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REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(October 14 — November 1, 2019)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: November 14, 2019
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
October 14 — November 1, 2019:
October 14 Eagle Mountain Pumped Storaae Proiect Tour
Toured the Eagle Mountain Pumped Storage Project with
Councilmember Harnik.
CDBG Funds for Economic Development Activities.
Met with Chris Gerry, Martin Alvarez, Wayne Olson, Andy Firestine,
and Ryan Stendell to discuss a concept to utilize CDBG funds for
economic development items.
Lori Carnev
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel matters and current
issues in the Administrative Services Department.
October 15 Staff Meetinq
Met with staff to discuss the draft October 24 City Council agenda.
Desert Healthcare District CEO
Met with Desert Healthcare District CEO Dr. Conrado Barzaga to
discuss a funding commitment for CV Link.
Cove Commission Technical Advisory Committee
Attended the Cove Commission Technical Advisory Committee
meeting to discuss agenda items for the October 23 meeting.
President's Plaza Discussion,
Met with Mayor Weber, Councilmember Harnik, and Ryan Stendell
to discuss President's Plaza.
Staff Report
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Doua Sheres
Met with Martin Alvarez, Wayne Olson, and Doug Sheres to
discuss the proposed DSRT Surf project.
Short Term Rental Hardship Extension Appeal
Hearing officer for short term rental hardship extension appeal. Bob
Hargreaves was also present during the hearing.
October 16-18 Leaaue of California Cities Conference & Expo
Attended the League of California Cities Conference & Expo in
Long Beach, California.
October 21-23 ICMA Conference
Attended the ICMA Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
October 24 Affordable Housina Policv Public Meetinq
Public meeting regarding the City of Palm Desert's Affordable
Housing Policy.
Citv Council Studv Session
DSRT Surf presentation.
Closed Session
Citv Council Meetinq
October 25 Mavor. Mavor Pro Tem. and City Attornev
Met with Mayor Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Nestande, Andy Firestine,
and Bob Hargreaves to discuss routine City business and answer
questions relative to current issues.
Kathleen Kellv
Met with Councilmember Kelly and Andy Firestine to discuss items
of current concern.
Desert Beer Company Grand Openinq
Attended the Grand Opening event at the Desert Beer Company on
Country Club Drive.
Conference Call
Conference call with Martin Alvarez and Doug Sheres to discuss
the proposed DSRT Surf project.
Staff Report
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October 28 DSRT Surf Subcommittee and Developer
Met with the DSRT Surf Subcommittee and the developers.
Gina Nestande
Met with Mayor Pro Tern Nestande to discuss items of current
concern.
Strategic Planninq
Met with Andy Firestine, David Hermann, Janet Moore, Martin
Alvarez, Lori Carney, Ryan Stendell, Rachelle Klassen, Russell
Grance, Bo Chen, Chris Gerry, and Bob Hargreaves.
Office Hours
Weekly office hours for walk-in meetings with staff.
Tom Kirk
Met with Tom Kirk to discuss funding for CV Link in Palm Desert.
CVAG Roundtable
Attended the CVAG Roundtable meeting to discuss agenda items
for various upcoming meetings.
October 29 Lori Carnev
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel matters and current
issues in the Administrative Services Department.
DSRT Surf
Conference call with Seth Merewitz and Wayne Olson to discuss
the final direction from the DSRT Surf subcommittee.
USA Women's Marathon
Met with Andy Firestine and Lori Carney to discuss the USA
Women's Marathon.
October 30 City Council Studv Session
Palm Desert Housing Authority tour of City -owned residential
properties.
Council Chamber Interior Renovations
Attended meeting with staff to discuss interior renovations of the
Council Chamber.
Staff Report
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City Manager Meeting Summaries
October 31 DSRT Surf DDA Review Conference Call
Conference call with staff, developers, and attorneys to review the
DDA for the proposed DSRT Surf project.
JPIA Conference Call
Spoke with Traci Parks from the JPIA regarding a personnel matter.
November 1 Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem. and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Nestande, Andy Firestine,
and Bob Hargreaves to discuss routine City business and answer
questions relative to current issues.
DSRT Surf Policy
Conference call with Wayne Olson, Martin Alvarez, and Seth
Merewitz to discuss DSRT Surf policy questions.
DSRT Surf Conference Call
Conference call with Seth Merewitz, Wayne Olson, and Doug
Sheres to discuss DSRT Surf details.
L RI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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