HomeMy WebLinkAboutMtg Summaries - Feb 19 - Mar 1, 2013CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(February 19 — March 1, 2013)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE: March 14, 2013
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
February 19 — March 1, 2013:
Feb 19 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Feb 20 Meeting with Mavor Harnik and Mitch Gershenfeld Regarding McCallum
Theatre's International Dance Festival
Discussed the status of the McCallum Theatre and possibility of a sign on the
corner of Fred Waring Drive and Monterey Avenue.
Conference Call Regarding Starwood Hotel PAF
Negotiating a compromise and settlement of Project Amenity Fee charges to
Desert Willow HOA representative.
Feb 21 Staff Meeting
Bi-weekly meeting to review City Council Agenda.
State Controller's Office Audit Exit Conference
Attended the exit interview for the State Controller's audit on RDA transfers.
There were no findings thanks to the diligent work by Luis Espinoza and
James Bounds.
AIPP Documentary Film "Downside Up" at UCR Palm Desert
Attended the AIPP documentary film and post -film discussion hosted by
Deborah Schwartz.
Feb 22 Legislative Review Committee Meeting
Discussed the new list of bills coming out of Sacramento with the Legislative
Review Committee.
Meeting with Mavor, Mavor Pro Tem. and City Attorney
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (February 19 — March 1, 2013)
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March 14, 2013
Feb 22
(cont'd) Aquatic Center Committee Meeting
Attended the monthly Aquatic Center Committee meeting. The YMCA is
performing well, and the colder weather months are financially better than
last year.
Conference Call with National Civic League
Conference call to discuss strategic planning process and establishing
needed committees.
Meeting with Finance Director Regarding 2013/2014 Budget
Received a budget overview from Paul Gibson and Luis Espinoza for
revenues and expenses (requested). I will need to cut over $1.5 million in
expenses prior to taking to Council.
Feb 25 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Meeting with Connie Cultraro (Owner of La Spiga)
Met with Ms. Cultraro regarding parking issues and relationships with Palm
Springs Art Museum and Cuistot.
CVAG Executive Committee
Attended the CVAG Executive Committee meeting. Extensive discussion
occurred regarding CVAG's PACE proposals.
Feb 26 Audit. Investment & Finance Committee Meeting
Attended the monthly Finance Committee meeting.
2x2 Committee Meeting
Attended the 2x2 Committee meeting. Heard presentations by the Lock
Shop regarding school safety and from Shelter From the Storm to assist
coordination with clients.
Feb 27 Meeting with Councilmember Weber
Councilmember Weber and I will be meeting weekly to discuss City issues.
"Every 15 Minutes" Assembly at Palm Desert High School
Attended the "Every 15 Minutes" assembly. Palm Desert helped fund the
program to warn against drinking and driving.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (February 19 — March 1, 2013)
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March 14, 2013
Feb 27
(cont'd) Meeting with City Staff and Citizens on Patrol Regarding Parking at the
Portola Community Center
On April 1, the Citizens on Patrol (COPS) program is moving from the old
Corporation Yard to the Portola Community Center. Heard concerns from
COPS members regarding parking issues.
Meeting with Mario Gonzalez Regarding Property Off Portola and Frank
Sinatra
Mr. Gonzalez may be interested in acquiring former RDA land when
appropriate.
Feb 28 Incentives/Disincentives Adhoc Meeting at CVAG
Assisted CVAG to encourage participation by all members in TUMF program
and CVMSHCP program.
Meeting with City Staff Regarding YMCA Concert Performance
Discussed the type of entertainment the YMCA is proposing as an extra
concert this spring.
City Council Meeting
Mar 1 Weekly Meeting with Councilmember Weber
Discussed City issues, including 2013/2014 Budget.
Meeting with Representatives of CVB. Mayor Harnik. and
Councilmember Spiegel Regarding Overview of CVB and Funding
Discussed a revision to the CVB BID program proposed for next year.
Submitted By:
hn M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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