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Residents press City of Desert Hot Springs on Palmer Park intersection, flood damage and housing issues
Summary
Public commenters urged the council to install a stoplight at Palmer Park, improve flood control after recent storm damage, and asked for case-specific follow-up on housing and program results; staff committed to follow up through the city manager’s office.
At the Oct. 7 Desert Hot Springs City Council meeting, public commenters raised safety and housing concerns that they asked the council to address. Sandra Munoz, who identified herself as experiencing homelessness in Desert Hot Springs, urged the city to resume efforts—previously discussed by council—to install a stoplight at Palmer Park, described hazardous U‑turns at the site and said sidewalks and recent storm damage have left some areas unsafe. “It’s a real hazardous area,” Munoz said, and she also urged the city to act on flood-control deficiencies following a recent storm that left drainage and sidewalks damaged.
Patrick Gogacian described renovations at his manufactured home (address given in testimony), said his home had passed inspections, and asked staff for time to finish a metal strap and driveway so he can move back in. Gogacian told the council he had been scammed by his lender for $43,000 the prior year and is seeking relief and follow-up from city staff.
Mayor Scott Mattis said staff would review submitted documents and the city manager would follow up directly with those who requested assistance. No council action was taken during public comment; the mayor closed public comment and directed staff to accept documents for follow up.
