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Indian WellsCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
4,830
Per-capita income
$142,360
Median home value
$1,002,200
Bachelor's or higher
59%
Typical home value $1,441,277 +2% yr/yr · +36.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20258 housing units ($18.6M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Greg Sanders ✓ 1,869 · Toper Taylor ✓ 1,710 · Brian M. Penna ✓ 1,456 · Yvonne Sklar 621
City Council 2022-11-08
Edward Ty Peabody ✓ 1,141 · Bruce Whitman ✓ 991 · Dana Reed ✓ 907 · Ted J. Mertens 973 · Toper Taylor 784 · Douglas Hanson 648
City Council 2020-11-03
Donna J. H. Griffith ✓ 1,660 · Greg Sanders ✓ 1,628 · Kimberly Muzik ✓ 1,521 · Douglas "Doug" Hanson 1,049 · Kathy Strong 896

Recent meetings

Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM

City Council Special Closed-Session

City Council to discuss ongoing litigation in closed session

This special meeting is entirely a closed session for the City Council to confer with legal counsel on existing and anticipated litigation. No public decisions or votes will occur.

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City Hall, Executive Conference Room
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Thursday, June 25, 2026 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . City Hall, Executive Conference Room 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 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 three minutes. If you are unable to participate in the special meeting, public comments on items listed on the special agenda may be submitted at [email protected] . 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. A. CONVENE THE INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL     Pu …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 1:30 PM

City Council Meeting

Indian Wells Council to call November 2026 general municipal election

The City Council will consider calling the November 3, 2026, general election and appointing members to various city commissions. The meeting also includes several infrastructure approvals and updates to golf resort funding and zoning.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, June 18, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210   Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells City Council.     Live Stream: Meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings. LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE or https://www.youtube.com/@CityofIndianWells   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 three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Law, remarks during public comment are to be limited to subjects within the City's jurisdiction. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at [email protected] . 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 …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 12:30 PM

City Council Special Closed-Session

Council to discuss property acquisition involving 7 parcels

The Indian Wells City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Attorney and City Manager, and to confer with the real property negotiator regarding the acquisition of multiple parcels (APNs 623-270-038, 039, 040, 623-310-007, 014, 015, and 643-030-004). Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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City Hall, Executive Conference Room
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Thursday, June 18, 2026 12 :30 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . City Hall, Executive Conference Room 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 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 three minutes. If you are unable to participate in the special meeting, public comments on items listed on the special agenda may be submitted at [email protected] . 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. A. CONVENE THE INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL     Public Comments: MAYOR TO …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 1:30 PM

City Council Meeting

Council reviews Golf Course Overlay Zone updates and zoning changes

The Indian Wells City Council will hold public hearings on zoning updates for the Golf Course Overlay Zone and AB 2561 compliance regarding city vacancies. The council will also approve a $150,000 supplemental appropriation for the Washington Street Bridge maintenance project and review a property exchange with the Renaissance Hotel for the Indian Wells Golf Resort. Additional items include a wireless master plan, flight path advocacy updates, and guidance on landscape equipment.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Shall we stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance? Thank you very much. I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mayor Perotem Penna is on vacation this week, so he's not in attendance. Otherwise, the rest of us are here. Shall I get approval for the final agenda? Okay. All those in favor? Aye. Okay. It passes unanimously, at least four out of five. Now, we have proclamations. So, let's go right to it. Who do we want to introduce here first? Dr. Freeland? Public Works Director Purvis? Shall we introduce the new Senior Executive Assistant to the City Manager and the Public Works Manager? We can certainly do that. It was my pleasure to introduce to you all Michelle Molina, our new Senior Executive Assistant to the City Manager. Michelle. There you go. Thank you, Steve. Briefly, Michelle comes to us from the City of Cathedral City, where she had a similar role working for them for a few years. She has over 10 years of experience. Her and her family reside in Indio, and she talks about her two wonderful kids, Sophia, age 17, and Augie, age 5. So, welcome to the team. And if I can have, there she is, our Public Works Director, Dina Purvis, step forward. Good afternoon, Mayor, Councilman. I am very proud to introduce today, Julie Mignona. She is our new Public Works Manager. She is a native of the Coachella Valley. She is a graduate of USD. She is c …
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, May 21, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 2 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210   Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells City Council.     Live Stream: Meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings. LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE.   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 three minutes. In accordance with State Law, remarks during public comment are to be limited to subjects within the City's jurisdiction. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at [email protected] . 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 …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Housing Authority Meeting

Housing Authority to adopt budgets for two senior housing properties

The Indian Wells Housing Authority will consider and likely adopt FY 2026–2027 operating budgets for Indian Wells Villas and Mountain View Villas. They will also vote on a one-year extension of the property management contract with Abode Communities through July 2027 and receive a quarterly senior housing update.

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City Hall Council Chamber
📹 From the video · 36m
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you the housing authority special meeting call the meeting to order shall we say the pledge of allegiance ready begin I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all Mr. Benna is not with us today but it appears that everybody else is so that's the roll call let's go to I have a motion to approve the final agenda anybody I move that we approve the final agenda second second all those in favor aye okay we approve the final agenda presentations who's going to make the presentation here Jerry Gonzalez no nobody okay you will what's your name hello I'm Olivia Ruscon I am the regional manager with the boat community very good Olivia welcome thank you you prepared to do this almost all right good okay so the period we're covering is quarter three which is January 1st through March 31st of 2020 we'll start with maintenance updates and this last quarter Mountain View had 147 completed work orders of 157 received Indian Wells had 178 of 187 received and both communities average completion rate of 94% okay our priorities um from one through four number one would be our fire life and safety uh priorities most of those are completed um except for the AC repl acements um those are as needed uh bath to shower conversions are ongoing as as needed as well um window repairs and replacements um for the golf carts um um those are partially completed we still need a couple re …
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video HOUSING AUTHORITY Special Meeting Agenda Thursday, May 21, 2026 12 :30 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells Housing Authority.     Live Stream: M eetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings.   LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE.   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. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at   [email protected]   . 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 …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 11:30 AM

City Council Special Closed-Session

Closed session for litigation and property negotiations

The Indian Wells City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation, anticipate potential lawsuits, and negotiate terms for multiple properties. No decisions will be made in public, but the city attorney will report any actions taken afterward.

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City Hall, Executive Conference Room
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Thursday, May 21, 2026 11 :30 A . m . - 12 :30 P . m . City Hall, Executive Conference Room 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 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 three minutes. If you are unable to participate in the special meeting, public comments on items listed on the special agenda may be submitted at [email protected] . 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. A. CONVENE THE INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL     Public Commen …
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Council Budget Study Session and Successor Agency Meeting

Council reviews mid-cycle budget and considers bond refunding

This joint meeting of the Indian Wells City Council and Successor Agency includes a consent item to authorize issuance of Series 2026 Refunding Bonds to refinance outstanding 2015A and 2016A tax allocation bonds. The council will also hold a budget study session to review and approve mid-cycle adjustments to the FY 2025-27 biennial operating budget and capital improvement plan. The meeting includes closed session discussions on anticipated litigation.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY Joint Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells City Council. Live Stream : Council Meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings. LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE. Public Comments: Members of the 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 three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Law, remarks during public comment are to be limited to subjects within the City's jurisdiction. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at [email protected] . 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 no …
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Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Special Closed-Session

City Council meets in closed session to discuss litigation, property deals

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Indian Wells City Council. The council will confer with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, existing litigation, property negotiations for multiple parcels, and evaluate the city manager. No public votes or decisions will be made.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Thursday, April 16, 2026 12 :00 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Welcome to a special 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 three minutes. If you are unable to participate in the special meeting, public comments on items listed on the special agenda may be submitted at [email protected] . 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. A. CONVENE THE INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL     Publ …
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Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 1:30 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to approve $880k for Celebrity Course rehabilitation

The City Council will consider a consent calendar with multiple funding items for the Indian Wells Golf Resort, including $880,000 for Celebrity Course rehabilitation design, $800,000 for artificial turf conversion at Shots in the Night, and $75,000 for a new banquet kitchen design. The council also will approve appointments to the Planning Commission, increase the no-bidding threshold from $5,000 to $25,000, and receive quarterly updates from the Sheriff and Fire Departments. A public hearing on the annual levy and engineer's report is scheduled.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Thank you. Thank you. All right. So let's start here by a, I guess, a roll call. Councilmember Whitman. Here. Councilmember Reed. Present. Councilmember Sanders. Present. Mayor Pro Tempena. Present. Mayor Taylor. Here. Shall we then approve the agenda? Motion to approve. Second motion. All those in favor? Aye. It's been approved. So let's see. We go to proclamations. Riverside County Sheriff's quarterly update and introductions of Sheriff personnel. Lieutenant. Chivone. Deputy Mayor. City Council. City staff. I'm Lieutenant Frank Chivone. Chivone. My apologies. First and foremost, I'd like to discuss with everybody. Deputy, you crashed about two weeks ago on his motorcycle at 111 and Cook. He was looking for... If you could speak into the mic, then people who are listening remotely can hear. He was looking for distracted drivers. The vehicle stopped in front of him. He ran it at probably 30 miles an hour. He has a sprained thumb, a sprained foot or ankle, a broken toe. And then his... He's just more embarrassed than anything. So he's... And his motorcycle's totaled, huh? His motorcycle is... We don't know if it's totaled yet. It's being under repair or under... We're getting it looked at to make sure what needs to be done. So he'll be back probably in eight or ten weeks. So that doesn't mean you could speed because we have Deputy Abrego out there trying to keep things down. Next one. Okay. This is the quarter three results. We had 3,755 file numbers pulled, 536 calls for serv …
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, April 16, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210   Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells City Council.     Live Stream: Regular meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings. LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE.   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. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at [email protected] an hour prior to the start of the meeting. 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 o …
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Thu Apr 2, 2026 · 8:15 AM

State of the City

City Council holds State of the City presentation on April 2, 2026

The Indian Wells City Council will meet on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa to deliver the annual State of the City address. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of the final agenda, a presentation of the State of the City and hospitality awards, and an adjournment. Public comments are allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will conclude with a notice of the next regular council meeting on April 16, 2026.

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Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video STATE OF THE CITY Thursday, April 02, 2026 8 :15 A . m . - 9 :15 A . m . Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa 45-000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells CA 92210     Welcome to the Annual Indian Wells State of the City.  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 three (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.  A. CONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL     Public Comments: MAYOR TOPER TAYLOR MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN PENNA COUNCIL MEMBER GREG SANDERS COUNCIL MEMBER DANA REED COUNCIL MEMBER BRUCE WHITMAN B. APPROVAL OF THE FIN …
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Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to recommend clarifying Golf Course Overlay Zone rules

The commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend Title 21 of the municipal code to clarify existing regulations under the Golf Course Overlay Zone and ensure General Plan consistency. The meeting also includes reorganization of the chair and vice chair, appointment of Design Review Committee members, and a code enforcement update from staff.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Planning Commission meeting is now open and I'd like to welcome everybody thank you for coming hot out there and appreciate your presence if you can't make it we ask that you watch us on livestream there's a link on the City Hall website where you can dial in and watch us with our proceedings if any of the public has any comments please fill out a blue slip in the back of the room and hand it to Maria up front here and she'll put you in the queue comments are limited to three minutes in accordance with state law the remarks during public comment are being limited to the subject within the city's jurisdiction if you're not able to provide comments during the meeting please email Maria at M Alvarez at Indy Wells comm an hour prior to the start of the meeting and we'll enter them into the record if you're an individual with disability please call City Hall a couple days ahead of time and let us know you're coming and we'll make accommodations for you if you have a phone please make it silent appreciate that shall we do the pledge of allegiance sure I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all we'll call it we'll call Commissioner Bouffard here Commissioner relax president commissioner Snellenberger commissioner Schubert president vice chair Welch present Do I move to exclude? Yeah, let's make a motion to exclude or excuse Commissioner Snellenberger for his …
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Agenda Agenda Post Agenda Open Video in new Window Video PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Agenda Thursday, March 26, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210   Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells Planning Commission. Live Stream: Regular meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings. LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE.   Public Comments: Members of the Public who wish to speak should fill out a blue slip and submit it to the Management Assistant, 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. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at [email protected] an hour prior to the start of the meeting.   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 devi …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM

City Council Joint Strategic Planning Session

Council to discuss $50K Desert Rodeo sponsorship and set 2026 goals

The City Council and Housing Authority will hold a joint strategic planning session to review and discuss 2026 goals for the city, housing authority, and golf resort. They will also consider a $50,000 sponsorship request for the Desert Rodeo and a supplemental appropriation if approved. The session includes a closed session for anticipated litigation and real property negotiations.

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Indian Wells Golf Resort
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We'll be right back. On the count of three, one, two, three. I pledge the allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All right. Convene the meeting. Let's do a roll call. Angelica, are you going to do that or? Councilmember Whitman? Here. Councilmember Reed? Present. Councilmember Sanders? Present. Mayor Pro Tempena? Present. Mayor Taylor? Here I am. That's red or wrong. Okay. So are we going to approve the final agenda here? Motion to approve. Second the motion. All those in favor? Aye. Passes unanimously. Okay. So the first item of business is the Desert Rodeo Spons orship Opportunity. So I guess Kevin's going to make that presentation. Come on up, Kevin. Thank you, sir. Absolutely. Good morning. Good morning, honorable mayor, members of the city council. For your consideration today is our Desert Rodeo Spons orship. I know the staff report explains the sponsorship level. I'll conclude my presentation to say that the item was heard by the Finance Committee. And the Finance Committee pivoted. Rather than approving it or denying, they wanted the item held today. And the reason for that has nothing to do with as much Desert Rodeo as it does that they would like to form a policy where all sponsorships are considered during the budget cycle. And with that, that concludes my report. I'm available for any questions you may have. Anybody have any questions, gen …
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY JOINT STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION Tuesday, March 17, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . Indian Wells Golf Resort 44500 Indian Wells Lane, CA 92210 Welcome to  Indian Wells City Council and Housing Authority Joint Strategic Planning Session. Public Comments: Members of the Public who wish to speak should fill out a blue slip and submit it to the City Clerk. Please note that at this special meeting you may address the City Council and Housing Authority only on items that are listed on the Strategic Planning Session. The Mayor/Chair will recognize members of the public at the appropriate time. Once the Mayor/Chair calls on members of the public for comments, please come forward to the microphone and state your name for the record. Comments are limited to three minutes.   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, …
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Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM

City Council Special Closed-Session

Council holds closed session on potential litigation

The Indian Wells City Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The agenda includes two closed-session items: one for significant exposure to litigation and one for initiation of litigation, each covering one or more potential cases. No open-session decisions are scheduled.

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City Hall, Executive Conference Room
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Thursday, March 05, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 10 :30 A . m . City Hall, Executive Conference Room 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 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 three minutes. In accordance with State Law, remarks during public comment are to be limited to subjects within the City's jurisdiction. If you are unable to participate in the special meeting, public comments on items listed on the special agenda may be submitted at [email protected] .   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. A. CONVENE THE INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL     Publi …
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Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 10:30 AM

City Council Meeting

City Council considers $1 million funding request for Eisenhower Health trauma center

The City Council will discuss a funding request for a hospital trauma center upgrade and hold public hearings on several fire-related tax levies. The body is also deciding on annual assessment levies for street lighting, landscaping, and drainage for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Music. Alright. Everybody ready? Alright. My goodness, look at this. We've got the whole battalion here. Let's get this meeting called to order, ladies and gentlemen. City Council will convene the meeting. Today, what is it? March 5th at 1044. Sorry for the tardiness. Let's stand and do the Pledge of Allegiance. On the count of three. One, two, three. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Alright. Let's do roll call. Council Member Whitman. Here. Council Member Reed. Present. Council Member Sanders. Present. Mayor Pro Tempena. Present. Mayor Taylor. Here. There's a couple of changes under the consent calendar. just want to notice, just want to notice everybody. The annual levy items, G1 to G3. These were previously noticed for an annual hearing on April 2nd. That meeting has been pushed back to April 16th. If you want me to repeat that because the mic was not in front of me, I will. But so the resolutions associated with these items will be updated to reflect the change from April 2nd to April 16th for items G1 to G3. Do I have a motion to approve the agenda as amended? So move. Second. Okay. All those in favor? Aye. Okay. So, let's see. Let's go into proclamations and presentations. Do we have anything to present there? Which is the introduction of Riverside County Fire Chief Robert Fish and Battalion Chief Cody Wright. Okay. So, let's go. Th …
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Revised Agenda Revised Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING REVISED AGENDA Thursday, March 05, 2026 10 :30 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210   Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells City Council.     Live Stream: Regular meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings. LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE.   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. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at [email protected] an hour prior to the start of the meeting. 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 communicat …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Housing Authority Meeting

Housing Authority to hear senior housing update from Abode Communities

The Indian Wells Housing Authority will convene to hear a presentation on senior housing by Sarah Furchtenicht, Senior Vice President of Abode Communities, and then receive and file the Quarterly Senior Housing Update via the consent calendar. No general business items are listed.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Agenda Thursday, February 05, 2026 1 :00 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells Housing Authority.     Live Stream:   Regular meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings.   LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE.   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 three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Law, remarks during public comment are to be limited to subjects within the City's jurisdiction. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at   [email protected] . 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 …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 1:30 PM

City Council Meeting

Council adopts pay schedule changes, approves city manager contract amendment

The Indian Wells City Council will adopt a resolution updating publicly available pay schedules and amending the City Manager contract. It will also approve a consent calendar that includes two ordinances, a memorandum of understanding with Troon Golf for emergency shelter use, an extension of exclusive negotiation agreements for affordable housing, and a $150,000 supplemental appropriation for a drainage study. Additional items on the consent calendar cover the annual financial report, investment policy, formation of ad‑hoc committees, and various CEQA‑exempt actions.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda Thursday, February 05, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210   Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells City Council.     Live Stream: Regular meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings. LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE.   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. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at [email protected] an hour prior to the start of the meeting. 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 …
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Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 1:30 PM

City Council Meeting

Public hearing on ADU ordinance to comply with state law

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending Chapter 21.85 of the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to align with recent state law changes. The consent calendar includes authorization for civil design of the Eisenhower Walk of Honor extension, approval of an amendment to the Troon management agreement for a loyalty program, and an increase in daily meal reimbursement for council members to $170. General business items include discussion of resident golf rates, sponsorship requests for two galas, and a proposal for resident impact statements in staff reports.

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City Hall Council Chamber
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda Thursday, January 15, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m . City Hall Council Chamber 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210   Welcome to a meeting of the Indian Wells City Council.   Live Stream: Regular meetings held in the City Hall Council Chamber are streamed live. You can watch the meeting on any device or computer. Members of the public who wish to listen or watch the meeting may access the livestream during the regular meetings. LIVE STREAM CLICK HERE.   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 three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Law, remarks during public comment are to be limited to subjects within the City's jurisdiction. If you are unable to provide comments during meeting, written comments on agenda or non-agenda items or both, may be submitted at [email protected]   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 pr …
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Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 12:30 PM

City Council Special Closed-Session

Council to discuss ongoing litigation and real‑property negotiation in closed session

The Indian Wells City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting on January 15, 2026. Council members will confer with legal counsel about existing litigation, specifically Matthew Parson et al. vs. City of Indian Wells (Case No. RIC 1811999) and City of Indian Wells v. Parsons (Case No. PSC 2002870/App. Ct. No. APP1900132). The council will also meet with the city’s real‑property negotiator regarding APN 633‑150‑071 and negotiate price and payment terms with BBC Esmeralda, LLC. No decisions or actions are scheduled during this session.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda Thursday, January 15, 2026 12 :30 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . City Hall, Executive Conference Room 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210   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 three (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.  A. CONVENE THE INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL     Public Comments: MAYOR TOPER TAYLOR MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN PENNA COUNCIL MEMBER GREG SANDERS COUNCIL MEMBER DANA REED COUNCIL MEMBER BRUCE WHITMAN B. …
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💰 Federal awards (top 2 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$28,678BASIL EQUIPMENT, INC.
Department of Defense · MEDIUM CAPACITY FLEET LMI UPGRADES & INSTALLATION, PITTSBURGH, PA.
$500IW LABORATORIES INC
Department of Defense · MINIMUM GUARANTEE TASK ORDER FOR ASSOCIATED SEAPORT NXG MAC AWARDS.

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Riverside County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments46,244 (687,526 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,306/mo (61 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy32.3% (low numeracy 42% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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591
Recorded votes
$73.9M
Annual budget
39
Employees on payroll
8
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$73.9M
Spending$68.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

39 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.453
All kids
0.409
Black kids
0.344

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