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MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
September 19, 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 4:41 p.m. by Chair Avila.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Avila.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Caballero, Vice Chair Granados Jr, Chair Avila, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos
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.'
Motion: To approve the agenda as presented.
Made by: Commissioner Caballero
Seconded by: Vice Chair Granados Jr.
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote
AYES: Commissioner Caballero, Vice Chair Granados Jr., Chair Avila, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
l. Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2023 of the Parks and Recreation Commission Motion: To approve the Minutes
Minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission September 19, 2023
Made by: Commissioner Hernandez
Seconded by: Commissioner Caballero
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote
AYES: Commissioner Caballero, Vice Chair Granados Jr., Chair Avila, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS:
2. Park Storm Damages Update
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
3. Recommend Approval Resolution Recommending Approval of an Adopt-A-Park and Adopt-A-Street Program
Motion: To approve the Resolution Recommending Approval of an Adopt-A-Park and Adopt-A Street Program
Made by: Commissioner Hernandez
Seconded by: Commissioner Caballero
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote
AYES: Commissioner Caballero, Vice Chair Granados Jr., Chair Avila, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. Recommend Support of Installation of two Teqball Tables at Bagdouma Park Motion: To approve the Installation of Two Teqball Tables at Bagdouma Park Made by: Chair Avila
Seconded by: Commissioner Caballero
Approved: 5-0, by a unanimous roll call vote
AYES: Commissioner Caballero, Vice Chair Granados Jr., Chair Avila, Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Gallegos
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission September 19, 2023
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.' Manuel R. Montano requested more support from the Commissioners about adding more soccer fields to Bagdouma Park under lights since two cannot be used due to lighting issues.
REPORTS AND REOUESTS:
Commissioner Comments:
Commissioner Caballero would like to see more soccer fields with lights.
Chair Avila wanted to know who the parks belong to in Mecca and better drainage in the water retention in residential due to the damage after a rainstorm. He would like to see other sports leagues go live on Facebook to give a chance of community members to see the game.
Commissioner Hernandez would like an update on a time frame for the lights for the Soccer fields and would like to know if it can be done sooner.
Public Works Director's Comments:
Staff let the public and commissioners know that soccer fields 1 and 2 lights were approved, but it will take a year and a half to get that project going. Once it gets closer, they will bring it back to the Commissioners for review. Staff also explained what water retention basins are used for. Staff will let the Commissioners know about Taco's and Tequila's event on October 21.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Avila adjourned the meeting at 5:23 p.m.