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Home My WebLink AboutNon Agenda ItemPalm Springs City Council Sent via email. August 11, 2023 Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, On the one-year anniversary of Oswit Land Trust’s purchase of the 120-acre Prescott Preserve for open space preservation, natural habitat restoration, and wildlife and habitat conservation, we would like to report to the City Council the several amazing accomplishments achieved in just one year. Oswit Land Trust has retained top engineering professionals in collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies such as California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC), University of California Riverside (UCR), US Fish and Wildlife, California Fish and Wildlife, Desert Water, and others. Oswit Land Trust has also worked directly with City staff on planning and implementation of Prescott Preserve’s restoration goals to achieve a spectacular, publicly accessible nature preserve for the residents and visitors of Palm Springs to enjoy. As we are excited to collaborate with the city on this project, we wanted to provide you with a list of some of the milestones and accomplishments to keep you informed on the planning and restoration process. Financial Capability of Oswit Land Trust and Great Publicity for Palm Springs ●Oswit Land Trust maintains a minimum of 3 years of operating expenses in the bank. ●Oswit Land Trust has acquired and is managing five properties for conservation, including Prescott Preserve, Oswit Canyon, 4000-acre Palm Hills “goat trail”, Mesquite Ridge and Alphabet Farms Ranch A. ●Oswit Land Trust has been awarded over 15 million dollars in conservation grants. ●Oswit Land Trust received a commitment from Brad Prescott to originally fund its operations at Prescott Preserve for 18 months, and this commitment has been extended. ●Oswit Land Trust was awarded a $164,000 planning grant from CMVC; which funded the planning process with the retention of environmental consultants LSA and Brightview, LSA’s landscape architecture partner. ●Oswit Land Trust has a pending grant application to the WCB for $7.7 million for the restoration process. ●Oswit Land Trust received a $700,000 donation of 200+ mature trees from Moon Valley Nurseries to provide habitat for wildlife and shade for visitors. ●Oswit Land Trust received a donation of solar from Hot Purple Energy for our future nature center building. ●Christian Cooper, star of the National Geographic show, mentioned Prescott Preserve in an LA Times article as one of his two favorite spots to see birds in Southern California. 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda ● Oswit Land Trust captured drone footage twice over the past year to document the transformation of Prescott Preserve from a failed former golf course to a beautiful nature oasis in the heart of Palm Springs. ● Oswit Land Trust has given countless tours to elected officials, wildlife agencies, Desert Water agency employees, WCB staff members, master gardeners, California naturalists, CA climate stewards, media and the public who have all confirmed their excitement surrounding this restoration project. ● Oswit Land Trust has met with state representatives leading the Cutting the Green Tape CEQA program and are proud to put Palm Springs on the map for responsible projects that are environmentally friendly, while also supporting the wellbeing and health of residents and the city’s tourism industry. ● Oswit Land Trust and its consultants are engaged with City staff in the Planning Department to secure a Minor Modification to the landscaping plan from the original PDD for Mesquite Country Club. Property Improvements City Council members will recall that the former Mesquite golf course had been failing for a number of years before it was closed permanently by the prior owner. During the several years before Oswit Land Trust’s purchase, conditions at the former golf course and its Clubhouse deteriorated. ● Oswit Land Trust immediately began creating trails throughout the property that allow for recreation and responsible wildlife viewing, notwithstanding recommendations from other land trusts and public wildlife agencies to fence off and keep the property closed until after restoration. ● Oswit Land Trust developed a robust volunteer docent team to tend to trees, answer visitor questions, remove trash and invasive weeds from the preserve on a daily basis. ● Oswit Land Trust developed a cooperative relationship with the Palm Springs Police Department to combat illegal camping and homeless encampments in Prescott Preserve and adjoining properties. ● Oswit Land Trust hired a fire consultant to perform fire safety inspections and provide recommendations that, among other things, resulted in the removal of a tremendously large natural debris pile created by historic golf course operations of two adjacent failed golf course operations that were both a fire and flood hazard. ● Oswit Land Trust hired a pond maintenance company to assure that our ponds are safe and healthy for the birds, turtles and wildlife who use them, further the water is circulated and stocked with Mosquito fish to keep our neighbors happy! ● Oswit Land Trust repaired bridges on the property to make them safe for public use. ● Oswit Land Trust fixed the water pump and irrigation system on the property to ensure the preserve’s plants and trees are healthy. 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda ● Oswit Land Trust installed wildlife and security cameras throughout the property. ● Oswit Land Trust removed all poison and pesticides from the property so no wildlife would ever be harmed or killed again. Community Outreach Oswit Land Trust has held numerous public zoom meetings to share its plans for Prescott Preserve and the restoration with the community. ● Oswit Land Trust conducted a public community survey with more than 600 responses to learn what the community would like to see or not see at the preserve. ● Oswit Land Trust met with each of the adjoining neighborhoods, holding several neighborhood specific zoom meetings, including with Mesquite Country Club, Mesquite Canyon Estates, Sunshine Villas and New Mesquite. ● Oswit Land Trust participated as a guest speaker at several other HOA meetings, including Little Beverly Hills, Los Compadres, New Mesquite, Tahquitz River Estates and Parkview. ● Oswit Land Trust has reached out to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for their support in creating historic educational signage regarding the relationship and history of Tahquitz Creek and the Tribe. ● Oswit Land Trust held 3 educational lectures at Prescott Preserve with more than 100 people in attendance on each occasion. ● Oswit Land Trust has partnered with Palm Springs Wildlife Advocates (PSWA) to host community outreach events, create educational signage, and provide the community with the education and tools to better coexist with wildlife. ● Oswit Land Trust sponsors twice-monthly bird walks at Prescott Preserve, collecting important data around the migratory and resident birds using the preserve and to date identifying and documenting nearly 150 species within the boundaries of the preserve, and Prescott Preserve is now known as a birding hotspot. Oswit Land Trust conducts weekly meetings with LSA and Brightview to plan, strategize and address any issues that may arise in the restoration of Prescott Preserve. We plan to request regular meetings with City Planning Department staff to make sure that the city, including its elected officials, is engaged, and supporting the beautification of this natural resource in the heart of Palms Springs. Oswit Land Trust is so excited to continue moving forward with the Prescott Preserve project and look forward to working with the Palm Springs City Council to create a preserve that serves the people, wildlife, and conservation values of our beautiful city for generations to come. When the weather is cooler, we would love to give each of you a tour! Prescott Preserve has quickly become the most popular place to walk in our city and engage in nature! 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda Sincerely, Jane Garrison, Executive Director Oswit Land Trust cc: Scott Stiles, City Manager Flinn Fagg, Deputy City Manager Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney Edward Robertson, planner David Recio, Code Compliance supervisor Palm Springs Planning Commission Christopher Hadwin, Planning Director David Newell, AICP, MPA, Assistant Director of Planning Brenda Pree, City Clerk Nona Watson, Chief Executive Officer PS Chamber of Commerce Todd Burke, Visit Greater Palm Springs 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:Brett Smith To:Christy Holstege; Lisa Middleton; City Clerk; CityManager; grace.gardner@palmspringsca.gov Subject:Palm Springs proclaims Aug. 11 as ‘Splash House Day’ in the city Date:Tuesday, August 8, 2023 9:33:24 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. To All Involved: I am beyond incensed at this recent announcement! I wrote an email a week ago asking for updates about ordinances and efforts being put into place concerning the intrusions of this large scale event in my residential neighborhood. Not a single council member had the decency to respond. Now, I know why! Not only do I feel played, but my efforts to stay informed and communicative with my elected City Council members have been a total waste of my time and efforts. No longer am I hopeful (or is it naive?) to think that my voice could make a difference. Like my neighbors, we purchased into our RESIDENTIAL, well-established neighborhoods to escape large, urban issues and enjoy the peace and beauty of this city. What happens? Decisions have been made to sell out our neighborhoods to short term rentals, transients wandering up and down our streets, and extremely large and profit seeking organizations are allowed to basically yank away the integrity and enjoyment of living here! Once again, the Saguaro will rock with extremely LOUD music, young people will trample the property that I live on, broken bottles, and trash will be left in the streets and lawns due to tailgating. Monday morning will dawn with discarded vapes, trash, unsettled pets, and anger from those of us who had no say about what was happening to our neighborhood. How would any of you feel if I hosted a large party in front of your homes…and then not held accountable for the noise, trash, and congestion created? Unbelievable! It’s only a matter of time when this city loses it foundation, soul, and integrity. I was wrong to think that my city council representatives would actually put important issues like this to a city vote. It is now very clear that anything is for sale in this city, as long as it makes money! “Residents, it not about your quality of life here, it’s about bragging about WHO is here and how much money can be made!” The larger fact is that our infrastructure is already strained from too many visitors! Where are new roads, new stores, new medical facilities, new public services? As the article stated, it’s all about bragging rights: packed hotel rooms, packed restaurants, packed roads! Very few actually benefit from the likes of Goldenvoice. With enough extra cash, they can even extend their events’ hours and locations. So what if it disturbs the neighbors? Money can buy off any of the numerous consequences. Of all the issues facing this city, we have now decreed this event with a city proclamation! Shameful! My greatest disappointment and source of anger: I actually expected better truths, compassion, and integrity from my City Council representatives! No wonder so many 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda residents have told me it’s a waste of my time to voice an opinion, suggestion, or complaint! It’s ALL about the money! -Brett Smith and MANY neighbors in the Sonora Sunrise neighborhoods. Palm Springs proclaims Aug. 11 as ‘Splash House Day’ in the city https://kesq.com/news/festival-season/2023/08/08/palm-springs-proclaims-aug-11-as-splash- house-day-in-the-city/ 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:Peggy Trott To:City Clerk Subject:Public Comment on Agenda Date:Wednesday, August 2, 2023 11:29:13 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. This is in regards to the Agenda item for the “Appeal by New Church II, LLC of the planning commissions decision” As both a Home Owner in the neighborhood and a business leader in the community please accept the decision by the planning commission. This property owner has been stating since approximately 2011 that the intention was to build a hotel and while we could all agree having more inventory in the market is a good thing we should also be able to agree that the property would already be constructed if the property owner intended to fulfill his agreement. If the property owner acted within the last 7 years he should have been able to establish funding and build at the appropriate costs, in the current environment it will be very hard to build a hotel. This property was originally zoned for residential and it would be great for the City to have downtown residential, even converting the property to mix use of residential and retail would better serve the community. The property in its current condition is an unsafe – I certainly do not feel like I can walk my dog past the area and I will go out of may way to not to. Thank you for considering my request. Peggy Trott Sent from Mail for Windows 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:Brett Smith To:City Clerk; Lisa Middleton; Grace Garner; Christy Holstege Subject:Fwd: Upcoming Splash House Date:Monday, August 7, 2023 11:32:17 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. Hello Again- It is summer and vacation time. I also understand that email boxes can "roll for days." As I received no acknowledgment that this email was received by anyone, I am submitting it again. Splash House begins this weekend, followed by yet another weekend in August. Thank you for taking the time to read this email. Respectfully, Brett Smith ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Brett Smith <bgsmith27@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 10:58 AM Subject: Upcoming Splash House To: Christy Holstege <christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov>, Lisa Middleton <lisa.middleton@palmspringsca.gov>, <cityclerk@palmspringsca.gov>, <grace.garner@palmsprings.ca.gov> Good Morning- With Splashhouse about to return for two weekends, I wanted to follow up on previous discussions, concerns, and complaints about this massive event in our neighborhoods. Obviously this event is not going away, or elsewhere. Today’s Desert Sun speaks to its huge draw and the creator’s enthusiasm for this growing event. I am going to ask again about Goldenvoice’s responsibility to neighboring homes and condo residents? We don’t all ascribe to vibrating floors, windows, pet anxieties, and general distain of today’s DJ selections. In addition, our nearby properties suffer physical damage, tailgate parties, trash, and trespassing. Apparently, the Air Museum insisted on soundproofing its walls to “silence” the noise into nearby Escena. What has The Saguaro done…? At least the Escena population does not have to deal with the effects of the other behaviors I have listed. I would greatly appreciate knowing if any further restrictions have been placed on the creator 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda of this event and Goldenvoice? My attempts to notify the police or code enforcement during the event have been met with little to no proactive effect. Again, I have nothing against a “party,” but if I were to hold a pool party that affected the environment of my neighbors, I would be in violation, and be told to shut it down. Why is this same requirement NOT being enforced on the event, in my neighborhood? I know I speak on behalf of many residents. In an earlier email, I noted an article in The Desert Sun that stated noise issues were supposed to be addressed 10 years ago. I haven’t noticed any new ordinances in place that are alleviating neighbors’ concerns. Thank you for your time and efforts in addressing this growing concern. Respectfully, Brett Smith Palm Springs 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:hahall51@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Holly Hall To:City Clerk Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs! Date:Monday, July 31, 2023 5:31:45 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 Clerk, I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors. Sincerely, Ms. Holly Hall Temecula, CA 92592 hahall51@verizon.net 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:LetsAll@GoBananas.net To:Denise Goolsby; City Clerk Cc:"Bob Heinbaugh"; Peter Sipkins Subject:PS Navigation Center Comunity Advisory Committee members and how are they commuicating with their neighbors? Date:Thursday, July 27, 2023 3:55:46 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 Leaders, Cc; ONE-PS Chair, The question is, when the residents who applied, and were ultimately selected to be on the PS Navigation Center Community Advisory Committee, what were the expectations for their communication with their NOrg/neighbors? Are there any specifics? Is there a list of the committee members and their NOrg? Have they been attending the committee meetings? Are there minutes from the committee meetings? If so, where are the minutes posted? Do the committee members share how they are going about connecting with their NOrgs/neighbors? We have spoken with other NOrg leaders who don't know if they have a NOrg member on that committee or not, and if there is a neighbor on the committee, they have never heard from them. Perhaps some of the chosen committee members may need help in finding ways to communicate and work with their neighbors, who they are ultimately representing and speaking on their behalf. This has come to the forefront as a result of an unfortunate recent event orchestrated by some of our own Upper West Side NOrg neighbors without consulting any of our NOrg leadership, which we have several. These neighbors went around NOrg leadership and arranged a meeting with City leaders to discuss the PS Navigation Center and their personal concerns. We learned of the meeting just before it took place, so we showed up. All these questions these 10+ neighbors asked of SIX, yes, SIX top city leaders, most any of our NOrg leadership members could have easily answered for our neighbors. That's the purpose and reason why we have NOrgs in Palm Springs, is to do that kind of work. Effectively and unfortunately, our neighbors wasted 2+ hours of each and every one of those SIX top City leaders' time who have much more important things to do, which the NOrg leadership would have done instead, had we known. 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda As a result, we are reexamining our communications with our NOrg neighbors. That said, these neighbors in particular know our leadership and have attended our Annual Meetings and more. Unfortunately, it seems some people tend to operate that way. This is an idea that may or may not be helpful, but it might work once in a while. When residents ask for meetings on various topics, can the question be put to them, "Have you been working on this issue with your NOrg leadership?" and/or "We need to keep your NOrg leadership in the loop, so please have them arrange a meeting through our Office of Neighborhoods Director." Thank you so much for reading, Bob Heinbaugh & Paul Hinrichsen - Upper West Side NOrg leadership members. 07/24/2023 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:Monday, July 24, 2023 10:21:53 AM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:2586106 IP Address:66.74.10.25 Submission Date:07/24/2023 10:21 Survey Time:5 minutes, 20 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 Martin Royer City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia Palm Springs, Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) (818) 535-3266 Email (optional/opcional) datasound@aol.com Your Comments/Sus comentarios Hello, I'd like to see if there is anything that can be done with the severe backlog with the Palm Springs Permit department. I'm trying to add solar to my home in Palm Springs. The solar company applied for the permit on 6/6/2023. I went down to City hall and they said there was a significant backlog and I would probably not see approval for another 2 months. Is there any way the city counsel can create a plan to help the folks out in the Permit department? It seems a waste to not give priority to Solar. I started this process back in April thinking I had plenty of time to get it installed for the hot weather. I am now facing an $800 electric bill for July. Please help if you can. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 07/24/2023 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, July 21, 2023 5:00:16 PM Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs Submission #:2582874 IP Address:104.32.123.42 Submission Date:07/21/2023 5:00 Survey Time:16 minutes, 12 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 Noel Salzman City of Residence/Ciudad de residencia Palm Springs, Phone (optional) /Teléfono (opcional) (760) 718-9014 Email (optional/opcional) jkmn@hotmail.com Your Comments/Sus comentarios The bike racks at the Swim Center are in the sun. They are made of metal. Bicycles are mostly made of metal. Bike locks are often made of metal. Skin gets burned by very hot metal. I cover my cycle with a large towel while swimming and it makes no difference. l do not have a car and am dependent on my bike for transportation. Walking to the Center during the summer is not feasible. The solution is self-evident and needs to be rectified immediately. Seriously burned skin is bad for people, the Swim Center, the Parks and Rec. Dept., the City of Palm Springs, and the County of Riverside. I realize that having bike racks at all, which wasn't the case for many years, is a step forward in serving residents of the city who pay taxes, as well as approx. $5 on each visit. But creating the risk of severely burned skin is both reckless and actionable. None of this is rocket science, and the fact that bike racks were installed with no thought to sun protection beggars belief. Thank you, City of Palm Springs This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:Susan To:City Clerk Subject:Orchid Tree neglected blighted site Date:Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:51:41 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. July 11, 2023 Dear City Clerk, Mayor Garner, Council Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein, deHarte, Middleton, Holstege:IMO Mayor & Council need to uphold current building code setbacks, height limits, densityand important is new developments ought to follow current code with respect to parkingspace minimums at 1 per or 1.5 to 2 spaces per door or unit because off street parking isimportant for our city & in view of accessibility to downtown commerce, tourists & visitors.Affordable housing options can be built going north & east: north Indian Canyon (n. @SanRafael JOJ area) & east Palm Canyon (e. @muni golf club area) because bus transit todowntown is set up for regular stops for those working at Casino, hotels, restaurants, shops)Palm Springs is in no way a Wilshire Blvd community. Our downtown lacks wide streets tohandle a 300 unit apartment structure or picture this.. 300 apartments each with guest orvisitor?! Drive the area, can you imagine 600 car influxes in this small space?! Not tomention the Historical Community Church site which is proposed as being converted to aHealth Spa. Where then will those who are employed for Spa services going to park & whatabout Spa services guests? Mayor and city council members have a succinct duty to upholdsafe, healthy measures to protect existing residents in the area and all citizenry by onlyimplementing new developments that fit the landscape, are reasonable in view of fire, trafficsafety. Imagine the worst case scenerio that in a prospective 300 unit apartment there is afire. What will happen is that several units or the entire property will be impacted,occupants ejected for a very long period of time, rehab for a long period of time, blockingdowntown streets. In current three story apartments on Sunrise Way there have been anumber of kitchen fire accidents with low income elderly tenants forgetting about a pan onthe stove or a torchiere lamp near drapes. The Modern Cactus Apartments 311 S SunriseWay, Palm Springs, CA 92262BTW there are 17 units available for lease... So why doesn't theCity of PS make a deal to house homeless veterans or homeless low income seniors thereright now by subsidy to get many off of the streets who need the hand up for a period oftime while finding part time jobs. Back to points the fire dept has had a hard time puttingout fires here because of access, small hallways, elevator, etc. The Orchid Tree is not a sitethat can be used thusly. IF the owner, developer wants to build high density then perhapsthe city can swap out a parcel on N. Indian or East PC with instead. This idea is totallywrong, makes no sense, and will be unsafe with such high, high density because our cityservices, fire and infrastructure is unable to service for health & safety practicalities. Wrong,wrong, wrong! It may be time to implement Eminent Domain on this site, find a developerwho will both: NOT play games; yet, who will proceed to restore the property by rehabbingwhat exists/salvageable, and rebuild a cohesive resort that blends with surroundingboutique hotel resorts, homes & condominiums. Respectfully, Susan 760/567 8867 Susan Smith Cogliano Realtor, Broker G.R.I DRE#00575036 destoseaproperties@gmail.com Desert to Sea Properties Realtor since 1976 Palm Springs- Desert Resident 1957 From:Brett Smith To:City Clerk Subject:Goldenvoice and Splash House Date:Friday, August 18, 2023 12:28:05 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. To City Council: I am simply going to attach two headlines in today's news. This is also under the announcement that the Coachella Valley is under an extreme weather alert and the chances for significant flooding and road closures. Just a footnote: I have been told in the past by Darren that I am the only one who complains about the overpounding of bass noise. It looks like the residents of Escena have the same complaints. As stated in the article, this event has been going on for 10 years-plenty of time to have listened to the residents and CORRECTED the problem. Why is this still happening and WHY do so many residents feel that their concerns are ignored? As I have said many times: making a call to the non-emergency number for police or code compliance have resulted in NO changes. (I was fortunate to get in touch with Jasmine Waits, who gave me her personal cell to request sound checks. She should not be the sole person actively committed to working on an immediate solution.) Goldenvoice continues to send out letters of self congratulations, with promises to correct the issue of noise. It has now been ten years, and articles like the one on KESQ today (and in past years) only reinforce the fact that this issue needs to be addressed and corrected, now. Stop the bass beat frequencies and volume, and then maybe a large-scale event such as Splash House can coexist in the residential areas of our city? Respectfully, Brett Smith Some Palm Springs neighbors upset with noise from Splash House parties- KESQ ...The City of Palm Springs and Splash House have a noise complaint hotline. Another Escena resident told News Channel 3 that while there is a noise complaint hotline, he feels the noise issue is never resolved when he places a call or sends a text to the provided phone numbers. That resident, Rod Villalobos also said he's been trying to push the city and event organizers to find a solution. Villalobos claims that residents have become so fed up with the noise levels, and no resolve that many of them have stopped filing their complaints all together. 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda “Folks are frustrated and they’ve reached a point of resignation that nothing is going to happen," he said. Splash House to continue as planned despite major storm-KESQ "We know a little moisture doesn't deter you - we've seen you getting down in the pools year after year - and we salute your spirit. It's that energy that keeps us going and what already has us thinking through back up plans to give you the party you deserve, just in case. While we had hoped the classic desert sunshine would have RSVPD to our final 2023 weekend of splash, we're determined to keep the celebrations going." Nothing says arrogance and a dismissal of residents' concerns like this statement. 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:markmang35@aol.com To:City Clerk Subject:Risk Concerns - Flooding/Splash House Danger Date:Friday, August 18, 2023 2:07:59 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. To whom it may concern, As a Palm Springs resident who is taking the appropriate precautionary measures related to the upcoming storm/potential flooding which are being communicated by the Palm Springs Fire Department, City Emergency Manager, etc., I feel compelled to express my dismay, shock, concern and anger about the decision to allow Splash House events to continue this weekend (see story below). https://kesq.com/top-stories/2023/08/18/splash-house-to-continue-as-planned- despite-major-storm/ Not only does the cavalier tone utilized by "Splash House" in their statement prompt concern and disgust, it also is unfathomable to me that our city would allow this to continue. Why? Because this is being allowed knowing full well that inviting thousands of visitors into a populated geographic area which will likely be the center of flooding will undoubtedly greatly increase risk of injury, confusion or (God forbid) casualties should the situation turn dangerous/deadly. Let it be on record that this concern was expressed and that this decision clearly contradicts the logic behind the on-point warning from our own City Emergency Manager!! (see below) "The city's emergency manager, Danny DeSelms, said people should expect more traffic with more visitors in town and likely road closures due to flooding." If, sadly, there is no concern for the added peril which glutting our city with "extra" people during this time presents to Palm Springs residents AND to the visitors themselves, one would think that at least concern from a legal standpoint about risk of potential negligence-related lawsuit costs which could be incurred due to potential damages, injury or loss of life would prompt immediate rethinking on this. Has no one learned anything from the horrific recent Lahaina tragedy? That situation, at least, had very little time for preparation and prevention of damage/loss of life. Our situation is known days ahead of time and still this irresponsible decision is being made! Shame on all responsible! I would appreciate a response/notification of receipt of this communication. I also 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda implore those in charge of this decision to rethink this immediately. Again, let it be on record that this was called out ahead of time to you. I hope that this communication never needs to be reviewed due to an eventual tragic outcome...what I cannot believe is that anyone who has any semblance of responsibility would be willing to take that chance. With concern, Mark Mangold 612-209-9483 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:Brett Smith To:City Clerk Subject:Just posted: alert re Hurricane Hilary Date:Friday, August 18, 2023 12:50:03 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. And Goldenvoice has said they will continue as scheduled this weekend with Splashhouse? How irresponsible to ALL involved! COMMUNITY ADVISORY: City of Palm Springs urges residents to prepare for potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary; Sandbags available at all five fire stations Aug. 17, 2023 With Hurricane Hilary strengthening rapidly and predicted to move into the Coachella Valley this weekend, the City of Palm Springs is urging all residents to prepare for potentially dangerous storm impacts that include rain, flooding, and high winds. The National Weather Service is expecting the storm could bring as much as five inches of rain to Palm Springs, with as much as seven to nine inches in the San Jacinto Mountains that could potentially lead to severe mountain run-off. Some showers are predicted on Saturday, with heavier rainfall predicted across the Coachella Valley on Sunday and through the evening. The heaviest rainfall is predicted on Monday morning. In order to ensure residents are prepared for potential flooding, empty sandbags will be available to residents daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all five Palm Springs fire stations: • Fire Station 1: 277 N. Indian Avenue • Fire Station 2: 300 N. El Cielo • Fire Station 3: 590 E. Racquet Club Drive • Fire Station 4: 1300 La Verne Way • Fire Station 5: 5800 Bolero Road In addition, sand will be available for pick up in the pit behind City Hall off El Cielo Drive. “Residents should know that rain/flood waters can be dangerous and that as little as one inch of water can move a car,” said Palm Springs Emergency Manager Daniel DeSelms, who added that it is best to avoid driving during heavy rain. “If any area is flooded, turn around and never drive around a barricade or road closure because local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas,” said Palm Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado. “We want to avoid swift water rescues, which put the lives of both drivers and public safety at risk.” Chief Alvarado advises residents to prepare and stay safe by taking the following precautions: • Avoid driving during heavy rain and dangerous conditions. • Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning. • Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car. • Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn around. Don’t Drown! • Finally, if you have not already, sign up for City of Palm Springs public safety alerts, which notify residents about road closures, weather-related events, and more. Visit www.palmspringsca.gov where you can find a link to register “In the Spotlight.” 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:Brett Smith To:City Clerk Subject:Goldenvoice and Splash House Date:Friday, August 18, 2023 12:28:05 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. To City Council: I am simply going to attach two headlines in today's news. This is also under the announcement that the Coachella Valley is under an extreme weather alert and the chances for significant flooding and road closures. Just a footnote: I have been told in the past by Darren that I am the only one who complains about the overpounding of bass noise. It looks like the residents of Escena have the same complaints. As stated in the article, this event has been going on for 10 years-plenty of time to have listened to the residents and CORRECTED the problem. Why is this still happening and WHY do so many residents feel that their concerns are ignored? As I have said many times: making a call to the non-emergency number for police or code compliance have resulted in NO changes. (I was fortunate to get in touch with Jasmine Waits, who gave me her personal cell to request sound checks. She should not be the sole person actively committed to working on an immediate solution.) Goldenvoice continues to send out letters of self congratulations, with promises to correct the issue of noise. It has now been ten years, and articles like the one on KESQ today (and in past years) only reinforce the fact that this issue needs to be addressed and corrected, now. Stop the bass beat frequencies and volume, and then maybe a large-scale event such as Splash House can coexist in the residential areas of our city? Respectfully, Brett Smith Some Palm Springs neighbors upset with noise from Splash House parties- KESQ ...The City of Palm Springs and Splash House have a noise complaint hotline. Another Escena resident told News Channel 3 that while there is a noise complaint hotline, he feels the noise issue is never resolved when he places a call or sends a text to the provided phone numbers. That resident, Rod Villalobos also said he's been trying to push the city and event organizers to find a solution. Villalobos claims that residents have become so fed up with the noise levels, and no resolve that many of them have stopped filing their complaints all together. 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda “Folks are frustrated and they’ve reached a point of resignation that nothing is going to happen," he said. Splash House to continue as planned despite major storm-KESQ "We know a little moisture doesn't deter you - we've seen you getting down in the pools year after year - and we salute your spirit. It's that energy that keeps us going and what already has us thinking through back up plans to give you the party you deserve, just in case. While we had hoped the classic desert sunshine would have RSVPD to our final 2023 weekend of splash, we're determined to keep the celebrations going." Nothing says arrogance and a dismissal of residents' concerns like this statement. 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:Brett Smith To:City Clerk Subject:Just posted: alert re Hurricane Hilary Date:Friday, August 18, 2023 12:50:03 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. And Goldenvoice has said they will continue as scheduled this weekend with Splashhouse? How irresponsible to ALL involved! COMMUNITY ADVISORY: City of Palm Springs urges residents to prepare for potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary; Sandbags available at all five fire stations Aug. 17, 2023 With Hurricane Hilary strengthening rapidly and predicted to move into the Coachella Valley this weekend, the City of Palm Springs is urging all residents to prepare for potentially dangerous storm impacts that include rain, flooding, and high winds. The National Weather Service is expecting the storm could bring as much as five inches of rain to Palm Springs, with as much as seven to nine inches in the San Jacinto Mountains that could potentially lead to severe mountain run-off. Some showers are predicted on Saturday, with heavier rainfall predicted across the Coachella Valley on Sunday and through the evening. The heaviest rainfall is predicted on Monday morning. In order to ensure residents are prepared for potential flooding, empty sandbags will be available to residents daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all five Palm Springs fire stations: • Fire Station 1: 277 N. Indian Avenue • Fire Station 2: 300 N. El Cielo • Fire Station 3: 590 E. Racquet Club Drive • Fire Station 4: 1300 La Verne Way • Fire Station 5: 5800 Bolero Road In addition, sand will be available for pick up in the pit behind City Hall off El Cielo Drive. “Residents should know that rain/flood waters can be dangerous and that as little as one inch of water can move a car,” said Palm Springs Emergency Manager Daniel DeSelms, who added that it is best to avoid driving during heavy rain. “If any area is flooded, turn around and never drive around a barricade or road closure because local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas,” said Palm Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado. “We want to avoid swift water rescues, which put the lives of both drivers and public safety at risk.” Chief Alvarado advises residents to prepare and stay safe by taking the following precautions: • Avoid driving during heavy rain and dangerous conditions. • Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning. • Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car. • Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn around. Don’t Drown! • Finally, if you have not already, sign up for City of Palm Springs public safety alerts, which notify residents about road closures, weather-related events, and more. Visit www.palmspringsca.gov where you can find a link to register “In the Spotlight.” 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda From:markmang35@aol.com To:City Clerk Subject:Risk Concerns - Flooding/Splash House Danger Date:Friday, August 18, 2023 2:07:59 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. To whom it may concern, As a Palm Springs resident who is taking the appropriate precautionary measures related to the upcoming storm/potential flooding which are being communicated by the Palm Springs Fire Department, City Emergency Manager, etc., I feel compelled to express my dismay, shock, concern and anger about the decision to allow Splash House events to continue this weekend (see story below). https://kesq.com/top-stories/2023/08/18/splash-house-to-continue-as-planned- despite-major-storm/ Not only does the cavalier tone utilized by "Splash House" in their statement prompt concern and disgust, it also is unfathomable to me that our city would allow this to continue. Why? Because this is being allowed knowing full well that inviting thousands of visitors into a populated geographic area which will likely be the center of flooding will undoubtedly greatly increase risk of injury, confusion or (God forbid) casualties should the situation turn dangerous/deadly. Let it be on record that this concern was expressed and that this decision clearly contradicts the logic behind the on-point warning from our own City Emergency Manager!! (see below) "The city's emergency manager, Danny DeSelms, said people should expect more traffic with more visitors in town and likely road closures due to flooding." If, sadly, there is no concern for the added peril which glutting our city with "extra" people during this time presents to Palm Springs residents AND to the visitors themselves, one would think that at least concern from a legal standpoint about risk of potential negligence-related lawsuit costs which could be incurred due to potential damages, injury or loss of life would prompt immediate rethinking on this. Has no one learned anything from the horrific recent Lahaina tragedy? That situation, at least, had very little time for preparation and prevention of damage/loss of life. Our situation is known days ahead of time and still this irresponsible decision is being made! Shame on all responsible! I would appreciate a response/notification of receipt of this communication. I also 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda implore those in charge of this decision to rethink this immediately. Again, let it be on record that this was called out ahead of time to you. I hope that this communication never needs to be reviewed due to an eventual tragic outcome...what I cannot believe is that anyone who has any semblance of responsibility would be willing to take that chance. With concern, Mark Mangold 612-209-9483 07/24/2023 Public Comment Non Agenda