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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 0t :;. STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(November 5 - 30, 2018)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: December 13, 2018
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
November 5-30, 2018:
November 5 Tom Garcia
Met with Tom Garcia to discuss the day-to-day operations of Public
Works.
CVAG-CV Link Crosswalk Design
Met with Tom Garcia and CVAG staff to discuss the crosswalk
design for CV Link in Palm Desert.
November 6 Matrix Consulting Group
Met with Stephen Aryan, Mayor Jonathan, and Matrix Consulting
Group representatives to discuss the potential review of the Law
Enforcement Services contract.
Matrix Consulting Group
Met with Stephen Aryan, Mayor Pro Tern Weber, and Matrix
Consulting Group representatives to discuss the potential review of
the Law Enforcement Services contract.
Matrix Consulting Group
Met with Stephen Aryan, Councilmembers Kelly and Harnik, and
Matrix Consulting Group representatives to discuss the potential
review of the Law Enforcement Services contract.
Palm Desert iHUB Subcommittee
Attended the iHUB Subcommittee meeting.
November 7 City Attorney
Met with the City Attorney to discuss issues of current concern.
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Black Rock
Met with Janet Moore, Ryan Stendell, and Eric Ceja to discuss
Black Rock conditions of approval.
Staff Meeting
Met with staff to review the November 15 City Council agenda.
Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
Attended the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Joslyn Center.
Homelessness Program
Met with Ryan Stendell to discuss the Homelessness Program.
November 8 CVEP Economic Summit
Attended the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership's 14th Annual
Greater Palm Springs Economic Summit at the Palm Springs
Convention Center.
Temporary Staffing Needs
Discussed the possibility of obtaining a temporary staff member in
the Community Development Department with Ryan Stendell.
Short Term Rental Hardship Applications
Met with Ryan Stendell and Councilmember Nestande to discuss
hardship applications for short term rentals.
Legislative Review Committee Responsibilities
Met with Lori Carney to discuss staff representation on the
Legislative Review Committee.
Tom Garcia
Met with Tom Garcia to discuss issues related to Public Works.
November 9 Meeting with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern, and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Jonathan, Mayor Pro Tem Weber, and Carlos
Campos to discuss routine City business and answer questions
relative to current issues.
Christi Salamone
Lunch meeting with Christi Salamone.
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November 12 Veteran's Day (Observed)
City Hall closed.
November 13 Crime Free Multi-Housing Seminar
Welcomed participants to the Crime Free Multi-Housing Seminar
held in the Council Chamber.
Executive Management
Met with the Executive Management team.
Christopher Gerry
Met with new hire Christopher Gerry on his first day of employment
with the City of Palm Desert.
Lunch Meeting
Welcome lunch with Christopher Gerry, Lori Carney, and Stephen
Aryan.
Legislative Briefing on New Laws Passed
Attended legislative briefing.
University Park/Planninq Commission
Attended meeting with Mayor Jonathan, Ryan Stendell, John
Gamlin, and Phil Mader to discuss University Park and the time line
for Planning Commission consideration.
Joslyn Center Open House
Attended the Joslyn Center Open House.
November 14 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.
Lori Carney
Met with Lori Carney to discuss to discuss personnel matters and
current issues in the Administrative Services Department.
Isaiah Hagerman Lunch Meeting
Met with Rancho Mirage City Manager Isaiah Hagerman at Desert
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Willow to discuss issues of mutual concern.
Housing Commission
Attended the Housing Commission meeting.
Public Safety Commission
Attended the Public Safety Commission meeting.
Black Rock Conference Call
Participated in a conference call with Bob Hargreaves, Ryan
Stendell, Eric Ceja, and Seth Merewitz on the telephone to discuss
entitlement matters.
November 15 Coffee with the Mayor
Attended the Coffee with the Mayor event at CSUSB Palm Desert
Campus.
Corporation Yard Thanksgiving Potluck
Closed Session
Council Meeting
November 16 Kathleen Kelly
Met with Councilmember Kelly to discuss issues of current concern.
Meeting with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern, 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.
Desert X
Met with Ryan Stendell and Amy Lawrence to discuss Desert X.
November 19 Black Rock
Met with Mayor Jonathan, Councilmember Kelly, Eric Ceja, Bob
Hargreaves, and Diana Chuang (via telephone) to discuss the
proposed Black Rock residential project in Palm Desert.
Tom Garcia
Met with Tom Garcia to discuss current issues in the Public Works
Department.
Staff Report
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League of California Cities City Manager Meeting
Attended the League of California Cities City Manager meeting in
Banning, California.
November 20 Desert Willow President's Meeting
Attended the Desert Willow President's meeting.
Rudy Herrera
Met with Rudy Herrera who shared ideas for potential opportunities
at Desert Willow.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Attended the Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony at Palm
Springs City Hall.
November 21 City Attorney
Met with the City Attorney to discuss issues of current concern.
Mary McCarthy
Met with Palm Springs resident Mary McCarthy regarding a dispute
over a parking violation in Palm Desert.
November 22-23 Thanksgiving Holiday
City Hall closed.
November 26 ESRI Site Visit-Management Team
Site visit to the ESRI headquarters in Redlands to discuss software
products potentially useful for the City.
November 27 Lori Carney
Met with Lori Carney to discuss to discuss personnel matters and
current issues in the Administrative Services Department.
Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
Attended the Audit, Investment & Finance Committee meeting.
Tom Garcia
Met with Tom Garcia to discuss current issues in the Public Works
Department.
Nick Martin
Met with Nick Martin on his first day of employment with the City of
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Palm Desert.
COPS Citation/Ms. McCarthy
Met with Pedro Rodriguez, Johnny Terfehr, and Ryan Stendell to
discuss a dispute over a parking citation issued by a COPS
volunteer.
Personnel Discussion
Met with a staff member.
November 28 Martin Alvarez
Met with Martin Alvarez to discuss current issues in the Economic
Development Department.
November 29 All Staff Meeting #1
Addressed staff to provide a synopsis of the past year and what to
look forward to in 2019 at the City of Palm Desert.
Michael Johannes
Conference call with USC student Michael Johannes as part of a
school project.
All Staff Meeting #2
Addressed staff to provide a synopsis of the past year and what to
look forward to in 2019 at the City of Palm Desert.
November 30 Motorized Share Scooter Business
Met with Martin Alvarez, Tom Garcia, and Christopher Gerry to
discuss the potential for motorized share scooter businesses
coming to Palm Desert.
Kathleen Kelly
Met with Councilmember Kelly to discuss issues of current concern.
Meeting with Mayor Pro Tem
Met with Mayor Pro Tern Weber to discuss routine City business
and answer questions relative to current issues.
City Attorney, Janet Moore, and Christopher Gerry
Met with the City Attorney, Janet Moore, and Christopher Gerry to
discuss motorized shared scooters and associated regulatory
structures.
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Police Captain Jason Huskey
Lunch meeting with Palm Desert Police Captain Jason Huskey.
Housing Policy: Where do we go from here?
Met with Ryan Stendell to discuss the Housing Policy.
LAURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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