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MINUTES
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
December 11, 2024
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December 11, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the City of Coachella to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilman Delgado (arrived at 5:15 p.m.), Councilmember Galarza (arrived at 5:10 p.pm), Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez City Clerk
Absent: City Treasurer
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" Motion: To approve the agenda
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen
Approved: 3-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
City Labor Negotiator: City Manager Gabriel Martin
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 1932 Representing All the Employee Groups Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December 11, 2024
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CANVASS OF BALLOTS:
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-63 Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law Motion: To approve Adopt Resolution No. 2024-63 Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RECOGNITION:
4. Recognition of Outgoing Elected Officials
Neftali Galarza was recognized for years of service with the City Council OATH OF OFFICE:
5. Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Officials Mayor Steven A. Hernandez
Councilmember Denise Delgado
Councilmember Yadira Perez
City Clerk Angela Zepeda
City Treasurer Mayra Perez
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COUNCIL ORGANIZATION:
6. Nomination for the Position of Mayor Pro Tem
Denise Delgado was nominated and appointed the Position of Mayor Pro Tem Motion: To approve Denise Delgado as the Mayor Pro Tem
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez.
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No reportable action taken.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:
7. Coachella Resident Engagement Academy Update
8. Autism Certification Presentation
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.)
9. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 13, 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
10. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2024-25 Expenditures as of December 11, 2024, $5,411,959.03
11. Investment Report - July 31, 2024
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12. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64 Approving and Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with GMAT Inc, DBA Inland Overhead Door in the Amount of $267,000 and 10% Contingency for the Construction of the Fire Station #79 Garage Door Replacement Project, (F-7)
14. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for City Project No's P-30 & P-32, Bagdouma Park Misc. Site Improvements
15. Adopt Ordinance No. 1217 Increasing Compensation of the Elected City Clerk and the City Treasurer Positions (Second Reading)
16. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-67 To Increase the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Rate at Thirteen Percent (13%) Pursuant to Measure Y Effective January 1, 2025
17. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-68 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application to the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program in the Amount Not-To-Exceed Twenty-Five Million ($25,000,000) Dollars for the City's Active Transportation Program (ATP) Project
18. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-69 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application to the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program in the Amount Not-To-Exceed Twenty-Five Million ($25,000,000) Dollars for the City's State Route 86 at Ave 50 Interchange Project
19. Authorize a Sponsorship Grant to Culturas Music & Arts' Arte del Barrio Events in the Amount of $9,500
20. Authorize the Allocation of Funds in the Amount of $10,000 for the Coachella Youth Art Program
21. Award Maintenance Agreements to both Amtek Construction and Desert Elite Electric, Inc. for the As Needed Electrical Repairs Project No. 102424B, not to Exceed $200,000
22. Appointment of two Commissioners to the Coachella Youth Advisory Commission.
23. Authorize award of a Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard Inc. for Security Guard Services Project No. 082224, for $300,000.
24. Proposal for on-call Professional Services with Dudek in the amount of $31,120.00 for Coachella Sanitary District Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Audit
25. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) for a Hotel Feasibility Study in the Amount of $79,500 Councilmember Virgen stepped away at 7:14 p.m. and returned at 7:16 p.m.
Motion: To approve item #13
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
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Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez
ABSENT: None
Motion: To continue item #19 to January 8', 2025
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion: To approve item #20 with integration of the Youth Advisory Commission Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion: To continue item #25
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: None
Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar #9 - #18 & #21 - #24, excluding item #13 Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Cora Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $1,271,400.00 for the Construction of the Headworks Screening System Improvements Project, City Project No. S-29 and the Approval of Additional Expenditures for a Total Request of $1,518,540.00 Motion: To authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Cora Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $1,271,400.00 for the Construction of the Headworks Screening System Improvements Project, City Project No. S-29 and the Approval of Additional Expenditures for a Total Request of $1,518,540.00
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez., Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
27. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-66 Approving American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Program for the Coachella Sanitary District Headworks Screening Improvements Project S-29 in the Amount of $1,090,756
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2024-66 Approving American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Program for the Coachella Sanitary District Headworks Screening Improvements Project S-29 in the Amount of $1,090,756 Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
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Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with The Van Dyke Corporation in the Amount of $1,119,244.00 for the Construction of the Tyler Street Sewer Improvements, City Project No.
S-18 and the Approval of Additional Expenditures for a Total Request of $1,281,168.40 Motion: To authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with The Van Dyke Corporation in the Amount of $1,119,244.00 for the Construction of the Tyler Street Sewer Improvements, City Project No. S-18 and the Approval of Additional Expenditures for a Total Request of $1,281,168.40
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYEŞ: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
29. Authorize the City of Coachella to Sponsor the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in the Amount of $20,000
Motion: To authorize the City of Coachella to Sponsor the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in the Amount of $20,000
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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30. Approval of the 2025 City Council Meetings Calendar Motion: To approval of the 2025 City Council Meetings Calendar with modifications to not cancel meetings on Conference dates & Spring Break
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Approved: 3-0-2:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NOES: Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
31. Coachella Healthy Food Truck Permit Pilot Program
- Introduce Ordinance No. 1218 Coachella Healthy Food Truck Permit Pilot Program (ZOA No. 24-03) City Parks and Parcels in Downtown Zones (DT-PV and TR-PV Zones) - Introduce Ordinance No. 1219 Coachella Healthy Food Truck Permit Pilot Program (ZOA No. 24-03) for Active Date Farms
Councilmember Virgen stepped away at 8:52 p.m. and returned at 8:58 p.m.
Motion: To approval Coachella Healthy Food Truck Permit Pilot Program - Ordinance No. 1218 (First Reading) & Introduce Ordinance No. 1219 (First Reading) with modification to disallow alcohol Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jaclyn Cheves in regards to Item #31
With the time being after the 8:00 p.m. and per Resolution No. 2019-34, Public Comments were moved up before item #32 on page 9
None
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PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
32. Ordinance No. 1220 (First Reading) Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 24-02 - Streamline Code Amendments - Phase 2 to Amend Coachella Municipal Code Title 17 Regarding Zoning District Permitted Uses, Development Standards and Development Review Process in the City - City-Initiated Councilmember Dr. Figueroa stepped away at 9:04 p.m. and returned at 9:05 p.m.
Motion: To approval Ordinance No. 1220 (First Reading) Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 24-02 - Streamline Code Amendments - Phase 2 to Amend Coachella Municipal Code Title 17 Regarding Zoning District Permitted Uses, Development Standards and Development Review Process in the City - City-Initiated with amendment
Made by: Councilmember Virgen
Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez
Approved: 4-1-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
ABSENT: 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.
With the time being after the 8:00 p.m. and per Resolution No. 2019-34, Public Comments were moved up before item #32 on page 9.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
City Manager's Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council and the Agencies, Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m.
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Angela Zepeda
City Clerk