HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Summaries - October 1 - 12, 2012CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(October 1 — October 12, 2012)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE: October 25, 2012
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
October 1 — October 12, 2012:
Oct 1 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Oversight Board Meeting
The Oversight Board approved the wall and shared access agreement at the
Carlos Ortega Villas as well as the Housing Asset Report.
Coordination of Development Services
Monthly meeting to discuss coordination of services between Building and
Safety, Planning, and Public Works.
Oct 2 Parks & Recreation Commission Meetina
The Parks & Recreation Commission received information on the Cahuilla
Hills Park restroom completion and considered the additional shade plan for
the Aquatic Center.
Oct 3 Meeting with City Attorney
Weekly meeting with City Attorney.
Palm Desert Country Club Golf Course Assessment Area — Conference
Call with City Staff
The new owner of the Palm Desert Country Club is interested in establishing
a Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District. City staff has discussed
some reservations regarding the history and the process and public purpose.
Staff will be gathering more information from the owner and the HOA.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (October 1 — October 12, 2012)
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October 25, 2012
Oct 3
Contd Meeting with CVAG and Mark Greenwood re: Portola/1-10 Interchange
Discussed the timetable, funding, and priority of the Portola/1-10 Interchange
with CVAG. Given the cash flow challenges with CVAG and the need to
complete the Jefferson/1-10 Interchange, CVAG indicated that their 75%
share of $60M is probably ten years away.
Conference Call: Frankie Riddle and Representatives from Burrtec
(Frank Orlett, Mike Veto)
Discussed the possibility of exchanging the Thursday to Monday service from
Palm Valley and Palm Desert Resorter to an area south of Highway 111.
Oct 4 Mini Muster at Palm Desert Soccer Park
Attended the Mini Muster with Jimmy Carter Elementary School at the Palm
Desert Soccer Park. Helped with water.
Staff Meeting
Bi-weekly meeting to review City Council Agenda.
Oct 5 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.
Oct 8—
Oct 10 ICMA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
Attended the Annual International City/County Management Association
(ICMA) Conference in Phoenix. Attended several Economic Development
sessions.
Oct 11 Meeting with Frankie Riddle re: Citizens on Patrol Program
Staff is discussing expanding the role of Citizens on Patrol for office
assistance and assisting absentee homeowners.
Study Session — Economic Development Strategic Plan
City Council Meeting
Staff Report
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October 25, 2012
Oct 12 Meetina 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 Steve Aryan, Rich Mogensen, and Police and Fire
Representatives re: Recent Palm Tree Fires at Desert Willow Golf
Resort
Discussed the four palm tree skirt fires in 2'/2 weeks, attempting to remove
the hazard and catch the tree arsonist(s). Initial total damage is estimated at
above $200,000 (labor and replacement of trees).
Meetina with Ryan Stendell and Dave Erwin re: Palm Desert Country
Club Assessment District
Further discussion of an assessment district for Palm Desert Country Club.
Staff is researching the legality of an effort and process.
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M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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