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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AND
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA
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, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COACHELLA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND COACHELLA PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
July 24, 2024
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 July 24, 2024
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Coachella v. A.H.D. Limited Partnership, et al.
Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVPS2103815
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) Potential Case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Desert Valley Builders v. City of Coachella, et al.
Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. Ric1900832
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:
5. Proclamation Recognizing Employment Month
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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.) Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 24, 2024
6. Special Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2024 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 Foundation
7. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2024 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 Foundation
8. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 Expenditures as of July 24, 2024, $2,044,538.49
9. Quarterly Reports - Second Quarter FY2023-2024
10. Authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Emergency Services Coordinator Services between the County of Riverside and the City of Coachella
11. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-42 declaring its intention to establish City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Services) and to authorize the levy of a special tax therein to finance certain services; setting public hearing date as September 11, 2024.
12. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Fire Station #79 Expansion and Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. F-7.
13. Authorize Direct Purchase of Sports Lighting for an Amount not to Exceed $180,000, Execute Change Order #1 to Three Peaks for an Amount not-to-exceed $120,000, and Authorize Appropriation of $300,000 from General Fund for the Bagdouma Park Misc. Site Improvements, City Project Numbers P-30 & P-32
14. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion and appropriation of $234,272.99 from General Fund for City Project No. ST-130, Pueblo Viejo Sustainable Transportation Project
15. Approve Execution of a Maintenance Agreement to Brisas Air Conditioning & Heating, in the Amount of $43,375.00, for Replacement of a 15-ton Commercial Package Heating, Ventilation and air Conditioning unit for the Senior Center facility; Authorize Allocation of $43,375.00 from Unallocated General Funds to Finance the Replacement unit
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
16. Ordinance No. 1212 - An Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.28 to Title 9 of the Coachella Municipal Code Establishing Regulations Prohibiting the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters in the City
17. Resolution No. 2024-44 - A Resolution Formally Expressing Opposition to the Desert Healthcare District’s Proposed Hospital Lease Agreement’s “Non-Compete” Provision and Directing the Mayor to Send a Letter to the Desert Healthcare District Board Expressing this Opposition Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 24, 2024
18. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-40 Declaring its Intention to Annex Property into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) and to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Within Annexation Area No. 36 (Sevilla II – Pyramid Ranch).
19. 2024 City of Coachella Resident Engagement Academy
20. Authorize City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Multi-Site Energy Improvement Project Awarded to Alliance Building Solutions, Inc. for an Additional Amount of $242,144.00 to Install Smart Controls to City Owned Street Light Fixtures Improving Maintenance Repair Response Times; Authorize Allocation from Undesignated General Funds Revenue in the Amount of $242,144.00
21. Approval of the Planning Commission Workplan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025
22. Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternates to the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo.
23. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-43 Calling for the Placement of a General Tax Measure on the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Ballot Amending the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax from 9% to 13%, Updating the Ordinance’s Terms to Address Third Party Bookings and Making Other Conforming Updates.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
24. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-39 Authorizing the Establishment of an Annual Special Tax for City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) and Annexation Areas Thereto for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
25. Public Hearing for Resolution No. 2024-41 Confirming the Assessment and Diagram and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Coachella Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 through 40 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
26. Adopt Resolution No. SD-2024-04 Authorizing the Collection of Residential Sanitary Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Through the County of Riverside Tax Roll
27. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-37 Approving Entertainment Permit No. 22-04 for the Coachella Valley Event Center, an Entertainment Venue Located on a 20-acre site at 46600 Tyler Street (APN# 603-130-001).
Applicant: Edwart Rostamian
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.
City Manager’s Comments.
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 24, 2024
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