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Palm Springs staff arrange Westin court use, seek city support as parks close; motion to recommend proclamation moved
Summary
City parks staff said they arranged to use Westin courts to relieve pressure when a city park is closed, outlined hiring and Sloan Center programming ahead of summer, and moved to recommend a May 17 proclamation to the city council; a vote was not recorded in the transcript.
An unidentified staff member told the commission the department has "made arrangements with the Westin and for use of the courts, and we're hoping to alleviate some of the pressure" when a park closes, asking the body to support where players will relocate.
The request matters for residents and seasonal leagues facing a temporary park closure, staff said, and is meant to provide immediate space for recreational activity while longer-term repairs or moves are completed. Staff also described preparations for a large summer season, including recruitment and training at the Sloan Center.
Nisha, who introduced herself as a parks-and-recreation employee,…
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