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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING
SUMMARIES (February 3, 2020 — February 14, 2020)
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
February 27, 2020
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
February 3, 2020 - February 14, 2020:
February 3 Salary Survev Update
Meeting with Janet Moore, and Lori Carney to discuss update of
2018 Salary Survey.
Office Hours
General availability to staff members on a walk-in basis to discuss
matters of current concern.
California State Universitv (CSU) Capacitv Assessment Studv
Conference call with consultants to CSU to discuss stakeholder
meetings as part of an assessment of five locations in California for
potential growth of the CSU system.
Councilmember Jan Harnik
Meeting with Councilmember Jan Harnik and Andy Firestine to
discuss items from Councilmember Jan Harnik.
Short Term Vacation Rental Tourism Business Improvement
District
Meeting with Andy Firestine, Ryan Stendell, Janet Moore, Scott
White, Bob Thibault, and Nichole Farley to discuss collection,
enforcement and what may be expected of cities.
Represent Palm Desert Strateqic Communications and
Outreach Team
Meeting in preparation for the City's second Open House on
changes to Palm Desert's City Council elections on Wednesday
February 12, 2020.
Staff Report
Informational Item
Page 2
City Manager Meeting Summaries
February 4 California State Universitv Planninq and Development
Conference Call
Meeting with Martin Alvarez, Christopher Gerry, Jason Gonsalves,
Councilmember Jan Harnik and Sabby Jonathan to discuss CSU
Palm Desert campus potential growth.
February 5-7 Leaque of California Cities Citv Manager's Conference
Attended the League of California Cities City Manager's
Conference in Napa, California
February 10 Strategic Planninq
Met with Andy Firestine, David Hermann, Janet Moore, Martin
Alvarez, Lori Carney, Ryan Stendell, Rachelle Klassen, Russell
Grance, Tom Garcia, and Bob Hargreaves.
DSRT Surf Financing
Conference call with Martin Alvarez, Wayne Olson, Janet Moore,
W. Strausz and Seth Merewitz to discuss the DSRT Surf Financing.
CM Staff Meetinq
Meeting with staff members to discuss intra departmental concerns
of the City Manager's Department.
Office Hours
General availability to staff members on a walk-in basis to discuss
matters of current concern.
February 11 Martin Alvarez
Meeting to discuss current projects and issues relative to economic
development.
Galleria Hotel Proiect
Meeting with Richard Doherty (Developer), Zack Sage, Martin
Alvarez, Wayne Olsen, and Keith Swartz.
Desert Sun Editorial Board Meetinq
Met with Councilmembers Jonathan and Harnik, Joe Wallace, and
the members of the Desert Sun Editorial Board to discuss CSU's
study of capacity of five sites, including the CSUSB-Palm Desert
campus.
Staff Report
Informational Item
Page 3
City Manager Meeting Summaries
February 12 City Attornev
Meeting with City Attorney to discuss current issues involving
interpretations and applications of the municipal code, pending and
threatened litigation, the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, and other
matters.
Lecture at California State Universitv San Bernardino, Palm
Desert Camous
Presented lecture on Municipal Government Organizational
Communication channels.
Interview -ABC
On camera interview concerning public forum for discussion of
district voting and creation of district boundaries.
New SCE Government Relations manager
Meeting with Tom Garcia, Ryan Stendell and the new SCE
government relations manager, Aaron Thomas.
2"d Public Forum For District Votinq
Presentation to general public on formation of districts for voting in
future City Council elections.
February 13 CVRA Subcommittee Meetinq
Meeting with Councilmember Jonathan, Mayor Pro Tem Kelly, City
Attorney, David Herman, and City Clerk for conference call to Chris
Skinnell regarding California Voting Rights Act issues.
Facilities Manaqer Interview
Interviewed finalist for vacant position.
Closed Session
Citv Council Meetinq
February 14 Mavor, Mavor Pro Tem, and Citv Attorney,
Participated in weekly meeting with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 4
Attorney, and Assistant City Manager to discuss current issues of
concern relative to the conduct of municipal business.
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LAURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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