The 70-year-old synagogue on Alejo Road was founded by concentration camp survivors; its layered architecture spans Modernist, Mid-Century, and Brutalist design phases.
A 92,400-square-foot, two-story building with outdoor RV parking won approval Tuesday, while a consulting team examines possible caps and location rules for future projects.
The agreement, which heads to city council for final approval May 27, outlines a fundraising partnership built around water, shade, and park activation.
Supporters have revised their plan to make a directly elected mayor a non-voting council member, but legal and procedural uncertainties persist.
Revised plans reviewed Monday evening shift the building's style from Mediterranean to contemporary, addressing concerns about compatibility with the area's midcentury modern architecture.
Around a dozen residents spoke against the direct mayor system during the public comments section of Wednesday’s city council meeting. The council later debated the issue.
Members of the Historic Site Preservation Board cited tension between passenger comfort needs and the Wexler-designed terminal's architectural legacy before approving the structures with a design revision condition.
An amended ordinance allows storage facilities within 10 miles of the city border, a move the city hopes will increase competition and lower tow rates.
Delays tied to reviews by Caltrans, Southern California Edison, and Desert Water Agency prompted the two-year extension request for the Siena Townhomes project.
Both the Dream Hotel and the Orchid Tree Hotel have faced repeated delays, with revised timelines now pushing key milestones and completion dates further into the future.
The new subcollection will be called the Commemorative Collection, and the commission has spent the past several months discussing the best criteria to distinguish a commemorative work from other pieces of public art.Â
Dezart Performs purchased the modernist First Church of Christ Scientist in December 2024 to use as its new playhouse; the City Council must grant final approval.
