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REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(August 28 — September 15, 2017)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: September 28, 2017
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
August 28 — September 15, 2017:
August 28 Executive Management
Weekly meeting with the management team.
Personnel Matter
Met with Lori Carney and a Department Head to discuss a
personnel matter.
August 29 Economic Development Video
Participated in the filming of a video to be utilized by the Economic
Development Department.
August 30 City Attorney & Ryan Stendell
Met with Bob Hargreaves and Ryan Stendell to discuss Community
Choice Aggregate.
The Sands Apartments
Met with Councilmember Nestande, Janet Moore, and Ryan
Stendell to discuss the proposed Sands Apartments and affordable
housing projects in Palm Desert.
Y Be Fit Kickoff Meeting
Attended the Y Be Fit Kickoff meeting with staff.
Conference Call
Phone conversation with Tom Kirk regarding CV Link and the San
Pablo corridor.
Staff Report
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Desert Recreation District Proposed Solar Project
Met with Mark Greenwood, Heather Horning, and Kevin Kalman to
review a concept for a solar panel-covered parking structure.
August 31 Staff Meeting
Met with staff to review the agenda for the September 7 City
Council meeting.
Desert Willow Lot Pad Disposition Strategy
Met with staff to discuss the disposition process for lot pads at
Desert Willow.
Succession Planning
Met with Frankie Riddle and Lori Carney to discuss succession
planning.
Updating Capital Projects
Met with staff to discuss capital projects to be paid from available
bonds.
Martin Alvarez
Met with Martin Alvarez to discuss items related to Economic
Development.
September 1 Susan Marie Weber
Met with Councilmember Weber to discuss issues of current
concern.
Meeting with the Mayor and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Harnik and the City attorney to discuss routine City
business and answer questions relative to current issues.
Jacob Schwartz
Conference call with Jacob Schwartz to discuss development
opportunities in Palm Desert.
September 4 Labor Day
City Hall closed.
September 5 Lori Carney
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel matters and current
Staff Report
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September 28, 2017
issues in the Administrative Services Department.
Cannabis Discussion
Met with Ryan Stendell and Eric Ceja to discuss the draft Cannabis
Ordinance.
Irish Investments
Met with representatives from Irish Investments, Martin Alvarez,
and Ryan Stendell to discuss potential development on El Paseo.
CVWD-Triannual Meeting
Met with Councilmembers Nestande and Kelly, Jim Barrett, John
Powell, and Anthony Bianco to discuss issues of general mutual
interest.
CVWD Option Parcel
Met with Cora Gaugush and Ron Moreno to discuss the proposed
bike path on the CVWD option parcel (El Dorado West).
September 6 City Attorney
Semi-weekly meeting to discuss property transactions, pending
litigation, municipal code interpretations, and routine matters.
Martin Alvarez
Met with Martin Alvarez to discuss items related to Economic
Development.
Corporation Yard Safety Meeting
Attended the Corporation Yard Safety meeting.
Hotel Paseo
Met with staff to discuss updates on the Hotel Paseo and final steps
towards a certificate of occupancy.
Police Staffing Discussion
Met with Lori Carney and Stephen Aryan to discuss Palm Desert
Police staffing and impact of homeless outreach work on other
services.
Kathleen Kelly
Met with Councilmember Kelly to discuss issues of current concern.
Staff Report
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September 28, 2017
September 7 Desert Valley Builders Association Meeting
Attended the Desert Valley Builders Association meeting at the
Rancho Mirage City Hall.
Miles Bates House
Met with Mark Greenwood, Martin Alvarez, Cora Gaugush, and Joe
Portolesi to discuss his ideas to save the Miles Bates house.
Mike Meade and Scott Wilson
Met with Mike Meade, Scott Wilson, and Mayor Pro Tern Jonathan
to listen to suggestions from Mr. Meade on regulation of cannabis.
8.3- Acre Parcel
Met with Martin Alvarez, Mark Attalla (Acer Capital) and Bob
Hoover to discuss the 8.3-acre parcel on Country Club.
Closed Session
City Council Meeting
September 8 Susan Marie Weber
Met with Councilmember Weber to discuss issues of current
concern.
Meeting with the Mayor and City Attorney
Met with Mayor Harnik and Bob Hargreaves to discuss routine City
business and answer questions relative to current issues.
Irish Investments
Met with Martin Alvarez and representatives from Irish Investments
to discuss potential development on El Paseo.
CSUSB-Palm Desert Campus Master Plan
Met with Dr. Doug Freer, Jennifer Sorenson, Hamid Azhand, and
Ryan Stendell to review the Master Plan for the CSUSB Palm
Desert Campus.
Miles Bates House
Met with David Hermann, Mark Greenwood, Cora Gaugush,
Stephen Aryan, Merilee Colton, and Kim Housken to discuss the
Miles Bates house and plans for marketing and selling the property.
Staff Report
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September 28, 2017
September 11 Executive Management
Weekly meeting with the management team.
CVAG Technical Advisory Committee
Attended the CVAG Technical Advisory Committee meeting.
Bob Roark
Met with Bob Roark to discuss President's Plaza.
Jacob Schwartz
Conference call with Jacob Schwartz to discuss development in
Palm Desert.
Sabbv Jonathan
Met with Mayor Pro Tern Jonathan to discuss issues of current
concern.
September 12-15 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo
Attended the LOCC Annual Conference & Expo in Sacramento.
LAURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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