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SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEP
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Authorize City Staff to Undertake Facility Operation of the Portola
Community Center
SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
DATE: December 13, 2012
CONTENT: None
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, continue this item to the next City Council meeting.
Discussion
On November 26, staff, Mayor Spiegel, and Councilmember Harnik conducted a walk-
through of the Portola Community Center in regards to Council's concern related to
possible security issues that may arise without the presence of on -site personnel at the
Center. Facility uses and operation of the facility were also discussed. On November
28, Mayor Spiegel and Councilmember Benson (Portola Community Center
Subcommittee) met to discuss the walk-through and ideas expressed relative to
increasing the use and operation of the facility. As a result of these meetings, staff was
directed to look into alternative means to operate the facility, as well as how to increase
use of the facility.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact related to this request.
Submitted By:
Frankie Ri le, Di ector of Special Programs
J00 M. Wohlmuth, City Manager