City Council
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 17, 2022
1:30 PM
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1.RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Reed reconvened the City Council of the City of Indian Wells at 1:30 p.m. on February 17, 2022 in the City Hall Council Chamber.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith, seconded by Council Member Balocco to excuse the absence of Council Member Kimberly Muzik. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 - Balocco, Griffith, Reed, Sanders
NOES: 0 -
This was an Excuse for Cause.
Mayor Reed, Mayor Pro Tem Griffith, Council Member Sanders, Council Member Balocco
Present: 4 -
Council Member MuzikExcused: 1 -
2. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Balocco, seconded by Council Member Sanders to Approve the Agenda as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco4 -
NOES: 0
EXCUSED:Muzik1 -
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A.Riverside County Fire Department Update by Division Chief Mike Beverlin
Riverside County Fire Department Chief Mike Beverlin introduced Battalion Chief Matthew Kotz and provided an overview of Chief Kotz experience. Chief Kotz provided a breakdown on the response of emergency calls in the City and provided comparisons between 2021 and 2022.
B.Riverside County Sheriff Department Update by Lt. Dave Wright Indian Wells Lieutenant David Wright provided a public safety update for the year 2021 which included calls of service, self initiated, written reports, arrests, citations, and area checks conducted.
He reported speeding on Highway 111 continues to be addressed by conducting special enforcement programs to reduce speed. He further reported the department continues to educate communities in crime prevention strategies. He provided clarification on the difference between a robbery and burglary.
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4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Ty Peabody, former Council Member, expressed concerns relating to the 2012 Election hit pieces.
Ms. Rebecca Peterson, resident, expressed concerns relating to an increase in crime in her community and requested the Council take action, she stated a signed petition of 180 residents requesting additional police services was been submitted. Ms. Jacqueline Bradley, Mr. Peter Levar, and Ms.
Kristine Smith, residents, spoke in opposition of a proposed dog park at the corner of Eldorado and Fairway Drive. Mr. Bruce Underwood, resident, spoke relating to the acquisition and process for the property purchased for a proposed dog park.
5.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Christopher Freeland reported community meetings relating to the proposed park on Eldorado and Fairway Drive are going to be held on February 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m, February 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at the Indian Wells Golf Resort, and on March 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. via zoom/teleconference. He encouraged the community to participate as the workshop are intended for residents to provide input.
6.CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Todd Leishman thanked the Council for the opportunity to be able to meet in person.
7.CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Balocco, seconded by Council Member Sanders, to Approved the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco4 -
NOES: 0
ABSENT:Muzik1 -
A.Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.32, Section 8.32.010 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code Regarding Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Requirements
It was determined to ADOPT Ordinance No. 736 to read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 736
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.32, SECTION 8.32.010 OF THE INDIAN WELLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
This Ordinance was Adopted.
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B.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
It was determined to ADOPT Ordinance No. 732 to read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 732
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.20.150 AND CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE INDIAN WELLS MUNICIPAL CODE And Finding The Action To Be Exempt From CEQA.
This Ordinance was Adopted.
C.Side Letter and Resolution extending for Three Years the Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Wells City
Employees Association and Resolution for Non-Represented City Employees
It was determined to APPROVE side letter to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indian Wells City Employees Association (Association) extending the existing MOU three additional years; and
ADOPT Resolution No. 2022-03 to read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT,
MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL AND NON-REPRESENTED POSITIONS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
D.Indian Wells COVID-19 Prevention Program
It was determined to RECEIVE and FILE the updated Indian Wells COVID-19 Prevention Program being implemented by the City to comply with the updated Emergency Temporary Standards set by the State of California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board.
This Recommendation was Received and Filed.
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E.Resolution Opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
It was determined to ADOPT Resolution No. 2022-08 to read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA,
OPPOSING THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (INITIATIVE 21-0042A1).
This Resolution was Adopted.
F.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.
G.Supplemental Appropriation for Assembly Bill 939 Recycling Funding
It was determined to APPROVE Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $187,000 for Indian Wells Recycling Efforts.
This Recommendation was Approved.
H.Resolution Authorizing Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records
It was determined to ADOPT Resolution No. 2022-04 to read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS.
This Resolution was Adopted.
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I.Supplemental Appropriation for Grant Writer Services to Engineering Solutions Services
It was determined to APPROVE supplemental appropriation for $35,000 to Engineering Solutions Services’ (“ESS”) contract to continue providing grant research and application services for various project grants; and
AUTHORIZE the City Manager, or designee, to transfer funds into the appropriate account.
This Recommendation was Approved.
J.Resolution for Proposition 68 Flood Improvement Grant Funding Application
It was determined to ADOPT Resolution No. 2022-05 to read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
AND DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS HERETO, FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: LOW FLOW CHANNEL, HIGHWAY 111 FLOODING PREVENTION, EAST DROP STRUCTURE AND WEST DROP STRUCTURE; and DESIGNATE the City Manager, or designee, as the City’s Representative with authority to Execute all related documents.
This Resolution was Adopted.
K.Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Applications for all CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs
It was determined to ADOPT Resolution No. 2022-06 to read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS IS ELIGIBLE; and AUTHORIZE the City Manager, or designee, to execute any agreement applicable to CalRecycle grants, for a period not to exceed five years.
This Resolution was Adopted.
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L.Resolution Adopting Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10: Consultant Selection
It was determined to ADOPT Resolution No. 2022-07 to read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS ADOPTING CALTRANS LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES MANUAL CHAPTER 10: CONSULTANT SELECTION.
This Resolution was Adopted.
M.Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly (SCAG) Delegate and Alternate Appointment
It was determined to APPOINT Mayor Dana Reed as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Donna Griffith as the alternate delegate to represent the City during the Annual Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly held May 5-6, 2022.
This Recommendation was Approved.
N.Supplemental Appropriation for Plan Check and Inspection Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22
It was determined to APPROVE Supplemental appropriation of $72,000 for building department plan check and inspection services.
This Recommendation was Approved.
O.January 6, 2022, Special Council Meeting Minutes
It was determined to APPROVE the January 6, 2022 Special Council Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were Approved.
P.January 6, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
It was determined to APPROVE the January 6, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were Approved.
Q.City Treasurer’s Report for October 2021
It was determined to RECEIVE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Report for October 2021.
This Recommendation was Received and Filed.
R.City Treasurer’s Report for November 2021
It was determined to RECEIVE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Report for November 2021.
This Recommendation was Received and Filed.
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S.City Treasurer’s Report for December 2021
It was determined to RECEIVE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Report for December 2021.
This Recommendation was Received and Filed.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Balocco, seconded by Council Member Sanders to Approved the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco4 -
NOES: 0
EXCUSED:Muzik1 -
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearing Items.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
No general business items.
10. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
A.Council Member Balocco
Council Member Balocco reported Coachella Valley Energy Commission was established to provide representation to the eatern part of the Coachella Valley to provide input to the Imperial Irrigation District. He reported he was elected as Chair for Cove Communities Commission. He reported Golf Resort Advisory Committee had an update on landscape improvements. He further reported Finance Committee Investment Policy has been updated and the Committee is in the process of selecting a new auditor.
B.Council Member Muzik
Ms. Muzik was excused from the meeting, no report.
C.Council Member Sanders
Council Member Sanders reported Visit Greater Palm Springs continues to show an increase in tourism. He reported Public Safety Committee is going to be addressing some concerns relating public safety.
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D. Mayor Pro Tem Griffith
Mayor Pro Tem Griffith reported CVAG Coachella Valley Conservation Commission acquired 160 acres of land from the Desert Tortoise area. She reported a land management program has been launched to regulate illegal dumping and a cooperative effort was carried out in Morongo to address illegal dumping. She reported CVAG Energy & Environmental Resources Committee provided a presentation from Southcoast Air Quality Management District. She stated there is funding available for water heaters and air conditioning and encouraged the community to look for incentives. She further reported CVAG Energy & Environmental Committee is going to be the oversight committee for Inland Regional Energy Network. She suggested a public safety discussion be added on the next Council meeting agenda.
She thanked the veterans for their service. She requested consideration to reduce the Walk of Honor recognition requirement to one year minimum. It was the CONSENSUS of the City Council to add this matter to a forthcoming agenda.
E.Mayor Reed
Mayor Reed reported Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Measure A transportation sales tax reporting was low due to COVID-19 pandemic and funding projections for the fiscal year are conservative. He reported RCTC Highway 60 route project continues to forward.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 2:24 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 March 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