HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Summaries - June 20-29 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: July 12, 2012
Subject: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
June 20 — June 29, 2012:
June 20 Meeting with City Attorney
Weekly meeting with the City Attorney.
City Council Compensation Ad Hoc Citizens' Committee Meeting and
Council Interviews
Held the third Council Compensation Committee meeting to finalize questions
for Councilmember interviews. All Councilmembers were interviewed between
4pm and 6pm with predominantly the same questions.
June 21 Staff Meeting
Bi-weekly meeting to review City Council agenda.
Meeting with Lori Carney & Mark Greenwood re: Personnel/Leave of
Absence
An employee in Public Works has a medical leave and will be out of work for an
extended period of time. Met to discuss the coordination of Family Medical
Leave Act (FMLA) and other leaves.
Meeting with Staff re: Sheriff Station Drainage
Met with former RDA staff and Public Works to coordinate the planning of future
retention facilities to serve the Sheriff's Station. A letter was prepared to
Supervisor Benoit and County EDA (Facilities) providing an update on the City's
progress.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: July 12, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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June 21 Chamber Awards and Installation Dinner — The Lakes Country Club
(Cont'd) Attended the Chamber Awards and Installation Dinner to introduce David
Hermann, the Award of Excellence recipient.
June 22 Meeting- with Mark Greenwood and Lori Carney re: Personnel Issue
Continued a discussion on the employee currently on medical leave.
June 25 Executive Management Meeting -
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Aquatic Center Committee Meeting -
Monthly Aquatic Center Committee Meeting. It was reported that we are doing
slightly better in attendance and revenues than last year. June 25th was our
one-year anniversary. Also discussed capital needs at the Aquatic Center.
CVAG Executive Committee and General Assembly
Attended the CVAG Executive Committee and General Assembly at the Classic
Clubhouse.
June 26 Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Meeting -
Attended the Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Meeting.
Oversiaht Board Regular Meetinq
The Oversight Board met for a brief meeting. I was present at the meeting,
along with other City Staff.
June 27 Meeting with City Attorney
Weekly meeting with the City Attorney.
Meetina with Citv Attorney. Spencer Knight, and Stephen Aryan re: Bid for
PSAM-Palm Desert Improvements
Discussed the one non -local bid for the art pads and lighting and decided to
recommend rejecting the bid due to confusion and the fact that the total cost
was too high.
Informational Meeting- — Undergrounding Utilities in Palm Desert
As directed by the Mayor, I had David Hermann organize an educational and
informational meeting with Southern California Edison and City Staff informing
the Palm Desert Undergrounding group.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: July 12, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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June 27 Meeting with Russell Grance re: Mills Act Billing
(Cont'd) Discussed the appropriate charge to Shadow Mountain Golf Club for preparing
the Mills Act contract.
June 28 Meeting with Rosemary Ortega re: Sister Cities
Met with Rosemary Ortega regarding the Sister City charitable contribution from
the City and staff support for the Committee.
City Council Meeting
June 29 Meeting with Lori Carney re: Personnel
Discussed the Supervising Plans Examiner recruitment in Building and Safety.
Meeting with Mayor Spiegel, Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen, and City
Attorney
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Meeting with Mark Greenwood re: Portofino Development
Discussed the Development Services processing deposit with Mark Greenwood.
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