HomeMy WebLinkAboutNon Agenda - Public CommentFrom: Thomas Brown
To: City Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Lack of Truck Route enforcement
Date: Monday, March 7, 2022 3:25:13 PM
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From: Thomas Brown <tombrown99999@sbcglobal.net>
Date: February 18, 2022 at 11:47:16 AM PST
To: Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov
Subject: Lack of Truck Route enforcement
Hello Dennis, my name is Tom Brown and I own properties and live in zone 2. I
am writing today to address the heavy trucks that travel Illegally on the Racquet
Club Rd/Farrel curve (from RC & Sunrise to the curve and over to Farrell & Vista
Chino).
Palm Springs muni codes 12.56.010, 12.56.020, and 12.56.030 are designed to
restrict heavy trucks to the designated truck route with exceptions and
exemptions. The police department is responsible for enforcing these muni codes.
However, I have correspondence with the city from the last 4 years
demonstrating a gross indifference and ultimately a dereliction of duty with
respect to enforcing these muni codes.
The result has continued to negatively affect quality of life. Heavy trucks use the
curve at all hours of day and night causing rumbling felt throughout properties,
excessive noise pollution, and excessive west on the roads not built to withstand
the excessive weights and usage. There may also be damage to the foundation of
homes.
As I said, this has all been brought up in the past to the city manager, city council,
city attorney and police chief. I was told the code was unenforceable as the
required signage was absent - this response came 6 weeks after my inquiry during
in which time the signage was removed by the city. I was told the muni code
needs to be updated as the weight required to be considered to be a heavy truck,
would make many regular pickup trucks be considered heavy trucks. However,
the same weight limit also made 1971 quadcab pickup trucks be considered heavy
trucks - at which time the muni codes were less than 10 years old. When I
inquired with the police, I was told that the officers are not qualified to
differentiate a heavy trucks from others. Ultimately, I was told the police would
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retrain and start enforcing the codes. That was years ago now, and recently, as per
the police department, no training has occurred.
To be frank, the city has not acted to revise the applicable muni codes, has not
enforced the truck routes, allows city property (roadways) to be misused causing
premature failure of roads, has allowed resident's quality of life to be negatively
affected, and has allowed private property damage to occur. Yet, I imagine that if
these same heavy trucks were driving downtown in the same illegal volume, that
there would be an immediate outcry and solution. Suffice it to say that the city
and politicians have ignored the issue because it is perceived as having very little
financial impact to the city. Regardless, the muni codes were established for many
reasons including protecting private property and protecting quality of life.
I've yet to review the state/city relationship, however a financial
arrangement/agreement must exist as the state does maintain the truck routes'
roadways. As with any agreement, the city has certain obligations.
I am but one person, a good neighbor, not a council member, not a politician, and
I only speak for myself. You represent all of zone 2 and this is a very real issue. I
would appreciate if you would advocate for your constituents and raise this issue
anew, so that it can be addressed and resolved.
I previously proposed a revenue idea that would cover costs of police training,
police enforcement, and additional police salaries to enforce the codes.
Additionally, the revenue would exceed enforcement related costs and would
bring in additional income to the general fund it to the police dept budget. My
idea was completely ignored previously.
I hope to hear from you directly, and/or see it properly addressed by the city.
Failing any support from you or any resolve to problem, I will see that it gets
addressed. I have my previous communications with the city, it's employees, and
politicians, which I will use as needed for future legal purposes and for any
publicity campaign to raise awareness of the city's past negligence.
Thank you for your time,
Thomas Brown
310-498-6270
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From: Jim Gazan
To: City Clerk
Subject: Please Forward to Council for Consideration RE: STR"s.
Date: Monday, March 7, 2022 11:40:21 AM
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Greetings Council and Mayor!
I'm writing in regard for your consideration of amending our current Short Term Rental Ordinance. I'm in favor of
a controlled STR marketplace for Palm Springs. Along with the current (successful) guidelines, it is time to add a
capon the amount of STR's in our city limits. 10% is too high a mark as that would add another 1,300 rentals,
gutting our neighborhoods. A logical cap, that would still provide a robust TOT would be around 5% or 2,000
homes. It's time to offer homes to buyers that actually want to live in our city full or part-time. This solution is the
perfect compromise, over an outright ban that we have seen from other valley cities.
In addition, we need to seek developers with strong financing that can complete hotel projects in our city to add to
our TOT coffers.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jim Gazan
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From: danachabanc&aol.com
To: Geoff Kors; Dennis Woods: Lisa Middleton: grace.gardner(oZpalmspdngsca.aov: Christy Holsteae: Andrew Mills:
City Clerk; Justin Clifton
Subject: The Issue of Proliferation of STRs -The Biggest Concern - CRIME
Date: Sunday, March 6, 2022 8:01:13 AM
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Dear friends, I made this comment on Hank Plante's Facebook post this morning (Sunday,
March 6), and to be sure you recognize one more concern, I am copying my comment to
you for serious consideration. I said:
Having said previously that my neighborhood is pretty good in regard to STRs, I take back
every word. A few days ago, our NORG sent the usual welcome letter to the new owner of
the home next door to me, alluding to the fact that we are a "family friendly" neighborhood,
about our schools, etc etc. Well - we then found out it's NOT a family, but someone who
looks to make big bucks renting it out. I then spoke with Patrick in the Vacation Rental
Office at City Hall - - he told me that new owner has applied for a permit. He and I spoke at
length, and in addition to several concerns, I brought up the topic of CRIME - and I urged
that limits to the #a of STRs MUST BE SET.
Where is the safety factor when 12 out of 14 homes on (my) cul de sac are turning into
STRs? Renters have no stake in what happens on the block. Crime escalates as STR
properties, when they are not occupied, can be and have been targets for thieves, putting
those of us full time home owners at risk. It's not just noise and party houses. It's crime.
Crime rates go up while the city benefits from the fees and taxes and the owner pockets the
rental money. Whereas, with full time, or even part time home owners, neighbors look out
for one another.
[The home to which I refer above is 504 Laurel Circle. It was owned and just sold by my
friends from San Francisco (SFUSD school superintendent Myong Leigh and his partner
Mark, a SFUSD school psychologist). I reside at 488 Laurel Circle, for 21 years. ]
Thank you for your serious consideration to this city-wide concern.
Donna Chaban (Chaban-Delmas)
(760) 449-00221
cc: Hank Plante
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From: Jeff Denean ]ones
To: City Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Comment about Proposed Nightclub at 383 S Palm Cub
Date: Monday, March 7, 2022 6:39:27 PM
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Hi there. I sent the email below earlier to Dave Newell and the planning
commission but it got kicked back to me. Can we assure the email has
been received?
Thank you so much.
Kindest Regards,
Jeff Denean Jones, CTA
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From: Jeff Denean Jones <jeffdenean@gmail.com>
Date: Mar 7, 2022, 6:03 PM -0800
To: planning@palmspringsca.gov, dave.newell@palmspringsca.gov
Subject: Comment about Proposed Nightclub at 383 S Palm Cub
Dear Planning Commission -
My name is Jeff Jones. I reside at 372 South Belardo (Orleans Apts),
which is also part of the 373 South Palm Canyon property.
I have spoken with fellow residents as well as property management and
property owners (who also own La Serena Villas at 339 S Belardo, Del
Marcos at 225 W Baristo, and The Three Fifty Hotel at 350 S
Belardo). We are all in agreement that a nightclub at 383 S Palm Canyon
will be very disruptive to our quality of life, the quality of our
neighborhood, and the quality of the boutique hotels here in the Historic
Tennis Club neighborhood.
Therefore, we are opposed to the proposed site for this or any nit"kU
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at 383 S Palm Canyon. I'm including photos of the property and its
proximity to the Orleans apartment complex - a multi -unit property with 30
units.
Please advise on next steps for us to officially state our objections should
this proposal pass the planning commission.
thank you for your attention to this matter. Please contact me at
760.832.2135 if you have any questions.
Kindest Regards,
Jeff Denean Jones, CTA
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k.
From: Tracy Martin
To: City Clerk
Cc: tmartin94024(alyahoo.com
Subject: REQUEST BY DIRK MCCULLOCH OF JACKSON MAIN ARCHITECTURE, ON BEHALF OF NWB PALM SPRINGS, LLC
Date: Monday, March 7, 2022 5:39:01 PM
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Members of the Planning Commission:
I am writing this as a resident of Escena.
I have two concerns with the development proposed by NWB PALM SPRINGS, LLC on
Gene Autry :
1. The filing indicated that notices were sent out to neighborhood organizations within
one mile, yet apparently no one at Escena, nor the HOA received such notices.
2. This storage facility can be seen from the houses on the west side of Escena. I am
concerned about the landscape plan which calls for the planting of deciduous and
semi -deciduous trees along the Escena property line. The fact that the trees are
deciduous means that we likely will be able to see parked RV's, Boats and other
objects above the brick wall for much of the year.
I am asking you to:
1. Have NWB explain to whom they sent notifications of the development to ensure
integrity in your process. If they lied or failed to submit the notifications, I request
that you postpone any approval until such time as the proper procedures are
followed.
2. Have NWB, Palm Springs, LLC come to you with a plan that will provide heavy
evergreen screening to soften and/or hide the back of this storage facility to Escena.
In addition, I request you require NWB to ensure that all landscaping that impacts
Escena be properly maintained and nurtured (things in the back of a facility often go
neglected).
I personally have no objection to the development in general, and am just asking for your
help to ensure that the new facility does not negatively impact the neighborhoods on the
west side of Escena.
Thank you,
Tracy Martin
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From: Ea
To: City Clerk
Subject: appearance
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 7:24:24 AM
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I would like to appear and speak at the Thursday meeting on the proposed change to the City Code to accommodate
Pacaso. I will speak against.
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From: Jennie Tidwell
To: City Clerk
Subject: Association Manager for Palm Springs Villas 1
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12:40:55 PM
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Good Afternoon,
I manage the Palm Springs Villas 1 Homeowners Association here in Palm
Springs. The Board of Directors wanted me to reach out to you to find out more
information regarding the City providing assistance to the communities
surrounding the proposed site of the Homeless Welcome Center in North Palm
Springs. Is the information they are hearing regarding the City installing fences
around the communities or paying for extra security around the properties
nearby correct? Is the City willing to help the homeowner associations that are
at the end of the street or next to the proposed site?
Thank you,
,Jennie Tidwell, ccAM@
Community Association Manager
Desert Management
400 S. Farrell Dr. Ste. B210 I Palm Springs, Ca 92262
Tel: 760.325.4257 1 Fax 760.778.6846
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From: Brian Maauena
To: Coty Clerk
Subject: City Council salaries in 2020
Date: Monday, March 7, 2022 11:47:50 AM
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Hi Ms. Llubi,
I just left you a message with someone in the office. This is Brian with the Lakewood
Populist, a small news blog covering the city of Lakewood, CA. I'm doing an analysis
on our Council's salary range, and am making a table for salaries of Councilmembers
in cities with 100K< in population. The State Controller's website shows Palm Springs
having Council salaries in 2020 from $29,743 to $43,802. My question was whether
the $43,802 number was an outlier or, if not, why that one Council position was
paid so much more than the other Councilmembers.
Thank you for your help.
Best regards,
Brian M. Cuaron
Lakewood Pop ulist.com
(562) 521-2801
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From: Mark Coleman
To: City Clerk
Subject: E-Public Comment for Council record
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 10:48:46 PM
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Recently, Mayor Middleton told me to hold back the "venom" when I correspond with her.
Well, holding Mayor Middleton and Council accountable and asking questions, is my right
and duty, as it's the same fir every citizen's of Palm Springs. I've never been rude or
condescending, nor acted as a bully. Mayor Middleton offered to talk with me anytime. Well,
Mayor Middleton, you don't respond (as Holstege didn't either) to letters you don't want to.
Why bother talking, as you clearly don't listen. Since some of our leaders have goals beyond
Palm Spring's, I say they better get thicker skin because the real world out there, and it's
tough.
Mark Coleman
P.O. Box 4975
Palm Springs, CA 92263
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a recent grant. Without your support FIND would not be able to carry out our vital mission of
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From:Grace Garner
To:City Clerk
Cc:Justin Clifton
Subject:Fw: Community letter responding to the transitional center
Date:Monday, March 14, 2022 7:50:52 PM
FYI
From: Shawnda Thomas Faveau <shawndathomasfaveau@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 7:44 PM
To: Grace Garner <Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Cynthia Sessions <cindylou052@yahoo.com>; Deiter Crawford <dcrawford10414@yahoo.com>;
Evernell Black <evernellblack797@gmail.com>; Jami Simon <bjs4labor@hotmail.com>; Jarvis
Crawford <Jarvis.Crawford@palmspringsca.gov>; La Quesha Harris <keke7774@yahoo.com>;
MeganRodriguez.usaf@gmail.com <MeganRodriguez.usaf@gmail.com>; charlieejr
<charlieejr@aol.com>; shacoya white <1mscoya@gmail.com>
Subject: Community letter responding to the transitional center
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Dear Grace,
This is an official letter requesting you to STOP the
process of putting this facility in our neighborhood
until the neighborhood is completely informed on
how the city will not repeat the mistakes it’s made in
the past and in previous meetings.
Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community and
supporting marginalized neighbors are united in
requesting the City of Palm Springs to produce
evidence of learning from its historical, biased
mistakes.
The people of Palm Springs want to ensure moral,
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social integrity by not repeating cultural systematic
biases on another growing generation in our
community. On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the City
Manager made systematic, historical mistakes,
destroying years of grassroots community work
efforts by disrespecting our Section 14 community
members and traumatizing our disenfranchised voting
community. These actions terrorized and evoked a
historical trauma response in already marginalized
citizens.
The community needs the City Counsel and City
Manager Justin Clifton to understand that they are not
culturally equipped to handle the unhoused due to the
current handling of our Section 14 community.
The marginalized and underrepresented Desert
Highland Gateway Estates Community of Palm
Springs demand the city officials to create and answer
to the People’s morality clause*. *People’s morality
clause: As an evolving humanitarian effort, the City
of Palm Springs officials will completely do our due
diligence not to repeat the immoral mistakes of our
historic past.
The people demand total transparency, ensuring that
the city’s historic systematic tendencies will not
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produce another historic catastrophe.
We want a full explanation of why is the city putting
the unhoused in the part of city with the largest
violent crime rate.
We need the City Counsel and the City Manager to
explain their reasoning for placing the unhoused in a
neighborhood with “the highest violent crime rate.”
We want the city to address the social and moral
impact this facility has on our society and local
communities as a whole. The community would like
written, documented impact studies examining long-
term effects on the community. Historically, cities
like Palm Springs, have disregarded marginalized
communities in order to push one-sided cultural
biases.
As a Public Arts Commissioner, I took an oath to
protect our city from foreign and domestic terrorism.
I literally had to yell at the City Manager not to
terrorize a community with the way he was
conducting the meeting.
I was shocked that our new City Manager would
disrespect the whole community upon meeting them.
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How could the city not see how the parallels of his
actions would have real negative, vocal
repercussions? This is very reminiscent of the way
the city is currently dealing with Section 14.
“Our hands are tied and there’s nothing they could do
about it” is not what I expected nor deserved to hear,
especially when the city flyers invited people to get
involved. For years, the community has asked for
symbols of trauma to be removed and now the city
has ruled in a way that inflicts more trauma with a
transitional homeless navigation center; making it
harder for the community to trust the city’s judgment.
The actions of buying land for a transitional homeless
navigation center in our community feels very
punitive and deliberate, and nothing the city has done
or said so far has shown otherwise.
Shawnda Thomas Faveau and Desert Highland
Gateway Estates Neighborhood Action Committee.
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From:T Santora
To:City Clerk
Cc:Jeannie Kays; Lisa Middleton; CityManager
Subject:Wall Construction at Demuth Park
Date:Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:01:11 AM
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Hello Mr. Mejia,
Would you please share this email and it’s attachment with the City Council prior to their March 24
meeting?
I have been very pleased and grateful for the support of the Parks & Recreation Commission
regarding the much needed improvements and stepped-up maintenance at Demuth Park, especially
in relation to the pickleball courts there. One of those improvements is the placement of wind
screens around the courts. However, I am deeply concerned about the planned placement of a block
wall on the south side of the courts along the boundary with the water treatment facility. It is my
understanding this wall was requested by the treatment plant, not the Commission.
It would be a dangerously unintended consequence to assume the wall would be sufficient as a wind
screen. I am asking Council to ensure that there is a flexible barrier of some kind between the wall
and the courts. It is not unusual for players to run into the chain link fences currently in place in
pursuit of a ball. They are rough, but forgiving. A solid wall surface would pose an unnecessary
hazard. This danger is real. Please see the article attached.
https://pamplinmedia.com/component/content/article?id=24111
Thank you for your consideration,
T Santora
Resident, District 5
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From:T Santora
To:City Clerk
Cc:Jeannie Kays; Lisa Middleton; CityManager
Subject:Wall Construction at Demuth Park
Date:Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:01:11 AM
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Hello Mr. Mejia,
Would you please share this email and it’s attachment with the City Council prior to their March 24
meeting?
I have been very pleased and grateful for the support of the Parks & Recreation Commission
regarding the much needed improvements and stepped-up maintenance at Demuth Park, especially
in relation to the pickleball courts there. One of those improvements is the placement of wind
screens around the courts. However, I am deeply concerned about the planned placement of a block
wall on the south side of the courts along the boundary with the water treatment facility. It is my
understanding this wall was requested by the treatment plant, not the Commission.
It would be a dangerously unintended consequence to assume the wall would be sufficient as a wind
screen. I am asking Council to ensure that there is a flexible barrier of some kind between the wall
and the courts. It is not unusual for players to run into the chain link fences currently in place in
pursuit of a ball. They are rough, but forgiving. A solid wall surface would pose an unnecessary
hazard. This danger is real. Please see the article attached.
https://pamplinmedia.com/component/content/article?id=24111
Thank you for your consideration,
T Santora
Resident, District 5
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From:Mahmoud AbuSharia
To:City Clerk; Jeannie Kays
Cc:David Feltman
Subject:Fw: Wall installation at Pickleball courts in Demuth Park
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:22:07 AM
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Hello,
I see that the wall installation is moving forward. This is absolutely the worst idea for a
pickleball park ever!! Have you ever played Pickleball?? Who’s idea was this??
See email below about my friend who broke his rib when he hit the fence behind him. This
wall is going to be more dangerous and will not solve the disgusting smell issue.
Thank you,
Max Dirdah
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On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 8:17 PM, Mahmoud AbuSharia <mabusharia@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hello Jeannie,
I was playing with a friend few days ago, and he hit the fence behind him and
broke his rib. I took him to the urgent care and that’s when they told us he broke a
rib.
I am telling you this because I was told that the city is installing a wall instead of
a fence? This may be even worse than what we currently have, I urge you to look
for options that would make it safer for players, it is a common practice to run
into a fence while playing.
Thank you!
Max Dirdah
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From:paul merritt
To:Denise Goolsby
Subject:HOMELESS WELCOME CTR. Palm Springs possible resolution of ISSUES impacts on NEIGHBORHOODS paul
merritt
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 10:19:30 AM
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hi Denise
we have been attempting to contact OUR COUNCIL REP./ Dennis ...no availability.
offer to resolve some issues.
1.CITY FUND 24 / 7 area ACTIVE patrol
2. CITY fund gate protection[s] Villas 1 hoa
3. CITY make available 20 min. code / patrol enforcement on vagrant complaints.
4. City added zone bus stop SAN RAFAEL
5.City IMMEDIATELY by new S.B. state law REDUCE San Rafael SPEED limit to 35 mph.
6.City start AREA litter patrol weekly.
cheers
paul MERRITT tel 949 249 249 2
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From:jerimiltenberger
To:City Clerk
Subject:Wall
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:22:52 AM
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Please. Please do not build wall. It will not keep the smell away. It will be very dangerous for
the players! We hit the fence a lot. We need more courts!
Thank you
Jeri Miltenberger
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From:Monique Lomeli
To:Tiffani Bailey
Subject:FW: Homeless Navigation Center MISPLACEMENT
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:17:16 PM
Please confirm receipt with William and add to public comment.
From: William D <william92262@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:11 PM
To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: Homeless Navigation Center MISPLACEMENT
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Dear Mr.Rios,
Surely you can find some other place thatis NOT in the middle of SO MANY ResidentialCommunities.
Please reconsider your decision. This will surely place a hardship on allsurrounding residents.
Thank you for listening.
Respectfully yours,
William DupreePalm Springs Villas I
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From:Mahmoud AbuSharia
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fw: Wall installation at Pickleball courts in Demuth Park
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 11:32:54 AM
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This email is for the council.
Hello,
I see that the wall installation is moving forward. This is absolutely the worst idea
for a pickleball park ever!! Have you ever played Pickleball?? Who’s idea was
this??
See email below about my friend who broke his rib when he hit the fence behind
him. This wall is going to be more dangerous and will not solve the disgusting
smell issue.
Thank you,
Max Dirdah
Begin forwarded message:
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 8:17 PM, Mahmoud AbuSharia
<mabusharia@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hello Jeannie,
I was playing with a friend few days ago, and he hit the fence behind
him and broke his rib. I took him to the urgent care and that’s when
they told us he broke a rib.
I am telling you this because I was told that the city is installing a
wall instead of a fence? This may be even worse than what we
currently have, I urge you to look for options that would make it safer
for players, it is a common practice to run into a fence while playing.
Thank you!
Max Dirdah
From:T Santora
To:City Clerk
Cc:Jeannie Kays; Lisa Middleton; CityManager
Subject:Wall Construction at Demuth Park
Date:Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:01:11 AM
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Hello Mr. Mejia,
Would you please share this email and it’s attachment with the City Council prior to their March 24
meeting?
I have been very pleased and grateful for the support of the Parks & Recreation Commission
regarding the much needed improvements and stepped-up maintenance at Demuth Park, especially
in relation to the pickleball courts there. One of those improvements is the placement of wind
screens around the courts. However, I am deeply concerned about the planned placement of a block
wall on the south side of the courts along the boundary with the water treatment facility. It is my
understanding this wall was requested by the treatment plant, not the Commission.
It would be a dangerously unintended consequence to assume the wall would be sufficient as a wind
screen. I am asking Council to ensure that there is a flexible barrier of some kind between the wall
and the courts. It is not unusual for players to run into the chain link fences currently in place in
pursuit of a ball. They are rough, but forgiving. A solid wall surface would pose an unnecessary
hazard. This danger is real. Please see the article attached.
https://pamplinmedia.com/component/content/article?id=24111
Thank you for your consideration,
T Santora
Resident, District 5
3/10/2022
Public Comment
Item Non Agenda
From:Mahmoud AbuSharia
To:City Clerk; Jeannie Kays
Cc:David Feltman
Subject:Fw: Wall installation at Pickleball courts in Demuth Park
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:22:07 AM
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Hello,
I see that the wall installation is moving forward. This is absolutely the worst idea for a
pickleball park ever!! Have you ever played Pickleball?? Who’s idea was this??
See email below about my friend who broke his rib when he hit the fence behind him. This
wall is going to be more dangerous and will not solve the disgusting smell issue.
Thank you,
Max Dirdah
Begin forwarded message:
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 8:17 PM, Mahmoud AbuSharia <mabusharia@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hello Jeannie,
I was playing with a friend few days ago, and he hit the fence behind him and
broke his rib. I took him to the urgent care and that’s when they told us he broke a
rib.
I am telling you this because I was told that the city is installing a wall instead of
a fence? This may be even worse than what we currently have, I urge you to look
for options that would make it safer for players, it is a common practice to run
into a fence while playing.
Thank you!
Max Dirdah
3/10/2022
Public Comment
Item Non Agenda
From:paul merritt
To:Denise Goolsby
Subject:HOMELESS WELCOME CTR. Palm Springs possible resolution of ISSUES impacts on NEIGHBORHOODS paul
merritt
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 10:19:30 AM
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unless you are sure the content is safe.
hi Denise
we have been attempting to contact OUR COUNCIL REP./ Dennis ...no availability.
offer to resolve some issues.
1.CITY FUND 24 / 7 area ACTIVE patrol
2. CITY fund gate protection[s] Villas 1 hoa
3. CITY make available 20 min. code / patrol enforcement on vagrant complaints.
4. City added zone bus stop SAN RAFAEL
5.City IMMEDIATELY by new S.B. state law REDUCE San Rafael SPEED limit to 35 mph.
6.City start AREA litter patrol weekly.
cheers
paul MERRITT tel 949 249 249 2
3/10/2022
Public Comment
Item Non Agenda
From:jerimiltenberger
To:City Clerk
Subject:Wall
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:22:52 AM
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Please. Please do not build wall. It will not keep the smell away. It will be very dangerous for
the players! We hit the fence a lot. We need more courts!
Thank you
Jeri Miltenberger
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8+.
3/10/2022
Public Comment
Item Non Agenda
From:Monique Lomeli
To:Tiffani Bailey
Subject:FW: Homeless Navigation Center MISPLACEMENT
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:17:16 PM
Please confirm receipt with William and add to public comment.
From: William D <william92262@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:11 PM
To: Llubi Rios <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: Homeless Navigation Center MISPLACEMENT
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attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear Mr.Rios,
Surely you can find some other place thatis NOT in the middle of SO MANY ResidentialCommunities.
Please reconsider your decision. This will surely place a hardship on allsurrounding residents.
Thank you for listening.
Respectfully yours,
William DupreePalm Springs Villas I
3/10/2022
Public Comment
Item Non Agenda
From:Mahmoud AbuSharia
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fw: Wall installation at Pickleball courts in Demuth Park
Date:Thursday, March 17, 2022 11:32:54 AM
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unless you are sure the content is safe.
This email is for the council.
Hello,
I see that the wall installation is moving forward. This is absolutely the worst idea
for a pickleball park ever!! Have you ever played Pickleball?? Who’s idea was
this??
See email below about my friend who broke his rib when he hit the fence behind
him. This wall is going to be more dangerous and will not solve the disgusting
smell issue.
Thank you,
Max Dirdah
Begin forwarded message:
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 8:17 PM, Mahmoud AbuSharia
<mabusharia@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hello Jeannie,
I was playing with a friend few days ago, and he hit the fence behind
him and broke his rib. I took him to the urgent care and that’s when
they told us he broke a rib.
I am telling you this because I was told that the city is installing a
wall instead of a fence? This may be even worse than what we
currently have, I urge you to look for options that would make it safer
for players, it is a common practice to run into a fence while playing.
Thank you!
Max Dirdah