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AGENDA
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
AND COACHELLA PARKS AND RECREATION
December 13, 2023
5:00 PM – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
In-Person Meeting
Location:
Coachella City Hall
Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street
Coachella, CA
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Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December 13, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Council/ Board/Corporation/Authority may announce any items being pulled from the Agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda” PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(b)(1) (1)
Title: City Manager
Title: City Attorney
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN No. 763-131-078
Agency Negotiator: Gabriel Martin, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Industrial Way Properties
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation Case No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 778-170-011 and 778-180-004
Agency Negotiator: City Manager and Public Works Director Negotiating Parties: Peter Rabbit Farms Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 778-170-005
Agency Negotiator: City Manager and City Engineer
Negotiating Parties: Jose Jesus and Carmen Espinoza
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 778-170-009
Agency Negotiator: City Manager and City Engineer
Negotiating Parties: Jamie R. and Betty A. Zepeda.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December 13, 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
7. Nomination for the Position of Mayor Pro Tem
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
8. California Natural Resources Agency Presentation on the Salton Sea Management Program
9. Coachella Resident Engagement Academy Update
10. Coachella Youth Football Little Arabs Proclamation
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.)
11. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 8, 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, Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation
12. Investment Report – August 31, 2023
13. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-75 Authorizing State of California Cannabis Equity Act Grant Funding
14. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-76 Approving a Supplemental Agreement with the County of Riverside and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Supplemental Agreement for the Use of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Funds in the Amount of $267,405 for the City of Coachella Home Enhancement Program
15. Construction Contract with The Public Restroom Company in the Amount of $998,100 for the Procurement and Installation of the Pre-Fab Buildings for the Bagdouma Park Restroom Projects– City Projects P-30 & P-32, CDBG Projects 4.CO.25-21 & 4.CO.27-22
16. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-78 Approving Final Parcel Map No. 37758
17. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-79 Authorizing the Purchase of Right of Way for Conveyance of Real Property from Nika Royal, LLC For a Sales Price of $35,000 Consisting of Parcel “A’ Lying in Parcel 4 of Lot Line Adjustment Recorded March 16, 1992 as Instrument No. 88259 in The City of Coachella, County of Riverside, State of California for the Avenue 50 Widening Project, City Project ST-93 (APN:768-163-001) Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December 13, 2023
18. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-80 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement Between the Cities of Banning, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Palm Springs, Perris, City of Riverside, Temecula, and the County of Riverside, California, Concerning the Distribution of 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fund Awards and the Administration and Use of Such Funds
19. Recommend Approval of the Restated Memorandum of Understanding for Library Operations at the Coachella Library and Coachella Library Annex Between the City of Coachella and County of Riverside
20. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-82 Approving Towing Services for Inoperable and Abandoned Vehicles Pursuant to the City’s Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program
21. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2023-24 Expenditures as of December 13, 2023, $4,503,709.30
22. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Deaztlan Consulting for Media, Video and Event Production Services in the Amount of $27,500 NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
23. Reimbursement Agreement with Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) in an Amount of $825,000, Service Agreement with the County of Riverside in an Amount of $825,000, and Authorize Appropriation of $50,000 from Fund 127 (Street DIF) for the Design and Construction of the Airport Blvd.
Bridge Replacement Project, City Project ST-141
24. Establishment of an Equity and Social Justice Ad Hoc Subcommittee
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Planning Association California Executive Board for Planning Technical Assistance from the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT)
26. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-77 Authorizing the Amendment of the Cannabis Social Equity Program to Align with the State of California Equity Act
27. Ordinance No. 1207 Increasing City Council Compensation Pursuant to Senate Bill 329 (First Reading) 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.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December 13, 2023
City Manager’s Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at 53-462 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, and on the City’s website www.coachella.org.
THIS MEETING IS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES