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Palm Springs meetings this week include budget vote, major contracts and vacation rental changes
Wednesday’s City Council agenda leads the week, covering a continuation budget, millions in infrastructure and Convention Center deals, and a short-term rental ordinance update.
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Rebuild Palm Springs closes fund, makes final grants a year after bombing
The grassroots fund tied to last year’s fertility clinic bombing raised nearly $160,000 and is sending its remaining balance to health grants, a police equipment purchase and emergency prep workshops.
Palm Springs airport official details emergency prep gains as new earthquake study surfaces
A multi-agency training exercise and new disaster supplies were discussed Wednesday, days after a study found rising seismic stress near a Southern California fault junction.
Commission hears update on plan that aims to map and fix the worst shade gaps across Palm Springs
Consultants are tracking down which neighborhood parks, school routes, and transit stops are leaving vulnerable residents exposed so the city can prioritize where to build cooling infrastructure next.
City committee moves 115-unit affordable apartment complex forward
The project will serve households earning 30%-80% of area median income, with eligible income limits ranging from $25,850 to $98,400 depending on household size.
Palm Springs chief economic development officer resigns days after council debate over consulting contract
Wayne Olsonโs exit follows a meeting where he defended a $170K contract amendment as vital to the cityโs economic plan while two councilmembers questioned more consultant work.
Palm Springs panels take up affordable housing, vacation rental hearings and climate plans this week
Four city bodies โ including an appeals board with three enforcement cases on the docket โ meet Monday through Wednesday on development, short-term rental regulation and sustainability.






