Palm Springs council approves historic status for Temple Isaiah
The council voted unanimously to designate the synagogue and Jewish community center a Class 1 landmark, citing its layered architecture and 75-year role as a cultural gathering space.
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Historic site board backs demolition of a portion of Town and Country Center to make way for new Palm Springs fire station
The board greenlit the removal of two vacant buildings on North Indian Canyon Drive for a new Fire Station No. 1., though final plans have not yet been approved.
Palm Springs boards and council to review In-N-Out plans, airport land deal and citywide palm tree policy this week
Meetings also cover historic designations for the Burgess Residence, Laurence Harvey Residence and Temple Isaiah, plus waste reduction and climate action updates.
City Council approves OVG catering deal after backlash, last-minute revisions
After debate over labor policy, local business access and financial risk, the council signed off on a five-year convention center food and beverage deal following a round of amendments.
Palm Springs catering deal returns after tense council debate
The revised Oak View Group contract removes some disputed language, but critics say questions remain over local business protections, labor policy, financial risk and contract oversight.
Palm Springs advances short-term rental permit display requirement; audit gaps discussed
Finance Director Kristopher Mooney said current staffing allows only 150 to 200 smaller property audits per year, leaving some rentals unreviewed for five years or more.
City Council moves to extend Access Center hours to help unhoused residents better deal with extreme conditions
Councilmembers also asked staff to explore limited overnight shelter during extreme weather events, at an estimated annual cost of $171,700.
Palm Springs sales tax revenue is up as Measure J spending accelerates
A projected $1 million deficit is not a sign of financial distress, the city’s finance director said, but reflects Measure J dollars being spent on previously budgeted capital projects.
Palm Springs parks projects advance, but pickleball project faces further delays
Concrete is poured and light towers are up, but a supply chain issue has delayed the opening of Demuth Park's highly anticipated 22-court complex, city staff told commissioners on Monday among a host of other project updates.
Palm Springs meetings this week include budget vote, major contracts and vacation rental changes
Wednesday's City Council agenda leads the week, covering a continuation budget, millions in infrastructure and Convention Center deals, and a short-term rental ordinance update.
Palm Springs chief economic development officer resigns days after council debate over consulting contract
Wayne Olson’s exit follows a meeting where he defended a $170K contract amendment as vital to the city’s economic plan while two councilmembers questioned more consultant work.
Palm Springs panels take up affordable housing, vacation rental hearings and climate plans this week
Four city bodies — including an appeals board with three enforcement cases on the docket — meet Monday through Wednesday on development, short-term rental regulation and sustainability.
Historic site board backs demolition of a portion of Town and Country Center to make way for new Palm Springs fire station
The board greenlit the removal of two vacant buildings on North Indian Canyon Drive for a new Fire Station No. 1., though final plans have not yet been approved.
Palm Springs boards and council to review In-N-Out plans, airport land deal and citywide palm tree policy this week
Meetings also cover historic designations for the Burgess Residence, Laurence Harvey Residence and Temple Isaiah, plus waste reduction and climate action updates.
City Council approves OVG catering deal after backlash, last-minute revisions
After debate over labor policy, local business access and financial risk, the council signed off on a five-year convention center food and beverage deal following a round of amendments.
Palm Springs catering deal returns after tense council debate
The revised Oak View Group contract removes some disputed language, but critics say questions remain over local business protections, labor policy, financial risk and contract oversight.
Palm Springs advances short-term rental permit display requirement; audit gaps discussed
Finance Director Kristopher Mooney said current staffing allows only 150 to 200 smaller property audits per year, leaving some rentals unreviewed for five years or more.
City Council moves to extend Access Center hours to help unhoused residents better deal with extreme conditions
Councilmembers also asked staff to explore limited overnight shelter during extreme weather events, at an estimated annual cost of $171,700.
Palm Springs sales tax revenue is up as Measure J spending accelerates
A projected $1 million deficit is not a sign of financial distress, the city’s finance director said, but reflects Measure J dollars being spent on previously budgeted capital projects.
Palm Springs parks projects advance, but pickleball project faces further delays
Concrete is poured and light towers are up, but a supply chain issue has delayed the opening of Demuth Park's highly anticipated 22-court complex, city staff told commissioners on Monday among a host of other project updates.
Palm Springs meetings this week include budget vote, major contracts and vacation rental changes
Wednesday's City Council agenda leads the week, covering a continuation budget, millions in infrastructure and Convention Center deals, and a short-term rental ordinance update.
Palm Springs chief economic development officer resigns days after council debate over consulting contract
Wayne Olson’s exit follows a meeting where he defended a $170K contract amendment as vital to the city’s economic plan while two councilmembers questioned more consultant work.
Palm Springs panels take up affordable housing, vacation rental hearings and climate plans this week
Four city bodies — including an appeals board with three enforcement cases on the docket — meet Monday through Wednesday on development, short-term rental regulation and sustainability.