CITY COUNCIL
Revised Meeting Agenda

Thursday, June 20, 2024

1:30 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

City Hall Council Chamber

44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Teleconference Location, Councilmember Griffith: 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells City Council.

Public Comments: Members of the Public who wish to speak should fill out a blue slip and submit it to the City Clerk, comments are limited to 3 minutes. In accordance with State Law, remarks during public comment are to be limited to subjects within the City's jurisdiction. 

Notification: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact the City Clerk at 760-346-2489, 48 hours prior to the meeting.

 

 

Please turn off all communication devices (phones) or put them on non-audible mode (vibrate) during Council proceedings. All documents for public review are available for public inspection at City Hall reception, 44-950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells during normal business hours. 

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A.

CONVENE THE INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL

MAYOR GREG SANDERS
MAYOR PRO TEM BRUCE WHITMAN
COUNCIL MEMBER TY PEABODY
COUNCIL MEMBER DANA REED
COUNCIL MEMBER DONNA GRIFFITH

B.

APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGENDA

C.

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

C.1

Introduction of New Indian Wells Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Ju Yoo

C.2

Introduction of New Assistant Finance Director Erika Flores

C.3

Coachella Valley Air Quality Presentation by CVAG Executive Director Tom Kirk

C.4

Greater Coachella Valley Chamber Presentation by CEO/President Brandon Marley

C.5

Joslyn Senior Center Board Presentation by Indian Wells Representative Linda Blank

C.6

Recognition of City Manager's Five Years of Service to the City of Indian Wells

C.7

RECESS CITY COUNCIL FOR 15 MINUTES

D.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Members of the Public who wish to speak on consent items OR items not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.  Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Speakers will be alerted when their time is up and are then to return to their seats and no further comments will be permitted.

Please note that while the City Council values your comments, the Council cannot respond nor take action on matters not listed on the agenda until the matter may appear on the forthcoming agenda.

E.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS

The City Manager or Department Heads may make brief announcements, informal comments, or brief the Council on items of interest.

F.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS

G.

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be approved by one motion.  Reading of text of Ordinances is waived and Ordinances are adopted as second reading, by title only.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Council request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.

G.1

Ordinance Adopting Addendum to the City’s General Plan Environmental Impact Report, Amending the General Plan to Add a Public Benefit Land Use Designation, and Amending the City’s Zoning Code

To Add a Public Benefit Land Use Designation, and Amending the City’s Zoning Code to Add a Public Benefit Zone in Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Ordinance No. 753 by title only and waives further reading adding, pursuant to an adopted Addendum to the City’s General Plan Environmental Impact Report in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, chapter 21.37 and amending sections 21.12.20 and 21.12.030 of the City’s zoning code and approving Zone Map Amendment 2024-01 to add a Public Benefit land use and zoning designation; and directing staff to file a notice of determination.

G.2

Ordinance Amending Section 2.12.030 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code Regarding Planning Commission Membership Terms

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Ordinance No. 754 to be read by title only and further reading waived, approving Municipal Code Amending Section 2.12.030 the Indian Wells Municipal Code regarding Planning Commission Membership Term.

G.3

Ordinance Amending Title 9 of the City of Indian Wells Municipal Code, and Adding Chapter 9.07 Regarding Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Ordinance No. 755 by title only and waives further reading, amending Title 9 of the City of Indian Wells Municipal Code, and Adding Chapter 9.07 regarding Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters, adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 987 and finding the action to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

G.4

Ordinance Establishing Rules for City Parks and Finds the Action to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Ordinance No. 756 to be read by title only and further reading waived, adding Chapter 9.90 to the Municipal Code establishing rules for city parks in Indian Wells; and
  
  FINDS that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15304, where the proposed amendment consists of minor public or private alterations to the condition of land, water, or vegetation as there is no possibility the activity in question will have a significant effect on the environment.

G.5

Five-Year Fire Services Agreement with Riverside County Fire Department

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council APPROVES Five-year Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Fire Department to provide fire protection, fire prevention, rescue, and medical emergency services for the City of Indian Wells from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029; and
  
  AUTHORIZES and DIRECTS the Mayor to execute Agreement for same; and
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

G.6

Annual Update to Employee’s Salary Range Schedule and FY 2024-25 Approved Employee Positions

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council APPROVES the annual update to employee’s salary schedule as required by the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013; and
  
  APPROVES the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Approved Positions List with Annual Salaries and Ranges; and
  
  DIRECTS staff to post the employee salary range schedule on the City’s website; and
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

G.7

Resolution Revising the Purpose and Function of the Indian Wells Golf Resort Advisory Committee

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council REVIEWS and ADOPTS the Resolution approving revisions to the purpose and function of the Indian Wells Golf Resort Advisory Committee; and  
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

G.8

Calling for the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Resolution calling and giving notice of the holding of a regular municipal election to be held concurrently with the statewide general election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the election of certain officers as required by the laws of the State of California, adopting regulations pertaining to materials submitted to the electorate and costs thereof; requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County Riverside to consolidate said regular municipal election with the statewide general election to be held on the same date; and requesting said Board of Supervisors to permit the County Registrar of Voters to render certain services related to the consolidated municipal election; and
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

G.9

City’s Appropriations Limitation for Fiscal Year 2024-25

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Resolution establishing the City’s Appropriations Limitation for fiscal year 2024-25; and
  
  FINDS the action to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3).

G.10

City Treasurer’s Report for March 2024

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council RECEIVES and FILES the City Treasurer’s Report for March 2024; and
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

G.11

City Treasurer’s Report for April 2024

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council RECEIVES and FILES the City Treasurer’s Report for April 2024; and
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

G.12

Annual Update to Local California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Resolution updating local guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and
  
  FINDS the action is not a project under State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).    

G.13

Amendment to AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council APPROVES Amendment six to AB2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (“CVAG”) to maintain the contributions at 75% for the Regional PM 10 Street Sweeping Program, through June 30, 2026.; and
  
  FINDS the action to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).

G.14

Resolution in Support of Emergency Management Performance Grant Applications

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Resolution supporting the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) applications for Emergency Management Staffing and Preparedness; and
  
  AUTHORIZES and DIRECTS the City Manager to process all grant related documents; and
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

H.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

For each of the items listed under PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS, the public will be provided an opportunity to speak. After a staff report is provided, the Mayor will open the public hearing. At that time the applicant will be allowed five (5) minutes to make a presentation on the case. Members of the public will then be allowed three (3) minutes each to speak.

The City Council may ask the speakers questions relative to the case and the testimony provided. The Mayor will then close the public hearing portion of the hearing and deliberate the matter.

H.1

Residential and Commercial Rates for Refuse Collection and Recycling Services and Annual Levy of Residential Parcels

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council OPENS the public hearing, takes any public testimony, CLOSES the public hearing; and
  
  APPROVES the annual levy of residential parcels for refuse collection and recycling services; and
  
  ADOPTS Resolution ordering the levy and collection of fees for refuse collection and recycling services from residential and commercial properties within the City consistent with Indian Wells Municipal Code section 8.04.190; and
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

H.2

Proceedings to Form Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety)

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS the following Resolutions: 
  
  1.    A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety), City of Indian Wells, County of Riverside, State of California, and the Boundaries Thereof; and
  2.    A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California Calling a Special Election and Submitting to the Voters of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety), City of Indian Wells Propositions Regarding the Annual Levy of Special Taxes Within the Community Facilities District to Pay the Costs of Certain Services, and Establishing an Appropriations Limit Therefor; and
  3.    A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California Declaring The Results of the Consolidated Special Elections Within Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety), and
  
  INTRODUCES Ordinance to be read by title only and further reading waived, acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety), Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in Such Community Facilities District; and
  
  FINDS the project to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3).

H.3

Proceedings to Establish Future Annexation to Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety)

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council ADOPTS Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety), the City of Indian Wells, County of Riverside, State of California, Authorizing the Annexation of Territory in the Future to Such Community Facilities District; and
  
  FINDS the project to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060.

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS

The Mayor will call upon the members of the public to address the Council regarding the agenda item being considered. After the public has provided comment, the item is closed to further comment and brought to the Council for discussion and action.

I.1

Annual Appointments to the Various Commission,Committees, and Boards Vacancies

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council APPROVES the Council Ad Hoc Committee recommendations for a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026; and
  
  APPOINTS Robert Fry to serve on the Golf Resort Advisory Committee; and
  
  APPOINTS Dan Miller and Tyler Shigenaga to serve on the Grants In Aid Committee; and
  
  RE-APPPOINTS for a second term ending on June 30, 2026; Dawn Swajian and Tricia Cole to serve on the Community Activities Committee, Gordon Johnson and Toper Taylor on the Golf Resort Advisory Committee, Susan Paresky Grants in Aid Committee and Linda Blank to serve on the Joslyn Senior Center Board; and
  
  FINDS the action exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

I.2

Agreements with Abode Communities and Summit Development for Affordable Housing Development in IndianWells

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council AUTHORIZES and DIRECTS the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager to execute exclusive-negotiation agreements with Adobe Communities and Summit Developers (Genton Developers) regarding potential development of an affordable housing project in the City of Indian Wells; and
  
  FINDS the action is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines because it has no potential to result in physical change in the environment, directly or indirectly; and that the action is nonetheless exempt from the requirements of CEQA in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. (14 CCR 15061(b)(3).)

I.3

Proposed Ballot Measure for Special Fire Tax Increase

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council DISCUSSES the Polling Results of the Special Fire Tax Ballot Measure; and
  
  DIRECTS Staff to prepare the Ordinance approving the Revision and Resolution for Council consideration at the July 2024 Council Meeting; and
  
  FINDS the action to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3).

I.3.a

Supplemental Material- Attachment #1

I.4

Possible Partnership with Indian Wells Preservation Foundation for Development of a Museum/Library at the Carl Bray Site

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council DISCUSSES and PROVIDES direction on the possibility of partnering with the Indian Wells Preservation Foundation for the development of a museum/library at the Carl Bray site; and
  
  FINDS action is not a “project” under CEQA and, alternatively, is exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

I.5

Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan

• RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

  Council APPROVES the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan and the accompanying Resolution; and
  
  FINDS the project to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(c).

J.

COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff, or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. The Council may take action on items listed on the Agenda.

J.1

COUNCIL MEMBER GRIFFITH

Council Ad Hoc Committee Review
CVAG Conservation Commission
CVAG Energy & Sustainability Committee
CVAG Homelessness Committee
Indian Wells Community Activities Committee
Indian Wells Golf Resort Advisory Committee
Indian Wells Grants In Aid Committee
Indian Wells Finance/Legal Services Oversight Committee

J.2

COUNCIL MEMBER REED

California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
CVAG Transportation Committee
Indian Wells Marketing Committee
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Southern California Association of Governments

J.3

COUNCIL MEMBER PEABODY

Cove Communities Services Commission
Coachella Valley Animal Campus
Indian Wells Golf Resort Advisory Committee
Indian Wells Marketing Committee
Sunline Transit Agency

J.4

MAYOR PRO TEM WHITMAN

Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
Council Ad Hoc Committee Review
Council Ad Hoc Governance Committee
Council Ad Hoc Measure J Committee
CVAG Public Safety Committee
Desert Sands Unified School District
Indian Wells Personnel Committee
Indian Wells Public Safety
Indian Wells Tee Committee

J.5

MAYOR SANDERS

Cove Communities Services Commission
Council Ad Hoc Governance Committee
Council Ad Hoc Measure J Committee
CVAG Executive Committee
Desert Sand Unified School District
Indian Wells Finance & Legal Services Oversight Committee
Indian Wells Personnel Committee
Indian Wells Public Safety Committee
Indian Wells Tee Committee
Visit Greater Palm Springs

K.

ADJOURNMENT

To a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held at 1:30 p.m. on July 18, 2024 in the City Hall Council Chamber.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affidavit of Posting,

I, Angelica Avila, certify that on June 14, 2024 I caused to be posted a notice of a City Council Meeting to be held on June 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.

Notices were posted at Indian Wells Civic Center and City's Website [www.cityofindianwells.org]