City Hall Council Chamber
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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 January 25, 2023
5:00 PM Closed Session
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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Hernandez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, Mayor Hernandez
City Treasurer Aviles and City Clerk Zepeda
Absent: None
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. 2023-03 a Resolution to Continue Fully or Partially Virtual Public Meetings (AB 361) Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous voice vote
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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City Manager Martin asked Council to add Item 5a under Proclamations/Presentations - Riverside County Sheriff introducing new employee, and to pull from Consent Item 11 and Item 12 for discussion prior to approval.
Motion: To approve the agenda as amended.
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous voice
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN No. 779-293–009
Agenda Negotiator: General Manager and Utilities Manager Negotiating Parties: Moon Valley Nursery, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Lillian V. Castillo, et at., v. City of Coachella, et al., Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. RIC2002393
4. Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) Potential Case
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Riverside County Transportation Commission Deputy Executive Director Aaron Hake 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:
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Item 5a. was added to the agenda per Council approval.
5a. Introduction of New Coachella Community Action Team Officer, Sgt. Tom Anderson, by Lt. Randy Vasquez
5b. Proclamation Coachella Valley Giving Day
6. Riverside County Transportation Commission
7. 2023 City Event Calendar
8. Tierra Del Sol Lighting Improvements Update
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Two letters and one email were received for Item 22. These items will be read as the item comes forward for discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
9. Meeting Minutes of December 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.
10. Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023, 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.
11. Resolution No. 2023-01 approving and funding a Payroll Specialist position in the Finance Department
12. Resolution No. 2023-02 approving and funding an Economic Development Technician
13. Authorize City Manager to qualify all respondents to Project 082522 and execute professional service agreements with the following qualified firms from the Request for Qualifications for On Call Engineering Services Project No. 082522: AKEL Engineering Group, Inc., BSE Engineering Inc, Dudek, Heptagon Seven, Kimley-Horn, Michael Baker International, SVA Architects Inc., TKE Engineering Inc.
14. Authorize award of a Professional Services Agreement to GM Business Interiors for providing cubicle stations at the Coachella Corporate Yard in the amount $56,436.61 and appropriation of funding from undesignated reserves; allowing for non-substantive changes by the City Attorney.
15. Approve vehicle leases for FY 2022/23 with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. Approve vehicle surplus listing and replacement for 2022/2023. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Lease Rate Quotes for: eight (8) Ford F-150 units, one (1) Ford Escape, one (1) Ford F-350 and one (1) Passenger Van from Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
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Authorize FY 22/23 appropriation of $76,643.28 for lease payments of 11 (eleven) new units.
16. Authorize award of a Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Protective Services, Inc. for Security Guard Services Project No. 081221.
17. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for Professional Planning Consultant Services for preparation of City of Coachella pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans.
18. Quarterly Reports
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation, Consent Calendar Items 9 through 18.
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Figueroa
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous vote
AYES: Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
City Manager Martin asked Council to move Item 23 to Item 19 and be heard first as, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza’s request,he will have to leave the meeting early due to a family commitment.
Motion: To approve moving Item 23 to Item 19
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous vote
23. Mayor's Appointments to Various Council Subcommittees, Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) Committees, Other Agencies, etc.
Motion: To approve Mayor’s appointments
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, Mayor Hernandez
NOES: Councilmember Delgado
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: None
19. Authorize City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Desert Recreation District for use of office space at City Hall.
Mayor Hernandez recused himself from Item 19 and Item 20 and left the dais. Councilmember Figueroa left the dais at 7:22 p.m. and returned at 7:24 p.m.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Figueroa
Approved: 4-0, by the following role call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez
ABSENT: None
20. Authorize City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with the Green Room Theatre Company for use of office space at City Hall.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Virgen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Approved: 4-0, by the following role call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez
ABSENT: None
Mayor Hernandez returned to the dais after the previous votes at 7:27 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Galarza left the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
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21. Authorize issuance of Notice of Termination to Coachella Valley Raiders Youth Football Association (CVRYFA) and recommend executing Amendment of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) removing CVRYFA as a party to this MOU.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Figueroa
Approved: 4-0, by the following role call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
22. Update on Glenroy Resort Site and Riverside County Purchase; City Council Discussion and Action Written Communication:
Harry Pflueger, Maxim Hotel Brokerage – email received 1/25/23 with attached letter of support.
Exceeded 250 word count. Item forwarded to Council.
David Schuman, Hybrid Capital Management LLC – letter received 1/25/23 supporting project. Martin Kulli, Olten Development – letter received 1/25/23 via email supporting project. Yurema Arvizu, Resident – emailed received 1/25/23 supporting project.
Motion: To oppose the Purchase
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0, by the following role call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
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1. Dijana Fiorentino (Resident) – Dillon Road & Avenue 44 litter and litter signage
2. Daniel Strike (Resident) – Dillion Road & Avenue 44 to Hwy Traffic Safety
3. Deborah McLeary – Representative of Southern California Gas - Increase 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 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Angela Zepeda
City Clerk
Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at 53-462 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, and on the City’s website www.coachella.org.
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