City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Mayor Oscar Ortiz called to order the closed session meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority, 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
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: 82862 Miles Ave., APN 611-153-004; Negotiating Parties: City of Indio; Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and Indio Distilling Co; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
3.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 45110 Oasis St., APN 611-172-003; Negotiating Parties: City of Indio; Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and True Awakening Spa; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
3.3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 45791 Smurr St., APN 611-222-015; Negotiating Parties: City of Indio; Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and Black Diamond Pools and Design; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
3.4 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 and Parcel Map 38387 dated November 17, 2022, including five parcels south of Indio Fashion Mall, East of Monroe, North of John Nobles, and West of Rubidoux, consisting of approximately 19.4 acres +/-. City of Indio Negotiator: Bryan H.
Montgomery, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Chris Fahey; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3.5 Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 45230 Oasis St.., APN 611-172-007; Negotiating Parties: City of Indio; Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and Mi
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Tierra Bakery; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
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, 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, and Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Administrator.
2. INVOCATION Reverend Julie Hodges, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by City Attorney Steven Graham
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Steven Graham reported Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed therein and there was no reportable action.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Proclamation - Women's History Month
Mayor Oscar Ortiz presented the Women's History Month proclamation.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
YAC representative Vianca Terriquez provided an update on their attendance at the Desert Townhall Speakers Series with guest speaker Mike Pompeo, street cleanup on Avenue 46 and continuing the 60-Second series with a new video on mental health shared with Council.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Bryan H. Montgomery acknowledged the wonderful members of Team Indio and reminded residents to have plenty of patience of the next few weeks with the on-going paving project throughout the city, and the upcoming festivals next month. The City of Indio will host 'Chella, a free event to be held on April 19 in Downtown Indio, and the upcoming Second Saturday Event scheduled for Saturday
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April 8 at 6pm.
8. 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 Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Commission
Councilmember Fermon reported on Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting
Councilmember Miller reported on Energy Consumer Advisory Committee (ECAC) meeting with Imperial Irrigation District Board
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Amith had no report
Mayor Ortiz reported on Southern California Association of Government Joint Policy Meeting
9. EXCUSE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
10.1 Minutes for City Council meeting of March 1, 2023
10.2 City Warrants from 02.25.23 thru 03.09.23
10.3 IWA Warrants from 02.15.23 thru 02.28.23
10.4 Consideration of Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Holt Architecture in the amount of $1,042,812 for the City Hall and Library Project
10.5 Purchase of Dispatch Center furniture for the Public Safety Campus with Russ Bassett for $403,561.85
10.6 Purchase of FARO Technologies Laser Scanner, accessories, and accompanying software upgrades in the amount of $89,011.51
10.7 Receive and Accept: The Housing Element 2022 Annual Progress Report
10.8 Receive and Accept: The City of Indio General Plan 2022 Annual Progress Report for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse and Planning Unit
10.9 Agreement between the City of Indio and NAPA Auto Parts, DBA Desert Area Corporation to provide repair parts, supplies and other needed services and materials for the City
*Councilmember Waymond Fermon pulled Item 10.1 to rescind his vote from City Council Meeting of March 1, 2023 on Item 10.3 to a “No”.
Mayor Oscar Ortiz pulled Item 10.7 for Staff update.
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Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development provided a brief update on The Housing Element 2022 Annual Progress Report.
Jesus Gomez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager provided insight on the numbers for The Housing Element 2022 Annual Progress Report.
Discussion of council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 thru 10.9, as amended (Item 10.1). Motion carried unanimously.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.1 Independent auditor's report and the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial report for fiscal year 2021-22
Rob Rockwell, Assistant City Manager, Director of Finance & Appointed City Treasurer introduced the item.
Ryan Domino, Partner with LSL CPAS, LLC presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Item 11.1, to receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Finance report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Motion carried unanimously.
11.2 Professional Services Agreement with Dudek for Sphere of Influence Services in the amount of $96,342.50 to obtain a Sphere of Influence designation for certain real properties south of Avenue 50, north of Avenue 52, east of Jackson Street and west of Calhoun Street
Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development presented the PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion of council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve Item 11.2, PSA with Dudek for Sphere of Influence Services. Motion carried unanimously.
11.3 Urgency Ordinance No. 1791, an interim measure imposing a moratorium on the use, construction, establishment or operation of new self-storage facilities, mini-storage facilities and recreational vehicle storage facilities within the City of Indio
Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development presented the PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comments provided by the following:
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1. Polo Doria
2. Shane Swerdlow (via zoom)
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith to approve Item 11.3, Urgency Ordinance No. 1791 imposing a moratorium on storage facilities, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Amended motion to include…”with the exception of any facility that has a land use application on file with the city as of today.”
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 First Public Hearing to solicit input from the Public and City Council regarding the City's FY23/24 Annual Action Plan as necessary for the receipt of $876,226 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Jesus Gomez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager presented the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Oscar Ortiz opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:45pm with no comments.
Discussion of Council ensued.
No action required.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Christopher Martinez (Cannabis Application and Appeal Process)
2. Pedro Ordonez (Cannabis Application and Appeal Process) *Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith motioned to add an Urgency Item to discuss Cannabis 10-day appeal period, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, approved by Roll Call Vote. Carried Unanimously.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Council direction given that the City Manager is authorized to refund the appeal fee of any appellant who withdraws their appeal before the hearing.
14. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Ortiz adjourned the regular joint meeting at 7:01 p.m.
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SABDI SANCHEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
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