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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(February 18 — 28, 2014)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
DATE: March 13, 2014
Following are
February 18 —
February 18
February 19
meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
28, 2014:
Meeting with Director of Public Works re: Villa Portofino
Discussed the requirements of the retention system and design
requirements.
Desert Willow President's Meeting
Reviewed the January 2014 Revenues and Expenditures. January
was a good revenue month.
Meeting with Director of Building & Safety re: Mid -year Budget
Discussed the option of contract inspection versus the in-house
inspection. Need to balance the line items in the Building &
Safety budget.
Meeting with Natalie Spencer re: Third Party Inspections —
Villa Portofino
Villa Portofino is requesting a full time contract inspector.
Meeting with Donna Gomez, Frankie Riddle, Paul Gibson and
Ruth Ann Moore re: Golf Cart Parade and Advertising in
Chamber Directory
Developed a strategy for criteria based funding for Chamber
request related to the directory and the golf cart parade.
Meeting with Martin Alvarez, Paul Gibson, and Anthony
Hernandez re: Desert Willow Contract with Kemper Sport
Discussion of cash -flow requirements for Kemper Sports related to
Desert Willow Agreement.
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 2
March 13, 2014
February 19 (Continued)
Meeting with Susan Marie Weber
Discussed several issues of concern.
February 20 Staff Meeting
Bi-weekly staff meeting to review City Council agenda.
Meeting with Rachelle Klassen and Jane Stanley
Discussed a celebration and Council attendance.
February 21 State of the Citv Address — 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Provided all employees a State of the City.
Meeting with Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem, and Citv Attorney
Weekly meeting to discuss citizen concerns and address issues
brought up during the week.
Meeting with Juan Perez and Patty Romo re: Portola
Interchange
Discussed County managing the Portola Interchange, County to
deliver the City a proposal.
February 24 Executive Management Meeting
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Aquatic Center Committee
Reviewed the Revenues and Expenses for the Aquatic Center in
January.
CVAG Executive Committee Meeting
Attended the CVAG Executive Committee Meeting with Vice
Chair Harnik.
February 25 Audit. Investment &Finance Committee Meeting
Attended the Finance Committee Meeting.
Meeting with Director of Public Works Mark Greenwood
regarding Public Work Issues
Staff Report
Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries
Page 3
March 13, 2014
February 26 Casev's Restaurant Site Visit
Viewed the damage and illegal dumping activity at Casey's.
Meetina with Director of Public Works re: Mario Gonzales
Project
Discussed meeting with GHA related to Edison pole relocation.
Discussed a few budget issues.
Lunch with Joe Brutto
Burrtec Agreement Meeting
Meeting with Frankie Riddle, Frank Orlett, and Mike Veto to discuss
future franchise agreement.
February 27 Citv Council Study Session
Envision Palm Desert — Forward Together Strategic Plan
February 28
Citv Council Meeting
State of the City Address as Desert Willow
Attended Mayor Tanner's State of the City Address.
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JOHN M. WdI LMUTH
CITY MANAGER
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