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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
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REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(January 16 — 27, 2017)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: February 9, 2017
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
January 16 - 27, 2017:
January 16 City Hall Closed
City Hall closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
January 17 Palm Desert Employees' Organization
Met with Lori Carney, Janet Moore, and PDEO Boardmembers
John Urkov, Debbie Bradley, Shawn Kilpatrick, and Cora Gaugush.
Desert Willow President's Meeting
Attended the Desert Willow President's meeting.
Bond Pricing Call
Participated in a conference call with Janet Moore, Veronica Tapia,
and Ken Dieker to review bond pricing.
Heather Buck
Project status update for San Pablo Avenue with Heather Buck.
January 18 Bond Pricing Call
Participated in a conference call with Janet Moore, Veronica Tapia,
and Ken Dieker for second bond pricing discussion with
underwriters.
Budget Discussion
Met with Janet Moore to discuss mid-year adjustments and the
upcoming budget for the City of Palm Desert.
January 19 Staff Meeting
Met with staff to review the draft agenda for the January 26 Council
meeting.
Staff Report
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February 9, 2017
Shadow Mountain Golf Course CFD
Met with Ryan Stendell and residents of Shadow Mt. Golf Course to
answer questions associated with the possible formation of a
Community Facilities District on their part.
Short-Term Rentals
Met with Ryan Stendell and Kevin Swartz to discuss details of
forming a Short-Term Rental Subcommittee.
January 20 Speaking Engagement
Speaking engagement at an Introduction to Government class at
College of the Desert.
Meeting with the Mayor Pro Tem & City Attorney
Met with Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan and Bob Hargreaves to discuss
routine City business and answer questions relative to current
issues.
CAI Lunch Meeting
Attended the CAI lunch meeting with Councilmember Weber.
January 23 City Attorney
Semi-weekly meeting to discuss property transactions, pending
litigation, municipal code interpretations, and routine matters.
Executive Management
Weekly meeting with the management team.
Visitor Center Discussion
Met with Rudy Acosta, Thomas Soule, and Barbara Blythe to
discuss ideas and options to improve the delivery of visitor
information services.
Reception for Artists
Attended the reception for artists in the North Wing Gallery.
January 24 Lori Carney
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel matters.
Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
Attended the Audit, Investment & Finance Committee meeting.
Staff Report
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February 9, 2017
Sheriff's Contract Discussion
Met with City Managers Wade McKinney, Frank Spevacek, and
Randy Bynder to discuss the rising costs related to the Sheriff's
Contract.
Meeting with the Mayor & Mayor Pro Tern
Met with Mayor Harnik and Mayor Pro Tern Jonathan to discuss
routine City business and answer questions relative to current
issues.
ARC Village
Met with Ryan Stendell, Janet Moore and Eric Ceja to discuss the
ARC Village project.
January 25 City Attorney
Semi-weekly meeting to discuss property transactions, pending
litigation, municipal code interpretations, and routine matters.
Chris Schoeneck
Participated in a conference call with Ryan Stendell and Chris
Schoeneck (Capstone Advisors) to discuss the President's Plaza
parking lot and potential avenues for upgrading the infrastructure
there.
Service Awards Luncheon
Attended Service Awards luncheon for staff at Desert Willow.
Rehearsal for City Manager's Goal Setting Study Session
Met with department heads to review material for the upcoming City
Manager's Goal Setting study session.
January 26 Client First
Met with Client First representatives and staff to discuss the IT
Master Plan and prioritization of proposed action items in that plan.
Mark Greenwood & Lori Carney
Met with Mark Greenwood and Lori Carney to discuss incorporation
of maintenance-of-service goals into the City Manager's work plan.
Study Session
Attended study session regarding cannabis regulation.
Staff Report
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February 9, 2017
Closed Session
Council Meeting
January 27 Kathleen Kelly
Met with Councilmember Kelly to discuss routine business and
concerns.
Moving Through Change
Attended Moving Through Change seminar in the Administrative
Conference Room.
International Day of Remembrance
Attended the International Day of Remembrance at the Holocaust
Memorial and Palm Desert Amphitheater.
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LAURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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