City Hall Council Chamber
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MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
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 February 22, 2023
5:00PM – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, Mayor Hernandez
Absent: None
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-08 a Resolution to Continue Fully or Partially Virtual Public Meetings (AB 361) Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous voice vote
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Manager Martin requested to continue Item 11 to next meeting.
11. Consideration to fill five (5) Planning Commission Vacancies.
Motion: To approve the agenda with modifications
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous voice vote
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 22, 2023
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 5:03 P.M.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 85-711 Peter Rabbit Lane
Agency Negotiator: City Manager and Development Services Director Negotiating Parties: Hidden Harvest, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Prices and Terms
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Hernandez did not return after closed session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Bill Pattison led the pledge of allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No reportable action taken.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation for Andrea Carranza
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. Special Meeting Minutes of February 3, 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.
3. Meeting Minutes of February 8, 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.
4. Investment Report October 2022.
5. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to Culturas Music and Arts in the amount of $3,000 to support its Women Rising Event.
6. Approve a Community Based Grant to the American Outreach Foundation in the amount of $1,000.
7. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2022-23 Expenditures as of February 22, 2023, $5,314,825.81.
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 22, 2023
8. Approve a Community Based Grant to the Coachella Youth Baseball and Softball Association in the Amount of $1,000.
Motion: To approve as presented on Consent Items 5,6 and 8 Made by: Councilmember Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0, by a voice vote
Absent: Mayor Hernandez
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
9. Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce July 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023.
10. Authorize City Manager to execute Change Order #1 in an amount of $192,882.00 plus 15% contingency and authorize appropriation of $159,383.28 from General Fund for the Bagdouma Court Improvements Project – City Project P-21, CDBG Project No. 4.CO.24-20.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Approved: 4-0, by a voice vote
Absent: Mayor Hernandez
12. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Grapefruit/Airport Boulevard Crossing Water Transmission Main Project in the amount of $413,028.00.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0, by a voice vote
Absent: Mayor Hernandez
13. Authorize an Operating Agreement with Bound Corporation for Scooters and E-Bikes.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0, by a voice vote
Absent: Mayor Hernandez
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
Mayor Pro Tem Galarza opened up the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m. and closed it at 7:16 p.m.
14. Coachella Entertainment Park (EP No. 22-01 36-Month Renewal Request - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-09 approving a renewal of Entertainment Permit No. 22-01 for the Coachella Entertainment Park outdoor Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 22, 2023
entertainment venue located on a 1.24 acre site at 85-994 Grapefruit Blvd (APN# 778-030-005 and 778- 180-001). Applicant: Nicolas Meza.
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Figueroa
Approved: 4-0, by a voice vote
Absent: Mayor Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Galarza opened up the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. and Closed at 7:21 p.m.
15. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-10 to approve the financing of the Tripoli CIC, LP, (the “Borrower”) by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) and conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000, (the “Bonds”), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 51392 Cesar Chavez Street, Coachella, California (the “Project”).
Motion: To approve per staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Approved: 4-0, by a voice vote
Absent: Mayor Hernandez
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
None
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council and the Agencies, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza adjourned the meeting at 7:31 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Angela Zepeda
City Clerk