HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1EFrom:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Trimming the palm trees
Date:Saturday, July 13, 2024 11:44:49 AM
Thank you!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor
City of Palm Springs
442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
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From: VLB <vlberg1@aol.com>
Subject: Trimming the palm trees
Date: July 13, 2024 at 12:48:25 AM PDT
To: "Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov"
<Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: "Ron.deHarte@palmspringsca.gov"
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<Grace.Garner@palmspringsca.gov>,
"Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov"
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"Lisa.Middleton@palmspringsca.gov"
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Mayor and Council Members,
07/09/2024
Public Comment
Item 1E
With respect to the decision of the trimming of the skirts of the palm trees, I first
ask why? What is the purpose of this decision?
I am sure that you are aware of the tradition of the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians that leave the palm trees in their natural state.
May 6, 2009 the city adopted Resolution No. 22475. Look it up. The city
recognized the significance of keeping the California fan palms in their natural
state.
It’s not just about the visual aspect, there’s no question that the trees look
much better with a trimmed skirt at the bottom as has been the case. The other
really important factor is that the skirts provide homes to various creatures in
addition to nesting for the birds and protect them from the harsh summer sun.
After all these years someone decided that this was a good idea? You will be
getting a lot of feedback from irate residents about this that care about
protecting the wildlife and hopefully also from the Cahuilla Indian Tribe.
Tradition is important, show respect.
In addition:
No trimming should ever be done until the months end in "ber". There are some
birds that have more than one clutches and are all done by September. It is
illegal for anyone to remove, harm or destroy nests that are covered in the
Migratory Bird Act of 1918. Doves, kestrel and screech owls all nest in palms
as do bats.
Please give this more thought and show that you care. We need to know, now
more than ever, that government cares and makes choices that benefit the
environment.
Sincerely,
Vicki L Berg
VLB
07/09/2024
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Elise Pardue
To:City Clerk
Subject:Public Comment 7/25
Date:Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:57:35 PM
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Hello, I am writing to the Palm Springs city council in response to Item 1E, an ordinance that
criminalizes homelessness.
In the wake of Sonya Masseys murder, now is not the time to bolster police officers' ability to
administer violence. As you put it, Councilman DeHart, this legislation is “one more tool for
our police officers''. There are no more tools of violence needed in the belts of police officers,
for they have proven their incapacity time and time again. It is naive to think the Palm Springs
police force is some outlier to police brutality. That preconception is null and void when used
to dictate the violence one human can impose on another.
Your legislation is sloppy, ill-thought out and in practice will be inhumane. You are adopting
a decision from the ultra right wing Supreme Court that many of you have thoroughly
denounced. By leaving wide open holes in your ordinance, you give discretion to those
carrying out the horrendous acts that you say will bring prosperity to Palm Springs. But of
course, you say this as you sit behind a mahogany pedestal, housed.
I sympathize with Councilwoman Gardener's thoughts shared at your last meeting in which
she expressed a need for community specialists to be involved with the process of helping
unhoused folks and legislating with more empathy for the humans you are treating as
criminals for the act of striving to survive.
Please vote against this ordinance and protect the lives, pets, belongings and well being of
your unhoused citizens.
07/25/2024
Public Comment
Item 1E
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Date:Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:02:01 PM
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07/25/2024
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:seanyarborough@comcast.net
To:City Clerk
Subject:Gavin Newsom Post about Local Governments
Date:Friday, July 26, 2024 12:27:05 PM
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Palm Springs City Council,
In case you missed Gavin’s Post regarding Homeless Encampments:
“No more excuses. We’ve provided the time. We’ve provided the funds. Now its time for
locals to do their job.”
Gavin’s post would include the Palm Springs City Council. Please as Gavins stated above -
Do Your Job.
Thanks.
07/25/2024
Public Comment
Item 1E