Indian Wells public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting

The Indian Wells City Council will certify the November 5, 2024 general municipal election results and adopt a resolution declaring the outcome. The council will also reorganize, with new members Greg Sanders, Dr. Toper Taylor, and Brian Penna taking the oath of office, and a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem rotation. Consent items include adopting ordinances on accessory dwelling units and time-share prohibitions, approving the annual developer impact fee report, and appointing a Golf Resort Advisory Committee member.

• Certification of November 5, 2024 general municipal election results (Item I.1)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 760 amending ADU and JADU code to comply with state law (Item G.2)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 761 adding Chapter 21.32 prohibiting time-share uses (Item G.3)
• Approval of Annual Developer Impact Fee Report for FY 2023–24 (Item G.1)
• Appointment of Jim Kent to Golf Resort Advisory Committee (Item G.5)

Special Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a request to construct new pickleball courts at the Indian Wells Country Club. The body will also review proposed roadway improvements for Fairway Drive and Eldorado Drive.

• Modification of Conditional Use Permit to build up to six new pickleball courts at 46000 Club Drive
• Proposed roadway improvements along Fairway Drive and Eldorado Drive via the Safer Streets project

Special Planning Commission Meeting

The Indian Wells Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending approval of a modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2-90-05. The modification would allow construction and operation of up to six new pickleball courts with associated golf cart parking, lighting, drainage, and landscaping improvements at the Indian Wells Country Club (46000 Club Drive). The commission will also take public comment, hear from staff, and discuss matters from commissioners.

• Public hearing on resolution PC 2024-09 for modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2-90-05 for six new pickleball courts at Indian Wells Country Club (46000 Club Drive, APN 623-160-050)
• Associated improvements include golf cart parking, lighting, drainage, and landscaping
• Supporting documents include site plan, parking study, noise study, photometric study, landscape plans, and DRC approval letter
• Commissioners may raise additional matters under their jurisdiction for future staff investigation

Special Planning Commission Meeting

This special Planning Commission meeting features a community meeting (the second) on the Safer Streets Indian Wells program, with staff presentations and public comment. The commission will also handle call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Safer Streets Indian Wells Community Meeting #2 — public presentation and comment

Council Budget Study Session and Successor Agency Meeting

This is a joint meeting of the Indian Wells City Council and Successor Agency. The council will consider selling Hole #17 of the Players Course, amending ADU ordinances to comply with state law, approving a funding agreement for the Player's Course renovation, and awarding $156,832.70 in Grants-in-Aid. The Successor Agency will approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for FY 2025-26.

• Sale of Hole #17 (APN 633-150-077) of the Players Course to Pacific Silver Partners
• Urgency ordinance and first-reading ordinance to amend ADU and JADU regulations per state law
• Funding agreement with Troon Golf for renovation of the Player's Course
• Approval of $156,832.70 in Grants-in-Aid for FY 2024-25
• Successor Agency adoption of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for FY 2025-26

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss two items: anticipated litigation (initiation of one or more potential cases) and a real property negotiation for parcel APN 633-150-077 with Pacific Silver Partners, LLC, regarding price and terms of payment. Public comments will be taken before the closed session. After the closed session, the City Attorney will announce any reportable actions taken.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (initiation) – potential case (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4))
• Conference with real property negotiator for APN 633-150-077, negotiating parties: City Manager Christopher Freeland and Pacific Silver Partners, LLC subject: price and terms of payment

The Indian Wells City Council met in special closed session on November 7, 2024. No reportable actions were taken under the Brown Act. The council discussed potential litigation and real property negotiations, and requested an update on a landscape ordinance violation near Osage and Cielito.

• Approved final agenda as submitted (consensus)
• No reportable action taken in closed session on anticipated litigation
• No reportable action taken in closed session on real property negotiation (APN 633-150-077)
• Requested staff update on landscape ordinance violation near Osage and Cielito

Housing Authority Meeting

The Indian Wells Housing Authority will consider approving $250,000 in Homelessness Assistance Program grants recommended by the Grants-in-Aid Committee for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The board will also receive quarterly updates on senior housing and deferred maintenance projects at its properties, including solar and roof repairs. A presentation on senior housing by Abode Communities is scheduled.

• Approve $250,000 in Homelessness Assistance funding for local organizations (FY 2024-25)
• Receive Quarterly Senior Housing Update from Abode Communities
• Review deferred maintenance and capital improvement projects at Indian Wells site (solar) and Indian Wells Villas and Mountain View Villas (roof)
• Presentation by Abode Communities Senior Vice President on senior housing
• Receive and file quarterly maintenance and capital project updates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending Chapter 21.85 of the Municipal Code. The proposed changes aim to bring Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) regulations into compliance with recent state law.

• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 21.85 of the Municipal Code regarding ADUs and JADUs

Special Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct the first community meeting for the Safer Streets Indian Wells project. The session is intended to gather resident participation and preferences to help reduce speed and enhance mobility in the city.

• Safer Streets Indian Wells Community Meeting #1

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss funding for the Players Course redesign and a fire access road. The body is also considering an ordinance to prohibit time-share uses and extending negotiations for affordable housing development.

• Proposed $12,000,000 appropriation to Troon for the Players Course redesign
• Proposed $1,500,000 appropriation to Troon for a Fire Access Road
• Ordinance to add Chapter 21.32 to the Municipal Code prohibiting time-share uses
• 120-day extension of exclusive negotiation agreements with Abode Communities and Summit Development for affordable housing
• $1,000 sponsorship for the Joslyn Center Season Kickoff event

The City Council approved a $12 million supplemental appropriation to Troon for the Players Course redesign and an additional $1.5 million for a fire access road, along with an agreement for Troon to serve as project manager. The vote on the appropriations was 3-2, with Council Members Peabody and Whitman dissenting; the project manager agreement passed 4-1. The council also extended exclusive negotiation agreements for affordable housing development by 120 days, adopted an amended conflict-of-interest code, and directed staff to prepare a revised time-share ordinance.

• Approved $12M supplemental appropriation for Players Course redesign (3-2)
• Approved $1.5M supplemental appropriation for Fire Access Road (3-2)
• Approved agreement with Troon to serve as project manager (4-1)
• Approved 120-day extension of exclusive negotiation agreements with Abode Communities and Summit Development for affordable housing (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-39 amending Conflict-of-Interest Code (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Joslyn Senior Center event (5-0)
• Approved Safer Streets public engagement via Planning Commission special meetings (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare revised time-share ordinance (5-0)

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council convened for a special closed-session meeting to discuss anticipated litigation. The agenda lists a conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of litigation involving two or more potential cases.

• Closed session to discuss potential litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
• Potential cases involving two or more matters

The Indian Wells City Council convened a special closed session on October 24, 2024, to discuss anticipated litigation and landscape municipal code enforcement at 75-955 Osage. City Attorney Todd Leishman reported that no reportable action under the Brown Act was taken, and the city is proceeding with enforcement for compliance. The agenda was approved by consensus, and the meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m.

• Approved the final agenda by consensus
• Discussed anticipated litigation and landscape code enforcement at 75-955 Osage in closed session with no reportable action taken

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council will consider and vote on the award of a bid to redesign the Players Course at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. The recommended action authorizes a supplemental appropriation of $12,000,000 to Troon for the redesign and $1,500,000 to Troon for a fire access road, and directs the City Attorney to prepare an addendum to the Troon Management Agreement. The Council will also adopt a resolution adding a CEQA amendment to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report.

• Award of bid for Players Course redesign at Indian Wells Golf Resort
• Supplemental appropriation of $12,000,000 to Troon for redesign
• Supplemental appropriation of $1,500,000 to Troon for fire access road using County Structural Fire Tax Credits
• City Attorney to prepare addendum to Troon Management Agreement
• Adopt resolution adding CEQA amendment to General Plan FEIR

The City Council held a special closed-session meeting and took no final action on the Players Course redesign bid, instead agreeing to delay approval to the October 24, 2024, regular meeting. The item was moderated as a study session, and council members raised concerns about cost increases, project scope, and funding. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused Council Member Reed for cause (consensus)
• Approved agenda as amended, delaying Players Course bid to Oct. 24 (consensus)

City Council Special Closed-Session

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel and real property negotiators. The body will discuss potential litigation and the price and payment terms for two specific parcels of real property.

• Conference regarding anticipated-litigation-initiation of litigation
• Real property negotiation for APN 633-150-071 with BBC Esmeralda, LLC
• Real property negotiation for APN 633-150-077 with Pacific Silver Partners, LLC

The Indian Wells City Council met in special closed session on October 11, 2024, to discuss anticipated litigation and real property negotiations for two parcels (APN 633-150-071 and APN 633-150-077). City Attorney Todd Leishman reported that no action was taken during closed session that is required to be disclosed under the Brown Act. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive public decisions made.

• Approved final agenda as submitted (consensus)
• Held closed session on anticipated litigation (no reportable action)
• Held closed session on real property negotiation for APN 633-150-071 (no reportable action)
• Held closed session on real property negotiation for APN 633-150-077 (no reportable action)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and vote on a temporary use permit for a charity fundraising event by the Joslyn Senior Center at 45755 Cielito Drive on November 1, 2024. The Commission will also discuss possible modifications to the city’s hedge height and tree regulations. Additional agenda items include a city attorney legislative update and a code enforcement update.

• Adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-07 approving Temporary Use Permit No. 2024-0015 for Joslyn Senior Center charity event at 45755 Cielito Drive, November 1, 2024, 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Review and discuss possible modifications to the City’s hedge height and tree regulations (F.1).
• City Attorney Legislative Update presentation (C.1).
• Code Enforcement Update presentation (C.2).
• Public Comments period for members of the public (D).

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to reinforce the prohibition of time-share uses within the city. The body is also deciding on a $100,000 security upgrade for City Hall and a new Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan.

• Ordinance to reinforce the prohibition of time-share uses (Chapter 21.32)
• Supplemental appropriation of $100,000 for City Hall security system upgrades
• Approval of the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan
• Ordinance to amend Municipal Code regarding nuisance abatement and cost-recovery
• Grant of utility easement to Southern California Edison for the Civic Center Campus

The City Council introduced an ordinance to reinforce the prohibition of time-share uses within the city, with a second reading scheduled for October 24, 2024. The Council also approved a $100,000 supplemental appropriation to upgrade City Hall security and adopted new policies for pension and general fund operating reserves. Additionally, the Council delegated a review of hedge height and tree regulations to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 758 regarding nuisance abatement (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Animal Services Agreement with Riverside County (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 for City Hall security system upgrades (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance prohibiting time-share uses (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved implementation of a City Pension Policy (5-0)
• Adopted General Fund Operating Reserve Policy (5-0)
• Delegated hedge height regulation review to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan (5-0)

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council will meet in a closed session to confer with legal counsel about several ongoing and potential lawsuits. Items include discussions of existing cases such as Matthew Parson v. City of Indian Wells and Peabody v. Avila, as well as anticipated litigation with uncertain outcomes. The council will follow Brown Act requirements for reporting any actions taken.

• Conference with legal counsel on Matthew Parson, et al vs. City of Indian Wells, Case No. RIC 1811999
• Conference with legal counsel on City of Indian Wells v. Parsons, Case No. PSC 2002870/App. Ct. No. APP1900132
• Conference with legal counsel on City of Indian Wells, et al vs. Lissoy et al., Case No. CVPS2204658
• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation initiation (potential case) under Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)
• Conference with legal counsel on Peabody v. Avila, Case No. CVPS2404328

The Indian Wells City Council met in closed session and approved, in a 4-0-1 vote, proceeding with a civil action to abate a landscape ordinance violation at the corner of Osage and Cielito. Mayor Pro Tem Whitman recused himself due to the proximity of his residence. No other reportable actions were taken under the Brown Act.

• Approved civil action to abate landscape ordinance violation at Osage and Cielito (4-0-1, Whitman recused)
• Approved final agenda as submitted (consensus)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Indian Wells Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that adds chapter 21.32 “time‑share uses” to Title 21 of the municipal code and deletes section 21.04.090. The commission will recommend the ordinance to the City Council and will find the action exempt from CEQA under state guidelines. Public comments are also scheduled before the hearing. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on ordinance adding chapter 21.32 “time‑share uses” to Title 21 and deleting section 21.04.090
• Resolution recommending City Council approval of the time‑share ordinance
• CEQA exemption finding under sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3)

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council met in special closed session on August 2, 2024, to discuss existing litigation and a public employee evaluation. City Attorney Todd Leishman reported that no reportable actions were taken during the closed session, and no public disclosures were required under the Brown Act. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive public decisions made.

• Approved the final agenda as submitted (consensus)
• Held closed session on litigation: City of Indian Wells v. Lissoy (CVPS2204658) — no reportable action
• Held closed session on litigation: Parson v. City of Indian Wells (RIC 1811999, PSC 2002870) — no reportable action
• Held closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation — no reportable action

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council will hold a special closed-session meeting. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss two or more potential cases involving significant exposure to litigation.

• Closed session conference regarding anticipated litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))

The Indian Wells City Council met in special closed session on July 29, 2024, to discuss anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). City Attorney Todd Leishman reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session, and no public disclosure was required under the Brown Act. The meeting was adjourned to a regular council meeting scheduled for September 5, 2024.

• Approved the final agenda as submitted (consensus)
• Held closed session on anticipated litigation (no reportable action)

City Council Special Closed-Session

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to consult with legal counsel. The session focuses on potential new litigation and an existing court case.

• Conference regarding potential initiation of litigation
• Conference regarding existing litigation: City of Indian Wells, et al vs. Lissoy et al. (CVPS2204658)

The City Council held a special closed session and reached a mutual settlement with Sitelogiq regarding the solar and battery storage project. The city was made whole despite project delays, and Sitelogiq must fulfill its contractual obligations. The city expects to begin receiving cost savings from the solar PV systems in the coming months. No other reportable actions were taken.

• Approved settlement agreement with Sitelogiq (unanimous consensus)
• No reportable action on existing litigation (Lissoy case)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss forming a Community Facilities District for public safety and updating municipal codes for nuisance abatement. The body is also reviewing the City Manager's employment agreement and employee salary ranges.

• Ordinance No. 757 to form Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety) for special taxes
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 8.08 and add Chapter 1.28 regarding nuisance abatement and cost-recovery
• Sixth Amendment to the employment agreement for City Manager Christopher Freeland
• Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-01 for a 425 square foot comfort station at Ironwood Country Club Golf Course
• Update to Fiscal Year 2024-25 approved positions and annual salary ranges

The City Council unanimously approved several items, including adopting Ordinance No. 757 to form Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 for public safety, which authorizes levying special taxes. They also approved a settlement agreement with SitelogIQ regarding the Solar and Battery Project, and introduced an ordinance to strengthen code-enforcement provisions. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 757 forming Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety) (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with SitelogIQ regarding Solar and Battery Project (closed session)
• Introduced ordinance amending code-enforcement provisions (nuisance abatement) (5-0)
• Approved Sixth Amendment to City Manager's employment agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-36 re-establishing Grants-in-Aid Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-37 approving modification to CUP for Ironwood Country Club comfort station (5-0)
• Approved update to employee salary schedule (5-0)
• Delegated Communication Plan review to Finance and Marketing Committees (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a temporary use permit for a private wedding at a single-family residence. They will also discuss a recommendation to the City Council regarding a new structure at Ironwood Country Club.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 2024-0010 for a private wedding at 75375 Painted Desert Drive on September 28, 2024
• Recommendation to modify Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-01 to construct a 425 square foot comfort station at Ironwood Country Club

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council will meet in a special closed session to conduct personnel evaluations. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Evaluation of City Manager
• Evaluation of City Attorney
• Conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of litigation

The Indian Wells City Council convened a special closed session to discuss evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as anticipated litigation. City Attorney Todd Leishman reported that no reportable actions were taken during these discussions, meaning no decisions were made that required public disclosure under the Brown Act. The meeting adjourned to continue as a regular public session.

• Agenda approved by consensus
• Closed session held for City Manager evaluation (no reportable action)
• Closed session held for City Attorney evaluation (no reportable action)
• Closed session held for anticipated litigation discussion (no reportable action)
• Closed session held for initiation of litigation discussion (no reportable action)

City Council Meeting

The Indian Wells City Council will meet on June 20, 2024, to approve a consent calendar of routine ordinances, a five-year fire services agreement, and an updated municipal election date for November 5, 2024. The council will also hold public hearings to decide on annual refuse and recycling rates for residential and commercial properties. Additionally, the council will begin proceedings to form Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 to fund public safety services.

• Ordinance No. 753 adds a Public Benefit land use designation and amends the zoning code
• Five-year cooperative agreement with Riverside County Fire Department for fire and medical services through June 30, 2029
• Public hearing on annual refuse and recycling rates and the levy on residential parcels
• Public hearing to form Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 for public safety
• Resolution calling the general municipal election for November 5, 2024

The City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including new regulations for catalytic converters, city parks, refuse collection fees, and a five-year fire services agreement with Riverside County. The Council also voted to receive and file the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan and authorized exclusive negotiation agreements for affordable housing development with Abode Communities and Summit Developers. Additionally, the Council took no further action on a proposed ballot measure for a special fire tax increase.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 753 adding a public benefit land use designation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 754 amending Planning Commission membership terms (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 755 adding unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 756 establishing park rules and regulations (5-0)
• Approved five-year fire services agreement with Riverside County Fire Department (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-29 ordering levy of refuse collection and recycling fees (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 2024-30, 2024-31, and 2024-32 establishing Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (5-0)
• Received and filed Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan (4-1)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will undergo a reorganization process. This includes the appointment of a new Chair, Vice Chair, and members for the Design Review Committee.

• Appointment of New Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of Design Review Committee Members

City Council Special Closed-Session

The City Council is considering a request to sponsor the Live with Kelly & Mark morning show. If approved, the council will authorize a $200,000 supplemental appropriation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and permit the City Manager to execute the agreement.

• $200,000 sponsorship request for Live with Kelly & Mark
• $200,000 supplemental appropriation for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Indian Wells City Council tentatively approved a $200,000 sponsorship for the 'Live with Kelly & Mark' morning show, contingent on further marketing data and logistics. The approval included a supplemental appropriation for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The vote passed 3-1, with Council Member Peabody voting against. Council Member Reed was excused from the meeting.

• Excused Council Member Reed from meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as submitted (consensus)
• Tentatively approved $200,000 sponsorship for 'Live with Kelly & Mark' show (3-1)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $200,000 for FY 2024-25 (3-1)
• Adjourned to regular meeting on June 20, 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council is considering several financial and land use matters, including the formation of a public safety Community Facilities District. The agenda also includes various annual levy approvals for street lighting, landscaping, and drainage maintenance.

• $1,500 sponsorship for 3rd Annual Mama’s House event
• $1,300 sponsorship for Annual Desert Bar event
• Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Safety)
• Subdivision of a 1.06-acre lot at 74465 Palo Verde Drive into three parcels
• Annual levies for Street Lighting District No. 2000-1, Landscape and Lighting District No. 91-1, and Drainage Maintenance Benefit Assessment District No. 1

The Indian Wells City Council approved adding an annual escalator to the Special Fire Tax and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and a resolution placing the measure on the November 2024 ballot for voter consideration. The Council also approved the midcycle update of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (4-0, one abstention) and adopted a General Plan amendment and zoning change adding a Public Benefit land use designation, described as the last step before submitting the Housing Element to HCD. Several annual assessment levies for street lighting, landscape and lighting, and drainage maintenance were adopted for the 2024-25 tax roll, and the Council voted 3-2 to advance capital improvement projects.

• Approved adding an annual escalator to the Special Fire Tax and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and resolution placing the measure on the November 2024 ballot (5-0)
• Approved the Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 (4-0, 1 abstention by Peabody)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-23 adding a Public Benefit land use designation to the General Plan and zoning code, the last step before submitting the Housing Element to HCD (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-19 approving the annual levy for Street Lighting District No. 2000-1 for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 approving the annual levy for Landscape and Lighting District No. 91-1 for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 2024-21 and 2024-22 for the Drainage Maintenance Benefit Assessment District No. 1 levy for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Approved advancing capital improvement projects from the approved Capital Improvement Program (3-2, Peabody and Whitman dissenting)
• Introduced an ordinance adopting Riverside County Ordinance No. 987 regarding unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)

Housing Authority Meeting

The Indian Wells Housing Authority will review updates on senior housing and capital improvement projects. The board is considering a supplemental appropriation of $645,150 for deferred maintenance at Housing Authority properties. The meeting also includes a midcycle update to the 2024-25 biennial operating budget.

• $645,150 supplemental appropriation for deferred maintenance and capital improvement projects
• Midcycle update of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Senior housing update presentation by Abode Communities

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council held a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations and legal matters. The council met with a negotiator regarding APN 633-150-071 and BBC Esmeralda, LLC. Additionally, the council conferred with legal counsel about potential litigation.

• Real property negotiation for APN 633-150-071 involving BBC Esmeralda, LLC
• Discussion of price and terms of payment for real property
• Conference regarding anticipated litigation for one or more potential cases

The Indian Wells City Council held a special closed session on May 16, 2024, covering two items: a conference with the city's real property negotiator about APN 633-150-071 with BBC Esmeralda, LLC, and a conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation. City Attorney Todd Leishman stated no reportable action was taken on either item. The council approved the agenda by consensus, heard no public comments, and adjourned at 12:52 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as submitted (by consensus)
• Closed session on real property negotiation (APN 633-150-071) — no reportable action taken
• Closed session on anticipated litigation — no reportable action taken

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a residential lot subdivision in The Vintage Club. They will also review recommendations to create a new Public Benefit Zone through General Plan and Zoning Code amendments.

• Subdivision of 1.06 acre lot into three single-family lots at 74465 Palo Verde Drive
• General Plan Amendment No. 2024-02 to update the Land Use Element
• Zone Text Amendment No. 2024-01 to create a Public Benefit Zone
• Zone Map Amendment 2024-01 to include new Public Benefit Zone designation

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. The council will also meet with a negotiator regarding price and payment terms for APN 633-150-071 with BBC Esmeralda, LLC.

• Existing litigation: City of Indian Wells, et al vs., Lissoy et al (CVPS2204658)
• Discussion of anticipated litigation involving one or more potential cases
• Real property negotiations for APN 633-150-071 with BBC Esmeralda, LLC

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss litigation and real property negotiations. City Attorney Todd Leishman stated that no reportable action was taken on any of the agenda items.

• Approved the agenda as submitted (consensus)
• Closed session regarding City of Indian Wells vs. Lissoy: no reportable action taken
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation: no reportable action taken
• Closed session regarding real property APN 633-150-071: no reportable action taken

City Council Meeting

The Indian Wells City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the city's General Plan for the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The Council will also discuss a potential redesign of the Players Course at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. Other items include routine approvals for road maintenance funding and district assessments.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01 (Housing Element)
• Discussion on possible redesign of the Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort
• $1,200 sponsorship request for the Ophelia Project Wings and Dreams event
• Road maintenance and rehabilitation funding allocation for FY 2024-25
• Proposed assessments for street lighting and landscape districts

The City Council approved a 2021-2029 Housing Element update and adopted several resolutions regarding road funding and district assessments. The council also authorized research into a potential museum/library at the Carl Bray site and approved a $1,200 event sponsorship.

• Adopted General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01 for the 2021-2029 Housing Element (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-05 for FY 2024-25 road maintenance funding (5-0)
• Approved $1,200 host level sponsorship for 2024 Ophelia Project event (5-0)
• Approved annual recruitment schedule for city committees (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions to initiate annual levy proceedings for street lighting, landscape/lighting, and drainage districts (5-0)
• Authorized up to 20 hours of staff time to research a museum/library at the Carl Bray site (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-06 revising the citywide records retention schedule (5-0)
• Directed staff to review Ad Hoc committee recommendations for Planning Commission changes (5-0)

Special Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is considering a supplemental appropriation of $161,000 for the Sidewalk Repair Project. The funds are intended to construct sidewalk improvements at the Indian Wells Villas community.

• $161,000 supplemental appropriation for sidewalk improvements at Indian Wells Villas

Indian Wells Golf Resort Strategic Planning

The Indian Wells City Council, Housing Authority, and Golf Resort are holding a joint strategic planning session. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Indian Wells Golf Resort.

State of the City

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Golf Resort are meeting to review and provide direction on several long-term objectives. Discussions include 2024 city goals, annual financial forecasts, and a potential redesign of the Players Course at the Indian Wells Golf Resort.

• Review of 2024 City Council goals
• Discussion of annual financial and housing economic forecasts
• Possible redesign of the Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council held a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion focused on the Riverside County Superior Court case, City of Indian Wells, et al vs., Lissoy et al.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (CVPS2204658)

The Indian Wells City Council held a special closed session on March 19, 2024, to confer with legal counsel about existing litigation, City of Indian Wells, et al vs. Lissoy et al., Riverside County Superior Court (CVPS2204658). City Attorney Todd Leishman stated no reportable action was taken that would require public reporting under the Brown Act. The council approved the agenda as submitted, received no public comments, and adjourned at 10:33 a.m. to a special meeting set for 9:00 a.m. on April 2, 2024, at the Indian Wells Golf Resort Celebrity Ballroom.

• Approved the final agenda as submitted (consensus)
• Closed session held on City of Indian Wells, et al vs. Lissoy et al. (CVPS2204658); no reportable action taken
• Adjourned to a special meeting on April 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

City Council Special Closed-Session

The provided document for the March 7, 2024, Indian Wells City Council Special Closed-Session contains only procedural software interface text. No specific topics or business items are documented in this record.

The Indian Wells City Council convened for a special closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation with legal counsel. City Attorney Todd Leishman stated that no reportable actions were taken during the session under the Brown Act. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions or votes.

• Agenda approved by consensus
• Closed session held regarding litigation cases (Parson v. City, City v. Parsons, City v. Lissoy)
• No reportable actions taken in closed session
• Meeting adjourned to April 4, 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of a new housing element and annual fire tax levies. The council will also discuss signage for noise and speed enforcement and an update on funding for The Living Desert.

• Adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01 (6th Cycle Housing Element)
• Annual levy for Fire Access Maintenance District No. 1
• Annual levy for Special Fire Tax Standby and Availability Charges
• Renewal of Acrisure Arena sponsorship for FY 2024-25
• Discussion on signage for noise and speed enforcement initiatives

The City Council adopted resolutions to collect fire access maintenance and standby charges for FY 2024-25. Council approved continuing the city's official partner sponsorship with Acrisure Arena and authorized temporary noise and speed signage. A public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element was continued to April 4, 2024.

• Approved continuation of Official Partner City sponsorship for Acrisure Arena for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-04 for Fire Access Maintenance District No. 1 levy for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-03 for Special Fire Tax Standby and Availability Charges for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Authorized implementation of temporary signage for speeding and noise enforcement (5-0)
• Continued Public Hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01 (Housing Element) to April 4, 2024 (5-0)
• Delegated review of sports and city sponsorships to the Marketing Committee (5-0)
• Delegated review of Living Desert funding request to Finance and Marketing Committees (5-0)
• Received and filed 2023 Strategic Planning Goals update and January 2024 Treasurer's Report (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01. The Commission is asked to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element and find it exempt from CEQA.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01
• Recommendation for City Council to adopt the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element
• Resolution recommending CEQA exemption for the amendment

City Council Special Closed-Session

The Indian Wells City Council held a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The meeting focused on discussions regarding two ongoing lawsuits in Riverside County Superior Court.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Indian Wells, et al vs., Lissoy et al (CVPS2204658)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Matthew Parson, et al vs., City of Indian Wells et al (Case No. RIC 1811999 and PSC 2002870)

The City Council met in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding two litigation matters. The City Attorney stated that no reportable action was taken on either item.

• Approved the agenda as amended (consensus)
• Discussed City of Indian Wells, et al vs., Lissoy et al.; no reportable action taken
• Discussed Matthew Parson, et al vs., City of Indian Wells et al. and City of Indian Wells v. Parsons; no reportable action taken

Special Housing Authority

The Authority is considering an 18-month extension for an affordable housing development agreement with Abode Communities. Members will also discuss utility subsidies for residents affected by solar system inverter issues at Indian Wells Villas.

• 18-month extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Abode Communities for affordable housing
• $177,000 supplemental appropriation for deferred maintenance and capital improvement projects
• Discussion regarding a one-time utility subsidy for Indian Wells Villas residents due to solar system repairs

City Council Meeting

The Indian Wells City Council will review an ordinance amending the Zoning Code regarding city landscape requirements. The Council will also discuss food and beverage service levels for suites during the 2024 BNP Paribas Open. Additionally, officials will consider updates to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and the readoption of the City's Investment Policy.

• Ordinance No. 752 regarding city landscape requirements
• Food and beverage service levels for the 2024 BNP Paribas Open
• Adoption of the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Readoption of the City’s Investment Policy
• Approval of Councilmember Peabody's attendance at the 2024 Living Desert event

The City Council approved supplemental funding for tennis tournament suite services and adopted an ordinance updating zoning code landscape requirements. The council also adopted a local hazard mitigation plan and readopted the city's investment policy.

• Approved $75,000 supplemental appropriation for 2024 BNP Paribas Open food and beverage service (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 752 amending Zoning Code landscape requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02 updating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Readopted the City’s Investment Policy (5-0)
• Approved Councilmember Peabody's attendance at the 2024 Living Desert event (5-0)
• Received and filed the December 2023 City Treasurer’s Report (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items including a large construction contract, traffic signal funding, and updates to the city's landscape ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on funding for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

• Award $3,314,314 contract to Lippert Construction for West Drop Structure Repairs
• Approve $40,000 supplemental appropriation for Fred Waring Drive traffic signal pilot program
• Public hearing regarding amendments to the City's landscape zoning requirements
• Acceptance of the Highway 111 Rehabilitation project as complete
• Discussion of funding consideration for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The City Council approved a multi-million dollar construction contract and a $40,000 traffic signal pilot program. The Council also introduced a zoning ordinance regarding landscape requirements and approved funding consideration for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

• Awarded $3,314,314 contract to Lippert Construction for West Drop Structure Repairs (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 supplemental appropriation for Fred Waring Drive traffic signal pilot program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 modifying the Resident Benefit Card Program (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 752 amending zoning code landscape requirements (5-0)
• Approved funding consideration for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (4-1)
• Approved acceptance of Highway 111 Rehabilitation project as complete (5-0)
• Received and filed City Treasurer’s November 2023 report (5-0)
• Received and filed Measure J Council Ad Hoc Committee report (3-0)

City Council Special Closed-Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss several legal matters. This includes conferences with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation, as well as discussions with a real property negotiator.

• Litigation: Matthew Parson, et al vs. City of Indian Wells et al (Case No. RIC 1811999)
• Litigation: City of Indian Wells, et al vs. Lissoy et al (Case No. CVPS2204658)
• Real Property Negotiation: APN 633-150-071 with BBC Esmeralda, LLC
• Real Property Negotiation: APN 633-150-077 with Pacific Silver Partners, LLC
• Anticipated Litigation: Discussion regarding one or more potential cases

The City Council met in closed session to discuss existing litigation and real property negotiations. City Attorney Todd Leishman stated that no reportable action was taken under the Brown Act for any of the items discussed.

• Approved the agenda as submitted (consensus)