Indian Wells public meetings in 2022
31 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Indian Wells City Council will certify the results of the November 8, 2022 general and special municipal election, then reorganize with new members taking oaths of office. The council will also consider a consent calendar that includes an ordinance to allow temporary uses like sod farms in the Resort Commercial zone, adopt the 2023 meeting schedule, and approve council member attendance at 2023 events. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Certify results of Nov. 8, 2022 election and adopt resolution
- Swear in council members-elect Ty Peabody, Bruce Whitman, and Dana Reed
- Ordinance No. 749: allow temporary uses (unpaved parking, agricultural, sod farms) in Resort Commercial zone
- Adopt 2023 City Council meeting schedule
- Approve council member attendance at 2023 events and expense reimbursement
Special Planning Commission Meeting and Study Session
The Planning Commission will discuss the development of a passive park on 0.59 acres. Staff is directed to work with the Desert Recreation District to finalize a design for a future public hearing. The meeting also includes an update on new housing bills.
- Proposed city passive park at the northwest corner of Eldorado Drive and Fairway Drive (0.59 acres)
- Update on new housing bills
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a consent calendar with routine items, a public hearing on expanding the Indian Wells Tennis Garden's parking and sod farm uses, and general business on resident amenity fees and golf tee time availability. The meeting includes a presentation by Angel Force USA and reports from the city manager and attorney.
- Public hearing on modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-03 and Zone Text Amendment No. 2022-02 for Indian Wells Tennis Garden expansion (APN 604-640-015)
- Approval of Modification No. 3 to Conditional Use Permit No. 2-94-2 for a new 30,029 sq ft spa and fitness center at Eldorado Country Club
- Resolution amending Resident and Resident Guest Amenity Fees
- Discussion on possible changes to resident in-season golf rates and tee time availability (January–April)
- Approval of Affordable Housing Property Acquisition Funding Agreement (APN 633-360-002)
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council is holding a special closed-session meeting to discuss the price and terms of payment for a real property parcel (APN 633-150-071) with Bixby Bridge Capital, LLC. The meeting is limited to this closed-session item, with public comments only on agenda items. After the closed session, the council will adjourn to a special meeting at 1:30 p.m.
- Closed session under Government Code 54956.8 to confer with real property negotiator
- Property: APN 633-150-071
- Negotiating parties: City Manager Christopher Freeland and Bixby Bridge Capital, LLC
- Under negotiation: price and terms of payment
Special Housing Authority
The Indian Wells Housing Authority is meeting to consider approving an Affordable Housing Property Acquisition Funding Agreement for a property (APN 633-360-002), along with routine consent items. The consent calendar includes renewing remote meeting authority under AB 361, receiving an update on new housing bills, and approving prior meeting minutes. The meeting is a special session with limited agenda items.
- Consider approval of Affordable Housing Property Acquisition Funding Agreement (APN 633-360-002)
- Approve findings to hold remote teleconference/virtual and hybrid meetings under AB 361
- Receive and file update on new housing bills
- Approve November 3, 2022 Housing Authority meeting minutes
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Indian Wells Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed expansion of temporary special event parking and sod farm uses at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, and a modification to the Eldorado Country Club's conditional use permit to build a new spa and fitness center. The commission will also consider approving the September 29, 2022 meeting minutes. Both items are recommendations to the City Council.
- Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-03 and Planned Sign Program 2012-01 for Indian Wells Tennis Garden parking/sod farm expansion
- Zone Text Amendment No. 2022-02 and Environmental Assessment No. 2022-02 for the Tennis Garden project
- Modification No. 3 of Conditional Use Permit No. 2-94-2 for Eldorado Country Club new 30,029 sq ft spa and fitness center, pool area, and administrative offices
- CEQA exemption finding for Eldorado project under Section 15302 (Replacement and Reconstruction)
- Approval of September 29, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes
Council Budget Study Session and Successor Agency Meeting
The Indian Wells City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to discuss and act on a range of items, including a budget study session, consent calendar items, public hearings, and general business. Key actions include adopting an urgency ordinance on accessory dwelling units, approving a city manager contract amendment, and considering a resolution of necessity to acquire property for an affordable housing project. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the final agenda, proclamations, and public comments.
- Adopt urgency ordinance amending ADU and JADU regulations (Chapter 21.85)
- Approve Fourth Amendment to City Manager Christopher Freeland's employment agreement
- Adopt Resolution of Necessity for eminent domain acquisition of APN 633-360-002 for affordable housing, public parking, recreation, and open space
- Approve Grants-in-Aid funding totaling $159,256 for FY 2022-23
- Adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code and other uniform codes
Housing Authority Meeting
The Indian Wells Housing Authority will consider approving $250,000 in Homelessness Assistance Program funding for FY 2022-23, as recommended by the Grants-in-Aid Committee. The board will also vote on continuing remote/hybrid meetings under AB 361, receive a quarterly senior housing update, and approve the September 15, 2022 special meeting minutes. No general business items are listed.
- Approve $250,000 in Homelessness Assistance funding for FY 2022-23
- Approve remote teleconference/virtual and hybrid meetings under AB 361
- Receive and file Quarterly Senior Housing Update
- Approve September 15, 2022 Special Housing Meeting minutes
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council is meeting in special closed session to discuss real property negotiations with Brixton IW, LLC. The only substantive item is a conference with the city's real property negotiator regarding price and terms of payment for several parcels. No public action is expected during the closed session, though the city attorney may report any reportable actions afterward.
- Closed session conference with real property negotiator under Government Code 5456.8
- Properties: APN 633-310-021, 028, 035, 036 and 633-410-049, 045, 051
- Negotiator: Christopher Freeland, City Manager
- Other party: Brixton IW, LLC
- Subject: price and terms of payment
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council is holding a special closed-session meeting with one main business item: a request to sponsor Acrisure Arena as an official partner city. The council will consider approving $150,000 for fiscal year 2022-23 and $156,000 for 2023-24, with an option to opt out after the second year, and authorize the city manager to negotiate a five-year agreement.
- Sponsorship request for Acrisure Arena partner city status
- $150,000 for FY 2022-23 and $156,000 for 2023-24
- Five-year agreement with option to opt out after second year
- City manager authorized to negotiate and execute agreement
City Council Special Closed-Session
This is a special closed-session meeting of the Indian Wells City Council. The council will discuss real property negotiations for three parcels and consider initiating litigation. No public decisions are expected, as the agenda is limited to closed-session items.
- Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 633-240-042 with Leo W. Cook (price and terms)
- Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 633-150-077 and APN 633-150-071 with Bixby Bridge Capital, LLC (price and terms)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one or more potential cases)
City Council Meeting
The Indian Wells City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar, public hearings, and general business items. Key actions include introducing an ordinance for streamlined electric vehicle charging station permits, amending transportation mitigation fees, and considering a $150,000 sponsorship for Acrisure Arena. The council will also discuss funding for the Children's Discovery Museum, a turf rebate program, and whitewater channel improvements.
- Consider $150,000 Acrisure Arena sponsorship with $156,000 for 2023-24
- Introduce ordinance for expedited EV charging station permits
- Public hearing on Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees amendment
- Approve first amendment to Burrtec waste services agreement
- Adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code, set Nov 3 hearing
Planning Commission Meeting
The Indian Wells Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: vacating Bryson Court and approving a Mills Act contract for a historic home. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 25 meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items.
- Street vacation of Bryson Court (APN 634-040-020), north of Fred Waring Drive
- Mills Act contract for 75900 Fairway Drive, 'The Desert Bel Air Showcase Home' a.k.a. 'The Crank Garland House'
- Resolution No. PC 2022-12 for street vacation conformance with General Plan
- Resolution No. 2022-13 approving Mills Act Agreement with owner Karlyn Neel
- Approval of August 25, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The Indian Wells City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar with routine items, a public hearing on allowing Sprouts Grocery Store to add outdoor retail sales and monthly special events, and general business items including an ordinance to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits and a policy update for ticket distribution. The council will also review the resident golf amenity fee calculation and provide direction on a golf resort dedication plaque.
- Public hearing on Modification No. 5 to Conditional Use Permit 2-79-4 for Sprouts Grocery Store in Village I Shopping Center
- Ordinance introduction to add Chapter 15.110 for expedited EV charging station permits
- Supplemental appropriation of $100,000 for Shots in the Night entertainment improvements at Indian Wells Golf Resort
- Resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 38396 to subdivide 1.2-acre lot at 46310 Amethyst Drive into two parcels
- Sponsorship request for 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships at Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Special Housing Authority
The Indian Wells Housing Authority is meeting to consider routine items, including approving remote meeting rules under AB 361, extending an agreement with Abode Communities for an affordable housing project, and approving prior meeting minutes. No general business items are listed.
- Approve findings to continue remote/virtual meetings under AB 361
- Authorize six-month extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Abode Communities for affordable housing
- Approve May 19, 2022 Housing Authority meeting minutes
City Council Special Closed-Session
This is a special closed-session meeting of the Indian Wells City Council. The council will discuss potential litigation, existing litigation in a specific case, and evaluate the City Attorney and City Manager. No public decisions are expected, as the agenda is limited to closed-session items.
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (one or more potential cases)
- Closed session on existing litigation: People of the State of California, et al v. Ed Yawitz et al., Case No. CVPS2101656
- Public employee evaluation: City Attorney
- Public employee evaluation: City Manager
Planning Commission Meeting
The Indian Wells Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 1.2-acre residential lot in Eldorado Country Club into two single-family lots, and a modification to a conditional use permit to allow outdoor retail sales and monthly special events at the Sprouts grocery store in the Village I Shopping Center. The commission will also approve minutes and take public comments.
- Tentative Parcel Map No. 38396 to subdivide a 1.2-acre lot in Eldorado Country Club into two residential lots
- Modification No. 5 to Conditional Use Permit 2-79-4 for Sprouts Grocery Store outdoor retail sales and monthly special events
- CEQA exemptions recommended for both projects (Sections 15315 and 15061(b)(3))
- Approval of July 28, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council is holding a special closed-session meeting to consider several routine items, including approving meeting minutes, extending remote meeting authority under AB 361, and receiving the June treasurer's report. The most significant actions are awarding a $1,005,114 contract to Vance Corporation for Highway 111 Phase I rehabilitation with a $555,625 supplemental appropriation, and approving a $75,000 increase for on-call planning and environmental consulting. The council will also discuss a mid-term update to the Indian Wells Golf Resort operating budget.
- Award contract to Vance Corporation for $1,005,114 for Highway 111 Phase I Rehabilitation
- Approve $555,625 supplemental appropriation for Highway 111 project
- Approve $75,000 supplemental appropriation for on-call planning and environmental consulting
- Approve findings to continue remote/hybrid meetings under AB 361
- Mid-term update to Indian Wells Golf Resort operating budget
Planning Commission Meeting
The Indian Wells Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: designating the Cavanagh Adobe Home at 45410 Cook Street as a historic resource, and approving a temporary use permit for a private outdoor wedding on November 5, 2022. The commission will also reorganize its leadership and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Historic designation of Cavanagh Adobe Home at 45410 Cook Street (Resolution PC 2022-08)
- Temporary Use Permit 2022-05 for Fedderly wedding on Nov 5, 2022, 4-10 pm (APN 633-223-009)
- Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Approval of minutes from March 31, April 11, April 28, May 18, and May 26, 2022 meetings
City Council Meeting
This agenda for the Indian Wells City Council meeting on June 16, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders from the eSCRIBE agenda software, with no listed agenda items, reports, or actions.
Special Council Meeting
This agenda for the Indian Wells Special Council Meeting on June 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
City Council Meeting
This City Council meeting agenda for June 2, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions, discussions, or actionable items.
Planning Commission Meeting
This agenda for the Indian Wells Planning Commission meeting on May 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Housing Authority Meeting
This agenda for the Indian Wells Housing Authority meeting on May 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
City Council Meeting
This agenda is procedural boilerplate only, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document consists of system-generated placeholders from the eSCRIBE agenda software.
Planning Commission Meeting
This agenda for the Indian Wells Planning Commission meeting of March 31, 2022, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.
City Council Meeting
This City Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.
City Council Meeting
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no actual business items for the Indian Wells City Council meeting.
Housing Authority Meeting
This agenda for the Indian Wells Housing Authority meeting on February 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Planning Commission Meeting
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.
City Council Meeting
This City Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings listed for discussion or decision.