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Palm Springs Parks Commission approves facility rules, signage and schedule changes
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Summary
At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission approved facility rules for indoor fitness and gymnasium spaces, a special-event code of conduct, a Blue Zones no-smoking signage partnership, and a November meeting-date change; staff presented project and master-plan updates.
The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission on Jan. 26 approved a set of facility policies and signage updates while receiving progress reports on playgrounds, park facilities and master-plan implementation.
The commission voted to approve indoor fitness-center rules for the James L. Jesse Desert Highland Unity Center and Demuth Community Center and a separate gymnasium policy; one commissioner recused themself from the gymnasium vote. Commissioners also approved a special-event code of conduct that includes a media/photo disclaimer to be displayed at events.
Director (name provided in the packet) told commissioners that several capital projects are moving forward, including a Desert Highland Park playground contract and scope for a Victoria Park restroom. John, a department project lead, said the Desert Highland playground received an additional $200,000 in Measure J funding and that construction procurement is underway; he said construction could begin in April or May.
The commission debated three Blue Zones signage designs to display 'no smoking/no vaping' messaging in parks. Commissioners emphasized consistency with the city’s eventual wayfinding program and the need for clear wording. "It just needs to say no smoking. No vaping," one commissioner said. The motion to allow Blue Zones signage subject to staff incorporating the commission's feedback (adding the explicit no-smoking/no-vaping text, Spanish translation and combining selected design elements) passed by roll call (7 yes, 2 no).
Other approved administrative items included moving the November meeting date to the third Monday (Nov. 16) to avoid a council conflict. Staff previewed upcoming events, including a Black History Paint Night on Feb. 6, the Black History Parade and Town Fair on Feb. 28, and a Feb. 14 adult basketball tournament.
The meeting closed after ad hoc updates on dog-park seating, pickleball temporary facilities (no portable restrooms allowed per the school-district agreement) and golf-course maintenance concerns. The commission adjourned at 7:05 p.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for Feb. 23.
Votes at a glance: minutes approval (unanimous), November meeting-date change (approved), indoor fitness rules (approved), gymnasium rules (approved; one recusal), event code of conduct (approved), Blue Zones signage (approved 7–2).
