Palm Springs week ahead: In-N-Out review, airport bond payoff and pickleball complex opening

Development proposals, airport spending decisions and vacation rental penalties are on the agenda in Palm Springs this week. Residents also have chances to weigh in on the mayor’s position and the Ramon Road Bridge project.

The Architectural Review Committee will consider a new In-N-Out Burger and a 16-unit condominium project. The Airport Commission will vote on a recommendation to pay off $10.8 million in airport bonds early. Three property owners are appealing six-month suspensions of their vacation rental registrations and $2,500 fines.

Public events fill out the week, including a mayoral position community meeting, two Ramon Road Bridge meetings and the opening of the Demuth Park pickleball complex.

Here’s how the week breaks down:

Architectural Review Committee (Monday, 5:30 p.m.)

The committee meets at 5:30 p.m. at 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. It will consider In-N-Out Burger’s request to build a 3,886-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru at 1801 E. Palm Canyon Drive. The committee also will review a 16-unit condominium project on 1.34 acres at East Amado Road and North Sunrise Way. The recommendation on both items is approval with conditions.

Mayoral Position Community Meeting (Monday, 6 p.m.)

The meeting runs from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Palm Springs High School cafeteria, 2401 E. Baristo Road. Residents can learn more, ask questions and share their thoughts about the city’s future. It is part of a series of meetings this summer and fall.

Ramon Road Bridge Project Community Meeting (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.)

The project team meets with residents from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Agua Caliente Elementary School, 30800 San Luis Rey Drive, Cathedral City. People can attend in person or online. Topics include project updates, what to expect during construction and sign-ups for alerts and the business program. Organizers will provide food, opportunity drawings, and ASL and Spanish interpretation.

Administrative Appeals Board (Wednesday, 2 p.m.)

The board meets at 2 p.m. and will hear three appeals of six-month vacation rental suspensions and $2,500 fines. The appeals come from RL Global Investment Group for 2003 E. Joyce Drive, Lisa Davis for 2155 E. McManus Drive and Acasa Properties for 1890 S. Navajo Drive. The board also will appoint two members to an ad hoc committee on a municipal code section.

Airport Commission Noise Committee (Wednesday, 3 p.m.)

The committee meets at 3 p.m. at the airport and will review noise complaints. It also will consider approving its July minutes.

Airport Commission (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

The commission meets at 4 p.m. at the airport. It will vote on a recommendation that the City Council redeem the 2019 passenger facility charge bonds early. Staff estimates the redemption would save about $700,000. Staff updates include a Desert Water Agency ordinance on turf, with conversion costs estimated at $2.3 million to $4 million and a January 2030 deadline.

The commission also will hear a financial update and the selection of Andrey Kravtsov for the ticketing mural, with a budget not to exceed $22,000. The $93 million baggage handling system project holds its groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday.

Demuth Park Pickleball Complex Grand Opening (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

The city opens its new 22-court complex at 4 p.m. at Demuth Park, 4365 E. Mesquite Ave. The event includes a ribbon cutting with Mayor Naomi Soto and a Coachella Valley Scorpions exhibition. The courts open for public play afterward.

Ramon Road Bridge Project Community Meeting (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.)

A second meeting runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City, 32141 Whispering Palms Trail. This session is in person only.

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