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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(March 30 - April 10, 2015)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE:
April 23, 2015
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
March 30 - April 10, 2015:
March 30 Executive Management
Weekly meeting with the management team.
Joslyn Center
Met with Lee Vanderbeck and Kathleen Kelly to discuss the Joslyn
Center.
March 31 170-Acre Specific Plan Kickoff Meeting
M&I with staff and Sergeant Town Planning and sub -consultants to
discuss the Specific Plan for the 170-acre parcel in the north
sphere.
El Paseo Square Site
Met with architect Frank Laulainen to discuss ideas for the El
Paseo Square site.
Ophelia Project
Met with Councilmembers
Ophelia Project.
April 1 Rotary
City Attorney
Tanner and Harnik to discuss the
Hotel & Signature Events Committee
Attended the monthly Hotel & Signature Events Committee
meeting.
Staff Report
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April 23, 2015
April 2 Staff Meeting
Meeting with staff to discuss the agenda for the April 9 City Council
meeting.
Santa Rosa Golf Course
Met with Bob Garrison and Chad Meyer to discuss a proposed
residential project on the Santa Rosa Golf Course property.
Councilman Jonathan
Met with Councilman Jonathan.
April 3 MMASC Regional Event Conference Call
Participated in a conference call to discuss the upcoming MMASC
lecture.
Mayor, and City Attorney Meeting
Weekly meeting with Mayor Weber and the City Attorney.
April 6 Executive Management
Weekly meeting with the management team.
Oversight Board Meeting
Attended the Oversight Board Meeting.
Coordination of Development Services
Met with staff to discuss to discuss projects within the City.
April 7 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Attended the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
Television Interview
Television interview with the Spanish channel to discuss Palm
Desert's reaction to the new statewide water restrictions.
Cove Commission Technical Advisory Committee Meetinq
Attended the Cove Commission TAC meeting at the Rancho
Mirage City Hall.
Staff Report
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April 23, 2015
April 8 Rotary
City Attorney
Public Safety Commission Meeting
Attended the Public Safety Commission meeting.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department Annual Awards
Ceremony
Attended the Annual Awards Ceremony for the Riverside County
Sheriff's Department.
April 9 Coachella Valley Economic Forecast Conference
Attended the C.V. Economic Forecast Conference held at the
Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells.
City Council Study Session
Attended a study session with the City Council and Burrtec Waste
& Recycling to discuss the solid waste & recycling franchise and tax
roll billing.
Closed Session
Council Meeting
April 10 Premier Holiday Lightinq
Met with Mark Greenwood and Marcus Blumberg to discuss the
holiday decor contract for the City.
Conference Call
Conference call with Tom Kirk to discuss the April 13 CVAG TAC
meeting agenda.
Senior Inspiration Awards
Attended the 23` Annual Senior Inspiration Awards at the JW
Marriott.
MMASC Speech
Delivered a speech at the MMASC event in the Council Chamber.
Staff Report
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April 23, 2015
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Swim to Win
Met with Steve Little to discuss
Swim to Win event at the Palm
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a fundraising concert to benefit the
Desert Aquatic Center.