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DATE: MARCH 25, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ISSUED
FOR WELL IN THE DESERT, LOCATED AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA,
LSC ZONE (CASE 5.1419 CUP).
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Development Services Department
SUMMARY
This is a request for City Council review of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that was
issued for the Well in the Desert (WITD) facility at 441 S. Calle Encilia in June 2017. As
a condition of approval of the amended CUP, the City Council is required to provide a
review of the facility at a public hearing in March 2021 ...
As a function of this review, the City Council may allow the operation to continue under
the current conditions of approval, modify the conditions of approval to address impacts
or concerns, or consider other options for the facility.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the 18-month review of the Conditional Use Permit for the Well in the Desert
facility, modify any conditions of approval as may be warranted, and set a date for the
next review; or, as an alternative, direct staff to pursue alternate locations for the Well in
the Desert facility.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
06/07/17
06/14/17
The City Council approved a fee waiver for the Conditional Use Permit
a lication filed b Well in the Desert Case 5.1419 CUP .
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a Conditional Use
Permit for the Well in the Desert Facility, and voted 6 to O to
recommend approval of the application to the City Council subject to
conditions.
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2City Council Staff Report March 25, 2021 --Page 2 Case 5.1419 , __ Related Relevant Citv Actions 06/21/17 The City Council held a public hearing on the application and voted 3 to 2 to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subiect to conditions. The City Council conducted a six-month review of the Conditional Use Permit at a public hearing, and voted 5 to Oto review the permit again 02/07/18 in 18 months. In reviewing the item, the Council recommended that Well in the Desert consider extending its service hours, conduct a patron education program addressing trespassing and loitering, improve the landscape, and fully comply with securitv reauirements. The City Council conducted a 24-month review of the Conditional Use 09/18/19 Permit at a public hearing, and voted to 5 to O to modify the conditions of approval to include additional conditions relative to security, hours of operation, and neighborhood outreach. The City conducted a community meeting at the Police Training Center 2/11/20 to discuss the Well in the Desert operations and take input from community residents and businesses relative to any issues associated with the facility. The City Council approved an amendment to the conditions of approval 06/11/20 for the Well in the Desert facility to allow the applicant to construct an outdoor shade structure behind the buildinq. The City conducted a virtual community meeting to discuss the Well in 09/30/20 the ·Desert operations and take input from community residents and businesses relative to issues associated with the facilitv. The City Council review of the Conditional Use Permit for Well in the 03/11/21 Desert was continued to a date certain of March 25, 2021, due to an error in the mailed notices for the public hearina. ------Neiqhborhood Notice -Public hearing notices were mailed to all residents and tenants within 03/11/21 650 feet of the subject site. Electronic notices were sent to all registered neighborhood organizations within one-half mile of the subject site. Field Check -. >; 11/05/20 -Code Compliance staff inspected the site on a weekly basis to review 02/28/21 conformance to conditions of approval; reports from the inspections are included as Attachment #4 to this staff report. The WITD organization moved into its current facility at 441 S. Calle Encilia on July 1, 2017, following approval of a CUP for the use. The WITD facility serves as a cooling center during the summer months, as a warming center during the winter months, and as a year-round drop-in center for homeless individuals. WITD also provides space for counseling and employment services, case worker services, and general administrative functions.
311, City Council Staff Report March 25, 2021 --Page 3 Case 5.1419 As a condition of approval, the City Council has required periodic reviews of the CUP at noticed public hearings. The purpose of these reviews is to assess conformance to the conditions of approval and review any impacts of the operations. Pursuant to the City's Zoning Code and in accordance with the testimony provided at the public hearings, the City Council has the option of allowing the operation to continue, modify the conditions of approval to address impacts or concerns, or begin proceedings to revoke the CUP. At the September 2019 review of the operation, the City Council amended the conditions of approval based upon the reports and testimony that was provided at the public hearing. The following conditions were amended or added: • The hours of operation were amended to allow extended hours during periods of extreme cold or precipitation (Condition #PLN 1 ). • The hours for having security personnel on site were modified to 1-1/2 hours prior to opening and 1-1/2 hours after closing (Condition #PLN 7). • A review date of March 2021 was scheduled (Condition #PLN 17). • The requirement to maintain a daily register of transportation of individuals was eliminated (Condition #PLN 18). • A requirement for the establishment of a security plan, subject to review and approval by the Police Department, was added (Condition #PLN 22). • Standards for on-site security personnel were established, including the requirement for certification of security personnel (Condition #PLN 23). • A requirement for the applicant and the Police Department to hold quarterly meetings was residents was added (Condition #PLN 24). The applicant requested an amendment to the CUP in May 2020 to allow the construction of an outdoor shade structure as a means to address social-distancing requirements during the COVID pandemic. The amendment to the CUP was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2020, with a condition that the outdoor shade structure only be used while mandatory social-distancing protocols were in place or during extreme weather events. The City Council further directed the applicant to ensure compliance with the CUP and provided staff with discretion to determine the appropriate signage to address loitering. In regards to its operations, WITD has provided statistics on the number of patrons served and the types of services provided at the facility during 2020. The monthly statistics are summarized in the following table and included as Attachment #2 to this report: Total Month Ratrons Coffee Snacks Water Sliowers Clothing 1' Rides -Serv.ed --Jan 2020 3748 1744 1731 1606 1243 1275 969 Feb 2020 3340 1414 1432 1277 973 1030 777 Mar 2020 3575 1550 1480 1371 1057 1040 830 Apr 2020 2579 1036 1103 1043 811 816 633
4City Council Staff Report March 25, 2021 -Page 4 Case 5.1419 a .. aTotal I• m Montti Patrons Coffee Snacks Water· Showers Clothing Rides la Served a Ill Ill May2020 3071 1190 1251 1276 924 955 588 Jun 2020 3150 1179 1259 1299 999 955 642 Jul2020 2727 998 1100 1119 880 780 562 Aug 2020 2330 817 891 896 682 667 491 Sep 2020 2719 856 968 978 679 749 497 Oct 2020 2971 868 863 831 621 635 430 Nov 2020 2987 918 942 895 707 692 501 Dec 2020 3086 938 952 907 656 648 544 Monthly 3024 1126 1164 1125 853 854 622 Average: STAFF ANALYSIS: Conditions of Approval One of the purposes of this review is to assess conformance to the conditions of approval that were imposed upon the use when approved in 2017, and as have been amended in subsequent reviews. The Code Compliance Division has been performing weekly property inspections since March 2020 to identify any property violations generally; copies of the inspection reports for the last four months are included as Attachment #4 to this staff report. While the facility is generally in conformance to the adopted conditions of approval, there have been compliance issues with several of the conditions as listed below: • Condition ADM 6: The condition requires that the property be properly maintained and free of trash and debris. While maintenance of the property has been a ongoing issue, efforts by the organization over the last several months have resulted in improved conformance to this condition of approval. New landscape plantings have been added to the property by volunteer labor, and Code Compliance reports that WITD staff has been observed collecting trash and cleaning the outdoor areas after hours. • Condition PLN 7: The condition requires that on-site security be provided 1-1/2 hours prior to opening and 1-1/2 hours after closing. Reports from Code Compliance staff indicate that security personnel are not always on site for the required timeframe before and after the hours of operation. However, it must be noted that inspections by Code Compliance are periodic and staff has not been on site on a daily basis to observe the presence of security personnel. • Condition PLN 8/ADM 1 O: These conditions prohibit patrons from loitering on the subject site or on adjacent parcels while the facility is closed, or from creating any disturbance while on site. Code Compliance staff has occasionally observed individuals loitering on the subject site after the facility is closed, and the issue of
5City Council Staff Report March 25, 2021 -Page 5 Case 5.1419 loitering continues to be an ongoing concern. As has been stated at previous hearings, the applicant does not have the authority to enforce loitering issues on the adjacent parcels, and reports from the Police Department indicate that the issue of loitering has significantly increased in the area over the last several months. • Condition PLN 9: The condition request the applicant to maintain adequate lighting at building entrances and stairwells between sunset and sunrise. A violation of this condition was reported in September 2020; Code Compliance issued a notice of violation, and the issue was resolved in December 2020. • Condition PLN 14: The condition prohibits any outside storage on the subject site. Code Compliance staff has noted that clothing, chairs, and tables have been observed outside behind the facility. The applicant has requested a modification to the conditions of approval to allow the use of clothing racks outside the facility, so that patrons may have access to clean clothing; City Council would need to modify this condition of approval to allow the use. • Condition PLN 19: This condition limits outside seating areas to the new shade structure (approved by City Council on June 11, 2020). WITD has set up chairs in the parking lot at the rear of the property for an outdoor smoking area, which is in violation of the condition. The applicant has also requested that this condition be modified to allow an on-site area for patrons to smoke. • Condition PLN 23: The condition requires that each WITD security person be certified through the State, and that security personnel wear uniforms. While WITD has provided copies of certification for staff members, the security staff has not always been observed wearing uniforms as required when Code Compliance staff has inspected the site. While new conditions of approval could be added to address these continued issues with maintenance and operations, monitoring the operation for conformance to the conditions requires a significant commitment of staff time and resources. Police Report Another purpose of this review is to assess the secondary impacts of WITD operations to adjacent properties. The Police Department has performed an analysis of its calls for service in the area for the period covering June 2018 to March 2021; the accompanying statistics are included as Attachment #3 to this report. The statistics show a continued increase in the calls for service within the expanded service area around the WITD. It should be noted that calls for service do not directly translate to citations or arrests, and in some cases a reported call for service is self-initiated by the Police Department when doing individual property checks. The Police Department has provided the following analysis of the calls for service: • Overall calls for service within the area have increased significantly in 2020 when compared to the statistics from 2019. Part of this increase can be attributed to the
6City Council Staff Report March 25, 2021 -Page 6 Case 5.1419 fact Police staff have initiated more frequent patrols and property inspections in the area. However, there has been an increase in the number of homeless individuals in the area over the last 12 months, which may in part be attributed to conditions related to the pandemic, as well as the availability of services such as Project RoomKey and WIT•. • The number of calls for service that may be directly attributable to homeless individuals also increased significantly in 2020, when compared to statistics from previous years. There were 575 calls for service related to homeless individuals in the period from June 2019 to November 2019; this number increased to 794 calls for service between December 2019 and May 2020, and increased again to 924 calls for service between June 2020 and November 2020. • The number of arrests related to homeless individuals has generally held steady during the reporting period, with the exception of the period between June 2020 and November 2020, where the number of arrests within the area dropped significantly. The number of arrests for the first half of the new reporting period are tracking slightly less than the number of arrests for 2019 and the first half of 2020. Since the previous review of the Conditional Use Permit in September 2019, the Police Department has developed a security plan for the WIT• facility, maintained a list of the certified security personnel that are responsible for patrolling the subject site, and increased the frequency of inspections at the property. While conditions on the WIT• site have generally improved, the secondary impacts of the facility and the general increase in the homeless population in the area have resulted in challenging conditions for area residents and businesses. Request to Modify Conditions The applicant submitted a letter to the City, dated March 1, 2021, requesting to amend the conditions of approval as part of this required review. The applicant's requested amendments are as follows: • Allow the use of clothing racks in the courtyard area behind the tenant space; • Allow an outside smoking section at the rear of the property in the back parking lot; • Allow a tent on the property for outside gatherings or activities; • Discontinue the quarterly meetings with area residents; and • Request that reviews of the Conditional Use Permit occur every two years, or that the reviews be discontinued. The City Council may consider these requests to modify the conditions of approval as part of this review, or may maintain the conditions of approval as currently adopted.
7City Council Staff Report March 25, 2021 -Page 7 Case 5.1419 CONCLUSION: While WITD continues to provide a necessary service for homeless individuals in the community, the secondary impacts of the facility to surrounding properties continues to be a concern. The City Council may allocate additional resources to address issues of general welfare in the area, or direct staff to evaluate alternate locations for the WITD facility. Development Services Director David H. Rea¥Es ~-'~~~ City Manager Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Applicant Letter/Statistics 3. Police Department Statistics ~-le Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S. Assistant City Manager 4. Code Compliance Inspection Reports 5. Resolution No 24766/Revised Conditions of Approval 6. Public Comment Letters
8ATTACHMENT # 1 Vicinity Map
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10ATTACHMENT #2 Applicant Letter & Statistics
11March 1, 2021 Flinn Fagg, AICP Development Services Director City of Palm Springs Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Mayor and City Council: Well in the Desert p011Crty prC\lenlion • in1ervonlion • advocacy The items below are the things that the board and I discussed at our last board meeting that we would like to ask you to sanction at this meeting. Thank you very much . . 1. Request for the Council to sanction use of clothing racks outside, by our courtyard, so that our clients may have access to clean clothing. I spoke with you about that months ago, and we have been doing it without their approval. Were It not for the Well our clients would not have access to clothing. 2. Request for Council to sanction use of the smoking section out in back of property. We put 4 chairs out there and people take smoking breaks of 15 minutes. Keeps them from congregating out In front. we had complaints months ago and after speaking with then Mayor Geoff Kors, who liked the idea, set it up, It has definitely kept our clients from loitering in front or on sides of building. 3. Request to CouncU to allow us the possibility of putting up a no-sided tent In the back if and when a group wishes to present an activity, like bingo, poetry readings, art, etc. Covid standards would prevail. Not sure this would be necessary but want to be within the CUP if we did do it. 4. Do away with the quarterly meeting of neighbors and Well. These have not been positive, or effective in bringing good change; they have basically been gripe sessions of some neighbors who hate us, and will continue doing so forever. S. If a CUP is considered something necessary in the future, then we suggest it be yearly, every two years, or not at all. Let the standards set forth in the CUP, the one to come, be our guide. We have fulfilled all of its requirements and have no plans to change how we comport ourselves there. Sincerely, CM&l~ Arlene Rosenthal President Well in the Desert
12Warming People Coffee 1/1/2020 102 54 1/2/2020 117 54 1/3/2020 114 69 1/412020 93 38 1/5/2020 89 35 1/6/2020 120 55 1n12020 122 66 1/8/2020 120 50 1/9/2020 128 60 1/10/2020 114 44 1/11/2020 97 49 1/12/2020 93 44 1/13/2020 133 57 1/14/2020 133 63 1/15/2020 140 64 1/16/2020 120 60 1/17/2020 119 57 1/18/2020 120 54 1/19/2020 97 43 1/20/2020 129 63 1/21/2020 130 71 1/22/2020 135 75 1/23/2020 147 73 1/24/2020 136 62 1/25/2020 142 56 1/26/2020 101 48 1/27/2020 151 54 1/28/2020 127 52 1/29/2020 126 54 1/30/2020 133 64 1/31/2020 120 56 Totals 3748 1744 Warmlna People Coffee WELL IN THE DESERT WARMING CENTER JANUARY 2020 Snacks Water Shower Clothing 50 51 35 38 55 50 40 40 60 50 41 43 39 37 30 31 38 32 28 29 52 47 38 42 67 58 43 48 47 44 40 37 58 54 47 47 52 46 42 41 48 42 34 32 45 40 36 35 56 50 42 49 59 54 42 40 63 62 45 42 56 49 42 37 56 53 43 43 57 50 45 41 48 38 39 38 57 59 44 44 65 58 43 48 73 65 43 49 70 65 42 51 65 62 37 44 53 53 38 34 44 43 30 33 56 59 42 40 58 59 40 45 56 53 38 40 67 66 49 50 61 57 45 44 1731 1606 1243 1275 Snacks Water Shower Clothlna Ride 23 23 31 25 27 33 35 29 34 30 24 20 39 32 35 27 33 30 29 35 33 41 43 34 29 26 27 36 24 42 40 969 Ride
13Wanning People Coffee Snacks 2/1/2020 100 46 47 2/2/2020 89 36 44 2/3/2020 110 41 47 2/4/2020 112 44 48 2/5/2020 115 56 57 2/6/2020 127 62 59 2/7/2020 135 60 57 2/8/2020 90 35 35 2/9/2020 93 39 41 2/10/2020 112 44 43 2/11/2020 107 47 49 2/12/2020 105 41 40 2/13/2020 118 58 59 2/14/2020 122 49 56 2/15/2020 131 66 66 2/16/2020 112 43 42 2/17/2020 119 55 50 2/18/2020 125 46 44 2/19/2020 118 56 59 2/20/2020 131 51 59 2/21/2020 108 43 44 2/22/2020 111 45 40 2/23/2020 122 47 44 2/24/2020 116 50 48 2/25/2020 102 47 50 2/26/2020 127 53 55 2/27/2020 140 60 56 2/28/2020 117 41 46 2/29/2020 126 53 47 Totals 3340 1414 1432 Warmlna Peocle Coffee Snacks WELL IN THE DESERT WARMING CENTER FEBRUARY 2020 Water Shower Clothing Ride 45 30 32 28 41 32 28 21 42 30 27 23 43 33 40 27 46 41 46 38 57 42 40 39 48 38 37 27 29 24 26 20 37 29 29 17 32 27 25 14 39 32 31 27 40 34 37 21 51 39 41 25 47 33 35 26 53 47 50 39 41 33 31 21 43 42 38 31 37 26 24 17 49 41 45 38 50 38 40 30 43 35 32 27 39 29 30 23 47 28 30 26 43 35 38 28 47 32 42 32 55 33 43 29 48 32 39 30 43 32 40 30 42 26 34 23 1277 973 1030 777 Water Shower Clothing Ride
14Warming People Coffee Snacks 3/1/2020 100 48 46 3/2/2020 139 65 63 3/3/2020 111 41 38 3/4/2020 80 40 42 3/5/2020 105 47 46 3/6/2020 99 43 40 317/2020 87 29 31 3/8/2020 91 39 3S 3/9/2020 100 44 37 3/10/2020 104 S9 S1 3/11/2020 119 S3 so 3/12/2020 110 S4 S7 3/13/2020 121 59 54 3/14/2020 106 43 45 3/15/2020 87 36 30 3/16/2020 145 58 60 3/17/2020 117 54 48 3/18/2020 115 58 50 3/19/2020 130 49 50 3/20/2020 127 43 47 3/21/2020 128 56 44 3/22/2020 112 52 49 3/23/2020 107 40 40 3/24/2020 121 37 38 3/25/2020 132 58 61 3/26/2020 127 49 48 3/27/2020 143 76 75 3/28/2020 124 64 61 3/29/2020 108 42 39 3/30/2020 166 68 57 3/31/2020 114 46 48 Totals 3575 1S50 1480 Warming People Coffee Snacks WELL IN THE DESERT WARMING CENTER MARCH2020 Water Shower Clothing 40 27 33 56 46 51 41 26 29 38 32 33 42 25 29 40 27 27 30 2S 27 33 27 30 34 27 26 S1 34 40 44 32 32 S3 50 44 50 39 40 36 28 30 28 24 26 57 43 41 41 32 32 44 38 31 47 34 2S 46 30 30 38 31 30 43 36 30 38 27 23 39 27 22 56 36 36 43 35 36 71 56 59 56 48 44 38 33 28 56 48 47 42 34 29 1371 1057 1040 Water Shower Clothlna Ridel 19 41 261 25 2S 241 17 20 22 28 33 43 32 22 18 30 32 21 24 20 21 27 20 19 27 28 48 30 25 34 29 830 Ride
15Wanning People Coffee Snacks 411/2020 111 43 48 412/2020 76 35 36 413/2020 95 45 43 41412020 43 20 22 415/2020 62 20 19 416/2020 60 22 24 417/2020 69 28 31 418/2020 82 34 32 419/2020 69 29 24 4110/2020 58 19 19 4111/2020 93 38 39 4112/2020 84 37 38 4113/2020 63 29 30 411412020 96 30 37 4116/2020 120 52 65 4116/2020 104 32 38 4117/2020 80 31 28 4118/2020 67 26 29 4119/2020 50 27 25 4120/2020 97 42 48 4121/2020 77 25 37 4122/2020 99 31 33 4123/2020 75 28 32 412412020 111 56 60 4125/2020 92 48 48 4126/2020 99 37 41 4127/2020 109 42 48 4128/2020 143 47 54 4129/2020 101 44 44 4130/2020 104 39 41 Totals 2579 1036 1103 Wannlna People Coffee Snacks WELL IN THE DESERT WARMING CENTER APRIL2020 Water Shower Clothing Ride 39 31 27 24 32 26 28 26 41 33 29 23 21 20 20 16 20 16 13 11 23 24 17 17 29 22 23 22 34 27 28 22 25 18 20 17 16 11 14 7 36 31 38 22 38 35 33 24 28 23 19 18 29 30 27 28 55 40 44 33 38 31 30 26 26 17 19 18 26 16 20 11 25 21 20 9 41 32 36 28 31 24 25 23 33 25 19 19 37 26 23 17 62 47 46 34 49 31 36 23 35 25 22 6 45 32 36 23 54 37 40 28 41 32 33 30 36 29 31 30 1043 811 816 633 Water Shower Clothing Ride
16Wanning People Coffee 6/1/2020 91 42 6/2/2020 73 33 5/3/2020 74 49 5/4/2020 125 63 5/5/2020 107 34 5/6/2020 101 35 &n,2020 109 40 6/8/2020 99 39 6/9/2020 81 21 6/10/2020 62 26 5/11/2020 126 48 5/12/2020 104 31 5/13/2020 103 42 5/1412020 90 42 5/15/2020 99 32 5/16/2020 84 34 5/17/2020 62 28 5/18/2020 125 47 5/19/2020 121 47 5/20/2020 108 43 5/21/2020 98 37 5/22/2020 107 38 5/23/2020 76 35 5/2412020 69 24 5/25/2020 98 48 5/26/2020 107 44 5/27/2020 138 56 5/28/2020 119 40 5/29/2020 133 41 5/30/2020 87 30 5/31/2020 95 31 Totals 3071 1190 Wannlna People Coffee WELL IN THE DESERT WARMING CENTER MAY MM Snacks Water Shower 42 42 26 31 28 29 62 65 46 69 61 38 46 42 30 38 38 27 40 47 37 41 43 31 22 20 16 34 34 23 49 64 36 32 32 23 41 44 30 39 38 26 32 29 21 37 41 21 29 30 18 63 64 40 46 60 36 42 41 30 42 38 32 41 41 32 37 38 28 24 24 21 48 54 38 46 48 36 51 57 39 52 51 33 40 42 33 28 29 26 37 41 24 1251 1276 924 Snacks Water Shower Clothlng Ride 29 18 24 16 46 6 37 27 34 21 26 21 28 21 31 17 18 12 25 17 39 23 23 15 33 22 30 21 19 17 28 10 21 8 40 26 37 16 30 22 31 19 34 18 35 17 23 18 36 23 39 25 43 30 34 20 36 25 23 19 25 19 955 588 Clothlna Ride
17Cooling People Coffee 8/112020 121 47 8/2/2020 120 28 8/312020 124 38 8/412020 104 35 8/5/2020 113 38 8/8/2020 84 33 817/2020 91 39 6/8/2020 111 32 8/9/2020 106 32 8/10/2020 117 45 8/11/2020 110 41 8/12/2020 105 42 8/1312020 96 34 8/1412020 87 38 8/1512020 105 39 8/18/2020 97 38 6/17/2020 95 38 6118/2020 99 49 6/1912020 98 35 8/20/2020 92 35 6/21/2020 76 30 6/2212020 129 52 8/23/2020 98 53 6124/2020 118 42 612512020 104 41 8/2612020 103 47 6/2712020 107 40 6/2812020 100 43 6/29/2020 130 47 6/3012020 110 34 Totals 3150 1179 Coolln11 People Coffee Snacks WELL IN THE DESERT COOLING CENTER JUNE 2020 Water Shower 43 45 30 44 48 58 35 37 39 40 37 40 36 41 33 33 40 40 45 48 47 50 43 41 38 36 41 41 36 32 39 40 39 40 52 53 38 44 35 41 28 30 60 55 50 47 45 41 47 47 54 55 44 45 44 46 54 53 41 38 38 33 36 23 39 30 33 24 33 38 39 25 32 32 31 38 27 41 26 29 24 38 35 35 41 44 30 39 36 32 1259 1299 999 Snacks Water Shower Clothlna Ride 39 22 31 22 38 18 25 16 30 28 29 18 32 17 25 15 29 19 33 25 36 16 26 20 26 17 27 20 29 18 33 20 33 21 45 28 32 22 27 22 19 15 41 29 35 22 33 24 33 24 35 29 32 27 29 20 42 28 31 20 955 842 Clothln11 Ride
18Cooling People Coffee Snacks 7/1/2020 106 34 41 7/2/2020 114 38 45 7/3/2020 92 30 36 7/412020 60 19 22 7/5/2020 68 24 28 7/6/2020 118 48 47 7/7/2020 113 33 37 7/8/2020 97 29 34 7/9/2020 95 32 35 7/10/2020 94 35 39 7/11/2020 87 34 32 7/12/2020 56 23 24 7/13/2020 119 43 45 7/14/2020 104 37 43 7/15/2020 89 33 36 7/16/2020 91 38 38 7/17/2020 95 35 36 7/18/2020 68 29 29 7/19/2020 65 28 33 7/20/2020 103 31 39 7/21/2020 70 28 28 7/22/2020 106 44 52 7/23/2020 65 29 27 7/24/2020 25 10 13 7/25/2020 83 27 29 7/26/2020 63 21 22 7/27/2020 95 29 30 7/28/2020 105 34 46 7/29/2020 81 53 52 7/30/2020 93 30 33 7/31/2020 107 40 49 Totals 2727 998 1100 Cooling People Coffee Snacks WELL IN THE DESERT COOLING CENTER JULY 2020 Water Shower Clothing Ride 40 28 33 18 46 40 35 16 41 30 25 25 21 19 15 8 31 25 16 15 47 35 34 26 47 34 27 23 37 29 21 16 34 29 29 13 38 27 30 18 32 28 23 14 24 26 19 9 45 38 28 19 37 32 34 29 35 27 27 21 41 34 27 21 37 32 28 21 30 26 20 17 32 25 19 15 37 30 22 15 30 25 20 14 48 33 32 25 27 18 18 14 14 10 9 10 30 25 22 12 21 17 18 14 37 19 29 23 46 34 32 25 56 42 35 32 36 29 24 12 42 34 29 22 1119 880 780 562 Water Shower Clothing Ride
19Cooling People Coffee 8/1/2020 68 22 8/2/2020 83 15 8/3/2020 99 26 8/412020 87 37 8/5/2020 93 35 8/6/2020 n/a n/a 8/7/2020 67 9 8/8/2020 66 21 8/9/2020 47 11 8/10/2020 74 29 8/11/2020 77 34 8/12/2020 77 25 8/13/2020 89 29 8/14/2020 80 34 8/15/2020 81 31 8/16/2020 81 21 8/17/2020 78 23 8/18/2020 90 34 8/19/2020 89 33 8/20/2020 87 30 8/21/2020 56 23 8/22/2020 59 24 8/23/2020 59 29 8/24/2020 96 25 8/25/2020 87 37 8/26/2020 84 34 8/27/2020 75 27 8/28/2020 75 31 8/29/2020 68 28 8/30/2020 66 22 8/31/2020 92 38 Totals 2330 817 Cooling People Coffee WELL IN THE DESERT COOLING CENTER 8/31/20 Snacks Water 16 28 19 18 29 28 41 37 42 42 n/a n/a 12 11 23 23 17 16 34 30 40 37 22 26 37 34 35 32 31 37 31 27 20 26 42 42 37 35 29 30 24 25 25 21 26 25 29 29 42 44 36 35 30 31 31 33 33 32 22 22 36 40 891 896 Snacks Water Shower Clothing Ride 20 18 13 15 13 9 22 24 15 26 25 20 34 28 22 n/a n/a n/a 11 12 8 26 20 10 12 7 7 19 22 16 25 29 20 17 15 14 26 29 25 26 25 21 29 32 19 21 22 12 22 20 16 27 26 20 31 30 21 18 26 23 17 20 14 20 19 14 18 16 12 16 20 11 34 34 26 20 22 20 25 20 16 28 25 18 24 19 16 22 21 12 31 28 21 682 667 491 Shower Clothing Ride
20Cooling People Coffee Snacks 9/1/2020 69 26 29 9/2/2020 48 14 18 9/3/2020 92 39 44 9/412020 52 25 27 9/5/2020 60 23 19 9/6/2020 75 29 30 9n12020 103 38 43 9/8/2020 95 34 43 9/9/2020 83 26 30 9/10/2020 90 29 30 9/11/2020 87 30 33 9/12/2020 65 16 20 9/13/2020 65 24 22 9/14/2020 94 25 30 9/15/2020 97 24 28 9/16/2020 83 20 24 9/17/2020 116 35 41 9/18/2020 110 33 43 9/19/2020 89 30 31 9/20/2020 78 24 29 9/21/2020 107 29 36 9/22/2020 103 29 42 9/23/2020 123 30 31 9/24/2020 90 25 28 9/25/2020 114 25 30 9/26/2020 95 40 37 9/27/2020 80 27 28 9/28/2020 122 33 37 9/29/2020 114 34 38 9/30/2020 120 40 47 Totals 2719 856 968 Cooling People Coffee Snacks WELL IN THE DESERT COOLING CENTER 09/30/20 Water Shower Clothlng Ride 29 21 25 16 17 11 12 7 46 30 31 21 27 24 21 15 18 17 19 8 34 23 27 19 45 27 32 23 41 30 30 24 29 21 23 17 24 20 18 12 31 22 22 15 20 17 18 14 25 17 18 12 32 23 24 14 30 17 23 19 26 22 19 6 39 26 30 16 44 33 35 23 34 27 28 17 28 22 23 9 39 28 32 17 42 30 32 18 32 17 21 15 28 16 17 19 27 13 19 11 38 24 28 21 27 15 18 13 38 26 33 26 39 24 30 24 49 36 41 26 978 679 749 497 Water Shower Clothlna Ride
21WARMING PEOPLE COFFEE SNACKS 10/1/2020 100 33 37 10/2/2020 106 23 24 10/3/2020 79 17 16 10/4/2020 75 17 16 10/5/2020 104 29 29 10/6/2020 100 24 25 1on12020 102 23 26 10/8/2020 97 22 27 10/9/2020 125 42 42 10/10/2020 82 22 29 10/11/2020 92 26 26 10/12/2020 80 40 36 10/13/2020 123 52 42 10/14/2020 107 28 27 10/15/2020 113 39 36 10/16/2020 115 48 54 10/17/2020 97 26 22 10/18/2020 93 27 27 10/19/2020 109 30 30 10/20/2020 109 29 32 10/21/2020 127 41 35 10/22/2020 n/a n/a n/a 10/23/2020 112 28 28 10/24/2020 107 34 31 10/25/2020 105 25 24 10/26/2020 125 39 37 10/27/2020 n/a n/a n/a 10/28/2020 98 24 23 10/29/2020 115 31 33 10/30/2020 90 22 24 10/31/2020 84 27 25 Totals 2971 868 863 WARMING PEOPLE COFFEE SNACKS WELL IN THE DESERT WARMING CENTER ... -~-~ -_ 1n~"'nn WATER SHOWER I CLOTHING 37 291 30 28 20 22 19 13 14 17 10 12 27 27 23 26 15 21 26 27 20 29 191 21 43 34 31 24 21 19 26 19 21 36 23 21 32 26 27 28 19 19 39 31 31 42 29 30 25 20 21 25 21 19 26 15 22 30 241 28 33 251 23 n/a n/a In/a 24 20 18 30 25 25 23 16 16 30 26 28 n/a n/a n/a 23 13 18 33 22 22 29 15 15 21 17 18 831 621 635 WATER SHOWER CLOTHING RIDE 17 18 7 11 11 12 19 8 19 13 16 18 22 18 15 21 20 13 19 12 11 n/a 8 15 13 16 n/a 15 19 10 14 430 RIDE
22Warming People Coffee 11/1/2020 77 24 11/2/2020 95 28 11/3/2020 118 45 11/4/2020 98 28 11/5/2020 124 31 11/6/2020 122 35 11n12020 96 26 11/8/2020 90 25 11/9/2020 109 39 11/10/2020 99 24 11/11/2020 108 31 11/12/2020 110 44 11/13/2020 120 34 11/14/2020 72 17 11/15/2020 77 33 11/16/2020 120 35 11/17/2020 90 27 11/18/2020 97 40 11/19/2020 98 33 11/20/2020 105 28 11/21/2020 100 31 11/22/2020 86 35 11/23/2020 116 37 11/24/2020 113 24 11/25/2020 88 27 11/26/2020 66 24 11/27/2020 90 29 11/28/2020 112 32 11/29/2020 73 17 11/30/2020 118 35 Totals 2987 918 Warming People Coffee WELL IN THE DESERT WARMING CENTER • I 1/0112'n -1 ·-------Snacks Water Shower 28 26 16 26 24 20 50 46 37 37 31 25 35 38 20 39 39 36 29 27 21 29 28 27 34 31 25 23 24 22 27 24 26 40 36 28 37 42 22 17 18 17 27 31 25 32 34 23 27 27 19 38 35 27 34 31 29 34 34 27 29 26 17 38 31 23 40 34 26 23 21 11 29 26 24 24 18 20 23 21 22 33 34 25 23 21 15 37 37 32 942 895 707 Snacks Water Shower Clothing Ride 19 10 20 14 38 28 18 19 29 14 29 24 18 16 24 12 23 17 20 16 26 20 30 25 27 18 17 10 22 15 26 18 16 10 30 19 28 17 25 20 18 13 21 16 27 21 16 15 20 16 15 15 17 14 28 17 15 11 30 21 692 501 Clothing Ride
23Warming People Coffee Snacks 12/1/2020 107 34 30 12/2/2020 127 33 30 121312020 103 33 38 12/4/2020 106 36 36 12/512020 79 17 21 1216/2020 90 23 20 1217/2020 119 28 28 12/8/2020 89 25 31 12/9/2020 112 33 31 12/10/2020 82 25 23 12/11/2020 96 33 33 12112/2020 108 38 36 1211312020 67 16 16 12114/2020 109 34 36 12/15/2020 108 36 34 12/16/2020 124 40 37 12/17/2020 115 38 39 12/1812020 123 39 36 12/19/2020 98 29 26 12/20/2020 77 24 25 12/21/2020 103 31 33 1212212020 100 34 34 1212312020 101 29 31 12124/2020 100 39 35 12/25/2020 72 14 18 12126/2020 73 15 17 1212712020 73 24 25 1212812020 119 40 38 12/29/2020 101 31 34 12/30/2020 113 40 44 12/31/2020 92 27 37 Totals 3086 938 952 Warming People Coffee Snacks WELL IN THE DESERT WARMING CENTER 12/01/20 -12/31/20 Water Shower Clothlng 27 17 20 28 24 23 31 23 22 37 26 26 21 13 13 20 13 13 28 20 27 27 19 16 28 22 23 24 18 19 30 26 20 35 24 21 16 11 12 34 28 22 32 19 25 35 29 25 37 29 26 38 24 24 32 16 18 23 15 16 31 24 21 36 26 29 28 20 22 31 23 25 21 11 11 16 9 12 21 17 11 37 26 27 28 25 26 42 32 26 33 27 27 907 656 648 Water Shower Clothlng Ride 12 14 21 17 9 12 15 14 22 13 17 23 10 19 20 22 31 24 11 14 16 25 17 17 8 10 12 24 23 26 26 544 Ride
24ATTACHMENT #3 Police Department Memo and Statistics
25DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: March 16, 2021 Chief Bryan Reyes, via Chain of Command Captain Mike Kovaleff Analysis of The Well in the Desert The Police Department has completed an analysis of The Well in the Desert utilizing the boundary map below. The analysis included all of the addresses between Arenas Road, South Calle El Segundo, South Cahuilla Road, and the Tahquitz Creek Channel.
263/16/2021 Page 2 of 2 PSPD compiled statistics for the total calls for service within the designated boundaries that were analyzed in six-month time frames with the exception of the past three months. The calls for service were also analyzed by narrowing the search to calls for service known to be involving a member of the homeless community. Arrest related statistics have been fairly consistent during the time frames analyzed and did not reveal anything significant. Time Frame 6/1/18-11/30/18 12/1/18-5/31/19 6/1/19-11/30/19 12/1 /19-5/31 /20 6/1/20-11/30/20 12/1/20-3/3/21 Total Calls 3,119 3,362 3,426 4,116 4,926 2,209 Homeless Related Calls 505 449 575 794 924 391 PSPD has received an overall increase in complaints associated with the homeless and an overall increase in the size of the geographical area of these complaints since June 1, 2018. The nature of the complaints include the report of verbal and physical disturbances, check the welfare calls, public intoxication, mental health calls, medical assistance calls, drug use in public, drug sales in public, trespassing, thefts, burglaries, vandalisms, disturbances, trespassing, littering, urinating and defecating in public, and park curfew violations. We also receive complaints about public camping in many of these areas, including bus stops and sidewalks. Over the past year, PSPD has frequently received complaints regarding homeless issues at Baristo Park, the Downtown Parking Structure, the parking and/or vacant lots surrounding the Well in the Desert, nearby businesses, nearby residential areas, the majority of commercial properties between Baristo Road, Belardo Road, South Indian Canyon Drive, and Sunny Dunes Road. As a result, PSPD has had to direct resources to these areas throughout each day and night in an_ attempt to resolve the nature of these complaints. Unfortunately, the issues generally move to new or past locations which generate new complaints, leading to additional resources being directed to the area. As our residential and business communities recover from the effects of the pandemic, the complaints about homeless issues will likely increase in this area as our resources will need to be directed to the many other areas and/or events in the City that will be returning.
27CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) Time Range I ' I -callType Jun 1, 2018-Dec 1, 2018-May I Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, Dec: 1, 2019-May I Jun 1, 2020. Nov Dec 1, 2020. Grand Total I Nov 30, 2018 31, 2019 2019 31,2020 30,2020 Mar 3, 2021 911-Unk Problem 10 10 18 7 6 3 54 911 Hangup 3 2 5 Abandoned Vehicle 10 6 8 5 15 5 49 ADW 1 6 4 11 Animal Control 39 45 31 27 17 7 166 Animal Cruelty 2 2 1 3 2 10 Annoy Phone Calls 4 1 5 Arson 2 1 3 Assist Other Dept 24 27 29 25 40 17 162 Attempt Suicide 1 1 2 Attempt to locate 10 12 13 5 12 4 56 Attempt Warrant Service 4 2 9 1 3 19 Bar Check 4 27 27 24 5 5 92 Bar Closing 6 13 1 53 73 Battery 29 61 58 39 36 19 242 Battery -Hate Crime 1 1 Bike Stop 60 55 32 30 17 9 203 Brandishing Weapon 4 7 6 5 9 3 34 Burglar Alarm 64 54 76 60 80 53 387 Burglary Attempt 1 6 2 9 Burglary Hotel 2 1 4 6 2 4 19 Burglary in Progress 3 1 1 1 6 Carjacking 4 1 1 6 Check the Welfare 100 68 93 83 111 70 525 Child Abuse 1 1 3 1 2 4 12 Child Annoyance 1 1 1 3 City Services 21 18 31 34 33 15 152 Civil Problem 2 2 Pg.1
28CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) Time Range ca1rrvpe : Jun 1, 2018-Dec 1, 2018-May I Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, Dec 1, 2019· May I Jun 1, 2020. Nov Dec 1, 2020. Grand Total I Nov 30, 2018 31, 2019 2019 31,2020 30,2020 Mar 3, 2021 Code Enforcement 4 1 5 38 24 72 Commercial Burglary 5 5 4 8 10 7 39 Community Contact 6 14 23 19 15 16 93 Compliance Check 5 2 1 ' 36 163 41 248 Counterfeit 1 1 COVID 2 57 7 66 Dead Body 1 2 6 7 3 19 Defrauding an Innkeeper s 2 3 4 4 1 19 DETAIL 11 12 17 18 14 s 77 Disabled Vehicle 6 10 s 9 8 1 39 Disturbance Verbal 77 70 76 84 109 47 463 Disturbance/Family 8 11 s 12 20 16 72 Disturbance/Hate Crime 1 1 1 3 Disturbance/Music 12 26 18 40 12 10 118 Disturbance/Other 49 68 66 56 76 37 352 Disturbance/Physical 24 32 31 27 27 10 151 Disturbance/Vehicle 1 6 2 1 6 16 Domestic Violence so 44 45 46 89 56 330 Driving Under the Influence 27 23 28 17 19 7 121 Elder Abuse 3 1 2 6 Embezzlement 1 3 1 1 6 Emergency Message 3 1 ' ·3 1 2 10 Extra Patrol Check 148 161 171 802 1,066 492 2,840 Fire Call 18 22 .!!;28 26 41 20 155 Fireworks 1 1 9 1 12 Flag down 45 45 38 61 47 25 261 Follow Up 42 60 40 32 32 29 235 Forgery/Fraud 2 2 4 3 11 Found Child 1 1 2 Found Property 19 28 16 19 13 9 104 Pg.2
29CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area {New Boundary) ,TimeRange I . I --CallType Jun 1, 2018-I Dec 1, 2018-May Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, Dec 1, 2019-May Jun 1, 2020-Nov Dec 1, 2020-Grand Total Nov 30, 2018 ' 31, 2019 2019 31, 2020 30,2020 Mar3,2021 Fraud 4 8 3 4 6 6 31 Graffitti 15 18 18 15 21 10 97 Grand Theft 7 8 14 9 12 4 54 Gunfire in Area 3 2 5 10 5 25 Hazard 9 21 14 12 20 6 82 Health and Safety 28 25 25 17 18 7 120 Hit and Run Non lnj 6 12 18 Homicide Atempt 1 1 2 ID Theft 4 4 10 6 3 27 Illegal Dumping 1 1 ' 2 4 ILLEGAL PARKING 12 36 17 20 7 4 96 Indecent Exposure 7 6 9 6 7 1 36 Informational Event 27 15 23 9 24 9 107 Injured Person 1 1 1 3 Jail Commitment 1 1 Keep The Peace 19 19 13 16 24 22 113 Lewd Conduct 1 3 1 1 6 Lost hiker 1 1 2 Lost or Stolen 6 12 6 5 3 32 Medical Aid 295 294 357 282 344 151 1,723 Mental Subject 24 20 21 16 20 19 120 Missing Person 3 12 10 8 10 4 47 Misuse 911 1 1 Misuse Credit Card 2 2 2 3 3 12 Neighborhood Watch 1 1 Occupied Veh Check 22 25 13 12 13 3 88 Overdose 14 8 15 14 19 7 77 Panhandling 3 5 10 7 5 6 36 Parole Hold 3 3 Patient Assist 9 4 8 3 7 2 33 Pg.3
30CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) TimeRange . L --___ _______,j --callType Jun 1, 2018-Dec 1, 2018-May Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, Dec 1, 2019-May Jun 1, 2020. Nov Dec 1, 2020. Grand Total Nov30, 2018 31,2019 2019 31,2020 30,2020 Mar 3, 2021 Ped Check 204 247 217 263 146 30 1,107 Petty Theft 22 24 33 29 37 15 160 Possession of Stolen Property 3 1 1 5 Prisoner Transport 2 2 Property Check 355 275 413, 681 720 242 2,686 Prostitution 1 1 Prowler 1 1 PSMCViol 7 3 14 10 8 1 43 Public Intoxication 41 77 46 29 22 10 225 Public Service 1 1 Rape 1 1 6 2 10 Reckless Driving 28 23 18 15 14 9 107 Recovered stolen vehicle 13 4 4 3 9 4 37 Repo Vehicle 9 12 23 8 4 7 63 Request for officer 32 38 56 43 60 31 260 Rescue 1 1 2 Residential Burglary 5 5 2 2 2 1 17 Residential Panic Alarm 1 1 2 Resist/Delay Officer 2 2 Robbery 3 5 8 9 4 3 32 Robbery Alarm 7 10 6 12 8 43 Robbery Attempt 2 4 1 7 Robbery Home Invasion 1 1 Runaway 4 3 1 8 Sexual Battery 2 2 1 1 6 Shoplifting 12 13 6 14 10 5 60 Special Assignment 1 1 Spousal Abuse 7 2 5 1 3 3 21 Stake Out 2 4 1 4 5 5 21 Stalking 1 1 Pg.4
31CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) Time Range . Dec 1, 2018-May j Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, -------CsllType Jun 1, 2018-Dec 1, 2019-May Jun 1, 2020-Nov Dec 1, 2020-Grand Total Nov 30, 2018 31, 2019 2019 31,2020 30,2020 Mar 3, 2021 Stolen Vehicle 18 16 30 10 22 11 107 Stored Vehicle 9 7 6 4 1 27 Suicide or Attempt Suicide 2 2 Suspicious Circumstances 53 59 53 51 72 45 333 Suspicious Person 75 63 54 70 72 37 371 Suspicious Vehicle 22 12 9 10 15 6 74 Temp Rest Order 1 1 Terrorist Threats 6 7 5 6 13 1 38 Theft of Bike 7 2 1 3 3 16 Throw at Moving Veh 5 1 1 4 1 12 Tow Detail 1 1 Traffic Collision 51 66 46 31 29 18 241 Traffic Stop 251 336 269 168 331 123 1,478 Tree Fire 1 1 Trespassing 74 86 92 '88 102 53 495 Under Influence Drug 23 25 31 22 21 5 127 Unlaw Sex With Minor 1 1 2 Unoccup Veh Check 26 23 35 18 19 6 127 Vagrant 193 238 208 248 203 111 1,201 Vandalism 24 15 16 11 31 6 103 Vandalism/Vehicle 6 2 1 2 2 13 Vehicle Burglary 15 15 19 11 13 10 83 Vehicle Check 21 15 17 11 9 3 76 Vehicle Fire 1 1 Vehicle Tampering 1 1 1 3 Violation Of Court Order 2 1 3 2 2 10 Violation TRO DV 3 2 2 4 3 14 Warrant 4 1 4 4 13 Weapon Violation 1 1 Wireless Hangup 2 3 5 Pg.5
32CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) Time Range . -----callType Jun 1, 2018-I Dec 1, 2018· May Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, Dec 1, 2019· May Jun 1, 2020. Nov Dec 1, 2020. Grand Total Nov 30, 2018 31, 201,! 2019 31,2020 30,2020 Mar 3, 2021 Grand Total 3,119 I 3,362 3,426 4,116 4,926 2,205 21,154 Pg. 6
33EventDispo Disposition2 Total ca1rrvpe -· Bar Check Check the Welfare Code Enforcement Disturbance Verbal Disturbance/Other Health and Safety Lewd Conduct Ped Check Petty Theft Possession of Stolen Property Property Check Public Intoxication Recovered stolen vehicle Robbery Robbery Attempt Shoplifting Suspicious Person Throw at MovingVeh Trespassing Under Influence Drug Vagrant Grand Total (Multiple Items} VAG TimeRange CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) Secondary Dispo= VAG Event Dispo= Arrests (Cite Misd., DA, FA, MA or WA} Jun 1, 2018· Nov 30, Dec 1, 201S. May 31, I Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, Dec 1, 2019· May 2018 2019 2019 31,2020 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 s 4 2 1 7 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 2 2 8 5 7 18 I 21 16 I 22 Jun 1, 2020. Nov Deel, 2020· Grand 30,2020 Mar 3, 2021 Total 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 15 1 1 1 1 1 12 3 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 8 s 2 2 24 5 6 88
34! Disposition2 IVAG TimeRange CallType Jun 1, 2018· Nov 30,2018 911 -Unk Problem 1 Animal Control 1 Arson Assist Other Dept 1 Attempt to Locate 1 Bar Check Battery 1 Bike Stop 4 Brandishing Weapon Burglar Alarm Check the Welfare 8 City Services Code Enforcement Community Contact 1 Compliance Check DETAIL Disturbance Verbal 14 Disturbance/Family 1 Disturbance/Other 12 Disturbance/Physical Domestic Violence 7 Extra Patrol Check 10 Fire Call 2 Flag down 5 Follow Up 1 CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) Secondary Dispo= VAG Dec 1, 2018-May Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, I Dec 1, 2019-May 31, 2019 2019 31,2020 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 4 1 2 2 1 2 12 13 8 6 3 2 9 20 19 14 8 8 3 1 2 24 so 79 2 3 s 3 1 Jun 1, 2020-Nov Deel, 2020-Grand 30~ 2020 Mar 3, 2021 Total 3 1 3 1 1 1 6 2 1 6 1 1 2 13 1 10 1 2 7 13 61 1 1 1 1 2 12 1 1 1 2 5 16 6 84 1 6 8 56 1 2 6. 2 1 13 158 44 365 1 3 8 1 24 5
35CallType Found Property Hazard Health and Safety Homicide Atempt Illegal Dumping Indecent Exposure Keep The Peace Lewd Conduct Medical Aid Mental Subject Misuse Credit Card Occupied Veh Check Overdose Panhandling Patient Assist Ped Check Petty Theft Possession of Stolen Property Property Check PSMCViol Public Intoxication Recovered stolen vehicle Request for officer Robbery Robbery Alarm Robbery Attempt Shoplifting TimeRange CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) Secondary Dispo= VAG I Jun 1, 2018-Nov I Dec 1, 2018-May Jun 1, 2019-Nov 30, Dec 1, 2019-May 30, 2018 31,2019 2019 I 31,2020 3 2 1 2 8 6 8 4 1 2 2 1 2 9 3 4 6 3 1 3 \ 1 2 2 2 5 3 1 41 39 47 67 5 1 2 1 132 83 184 301 1 3 2 3 3 2 7 4 2 6 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 Jun 1, 2020-Nov Dec 1, 2020-Grand 30,2020 Mar 3, 2021 lTotal 2 1 9 1 3 4 4 34 1 1 1 2 6 1 2 2 2 2 26 1 8 1 1 3 1 1 4 1 17 1 27 6 227 9 1 1 445 169 1,314 1 1 12 2 4 23 1 4 1 1 2 1 1 7
36CallType Stake Out Suspicious Circumstances Suspicious Person Suspicious Vehicle Terrorist Threats Theft of Bike Throw at Moving Veh Trespassing Under Influence Drug Vagrant Vandalism Vehicle Check Grand Total CAD Data Call For Service: The Well Center Area (New Boundary) Secondary Dispo= VAG . Time Range I Jun 1, 2018-Nov I Dec 1, 2018-May I Jun 1, 2019-N~ Dec 1, 2019-May 30, 2018 31, 2019 2019 31, 2020 1 4 3 2 1 9 5 4 7 1 2 1 2 1 1 32 18 40 37 5 6 8 10 160 196 139 198 3 1 1 sos 449 I 575 794 -Jun 1, 2020-Nov Deel, 2020-Grand 30,2020 Mar 3, 2021 Total 2 3 2 5 17 5 2 32 1 4 4 1 1 1 42 15 184 6 35 161 93 947 2 1 7 1 924 391 I 3,638
37ATTACHMENT #4 Code Compliance Inspection Reports
38Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Good evening Michael, Roberto De Avila Friday, November 6, 2020 9:02 PM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well of the Desert Inspection 11/5 -11/6 441 .JPG; 441 (1 ).JPG; 441 (2).JPG Please find our observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 11/05/20 and 11/06/20. Upon arrival on 11/05/20 Code Supervisor David Recio and myself observed two people out front on the sidewalk of the property that seemed to be hanging around. Being that the Well was closing the tents along with the clothing racks were not set up. The clothing racks however were back up today(l 1/6/20); since this issue is currently known to the city and further guidance on the issue has been requested no pictures of this were taken. We asked to speak with Ms. Rosenthal on 11/5/20 however we were informed that she had left for the day and were advised by Tim who identified himself as a security guard to return between 1 :30pm -3:30pm on 11/06/20. We went back out to the Well later that night (11/05/20) to check on the lighting and found that the entrance of the building that faces Calle Encilia remains with out lighting. The entrance at the back of the building remains with motion activated lighting. Upon arrival today 11/06/2020 Code Officer Mitch Nabhan and I made contact with Ms. Rosenthal and informed her of our findings with regards to the lighting and the fact that the entrances/exits to their main building remain with out steady illumination. Ms. Rosenthal was visibly upset and interjected that maybe I should put up the missing lights; she then proceeded to inquire as to what specific location needed lighting I informed her that the entrance facing Calle Encilia had no lighting and that the back entrance also needed steady illumination not motion activated lighting. Ms. Rosenthal stated that rear entrance (which is located on the west side of the building) already had lights she then mentioned the front would be taken care of. I also talked with Ms. Rosenthal about the need to have security; she stated there was security on site as required. I asked if her security wore clothes that identified them as security she then stated that they did some of the time but not always. She proceeded to state that all of the people that frequent the Well know who the security members are, she also mentioned that they did not need to use identifying clothing since this was something that the people who frequent the Well did not really like or felt comfortable around. Ms. Rosenthal then proceeded to state that she had sent the pertinent information of their security personnel to all the people at the city that needed to know this information; finally she stated that all security guards had their guard cards. Pictures for yesterday have been attached. As usual please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you,
39Roberto De Avila Code Compliance Officer Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. Civic Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tel: (760) 322 -8364 ext. 8378 Fax: (760) 864 -9527 roberto. deavila@palmspringsca. g:ov 2
40Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Good evening Michael, Roberto De Avila Sunday, November 15, 2020 11 :59 PM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well Inspection Week 11/13 & 11/14 Well 1 .JPG; Well 2.JPG; Well 3.JPG; Well 4.JPG; Well SJpg; Well 6Jpg Please find our observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 11/13/20 and 11/14/20. Upon arrival on 11/13/20 Code Officer Mitch Nabhan and I observed a few people lingering in the rear parking lot area of the property. The front are of the property looked clean and there were no people lingering. We returned on 11/14/20 and spoke with Tim who is one of the security guards at the well. I informed Tim of our observations on Friday and he stated they are trying to stay on top of making sure people are not lingering on the property. We also inquired with Tim regarding the lighting of the entrances and exits of the building. Tim stated that he was not sure if the steady illumination lighting. Per our inspection of later at night I found that the lighting for the entry and exit points of the building remains without steady illumination. Pictures for this week have been attached. As usual please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you, Roberto De Avila Code Compliance Officer Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. Civic Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tel: (760) 322 -8364 ext. 8378 Fax: (760) 864 -9527 roberto.deavila@palmspringsca.gov 1
41Flinn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subje,: Attach~ents: Good tvening Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, November 23, 202012:47 AM Michael Thies Mike Villegas; David Recio Well Inspection for 11/20 & 11/21 Well 21 Jpg; Well 22.JPG; Well 23.JPG; Well 24.JPG Pleasejfind our observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 11/20/20 and 11/21/2020. Upon Lval on 11/20/20 Code Supervisor David Recio and I observed The front are of the property looked clean iind there were no people lingering we also noticed that the back of the building had a I retuled on 11/21/20 and spoke with Paul who is one of the security guards at the well. I asked Paul if there had be1en new lights installed at the entry/exit points of the building and he stated that there had been; I have attach d pictures of this. He was not sure if they are steady illumination lights however so I will be following up next week to ensure that the lights provide proper illumination. PicturL for this week have been attached. As usual please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. I Thank you, RobJrto De Avila Code c;ompliance Officer Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. I Civic Drive Palm ~prings, CA 92262 Tel: (7i60) 322 -8364 ext. 8378 Fax: (760) 864 -9527 ,·obenb.deavi/a@pglmspringsca,gov 1
42Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Roberto De Avila Monday, November 30, 2020 12:52 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well In the Desert 11/30/20
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46Good evening Michael, Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 11/30/20. Upon arrival on 11/30/20 I observed The front are of the property looked clean and there were no people lingering. The entrance/exits and stair areas of the building were Pictures for this week have been attached. As usual please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you, Roberto s
47Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Roberto De Avila Monday, December 7, 2020 12:48 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well of the Desert Inspection 12/6/20
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51Good morning Michael, Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 12/06/20. Upon arrival on 12/06/20 the property looked clean and there were no people loitering. I spoke with security guard Paul who stated they were working on keeping the property clean and making sure that no people were lingering after they closed. Pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you, 5
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53Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, December 14, 2020 12:50 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well of the Desert Inspection 12/13/20 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 12/13/20. Upon arrival on 12/13/20 the property looks like it being maintained well, it was clean and there were no people other than the security guard Tim on the property. I spoke with security guard Tim who stated they had put in new lighting for the entrance and exits which will as you will see in the pictures provides clear illumination compared to the lighting they previously had. Pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you, Roberto
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58Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, December 21, 2020 1:01 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well of the Desert Inspection 12/20/20 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 12/20/20. No significant changes from last week. Upon arrival on 12/20/20 the property looks like it being maintained well, it was clean and there were no people lingering around other than the security guard and couple people that were cleaning the building. Pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you, Roberto
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64Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, December 28, 2020 12:58 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well of the Desert Inspection 12/27 /20 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 12/27/20. No significant changes from last week. Upon arrival on 12/27/20 the property looks like it being maintained well. There were no people lingering the persons on site were security and other volunteers who were cleaning the inside of the building and as well as the outside. Pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you, Roberto l
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69Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, January 4, 202112:51 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well of the Desert Inspection 01/03/2021 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 01/03/2021. There have no significant changes for this week. Upon arrival on 01/03/2021 the property looks like it being maintained well, it seems that they are working on the exterior landscaping. The property was clean, there were no people at the location. They had some caution tape in the back parking area however there did not seem to be any apparent reason for and there was no one on site to inquire about this. Pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you, Roberto
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76Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, January 11, 2021 12:45 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well in the Desert Inspection 01/10/21 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 01/10/2021. There have no significant changes for this week. Upon arrival on 01/10/2021 the property continues to look like it is being maintained well, they continue to work on the exterior landscaping. I was able to talk with Paul the security guard on site. He stated the reason for the adding of cactus in the landscaping is to deter the people from sitting or hanging around in those areas and the same with the caution tape he stated they put it up temporarily to keep people away from lingering in that section of the property. As is customary pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. Thank you, Roberto De Avila Code Compliance Officer Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. Civic Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tel: (760) 322 -8364 ext. 8378 Fax: (760) 864 -9527 roberto.degvilq@palmspringsca.gov l
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81Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, January 18, 2021 12:48 AM Michael Thies Mike Villegas; David Recio Well of the Desert Inspection 01/17/21 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well of the Desert conducted on 01/17/2021. There have no significant changes for this week. Upon arrival on 01/17/2021 there were no persons at the property. The lights for the property were on and the areas of the entrances/exits were well illuminated as well as the perimeter of the building. The property and landscape continues to look like it being maintained appropriately. As is customary pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. 1
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85Thank you, Roberto De Avila Code Compliance Officer Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. Civic Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tel: (760) 322 -8364 ext. 8378 Fax: (760) 864 -9527 roberto. deavi/a@pglmsm-fngsca. e;nv 5
86Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, January 25, 202112:52 AM Michael Thies David Recio Well in the Desert -01/24/21 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well in the Desert inspection conducted on 01/24/2021. There have been no significant changes for this week. Upon arrival on 0 1/24/2021 there were 3 people at the property who were cleaning up, security guar Paul stated they were finish up and would be leaving shortly. The landscape continues to look like it being maintained appropriately along with the rest of the property. As is customary pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on.
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91Thank you, Roberto De Avila Code Compliance Officer Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. Civic Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tel: (760) 322 -8364 ext. 8378 6
92Fax: (760) 864 -9527 roberto.deavila@palmspringsca,gov 7
93Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, February 1, 2021 12:58 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well in the Desert Inspection 01/31/2021 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well in the Desert inspection conducted on 0 1/31/2021. There have been no significant changes for this week. Upon arrival on 01/31/2021 I spoke with security guards Tim and Paul they stated they had just finished cleaning up and were about to head out. Tim stated they have been keeping the property clean including working on not allowing people to congregate and linger in the front sidewalks of the location. The area looked clean and is being maintained appropriately. Nothing further to report of this week. As is customary pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. 1
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98Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, February 8, 2021 1 :03 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well in the Desert Inspection -02/07 /21 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well in the Desert inspection conducted on 02/07/2021. There have been no significant changes for this week. Upon arrival on 02/07/2021 there were 5 people at the property who were cleaning up, including security guards Paul and Tim. The property looked clean in general with the landscape continuing to look like its being maintained appropriately. Spoke to Paul who stated that they are trying to stay on top of the maintenance and keeping people from loitering; nothing further to report at this time. As is customary pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on.
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104Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, February 15, 2021 12:54 AM Michael Thies Mike Villegas; David Recio Well in the Desert Inspection -02/14/21 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well in the Desert inspection conducted on 02/14/2021. No significant changes for this week. Upon arrival on 02/14/2021 security guards Paul and Tim were once again finish up the cleaning of the property. The property looked in good condition there were no people lingering in or around the front of the property. As is customary pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on. 1
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109Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Michael, Roberto De Avila Monday, March 1, 2021 1:06 AM Michael Thies David Recio; Mike Villegas Well in the Desert Inspection• 02/28/21 Please find my observations below for the inspection at Well in the Desert inspection conducted on 02/28/2021. Upon arrival on 02/28/2021 there were no people at the property. The property looked clean and the landscape continues to look like its being maintained appropriately. There were also no people observed loitering in the surrounding areas. There have been no significant changes for this week. As is customary pictures for this week have been attached. Please let me know if there are any other specific issues or areas you would like me to follow up on.
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114Roberto De Avila Code Compliance Officer Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. Civic Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tel: (760) 322 -8364 ext. 8378 Fax: (760) 864 -9527 roberto.deavi/a@palmspringsca.gov 6
115ATTACHMENT #5 Resolution No. 247 66
116RESOLUTION NO. 24766 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE WELL IN THE DESERT FACILITY, LOCATED AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA, ZONE LSC (APN: 508-094-015). THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: A. The City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of the Well in the Desert facility at441 S. Calle Encilia on June 21, 2017 (Case 5.1419 CUP); and B. Arlene Rosenthal, on behalf of the Well in the Desert organization, has filed an application to amend the conditions of approval for the Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a shade structure and misting system on the property; and C. Notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider an amendment to the conditions of approval for Case 5.1419 CUP was given in accordance with applicable law; and D. On June 11, 2020, a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law, and by a vote of 5 to 0, the City Council approved the proposed amendment; and E. The proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment is categorically exempt from further review per the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code Regulations §1500 et seq.). The proposed modification to the conditions of approval of the existing facility is an administrative activity which will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment [§15060(c)(2)]. Furthermore, the approval of the proposed shade structure that is the subject of this request is defined as a ministerial activity, and is therefore exempt pursuant to § 15300.1; and F. The City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the Conditional Use Permit amendment, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented; and G. The City Council hereby finds the following relative to the approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment: 1. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the original findings for the approval of Case 5.1419 CUP, as Identified and listed In Resolution No. 24253; and 2. That the proposed structure allowed under this amendment is consistent with the applicable development standards of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, and that the use Is consistent with the CBD (Central Business District) designation
117Resolution No. 24766 Page2 of the City of Palm Springs General Plan; and 3. That the proposed amendment is necessary to protect the health and safety of Well in the Desert patrons, as well as to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the findings and determinations reflected above are true and correct, and are incorporated by this reference herein as the cause and foundation for the action taken by and through this Resolution. SECTION 2. That proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment is categorically exempt from further review per the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code Regulations §1500 et seq.). The proposed modification to the conditions of approval of the existing facility is an administrative activity which will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment [§15060(c)(2)). Furthermore, the approval of the proposed shade structure that is the subject of this request is defined as a ministerial activity, and is therefore exempt pursuant to §15300.1. SECTION 3. That the City Council approves this Conditional Use Permit amendment (Case 5.1419 CUP) with conditions as outlined in attached Exhibit "A." ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF JUNE, 2020. ~2~~ "'"IDwro H. READY ::: . CITY MANAGER ATTEST:
118Resolution No. 24768 Pagel CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS) I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. 24766 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on June 11, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Garner, Middleton, Woods, Mayor Pro Tem Holstege, and MayorKors None None None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Springs, California, this ~ day of ::!u:-::-,,l, te'ZJ:I.....• City Clerk
119RESOLUTION NO. 24766 EXHIBIT A Case 5.1419 CUP Well in the Desert Address: 441 South Calle Enema June 11, 2020 REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Director of Building and Safety, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the condition. Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney. ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS ADM 1. Project Description. This approval authorizes the Well in the Desert, a charitable institution, to provide services to homeless individuals within an existing building located at 441 S Calle Encilia, except as modified with the approved the conditions below. ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the plans submitted in conjunction with this application and maintained on file in the Planning Division, except as modified by the conditions below. ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply. ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case
120Resolution No. 24766 conditions of Approval 5.1419 CUP -Well in the Desert at 441 s Calle Enema Page2 of7 June 11, 2020 5.1419 CUP. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. ADM 6. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including and without limitation all structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas, landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in accordance with all -applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City. ADM 7. Time Limit on Commencement of Use. The time limit for commencement of the operation authorized by this conditional use permit shall be prior to the term limit imposed in Condition of Approval No. PLN 1 below. ADM 8. Revocation or Voiding of Conditional Use Permit. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is subject to all terms and conditions outlined herein and pursuant to Zoning Code Section 94.02.00(1). ADM 9. Public Art Fees. This project is excepted from paying public art fees as a nonprofit social service, pursuant to Section 3.37.050(b)(4) Palm Springs Municipal Code. ADM 10. Cause No Disturbance. The owner shall monitor outdoor parking areas, walkways, and adjoining properties and shall take all necessary measures to ensure that customers do not loiter, create noise, litter, or cause any disturbances while on-site. The owner and operator shall ensure that at closing time, all customers leave the property promptly and that the property is clean and secure before the owner/operator leaves the premises. The Police Chief, based upon complaints and/or other cause, may require on-site security officers to ensure compliance with all City, State, and Federal laws and
121Resolution No. 24768 Conditions of Approval 5.1419 CUP -Well In the Desert at 441 S Calle Enema Page3 of7 June 11, 2020 conditions of approval. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in revocation of this permit, temporary business closure or criminal prosecution. ADM 11. Grounds for Revocation. Non-compliance with any of the conditions of this approval or with City codes and ordinances, State laws; any valid citizen complaints or policing and safety problems (not limited to excessive alcohol consumption, noise, disturbances, signs, etc) regarding the operation of the establishment; as determined by the Chief of Police or the Director of Building and Safety, may result in proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit. In addition, violations of the City Codes and Ordinances will result in enforcement actions which may include citations, arrest, temporary business closure, or revocation of this permit in accordance with law. ADM 12. Comply with City Noise Ordinance. This use shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Violations may result in revocation of this Conditional Use Permit. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS ENV 1. Notice of Exemption. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); therefore, an administrative fee of $64 shall be submitted by the applicant in the form of a money order or a cashier's check payable to the Riverside County Clerk within two business days of the City Council's decision on the project. This fee shall be submitted by the City to the County Clerk with the Notice of Exemption. Action on this application shall not be considered final until such fee is paid. PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS PLN 1. Hours of Operation. The operating hours shall be limited to 7:30 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. daily. The hours of operation may be extended to 8:00 p.m. during periods of extreme weather, including the following: • Extreme heat (defined as temperatures in excess of the average dally high temperature); • Extreme cold (defined as temperatures below the average daily low temperature); or • Excessive precipitation (defined as rain or other precipitation in excess of daily norms). No overnight occupancy shall be permitted. Any modifications to the hours of operation shall require an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit. PLN 2. Changes in Operation. The applicant shall notify the Director of Planning Services In writing 30 days in advance of any changes in the operation of
122Resolution No. 24766 Conditions of Approval 5.1419 CUP-Well In the Desert at441 S Calle Encilla Page• of7 June 11, 2020 business. Any transference of this Conditional Use Permit upon change of ownership is subject to review and approval by the City. PLN 3. Maximum Number of Occupants. Occupancy of the tenant spaces shall not exceed the following limits: • Suite #3: 19 persons • Suite #4: 6 persons • Suite #5: 17 persons The occupancy limits listed above include both patrons and staff members, and shall remain as listed unless otherwise amended by the Director of the Building & Safety Department. PLN 4. Permitted Services. The applicant shall be permitted to maintain a cooling center (seasonal) and drop-in center (year round) with associated activities for homeless individuals, offer counseling services, offer employment services, offer case worker support, and maintain general administrative office functions. No other services shall be offered, unless an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit is approved pursuant to the procedures identified in PSZC Chapter 94. PLN 5. Food Service. The applicant is prohibited from providing meal service to patrons at the facility. Meal service may be provided at approved off-site locations. While meal service is prohibited, water, soft drinks, and pre-packaged food items may be provided to patrons while using the facility. PLN 6. Distribution of Food and Other Commodities. No mass distribution of food, clothing or other similar commodities is permitted at the subject site. PLN 7. On-site Security. The applicant shall be required to provide private on-site security personnel a minimum of one and one-half (1-1/2) hours prior to opening hours and for one and one-half (1-1/2) hours after closing hours. PLN 8. Loitering. Patrons of the facility shall not be permitted to loiter on the subject site or on adjacent parcels. On-site security shall be responsible for monitoring and reporting incidents of loitering. PLN 9. Lighting. The applicant shall be required to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all entrances and stairwells in the office complex. Building entrances and stairwells shall remain illuminated between sunset and sunrise. PLN 10. 24-Hour Contact Number. The applicant shall be required to maintain a 24-hour contact number visible and available to the public to report any disturbances or issues related to the facility. PLN 11. Additional Maintenance Requirements. The applicant shall assure that the vacant units within the subject office complex are adequately boarded and
123Resolution No. 24766 Conditions of Approval 5.1419 CUP-Well In the Desert at441 S Calle Enema Page5of7 June 11, 2020 secured to prevent trespassing or occupation by homeless individuals. In addition, the applicant shall ensure that the subject property shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of PSZC Section 93.19.00. PLN 12. Sign Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 93.20.00. PLN 13. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems. PLN 14. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan. PLN 15. No off-site Parking. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed development including company vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be permitted to park off the proposed building site unless a parking management plan has been approved. PLN 16. Bicycle Parking. The project shall be required to provide secure bicycle parking facilities on site for use by patrons and employees. Location and design shall be approved by the Director of Planning. PLN 17. Review Period. After eighteen (18) additional months of operation (March 2021 ), the Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed at a public hearing of the City Council, at which time the City Council shall review conformance to the conditions of approval and other issues associated with the operation of the use. PbN 18. Giesing PraGeEhnes. The appliGant sl=lall be ffMIUired te maintain a eaily register Elee1:1menting the tFanspoFlalion 9f patrens te b1:1s &tops or ~er loeation& at tRe Giese 9f business eael=I eay. The register shall be made ai.'Oilal:Jle te City slaff for rei.tiew Yfi)OR request. (Condition eliminated by City Council on 9118/19) PLN 19. Outdoor Use. The applicant shall Ral--t)e may be permitted to provide aRY certain facilities (such as seating, misting systems, or shade structures) outside of the tenant spaces shown on the approved floor plan, nor may patrons be pemiitteEI te congregate outside of the tenant spases, subject to approval by the City Council. The outdoor facilities and shade structure shall only be used wbi1e social-distancing Qrotocols are ;n place, or durtnq periods of extreme weather. as identified in Condition #PLN 1. Patrons shall not be allowed to congregate or loiter in the outside spaces on site when the facility is closed, and the outdoor courtyard ·area shall be illqminated at night so as to prevent loitering. Signage shall be posted in the courtyard area relative to the prohibition against loitering. which shall be reviewed and approved by staff.
124Resolution No. 24768 Conditions of Approval 5.1419 CUP-Well In the Desert at441 S Calle Encilia Paga 6 of7 June 11, 2020 PLN 20. Fire Prevention-Suite 3 and Suite 5. The applicant shall be required to comply with the reasonable directives of the applicable fire prevention requirements as detennined by the City Attorney and the Fire Marshal, now defined as follows: a. Interior Configuration. The door and casing between Suite 3 and Suite 5 shall be removed, and the opening shall be increased to a minimum of four (4) feet clear. b. Doors for Ingress/Egress. The doors for ingress to and egress from Suites 3 and 5 shall be modified, as necessary, to swing only to the exterior of the building. PLN 21. Expansion of Tenant Space. Any expansion of the tenant space into any adjacent tenant spaces not currently described by the approved floor plan shall require the submittal of a new Conditional Use Pennit application, subject to the review process identified in PSZC Section 94.02.00. The City hereby agrees to waive the Conditional Use Pennit application fee for any expansion on the subject property. PLN 22. Security Plan. A security plan, reviewed and approved by the Police Department, shall be required to establish security protocol for the use. The security plan shall address site lighting, security cameras, and any other security features deemed necessary by the Police Department. The security plan may be modified by the Police Department at any point in the future based on any identified security concerns. PLN 23. On-site Security. On-site security shall confonn to the minimum requirements identified in PSMC Section 5.52. On-site security personnel shall be required to wear uniforms in accordance with PSMC Section 5.52.100, or as may otherwise be approved by the Police Department. The applicant shall provide the names of all on-site security personnel to the Police Department, and shall notify the Police Department within forty-eight (48) hours of any changes to the list of security personnel. (10/9/19 MK: Official security patrol for before and after hours patrolling) PLN 24. Quarterly Meetings and Reporting. The applicant and the Police Department shall be required to hold quarterly forums for area residents and business owners In order to receive input on any neighborhood security issues and discuss potential resolutions. The Police Deg,artmeot shall provide monthlv reports to the Ci1,y Manager on calls for service in the area of the facility. POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS POL 1. The applicant shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 "Building Security CodesD of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
125Resolution No. 24766 Conditions of Approval 5.1419 CUP -Well In the Desert at 441 S Calle Enema Page7 of7 June 11, 2020 POL 2. The operator shall work with the Police Department to amicably resolve complaints related to the operations at this property. BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS BLD 1. Construction Permits. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS FID 1. The applicant will comply with all requirements of the Palm Springs Fire Department. END OF CONDITIONS
126ATTACHMENT #6 Public Comment Letters
127Flinn Fagg Subject: FW: Notice of public hearing -Well in the desert From: Nathalie Jacquet <nathalie.iacguet@trediinteriors.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 202112:39 PM To: CityManager <CityManager@palmspringsca.gov>; City Clerk <QtyClerk@palmspring$Cf.gov> Cc: Olivier Renault <olivier.renault@trediint@riorgom>; info@pacwestmg.com Subject: Notice of public hearing -Well in the desert FYI copy of damages regarding the commercial space 464 South Palm Canyon Drive. Palm Springs -Sept. 8, 2020: Rear glass door smashed, inside vandalized and squatted on police arrival. -Oct. 16, 2020: Rear glass window smashed. -March 1, 2021: All windows scratched and doors used as a restroom and trash dumpsite. -March 16, 2021: side shop window smashed in the night. This act of vandalism was discovered by the police patrolling in the morning of Tuesday. Please find attached pictures of what this commercial space looks like, with now no less than 4 plywood boarded windows and door, expecting the next storm ... This is a very hostile environment in the main street of Palm Springs. well in the desert being our neighbours is indeed what draw this<< population >> at this location. Homeless openly use and sell drugs at our doors, sleep, use this adress as an open trash, defecated, shower with our outdoor water system. We, and this building, are being constantly targeted and feel defeated, to say the least. Best regards, 1
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129-Nathalie Renault-Jacquet nathalie.iacguet@trediinteriors.com {408) 560-8317 TREDI Interiors trediintgrio~com Palm Springs Showroom 458 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA 92262 P:(760)-318-4242 Le 1 mars 2021 a 14:48, David Ready <David.Ready@palmspringsca.gov> a ecrit: Nathalie, I'm sorry you have to deat with these issues -City Council is reviewing the current conditional land use permit, at the City Council Meeting on March 11th-as you know, this is a very serious issue, and we are doing all that we can to improve the situation. My cell is 760-409-0833. Please call me or text when you see issue, I'll notify the Police Chief, immediately. 3 environment.
130E Thankyou, David <image004.jpg> DAVID H. READY, Esq., Ph.D. CITY MANAGER City of Palm Springs Tel: (760) 322-8350 Fax:(760) 323-8207 TDD: (760) 864-9527 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmsprinqsca.gov Oavid.B,eady@palmspnngsca.gov From: Nathalie Jacquet <nathalie.jacguet@trediinteriors.com> Sent: Monday, March 1, 202111:45 AM To: CityManager <CityManager@palmspringsca.gov> Cc: Olivier Renault <olivier.renault@trediinteriors.com> Subject: Homeless damage and more : City of Palm Springs New Issue The very same commercial space has been cleaned and is now occupied as an extension of Tredi Interiors; Homeless have been scratching and spitting on all windows and defecated on our front door mat last night. I have cleaned the shit in order to open my retail but the windows have to be entirely cleaned and what do you suggest for the damaged windows. Best regards, Nathalie Renault-Jacquet nathalie.jacquet@trediinteriors.com (408) 560-8317 TREDI Interiors tredJintertors.com <image003.jpg> Palm Springs Showroom 458 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA 92262 P:(760)-318-4242 Le 16 oct. 2020 a 11:36, mypalmsprings@rattleteeh.com a ecrit : Hi ISABELLE JACQUET, A new issue has been successfully created. The confirmation details for the issue are given below: 4
131Reference Number : 1005868 Description : This commercial space, now empty, previously CASA MODERNO that was vandalized in Sept. 8, 2020 Rear store window has been smashed once again ... Issue Created On: 10-16-2020 11:36 AM Location : 464 South Palm Canyon Drive.Palm Springs,CAJtats-Unis,92262 Thanks, City Of Palm Springs Nathalie Renault-Jacquet najhalietfa.oooot@trtdifnteriot:§.com (408) 560-8317 TREDI Interiors trediinteriors.com Palm Springs Showroom 458 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA 92262 P:(760)-318-4242 s
132Flinn Fagg Subject: Attachments: FW: Comment on Well of the Desert hearing '1ZZ2.ZZ debris 1 Jpg From: rick metzgar <richardametzgar@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 9:08:20 PM To: Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <Geoff.Kors@najmspringsca,go)'.>; Christy Holstege <Cbrls1¥,1i0Jstege@galmspringsca.gov>; Lisa Middleton <Llsa.Middle.ton@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Comment on Well of the Desert hearing E March 15, 2021 c.c. To all City Council members and Mayor: I want to comment on the homeless situation that pervades the southwestern area of our city, centered around Well of the Desert. I see there is a Council meeting on March 25th to review the Well of the Desert. I am one of the residents in a neighborhood within a mile of that location. I fully understand the compassion and inclusive point of view in offering services to the homeless. However---at some point, adjoining resident's quality of life issues have to be taken into consideration. I live adjacent to the intersection of South Belardo and Mesquite, with extensive undeveloped tribal land. This area has become one of the more popular areas for "camps", with the associated trash and filth from lack of sanitation. This is the intersection heavily used by people walking up Mesquite to hike the Lykken Trail, plus many ofus residents who walk and walk our dogs here, and countless tourists walking and bicycling along south Belardo. 1
133Two weeks ago I watched the PSPD come into this area and tell all camped homeless to leave. I also watched the very next day as the homeless came right back and set up camps. Arguably this is a rediculous waste of police resources and solves not a single problem. I am aware of the Boise court ruling regarding homeless use of public property when shelter space is not available. I had a rather lenghty conversation with the tribal "acting liaison" on Palm Springs homeless. He expressed (their) frustration with lack of enforcement by the City in removing homeless camps from tribal land. Although, comically, as he pointed out, between their Dinah Shore office building and Walmart the (PSPD) has moved homeless off of tribal land and now they to camp in the street---1 did notice this myself. An attempt, I guess, to mollify the tribe. I am asking you all to consider the damaging impact of the homeless on our (immediate) surrounding neighborhoods----! think it's fair to say we cannot even quantify the negative impact. But it is endless theft, vandalism, encroachment, loitering, and a constant feeling of insecurity not to mention degradation of property values. And I do understand that not all crime is committed by homeless. I understand the issue of NIMBY. But how, year after year can you say to the residents in this area, 'too bad, tough luck', we are going to extend the use permit for the Well with the consequent impact on the same neighborhoods? The epicenter of homeless presence next to Castaneda's and across from IHOP is a complete emabarrassment to this City. Better that you (the tribe) should put a construction-type curtain around that block to, at the very least, not expose the tourists to that awful scene, whose monetary spending gives so many of us here a comfortable way of life. That Indian Canyon Sunline stop often looks like something out of a dystopian furturistic disaster movie. 2
134Last week I watched a homeless man peeing on the south Palm Canyon Rite Aid building not ten feet, literally, from the front door. Councilmembers and mayor, when is enough enough? I am in the dark, like most residents I talk to, as to the plans for the $10 million state grant. I understand nothing at City Hall happens overnight, but I hope some sort of very positive resolution of this issue is as imminently forthcoming as possible. We all hear and read of motel conversions for homeless housing. Are you aware of just how frightening a scenario that picture paints? As much as residents around South Indian Canyon and South Palm Canyon and Ramon love our city, there needs be a drastic solution undertaken immediately if we hope to preserve the great quality of life that we in this area ( and tourists) see being eroded every day that other residents of our city seldom see or experience. It's not NIMBY, it's decency and fairness in this seemingly "forgotten" part of the city. If the homeless deserve better than what they currently have, how about us nearby residents? Concerned resident, home owner and Chairman ONE-PS Parkview South Belardo NOrg Rick Metzgar * the attached photo was taken at the northeast comer of Belardo & Mesquite, looking southeast. This photo was taken from the sidewalk, this is the view for local residents and tourists walking south along Belardo. This is one of the trash dumps for the nearby camps. 3
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136Flinn Fagg Subject: FW: Case 5.1419 CUP: 18-Month Review, Well In The Desert,441 S Calle Encilia Begin forwarded message: From: James Gavin <james.57 ps@yahoo.com> Date: March 14, 2021 at 8:45:59 AM PDT To: A-.. Will Gavin <WGavin5 l@yahoo.com> Subject: Case 5.1419 CUP: 18-Month Review, Well In The Desert, 441 S Calle Encilia First of all this meeting should not be a review of the CUP, this should be a hearing for the revocation of the CUP. The City Council along with the Police Chief, City Manager, and Planning Director are totally aware of this business being in violation of this City Document since July 1,2017 and continues to violate this CUP to this day. This CUP was put in place to mitigate the anticipated impacts this business would have on the surrounding community and businesses. Because of the business owners unwillingness to comply with this CUP since opening Crime and Chaos are out of control. This community is now a dangerous place to live. It's not safe for seniors, residents and businesses. Your City Document the CUP states; non-compliance with any of the conditions will result in revocation of the CUP. The Document also states any valid Citizen Complaints, which the City has received from residents and businesses, are grounds for Revocation. See ADM 11 and ADM 3 of your City Document the CUP. Also because of the Council's, past and present, and the City's Department Heads lack of accountability and oversight this reckless and irresponsible business owner insistence of non-compliance crime and chaos are out of control. According to the Notice Of Public Hearing, any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to those issues raised at the public meeting. This is being done now. You the Council and Department Heads have allowed this business to operate knowingly it has violated this CUP since opening July 1,2017 . Our community is ready to challenge your decision you make on this business. When this gets challenged in court, and present and past Council Members and Department Heads are Deposed under oath the truth will be herd. This irresponsible and reckless business owner continues to violate this CUP. Violations as of this date 03-14-2021, PLN 7, PLN 8, PLN 9, PLN 14, PLN 21, and ADM 10. How do I know this, I LIVE Here, I WITNESS THIS, DAILY. Because of the business owners lack of accountability and integrity to this City Document the quality of life in this community has diminished greatly. This goes to the theme "YOU JUST DON'T CARE " Our community is tired of the crime ie; Drug Buying, Drug Using, Public Nudity, Burglaries, Public Fights, Disturbing Of The Peace, Vandalism, Breaking Out Of Business Windows, It Just Goes On. Seniors in our community can't even walk around the block, or walk their dogs or even walk to the nearby stores. Should make you very proud of what you did to this community. Again "YOU JUST DON'T CARE ." Even our Absentee District Representative GeoffKors doesn't have the courage to stand up for his constituents and businesses that have been affected by the location of this business. Our community is well aware of your intentions to find a scapegoat for this reckless and irresponsible business owner. You will use your Yes Men, the Police Chief, City Manager, and 1
137Planning Director to direct blame to other organizations , as we anticipate another vote against our community and businesses. We can only hope those 3 individuals will grow a backbone and get the courage to state the facts and not distort the truth. Remember the organizations you plan to use as a scapegoat were not around in 2017, 20 I 8, 2019, and most of 2020, when the downfall of this community started with the opening of this business. Furthermore the reason for zoning laws are to prevent situations that have perpetuated our community. Now is the time to move this business to a section of the city where it is zoned for. Ms Rosenthal will not have to abide by a CUP. Although with her track record of failure in 6 neighborhoods now, and a City leadership of no accountability to this business owner, failure is assured. It's time to move to a business with a track record of success and get Martha's Kitchen and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission involved. This would be a difficult decision for city leaders to make. Maybe you are all afraid that Ms Rosenthal will make negative public statements about you as she has done to her community critics. You hate the homeless, you call homeless animals, your anti-semitic. Ms Rosenthal's answers to her reckless and irresponsible business practices. It's time to move forward and move this business to another location where it is ZONED for. Our community and businesses have suffered enough with your decision to allow this business with a track record of failure to continue at this location. It's time to RIGHT this WRONG and stand up to Ms Rosenthal. I hope you all sleep well, our community has not for 3 years and 9 months. You all need to be ashamed. Sent from my iPad 2
138GRIT DEVELOPMENT March 11, 2021 Mr. Flinn Fagg Director of Planning Services City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahqultz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Well in the Desert CUP Extension Dear Mr. Fagg: As a longtime resident and businessman In the Palm Springs area I have seen the effects on our community by the growing homeless population. I believe this Is a very Important issue and am compelled to offer my assistance and support In any way possible. I have seen the positive contributions to our community by the Well of the Desert and have developed a very positive relationship with and deep respect for Arlene Rosenthal and the work they do. The Well does an amazing job of working with the many people who find themselves homeless and in need of a myriad of services. They have been the only resource for those who face poverty and homelessness. I have turned to Arlene and the W ell on many occasions to help handle problems created by those homeless In downtown. They have always been responsive and cooperative and· worked on behalf of the business community. The Well always responds positively when businesses need a hand. If It were not for them the growing problems that we are facing now would have been Increased fivefold. support the extension of the CUP and encourage the City to allow the Well of contin the Important work they are doing for Palm Springs. 201 N. Palm canyon Drive, Suite 200, Palm Sprlnp, CA 92262-5525
1390v-t!' ~ Martha's VILLAGE & KITCHEN March 11, 2021 Dear Sir or Madam, 83-791 Date Avenue Indio, California 92201 (760) 347-4741 www.MarthasVillage.org It Is my honor to write In support of The Well In the Desert and the tremendous Impact the -Weir has on the City of Palm Springs and the Western Coachella Valley. Martha's VIiiage & Kitchen Is honored to partner with the Well to seNe the City's and the region's most vulnerable homeless and Impoverished Individuals and families. Speclflcally, the Welt's work In providing hot meals, cooling and warming centers, emersency food distributions, clothing, transportation and support services, which are crltlcal components to Palm Sprlng's Impoverished and homeless residents In need of a path back to stable health, living and housing. For 24 years, the Well has provided doth Ing, showers, a cooling and warm Ing center 7 days a week, plus nutritious hot meals 5 days a week. Additionally, the Well continues to offer dally emergency food assistance, a weekly robust supplemental food distribution and a wide array of seNlces through advocacy to those affected by poverty, Including the working poor, the homeless, seniors, veterans, the handicapped and others In the Palm Springs area. During these uncertain times of COVID• 19 when other non-profits closed their doors or ceased to provide face to face services, the Well remained steadfast In providing direct services to those Palm Springs residents most In need. When Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) was at a critical low or when temperatures soared to live threatening levels the Well was there to answer the call to distribute the desperately needed water and PPE Items. The Well 's three-year partnership with Martha's has made It possible to provide Increased professional Housing First -Wrap Around case Management SeNlces to over 600 undupllcated Palm Springs' homeless and those at risk of homelessness individuals and families annually. Whtie over the past two decades the Well has provided uninterrupted service despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. A large portion of the Palm Springs Impoverished and homeless rely on the Well's seNlces that tremendously Impact and Improve the quality of their life. I believe that It Is apparent that the Well deseNes the support and appreciate of our shared desert community. If you have any addltlonal questions, please feel free to contact me at 760-347-4741. Sincerely, ;fa.'» a?;:"':(::31u4A..c, LI a Barrack President & CEO Martha's VIiiage & Kitchen TOGETHER WE ARE CHANGING LIVES
140Anthony Mejia From: Sent To: Subject: Greetings: SHIRELLE ALEXANDER <salexand@ucla.edu> Tuesday, March 9, 2021 10:36 AM City Clerk CUP Well in the Desert I write In support of the Well In the Desert. I have seen the great works and efforts made to see that the homeless are treated with dignity and respect. My donations have been put to good use, over the years. Arlene Rosenthal and her team are doing their level best to ease the growing concerns of this community. They have requested assistance that will ease their burden and provide comfort. Please put yourself in the mindset of those struggling to survive. If you are embarrassed by their existence, do what you can to help alleviate the challenges. Thank you for your consideration. 1
141Anthony Mejia From: Sent To: Subject: Dear Mr. Mejia, John McGuire <johnmcguire888@gmail.com> Tuesday, March 9, 2021 10:30 AM Anthony Mejia Well in the Desert Please continue to support Well In the Desert. They are the most worthwhile organization our desert has. Many of our homeless need our kindness, compassion and help. Most have few other resources and Well in the Desert continues to put their needs first with food, clothing and attention to personal needs. Through generous donations many, such as myself, offer as much as possible to make them safe and comfortable. But we require your acceptance, support and protection to keep the well being of our homeless community healthy and safe during these difficult times. Please assist Well In the Desert to continue providing opportunities to the homeless to Improve their lives and bring peace to our community. Sincerely, John McGuire I
142Anthony Mejia From: Sent To: Subject: E Lauri Svedberg <sved@me.com> Tuesday, March 9, 2021 9:45 AM City Clerk Well in the Desert support To the PS City Cowicil: Please do all you can to support Well in the Desert. Our fellow human beings who are homeless have few other options for survival with dignity. I have been very impressed with Arlene and her staff, and I hope you will make her mission easier and not harder. Thank you. Lauri Svedberg Svedberg Studio 1460 E. Alejo Road Palm Springs CA 92262 760-883-9683 1
143Anthony Mejia -F~m: Sent: '., To: Subject: Dear City Clerk, John Mark <johnonthemark@gmail.com> Tuesday, March 9, 2021 9:25 AM City Clerk Well In The Desert As a resident of Palm Springs, I am concerned for and about the homeless situation we are facing here. Well in the Desert Is one of the few organizations that I am aware of that is desperately trying to make a difference In assisting the ~omeless population. I u·rge you to support the continuance of their CUP as well as approval of the clothing racks, the smoking section and building of the tent behind Hope Lutheran. As Jesus said, "the poor will always be with us" and I believe we, as a community, have an obligation to do what we can to assist. Thank you so much. John Hegna 316 Totempole Palm Springs, CA 92264 4704S2-S513 1
144Anthony Mejia From: Sent: joanne stoecker <jmstoecker@msn.com> Tuesday, March 9, 2021 8:54 AM To: City Clerk Subject: Well in the Desert E Hello As a resident of Pasatiempo road I am asking that the city vote yes on the conditional use permit the well in the Desert is proposing. As far as I know they are the only organization that supports the homeless locally. rm hoping the board is compassionate to understand they are tireless in their efforts to support Homeless population. They also work in tandem with our business leaders. Please support their clothing rack and smoking tent. Thank you for your service to our city. Joanne Stoecker 1
145Worship Location Temple Isaiah 332 W. Alejo Rd. Palm Springs March 8, 2021 To Whom It May Concern: Phone: (714} 598-8623 Mailing Address: 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 110-180 Palm Springs, CA 92264 We are Hope Palm Springs, a Lutheran faith community with a heart for the larger community. Within our heart is the work done at Well in the Desert on behalf of our homeless and near-homeless sisters and brothers. We have been very supportive of the work done by Well under the direction of Arlene Rosenthal. Prior to Covid, we'd spend a lot of time at Well engaging the clients in games of Bingo, handing out local gift cards to the winners. Not only is it fun and gives them something entertaining to do, but it provides healthy social human interaction for those seldom connected with on this level. We understand that Well in the Desert is applying for a conditional use permit for a tent to be placed on the property. With proper social distancing and other responsible protocols, this would allow our work at Well to continue. We fully endorse this idea and request this project be allowed to proceed. Homelessness and issues related to it have not taken a break during these challenging days. We've been away from Well for a year now and long to return to continue our connection with this vital agency in our own backyard. A tent on the property (which would pose no problem for the facility there) would enable us to do this. Thank you for your consideration. Rev. Tim Edmondson Pastor/Developer A New Lutheran Presence in the Desef\ Website: hopepalmsprings.org FB: @hopepalmsprings lnstagram: @hopepalmsprings
146____ ½A\ ___ _ CALIFORNIA STATE. UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO College of Natural Sciences Department of Nursing March 7, 2021 To Whom It May Concern: I write in support of the proposal by Arlene Rosenthal, President, Well in the Desert. I have worked with the Well and Arlene for two and a half years. She helped us start the CSUSB Nursing Street Medicine Program in Palm Springs. Every week we supervise 8 to 10 nursing students two days per week to provide healthcare to the homeless and housing unstable people who come to the Well in the Desert sponsored free lunch program at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Palm Springs or on Saturdays at the Well. The students also spend time talking to and educating the people at the Well. We could never have developed the Nursing Street Medicine Program in Palm Springs without Arlene and the Well. They help us put up the canopies, set up tables and chairs and encourage people to have their vital signs, blood glucose, wound care, medication and chronic disease management, health teaching and promotion. When the pandemic hit the Valley, most hospitals stopped allowing student nurses to do their clinical experiences there. Without the Program and the Well support, our psych mental health and community health nursing students would not have had a clinical experience and might have been delayed in their graduation date. Our collaboration with the Well in the Desert is educational and inspirational for our students and faculty. Sincerely, Diane Vines, RN, PhD Retired Dean of Nursing at Mount Saint Mary's University LA Instructor at California State University San Bernardino diane.vines@csusb.edu 909.537.5380 • nurslng.csusb.edu 5500 UNIVER~ITY PARKWAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407-2393 Th• California Slate Unlver5lty • 8ake1sfield • Channel Islands • Chico • Dominguez Hills • East Bay , Fresno • Fullerton • Humboldt • long Beach • Los Angeles Mao itime Academy • Monterey Bay • Nonhridge • Pomona • Sac,amento • San Bernardino • San Diego • San Frand1eo • San Jose • San Lois Obispo • San Marcos • Sonoma • ~anislaus
147March 4, 2021 TO: City Council of Palm Springs RE: In support of Well in the Desert Dear Councilmembers, OR HAMIDBAR SPIRIT\JAL JUDAISM IN lHE DESERT I would like to speak up on behalf of the Well in the Desert and share with you how this organization, headed by Arlene Rosenthal, has a most positive effect on our city. While tirelessly engaging with, and meeting the challenges of, our local homeless population in ways that need no mention here, there is an additional contribution that greatly benefits all of us, that of encouraging volunteerism. In an age of dwindling organizational participation and membership, the Well successfully invites and encourages compassionate locals to actively fix the world around us -that which is known in my tradition as Tikkun O/am. Whether through donation of food and materials, staffing the walk-in center and various feeding programs or simply raising awareness to the plight of homelessness in our community, the Arlene, along with all the staff and volunteers of the Well serve as a role-models and offer those interested accessible and meaningful ways to being involved. Time and again, when members of the Jewish community ask how they can help address homelessness, I refer them to the Well. I do this because l know that their time and energy will be put to good use and that they too will pass this on to others. Or Hamidbar-Spiritual Jewish Community in the Desert, heartily recommends continued support of Well in the Desert! With Blessings, Rabbi David Lazar www.orhamidbar.org
148DDESERT CARE DESERT REGIQNAL MEDICAL CENTER HI-DES.ERT·ri.,_eotcAi. CENTER JFK MEMORIAL HOSPITAt. NnWORIC .., March 3, 2021 Arlene Rosenthal, President Well In the Desert 441 s. Calle Enema Palm Springs, CA 92262 RE: Letter of Support Dear Arlene, A COMMUNITY BUILT ON I CARE I VIA EMAIL: ~@laotcom Thank you for the work being done by Well In the Desert to assist those In need In our community. Having an organization that provides dally nutritious hot meals, emergency food assistance, weekly supplemental food distribution and a wide array of services through advocacy to those affected by poverty, Including the working poor, the homeless, seniors, the handicapped and others in need throughout the western end of the Coachella Valley Is critical to support the overall health and wellness of our community. Desert Regional Medical Center recognizes the need to collaborate with service-oriented organizations like the Well, and we appreciate the interactions and efforts we've made -together -to help our patients/your clients get the assistance they need. We support Well In the Desert to continue providing resources to some of our most vulnerable populations in Palm Springs and other west valley cities. We also look forward to continuing to work with Well In the Desert to further evolve our collaborative efforts and continue to grow together In our ability to be of service to our community. Thank you. Sincerely, ,,--. .. '-. \ . , \ ~-"\ Michele Finney \ Chief Executive Officer Desert Care Network Desert Regional Medical Center I 1150 N. lndlon Canyon Dr. I Palm Springs, CA 92262 I (760) 323-6511 Hi-Desert Medfcal Center 16601 White Feather Rd, I Joshua Tree, CA 922521 (760) 366-3711 JFK Memorial Hospital I 47111 Monroe St, I Indio, CA 922011 (760) 347-6191 www.DeurtCaraNatwork.cam
149Flinn Fagg Subject: FW: RE: DAP Mobile Van at Well in the Desert From: John Allen <JAllen@daphealth.org> Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Subject: RE: DAP Mobile Van at Well in the Desert -Thursday, Jan. 28th from 7am to 11am To: Arlene Rosenthal <rosel944@aol.com> DAP Health is very proud and excited with our ongoing collaboration with Well in the Desert. DAP Health currently provides important Public Health information, HIV & HEP C testing and linkage to care to their clients. Specifically, our Public Health table at Well in the Desert features QR Codes for testing and treatment, literature on COVID, HIV, HEP C and STl's as well as hand sanitizer and masks for protection during the pandemic. Once a month, our Mobile Testing Van visits Well in the Desert and provides onsite testing for HIV and HEP C. DAP Health also provides their clients with gift cards that they can redeem for food and personal items. Recently, during the cold weather change, DAP Health also delivered warm clothing, coats and blankets from our Revivals Thrift Stores. We look forward to providing clothing again soon before the warm weather arrives. 1
150February 27, 2021 To whom it may concern: My name is Joshua Mendez and I am writing this letter on behalf of Anna Naufel (grandmother) who does not own a computer or smart phone. My grandmother is an elderly woman that has lived in this community for various years. The community is aware that on March 11, 2021 you plan to discuss the topic of "Well in the Desert" on March 11111, 2021. We are also aware that the City Council and City Manager have already given the green light for business to continue in its current location. Despite ongoing communication from the community which have raised serious concerns, the City Council and City Manager do not care about the safety and well-being of its community members. We strongly feel that the purpose of this meeting should emphasize on revoking the current permit that has been granted. The following are severe occurrences that have taken place that have severely disrupted the quality of life and safety of our community: 1. Increase in crime 2. Drug trafficking 3. Increase in drug use/abuse 4. Public sex 5. Public nudity 6. Urinating and defecating on private property 7. Using private pools to bathe 8. Creating an unsafe environment especially for children and seniors 9. Disrupting the peace I share the same frustration and concerns that various of the community members hold. Our frustration stems from the ability to destroy community through the abuse of power by the City Council and City Manager. They have enabled this business operator to continuously interrupt
151and abuse the quality of life for the members of our neighborhood by turning a blind eye to serious concerns. We are aware that Ms. Rosenthal has read emails which address our concerns and her response has been to make false accusations such as "they hate homeless people" and they are anti-semitic." Aside from these being false accusations, these accusations are a defamation of character in order to avoid taking responsibility. These responses have shown to be irresponsible and unprofessional. The sever occurrences listed above shows behavior that is not only criminal, but should not be tolerated regardless of who is committing it or where it is being committed. At a council meeting, former Mayor Moon shared that Ms. Rosenthal has been removed from 5 other locations and that he doesn't have the heart to remove her from another location. He did not mention the reasons but it is apparent that there must have been severe concerns as in this case. "Well in the Desert" should close its doors in our community and be relocated to a more appropriate area that does not endanger or expose citizens to inappropriate and illegal activities. Please let this notice serve as a formal documentation that raises serious health and safety concerns to our community. Due to the high risk that "Well in the Desert" causes, any event that should happen as a result you would assume liability and could ensue in legal action. Sincerely, Anna Naufel
152Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57_ps@yahoo.com> Monday, February 8, 2021 7:18 AM Geoff Kors; Frank Guarino; Natalie Hierholzer; Luella Mccabe; Jon Neshek; A---Will Gavin; coppax2@gmail.com; Joan Pitts; Dennis Woods; Grace Garner; Lisa Middleton; CityManager; Flinn Fagg; Christy Holstege; Ron Williams; Mike Villegas Well in the Desert You all need to zoom on the picture. It says it all. Also on Friday I got to see first hand there security in action. There was a heated argument going on with every other word being F_ at one point the man dropped his pants to the women yelling. The private security person walked out stood there and did nothing finally walking over to the lady and told her to leave, which she did not. He just walked away. This disturbance of the peace lasted about 20 minutes. Our community and businesses have respected this business since they opened here. Not one time has this business had to call the police on the residents or business owners for coming onto her business property to commit crimes . Our community has never broken out there windows, burglarized, stolen property from them, have sold, bought or used drugs, public sex, etc etc. Our community can not say the same about this business. The lack of respect this business has shown in location after location is just outrageous, all with the Council's approval. You the Council And City Manager have had a major role in allowing this business to operate violating rules and regulations for years. After the stabbing of the young person on Wednesday morning, who we hope recovers, I am going to reach out to those businesses and relay what our Council and City Manager have done to create this situation . After listening to the news they too have been victims of the location of the Well. The quality of life has been shattered for a long long time because of the location of this business. And because of the lack of accountability and oversight of this business crime is out of control and our community is now a dangerous place to live. It's time for the city leadership to open up the zoning map book and move it. Our community is tired of the abuse this business has instilled in our community. Still to this day this business is in Non-Compliance with the CUP. See page 3 number 5. See ADM 3, ADM 8, ADM 10, ADM 11, PLN 7, PLN 9, PLN 14, PLN 21. It's time to move forward and move this business to a section of the city where it is zoned for. Your proposed meeting in March should not be a review of the CUP, it's should be a hearing for revocation of the CUP for continued non-compliance. Sincerely, James Gavin 1
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154Flinn Fagg Subject: FW: Destruction of our Neighborhood related to the business Well in the Desert -----Original Message---·· From: Joan Pitts [mailto:joaniepitts644@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 6, 20213:10 PM To: geoffkorsps@gmail.com; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>; Frank Guarino <Frank.Guarino@palmspringsca.gov>; Luella Mccabe <1uluchenmc70@gmail.com> Cc: CityManager <CityManager@palmspringsca.gov>; City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov>; Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; natalie@pacwestmg.com Subject: Destruction of our Neighborhood related to the business Well in the Desert E I'm a senior woman that has lived in this community for many many years. I write this letter in support of those community members that have spoken aloud about the abuses we have suffered since the opening of "Well in the Desert" I am one of many in the community that strongly feels that the members of the City Council and the City Manager "JUST DON'T CARE." That "Well in the Desert" already has the votes of the entire council to proceed on with its lies and continued abuse of our businesses and community. This business owner has destroyed the quality of life in this neighborhood. I no longerfeel safe. That we now live in a dangerous place we call home with the increase crime, drug abuse, public Sex, etc, etc, etc. I resent that Arlene Rosenthal has lowered herself to attack my neighbors as "hating homeless people" and now being "anti-Semitic" because we CARE about the well being of our neighborhood. We deserve a public apology! I am angry at a City Council and City Manager that enables this reckless behavior from a business operator that has had such a negative impact upon our lives. You are all responsible for turning a blind eye to what our community faces day to day. Again "YOU JUST DON'T CARE." Sincerely, Joan Pitts Sent from my iPhone
155Flinn Fagg Subject: FW: Well in the Desert-continued CUP violations From: James Gavin [mailto:james.57 _ps@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:59 AM To: Frank Guarino <Frank.Guarino@palmspringsca.gov>; Mike Villegas <Mlke.Villegas@palmsprlngsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <geoffkorsps@gmall.com>; Natalie Hierholzer <natalle@pacwestmg.com>; Pat Coppa <coppax2@gmail.com>; Luella McCabe <luluchenmc70@gmall.com>; Jon Neshek <Jonnesh@netzero.com>; A--WIii Gavin <WGavlnSl@yahoo.com>; Dennis Woods <Dennls.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Lisa Middleton <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; CityManager <CityManager@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>; Joan Pitts <Joaniepltts644@gmail.com>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>; Ron Williams <rjwjrrc@yahoo.com>; Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmsprings.gov> Subject: Well in the Desert-continued CUP violations E 3 pictures say a thousand words. Picture 1 of the site. Picture 2 needle. Picture 3 crack pipe. This is what goes on, on a daily basis. Again the field to the south was an overnight encampment. Is it just the leadership of this city just doesn't care. You need to wake up and start doing your job. This and more is why the quality of life has been impacted by this business in our neighborhood. Non-compliance is grounds for revocation. 3 years 7 months and 4 days, what more do you need. Sincerely James Gavin 1
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159Flinn Fagg Subject: FW: Well in the Desert , CUP violations -----Original Message-----From: James Gavin [mailto:james.57 _ps@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 1, 20216:38 AM To: Frank Guarino <Frank.Guarino@palmspringsca.gov>; Geoff Kors <geoffkorsps@gmail.com>; Natalie Hierholzer <natalie@pacwestmg.com>; Luella Mccabe <luluchenmc70@gmail.com>; coppax2@gmail.com; Jon Neshek <jonnesh@netzero.com>; A---Will Gavin <WGavinSl@yahoo.com>; Dennis Woods <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>; Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>; Lisa Middleton <lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>; CityManager <CityManager@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>; Joan Pitts <joaniepitts644@gmail.com>; Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Well in the Desert, CUP violations E The field south of the Well has been an overnight encampment now for 5 nights. The signage on the property states no trespassing or loitering. Again the problem with allowing this causes the overnight burglaries and break-ins. See CUP, ADM 10, ADM 7, ADM 8. You all need to read ADM 11, along with ADM 3, and page 3 number S. Sincerely, James Gavin Sent from my iPhone
160Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57_ps@yahoo.com> Wednesday, January 27, 2021 7:42 AM Geoff Kors; Flinn Fagg; Frank Guarino; CityManager; Grace Garner; Dennis Woods; Lisa Middleton; Luella Mccabe; Jon Neshek; coppax2@gmail.com; A---Will Gavin; Natalie Hierholzer; Joan Pitts; Christy Holstege; Ron Williams Well in the Desert The opening of the Business "Well In The Desert "has had a serious negative impact upon the community and businesses in and around this so called business. Ms Rosenthal's response is they "hate" the homeless. We in the community again wish to clarify that we are not divorced from the concerns and issues of homelessness. We believe that it requires both politicians and community members to address and find concrete solutions to this growing problem. Ms Rosenthal has failed both the local community and businesses. That being said. The community and businesses are here addressing the abuse we have faced since the opening of "Well In The Desert " in our neighborhood. The apathy continues to grow within the community. The feelings from so many in the neighborhood is that the City Council and City Manager "just don't care ." Why have a council meeting" they have already made up there minds to give the business their blessing. It also seems that anyone who stands up to Ms Rosenthal's poor business practices, she starts a slander campaign. I am not Anti-Semitic, and I have never called homeless animals. I have never even called Ms Rosenthal names. This goes to her lack of Integrity and Credibility. Our community complaints have been about her business practices of non-compliance of the the CUP, and not following city rules and regulations. Ms Rosenthal's attempts to get the council to approve of extending this business at this location by now hiring private security is too little too late. Where were the security on July 1,2017 where it called for in the CUP. Not one day or even one minute for the first 2 years, and then our city leaders changed it to her employees to take on this job, with complete failure. Its time for the Council to start to right this wrong you perpetuated on to our residents and businesses. Sincerely, James Gavin Sent from my iPhone
161Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57 _ps@yahoo.com> Sunday, January 24, 2021 4:07 PM Geoff Kors; Flinn Fagg; Frank Guarino; Mike Villegas; Jon Neshek; Luella McCabe; A---Will Gavin; Natalie Hierholzer; Lisa Middleton; Grace Garner; Dennis Woods; Ron Williams; Joan Pitts; Christy Holstege; CityManager; Marcus Fuller; Carmen Coppa; Joanna Rose Well In The Desert, Apartment? Motel?, continued CUP Violations. It seems that one of Ms Rosenthal's employees is living on the property in the back storage closet. Because of the city leadership having no oversight or accountability to this business Ms Rosenthal does just what she wants. This is truly a fire code violation and a CUP violation, along with many more. Is there any leadership in this city who has the integrity to stand up to Ms Rosenthal. After talking to the Assistant City Manager he informed me of the upcoming City Council meeting in March where you are planning to address this business and weather to revoke the CUP or extend it. Being with the council's present and past experience with your hearings where the residents and businesses get there 2 minutes and Ms Rosenthal is allowed to speak beyond her time limit. A definite and unfair process. Your practice of hiring YES MEN, I am referring to the Police Chief, City Manager, and City Planning Director, who at these hearings delete facts, and distort the truth so the city council feels better when they vote against the residents and businesses is outrageous. We are not stupid or dumb we know one of the reasons this business has been allowed to operate at this location is because the council controls this location. The residents and businesses even with there creditable complaints of crime, chaos and continued CUP Violations at every council meeting and community meetings nothing changes.Being this is the 6th location for this business and her unwillingness to comply with the CUP since July 1,2017 to present it's time to start doing your job and revoke this CUP. I am going equate what this council, past and present has done to our community and businesses for nearly 4 years what Donald Trump did to our nation for 4 years. As Trump surrounded himself with yes men you the council have done the same. You have lied and cheated our community and businesses for nearly 4 years now, as Trump did to our nation. You have cheated out our community and businesses our quality of life. You lied to the community by telling us Ms Rosenthal is a woman of integrity, she knows what she is doing and will make it work. You should have been honest and tell the community up front, the Well has been removed from 5 other locations, and expect a large increase of crime. The city leaders in there attempts to mitigate the anticipated impacts this business was to bring to the community drew up a CUP to counter what was and now has come to be, crime, drugs and complete chaos. Because of years of no accountability or oversight of this business owner Ms Rosenthal new she did not have to comply with this city document, there would be no repercussions. She has continued to get her yes votes from the council. The problem with this is that the council never has held this business to the same standards as all other businesses and because of the lack of accountability by the council for years now, not allowing citations or fines, Ms Rosenthal does just what she wants. I don't blame Ms Rosenthal's poor business practices, it's our city leaders who have allowed this poor behavior for years, thus the crime, drugs and chaos follows this business wherever it's been located. It's time to right this wrong . This business needs to be relocated to a part of the city where it does not negatively impact residents and businesses, and where Ms Rosenthal does not need a CUP to violate, thus the reason for zoning regulations. 1
162Let's see who has the guts to stand up for the community and businesses finally. After all these years with what has been taken place in this community not one city leader has come to our aid,not even our district representative Geoff Kors. Start doing your jobs. There is no excuse now to wait until March to do your job your city document the CUP states revocation for non compliance. Nearly 3 years and 7 months of non compliance ,enforcement of this CUP is overdue. Sincerely, James Gavin Sent from my iPad 2
163Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: E James Gavin <james.57_ps@yahoo.com> Friday, January 15, 2021 7:07 AM Frank Guarino; Geoff Kors; Dennis Woods; Grace Garner; Lisa Middleton; CityManager; Luella Mccabe; Carmen Coppa; John Neshek; Flinn Fagg; A---Will Gavin; Natalie Hierholzer; Christy Holstege; Joan Pitts; Ron Williams; Marcus Fuller Baristo Park/ Well In The Dese~ IMG_0865.MOV; IMG_0866.MOV Again our park and the south field of the Well were overnight encampments again. Is anyone going to do there job? Also I was called out yesterday afternoon for work as I was leaving my home two of the Wells clients are on our property smoking a crack pipe and I called the police and waited. White I was waiting another client from the Well comes over for a puff then goes back. As I am still waiting a white Honda Civic is driving around and stopping at all of the Wells clients to sell drugs. This is now a daily activity in this community. If you need Heroin, cocaine, meth, or any illegal drug come to the Well. Also the Well is supposed to have there security on duty for 3 hours after they close to prevent these situations, no one present. See ADM 10 , PLN 7, PLN 8, these are the continued CUP violations that this business continues to violate and many more. If none of you have a copy of the CUP you need to have one and read this city document. Very important that you read ADM 11, ADM 8 and ADM 10. You need to revoke this business for continued non-compliance. This business is out of control. Ms Rosenthal's commitment to non-conformance has to stop. What does it take for this city to do there job. Are you waiting for a homicide ? The pictures are of the drug use and the south field full ofloitering. Regards, James Gavin Sent from my iPhone 1
164Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57 _ps@yahoo.com> Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:06 AM Marcus Fuller; Frank Guarino; Geoff Kors; CityManager; Dennis Woods; Grace Garner; Lisa Middleton; Pat Coppa; luluchenmc70@gmail.com; Jon Neshek; Flinn Fagg; A---Will Gavin; Christy Holstege; Joan Pitts; Ron Williams Barristo Park/Well In The Desert Outrageous, thats my opinion after another overnight encampment at our park, and continued CUP violations by The Well .The leadership of this city is something else. I did appreciate a response finally to the situation that has been allowed to exist in this community for 3 1/2 years now with no progress being made. It's seems your actions to fix this problem fell on deaf ears. Also it's outrageous that our community and businesses need to wait until February for another council meeting to discuss Ms Rosenthal's CUP violations. Leadership didn't wait on Zeldas, the Downtown Art Festival and the recent fine at the downtown Mexican Restaurant, they got right up on TV and administered punishment. Remember that the CUP was done up to Mitigate and I repeat Mitigate the anticipated impacts this business would have on the surrounding community and businesses. Ms Rosenthal's continued and willful violations of this city document is proof enough to end this fiasco. Ms Rosenthal's tenure at this location needs to end, her unwillingness to comply with this city document should dictate revocation of the CUP. Just think and I mean really think, you have zoning laws on the books to prevent and I repeat prevent what has been allowed to go on in this community, if leadership would have stayed to the zoning laws none of this would have taken place, and our quality of life would not have been allowed to have been taken away. Its time to do your job, move forward. Sincerely James Gavin Sent from my iPhone 1
165Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57_ps@yahoo.com> Tuesday, January 12, 2021 5:28 AM Frank Guarino; Geoff Kors; Natalie Hierholzer; Luella Mccabe; Jon Neshek; CityManager; Dennis Woods; Grace Garner; Lisa Middleton; Flinn Fagg; coppax2@gmail.com; A---WilJ Gavin; Christy Holstege; Joan Pitts Barristo Park Again this morning and also Saturday night into Sunday morning the park was an overnight encampment. This is serious, this is the time of most of our burglaries in our community. It's bad enough with a business that has been allowed to continue to operate violating a CUP, and have to deal with all of the chaos that comes with this business, and our city leaders sit back and do nothing. Sincerely, James Gavin Sent from my iPhone . ~· l
166Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57_ps@yahoo.com> Sunday, January 3, 2021 3:25 PM Frank Guarino; Geoff Kors; Luella; Carmen Coppa; John Neshek; A---Will Gavin; Ron Williams; Lisa Middleton; Grace Garner; Dennis Woods; CityManager, Flinn Fagg; Natalie Hierholzer Well in the Desert-CCC-Crime, Chaos, and Continued CUP Violations New Year's Eve at our condo complex. An elderly woman who owns a condo here comes to enjoy her weekend in Palm Springs with her pet. As she goes to the elevator to take her dog for a walk she encountered a individual laying in the elevator, a client of Well In The Desert, she proceeds to call another homeowner who then calls the police at the same time another owner confronted the individual and told him to leave. At that point I came across the individual and called the police. I continued following this individual where he returned back to the Well. The point I am trying to make is you can't even walk a pet in this community without issues. It's outrageous that not one city leader including our district representative Geoff Kors has come to the aid of the residents and businesses with what this business has done In our community. We understand Christy Holstege is a board member of the Well, it's no excuse for her to sit back and do nothing for fear of loosing her position in that organization, it's time for her and all the city leaders to stand up for our community and businesses that have been plagued by this business for 3 years 6 months and 3 day's, at least you go down fighting for the people instead of Ms Rosenthal. This is also a good time to remind you all that the CUP was prepared to mitigate and I repeat mitigate the affects this business was going to have in the community. Because of Ms Rosenthal's insistence of continuing to violate this document every day she has been open 3 years 6 months and 3 days, you can't even walk a pet without chaos. There has not been ONE day since opening this business Ms Rosenthal has complied with this CUP, and every city leader knows this. According to your CUP document it's time to revoke this permit for non compliance. Ms Rosenthal has not, is not, and will not comply. Your CUP document states compliance every day this business is open. The city leadership needs to get the guts and stand up to Ms Rosenthal and end this fiasco once and for all. Our community wants to thank Sargent Guarino and his men and women who without any backing of city leaders is the only force out here trying to get compliance and keep some kind of order. Again you all are have my phone number, e-mail address and my home address if you want me to point out the continued CUP violations. It's time for revocation of this permit. It's time for leadership to start doing your job. Sincerely, James Gavin Sent from my iPad 1
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168Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57 _ps@yahoo.com> Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:29 AM Geoff Kors; Frank Guarino; Natalie Hierholzer; Luella; John Neshek; Christy Holstege; Carmen Coppa; A---Will Gavin; Joan Pitts; Lisa Middleton; Grace Garner; Dennis Woods; CityManager; Flinn Fagg Well in the Desert continued CUP violations First of all pictures of an attempted burglary and another broken light where the clients of this business buy drugs across the street and go to the adjacent properties to either inject or smoke the drugs and damage the neighboring properties. Second of all the Barristo park has been a overnight encampment for 4 nights now. Also upon the Well closing they have been sending there clients to the south field to loiter overnight and then go back to the Well In The morning, violating PLN7 & PLN 8. Our community and businesses are tired of the crime and the daily drug buying and using this business has attracted. Ms Rosenthal , the owner of this business and her insistence of non-compliance with the CUP since opening July 1,20 l 7 through today, 3years and 6 months later needs to end. It's time for the city leaders to take charge of this business owner and return our community back to the way it was. Because of Ms Rosenthal's blatantly violating the CUP for 3 1/2 years and our city leaders having full knowledge of the problem and doing nothing the quality of life is this community has diminished. You need to enact ADM 8 & ADM 11. It's time to open the zoning map of the city and show where Ms Rosenthal can move her business where she does not need a CUP to violate. GeoffKors you are the elected leader of our community, its time to start doing your job for the residents of this community. Ms Rosenthal's behavior of continued violations for 3 1/2 years needs to end now. Continued violations as of today, ADM 3, ADM 10, PLN 7, PLN 8, PLN 9, PLN 14. Again you all have my Phone number, e-mail, and address if you need to have me show any of you in person of these continued CUP violations. Start doing your job. Sincerely, James Gavin 1
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170Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57_ps@yahoo.com> Saturday, December 12, 2020 11 :54 AM Natalie Hierholzer, Frank Guarino; Geoff Kors; Carmen Coppa; Christy Holstege; Luella Mccabe; Lisa Middleton; Grace Garner, Dennis Woods; Jon Neshek; Joan Pitts; A---Will Gavin; CityManager, Flinn Fagg Well in the Desert Friday December 11,2020 I took the day off for a doctors appointment, a good thing I did. Upon my arrival home I observed 2 men in our community passing back and forth to each other a crack pipe. I immediately called the police department and as I was on the phone with the dispatcher one of the men entered the property and started to go through the parking garage, another resident approached the man and told him to leave the property, at which time I started to follow him. As he was leaving the property he attempted to burglarize a vehicle in the parking lot, I told the man to get out of the car and he did, at which time the police officer arrived. This man was arrested and taken away. The other man who was in a wheelchair smoking his drugs left and don't know the outcome. The incident is a continual problem that has been going on in our community since the arrival of the business Well In The Desert, July 1,2017. The reason for zoning laws is to locate businesses in areas of the city so as not to impact residents and businesses. By the council's approval to allow this business to operate in an area it is not zoned for has created significant crime increases. Our community is tired of the crime and chaos this one business has brought to this community. The incident is not the first or last, it is a continuation of what your yes votes have done to residents and businesses, a loss of quality of life. The business is still not in compliance of the Conditional Use Permit. There has not been 1 day since opening that this business has been in compliance of the CUP. Your city documents state that violations of the CUP are grounds for revocation of the permit, start doing your job, and return this community back to some sort of normalcy. Ms Rosenthal's record of non-conformance has gone on long enough, you need to address this situation. If any of you need me to meet you and point out the continued violations you have my phone number, e-mail and address. Sincerely, James Gavin Sent from my iPad 1
171Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Subject: E James Gavin <james.57_ps@yahoo.com> Sunday, October 25, 2020 4:28 PM Natalie Hierholzer; Geoff Kors; Frank Guarino; Christy Holstege; Lisa Middleton; Dennis Woods; Grace Garner; CityManager; Flinn Fagg; Dian Torres; mike@mikemcculloch.org; Luella Mccabe; Pat Coppa; Joan Pitts; William Marshall; Joseph Ramani Well in the Desert continued CUP Violations You would think more than 3 weeks after the community meeting this business would try to comply with the CUP. I will remind you all of the purpose of this document: That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare and may include minor modification of the zones property development standards. As there are Concerns about the secondary Impacts of the proposed use, conditions of approval are Necessary to Mitigate those impacts and protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Conditions of approval are included as an attachment to the CUP, and are intended to address the anticipated impacts. The following are the violations that have been going on for Years and are continuing as you read this, with All city leader's having full knowledge of this, and taking NO action either with fines, citations or revoking of the CUP. ADM 3-Conform to All codes and regulations, the project shall Conform to the CUP. ADM 5-Indemnification-Because of no action by City leaders to enforce the CUP and continued knowledge of violations with no action, the city is now liable for damages. The full City Council, City Attorney, City Manager, Planning Director, Police Chief. ADM 10-Cause no disturbance, there are constant fights that constantly disturbs the community. Planning Department Conditions; PLN-1-Hours of operations, the CUP states opening hour is 7:30am, this business opens up at 7:00am and sometimes earlier. Ms Rosenthal's representative at the community meeting stated they open daily at 7:00am, a clear violation. PLN -7-Security, violated this for the first 2 years with no onsite private security, the full 2 years. 2 years later the council voted to take away private security, that Ms Rosenthal never provided, and have her employees take on this responsibility with little accountability. They are to be on duty 2 hours before opening and 3 hours after closing to prevent loitering, not being done. PLN -8-Loitering, Patrons routinely are allowed to loiter adjacent parcels and security does nothing. PLN-9-lighting, there has been no adequate lighting since opening July 1,2017. Even with a change to the CUP at the June council meeting where all members again gave yes votes to allow a structure with a misting system and to have adequate lighting to help prevent overnight loitering, no lights PLN-11-Additional Maintenance Requirements, the applicant has removed boarded and secured units within the subject office complex for there use, without council approval. PLN -14-Outside storage prohibited, business continues to store items outside after closing. Recently there clients have removed chairs from this business to use at the lot to the south, thus the reason for this item. PLN-20-Fire Prevention, with the business using space not approved in the CUP, they have not been inspected by the Fire Department. PLN -21-Expansion of tenant space, no expansion of tenant space without council approval, business is using a room at back of property and a space just west of there approved area. Fire Department Conditions FID-1-because the business is using space not approved in the CUP, this is a clear violation. Because of Ms Rosenthal's continued violations and her unwillingness to comply for 3 years, 3 months, and 3 weeks, we are demanding the following. 1
172ADM-8-Revocation or Voiding of Conditional Use Permit. Approval of this CUP ls subject to All Terms and Conditions outlined herein and pursuant to Zoning Code Section 94.02.00(1). ADM-11-Grounds For Revocation. NON-COMPLIANCE with ANY of the CONDITIONS of this approval or with city codes and ordinances, state laws; any valid citizen complaints or policing and safety problems( not limited to excessive alcohol consumption, noise, disturbances, signs, etc.) regarding the operation of the establishment; as determined by the Chief of Police or the Director of Building and Safety, may result in proceedings to revoke the CUP . In addition, VIOLATIONS of city codes and ordinances will result in enforcement action which may include citations, arrest, temporary business closure, or revocation of this CUP in accordance with law. Our residents and businesses and community are tired of the Chaos, the Crime, and this situation is now and has been affecting the quality of life of residents and businesses. The residents and businesses were told back in 2017 that Ms Rosenthal is a woman of integrity and she would make this work it will get better. Problem was it was good already until she opened her business at this location. It's been going downhill ever since. Our community has been lied to and cheated by our city leaders. We are tired of a city council that sits back and does nothing, with the exception of granting yes votes, and giving this business taxpayer dollars with NO ACCOUNTABILITY. The council has tied the hands of Code Enforcement, there inability to cite and fine this business has allowed Ms Rosenthal to do just what she wants. Ms Rosenthal has been removed from 5 previous locations with this being the 6th , all because of a city council that does not make her accountable for the taxpayer dollars she receives and the CUP she is required to follow every day she is opened. Ms Rosenthal's representative at the community meeting stated, they are tired of the constant harassment of code enforcement of there business, and not one city leader challenged that statement, it's no wonder Ms Rosenthal does not follow rules and regulations. Another disturbing item of interest, upon looking at Christy Holstege's bio on the internet it seems she was once on the Board Of Directors for Well In The Desert, explains all of her yes votes. I will be looking forward to find out more of what we citizens and businesses can do legally to address this conflict of interest. Our community has always wondered how this situation has been allowed to continue with no oversight, something really wrong here. I myself and going to reach out to the District Attorney's Office and find out all I can do with this situation. Our community and businesses our expecting action, we are not going to wait until March or April for this chaos to continue. We also expect a reply to this e-mail on the actions you are going to place on this business Well In The Desert for the continued CUP violations going on for 3 years, 3 months, and 3 weeks. Regards, James Gavin Sent from my iPad 2
173Flinn Fagg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: E James Gavin <james.S7_ps@yahoo.com> Friday, October 9, 2020 7:00 AM Mike Villegas; Geoff Kors Lisa Middleton; Christy Holstege; Dennis Woods; Grace Garner; mike@mikemcculloch.org; Dian Torres; CityManager; Flinn Fagg Police response How to start; first of all the Baristo Park on the Calle Enc ilia side has been an overnight encampment for 5 nights in a row even with 3 calls in a row the last 3 nights from myself with today leaving a message with the watch commander. Also on Monday I check up on some senior citizens that live in our community and as I got to her condo there was a suspicious person at her door and she informed me that this was the 2nd time at her door, he seemed high on something and did not know where he was, I called police and after watching him for SO minutes he left the property and area, no police showed up. The picture is of Wednesday after I got home from work a renter came to me and said a person went to our trash enclosure and defecated there. It seems after the community meeting with Well In The Desert and the community concerns about this business there seems to be a lack ofresponse now. You also need to know that at that community meeting the representative of Well In The Desert made a statement that this business is tired of the constant harassment of code enforcement, are you kidding me!, the men and women of the the police department are the only people out there trying to get this business in compliance with NO help from City leaders. What is most disturbing about the comment is that not one person in our city, the Mayor, Ms Holstege, the Police Chief, Police Captain , City Manager did not challenge that statement, they just let it go, I far as I am concerned they are not city leaders. They all should be ashamed of themselves. I just hope you can get the officer's on the street to respect our community again and not let up on this business and continue to do there job, we know in our community its very difficult when leadership does not back them. The men and women on the streets of the police department are all we have. Sincerely James Gavin 1
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