HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/20/2016 - STAFF REPORTS - 00 Kathie Hart
From: Jennifer Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:49 PM
To: Jay Thompson; Kathie Hart
Subject: FW: Council Agenda April 20, 2016
Jennifer Nelson
Executive Assistant to Mayor and Council
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-323-8200
Jennifer.nelsonnu,oalmsaringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday - Thursday from 8am to 6pm
Closed Fridays
From: Edward J Dietrich [mailto:edwardidietrich43Ccbgmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:45 PM
To: Robert Moon; Ginny Foat; Chris Mills; Geoff Kors; IR Roberts
Subject: Council Agenda April 20, 2016
Members of Council. As I will be unable to attend the Council Meeting tomorrow evening. I'd like to share a
few thoughts with you.
I believe that the Virgin Hotel is key to the long term success of the downtown and our convention
business. Having run a few national conventions over the years, I know how important significant blocks of
rooms are. This hotel is very important for our economic future. Virgin will enhance our name.
I'm concerned that the downtown park is becoming marginalized. Parks are critical to any downtown area. We
need to plan to make this site the very best that we are able to produce: gatherings, performances, relaxing. We
need a class act space. Raise additional money if needed. Our Park should be the very best that we can be, even
if we have to make a 5 year plan to get us there. It can make us money.
I'm sorry to see that we cut the project by 50%. In the end we still have empty land even if we turn it into a
parking lot. I can only hope that future developers see the advantage of building there.
I agree on the vacation rentals and the use of our few apartments.
Pacheco was a poor choice given his track record. But he may have been our wisest choice. When you need a
wolf, you hire one.
Thank you for your work. Thanks for the wise choice on David Ready last week.
Thanks Ed
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Edward J. Dietrich
2034 Chia Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-219-8000
edwardidietrich43na gmail.com
Financial & Business Consultant
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