Riverside County Grand Jury
• 1997-1998
Final Report - City of Indio - Planning and Code Enforcement
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
The public has been allowed the use of a facility that does not meet current building codes or safety standards: a. A party facility, with a maximum capacity of 300 people, had doors that opened inward and lacked panic hardware. b. A tile-roofed patio structure is beginning to show failure. c. Several public areas such as the grandstand and restrooms were not accessible to the disabled. d. A disabled viewing platform was completed without necessary inspections.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
All Empire Polo Grounds preannexation facilities and structures be brought into compliance with Riverside County building and fire safety code requirements.
F2
At a September 1996 open city council meeting, the city council voted to create an ad hoc committee to oversee and resolve the Empire Polo Grounds code enforcement problems. This action bypassed regular administrative requirements and normal appeal processes carried out by staff and council in open session.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Discontinue public use of the Empire Polo Grounds party facility until all safety violations have been corrected.
F3
The Indio City Council has failed to enforce city building and safety codes in the Indio Ranchos area.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Comply with the City of Indio building and fire safety codes by obtaining all necessary permits for Empire Polo Grounds' post-annexation construction.
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R4The City of Indio develop and implement administrative procedures to ensure that preparation for future annexations include a thorough inspection and inventory of all structures, facilities and permits prior to annexation.
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R5The Indio City Council refrain from creating ad hoc committees intended to bypass normal staff administrative and appeal processes.