A crew removed the Frank Bogert statue from its base on July 13 and took it to a city storage facility. It currently has an unknown future.
Historic property, new construction, and a celebration of Palm Springs High School are all on the agenda this week in the city. Following is a breakdown of what to watch for.
The Council seat in District 4 is not up for grabs on the November ballot, but could be shortly afterward due to a unique situation. Two people in the district have now stepped up to indicate interest in serving.
Eight candidates vying for three City Council positions and one Desert Water Agency Board of Directors seat spent a combined six hours on stage at the venue during forums arranged by ONE-PS.
Elected officials were united on one point -- the city must find a way to ensure vacation rental owners have closer ties to the community.
Neighbors of the adjacent Center Court condominiums are anxious to see the project complete but are opposed to the construction of the additional condominiums at the height proposed by the developer.
If you missed Wednesday’s meeting, PSP officials are holding an identical meeting next Thursday, Oct. 6, at 5:30 p.m. They will have the same presentation and also allow for public comment.Â
The City Council, Planning Commission, and representatives from Palm Springs International Airport all plan to hold public meetings that you can attend or tune into this week, discussing multiple topics that have recently piqued public interest.
At their meeting next Thursday, elected officials will likely ask city staff to make changes to regulations governing short-term vacation rentals that the public can weigh in on — and they can vote on — in the near future.
A fading mural painted on the west-facing wall of the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center will be fully recreated with glazed tile that will better stand up to time and weather.Â
A spokesperson for COD said Monday afternoon the college has been cooperating in good faith with the city's requests and fully plans to provide the information.
Note that sometimes meetings are canceled at the last moment. Make sure to check the city's official calendar if you're planning to attend.
