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REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(April 30 — May 11, 2018)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: May 24, 2018
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
April 30 — May 11, 2018:
April 30 Executive Management
Weekly meeting with the Executive team.
Desert Recreation District Discussion
Met with Johnny Terfehr, Ryan Stendell, and Bob Hargreaves to
discuss the Desert Recreation District.
Brian McDonald, SCE Government Affairs
Met with Ryan Stendell, Stephen Aryan, Tim Jonasson, David
Hermann, and SCE representatives Brian McDonald and Michael
Blinkerd to discuss items of interest to the City, including High Heat
Residential Guidelines and procedures for planned maintenance
outages during summer months.
KMA Affordable Housing Analysis
Met with Kevin Swartz, Janet Moore, Ryan Stendell, Eric Ceja, and
Jessica Gonzales to discuss a proposed senior housing project on
Country Club Drive.
CVAG Executive Committee Meeting
Attended the CVAG Executive Committee meeting.
May 1 Palm Desert Country Club Discussion
Met with Eric Ceja, Ryan Stendell, and Bob Hargreaves to discuss
the proposed residential project at Palm Desert Country Club.
Budget Study Session #1
Attended Budget Study Session #1 with the City Council and staff.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 2
May 24, 2018
Bill Lynch-Raymond James
Met with Kevin Swartz, Ryan Stendell, and Lynch Wealth
Management of Raymond James representatives Bill Lynch, and
Marcia Bloemendaal to discuss office leasing options on El Paseo.
VIP Grand Opening Party
Attended the VIP Grand Opening party at the Hotel Paseo.
May 2 Staff Meeting
Met with staff to review the May 10 City Council agenda.
Van Tanner
Met with Van Tanner to discuss schedule for assumption of office
after State and local elections.
Dana Gordon - Conference Call
Discussed a short term rental issue with Pedro Rodriguez and
Dana Gordon via conference call.
Martin Alvarez
Met with Martin Alvarez to discuss items related to Economic
Development.
May 3 SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly
Attended the SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly at
the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort.
Dave Sargent
Met with Ryan Stendell and Dave Sargent at the SCAG Conference
to discuss 1090 conflict of interest regulations.
May 4 SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly
Attended the SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly at
the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort.
Pedro Rodriquez
Met with Pedro Rodriguez and Ryan Stendell to discuss a short
term rental appeal.
May 7 Executive Management
Weekly meeting with the Executive team.
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Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 3
May 24, 2018
Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Attended the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to Palm
Desert Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Kathleen Kelly
Met with Councilmember Kelly to discuss issues of current concern.
Neighborhood Meeting Q & A
Attended a neighborhood meeting with Martin Alvarez, and Ryan
Stendell to discuss economic development in the City and short
term rentals.
May 8 Site Visit—The Living Desert
Visited the Living Desert to discuss their future plans and see the
new construction of the entry.
HARC CEO Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinelv
Met with Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely and Mayor Jonathan to discuss
HARC and the critical needs of the community and how HARC may
contribute to the well-being of the residents of Palm Desert.
Compensation Study Data
Met with Lori Carney and Janet Moore to discuss the first draft of
data from the Compensation Study by Koff & Associates.
May 9 City Attorney
Met with Bob Hargreaves to discuss matters of current concern.
PDEO Meet & Confer— COLA
Met with the Palm Desert Employee Organization Board, Lori
Carney, and Janet Moore to open negotiations regarding the
COLA.
Housing Commission
Attended the Housing Commission meeting.
May 10 Coffee with the Mayor
Attended the Coffee with the Mayor event at the McCallum Theater.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 4
May 24, 2018
TRAK iT Implementation — Executive Meeting
Met with the executive team to discuss the TRAKiT implementation
process.
Conference Call with Koff & Associates
Participated in a conference call with Lori Carney, Janet Moore and
Koff & Associates representative Alyssa Thompson to discuss the
draft Compensation Study.
2nd San Pablo PDT Meeting
Met with staff to discuss the San Pablo corridor improvement plans.
Closed Session
Regular City Council Session
May 11 PDACC Emerging Leaders Completion Ceremony
Attended the PDACC Emerging Leaders Completion Ceremony
and luncheon at the JW Marriott.
Meeting with the Mayor Pro Tern and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Pro Tern Weber and Bob Hargreaves to discuss
routine City business and answer questions relative to current
issues.
LAURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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