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MAIN STREET PALM SPRINGS
Downtown / Uptown Business Association
General Meeting online on ZOOM
Tuesday November 2, 2021 at 8:30am
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Agenda:
* Council Update (Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Middleton, Councilman Geoff Kors / 10 minutes);
* Palm Springs Pride (Ron DeHarte / 10 minutes);
* COVID Mandates Discussion (Joy Meredith / 15 minutes);
* Palm Springs Police Report (Capt Kovaleff / 10 minutes);
* Palm Springs Fire Dept (Capt Gunkel / 5 minutes);
* Business Support Programs Update (Jay Virata / 5 minutes);
* PS Tourism & Promotions Update (Rob Hampton, Randy Garner / 5 minutes);
* Palm Springs Convention Center (Rick Leson / 5 minutes);
* Greater PS Convention Visitors Bureau (Davis Meyer / 5 minutes);
* PS Sustainability (Patrick Tallarico / 5 minutes);
* Other Merchant Issues (If time allows);
* Adjourn
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CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
www.palmspringsca.gov
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.
Submit your public comment to the City Council electronically. Material may be emailed to cityclerk@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and retained for the official record.
You may provide telephonic comments by calling the City Clerk's Office at (760) 323-8204. You may be added to the queue at any time prior to the end of the public comment period for the subject hearing. At the appropriate time, a staff member will call you so that you may provide your public testimony to the City Council.
View the City Council meeting live at the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov/pstv, YouTube, or Channel 17 (Spectrum).
November 4, 2021
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
Christy Gilbert Holstege, Mayor
Lisa Middleton, Mayor Pro Tem
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
Geoff Kors, Councilmember
Dennis Woods, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs Mission Statement: Palm Springs is an inclusive world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and responsive public services to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY (Council Chamber): The City Council welcomes public input. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist, please call the City Clerk at 760-323-8204 for additional information.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: See Closed Session Agenda.
5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on Consent Calendar items, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The City Council may also remove items from the Consent Calendar prior to that portion of the Agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY)
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council only on agenda items. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing, and General Public Comments, non-agenda items, will be taken later in the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND REPORTS: This time is set aside for the City Council to provide additional general comments, reports, and announcements. Additionally, this time is set aside for the City Manager to update the City Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion at this time or under Acceptance of the Agenda. The ordinance title is deemed to be read in its entirety and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 09-04-21 AND 09-18-21 TOTALING $3,690,972.80 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 08-30-21, 09-02-21, 09-08-21 AND 09-16-21 TOTALING $4,496,372.29, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $8,187,345.09, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View
B. APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM RA STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, INC. TO REVIEW SOUTHWEST EXTERIOR WALL STRUCTURE AT JAMES O. JESSIE DESERT HIGHLAND UNITY CENTER TO SUPPORT A TILE MURAL
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve $3,500 of Public Arts Funds for RA Structural Engineering, Inc., to evaluate whether the exterior wall at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center can support a tile mural.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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C. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF INDIO REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL AT SPECIAL EVENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an agreement between the City of Indio and the City of Palm Springs regarding reimbursement for utilizing off-duty personnel and related equipment at special events, effective November 1, 2021.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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D. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BLOCK WALL, CITY PROJECT 21-11
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the WWTP Block Wall, City Project 21-11 (“Project”). Click to View
E. APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $325,000 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ABANDONED FACILITIES AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-06.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $325,000 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., pursuant to the City’s “on-call” agreement (A8563), for design, bid phase services, and construction phase services for the WWTP Demolition of Abandoned Facilities, City Project No. 21-06 (the “Project”).
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. GREEN SAVANTS, LLC, ON BEHALF OF D.L.Y. PACIFIC WEST HALL (OWNER), APPEALING THE JULY 28, 2021 DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING 19,192-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 888 EAST RESEARCH DRIVE (CASE NO. 5.1480 CUP)
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.
Accept the appeal and overturn the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AN APPEAL BY GREEN SAVANTS, LLC, AND OVERTURNING THE DENIAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (CASE NO. 5.1480 CUP) TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING 19,192-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 888 EAST RESEARCH DRIVE.”
Alternatively, reject the appeal and accept the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL BY GREEN SAVANTS, LLC AND UPHOLDING THE DENIAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (CASE NO. 5.1480 CUP) TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING 19,192-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 888 EAST RESEARCH DRIVE.”
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B. REDISTRICTING 2021: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REDISTRICTING OF CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARIES AS REQUIRED BY ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 21601 ET SEQ.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a report from Staff and the City’s redistricting consultant on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
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C. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (“TEFRA”) FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUIPPING OF A 61-UNIT MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR PEOPLE OF SPECIAL NEEDS, TO BE LOCATED AT 1527 NORTH SUNRISE WAY IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY (“CMFA”) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 TO FINANCE A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF VISTA SUNRISE II, L.P., AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.”
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
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3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. REVIEW AND DIRECTION REGARDING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND RECORDS POLICIES
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and provide direction to City staff and City Attorney, regarding various electronic systems and records policies. Click to View
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council to make requests of staff, and/or issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented, prioritized and set for future meeting dates.
ADJOURNMENT:
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
I, Monique M. Lomeli, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify this Agenda was delivered to each member of the City Council, provided to all parties who have requested such notice, posted at City Hall before 5:00 p.m., on October 29, 2021, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.
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Monique M. Lomeli, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
P U B L I C N O T I C E S
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(760) 323-8204.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
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Visit Greater Palm Springs: Submit Your Offers Now to Reach More Visitors this Fall
SIGN UP TODAY - NEW RETAIL PROMOTION FOR FALL
Visit Greater Palm Springs is promoting a retail shopping pass to visitors and locals this fall. The pass will encourage shoppers to visit participating retailers by featuring special offers, as well as a "check-in to win" opportunity.
Participating in the pass is easy:
STEP 1 - Become a check-in location. Reply to this email or contact Susan Esterling at susan@visitgreaterps.com with your business name, description and the image you'd like used for the pass. It's free for you and shoppers are incentivized to check-in with an opportunity to win a shopping spree, paid for by Visit Greater Palm Springs. The more businesses they check-in at, the more chances to win!
STEP 2 - Submit a special offer to attract more shoppers! You can offer a discount, a free gift for coming in the store or with purchase, or any incentive that shoppers need to show their pass to have access to. You can include start and end dates (it will only appear on the pass during that window) and any restrictions that apply. Reply to this email or contact Susan Esterling at susan@visitgreaterps.com to submit your offers.
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New Rainbow Crosswalks on Arenas Road
In honor of Greater Palm Springs Pride Week, Nov. 1-7, the City of Palm Springs has installed Rainbow Crosswalks at Arenas and Encilia and Arenas and Indian
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PALM SPRINGS PRIDE WEEK NOVEMBER 1-7
(The schedule is so jam packed I may have left something out. Please go to the PS Pride website for complete information!)
Schedule of Events
Third Eye Blind, Jody Watley, A Flock of Seagulls, The Robyn Party, Shannon, and Jeanie Tracy top the 35th annual Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival.
The Festival will celebrate and embrace the region's diverse LGBTQ community as part of Pride week November 1-7 in downtown Palm Springs on Arenas Rd. and Palm Canyon Drive. The annual worldwide Pride theme is You Are Included.
Gather your friends together and let’s celebrate our fearlessly authentic lives. Embrace diversity and advance the cause of individual freedom for all. Official Pride events offer something for everyone. Join in. Come out of the closet, and be proud! A portion of proceeds from all official Pride events help keep Palm Springs Pride free for all to attend. We encourage you to support these official events. Unlike out of town promoters, official Pride events support our community and our local non-profit Pride organization.
Monday November 1
George Zander Hate Crime Vigil and March
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
New Downtown Park, Museum Way and Museum Dr, Palm Springs
Join us to reflect, remember, and stand up against hate violence around the world. We will honor the memories of all victims of hate crimes and remember George Zander on the sixth anniversary of the day he and Chris Zander were attacked in downtown Palm Springs. George died on Dec. 10, 2015. Help carry forward the social justice efforts that defined his life. The LGBTQ community must remain determined to change hate, intolerance, and ignorance into love and acceptance. The vigil will begin at the downtown park stage and features a rally and march through the heart of Palm Springs. We must never forget. Join us as we speak out against hate.
Presented by: Altura Credit Union, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, DAP Health
Price: Free.
Tuesday Nov. 2- Sunday Nov. 7
Various Times
Light Up The Night
Presented by Alaska Airlines
Supported by Vacaya, Gay Desert Guide, KGAY
Participate in Light Up the Night and decorate your home or business with pink or rainbow lights, to foster a spirit of community and solidarity and affirm your support for LGBTQ equality, equity, and diversity.
The second Annual Alaska Airlines Light Up the Night will engage thousands of private home-based light-ups across the valley to take part in a virtual lighting ceremony. Prizes awarded for the best light displays include round-trip coach air travel certificates courtesy of Alaska Airlines and cruise vacation by Vacaya.
How you choose to decorate your Light Up the Night entry is limited only by your imagination. Create a glowing display to celebrate all-inclusive love and break down barriers of discrimination and hate.
The best display of lights - in pink or rainbow - could win a Caribbean Cruise for two courtesy of VACAYA LGBT+ Vacations and air travel for two on Alaska Airlines. Deck out your abode with Pride pink or rainbow lights, take a photo of your display, post it on Facebook or Instagram using hashtags #ILoveGayPalmSprings and #LightUptheNight.
Price: Free.
Wednesday Nov. 3
6:00 p.m. Pre-Screening Reception In The VIP Lounge Night of Shorts 2021
7:00 p.m. Film Screening (Theatre One)
Pride Movie Night
Presented by Nissan
Historic Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center
2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
psculturalcenter.org/pscc
Greater Palm Springs Pride: "An Evening of Shorts: Something For Everyone"
A Joint Fundraiser for Palm Springs PRIDE and the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
From Unicorns to Gays Without Cages this movie night presented by Nissan for Pride Week has the makings for a really fun night. Nine curated shorts are included in the 114 minutes program + 15 min. Intermission.
Tickets: Suggested Donation: $10
Thursday Nov. 4 - Sunday Nov. 7
Various times
Exhibition - Sharing Our Desert's LGBTQ+ History
The Welwood Murray Memorial Library, 100 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
facebook.com/104118687878941
LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert presents its inaugural exhibition of history of the Greater Palm Springs area that made it a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community.
Exhibit hours Nov. 4 6:00-8:00 p.m., Nov. 5 & 6 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Nov. 7 Noon-5:30 p.m.
Price: Free.
Friday Nov. 5
5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Palm Springs’ Coming Out Celebration. “A Night of Stars”
Presented by Southwest Airlines
Palm Canyon Dr between Amado and Tahquitz, Palm Springs
Join Stars that love the desert and embrace the spirit, gratitude, and a profound sense of community at the Palm Springs Coming Out Celebration & VIP pre-event cocktail reception.
The evening hosted by Jason Stuart and Bella da Ball will feature special appearances by SAG-AFTRA members who call Palm Springs home, and performances by our favorite ladies of dance, Grammy ® award winner Jody Watley, (Looking For A New Love), International Queen of Dance Shannon (Let the Music Play) and legendary club diva Jeanie Tracy (Don’t Leave Me This Way, I’m Your Jeanie, Cha Cha Heels). Keep the dancing going and enjoy the Los Angeles DJ duo The Perry Twins.
This free community event will kick off Pride Weekend in Palm Springs. A fundraising VIP pre-event cocktail reception is presented by Southwest Airlines and supported by US Bank and Hyatt Palm Springs. Benefiting the 501c(3) Palm Springs Pride organization, tickets are available online for $45 and include a hosted bar from Effen Vodka, Makers Mark, and Sipsmith. Tickets at https://www.universe.com/comingout
Friday Nov. 5
8:00 p.m.
Effen Vodka Main Stage.
Festival Headliner
Jody Watley – Grammy® Award winner and R&B dance artist will headline the Palm Springs Pride Coming Out Celebration.
She’s “Still A Thrill.” One of the top female artists of all time, Jody started out as part of the girl group Shalamar, She went on to create her own style and image laying down “really funky, hard, dance tracks” with her first solo album and winning “Best New Artist” Grammy award in 1988, three Soul Train Awards and many other nominations. Her R&B, jazz, dance, and pop style is a crowd-pleaser, making her an icon for her groundbreaking achievements and influence. Get ready, because Jody’s gonna show us some “Real Love.” We’re excited for this music legend to headline the Effen Vodka Main Stage, closing the 35th Annual Palm Springs Pride as she bids everyone, “Hasta la vista, baby!”
Presented by KGAY21_FC_Cir
Friday Nov. 5
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Global Rainbow Art Installation
Presented by Lighthouse Dispensary Palm Springs & Coachella
On Palm Canyon Dr between Amado and Tahquitz, Palm Springs
American artist Yvette Mattern’s Global Rainbow, a laser light sculpture, will kick off celebrations of the 35th Anniversary of Pride in Palm Springs. The large-scale public art light installation aims to celebrate our diverse communities and symbolize hope and peace, beams seven rays of laser light representing the spectrum of the seven colors of a rainbow. The same colors are found in the Gilbert Baker rainbow flag, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. The exhibition’s west coast premiere will run two consecutive nights, beginning November 5, 2021.
The artwork will utilize specially designed lasers to project a large-scale abstraction of a natural rainbow. Originating from high above Palm Canyon Dr at Amado Rd, the seven parallel beams of laser light will hover above Palm Canyon Dr as far as the eye can see until they finally diminish to a colorful glow over South Palm Canyon.
Price: Free.
Friday Nov. 5
Block party night
6:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Arenas District Pride Weekend Kick Off
Arenas Road between Indian Canyon Drive and Calle Encilia, Palm Springs
Join us at the Arenas Stage, hosted by CHANNEL Q, in the Arenas District to celebrate all weekend. The party starts with high-energy DJ spinning and dancing in the streets. Arenas is your spot for house and dance music in the street all weekend.
The Robyn Party - This Party is Killing You! The original and longest-running tribute dance party to the Swedish pop icon, Robyn. The DJ and Party trio ADVENTURE[s] include Russ Marshalek, Marley Magaziner, and Christopher Choyce.
Click Here For a complete list of performance times.
Price: Free. donations requested through gateless tickets. Every ticket you buy makes Pride accessible to someone else.
Friday Nov. 5
6:30–7:30 p.m.
iNTERFAITH PRIDE KABBALAT SHABBAT 2021-finalInterfaith Welcoming Pride Shabbat Service
In-person: United Methodist Church, 1555 East Alejo Road, Palm Springs
Livestream: facebook.com/orhamidbarps
orhamidbar.org
People of all-faith communities and no-faith communities are invited to join the Pride Welcoming Shabbat Service. This pluralistic service, with a core of Jewish liturgy, includes song, prayer, and meditation, as well as ancient and contemporary readings, led by representatives of our diverse community faith groups.
Price: Free.
Presented BY: Or Hamidbar PS, United Methodist Church of Palm Springs,
Bloom in the Desert Ministries UCC, Hope Palm Springs, and Saint Gilles Catholic Community, St Theresa of the Child Jesus Church
St Margaret's Episcopal Church, The Church of St. Paul in the Desert, and Palm Springs Pride.
Saturday Nov. 6
8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Stonewall Golf logo
Palm Springs Pride Golf Tournament
Desert Willow - Firecliff Course, 38-995 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert
stonewallgolfers.com
The Palm Springs Pride Golf Tournament, presented by the Stonewall Golfers, will be a mixed-gender four-person scramble with assigned teams. The entry fee includes 18 holes of championship golf, lunch prizes, and a contribution to Palm Springs Pride.
Price: $225 for Stonewall Members and $250 for guests.
Saturday Nov. 6
8:00 a.m.
Palm Springs Pride 5K Run and Walk 2021_Pride_5k_Logo-01
In-person and virtual event
West Chino Drive and Belardo Road
palmspringspriderun.com
The out-and-back course is on paved streets with an elevation change of just 117 feet and winds through a former citrus grove that was later home to such celebrities as Liberace, Mary Martin, Alan Ladd, William Powell, George Randolph Hearst, Kirk Douglas, Lily Tomlin, and more. Proceeds from the 2021 Palm Springs Pride Run and Walk 5K will be donated to the LGBT Community Center of the Desert and The Transgender Health and Wellness Center.
Price: $35 before Nov. 3; $40 after Nov. 4. (Same-day registration not available) Total participants for the in-person run and walk will be limited so please register early.
Saturday Nov. 6
11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Pride Festival
Downtown Palm Springs
pspride.org
A street fair, a music festival of diverse artists, and a gathering place, the Pride festival is a celebration of all that is LGBTQ in Palm Springs.
Sip, sashay, and celebrate in several downtown Palm Springs open-air event venues!
Festival features include:
- Art of Pride exhibit of work by LGBTQ artists.
- The Alaska Airlines Altitude Lounge for non-stop DJs and dancing in our block-long outdoor beverage lounge.
- Arenas Rd, the Gayborhood of Palm Springs, will showcase DJ sets all weekend on the Arenas stage hosted by CHANNEL Q.
- Food, dancing and plenty of beverages await you and your friends.
- The Effen Vodka Main Stage on Palm Canyon Dr.
- The Park Stage presented by DAP Health in the new downtown park.
Saturday Nov. 6
11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday Nov. 7
11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.
Art of Pride
In the new Downtown Park
pspride.org
The Palm Springs Pride Art of Pride celebrates work by the Coachella Valley’s vibrant community of LGBTQ artists.
This live, in-person, on-site exhibition of the works of LGBTQ artists can be seen at the Pride Festival on Nov 6 and 7. From paintings, glass, ceramics, photography, and more, the Festival showcases a variety of mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers to browse and purchase directly from the artists.
This is a free event hosted by Art of Pride at Palm Springs Pride.
Saturday Nov. 6
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Children’s Headquarters (CHQ)childrens garden Vanessa (22)
On Market Street between Museum Way and Andreas Rd, Palm Springs
pspride.org
Families are invited to join for arts, crafts, and games. Hosted by Palm Springs Pride, CHQ is a playful place for infants to pre-teens and accompanying adults. Complimentary snacks, drinks, a nap area, restroom, and diaper-changing station are provided to festival-going families. Parents are required to stay in the play area with their children.
Price: Free.
Saturday Nov. 6
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Interfaith Social Justice Slam!
Palm Springs Pride Effen Vodka Main Stage
St Margaret's is co-producing — with The Church of St. Paul in the Desert, Palm Springs. A “slam” combines elements of performance, writing, singing, and audience participation as a way of conveying messages that are accessible. "This is art, literature and timely issues all put together with high energy, passion and style.” said Ellie Millam, one of the organizers.
Scheduled to appear:
—Drummers from Indio High School kick off the performance at 10:45 am
—Peace and Justice chorus sing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” with new lyrics
—Eric Law, Episcopal priest, singer, and social activist performs his original song, “Out of The Closet”
—Mike Shear, Bloom in the Desert (United Church of Christ) performs the poem, “Out of the Morning”
—Marlynn May, Prayer from the 2021 World Parliament of Religions
—Finale, singalong “We Are Family”
Price: Free.
Saturday Nov. 6
1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.Servicemember ceremony 2021
LGBTQ Servicemember Wreath Laying Ceremony
Palm Canyon Dr at Tahquitz, Palm Springs
A pre-Veterans Day Ceremony with a parade of colors by veterans' organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor LGBTQ servicemembers and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.
The wreath-laying ceremony takes place on the Pride Festival main stage. Participating organizations include American Legion Color guard post 519, Palm Springs DAV local chapter 66, AMVETS, and Veterans for Peace.
Price: Free.
Saturday Nov. 6
5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Skater Girlz Jam
Palm Springs Skate Park 405 S Pavilion Way
Celebrate Pride outdoors at a non-competitive sporting event. Lesbo Expo Presents a woman, LGBTQIA+, skateboarding event. Ticket includes after-party with the skaters. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for ticket holders and walk-up cash ticket sales (if not sold out). This event is inclusive of all girlz. Skaters will demonstrate their best tricks and vie for prizes.
Price: $15.
Saturday Nov. 6
6:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Arenas Road Gayborhood Block Party
Arenas Road between Indian Canyon Drive and Calle Encilia, Palm Springs
This block party is a signature event focused on the heart of the Palm Springs gayborhood … a celebration of Pride as well as the symbolic embrace of Arenas Road. Favorite LGBTQ bars and local businesses will be packed to the rafters and spilling out onto the streets for the biggest free LGBTQ street party in Palm Springs. The streets will be packed with Pride revelers, dancers and an open-air beverage lounge. The block party invites residents and visitors to discover (and rediscover) all that Arenas Road has to offer.
DJ Ernesto 12:00-2:00 PM
DJ Alex D 2:00-5:00 PM
DJ Michael Carerra 5:00-6:30 PM
DJ Matthew Pernicano from Lethal Amounts 6:30-8:30 PM
DJ Lisa Pittman 8:30-11:30 PM
Price: Free.
Saturday Nov. 6
8:30 p.m.
Alternative rock band Third Eye Blind headlines the Festival and sets the stage for an unprecedented and diverse group of LGBTQ and allied performers in the Palm Springs Pride lineup. Third Eye Blind will play a 60-minute set on the Pride Main Stage.
Sunday Nov. 7
Drag Brunch9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
PS Drag Brunch Pride Edition
Roly China Fusion, 1107 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
Palm Springs HOTTEST drag show PS Drag Brunch hosts the most fabulous Pride Edition event!
Enjoy boys in bikinis, unforgettable dim sum, premium balcony views at the Pride Parade step-off point, including a top-tier drag show hosted by resident leading lady- Rosemary Galore.
This one of a kind even has three ticket levels to choose from, Diva/VIP, Mean Girls Lounge, and of course - the Basic Bitches. Join us for the most fun Pride has to offer.
Price: $75 - $150.
Sunday Nov. 7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 849 nrunch 2021
Eight4Nine Bottomless Champagne Brunch and Parade Viewing Party
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge, 849 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
eight4nine.com
For the fifth year, Eight4Nine will offer a Pride bottomless champagne and mimosas three-course Pride brunch menu. This is a great way to eat and drink well while enjoying the Parade. Eight4Nine will donate 25 percent of the sales from the Pride brunch menu to Greater Palm Springs Pride to help keep Pride free and accessible for everyone. Enjoy viewing the parade from the patio or lounge.
Price: $46 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Sunday Nov. 7
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.trio brunch 2021
Trio Pride Parade Party
Trio Restaurant, 707 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
triopalmsprings.com
760.864.Trio (8746)
Trio is the perfect spot for watching the parade from our big top and patio. Bring your friends, enjoy cocktails and a delicious brunch while watching the Pride parade. The brunch benefits our local Pride organization.
Price: Varies
Sunday Nov. 7
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Palm Springs Pride Parade
North Palm Canyon Drive to Amado Road, Palm Springs
pspride.org
Known for its crystal-clear blue skies and year-round sunshine, the city of Palm Springs comes alive during the annual Pride celebration. Thousands of spectators will gather along palm tree-lined streets to cheer on and support local organizations, activists, and themed floats that pass down historic Palm Canyon Drive. The parade is scheduled to last two and a half hours. Enjoy emcee commentary as parade contingents pass by official reviewing stands:
The Parade Stage, located at Granvia Valmonte and N. Palm Canyon Dr., is hosted by nationally syndicated radio show personality Alexander Rodriguez, Southern California Diva and comedienne extraordinaire, Miss Rusty Waters and Jack Dyer, Mr. Toolshed Leather 2020, and former Porn Bear Daddy.
Broadcast Reviewing Stand is located near Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge at 849 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Host and Emcee Nicholas Snow.
The Deaf Pride reviewing stand is North of Amado at N. Palm Canyon Dr. and features Sign Language Interpretation. Seating is available for the Deaf community on a first-come-first-served basis.
Price: Free.
Sunday Nov. 7
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Pride Festival
Downtown Palm Springs
pspride.org
A street fair, a music festival of diverse artists, and a gathering place, the Pride festival is a celebration of all that is LGBTQ in Palm Springs. Sip, sashay, and celebrate in several downtown Palm Springs open-air event venues!
A Flock of Seagulls - Grammy® award winner, A Flock of Seagulls, led by 80s legend Mike Score, will take you on a stroll back in time and relive those awesome 80s radio and MTV video hits "I Ran (so far away)," "A Space Age Love Song," "The More You Live, The More You Love," and " Wishing (if I had a photograph of you). Sunday, Nov 7 at 4:30 p.m. Effen Vodka Main Stage.
Festival features include:
Art of Pride exhibit of work by LGBTQ artists.
The Alaska Airlines Altitude Lounge for non-stop DJs and dancing in our block-long outdoor beverage lounge. Lounge for non-stop DJs and dancing in our block-long outdoor bar.
Arenas Rd, the Gayborhood of Palm Springs, will showcase DJ sets all weekend on the Arenas stage hosted by Channel Q.
Food, dancing and plenty of beverages await you and your friends.
The Effen Vodka Main Stage on Palm Canyon Dr.
The Park Stage presented by DAP Health in the new downtown park.
Click Here For a complete list of performance times.
Price: Free.
Sunday Nov. 7
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Youth Zone_7458
Youth Zone presented by T-Mobile
On Market Street between Museum Way and Andreas Rd, Palm Spring
pspride.org
The Youth Zone is the hub for LGBTQ youth between ages 14 and 21 and their allies at Pride. The Youth Zone features continuous entertainment and activities, free food and drink, games, dancing, DJ Eric Ornelis, karaoke, seating, contests, games, youth-only confidential testing, drag and makeup fun, great conversation, creative expression, chalk drawing, shade from the sun, toilets and a washing station, and safe sex information. The Youth Zone is presented by T-Mobile and hosted by Safe Schools Desert Cities.
Price: Free.
Sunday Nov. 7
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Children’s Headquarters (CHQ)
On Market Street between Museum Way and Andreas Rd, Palm Springs
pspride.org
Families are invited to join for arts, crafts and games. Hosted by Palm Springs Pride, CHQ is a playful place for infants to pre-teens and accompanying adults. Complimentary snacks, drinks, a nap area, restroom, and diaper-changing station are provided to festival-going families. Parents are required to stay in the play area with their children.
Price: Free.
Sunday Nov. 7
2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Skater Girlz After Parade Party
Albi Palm Springs, 369 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
Facebook.com/pslexpopresents
A queer, lesbian and trans women's community awaits to welcome all for a Parade after Party featuring Emcee and comedian Mina Hartong and Rock n Roller Jennifer Corday. Live entertainment, dancing, and awards presentation to celebrate and honor women who have given their talents to sports in the community.
Limited seating. No host bar and food will be available.
Price: $15.
Festival Gateless Tickets
Do you know we ask for donations through our gateless tickets to help cover costs and keep PS Pride free for all to attend? Every gateless ticket you purchase makes Pride accessible to someone else.
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GET READY FOR PRIDE AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ALASKA AIRLINES TICKETS
Two contests celebrate all-inclusive love and award winners with travel prizes
(Palm Springs) It's almost time for Palm Springs Pride and residents and businesses are invited to decorate their storefront, home or apartment for the 2nd annual Light Up the Night contest presented by Alaska Airlines. KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs, Gay Desert Guide and Vacaya LGBT+ Vacations are sponsoring the contest on social media.
The first contest is for businesses to create a store window display using pink and rainbow lights - and their creativity - to welcome visitors to Greater Palm Springs Pride. The winning business will receive air travel for two to the Alaska Airlines destination of their choice. A second contest will follow for the "home edition" where participants can "Light Up the Night" at home for a chance to win a Vacaya LGBT+ Vacation for two to the Caribbean and air travel on Alaska Airlines.
To enter, a business takes a photo of their completed display, using the hashtags #ILoveGayPalmSprings AND #LightUptheNight from their Facebook or Instagram page. The business will then be entered in the contest which runs now till October 31st at 12 midnight. One entry will be selected and that business owner will receive the roundtrip air travel for two on Alaska Airlines.
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2021 redistricting process kicks off with series of public hearings and workshops
In an effort to obtain input regarding communities of interest as it relates to redistricting and how City Council district boundaries might be adjusted following the release of the 2020 U.S. Census, the City of Palm Springs will hold a series of upcoming public hearings and community engagement workshops, beginning this month. Communities of interest include shared geopgraphic, socio-economic, and cultural interests.
The redistricting process will be completed in two phases:
Phase I
November 2021 – January 27, 2021
Identifying communities of interest and developing district boundary maps.
Phase II
Feb. 10 – March 24, 2022
Refining and adopting a final district map.
The Phase I public hearings will be held on the following dates during regularly scheduled City Council meetings:
Nov. 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Overview of the redistricting process and the online mapping tool and solicit input on communities of interest
Dec. 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Release of the consultant’s draft maps and solicit input on communities of interest
Jan. 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Review of the consultant’s and community drawn maps
In addition, residents will be invited to participate in one of a series of five community workshops to learn more about the consultant’s draft maps and see a demonstration on how to use the online mapping tool to develop your own proposed district boundary map.
The workshops will be held on the following dates:
Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m.
Demuth Community Center
Dec. 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Vista Del Monte Elementary School
Dec. 15, at 5:30 p.m.
Palm Springs Convention Center
Dec. 16, at 5:30 p.m.
Palm Springs Public Library Learning Center
Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m.
Cahuilla Elementary School
“We need your input on communities of interest in order to respect the boundaries of your communities during the redistricting process,” said City Clerk Anthony Mejia. “Everyone is encouraged to participate.”
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It's Parade Season in Palm Springs; Mark Your Calendars
It’s parade season in Palm Springs! So mark your calendars for these fun and FREE special events highlighting the City’s diverse LGBTQ community, a powerful and poignant tribute to our veterans – and the ringing in of the holiday season with the spectacular 29th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade.
Here is a list of the City’s much loved parades coming this fall in Palm Springs:
Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade, Sunday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. along Palm Canyon Drive.
The 24th Annual City of Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 11, 3:30 p.m. Parade runs along Palm Canyon Drive. This year’s theme is “Honoring All Who Serve.” A patriotic concert and fireworks finale at Palm Canyon Drive and Amado Road will immediately follow the parade. For the first time ever, this year’s Veterans Day Parade will be broadcast live on NBC Palm Springs. The deadline to enter is Oct. 28. NOTE: VillageFest will not be held on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. For more information, visit psveteransdayparade.com.
The 29th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, Saturday, Dec. 4. Start time is 5:45 p.m. along Palm Canyon Drive. The City’s signature holiday event features twinkling lights, magnificent marching bands, spectacular floats, huge Macy’s-style holiday floats, and Santa Claus. The parade will once again be broadcast live on NBC Palm Springs. The deadline to enter a float is Nov. 1. For more information, visit psfestivaloflights.com.
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Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills named Palm Springs Chief of Police
Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills named Palm Springs Chief of Police Oct. 12, 2021 Following an extensive nationwide search and a selection process that included significant stakeholder input, the Chief of Police of Santa Cruz, California, a City of 63,000 residents, will be the next leader of the Palm Springs Police Department.
Andrew Mills has led the Santa Cruz Police Department since 2017. Prior to Santa Cruz, Mills served four years as Chief of Police in Eureka, California. He began his career in 1983 as a patrol officer with the San Diego Police Department and worked his way up to commanding officer of gang investigations and criminal intelligence/counter terrorism, rising to the rank of Police Captain and Commanding Officer in 2011, overseeing the San Diego Police Department’s Western and Eastern divisions.
Chief Mills will begin his new position in Palm Springs in early November.
In Santa Cruz, Mills was hired as a change agent to help move the department toward a culture of community policing and problem solving, while bringing greater transparency and community collaboration. The selection process started with review of resumes, a significant screening of more than 50 applicants and two surveys that queried residents and Police Department employees about attributes they were looking for in the next Chief of Police. The process concluded with four separate panels conducted by City Staff and Ralph Anderson and Associates that were comprised of several Chiefs of Police, sworn and unsworn members of the Palm Springs Police Department, an executive department head panel, and a panel comprised of members of the community selected by a Councilmember in each of the City’s five districts, plus other selected stakeholders. The City Council Selection Committee included Mayor pro tem Lisa Middleton, Councilmembers Geoff Kors and Dennis Woods.
A graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, Mills also graduated from the FBI National Academy Session 250, Quantico Virginia and California P.O.S.T Management School. Appointed by former Gov. Jerry Brown to serve on the Board of State and Community Corrections, Mills also serves as Executive Chair of the California Violence Prevention Grant and on the Board of the Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem Oriented Policing. He is also a member of the Major Cities Chiefs Intelligence Commanders Group.
“I am very excited to see Chief Mills join our team. We have had an extensive process where the candidates were tested on their values, knowledge, skills and abilities with a broad cross-section of stakeholders serving as evaluators,” said City Manager Justin Clifton. “Chief Mills was clearly the top performer in the process. I think he will be able to integrate with our team and community seamlessly. He brings a wealth of experience and leadership that, with help from the rest of our team, can take us to the next level.”
“The Palm Springs Police Department has a long-standing tradition of inclusive community policing and building important neighborhood and stakeholder relationships,” said Chief Mills. I am honored to be chosen to serve as the next Palm Springs Police Chief, and I look forward to working with our officers, the community, City Manager and Council to continue providing an exceptional level of public safety service to the Palm Springs community.”
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City to close Baristo Park temporarily to address homeless issues
In an effort to respond to resident concerns regarding ongoing public health issues and unsafe activities in Baristo Park, the City of Palm Springs will temporarily close the park in order to perform a safety inspection, implement a security plan, install cameras, and complete needed cleaning, maintenance and overseeding.
The park, located at 296 S. Calle Encilia, is expected to temporarily close to the public within the next few weeks for about six weeks while the City addresses the ongoing issues.
Police and Fire Department calls for service at Baristo Park have escalated significantly over the past two years. From 2017-2019 Baristo Park had 558 calls for service while from 2019 to the present, Baristo Park has had over 1,245 calls for service.
In its current state, Baristo Park is detrimental to the health and safety of the public due to issues such as use and abandonment of unlawful drug paraphernalia, toxic and biohazardous materials such as used sharps, human feces, litter and cigarette butts discarded throughout the park, indecent exposure, and general destruction of public property.
“In order to protect public health and safety, the City is taking this step to address persistent issues in the park related to a small group of transient individuals,” said City Manager Justin Clifton, who added that communities across the United States are struggling to deal with the worsening impacts of homelessness.
The park closure is one in a series of steps the City has taken to address homeless issues, including expanding security and maintenance in downtown and convening meetings with service providers and stakeholders to find solutions. Another important step, in August the City partnered with Martha’s Village and Kitchen to open the Palm Springs Access Center across from the Airport, a new daytime drop-in center with wraparound services for unhoused individuals. So far, the center’s track record has been impressive, serving hundreds of unduplicated residents with few secondary impacts.
In addition, at their next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 28, the City Council will discuss development options for a new Homeless Navigation Center to shelter the west end of the Coachella Valley’s unhoused population and offer the kind of full suite of support services Palm Springs has long needed.
“The City of Palm Springs is committed to compassionately managing the impacts of homelessness while finding solutions in order to help our unhoused population obtain permanent and supportive housing,” said Clifton. “Building a new navigation center provides a unique opportunity to make a real impact and greatly expand our ability to serve our unhoused population while reducing secondary impacts that can affect quality of life.”
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Measure J Commission seeking proposals for community initiated project funding
The City of Palm Springs Measure J Commission is encouraging residents, neighborhood organizations, businesses and non-profits in Palm Springs to submit proposals in order to receive a portion of $1 million set aside for community projects to be paid for from the City’s Measure J tax dollars.
Measure J is a one-cent sales tax increase approved by Palm Springs voters in 2011 to provide a source of revenue to maintain local community services and help economically revitalize the City’s downtown core. Over the last ten years, Measure J tax dollars have helped fund a wide variety of important community projects that have transformed Palm Springs, including Citywide street paving, upgrades and renovations to the Police Department and Fire stations, restoration of historic buildings such as the Welwood Murray Memorial Library, a plethora of upgrades to parks and recreational facilities, and the construction of the new Downtown Park.
To download an application, visit PSMeasureJ.com. Hard copies of the application will be made available for pick up at various City locations, including City Hall, the Palm Springs Public Library, Welwood Murray Memorial Library, Demuth Park Community Center, James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, and the Leisure Center at Palm Springs Parks and Recreation. Applications are due by 6 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2021 and must be submitted via email to Evelyn.Beltran@PalmSpringsCA.gov -- or by mail, or in person to:
City of Palm Springs, Attn: Evelyn Beltran, Executive Administrative Assistant
Department of Finance & Treasury
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Applications that meet the Commission’s criteria will be considered for recommendation to the City Council for final approval. For more information about Measure J funding and projects, visit PSMeasureJ.com.
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LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert to Hold Inaugural Exhibition During Pride
The newly formed organization, LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert, announces that it will hold its Inaugural Exhibition, Sharing Our Desert’s LGBTQ+ History, during the November Pride celebration. An official event of Palm Springs Pride, the exhibition will be at the Welwood Murray Memorial Library in downtown Palm Springs, located at 100 S. Palm Canyon Drive. The exhibit will be FREE and open to the public during the following times:
Thursday, November 4 from 6-8 p.m.
Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 7 from 12 – 5:30 p.m.
As one of the best-known LGBTQ+ locations in the world, the exhibition is designed as a chronological history of events, organizations, and individuals to highlight the history of the greater Palm Springs area that has made it such a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community.
Trying to answer the question of why were gays & lesbians drawn here to the greater Palm Springs area; was it for the beauty, weather, isolation, or the tendency to live and let live? So many questions and so few answers, at least in any one place from any one source!
So, an organization was born. Feeling that much of the history of when and how this came about was unknown or lost; a small group of individuals formed The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert in 2019. “When it became obvious that the LGBTQ+ history of the Palm Springs area was not very well documented and even being lost,” says David Gray, Co-Founder, “I knew something needed to be done to preserve our local LGBTQ+ history for future generations.”
Working with the Palm Springs Public Library and the Palm Springs Historical Society, we are working ‘to collect, preserve and make accessible the LGBTQ+ History of the Greater Palm Springs Area within the Coachella Valley’, says Gray. Currently we are focusing on documenting and preserving that history, and sharing it with LGBTQ+ individuals, organizations, allies, and the public.
Still in its infancy, The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert is currently looking for documents and memorabilia from bars, inns, restaurants, publications, LGBT organizations, and individuals. Should you have any LGBTQ+ treasures in your garage, attic, closet or storage area and would like to donate them, please contact the organization by email at lgbtqpshistory@gmail.com. You can also follow them on Facebook @lgbtqpshistory.
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COVID AND VARIANTS ARE STILL OCCURRING. IT IS BETTER, BUT IT IS NOT "OVER".
FREE PPE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN PALM SPRINGS
Crystal Fantasy still has FREE masks, face shields and hand sanitizers for
FREE distribution to businesses on behalf of Main Street Palm Springs. Pick up at Crystal Fantasy, 268 N Palm Canyon Drive in Downtown Palm Springs. These supplies are FREE. Open every day 11-7. Bring your own bag please.
Thank you to The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for providing these supplies for small businesses
Businesses & Restaurants: Download New, City Produced COVID Flyers
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Click HERE for Face Covering Required in Businesses Flyer
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Click HERE for Face Covering Required in Businesses Flyer (Spanish)
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Click HERE for Proof of Vaccination / Negative COVID-19 Test for Bars and Restaurants
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Click HERE for Proof of Vaccination / Negative COVID-19 Test for Bars and Restaurants (Spanish)
COVID INFORMATION CAN CHANGE VERY QUICKLY. PLEASE REFER TO CITY, COUNTY AND STATE WEBSITES FOR THE MOST CURRENT NEWS.
Having trouble making an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination? Vaccine Buddies are here to help!
Protect your family. Vaccines are effective and safe.
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GET INVOLVED! LEARN MORE ABOUT PALM SPRINGS BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
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CITY HALL PHONE NUMBERS
Here is a list of contacts available to assist the public with business from 8 am - 6 pm, Monday-Thursday.
*City Hall Direct Line, (760) 323-8299
*Office of the Mayor and City Council, (760) 322-8385
Hotline numbers:
*Vacation Rental Compliance, (760) 322-8383
*Code Compliance, (760) 778-8434
*Animal Control, (760) 323-8151
*PSPD COVID-19 Hotline, (760) 323-8159
*COVID-19 Financial Aid Hotline, (760) 323-8273
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS!
Business Members (Downtown and Uptown)
Gold Store 760-832-9336
Canyon Rose Boutique 760-323-4240
PS Treasures 760-322-4455
Business Members (not in district)
LostYourMind 760-883-8315
Community Members
Thom Bettinger
Bill Walter
Jeff Denean Jones
Bill Diller
David Perry
Donn Uyeno
Patrick Canonge
Michelle Coneybeare
Donald Grimm
Eric Chiel
Joseph May
Vic Yepello
Liz Glass
Marlo Sandler
Kathy Bates
David Feltman
Allison Jones
Staci Schafer
Geoff Kors
Jeff Jones
Matt Robinson
Mark Talkington
Jeff Rosenberg
Vincent Stoppia
Ann Sheffer
Thank you for your support!
Updated 10/17/21
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Palm Springs Business Owners, Managers and Friends of Downtown and Uptown
Main Street Palm Springs Annual Membership fee for the 2021-2022 season is now requested. Your involvement is more critical now than ever. There is a special discounted rate of only $25 for Downtown & Uptown Businesses.
Main Street Palm Springs, the Downtown and Uptown Business Association, has firmly established itself as the primary conduit for information sharing among businesses and with the City of Palm Springs. Additionally, we are the advocacy group for over 500 Downtown and Uptown Businesses. We are currently an all-volunteer organization, hosting two open meetings a month, multiple newsletters and extensive social media.
The Board of Directors is developing a long term strategic plan that will encompass expanded outreach, special events, and increased efforts to give all businesses a stronger say. We are also working on a branding and marketing campaign to help all of our businesses.
We are currently offering the following Membership levels with other Levels and Benefits to be announced soon:
MEMBER BENEFITS
Downtown/Uptown Business Members
* Inclusion in print and online promotions and listings as a Business member
* Ability to vote in elections and to be nominated as a Board Member
* Subscription to full email distribution
* Opportunity to have paid email blasts to Main Street mailing list
* Opportunity to participate in Main Street events
Other Business Members
* Inclusion in print and online promotions and listings as a Business member
* Ability to participate in all member meetings
* Subscription to full email distribution
* Opportunity to have paid email blasts to Main Street mailing list
* Opportunity to participate in Main Street events
Community Members
* Participation in all member meetings
* Subscription to full email distribution
Non-members
* Ability to attend meetings. Meetings are open to the public, but only Members have
voting rights and can make announcements about their business.
* Select discussions will be open to non-members.
* Inclusion in email distribution of urgent business announcements and City of Palm
Springs announcements.
Your $25 Membership fee can be upgraded for more benefits. Look for our announcement soon for other Membership Levels.
We greatly appreciate your support!
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YOUR MAIN STREET PALM SPRINGS BOARD
(We are looking for new board members interested in representing their specific areas)
Uptown District:
100-499 North Palm Canyon Drive:
PRESIDENT
BOARD MEMBER
100-499 South Palm Canyon Drive:
SECRETARY
BOARD MEMBER
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians/Section 14:
At Large
Special thanks to Thom Bettinger, Volunteer Assistant
Main Street Palm Springs Mission Statement:
To join together as fellow businesses to proactively and aggressively represent the interests and contributions of the downtown and uptown business community to existing and potential customers and to represent our common interests to Palm Springs municipal leaders.
