HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager Meeting Summaries - February 15-28, 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: March 8, 2012
Subject: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses, for the period
February 15-28, 2012:
February 15 City Manager's State of the City Address
I met with employees at two meetings to discuss the state of the City.
Primarily discussed the budget challenges caused by the elimination of
RDA.
Conference Call with Supervisor Benoit
Participated in a conference call with Supervisor Benoit concerning
ABX1 26.
Employee Personnel Hearing
Conducted an appeal to a termination of an employee for dishonesty
and possibly theft.
February 16 El Paseo Merchants Meeting
Attended the El Paseo Merchants meeting with Ruth Ann Moore to
ask for monetary contributions to the Shopper Hopper and discuss
reduced service.
Staff Meeting
Weekly staff meeting to review City Council agenda.
State of the City and Chamber Luncheon
attended the State of the City event at Desert Willow.
Relay For Life Meeting
Met with City staff and representatives from the Relay For Life to
discuss the 2012 event.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: March 8, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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February 17 Meeting with Mayor Spiegel, Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen, and City
Attornev Erwin
Follow-up to Council direction and responses to community complaints.
February 21 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with department heads.
Fire Station Tour
Toured the recently renovated Fire Station No. 71 (Portola/Country
Club) and Fire Station 33 (Town Center Way).
Aquatic Center Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting with the Aquatic Center committee.
February 22 Michigan Avenue Apartments Meeting
Met with staff and Palm Desert Police Department representatives to
discuss possible video surveillance, enforcement, and getting the
owner's participation in crime -free housing.
Meeting with Mark Greenwood
Discussed coordination with the Planning Department as it relates to
allowing Public Works to do their job; i.e. grading permits.
Meeting with Russell Grance
Discussed the Marriott Desert Springs tent and Building and Safety
staffing.
February 23 Redevelopment Transition Team Meeting
Meeting to discuss implementation of eliminating RDA.
City Council Study Session/Meeting-
February 24 Meeting with Mayor Spiegel, Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen, City
Attorney Erwin
Follow-up to Council direction and responses to community complaints.
Meeting with PDEO Board
Discussed the voluntary separation offer and budget cut impacts and
layoffs.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: March 8, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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February 27 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with department heads.
Visitor Center Reorganization meeting
Discussed transferring employees and reduction in hours per day as
well as days per week while keeping the Visitor Center staffed with
City employees under different classifications.
CVAG Executive Committee Meeting
The most significant discussion was on the 1 ell trail (Whitewater River
Trail and NEV path).
February 28 Meeting with Lin Juniper, SCE, re: Underground Group
Met with SCE representatives to discuss safety and reliability of both
overhead and underground facilities. Discussed options without RDA
for City to participate.
Audit, Investment and Finance Committee Meeting
Held the monthly meeting. Most notable discussion concerned
modified (recommended) Investment Policy.
N M. WOHLMUTH
Manager
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