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Annual Action Plan
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The section will describe the City’s planned actions to carry out the following strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan:
• Foster and maintain affordable housing;
• Evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards;
• Reduce the number of poverty-level families;
• Develop institutional structure; and
• Enhance coordination.
In addition, the City will identify obstacles to meeting underserved needs and propose actions to overcome those obstacles.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The two primary obstacles to meeting the needs of underserved populations in Indio are:
• Limited City Funding for support services,
• Costs associated with acquiring and maintaining affordable housing for low and extremely low (homeless) income residents
The City of Indio will take the following actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs:
• Promote and encourage housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, physical condition, or family size. • Maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods. • Provide support services to meet the housing needs of the City’s residents, specifically homeless households and at-risk youth other special needs groups. • Improve the quality and increase the quantity of public improvements that benefit low and moderate-income residents.
• Provide services to non-homeless special needs populations.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City supports cooperation in the development of affordable housing through financial and/or technical assistance. The City will cooperate with developers to provide housing opportunities for extremely low, very-low, low and moderate-income households. The City shall also evaluate the effectiveness of its partnerships with non-profit housing developers on an annual basis. Based on its findings, the City will seek ways to expand and foster its partnerships
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as appropriate. The City will assist and encourage housing development for extremely low, very-low, low and moderate-income households through a variety of activities such as providing in-kind technical assistance, funding support, land write-downs, expedited processing, fee deferrals, and incentives and concessions that meet or exceed State density bonus law as appropriate. The City shall also encourage the development of housing units for households earning 30 percent or less of the Median Family Income for Riverside County.
Specific emphasis shall be placed on the provision of family housing and non-traditional housing types such as single-resident occupancy, transitional facilities and housing units serving temporary needs. The City will encourage the development of housing for extremely low- income households through a variety of activities such as outreach to nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, providing in-kind technical assistance for housing developers, financing and funding assistance and expedited processing as appropriate.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City works in partnership with the County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPP's). The program provides health education about lead poisoning and assistance in lead removal within homes. To increase awareness of the County’s programs, the City will provide a landing page on the City’s website to link Indio residents to the County’s program website for more information and resources.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families Indio’ antipoverty strategy is closely aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall affordable housing plan. These goals include reducing poverty, creating new and affordable housing, developing and promoting services for at-risk populations, expanding job training, and providing public and social services. The City will also continue partnering with organizations to provide a continuum of services addressing the full range of needs of low- and moderate- income families.
All communities share a goal to eradicate poverty. The City recognizes that a goal to reduce poverty will contribute to the economic wellbeing of individuals and families. The families whose income increases above the poverty level will be able to live independent of public and private assistance.
Goal: To reduce poverty level incomes below current levels by 2028. This goal will be monitored – in part - by the results of ACS data.
Policy: To continue to support and coordinate with public and private efforts aimed at preventing and reducing poverty level incomes.
Policy: To conduct outreach with public and private agencies whose mission is to reduce
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poverty level incomes.
Program: To support and coordinate with the organizations who directly or indirectly contribute to a reduction in poverty such as the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Riverside County, County of Riverside Housing Authority and Desert Alliance for Community Empowerment.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City maintains primary management as well as the coordination of the various organizations involved in these processes. The staff within the Community Development Department work closely with other City departments and the community to develop programs and activities that improve low- and moderate-income neighborhoods throughout Indio. The administration of program activities includes housing, public facility and infrastructure improvements, public and social service activities and economic development activities. The City collaborates with public agencies, for-profit agencies, and non-profit organizations to provide programming and services.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
Discussion:
Through the development of the Policy Program, the City has identified six broad housing priorities:
• To assist in the development of housing opportunities and accessibility for all economic levels in the City.
• To remove constraints that hinder the production and conservation of affordable housing units.
• To provide and maintain an adequate supply of sites for the development of new affordable housing. To preserve, rehabilitate and enhance existing housing and neighborhoods.
• To ensure that all housing programs are available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, household composition, income, size, disability or any other arbitrary factor. • To encourage and enhance intergovernmental, public and private coordination and cooperation to achieve an adequate supply of housing for all residents of the community.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 75.00%
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AMOUNTS DELIVERABLES
$112,000
$24,000 Food distribution
$35,000 Fair housing education, mediation services, and outreach
$43,000 Emergency shelter services, case management,
and other supportive services
$10,000 Support services
$515,001
Neighborhood improvements
$123,000
$750,001
$479,370.81 Reprogrammed to Public Facilities Project
$994,370.81 (Includes FY25/26 Entitlement and Carry-over)
PROGRAM ACTIVITY
List of Proposed CDBG Programs/Activities (FY 25/26)
Indio Senior Center- Weekend Meal Program
Inland Fair Housing & Mediation Board- Fair Housing and Landlord/Tenant Mediation Services (HUD-Required)
Martha's Village & Kitchen- Emergency Shelter Program
Public Services (Subject to 15% Cap)
Public Facilities Improvement
Indio Sports Park Project
Administration (Standard 20% Cap)
Program Administration and Grant Management
Total Annual Program
Additional Unspent Funds
Reprogramming of Prior Year's Unspent Funds
TOTAL FUNDING FOR FY 25/26
SAFE Family Justice Centers
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City Council
May 7, 2025
STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager
Prepared by: Brian Halvorson, Dir. Of Community Development Conflict: Yes Member: Elaine Holmes
Subject: Approval for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity (Case Files No. PLAN-PCN-25-0006) for a Type 20 Off-Sale Alcohol License issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for PS Bottle Shop, a proposed convenience market located within "The Place" at 45151 Oasis St Indio CA 92201
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity (Case File PLAN-PCN-25-0006).
SUMMARY:
On March 26, 2025, Christopher White, on behalf of PS Bottle Shop, LLC, filed an application with the Public of Certificate a of requesting the Department Development Community issuance Convenience or Necessity for a Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine License from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to authorize the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at 45151 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicant submitted an application to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for a Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine License to authorize the sale of beer and wine for off- site consumption at a specialty market located at 45151 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 611-164-006). ABC determined that the site is located within Census Tract 455.02, which is considered an area of “undue concentration” because the number of existing licenses exceeds the threshold established by ABC. Census Tract 455.02 is authorized for two (2) off-sale licenses. In such cases, ABC must deny the application unless the local governing body, in this case the Indio City Council, determines that the public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the license.
ANALYSIS
State Regulations – Undue Concentration of Liquor Licenses:
California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 23958.4 specifies the following:
AGENDA ITEM #12.2
Approval for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity (Case File... Page 327 of 381 (a) For purposes of Section 23958, “undue concentration” means the case in which the applicant premises for an original or premises-to-premises transfer of any retail license are located in an area where any of the following conditions exist:
(1) The applicant premises are located in a crime reporting district that has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes, as defined in subdivision (c), than the average number of reported crimes as determined from all crime reporting districts within the jurisdiction of the local law enforcement agency.
(2) As to on-sale retail license applications, the ratio of on-sale retail licenses to population in the census tract or census division in which the applicant premises are located exceeds the ratio of on- sale retail licenses to population in the county in which the applicant premises are located.
(3) As to off-sale retail license applications, the ratio of off-sale retail licenses to population in the census tract or census division in which the applicant premises are located exceeds the ratio of off- sale retail licenses to population in the county in which the applicant premises are located
(b) Notwithstanding Section 23958, the department may issue a license as follows:
(1) With respect to a nonretail license, a retail on-sale bona fide eating place license, a retail license issued for a hotel, motel, or other lodging establishment, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 25503.16, a or license, manufacturer's beer a with conjunction in issued license retail a winegrower's license, if the applicant shows that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance.
(2) With respect to any other license, if the local governing body of the area in which the applicant premises are located, or its designated subordinate officer or body, determines within 90 days of notification of a completed application that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance. The 90-day period shall commence upon receipt by the local governing body of (A) notification by the department of an application for licensure, or (B) a completed application according to local requirements, if any, whichever is later.
Based on statutory guidelines, the City of Indio City Council is conducting a public hearing and will consider the issuance of a determination of public convenience or necessity. These actions will occur within the specified 90-day period.
General Plan, Zoning and Existing Land Uses:
The subject property is currently designated with the Downtown (DT) land use designation pursuant to the 2040 General Plan adopted on September 18, 2019, and has a current zoning designation of Downtown Neighborhood (DT-N) with a Retail Ready Overlay (RR-O) per the adopted Downtown Specific Plan. The proposed market where beer/wine would be sold for off-site consumption would be within a proposed 500-square foot area where approximately 25% of the market inventory would be designated for the sale of alcohol within an existing multi-tenant building that will include multiple vendors.
As previously noted, the California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control has identified that the project site is located within an area of “undue concentration”. The ABC threshold for "undue concentration" of off-sale retail licenses in Census Tract No. 455.02 is two (2) off-sale liquor
Approval for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity (Case File... Page 328 of 381 licenses. There are currently seven (7) establishments within Census Tract No. 455.02 that have active ABC issued off-sale liquor licenses as specified in Table 1 below:
TABLE 1
SUMMARY OF CONCENTRATION OF ON-SALE ABC LICENSES
CENSUS TRACT 455.02
TABLE 1
SUMMARY OF CONCENTRATION OF ON-SALE ABC LICENSES
CENSUS TRACT 455.02
# License Type Business Name Address Status
1 20 Quick N Easy 82660 Miles Ave Active
2 21 Food 4 Less 82124 Hwy 111 Active
3 20 KSC & SON
Corporation 82338 Hwy 111 Active
4 20 G&M Oil 82003 Hwy 111 Active
5 21 CVS Pharmacy 82270 Hwy 111 Active
6 20 Clarks Travel
Center
82253 Indio
BLVD Active
7 21 Cardenas 82266 Hwy 111 Active
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Census Tract 455.02 in Riverside County encompasses an area of approximately 1.1 square miles and has a population of 3,846. Of this population, approximately 85% are aged 18 and over, and 13.5% are aged 65 and over.
SURROUNDING LAND USES
Downtown the and (DT-C) Core Downtown by surrounded generally is site project The Neighborhood (DT-N) zoning designations. Neighboring parcels also contain the Retail Ready Overlay (RR-O) which requires properties to maintain flexibility if/when the market is ready for an expansion of a more urban environment (City of Indio Downtown Specific Plan, page 49). The General Plan Land Use designations, the Downtown Specific Plan Zoning designations, and Existing Land Uses are outlined in Table 2 below:
Table 2: General Plan, Zoning, and Surrounding Existing uses Table 2: General Plan, Zoning, and Surrounding Existing uses General Plan 2040 Zoning Existing Use
Site: Downtown
(DT)
Downtown
Neighborhood
(DT-N)
Commercial Building
North: Downtown
(DT)
Downtown Core
(DT-C) Commercial Building
South: Downtown
(DT)
Downtown
Neighborhood
(DT-N)
Commercial Building
East: Downtown
(DT)
Downtown
Neighborhood Commercial Building
Approval for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity (Case File... Page 329 of 381 (DT-N)
West: Downtown
(DT)
Downtown
Neighborhood
(DT-N)
Commercial Building
Police Department Background Check Investigation
Community Development Department staff submitted the PCN application to the Indio Police Department, Indio Public Works Department, the Indio Water Authority, and the Riverside County Fire Department. Community Development staff only received comments from the Indio Police Department. The Indio Police Department (IPD) conducted a review of the application and a background investigation of the applicant IPD reported that Mr. Christopher White completed and passed the background check as of April 15, 2025. Therefore, IPD is not recommending any specific conditions of approval associated with this request and did not specify any law enforcement related concerns for the proposed location. Furthermore, IPD, in partnership with ABC, will enforce the laws related to the sale of alcohol from the proposed establishment.
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) DETERMINATION
Findings:
Pursuant to Section 6.04.08, Subsection C, of the City of Indio Unified Development Code, the City Council shall issue a decision approving, conditionally approving, or denying the Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity following the close of the required public hearing. In reaching its decision, the City Council shall make findings and shall consider the following factors:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code.
The subject property has a current General Plan 2040 land use designation of Downtown (DT) and a current Downtown Specific Plan zoning designation of Downtown Neighborhood (DT-C). The Downtown Specific Plan specifies that retail in the Downtown Core zoning designation is a permitted land use. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the City’s General Plan 2040 and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the zoning designation specified in the Downtown Specific Plan.
2. The proposed use is compatible with the nature, condition, and character of adjacent land uses.
The subject property is governed by the City of Indio’s Downtown Specific Plan. The new retail store is adjacent to a commercial building to the north that is zoned Downtown Core (DT-C) and is surrounded to the south, west, and east by commercial buildings that are zoned Downtown Neighborhood pedestrian-oriented lively by characterized The zone DT-C retail, (DT-N). is restaurant, and service businesses while the DT-N zone is a less intense and more flexible urban environment. The intent of this zoning designation is to concentrate a more active ground-floor environment into the historic core along Oasis Street. The inclusion of the new retail store is consistent with the pedestrian-oriented retail business outlined in the DT-C.
3. The proposed use would not have an adverse effect on adjacent land uses.
Approval for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity (Case File... Page 330 of 381 The subject property is located along Oasis Street near with its intersection with Miles Avenue and is near the core of the City’s Downtown. The adopted Downtown Specific Plan specifies the following vision for Downtown Indio: “Downtown Indio is a place for everyone; a human-scaled, urban center of activity concentrating community, culture, and commerce in a vibrant, walkable, mixed-use environment.”
Further, Goal 2 of the Plan specifies the following goal for Downtown:
Goal 2: Lively selection of nightlife, entertainment and recreation options:
Downtown already includes a notable concentration of civic, cultural, recreation and entertainment amenities, and is uniquely and ideally positioned to become Indio’s most significant center of culture, night life, entertainment and recreation and operate as a true “18-hour per day” district.
The proposed retail store will help fulfill the Council adopted vision for Downtown Indio in an area of mutually compatible land uses. The Council’s issuance of the Public Convenience or Necessity Determination is therefore not likely to have an adverse effect on adjacent land uses and allows for potential similar uses.
4. The proposed use would not result in an excessive number of similar establishments in close proximity.
Census Tract 455.02 is an area of undue concentration, which is reasonable given the concentration of commercial and retail uses within the area. The authorization of a Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine License for PS Bottle Shop, LLC, would support the establishment of a specialty food and beverage retail market within a multi-vendor retail store in Downtown Indio. The project would contribute to the economic vitality of the area by supporting local producers, offering unique retail options, and enhancing the diversity of goods and services available to residents and visitors.
Conclusion:
Based on the preceding information, a review of the site and floor plans for the business, and successful completion of the Indio Police Department’s application review and background check, staff recommends that the City Council approve the request for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine License for the PS Bottle Shop, LLC, located at 45151 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 611-164-006).
PUBLIC NOTICE
On April 23, 2025, the City Clerk Administrator published a legal notice of public hearing in The Desert Sun, the newspaper of record. In addition, notices were mailed to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site on April 16, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Project Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachment 2 - Copy of Pending ABC Application
Attachment 3 - The Place Floor Plan
Approval for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity (Case File... Page 331 of 381 APPROVAL(S):
Brian Halvorson, Dir. Of Community Development Approved - 28 Apr 2025 Jennifer A. Mizrahi, Assistant City Attorney Approved - 29 Apr 2025 Ruby D. Walla, Director of Finance Approved - 29 Apr 2025 Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager Approved - 29 Apr 2025
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INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS -
SECTION 23958.4 B&P
State of California
Gavin Newsom, Governor
Instructions This form is to be used for all applications for original is uance or premises to premises transfer of licenses. • Part I is to be completed by an ABC employee, given to applicant with pre-application package, with copy retained in • holding file or applicant's district file.
Part 2 is to be completed by the applicant, and returned to ABC.
Part 3 is to be completed by the local governing body or its designated subordinate officer or body, and returned to ABC.
PART 1 -TO BE COMPLETED BY ABC
1. APPLICANT'S NAME
PS BOTTLE SHOP LLC
2. PREMISES ADDRESS (Street number and name, city, zip code) 45151 OASIS ST., INDIO, CA 92201-4333
4. TYPE OF BUSINESS
' , I_ ' Full Service Restaurant
7 Deli or Specialty Restaurant
--i Cafe/Coffee Shop
Bed & Breakfast:
Wine only All
'.......; Supermarket
Liquor Store
7 Hofbrau/Cafeteria
Comedy Club
Brew Pub
Theater
_J Membership Store
Department Store
n Cocktail Lounge
i ; Night Club
:Tavern: Beer
~
• Tavern: Beer & Wine
Service Station
- ,
; X . Convenience Market
3. LICENSE TYPE
20 ;- ; Private Club
Veterans Club
: Fraternal Club
Wine Tasting Room
Swap Meet/Flea Market
'Drive-in Dairy
_i DrugNariety Store
• Other - describe:
. Florist/Gift Shop , i Convenience Market w/Gasoline
5. COUNTY POPULATION
's:- CENSUS TRACT NUMBER
-
i 6. TOTAL NUMBER OF LICENSES IN COUNTY
On-Sale
9. NO. OF LICENSES ALLOWED IN CENSUS TRACT
Off-Sale
7. RATIO OF LICENSES TO POPULATION IN COUNTY
On-Sale
10. NO. OF LICENSES EXISTING IN CENSUS TRACT
Off-Sale
455.02 2 , On-Sale X . Off-Sale 7 : On-Sale : X Off-Sale 11~ S THE ABOVE CENSUS TRACT OVERCONCENTRA TED WITH LICENSES? (i.e., does lhe ratio of licenses to population in the census tracl exceed the ratio of licenses to population for the entire county?) : X : Yes, the number of existing licenses exceeds the number allowed i No, the number of existing licenses is lower than the number allowed
12. DOES LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAINTAIN CRIME STATISTICS? ; jYes (Go to Item #13)
-, -_J No (Go to Item #20)
13. CRIME REPORTING DISTRICT NUMBER :14_ TOTAL~N~U_M_B-ER_ O_F _R-EP_O_R __ T-IN_G_ D~I-ST- R~l~CT~S 115. TOTAL NUMBER OF OFFENSES IN ALL REPORTING DISTRICTS
16. AVERAGE NO. OF OFFENSES PER DISTRICT 17. 120% OF AVERAGE NUMBER OF OFFENSES 18, TOTAL NUMBER OF OFFENSES IN REPORTING DISTRICT
19. IS THE PREMISES LOCATED IN A HIGH CRIME REPORTING DISTRICT? (i.e., has a 20% greater number of reported crimes than the average number of reported crimes as determined from all crime ~porting districts within the jurisdiction of the local law enforcement agency) : Yes, the total number of offenses in the reporting district equals or exceeds the total number in item #17 J No, the total number of offenses in the reporting district is lower than the total number in item #17 ----------------------2 ~CHECK THE BOX THAT APPLIES (check only one box) '
a. If "No" is checked in both item #11 and item #19, Section 23958.4 B&P does not apply to this application, and no additional information will be needed on this issue. Advise the applicant to bring this completed form to ABC when filing the application. b. If" Yes" is checked in either item #11 Q[. item #19, and the applicant is applying for a non-retail license, a retail bona fide public eating place license, a retail license issued for a hotel, motel or other lodging establishment as defined in Section 25503.16(b) B&P, or a retail license issued in conjuction with a beer manufacturer's license, or winegrower's license, advise the applicant to complete Section 2 and bring the completed form to ABC when filing the application or as soon as possible thereafter.
c. If " Yes" is checked in either item #11 Q[. item #19, and the applicant is applying for an off-sale beer and wine license, an off-sale general license , an on sale beer license, an on-sale beer and wine (public premises} license , an on-sale general (public premises) license , or an on-sale general music venue license, advise the applicant to take this form to the local governing body, or its desir;nated subordinate officer or bodv to have them complete Section 3.
The completed form will need to be provided to ABC in order to process the application .
Governing Body/Designated Subordinate Name:
FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
PREPARED BY (Name of Department Employee)
MARICELA MATA
ABC-245 (rev. 03-23)
Approval for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity (Case File... Page 334 of 381 PART 2 - TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT (If box #20b is checked) - ,- (---------------------~-- 21 . Based on the information on the reverse, the Department may approve your application if you can show that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the license. Please describe below the reasons why issuance of another license is justified in this area. You may attach a separate sheet or additional documention, if desired. Do not proceed to Part 3.
22. APPLICANT SIGNATURE 23. DATE SIGNED
PART 3 -TO BE COMPLETED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS (If box #20c is checked) The applicant named on the reverse is applying for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a premises where undue concentration exists (i.e., an over-concentration of licenses and/or a liigtier than average crime rate as defined in Section 23958.4 of the Business and Professions Code). Sections 23958 and 23958.4 of the Business and Professions Code requires the Department to deny the application unless the local governing body of the area in which the applicant premises are located, or its designated subordinate officer or body, determines within 90 aays of notification of a completed applicallon that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance.
Please complete items #24 to #30 below and certify or affix an official seal, or attach a copy of the Council or Board resolution or a signed letter on official letterhead stating whether or not the issuance of the applied for license would serve as a public convenience or necessity.
24. WILL PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY BE SERVED BY ISSUANCE OF THIS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE? i~Yes ~ No See Attached (i.e., letter, resolution, etc.) -25. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, IF DESIRED (may include reasons for approval or denial of public convenience or necessity):
26. CITY/COUNTY OFFICIAL NAME 27. CITY/COUNTY OFFICIAL TITLE 28. CITY/COUNTY OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBER
29. CITY/COUNTY OFFICIAL SIGNATURE 30. DATE SIGNED
ABC-245 REVERSE (rev. 03-23)
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100 Feet
OASIS STREET
PS BOTTLE SHOP
16' 5" ft
30 ft
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City Council
May 7, 2025
STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager
Prepared by: Brian Tully, Chief of Police
Subject: Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $27,592 to purchase public safety supplies, and other services, and approval of the JAG grant Interlocal Agreement; and budget adjustments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $27,592; authorize the Police Department to use the funding to purchase public safety supplies and officer wellness services; approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the interlocal agreement between participating cities and the County of Riverside, the designated fiscal agent, and other related grant documents; and direct the Finance Department to adjust projected revenue and appropriations as reflected in the financial summary of the report.
SUMMARY:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) is a grant administered by the U.S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) program. The Bureau of Justice Assistance supports all components of the criminal justice system, such as evidence-based policing programs, personnel, and public safety equipment purchases through the JAG program. Staff is seeking approval to accept and use JAG funds to purchase public safety supplies and officer wellness services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Eligible jurisdictions in Riverside County submitted a joint grant application because they are under a disparate area-funding category. As defined by BJA, this type of disparity occurs when "multiple cities or municipalities are collectively allocated four times (400 percent) more than the county, and the county bears more than 50 percent of the collective costs associated with prosecution or incarceration of each municipality's Part 1 violent crimes." This disparity required the County of Riverside (the designated Fiscal Agent) to submit a consolidated application on behalf of the eligible jurisdictions and to administer the grant. The Fiscal Agent is also responsible for managing and distributing JAG funds to the cities. The Fiscal Agent drafted the interlocal Agreement, which must be signed by each city's Authorized Representative (Attachment 1).
The JAG lnterlocal Agreement stipulates that each participating agency will allocate 10 percent of their administering with associated costs agent's offset the the to award grant fiscal grant.
Administrative costs are an allowable expense under the BJA grant program. Therefore, although the City's BJA eligible allocation is $30,658, the net amount awarded to the City is $27,592 - AGENDA ITEM #12.3
Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance ... Page 337 of 381 reflecting the 10 percent administrative costs retained by the fiscal agent. The Department is proposing to use the funding to purchase public safety equipment. These are allowable expenses under the JAG program.
Recipients of JAG funds must hold one public hearing (Attachment 2) in conjunction with City Council action to provide Indio residents an opportunity to comment about the proposed federal grant expenditures.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
Current FY Financial
Impact:
$27,592 In current year budget: No
Current FY General
Fund Impact:
$0.00 Budget adjustment: Yes
Next FY Financial
Impact:
$0.00 Strategic Objective: Public Safety
Source of funds: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fund-Org-Object Reference:
223-Various
Additional Financial Details:
A budget adjustment is requested recognizing the projected FY24 JAG grant revenue and planned expenditures this fiscal year, and it is as follows:
Increase appropriations:
223-531060 Small Tools and
Equipment $ 12,510.00
223-521064 Other Professional & Tech
Services $ 15,082.00
$ 27,592.00
Increase estimated revenue:
223-402325 Bureau of Justice Asst.
Grant $ 27,592.00
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - JAG FY24 Interlocal Agreement
Attachment 2 - JAG FY24 Public Hearing Notice
APPROVAL(S):
Brian Tully, Chief of Police Approved - 28 Apr 2025
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney Approved - 28 Apr 2025 Ruby D. Walla, Director of Finance Approved - 29 Apr 2025 Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager Approved - 29 Apr 2025
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CITY OF INDIO NOTIC E OF CITY
CO UNC IL PUBLIC HEARING
N OT ICE ISHEREBY G IVEN thatthe
CityCounciloftheCityofIndio,w ill
hold a public hearing on
Wed nesday, May 7, 2025,
beginning at 5:00 p.m. The public
hearing w illbe held in person at
150 CivicCente r Drive,Indio,CA
92201, to considerthe following:
PublicHearing Items : A cceptance
of FiscalYear 2024 Edward Byrne
M emorial JusticeAssistanceGrant
(JAG ) inthe amount of $27,592 to
purchase public safetysuppliesand
otherservices,and approvalof the
JAG grant InterlocalAgreem ent;
and budget adjustments. City
Councilme etingsmay be viewed
via Livestream, Facebook Live,or
YouTube. Interested persons
w ishingto expresstheirviews on
the hearing item(s)referenced
above m ay participateby providin g
oral or written comments as
follows: Written Comm ents :
W ritten comments may be emailed
to the City Clerk at
[email protected]. Comments w ill
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and posted on the agenda portal.
W ritten comments willnot be read
during p ublic comment. Oral
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provided inpersonby submittinga
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City Council
May 7, 2025
STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager
Prepared by: Reymundo Trejo, P.E., IWA General Manager
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 10489 of the City Council Rate the Approving Board Water of City the of Indio/IWA Adjustments in the Amounts as Provided in Exhibit A to the Resolution; and Declaring that No Majority Protest Exists.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that after the close of the public hearing, and after determining that a majority protest does not exist, the City Council/IWA Board adopt Resolution 10489 – Approving the Water Rate Adjustments in the Amounts as Provided in Exhibit A to the Resolution and formally declaring that a majority protest does not exist.
SUMMARY:
Working with the Indio Water Authority's (Authority/lWA) consultant, IB Consulting, staff developed a proposed rate structure which reflects the reasonable cost of providing water service to each parcel and public acceptance, public include revenue Additional stability. ensures objectives understanding, and technical feasibility. Staff followed Proposition 218 procedures and recommends that the City Council/IWA Board adopt the attached Resolution reflecting the new Water Rate Adjustments and establishing water budgets for each customer. The new rate structure will be effective with bills to be mailed after July 1, 2025.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On July 17, 2024, and November 6th, 2024, study sessions were held, and staff presented an overview of findings from a Water Cost-of-Service Rate Study – Financial Plan and Proposed Rates, and Rate Design Study prepared by IB Consulting for the city’s enterprise: water. In accordance therewith, Water Rate Adjustments were proposed.
On March 19, 2025, the City adopted Resolution 10479, which set the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed Water Rate Adjustments, and further directed Staff to proceed with implementation in accordance with Proposition 218; (as defined) (“Resolution of Intent”). Attached as Exhibit B to the Resolution of Intent was the FY 2025 Water Cost-of-Service Rate Study, conducted by IB Consulting, LLC (“Rate Study”). The Rate Study determined that adjustments to water rates were/are necessary to address increasing operational expenses, capital improvement needs, and regulatory compliance costs. Over the next 5 years, the IWA proposes to increase the water rates as per the Rate Study.
AGENDA ITEM #12.4
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 10489 of the City ... Page 358 of 381 The Proposed Water Rate Adjustments are as follows, and set forth in Exhibit “A” of the attached Resolution, and they were also attached as Exhibit “A” to the Resolution of Intent, and has both the current fees and the proposed Water Rate Adjustment for the water rates.
A phased-in approach to rate adjustments from FY 2025 through FY 2029 to assist with financial sustainability while minimizing customer impact; a revised residential tiered rate structure reducing the number of tiers from five to three establishes new indoor water efficiency standards of 47 gallons per capita per day; a transition to a uniform variable rate for non-residential customers to improve cost equity and predictability; a two-tiered rate structure for irrigation customers, distinguishing between usage within the total water budget and excess consumption; adjustments to fixed monthly charges and dedicated fire line charges based a and capacity and demand, needs; size, size/connection meter on system replenishment assessment rate applied to every unit of water sold to recover groundwater replenishment costs (collectively, the “Proposed Water Rate Adjustments”); Any adjustments to the Replenishment Assessment by Coachella Vally Water District in subsequent years (FY 2026 – FY 2029) will be captured through the pass-through provisions of Government Code section 53756.
On March 21, 2025, 28,853 written notices were sent out to the property owners or tenants who are charged with receiving service notifying them of this hearing and their right to protest the Water Rate Adjustments, allowing more than 45 days prior to the hearing. The notice was in writing and stated all of the following:
a. the amount of the Water Rate Adjustments proposed to be imposed upon each parcel; and b. the basis upon which the amount of the Water Rate Adjustments was calculated; and c. the reason for the Water Rate Adjustments; and
d. the date, time, and location of a public hearing on the Water Rate Adjustment; and that e. each property owner has the right to submit a protest against the Water Rate Adjustments, either in writing or orally, to the City Clerk no later than the conclusion of the Public Hearing on May 7, 2025.
On April, 15, 2025, a community meeting was held at City Hall to inform rate payers about the proposed water rate adjustments and get questions answered.
Further, on April 23, 2025, and again on May 6, 2025, proper notice was placed in the Desert Sun newspaper the hearing and protest, notice, with of has City The hearing. this complied requirements of Proposition 218 with respect to the Water Rate Adjustments.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Resolution 10489 Adopting Water Rates_v2.Final
APPROVAL(S):
Reymundo Trejo, P.E., IWA General Manager Approved - 25 Apr 2025 Jennifer A. Mizrahi, Assistant City Attorney Approved - 26 Apr 2025
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 10489 of the City ... Page 359 of 381 Ruby D. Walla, Director of Finance Approved - 29 Apr 2025 Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager Approved - 29 Apr 2025
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 10489 of the City ... Page 360 of 381 RESOLUTION NO. 10489 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIO
APPROVING THE WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE AMOUNTS AS
PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT A; AND DECLARING THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS
WHEREAS, the City of Indio (“City”), through the Indio Water Authority (“IWA”), provides water service to residents and businesses within its service area; and
WHEREAS, IWA is responsible for maintaining a reliable, high-quality water supply and assisting the long-term financial sustainability of its operations, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, IWA periodically evaluates its water rates through a cost-of- service study to ensure rates are equitable, proportional, and sufficient to recover the costs associated with providing water service; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution 10479, which set the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed Water Rate Adjustments, and further directed Staff to proceed with implementation in accordance with Proposition 218; (as defined) (“Resolution of Intent”); and
WHEREAS, attached as Exhibit B to the Resolution of Intent was the FY 2025 Water Cost-of-Service Rate Study, conducted by IB Consulting, LLC (“Rate Study”); and
WHEREAS, the Rate Study determined that adjustments to water rates were/are necessary to address increasing operational expenses, capital improvement needs, and regulatory compliance costs; and WHEREAS, over the next 5 years, the IWA proposes to adjust the water rates as per the Rate Study; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Water Rate Adjustments are necessary to: fund a $25.9 million Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) over the rate-setting period, including the replacement of aging infrastructure, well rehabilitation, emergency intertie connections, reservoir coatings, hydrant replacements, and meter replacements; comply with state-mandated regulations, including Senate Bill 1157 (“SB 1157”), which reduces indoor water efficiency standards to 47 gallons per capita per day by January 2025; address rising operational costs such as electricity, water supply, maintenance, and debt service obligations; maintain reserve levels that meet the City’s adopted financial policies and provide financial stability for future water system investments; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Water Rate Adjustments are as follows: a phased-in approach to rate adjustments from FY 2025 through FY 2029 to assist with financial sustainability while minimizing customer impact; a revised residential tiered rate structure reducing the number of tiers from five to three establishes new indoor water efficiency standards of 47 gallons per capita per day; a transition to a uniform variable rate for non-residential customers to improve cost equity and predictability; a two-tiered rate structure for irrigation customers, distinguishing between usage within the total water budget and
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 10489 of the City ... Page 361 of 381 excess consumption; adjustments to fixed monthly charges and dedicated fire line charges based on meter size/connection size, system demand, and capacity needs; and a replenishment assessment rate applied to every unit of water sold to recover groundwater replenishment costs (collectively, the “Proposed Water Rate Adjustments”); Any adjustments to the Replenishment Assessment by Coachella Vally Water District in subsequent years (FY 2026 – FY 2029) will be captured through the pass-through provisions of Government Code section 53756; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Water Rate Adjustments to be imposed are set forth in Exhibit “A” of this Resolution, and they were also attached as Exhibit “A” to the Resolution of Intent, and has both the current fees and the proposed Water Rate Adjustment for the water rates; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Water Rate Adjustments are designed to ensure fairness and compliance with Proposition 218, which requires: (a) revenues derived from the rates shall not exceed the funds required to provide water service; (b) revenues shall not be used for any purpose other than providing water service; (c) the rates shall be proportionate to the cost of providing water service to each parcel; (d) the rates shall not fund general governmental services such as police, fire, or library services; (e) any reserve funding shall be used to support water system reinvestment and financial stability; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled for May 7, 2025, at which the City Council is in fact considering all written protests and public testimony before taking final action on the proposed Water Rate Adjustments; and WHEREAS, pursuant to proposition 218, the City Council makes all of the following findings:
a. The revenues derived from the Water Rate Adjustments shall not exceed the funds required to provide the property related services. b. The revenues derived from the Water Rate Adjustments shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which the proposed fee is imposed.
c. The amount of the Water Rate Adjustments per parcel shall not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel.
d. The Water Rate Adjustments will be actually used or it shall be immediately available for use.
e. The Water Rate Adjustments will not be used for general governmental services, including police, fire, ambulance, or library services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6, of Article XIII(D), on 03/21/2025, 28,853 written notices were sent out to the property owners or tenants who are charged with receiving service notifying them of this hearing and their right to protest the Water Rate Adjustments, allowing more than 45 days prior to the hearing. The notice was in writing and stated all of the following:
a. the amount of the Water Rate Adjustments proposed to be imposed upon each parcel; and
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 10489 of the City ... Page 362 of 381 b. the basis upon which the amount of the Water Rate Adjustments was calculated; and
c. the reason for the Water Rate Adjustments; and
d. the date, time, and location of a public hearing on the Water Rate Adjustment; and that
e. each property owner has the right to submit a protest against the Water Rate Adjustments, either in writing or orally, to the City Clerk no later than the conclusion of the Public Hearing on May 7, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on 03/21/2025 the City mailed written notices of the proposed Water Rate Adjustments to all affected property owners and tenants at least 45 days prior to the scheduled public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on 04/23/2025 AND 05/06/2025, proper notice was placed in the Desert Sun newspaper of this hearing; and WHEREAS, the City has complied with the notice, protest, and hearing requirements of Proposition 218 with respect to the Water Rate Adjustments; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2025, the City Council conducted the Public Hearing in the manner required by law and heard and considered all objections and protests to the Water Rate Adjustments ; and
WHEREAS, at the close of the public hearing ____ oppositions were received; and
WHEREAS, the protests submitted in opposition were not greater than the majority of the parcels subject to the Water Rate Adjustments; and WHEREAS, a majority protest does not exist; and
WHEREAS, having a resolution establishing water rates is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
The recitals are incorporated.
Section 2. SETTING OF RATES
The Water Rate Adjustments to be imposed are attached hereto as set forth in Exhibit “A” of this Resolution, (which Exhibit A has both the current fees and the Water Rate Adjustments Adjustments).
Section 3. SEVERABILITY
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 10489 of the City ... Page 363 of 381 That, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Resolution as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Indio that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Resolution shall be effective immediately.
Section 6. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Indio at a regular meeting held on May 7, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________________ ________________
Cynthia Hernandez, City Clerk Glenn Miller, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Steven Pacifico Graham, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Proposed Water Rate Adjustments
Proposed Monthly Fixed C harges ($/Month)
Meter SizeFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027FY 2028FY 2029
5/8" $16.14 $16.95 $17.80 $18.69 $19.633/4" $23.11 $24.27 $25.49 $26.77 $28.111" $37.08 $38.94 $40.89 $42.94 $45.091 1/2" $71.99 $75.59 $79.37 $83.34 $87.512" $113.87$119.57$125.55$131.83 $138.433" $316.27$332.09$348.70$366.14 $384.454" $700.19$735.20$771.96$810.56 $851.096" $1,398.18$1,468.09$1,541.50$1,618.58$1,699.518" $2,794.19$2,933.90$3,080.60$3,234.63$3,396.3710" $4,539.18$4,766.14$5,004.45$5,254.68$5,517.42 Proposed Dedicated Fire Line Fixed C harges ($/Month)
C onnection SizeFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027FY 2028FY 2029
5/8" $3.19 $3.35 $3.52 $3.70 $3.893/4" $3.39 $3.56 $3.74 $3.93 $4.131" $3.79 $3.98 $4.18 $4.39 $4.611 1/2" $4.60 $4.83 $5.08 $5.34 $5.612" $5.41 $5.69 $5.98 $6.28 $6.603" $7.03 $7.39 $7.76 $8.15 $8.564" $8.65 $9.09 $9.55 $10.03 $10.546" $11.89 $12.49 $13.12 $13.78 $14.478" $15.13 $15.89 $16.69 $17.53 $18.4110" $18.37 $19.29 $20.26 $21.28 $22.35 Proposed Variable Rates ($/ccf)C ustomer C lass & TierFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027FY 2028FY 2029 ResidentialTier 1 $1.01 $1.07 $1.13 $1.19 $1.25Tier 2 $1.39 $1.46 $1.54 $1.62 $1.71Tier 3 $2.33 $2.45 $2.58 $2.71 $2.85 Non-Residential $1.38 $1.45 $1.53 $1.61 $1.70
IrrigationTier 1 $1.30 $1.37 $1.44 $1.52 $1.60Tier 2 $2.04 $2.15 $2.26 $2.38 $2.50 Replenishment Assessmet$0.20 $0.20 $0.20 $0.20 $0.20
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City Council
April 16, 2025
STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager
Prepared by: Andrew Ansoorian, Dir. Of Human Resources & Risk Management Subject: Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3)
SUMMARY:
AB 2561 requires public agencies, including the City of Indio, to hold at least one (1) public hearing per fiscal year to discuss vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. This report discusses the City’s legal obligations under the new law, which takes effect January 1, 2025. This report delivers information intended to ensure compliance with such legal obligations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
AB 2561 was introduced to address the issue of job vacancies in local government, which adversely affects the delivery of public services and employee workload. Among other requirements, the bill mandates that public agencies present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the agency’s governing body at least once per fiscal year. The bill was enacted into law and is codified at Government Code section 3502.3. The new law is effective January 1, 2025.
Analysis:
In compliance with the new legal obligations, the City is required to do the following:
1. Public Hearing: At least once each fiscal year, at a public hearing before the City Council the City shall present information regarding the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts policies, to changes necessary any § and 3502.3(a)(1)) Code (Gov. identify procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process (Gov.
Code § 3502.3(a)(3)).
If the City Council adopts an annual or multiyear budget during the fiscal year, this presentation must occur prior to the City Council/s adoption of the final budget for the City (Gov. Code § 3502.3(a)(2).)
AGENDA ITEM #12.5
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci... Page 366 of 381
2. Employee Organization Participation: Allow the recognized employee organization for each bargaining unit at the City to make presentations during the public hearing concerning vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. There are five bargaining units at the City. (Gov. Code § 3502.3(b).)
3. Additional Reporting for High Vacancy Rates: If vacancies within a single bargaining unit meet or exceed 20% of authorized full-time positions in that bargaining unit, upon request of the provide must City the bargaining unit, for organization employee recognized that additional information during the public hearing, including the following: (1) the total number of vacancies; (2) the number of applicants; (3) the average time to fill positions; and (4) opportunities for the in employees conditions to and compensation improve working bargaining unit. (Gov. Code § 3502.3(c).)
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with conducting the public hearing required under Government Code section 3205.3. However, addressing recruitment and retention issues may involve future budget and bargaining considerations, which will be presented to the City as necessary.
ATTACHMENTS:
AB 2561 Vacancy Report 3.17.25
APPROVAL(S):
Andrew Ansoorian, Dir. Of Human Resources & Risk
Management
Approved - 24 Mar 2025
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney Approved - 24 Mar 2025 Ruby D. Walla, Director of Finance Approved - 25 Mar 2025 Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager Approved - 25 Mar 2025
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci... Page 367 of 381 Indio.org
AB 2561 Presentation:
Status of City
Vacancies, Recruitment
& Retention Efforts in
FY 24-25
Presented by Andrew Ansoorian,
Director of HR & Risk Management
April 2025
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci...Page 368 of 381 Agenda
▾Workforce Data
▾Vacancies by Unit
▾Recruitment Trend
▾Recruitment Investments
▾Police Officer Example
▾Obstacles in Recruiting
▾Retention
▾Retention Investments
▾Gallup Results
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▾HR’s Mission:
▾To attract and retain people
who are eager to improve
the lives of our community
▾Special Thanks
▾HR team
▾IPD recruitment team
▾Department leaders
▾City Manager
▾City Council
▾Workforce
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci...Page 370 of 381 AB 2561
▾Effective January 1, 2025
▾Hold a public hearing every year before the
adoption of the budget
▾ Present information on vacancies, recruitment
and retention efforts and obstacles in the hiring
process
▾ Provide additional information if the vacancy rate
is at least 20% within a bargaining unit
▾Allow employee organizations to make a
presentation at the public hearing
Key Elements
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci...Page 371 of 381 Workforce Data
Authorized FTE’s: 313 (not including elected and appointed)
HISPANIC
60%
WHITE
36%
BLACK
1%
AMERICAN
INDIAN/ALASKAN
1%
ASIAN/PACIFIC
ISLANDER
2%
WORKFORCE BY RACE
Boomers,
4%
Gen X, 33%
Millenials, 57% Gen Z, 6%
GENERATIONS @ WORK
Data as of March 12, 2025
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci...Page 372 of 381 Vacancies by Unit
Bargaining Unit # Authorized
FTE's by Unit
# Full Time
Vacancies with
Active
Recruitments
% Full Time
Vacant
# Full Time
Vacancies of
Authorized FTE's
with & without
Active
Recruitments
% Full Time
Vacant
*INDIO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOC 92 16 17.4% 16 17.4%
POLICE COMMAND UNIT 15 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
INDIO CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOC 74 8 10.8% 9 12.2%
INDIO WATER AUTH EMPL ASSOC 31 0 0.0% 3 9.7%
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTER UNION 21 0 0.0% 4 19.0%
MCU 67 2 3.0% 8 11.9%
At-Will 13 1 7.7% 1 7.7%
Data as of March 12, 2025
*Includes: CSO, Dispatcher, Property & Evidence, Crime Analyst, and Police Officer Note: 85 Authorized Sworn FTE’s includes: Chief, AC, Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Police Officers
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci...Page 373 of 381 # of Recruitments (City-wide Active & Closed)
27 39
30 31 29
67 43
58 54 52
16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25 3 yr Avg. 24=Average # of working
days to fill a City position
(non-IPD) in FY24-25
Data as of March 12, 2025
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci...Page 374 of 381 Recruitment Investments
Multi-Pronged Approach
Talent
Pool
City
Web
Job
Boards
Prof.
Orgs.
Social
Media
Consultants
Interns
&
Fellows
Passive
Outreach
Temp.
Agency
Cadet
Program
Referrals
33.84%
increase
since 22-23
Data as of March 12, 2025
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci...Page 375 of 381 Example: Police Officer Hiring Process
Recruitment Efforts MQ Screening PIQ/PHS
Questionnaires Physical Agility Test
Ergo Metric Testing
(read, writing, &
situational
judgement)
B-Pad Testing
(video-based
scenarios)
Executive ReviewBackground
InvestigationPolygraphConditional Job
Offer
Psychological &
Medical Assessment Chief Interview 6-month Academy
Training
5-month Police
Officer Field
Training
Trainee Released to
Work on their Own
• MQ Screening to Stars of Academy= 5-6 months
• MQ Screening to Trainee release on their own= 18 months
Compliance with New Legal Obligations re: Public Hearing on City Vacanci...Page 376 of 381 Obstacles in Recruiting
▾Pay & Benefits
▾Work Culture
▾Employer Reputation
▾Time to Fill
▾Growth Opportunities
▾Quality of Leaders
▾Mission of the Employer
▾Location
▾Unemployment Rate
▾Public Perception of Occupations
▾Education/Certifications/Experience
▾Competition from other employers
▾Flexible work schedules
Source: SHRM: 2024 Talent Trends, NEO GOV 2024 Public Sector Hiring Report, & Staff Observations
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Quality 2-year turnover trend
13.5% is
the national
average
(Source: Mercer
2025 Turnover
Study)
Data as of March 12, 2025
Performance
related
separations
Voluntary
Resignations &
Retirements
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• Pay & Benefits
• Market Adjustments
• Employee Surveys
• Appreciation Events (8+)
• Indio University
• Branding
• Future Leaders of Indio
• Meet & Greet Luncheon
• Wellness Fair
• 1 on 1 Coaching
• City Manager Onboarding
• Tuition Reimbursement
• External Training
• Fitness Center
• Modeling GSD & 3P’s
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Evidence of our employee engagement growth (non-IPD staff) 58 71
City of Indio 2022 City of Indio 2024
GALLUP EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT NATIONAL
PERCENTILE RANK FOR MUNICIPALITIES
Data as of March 12, 2025
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100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
Main Phone
760-391-4000
Website
indio.org
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