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MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
July 18, 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 4:30 p.m. by Commissioner Marcos Granados.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Marcos Granados.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioner Robert Antonio Caballero, Commissioner Karen Hernandez, Commissioner Andrew Gallegos, Commissioner Marcos Granados Jr., Alternate Commissioner J. Carlos Ayala ABSENT: Chair Avila
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
"At this time the Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda."
Staff requested to reverse item 3 and item 2.
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 Caballero, Commissioner Hernandez,
Commissioner Gallegos, Commissioner Granados Jr., and Alternate Commissioner Ayala NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Chair Avila
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission July 18, 2023
1. Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 of the Parks and Recreation Commission Motion: To approve the minutes.
Made by: Commissioner Granados
Seconded by: Commissioner Caballero
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote
AYES: Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Hernandez,
Commissioner Gallegos, Commissioner Granados Jr., and Alternate Commissioner Ayala NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Chair Avila
PRESENTATIONS:
2. Presentation/Discussion Regarding the Bagdouma Field 4 Soccer Use - Staff recommendation: Allow for CIP Project completion adding lighting to Bagdouma Fields 1&2.
At that time re-evaluate allocated field use and consider rotating assigned park on a bi-annual basis between the two soccer leagues.
- Commission directed staff to bring back this item to the commission.
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
3. Approval of Eleventh Amended Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coachella and Sports Leagues
Motion: To approve the Eleventh Amended Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coachella and Sports Leagues.
Made by: Commissioner Caballero
Seconded by: Commissioner Ayala
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote
AYES: Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Hernandez,
Commissioner Gallegos, Commissioner Granados Jr., and Alternate Commissioner Ayala NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Chair Avila
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission July 18, 2023
"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: Commissioner Gallegos stated there is a ribbon cutting event happening at Bagdouma July 27' for the pickle ball, tennis, and basketball courts. He invited the community and commissioners to the event. Commissioner Granados stated he met Senator Padilla and invited him to the City of Coachella, hopeful he will make an appearance in the city.
Public Works Director's Comments: Staff thanked the commission for approving the request for t-shirts for the ribbon cutting event at Bagdouma July 27h
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Granados adjourned meeting at 5:01 pm.
Se Manades
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
City of Coachella