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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(October 15 - November 2, 2018)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: November 15, 2018
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
October 15 — November 2, 2018:
October 15 Living Desert Conference Call
Participated in a conference call with David Hermann and Eileen
Gill to discuss sponsorship questions.
Short Term Rental Litigation
Met with Bob Hargreaves, Kevin Swartz, Pedro Rodriguez, and
Ryan Stendell to discuss a legal matter regarding short term rental
properties.
Resident Issue
Spoke with a resident/custom home builder regarding concerns
with required street improvement work.
Code Compliance Officer Safety
Attended workshop to discuss safety measures for Code
Compliance officers.
Tom Garcia
Met with Tom Garcia to discuss the day-to-day operations of Public
Works.
Affordable Housing
Met with Kevin Swartz, Eric Ceja, and Ryan Stendell to discuss
affordable housing policy options.
Citizens' Sustainability Committee
Attended the Citizens' Sustainability Committee meeting.
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October 16 Desert Willow President's Meeting
Attended the Desert Willow President's meeting.
Lori Carney
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel matters and current
issues in the Administrative Services Department.
Dream Hotel
Met with Martin Alvarez and Scot Matteson to discuss a potential
new hotel in Palm Desert.
October 17 City Attorney
Met with the City Attorney to discuss issues of current concern.
Staff Meeting
Met with staff to review the October 25 City Council agenda.
October 18 Buxton Discussion
Met with Martin Alvarez for a conference call with the Buxton retail
survey consultants.
Cannabis Appeals Committee
Participated as a member of the Cannabis Appeals Committee.
CSUSB/CVEP iHUB Lease Discussion
Participated in a conference call with Martin Alvarez, CSUSB, and
CVEP regarding the lease for the iHUB space.
Debrief: Administrative Lobby Renovation
Met with Tom Garcia, Randy Bowman, Rachelle Klassen, and Lori
Carney to discuss the scope, timing, and plans for the
administrative lobby renovation.
October 19 Ryan Stendell
Met with Ryan Stendell to prepare him for the upcoming meetings
with various Councilmembers.
Kathleen Kelly
Met with Councilmember Kelly to discuss issues of current concern.
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November 15, 2018
MMASC Conference
Participated in the MMASC Conference at the Indian Wells
Renaissance Resort.
San Pablo & Fred Waring RFP
Met with Ryan Stendell, Martin Alvarez, and Tom Garcia to discuss
the proposals from developers for the site located on the southeast
corner of San Pablo and Fred Waring.
October 22 Executive Management
Met with the Executive Management team.
Tom Garcia
Met with Tom Garcia to discuss current issues in the Public Works
Department.
Discussion of Civic Engagement Report
Met with Mayor Jonathan, Councilmember Kelly, Bob Hargreaves,
and David Hermann to discuss the Civic Engagement report
prepared by Mahvash Hassan Consulting.
October 23 Out of Office
Vacation day.
October 24 Thomas Soule
Met with Thomas Soule to discuss marketing issues and co-op
program.
City Attorney
Met with the City Attorney to discuss issues of current concern.
California JPIA Conference Call
Participated in a conference call with Lori Carney, Alex Mellor, and
representatives from the California JPIA to discuss coverage for a
legal claim.
San Pablo Improvements
Met with staff and Dokken Engineering to discuss the San Pablo
improvements project.
Staff Report
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November 15, 2018
Las Casuelas Café Grand Re-Opening
Attended the re-opening of Las Casuelas Café.
JW Marriott Lazy River Discussion and Reception
Met with Tom Tabler, JW Marriott Executive Team, and Marriott
owners Kam Sang to discuss plans for a potential addition of water
features at the hotel.
October 25 John Gamlin: University Park
Met with Mayor Jonathan, Ryan Stendell, and John Gamlin
regarding University Park.
TRAKiT Implementation/Development Services Technology
Attended meeting regarding TRAKiT and Development Services
technology.
Martin Alvarez
Met with Martin Alvarez to discuss current issues in the Economic
Development Department.
Closed Session
Council Meeting
October 26 Kathleen Kelly
Met with Councilmember Kelly to discuss issues of current concern.
Meeting with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Jonathan, Mayor Pro Tern Weber, and Bob
Hargreaves to discuss routine City business and answer questions
relative to current issues.
Housing & Finance Discussion
Met with Janet Moore to discuss issues related to the Housing and
Finance Departments.
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October 29 Executive Management
Met with the Executive Management team.
Wayne Olson
Met with new hire Wayne Olson on his first day of employment at
the City of Palm Desert.
Tom Garcia
Met with Tom Garcia to discuss current issues in the Public Works
Department.
Sonia de la Fuente
Met with Sonja de la Fuente on her first day of employment at the
City of Palm Desert.
Vanessa Mager
Met with Vanessa Mager on her first day of employment at the City
of Palm Desert.
Emily Roethler
Met with Emily Roethler on her first day of employment at the City
of Palm Desert.
CVB/Short Term Rentals
Met with Janet Moore, Thomas Soule, and Scott White from the
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss
items related to destination marketing for short term rentals.
October 30 Lori Carney
Met with Lori Carney to discuss to discuss personnel matters and
current issues in the Administrative Services Department.
Activate Notification System Proposal
Met with Lori Carney and Clay von Helf to discuss the Activate
Notification System and level of service desired by the City.
Visitor Services Center Future
Met with staff to discuss ideas and recommendations for the
delivery of Palm Desert visitor services.
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October 31 City Attorney
Met with the City Attorney to discuss issues of current concern.
Martin Alvarez
Met with Martin Alvarez to discuss current issues in the Economic
Development Department.
November 1 Burrtec Rate Increase
Met with Heather Horning and Tom Garcia to discuss their recent
communications with Burrtec representatives regarding a potential
rate increase.
November 2 Meeting with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Jonathan, Mayor Pro Tern Weber, and Bob
Hargreaves to discuss routine City business and answer questions
relative to current issues.
The Living Desert
Attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Living Desert.
AURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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