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MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
May 16, 2023
4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Coachella was called to order at 4:31 p.m. by Commissioner Rosalio Avila.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rosalio Avila.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioner Rosalio Avila, Alternate Commissioner J. Carlos Ayala, Commissioner Robert Antonio Caballero, Commissioner Karen Hernandez, Commissioner Andrew Gallegos, and Commissioner Marcos Granados Jr.
ABSENT: NONE.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion: To approve the agenda as presented.
Made by: Commissioner Caballero
Seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Avila, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos, and Commissioner Granados Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission May 16, 2023
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023, of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Coachella, California.
Motion: To approve the minutes as presented.
Made by: Commissioner Hernandez
Seconded by Commissioner Granados Jr.
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Avila, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos, and Commissioner Granados Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS:
2. Nomination for the Position of Chair
Motion: To Nominate Rosalio Avila to the Position of Chair.
Made by: Commissioner Gallegos
Seconded by Commissioner Caballero
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Avila, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos, and Commissioner Granados Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None
3. Nomination for the Position of Vice Chair
Motion: To Nominate Marcos Granados Jr. to the position of Vice Chair Made by: Commissioner Gallegos
Seconded by Commissioner Caballero
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Avila, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos, and Commissioner Granados Jr.
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission May 16, 2023
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None
4. Coachella Valley Soccer League
• Presentation by President Manuel Montano
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
5. Recommend Approval of 2023 - 2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Coachella and Desert Recreation District
Motion: No motion taken.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.” REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Comments
Public Works Director's Comments
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chair Avila adjourned the meeting at 5:13p.m.
Respectfully submitted,