HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager Meeting Summaries - August 31 - September 20, 2011CITY OF PALM DESERT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGESTAFF IREPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
Date: September 29, 2011
Subject: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses, for the period August 31 —
September 20, 2011:
August 31 Weekly Meeting with City Attorney
September 1 Staff Meeting
Bi-Monthly meeting with staff to discuss Council agenda.
WRCOG Pace Conference call at CVAG
Conference call between CVAG, WRCOG, and City of Palm Desert to
gain information on WRCOG's private financing of their PACE
program and WRCOG's guidelines and criteria.
Meetina with Representatives from Super White Cleaners
Super White Cleaners is located on the south side of Highway 111 by
Tony Roma's. The owner of Super White Cleaners wanted time limit
parking in front of their business. Two spaces with 20 minute limit
parking between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm was approved.
September 2 Meeting with Jan Harnik and Mayor Pro Tempore Bob Spiegel
Prepared responses to citizen questions and answered questions.
September 6 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Discussed the Aquatic Center numbers and update on programs.
The City will hang a wall plaque in the conference room
acknowledging the Parks and Recreation Commission.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: September 29, 2011
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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Monthly Energy Meeting
Topics of discussion were the Energy Independence America (EIP)
[Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and supplemental information
provided by the California Secretary of State], the EIP financial
update, FHFA lawsuit update, Y-Green Commercial EIP proposal, and
an energy partnership update.
Executive Management Meeting
Attended the weekly Executive Management meeting.
September 7 Weekly Meetinq with City Attorney
Telephone Conversation with Dave Huntoon, Rose Institute
The Rose Institute is preparing a study on cities contracting out
services and will use Palm Desert as an example of efficiency.
CVAG PACE RFP Meeting
Reviewed the CVAG RFP for a regional PACE program.
Coordination of Development Services
Monthly meeting to discuss coordination of services between Building
and Safety, Planning, and Public Works.
September 8 Meeting with Councilmembers Harnik and Kroonen
I met with Councilmembers Harnik and Kroonen to discuss
transportation issues.
City Council Meeting
September 9 Retail Committee Meeting
Discussion items included a review of retail consultant proposals, facade
enhancement program (drainage), and store updates.
Meeting with Representatives from Palm Valley and
Palm Desert Resorter
This follow-up meeting with representatives from Palm Valley and Palm
Desert Resorter was held to discuss the Burrtec rerouting schedule.
September 12 FHFA Settlement Conference in Oakland, California
The Settlement Conference was productive and the Attorney
General's Office has drafted a consent settlement.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: September 29, 2011
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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September 13 Meeting with Justin_ McCarthy and Donna Gomez
I met with Justin and Donna concerning retail consultants.
Desert Willow President's Meeting
Monthly meeting held. Among discussion items were the financials
for August, golf course maintenance report, and food and beverage.
Desert Willow is in the process of finalizing the restaurant and
catering menus, and weather permitting, the Terrace will re -open the
first week in October.
Meeting with Frank Lalayian and Justin McCarthy
Interest in the Larkspur hotel site by Frank Lalayian. Discussed
whether financing is available and what we thought about other sites.
September 14 Phone Conference with Mike Gialdini, Legislative Assistant with
Supervisor Benoit's Office
Provided Supervisor Benoit's staff the Council direction regarding
Sphere of Influence and annexation interest by the City on the north
side of Interstate 10.
Rosewood DA Meeting
Met with Rosewood developer and legal counsel along with City staff
and City Attorney to request changes to the DA in preparation of the
September 29 Council meeting.
September 15 Employee Injury
Employee Skip Ortiz fell off a ladder during a roof inspection. I spent
time at Desert Hospital waiting to see him.
Meeting with EDA Deputy Director Vincent Yzaguirre, Paul
Gibson and Anthony Hernandez
I met with Vincent Yzaguirre, Supervisor Benoit's Office, Paul and
Anthony concerning the Supervisor's lease agreement and
improvements.
September 16 Landmark - Retail Consultant
Interviewed Landmark team for Visitor Center retail consultant
services.
Meeting with Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: September 29, 2011
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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September 17 City Employee Picnic
The employee picnic was held at the Aquatic Center for employees
and their families.
Sunday, Sept 18- ICMA Annual Conference
September 21
1 attended the ICMA Annual Conference in Milwaukee.
HN M. WOHLMUTH
y Manager
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