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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 October 12, 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 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Hernandez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Delgado (arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
City Treasurer Aviles, and City Clerk Zepeda
Absent: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
It was announced that Councilmember Beaman Jacinto will be absent, with no known reason, and Councilmember Delgado will be arriving about 15 minutes late.
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. 2022-88 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 Galarza
Approved: 3-0, by a unanimous voice vote
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Manager Martin asked Council to continue Item 9 to the next meeting, and table Item 25.
Motion: To approve the agenda as modified.
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 3-0, by a unanimous voice vote
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Manager Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
2. Recognizing Santa Fe Restaurant as the 2022 Small Business of the Year Award Recipient
3. Presentation on the Coachella IFRP – Immigrant Families Recovery Program
4. Presentation from Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas (COFEM) on the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
5. 2022 Holiday Parade Update
6. SB 1383 Update
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Emails were received for Item 9 and 34 and were forwarded to the City Council. Those items will be read as the items comes forward for discussion.
Item 21 was removed from Consent and voted upon separately:
21. Approve a Community Based Grant to the Coachella Youth Sports Association Soccer League in the Amount of $1,000
Motion: To deny
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 3-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: Councilmember Delgado.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
7. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 14, 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 and 2022-23 Expenditures as of October 12, 2022, $3,765,295.53.
9. This item was removed from the agenda during Approval of Agenda and continued to the next meeting.
10. Resolution 2022-90, a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements on Behalf of the City Associated with Local Road Safety Plan – Federal Aid # LRSPL-5294(019)
11. Award Maintenance Agreement to BRC Construction for As Needed Miscellaneous Repair Work for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Project No. 081122.
12. Award Maintenance Agreement to BRC Construction for As Needed Block Wall and Wrought Iron Fence Repairs for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Project No. 081122B.
13. Award Maintenance Agreements to both Rudy G Reyes (dba Rudy’s Electric) and Bear Electrical Solutions for the As Needed Electrical Repairs Project No. 081622.
14. Approval for operation of a Beer Garden by Culturas Music & Arts on November 12, 2022, at Dateland Park from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
15. Award professional services agreement to The Christmas Kings for the Holiday Lighting and Decorations Project No. 082522H.
16. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation, Inc. for an amount of $16,344.00 to provide PS&E and Right of Way Services for the improvements of Avenue 50 from Calhoun Street to Cesar Chavez Street – City Project ST-93.
17. Authorize the City of Coachella’s Tacos, Tequila and Chavelas Festival Beer Garden operation on October 22, 2022, at Veterans' Memorial Park from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
18. Approve a Community Based Grant to the Bianca Rae Foundation in the Amount of $1,000
19. Approve a Community Based Grant to the Assistance League Coachella Valley in the Amount of $1,000
20. Approve a Community Based Grant to Angel View in the Amount of $1,000.00 to Support its Outreach Program for Children
21. This item was pulled from Consent and voted upon separately. See Page 2.
22. Authorize a Community Based Grant to Culturas Music and Arts in the Amount of $1,000 to Support its Art Center
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23. Award Construction Agreement to WGJ Enterprises Inc. (dba PCI) for the FY 2023-26 On-Call Striping Contract Project No. 083122.
24. Sponsorship of Raices Cultura for 2022 Dia de los Muertos Celebration in the Amount of $15,000 Motion: To approve per staff recommendation, Consent Calendar Items 7 through 24, Except Items 9 and 21 (see page 2).
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.
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
25. This item was removed from the agenda and tabled during Approval of Agenda.
26. Resolution No. 2022-92 in Support of Action by the Desert Community College District to Establish a Branch in the Eastern Coachella Valley.
City Manager Martin asked for the following language be added to the resolution:
WHEREAS, In November 2016, a $577.8 million Bond Measure CC to invest in the future of the College, its students and the Coachella Valley community was approved by more than 71 percent of voters.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation, with amendments:
1) That we include Measure CC language of a $577.8 million bond; 2) That we do not ask for an East Valley campus, but rather a Coachella campus, and they can do a study of where it goes;
3) Include that the voters of 2016 did not include a Palm Springs-centric bond
4) Include funding enhancements for the Mecca campus
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
27. Provide staff direction for 2022 Hometown Heroes Honorees.
Motion: To continue item to November 9, 2022
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote
28. Castro Mobile Home Park Water Consolidation Project, City Project No. W-37:
a) Award Construction Contract with Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc. in the amount of $762,774.00 plus 15% contingency; and
b) Authorize the City Manager to execute contract with Atlas Technical Consultants LLC for reoccurring, as needed, construction materials and quality assurance testing for the Castro Mobile Home Park Water Consolidation Project, City Project No. W-37.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza
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.
29. 2022 Pedestrian and Road Safety Improvements, City Project No. ST-134:
a) Award Construction Contract with Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,498,267.98 plus 20% contingency, and
b) Approve Amendment #1 to the professional engineering services contract with KOA in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and
c) Award a professional service contract for materials testing to Atlas Technical Consultants in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for the 2022 Pedestrian and Road Safety Improvements, City Project No. ST134.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto.
Public Comments were moved up to this portion of the meeting being after the 8:00 hour:
None.
(After Public Comments, the City Council returned to the regular agenda at this point.)
30. Approve an Art in Public Places Proposal for a City of Coachella Art Mural at Acrisure Arena in the Amount of $10,000
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation and amend the fiscal impact to be from either Development Impact Fees or the General Fund.
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Approved: 4-0, by a unanimous voice vote
The following two items were voted upon together and then separately (see page 7) — Art in Public Places Proposals 75th Anniversary Murals by Michelle Guerrero:
31. Approve an Art in Public Places Proposal for a City of Coachella 75th Anniversary Mural by Michelle Guerrero in the Amount of $16,000
32. Approve an Art in Public Places Proposal for a City of Coachella 75th Anniversary Mural on the U.S. Postal Service Building by Michelle Guerrero in the Amount of $15,000 Steven Hernandez stepped away from the dais during the presentations.
Motion: To approve both Items 31 and 32 per staff recommendation Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Failed: 2-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Galarza and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
NOES: Councilmember Delgado.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, and Mayor Hernandez.
Items 31 and 32 continue on next page:
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The following items were taken out of order:
32. Approve an Art in Public Places Proposal for a City of Coachella 75th Anniversary Mural on the U.S. Postal Service Building by Michelle Guerrero in the Amount of $15,000 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.
31. Approve an Art in Public Places Proposal for a City of Coachella 75th Anniversary Mural by Michelle Guerrero in the Amount of $16,000
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
Failed: 2-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Galarza, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
NOES: Councilmember Delgado.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Beaman Jacinto, and Mayor Hernandez.
The Mayor returned to the Dais, and Council resumed with the remainder of the agenda.
33. Approve an Art in Public Places Program Proposal to Restore the Shady Lane Murals by Culturas Music and Arts in the Amount of $13,000
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Galarza
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.
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34. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in Regards to the Dillon Road Corridor Improvement Project
Written Communication: Email from Anthony Madrigal with Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians 10/12/2022 5:20 PM
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):
None.
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 6). 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 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk