City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Mayor Oscar Ortiz called to order the closed session meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio, at 4:00 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 Oscar Ortiz
Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith
Councilmember Glenn Miller
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
Councilmember Waymond Fermon
*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; for APNs, 614-090-001, 614-090-002, 614-030-002, 614-020-028, 614-020-027, 614-020-024, 614-020-021, 611-020-016, 614-020-015, 614- 020-012, 614-020-011, 614-020-008, 614-020-009, 614-020-005, Indio, City of Indio Negotiator: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Chris Fahey; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators, Government Code Section 54956.8; for APN, 611-172-002, Indio, City of Indio Negotiator: Bryan H.
Montgomery, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Patricia Parrilla; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Oscar Ortiz called to order the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Oscar Ortiz
Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith
Councilmember Glenn Miller
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
Councilmember Waymond Fermon
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*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, Andrew Ansoorian, Dir. of Human Resources, Timothy T. Wassil, Dir. of Public Works, Rey Trejo, IWA General Manager, Ian Cozens, Dir. of Information Technology, Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Administrator and Vanessa Castillo, City Clerk Specialist.
2. INVOCATION None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by YAC representative Sofia Campbell
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Steven P. Graham reported Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed therein and there was no reportable action.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Proclamation - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mayor Oscar Ortiz presented the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation to Councilmember Waymond Fermon who accepted on behalf of the Palm Springs Black History Committee
5.2 Proclamation - Coachella Valley Giving Day
Mayor Oscar Ortiz presented the Coachella Valley Giving Day Proclamation to Jake Wuest and Mary Panesar on behalf of FirstBank and Desert Community Foundation.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
YAC representative Sofia Campbell provided an update on the past events of which included participating in the Desert Recreation Center’s "Santa Hotline", an advisory trip to Knott's Berry Farm, December's Blanket Drive gathering 40 blankets for those in need and a few upcoming events such as a "Speakers Series" and Barbara Sinatra's 5k Run in February.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery reported staff would be providing an update for the Comprehensive Strategic Plan at the next council meeting of February 1, 2023, and reminded all of the Second Saturday Events, the next to take place on February 11, 2023.
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 Holmes reported on the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.
Councilmember Fermon reported on Riverside County Transportation Committee and Coachella Valley Energy Commission.
Councilmember Miller reported on SunLine Transit Agency.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Amith had no report.
Mayor Ortiz reported on Southern California Association of Government Energy & Environment Committee, Coachella Valley Conservation Commission and Regional Energy Network.
9. APPOINTMENTS
9.1 Approve nominations for reappointment of Commissioners and appointments to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions after a general municipal election per IMC Section 32.03(D)
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Item 9.1, as presented by Roll Call. Carried Unanimously.
DISTRICT 2 – COUNCILMEMBER WAYMOND FERMON
DISTRICT 3 – COUNCILMEMBER ELAINE HOLMES
BOARD/COMMISSION CURRENT MEMBER NEW MEMBER
CFAC Marie J. Santana Marie J. Santana
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
Ronald PhillipsMartinezRonald Phillips-Martinez
MOBILE HOME FAIR PRACTICES
COMMISSION
Daniel Duardo Daniel Duardo
PLANNING COMMISSION Nicco Alexander
Ysiano
Nicco Alexander Ysiano
BOARD/COMMISSION CURRENT MEMBER NEW MEMBER
CFAC Jeff Anderson Jeff Anderson
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
Megan ScarboroughEckelMegan ScarboroughEckel
MOBILE HOME FAIR
PRACTICES COMMISSION
Cesar Perez Cesar Perez
PLANNING COMMISSION Gabriel Fajardo Gabriel Fajardo
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION William (Bill)
Schinsky
William (Bill) Schinsky
SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION
D. Anetha Lue D. Anetha Lue
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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION Noe George
Gutierrez
Noe George Gutierrez
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Jerry Tack Jerry Tack
DISTRICT 4 – MAYOR OSCAR ORTIZ
BOARD/COMMISSION CURRENT MEMBER NEW MEMBER
CFAC Pedro Rodriguez Pedro Rodriguez
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
Kimberly Barraza Kimberly Barraza
MOBILE HOME FAIR
PRACTICES COMMISSION
Chris Martinez No Appointment
PLANNING COMMISSION Christian Rodriguez
Ceja
Christian Rodriguez Ceja
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION Venessa N. Becerra Venessa N. Becerra SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Alaciel Vasquez Alaciel Vasquez
9.2 Appointment of Delegate and Alternate for 2023 SCAG Annual General Assembly
Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Administrator presented the staff report to appoint Mayor Oscar Ortiz and Councilmember Waymond Fermon for the SCAG Annual General Assembly.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve Item 9.2, as presented by Roll Call. Carried Unanimously.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
10.1 Minutes for City Council meeting of Dec. 7, 2022
10.2 City Warrants from 12.02.22 thru 01.13.23
10.3 IWA Warrants from 12.08.22 thru 01.03.23
10.4 Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Corona Environmental Consulting for Technical Advisory Services Chromium 6 Water System Planning in the amount of $158,596 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $233,596 and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.5 Resolution No. 10339, fixing the employer contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) at an equal amount for employees and annuitants, and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15324
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(Regulations of Working Conditions) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.6 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Indio and Magellan Broadband for the Design of Broadband infrastructure in the Amount of $237,884 with associated budget adjustments, and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.7 Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions with Alfredo T. and Alicia P. Meza and Meza Family Living Trust for property located at the south/west corner of Smurr Street and Requa Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers 611-222-007 and 611-222-008) in the not to exceed amount of $305,000 plus title and escrow costs and other related expenses not to exceed $10,000, and finding of conformity with the General Plan and determining that the project qualifies for the common sense exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and that any future development of the subject properties will be required to be in conformance with the Program Final Environmental Impact Report (PFEIR) for the Downtown Specific Plan certified by the Indio City Council on April 15, 2020
10.8 Construction Contract with TD Sports, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $101,805 for the North Jackson Park Tennis Court Improvements Project (Project No. PK2323) and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.9 Deed Restriction for the South Jackson Park Accessibility Improvements Project (Project No. PK1801) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Deed Restriction and all associated documents and file it with the County’s Recorder Office, and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.10 Construction contract with Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $562,530 for the Sundance-Corta Bella Communities Curb Ramp ADA Project (Project No. ST2304) and approval of the project specifications and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.11 Construction contract with Yunex LLC in an amount not-to-exceed $450,921 for the Street Light Upgrades Phase II Project (Project No. SL2301) and approval of the project specifications and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.12 Construction contract with ATP General Engineering Contractors in an amount not-to-exceed $579,106.50 for the Zalay Ranch and Park Paseo Pavement Improvements (Project No. ST2302) and approval of the project specifications and making a determination that the action is exempt from further
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environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.13 Professional Services Agreement with Dynamic Engineering Services, Inc. (DESI), in an amount not-to-exceed $125,270.29 for the Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project (Project No. TS2003) and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Ac
10.14 Construction contract with Yunex LLC in an amount not-to-exceed $821,995 for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project (Project No. TS2003) and approval of the project plans and specifications and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act
10.15 Reconsideration of the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency and determine that the legislative bodies of the City of Indio will continue to hold meetings via teleconferencing pursuant to the findings set forth in Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) and making a determination that the action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act Mayor Oscar Ortiz pulled Items 10.4 and 10.9.
Rey Trejo, IWA General Manager provided clarity and responded to Council questions on Item 10.4
Timothy T. Wassil, Director of Public Works provided clarity and responded to Council questions on Item 10.9.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Miller to approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 thru
10.15, and approving Resolution No. 10339, as presented by Roll Call.
Carried Unanimously.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Resolution No. 10338, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Indio approving the Tentative Parcel Maps 38493 and 38494 (TPM 22-06-470) for the Palmera Development Project pursuant to Chapter 156 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Indio Municipal Code on certain real properties located west of Monroe Street, north of Requa Street and east of Rubidoux Street and adopting CEQA findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 that no further environmental review is required for the Project Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development introduced the item.
Kendra Reif, Principal Planner presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
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Mayor Ortiz opened the Public Hearing at 5:47pm, closed the Public Hearing at 5:48pm and re-opened the Public Hearing at 5:48pm.
Comments provided by the following:
1. Tarek Shaer, Principal, Urbanest Design Group
Mayor Ortiz closed the Public Hearing at 5:57pm.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith to approve Item 11.1, approving Resolution No. 10338, as presented by Roll Call. Carried Unanimously.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments provided by:
1. Mike Zamudio (IPD Motorcycle requests/Ave. 49 & Violet Basin Cleanup/N.
Indio Handicap drains)
2. Deborah McGarrey (Southern California Gas Rates)
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Ortiz adjourned the regular meeting at 6:07 p.m. in memory of fallen Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Isaiah Cordero and Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Darnell Calhoun.
SABDI SANCHEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
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