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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager Meeting Summaries - 01/12-30/2015CITY OF PALM DESERT . ' CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES (January 12 - 30, 2015) SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager DATE: February 12, 2015 Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of January 12-30, 2015: January 12 Y Be Fit Challenge Met with Ryan Stendell and Councilmember Jonathan to discuss ideas for the 2015 Y Be Fit Challenge in Palm Desert. Executive Management Weekly meeting with the management team. Fairway Childcare Discussion Met with Mark Greenwood, Mark Diercks, Lt. Sullivan, Dave Erwin, Lauri Aylaian and Tony Bagato to discuss issues regarding the proposed large family daycare located on Fairway Drive. Oversight Board Regular Meeting - Attended the Oversight Board meeting. January 13 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Cove Communities TAC Meeting Attended the Cove Communities Technical Advisory Committee meeting at the Rancho Mirage City Hall to discuss agenda items for the January 21 meeting. Due to a lack of agenda items, the meeting was cancelled. Mario Gonzales Met with developer Mario Gonzales, Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta, Mark Greenwood and Lauri Aylaian to discuss ideas for the proposed residential housing development, Millenium. Staff Report Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries Page 2 February 12, 2015 PDYSA Opening Day Met with Ryan Stendell, PDYSA representatives Doug Galloway and Richard Weintraub, as well as Zip America representatives Uta Hamblen and Miles Pelky to discuss ideas for the 2015 PDYSA Opening Day events. January 14 Rotary City Attorney Quiksilver Meeting with CVWD Officials Met with Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta, CVWD Officials Jim Barrett, Mark Johnson, Patti Reyes, and Quiksilver representatives Jake Schwartz, Scot Matteson, Jim Simpson, Bob Farrell and Thomas Ventura to discuss the water use for the proposed Quiksilver Hotel. Quiksilver Hotel EIR Discussion Met with Martin Alvarez, Lauri Aylaian, Bob Hargreaves, Rudy Acosta and Jake Schwartz to discuss the EIR for the proposed Quiksilver Hotel. Public Safety Commission Attended the monthly Public Safety Commission meeting. January 15 Staff Meeting Met with staff to review the preliminary agenda for the January 22 City Council meeting. Palm Desert Country Club Discussion Met with Ryan Stendell, Lauri Aylaian and Bob Hargreaves to discuss items pertaining to the upcoming resident meeting with PDCC. Review Casey's Acquisition Proposal (Lundin) Met with Councilmember Tanner, Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta and Lauri Aylaian to attend a presentation by Michael Lundin, President and CEO of the Lundin Development Co., regarding the purchase of the Casey's Restaurant property on Washington Street. Review Casey's Acquisition Proposal (National Development) Met with Councilmember Tanner, Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta and Lauri Aylaian to attend a presentation from National Development Staff Report Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries Page 3 February 12, 2015 regarding thepurchase of the Casey's Restaurant property on Washington Street. January 16 TOT Rebate/BID Discussion Met with Donna Gomez, Rudy Acosta, Martin Alvarez and Paul Gibson to discuss concepts to increase occupancy in Palm Desert through TOT incentives. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Attorney Meeting Weekly meeting with Mayor Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel and the City Attorney. January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday — City Hall Closed January 20 Rudy Herrera Met with developer Rudy Herrera to discuss the proposed residential project, The Retreat at Desert Willow. Rudy Acosta & Lauri Aylaian Housing stipulation discussion and low-income housing Nexus study. Desert Willow President's Meeting Attended the Desert Willow President's meeting. 2 x 2 Committee Meeting/Luncheon Attended the 2 x 2 Committee meeting at Desert Willow Golf Resort with Palm Desert City Council Members, Desert Sands Unified School District Board Representatives and Staff. January 21 Rotary City Attorney Quiksilver Final Design Charette Reviewed conceptual plans for the proposed Quiksilver Hotel. Councilmember Harnik & Ed Shiller Met with Councilmember Harnik and Ed Shiller to discuss Kemper contract at Desert Willow and RFP process in the future. January 22 CV Link Met with Tom Kirk and Councilmember Harnik to discuss CV Link and future maintenance. Staff Report Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries Page 4 February 12, 2015 Palm Desert Youth Soccer League Met with Ryan Stendell, Brenda Nutcher and Council members Jonathan and Tanner to discuss Palm Desert Soccer Park use by club teams versus recreational use. City Council Study Session Met with City Council members to discuss the 2015 City Council meeting assignments. Closed Session Council Meeting January 23 General Plan Update Technical Workina Group Meetina Mayor and City Attorney Meetina Weekly meeting with Mayor Weber and the City Attorney. Palm Desert Country Club Community Outreach Meetina Attended meeting with Ryan Stendell, Lauri Aylaian and Rudy Acosta to address concerns from residents at Palm Desert Country Club. January 26 Executive Management Weekly meeting with the management team. Service Awards Luncheon Attended the Service Awards Luncheon at Desert Willow to honor staff who have been employed by the City of Palm Desert for a certain period of time. Aquatic Center Committee Met with Karen Creasey, Ryan Stendell and Paul Gibson to discuss the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. CVEP Met with Councilmember Harnik, Paul Gibson, Rick Axelrod and Joe Wallace to discuss the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership financial issues. January 27 Fairway Conditions Discussion Met with Mark Greenwood, Mark Diercks and Tony Bagato to discuss the conditions for the daycare located on Fairway Drive. Staff Report Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries Page 5 February 12, 2015 Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Meeting Attended the monthly Audit, Investment and Finance Committee meeting. Request for Sponsorship Met with Donna Gomez and Michael Green to discuss the possibility of sponsorship for the American Documentary Film Fest (Palm Springs Cultural Center). Site Visit Met with Mark Greenwood on South Cliff Road to discuss resident issues with the condition of the roadway. CV Link Met with Palm Springs City Manager David Ready, Councilmember Harnik and Tom Kirk to discuss CV Link. January 28 2015 League of California Cities, City Manager's Meeting Attended the three-day LOCC 2015 City Manager's Meeting in San Francisco. January 29 2015 League of California Cities, City Manager's Meeting January 30 2015 Leaque of California Cities, City Manager's Meeting N M. WOHLMUTH 'MANAGER � rfW O fn N U C co cz d 3 O H W CO W G J n a LL O F- V C O C .0 C (C CL O_ .0 7 C ca N C N ' cc: T E .O F- n N t N 7 .> io "o a_ O) C U 7 d N O O 7 a M