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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING
SUMMARIES (January 13, 2020 — January 31, 2020)
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
February 13, 2020
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
January 13, 2019 - January 31, 2020:
January 13 Office Hours
General availability to staff members on a walk-in basis to discuss
matters of current concern.
CM Staff Meetinq
Meeting with staff members to establish the agenda for the next
meeting of the City Council.
RivCo Portola Interchanqe Proiect Update
Discussed progress of the project and project impacts to the UPRR
property, with representatives of CVAG, Riverside County, RCTC,
and Raul Ruiz's office.
Leaque of California Cities, Riverside Countv Division
Countvwide Citv Manaaer's Meetina and Division Meetinq
Citv Attornev
Meeting with City Attorney to discuss current issues involving
interpretations and applications of the municipal code, pending and
threatened litigation, the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, and other
matters.
January 14 Staff Meetinq
Meeting with staff members to establish the agenda for the next
meeting of the City Council.
Cove Technical Advisory Committee
Meeting to review the proposed agenda for the next Cove
Communities meeting.
Staff Report
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Interview — Story for NBC and Univision
Interview regarding district voting in Palm Desert.
January 15 City Attorney,
Meeting with City Attorney to discuss current issues involving
interpretations and applications of the municipal code, pending and
threatened litigation, the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, and other
matters.
Martin Alvarez
Meeting to discuss current projects and issues relative to economic
development.
Citv Council Goal-Settinq Session
Discussed goals and work plan proposed by staff for the 2020-2021
fiscal year.
Public Forum For District Voting
January 17 Mavor, Mavor Pro Tem. and Citv Attorney,
Participated in weekly meeting with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City
Attorney, and Assistant City Manager to discuss current issues of
concern relative to the conduct of municipal business.
Personnel Budget
Meeting with Janet Moore, Andy Firestine, and Lori Carney to
discuss personnel budget for fiscal year 2020-2021.
January 20 MILK Holidav
January 21 City Manager's Strateqic Policv Planning Meetinq
Meeting with department heads and leadership staff to discuss
matters of internal policy and current issues.
Dessert Willow President's Meetinq
Monthly meeting to discuss operations issues and financial reports
for the Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Special Events in October/Civic Center Park
Discussed meetings in Civic Center Park in the month of October
and repercussions and conflicts with overseeing operations and
annual maintenance.
Staff Report
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Robert Ballew and Eric Marcus
Introduction of interim CEO of Chamber of Commerce
January 22 City Attornev
Meeting with City Attomey to discuss current issues involving
interpretations and applications of the municipal code, pending and
threatened litigation, the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, and other
matters.
Martin Alvarez
Meeting to discuss current projects and issues relative to economic
development.
2019 Service Awards Luncheon
Represent Palm Desert Strateqic Communications & Outreach
Team
Meeting with staff and consultants to develop and refine outreach
plan to educate public and to gather input from residents regarding
district voting.
January 23 CVAG Roundtable Meetinq
Meeting with City Managers to review the proposed agenda for the
next CVAG Executive Committee meeting.
Lori Carnev
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel matters and current
issues in the Administrative Services Department.
Citv Council Studv Session — Committees and Commissions
Proqramminq
Citv Council Meetinq
January 27 City Manager's Strategic Policv Plannina Meetinq
Meeting with department heads and leadership staff to discuss
matters of internal policy and current issues.
Office Hours
General availability to staff members on a walk-in basis to discuss
matters of current concern.
Staff Report
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CM Staff Meetinq
Meeting with staff members to establish the agenda for the next
meeting of the City Council.
Sustainabilitv Committee Meetinq
CVAG Executive Committee Meetinq
Annual Holocaust Remembrance Dav Event
Attended the annual Holocaust Remembrance day held at the Civic
Center Park.
January 28 DSRT SURF conference call with Bond Council, Attornev's,
and Staff
Meeting to discuss DSRT SURF financing proposal.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Meeting with Palm Desert Charter Middle School's Principal Sally
Fraser regarding finding space with better acoustics for upcoming
Open House.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Meeting with Abraham Lincoln Elementary School's Office
Specialist Linda Taylor regarding finding space with better
acoustics for upcoming Open House.
January 29 City Attornev
Meeting with City Attorney to discuss current issues involving
interpretations and applications of the municipal code, pending and
threatened litigation, the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, and other
matters.
Martin Alvarez
Meeting to discuss current projects and issues relative to economic
development.
Neuro Vitalitv Center
Attended the building dedication and expansion of the Neuro
Vitality Center.
January 31 Mavor. Mavor Pro Tem. and Citv Attornev
Participated in weekly meeting with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City
Attorney, and Assistant City Manager to discuss current issues of
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concern relative to the conduct of municipal business.
Interviews for Desert Willow Golf Resort Superintendent,
Position
Participated in interviews for candidates for the Desert Willow Golf
Resort Superintendent position.
LAURI AYLAIAN
CITY MANAGER
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