Staffing, infrastructure improvements underway at Palm Springs Swim Center
The city's new aquatics manager was on hand Monday evening to speak about steps she's taking to bring the facility into the future.
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Sidewalk vending ordinance passes final reading; critics call the rules hostile toward immigrants, possibly illegal
Regulations adopted Thursday evening effectively ban street food vendors in the busiest areas of downtown during certain times. Critics say the rules are discriminatory and harm immigrant business owners.
Three city properties recommended for historic recognition following Preservation Board meeting
Two single-family homes are being considered for Class 1 designation and a 30-unit condominium complex is up for historic district designation. The issue will next go before the Palm Springs City Council.
Councilmember floats idea of downtown ambassador program modeled after those in place in larger cities
An exploratory committee that would include business representatives, the police department, and various Palm Springs departments with downtown responsibilities could be the next step.
Palm Springs delegation headed to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for second sister city signing ceremony next week
Palm Springs previously had sister city relationships with Victoria, B.C., Canada, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Nikki, Japan, in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Hoping for more public input, City Council pushes out decision on food truck ordinance revisions
Councilmember Lisa Middleton was the sole vote against continuing to work on the revisions, warning, 'I think we will pay a price for this.'
Affordable housing development receives additional city funding; on track to open by end of year
The Monarch Apartments are 70% complete, but developers are running into an issue faced by many others both during and after the pandemic: A dramatic increase in the cost of materials.
Sustainability Commission hopes changes to turf rebate program will encourage more participation
At the end of last month, the City Council approved $1.15 million in matching funds to Desert Water Agency’s turf conversion, or grass removal, program as a part of the new city budget.
Millions more in city taxes will be dedicated to affordable housing efforts following Council vote
While no specific uses for the funds are currently up for discussion, they could be used for anything from rehabilitating existing affordable housing units to purchasing land for future developments.
Westminster champion adds a new title to his pedigree — honorary mayor of Palm Springs
As the city's first ever canine mayor Buddy Holly will serve as an ambassador for the city while also educating residents and visitors about his special breed.
City Council approves another $5 million for homeless navigation center in northern part of Palm Springs
Some residents who attended a meeting Thursday evening spoke out against the approval of more money for the project, saying the city was breaking promises.
City budgets approved Thursday evening show continued growth in some, but not all taxes; expect increased spending on parks and recreation
The city continues to see growth in property and utility user taxes, while transient occupancy taxes (TOT) are expected to take a slight dip in the coming year, as are taxes from cannabis sales.
Sidewalk vending ordinance passes final reading; critics call the rules hostile toward immigrants, possibly illegal
Regulations adopted Thursday evening effectively ban street food vendors in the busiest areas of downtown during certain times. Critics say the rules are discriminatory and harm immigrant business owners.
Three city properties recommended for historic recognition following Preservation Board meeting
Two single-family homes are being considered for Class 1 designation and a 30-unit condominium complex is up for historic district designation. The issue will next go before the Palm Springs City Council.
Councilmember floats idea of downtown ambassador program modeled after those in place in larger cities
An exploratory committee that would include business representatives, the police department, and various Palm Springs departments with downtown responsibilities could be the next step.
Palm Springs delegation headed to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for second sister city signing ceremony next week
Palm Springs previously had sister city relationships with Victoria, B.C., Canada, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Nikki, Japan, in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Hoping for more public input, City Council pushes out decision on food truck ordinance revisions
Councilmember Lisa Middleton was the sole vote against continuing to work on the revisions, warning, 'I think we will pay a price for this.'
Affordable housing development receives additional city funding; on track to open by end of year
The Monarch Apartments are 70% complete, but developers are running into an issue faced by many others both during and after the pandemic: A dramatic increase in the cost of materials.
Sustainability Commission hopes changes to turf rebate program will encourage more participation
At the end of last month, the City Council approved $1.15 million in matching funds to Desert Water Agency’s turf conversion, or grass removal, program as a part of the new city budget.
Millions more in city taxes will be dedicated to affordable housing efforts following Council vote
While no specific uses for the funds are currently up for discussion, they could be used for anything from rehabilitating existing affordable housing units to purchasing land for future developments.
Westminster champion adds a new title to his pedigree — honorary mayor of Palm Springs
As the city's first ever canine mayor Buddy Holly will serve as an ambassador for the city while also educating residents and visitors about his special breed.
City Council approves another $5 million for homeless navigation center in northern part of Palm Springs
Some residents who attended a meeting Thursday evening spoke out against the approval of more money for the project, saying the city was breaking promises.
City budgets approved Thursday evening show continued growth in some, but not all taxes; expect increased spending on parks and recreation
The city continues to see growth in property and utility user taxes, while transient occupancy taxes (TOT) are expected to take a slight dip in the coming year, as are taxes from cannabis sales.