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Last week while reviewing the agenda correspondence there was a public comment related to the most egoistic
person - and unfortunately our not elected mayor. Why was it hidden and not in non-agenda correspondence? Why
is he allowed to create his own City Seal - going against the City Charter? Why does the City allow this fame whore
to behave in the manner he does.
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City of Palm Springs
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04/23/2025
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Good evening, My name is Steven Padilla.I work with the HHOPE Program for Riverside County in homeless
outreach,and I’m also a social work student at Cal State San Bernardino.I want to thank the city for the steps it has
taken to address homelessness. The Navigation Center, Access Center, and Aloe Palm Canyon project are major
accomplishments.They show that Palm Springs is committed to finding real solutions. But as someone working
directly with people experiencing homelessness in this city,I can tell you the need is still great.Palm Springs had the
highest number of unsheltered individuals in the valley in the last Point-in-Time Count.While 2025 data isn’t out
yet,we know the crisis hasn’t slowed down.So I’m here to ask:What more is being done to expand emergency
shelter and affordable housing?What plans are in place to secure funding for new housing developments?And how
will the city address gentrification,which risks pushing vulnerable residents further into instability?Thank you.
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04/23/2025
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From:Stacey Johnson
To:cityclerk@coachella.org; cityclerk@indio.org; kristier@ranchomirageca.gov; City Clerk;
cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov
Cc:info@centerforjewishadvocacy.org; info@brandeiscenter.com; info@coachella.com
Subject:Urgent action needed addressing antisemitic hate speech at Coachella fest
Date:Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6:55:18 AM
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Dear City Council Members,
I am writing as a concerned resident of the Coachella Valley to express my profound outrage over the blatant
antisemitic hate speech displayed by the band Kneecap during their performance at the 2025 Coachella Valley
Music and Arts Festival. The band’s projection of the slogan “Fuck Israel” in massive lights was a vile act of
incitement, a direct attack on the Jewish community, and an affront to all residents who cherish peace and
inclusivity in our valley. This disgusting display of hatred, permitted to unfold on one of the world’s most prominent
stages, is an unacceptable stain on our community’s reputation and must not be tolerated.
Let’s be clear: under the guise of vilifying Israel, this was an attempt to vilify Jews. It is a dangerous and dishonest
form of antisemitism—hiding behind the banner of political activism while targeting an entire people. My own
family has personally endured the trauma and pain of the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel, and we know too
well where this kind of rhetoric leads. We welcome visitors to our valley, but no one should be made to feel
unwelcome or unsafe in their own home. Not here. Not now. Not ever.
Even more disturbing, the festival organizers clearly knew this was going to happen and allowed it. This was not a
spontaneous act. It was premeditated, approved, and executed with full awareness—making the organizers complicit
in giving hate a stage. Their inaction, despite knowing the inflammatory content to come, shows a stunning lack of
responsibility and a dangerous disregard for the safety and dignity of Jewish residents and guests.
We, the Jewish residents of this valley, expect immediate and decisive action. I will not be made to feel unsafe,
unwelcome, or intimidated in my own community—especially not by outside performers who are invited here as
guests and given the privilege to profit from our local support and infrastructure. That privilege comes with
responsibility. When it is abused to spread hate, there must be consequences.
The “Fuck Israel” slogan is not a legitimate expression of political critique; it is a venomous call to hate,
dehumanizing an entire nation and its people while fueling antisemitism that has no place in our diverse and vibrant
valley. Such rhetoric incites division, hostility, and the potential for violence, creating an unsafe and unwelcome
environment for Jewish residents and festival attendees. We cannot ignore the chilling parallels to the atrocities of
the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023, where innocent eventgoers were massacred, raped, and kidnapped by
Hamas terrorists in a barbaric attack on a celebration of music and peace.
The memory of those victims—young people dancing, enjoying a festival of joy—must not be forgotten.
Imagine the rightful outrage if any other group—based on race, religion, or nationality—were targeted with a similar
slur in giant lights at a city-sanctioned event. It would be condemned swiftly and unequivocally. The fact that this
was allowed to occur without immediate intervention exposes a shameful double standard and a dangerous tolerance
for antisemitism.
The Coachella Festival is a privilege, not a right, for performers like Kneecap. They are guests in our valley,
benefiting from our hospitality, infrastructure, and global platform. To repay this privilege by spewing hate and
making residents feel alienated in their own home is an outrageous betrayal. Our valley is a place of celebration,
unity, and cultural exchange—not a soapbox for foreign bands to hijack with divisive and violent rhetoric.
Kneecap’s actions, and the festival’s failure to intervene, sent a chilling message that antisemitism is permissible
under the guise of “free speech.” This is a betrayal of every resident who expects our city’s to uphold dignity and
safety for all.
04/23/2025
Public Comment
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The silence from our city leaders is deafening!
Stacey Johnson
04/23/2025
Public Comment
Non-Agenda
From:Alyssa Chavez
To:Alyssa Chavez
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:FW: Flags of Support for Canada
Date:Wednesday, April 16, 2025 3:40:07 PM
Council (bcc’d),
I want to share with you the email below.
Thank you,
ALYSSA CHAVEZ | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – MAYOR/COUNCIL
City of Palm Springs | Office of the City Council
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
t: 760.322.8395 | f: 760.323.8207 | alyssa.chavez@palmspringsca.gov
From: Blaine Maguire <blainemaguire@yahoo.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:59 AM
To: Alyssa Chavez <Alyssa.Chavez@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: Flags of Support for Canada
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Good morning Alyssa,
I just read a news article her at home in Ottawa, Canada regarding the Mayor's efforts to
make our snowbird and visitor's feel welcomed and supported in Palm Springs.
What an awesome show of support for us.
We are not just neighbour's, we are brothers/sisters, allies and our histories and two
great nations is intertwined.
I have traveled alot in the USA and have always felt welcome and been treated like a
friend.
Thank You all for your unwavering friendship.
God Bless America,
Glod Bless Canada,
04/23/2025
Public Comment
Non-Agenda
Cheers Friend,
Blaine Maguire,
Ottawa, ON
Canada
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04/23/2025
Public Comment
Non-Agenda
From:Marilee Pearson
To:City Clerk
Subject:My message from Canada
Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 9:27:42 PM
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We just watched the mayor of Palm Springs whining about Canadians not being good friends because we are not
visiting. Well, firstly look to your right, all the way to Washington DC because all of your questions can be
answered by actions emanating from there. Secondly, your country clearly said they dont need us. Thirdly, we feel
too vulnerable to visit because our security isn’t assured and we must carry entry papers at all times. And in fourth
position for the reasons you won’t be seeing me until your leadership changes for the better, the exchange rate
makes a holiday very expensive compared to other more enticing options.
Sincerely,
Marilee Pearson
From my Facebook post
04/23/2025
Public Comment
Non-Agenda
From:Madison Martin
To:City Clerk
Subject:Oswit Canyon Bridge - against construction
Date:Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:45:29 PM
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Hello City Council Members,
I attended the meeting on April 9 where the approval or discontinuation of this $12M bridge
construction was on the table. I heard many of the community members express their opinions
during the first half of the meeting, majority of which were against the construction. It was
interesting to me how the community's representatives stated during the discussion of the
proposal that they and the people responsible for pushing this project forward failed to ask for
the community's input during the last time the approval was postponed, and even went so far
as to blame the community for not inserting themselves into this discussion earlier. That's
disheartening to hear from people responsible for acting in the best interest of the community
they are serving.
With how much has changed in the world since covid happened just 5 years ago, I was
shocked that the fact an environmental review of the land the bridge would sit on was last
done in 2012 -- THIRTEEN YEARS AGO -- wasn't enough to dissuade you on moving
forward with this underfunded project. Not only has environmental and scientific knowledge
grown exponentially in thirteen years, but most notably the land has become a preserve within
that time. No one thought it might be important to understand the impact on the land and the
surrounding communities from a current perspective?
If the project acknowledges weather events are getting more intense (implied: due to the
climate crisis caused by damage to natural environments), why is it your first instinct to
destroy this plot of expanding natural land and pump more lifeless concrete into the
delicate crust of this planet that is begging us to stop? Instead of $12M to fund a concrete
structure, why not use that money to expand the natural landscape in a way that could funnel
and use up this natural resource of water the way the planet and the plants know how?
The proposed bridge funnels the massive extra amounts of water into the already full golf
course lake, has anyone thought of how those surrounding homes would be affected by the
overflow of water coming from inside their community? It wasn't discussed in the meeting, do
any of you know how the pond would deal with the excess water and what structures would be
affected first should it overflow?
I shouldn't even have to talk about how underfunded and precarious the money situation for
this project seemed in that council meeting. Plus having to finish this massive construction in
under a year? When it was originally estimated to take 2 years? Where did half of the
construction time go? Construction and the supply chain is becoming more unreliable as time
continues, how are they so confident this project can start and finish by the end of next year
with so much uncertainty? Smells like over promising so this design that’s been in process for
over a decade doesn't end up in the trash.
04/23/2025
Public Comment
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I have empathy for all sides in this. I acknowledge how much effort and time has already gone
into a low impact design for the safety of the people. That doesn't mean there aren't glaring
issues or missed opportunities that should be ignored or can't be addressed in a more up to date
concept. I appreciate the delay of voting on this matter in the meeting, and I appreciate your
consideration of this email.
Thank you for your time,
Maddee
04/23/2025
Public Comment
Non-Agenda
From:Alyssa Chavez
To:Alyssa Chavez
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:FW: We love Palm Springs
Date:Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:11:00 AM
Good Morning Council (bcc’d),
I want to share the email below with you.
Thank you,
ALYSSA CHAVEZ | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – MAYOR/COUNCIL
City of Palm Springs | Office of the City Council
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
t: 760.322.8395 | f: 760.323.8207 | alyssa.chavez@palmspringsca.gov
From: Kathleen Paterson <kathleenmary6165@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 9:59 AM
To: Alyssa Chavez <Alyssa.Chavez@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: We love Palm Springs
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Hi Alyssa:
Please forward this note to the Honourable Mayor de Harte
My husband and I have been visiting and later owning homes in Palm Springs since
1980. Our last home in Palm Springs was on Sierra Way and we had to sell it due to
Covid as we did not know when or if we might return.
Please believe me when I tell you that Canadians are sad to be staying away from the
United States. However, your current President was disrespectful of our Prime Minister
and then called us the 51 State - disrespectful again. He has also threatened (and is
trying) to ruin the Canadian economy. We hoped that things would calm down - but no -
now much worse,.
Now Canadians are mad at the things going on at the Presidential level.
04/23/2025
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We are ever hopeful that your President will realize that Canada is not an enemy and we
will be able to enjoy time in your beautiful City once again,
Sincerely,
Kathleen Paterson
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
04/23/2025
Public Comment
Non-Agenda
From:Alyssa Chavez
To:Alyssa Chavez
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:FW: Thanks for the banners; we"ll be back
Date:Thursday, April 10, 2025 9:08:13 AM
Good Morning Council (bcc’d),
I want to share the email below with you.
Thank you,
ALYSSA CHAVEZ | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – MAYOR/COUNCIL
City of Palm Springs | Office of the City Council
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
t: 760.322.8395 | f: 760.323.8207 | alyssa.chavez@palmspringsca.gov
From: Robert Roth <roboroth12@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 9:04 AM
To: Alyssa Chavez <Alyssa.Chavez@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: Thanks for the banners; we'll be back
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Just spent the last three winters mainly in Florida.
Have been to Palm Springs in the past. It's a gem. Saw
your new banners online. We're coming back. Already
booked a condo for six months next winter.
Thanks!
Robert Roth & Kathleen Beattie
Stratford, Ontario, Canada
04/23/2025
Public Comment
Non-Agenda
From:Luxury Installation
To:Ron deHarte
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:! to Ron DeHarte Mayor
Date:Sunday, April 13, 2025 8:49:48 PM
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Dear Mr DeHarte
Mayer of Palm Springs California
Wishing you are doing well
I be impressed by your love for Canadians with those lovely Flags who means politics doesn't
change on relationships in between
I live for 20 years in Canada My back home Albania 350 days sunny here I am in big trouble
with vitamin D
All contractors and builders I contacted they offer to move illegally ...
But I never breakso the law
Strange but true
*** US government allows me to register company in US ..
But my field can not do much if I am allowed to teach, training employees etc and even
requirements to get E1 visa who allows me to teach and work with them,as trade treaty import
export when both countries imports no chance to sale even 10 pallets.
Doesn't matter I am beating Chinese prices offering factory prices ,
with DOT POINT TECHNOLOGY BRAND GLASS MOSAICS FOR SWIMMING POOLS
MADE IN UE Best in market ,
Through my website no sales www.luxpoolmosaics.com
Your best luxury city can have my glass mosaic
factory prices to make your aquatic parks swimming pools shiny with HYGIENIC BRAND
GLASS MOSAICS wall panorama churches saunas etc etc city decorations
Olso luxury hotels resorts home owners builders I Olso offer best package for installation with
my price can anybody profit with highest skill
****
I can build ICF BLOCKS home pools with seismic foundation environmentally covering with
cement base waterproof and light glass mosaic to increase fire resistant ,energy saving low DB
LOW CO2 etc etc R code value up to 48 for walls even R value code building for ICF ROOFS
******
All I need your support to make the requirements E1 to sale just 10 pallets at least in glass
mosaic
I can enter legally in few days.
04/23/2025
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Your city can buy or anyone can buy and contract installations with my very very convenient
price for top luxurious product
Let see if you love new Canadians olso to get that vitamin D naturally as a very serious matter
Sorry for the disturbance
Pls if you can support
Waiting any answer
I am formulating My Best Regards
Ahmet Likursi Vancouver Canada
604 562 6124
04/23/2025
Public Comment
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