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Commission approves placement of Forever Marilyn sign in Downtown Park
Summary
The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission approved moving the Forever Marilyn sign into Downtown Park and agreed to a rapid placement ahead of a community celebration June 1.
The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission voted May 19 to approve placing the Forever Marilyn sign in Downtown Park.
Staff presented a request from TF Resorts to relocate the sign from a fence location to a gravel area in the park frontage to improve visibility on Palm Canyon. Staff said Jennifer Lawrence will handle payments and logistics to move and install the sign. Commissioners discussed the proposed location and public reaction; one commissioner said they objected to a placement in a landscaped area but did not block the motion.
A motion to approve the placement was made and seconded; the chair called the vote and the motion passed. Staff said TF Resorts is planning a community celebration for the figure’s 90th “birthday” in the park on June 1 and requested a prompt installation to coincide with that event.
What the commission decided - Outcome: Motion approved to allow placement of the Forever Marilyn sign in Downtown Park in the proposed gravel/forecourt area near Palm Canyon. - Implementation: Staff and the event organizers will coordinate signage installation and logistics in advance of a June 1 celebration.
Discussion-only context - Some commissioners raised concerns about siting the sign inside a landscaped bed; staff said alternative placement near the front of the park was possible and that organizers want to move forward quickly to support a park celebration.
Ending - Staff will work with the sign owner/organizer on logistics and timing for installation and will report progress to the commission if changes are needed.
