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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(January 1 —11, 2013)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE: January 24, 2013
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
January 1 — 11, 2013:
Jan 3 Staff Meeting
Biweekly meeting to review City Council Agenda.
Jan 4
Jan 7
Meeting with Mary Lou Suter Reaardina Joslyn Center
Mary Lou Suter is the former Executive Director of the Joslyn Center where
the Board of Directors did not renew her one-year contract. We discussed
Joslyn Center issues and conducted somewhat of an exit interview.
Meeting with Mayor. Manor Pro Tem. and City Attorney
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Meetina with Dean Jandt and Mayor Harnik Regarding Palm Desert Pool
and land Transfer
Discussed the status and timing of the land exchange from Redevelopment
to Cal State. Also discussed the future four-year classes beginning
September 2013.
Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Meeting with Representatives of Comstock Homes Regarding Villa
Portofino
Comstock Homes is taking over the managing partner and builder of Villa
Portofino from Family Development. Discussed housing products and new
designs, the process for the change, and the park fees issue as well as the
removal of the berm issue.
Staff Report
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January 24, 2013
Jan 7
Cont'd Oversight Board Meeting
Held an RDA Oversight Board meeting. The Oversight Board approved the
RDA Due Diligence Report.
Jan 8
Jan 9
Coordination of Development Services
Monthly meeting to discuss coordination of services between Building and
Safety, Planning, and Public Works.
Dedication of 2013/2014 El Paseo Invitational Exhibition,
Attended the dedication of the 2013/2014 El Paseo Art Invitation Exhibit at
The Gardens on El Paseo. The Art in Public Places staff did a great job
organizing the event.
Cove Commission TAC Meeting
The Cove Commission TAC met to set the Agenda for the Cove Commission
meeting. Cove TAC is composed of the three City Managers, Police, Fire,
and Joslyn Center.
Meetina with Patricia Kwon (AQMD). Len Fein, and Frankie Riddle
Reaardina CVAG Charger Installation
SCAQMD is proposing to place a Level 2 charger at the Parkview Office
Complex. One of the chargers will be for Supervisor John Benoit, and one
charger is for guests of CVAG or other tenants. SCAQMD is paying for a
majority of the improvements.
Meetina with Desert Willow and City Staff Regarding Coot Depredation
at Desert Willow
Desert Willow has a significant coot problem around the lakes. Discussed
methods to mitigate the coot problem.
Housing Commission Meeting
Attended the Housing Commission meeting.
Conference Cali with Successor Agency Counsel and City Staff
Regarding Starwood PAF
The City and Desert Willow HOA (Starwood timeshare) owners are
negotiating a settlement to the HOA claims.
Staff Report
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January 24, 2013
Jan 10
Jan 11
Meeting with City Staff Regarding Cornishe Proiect
The Cornishe developers did not complete a required water quality
management plan process. The City is requiring full State and regional
compliance before continuing.
DVBA January Public Officials' Luncheon
Attended the January DVBA luncheon where Mayor Harnik was the keynote
speaker.
City Council Joint Study Session with Planning Commission Regarding
Housina Element Update
City Council Meeting
Meeting with Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem. and City Attorney,
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Grand Opening of Desert Hot Springs Community Health & Wellness
Center (Boys & Girls Club)
Attended the Desert Hot Springs Community Health & Wellness Center
Grand Opening. A former Palm Desert employee, Rudy Acosta, was the
Project Manager, and Palm Desert staff provided insight to the pool aspect of
the facility.
Submitted By:
ohn M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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