1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 2023
1:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chamber
44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Present: Chair Griffith
Vice Chair Sanders
Commissioner Peabody
Commissioner Whitman
Commissioner Reed
Commissioner O’Hea
Excused: Commissioner Berns
_____________________________________________________________________ A.CONVENE THE INDIAN WELLS HOUSING AUTHORITY, PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Chair Griffith convened the Indian Wells Housing Authority at 1:00 p.m. on May 18, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chamber.
It was the CONSENSUS of the Housing Authority to Excuse for Cause Commissioner Berns from today's meeting. At 1:03 p.m., Vice Chair Sanders led a moment of silence to honor Peace Officer Memorial Week.
B.APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Whitman to Approve the Agenda as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 6 - Griffith, O'Hea, Peabody, Reed, Sanders, Whitman NOES: 0 -
EXCUSED: 1 - Berns
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2 C.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Marynell Stone, Senior Housing tenant, stated experiencing maintenance problems since December 2022 and expressed concerns relating to ongoing maintenance issues. Ms. Beverly Dillman, Senior Housing tenant, stated maintenance issues experienced are being addressed and expressed unhappiness relating to the living environment around the facility.
D.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Vice Chair Sanders requested staff to immediately address water heater maintenance concerns. Executive Director Christopher Freeland provided an update on various capital improvement projects at the senior facilities which include solar installations, sidewalk improvements, and pool maintenance. Mr.
Freeland gave assurance that staff will continue to visit properties to address capital improvement needs. Mr. Freeland announced the new management partnership with Abode Communities. Senior Vice President Sara Furchtenicht thanked the Housing Authority for the opportunity to partner with the City and provided a background on her experience in management of properties. Chief People and Administrative Officer Jerry Gonzales outlined Abode Communities work model and assured that their mission is to provide residents with a great experience.
Commissioner Peabody expressed concerns relating to the environment at the senior housing properties relating to solar installations, recommended staff develop a list of maintenance concerns at the senior housing properties and expressed concerns relating to non-tenants interfering with operations at the properties. Commissioner O'Hea submitted a list of recommendations for administrative changes to be discussed at a future meeting. Commissioner Whitman requested staff and Winn Residential provide a list of necessary repairs and capital improvements. Housing Manager Jamie Rodny provided an update on the solar project at the senior properties and gave an overview of the various capital improvements projects.
It was the CONSENSUS of the Housing Authority to schedule a Special Housing Authority meeting on June 1, 2023, and directed staff to draft a report to include a comprehensive list of necessary maintenance and capital improvements.
E.CONSENT CALENDAR
E.1 Quarterly Senior Housing Update
It was determined to RECEIVE and FILE the Quarterly Senior Housing Update Report.
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3 A motion was made by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Vice Chair Sander to Receive and File the Report. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 6 - Griffith, O'Hea, Peabody, Reed, Sanders, Whitman NOES: 0 -
EXCUSED: 1 - Berns
F.GENERAL BUSINESS
F.1 Fiscal Years 2023-25 Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
Commissioner Peabody questioned the Housing Authority fund balance relating to the channel lining improvements and requested clarification of purchase price for the property on Warner Trail and suggested to further review the funding. Mr. Peabody requested staff provide an estimate of repairs and a fund balance.
Finance Director Kevin McCarthy clarified the additional funding sources in subsequent years. Commissioner O'Hea expressed concerns relating to the grounds maintenance budget appropriations and stated a need for pool maintenance and repairs at the Indian Wells Villas property.
It was determined to APPROVE the Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, with the condition to bring back capital improvement items for future consideration.
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Vice Chair Sanders to Approve the Recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 - Griffith, O'Hea, Reed, Sanders, Whitman
NOES: 0 -
ABSTAIN: 1 - Peabody
EXCUSED: 1 - Berns
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4 G.ADJOURNMENT
At 1:38 p.m. Chair Griffith ADJOURNED the Indian Wells Housing Authority meeting to a Special Housing Authority meeting on June 1, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Angelica Avila