City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith 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.
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith
Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Miller
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
Councilmember Oscar Ortiz
Councilmember Waymond Fermon
City Staff Present:
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager, Rob Rockwell, Assistant City Manager, Carl S.
Morgan, Interim Dir. Of Community Development, Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Interim Dir. of Economic Development, Jim Curtis, Community Services Manager, Andrew Ansoorian, Dir. of Human Resources & Risk Management, Sabdi Sanchez, Dir. of City Clerk Services, Brian Tully, Chief of Police, Reymundo Trejo, P.E., IWA General Manager, Ruby D. Walla, Dir. of Finance, and Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
2. INVOCATION
led by Pastor Dave McCoy ~ Garden Fellowship Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
led by Mia De La Torre ~ Madison Elementary School
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Proclamation - Retirement of Rob Rockwell, Assistant City Manager Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith, along with Council presented a proclamation to Rob Rockwell, Assistant City Manager, Elected City Treasurer and former Director of Finance on his retirement after 30 years of public service, and a proclamation in Honor of Hunter Lopez Day for his selfless dedication and service in the United States Navy.
4.2 Proclamation to current or former member of the Armed Forces In Honor of Hunter Lopez Day
Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith, along with Council presented a proclamation in Honor of Hunter Lopez Day to retired Veteran Javier Solis, for his selfless dedication and service in the United States Airforce.
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5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery presented a PowerPoint Presentation with an Indio Electric Finance Authority update.
6. CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
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 had no report on committees.
Councilmember Fermon had no report on committees.
Councilmember Ortiz had no report on committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller reported on SunLine Transit Agency.
Mayor Ramos Amith reported on Coachella Valley Animal Campus.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.1 Minutes for City Council meeting of July 17, 2024
8.2 City Warrants from 07.12.24 thru 08.15.24
8.3 Report of investments for the quarter ending June 30, 2024
8.4 IWA Warrants from 07.03.24 thru 08.01.24
8.5 Resolution No. 10465 authorizing the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) WaterSMART program Application for the Indio Water Authority Chromium 6 Treatment for Drinking Water Wells; and authorize the Executive Director as the Authorized Representative for the for the USBR WaterSMART program application
8.6 Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with CA Consulting Services, LLC for additional amount of $400,000 for engineering technical advisory and program management support services to implement the approved Capital Improvement Program, programming related support, and update Water Operations standard operating procedures (SOPs)
8.7 Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with DRP Engineering, Inc. for additional amount of $600,000 for professional construction engineering services, new treatment facility constructability reviews, and construction management support services to implement the approved Capital Improvement Program and Chromium 6 Program
8.8 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Tilden-Coil Constructors to increase the contract amount by $86,991.81 which includes the final cost of security cameras for the construction site of the Public Safety Campus
8.9 First Amendment to the Agreement for Animal Control Field and Shelter
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Services with the County of Riverside
8.10 Budget Adjustment in Special Revenue Fund 220 (Proposition 172) in the amount of $521,258.00
8.11 Agreement for Special Legal Counsel Services with the law firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
8.12 Approval of Development Impact Fee "DIF" Deferral Agreement with SST Real Estate, LLC for a new apartments complex known as Blu Sapphire for a total amount of $314,436.97
8.13 Approval of Development Impact Fee "DIF" Deferral Agreement with Pacific West Communities, Inc for a new phase 2 apartments complex for a total amount of $1,318,746.82
8.14 Fourth Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Indio and Coachella Valley Development Partners, assumed by Versed Development Group, for the completion of Skyline at Bliss & Oasis project. As well as approval of Development Impact Fees "DIF" Deferral Agreement with Versed Development Group for a new apartment complex for the total amount of approximately $450,572.65
8.15 Approval of Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of Holiday Decorations in the amount of $128,151.90
8.16 Approval of an 18-month amendment extension for golf course management services for The Lights at Indio Golf Course with Landmark Golf Limited Partnership in the amount of $209,866.58
8.17 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1815, Extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 1813 adopting a moratorium on the establishment of any new substance abuse treatment facility in the City
8.18 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1816, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Indio Amending Sections 130.020 and 130.021 of the Indio Municipal Code Regarding the Prohibition on Camping and Storage of Personal Property on Public Property Following the United States Supreme Court's Decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass
8.19 Fall Surface Replacement Agreement with Dave Bang Associates, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $99,194.60 for the Yucca Park playground areas
8.20 Fuel purchase in the amount of $500,000 from Soco Group, Inc. for the City’s bulk fuel needs
8.21 Construction contract with Petrochem Materials Innovation, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $3,500,000 per fiscal year for the Citywide Roadway Maintenance for a three (3) year term with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions 1
8.22 Change Order No. 1 for Conserve Landcare, LLC for additional contract services for Lighting and Landscape Districts Areas 1, 9, 10, 11, 14, 21, 24-28, 32-34, 36-41, 43, 44, 47, 48, and 50, totaling $67,614.02 for FY 2023/24 1
8.23 Final Parcel Map No. 38791, generally located north of Avenue 51 and west of Jackson Street, off Los Palos Road 1
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8.24 Approval of Final Parcel Map for Shifin Inc., Parcel Map No. 38741, generally located on the south side of Highway 111 and east of Shields Road1
8.25 Budget Appropriation with Shades Structures, Inc. in the amount of $120,223.26 for Shade Structures at Davis Field #31
Councilmember Elaine Holmes recused herself from Item 8.14 due to financial interest within 1,000 ft of the development.
Motion made by Councilmember Elaine Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 thru 8.13 & 8.15 thru 8.25. Carried Unanimously.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.14. Carried 4-0-1.
Councilmember Elaine Holmes abstained.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
9.1 Approve the conservation and restoration of the City’s mural collection, award the contract to Scott M. Haskins of FACL, Inc., and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and finalize the agreement with Scott M. Haskins and FACL, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $170,474. This contract will cover immediate conservation and restoration for nine murals for the amount of $148,794, and annual conservation and restoration costs $21,680 Leila Namvar, Public Arts Analyst presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Oscar Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Miller to approve Administrative Item 9.1, approving the conservation and restoration of the City's mural collection to Scott M. Haskins. Carried Unanimously.
9.2 Ordinance No. 1818, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Indio, amending Section 10.19 and adding Sections 10.20 through and including
10.23 to the City's Municipal Code regulating use of the City's Seal and Logo Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney presented the Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve Administrative Item 9.2, approving the Introduction of Ordinance No. 1818, amending Section 10.19 and adding Sections 10.20 through and including 10.23 to the City's Municipal Code regulating use of the City's Seal and Logo, as amended, and waive full reading.
Carried Unanimously.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Ordinance No. 1817 & Resolution No. 10464 - Rescinding of legislative actions previously approved by the City Council pertaining to expansions of the City's Spheres of Influence
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney presented the Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. with no comments.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Elaine Holmes to approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 1817 & Resolution No. 10464, rescinding of legislative actions previously approved by the City Council pertaining to expansions of the City's Spheres of Influence, and waive full reading. Carried Unanimously.
10.2 Request for City Council Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 21 Off-Sale Liquor License issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for Rocket (City Case No. PLAN-PCN-24- 0004), an existing convenience store located at 80976 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 600-200-014)
Carl S. Morgan, Interim Director of Community Development introduced the Staff Report.
Kendra Reif, Principal Planner presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith opened the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m. with the following comments:
1. Steve Rawlings (Applicant)
Mayor Ramos Amith closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Motion made by Councilmember Glenn Miller, seconded by Councilmember Waymond Fermon to approve the Request for Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 21 Off-Sale Liquor License issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for Rocket, an existing convenience store located at 80976 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201. Carried Unanimously.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Thomas Franke (Ronald McDonald House - City of Indio Grant)
2. Jim Wilk (Cannabis Tax Collection)
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12. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Ramos Amith adjourned the regular joint meeting at 6:48 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, CMC
DIRECTOR OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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