HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayoral Dinner - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 11/14/09CITY OF PALM DESERT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A MAYORAL DINNER RECOGNIZING THE OFFICIAL
VISIT OF PRESIDENTE MUNICIPAL ING. ALEJANDRO BRAVO
ABARCA OF PALM DESERT'S SISTER CITY OF IXTAPA-
ZIHUATANEJO
SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
DATE: November 12, 2009
CONTENTS: Guillermo's Restaurante Estimate
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
1. Approve a Mayoral Dinner, to be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009,
recognizing the official visit of Presidente Municipal Ing. Alejandro Bravo Abarca
of Palm Desert's Sister City of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.
Background
The City of Palm Desert previously sent correspondence to the Presidente Municipal
(Mayor) Ing. Alejandro Bravo Abarca of its Sister City of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico, formally
inviting the Mayor to visit the City. Presidente Municipal Bravo indicated that he plans to
visit Palm Desert from November 13-16, 2009.
A tentative schedule was prepared for the Mayor's visit and includes a City of Palm Desert
hosted Mayoral Dinner on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Guillermo's Restaurante (Palm
Desert, CA). Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve this event.
Staff Report
Mayoral Dinner
November 12, 2009
Page 2 of 2
Fiscal Analysis
Staff anticipates that up to 28-30 individuals (includes guests) could attend the Mayoral
Dinner. The p/person cost of the dinner is valued at $35 (exclusive of tax and gratuity).
Therefore, the total cost of this dinner is estimated not to exceed $1,400. Please note that
staff's estimate does not include any purchase of alcoholic beverages. Funds for this event
are available from the City Council Local Meetings Account No. 110-4110-410-3125.
Submitted By:
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
Approval:
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED ✓ DENIED
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Proposal: Four course menu with soft drinks, ice tea and coffee included. Alcoholic
beverages are not included.
Price: $35.00 per person + tax + gratuity.
Menu: Family style appetizer platter
Shrimp salad
Choice of Surf & Turf, chicken, or fish
Choice of Pastel de tres leches cake or ice cream
Thank you very much for selecting Guillermo's Restaurant for your event.