City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Mayor Waymond Fermon called to order the closed session meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio, at 4:02 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*
Absent:
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
*Councilmember Elaine Holmes recused herself from Closed Session; she owns property within 500ft. of the two properties being considered. *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, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: leasing a portion of Bliss Avenue (APN 611- 175-030) Negotiating Parties: City of Indio; Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and Prudencio Flores; 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.
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Waymond Fermon called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority, at 5:02 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
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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, Kevin H. Snyder, Dir. Of Community Development, Carl S. Morgan, Dir. Of Economic Development, Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Administrator and Vanessa Castillo, City Clerk Specialist.
2. INVOCATION led by Pastor Jason Duff - Garden Fellowship Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Waymond Fermon
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Steven P. Graham reported Council met in to discuss the items listed therein and there was no reportable action.
*Councilmember Elaine Holmes recused herself from Closed Session due to her business property being located within 500ft. of the two properties being considered.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Proclamation - Native American Heritage Month
Mayor Fermon presented a proclamation in celebration of Native American Heritage Month to representatives of Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians and 29 Palms of Mission Indians.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
YAC member Xitlali Natividad reported on the Youth Conference held in Anaheim California on November 5-6, 2022, and they attendance at State of the City held on November 10, 2022 at Fantasy Springs Casino.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery shared his appreciation with Council for their continued praise and appreciation of the City of Indio team, and reported on the new proposals of consideration regarding the infrastructure of reinvestment, of which we are in dire need that have been presented to IID, who provides our power services.
8. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL EXTERNAL/INTERNAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND REPORT ON MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3(D)
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Councilmember Miller reported on Imperial Irrigation District - ECAC.
Councilmember Ramos Amith had no report.
Councilmember Holmes reported on the Transportation Committee, Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz reported on Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) - Energy and Environment Committee and Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) - Energy and Environment Committee.
Mayor Fermon reported on Growth and Economic Development Committee, Public Safety Committee and Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) - Homelessness Committee.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.1 Minutes for City Council meeting of Nov. 2, 2022
9.2 City Warrants from 11.01.2022 thru 11.14.2022
9.3 Report of Investments for Quarter 1 (July - September) of Fiscal Year 2022- 2023
9.4 IWA Warrants from 10.19.2022 thru 011.01.2022
9.5 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Indio and Take Five Entertainment, LLC, extending services through June 30, 2023, for $90,000
9.6 Purchase replacement copiers from South Coast Copier Systems in the amount of $95,110.62 and associated budget adjustments
9.7 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1788 amending Section 70.160 of the Indio Municipal Code in order to be consistent with changes to California Vehicle Code 21461.5 taking effect on January 1, 2023, effecting pedestrian crossings
9.8 Construction contract with Three Peaks Corp. in the amount of $1,747,775 for the Living Room Park Improvement Project (Project No. PK2101) and additional soft costs ($452,225) for a total project totaling $2,200,000
9.9 Accept the street and survey monument improvements and authorize release of the surety for Brenson Homes, Inc., Tract Map No. 32425 (Bel Cielo), generally located south of Fred Waring Drive and west of Clinton Street
9.10 Ratification of the purchase of park furniture in the amount of $329,909 from Outdoor Creations, Inc. for City Parks
9.11 Ratification of the purchase of ten (10) 2023 Ford F-150 X1E-4X4 trucks from Fiesta Ford in the amount of $561,640
9.12 Approval of final Parcel Map for Ramon Antonio Fimbres, Owner, Parcel Map No. 38411, generally located on the north side of Avenue 50 and west of Madison Street
9.13 Mural Deaccession and Restoration: Approve (1) Deaccession of History of Transportation Mural, per the City of Indio Public Arts Deaccessioning Policy
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including removal of Mural and repainting the wall in amount of $7,925.00; (2) restoration of Mary Ann’s Bakery Mural in amount of $2,000; and (3) restoration of Old Indio Mural in amount of $3,500
Motion made by Councilmember Elaine Holmes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Ortiz to approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 thru 9.13, and approve Ordinance No. 1788, amending Section 70.160 of the Indio Municipal Code effecting pedestrian crossings, as presented by Roll Call. Carried Unanimously.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Ordinance No. 1789, a Development Agreement between the City of Indio and Bravo Collection, LLC and finding said adoption is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the provisions of Section 15004 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Fermon opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:02pm with no public comments.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve Ordinance No. 1789 and waive full reading, introduced by title only, as presented by Roll Call. Carried Unanimously
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Tim Major (Curb Painting)
12. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Fermon adjourned the regular joint meeting at 6:09 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
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