City Council
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 6, 2022
1:30 PM
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1.CONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL AND FINANCE AUTHORITY JOINT
MEETING, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Reed convened the City Council/Finance Authority Joint Meeting of the City of Indian Wells at 1:30 p.m. on January 6, 2022 via zoom/teleconference.
Mayor Reed, Mayor Pro Tem Griffith, Council Member Sanders, Council Member Muzik, Council Member Balocco
Present: 5 -
2. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGENDA
City Manager Christopher Freeland requested Consent Item #7D - Update on Efforts to Improve Maintenance and Landscape Along Right-of-Way of Highway 111 at Miles Avenue be pulled for a further update to be provided by staff. Mr. Freeland recommended General Business Item #9C - Introduction of Proposed Ordinance relating to Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking be pulled for further discussion and recommended the creation of a two Council Member Ad-Hoc Committee to assist staff and the City Attorney in drafting revisions to the Municipal Code relating to RV parking.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith, seconded by Mayor Reed to Approve the Agenda as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Muzik, Balocco5 -
NOES: 0
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A.Indian Wells Golf Resort Update by General Manager Sven Wiedenhaupt
Indian Wells General Manager Sven Wiedenhaupt gave an overview of the Golf Resort accomplishments and challenges over the last six months. Mr. Wiedenhaupt thanked the Council and staff for their support. Finance Director Kevin McCarthy provided a detailed Golf Resort financial performance update.
B.Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District Presentation by Trustee Dr. Bruce Underwood and General Manager Josh
Bonner
Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District Trustee Dr. Bruce Underwood and General Manager Josh Bonner provided an overview of the services available at the Cemetery District.
C.Senate Bill 1383 Update by Burrtec Waste Management Vice President Frank Orlett
Burrtec Waste Management Vice President Frank Orlett and Municipal Marketing Manager Clara Vera gave a detailed overview of Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling requirements, implementation, and time line for compliance.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Patrick Overturf, resident, submitted a written public comment, expressing concerns relating to vehicles speeding on Highway 111 and the lack of police enforcement.
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5.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Christopher Freeland gave an overview of the various projects in the City and the Indian Wells Golf Resort. Mr. Freeland reported a new City project webpage is being launched on the City's website where regular updates and status of projects will be made available to the community. He further reported the City Council Annual Strategic Planning Session is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in person subject to change depending on the increase in COVID-19 variant cases. He stated the Council Strategic discussion would not include the Indian Wells Golf Resort matters, as the City intends to have a separate meeting once the Golf Master Plan has been completed. He further thanked the residents for participating in the Golf Master Plan community meetings. He congratulated Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector Wes Remaklus for obtaining his Master Code Professional certification.
6. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Todd Leishman reported a Special Council closed session was held today at 1:00 p.m. to discuss items listed on the posted agenda, no reportable action was taken which, under the Brown Act, would be required to be publicly reported.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A.Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference/Virtual Meetings and Hybrid (i.e., In-Person and Teleconference/Virtual) Meetings for All City Legislative Bodies, in Accordance with Assembly Bill 361 It was determined to APPROVE remote teleconference/virtual and hybrid meetings for all City legislative bodies by finding that a statewide state of emergency is currently in place and that state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19; and
AUTHORIZE City Manager to implement teleconference/virtual or hybrid public meetings as needed in accordance with Assembly Bill 361.
This Recommendation was Approved.
B.Cooperative Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting
It was determined to APPROVE a cooperative agreement with the City of La Quinta for the Operation and Maintenance of a Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting; and AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
This Recommendation was Approved.
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C.Authorization to Apply for the Tree City USA Program
It was determined to AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the City Manager or designee to complete and submit an application for the Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Program; and INSTRUCT the City Attorney’s Office to develop a Municipal Tree Ordinance that meets the needs of the City and satisfies the Tree City USA requirements.
This Recommendation was Approved.
E.Supplemental Appropriation for Pavilion Glass Door
Replacement at the Indian Wells Golf Resort
It was determined to APPROVE supplemental appropriation of $86,934 for Pavilion Door Replacement at the Indian Wells Golf Resort.
This Recommendation was Approved.
F.Supplemental Appropriation for Code Enforcement Legal Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22
It was determined to APPROVE supplemental appropriation of $75,000 for legal services relating to short-term residential rental code enforcement activities.
This Recommendation was Approved.
G.December 16, 2021, City Council Joint Meeting Minutes It was determined to APPROVE the December 16, 2021, City Council Joint Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were Approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Council Member Balocco, that this be Approved the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Muzik, Balocco5 -
NOES: 0
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D.Update on Efforts to Improve Maintenance & Landscaping Along Right-of-Way of Highway 111 at Miles Avenue
Mr. Larry Bonafide, resident, spoke in support for landscape improvements along right-of-way of Highway 111 at Mile Ave.
City Manager Christopher Freeland gave an overview of staff efforts on landscape improvements along right-of-way of Highway 111 at Miles Ave. There were concerns expressed over the increase of complaints due to stockpiled soil and the lack of landscaping efforts from the two lot owners for properties located on Highway 111 and Miles Avenue.
It was determined to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE funding not to exceed $130,000 for landscape improvements along the Right-of-Way of Highway 111 at Miles Avenue.
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Council Member Muzik, that this Recommendation be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Muzik, Balocco5 -
NOES:0
8. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.Approval of documents relating to the Not to Exceed $15.5 Million issuance of Indian Wells Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Solar and Infrastructure Projects), Series 2022 to provide funding for the Renewable Energy Generation
Program and other City capital improvements.
Mayor Reed opened the public hearing at 3:22 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of or against Resolution No. 2022-01 hearing none, Mayor Reed closed the public hearing.
It was determined to ADOPT Resolution No. 2022-01 to read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF A GROUND LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, AN
INDENTURE, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF INDIAN WELLS FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS (SOLAR AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS), SERIES 2022, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,500,000,
AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE
OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Council Member Muzik, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Muzik, Balocco5 -
NOES:0
9. CITY COUNCIL GENERAL BUSINESS
A.Annual Review of FPPC Gift Restrictions, City Ticket Distribution Policy, and City Campaign Contribution Reporting Requirement City Attorney Todd Leishman suggested to revise the current Council ticket policy in light of recent changes in State legislation that requires the City to avoid the disproportion use of tickets.
It was the CONSENSUS of the City Council to RECEIVE and FILE this informational report.
This Recommendation was Received and Filed.
B.Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 1.20.150 and Chapter
5.20 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code and Finding the Action to Be Exempt from CEQA
Mr. John Nelson, submitted a written comment relating the proposed Short-Term rental ordinance.
City Clerk Angelica Avila stated Mr. Nelson requested to speak relating to this matter, however Mr.
Nelson was not present at today's meeting.
It was determined to INTRODUCE to read by title only, discuss, and further reading waved, amending Section 1.20.150 and Chapter 5.20 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code; and FIND the action to be exempt from CEQA.
A motion was made by Mayor Reed, seconded by Council Member Sanders, that this Ordinance be Introduced For First Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Muzik, Balocco5 -
NOES:0
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C.Proposed Ordinance Adding Section 11.36.125 and Amending Various Sections of the Municipal Code for Purposes of
Clarifying Restrictions on the Parking and Storage of
Recreational Vehicles Within the City
Ms. Rocky Randall, resident, spoke in support of increasing the time allowed for Recreation Vehicle parking.
It was determined to AUTHORIZE the formation of a Recreation Vehicle Ad Hoc Committee compromised of Council Member Sanders and Council Member Muzik to review and make recommendations to the Council at a future meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Balocco, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith, that this Recommendation be Approved As Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Muzik, Balocco5 -
NOES: 0
D.Proposed Ordinance Amending Indian Wells Municipal Code Adopting Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction
Requirements Under Senate Bill (SB) 1383
It was determined to INTRODUCE to read by title only and further reading waved, amending various sections of the Municipal Code for purposes of code maintenance and clarifying the intent of existing regulation of recreational vehicle parking and storage requirements; and FIND the action to be exempt from CEQA.
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith, that this Ordinance be Introduced For First Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Muzik, Balocco5 -
NOES: 0
10. FINANCE AUTHORITY GENERAL BUSINESS
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A.Approval of documents relating to the Not to Exceed $15.5 Million issuance of Indian Wells Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Solar and Infrastructure Projects), Series 2022 to provide funding for the Renewable Energy Generation
Program and other City capital improvements.
It was determined to ADOPT Resolution FA No. 2022-01 to read as follows:
RESOLUTION fa NO. 2022-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDIAN WELLS FINANCING AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A GROUND LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, AN
INDENTURE, AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF
INDIAN WELLS FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS (SOLAR AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS), SERIES 2022, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,500,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN
OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS.
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Council Member Muzik, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Muzik, Balocco5 -
NOES:0
11. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
A. Council Member Balocco
No report.
B. Council Member Muzik
No report.
C. Council Member Sanders
No report.
D. Mayor Pro Tem Griffith
No report.
E. Mayor Reed
No report.
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12.ADJOURNMENT
At 3:48 p.m., Mayor Reed ADJOURNED the City Council meeting to a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held at 1:30 p.m. on February 17, 2022 in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Angelica Avila, CMC
City Clerk
This council meeting may be viewed on the City's website at http://www.cityofindianwells.org/cityhall/citycouncil/viewmeetings.asp and the complete agenda packets are available on the City's website at http://www.cityofindianwells.org/cityhall/cagaends.asp