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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 May 10, 2023
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Coachella was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Hernandez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza (arrived at 5:01 pm), and Mayor Hernandez
City Treasurer Aviles, attended the Regular Meeting via Zoom City Clerk Zepeda absent for Closed Session and attended the Regular Meeting via Zoom APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion: To approve the Agenda as presented
Made by: Councilmember Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0, unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54947 Title: City Manager
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54947 Title: City Attorney
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
City Labor Negotiator: City Manager Gabriel Martin; Interim Finance Director William Pattison Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 1932 Representing Miscellaneous/Sanitary Employees Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 10, 2023
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
City Labor Negotiator: City Manager Gabriel Martin; Interim Finance Director William Pattison Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 1932 Representing Mid-Management Employees RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The City Manager led the pledge of allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council met in Closed Session, and direction was given, but no reportable action was taken.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
5. Proclamation Presented to Deputy Nevins
6. Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
7. Lupus Awareness Month
8. Presentation on the 2023-2024 Annual Operating Budget WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(It is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member or member of the audience.)
9. Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2023, of the City of Coachella, Coachella Sanitary District, Coachella Fire Protection District, Coachella Financing Authority, Coachella Educational and Governmental Access Cable Corporation, Coachella Water Authority, and Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment Agency
10. Award maintenance agreement to Vintage Landscape for Landscape Maintenance Services for Bagdouma Park Project No. 031623.
11. Award maintenance services agreement to Vintage Landscape for Landscape Maintenance Services for City Medians and Downtown 6th Street Project No. 031623B.
12. Award construction agreement to Desert Concepts Construction Inc. for the Tierra Del Sol Decorative Lighting Improvements Project LL-03-021323.
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13. Adopt resolution setting a June 14, 2023 public hearing date for Municipal Solid Waste Rates for fiscal year 2023/2024.
14. Professional Service Agreement with Michael Baker International to develop a Parcel Map for Avenue 50 Extension Condemnation Parcels, City Project ST-98.
15. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-26, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coachella to adopt a list of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24, Funded by SB 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act.
16. Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2005-01) Annexation 32 - (Placita Dolores Huerta- Phase 1 Parcel Map No. 37833 - Ordinance No. 1202 on Behalf of CFD No. 2005-01 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 32 Annexed to Said District (2nd Reading)
17. Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount Of $124,626.00 from Measure A to Project S-24, Avenue 48 And Harrison Street Sewer Improvements.
18. Approve a contribution to Coachella Valley Association of Governments' CV Housing First program in the amount of $100,000 for current Fiscal Year 2022-23 and MOU
19. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2022-23 Expenditures as of May 10, 2023, $3,466,894.56.
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Letter of Agreement with CannaBiz Consulting Group for Cannabis Social Equity Consulting Services in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $50,000 Motion: To approve all Consent Calendar Items except 11, 12, 18 and 20 Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez
Approved: 5-0, unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion: To approve Consent Calendar Items 11 and 12
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Councilmember Virgen
Sponded by: 4-0, roll call vote (Mayor Hernandez stepped away at 6:56 p.m., returned after vote. Therefore did not vote on this item:
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AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Hernandez
Motion: To approve Consent Calendar Item 18
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Approved: 5-0, unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion: To approve Consent Calendar Item 20
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Figueroa
Approved: 5-0, unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
21. Approve cooperative agreement for El Grito Event between the City of Coachella, Telemundo and Mexican Consulate in San Bernardino and approve operation of a beer garden at Rancho Las Flore Park for the 2023 El Grito Event
Motion: To approve staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 5-0, unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Hernandez stepped away from the Daise at 7:16 p.m. after Item 21 vote and returned after Item 23 vote at 7:55 p.m.
22. Professional Service Agreement with California Waters Development, Inc. to provide Design/Build Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $46,000 for the design phase and authorize appropriation of $46,000 from General Fund for the Veteran's Park Splash Pad Project, City Project P-26.
Motion: To approve staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Figueroa
Approved: 4-0, unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Hernandez
23. Recommend approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Library Operations at the Coachella Library between the City of Coachella and County of Riverside
Motion: To approve staff recommendation with the caveat that all short-term rentals of existing and future library space uses by an outside organization are approved by the City Manager. Any long term rentals need Council approval.
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Figueroa
Approved: 4-0, unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Hernandez
24. City of Coachella Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Dept. of Housing Community Development
Motion: To approve staff recommendation
Made by: Councilmember Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Approved: 5-0, unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Galarza, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
25. Pueblo Viejo Downtown Parking Survey Update
Motion: To approve staff recommendation
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0, unanimous roll call vote (Mayor Hernandez abstained from item and stepped away at 8:05 p.m. because he owns property in down town, returned at 8:20 p.m. for council comments):
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Galarza
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
The public may address the City Council/Board/Corporation/ Authority on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda but is in the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
None.
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 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ăngela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
City of Coachella