City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Mayor Waymond Fermon called to order the closed session meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority, at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California.
CLOSED SESSION - 4 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Waymond Fermon
Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Ortiz
Councilmember Lupe Ramos Amith*
Councilmember Glenn Miller
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
*Consistent with Government Code Section 54953(e) (Assembly Bill 361), members of the Indio City Council and City Staff are permitted to attend the meeting by teleconference and such teleconference locations are not accessible to the public and are not subject to special posting requirements.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
3.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators, Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: Assessor Parcel Number 616-130-006, 4.4 acres of property generally located at near Hwy 111 and Dr. Carreon Blvd; City of Indio Negotiator: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Liberty Star Management, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 45125 Smurr Street (Suites A & B, APN 611- 173-006); Negotiating Parties: City of Indio; Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and EverBloom, Inc; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
3.3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 82921 Indio Blvd, APN 611-174-049; Negotiating Parties: City of Indio; Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and Palm Springs Brewing Company, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
3.4 Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation-Significant Exposure to Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Number of potential cases:
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REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Waymond Fermon called to order the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority, at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Waymond Fermon
Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Ortiz
Councilmember Lupe Ramos Amith*
Councilmember Glenn Miller
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
*Consistent with Government Code Section 54953(e) (Assembly Bill 361), members of the Indio City Council and City Staff are permitted to attend the meeting by teleconference and such teleconference locations are not accessible to the public and are not subject to special posting requirements.
City Staff Present:
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager, Rob Rockwell, Asst. City Manager & Dir. Of Finance, Scott Trujillo, Deputy City Manager, Roxanne Diaz, City Attorney, Michael Washburn, Chief of Police, and City Clerk Specialist Vanessa Castillo.
2. INVOCATION None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Waymond Fermon
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz reported Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed therein and there was no reportable action.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Luce Group Quarterly Update Presentation for the November 2022 Indio Rhythm Festival
Mr. Jim Luce presented a short verbal presentation and provided a video clip to be posted to the city's social media pages for exposure of the event.
5.2 Visit Greater Palm Springs Updates
Mr. Scott White and Mrs. Colleen Pace presented a PowerPoint presentation update on Visit Greater Palm Springs.
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6. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL EXTERNAL/INTERNAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND REPORT ON MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3(D)
Councilmember Holmes had no report.
Mayor Fermon had no report.
Councilmember Miller reported on SunLine Transit Agency and Coachella Valley Association of Government Administration of Personnel.
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz had no report.
Councilmember Ramos Amith had no report.
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.1 Appointment to the Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission by Councilmember Miller
Motion made by Councilmember Holmes to appoint Pete Chryss to the Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, carried unanimously.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
8.1 Review of 2021 Crime Stats
Chief Mike Washburn presented a PowerPoint presentation Review of 2021 Crime Stats.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.1 Minutes for the Regular Meeting held January 19, 2022
9.2 City Warrants from 01.14.2022 thru 01.27.2022. Received & Filed
9.3 IWA Warrants from 01.07.2022 thru 01.20.2022. Received & Filed
9.4 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1769 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 80 Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).
9.5 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1770 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 81 Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).
9.6 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1771 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 82 Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).
9.7 Construction contract with ATP General Engineering Contractors in the amount of $7,720,136 for the Pavement Management Project (Project No. ST2208).
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9.8 Construction contract with Chrisp Company in the amount of $1,347,000, for the Citywide Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Services Project (Project No.
ST2207).
9.9 Resolution No. 10263 Establishing the Administrative Citation Fine Schedule for Violations of Chapter 37 of the Indio Municipal Code Related to Short-Term Rentals.
Councilmember Glenn Miller made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items 9.1 thru 9.9, as presented by Roll Call Vote and Councilmember Elaine Holmes seconded the motion. Motion Carried unanimously.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Fourth Public Hearing to Receive Input from the Community Regarding the Redrawing of District Boundaries and Continued Presentation of Draft District Maps (Public Hearing to begin at 6:00 p.m. promptly)
Jeff Siminetti, National Demographics Corporation, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the 2021 redistricting process, and introduced ten (10) draft maps and demographics submitted by the public.
Mayor Fermon opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m.
Public comments provided by the following:
1. Luis Huerta-Silva (via zoom)
2. Nancy (via zoom)
3. Maria Vargas (via zoom)
4. Jessie (via zoom)
5. Karen Borja (via zoom)
6. Mitsy Esquivel (via zoom)
7. Anna Lisa Vargas
8. Christian Rodriguez Ceja
9. Adriana Rivera
10.Bonifacio Espinoza (required translator)
11.Sandra Tolento (required translator)
12.Martin Gil
13.Erick Lemus (via zoom)
14.Venessa Becerra
15.Vanessa Rivera
16.Jon Becerra
17.Mike Zamudio
Mayor Fermon closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Discussion of Council ensued.
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Councilmember Elaine Holmes made a motion to request an Ordinance be presented to adopt Map 108, as presented by Roll Call Vote and Councilmember Glenn Miller seconded the motion. Motion Carried 4/1 with Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz opposing.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment received by:
1. Mike Zamudio
2. Paula Marvin (via zoom)
3. Vanessa Rivera
4. James Hamann
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Fermon adjourned the regular meeting at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
SABDI SANCHEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
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