HomeMy WebLinkAboutNon-Agenda Public CommentFrom:gobananasnet@gmail.com
To:Jay Virata; City Clerk; Denise Goolsby; Bob - Robert Howard Heinbaugh
Subject:Proposed PSP mural is currently too amateuristic. PSP can do better.
Date:Friday, January 5, 2024 11:46:44 AM
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Dear PS Public Arts Commissioners, City Council, City Staff, and other Leadership,
The proposed PSP mural design for the airport is currently far too amateuristic. PS can do much better. Make it iconic. Here is some possible inspiration from
Sacramento State campus, and below that the proposed.
But, please not this muddled mess shown below.
Thank you for reading,
Bob Heinbaugh & Paul Hinrichsen - Upper West Side NOrg long-time leadership members.
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From:Casey Charles
To:City Clerk
Subject:E-Public Comment
Date:Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:57:13 PM
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Jan 4, 2024
Dear City Council:
I write on behalf of the dogs of Palm Springs, who have been banned from almost all areas
surrounding the city, except for two undersized and now disease-ridden dog parks. I would
like the city to lift the ban on animals at Rimrock or designate sufficient acreage for dog
owners to exercise their animals in a reasonable and salubrious manner. The lower Henderson
must return to dog-friendly territory.
For dogs to maintain health, they need areas to run and fetch and explore. A dog always on
leash or fenced into a small yard is neither a properly socialized animal nor one whose
musculature and temperament can develop advantageously. As most cities of Palm Springs
size have realized, leashed dogs walking on concrete for the duration of their lifespan
represents inhumane treatment.
Since I arrived in Palm Springs, many areas have been systematically banned to canines, and
of course tribal lands have always disallowed dog walking. First came Oswit Canyon. Many of
us, including me, donated handsome sums of money to preserve Oswit with the proviso that
the buyers consider partitioning part of the lower canyon for dog owners. The Oswit
purchasers ignored our request, pocketed the money, and banned dogs.
Then the lower Henderson Trail, which is for the most part on level with the wash or close to
it, became the target of the dog controllers, under the pretense of protecting the sheep, none of
which have been seen on the lower Henderson for as long as I can remember. Assuming
arguendo that the sheep would ever venture as low as the Henderson, human and equine
contact with the sheep is at the very least just as deleterious to the sheep as dogs. The big horn
sheep are endangered because of disease and human development. Predation is the fourth
cause of population loss, and the notion that dogs somehow increase predation by coyotes
seems at best unprovable.
The old Mesquite golf course, home of shopping carts, run-down buildings, and much human
waste soon became the next open area to fall prey to dog deniers. Golf-carted guards patrol the
dilapidated ruins to threaten 500-dollar fines.
Finally, Rimrock became the most recent victim of the dog police. Dozens of people I have
spoken to have been walking their dogs behind Vons for many, many years—without ever
encountering any large animal other than a coyote. The area itself, riddled with fire trails and
piles of rubble, has provided an open if rugged space for dogs to enjoy.
I have no problem banning dogs, horses, even people (at designated times) from upper
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reaches of the San Jacintos, including the Lykken Trails. I do have a problem with the city
quarantining dogs to the existing, woefully inadequate facilities.
Allow me to thank you in advance for considering the blight of the Palm Springs dog and
seeking a speedy remedy to this serious problem.
Respectfully,
Christopher Charles
2696 S. Sierra Madre, F1
Palm Spring, CA 92264
caseycharles50@hotmail.com
Caseycharle50@hotmail.com
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RECEIVED
AN 0 8 2024
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Subject: Concerns Regarding Smoking in Outdoor Areas within the Palm Springs
International Airport
Dear Palm Springs City Council,
I am writing to express my concern about the prevalence of smoking in the
outdoor areas immediately adjacent to the buildings and structures inside the
confines of Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
City Code of Ordinances, Section 6.10.090 prohibits smoking in all public areas
within the airport terminal yet there remains a significant issue with smoking in the
surrounding outdoor spaces.
The smoke from these areas inevitably affects all individuals passing by, including
non-smokers, and those with health issues. The current situation undermines the
health and comfort of airport users, exposing them to secondhand smoke, which is
a well -documented health hazard.
Given these concerns, I urge the City Council to consider extending the smoke -
free policy to include the outdoor areas inside the secure (after TSA) area. This
would greatly enhance the overall environment at PSP and align with broader
public health goals.
Thank you for your consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
Concerned Citizen
6,10,08
Smoking prohibited —Airport terminal.
Smoking is prohibited and is unlawful in all public areas of the Palm Springs
Municipal Airport Terminal, including lobbies, waiting areas, restrooms and
baggage claim area. This prohibition does not apply to leased areas of the terminal
building. Section of this chapter shall apply to such leased areas.
Ord. 1279 § 1, 1987)
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From:City of Palm Springs
To:City Clerk
Subject:*NEW SUBMISSION* Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
Date:Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:36:19 AM
Submit Public Comment to the City of Palm Springs
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Your city closed down Gene Audry AGAIN on the night of 12/22/2023. We had rain that day but the road was open
at 4:00 pm and there was no flooding or debris on the road. The rain had stopped but by 6:00 pm you closed the
road and the next morning at 6:30 am the road was still closed. There was absolutely no reason for this. Your city
wants us to buy from you but you close that road for no good reason at this busy Christmas time. This has been
going on for years. I, for one will never buy in Palm Springs ever again. Straighten out your road closure situation.
This time there was NO REASON to close this street. Quit playing games with peoples lives. You should be ashamed.
Thank you,
City of Palm Springs
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Brent Rasi
To:Veronica Goedhart
Subject:RE: Items for discussion from Stakeholders meeting
From: citizenrick <citizenrick@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2023 11:01 AM
To: Veronica Goedhart <Veronica.Goedhart@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Kevin Spring <kevin@sdstrains.com>; Steven Wijatyk <steven.j.wijatyk@gmail.com>
Subject: Items for discussion from Stakeholders meeting
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Hi Veronica, I would like to ask that the items listed below, be put into the public record for further review. Thanks
-Rick
•Current Goals – December 2023
•Lower taxes, no new taxes
•Reduce renewal fees.
•Eliminate background check wait time.
•Eliminate no-warning citations.
•Schedule regular stakeholder meetings.
•Be acknowledged as valued contributors to the community and tax base.
•Be treated like other regulated businesses – liquor, bank, pharmacy, etc.
• Create a business development program to be recipients of city funds and grants that are
provided to other businesses in the city.
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From:Victor Yepello
To:City Clerk
Cc:Scott Stiles; Lisa Middleton
Subject:Public Comment for upcoming meeting
Date:Friday, January 5, 2024 9:49:27 AM
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When city council convened in the post Pougnet era, long agendas and heavy council
workloads caused public comment to be moved to the end of the meeting and shortened to 2
minutes.
I respectfully ask that city council reconsider this and discuss moving public comment back to
the beginning of the meeting.
As it stands now, this late placement of public comment makes it inaccessible to anyone not
able to show up and stay that late for a 2 minute comment.
I appreciate your consideration of this request.
Regards,
VIC YEPELLO
Thoughts become things- choose the good ones.
760-660-0010
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From:Francis Fernandez
Subject:Written Public Comment Submission
Date:Thursday, January 11, 2024 2:52:02 PM
Attachments:WAIRE Reporting Notice_January2024.pdf
Clean Air Awards Nominations.pdf
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Good afternoon,
On behalf of the South Coast AQMD, I would like to submit the following 2 attachments as part of
the written public comment portion of the next city council meeting.
The first attachments highlights our open nomination period for South Coast AQMD's Clean Air
Awards through January 19th to honor those across the region who have helped to improve the air
we breathe. The 34th Annual Clean Air Awards will recognize achievements in the following
categories:
S. Roy Wilson Award for Leadership in Government
Robert M. Zweig, M.D., Memorial Award
Dr. William A. Burke Award for Leadership in Environmental Justice
John J. and Ben J. Benoit Award for Innovative Clean Air Technology
Leadership in Air Quality
Youth Leadership in Air Quality
The second attachment highlights our January 31st Deadline for owners and operators of
warehouses located in South Coast AQMD’s
jurisdiction with greater than or equal to 100,000 square feet of indoor floor space to submit
reporting info in accordance to Rule 2305 – Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce
Emissions (WAIRE) Program to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and diesel particulate matter
from warehouses.
Thank you,
Francis Fernandez
Sr. Public Affairs Specialist / Social Media Coordinator
Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Department
_____________________________________
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 396-3265 | ffernandez@aqmd.gov
@SouthCoastAQMD: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
P Please consider the environment before you print this email.
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Event details coming soon!
34 th
Annual Clean Air AwardsInspiringInspiringananEquitableEquitable
Clean Air Future Clean Air Future
Nominations are Now Open
Apply online! Applications accepted
until January 19, 2024, 11:59 p.m., PST
For over three decades, South Coast AQMD has honored those across the
region who have helped to improve the air we breathe. The 34th Annual
Clean Air Awards will recognize achievements in the following categories:
S. Roy Wilson Award for Leadership in Government
Robert M. Zweig, M.D., Memorial Award
Dr. William A. Burke Award for Leadership in Environmental Justice
John J. and Ben J. Benoit Award for Innovative Clean Air Technology
Leadership in Air Quality
Youth Leadership in Air Quality
Submit at www.aqmd.gov/clean-air-awards/nominations
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WAIRERule 2305 - Warehouse Actions and
Investments to Reduce Emissions
(WAIRE ) Program Reporting Notice
PURPOSE:
In May 2021, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD)
Governing Board adopted Rule 2305 – Warehouse Actions and Investments to
Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) Program to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and
diesel particulate matter from warehouses.
APPLICABILITY:
Rule 2305 applies to owners and operators of warehouses located in South Coast AQMD’s
jurisdiction with greater than or equal to 100,000 square feet of indoor floor space within a
single building. Both warehouse facility owners and operators are subject to reporting
requirements pursuant to Rule 2305. Warehouse facility owners were required to submit a
Warehouse Operations Notification by September 1, 2021 and subsequently when certain
conditions occur such as a change in tenant (please refer to Rule 2305 (d)(7)). Warehouse
operators are required to submit an Initial Site Information Report (ISIR) and Annual WAIRE
Report (AWR) based on the warehouse size of their operations according to the
implementation schedule in the rule.
REQUIREMENTS FOR WAREHOUSE OPERATORS:
Rule 2305 specifies a phase-in schedule for warehouse operators. The 2023 calendar year
is the first compliance period for Phase 2 warehouse operators, and the second compliance
period for Phase 1 warehouse operators. The following report must be submitted by January
31, 2024, pursuant to Rule 2305:
Report Warehouse Size
(square feet) Due Date Information Required
Annual
WAIRE
Report
(AWR)
Phase 1
(≥250,000)
&
Phase 2
(≥150,000 and
<250,000)
January 31,
202 4
•Number of truck trips during the
compliance period (calendar year 2023)
•WAIRE Menu actions and/or investments
completed by operator to earn WAIRE
Points
•WAIRE Points earned must offset the
operator’s WAIRE Points Compliance
Obligation (WPCO)
Phase 1 warehouse operators were required to submit an ISIR by July 5, 2022 and their first
AWR by March 2, 2023 for the 2022 compliance period. Phase 2 warehouse operators were
required to submit an ISIR by July 5, 2023. If these reports have not yet been submitted, they
are PAST DUE and complete reports should be submitted as soon as possible.
WHO IS A WAREHOUSE OPERATOR?
Rule 2305 defines a warehouse operator as the entity who conducts day-to-day operations at
a warehouse, either with its employees or through contracting out services for all or part of the
warehouse operations. A warehouse operator can also be the warehouse owner.
HOW DO I SUBMIT REPORTS?
Reports shall be submitted through the WAIRE Program Online Portal (WAIRE POP):
https://xappp.aqmd.gov/isr
For more information or compliance assistance, please visit www.aqmd.gov/waire,
call our hotline at 909-396-3140, or email us at waire-program@aqmd.gov.
January 2024
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