HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Summaries - 2013 June 3-14CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(June 3 —14, 2013)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE: June 27, 2013
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
June 3 - 14, 2013:
June 3 Executive Manaaement Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Meeting with Mayor and City Staff Regarding Desert Willow
Land/Development
In preparation for the Property Management Plan, staff and the Mayor
discussed options for Fashion Week and the potential use of Entrada del
Paseo.
Redevelopment Transition Team Meeting
Periodic meeting to discuss the dissolution of the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency. Discussed in detail the Property Management Plan.
CVAG Executive Committee Meeting
Attended the CVAG Executive Committee meeting with Mayor Harnik.
June 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Attended the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
Review of Plans for El Paseo Hotel on Larkspur.
The potential developer of the Larkspur Hotel showed the City the new
design and site plan for the El Paseo Hotel.
Legislative Review Committee
Held and attended the Legislative Review Committee meeting.
Meeting with Staff from Assemblyman Brian Nestande's Office
Discussed several of Assemblyman Nestande's bills, including a metal theft
bill.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (June 3 - 14, 2013)
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June 27, 2013
June 5
June 6
Meeting with Representatives of Palm Springs Art Museum (PSAM) and
City Staff to Discuss PSAM Operations
Palm Springs Art Museum representatives discussed the PSAM in Palm
Desert operations and indicated that it is more costly than anticipated and
requested more assistance from the City. PSAM was told that additional
funds are not budgeted.
Staff Meeting
Bi-weekly meeting to review City Council Agenda.
Meeting with City Staff and Representatives of Indian Springs and
Silver Sour Mobile Home Parks Regarding Rent Control
Discussed settlement as it relates to the Rent Review Ordinance.
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Board Planning Retreat — Day 1
Attended the Chamber Planning Retreat.
June 7 Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Board Planning Retreat — Day 2
June 10
June 11
Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
CVAG TAC Meeting
Attended CVAG TAC meeting and approved a reimbursement agreement on
Portola Avenue widening north of Fred Waring Drive.
Desert Willow President's Meeting
Held the Desert Willow President's Meeting to discuss the May revenues and
expenditures.
Tour of Sun City Palm Desert
Toured Sun City Palm Desert with the HOA and Country Club Manager.
June 12 Meeting with Public Works Director Mark Greenwood Regarding
Pavement Condition Index
Discussed the current condition of Palm Desert pavement with Mark
Greenwood and how effective our pavement management system has been
over the last five years. Staff is preparing a letter to RCTC to discuss our
maintenance of effort.
Meeting with Councilmember Weber
Weekly meeting to discuss City issues.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (June 3 - 14, 2013)
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June 27, 2013
June 12
Cont'd Meeting with Representatives of Lewis Operating Corporation to
Discuss Development on Formerly Owned Palm Desert Redevelopment
Aaencv Land
Lewis Operating Corporation completed projects in the 1980's in Palm Desert
and was interested in former RDA land in Palm Desert. Lewis has developed
good commercial and mixed use projects.
June 13
Submitted By:
J�h'n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
Strategic Plan — Staff Liaison Meeting
The National Civic League, our Strategic Plan consultant, met with City Staff
who are Strategic Plan liaisons to provide instruction and answer questions.
Second Palm Desert Strategic Plan Stakeholder Meeting
This was the second Stakeholders meeting. It was again well -attended by
stakeholders and the National Civic League, and the plan is starting to take
shape.
Meetina with Representatives of Cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian
Wells Regarding Joslyn Center
Met with the City Managers and Mayor/Cove Commissioners regarding
issues at the Joslyn Center and the Executive Director recruitment.
Meeting with Councilmember Tanner
Weekly meeting to discuss City issues.
Meeting with Mario Gonzales and Stuart Chelin Reaardina Encore
Series at University Pointe
Staff and developer are continuing to negotiate the improvements on Portola
and Julie Lane and the cost of power pole and signal relocation.
City Council Study Session Regarding Successor Agency Lona-Ranae
Property Management Plan
Presented the Property Management Plan to the Successor Agency/City
Council.
City Council/Successor Aaencv/Housing Authority Meeting
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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