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Home My WebLink AboutNon-Agenda - Public CommentFrom:Christopher A Hernandez To:City Clerk Subject:09/14/2022 Date:Wednesday, September 14, 2022 9:00:43 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Hi, I went as a scout to the Palm Springs Boxing Club and that is next level disgusting. There should be mandatory drug tests. They were not able to even find me a bed. The conditions alone are unfit for habitation. There are no humanities. I got huge headaches just sitting there. There was no warning. I got in line for what I thought was a transfer to a church. What I was told was sign up at 3:30 PM. I was then told check back at 4:30. To my demise, nothing occurred. What’s worse is I’m a domestic violence survivor and I’m running away for safety. Christopher Hernandez 206-423-7380 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:21:03 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1967231 IP Address:66.74.29.1 Submission Date:09/15/2022 1:20 Survey Time:8 minutes, 25 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia , Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) Email (optional/opcional) Your Comments/Sus comentarios CV LINK PART 1: INTRODUCTION On September 5, 2022, Kendal Balchan of the Palm Springs Post published a 17- word-titled article/blog on the current state of the CV Link project, henceforth referred to as “The Article.” The Article provides Tom Kirk’s current snapshot of the project. In addition, Balchan launches another media attack on the anti-CV Link lobby, declaring: “Residents frustrated with what they perceive as lack of progress have taken to social media to lob accusations of malfeasance - all without proof - and call for investigations of all sorts.” I’ve never lobbed, but I have completed investigations with plenty of proof and no malfeasance. I have never requested an investigation, but the timing is perfect since Kirk’s claims are only two weeks old and easily verifiable. Therefore, I am submitting six separate INVESTIGATION SUGGESTIONS designed for speedy completion. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:29:42 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1967258 IP Address:66.74.29.1 Submission Date:09/15/2022 1:29 Survey Time:40 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia , Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) Email (optional/opcional) Your Comments/Sus comentarios CV LINK PART 2: MESSES ON MESQUITE The Article states: “The most recent segment to break ground is in Palm Springs, along the Tahquitz Creek Channel. It’s there that the path will connect DeMuth Park with downtown. It’s expected to be complete before the end of the year.” None of the actual path has been completed and it certainly won’t be completed in 3 months. The 3-mile route is between Demuth Park and Palm Canyon. Construction started in May 2022, when the Mesquite intersections at El Cielo and Compadre, as well as the west entrance to Demuth Park, were decimated. Over the past four months, a variety of in-the-street bumper guards were installed, sidewalks were removed, and a ballpark was excavated. After 4 months, that’s about it. The only protection from the curbs and street holes is orange cones. INVESTIGATION SUGGESTION: Take a walking tour of Demuth Park, El Cielo and Compadre construction sites. Boot out the contractor and get this fixed before someone is killed. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:33:56 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1967273 IP Address:66.74.29.1 Submission Date:09/15/2022 1:33 Survey Time:3 minutes, 21 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia , Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) Email (optional/opcional) Your Comments/Sus comentarios CV LINK PART 3: HELICOPTER TOUR “The Article states there are multiple CV Link construction sites up and running, but we just can’t see them: “While few segments are currently available for use, a project map lists dozens* of mostly disconnect [sic] sections as ‘under construction.’ Many are not visible to residents, but that’s part of the plan: Building the path away from current roadways will increase safety for both those who use it and motorists”. INVESTIGATION SUGGESTION: Obtain the coordinates of all construction sites and charter a helicopter for visual verification. (*Note: “Dozens” means at least 24 sites.) Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:38:56 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1967291 IP Address:66.74.29.1 Submission Date:09/15/2022 1:38 Survey Time:2 minutes, 46 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia , Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) Email (optional/opcional) Your Comments/Sus comentarios CV LINK PART 4: DOES NOT COMPUTE (PART 1) The Article states: “Also under construction is work on roughly 13.5 miles of the route through La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella.That work includes not only paved pathway, but bridges and roadway undercrossings. Much of that work should be completed by the end of next summer.” The bid for this project was awarded in October 2020 and none of the 31 path segments have been constructed. The only significant construction has been a 160 ft mini-bridge in Indio, which remains incomplete after 18 months. Further complicating matters: construction managers Anser Advisory’s $9.2 Million contract expires in January. They were hired to complete all remaining 35 miles of path. With none of the 69 path segments constructed, have they been paid millions of dollars? INVESTIGATION SUGGESTION: Considering CVAG was cited by Caltrans in 2018 for CV Link consultant contract mismanagement and not ensuring services were performed, give them a call. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:51:34 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1967327 IP Address:66.74.29.1 Submission Date:09/15/2022 1:51 Survey Time:5 minutes, 38 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia , Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) Email (optional/opcional) Your Comments/Sus comentarios CV LINK PART 5: DOES NOT COMPUTE (Part 2) The Article states: “Combined, about half of the $100 million needed for the project is being spent on current work.” When half the budget ($50 Million) is added to previous CV Link expenses of $34 Million the total is $84 Million. That leaves only $16 Million for the remaining 21.5 Miles. Also, in an unprecedented move, CV Link’s 2021 financial statements report an unexplained $5 Million capital expenditure, with another $17 Million in the 2022 and 2023 budgets. These add an unfunded $22 Million to the project costs. INVESTIGATION SUGGESTION: Solicit accounting students from COD to analyze the financial statements and budgets. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:59:39 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1967354 IP Address:66.74.29.1 Submission Date:09/15/2022 1:59 Survey Time:1 minute, 48 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia , Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) Email (optional/opcional) Your Comments/Sus comentarios CV LINK PART 6: MASTER PLANNING Kirk’s oft-cited crowning achievement is pre-purchasing materials. As he states in the Article: “We’re either very smart or very lucky because we started ordering material in bulk right at the beginning of the pandemic.” I don’t understand how CVAG could afford to purchase, store and account for massive amounts of construction materials. On top of the logistics, this requires the skill of a professional buyer, typically the contractor. (On page 6 of the 2022 Budget, Kirk admitted CV Link is CVAG’s first construction delivery project). I found approvals for two materials Kirk purchased: 60.5 tons of glass shards for sparkling concrete ($335,410) and 4,811 solar path markers ($443,500.) Almost $250,000 was included for shipping. INVESTIGATION SUGGESTION: Visit the storage site, conduct an inventory count, review invoices and accounting records. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 2:03:21 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1967373 IP Address:66.74.29.1 Submission Date:09/15/2022 2:03 Survey Time:3 minutes, 8 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia , Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) Email (optional/opcional) Your Comments/Sus comentarios CV LINK PART 7: VISITORS CENTER SNEAK ATTACK (Conclusion) This looks like big trouble and is what prompted my investigation request. The Article contains a picture of a desert scene with an orange crane and a bucket of concrete. The picture is captioned with very tiny text: “Workers pour concrete in July at the start of the CV Link path near the entrance to The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.” Astounded, I took a ride up to the Visitor Center on Tuesday. The rear and north lots around the iconic Frey building are trashed. There was no construction crew. Among the discarded items were iron supports for a shade structure. Could you imagine an IKEA shade structure planted next to the Coachella Valley’s most aerodynamically iconic building? INVESTIGATION SUGGESTION: Visit the site then call the cops. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Friday, September 2, 2022 5:57:00 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1942592 IP Address:73.186.83.150 Submission Date:09/02/2022 5:56 Survey Time:1 minute, 14 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre Mark Cutone City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia Nantucket, Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) Email (optional/opcional) mark@markcutone.com Your Comments/Sus comentarios Do NOT approve! A poor solution to a complex challenge. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Meg Cronin To:City Clerk Subject:Ken Culvert Date:Saturday, September 17, 2022 3:14:58 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. I just wanted to voice my disappointment and disagreement with the PS Police Association’s support for Ken Calvert. He is an incumbent with old-fashioned ideas and is also not representative of the diverse population here in Palm Springs. Meg Cronin 4472 Avant Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Tom Boudrot To:City Clerk Subject:Fwd: Public Comment Submission: Planning Commission Meeting, September 14 Date:Wednesday, September 7, 2022 11:54:04 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. The following letter has been sent to Mr. Flinn Fagg and the Palm Springs Planning Commission regarding the proposed Dream Hotel property modifications to be discussed at the September 14th Planning Commission meeting. I wish for this email message to be shared with the Palm Springs City Council. Thank you. ------------ Dear Sir: As a homeowner at Center Court Club (CCC) – the property abutting the Dream Hotel development – I ask the Planning Commission to consider the scale of the newly proposed condominium units in contrast to the residential units that have existed in close proximity to that development since 1977. The table below highlights the historical changes to the area of concern. (References from City of Palm Springs Project Submittals and Status CASE 5.1132-PD 333/TPM 35236 - Item 2B): Original Area of Concern Original Plan 2019 Approved Revision Revised Proposal: 24 Condominium Structures Farmhouse/ Event Space Ref: Document “Item 2B’, pages 5-9 Multi-purpose building with an outdoor covered area, ballroom, indoor/outdoor bar area, screening room, restrooms , etc. Max. height: 30 ft. Revised plan has a contemporary and simple design but remains a multi- purpose building Max. height: 24 ft, 2 in. 24, 4-story condominium units consisting of: A platform*: ground level garage (first story) Three-story condo structures above the platform. (stories 2, 3 and 4) Clarification desired: Is 43 ft. height from finished average grade or from “platform” to roof’s highest point? Max. height: 43 feet 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda In short, I am not against the Dream Hotel development. In fact, I believe it will be a good addition to the neighborhood and a great amenity to the Palm Springs Convention Center. I believe that many of my neighbors are in agreement on these points. What am I concerned about? The proposed plan is to build three-story condominium structures on a platform*. The math is immutable. That’s a four-story structure with a height of 43 feet with an unknown base elevation. This is where mistrust due to smokescreening begins from the developer’s “platform” euphemism and lack of transparency at the community meeting on August 4 of this year.. I have no issue with condos being built on the perimeter of the CCC property. The only issue I have is the “out of proportion” scale of a new set of buildings that should fit the context of the existing environment. Total height is the focus. Somebody needs to exercise common sense. This is where you come in. Please. Consider the scale of this proposed development in contrast to the structures that already exist at CCC. The enjoyment of property ownership in this beautiful city should not only be granted only to those purchasing new homes. The city has an obligation to those who have loved this city long before the Dream Hotel and its condos were conceived. We want to continue loving this city. Help us do it. Sincerely, Thomas Boudrot Homeowner, Center Court Club (503) 528-2785 tboudrot@gmail.com * The definition of a “platform” – a euphemism for a first-story garage – was described by Ms. Kibby, developer of the proposed modifications, at the community meeting at CCC occurring on August 3, 2022. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Tuesday, September 6, 2022 3:58:08 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1948494 IP Address:205.154.245.211 Submission Date:09/06/2022 3:58 Survey Time:2 minutes, 3 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre Michael Pitkin City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia Palm Springs, Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) 3234871290 Email (optional/opcional) SATANmjp@outlook.com Your Comments/Sus comentarios Michael Joseph Pitkin, a resident of Palm Springs (11 months). I am 57 year old, democrat, homosexual, HIV+ & cancer, multi-racial European, Theistic Satanist male. I request a meeting with a City Council Member willing to address the need for installing a public, free or "workable" pay phone in Palm Springs, Ca. I have been trying to connect with family (for months) and as an "indigent client" none of the social service agencies, in town, will allow phone calls. I tried payphones in the area and none of them work (even 911 does not work at the Palm Springs, International Airport). I met with Lt. Hutchinson, he allowed me to call family at the Police Dept. I know that the Riverside County Mobile Crisis Response Team, will not have a phone for individuals to use. Lt. Hutchinson is asking for 2 Palm Springs Mobile Crisis Response Team members on the Palm Springs, Police force. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda 1 Brent Rasi To:Byron Postle Subject:RE: Golf in Palm Springs ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: Byron Postle <byronpostle@gmail.com> Date: Sat, Sep 10, 2022 at 9:02 AM Subject: Golf in Palm Springs To: <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>, <Dennis.Woods@palmspringsca.gov>, <Geoff.Kors@palmspringsca.gov>, <Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov>, <grace.garner@palmspringsca.gov> CC: <Llubi.Rios@palmspringsca.gov> Dear Council Members, My family and I have been coming to Palm Springs for over 33 years. My mother and father in law first came to winter in the desert to enjoy the golf at Tahquitz Resort. My wife and I, along with our kids, soon followed. My in laws are now too tired to make the annual trip but my wife and I are just entering our retirement years and look forward to many happy winters in our Palm Sorings home that we purchased in 2009. There are many reasons we love to come to the desert but the golf courses at Tahquitz were a big part of our decision to purchase in Palm Springs. The courses have always been beautiful open space in the community. When we’re not playing golf (have even tried footgolf a few times) we enjoy biking and walking the adjacent trails. It’s always gorgeous and well maintained …and the staff are exceptional! In our opinion, a jewel of your community. I’ve heard there’s consideration being given to the idea of selling the courses and changing the use of the land. I know we’re only visitors to PS but for what it’s worth we think that would be a huge mistake. Please keep it as it is. Thank you for considering our opinion and please keep us informed of any public information sessions that may be planned. Sincerely, Byron & Melanie Postle Victoria BC & Palm Springs, CA ‐‐ Byron Postle cell: 778.678.7989 home/office: 250.475.6651 ‐‐ Byron Postle cell: 778.678.7989 home/office: 250.475.6651 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Gary Schummer To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Turf conversion grants Date:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 2:00:06 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, I am very concerned about the future availability of potable water in our desert City. Palm Springs residents are willing to invest in measures that will allow water to continue to be a plentiful resource, but a little help from you "grant-wise" would go a long way. I ask you to support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment we need to make. Thank You, Gary Schummer 3030 N Redwood Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Cell: 310-346-9647 (Voice or Text) 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Saturday, August 13, 2022 3:36:39 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1892406 IP Address:205.154.192.242 Submission Date:08/13/2022 3:36 Survey Time:4 minutes, 54 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre Michael Joseph Pitkin City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia Palm Springs, Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) 3234871290 Email (optional/opcional) SATANmjp@outlook.com Your Comments/Sus comentarios I am now asking The City of Palm Springs to stop ALL ZOOM Meetings, until there is a ZOOM Meeting room(s) available in Palm Springs, Ca. I feel it is a health disparity happening, that allows only the fortunate to have access to community health information (that seems to be the basis of your Zoom meetings). This is, I feel The City of Palm Springs possibly condoning continuation of discrimination. Not everyone has access to (HIPPA compliant) Zoom and even all libraries, in the public, do not have Zoom rooms. I am officially bringing this matter to the attention of The City of Palm Springs team. This is an entire Palm Springs GLBTQ community issue, so I am filing the same request across all community partners. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:LetsAll@GoBananas.net To:City Clerk; CityManager; Lindsey-Paige McCloy; Denise Goolsby; "Don Barrett"; Teresa Gallavan; "Ashley Metzger" Cc:abig@kidatheart.com Subject:Citizens Request - DWA Palm Springs Matching Grants for turf conversion (like RM is already doing). Date:Saturday, August 13, 2022 10:15:07 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, City Manager, and Sustainability Commissioners, Cc; Denise G., Teresa G., Don B., Ashley M., From: Bob Heinbaugh & Paul Hinrichsen – Upper West Side NOrg – leadership members. RE: Requesting PS to provide Matching Grants for Turf Conversions. Recently DWA (Desert Water Agency) increased their turf conversion rebates from $2 per square foot to $3 per square foot. As per a conversation with Ashley from DWA, she tells us the average cost for turf conversion is running approximately $7 per square foot. Rancho Mirage is already providing their residents and businesses matching grants for turf conversion. Palm Springs is filled with many fixed-income retirees and others on tight incomes where that turf conversion cost is financially prohibitive, even for a very basic conversion. Yet, we have many who are interested in doing their part for water conservation, a critical topic today here. In our own HOA of 67 single family residences (Park San Rafael), we have several home owners on such fixed-incomes who simply have anxiety at the thought of the cost for turf conversion. Many others in our NOrg feel the same. Our HOA maintains and waters all the front yards, but the cost of turf conversion is on the individual owners. Our HOA uses 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 gallons a month, mostly for turf irrigation which we are hoping to meaningfully bring down with turf conversion. As you likely have read in the news, Rancho Mirage is already doing matching grants to help their city convert as much turf as they can. Please see the screen shot from the Rancho Mirage website shared below. “The Ask”: 1. Please have Palm Springs implement matching grants, just as Rancho Mirage already does. 2. Please waive permit fees for projects triggered by/for turf conversions. 3. Please allow up to $6,000 reimbursement where the city requires a landscape architect, just as Rancho Mirage already does. 4. DWA says they can administer the grants, just as CVWD already does in Rancho Mirage. It’s very meaningful for the residents. It is an investment in our City and its residents…“US”. thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!!, Bob Heinbaugh & Paul Hinrichsen – Upper West Side NOrg – leadership members 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Dayle Sandusky To:City Clerk Subject:Matching funds for turf replacement. Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 1:05:11 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. As a resident of Palm Springs I am very much in favor of the city to providing matching funds for turf replacement. Matching funds combined with the DWA program funds would make a significant difference for the time-line of the desert landscape program in my community. Please help us do this conversion by investing in the turf replacement projects. This will go a long way in conserving our precious water. Sincerely yours, Dayle Sandusky Sunrise Palms Palm Springs, CA 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Stephen Sledjeski To:City Clerk; Lindsay-Paige.McCloy@PalmSpringsCA.gov Subject:Matching Turf Conversion Grant Date:Sunday, August 14, 2022 6:08:22 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Stephen Sledjeski 2199 E Calle Conejara Palm Springs 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Denny To:City Clerk Subject:matching turf conversion grants Date:Saturday, August 13, 2022 12:48:58 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Dennis Tiede 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Robin Somes To:City Clerk Subject:Please help! Date:Sunday, August 14, 2022 7:07:14 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, I urge you to support the City of Palm Springs' matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents, and a thoughtful promotion towards water conservation. Sincerely, Robin Somes 2199 E Calle Conejara Palm Springs 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Kurt Carlson To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Please support matching turf grants for PS Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 9:34:29 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. We appreciate the work you do for all of us. Thank You, Kurt Carlson Sunrise Palms Condominium homeowner Palm Springs, CA 92262 Cell: (619) 665-0866 "doing the same thing, but expecting different results is the definition of insanity" Albert Einstein 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:m.jones157@verizon.net To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige.MaCloy@PalmSpringsCa.gov Subject:Please Support Turf Conversion Grants w/ DWA Date:Sunday, August 14, 2022 3:32:58 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear Palm Springs City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the city of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It's an investment in our City, Neighborhoods, Businesses and Residents. Thank you, M. Jones, Palm Springs Resident cc: Palm Springs City Clerk and Lindsey Paige-MaCloy 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Donna Newton To:City Clerk Subject:Request Date:Sunday, August 14, 2022 1:10:24 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Donna Newton Sunrise Palms Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:clarencemoten To:City Clerk Subject:The City of Palm Springs Matching DWA Turf Grant Conversion Date:Saturday, August 13, 2022 4:15:14 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainable Commission As a Palm Springs resident I would greatly appreciate the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It would greatly assist me financially in converting my lawn to a desert landscape saving the use of water during this severe draught we are going through. Thank you for your serious consideration to this matter Clarence Moten 1010 E El Alameda Palm Springs, CA. 92262 Sent from my iPhone 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Martin Royer To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Turf conversation city match? Date:Sunday, August 14, 2022 9:02:27 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. This would greatly add incentive for homeowners and HOAs to convert to using less water in the future. Thank You, Martin Royer Palm Springs Resident - Park San Rafael HOA 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:linda winesburg To:City Clerk Subject:Turf Conversion Grant(s) Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 8:54:29 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Linda Winesburg 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Keen Wilkins To:City Clerk Subject:Turf Conversion matching funds Date:Sunday, August 14, 2022 9:03:37 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs adding matching turf conversion grants to the DWA rebate program. It will make turf conversion more attractive and affordable for all residents. Plus, It’s an investment in our City, its businesses, and residents. Thank You, Walter Keen Wilkins 2900 S Redwood Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 Sent from Mail for Windows 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Mike Mertz To:Lindsey-Paige McCloy; City Clerk Cc:Donna Newton; Robert Tickell; bmiller.sphoa; Ernest Meeker Subject:Turf Conversion Date:Sunday, August 14, 2022 1:06:00 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear PS City Council, Staff & Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs providing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It's a much-needed investment for our city, our businesses and our residents. I appreciate your attention to this measure. Kindest regards, Mike Mertz Palm Springs Resident 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Jim Diamond To:City Clerk Cc:jdiamond2@dc.rr.com Subject:turf program Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 3:01:42 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. I am interested in replacing my turf at 2570 Savanna Way, Palm Springs, ca 92262 I have approximate 800 sq ft @ 7$ per sq that is $5600 with a $3 rebate= $2400= balance $3200 I am on a fixed income and can not afford that. If the city would help out with $3 per sq. then I could do it. Thank you for your time. JIM DIAMOND 760-567-8123 Sent from Mail for Windows 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:scottxxxsmith@yahoo.com To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Please water saving turf conversion grants like what Rancho Mirage is doing for residents. Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 5:55:50 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Scott Smith from Warm Sands 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:a9to5er@yahoo.com To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Green turf removal matching grants for water conservation Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 6:01:36 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Pat & John - Racquet Club part of Upper West Side 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:william.cash22@yahoo.com To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:DWA matching turf grants Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 5:47:41 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, William PS D1 resident 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:naked_trades@yahoo.com To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:PS matching grants for turf conversion. Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 6:04:35 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Name NOrg 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:albertphillipssr@yahoo.com To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:PS matching turf conversion grants please Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 5:43:47 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank you, Albert Phillips Sr. Dist #3, but own properties in Dist. #1 & Dist #5 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:wilma_bea_kind@yahoo.com To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Turf rebates for PS residents to match water agency Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 5:51:13 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Wilma Bea - Racquet Club area 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:david schlegel To:City Clerk Subject:Lawn Rebate Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 10:10:00 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, David Schlegel Four Seasons 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:bakerkeith64@aol.com To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Cc:clyde@clydewildes.com Subject:Matching DWA Turf Conversion Grants Date:Tuesday, August 16, 2022 11:39:17 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff, and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Keith Baker 4954 Frey Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Clyde Wildes To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Matching DWA Turf Conversion Grants Date:Tuesday, August 16, 2022 8:10:09 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff, and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Clyde Wildes 4958 Frey Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:donette ramey To:City Clerk Cc:Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Matching turf conversion grant Date:Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6:45:25 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Donette Ramey 3137 sunflower loop n Palm Springs, ca 517-281-2357 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Denise Janssen Eager To:City Clerk; Lindsey-Paige McCloy Subject:Matching turf conversion grants with DWA Date:Wednesday, August 17, 2022 11:19:51 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Denise Janssen Eager Whitewater Club Neighborhood 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Todd Saunders To:Lindsey-Paige McCloy Cc:City Clerk Subject:Matching turf conversion grants with DWA Date:Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:04:28 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It's an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Todd Saunders Sunrise Park 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Mira Zelikson To:City Clerk Subject:Matching Turf Date:Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6:53:45 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Name: Zelikson family NOrg Sent from my iPhone 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Gary Schummer To:City Clerk Subject:This is the best idea I have seen to insure we have fresh water in the future Date:Thursday, August 18, 2022 2:14:02 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, I am writing to request your support for the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. Although it is an investment with upfront costs in the short term, it will have sizeable and tangible benefits for our City, our businesses, and our residents in the long term. Allowing for saving money and resources well into the future. My friends and I who live here in Palm Springs have talked about doing this conversion because we are concerned about the environment and the ongoing availability of fresh water. My HOA alone uses over 1,000,000 gallons of water a month to water our landscape. This cost is, by far, the largest line item in our budget. The HOA, like many homeowners, would be willing to convert to a greener, more sustainable landscape, however, the cost of this conversion has been prohibitive. With the help of the city and DWA, I as a property owner as well as our HOA would likely take the time to do this conversion and since it more easily fits within our budget, we would do what it takes to implement this prudent shift. I’m sure many others would join us. Please help this measure pass ASAP. Sincerely, Gary Schummer, PhD 3030 N Redwood Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (310)346-9647 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Sandy Sladen To:City Clerk Subject:Turf Conversion Matching Grants Date:Thursday, August 18, 2022 9:18:59 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, I am writing to encourage you to create turf conversion matching grants in partnership with DWA. These grants greatly help and encourage residents, businesses and HOAs to get rid of lawns and thereby save water that is so critical now. Thank you, Sandy Sladen 1477 E Amado Rd Palm Springs 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Jim Mathews To:City Clerk Subject:We support Sheriff Bianco Date:Thursday, August 18, 2022 10:51:58 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. >With violent crime out of control in Palm Springs, the people should not have to tell you it's time to stop arguing about irrelevant statues and attacking the ONE elected official who actually cares about keeping Riverside residents, protected from the criminals that you coddle. If you continue to fail to do your job, we will work to find people to replace you in the next election. Calling for an investigation of our Sheriff Bianco, for being a patriot, just for headlines, is NOT doing your job. > > Stick to what you do best, arguing about the Marilyn Statue and more bike paths. > > > > Sent from my iPhone 09-01-2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:LetsAll@GoBananas.net To:City Clerk Subject:Next PS Fire Chief - One friendly to community disaster preparedness Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2022 3:17:05 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council and Staff, In your selection of the next PS Fire Chief to replace Chief Nalder, please select someone who is friendly and supportive of community based disaster preparedness. Thank you, Bob Heinbaugh and Paul Hinrichsen – Upper West Side NOrg leadership members. 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:Connie Kerins To:City Clerk Subject:Matching turf conversion grants Date:Saturday, August 20, 2022 5:27:04 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council, Staff and Sustainability Commission, Please support the City of Palm Springs doing matching turf conversion grants with DWA. It’s an investment in our City, the businesses, and residents. Thank You, Connie Kerins Conniekerins@yahoo.com Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:City of Palm Springs To:City Clerk; City Clerk Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2022 8:51:00 AM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:1918032 IP Address:72.132.254.247 Submission Date:08/24/2022 8:50 Survey Time:10 minutes, 1 second You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Full Name/Nombre Louis Schneider City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia Palm Springs, Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) 2018935528 Email (optional/opcional) mymidpath@aol.com Your Comments/Sus comentarios Hello. First, thank you for your service to our City. I was kicked out of the Downtown Park this past Monday 8/22 - early evening - by a security guard. Guard said bicycles were not allowed. I am a cyclist. Have panniers/bags on my bike. Often, shop on my bike & go to library on bike. I was reading a book watching sun dip over Mountain at time. Love to do this. Another reason why I live in PS. Was told by guard my bike with bags not allowed. I understand the unhoused problem in city. In parks too. Sadly, everywhere in California. I see unhoused folks linger on the park. Still, I have lived in Palm Springs for many years. Pay taxes. Peaceful citizen who encourages people to visit our city of Palm Springs. I love Palm Springs. Hopefully, will never leave. Surely, there must be a line between residents enjoying the park built for them and visitors, versus need to keep park civil for all. Next time, I will reuse to leave.This is wrong. Illegal too? Thank you. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 09/01/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda From:LetsAll@GoBananas.net To:City Clerk Cc:"- Bob"; "Eric Chiel"; Denise Goolsby Subject:Palm Springs needs a new (non-hazmat) name needed for Asbestos Mountain and Asbestos Spring. Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2022 7:18:13 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear City Council and Staff, Cc; Eric Chiel, RE: We believe Asbestos Mountain and Asbestos Spring need a new (non-hazmat) name. Located inside the boundaries of the City of Palm Springs (two maps shown below), inside Mayor Middleton’s District #5, and just east of Palm Canyon Dr. and Dunn Rd., is an especially unfortunately named mountain and spring, “Asbestos Mountain” and “Asbestos Spring”. It’s time to give them a better (non-hazmat) name. A new name related to the area and its history such as, “Alpine Mountain” and “Alpine Spring” might be a better choice. Someone like Eric Chiel might have even better naming ideas and opinions. We learned about the fascinating history of this “Alpine Village” area from Eric Chiel during one of his many, and always excellent, ONE-PS presentations. “Swasticka Mountain” in Oregon is getting a new name, as reported yesterday in the following NPR news article. Here is a link to that brief article, which inspired this request. https://www.npr.org/2022/08/29/1119688609/oregon-renaming-swastika-mountain-halo?sc=18&f=1001 Thank you for considering, Bob Heinbaugh and Paul Hinrichsen – Upper West Side NOrg – leadership members P.S. Besides, who would want to be responsible for, or Mayor of, “Asbestos Mountain”? An area rather challenging to market, one might suspect. ;-) Dotted line on map below is the City of Palm Springs city limits. 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda 9/1/2022 Public Comment Non-Agenda