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STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(April 28- May 9, 2014)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohimuth, City Manager
DATE: May 22, 2014
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period
April 28- May 9, 2014:
April 28 Executive Manaaement Meetinq
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Aquatic Center Committee Meetinq
Met with Karen Creasy (YMCA), Mark Greenwood, Paul Gibson,
Anthony Hernandez, Ryan Stendell and Donna Gomez to discuss
the March 2014 revenues and expenditures, the Aquatic Center
Marketing Plan and the Capital Improvement budget for the Center.
CVAG Executive Committee Meetins�
Attended the CVAG Executive Committee with Vice Chair Harnik.
The Portola Interchange Funding Agreement was approved by the
Executive Committee.
April29 Conference Call with Jason Gonzalves. re: Lona Ranqe
Propertv Manaqement Plan
Conference call included Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta and Steve
Aryan. We strategized the method to obtain approval from the State
Department of Finance of the Long Range Property Management
Plan and the disposition of the Joslyn Center parcels.
Desert Willow Buds�et Meetina
Met with Derek White, 011ie Becker, Paul Gibson, Anthony
Hernandez, Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta and Donna Gomez.
Discussed the FY 2014/15 Desert Willow budget, focused on
the Capital Improvement Project budget and the Marketing Plan for
Desert Willow.
Staff Report
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May 22, 2014
Turf B_uy Back Proqram Meetinct at CVWD
Met with Jim Barrett, Ted Pritchett, Dave Koller, Mark Greenwood,
Diane Hollinger, Tony Bagato and Pedro Rodriguez to coordinate
both City and CVWD turf buy back processes and other water
conservation techniques such as reporting and flagging broken
irrigation heads.
April 30 Meetinq with Citv Attornev
Countv Owned Propertv at Dinah Shore and Monterev
Meeting with County of Riverside Economic Development Agency
(Deputy Director Vincent Yzaguirre and Supervising Real Property
Agent James Force), Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta, Mark
Greenwood and Sally Lebow regarding the County-owned property
located at Dinah Shore and Monterey. Apparently a street vacation
and correction of the Monterey Avenue right-of-way needs to be
completed.
David Baron and Murrav Hall re: Anaerobic Dipestion
Technoloqv
Met with David Baron, Murray Hall, Council Member Jan Harnik
and Frankie Riddle. This firm has operational plants in Califomia.
Suggested the firm meet with CVAG due to the combined waste
stream at the Edom Hill Transfer Station.
Carlos Orteaa Villas Process and Schedule
Met with Heather Buck, Janet Moore, Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta,
Veronica Tapia, Mark Greenwood, Paul Gibson, Russell Grance
and Lauri Aylaian. Discussed the bid process and some design
concepts.
May 1 Staff Meetin�
Reviewed the May 8, 2014 preliminary agenda.
Bond Proiect Priorities
Met with Janet Moore, Mark Greenwood, David Hermann, Martin
Alvarez, Rachelle Klassen, Ryan Stendell, Veronica Tapia, Paul
Gibson, Rudy Acosta, Tony Bagato and Lauri Aylaian to discuss
priorities and methods to fund the EI Paseo signage program.
SCAG ReQional Conference and General Assemblv � Indian
Wells
Attended the Regional SCAG Conference which included
presentations in economic development, transportation and
education.
Staff Report
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May 22, 2014
May 2 SCAG Res�ional Conference and General Assembiv � Indian
Welis
Meetinq with the Mavor and Citv Attornev
Weekly meeting to discuss projects, complaints and requests for
funding support.
Leqislative Review Committee
Met with Mayor Tanner, Mayor Pro Tem Weber, Steve Aryan, Paul
Gibson, Rudy Acosta and a member of the Palm Desert Youth
Committee. Reviewed legislation.
May 5 Mario Gonzalez and Ted Seldin
Met with Mario Gonzalez, Ted Seldin, Lauri Aylaian and Mark
Greenwood. Discussed the Master Plan and affordable housing
requirements for the land between Portola and Cook Street, north
of Gerald Ford Drive.
EI Paseo Sauare � Decel Lane
Met with Lauri Aylaian, Kevin Swartz and Mark Greenwood to
discuss right turn pocket off of Highway 111 to center.
Executive Manaaement Meetina
Weekly meeting with the Management Team.
Oversiqht Board Meetin�
Attended the Palm Desert RDA Oversight Board meeting.
Coordination of Development Services
Met with Mark Greenwood, Lauri Aylaian, Russell Grance, Paul
Gibson, Clay von Helf and Sonia Cooley to coordinate
Development Services and discuss One Solution status of Quick
Service Permit Center.
May 6 Project Manaqer Assisqnments: Bond Proceeds Proiects
Met with Mark Greenwood, Rudy Acosta and Ryan Stendell to
assign project managers to the bond-funded projects of the former
RDA.
Staff Report
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May 22, 2014
May 7 Villa Portofino/Comstock Homes
Met with Andy Alvillar (Construction Manager for Comstock
Homes), Jeff Malone, Russell Grance and Lauri Aylaian regarding
ADA requirements for the new homes at Villa Portofino.
Hurdzan Review
Met with Martin Alvarez, Anthony Hernandez, Rudy Acosta, Derek
White, Paul Gibson, Darrell Souza and Mike Tellier to discuss the
Hurdzan Master Plan to reduce water and labor and also improve
profitability.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School Panther 5k
Met with Amy Lawrence, Frankie Riddle, Mark Diercks and Mark
Greenwood. The 5K route crosses Portola Avenue and last year
the impact on Portola traffic at Magnesia Falls was extensive.
Discussed having PDCMS change their route.
May 8 Quiksilver Hotel ENA
Met with Martin Alvarez and Rudy Acosta to review a proposed
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for Desert Willow parcels.
Lauri Avlaian
Met to discuss retaining a consultant to study;
1. Impact of housing numbers in North Sphere on City
budget; and
2. Absorption rate of hotels in the North Sphere.
Closed Session with Citv Council
Citv Council Meetina
May 9 Proposed YMCA Reverse Triathalon Event with Grep Klein
Met with Greg Klein, Ryan Stendell, Mark Greenwood, Mark
Diercks, Lt. Bill Sullivan, Rudy Acosta and Martin Alvarez.
Discussed the routes and cost for traffic control for such an event.
Meetinq with the Mavor, Mavor Pro Tem and Citv Attornev
Meeting to discuss citizen complaints, review projects and consider
funding request information.
Staff Report
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May 22, 2014
Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation Annual
Meetin
PDRFC held their annual meeting to approve audit, budget,
Directors and elect the Chairman.
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