HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager Meeting Summaries - September 1-14, 2012CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(September 1 — September 14, 2012)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE:
September 27, 2012
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
September 1 — September 14, 2012:
Sept 3 Labor Day Holiday
Sept 4 Out of the Office Attending Nephew's Funeral Services
Sept 5 —
Sept 7 League of California Cities Annual Conference in San Diego
Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in San Diego.
Attended numerous sessions on Economic Development in the post -RDA
era.
Sept 10 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
CVAG TAC Meeting -
Attended this monthly meeting.
Meeting with Mark Greenwood and Lauri Aviaian re: Personnel Matter
Met with Mr. Greenwood and Ms. Aylaian to discuss and resolve a personnel
complaint.
Conference Call with City Staff & Diana Chuang re: FHFA Comments
The City responded to the proposed rulemaking process that FHFA was
required to establish. The City's comments to FHFA mirrored the Palm
Desert AB811 guidelines.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (Sept 1 — Sept 14, 2012)
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September 27, 2012
Sept 10
Cont'd Meeting (by Telephone) with Stan Anderson re: Future of Casey's
Restaurant
Mr. Anderson, owner of Casey's Restaurant, discussed with Martin Alvarez
and me modifying the lease with the City. Any modification would need ,to go
to Council, Oversight Board, and Successor Agency.
Sept 11 Meetina with City Staff and Police Department re: El Paseo Online
Communication
Prior to the Chamber of Commerce Business District Police Presentation,
staff discussed the communication options with Palm Desert Police for El
Paseo businesses.. Palm Desert Police are moving forward with a
communication process utilizing the internet.
Desert Willow President's Meetina
Discussed the August Profit and Loss Statements as well as the wind
damage to the golf courses over the weekend. Up to 70 trees were lost and
80 trees damaged according to grounds staff.
Meetina with City Staff and RWG re: Starwood PAF/CPI
Discussed the Starwood Project amenity fee and related CPI calculation to
address a letter submitted by Rob Bernheimer representing the timeshare
HOA.
Meetina at Desert Willow re: Richard Kelly Memorial Adult/Junior
Desert Open Golf Tournament
On Saturday, September 22, Desert Willow will host the Richard Kelly
Memorial Adult/Junior Desert Open Golf Tournament benefiting the First Tee
Coachella Valley. I have been assisting the organization committee.
Sept 12 Public Safety Presentation at Chamber of Commerce
Attended the presentation at the Chamber of Commerce with approximately
30 businesses. Palm Desert Police made a great presentation, which was
well -received by attendees.
Meetina with Ed Schiller of Western Golf Properties, Inc.
Mr. Schiller represents Western Golf Properties, Inc. He is interested in the
City sending out an RFP for Desert Willow operations and management.
The Council directed staff to negotiate with KemperSports Management for a
new agreement.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (Sept 1 — Sept 14, 2012)
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September 27, 2012
Sept 12
Cont'd Meetina with City staff, Mayor Spieael, and Councilmember Benson re:
Portola Community Center Facility Operations
Discussed the operation of the Portola Community Center to potentially fill
empty offices and cut some non -essential costs.
Public Safety Commission Meetina
Attended the Public Safety Commission Meeting.
Sept 13 Redevelopment Transition Team Meetina
Discussed the bond projects listed on the Tax Certificates and began
prioritizing these projects. Also discussed strategies to address properties
owned by the former RDA.
City Council Meetina
Attended the Palm Desert City Council meeting.
Sept 14 Meetina with City Staff re: Ell Paseo Design Guidelines -Concept
Development
Planning staff researched sidewalk width and design guidelines for El Paseo
Pedestrian District to set standards for businesses.
Meetina with Mayor Spieael, Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen, and City Attorney
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Submitted By:
M. Wohlmuth, City Manager