1 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
1:30 PM
Council Chamber and Remotely through Zoom in compliance with Government Code Section 54953(e) (AB 361)
44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells
Present: Mayor Reed
Mayor Pro Tem Griffith
Council Member Sanders
Council Member Balocco
Council Member Bernheimer
_____________________________________________________________________ A.CONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Reed convened the City Council of the City of Indian Wells at 1:30 p.m. on August 3, 2022, in the City Hall Council Chamber and Videoconference.
B.APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGENDA
It was determined to APPROVE the agenda as submitted
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith. The Motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 - Balocco, Bernheimer, Griffith, Reed, Sanders
NOES: 0 -
C.PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
C.1 Introduction of Indian Wells Staff Housing Manager Jamie Rodny and Administrative Assistant Jennifer Aguilar
2 Public Works Manager Dina Purvis introduced new Administrative Assistant Jennifer Aguilar. Community Development Director Jon Berg introduced new Housing Manager Jamie Rodny.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
E. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Deputy City Manager Peter Castro reported coffee with Indian Wells Golf Resort General Manger is scheduled on August 9, 2022 from 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. in the Indian Wells Golf Resort.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
No Attorney reports.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
G.1 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.
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith. The Motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 - Balocco, Bernheimer, Griffith, Reed, Sanders
NOES: 0 -
G.2 July 7, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
It was determined to APPROVE the July 7, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith. The Motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 - Balocco, Bernheimer, Griffith, Reed, Sanders
3 NOES: 0 -
G.3 Supplemental Appropriation for Highway 111 Phase I Rehabilitation Project
It was determined to AWARD contract to Vance Corporation for $1,005,114 for Rehabilitation of Highway 111; and
AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same; and
APPROVE supplemental appropriation for $555,625 to fund the Highway 111 Phase 1 Rehabilitation project; and
AUTHORIZE Finance to make the necessary budgetary adjustments.
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith. The Motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 - Balocco, Bernheimer, Griffith, Reed, Sanders
NOES: 0 –
G.4 City Treasurer's Report for June 2022
It was determined to RECEIVE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Report for June 2022.
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith. The Motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 - Balocco, Bernheimer, Griffith, Reed, Sanders
NOES: 0 –
G.5 Supplemental Appropriation to Increase Budget for On-Call Planning and Environmental Contract Services
It was determined to APPROVE supplemental appropriation of $75,000 for on- call planning and environmental consulting services relating to plan check review, environmental studies, and processing of conditional use permits for various projects; and
AUTHORIZE Finance to make the necessary budgetary adjustments.
A motion was made by Council Member Sanders, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith. The Motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 - Balocco, Bernheimer, Griffith, Reed, Sanders
NOES: 0 –
4 H.GENERAL BUSINESS
H.1 Mid-Term Update to Indian Wells Golf Resort Operating Budget Mr. Ty Peabody, resident, and former Council Member expressed concerns relating to the budget increase in landscape maintenance at the Golf Resort and the budget drafted by Troon Management.
There was discussion on staffing levels at the Indian Wells Golf Resort and concerns were expressed concerning labor costs. There were requests made to include staffing benchmarks in future budget reviews.
It was determined to AMEND the Conservative Approach Golf Resort Operating for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 through 2022-23 that will include benchmark staffing performance review as part of the budget evaluation.
A motion was made by Council Member Balocco, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Griffith. The Motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 - Balocco, Bernheimer, Griffith, Reed, Sanders
NOES: 0 –
I.COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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I.4
I.5
Council Member Bernheimer
No report.
Council Member Balocco
No report.
Council Member Sanders
Council Member Sanders reported CVAG Public Safety Committee is conducting a meeting to discuss plans and response relating to school shooting incidents.
Mayor Pro Tem Griffith
Mayor Pro Tem Griffith thanked the City staff for their work as it related to the Golf Resort budget.
Mayor Reed
Mayor Reed reported Sunline Transit Agency continues to address labor concerns with their employee union.
5 J.ADJOURNMENT
At 2:36 p.m., the mayor adjourned the Special Council meeting to a regular scheduled meeting of the City Council on September 15, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber and Videoconference.
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Angelica Avila, CMC
City Clerk