City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Oscar Ortiz called to order the regular joint 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
City Staff Present:
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager, Rob Rockwell, Asst. City Manager & Dir. Of Finance, Kevin H. Snyder, Dir. Of Community Development, Andrew Ansoorian, Dir. of Human Resources, Timothy T. Wassil, Dir. of Public Works, Rey Trejo, IWA General Manager, Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Administrator and Vanessa Castillo, City Clerk Specialist.
2. INVOCATION None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilmember Glenn Miller
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session
5. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
YAC representative Daniela Rodriguez provided on update on their attendance at the Desert Townhall Speakers Series with guest speaker Kimberly Strassel on February 23, 2023, and upcoming events which include the Indio Teen Center's Annual Prom Dress Giveaway on March 4, 2023, cleanup of the adopted street and painting of the Indio Teen Center fence on March 6, 2023, Women's Club Luncheon on March 4, 2023 and continuing the 60-Second Series which include short videos, poems and art pieces that focus on mental health.
6. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery shared his gratitude for City of Indio's team players through out all departments behind the scenes that take part of all the Capital Projects and improvements that occur, and reminded all residents of Indio's Farmers Market which takes place every Sunday from 9am - 2pm and the upcoming Second Saturday Event on Saturday March 11, 2023, at 6pm in downtown Indio. The City will also be hosting a Volunteer Clean-up Day on March 25, 2023 for anyone who would like to volunteer.
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7. 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 reported on East Valley Reclamation Authority Councilmember Fermon reported on Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Meeting
Councilmember Miller reported on SunLine Transit Agency Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Amith reported on Riverside County National Date Festival and City Select Meeting for Mayor at League of California Cities Mayor Ortiz reported on SoCal Association Regional Council
8. EXCUSE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.1 Minutes for City Council meeting of February 15, 2023
9.2 Resolution No. 10345, terminating the Local Emergency related to COVID-19
9.3 City Warrants from 02.11.22 thru 02.24.23
9.4 Report of Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2022
9.5 IWA Warrants from 02.01.23 thru 02.14.23
9.6 Resolution No. 10344 Opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
9.7 Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Consulting and Service Agreement with Bell Burnett & Associates (“BB&A”) for services relating to financing mechanisms for electrical infrastructure within the City of Indio
9.8 Professional Services Agreement with AVIR, Inc. for the Procurement and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment for the Training Room in the New Public Safety Campus in the amount of $101,484
9.9 Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates in the not-toexceed amount of $806,625, for the preparation of Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Documents (Phase I) related to the Avenue 50 Widening and Avenue 52 Improvement Projects, (Project Nos. ST2004 and ST2204), and make a determination that the recommended action is not a “Project” pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) (Administrative Activities) of the California Environmental Quality Act. Further, environmental review for the project is included in the scope of work of this consultant
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 thru
9.9, and approve Resolution No. 10344 Opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act and Resolution
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No. 10345 terminating the Local Emergency related to COVID-19. Motion carried unanimously.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10.1 Filling the City Treasurer Vacancy Pursuant to Government Code Section 36512(b)
Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Administrator presented the Staff Report to fill the City Treasurer vacancy by Appointment.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Miller to approve Item 10.1, and appoint the Assistant City Manager / Director of Finance Rob Rockwell, as City Treasurer for the remaining term ending in November 2024. Motion carried unanimously.
10.2 Authorize the City Manager to execute a new Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc.
City Manager Bryan H. Montgomery introduced the item.
Jose Ramirez, Management Analyst presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Item 10.2, to execute the new Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
10.3 Indio Second Entry Gateway Project: Select one (1) artist/proposal from the ten (10) proposals submitted for this art project located at the corner of Jackson/Kenner, for total amount of $125,000.
Leila Namvar, Public Arts Analyst presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Elaine Holmes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith to approve Item 10.3, approving the Public Arts Commission selection of artist Peter Hazel for his artwork titled Desert Tortoise to be placed at the Indio Sports Park. Motion carried 4-1, with Mayor Oscar Ortiz opposing.
10.4 Indio Mural # 13 Project (Jackson Bridge): Select one (1) artist/proposal from eight (8) proposals submitted for the Indio Mural # 13 Project (Jackson Bridge) or uphold the Public Arts Commission's selection of the team of artists, Ivan Montoya and Joey Salamon, for a total amount of $65,000 Leila Namvar, Public Arts Analyst presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
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Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve Item 10.4, approving the Public Arts Commission selection for Indio Mural #13 on the Jackson Street Bridge. Motion carried unanimously.
10.5 Indio Mural # 14 Project (Fred Waring Bridge): Select one (1) artist/proposal from the three (3) submitted proposals for the Mural # 14 Project (Fred Waring Bridge) or uphold the Public Arts Commission's selection of artist Jessica Macias's proposal entitled Sunup SunDown, for a total amount of $30,000 Leila Namvar, Public Arts Analyst presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith to approve Item 10.5, approving Indio Mural #14 on the Fred Waring Bridge by artist Hervey Garcia. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Glenn Miller opposing.
10.6 Indio Mural # 15 Project: Approve the installation of a new mural on the east wall of a building located at 82867 Miles Avenue, adjacent to the Indio Living Room for a total budget of $40,000 and to direct staff to create a Request For Proposal (RFP) for this mural for circulation
Leila Namvar, Public Arts Analyst presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Miller to approve Item 10.6, approving the budget for Indio Mural #15 for a new mural on the east wall of a building located at 82867 Miles Avenue, adjacent to the Indio Living Room. Motion carried 4-0-1.
Councilmember Elaine Holmes recused herself, as she owns property within 500ft of the proposed mural.
10.7 Desi Memorial Mural: To approve artist Patrick Barwinski's mural design and appropriate $85,000 for the installation of a mural in memory of Desi Cechin at Loma Linda Children's Hospital in Downtown Indio
Leila Namvar, Public Arts Analyst presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Elaine Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Miller to approve Item 10.7, mural in memory of Desi Cechin at Loma Linda Children's Hospital in Downtown Indio and adding the augmented reality app in the amount of $10,000 and yearly cost of $3,500 to be budgeted. Motion carried unanimously.
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10.8 Shields Park Art Project: Approve the budget, and project concept and direct staff to draft a Request For Proposal (RFP) accordingly Leila Namvar, Public Arts Analyst presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve Item 10.8, approving the budget of $65,000, and a draft for Request for Proposals for Shields Park Art Project.
Motion carried unanimously.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $35,865 to purchase public safety equipment and support ongoing recruitment efforts, approval of the JAG grant Interlocal Agreement
Mike Washburn, Chief of Police presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Oscar Ortiz opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:46pm with no comments.
Motion made by Councilmember Elaine Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Miller to approve Item 11.1, FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Motion carried unanimously.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
1. Laura James (President of Innovation - Coachella Valley Association of Governments)
2. Jean Martinez (Microfilms holding at Indio Library)
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Ortiz adjourned the regular joint meeting at 6:53 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
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