Indian Wells public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the City's landscape regulations. The commission is asked to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve amendments to specific sections of the Municipal Code.
- Public hearing on amending Municipal Code Sections 21.60 and 21.90, and adding Section 21.60.085
- Resolution No. PC 2023-10 regarding landscape regulations
Council Budget Study Session and Successor Agency Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to reorganize council leadership and review several administrative items. The agenda includes a public hearing on amending city landscape requirements in the zoning code. Members will also discuss a funding request for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
- Public hearing on amending city landscape requirements in the zoning code
- Deed restriction for the Fairway Park project
- One-year agreement extension with De Novo Planning Group
- Variance for a 314 square foot garage at 45891 Club Drive
- Sponsorship approval for Desert International Horse Park
City Council Special Closed-Session
The council will review the City Attorney’s report regarding the rotation of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. This review is conducted under Municipal Code Section 2.08.160. The council is scheduled to receive and file the findings.
- Review of Mayoral and Mayor Pro Tem rotation under Municipal Code Section 2.08.160
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss legal issues. The agenda includes conferences with legal counsel regarding potential and significant litigation exposure.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of litigation (one potential case)
- Conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (one potential case)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider a variance request for a garage extension at 45891 Club Drive. The project involves a 314 square foot extension that would encroach into the front yard setback. The commission is reviewing a resolution to recommend this variance to the City Council.
- Garage extension at 45891 Club Drive
- Front yard setback encroachment variance
Special Housing Authority
The Indian Wells Housing Authority is reviewing several funding requests and project updates. The agenda includes approving $250,000 for homelessness assistance and a $635,000 budget increase for capital improvements. The board will also consider a reimbursement agreement for channel lining work.
- $250,000 in homelessness assistance program funding recommendations
- $100,000 reimbursement agreement for channel lining work
- $635,000 supplemental appropriation for maintenance and capital projects
- Senior housing update from Abode Communities
City Council Meeting
The Indian Wells City Council will review several items including a $100,000 sponsorship for the Epson Tour Championship. The agenda also includes discussions on council policy regarding administrative non-participation and several routine consent calendar items.
- $100,000 level sponsorship for the 2024 Epson Tour Championship at Indian Wells Golf Resort
- $159,954 in Grants-in-Aid Committee funding recommendations for FY 2023-24
- Variance No. 2023-0003 for a 128 square foot golf cart garage addition at 77748 Cottonwood Cove
- Resolution supporting the Chuckwalla National Monument and Joshua Tree National Park expansion
- Amendment to the Community Assistance Funding Policy
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council met in a special closed session to discuss ongoing litigation and real property negotiations. The session included discussions regarding the price and terms for two specific land parcels.
- Legal conference regarding Matthew Parson, et al vs., City of Indian Wells et al.
- Real property negotiation for APN 633-150-077 with Pacific Silver Partners, LLC
- Real property negotiation for APN 633-150-071 with BBC Esmeralda, LLC
Planning Commission Meeting
The Indian Wells Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items. The commission will consider amendments to the city's landscape ordinance and a variance for a golf cart garage addition at 77748 Cottonwood Cove.
- Resolution recommending amendments to the City’s landscape ordinance
- Variance request for a 128 square foot golf cart garage at 77748 Cottonwood Cove
City Council Meeting
The Council will consider funding for Whitewater River Channel and Fred Waring Drive cleanup following Tropical Storm Hillary. They will also discuss a proposal to transform the VUE Bar & Grill into a Richard Blais restaurant. Other items include employee salary updates and event sponsorships.
- $739,105 for Whitewater River Channel and Fred Waring Drive cleanup
- Proposal to re-imagine VUE Bar & Grill into a Richard Blais restaurant
- Three-year sponsorship agreement for Dr. George Charity Car Show
- Update to the FY 2023-24 employee salary range schedule
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council held a special closed session to discuss legal and property matters. The council met with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case. They also met with a real property negotiator concerning APN 633-150-071 and BBC Esmeralda, LLC.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case
- Real property negotiations for APN 633-150-071 involving BBC Esmeralda, LLC
City Council Special Closed-Session
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss legal matters and real estate negotiations. Discussions include existing and anticipated litigation, as well as price and terms for two specific properties.
- Litigation: Matthew Parson, et al vs. City of Indian Wells et al (Case No. RIC 1811999)
- Real Property negotiation: APN 633-150-077 with Pacific Silver Partners, LLC
- Real Property negotiation: APN 633-150-071 with BBC Esmeralda, LLC
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding draft landscape standards. The commission is tasked with discussing these drafts and providing direction to staff for consideration as revisions to the existing ordinance.
- 3rd discussion on potential revisions to the City's Landscape Ordinance
City Council Special Closed-Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss ongoing lawsuits and real property negotiations. The meeting includes discussions regarding price and terms for two specific land parcels.
- Litigation: City of Indian Wells v. Lissoy et al.
- Property negotiation for APN 633-150-077 with Pacific Silver Partners, LLC
- Property negotiation for APN 633-150-071 with BBC Esmeralda, LLC
- Litigation: People of the State of California v. Ed Yawitz et al.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider establishing an electric vehicle charging fee and authorizing a golf course management agreement with Troon Golf. Other items include an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement and a parcel map for Indian Wells Village Plaza.
- Establishment of an Electric Vehicle Charging Fee
- Golf Course Management Agreement with Troon Golf
- Fifth Amendment to City Manager Christopher Freeland's Employment Agreement
- Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 38283 at Indian Wells Village Plaza
- Adoption of the Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension 115 Trust
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding potential changes to the city's landscape ordinance. The commission intends to discuss and provide direction to staff on draft landscape standards.
- Second discussion on potential revisions to the City's Landscape Ordinance
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding the City's landscape standards. The commission is expected to discuss and provide direction to staff on potential revisions to these standards.
- Discussion on potential revisions to the City's Landscape Ordinance
City Council Special Closed-Session
The Indian Wells City Council met to ratify a local emergency declaration regarding Hurricane Hilary. The council also considered providing direction to staff concerning emergency measures.
- Ratification of Resolution No. 2023-32 declaring a local emergency related to Hurricane Hilary