City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Mayor Miller called to order the closed session for the City of Indio at 4:01 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:
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (2) of Section 54956.9; Zenda Estate, LLC v. Polo Club Maintenance Association; Riverside Superior Court Case No.
CVPS2407985
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant Exposure to Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Number of potential cases: 1
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Miller called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio, 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 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, Steven Graham, City Attorney, Brian Tully, Chief of Police, Andrew Ansoorian, Dir. of Human Resources, Ruby Walla, Dir. of Finance, Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Dir. of
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Economic Development, Brian Halvorson, Dir. of Community Development, Ian Cozens, Dir. of IT, Timothy T. Wassil, Dir. of Public Works, Sabdi Sanchez, Dir. of City Clerk Services.
2. INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Juan Lopez ~ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Isaiah Hurtado ~ Fifth Grader at Dr. Carreon Academy
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 Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Update on the Chamber and its New Location
Brandon Marley, President/CEO of Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding updates for the Chamber.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
Mia Thompson, Youth Advisory Council Secretary, reported that Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Holmes recently gave a presentation to the Youth Council. She also noted the Council’s attendance at the State of the City event and shared information about their upcoming participation in the Indio BBQ Festival, where YAC will host a booth, as well as the Veterans 5K event on November 11.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery reported on the upcoming BBQ Festival taking place on November 8 in Downtown Indio and the Veterans Day 5K scheduled for November
11. He also provided an update on the transition to the new City Hall building, which will begin on Friday, November 7. City Hall will be closed to the public from November 7 through November 11 during the move.
8. CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE None.
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 has no report on Committees.
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Mayor Pro Tem Holmes reported on the CVAG Transportation Commission meeting.
Mayor Miller reported on the SunLine Transit Agency Committee meeting.
10. APPOINTMENTS
10.1 Appointment of Edith Hernandez to the Community Services Commission, nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Holmes.
Motion made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Fermon to accept the nomination of Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Holmes and ratify the appointment of Edith Hernandez to the Community Services Commission to fill one (1) vacancy consisting of an unexpired term through December 2026. Carried unanimously.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
11.1 Waive Reading of Title and Text of All Ordinances included in the agenda
11.2 Minutes for the City Council, Indio Water Authority, Indio Electric Financing Authority regular joint meeting of October 15, 2025 and Minutes for the City Council adjourned regular meeting of October 21, 2025
11.3 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar
11.4 City Warrants from 10-04-2025 to 10-24-2025
11.5 IWA Warrants from 10-04-2025 to 10-24-2025
11.6 Report of investments for the quarter ending September 30, 2025
11.7 Purchase of two (2) Police motorcycles from Long Beach BMW Motorcycles for $95,155.38
11.8 Ratify a payment to Imperial Irrigation District in the amount of $1,482,787.69 for electrical services for the Indio Sports Park
11.9 Resolution No. 10523, acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of Indio Fire Department's compliance with California Health & Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3
11.10 Resolution No. 10526, declaring various furniture and equipment located at the existing City Hall as surplus property and authorizing a procedure for its disposal
11.11 CC/IWA Joint Resolution No. 10527 of the City Council/Indio Water Authority to authorize and designate the Executive Director as the agency authorized representative to approve, accept, and consent to easements, grant deeds, and quitclaim deeds on behalf of Indio Water Authority
11.12 Approve a $5,000 cost increase resulting from the change in location for the 9/11 Memorial Sculpture, bringing the total project cost to $135,000, and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to amend the project agreement to reflect this cost increase.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Fermon to approve consent calendar items 11.1 through 11.12. Carried Unanimously.
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12. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
12.1 Resolution No. 10524 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 1824, adopting by reference the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code with amendments and making findings that modifications to the California Fire Code are reasonably necessary because of local conditions.
Bryan White, Fire Chief introduced Matthew Griffith, Fire Marshall, who presented the Staff Report.
Motion made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Guitron to approve Resolution No. 10524 and introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1824, adopting by reference the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code with amendments and making findings that modifications to the California Fire Code are reasonably necessary because of local conditions; and directing the City Clerk to place the ordinance on the consent calendar of the next regular meeting for adoption. Carried Unanimously.
12.2 Resolution No. 10525 and Introduction of Ordinance No. 1825, adopting by reference the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Bryan Halvorson, Dir. Of Community Development, introduced Luis Uribe, Plans Examiner, to present the Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Fermon to adopt Resolution No. 10525 and introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance 1825 adopting by reference the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards and direct the City Clerk to place the ordinance on the consent calendar for the next regular meeting for adoption.
12.3 Introduction of Ordinance No. 1826, Amendment to Indio Municipal Code, Title 15 (Land Usage), Chapter 151 (Buildings), Division 18 (Construction Related Regulations) and direct the City Clerk to place the ordinance on the consent calendar for the next regular meeting for adoption
Brian Halvorson, Dir. Of Community Development presented the Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Guitron, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to continue this item to a future City Council meeting to be determined.
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Motion carried unanimously.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None.
14. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Miller adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIRECTOR OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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