City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Mayor Ramos Amith 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 Lupe Ramos Amith
Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Miller
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
Councilmember Waymond Fermon
Councilmember Oscar Ortiz
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 IN RE: AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAMS PRODUCTS LIABILITY
LITIGATION
USDC – District of South Carolina; Case No. 2:18-mn-2873 REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith
Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Miller
Councilmember Elaine Holmes
Councilmember Waymond Fermon *via zoom
Councilmember Oscar Ortiz
City Staff Present:
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager, Jonathan Nicks, Assistant City Manager, 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, Vanessa Castillo, City Clerk Specialist, Carl Morgan, Interim Dir. of Community Development, Ruby D. Walla, Dir. of Finance, and Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
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2. INVOCATION led by Pastor Steven Sloat ~ Coachella Valley Christian Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Paris Fermon ~ Oliphant Elementary
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Steven Graham Pacifico reported Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed therein and council gave settlement direction by a vote of 5-0.
5. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
5.1 Rotation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith passed the gavel to incoming Mayor Glenn Miller, and Councilmember Elaine Holmes rotated in as Mayor Pro Tem.
5.2 Presentation to Outgoing Honorable Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith Newly incoming Mayor Glenn Miller along with councilmembers, presented a ceremonial gavel to outgoing Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith for her service as Mayor for 2023-2024 and serving the Indio City Council for the past 20 years (2004 - 2024).
10-MINUTE RECESS
6. CITY CLERK ITEMS
6.1 Resolution No. 10471, certifying the General Municipal Election held November 5, 2024
Sabdi Sanchez, Director of City Clerk Services, presented the Staff Report.
Motion was made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Oscar Ortiz to approve Resolution No. 10471, certifying the General Municipal Election held November 5, 2024 by Roll Call Vote. Carried Unanimously.
6.2 Oath of Office for Incoming elected Officials
Cynthia Hernandez, City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to incoming Mayor Glenn Miller, Councilmember Benjamin Guitron IV, and City Treasurer Rob Rockwell.
Mayor Glenn Miller administered the Oath of Office to City Clerk Cynthia Hernadez.
7. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
10 MINUTE RECESS
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8. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Glenn Miller
Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Holmes
Councilmember Waymond Fermon
Councilmember Oscar Ortiz
Councilmember Benjamin Guitron IV
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.1 Proclamation - Retirement of Carl S. Morgan, Economic Development Director Mayor Glenn Miller, along with Council presented a proclamation to Carl S.
Morgan on his retirement after 40 years of public service, 9 years in the City of Indio.
9.2 Proclamation - Retirement of Benjamin Guitron IV, Administrative Officer Mayor Glenn Miller, along with Council presented a proclamation to Benjamin Guitron IV on his retirement after 40 years of public service to the City of Indio.
10. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
Danica Rodriguez, YAC representative, shared their appreciation for local business member Amador Gutierrez for providing a wonderful Thanksgiving feast for the Indio Teen Center, and shared the Blanket Drive which will be donated to individuals in the Eastern Coachella Valley ends Friday December 6th. YAC members will also assist with the City’s booth at the Tamale Festival Saturday December 7th, and Sunday December 8th with merchandise and goodies available for purchase.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery shared reminders of the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday December 6 at 5pm in downtown Indio, the Annual Tamale Festival taking place December 7 & 8 located at Miles Avenue Park and Second Saturday Movie "Elf" at Center Stage on Saturday December 11th at 6:30pm.
12. CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
13. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL EXTERNAL/INTERNAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND REPORT ON MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3(D)
Councilmember Guitron had no report on committees.
Councilmember Ortiz had no report on committees.
Councilmember Fermon had no report on committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Holmes had no report on committees.
Mayor Miller reported on Sunline Transit Agency.
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14. APPOINTMENTS
14.1 Mayor Appointments to External/Internal Committees, Commissions and Boards
Motion made by Councilmember Oscar Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Holmes to approve appointments to External/Internal Committees, Commissions and Boards. Carried Unanimously.
14.2 Appointment to the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Oscar Ortiz to approve the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Holmes to the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Commission, and delegate Mayor Glenn Miller as alternate. Carried Unanimously.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
15.1 Minutes for City Council meeting of November 20, 2024
15.2 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar
15.3 City Warrants from 11.09.24 thru 11.22.24
15.4 IWA Warrants from 11.09.2024 thru 11.22.2024
15.5 Authorize City Manager to execute the SaaS and Service agreement between the City of Indio and Questica LTD (EUNA Solutions) in the amount of $338,162.59 for a budget solution module and subscriptions services
15.6 Successor Agency Resolution Nos. 2024-47 and 2024-48 approving the Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule (ROPS24-25) and the related Administrative Budgets for the fiscal year period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
15.7 Agreement between Indio Water Authority and CentralSquare Technologies for Software as a Service subscription for Naviline Utility Billing, in the amount of $ 115,222.33
15.8 Authorize the full release of the payment and performance bonds from Lennar Homes of California, LLC, and accept the Bill of Sale and Maintenance Guaranty bond in the amount of $34,831.08 for Paradiso, Tract Map No. 31815
15.9 Professional Services Agreement with Kim Turner, LLC for Dispatch Center Consulting Services for a total not-to-exceed $197,500
15.10 Three-year subscription with Trakstar for employee evaluation software in total amount of $80,633.00
15.11 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1819, Amending Section 10.10 of the Indio Municipal Code
15.12 Authorization to Negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Bryan Flores and Shivani L. S. V. Patel for property located at 82877 Wilson Avenue (APN 611-232-009) for a purchase price of $330,000 with up to $10,000 in escrow fees for a total of $340,000
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Councilmember Ben Guitron pulled Item 15.9; Chief Brian Tully provide respondes to questions.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Oscar Ortiz to approve the Consent Calendar Items 15.1 thru 15.12. Carried Unanimously.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 Resolution No. 10472, amending Resolution No. 10401, authorizing the preparation and submittal of an application for participation in the State's Prohousing Designation Program
Kendra Reif, Principal Planner presented the Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Miller opened the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. with the following comments:
1. Ian Gabriel (Lift to Rise) *via zoom
Mayor Miller closed the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Motion made by Councilmember Waymond Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Ben Guitron to approve Public Hearing Item 16.1, Resolution No. 10472, amending Resolution No. 10401, authorizing the preparation and submittal of an application for participation in the State's Prohousing Designation Program. Carried Unanimously.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments provided by the following:
1. Al Meza (Plaque - Tamale Festival Foundation)
18. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Miller adjourned the regular joint meeting at 6:50 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIRECTOR OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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