City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Mayor Oscar Ortiz called to order the study session meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California.
STUDY SESSION - 2 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilmember Fermon
3. PUBLIC COMMENT None
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Indio Water Authority's Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 ("FY2023-24")
Rey Trejo, IWA General Manager presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
4.2 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Recap and Discussion to include Indio Water Authority and the City's Capital Improvement Plan
Rob Rockwell, Assistant City Attorney and Director of Finance presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Timothy Wassil, Director of Public Works presented a PowerPoint Presentation on Capital Improvement Program Projects, along with Jose Vasquez, Parks and Facilities Manager.
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager provided comments on additional projects and surplus funds.
Discussion of Council ensued.
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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, Government Code Section 54956.8; APNs 692-040-007, 692-040-018, 692-040-019, 692-040-020, 692- 670-006, 692-670-010, 692-670-011, 692-670-014 and 692-670-017 (north of Avenue 42 and east of Jackson Street), Indio; City of Indio Negotiator: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Can Do LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3.2 Conference with Labor Negotiator, Government Code Section 54957.6; One (1) Item; City Negotiator: City Attorney; Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Oscar Ortiz called to order the regular adjourned 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, Ian Cozens, Dir. of Information Technology, Steven Graham, City Attorney and Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Administrator.
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2. INVOCATION None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Giselle Reyes, Fifth Grader, Oliphant Elementary School
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 Presentation by Paula Simonds, CEO of the Family YMCA of the Desert Paula Simonds, CEO of the Family YMCA of the Desert presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
5.2 Proclamation - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Mayor Ortiz presented a proclamation for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and was received by Paulina Angel.
5.3 Proclamation - Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Mayor Ortiz presented a proclamation for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and was received by Michael Milan.
5.4 Proclamation - National Police Week, May 9 - 20, 2023 Mayor Ortiz presented a proclamation for National Police Week, May 9 - 20, 2023 and was received by Chief Mike Washburn.
5.5 Proclamation - National Public Works Week - May 21-27, 2023 Mayor Ortiz presented a proclamation for National Public Works Week - May 21-27, 2023 and was received by Timothy T. Wassil, Director of Public Works and the Public Works team.
5.6 Proclamation - City Employee, Mike Edgar
Mayor Ortiz presented a proclamation to Mike Edgar for his retirement, after 20 years of service to the City of Indio.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
Vianca Terriquez, YAC Secretary presented an update on the success of the 2nd Annual Mental Health Hike held on May 6, and recognition of the YAC seniors that will be graduating this year; Sofia Campbell, Stephanie DeJesus, Daniela Rodriguez, Aramis Rivera, Victoria Terriquez, with a social event at Universal Studios in June in celebration. YAC applications are now open and available for any students who reside
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in the City of Indio to apply.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery acknowledged Public Servant Week, and thanked Team Indio for all that they do for our residents with all the current projects going on throughout the City and reminded residents of Food Truck Fridays that is held every Friday on Bliss & Towne Street.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3(D)
Councilmember Holmes reported on the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Committee
Councilmember Fermon reported on Coachella Valley Association of Governments Public Safety Commission, Homeless Committee
Councilmember Miller reported on Energy Consumers Advisory Committee - Imperial Irrigation District
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Amith had no report.
Mayor Ortiz reported on Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly, Coachella Valley Association of Governments Energy and Environment Committee
9. EXCUSE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
10.1 Minutes for City Council meeting of May 3, 2023
10.2 City Warrants from 04.29.23 thru 05.12.23
10.3 Resolution No. 10355 - Report of Investments for the quarter ending March 31, 2023; annual re-delegation of investment authority to the City Treasurer and the Treasurer of each of the Indio Water Authority, the Indio Public Financing Authority, and the Indio Finance Authority; and adoption of an updated City Investment Policy
10.4 IWA Warrants from 04.20.23 thru 05.02.23
10.5 Resolution No. 10356 to revoke Resolution No. 10284 which enacted Level 2 of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, maintain Level 1 Demand Reduction Actions, and continue the prohibition on use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf (
10.6 Approval of a Commercial Lease Agreement with Angelica Trujillo dba True Awakening Studio located at 45110 Oasis Street
10.7 Approval of the Downtown Ambassador Program to enhance hospitality and safety in downtown Indio
10.8 Resolution No. 10357 adopting a list of projects to be funded by Senate Bill 1,
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Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and make 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 Resolution No. 10358 approving the quitclaim of a Public Utility Easement (PUE) within lots 11 and 12 of Tract Map No. 32339 (Bravo Collection), previously dedicated to the City of Indio by Stonefield Indio 100, LLC, the original developer
10.10 Construction contract with Granite Construction Company in an amount not-toexceed $360,999 for Shields Road (Project No. ST1202), and make 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 Purchase of a Tymco Model 600 Sweeper, in the amount of $485,233.39; and make a determination that the action is not a Project, therefore exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15378(b)(1) (Purchase of Supplies) of the California Environmental Quality
10.12 1) Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Black Diamond Pools and Design for property located at the north/west corner of Smurr Street and Wilson Avenue (Assessor Parcel Number 611-222-015) in the not to exceed the amount of $530,000 plus title and escrow costs and other related expenses not to exceed $15,000, and finding 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; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the sale
10.13 A Professional Services Agreement with Dudek for Sphere of Influence Services in the amount of $85,000 to incorporate certain real properties located adjacent to the southeast corner of Avenue 50 and Jackson Street into the City of Indio's Sphere of Influence and budget adjustments
10.14 First Amendment to professional services agreement between the City of Indio and AVI-SPL, LLC for audio-visual systems in the new Dispatch Center to increase total compensation by $22,082.75 to not to exceed $679,861.31 City Attorney Steven Graham recommended pulling Items 10.6 & 10.7 for a separate vote, Councilmember Holmes has a conflict of interest on 10.6 and
10.7 due to her business being within 500 ft from the business site and in downtown; and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Amith has a conflict on 10.6 due to business relationship with the Lessee.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Amith pulled Items 10.9 & 10.11 for discussion.
Juan Raya, City Engineer provided clarification on Item 10.9, Timothy T.
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Wassil, Director of Public Works provided clarification on Item 10.11 Councilmember Holmes recused herself for Item 10.6 & 10.7 Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and Carl S. Morgan, Director of Economic Development provided clarification on Item 10.7
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Amith recused herself for Item 10.6 Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Consent Calendar Item 10.6, presented by Roll Call Vote. Motion carried 3-0-2. Councilmember Elaine Holmes and Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith abstained.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Consent Calendar Item 10.7, presented by Roll Call Vote. Motion carried 4-0-1. Councilmember Elaine Holmes abstained.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 thru 10.5 and 10.8 thru 10.14, presented by Roll Call Vote. Motion carried unanimously.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.1 Establish the Indio Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to support the economic development of the City of Indio and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to create and finalize necessary documents for the formation of the Indio Economic Development Corporation, and bring those back for final approval by the Council. The IEDC will be an independent non-profit entity that aims to attract new businesses, retain existing ones, and create job opportunities in the City of Indio
Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Elaine Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Item 11.1 establishing the Indio Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Motion carried unanimously.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 Request for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity determination for a Type 20 Liquor License for a new convenience market located at 40-695 Jefferson Street, Indio, CA 92201 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 607-260-056) Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Ortiz opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:28pm with no comments.
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Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Miller to approve Item 12.1, Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity determination for 40-695 Jefferson Street. Motion carried unanimously.
12.2 Resolution No. 10353, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 38630 (Case File No. 2023-01-01) for the ABC Recovery Project pursuant to Chapter 156 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Indio Municipal Code on certain real properties located south of Indio Boulevard, east of Sun Gold Street, west of Palm Street, and north of Luce Drive and Valencia Drive and adopting CEQA findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 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.
Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development provided commentary on a written public comment submitted by the Law Offices of Frank Weiser.
Mayor Ortiz opened the Public Hearing at 6:36pm.
Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Christopher Yingling
2. David Gray (via zoom)
3. Frank Weiser (via zoom)
Mayor Ortiz closed the Public Hearing at 6:46pm.
Discussion of Council ensued.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Miller to approve Item 12.2, Resolution No. 10353, Tentative Parcel Map No. 38630. Motion carried unanimously.
12.3 Resolution No. 10354 - Amended and Restated Resolution approving the City's continued participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rob Rockwell, Assistant City Manager and Director of Finance presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Ortiz opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:52pm with no comments.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve Item 12.3, Resolution No. 10354, amending and restating the City’s participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Motion carried unanimously.
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13. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Mike Zamudio (Street Sweepers, Basin, Desert Tortoise)
2. Christopher Martinez *via zoom (Cannabis Appeal Process)
14. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Ortiz adjourned the regular joint meeting at 7:03 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
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