HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Summaries - Dec 2-27 - 2013 CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INF�RMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(December 2 —27, 2013)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohimuth, City Manager
DATE: January 9, 2014
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
December 2 - 27, 2013:
Dec 2 Executive Manaqement Meetinq
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Coordination of Develoqment Services Meetina
Monthly meeting with Public Works, Planning, Building & Safety, and
IT/Finance to discuss coordination of Development Services, new
development software, and customer service improvements for the
contractor/development community.
CVAG Executive Committee Meetin�
Attended the CVAG Executive Committee meeting with Vice Chair Harnik.
Dec 3 Meetins� Re�ardinq Plastic Ba� Reduction Education Pros�ram
Discussed a plastic bag education program utilizing recycle funds and
identified methods to distribute reusable bags from the City and in front of
impacted retailers.
Strateqic Plannin�t — Steerinq Committee Meetin�
Discussed and critiqued the Envision Palm Desert—♦Moving Forward
Strategic Plan. Next step will be a Study Session with the City Council.
Dec 4 Meetin� with Councilmember Susan Marie Weber
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Interview with Potential Candidate for General Manas�er Position at
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Interviewed one of the top two candidates.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (December 2 - 27, 2013)
Page 2
January 9, 2014
Dec 4
Cont'd Meetin� with Director of Communitv Development Re�ardin� Mr. Shah
Settlement
Continuing to enforce the Municipal Code on Mr. Shah's violations.
Received an update on the court filings.
Dec 5 SCAG Economic Summit in Los Anqeles
Attended the SCAG Economic Summit and heard from economists
describing housing/retail/tourism forecasts. Also heard some State
legislative issues.
Dec 6 Meetinp with Rob Ballew of Familv YMCA of the Desert
Discussed the YMCA utilizing the Aquatic Center for the YMCA's kick-off and
completion of their capital campaign.
Meetinq with Mavor Harnik. Councilman Tanner, and Citv Attornev
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Citv Wreath Li�htin�t and Citv Volunteer Recoqnition Ceremonv
Attended a very nice wreath lighting ceremony at the Council Chamber
entry. I would guess approximately 100 people attended.
Dec 9 Executive Manas�ement Meetins�
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Dec 10 Desert Willow President's Meetin4
Discussed the November revenues and expenses as well as status of capital
projects and redesign proposal.
Interview with Potential Candidate for General Manaaer Position at
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Interviewed the second of the top finro candidates for the General Manager
position at Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Strateqic Plan Meetinq
Attended the last meeting of the Stakeholder Committees. Presentations
were made by all Stakeholder Committees to the entire Strategic Planning
volunteers.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (December 2 - 27, 2013)
Page 3
January 9, 2014
Dec 11 Meetin� with Councilmember Susan Marie Weber
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concems and address issues brought up
during the week.
Lunch Meetinq with Councilman Bob Saieuel and Ralah Scatena.
General Manas�er of Marriott's Desert Sprinqs Resort & Spa
Discussed the Marriott Desert Springs year and upcoming reservations to
hear the current trend on TOT collections. Also discussed a possessory
interest tax on the Desert Willow overFlow parking lot.
Dec 12 Meetins� with Dr. Peter Scheer Res�ardins� Bis�horn Institute
Dr. Scheer is on the Bighorn Institute Board of Directors and is interested to
hear about the relationship between the City and the Institute. The Institute
is asking for a contribution from the City to assist in rebuilding the fire-
damaged barn. The Institute was instructed to apply for City charitable
contributions.
Monthlv Status Meetins� with Representatives of UCR
Concluded the discussion for the University Planning and Development
Committee. Informed UCR that the land for the School of Medicine was
approved by the State Department of Finance.
Citv Council Meetina
Dec 13 Meetin� with Representatives of Sister Cities Foundation Reaardins�
9-11 Remembrance Concert
The McCallum Theatre potentially overcharged the Sister Cities Foundation
for use of the Theatre for the 911 Remembrance Concert. The issue of cost
was resolved.
Dec 18 Meetinq with Director of Communitv Development Reqardinq Code
Compliance Issues
Discussed timing and handling of three different Code Enforcement issues.
Meetins� Reqardins� Desert Concorso (Shadow Mountain Golf Club Car
Show
Discussed with staff a potential March 2014 Italian Car Show signature event
at Shadow Mountain Golf Club.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries (December 2 - 27, 2013)
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January 9, 2014
Dec 19 Meetin� with Director of Public Works Reqardinq Public Works Issues
Discussed the capital improvement work list and schedule for summer of
2014, including timing of Freedom Dog Park expansion.
Staff Meetinq
Bi-weekly meeting with City department heads, managers, and staff.
Oversiaht Board Aaenda Review
Prepared the Oversight Board Agenda for the January 13 meeting.
Meetinq with Councilmember Jan Harnik and Jan Hawkins, Director of
Development at Colle4e of the Desert Foundation
Discussed the capital campaign for COD Foundation (30-year/$3 million/30-
day) strategy.
Dec 20 Meetinq with Mavor, Mavor Pro Tem, and Citv Attornev
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
Dec 23 Conference Call with Representative of Marriott International Restardin�
JW Marriott Desert Sprin�s
Discussed a possessory tax charge to the Marriott for the Desert Willow
overflow parking lot.
Dec 27 Meetin� with Mavor, Mavor Pro Tem, and Citv Attornev
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues brought up
during the week.
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