HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Summaries - Nov 4-27 2013 CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(November 4 — 27, 2013)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE: December 12, 2013
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
November 4 - 27, 2013:
Nov 4 Executive Manapement Meetinq
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Conference Call with Bob Leach Reaardin� Larkspur Hotel
Discussed the timing of the Department of Finance (DOF) review of the Long
Range Property Management Plan and a possible TOT sharing agreement.
Coordination of Development Services Meetin�
Standard meeting to coordinate befinreen Planning, Public Works, Building
and Safety, and IT staff(One-Solution) software.
Strateaic Plannina Meetinq
Attended the Strategic Planning meeting at Desert Willow.
Nov 5 Parks � Recreation Commission Meetin�
Attended the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
Meetin� with Jeff Schroeder of Ponderosa Homes Re�ardin� Proiect at
Dinah Shore and Dick Kellv Drive
Mr. Schroeder was concerned about requiring 20% affordable units on their
multi-family project.
Emplovee Evaluation
Completed an employee evaluation.
Staff Report
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December 12, 2013
Nov 6 Joslvn Center Volunteer Recoanition Luncheon
Attended the Volunteer Recognition luncheon at the Joslyn Center.
Citizens' Sustainabilitv Committee Meetinq
Attended the Palm Desert Citizens' Sustainability Committee meeting.
Palm Desert Visitor Center Season Opener Celebration
Attended the Palm Desert Visitor Center season opener. Visitor Center
Supervisor Barbara Blythe and Visitor Center staff did an excellent job
welcoming all attendees and preparing the Visitor Center for the season.
"Friends and Familv" Special Event at the New PGA Tour Superstore
Attended the opening of the new PGA Tour Superstore.
Nov 7 Meet & Confer Conference Call Re�ardina ROPS 13-14B
Held a Meet & Confer with Department of Finance (DOF) staff regarding the
ROPS and a determination by DOF on an allowable obligation.
Staff Meetinq
Bi-weekly meeting to review City Council Agenda.
Gonsalves 8� Son Annual Citv Manas�er's Dav at the IW Club
Attended the Gonsalves & Son meeting with City Managers regarding the
state of the State and legislation.
Nov 8 Conference Call with Citv Staff and Peter Friedman Re�ardin�
Rosewood Hotel
Discussed the financing and development of the Rosewood Hotel with Mr.
Friedman.
Meetin� with Mavor Harnik, Councilman Tanner, and Citv Attornev
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Nov 12 Desert Willow President's Meetinq
Discussed the October revenues and expenses at Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Desert Willow ResortlFC Renovation Meetin�
City staff and KemperSports Management staff discussed design issues and
strategies for cost/water savings. The City is considering design work from
Michael Hurdzan to save water and labor.
Executive Manactement Meetinq
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Staff Report
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December 12, 2013
Nov 13 Field Trip to Visit "The Crossin�s" in Carlsbad with Citv Staff and
Representatives of Desert Willow/Kemper Sports
Took a tour of a municipal golf course in Carlsbad operated by
KemperSports Management, specifically to review the back office operations
and test the GPS system to see if Desert Willow might negotiate savings.
Nov 14 Conference Call Reaardin� Proiect Area 1 Cap and ROPS Submittals
Discussed options with Bill Strausz and Jason Gonsalves to resolve the Cap
issue in Project Area 1 with Department of Finance (DOF).
UCR Monthlv Status Meetin�t
Held a discussion on the status of the UCR Medical School and the
reformulation of the University Planning Committee.
Meetinq with Kav Hazen, Citv Staff, and Citv Attornev
Discussed a public relations contract with Kay Hazen.
Citv Council Studv Session Reqardinq CVEP iHUB
Attended the City Council Study Session on the East Valley iHUB. Staff will
bring a recommendation to Council on December 12 regarding participation
by Palm Desert.
Citv Council Meetinq
Nov 15 Meetin� with Tim Miller. Riverside Countv EDA, reaardinq Riverside
Countv National Fair and Date Festival
Riverside County EDA is seeking support from cities to participate in the
Riverside County National Fair and Date Festival. This year, the County
desires to honor veterans. The County would like to have the Lt. Dan Band
play on Presidents Day, with proceeds to go toward the Wounded Warrier
Project.
Meetin� with Mavor Harnik, Councilman Tanner, and Citv Attornev
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Meetinq with Quiksilver Hotel Developer
Toured representatives from Quiksilver Hotel around Desert Willow and
showed the empty hotel parcels to the representatives.
Emplovee Evaluation
Completed an employee evaluation.
Staff Report
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December 12, 2013
Nov 18 Executive Manaqement Meetin�t
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
CVAG TAC Meetina
Attended the CVAG TAC meeting.
Nov 19 Meetin� with Jessica N�uven and Col. Joe Snvder Re�ardina Torch
1975 and 2014 "Gerald Ford Dav"
Jessica Nguyen and Col. Joe Snyder inquired about the hosting of a
Gerald R. Ford Walk of Honor and bust in the Civic Center Park and/or
contributing to a Walk of Honor. I suggested they discuss with Rancho
Mirage and provided a charitable contribution application.
Nov 20 Chief Executive 3908 Meetin� at The Livin� Desert
Attended a Vistage meeting and a tour of the `behind the scenes" activities of
The Living Desert.
Nov 21 Staff Meetinq
Bi-weekly meeting to review City Council Agenda.
Meetin� with Councilman Tanner
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Strateqic Plannina Meetin�
Attended the Strategic Planning meeting at Desert Willow.
Nov 22 Meetinct with Mavor Harnik and Citv Attornev
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Meetinq with Citv Staff to Discuss Options for New Location for
Fashion Week
Met with Public Works, Economic Development, and Planning staff to
discuss options for locations to place the 2015 Fashion Week; decided the
number one alternative was the top of The Gardens parking structure.
"Dancin� with the Desert Stars"
Attended the "Dancing with the Desert Stars" where Mayor Harnik competed
to benefit charity.
Staff Report
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December 12, 2013
Nov 25 Executive Manaqement Meetinq
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Lunch Meetinq with Mavor Harnik and Robert Taubman, President/CEO
of The Gardens & EI Paseo Villaqe
Celebrated the opening of The Gardens new landscape and sitting areas as
well as discussed having Fashion Week on top of the parking structure.
AQuatic Center Committee
Reviewed the October revenues and expenses.
Nov 26 Audit. Investment, � Finance Committee Meetinq
Attended the Finance Committee meeting.
Peace Officer and Public Safetv Appreciation Ceremonv
Celebrated the achievements of our first responders with the Chamber of
Commerce.
Conference Call with Jeff Kolin, Citv ManaQer of Beverlv Hills
Discussed the National Urban Fellows program and their conference in Palm
Desert in January 2014.
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