City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Mayor Glenn Miller called to order the closed session meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California.
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM
1. 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
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
Mayor Pro Tem Holmes recused herself from item 3.1 due to owning property within 500ft.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8; for 45149 Smurr Street Suite A, Indio, City of Indio Negotiator: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Deaux Fresh.; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9 One Claim – Polo Club Maintenance Association
3.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Mukesh Patel et al v. City of Indio, et al USDC 5:24-cv-02019-KK-SHK
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Glenn Miller called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio, Indio Water Authority at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California.
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1. 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
City Staff Present:
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager, Jon Nicks, Asst. City Manager, Jennifer Mizrahi, Asst. City Attorney, Brian Tully, Chief of Police, Andrew Ansoorian, Dir. of Human Resources, Ruby Walla, Dir. of Finance, Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Dir. of Economic Development, Brian Halvorson, Dir. of Community Development, Ian Cozens, Dir. of IT, Timothy T. Wassil, Dir. of Public Works, Rey Trejo, IWA General Manager, Sabdi Sanchez, Dir. of City Clerk Services.
2. INVOCATION led by Councilmember Guitron
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Arianny Lopez ~ Roosevelt Elementary
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Mizrahi reported Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed therein with no reportable action.
5. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
Viviana Terriquez provided an update on the Youth Advisory Council’s recent activities. Members attended the Friday Night Live Active Youth Conference and delivered a presentation on mental health topics at the Teen Center. Additionally, several members participated in the Desert Youth Town Hall Speaker Series. The Council’s upcoming events include a Mental Health Hike scheduled for May 17th at Badlands Trail.
6. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery provided an update on the upcoming Music Festival season, encouraging residents to stay informed about road closures through social media. He also expressed appreciation to Chief Tully and Public Safety partners for their efforts behind the scenes to ensure a safe festival experience.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
None.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3(D)
Councilmember Guitron had no reports on Commissions.
Councilmember Ortiz reported on the Indio/Coachella JPA Waste Transfer Station
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Meeting.
Councilmember Fermon reported on the League of California Cities Policy Committee Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Holmes had no report on Commissions.
Mayor Miller reported on the SunLine Transit Agency Board Meeting.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.1 Minutes for City Council and Indio Water Authority meeting of March 19, 2025
9.2 City Warrants from 03.08.2025 to 03.21.2025
9.3 IWA Warrants 03.08.2025 to 03.21.2025
9.4 Resolution No. 10480, amending conditions of approval relating to the timing of required public improvements on Jackson Street and Avenue 42 for The Greens at Indio (Case File No. 23-02-14) multi-tenant commercial retail center
9.5 Resolution No. 10481, adopting the City of Indio Legislative Platform for Fiscal Year 2025-26
9.6 Approve the City Council Protocols
9.7 An amendment to the SaaS agreement between the City of Indio and Tyler Technologies resulting in a reduction in annual recurring costs of $22,133 and the implementation of new modules with one-time costs of $105,200
9.8 Amendment No. 3 to the existing Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, Inc. in an amount of $513,117, for a total notto-exceed amount of $1,409,005 for the Jackson Street and Avenue 50 Improvement Project (City Project No. TS1901)
9.9 Change Order No. 1 with Western Pump, Inc. in the amount of $4,749.18 for price adjustment costs for the Removal and Replacement of the Fuel Pump (City Project No. FL2400)
9.10 Change Order No. 2 with Three Peaks Corp. in the amount of $190,279.69 for additional work for the Indio Sports Park Project (City Project No.
PK2203); and authorize the City Manager to execute the Change Order
9.11 Authorization to Negotiate and Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Carnick Deanna Living Trust / Agel & Carnick Family Trust for a vacant lot located at the North West corner of Towne Street and Wilson Avenue (APN 611-221-010) for a purchase price of $84,000 with up to $6,000 in escrow fees for a total of $90,000
9.12 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with IB Consulting LLC., to increase compensation for a not-to- exceed amount of $150,000 for the water rate study
Mayor Miller pulled item 9.6 to be brought back for consideration during a future meeting.
Councilmember Guitron pulled item 9.4 for further clarification.
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Brian Halvorson, Dir. Of Community Development provided a brief report on amending conditions of approval for Resolution No. 10480.
Public Comment provided by the following:
1. Matt Ryler, Applicant (CAN DO, LLC)
Mayor Miller pulled item 9.5 for further clarification.
Motion made by Councilmember Fermon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes to approve Consent Calendar items 9.1 thru 9.5 and 9.7 thru 9.12.
Carried Unanimously.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment provided by the following:
1. Mike Wales (Short Term Rentals)
11. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Miller adjourned the joint/regular meeting at 5:42 p.m., to an Adjourned Regular meeting on April 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIRECTOR OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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