COACHELLA CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA
THE COUNCIL SITTING AS THE COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT,
COACHELLA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, COACHELLA FINANCING AUTHORITY,
COACHELLA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS CABLE CHANNEL CORPORATION,
COACHELLA WATER AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COACHELLA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY January 26, 2022
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Coachella was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Hernandez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
City Treasurer Aviles, and City Clerk Zepeda
Absent: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
With congratulations, it was announced that Councilmember Beaman Jacinto recently had a baby and is now out on maternity leave.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, along with the Governor’s State of Emergency Declaration issued on March 4, 2020, this meeting was conducted via teleconference/electronically with no in-person access.
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
1. Resolution No. 2022-04, a Resolution to Continue Fully or Partially Virtual Public Meetings (AB 361) Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Manager Martin asked Council to remove Item #7, due to the current COVID-19 outbreak/mask mandates, and will bring back that item at a later date.
Motion: To approve the agenda as amended
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Manager Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2021, of the City Council, Coachella Fire Protection District, Coachella Sanitary District, Coachella Financing Authority, Coachella Educational and Governmental Access Cable Corporation, Coachella Water Authority, and Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment Agency.
3. Special Meeting Minutes of a Coachella City Council Study Session held on December 13, 2021.
Motion: To approve the minutes as presented.
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
4. Presentation on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Efforts
5. Recognizing former Coachella Assistant Chief of Police, Lieutenant Andres "Andy" Martinez
6. Congratulating Lee Espinoza for his Induction into the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame (recipient was not present, item continued)
7. Removed during Approval of the Agenda (see page 2).
The following presentation was taken out of order.
9. Presentation by Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District Council resumed with the agenda at this point.
8. Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (LLMD) Update Minutes CC/CSD/CFPD/CFA/CEGACCC/CWA/SA-RDA January 26, 2022
(Item 9 was taken out of order, see page 2)
10. Villa Verde Apartments Project Update Presentation
11. The Living Desert Signs of Nature Project
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
Public Comments were moved up to this portion of the meeting being after the 8:00 hour:
1. Arturo Aviles
(After Public Comments, the City Council returned to the regular agenda at this point.) CONSENT CALENDAR:
12. Voucher Listing — EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2021-22 Expenditures as of January 26, 2022, $4,969,620.39.
13. Ordinance No. 1191 updating the City’s Purchasing & Procurement Ordinance (Second Reading) and Resolution No. 2022-03 setting purchasing and competitive procurement thresholds
14. Resolution No. 2022-02, Implementation of a Fiscal Reserve Policy
15. Resolution No. 2022-06, Initiating the Formation of Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No.39 (Sevilla–Tract 38084) (“LLMD 39”); and Resolution No. 2022-07, Declaring Intention to Form, Levy and Collect Assessments Commencing in Fiscal Year 2022/2023, preliminary approval of Engineer’s Report and Setting Time and Place for Public Hearing to Conduct Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceedings
16. Resolution No. 2022-08 Authorizing the City of Coachella to be a Co-Applicant in the Grant Application Desert Recreation District will submit under the Regional Park Program to the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services
17. Resolution No. 2022-12, Conditional Loan Commitment for CFD 2005-1 Special Assessments for the Coachella Village Apartments Housing Development
Public Comment: David Schuman, applicant, via Zoom
18. Resolution No. 2022-13 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application to CalRecycle to Assist with the Implementation of Regulation Requirements Associated with SB 1383
19. Resolution No. WA-2022-02, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Coachella Water Authority Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution for the Groundwater Well Project Minutes CC/CSD/CFPD/CFA/CEGACCC/CWA/SA-RDA January 26, 2022
20. Approve professional services agreement between City of Coachella and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2021-2022.
Public Comment: Emily Falappino, via Zoom
Item continued to next meeting.
21. Investment Report – October 2021
22. Amendment to Committee Member assignment to the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Energy Consumers Advisory Committee (ECAC) to Appoint City Engineer Andrew Simmons.
23. Authorize Facility Use Permit fee waiver for Coachella Valley Community Tax Services.
24. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements with RG Planning Consultants and Terra Nova Planning & Research for Professional Planning Consultant Services.
25. Quarterly Reports - Second Quarter FY 2021-2022
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation, Consent Calendar Items 12 through 25, with the exception of Item 20, which is continued to the next meeting.
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
26. Introduce by first reading Ordinance No. 1192 Amending Chapter 8.44 of the City Municipal Code regarding Solid Waste Collection.
Motion: To read title only and pass to second reading.
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
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27. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-01 receiving and filing the City of Coachella Development Impact Fees Annual Report 2021 pursuant to Government Code Sections 66000-66008.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
28. Adopt Resolution Nos. WA-2022-01 and 2022-05 approving the form and authorizing the execution of an official statement and other agreements for the issuance of water revenue refunding bonds and approving additional actions related thereto
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
Mayor Hernandez recused himself from the following item and stepped away at 9:31 p.m.
29. Construction Contract with Desert Concepts Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,083,148.50 and 10% for contingency for the construction of the Pueblo Viejo Sustainable Transportation Project, City Project ST130.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto and Mayor Hernandez.
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Mayor Hernandez returned to the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
30. Approve Lease Agreement with Coachella General for the City owned former Chamber of Commerce Building located at 1258 Sixth Street in the Downtown Pueblo Viejo District Public Comment: Teddy Lee, applicant, via Zoom
Steve Garcia, applicant, via Zoom
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, a Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
31. Authorize City Manager to execute a letter agreement with Zambelli Fireworks for a special event pyrotechnic program for the City’s 2022 Fourth of July program, in the amount not to exceed $43,000.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
32. Resolution Nos. 2022-10 and 2022-11, Fountainhead Plaza:
Tentative Parcel Map 37940 (Revision), CUP 321 (modification), and AR 20-03 (modification) to develop
3.1 acres of an 8.25 acre property for a 2,028 sq. ft. standalone Starbucks drive thru building at the northeast corner of Cesar Chavez Street and First Street (APN# 778-020-007 and 778-010-017). Applicant:
Coachella Retail Realty Associates, LP.
Public Comment: Francis Chu, applicant, via Zoom
Continued on next page.
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(Item 32, Resolution Nos. 2022-10 and 2022-11, continued from previous page.) Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing for Item 32 at 10:57 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing for Item 32 at 10:58 p.m.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
33. Resolution No. SA-2022-01, Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 22-23 for the Successor Agency to the former Coachella Redevelopment Agency.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Chair Hernandez
Seconded by: Vice Chair Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Agency Member Delgado, Agency Member Galarza, Chair Gonzalez, and Chair Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Agency Member Beaman Jacinto.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
With the time being after the 8:00 hour and per Resolution No. 2019-34, Public Comments were moved up (see page 3). There were no further comments at this time.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
City Manager’s Comments.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council and the Agencies, Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 11:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk