Commission and Committee Descriptions
DESCRIPTION: The California Government Code Section 65100 et seq. and Indian Wells Municipal Code Title 2.12, entitled City Planning Agency serve as the bases for the formation of the Planning Commission. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in:
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Preparing and recommending such specific plans as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the objectives of the General Plan;
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Administering the State Subdivision Map Act and the
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Reviewing all zoning (except interim zoning), conditional use, and variance applications and making recommendations with regard to the same to the City Council;
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Reviewing and approving sign matters as specified by the Code; and
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Performing such other functions, duties, and responsibilities as may be specifically provided for in the Code of the State of
MEMBERSHIP: The Planning Commission consists of five (5) resident voting members. The resident members serve staggered two year terms commencing on July 1.
QUALIFICATIONS: Residents must be registered Indian Wells voters and must maintain residency within the City of
MEETING DATE: Meets on the last Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Architecture and Landscape Committee
DESCRIPTION: The Indian Wells Municipal Code Title 21.60, entitled Architecture and Landscape Review, provides the review process to ensure that the general appearance of structures and other constructed and erected objects are compatible with the existing development and to ensure harmony between structures and landscaping. The Architectural Landscape Committee [ALC] conducts this review process.
MEMBERSHIP: The ALC Committee consists of five (5) voting members and one (1) non-voting member. Voting members shall consist of five (5) residents, and the non-voting member shall be one (1) representative from the City's Planning Commission.
ALC voting members shall be appointed by the City Council on July 1st of each year and shall serve staggered two-year terms. The ALC non-voting member shall be appointed by the Planning Commission each year and shall serve a one-year term commencing on July 1st of each year.
QUALIFICATIONS: Resident members must be registered Indian Wells voters and must maintain residency within the City of
MEETING DATES: Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Community Activities Committee
DESCRIPTION: The Committee advises and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding an overall plan for encouraging and fostering community interaction among residents, including a proposed annual calendar for community activities, as well as assisting with the planning and implementation of such events.
MEMBERSHIP: The Committee consists of seven (7) members with voting authority: two (2) City Council Members and five (5) residents. The resident members serve staggered two (2) year terms commencing on July 1.
QUALIFICATIONS: Resident members must be registered Indian Wells voters and must maintain residency within the City of
MEETING DATES: Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. The Committee may hold additional meetings or study sessions as required.
Grants in Aid Committee
DESCRIPTION: The Committee advises and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the distribution of public funds to worthy charities, community organizations and schools throughout the
MEMBERSHIP: The Grants-in-Aid Committee consists of seven members with voting authority: two (2) City Council Members and five (5) resident members. The resident members serve staggered two year terms commencing on July 1.
QUALIFICATIONS: Residents must be registered Indian Wells voters and must maintain residency within the City of
MEETING DATES: Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: The Airport Commission is comprised of seventeen members representing each city in the
QUALIFICATIONS: The resident selected to serve on the Airport Commission must be a registered Indian Wells voter and must maintain residency within the City of
MEETING DATES: Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. Meetings are held on the second floor of the terminal building.
Joslyn Senior Center Board OF Directors
DESCRIPTION: Incorporated in 1981 as a non-profit corporation, the Joslyn Senior Center has helped seniors in Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert to remain independent and active. The current center was built in 1984 through Community Development Block Grant funds and a donation from the Joslyn Family Foundation.
The Center is funded in part through the Cove Communities Service Commission, which is comprised of representatives from the three cities we serve; Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert. The remaining funds are raised through membership dues, program fees, room rentals, special events, grants, individual donations and interest income from the endowment fund.
The 15 member Board of Directors is responsible for setting policy for the Center and insuring that such policies are carried out. In addition, the Board is responsible for exercising the powers of the Center, controlling its property, seeking funding, and conducting its affairs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Residents must be registered voters and must maintain residency within the City of Indian Wells for the duration of their term to serve on the Josyln Senior Center Board of Directors.
MEETING DATE: Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
CV Mosquito and Vector Control Board
DESCRIPTION: The mission of this agency is to reduce the risk of disease transmission by mosquitoes and other vectors for residents and visitors of the Coachella Valley.
MEMBERSHIP: The Mosquito and Vector Control Board is comprised of eleven members representing Coachella Valley cities and the County.
QUALIFICATIONS: Residents must be registered voters and must maintain residency within the City of Indian Wells for the duration of their term to be selected to serve on the Mosquito and Vector Control Board.
MEETING DATE: Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.