HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager Meeting Summaries - August 17-30, 2011CITY OF PALM DESERT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
Date: September 8, 2011
Subject: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses, for the period August 17 —
August 30, 2011.
August 17 Weekly Meeting with City Attorney
August 18 Staff Meeting
August 19 Meeting Re: Street Lighting
A meeting was held with Kathy DeRosa, SCE, and staff. The City
and Edison resolved how the City would provide an encroachment
permit for repairing street lights and the method of traffic control while
performing the repairs.
Meeting with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Attorney
Meeting re: AB 811
I attended a meeting held at CVAG with Tom Kirk and Katie Barrows
to discuss AB 811 and the possibility of CVAG implementing a
regional program.
August 22 Executive Management Meeting
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August 23 Recognition Luncheon for City Employees
Cathedral City Mayor Kathleen DeRosa and Police Chief Connors
met with City employees who presented the son of Cathedral City
fallen officer Jermaine Gibson with a special bear that they
collectively made for him.
Meeting re: Internal process/Water Quality Management
Program
I met with staff to discuss implementing the Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) and the challenges of
implementing the WQMP for infill properties. Staff continues to
discuss how the City can assist.
August 24 Weekly Meeting with City Attorney
Meeting with Lauri Avlaian and Dorian Cooley
I met with Lauri Aylaian and Dorian Cooley to discuss the sphere
of influence/application by Cathedral City for the Thousand Palms
area.
Meeting with Dave Stapley and Doug Magnon
I met with Dave Stapley, Doug Magnon and staff to discuss the
Palm Desert DMV. The City and developer resolved how the
WQMP would be handled.
August 25 Training and Testing — Council AV
I attended a tutorial on the new audio/visual equipment in the
Council Chamber prior to the Council meeting.
Council Study Session, Closed Session, Council Meeting
August 29 Executive Management Meeting
Conference Call
Discussed redevelopment with Blake Herzog, Desert Sun, and
Redevelopment staff.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: September 8, 2011
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Rich Mogensen
Met with Rich Mogensen, Desert Willow, Justin and Paul to
discuss the plan for replacement of the Director of Food and
Beverage position.
Rosemary Ortega
met with Rosemary Ortega to discuss the Sister City plaque
for the Gisborne/Palm Desert Sister City relationship.
August 30 Meeting with Councilman Kroonen and Fred Deharo
The next step for UCR/Palm Desert Medical School Clinic
concept was discussed at this meeting.
Aquatic Center Monthly Meeting
Primarily discussed marketing the Aquatic Center and Facility
issues with Finance, Public Works, Marketing and the YMCA.
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