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REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(January 29 — February 9, 2018)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: February 22, 2018
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
January 29 — February 9, 2018:
January 29 2018 Goals Study Session
Met with the City Council, Executive Management, Police, and Fire
representatives to review and discuss the 2018 goals for the City of
Palm Desert.
Lori Carney
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel matters and current
issues in the Administrative Services Department.
Finance Department
Met with Janet Moore and Lori Carney to discuss job classification
study draft results for Finance Department positions.
January 30 City Attorney
Met with Bob Hargreaves to discuss matters of current concern.
Short Term Rental RFP Fees
Met with Kevin Swartz, Ryan Stendell, and Bob Hargreaves to
discuss the appropriate response requirements for RFP for
professional services relative to short term rentals.
Employee Service Awards Luncheon
Attended the annual Employee Service Awards luncheon at Desert
Willow.
Building & Safety
Met with Russell Grance and Lori Carney to discuss job
classification in the Building & Safety Department.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 3
February 22, 2018
TRAKiT Implementation Process — Executive Team
Met with the Executive Team to discuss the TRAKiT
implementation process.
128-Acre Parcel Drainage Agreements
Participated in a conference call with Cora Gaugush, Ron Moreno,
Ruth Ann Moore, Martin Alvarez, Jim Grayson, and Robin Harris to
discuss the 128-acre parcel drainage agreements with Riverside
County.
Lunch Meeting with Captain Huskev
Met with Captain Huskey for lunch to discuss Police issues and the
budget process for the City of Palm Desert.
City Council Study Session
Review of draft Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Closed Session
City Council
February 9 International Sports Competition and Senior Games
Attended the opening of the International Sports Competition and
Senior Games at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park.
Meeting with the Mayor and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Jonathan and Bob Hargreaves to discuss routine
City business and answer questions relative to current issues.
MCP Properties/Chris Chambers
Met with Ryan Stendell, Bob Hargreaves, and Chris Chambers with
his attorney on the phone to discuss conditions of approval for a
specific plan.
Ryan Stendell & Martin Alvarez
Met with Ryan Stendell and Martin Alvarez to discuss potential
property acquisition on Highway 111 frontage road.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 4
February 22, 2018
Martin Alvarez
Met with Martin Alvarez to discuss items related to Economic
Development.
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CITY MANAGER
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