Name: Palm Springs City Council: Regular meeting
Start: 2023-03-23T17:30:00-07:00
End: 2023-03-23T23:00:00-07:00
Location: Palm Springs City Hall

City Council pushes back as Orchid Tree project developer appears to offer a take it or leave it deal

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023

Richard Weintraub was back in front of elected officials Thursday evening, seeking approval of five new amendments to an existing agreement. He left with a scolding.

‘This one is special’: First agreement in renewed sister city program signed at Palm Springs City Hall

By Mark Talkington ● News ● February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023

Palm Springs and San Miguel de Allende have similar cultural, culinary, architectural and arts scenes. After a ceremony on Wednesday, they also have a formal bond.

First day of new police effort to aid with homeless crisis sees immediate results; cooperation could lead to arrests

By Mark Talkington ● Homelessness ● February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023

The goal of Operation Relentless Sun is to not only count and interact with people who live outside each day, but to be ‘consistent and firm’ with those who prey on them.

Plan to address problems at city pool includes hiring more lifeguards, modifying hours

By Mark Talkington ● News ● January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023

Palm Springs Swim Center patrons have voiced concerns throughout the month about unexpected closures, with some leveling accusations that the facility is being mismanaged.

Council moves to address issue of homeless staying at airport

By Mark Talkington ● Homelessness ● January 26, 2023 January 27, 2023

Law enforcement officers can now remove unhoused people from airport property, encouraging them to seek assistance but ultimately letting them know it’s against the law to linger unnecessarily.

Volunteers fan out to count homeless, likely encountering more than ever before

By Mark Talkington ● Homelessness ● January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023

Results from the county’s annual Point-In-Time-Count of people living on the streets, conducted Wednesday, won’t be known for weeks. Most experts expect to see an increase.

Police rolling out ‘relentless’ effort to deal with unhoused criminals; shelter still lacking for many who want help

By Kendall Balchan & Mark Talkington ● Homelessness ● January 24, 2023 January 26, 2023

A new ‘focused deterrence strategy’ will not resemble a sweep, Police Chief Andy Mills said, but will show that ‘there is a consequence for your actions in Palm Springs.’

City taps Garden Grove city manager to fill same role here

By Mark Talkington ● City Hall ● January 20, 2023 February 2, 2023

Pending a City Council vote, Scott Stiles will take over the role from Teresa Gallavan, the assistant city manager who had been serving as interim city manager following Justin Clifton’s departure last September.

School district doubles opportunity for students to explore landmark learning institutions, cultural sites

By Mark Talkington ● Education ● January 19, 2023 January 19, 2023

This year, an additional two dozen students will be headed to Hispanic-Serving Institutions, thanks to the work of the district and the Latino Parent Advisory Council.

Latest Palm Springs COD campus plans unveiled, to be reviewed at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting

By Mark Talkington ● Education ● January 18, 2023 January 18, 2023

The plans show one main building for student services and classrooms, while roughly half of the 29 acres of land in the center of the city will remain undeveloped.

After years of frustration, there may be hope for bridging oft-flooded wash, easing traffic woes

By Mark Talkington ● News ● January 12, 2023 January 12, 2023

A smaller, prefabricated bridge that’s currently in the works could be in place within two years, Councilmember Lisa Middleton said Thursday evening. Still, there is immense competition for infrastructure funds.

The Heyday finally finds its own home, offering owners, staff a sense of both permanence and pride

By Mark Talkington ● Business ● January 8, 2023 January 8, 2023

From a tent at VillageFest to two different hotel locations, nothing has stopped fans from seeking one couple’s burgers. Now they need those fans more than ever.

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City Council pushes back as Orchid Tree project developer appears to offer a take it or leave it deal

‘This one is special’: First agreement in renewed sister city program signed at Palm Springs City Hall

First day of new police effort to aid with homeless crisis sees immediate results; cooperation could lead to arrests

Plan to address problems at city pool includes hiring more lifeguards, modifying hours

Council moves to address issue of homeless staying at airport

Volunteers fan out to count homeless, likely encountering more than ever before

Police rolling out ‘relentless’ effort to deal with unhoused criminals; shelter still lacking for many who want help

City taps Garden Grove city manager to fill same role here

School district doubles opportunity for students to explore landmark learning institutions, cultural sites

Latest Palm Springs COD campus plans unveiled, to be reviewed at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting

After years of frustration, there may be hope for bridging oft-flooded wash, easing traffic woes

The Heyday finally finds its own home, offering owners, staff a sense of both permanence and pride

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