HomeMy WebLinkAboutNon-AgendaFrom:Brett Smith
To:City Clerk; Lisa Middleton; Christy Holstege
Subject:This Echoes MANY of the Opinions of Residents in Palm Springs
Date:Thursday, December 22, 2022 4:20:21 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.
Shameful. A total lack of integrity.
LETTERS
Palm Springs Councilmember Holstege should resign already
Reader submissions
View Comments
Arrogance seems to be commonplace in politicians but in Palm Springs it extends to shameless self-promotion and total disregard for the well-
being of the city itself. Christy Holstege is the poster child for such displays. Her wanton disregard for the taxpayers of Palm Springs is
outrageous. In burnishing her "woke" credentials she has opened a Pandora's box of problems for the city. First, she attacked Frank Bogert
without the slightest understanding of the facts surrounding Section 14 and used that as an excuse to start the discussion of reparations.
Everyone wants to see justice for those negatively impacted. The proper restitution is for the city to invest in improvement in North Palm
Springs. Instead of championing a grocery store, parks and recreational facilities for those neighborhoods, Holstege encouraged a suit against
the city for as much as $2 billion, yep, billion with a B. Instead of advocating for individual plaintiffs she should be defending the city and
finding sensible solutions for an underserved neighborhood. Her shameless appearance and 10-minute talk at the press conference in Los
Angeles illustrates that she craves the limelight at any and all costs. Many voted for her just to get her out of town and lost in Sacramento. She
has clearly disqualified herself from all discussions of reparations. She should resign already and get a job as a political operative, or join the
attorneys suing the city for reparations since she's already done their job for them. She may have single-handedly bankrupted Palm Springs.
Thanks much for your service.
Andy Hollinger, Palm Springs
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda
From:Tammy Skeath
To:City Clerk
Cc:Tyler Skeath
Subject:E-Public Comment
Date:Monday, December 19, 2022 3:02:52 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,
I am writing to express my concern about the proposal to further restrict short term rentals in our community. I understand that the intention behind these regulations may be to address certain issues, but I believe that the negative impacts of such legislation far outweigh any potential benefits.
First and foremost, our economy is currently facing a downturn and we need to be doing everything we can to support local businesses and homeowners. Restricting short term rentals will inevitably lead to a decline in tourism and a decrease in revenue for both the city and individual homeowners who rely on short term rentals as a source of income.
Additionally, short term rentals bring a sense of vibrancy and beauty to our neighborhoods. They bring in a diverse group of visitors who are often interested in experiencing all that our community has to offer. This helps to create a more vibrant and dynamic atmosphere in our neighborhoods.
Furthermore, there is already a significant amount of legislation in place to address any potential issues that may arise from short term rentals. Rather than passing more regulations, we should be focusing on enforcing the existing rules and working with homeowners and the community to find solutions to any problems that may arise.
I urge the City Council to consider the negative impacts that further restricting short term rentals will have on our community, economy, and homeowners. Instead of passing more legislation, let's work together to find ways to support and enhance the positive contributions that short term rentals make to our community.
Sincerely
Tammy and Tyler Skeath
790 w gateway Dr
Palm Springs CA
92262
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda
From:Shad Fenton
To:Jeffrey Bernstein; Ron deHarte; Grace Garner; District 4 Supervisor V. Manuel Perez; Lisa Middleton; Christy
Holstege; Board@one-ps.org; Chief - Management Team; Staci Kolbeck; Nathan Gunkel; District5; District3
Information; Supervisor Jeffries - 1st District; District2; editor@thepalmspringspost.com;
PAlbaniBurgio@gannett.com; Jeff Ballinger; CityManager; City Clerk
Subject:Public Threat / Public Notice / Judge Kira Klatchko / Corruption
Date:Saturday, December 17, 2022 7:49:09 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.
Government Officials, All,
Mayor Garner, Mr. Bernstein, Mr. de Harte,
First, Congratulations on your recent appointments.
Mr. de Harte and Mr. Bernstein, if you two have questions or concerns, please let me
know. You both have significant roles in this community and should have heard about
the illegal occupation of Kaptur Plaza by corrupt "developers" Scott Timberlake, Anne
Krizman and Attorney Diane Blasdel / Blasdel Guinan Law by now.
I wanted to forward you all the following public comment that has been posted in the
Desert Sun.
In addition, I just spent 88 days in jail for missing a court date. A court date that
should have never happened if I were awarded due process of law when the Fire
Marshal Violation Report of 700 E Tahquitz Canyon Way was written in May 2019.
I lost 88 days of my life being harassed in Banning, lost 88 days due to corruption and
inaction of Government officials that lied when they swore to uphold the law, but
instead defrauded me out of my store Dash Fenton, my income, my happiness and
my former life.
Please note that we are all accountable for the information we receive. Thank you for
your time in this very urgent public safety and corruption matter.
700 E Tahquitz Canyon Way must be red tagged and vacated to save human lives.
With Hope,
Shad Fenton
Here is the post:
Community,
Riverside Superior Court Judge Kira Klatchko ( Palm Springs Civil Court ) denied our
safety by corruptly dismissing PSC 1904066 a civil damages case against
"developers" and defendants Scott Timberlake, Anne Krizman and their attorney of
record Diane Blasdel of Blasdel Guinan Law.
Although fraud on the court was present by the defendants, civil rights violations
profound in evidence, a Fire Marshal Violation Report deaming the buildings new
interior suites were constructed illegally without egress ( or a mandatory Fire Escape
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda
route ) Judge Klatchko was not only negligent in her discovery, she herself denied
due process by simply disconnecting a court call hearing, obstructing justice and
denied public safety.
700 E Tahquitz Canyon Way ( Kaptur Plaza ) all 5 interior suites were built out
illegally from 2018 to 2019 by Mr. Timberlake, Ms. Krizman and Diane Blasdel of
Blasdel Guinan Law. These fraudsters bypassed all building and safety processes by
corrupt alliances with city officials
City Manager David Ready, Building and Safety Director Gilbert Estrada, Police Chief
Bryan Reyes , Fire Chief Kevin Nalder and other aligned government officials.
To this day, the building remains occupied illegally due to the fact that on the day of
the Fire Marshal Report ( May 2019 ) Fire Chief Kevin Nalder was lawfully requried to
red tag and vacate the building due to the extreme, life threatening construction
defects. Instead, Chief Nalder obstructed justice, just as Ready, Reyes, and Estrada
had.
4 Years later, Palm Springs residents now have an interim Fire Chief, an Interim City
Manager, two new sworn council members in de Harte and Bernstein, and city
departments still corrupted by inaction, alignment and color of law.
With hope and justice,
Shad Fenton
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 4:34:16 PM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2136133
IP Address:72.132.219.36
Submission Date:12/15/2022 4:34
Survey Time:2 minutes, 41 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
Betsy Carlson
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Palm Springs,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
7608618101
Email (optional/opcional)
nutrabetsy@gmail.com
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
I would like to affirm the idea of opening a Winter shelter for the homeless people to stay overnight in. A majority of
our homeless are Seniors and the deserve a safe and warm place to rest. They are our neighbors after all.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 3:17:15 PM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2135999
IP Address:162.198.70.48
Submission Date:12/15/2022 3:17
Survey Time:4 minutes, 15 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
Allison Hoskins
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Palm Springs,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
6198508120
Email (optional/opcional)
allihoskins@gmail.com
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
I am a prospective STR applicant who submitted my application in September 2022. Although the new guidelines are
being implemented, there are roughly 45 active permits that are awaiting approval that were submitted PRIOR to
the changes made. This is not a fair practice and the people who submitted through the outlines process were never
made aware of changes. After my safety inspection was completed, after paying for a pool inspection, and setting
the house up for a STR, I was only informed of the new decision when Inasked on the status on my application. This
is an unfair business practice and has impacted roughly 45 other applicants who may or may not know what is
happening with their application. Those that submitted prior to changes should be included in the grandfather
process outlined.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 11:57:43 AM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2135493
IP Address:47.232.241.35
Submission Date:12/15/2022 11:57
Survey Time:3 minutes, 18 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
Jennifer Weinberg
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Glendale,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
2135901204
Email (optional/opcional)
ohbigdeal@gmail.com
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
All of my renter's have been very respectful and I've not had one complaint from any neighbor. I depend on this
income as I'm a contractor. Work (especially during the pandemic) has been spotty.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 9:54:49 AM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2135209
IP Address:47.144.169.253
Submission Date:12/15/2022 9:54
Survey Time:5 minutes, 19 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
Roman Brun
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Palm Springs,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
Email (optional/opcional)
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
I ask the council to plz reconsider limiting the number of contracts to 24 as this will negatively affect many of us STR
owners. Many of us bought our properties at the peak of the market and we need the revenue to be able to keep it
and serve our community.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 8:53:22 AM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2135039
IP Address:23.241.166.64
Submission Date:12/15/2022 8:53
Survey Time:2 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
Whitney Young
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Palm Springs,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
Email (optional/opcional)
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
During the last city meeting on this several small hotel operators spoke about STR taking away from their income.
I’m sorry but most of these properties haven’t been updated in years if at all. We take care of our property for
ourselves and our guests. No offense but if you would spend a little money on a face lift occupancy would go up. Is
Palm Springs a seedy motel market now? Taking away STR income isn’t the answer bc it won’t be made up in these
small motels.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 8:49:33 AM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2135028
IP Address:23.241.166.64
Submission Date:12/15/2022 8:49
Survey Time:4 minutes, 32 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
Doug Bergman
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Palm Springs,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
Email (optional/opcional)
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
There are several neighborhoods that used to have run down houses that have now been upgraded as a result of
people coming into this market as a second home buyer who can afford to upgrade their homes bc of the short
term rental income. Talk about housing issues is Palm Springs East LA in the 90’s with crack house after crack house.
We can’t all afford to be in Tennis Club or Old Las Palmas as generational money passes down. No we chose Palm
Springs bc of the ability to short term rent as much as we could and with that income plan to continue to improve
our property and hope that the income the city receives goes to good use. It’s hard to put money to work for good
things if you cut it in half.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda
From:David X
To:City Clerk
Subject:Grass removal topic council meeting
Date:Thursday, December 15, 2022 8:48:11 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.
I’d like to voice my opinion regarding the City’s decision to double Desert Water Agency’s (DWA) $3/square foot
contribution bringing it up to $6/square foot to remove grass.
I started my application with DWA to remove my backyard grass in October. I was shocked to learn I would not
qualify for the City’s additional funding for my 727 square foot plot as those with current active applications were
being excluded. Why!? Why am I penalized for having the motivation and taking the initiative ?! I hadn’t even
started the project yet…
I met with Lindsay Paige at City Hall this month and learned some funding was allocated to those in the application
process, but yesterday it was confirmed by DWA that I am not one of those projects.
This screams “just not right”. I have since completed the project. I am saving water like everyone else in this
process but because I had the fortitude I am not rewarded.
I was told the City’s goal was to acquire new grass removal accounts by their added contribution. I understand that
but to not grant the benefit to some who jumped on the wagon earlier is truly UNFAIR.
David PALUS
643 S Beverly Dr 92264
206-399-6678
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 8:44:29 AM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2135008
IP Address:23.241.166.64
Submission Date:12/15/2022 8:44
Survey Time:13 minutes, 4 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
Kevin Jones
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Palm Springs,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
Email (optional/opcional)
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
Even before the housing debate made its way to Palm Springs it was not a cheap market and always a sought after
address. The balance of STR income made it possible for a lot of good people who care about community, neighbors
and building a home even if it is a second home. Our choices were Phoenix or Palm Springs and we chose PS bc of
the ability to rent 36 stays which made PS attainable. Unfortunately we have only been met with several naysayer
neighbors (not all bc we have made a lot of good friends as well) who borderline bully us even if we are there
several times a month! It’s disappointing that this city board has let a few bully voices infiltrate their decisions rather
than hear all sides especially at the risk of losing revenue. The current plan doesn’t solve any of the housing issues it
only empowers bullies and takes away from a community’s financial ability to help fund community issues.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 8:39:01 AM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2134989
IP Address:199.247.119.90
Submission Date:12/15/2022 8:38
Survey Time:6 minutes, 9 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
Sonja Van rosmalen
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Palm springs,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
2134451716
Email (optional/opcional)
vanros@msn.com
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
I'm totally blown away by the councils actions...why is it that owners were never notified??? Outrageous!! It's
obvious our vote will count...once we vote in people that are open and transparent, to all of the citizens of palm
springs.. OUR VOTE MATTERS, ITS TIME TO ACT!! I think the best line I read was that this ruling will "have no
financial impact on the city", REALLY??? WHO IS THE COUNCIL PANDERING TO?? FASCINATING!!
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
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, December 15, 2022 8:33:10 AM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Submission #:2134975
IP Address:68.4.163.12
Submission Date:12/15/2022 8:33
Survey Time:1 minute, 33 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
Travis Pedersen
City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia
Palm Springs,
Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional)
Email (optional/opcional)
ricardopalmsprings@gmail.com
Your Comments/Sus comentarios
I'm curious as to why the 36 stays per year will be capped at 24 starting January, 1st 2025. It seems punitive for
properties that are operating within the guidelines of the good neighbor policy and are generating TOT tax revenue
for the city.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda
From:Pinkey Jordan
To:City Clerk
Subject:Complaint against Mobile Home
Date:Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:13:44 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.
Good Day
I have an issue with an Mobile Home that I live in located at 22840 Sterling Ave known as the
Santiago Estates. I'm concerned I'm being over charged for all utilities. I have asked
management to explained the extra charged. I've contacted HUD the Mobile Home Law
Enforcement. The Utility Commission. I've reached out to management several times. I would
like to email the board members if possible regarding this matter. Can you please assist. Here
is their contact information. Corporate office Santiago Communities Inc, P O Box 11927,
Santa Anna CA 92711, 714-744-4993. The local office 22840 Sterling Ave, Palm
Springs,CA. I've tried to work this out with all involved management never responds to me
directly. Please forward to the current board members
Patrick Basile, Jocelyn Kane, Stephen Moses, Michael Paonessa, Wayne Paonessa, Wayne
Sinclair, Robert Ken Hendrick and Monique Lomeli. I want to know when is the next board
meeting. Also I would like to file a complaint. I've contacted the Utility Commission and the
Legal Advocate Program with Riverside County for assistance. I've contacted the utilities
companies to ask that utilities be put in my name to avoid over Charging..The owner has it set
up as a master meater. I have my own meater s in my yard. The person reading are writing
notes on a sticky note. I see them on camera
They are not professional. This is the 4 billing company in less than my three year stay. The
property light goes off at 3am this is a health and Safety issue. Did I say upper management
never responds. At move on I asked about rent increases I was informed that it would only be
15 per year due to a reason. The rent is due to increase 35 February 2024. That is not what I
was told by the on site staff at move in. That was a major concerns the manager confirmed by
saying yes the owner did not want people to start moving out..An attorney came to speak to
the residents there were about 35-40 residents in attendance. We plan to move forward. I've
worked for Project Base Section 8 Housing. This is worse no protection against slum loads. At
least low income has fair housing laws to protect them. Please forward my letter to all board
members
Thanks
Have a great Day
Glinda Jordan
22840 Sterling Ave Sp 132
Palm Springs, CA 92262
909-286-4131
jordanpinkey@gmail.com.
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non-Agenda
From:Susan
To:Lisa Middleton; City Clerk; Geoff Kors; Dennis Woods; Grace Garner; CityManager
Subject:Adult ordinance, say NO; city lots fair open market
Date:Monday, December 12, 2022 12:14:11 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.
Dear Mayor Lisa Middleton, City Clerk
I appreciate your sharing by saying at council meeting you tend to say 'no' to adult live nude
sex clubs. You know so well, the facts that we are a small city, adult nude live sex clubs we
can and must do without. The sunny dunes area has serious problems now with vagrant,
homeless hanging out. You have done the right thing to have Starbucks close for weeks at a
time. And finally we see it is now permanently closed as a result of repeat breaches, bad
location full of transients, homeless near Motel 6, the riverside wash, bridge, Industrial place
where vagrants camp, hangouts.
Risky in any event.. the Cahuilla elementary school is close by, kids do often walk around
Riverside drives, San Lucas, Camino Parocela,Sunny Dunes to streets off Ramon/Parocela..
kids do walk, bike ride to school which does take in side streets to Sunny dunes. Hard to
witness talk about something that is not priority nor positive.. This can only bring trouble,
police calls, arrests. This is simply not of any importance whatsoever.
Hearing Woods mention Sunrise way former gas co, Sect 14 tribe land,is just more showing of
lack of forethought before even bringing such proposed negative change. In the first place our
local tribe is a spirit one, spiritual one, they would not want live nude sex clubs near their new
museum, burial cemetary or the like. How insensitive, inept can whoever is behind new
proposed mess be?
See attached screenshot of vacant former SoCal Gas co.. (council either does not take time to
study agenda or facts or details about what is being discussed on agenda-) .. See screenshot
that clearly shows gas co is contiguous to Palm Regency condominiums, the gas co property is
zoned professional, office because it abuts residential. Do you agree that it is simply ignorant
to consider Sunrise way in any event with a church nearby, county health dept adjacent. I can
see the tribe as being very upset at the council to even consider any such close to their sacred
burial cemetery and their new cultural museum, tribe cemetery west of gas co commercial.
We must not have any adult sex clubs in town at all. It is just wrong for this city, period. Too
many problems.. DO NOT ADD MORE PROBLEMS>>>lets focus please on quiet
enjoyment, peace, security.
The modesty policy needs to stay in place for certain. The other point is talk of jock strap
wearing on the street to clubs is wrong too. If a guy wants to dance in a jock strap then he can
simply wear shorts and remove to go on dance floor or the like. But butt naked on dining chair
tables as in Reforma or the like is wrong too. The fact that the Reforma back parking lot
faces the Del Marco hotel entrance and parking and the Vineyard shopping center..... saying it
is okay to walk around in Reforma/Baristo/Palm Canyon parking lot in a jock strap is wrong.
This must not be allowed. Council members have got it wrong again. With White party, the
convention center street is blocked off for the most part and even then event goers know to
wear shorts into the convention center event, then down dress. The pride parade was wrong
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda
to allow the bare butt guy on stilts that walked in the parade just before all the school children
who were right behind him walking with Raul Ruiz, family, his twins and their friends. Look
at the video...you can see the guy bare butt on stilts with a guy beneath him with
lawn blower to blow up the skirt to purposely expose the bare ass. This was wrong and
inappropriate clearly with children walking directly after.
It is true this is inviting more trouble.. more trouble to an already very very troubled city right
now.
Lack of sufficient peace officers, ongoing downtown crime with clear drug users, drug addicts,
the fentanyl crisis which all night nude sex clubs will no doubt have heavy drug trade,
dealers..not to mention possible underage human sex traffickers, prostitutes. Overall this is a
bad move for Palm Springs.
As it is, many avoid town because of homeless, panhandlers, drug addicts.
Instead the city needs to focus on events for all residents, keep a focus on doing more open air
concerts in the downtown park. Use the park regularly for resident events. Spend the money
on such events to draw locals downtown. The more residents use the park, the less likely the
homeless will take it over.
Putting adult live sex clubs out at Indian & I-10 is wrong also. The roads are often closed
between downtown and there,police cars will get sand blasted going out there daily,,then the
city will be needing to pay for police car windshield costs, paint police cars that get sand
blasted. It is a remote area too where I-10 traffic will come from Banning with gangs wanting
to sell drugs to patrons of adult sex clubs. There will most likely be robberies in addition to
gang bang drug deals going on daily there. Look right now at road closures nearly a day or
two weekly. So is city going to pay for police to travel the extra time and costs to get to
Indian and garnet via Hwy 111 to Haugan Lehman to get to Indian and I-10 adult live sex
clubs?? Think about the high costs of such a needless deal... This is so absurd. Time to think,
analyze each and every added cost. Not only this but why as a Tourist, Visitor town do we
even want to attract low lifes who drink, likely do drugs, amphetamines, cocaine to stay up all
night.. you all know very well this is the type who is addicted to live sex drama.
This council is in big trouble, the state is in big debt, we are short of police officers, we are
being dismissed today when we call PSPD. Many have found the response not so good. You
all need to wind down the problems and not open another new can of worms with short of
police officers, no jail to arrest and hold sex traffic perpetrators. Close this mess now and
keep a dress code with no jock straps on city streets... men can wear shorts or sweatpants to go
into dance club and down dress if they wish once inside and garb when they exit. We do not
need to see jock straps or leather or the like on public streets. Holstege is wrong to suggest
jock straps or thongs on city streets. Sure Splash house is a private event but we do not need
exposed body parts in town or on public streets.
Lets keep the city classy... we are a tourist city, not seedy strip club areas of Los Angeles or
the like. We simply do not need this negative impact in this city, period!! Please, stop this
nonsense. It is bad press.. we do not want the prostitutes, female or male to pass the word
around that PS is meccas for live adult sex places. This is NOT Las Vegas and we certainly do
NOT want our city to be headlined as such. We will lose thousands of visitors who will be so
turned off seeing evidence of live sex clubs or the like.
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda
As regards the list of city properties for sale. If the city wishes to sell a number of its
properties then I think each property should be listed for sale on the open market. If you like
you can ask a number of local resident realtors who live in Palm Springs to put their card in
the box. Twenty four properties, 24 local broker business cards, only one card per local
broker office. Those who have been licensed here for the most number of years will draw first
and so on. For example, I joined in 1976, as third generation Realtor with my family in RE
here since 1960. My step dad actually sold the Gas Co the Sunrise Way parcel to build their
office there in the early 1970's. Realtors with 30,40, 50 years experience here will price the
parcel fairly. List for six months on the open market, manage the sale, close the escrow and
be paid standard fee at closing. If the city wishes to hire an appraiser to price initially but if no
valid offers then listing can be reviewed for price adjustments and extension of listing.
Please close the adult live sex club matter. I would really like to see focus on bringing in more
police officers right now, have the peace officers actually focus on the community along with
daily calls. But because they say each time they are short staffed, then it is clear that adding
more dark live sex clubs is impossible.
Please reply that you received this and will read. Thank you for your kind attention.
Susan
760/567 8867
Susan Smith
Palm Springs- Desert Resident 1957
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda
12/15/2022
Public Comment
Non Agenda