City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, November 1, 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
Councilmember Glenn Miller
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
Councilmember Waymond Fermon
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith (arrived at 4:19pm)
2. PUBLIC COMMENT None.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
3.1 Conference with Labor Negotiator, Government Code Section 54957.6; City Negotiator: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager; Employee Organizations:
POA & PCU
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Oscar Ortiz called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and 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, Kevin H. Snyder, Dir. Of Community Development, Carl S. Morgan, Dir. Of Economic Development, Mike Washburn, Chief of Police, Scott Trujillo, Deputy City Manager, Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Administrator and Steven Graham, City Attorney
2. 3.
INVOCATION Pastor Dave McCoy ~ Garden Fellowship Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Gary Franco ~ Third Grader at Roosevelt
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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
Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Chuck Parker
2. Feliz Nunez
3. Ruben Perez, representative for Assemblyman Garcia
5.1 ***
Update on the Salton Sea Management Program (SSMP) by California Natural Resources Agency
Miguel Hernandez, Public Affairs Officer for California Natural Resources Agency presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Ortiz also highlighted a Proclamation that was not on the agenda ~ National Adoption Awareness Month
6. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery reported on the completion of the Indio Resident Leadership Academy with twenty-two residents successfully completing the program.
The next Second Saturday concert will be held on November 11 at 6pm on the corner of Miles and Smurr Street. The Annual Indio BBQ Festival will be held on November 18 beginning at 11am at the Indio Muni Golf Course. The City received a $4.6 million dollar Library grant for a new library which will start construction in the near future.
City Manager also shared appreciation for Imperial Irrigation District Board and Staff for their continued efforts in many City projects.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
Youth Advisory Council Secretary Viviana Terriquez shared about volunteering with FIND Food Distribution and participating at Desert Recreations District Annual Halloween carnival by selling snow cones and reminded council of their partnership with Acrisure Arena by selling tickets to a Firebirds hockey game on December 16, 2023 at 6pm to fundraise for Youth Advisory Leadership Conference.
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 had no report on committees.
Councilmember Fermon had no report on committees.
Councilmember Miller reported on Coachella/Indio Waste Transfer Joint Powers Authority Commission and SunLine Transit Agency.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Amith had no report on committees.
Mayor Ortiz had no report on committees.
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9. APPOINTMENTS
9.1 Appointment of David Getka to the Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission, nominated by Councilmember Elaine Holmes
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith to appoint David Getka to the Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission, nominated by Councilmember Elaine Holmes. Carried Unanimously.
10. EXCUSE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
11.1 Minutes for City Council meeting of October 18, 2023
11.2 City Warrants from 10.13.23 thru 10.26.23
11.3 IWA Warrants from 10.05.23 thru 10.17.23
11.4 Resolution No. 10399 Accepting the $4.6 Million Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program Grant and Designating the City Manager to Enter into Agreements on behalf of the City of Indio
11.5 Award of demolition and earthwork contract for the City Hall and Library Project to the low-bidder MDB General Engineering, Inc for $3,348,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto, not to exceed the total bid amount
11.6 Resolution No. 10398 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit grant applications for all CalRecycle grants for which the City is eligible and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute CalRecycle grant agreements and amendments thereto
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 thru 11.6.
Carried unanimously.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
12.1 Resolution No. 10400 Adoption of the City of Indio Prohousing Plan Jesus Gomez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager presented the Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
Public Comments provided by the following for Administrative Items 12.1 &
12.2 by the following:
1. Jessika Pollard
Discussion of council continued.
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Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development provided clarifications on discussion.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Miller to approve Resolution No. 10400, adoption of City of Indio Prohousing Plan, as amended to update Policy 1 - Establish or Participate in a local housing trust. Carried unanimously.
12.2 Resolution No. 10401 Authorizing the Preparation and Submittal of an Application for Participation in the State's Prohousing Designation Program Jesus Gomez, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion ensued.
Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development provided clarifications on discussion.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith to approve Resolution No. 10401, authorizing the preparation and submittal of an application for participation in the State's Prohousing Designation Program. Carried unanimously.
12.3 Ordinance No. 1801 authorizing a one (1) year extension of the Design Review approval from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 for Citrus Plaza II - Planning Area 2 (DR 21-04-488) comprised of approximately 3.38 acres on a portion of land with a current Assessor's Parcel Number designation of 602-090-006 located northeast of Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street Kevin Snyder, Director of Community Development presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Elaine Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to introduce and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 1801, authorizing a one (1) year extension of the Design Review approval from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 for Citrus Plaza II - Planning Area 2 (DR 21-04-488) comprised of approximately 3.38 acres on a portion of land with a current Assessor's Parcel Number designation of 602-090-006 located northeast of Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street . Carried unanimously.
12.4 Ordinance No. 1799 Amending Title IX, Chapter 101 Related to Enforcement of the City of Indio's Prohibition on Dangerous Fireworks Steven P. Graham, City Attorney presented the Staff Report continued from October 18, 2023 CC Meeting with amendments as requested by council.
Discussion ensued.
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Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Midge Rodier
2. Kim Hardy
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to introduce and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 1799, Amending Title IX, Chapter 101 Related to Enforcement of the City of Indio's Prohibition on Dangerous Fireworks, with the amendment of removing the ability to paying of fees. Carried 3-2. Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amity & Councilmember Elaine Holmes opposed.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.1 Resolution No. 10402 to Approve an Exchange with CAN DO, LLC of Parcels located at Jackson Street and Avenue 42
Steven P. Graham, City Attorney introduced Item 13.1.
Jillian Martins, Assistant City Attorney presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Ortiz opened the Public Hearing at 6:45pm.
Les Johnson, representative for CAN DO, LLC presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Ortiz closed the Public Hearing at 6:50pm.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Amith, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Resolution No. 10402, approving an Exchange with CAN DO, LLC of Parcels located at Jackson Street and Avenue 42. Carried 4-1. Councilmember Glenn Miller opposed.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Midge Rodier (Disaster Preparedness)
2. David Tsikman (Support for Israel)
3. Armie Gillman (Support for Israel)
15. 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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