HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager Meeting Summaries February 1-14, 2012CITY 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: February 23, 2012
Subject: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses, for the period
February 1-14, 2012:
February 1 Conference Call with Supervisor Benoit
Supervisor Benoit is holding weekly conference calls to coordinate the
process of dissolving RDA's. These conference calls attempt to address
how the County and other cities are addressing the vague legislation and
how the County Counsel and County Auditor Controller recommends
handling the dissolution process.
League of California Cities -City Manager's Department Meeting
attended several afternoon sessions at this conference, held at the
Hyatt in Indian Wells. Much of the discussion related to RDA's.
February 2 Staff Meeting
Weekly staff meeting to review City Council agenda.
Redevelopment Transition Team
Meeting to discuss implementation of eliminating RDA.
February 6 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the executive management team.
Telephone Conference Call with Assemblvman Brian Nestande
and Staff
Assemblyman Nestande held a conference call regarding the dissolution
of redevelopment agencies with city managers from local cities and
discussed methods being used in complying with the disbanding of
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: February 23, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item - City Manager Meeting Summaries
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RDA's. Attempted to answer questions and received input on
clarification language that the legislature may pursue.
Coordination of Development Services Meeting
Monthly meeting to discuss coordination of services between Building
and Safety, Planning, and Public Works.
February 7 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
I explained what impact the dissolution of RDA may have on recreation
facilities (current and future). The Commission discussed trails and the
Cahuilla Hills Park as well as other recreation issues.
February 8 Citizens' Sustainability Committee Meeting
Martin Alvarez provided an excellent presentation on the Energy
program to the Sustainability Committee. Members discussed the smart
growth and walkable community concepts.
Rotary Club of Palm Desert Citizen of the Year Luncheon
Attended this event held at Desert Willow that honored Jerry Patton
as Palm Desert Rotary Club Citizen of the Year.
Public Safety Commission Meeting
Phyllis Harkins expressed concerns regarding calls for service at the
Michigan Avenue Apartments. Commissioners also expressed
concerns. Lt. Shouse explained reallocating officers to the Michigan
Avenue Apartments would not be his recommendation. Police and Fire
presented statistical information on calls for service, type of service, and
response times.
February 9 Telephone Conference Call with Mike Leonetti, Associate
Producer "Today in America"
Mike Leonetti is an Associate Producer for a made -for -television show
"Today in America". They want to film in communities to showcase
things to do.
Redevelopment Transition Team Meeting
Meeting to discuss implementation of eliminating RDA.
City Council Study Session/Meeting
Discussed reducing the cost to the General Fund of Energy
Management, the Visitor Center, and courtesy carts.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: February 23, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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February 10 Meeting with Bob Hargreaves
Met to discuss the process of the Appeal of a terminated employee.
Meeting with Mayor Spiegel, Mayor Pro Tern Kroonen and City
Attorney Erwin
Follow-up to Council direction and responses to community complaints.
Employee Appeal Hearing
Held the first half of the Appeal Hearing.
February 13 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the executive management team.
CVAG TAC Meeting
Discussed the 1e11path along the White Water River and discussed
elimination of plastic bags.
Meeting with Council Member Harnik
Council Member Harnik had questions regarding the elimination of RDA
and I attempted to answer the questions.
February 14 Meeting with Paul Brady, John Willacker and Lauri Avlaian Re:
Sun Ci
Paul Brady and John Willacker represent Sun City Palm Desert. They
provided a letter commenting on the Fiscal Impact Analysis and
understood that the annexation is a net loss to the City; however, they
expressed interest in coming back to review the fiscal analysis when the
economy improves.
Desert Willow President's Meeting
Monthly meeting to discuss Desert Willow Golf Resort. January golf play
was down from budget as was food and beverage. ADR was also down.
December was a good month; January was down. Mark Hoesing is
leaving KemperSports for a new position in the west.
Redevelopment Transition Team
Meeting to discuss implementation of eliminating RDA.
DHN M. WOHLMUTH
ity Manager