Seven Lakes seeks historic district status, a protected property faces a construction review, and Palm Springs will honor retiring Police Chief Andy Mills.
Property owners in the historic neighborhood could face individual assessments of up to $171,000, with a decisive vote set for Oct. 28.
The city council on Wednesday approved a 45-day moratorium, citing water, power, and land-use concerns raised by residents and staff.
Andy Mills, who is stepping down after five years leading the department and capping a 49-year law enforcement career, was celebrated by the City Council for reshaping how officers connect with residents.
A proposal being reviewed later this month would pause approvals for 45 days while the city studies new regulations, as Indio and Coachella move toward permanent bans on the facilities.
Elected officials on Thursday rejected a state-authorized option to appoint Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein and cancel the November race, voting 3-1 to let voters decide instead.
As the city's cannabis tax revenue continues to decline., elected officials voted unanimously to advance rules allowing up to 24 ticketed events a year.
Rotating maintenance closures will affect fields and grass areas at parks across the city from September through December to allow reseeding and irrigation work.
Staff also flagged a $1 million restroom expansion still lacking funding, a sharp drop in noise complaints and revenue running ahead of budget in the maintenance fund.
The filing deadline has passed for the November election, with current councilmembers Grace Garner, Jeffrey Bernstein and Ron deHarte all seeking new terms.
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation's 115-page nomination argues the trees' dried-frond skirts are a defining feature of the streetscape, not the hazard the city cited when it voted to start trimming them.
One developer was sent back to fix backyard access before building 16 condos, while another won two more years to find a buyer for a stalled apartment site troubled by trespassers.
