on local ecosystems as a result of a changing climate or other environmental conditions and should measure the values that these resources contribute to the community and state (see above sidebar on nature's services). In their evaluation of natural resources, local governments should identify priority areas to conserve that offer the most effective and efficient protection of the natural resource systems and focus policies on those resources or areas. Greenprints, or sustainability plans seeking to balance conservation with growth, are one example of incorporating 'green infrastructure" into general plans." (at page 111-112) Wildlife Requirement Description: "California is home to a diverse array of wildlife, and the conservation element should provide plans for the protection and preservation of these populations and their habitats. This must include wildlife that is classified as a rare, threatened, or endangered species under state and federal law (Fish & G. Code § 2050 et seq.; 16 U.S.C. § 1531). Planning for wildlife habitats should account for current habitats, health of wildlife, projected changes in such habitat due to climate change, wildlife conservation, furthering responsible development and addressing the needs of a growing human population, habitat connectivity and potential threats to such habitat from development pressures, fragmentation, and edge effects. The conservation element's focus on wildlife should be consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, California Essential Habitat Connectivity Project, Regional Advance Mitigation Plans, conservation plans developed by the state and regional entities, Habitat Conservation Plans (e.g. California Endangered Species Act (CESA), California Environmental Quality Act Review (CEQA), Lake and Streambed Alteration Program (LSA), Timberland Conservation Program, Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP), Conservation and Mitigation Banking, Invasive Species Program, Native Plant Program) and other management plans, and should include coordination with other government agencies involved in wildlife preservation. " (at page 117-11 S) OPR Recommended Policies These policies are an example of recommended policies adopted by varying jurisdictions, to be modified and used as appropriate. (at page 120): Sample Policy Example of Application Relationship to Other Elements [City, county] shall identify and develop a coordinated biological preserve system that includes Pre- San Diego Approved Mitigation Areas, Biological Resource Core Areas, wildlife corridors, and linkages to allow County Yolo , Land use, open space, climate wildlife to travel through- out their habitat ranges. Avoid adverse impacts to wildlife movement corridors County change and nursery sites (e.g., nest sites, dens, spawning areas, breeding ponds). Land use, open space, circulation, [City, county] shall allow for appropriate public access to open space lands for recreation activities while Redwood City equitable and resilient protecting and restoring the natural ecosystem and minimizing environmental damage, as appropriate communities, economic development [City, county] shall in conjunction with new development located along existing creeks and streams and where ap- propriate, incorporate daylighting for culverted portions or other bank naturalizing Redwood City Land use, open space approaches for channeled sections as a means of creek and stream restoration. [City, county] shall establish a coherent and logical pattern of urban uses that protect and enhance open City of Land use, circulation, housing, space and agricultural uses by providing a clear and permanent boundary for urban uses with the [city, Livermore conservation, safety, climate county]Is planning area. I Ichange, economic development 4 Open Space Element Introduction "California legislative policy strongly favors the preservation of open spaces" (Gisler v. County of Madera (1974) 38 Cal. App. 3d 303, 307, see also Cal. Const art XIl1, § 8). Together with the conservation element, an open space element identifies areas that provide value in an essentially undeveloped condition and creates a plan to preserve such areas. The open space element reinforces the conservation element by guiding the comprehensive and long-range preservation of open space lands that are important to the conservation of the State's natural resources. The conservation elementshould be used to inform and support both the open space element and the land use element, guiding the identification of resource areas that should remain undeveloped and those that are appropriate for future development Open space is defined as any parcel or area of land or water that is essentially unimproved and devoted to open - space use (Gov. Code § 65560(b)). Such lands or waters may provide value related to, among other things, recreation, health, habitat, biodiversity, wildlife conservation aesthetics, economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, flood risk reduction, managed natural resources production, agricultural production, and protection from hazardous conditions, "(at page 121) OPR Recommended Policies These policies are an example of recommended policies adopted by varying jurisdictions, to be modified and used as appropriate. (at page 130): Sample Policy Example of Application Relationship to Other Elements [City/county] shall establish an open space acquisition program that identifies acquisition area priorities based on capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, accessibility, needs, resource City of Land use, conservation, economic preservation, ability to complete or enhance the existing open space linkage system and unique Riverside development, safety environmental features. [City/county] shall maintain habitat corridors to connect conservation areas such as parks, [marine City of Citrus protected areas and open ace, protect biodiversi p ], p p p ty, accommodate wildlife movement and sustain Heights Land use, conservation, climate change ecosystems City/county] shall develop, wherever possible, recreation facilities that have multi -use capabilities Land use, conservation, equitable and and high degree of adaptabilityto more intensive use or uses as recreation demand changes and/or Cityof Brea resilient communities, economic population density increases I development, healthy communities Final Thoughts: California communities are deeply committed through resource allocation, planning, and law to the long-term conservation of our precious resources. This is for the health and benefit of communities. Some of you may know that I worked alongside my husband, Richard Deertrack, in the traditional community of Taos Pueblo, designated a World Heritage Site for its 1,000 plus year community heritage towards the land and sustainability of its community. I listened carefully to the Elders during my time at Taos Pueblo. Our commitment is to give back to Nature and this Earth immeasurable gratitude for what has been given to us -- the miracle of an existence in complete dependence upon the beauty and resources of this Earth. I urge this community to take a responsible stand towards the preservation of the precious resources of this area, which have also been sustained through a millennium by the Native Peoples of this Valley. We are far and hopelessly behind in our efforts when compared to theirs. With regard, Judy Deertrack Monique Lomeli From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:29 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Comment Letter for SPECIAL STUDY SESSION / PS CITY COUNCIL / FEB 22 2022 Attachments: LT City Council -SPECIAL SESSION -Conservation Standards_2022.02.22.pdf Public comment- ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy Deertrack <judydeertrack@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:28 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@ pal mspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Comment Letter for SPECIAL STUDY SESSION / PS CITY COUNCIL / FEB 22 2022 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. Thank you for your kind consideration of the attached Letter to the Honorable City Council. With regard, Judy Deertrack 760 325 4290 2''ZZ - 2 0 ZZ 1kb 1; c, am nOS4,4- Anthony Mejia From: Victoria Starr <victoria starr71 @yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:22 PM To: Anthony Mejia Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. I'm writing this letter to ask you to consider donating the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust so that these lands will be protected from being sold to a developer. It is essential that we save these 70 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat for our future generations of Palm Springs residents. Thank you, Victoria Starr Sent from my Phone 2 b22Z AM � bl Monique Lomeli From: Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 3:11 PM To: John Ryan; City Clerk Subject: Re: Boulders and Crescendo Hi John, Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207 Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmsprincisca.gov christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov From: John Ryan <jasperlp3@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:29 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@ palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Councilmember Holstege As you discuss land conservation planning today, please address the Boulders and Crescendo city owned properties. I would want to see to see these properties protected for the current city residents as well as all of those that will come in the future. Thanks. John Ryan 2701 Mesquite H42 Palm Springs, Ca 92264 562-865-0271 Sent from Mail for Windows Monique Lomeli From: Kevin Goetz <kgoetz@screenengineasi.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 3:06 PM To: Christy Holstege; City Clerk Subject: Re: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Thank you for your response and do please let me know if this issue comes up and if I can come in person to defend this case or have someone represent me. Thank you, Kevin From: Lauren Wolfer <Lauren.Wolfer-I@ pal mspringsca.gov> on behalf of Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:25 PM To: Kevin Goetz <kgoetz@screenengineasi.com>; City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Re: Boulders and Crescendo Hi Kevin, Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that tonight's study session is about addressing our priorities for the coming year and beyond. While land conservation planning is on the list of things that are important to accomplish this year, council will not be deliberating the conservation of any particular properties this evening. Nonetheless, I've copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public record and shared with the rest of the councilmembers. Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq. Councilmember City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207 Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.gov christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov From: Kevin Goetz <kgoetz@screenengineasi.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 1:39 PM To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Christy Holstege, I am a homeowner on West Cielo in Little Tuscany and I am writing to strongly urge the City of Palm Springs to place a conservation easement on Boulders and Crescendo or donate them to a land trust. These acres of land are an extremely important part of a wide variety of plant and animal species that deserve to be res ected iCiEh/f IVO.i 1dri Monique Lomeli From: Raghda Zacharia <raghdazacharia@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:11 PM To: City Clerk Subject: City Council Special Study Session 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. Good Afternoon, Simply, it is the wrong location for many social reasons and lack of services. Best, Raghda Zacharia Palm Springs Villa 2 CID VKWd4,W L ITEM NO. � Tiffani Bailey From: Jerry Braun <jerbraun@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:38 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Comments and Questions for the Special Study Session of Feb. 22nd 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'm Jerome Braun, a neighbor in the Sunrise Park neighborhood in Palm Springs and a member of the Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization (SPNO). (I am incidentally currently a member of the SPNO Board, but am submitting these comments on my behalf as a nearby neighbor and a Palm Springs resident and NOT as a member of this Board or representing the SPNO.) My home is at 2177 Paseo Roseta in Palm Springs, just north of Sunrise Park and the Palm Springs Plaza and Pavilion just west of the proposed and stalled COD project. My comments regarding the City's 2021/22 Strategic Plan apply to these areas: 1) Sunrise Park Master Plan in the Community Structure (3B) Focus on Parks and Community Assets. It is my understanding that plans for Sunrise Park have been discussed for some time but no action has been taken. Your Strategic Plan says there is need for "Moderate" Public Involvement, but I believe that neighbors in this neighborhood should have input into this plan as it moves forward as we will be among those most to use it due to our close proximity. I am willing to volunteer to help to get involved and give input. 2) West Valley College of the Desert (COD) Campus in Quality of Life (11)). The COD campus is of utmost concern for me and other neighbors near me. (The houses across the street from my house back up directly to the large vacant lot that should be the COD campus.) I know that the City and the mayor are working on this issue, but we need to get this project moved forward. I have attended the Zoom meeting of the "Promises Made, Promises Broken" group, so I know some people are engaged. I went to their website and said I'm willing to help out, but have not heard anything back as of yet. Your Strategic Plan says that the need for Public Involvement is extensive, so I would like to get involved. I have a professional background in Corporate Communications and Marketing, and have some time available. What is being done, and what needs to happen now so this COD Campus moves ahead? Thank you for your efforts, Jerome (Jerry) Braun 2177 Paseo Roseta, Palm Springs, CA 92262 ierbraun@hotmail.com Cell: 760-808-1180 SPECIAL STUDY SESSION AGENDA 5:30 P. M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Lisa Middleton, Mayor fAAC C6my Anthony Mejia From: Raghda Zacharia <raghdazacharia@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:11 PM To: City Clerk Subject: City Council Special Study Session 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. Good Afternoon, Simply, it is the wrong location for many social reasons and lack of services. Best, Raghda Zacharia Palm Springs Villa 2 2-2z-2U22 �w611 OJOYOW04 Tiffani Bailey From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:11 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulders and Crescendo Public Comment - From: Jill Vega <kenyaecho@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:46 PM To: Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@paImspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov> Cc: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo 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. Dear Mayor and Council Members, I'm writing to ask that you either donate the two city properties known as Boulders and Crescendo to a land trust or put a conservation easement on them to protect them from being sold to a developer. Land is being built up so much and if we don't do something to preserve it we will lose it forever. It's not only important to us but especially important to the wildlife that live and/or safely travel to and from their homes. The biological assessment conducted on both properties revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. In fact, over 36 different plant species, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed! Once it's gone, destroyed we can never get it back. I appreciate your consideration, Jill Vega -The Well Balanced Pet 516-978-7182 Palm Springs, CA We're on Facebookl - https://www.facebook.com/TheWelIBalancedPetCare Check out www. AdoptaPet.com to adopt a homeless pet "When I look into the eyes of an amnia!, I do nol see an animal. I see a living being. 1 see a friend. I feel a soul. " Anthon�� Douglas 114-11ianrs rMM x0. ` S esstdlrl Tiffani Bailey From: Susan St Louis <suesaint24@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:51 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Public Comment: Composting Study Session 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. To the members of the City Council of Palm Springs: I am writing to urge you not only to incorporate community and small -site composting into your plans for disposal of food waste this year, but to specifically protect and embrace the model of small -site composting as an important component of the whole picture. There are many reasons for composting — reducing methane emissions from landfills and creating healthier soil are the ones most people are aware of. But there are other gains to be had from, or in conjunction with, composting, including reducing food waste, reducing pollution, creating healthier communities, encouraging the expansion of community gardens, providing low-income neighborhoods with locally grown produce, and fostering equity in environmental standards for all neighborhoods, regardless of income levels. I realize that you may be thinking that only industrial -level composting can really work, but I want to suggest that you consider the many programs in California and around the country that work on a smaller scale and within a local area. Reasons why smaller programs might work better include: 1) Discarded food scraps emit methane and GHGs when they are languishing in the collection pail. Local, small-scale composting allows for scraps to be added to the compost heaps more frequently, reducing the emissions they produce. 2) Local operations mean that scraps will be added directly to compost piles, unlike industrial operations, which frequently require green waste to be stockpiled at distribution centers or transfer stations, again reducing GHG emissions. 3) Small scale sites can be organized and be up and running almost immediately once the policy decision is made — industrial operations will take much longer and be much more expensive to build. 4) Industrial composting programs transport green waste long distance to remote processing sites using huge diesel trucks that carry a heavy carbon footprint. Local composting can be done without such an expenditure of fossil fuels, by cars, bicycles and light trucks, for much shorter distances. OtAblic (omffWff,- iITEM NQ. � t o y) Tiffani Bailey From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:11 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Boulders and Crescendo properties Public comment - From: Oswit Volunteer <volunteer@oswitlandtrust.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:53 PM To: Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@ palmspringsca.gov>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>; Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>; Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@ pa lmspringsca.gov> Cc: Agosta, Lucien L <agosta@csus.edu> Subject: Boulders and Crescendo properties 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. Dear City Council I am asking you to donate the Crescendo and the Boulders properties to a land trust like the Oswit Land Trust or, at the very least, to place a conservation easement on these properties so that they are not developed. Development of these properties would destroy the ecological diversity of this area and would precipitate a loss of important ecological habitat for increasingly imperiled wildlife and migratory birds. As the city experiences exponential infill with new developments like the mammoth Cody Place and whatever else is going in on the other side of Palm Canyon, we can ill afford to lose our open spaces lest we become a little Los Angeles and lose the charm of this exquisite desert oasis. There are fewer and fewer open spaces in the city. These two properties could become part of the open air and open land we so need in Palm Springs. And Oswit Land Trust is committed to making and preserving these properties and the walking trails through these parcels that would benefit us all. Donate these parcels to a land trust, please, or at least place a conservation easement on them at the next Council meeting. Sincerely, Luc Agosta and Bud Sydenstricker 3690 Torito Circle Palm Springs, CA 9226 �-- In,- . 2z' fLmlo ob*y� 1lT1 m No. �40VSf6t) Tiffani Bailey From: Merritt Paul <merrittmaster@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:20 PM To: City Clerk Subject: STUDY SESSION CLERK Public Comment HOMELESS Welcome Center Paul Merritt 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. greetings COUNCIL, Reserving all rights, Today i was given the SURVEY... weeks following . approval of the HOMELESS WELCOME CENTER. Our area objects to this self inflicted blight place in our neighborhoods. Low barrier means danger to law abiding renters and residents. No protection has been arranged in regard to this project. May we be provided the real estate appraisal on the CENTER. ? what litter and trash collection has been made for this project that will impact our zone. WHY is public transportation being removed from the CENTER AREA. i wanted to speak [audio] and cannot locate the STUDY SESSION web platform. cheers paul paul merritt cell 949 249 249 2 T 72- -1nz. f(A 1 ITEM NO. 0 vt J 55 I(:) Y\ Tiffani Bailey From: Llubi Rios Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:34 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Save our most precious asset! -----Original Message ----- From: Fire <rsmsfire@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:31 PM To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@pal mspringsca.gov> Subject: Save our most precious asset! 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, We all want what's best fir our community. Respectfully I request and urge the city to either donates the two city owned properties (called Boulders and Crescendo) to a land trust or to put a conservation easement on them that will protect them from being sold to a developer. ! YOU and WE alone have the power to save over 75 acres of beautiful open space and wildlife habitat. The City received Boulders and Crescendo in a settlement. These properties are located near the Little Tuscany neighborhood and are SPECTACULAR. Oswit Land Trust had a biological assessment conducted on both properties which revealed tremendous diversity of both plants and animals. In fact, over 36 different plant species were observed, 20 different animal species and 14 different occurrences of cryptobiotic crust were observed. These properties provide important habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. They also are a great place for residents and visitors to walk. Oswit Land Trust is willing to construct a designated walking trail! Let's protect Boulders and Crescendo! Sincerely, Ruth Sinfuego 760-534-4581 2/Z?. Q oz-z �whl i G C�v►1,Q,�,�- rrEM No.1�d We as citizens would like Boulders and Crescendo sold to protect and preserve. From: Ruth Sinfuego, Alia Betts and Theresa Altman C, (,bVVV rrEMN©. Tiffani Bailey From: Llubi Rios Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 8:29 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Please protect Boulders and crescendo Public Comment- ----- Original Message ----- From: eric durrschmidt <ericdinla@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:47 PM To: Llubi Rios <LIubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Please protect Boulders and crescendo 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. As a Palm Springs voter, asking you to please help to protect remaining open land! Eric Durrschmidt 767 E Sunny Dunes Rd Palm Springs CA 92264 ericdinla@me.com 323 423 6667 �wb1c c UEM NO. lJfu d. AI S S v YO Tiffani Bailey From: Merritt Paul <merrittmaster@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2022 7:13 AM To: Tiffani Bailey Cc: Grace Garner; Cynthia Session Subject: Re: STUDY SESSION CLERK Public Comment HOMELESS Welcome Center Paul Merritt Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up Flag Status: Flagged 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. greetings Tiffany, i appreciate your professional skill. Please inform the NEXT study session for this TUESDAY with the CITY... that the NOTICE for me was way too short ... merely a few days ? I would possibly be able to attend by zoom, yet have no instructions as such. your assistance is welcomed and kindly replicated MY LAST COMMENT EMAIL to the new study HOMELESS SESSION as well. cheers paul paul merritt cell 949 249 249 2 On Thursday, February 24, 2022, 01:06:47 PM PST, Tiffani Bailey <tiffani.bailey@palmspringsca.gov> wrote: Thank you for your email. Your comments will be shared with the City Council and retained as part of the official record. Kindly, 2. 2Z • ZDZZ Pv b 1 i c. (' M VyV* — rMM racy. G &5S l d fA u Tiffani Bailey Executive Administrative Assistant 3200 E. raliquitz Canyon Wa)' Palm Springs_ CA 92262 T: 760,323.8204 F: 760.322.83'2 From: Merritt Paul <merrittmaster@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:20 PM To: City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: STUDY SESSION CLERK Public Comment HOMELESS Welcome Center Paul Merritt 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. greetings COUNCIL, Reserving all rights, Today i was given the SURVEY... weeks following ... approval of the HOMELESS WELCOME CENTER. Our area objects to this self inflicted blight place in our neighborhoods. Low barrier means danger to law abiding renters and residents. No protection has been arranged in regard to this project. May we be provided the real estate appraisal on the CENTER. ? What litter and trash collection has been made for this project that will impact our zone. WHY is public transportation being removed from the CENTER AREA. i wanted to speak [audio] and cannot locate the STUDY SESSION web platform. cheers 2 paul paul merritt cell 949 249 249 2