City of Indio
City Council / Indio Water Authority Minutes
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Mayor Miller Called to order the closed session for the City of Indio at 4 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 - 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 and Indio Water Authority at 5:00 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, Assistantt. City Manager, Brian Tully, Chief of Police, Steven Graham, City Attorney, 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, 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 Sam Marinez ~ 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 Presentation by the Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce Rafael Oscal, Carol Oscal, and Rudy Morales, representatives of the Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce provided a PowerPoint presentation an overview ofregarding the programs and services provided by the Chamber to the Coachella Valley.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
YAC Member Enrique provided an update on recent activities, noting the Council’s participation in the BBQ Festival and their volunteer support at the Veterans Day 5K. He shared that the Youth Advisory Council received a presentation from Mayor Miller at their last meeting and announced that members will be volunteering at both the upcoming Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Tamale Festival.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery reported on the success of the BBQ Festival and provided an update on the transition to the new City Hall building. He expressed his appreciation to staff and the community for their patience and support throughout the relocation process.
8. CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE None.
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3(D)
Councilmember Guitron reported 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 Miler had no report on Committees.
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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 November 05, 2025
10.3 City Warrants from 10-25-2025 to 11-06-202
10.4 IWA Warrants from 10-25-2025 to 11-06-2025
10.5 Second Reading 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
10.6 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1825, adopting by reference the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards
10.7 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1826, amending the Indio Municipal Code, Title 15 (Land Usage), Chapter 151 (Buildings), Division 18 (Construction Related Regulations)
10.8 Resolution No. 10528 of the City Council of the City of Indio, California, Adopting City Council Protocols
10.9 Write-Off of Unrecoverable Accounts Receivables as of June 30, 2025, in the amount of $126,167.61, pursuant to Administrative Policy No. IWA750-01-004-12
10.10 Approval of DIF and SWSF Deferral Agreement with Indio Avenue 44 Pacific Associates, a CLP for the Ave 44 Apartments for a total amount of $239,947.75
10.11 Accept the street and survey monument improvements and authorize release of the surety for Polo Estates Ventures, LLC, Tract Map No. 33004-4 (The Polo Club), generally located on the northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jackson Street
10.12 Accept the street and survey monument improvements and authorize release of the surety for Lennar Homes of California, LLC, Tract Map No. 31601 (Lido at Terra Lago), generally located east of Golf Center Parkway and north of Avenue 44
10.13 Change Order No. 10 with Ortiz Enterprises, Inc. for the addition of two retaining walls for the Avenue 44 Bridge Project, City Project No. BR1101, Federal Aid No, BRLKS-5275(024), in the amount of $286,501.37
10.14 Approval of Grizzly Drones for 1000-Drone Light Show for Independence Day Bash 2026 in the not-to-exceed amount of $105,000
Item 10.11 was pulled and postponed to a future meeting.
Councilmember Ortiz pulled Item 10.14 for further clarification.
Councilmember Guitron pulled Item 10.8 for further clarification.
City Attorney Steven Graham Pacifico provided clarification on Item 10.8.
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Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Director of Economic Development, also provided clarification on Item 10.14.
Item 10.7 was pulled from the agenda for review and postponed to a future meeting.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve consent calendar items 10.1 through 10.6, items 10.8 through 10.10, and items 10.12 through 10.14. Carried unanimously.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.1 Introduction of Ordinance No. 1827, amending Title 3 (Administration) Chapter 1 (City Council) Division 3 (Meetings) Section 1.30 (Regular Meetings) of the Indio Municipal Code
Steven G. Pacifico, City Attorney, presented the Staff Report.
Motion made by Councilmember Guitron, seconded by Councilmember Fermon to introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1827 amending Indio Municipal Code Section
1.30 (Regular Meetings) to designate the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive as the regular meeting location of the City Council, and direct staff to place the ordinance on the consent calendar of the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption. Carried unanimously.
11.2 Staff Research and Planning Commission Recommendations regarding Gas Station Developments in the City of Indio
Brian Halvorson, Director o. Of Community Development presented the PowerPoint presentation.
Public comment provided by:
1. Jackie Lopez
Discussion ensued.
Staff was directed by the Council to prepareMotion made by Councilmember Guitron, seconded by Councilmember Guitron to direct staff to draft a moratorium for discussion andfor cconsideration at the next City Council meeting on December 3 City Council meeting. Carried unanimously.
The City Council recessed at 7:00 p.m. and resumed at 7:10 p.m.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
1. Chris Pickering, 33rd Annual Tamale Festival
2. Susan Mendoza, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
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3. Kim Ott, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
4. Dee Dyal, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
5. Joette Briggs, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
6. James Bockel, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
7. William Sullivan, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
8. Sheila Merritt, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
9. Cindi Ribera, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
10. Peter Brown, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
11. Pamela Brower, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
12. Mike Wales, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
13. Richard Zizian, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
14. Miles Warner, Zenda/Trilogy TUP’s
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Miller adjourned at 7:50 p.m., in memory of Mark Carnivale, Cathedral City’s Councilmember.
SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
, DIRECTOR OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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