HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager Meeting Summaries - April 18 - May 1, 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: May 10, 2012
Subject: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses, for the period April 18
through May 1, 2012:
April 18 Cove Communities Services Commission Meeting
I attended the quarterly meeting held in Rancho Mirage. Discussed the
naming of the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert as well as
Police and Fire reports.
Vehicular Line Of Sight Meeting
Met with Public Works, Community Development, Risk Management,
and Code Compliance to discuss vehicular line of sight issues at
intersections. Directed Community Development to draft a policy
providing for public safety but sensitive to existing private landscapes.
Meeting with Mayor Pro Tempore Kroonen
Answered Mayor Pro Tempore Kroonen's budget questions and
discussed reorganization strategies.
Meeting with Paul Gibson and Frankie Riddle
Discussed the North Wing reception responsibilities and customer
service responsibilities. Developed a strategy to provide good service for
both general assistance and business license assistance.
April 19 Staff Meeting
Weekly staff meeting to review City Council agenda.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: May 10, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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Lunch Meeting with Mayor Spiegel, Bob Fliday (The Gardens),
Denise Anton (Sr. VP of Center Operations) and Bill Knarre
(Regional VP)
Provided an overview of Palm Desert to Ms. Anton (Vice President of
Taubman). Ms. Anton explained future Taubman strategies.
April 20 Meeting with Mayor Pro Tern Kroonen and Roland Alden re: Palm
Desert Undergrounding
Mr. Alden delivered a power point presentation on undergrounding Palm
Desert utilities. Mr. Kroonen explained to Mr. Alden that consideration of
policy priorities should be considered as a part of the General Plan
update.
Meeting with Mayor Spiegel and Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen
Follow-up to Council direction and responses to community complaints.
Evaluation of Bus Shelter RFP's
Met with Mayor Spiegel, Mayor Pro Tempore Kroonen, Mark Greenwood
and Frankie Riddle to discuss shelter locations and shelter design.
April 23 City Council Budget Meeting
Discussed and presented the staff reorganization plan.
Youth Baseball Meeting
Ryan Stendell, Public Works staff, and I met with PDYSA to discuss
needs and coordinating renovation and improvements. The meeting
identified maintaining open communication and shared responsibilities
rather than raising fees at this time.
April 24 Audit, Investment and Finance Committee Meeting
Meeting with Rich Mogensen, Jim Steqel, 011ie Becker
Mr. 011ie Becker is the new Kemper Sports Regional Manager. Kemper
introduced Mr. Becker to Palm Desert staff.
Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with department heads.
April 25 Meeting with City Attorney
Discussed a strategy to get City funds returned on foreclosed home that
was abated prior to sale.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: May 10, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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Meeting with Westman Development Representatives
Meeting was scheduled with Councilmember Finerty, John Westman,
Michael Braun, and Martin concerning Rancho San Pablo fagade, but
was rescheduled to May 2 to discuss the Fagade Enhancement
Program.
Meeting with Arden Wallum, Mission Springs Water District
Mr. Wallum is the General Manager of MSWD and wanted more
information on our voluntary separation program to save personnel costs
in the budget.
April 26 Redevelopment Transition Team Meeting
Meeting to discuss implementation of eliminating RDA.
Council Study Session, Closed Session, Meeting
Study Session involved discussion of CVEP's programs.
April 27 Legislative Review Committee
Meeting with Mayor Spiegel, Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen, and City
Attorney Erwin
Discussed follow-up items including the Council Compensation Ad Hoc
Committee membership.
Meeting with Mayor Spiegel, Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen, and Doug
Walker, the City's representative on the Vector Control Board
Mr. Walker provided information on regulations and what is happening at
the Vector Control District.
Bus Shelter Review
Worked on new bus shelter locations and design. Decision was made to
reject proposals and direct staff to work with SunLine to provide shelters
at 5-8 locations at no cost to the City. This may take longer to install but
will cost less.
April 28 COD Hall of Fame 2012 Awards
I attended the dinner and was honored to receive the Outstanding
Community Leader Award, presented by College of the Desert.
MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: May 10, 2012
SUBJECT: Informational Item — City Manager Meeting Summaries
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April 30 Budget Meeting
Discussed Public Works, Police, and Fire budgets as well as the Capital
Improvement Budget.
Meeting with Paul, Janet, Veronica re: RAP
Prepared a letter back to the County regarding repayment of "Triple Flip"
to RAP.
CVAG Executive Committee Meeting
Discussed the homeless shelters and the Bump and Grind Trail.
Majority of the discussion was on the proportionate local share of the
Data Palm Interchange. Executive Committee approved the revised
formula with Palm Desert to pay approximately $80,000.
May 1 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with department heads.
Hotel Proiect Review Meeting
Reviewed a proposal on the Larkspur Hotel site from Wyndham Hotels.
JOHN M. WOHLMUTH
City Manager
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