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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Summaries - Apr 28 - May 9 2014 ��� CITY OF PALM DESERT ��'�� CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE :�t� �/`� 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 Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries Page 2 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 Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries Page 3 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 Informational item: City Manager Meeting Summaries Page 4 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 Informational Item: City Manager Meeting Summaries Page 5 May 22, 2014 Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation Annual Meetin PDRFC held their annual meeting to approve audit, budget, Directors and elect the Chairman. CTTY COUNCILACTION N M. WOHLMUTH APPROVF.D , DF,NiED CfTY MANAGER RECEIVED��7��OTHER MEETING DATE � JMW:de AYES: NOrS: ABSENT: A13STAIN: VERIFIED BY Original on File with City Cler ' Office