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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AND
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 April 13, 2022
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Coachella was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Hernandez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado (arrived at 5:10 p.m.), Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
City Treasurer Aviles, and City Clerk Zepeda
Absent: None.
It was announced that Councilmember Delgado would be approximately 15 minutes late to the meeting.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, along with the Governor’s State of Emergency Declaration issued on March 4, 2020, this meeting was conducted both in-person and via teleconference/electronically.
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
1. Resolution No. 2022-36 a Resolution to Continue Fully or Partially Virtual Public Meetings (AB 361) Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
There were no modifications to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Council adjourned into Closed Session at 5:06 p.m. to discuss the following items:
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
In re: Glenroy Coachella, LLC, Debtor
US Bankruptcy Court, Central Dist. of California, Case No. 2:21-bk-11188-BB
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) One (1) potential case
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m. (City Clerk Zepeda and Councilmember Galarza were absent from the meeting upon reconvening.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Manager Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Attorney Campos stated that Council met in Closed Session, and direction was given, but no reportable action was taken.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
4. Introduction of New Community Service Officer - Tobacco Grant, by Officer Fregoso
5. Presentation on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Efforts Councilmember Galarza returned to the meeting at 6:13 p.m. at this point of the meeting.
6. Coachella Universal Basic Income (UBI) presentation by Jose Quinonez with MAF, on the Immigrant Families Recovery Program.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
7. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2022, 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.
8. Voucher Listing — EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2021-22 Expenditures as of April 13, 2022, $2,257,034.54.
9. Resolution No. 2022-39, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coachella, California, Approving Final Tract Maps No. 31978 and 31978-1
10. Resolution No. 2022-40, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coachella, California, Approving Final Parcel Map No. 37266
11. Investment Report – November 2021
12. Investment Report – December 2021
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation, Consent Calendar Items 7 through 12.
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous voice vote
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
13. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-38 Stating the Intention to Annex Property into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) and Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Within Annexation Area No. 33 (Mariposa Pointe – Tract No. 32074, 32074-1 and 32074- 2).
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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14. Construction Contract with Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC (PMI) in the amount of $292,890.24 plus 20% contingency for the Street Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 17, City Project ST-105.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto
Approved: 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
15. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with Raimi + Associates for Professional Planning Consultant Services for the Zoning Consistency Update.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto
Approved: 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
1. Philip Bettencourt, in person (Mr. Bettencourt also submitted a written comment on April 13, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. that was forwarded to Council.)
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 6:43 p.m. in the memory of UC Riverside Ethics Studies professor Armando Navarro, following a motion by Councilmember Galarza.
Respectfully submitted,
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk