City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority / Indio Electric Financing Authority Minutes
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Mayor Miller called to order the closed session for the City of Indio at 4:31 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 150 Civic Center Drive, Indio, California.
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 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:
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8; Property a 4.22 acre portion of APN 606- 130-065 located on Avenue 43 east of Burr Street; Negotiating Parties:
City of Indio, Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager and Indio Northgate, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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 5:03 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
City Staff Present:
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager, Jonathan Nicks, Asst. City Manager, Steven Graham Pacifico, 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.
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2. INVOCATION
Pastor Tony Williams ~ Love of Christ Community Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
led by Sharayah Orozco ~ Fourth Grader at Jackson Elementary
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Steven Graham Pacifico reported that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed therein and there was no reportable action.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Certificate of Remembrance - Chris Silva, October 5, 1944 - August 27, 2025
Mayor Miller along with the City Council presented a certificate of remembrance to Chris Silva, former Councilmember and businessman.
5.2 Presentation regarding the Indio Chamber of Commerce by Dick Shalhoub Dick Shalhoub presented a PowerPoint Presentation on updates regarding the Indio Chamber of Commerce.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
Yaretzi Magana, Youth Advisory Council (YAC) member, reported on YAC’s participation in National Night Out, where members encouraged local teens to sign up for the Indio Teen Center and enjoyed performances by students from local high schools.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Bryan Montgomery reported on the success of National Night Out and the Second Saturdays Concert Series. He also announced that the Indio Certified Farmers Market will begin its new season at the end of the month.
7.1 Presentation on the Jackson Street Shadowalk Project.
Donn Uyeno, Principal Civil Engineer, presented a PowerPoint and provided an update on the Jackson Street Shadowalk Project. Mr. Uyeno introduced the artists involved in the project, who offered additional context regarding the design and concept.
Chief Tully provided a brief presentation on recent safety concerns at the College of the Desert-Indio campus.
8. CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE None.
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9. CITY COUNCIL 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 the Coachella Valley Animal Campus Commission meeting.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
10.1 Waive Reading of Title and Text of All Ordinances included in the agenda
10.2 Minutes for the City Council, Indio Water Authority regular joint meeting of October 1, 2025
10.3 IWA Warrants from 09-20-2025 to 10-03-2025
10.4 City Warrants from 09-20-2025 to 10-03-2025
10.5 Resolution No. 10521, adopting speed zones on Palo Verde Street between Avenue 44 and Avenue 45
10.6 Authorize Disposal of Surplus Fleet Vehicles and Equipment by Auction
10.7 Accept a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 State of California - Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant under the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in the amount of $75,000
10.8 Receive and File the 2024 Indio Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report
Councilmember Guitron pulled item 10.7 for further clarification.
Chief Tully provided further clarification to the Council.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Guitron to approve consent calendar items 10.1 through 10.8. Carried 4-0- 1 with Councilmember Fermon away from the Dais.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.1 Draft Sustainability Plan and Work Plan 2025
Sara Toyoda, Environmental Programs Coordinator, presented the PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued.
Sara Toyoda introduced Ellen Lewis new Environmental Programs Fellow with AmeriCorps CivicSpark, and Sustainability Commissioners Anetha Lue
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and David Getka.
Rey Trejo, IWA General Manager, provided comment to the Council.
Motion made by Councilmember Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve the draft Sustainability Plan and Work Plan 2025. Carried unanimously.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 confirming the Indio Electric Financing Authority’s participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.
Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Miller opened and closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. with no public comments.
Motion made by Councilmember Fermon, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, amending and restating the Indio Electric Financing Authority’s participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP), thereby authorizing financing of IEFA Power Capacity Fees and related public capital improvements. Carried unanimously.
12.2 Resolution No. 10522 - Planning Commission recommendation to the City Council for approval of Ayers Tentative Tract Map No. 39130 (Case No.
PLAN-TTM-25-0003) to subdivide one existing parcel (APN 611-056-010) totaling 0.33 acres into six residential lots located at 82489 Valencia Avenue within the Connected Neighborhood High General Plan 2040 designation and Connected Neighborhood (CN-20) zoning district Brian Halvorson, Dir. Of Community Development presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. with public comments from:
1. Scott Ayers, Applicant
Mayor Miller closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Motion made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Fermon to approve Resolution No. 10522 for the Ayers Tentative Tract Map No. 39130 (Case File No. PLAN-TTM-25-0003) and determination that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development). Carried unanimously.
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13. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
1. Javier Enriquez, AQMD Updates
2. Gloria Franz, Coachella Valley History Museum Logo Rebrand
3. Rod Vandenbos, Buzzbox Facility Updates
14. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Fermon adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIR. OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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