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REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(October 17- 28, 2016)
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
DATE: November 10, 2016
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
October 17-28, 2016:
October 17 Councilmember Tanner
Met with Councilmember Tanner to discuss routine business and
concerns.
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.
Oversiqht Board Aqenda Review
Attended the Oversight Board Agenda Review meeting.
October 18 Mayor Pro Tern Harnik
Met with Mayor Pro Tern Harnik to prep for the upcoming
Leadership Coachella Valley presentation.
Funeral Services for Fallen Officers
Attended the funeral services for Officers Vega and Zerebny at the
Palm Springs Convention Center.
President's Plaza
Met with Mark Greenwood, Rudy Acosta, Martin Alvarez, and Ryan
Stendell to discuss the parking lot at President's Plaza and options
for improving conditions there.
Staff Report
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October 19 City Attorney
Semi -weekly meeting to discuss property transactions, pending
litigation, municipal code interpretations, and routine matters.
All Staff Meetinq #1
Introductory meeting with staff as the new City Manager. Two more
meetings to follow to ensure that all staff members will have the
opportunity to attend.
Luncheon Honorin4 Mayor Spiegel
Attended luncheon given by the Palm Desert Sister Cities
Foundation celebrating the career of Mayor Robert A. Spiegel.
Public Safety Commission
Attended the Public Safety Commission meeting.
October 20 Staff Meetinq
Met with staff to review the agenda for the October 27 City
Council meeting.
Client First Interview
Met with Tom Jakobsen and David Krout to discuss new technology
ideas for the City and status of preparation of IT Master Plan.
Lunch Meetinq
Lunch meeting with Councilmember Jonathan to discuss routine
business and concerns.
Economic Development Overview
Met with Rudy Acosta, Martin Alvarez, Ruth Ann Moore, and
Thomas Soule to discuss the Economic Development Department
and status of current assignments.
128-Acre Site Connection Access
Met with staff to discuss the Lewis Homes site plan proposed for
development.
October 21 Year -End Adiustments Discussion
Met with Janet Moore to review the year-end budget adjustments.
Staff Report
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Speakinq Enaaaement
Spoke at Leadership Coachella Valley with Jan Harnik, and the
Mayor and City Manager of Coachella.
Bi-Weekly Conference Call
Participated in a conference call with staff and the Lew Edwards
Group to discuss the TOT ballot measure.
Dave Morgan
Met with Dave Morgan to develop measurable performance goals
for City Manager's evaluation.
October 24 City Attornev
Semi -weekly meeting to discuss property transactions, pending
litigation, municipal code interpretations, and routine matters.
Executive Management
Weekly meeting with the management team.
Mark Greenwood
Met with Mark Greenwood to discuss miscellaneous Public Works
issues.
Fashion Week/Food & Wine Event Discussion
Prepped for upcoming study session with Amy Lawrence, Ruth Ann
Moore, and Thomas Soule.
All Staff Meetinq #2
Introductory meeting with staff as the new City Manager. One more
meeting to be held at the Corporation Yard on November 2.
Councilmember Weber
Met with Councilmember Weber to discuss routine business and
answer questions relative to current issues.
October 25 Country Club Assisted Livinq
Met with Martin Alvarez and Ryan Stendell to discuss a land
transaction for an assisted living facility on Country Club Drive.
Staff Report
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Audit, Investment & Finance
Attended the Audit, Investment & Finance Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Harnik & City Attornev
Met with Mayor Pro Tern Harnik and Bob Hargreaves to discuss
routine City business and answer questions relative to current
issues.
City Council Study Session
Attended Fashion Week overview and future visioning study
session.
What to do with El Paseo
Met with staff to discuss ideas for improving the El Paseo corridor,
including a potential demonstration project and long-range
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
October 26 City Attorney Services
Met with Janet Moore and Bob Hargreaves to discuss the details of
the City Attorney's contract and invoicing.
Friends of the Desert Mountains
Met with Friends of the Desert Mountains representative, Tammy
Martin, to gain understanding of their mission and operations.
Sheriff Contract — Facility Fees
Met with Riverside County Sheriffs Department Captain David
Teets, Lt. Anthony Baur, and staff to discuss the Sheriffs contract
and facility fees.
Lewis Homes
Met with Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta, Ryan Stendell, and
representatives from Lewis Homes, Richard Lewis and Bill Hoover
to discuss the 128-acre site.
October 27 Short -Term Rentals
Met with Janet Moore and Pedro Rodriguez to discuss monitoring
of short-term rentals in Palm Desert.
Russell Grance & Lori Carney
Met with Russell Grance and Lori Carney to discuss staff
organization.
Staff Report
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Planning for New Council Orientation Packets
Met with Rachelle Klassen, Lori Carney, and Bob Hargreaves to go
over materials to be included in the packets for new Council
members.
Studv Session — General Plan
Attended study session conducted by the Planning Department as
introduction to upcoming public hearings for adoption of the new
General Plan.
Closed Session
Council Meeting
October 28 Site Visit to Quick-Charginq Stations
Visited the new quick -charging stations in the Palm Desert Civic
Center parking lot with Frankie Riddle.
Chris Schoeneck
Spoke to Capstone Advisors Real Estate Associate, Chris
Schoeneck, on a scheduled phone call regarding the condition of
the President's Plaza parking lot and potential for business
improvement district enhancements.
Meeting with the Mavor and Mavor Pro Tern
Met with Mayor Spiegel and Mayor Pro Tem Harnik to review
current issues and routine business.
Palm Desert Tax Allocation Refundinq Bonds
Participated in a conference call with Janet Moore, Veronica Tapia,
Jim Cervantes, Ken Dieker and other representatives to discuss the
process of refunding bonds.
LAURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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