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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(June 16-27, 2014)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE: July 10, 2014
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
June 16-27, 2014:
June 16
June 17
June 18
June 19
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Staff Meeting
Reviewed the June 26th preliminary City Council agenda.
Stipulation
Met with Bill Strausz, Sayre Weaver, Rudy Acosta, Janet Moore,
Lauri Aylaian and Veronica Tapia to discuss the stipulation and
impacts to the City.
Henry Garcia — Former CM of Moreno Valley
Mr. Garcia is now performing consultant work and wanted to
discuss potential services.
Second Interviews — Building Inspector I
Participated as a member of the interview panel for the finalists for
Building Inspector I, along with Lori Carney and Russell Grance.
Desert Willow Hotel Conference Call
Conference call with Desert Willow hotel representatives, Martin
Alvarez, Rudy Acosta and Lauri Aylaian to discuss an Exclusive
Operating Agreement.
Staff Report
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June 20
June 23
June 24
Temporary Staffing
Met with Lori Carney, Janet Moore, Paul Gibson and Veronica
Tapia to discuss long-term sick leave of an employee.
City Policy Regarding Private Fireworks Displays
Met with David Hermann, Lauri Aylaian, Sonia Cooley, Steve
Aryan, Pedro Rodriguez, Lt. Sullivan, Chief Hunley and Dave
Erwin. Discussed modifying the ordinance regulating fireworks in
the City under Public Displays.
Councilmember Jan Harnik
Met with Councilmember Harnik regarding CVEP.
Weekly Meeting with the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City
Attorney
Met with Mayor Tanner and City Attorney Dave Erwin.
Desert Willow Dick Kelly Open
Discussed the Dick Kelly Open with Desert Willow and the First
Tee.
Mitch Blumberg — Desert ARC
Met with Mitch Blumberg from Desert ARC regarding replacement
of Building Z.
Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Aquatic Center Committee
Met with Ryan Stendell and Karen Creasy to discuss the May
Aquatic Center revenues and expenses.
Marty Meehan — Palm Desert Resident Concern
Met with Palm Desert resident Marty Meehan, Councilmember
Harnik and Shawn Kilpatrick regarding Code issues and
neighborhood issues.
IMCP Phase 1 Planning Workshop
Attended the IMCP Phase 1 Planning Workshop at the CVEP office
in Indio. Discussed data from the University of Riverside related to
advanced manufacturing.
Staff Report
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July 10, 2014
President's Plaza Parkins Lot Re-desian
Met with Mark Greenwood, Joel Montalvo and Ryan Stendell to
discuss the status of President's Plaza (East and West) pavement
improvement and redesign.
Successor Aaencv Property Disposition Priorities
Met with Martin Alvarez and Rudy Acosta. Developed a priority for
sale and development of the Successor Agency properties.
June 25 Rotary
June 26
June 27
City Attorney
Hurdzan Golf Update
Met with Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta and Desert Willow staff to
review redesign work on Desert Willow and water conservation
goals.
Blake Herzog — Reporter for Desert Sun
Met with Blake Herzog and David Hermann to discuss various
projects within the City.
General Plan Update Kick -Off Meeting
Attended the staff kick-off with General Plan consultant where staff
feedback and consultant strategies were discussed.
Closed Session
Council Meeting
Hotel Developer Visit
Traveled to Newport Beach to visit with hotel representatives, along
with Martin Alvarez and Rudy Acosta.
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