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STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL ITEM — CITY MANAGER MEETING SUMMARIES
(September 29 - October 10, 2014)
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohimuth, City Manager
DATE: October 23, 2014
Following are meetings held with groups, residents, and/or businesses for the period of
September 29 — October 10, 2014:
September 29 Fred Warina Ribbon Cuttina
Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Fred Waring
improvements in Bermuda Dunes/La Quinta along with
Councilmember Harnik.
Mark Greenwood
Met with Mark Greenwood to discuss Public Works Capital
Improvement Projects, City Hall HVAC system, regional street
sweeping, and property surveying.
Bermuda Dunes Airport Discussion
Met with Supervisor Benoit, Michael Dunlevie, County personnel,
Mayor Tanner, and Mayor Pro Tem Weber to discuss the future of
the Bermuda Dunes Airport.
CVAG Executive Committee Meetin�
September 30 Greater Palm Sprinqs Convention Bureau Destination Master
Plan
Met with Donna Gomez, Martin Alvarez, Councilmember Spiegel,
Councilmember Harnik and two representatives from Minding Your
Business Strategic Agency Chuck O'Connor and Katie Callahan-
Giobbi to discuss the CVB Master Plan.
Meetin� with Mike Fedderlv
Met with Councilmember Harnik, Rudy Acosta and Mike Fedderly
to discuss concept for the Union Bank site.
Emilv Hemuhill
Met with Emily Hemphill (Attorney for Starwood Hotels), Martin
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Alvarez and Lauri Aylaian to discuss the Starwood Development
Agreement and project amenity fee.
Seth Wein�er
Met with Seth Weinger (Logic Tree IT Solutions, Director of Sales
for Hub Products), Mayor Pro Tem Weber, Donna Gomez, David
Hermann and Clay von Helf to discuss mobile applications related
to the City.
Palms to Pines Rotary
Attended a Rotary function at Westfield Mall.
October 1 Rotary
Citv Attornev
Lauri Avlaian, Mark Greenwood, Rvan Stendell
Met with Lauri Aylaian, Mark Greenwood and Ryan Stendell to
discuss a conceptual plan for the Union Bank site.
Rudv Acosta and Martin Alvarez
Met with Rudy Acosta and Martin Alvarez to discuss the Property
Management Plan and Closed Session agenda.
Ralph Scatena and Jan Harnik
Met with Ralph Scatena (JW Marriott General Manager) and
Councilmember Harnik to discuss current tourism trends at JW
Marriott.
Siqnature Event and Hotel Committee
Attended the Signature Event and Hotel Committee meeting.
Discussed committee bylaws and Measure G and H.
October 2 Staff Meetinq
Meeting with staff to review the October 9 City Council agenda.
Joe Brutto
Met with Joe Brutto and discussed the Vistage program.
Prevailinq Waqe and Citv Contracts
City Attorney Dave Erwin gave a presentation regarding the new
Prevailing Wage and City Contracts laws. A question and answer
period followed the presentation. Attendees included: Janet Moore,
Paul Gibson, Mark Greenwood, Cora Gaugush, Joel Montalvo,
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Diane Hollinger, Martin Alvarez, Stephen Aryan, Ryan
Stendell, Carlos Hernandez, Randy Chavez and Bo Chen.
October 3 Roundabout at Palm Desert Country Club
Met with members of the PDCC Homeowner's Association to
discuss options for parking, along with Mark Greenwood, Mark
Diercks and Heather Buck.
EI Paseo Siana�e with Forma Desiqn
Attended the meeting to discuss sign options for EI Paseo.
Mavor, Mavor Pro Tem and Citv Attornev
Weekly meeting with Mayor Tanner, Mayor Pro Tem Weber and
Dave Erwin to discuss events and projects within Palm Desert.
October 6 Executive Mana�ement
Weekly meeting with the management team.
Jean Benson Luncheon
Attended the Soroptimist/Sister City Foundation-sponsored
luncheon at Desert Willow in honor of Councilmember Benson
and her service to Palm Desert.
Conference Call
Conference call with Scott White (Greater Palm Springs Convention
8� Visitor's Bureau), Ralph Scatena (JW Marriott General Manager),
Councilmember Hamik and David Hermann. Discussed
communication for Measure G and H.
Coordination of Develoament Services
Met with Lauri Aylaian, Mark Greenwood, Sonia Cooley, Russell
Grance, Paul Gibson and Clay von Helf.
October 7 Lori Carnev
Met with Lori Carney to discuss personnel matters.
Cove Commission Technical Advisory Committee Meetinq
Attended the Cove Commission TAC meeting at the Rancho
Mirage City Hall. Set agenda for the Cove Commission meeting.
October 8 Rotary
Parkin� Lot Dedication Ceremony
Attended the dedication of a new parking lot located at the Bureau
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of Land Management site off of Highway 74.
Citv Attornev
Jason Braver
Attended an on-line meeting with Jason Brayer(eCivis Grants
Network) with Mayor Pro Tem Weber, Frankie Riddle, Paul Gibson
and Ryan Stendell. eCivis is a grant software company.
Public Safetv Commission
Attended the Public Safety Commission meeting to discuss Palm
Desert Specialized Units, Fire Services, Post-Release
Accountabitity and Compliance Teams and the possible purchase
of a mobile water treatment system for disaster operations.
October 9 Alessandro Allev Fundinq
Met with Martin Alvarez, Rudy Acosta, Janet Moore, Paul Gibson
and Janet Moore to discuss options for the funding of Alessandro
Alley improvements and schedule.
Closed Session
Citv Council Meeting
October 10 Lt. Sullivan � Captain Vest
Met with Lt. Sullivan and Captain Vest regarding the 2014
American Heat Motorcycle event and the action plan.
Conference Call
Conference call with Scott White (Greater Palm Springs Convention
& Visitor's Bureau), Ralph Scatena (JW Marriott General Manager),
Councilmember Harnik and David Hermann related to Measure G
and H communication and education.
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