City of Indio
City Council Minutes
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Mayor Holmes called to order the closed session meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Indio, California.
CLOSED SESSION - 4 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Elaine Holmes
Mayor Pro Tem Waymond Fermon
Councilmember Oscar Ortiz
Councilmember Benjamin Guitron IV
Councilmember Glenn Miller
2. PUBLIC COMMENT None.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
3.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title: City Attorney
REGULAR SESSION - 5 PM
Mayor Holmes called to order the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Indio at 5:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Indio, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Elaine Holmes
Mayor Pro Tem Waymond Fermon
Councilmember Oscar Ortiz
Councilmember Benjamin Guitron IV
Councilmember Glenn Miller
City Staff Present:
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager, Jon 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,
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Ian Cozens, Dir. of IT, Timothy T. Wassil, Dir. of Public Works, Miguel Peña, Dir. of Water utility & Maintenance, 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 Adrian Lopez ~ Fifth Grader at Andrew Jackson Elementary
4. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Holmes reported that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed therein and there was no reportable action.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Chief for the Day - Kaden Mark Gaddis
Chief Brian Tully introduced Chief for the Day Kaden Mark Gaddis and presented him with certificates of recognition from Senator Padilla, Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, and the City of Indio and City Council, as well as a Chief’s Commendation. Mayor Holmes also presented Kaden with an Indio Challenge Coin.
6. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager Montgomery announced that this would be his final City Council meeting prior to his retirement. He also announced that a retirement celebration for community members and the public would be held on June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE None.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3(D)
Councilmember Miller reported on the SunLine Transit Agency Committee meeting.
Councilmember Guitron reported on the 2x2 meeting with CVUSD.
Councilmember Ortiz reported on the 2x2 meeting with CVUSD. *Councilmember Ortiz requested Council consideration of an urgency moratorium on the establishment of data centers within the City of Indio. By consensus, the City Council agreed to add the item to the agenda for discussion at the conclusion of the public hearings.
Mayor Pro Tem Fermon reported on the Coachella Valley Power Agency Committee meeting.
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Mayor Holmes had no report on Committees.
* Mayor Holmes, on behalf of the City Council, presented City Manager Montgomery with a proclamation recognizing his five years of service to the City of Indio and commemorating his retirement.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.1 Waive Reading of Title and Text of All Ordinances included in the agenda
9.2 Minutes for the City Council regular meeting of May 20, 2026
9.3 Resolution No. 10566 calling the November 3, 2026 municipal election, Resolution No. 10567 requesting the County of Riverside to consolidate the municipal election, and Resolution No. 10568 adopting regulations for candidate statements
9.4 City of Indio Warrants from 05-02-2026 to 05-15-2026
9.5 Indio Water Warrants from 05-02-2026 to 05-15-2026
9.6 Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Chandler Asset Management, Inc. to provide Investment Management and Advisory Services effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement, with Two Optional One-Year Extensions
9.7 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1833, Amendment to Indio Municipal Code, Title 5 (Public Works), Chapter 54 (Water), Division 4 (Water Conservation) to Implement State Water Conservation Requirements and Establish a Cross-Connection Control Program
9.8 Resolution No. 10569, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rightof-Way Contract between the City of Indio; and Juan Pablo Aguilera, for the acquisition of approximately 6,296 square feet of temporary construction easement of a parcel identified as APN 612-260-003, located at 49210 Jackson St, to facilitate the construction of the Jackson Street Improvement Project Phase 2, City Project No. PW-TS1901
9.9 Resolution No. 10570, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rightof-Way Contract between the City of Indio; and Adriana Fernandez Perez and Nancy Fernandez, for the acquisition of approximately 1,198 square feet of permanent roadway easement and 44 square feet of permanent utility easement, and 599 square feet of temporary construction easement of a parcel identified as APN 612-280-012, located at 83116 Avenue 50, to facilitate the construction of the Jackson Street Improvement Project Phase 2, City Project No. PW-TS1901
9.10 Resolution No. 10571, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rightof-Way Contract between the City of Indio; and Maria Cristina Garibay Flores, for the acquisition of approximately 1,080 square feet of temporary construction easement of a parcel identified as APN 612-260-001, located at 49050 Jackson St, to facilitate the construction of the Jackson Street Improvement Project Phase 2, City Project No. PW-TS1901
9.11 Approval of the water improvement agreement and acceptance of the performance and payment bonds from D.R. Horton, Los Angeles Holding
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Company, Inc. for Tract Map No. 38072-5 for the Dolfina Project
9.12 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1834, Planning Commission recommendations for the City Council to adopt three ordinances updating the Subdivision regulations of the Indio Unified Development Code (PLANZMA-25-0003), consisting of: (1) an ordinance repealing and replacing article 5 (subdivision regulations and residential condominium conversions); (2) an ordinance repealing and replacing article 6 (administration and procedures); and (3) an ordinance adding chapter 4.28 (two-unit developments)
Motion made by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes to approve consent calendar items 9.1 through 9.12. Carried unanimously.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10.1 City Resolution Nos. 10573, 10574, 10575 and Indio Housing Authority Resolution 2026-17, and Indio Electric Finance Authority Resolution No. 2026-01, Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, the Appropriations Limit, the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, the Operating Budget for the Indio Housing Authority, and the Operating Budget for the Indio Electric Finance Authority Ruby D. Walla, Dir. of Finance, presented the PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued by the Council and staff.
Motion made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fermon to approve Resolution No. 10573, adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating and capital budget for the City of Indio; Resolution No. 10574, determining and establishing the City of Indio's appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027; Resolution No. 10575, approving a Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan; and Resolution No. 2026-17, adopting the fiscal year 2026- 2027 operating budget for the Indio Housing Authority, Resolution No. 2026-01, and adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget for the Indio Electric Finance Authority. Carried unanimously.
10.2 Resolution No. 10572, Consideration of a Remote Participation and Technology Disruption Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 707 Steven G. Pacifico, presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued by the Council and Staff.
Motion made by Councilmember Guitron, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fermon to approve Resolution No. 10572, Consideration of a Remote Participation and Technology Disruption Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
Carried unanimously.
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10.3 Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1835, Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products
10.4 Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1836, Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide
10.5 Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1837, Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia
Steven G. Pacifico, City Attorney, presented the staff report for items 10.3,
10.4, and 10.5. all together.
Discussion ensued between Council and Staff.
Motion made by Councilmember Guitron, Mayor Pro Tem Fermon to approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1835, Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products, approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1836, Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide, and approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1837, Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia. Carried unanimously.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Resolution No. 10576 of the City Council of the City of Indio, California, approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026/27 through Fiscal Year 2030/31
Donn Uyeno, Principal Civil Engineer presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Holmes opened and closed the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. with no public comment(s).
Discussion between the Council and staff ensued.
Motion made by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fermon to adopt Resolution No. 10576 of the City Council of the City of Indio, California, approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026/27 through Fiscal Year 2030/31. Carried unanimously.
11.2 Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount ("ELEAS") funds for $141,421, approve the enclosed expenditure plan (Attachment 2), and authorize the City Manager to sign the expenditure plan and other relevant documents
Erika Martinez, Division Chief of Support Services, presented the staff report.
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Mayor Holmes opened and closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. with no public comment(s).
Motion made by Councilmember Guitron, seconded by Miller to accept Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount ("ELEAS") funds for $141,421, approve the enclosed expenditure plan (Attachment 2), and authorize the City Manager to sign the expenditure plan and other relevant documents. Carried unanimously.
11.3 Review of a Request for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (Case No. PLAN-PCN-26-0007) for a Type 21 Off-Sale General Alcohol License for the existing Circle K convenience store and fueling station located at 40695 Jefferson Street, Indio, CA 92203
Brian Halvorson, Dir. of Community Development, presented the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Holmes opened and closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. with no public comment(s).
Motion made by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Guitron to approve a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (Case No. PLAN-PCN-26-0007) for a Type 21 Off-Sale General Alcohol License for the existing Circle K convenience store and fueling station located at 40695 Jefferson Street, Indio, CA 92203. Carried unanimously. *Mayor Holmes introduced an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on data centers. Steven G. Pacifico, City Attorney, presented the item. Although the item was not included on the published agenda, the City Council previously agreed during the meeting to add it for consideration.
Motion made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Guitron, to adopt an urgency ordinance of the City Council of the City of Indio, California, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, establishing a forty-five (45) day moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or intensification of data centers and other similar highintensity computing uses within the City of Indio. This Ordinance shall remain in effect for forty-five (45) days from the date of its adoption to July 18, 2026, unless extended by the City Council in accordance with Government Code section 65858. Any extension of this Ordinance shall require notice and a public hearing in compliance with Government Code section 65858, and shall be supported by written findings that the conditions warranting the moratorium continue to exist. Motion carried unanimously.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
1. Steven Figureroa, Gas Station Moratorium
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13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Holmes adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIRECTOR OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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