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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 June 22, 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 5:07 p.m. by Mayor Hernandez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza (arrived at 5:09 p.m.), and Mayor Hernandez.
City Treasurer Aviles, and City Clerk Zepeda
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
It was announced that Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez was injured and would be absent.
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. 2022-59 a Resolution to Continue Fully or Partially Virtual Public Meetings (AB 361) Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
There were no modifications to the agenda.
Motion: To approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto
Approved: 3-0, by a unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
(Councilmember Galarza joined the meeting as Council entered Closed Session.) Council adjourned into Closed Session at 5:09 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 6:12 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Clerk Angela Zepeda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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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. Recognition of Coachella Fire Department Retiree Bonifacio De La Cruz WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Written communication received regarding Item 19 from Scott Bailey with Stronghold Power Systems, Inc. and forwarded to Council on June 22, 2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. Special Meeting Minutes of a Coachella City Council Study Session held on June 8, 2022.
6. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 8, 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.
7. Voucher Listing — EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2021-22 Expenditures as of June 22, 2022, $2,294,386.39.
8. Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2005-01) Annexation 33 – Mariposa Pointe Ordinance No. 1194 Ordinance No. 1194 on Behalf of CFD No. 2005-01 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 33 Annexed to Said District (Second Reading)
9. Resolution No. 2022-60, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
10. Approve Resolution No. 2022-61, authorizing the application submittal for the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), in the amount of $12,655.
11. Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 through 40:
Resolution No. 2022-62 Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District Maintenance District No. 1 through 40, Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and Resolution No. 2022-63 Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal 2022/2023 for the City of Coachella Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 through 40 and Setting a Time and Place for the Public Hearing
12. Authorize award of a Maintenance Agreement to West Coast Arborist for tree trimming maintenance, in the amount not to exceed $450,000 annually.
13. Authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 between the City of Coachella and Vintage Landscape for Landscape Maintenance Services for Bagdouma Park Project No. 070720.
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14. Authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 between the City of Coachella and Vintage Landscape for Landscape Maintenance Services for City Medians and Downtown Sixth Street Project No. 070720B.
15. Authorize award of a Professional Services Agreement to Rhythm Tech Productions LLC, in the amount of $26,147.44, for 2022 El Grito event.
16. Approve execution of flooring maintenance agreement to Shaw Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation, Consent Calendar Items 5 through 16.
Made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
(City Clerk Zepeda left the meeting at this point of the meeting.) NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
(Mayor Hernandez left the dais at the start of this presentation.)
17. Authorize City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Library Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Coachella and Desert Community College District.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, and Councilmember Galarza.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
(Following the above vote, Mayor Hernandez returned to the dais.) Minutes CC/CSD/CFPD/CFA/CEGACCC/CWA/SA-RDA June 22, 2022
18. Adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-47, WA-2022-04, SD-2022-03, FD-2022-03 and CBL-2022-02 Approving the Annual Budget and Organizational Structure for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the City of Coachella and Its Component Units.
Motion: To continue item
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
(City Clerk Zepeda returned to the meeting at 7:50 p.m.) (Councilmember Beaman Jacinto left the meeting at 7:51 p.m.) Public Comments were moved up to this portion of the meeting being after the 8:00 hour:
1. Maria Gil
(After Public Comments, the City Council returned to the regular agenda at this point.) PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
19. Ordinance No. 1195 (First Reading) for Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 22-03 - Cannabis Business Streamline Code Amendments to amend Coachella Municipal Code Title 5 and 17 regarding cannabis business zoning and operation in the City. City-Initiated Written communication dated June 15, 2022, was received from Scott Bailey with Stronghold Power Systems, Inc.
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing for Item 19 at 8:19 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing for Item 19 at 8:19 p.m.
Motion: To approve with amendments, and read title only and pass to second reading.
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
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 5). There were no further comments at this time.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
City Manager’s Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council and the Agencies, Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk