2025-12-03 Indio Resolution No. 10530 Adopting IS/MND for Ave 50 Widening Project 2022-05RESOLUTION NO. 10530
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE AVENUE
50 WIDENING PROJECT FROM JEFFERSON STREET TO BOTELLA PLACE
WHEREAS, proposed improvements will widen approximately 2.5 miles of
Avenue 50 from Jefferson Street to Botella Place to its ultimate Indio and La Quinta
General Plan configurations, as well as construct drainage improvements consistent
with Indio's Master Drainage Plan, in the City of Indio and City of La Quinta
("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Indio is the lead agency for the Project and undertook
environmental review of the Project in accordance with the authority and criteria
contained in the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the CEQA
Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City of Indio ("City"); and
WHEREAS, in October 2025, an Initial Study (IS) was prepared to determine
if there is potential for any significant environmental effects associated with the
Project. The IS determined that the Project will result in less than significant
impacts to the environment with implementation of mitigation measures.
Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, the IS/MND
was publicly circulated for a 30-day period between October 22, 2025, and
November 20, 2025, to the State Clearinghouse, responsible agencies, and
interested parties for review and comment. No written comments were received
during the public review period; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2025, the City Council considered the proposed
IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project. Evidence
both written and oral, for the IS/MND together with the staff report and supporting
documents, was presented and considered by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIO DOES
RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the recitals of this Resolution are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council, as lead agency for the Project, has considered
the IS/MND.
Section 3. The City Council finds, in its independent judgment after
considering all relevant evidence in the record of proceedings for the Project,
including without limitation the information set forth in the IS/MND that: (i) the
IS/MND was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) there is no substantial
evidence supporting a fair argument that the Project would result in any significant
environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level
through implementation of the those mitigation measures identified in the IS/MND.
Therefore, the City Council finds that the Project will not have a significant
environmental impact. The City Council further finds that the IS/MND reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the City Council. Based on these findings,
the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this Project.
Section 4. The City Council has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project that has been prepared pursuant
to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such
Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during
project implementation. The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program for the Project.
Section 5. The City Council designates the custodian of records for the
Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon
which the City Council's decision is based, to be the Public Works Department of the
City of Indio. Those documents are available for public review in the Public Works
Department, Engineering Division of the City of Indio located at 100 Civic Center
Drive, Indio, California 92201, telephone number: (760) 391-4017.
Section 6. The City Council hereby directs staff to prepare a Notice of
Determination and file with that Notice with the County Clerk in accordance with
Section 15075(d) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3th day of December, 2025.
ATTEST:
SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIR. OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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ELAINE HOLMES
MAYOR
CERTIFICATION
I, Sabdi Sanchez, Director of City Clerk Services of the City of Indio, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 10530 was duly and regularly adopted at a
meeting of the City Council held on the 3rd Day of December, 2025 by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Miller, Guitron, Ortiz, Mayor Pro Tem Fermon, and Mayor Holmes
Noes: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of the City of Indio, California, this 4th day of December, 2025.
SAS• - CHEZ, MMC
Director of City Clerk Services
City of Indio OF /
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City of Indio
City Council
December 3, 2025
STAFF REPORT
To:
From:
Prepared by:
Subject:
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City Council
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager
Timothy Wassil, Public Works Director
Resolution No. 10530 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Avenue 50 Widening
Project from Jefferson Street to Botella Place, City Project No. ST2004
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 10530 adopting a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Avenue 50 Widening Project
from Jefferson Street to Botella Place, City Project No. ST2004.
SUMMARY:
On March 1, 2023, the City awarded a contract to Albert A. Webb and Associates, Inc. (Webb) to
begin the Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Documentation (PA/ED) preparation phase of
the project. The Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, are being presented to Council for consideration for adoption of Resolution No.
10530 to adopt to the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Avenue 50 Widening Project from Jefferson Street to Botella Place (included as
Attachment 1). No comments were received during the public review process.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Indio proposes to improve approximately 2.5 miles of Avenue 50 from Jefferson Street to
Botella Place to its ultimate Indio General Plan configuration as well as construct drainage
improvements consistent with Indio's Master Drainage Plan (MDP). The southern portion of Avenue
50 between Jefferson Street and Madison Street (approximately a mile) is within the City of La
Quinta while the remaining roadway portions are within Indio. The proposed roadway improvements
in La Quinta are consistent with the La Quinta General Plan configuration. A project location map is
included as Attachment 2.
Proposed improvements generally include widening Avenue 50 from one travel lane to two travel
lanes in each direction, closing gaps in existing sidewalks and trails, and constructing a Class IV
bike lane, curb and gutter, and drainage improvements per the Indio MDP. In addition, new
streetlights are proposed in Indio.
Webb prepared an Initial Study Mitigated/Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to determine if the project
would result in any significant environmental effects. The IS/MND is included as Attachment 3.
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15073, the IS/MND
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was circulated for a 30-day period between October 22, 2025 and November 20, 2025 to the State
Clearinghouse, Responsible Agencies, and interested parties for review and comment.
As of November 20, 2025, no public comments were received.
The mitigation measures that must be implemented during project implementation to reduce
potential environmental impacts to a less -than -significant level are enumerated in the "Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program" (MMRP) document, prepared pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15097 (included in Attachment 3).
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
Current FY Financial
Impact:
Current FY General
Fund Impact:
Next FY Financial
Impact:
Source of funds:
$0 In current year budget:
$0 Budget adjustment:
$0 Strategic Objective:
N/A Fund-Org-Object
Reference:
Yes
N/A
Public Infrastructure
N/A
Additional Financial Details:
No additional funds are required in adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 10530
Attachment 2 - Vicinity Map
Attachment 3 - Final IS-MND with Appendices MMRP
APPROVAL(S):
Juan Raya, City Engineer
Timothy Wassil, Public Works Director
Ruby D. Walla, Director of Finance
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 10530
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
AVENUE 50 WIDENING PROJECT FROM JEFFERSON STREET TO
BOTELLA PLACE
WHEREAS, proposed improvements will widen approximately 2.5 miles
of Avenue 50 from Jefferson Street to Botella Place to its ultimate Indio and La
Quinta General Plan configurations, as well as construct drainage
improvements consistent with Indio's Master Drainage Plan, in the City of Indio
and City of La Quinta ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Indio is the lead agency for the Project and
undertook environmental review of the Project in accordance with the authority
and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the
CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City of Indio ("City");
and
WHEREAS, in October 2025, an Initial Study (IS) was prepared to
determine if there is potential for any significant environmental effects
associated with the Project. The IS determined that the Project will result in less
than significant impacts to the environment with implementation of mitigation
measures. Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, the
IS/MND was publicly circulated for a 30-day period between October 22, 2025,
and November 20, 2025, to the State Clearinghouse, responsible agencies, and
interested parties for review and comment. No written comments were received
during the public review period; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2025, the City Council considered the
proposed IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Project. Evidence both written and oral, for the IS/MND together with the staff
report and supporting documents, was presented and considered by the City
Council;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIO
DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the
facts set forth in the recitals of this Resolution are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council, as lead agency for the Project, has
considered the IS/MND.
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Section 3. The City Council finds, in its independent judgment after
considering all relevant evidence in the record of proceedings for the Project,
including without limitation the information set forth in the IS/MND that: (i) the
IS/MND was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) there is no substantial
evidence supporting a fair argument that the Project would result in any
significant environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated to a less than
significant level through implementation of the those mitigation measures
identified in the IS/MND. Therefore, the City Council finds that the Project will
not have a significant environmental impact. The City Council further finds that
the IS/MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council.
Based on these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for this Project.
Section 4. The City Council has also reviewed and considered the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project that has been
prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section
21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the
mitigation measures during project implementation. The City Council hereby
adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project.
Section 5. The City Council designates the custodian of records for
the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program and all other materials which constitute the record of
proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based, to be the Public
Works Department of the City of Indio. Those documents are available for
public review in the Public Works Development Engineering Division of the City
of Indio located at 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California 92201, telephone
number: (760) 391-4017.
Section 6. The City Council hereby directs staff to prepare a Notice of
Determination and file with that Notice with the County Clerk in accordance with
Section 15075(d) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3th day of December, 2025.
ELAINE HOLMES
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIR. OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT 2
VICINITY MAP
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VICINITY MAP
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ATTACHMENT 3
FINAL IS/MND WITH APPENDICES MMRP
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST