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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 July 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 5:08 p.m. by Mayor Hernandez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza (arrived at 5:15 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
City Treasurer Aviles, and City Clerk Zepeda
Absent: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
It was announced that Councilmember Galarza will be joining late, and Councilmember Beaman Jacinto will 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. 2022-67 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 Delgado
Approved: 3-0, by a unanimous voice vote
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A request by City Manager Martin to pull Item 9 from the Consent Calendar for a separate presentation and vote.
There were no modifications to the agenda.
Motion: To approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 3-0, by a unanimous voice vote
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Council adjourned into Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. to discuss the following items:
Councilmember Galarza arrived at 5:15 p.m. during Closed Session.
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Quonset Partners, LLC v. City of Coachella
United States District Court, Civil Action No. 5:22-cv-00672-JGB-KK
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 763-412-040
City Negotiator: City Manager and City Attorney
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Riverside County Fire Division Chief Bryan White 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.
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PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 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.
6. Special Meeting Minutes of June 29, 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 and 2022-23 Expenditures as of July 13, 2022, $5,326,593.23.
8. Resolution No. 2022-68 Approving Amendments to the Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. 401(a) Money Purchase Retirement Plan
9. This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar and voted upon separately. See page 4.
10. Investment Report – May 2022
11. Investment Report – April 2022
12. Award Maintenance Services Agreement to Vintage Associates Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for Rancho Las Flores Park Project No. 052022.
13. Award Maintenance Services Agreement to Vintage Associates Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for City Parks and Office Facilities Project No. 051922.
14. Request Authorization to Execute the 2022 Memorandum of Understanding for Integrated Regional Water Management in the Colorado River Basin Funding Area
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation, Consent Calendar Items 5 through 14, with the exception of Item 9, which was voted upon separately (see page 4) Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote
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NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
15. Annual Budget and Organizational Structure for Fiscal Year 2022-23:
a) Resolution No. 2022-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coachella, California b) Resolution No. WA-2022-04, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Coachella Water Authority c) Resolution No. SD-2022-03, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Coachella Sanitary District d) Resolution No. FD-2022-03, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Coachella Fire Protection District
e) Resolution No. CBL-2022-02, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Coachella Educational and Governmental Access Cable Channel Corporation
Motion: To continue item
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar and voted upon separately (see page 3):
9. Resolution No. 2022-72, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coachella, California, Approving Final Parcel Map 37940
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote
Council resumed with the regular agenda at this time.
Mayor Hernandez recused himself from the following item and left the dais:
16. Construction Contract with Dalke & Sons Construction Inc. in the amount of $6,253,955.00 and 10% for contingency for the construction of the Fire Station #79 Rehabilitation and Expansion Project (F-7).
Public Comment: Bryan White
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, and Mayor Hernandez.
Mayor Hernandez returned to the dais at 7:43 p.m. following the previous vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez left the dais at 7:43 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
17. Resolution No. 2022-64 authorizing the Establishment of an Annual Special Tax for City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) and Annexation Areas thereto for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing for Item 17 at 7:44 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing for Item 17 at 7:44 p.m.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
18. Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2005-01) Annexation 34 – Villa Verde Apartments:
a) Resolution No. 2022-69 Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings relating to Annexation of Property (Annexation No. 34) in the City of Coachella CFD No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).
b) Resolution No. 2022-70 on Behalf of CFD No. 2005-01 Calling a Special Election within Annexation Area No. 34 (Villa Verde Apartment project – APN 768-250-002 and 768-300-001). c) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-71 Canvassing the Results of the Election Held Within CFD No. 2005-01 (Area No. 34)
d) Introduce Ordinance No. 1197 on Behalf of CFD No. 2005-01 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 34 Annexed to Said District (First Reading) (Continued)
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Item 18, Public Hearing – CFD Annexation 34, Villa Verde Apartments:
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing for Item 18 at 7:45 p.m.
Public hearing remains open.
Motion: To continue item to July 27, 2022
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
19. Resolution No. 2022-73 Confirming the Assessment and Diagram and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Coachella Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 through 40 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing for Item 19 at 7:46 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing for Item 19 at 7:46 p.m.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 3-0, by a unanimous voice vote
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):
None.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez returned to the dais at 7:54 p.m.
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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 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk