City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Mayor Glenn Miller called to order the closed session meeting for the City of Indio at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Drive, Indio, California.
CLOSED SESSION - 4 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 Elaine Holmes recused herself from item 3.1 due to financial interest.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 45238 Oasis Street, APN 611-172-007; Negotiating Parties: City of Indio; Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and IORA Hospitality, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d); One Case REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Glenn Miller called to order the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Drive, Indio, California.
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
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City Staff Present:
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager, Jon Nicks, Asst. City Manager, Brian Tully, Chief of Police, Jennifer Mizrahi, Asst. City Attorney, Andrew Ansoorian, Dir. of Human Resources, Ruby Walla, Dir. of Finance, Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Dir. of Economic 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 Pastor Tony Williams ~ Love of Christ Community Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Bella Padron ~ Third Grader at Johnson Elementary
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Mizrahi reported Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed therein and there was no reportable action.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery reported on a coalition of agencies, including CVAG, working to address clean air issues, which may be of interest to the Council.
5.1 Discussion of potential sites for 9/11 Memorial and future Veterans Memorial.
City Manager Montgomery gave a presentation on potential locations for the 9/11 memorial sculpture and a future Veterans Memorial. Following discussion, the City Council reached a consensus, with the majority expressing a preference for Miles Avenue Park as the final location.
6. CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Pro Tem Holmes disclosed a conflict for Consent Calendar items 8.11 and
8.19 7. CITY COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3(D)
Councilmember Guitron had no report on committees.
Councilmember Ortiz reported had no report on committees.
Councilmember Fermon reported on the Coachella Valley Power Agency JPA meeting and the Public Safety Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Holmes reported on the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission meeting.
Mayor Miller reported on the Coachella Valley Animal Commission meeting.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.1 Minutes for the City Council, Indio Water Authority, Housing Authority, and Electric Financing Authority regular meeting of June 4, 2025
8.2 City Warrants from 05-24-2025 to 06-05-2025
8.3 IWA Warrants from 05-24-2025 to 06-05-2025
8.4 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Auditing Services extending the term to June 30, 2026
8.5 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Chandler Asset Management, LLC for Investment Management Services extending the term to June 30, 2026
8.6 Recognize Revenue and Approve Budget Adjustment for Community Services-Special Events Budget Line
8.7 Purchase of cellular data and voice services from Verizon Wireless for three years not to exceed $155,000 per year
8.8 Purchase of wireless access points and controller for the new City Hall from ConvergeOne in the amount of $93,625.26
8.9 Approval of Goods and Services Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for as-needed water meters and meter parts FY 2025-2026
8.10 Purchase from Ferguson Waterworks, Core & Main, Inc. and Western Waterworks for as-needed waterworks parts and supplies for a combined not-to-exceed amount of $360,000 in accordance with the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
8.11 Authorize the full release of the Performance Bonds from Terra Lago, LLC and accept the Bill of Sale and Maintenance Bonds from Terra Lago, Indio, LLC, (Terra Lago) Indio, for Tracts 32287, 32341-F, 32462-27, 32462-2, & 32341-F
8.12 Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Service Agreement with Infosend Inc. to increase the FY 24-25 annual compensation by an additional $70,000 for a revised annual not-to-exceed amount of $295,000
8.13 Approval of the Water Improvement Agreement and Acceptance of the Performance and Payment Bonds from D.R. Horton, Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc. for Tract Map No. 38072-4 for the Dolfina Project
8.14 Award of Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in a not to exceed amount of $200,000 per Fiscal Year for a two-year pavement and concrete repairs contract for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
8.15 Request for Proposals for the Sale & Development of City-owned property located at Miles Avenue and Deglet Noor Street in Downtown Indio
8.16 Award of a contract in the amount of $555,598.17 to General Pump Company, Inc. for Well S Rehabilitation Project, IWA Project No. WTWW0S24
8.17 Change Order No. 1 with RJ Noble Company in the amount of $540,007.00 for additional work for the Annual Grind and Overlay Project (City Project No. ST2505), and authorize the City Manager to execute the Change Order
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8.18 Construction contract with Vintage Associates, Inc., in an amount not-toexceed $125,945 for the Avenue 42 Median Improvements Project
8.19 Resolution Nos. 10496, 10497, and 10498 for Landscape and Lighting Districts Numbers 01-22, 24-29, and 31-54 proceedings relative to levying annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and setting the public hearing for July 16, 2025
8.20 Agreement with Coachella Animal Network (CAN) for animal support services in the amount of $30,000 per year from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
*Assistant City Manager Nicks stated a correction to item 8.20, the term should be July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Holmes recused herself from items 8.11 & 8.19 due to financial interest.
Motion made by Councilmember Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve Consent Calendar items 8.1 through 8.20 with the correction to item 8.20. Carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Holmes abstained from items 8.11 and 8.19.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
9.1 Ordinance No. 1820, adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
Bryan White, Fire Chief and Matthew Griffith, Fire Marshall, presented the Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Guitron to approve Introduction of Ordinance No. 1820, an ordinance of the City Council, adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. Carried unanimously.
9.2 Review Agreement for Animal Control Field and Shelter Services with the County of Riverside
Jonathan Nicks, Assistant City Manager presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Public Comment provided by:
1. Mary Martin, RCDAS Director
2. Kim Youngberg, RCDAS Asst. Director
3. James Huffman, RCDAS Analyst
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4. Michael Phipps Russell, CEO Loving all Animals
5. Kim Hardee, CAN Director
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to review proposed agreement between the City of Indio and the County of Riverside for Animal Control, Field, and Shelter Services, provide direction to staff on service levels and length of contract term, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with the service levels and length of contract term directed by the City Council. Carried unanimously.
9.3 Adoption of the 2025 - 2030 City of Indio Strategic Plan Mayor Pro Tem Holmes announced her intention to abstain from voting on the Downtown Destination item due to a potential financial interest. She read a statement into the record, as advised by her personal FPPC attorney, clarifying that no specific conflict of interest or financial gain was identified related to the Downtown Destination Plan. This determination was based on the fact that the current phase of the plan does not involve a defined project or any monetary component.
Mayor Pro Tem Holmes stated that she would participate in the discussion for the sake of transparency and public input but would refrain from voting on the Downtown Destination portion of the Strategic Plan.
Jonathan Nicks, Assistant City Manager presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to Review and discuss the final draft of the City of Indio’s 2025- 2030 Strategic Plan, adopt and approve the City of Indio’s Mission Statement; Vision Statement; Core Values; and Strategic Focus areas including Public Safety, Community Well-Being, Economic Opportunity, Organizational Excellence, and Public Infrastructure of the 2025- 2030 Strategic Plan.
Carried unanimously.
Motion made by Councilmember Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt and approve the Downtown Destination Strategic Focus Area of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. Carried 4-0. Mayor Pro Tem Holmes abstained.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Resolution No. 10499, approving the Solid Waste Rate Adjustments in the Amounts as Provided in Exhibit A to the Resolution; and Declaring that No Majority Protest Exists
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Jonathan Nicks, Assistant City Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Miller opened and closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. with no public comments.
Motion made by Councilmember Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Guitron to adopt Resolution No. 10499 – Approving the Solid Waste Rate Adjustments in the Amounts as Provided in Exhibit A to the Resolution and formally declaring that a majority protest does not exist. Carried unanimously.
10.2 Resolution No. 10495 of the City Council of the City of Indio approving the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Tim Wassil, Director of Public Works, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Miller opened and closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. with no public comments.
Motion made by Councilmember Guitron, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution No. 10495 of the City Council of the City of Indio approving the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Carried unanimously.
10.3 Joint Resolution No. 10500 of the City Council of the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority Approving the Indio Water Authority Capital Improvement Program, Development Impact Fee Program, and Supplemental Water Supply Fee Programs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Rey Trejo, IWA General Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Miller opened and closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. with no public comments.
Motion made by Councilmember Guitron, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Joint Resolution No. 10500 of the City Council of the City of Indio and the Indio Water Authority Approving the Indio Water Authority Capital Improvement Program, Development Impact Fee Program, and Supplemental Water Supply Fee Programs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Carried unanimously.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None.
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12. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Miller adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIR. OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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