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REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(February 13-24, 2017)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: March 9, 2017
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
February 13-24, 2017:
February 13 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.
CVAG TAC Meeting
Attended the Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Technical Advisory Committee meeting.
Countywide City Manager Meeting
Attended the City Manager meeting at the City of Wildomar,
followed by the regional League of California Cities meeting.
February 14 Citizen's on Patrol
Attended the COPS meeting.
Cove Commission
Attended the Cove Commission meeting.
Christina Canales
Met with Christina Canales to discuss an issue with bonding for
Barkingham Palace.
Desert Willow President's Meeting
Attended the Desert Willow President's meeting.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 2
March 9, 2017
Tour de Palm Springs
Met with Amy Lawrence, Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan,
Councilmember Weber and the producers of the Tour de Palm
Springs to discuss details about moving the event to Palm Desert.
February 15 City Attorney
Semi-weekly meeting to discuss property transactions, pending
litigation, municipal code interpretations, and routine matters.
Charlie Knickerbocker & Bert Garland
Met with Charlie Knickerbocker and Bert Garland to discuss a
potential apartment project on the SE corner of Fred Waring and
San Pablo.
Parkview Building
Met with Mark Greenwood and Rudy Acosta to discuss Parkview
building improvements.
Joslyn Lease
Met with Martin Alvarez, Stephen Aryan, Jill Tremblay, and
representatives of the Joslyn Center to discuss details of the Joslyn
Center lease.
Take Home Policy for Police Motors
Met with Lt. Webb, Captain Teets, Stephen Aryan, Lori Carney,
Sgt. Matt Koser, Janet Moore, and Luis Espinoza to discuss cost,
response time, and practical implications for storing the Police
motorcycles when not in use.
Budget for Sponsorships
Met with Janet Moore, Frankie Riddle, and Amy Lawrence to
discuss the budget for a multitude of sponsorships in the City.
February 16 Staff Meeting
Met with staff to review the draft agenda for the February 23
Council meeting.
Ryan Stendell
Met with Ryan Stendell to discuss various issues related to the
Community Development Department.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 3
March 9, 2017
Ride-A-Long
Went on a ride-a-long with the Palm Desert Police Business District
Team.
February 17 City Council Study Session
Met with department heads and City Councilmembers to develop
the City Manager Workplan for 2017.
Legislative Review Committee
Attended the Legislative Review Committee meeting to review
proposed Assembly Bills and Senate Bills.
February 20 President's Day
City Hall closed.
February 21 Lori Carney
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel issues.
Spirit of Rotary Luncheon
Attended the Rotary luncheon at the JW Marriott.
Montecito Board of Directors
Met with Martin Alvarez and members of the Montecito Board of
Directors (Brian McConnell and Dennis Brealey) to discuss
maintenance of the wrought iron fencing that surrounds a portion of
their neighborhood.
February 22 City Attorney
Semi-weekly meeting to discuss property transactions, pending
litigation, municipal code interpretations, and routine matters.
Department Head/City Manager Budget Meeting
Overall discussion about the status of revenue projections and
expenditure requests. Discussed Police, Fire (including Police and
Fire White Papers) and special events (including Workplan goals
from City Council).
Sherry Barkas
Met with Desert Sun reporter Sherry Barkas to discuss various
topics in the City of Palm Desert.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 4
March 9, 2017
Preparation for Special Events Study Session
Met with Rudy Acosta and Amy Lawrence to discuss the upcoming
Special Events Study Session.
JW Marriott 30-Year Anniversary
Attended the JW Marriott's 30-year anniversary celebration.
February 23 Department Head/City Manager Budget Meeting
Budget meeting involving Public Works, capital projects and white
papers.
City Council Study Session
Attended the City Council Study Session regarding Special Events.
Closed Session
City Council Meeting
February 24 Martin Alvarez
Met with Martin Alvarez to discuss economic development issues.
Frankie Riddle
Met with Frankie Riddle to discuss the status of issues in the
Special Programs Department.
Meeting with the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Harnik, Mayor Pro Tern Jonathan, and Bob
Hargreaves to discuss routine City business and answer questions
relative to current issues.
Quiksilver Discussion
Participated in a conference call with Rudy Acosta, Martin Alvarez,
and Seth Merowitz (Best Best & Krieger) to discuss the Quiksilver
Exclusive Right to Negotiate milestones and deliverable work
product.
LAURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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