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City Council
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 7, 2022
1:30 PM
44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells
July 7, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes
1. CONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Mayor Reed convened the City Council of the City of Indian Wells at 1:30 p.m. on July 7, 2022 in the City Hall Council Chamber and Videoconference.
Mayor Reed, Mayor Pro Tem Griffith, Council Member Sanders, Council Member Balocco, Council Member Bernheimer
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2. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Council Member Bernheimer to Approve the Agenda as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco, Bernheimer5 -
NOES: 0
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A.Introduction of Indian Wells City Staff Maria Alvarez City Manager Christopher Freeland introduced new City staff Administrative Assistant Maria Alvarez.
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Jacqueline Bradley, resident, expressed appreciation relating to public meetings and thanked the Council for continuing to conduct meetings during the summer months.
5.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Christopher Freeland reported Coffee with the City Manager is scheduled on Wednesday July 13, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. There was discussion on concerns raised relating the Indian Wells County Club bridge. Mr. Freeland reported an evaluation is being conducted and an update would be provided in the coming days.
6.CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Todd Leishman reported on Assembly Bill (AB) 1944 and 2249 relating to existing law Ralph M Brown Act requirements for remote meeting access. He reported updates would be provided on AB 2249 as it moves forward.
7.CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Bernheimer, seconded by Council Member Sanders, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco, Bernheimer5 -
NOES:0
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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.Authorize the City’s Non-Participation in the Three-Year Urban County Program of the County of Riverside Economic
Development Agency for Federal Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26
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It was determined to AUTHORIZE the non-participation in the Urban County Program of the County of Riverside Economic Development Agency for Federal Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.
This Recommendation was Approved.
June 8, 2022, Special Council Meeting Minutes
It was determined to APPROVE the June 8, 2022, Special Council Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were Approved.
June 16, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
It was determined to APPROVE the June 16, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were Approved.
City Treasurer’s Report for May 2022
It was determined to RECEIVE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Report for May 2022.
This Recommendation was Received and Filed.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Bernheimer, seconded by Council Member Sanders to Approved the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco, Bernheimer5 -
NOES: 0
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C.April 11, 2022, Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop Minutes
It was determined to APPROVE the April 11, 2022, Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop Minutes.
A motion was made by Council Member Bernheimer, seconded by Council Member Sanders, that the Minutes be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders3 -
NOES:0
ABSTAIN:Balocco, Bernheimer2 -
D.May 19, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
It was determined to APPROVE the May 19, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Council Member Bernheimer, seconded by Council Member Sanders, that the Minutes be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco4 -
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN:Bernheimer1 -
E.June 2, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
It was determined to APPROVE the June 2, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Council Member Bernheimer, seconded by Council Member Sanders, that the Minutes be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Bernheimer4 -
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN:Balocco1 -
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearing items.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
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A.Memorandum of Understanding Approving a Two-Year
$200,000 Financial Support for CVAG’s Coachella Valley
Housing First Program
CVAG Assistant Executive Director Erica Felci provided an overview of the Coachella Valley Housing First Program and thanked the Council for their support. Ms. Felci clarified questions raised relating to law enforcement funding.
It was determined to APPROVE a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to provide funding toward their Coachella Valley (CV) Housing First Program; and
AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for same; and APPROVE a Supplemental Appropriation of $100,000 for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and DIRECT Staff to include $100,000 for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the upcoming two-year budget for future adoption.
A motion was made by Council Member Bernheimer, seconded by Council Member Sanders, that this Recommendation be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco, Bernheimer5 -
NOES: 0
B.Mid-Term Update to Indian Wells Golf Resort Operating and Capital Budgets
It was determined to APPROVE the Golf Resort Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 through 2022-23 as presented and DIRECT staff to provide additional information of the Operating Budget to be presented at a future meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Bernheimer, seconded by Council Member Sanders, that this Recommendation be Approved As Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:Reed, Griffith, Sanders, Balocco, Bernheimer5 -
NOES: 0
10. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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A.Council Member Bernheimer
Council Member Bernheimer reported Cove Community Commission provided a public safety update and conducted there annual award luncheon to honor sheriff and fire personnel for their exceptional service. There was discussion concerning a plaque located at the Indian Wells Golf Resort that honors passed Council Members and staff for their contributions. Mr. Bernheimer requested Council consider restoring the plaque and directed staff to research a plan and cost to bring back recommendations and in the fall conduct a re-dedication.
B.Council Member Balocco
Council Member Balocco reported completing his appointment as Chair for Cove Communities Commission and the new Chair is Kathleen Nelson from the City of Palm Desert. He reported Finance Committee reviewed the Indian Wells Golf Resort operating and capital budget that was presented at today's meeting and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Griffith and staff for their work.
C.Council Member Sanders
Council Member Sanders reported the State approved $79 million in funds for new building at Palm Desert California State University Campus and stated the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership was heavily involved in lobbying those efforts.
D.Mayor Pro Tem Griffith
Mayor Pro Tem Griffith reported Finance Committee reviewed the Indian Wells Golf Resort Budget that was presented at today's meeting. She requested as monument signs are researched to consider monuments at the Pavilion and other areas.
E.Mayor Reed
Mayor Reed reported California JPIA Annual Meeting of Board of Directors is being held on July 20, 2022 and he will be participating. He reported Riverside County Transportation Commission continues their efforts to keep the State from taking control of regional authority as it relates to road expansions. He reported CVAG Executive Committee has a new Chair Steve Hernandez from the City of Coachella. He reported CVAG Transportation continues to review programs and policies. He further reported Sunline Transit Agency meets on a monthly basis and the Agency has not finalized a labor agreement with their members.
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11.ADJOURNMENT
At 2:30 p.m., Mayor Reed ADJOURNED the City Council meeting to a Special meeting of the City Council to be held at 1:30 p.m. on August 3, 2022 in the City Hall Council Chamber and Videoconference.
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