Coachella City Council
April 9, 2025

City Hall Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California
(760) 398-3502  www.coachella.org
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
April 09, 2025
5:00 PM – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
In-Person Meeting
Location:

Coachella City Hall
Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street
Coachella, CA
If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88457271898?pwd=REdzU1NoQmpVSFhWTDVaZ0VCekYxdz09 Or One tap mobile : 16699006833,,88457271898#,,,,*606140# Or Telephone:

US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 884 5727 1898
Passcode: 606140
Spanish: El idioma español está disponible en Zoom seleccionado la opción en la parte de abajo de la pantalla
 Public comments may be received either in person, via email, or via Zoom. o In Person:

Anyone wishing to speak in person during the public comment period or on a particular item is required to fill out a Request to Speak Form. In order to be recognized, a Request to Speak Form must be turned in to the City Clerk prior to the start of the public comment period or before the agenda item is taken up by Council on which you wish to provide a comment.
o In Real Time via Zoom:

If participating in real time via Zoom, during the public comment period, participants must be visible on camera and use the “raise hand” function on Zoom.
o In Writing via Email:

If providing a written comment by email, you may submit your public comment to the City Council by emailing [email protected]. To comment by email, submit your comments no later than 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting by emailing your name, agenda item (if applicable), and your comment. Any correspondence received by the deadline will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter, during the meeting and upon request one (1) hard copy of the written

Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting April 09, 2025

public comments will be available for the public’s view, and written comments will be retained for the official records. Written comments will not be read aloud at City Council meetings.  The live stream of the meeting may be viewed online by accessing the city's website at www.coachella.org, and clicking on the "Watch Council Meetings" tab located on the home page, and then clicking on the "live" button.

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 APPOINTMENT (Section 54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:

3. Community Resilience Center Project Update

4. Cannabis Compliance Presentation
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.)

5. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025, of the City of Coachella, Coachella Sanitary District, Coachella Fire Protection District, Coachella Financing Authority, Coachella Educational and

Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting April 09, 2025

Governmental Access Cable Corporation, Coachella Water Authority, Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation

6. Voucher Listing- EFT's/FY 2024-25 Expenditures as of April 9, 2025, $2,147,745.27

7. Authorize a Community Based Grant to the Coachella Youth Baseball and Softball Association in the Amount of $1,000 to Purchase New Equipment

8. Authorize the Development Services Department to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Planning Consultant Services.

9. Authorize a Sponsorship Request for Escaramuza Charra Reynas Del Valle Coachella in the Amount of $1,000 for its Mariachi Under the Stars Event
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):

10. Authorize an Appropriation in the Amount of $4,500 to Secure the Venue for the 2025 Coachella Agricultural Summit

11. Consideration to Fill One Planning Commission Vacancy 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.

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

CITY OF COACHELLA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 9, 2025
City of Coachella Cannabis Compliance Update

Item 4.

Background
• On January 27, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1083 to allow commercial cannabis activity that included cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and distribution of cannabis products.
• Zoning requirements: wrecking yard and industrial zones. • On February 14, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1115 to establish and regulate retail cannabis businesses.
• Zoning requirements: commercial and industrial zones. • Staff established a cannabis compliance team in 2023.

Item 4.

Cannabis Compliance Team
Cannabis Division
Management
Analyst
Code Enforcement
Code Compliance
Manager
Building & Safety
Building Official
Utilities/Environmental
Division
Utilities Director &
Environmental
Programs Manager
Riverside County Fire
Department
Supervising Fire
Marshal

Item 4.

Cannabis Operators – Out of Compliance
DBA Business Type Premise
Green Renewable Future (Del Gro) Cultivation Avenue 48
Ares One (Del Gro) Cultivation Avenue 48
Gentleman’s Cut (Del Gro) Cultivation Avenue 48
Greenwel Consulting (Del Gro) Cultivation Avenue 48
Verde Six Twelve (Del Gro) Cultivation Avenue 48
Verde Nine Fourteen (Del Gro) Microbusiness Avenue 48
Scarlett Rae Holdings Cultivation Avenue 48
JVTS Cultivation Avenue 48
AJAX Farms Cultivation Avenue 48
Massive Industries Cultivation Avenue 54
Zinc Farms Cultivation Polk Street
Coachella Lighthouse Storefront Retail Avenue 48
Coachella Greenery Storefront Retail Avenue 48
Coachella Canna Club Storefront Retail Dillon Road
D9 Manufacturing Manufacturing & Distribution Avenue 48

Item 4.

Cannabis Operators – Out of Compliance
DBA
Building &
Safety
Land Use
Entitlements Utilities Odor Control CRP Taxes
Green Renewable Future (Del Gro) X
Ares One (Del Gro) X
Gentleman’s Cut (Del Gro) X
Greenwel Consulting (Del Gro) X
Verde Six Twelve (Del Gro) X
Verde Nine Fourteen (Del Gro) X
Scarlett Rae Holdings X

JVTS X X X X
AJAX Farms X X X X
Massive Industries X X X X
Zinc Farms X X X X
Coachella Lighthouse X X X
Coachella Greenery X X
Coachella Canna Club X
D9 Manufacturing X X

Item 4.

Utilities Department
Coachella Sanitary District
• Coachella Sanitary District WWTP
California Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Per Order R7-2020-0008
• NPDES No. CA0104493
Municipal Code Chapter 13.02
• Purpose – Comply with the laws, regulations, and rules Imposed upon by regulatory agencies and ensures city
Facilities and treatment processes are protected.
• Powers – authorizes the Department Head (Department)
to require the installation and maintenance of pretreatment and/or monitoring facilities and equipment
Discharge & Operation
Requirements

Item 4.

Utilities Department
ORDER WQ 2017-0023-DWQ
Background: Cannabis cultivation in CA has
grown exponentially in recent years and is
often located in sensitive environmental areas
where the activities create significant impacts
to water quality.

This General Order implements the Cannabis
Policy requirements, specifically those
requirements that address waste discharge
associated with cannabis cultivation activities.

Item 4.

Utilities Department
ORDER WQ 2017-0023-DWQ
Requirements: Cannabis cultivators require
coverage under this Board Order:

There are several ways to meet coverage,
including holding wastewater discharge and
disposing of it at an approved facility.

Sending the waste discharge to the local
Community Wastewater System if allowed
by the local agency and by meeting all of their
requirements.

Item 4.

Utilities Department
Business
Name
Business
Type
Compliance Issue
Del Gro Complex:
• Ares One
• Green
Renewable
Future
• Verde Six
Twelve
• Greenwel
Consulting
• Verde Nine
Fourteen
• Gentleman's
Cut
Cultivator • Nov 2023: One year Wastewater Discharge Permit issued. Businesses were made aware that within one year of the issuance of the permit a sample box and separate ag wastewater line must be installed.
• Dec 2024: NOC (Notice of Correction) letters were sent out to the business making them aware of the sample box and ag drain line violation. • Dec 2024: Utilities Dept. met with Del Gro representative and agreed on an additional one year extension conditioned on submitting plumbing plans and DFU (drainage fixture count) schedule by 3/31/25
• March 2025: Applicant has indicated plans are ready for review, staff has directed applicant to the Building Department for submittals

Item 4.

Utilities Department
Busines
s Name
Busine
ss Type
Compliance Issue
JVTS Cultivator • May 2024: Initial on site inspection performed, business was provided with the inspection report informing them of the sample box and ag drain line requirement. • Sept 2024: 2nd site inspection performed, business was provided with the inspection report informing them of the sample box and ag drain line requirement. • Dec 2024: NOC letter sent to business making them aware of the continued sample box and ag drain requirement.
• Feb 2025: Utilities Dept. meet with business representative. Business is unsure if they will discharge to were or contain and haul ag wastewater. Utilities Dept. will give 30 days to determine the discharge process.
• March 2025: Business has opted to contain and haul their ag wastewater. • March 2025: Utilities Dept. provided the business with a NOC letter insuring business is aware of the requirements to contain and haul. Business must demonstrate the process in which wastewater will be disposed of, eliminate any drains located inside grow rooms, and notify SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) of the change to the discharge process. Business will have 90 days to submit documentations to the Utilities Department and Development Services Department.

Ajax Farm
Boys
Cultivator • May 2024: Initial on site inspection performed, business was provided with the inspection report informing them of the sample box and ag drain line requirement. • July 2024: No response from business
• Nov 2024: Utilities Dept. approved plumbing plans submitted, sample box and ag drain line must be installed by Dec 2025
• March 2024: Under construction

Item 4.

Utilities Department
Business
Name
Business
Type
Compliance Issue
Scarlett Rae Cultivator • April 2024: Initial on site inspection performed, business was provided with the inspection report informing them of the sample box and ag drain line requirement.
• Sept 2024: NOC letter sent to business making them aware of the continued sample box and ag drain requirement. • Nov 2024: No response from business
• Dec 2024: 2nd NOC letter sent, Business must reach out to the Utilities Dept. and address the NOC issue. • Jan 2025: Utilities Dept. meet with business representative. Business is unsure if they will discharge to were or contain and haul ag wastewater. Utilities Dept. will give 30 days to determine the discharge process. • March 2025: Business requested an additional 30 days to determine the discharge process, Utilities Dept. agreed, business must confirm discharge process by April 13th.

Mike Solomon
53800 Polk St
Cultivator • Feb 2024: Business Submitted T.I. plans to D.S., Utilities Dept. has commented on the required sample box and Ag drain line for this facility. • March 2024: Initial on site inspection performed, business was provided with the inspection report informing them of the sample box and ag drain line requirement.
• March 2024: Utilities Dept. has informed the business that it will allow the existing ag drain plumbing to stay in place, conditioned on Building Dept. approval. Facility must still installed a sample box.

Item 4.

JVTS
AJAX
July 2024
Staff
conducted site
visit for CRP
renewal.

July 2024
Sent correction
letter to
applicant.

November
2024
Met with City
staff &
established
milestones and
deadline for
compliance.

January 2025
Staff and Fire
Department
conducted a
follow-up site
visit.

January 2025
Issued a
follow-up
correction
letter
extending
deadline.

August 2024
Staff confirmed
building was not
finaled.

October 2024
Staff issued a
correction notice.

October 2024
Met with City staff
& established
milestones and
deadline for
compliance.

March 2025
Issued building
permit and
construction is
underway.

Item 4.

August 2024
Staff conducted site visit
for CRP renewal.

August 2024
Sent correction letter to
applicant.

September 2024
Met with City staff &
established milestones and
deadline for compliance.

Massive Industries
D9 Manufacturing
April 2024
Staff conducted site
visit for CRP renewal.

July 2024
Staff met with
applicant to discuss
pending requirements.

October 2024
Applicant submitted
CUP MOD proposal.

Item 4.

May 2024
Staff
conducted
site visit for
CRP
renewal.

June 2024
Sent
correction
letter to
applicant.

September
2024
Finance
mailed tax
non-filing
notice.

October
2024
Finance
mailed
demand for
payment.

December
2024
Finance
mailed
payment
plan.

March 2025
Established
new
payment
plan.

Coachella Lighthouse
Coachella Canna Club
May 2024
Business suspended
operations.

September 2024
Finance mailed nonfiling notice.

October 2024
Finance mailed
request to pay.

March 2025
Established
payment plan.

Item 4.

October 2024
Staff met with
applicant to discuss
COO.

October 2024
Established
milestones &
deadlines.

April 2025
Making final
improvements.

Coachella Greenery

Item 4.

Cannabis Tax Revenue (FY 2020-2025)
FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Cultivation $1,229,184 $669,246 $551,597 $301,765 $167,962 Manufacturing $32,125 $2,156 $1,957 - -
Distribution $75 $21,418 - - -
Retail $636,130 $684,349 $535,086 $722,760 $196,968
Total $1,897,514 $1,377,168 $1,088,640 $1,024,525 $364,930

Item 4.

Compliance Solutions
• Implement milestones with deadlines.
• Monthly progress check-ins with businesses that are out of compliance.
• Staff biweekly compliance meetings.

Item 4.

City Hall Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California
(760) 398-3502  www.coachella.org

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
March 26, 2025
5:00 PM – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
In-Person Meeting
Location:

Coachella City Hall
Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street
Coachella, CA
If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88457271898?pwd=REdzU1NoQmpVSFhWTDVaZ0VCekYxdz09 Or One tap mobile : 16699006833,,88457271898#,,,,*606140# Or Telephone:

US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 884 5727 1898
Passcode: 606140
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 Public comments may be received either in person, via email, or via Zoom. o In Person:

Anyone wishing to speak in person during the public comment period or on a particular item is required to fill out a Request to Speak Form. In order to be recognized, a Request to Speak Form must be turned in to the City Clerk prior to the start of the public comment period or before the agenda item is taken up by Council on which you wish to provide a comment.
o In Real Time via Zoom:

If participating in real time via Zoom, during the public comment period, participants must be visible on camera and use the “raise hand” function on Zoom.
o In Writing via Email:

If providing a written comment by email, you may submit your public comment to the City Council by emailing [email protected]. To comment by email, submit your comments no later than 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting by emailing your name, agenda item (if applicable), and your comment. Any correspondence received by the deadline will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter, during the meeting and upon request one (1) hard copy of the written

Item 5.

Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025

public comments will be available for the public’s view, and written comments will be retained for the official records. Written comments will not be read aloud at City Council meetings.  The live stream of the meeting may be viewed online by accessing the city's website at www.coachella.org, and clicking on the "Watch Council Meetings" tab located on the home page, and then clicking on the "live" button.

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, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado (arrived at 5:08 p.m.), and Mayor Hernandez
City Clerk
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: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):

None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Section 54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager

Item 5.

Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.

The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m.

The Mayor took a moment to reconsider the approval of the agenda to add under Presentations, Proclamations, Direction two items. 1. Presentation by CYSA to present news of the Coachella champions and 2. Presentation by Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Motion: To reconsider the agenda
Made by: Councilmember Virgen
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
Motion: To modify the agenda adding the presentations of CYSA and Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The Interim City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance.

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:

No reportable action taken.

Item 5.

Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:

1. CYSA

2. Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Gabriel Martin
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(It is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.)

3. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2025, 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

4. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2024-25 Expenditures as of March 26, 2025, $2,610,583.90

5. Investment Report – February 28, 2025

6. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Master Professional Services Agreement with Deckard Technologies, Inc., for Short Term Vacation Rental Monitoring, Compliance, Enforcement, and Tax Collection Services in the Amount of $34,387.50 for the second-year period of February 14, 2025 through February 14, 2026 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract Amendment

7. Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Riverside County Transportation Commission under its FY 25/26 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Biennial Call for Projects Program in the Amount of $727,986 for Avenue 50 Roadway Improvements Between Oates Lane and Cabazon Drive

8. Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Riverside County Transportation Commission under its FY 25/26 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Biennial Call for Projects Program in the Amount of $727,986 for Avenue 54 Roadway Improvements at Slate Drive

9. Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Riverside County Transportation Commission under its FY 25/26 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Biennial Call for Projects Program in the Amount of $727,986 for Avenue 50 Roadway Improvements from Cesar Chavez Street to Avenida De Oro

10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 Agreement with IDS Group to Provide Additional Geotechnical Services for the Library Annex Project, City Project F-33 in an Amount not to Exceed $22,400

Item 5.

Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025

Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar
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
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):

11. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 Accepting the City of Coachella Housing Element and General Plan Implementation Annual Progress Report (APR) and Direct Staff to Submit to the California Department of Housing Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 Accepting the City of Coachella Housing Element and General Plan Implementation Annual Progress Report (APR) and Direct Staff to Submit to the California Department of Housing Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI)
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
Councilmember Perez stepped away at 6:32 p.m. and returned at 6:33 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Delgado stepped away at 6:37 p.m. and returned at 6:40 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):

12. Conduct a Public Hearing under the Requirements of Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) on March 26, 2025 in Connection with the Proposed Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Authority (the “CMFA”), a Joint Exercise of Powers Authority and Public Entity of the State of California in an Amount not to Exceed $60,000,000, the (the “Bonds”), to Finance and Refinance the Acquisition, Construction, Development and Equipping of a 116-Unit Qualified Residential Rental Project Located at 84824 Calle Verde (the “Project”) in the City of Coachella, California (the “City”); and

Item 5.

Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-13 Approving a Plan of Finance of the California Municipal Finance Authority to Issue and Reissue Revenue Bonds for a Qualified Residential Rental Project for the Benefit of villa Verde I, LL.P., and Certain other Matters Relating Thereto
Mayor Hernandez recused himself from item #12 at 6:45 p.m. returned after the vote at 6:47 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Delgado opened the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. and closed it at 6:46 p.m.

Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2025-13 Approving a Plan of Finance of the California Municipal Finance Authority to Issue and Reissue Revenue Bonds for a Qualified Residential Rental Project for the Benefit of villa Verde I, LL.P., and Certain other Matters Relating Thereto Made by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Approved: 4-0: 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 (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.

1. Alan Carvalho

2. Alma Rosa Aceves – CYSA

3. Leo Ledezma – CYSA

4. Jesus Tremper – CYSA

5. Norma Fuentes – CYSA

6. Ricardo Valencia – CYSA
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:

Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.

City Manager’s Comments.

Item 5.

Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025

ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
____________________________________
Angela Zepeda
City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
4/9/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jaime Arroyo, Grants Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize a Community Based Grant to the Coachella Youth Baseball and Softball Association in the Amount of $1,000 to Purchase New Equipment STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council consider awarding a Community Based Grant (CBG) to the Coachella Youth Baseball and Softball Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to purchase new equipment.

BACKGROUND:

The Community Based Grant Program was established in 2010 and allows the City of Coachella to offer financial assistance to local nonprofit organizations, schools, youth-serving organizations, and other community-based organizations that provide essential services, programs and activities to residents in Coachella. Applicant organizations are only eligible to submit one application for consideration each fiscal year and must be legally established with non-profit or tax-exempt status, be based in the Coachella Valley, or provide direct service to Coachella residents. Approval of grant funds does not constitute a precedent for grant allocations in subsequent years. All CBG grants are reimbursement grants to ensure that applicants are meeting their stated goals. The FY 24-25 budget includes an allocation of $15,000 for the Community Based Grant Program.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The Coachella Youth Baseball and Softball Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to fostering sports competition amongst youth. The Association is requesting grant funding support to purchase new equipment. This includes items such as baseballs/softballs, bases, umpire equipment, and end of year trophies.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Award a Community Based Grant in the amount of $1,000.00.

2. Do not award a Community Based Grant

Item 7.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If the Council approves the staff recommendation, the Community Based Grant account will be reduced by $1,000.00.

ATTACHMENT(S):

CBG Application Packet

Item 7.

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Budget Proposal CYBSA
Spring Season 2025
Baseball $25.69 DZ 5 for season $128.45
Softball $49.00 DZ 2 for season $98.18
Pro style anchored Bases @ $115.99 2 for season $231.98 Umpire brush $3.69 5 for season $18.45
Umpire bag $4.79 5 for season $23.95
Umpire indicator $2.09 5 for season $10.45
End of season Trophies $8.99 134 season $1164.46
Total $1675.92
Tax 8% $134.07
Grand Total $1809.99
Shipping Unknown
Coachella Youth Baseball & Softball Association
P.O Box 1296
Coachella, CA 92236
760-777-3725
Deana Alvidrez
Treasuer

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STAFF REPORT
4/9/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Kendra Reif, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Authorize the Development Services Department to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Planning Consultant Services.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Development Services Department to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Planning Consultant Services.

BACKGROUND:

The Development Services Department regularly conducts long-range planning initiatives, both City-initiated or mandated by the State of California that requires professional expertise and resources not available in-house, such as General Plan Updates, Housing Element Updates, Comprehensive Zoning Code amendments, design services, environmental review, historic preservation, and community plan development. Additionally, the Department has historically augmented staff’s project management capacity on an as-needed basis from planning consultants for current planning projects that require discretionary approvals such as cannabis-related projects and La Entrada, KPC, and Vista del Agua Specific Plans.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The Development Services Department requests authorization to advertise an RFQ that increase the professional bench available for consultant services to City staff on an as-needed basis for a period of up to 4 years. There are several projects of significance that the City has engaged planning consultant services as follows:
 The KPC Coachella Specific Plan
 The La Entrada Specific Plan
 Coachella Airport Business Park
The following service categories identify areas the Department will need assistance:

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SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC TASKS
Project Management/Entitlements
Seeking firms, with a variety of skills, to provide senior or principal-level project management assistance on
major development projects and activities. Selected
firm(s) will receive general direction from the City’s
Development Services Director to provide essential
services as a Project Planner for a specific project(s).

Long Range Planning
Work with planning staff on long range planning
efforts including General Plan Updates and
amendments, community plans, Zoning Ordinances
and Zoning Ordinance updates, General Plan and
Zoning Consistency, and Housing Elements.

Environmental Review Analysis
Environmental consultant to prepare CEQA and NEPA
documents including but not limited to: drafting an
Initial Study, a Notice of Preparation (NOP), a
Focused EIR, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, all other required noticing, and supporting
technical studies, as needed.

Fiscal Impact Analysis
Economic/fiscal consultant for comprehensive analysis
of a proposed project that takes into account increased expenditures and revenues in order to evaluate whether
the proposed new development could generate sufficient
net positive fiscal impact for the City’s General Fund.

Respondents shall also provide information on their
experience with calculating public benefits/value capture for larger development projects seeking City
concessions/land-use changes. Further analysis could
include: jobs impact/employment generation analysis,
Opportunity Zone analysis, and other services required
by the City to process development applications within
Specific Plans.

Design Review Design professional for architectural design and site plan review of development proposals.

Landscape Architecture
Design professional for landscape design, including
creating landscape plans or reviewing submitted
landscape plans for development project to
determine quality design and consistency with City
standards.

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Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation professional to complete a
historical context statement, historical surveys and
for the creation of historic districts within the city
and creating historic preservation plans and
guidelines to protect and preserve buildings,
objects, landscapes, and other artifacts of historical
significance.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Authorize the City Manager to advertise the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services and allow the City Manager to administratively amend the RFQ (Attachment 1) as necessary.

2. Continue this item and provide staff direction.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impacts is unknown at this time. The professional services pursued will be based on projects funded through the project deposit accounts, the City’s budget or based on an authorized appropriation by the City Council for project-related services.

RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE(S):

Staff recommends Alternative #1 as noted above.

Attachment:

1. Draft Request for Qualifications for Consultant Planning Services

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR

CONSULTANT PLANNING SERVICES
53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, CA 92236

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CITY OF COACHELLA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CONSULTANT PLANNING SERVICES

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
I. GENERAL
The City of Coachella (“City”) has prepared this Request for Qualification (“RFQ”) and is requesting proposals from qualified and interested consultant firms1(“Proposers”) to provide planning-related services. All Proposers shall be properly licensed for the performance of the Services in accordance with California law.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
The scope of services (“Services”) sought under this RFQ are set forth in more detail in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

The City intends to enter into multiple agreements for the various Services being sought. As needed, the City may enter into contract with multiple individuals or firms who provide the same Services. Consultant Services will be on an as-needed, on-call basis. Due to the as-needed nature of the work, no work is guaranteed on a contract, even if awarded. The term of the agreement will be 3-4 years and the scope of work will vary and will be requested on a task order basis as the need arises.

Notwithstanding the inclusion of such Services in the RFQ, the final scope of Services negotiated between City and the successful Proposer shall be set forth in the Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) executed by and between City and the successful Proposer. A copy of the Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference.

III. PUBLIC WORKS PREVAILING WAGE AND DIR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION Certain labor categories under this project may be subject to prevailing wages as identified in the State of California Labor Code commencing at sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. If applicable, employees working in these categories at the site must be paid not less than the basic hourly rates of pay and fringe benefits established by the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Copies of the State of California wage schedules are available for review at www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/. In addition, a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages will be made available at the City’s office upon request. The successful Proposer shall post a copy of the prevailing wage rates at each job site. It shall be mandatory upon the Proposer to whom the Agreement is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to the payment of not less than the said specified prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Agreement, employment of apprentices, hours of labor and debarment of contractors and subcontractors.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish

1Use of the term “firm” shall mean individual proprietorship, partnership, Limited Liability Company, corporation or joint venture.

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to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No proposal will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the Proposer’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Proposer and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. The contract awarded pursuant to this proposal may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.

IV. CITY CONTACT
The principal contact for the City will be [***NAME***], [***TITLE***], ([***telephone #***]), ([***email***]) or a designated representative, who will coordinate the assistance to be provided by the City to the Proposer.

V. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION
All questions, requests for interpretations or clarifications, either administrative or technical must be requested in writing and directed to the City Contact, identified above. All written questions, if answered, will be answered in writing, conveyed to all interested firms, and posted on the City’s website. Oral statements by any persons should be considered unverified information unless confirmed in writing. To ensure a response, questions must be received in writing by 2:00 p.m. local time five (5) working days prior to the proposal deadline.

VI. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING
Each Proposer is requested to attend a [***INSERT “mandatory” or “non-mandatory”***] preproposal meeting to be held on [***INSERT DATE***], from __ pm to __ pm at [***INSERT LOCATION***]. Failure to attend this meeting [***INSERT “will” or “will not”***] preclude a Proposer from submitting a proposal. Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting will ensure the Proposer understands the full scope of the Services requested.

VII. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposal responses must adhere to the requirements set forth in this section, both for content and sequence. Failure to adhere to these requirements or the inclusion of conditions, limitations or misrepresentations may be cause for rejection of the submittal. Use 8-1/2” X 11” sheets (foldouts are acceptable for charts, etc.) and font size large enough to be easily legible, but not smaller than 10 point. The original proposal and each subsequent copy must be submitted on paper, properly bound, appropriately tabbed and labeled in the following order:

A. Cover Letter. Provide a cover letter and introduction, including the name and address of the organization and individual submitting the proposal, together with the name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the contact person who will be authorized to represent the organization, and an expression of the Proposer’s ability and desire to meet the requirements of this RFQ. The letter must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm contractually.

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B. Proposer Statement Of Qualifications. Describe the Proposer’s resources, experience, and capabilities as they relate to providing the Services. Submit in the order identified below:

1. Executive Summary. An executive summary should briefly describe the Proposer’s qualifications and ability to perform the Services.

2. Qualifications and Experience. The proposal should:
a. Provide a description of how the Proposer’s experience, technical and professional skills will meet the goals and fulfill the general functions identified in this RFQ.
b. Any key staff members who would be involved in the performance of the scope of work. Provide their resumes, describe their experience, and identify their proposed role for the Services. c. State the number of years the firm has conducted business. d. Provide a description of the three most relevant planning contracts held within the last five years.

3. Evidence Of California Licensing. The proposal should include appropriate documentation showing the Proposer is properly licensed in the State of California to perform the Services.

4. References. The Proposer shall provide a minimum of four (4) client references, preferably city, county, or special district governments for whom the Proposer has previously performed planning activities of similar type and scope within the last five (5) years.

5. Subcontractors. The Proposer shall identify functions that are likely to be subcontracted and identify the subcontractor that is anticipated to perform each function, if known at this time.

C. Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work. Describe the technical and management approach to providing the Services to the City. Proposer should take into account the scope of the Services, goals of the City, and general functions required.

D. Certification of Proposal. This section shall state: “The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish services to the City in accordance with the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RFQ.” E. Cost Proposal. Proposer shall submit a detailed schedule of hourly rates for all staff positions that would be assigned to the proposed Services. Any additional proposed costs should also be described in this section. To be considered for more than service category listed the Scope of Services, the Proposer should submit a separate cost structure for each, clearly delineated.

VIII. PROPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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A. No Deviations from the RFQ. In submitting a proposal in response to this RFQ, Proposer is certifying that it takes no exceptions to this RFQ including, but not limited to, the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “B”. If any exceptions are taken, such exceptions must be clearly noted in the proposal and may be reason for rejection of the proposal. As such, Proposer is directed to carefully review the proposed Agreement and, in particular, the insurance and indemnification provisions therein.

B. Collusion. By submitting a Proposal, each Proposer represents and warrants that its Proposal is genuine and not a sham or collusive or made in the interest of or on behalf of any person not named therein; that the Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other person to submit a sham Proposal, or any other person to refrain from submitting a Proposal; and that the Proposer has not, in any manner, sought collusion to secure any improper advantage over any other person submitting a Proposal.

C. Conflicts of Interest. Proposers shall comply with all regulations and laws dealing with conflict of interest disclosure and reporting. Proposers shall not be engaged if a conflict of interest exists.

D. Withdrawal of Proposals. A Proposer may withdraw its proposal before the expiration of the time for submission of proposals by notifying and requesting the City’s representative remove the Proposer’s submission.

E. Financial Health and Reputation. The City reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility and general complexity of each Proposer, as well as its reputation within the industry to determine if the Proposer has the apparent ability to meet and complete successfully the requirements of the work. Upon request, the Proposer shall provide a financial statement, audited if necessary, in addition to any other information requested by the City.

F. Confidentiality of Proposal. Proposals submitted in response to this RFQ shall be held confidential by City and shall not be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Cal. Government Code section 6250 et seq.) until after either City and the successful Proposer have completed negotiations and entered into an Agreement or City has rejected all proposals. All correspondence with the City including responses to this RFQ will become the exclusive property of the City and will become public records under the California Public Records Act. The City will have no liability to the Proposer or other party as a result of any public disclosure of any proposal or the Agreement. If a Proposer desires to exclude a portion of its proposal from disclosure under the California Public Records Act, the Proposer must mark it as such and state the specific provision in the California Public Records Act which provides the exemption as well as the factual basis for claiming the exemption. For example, if a Proposer submits trade secret information, the Proposer must plainly mark the information as “Trade Secret” and refer to the appropriate section of the California Public Records Act which provides the exemption as well as the factual basis for claiming the exemption. If a request is made for information marked “Confidential”, “Trade Secret” or “Proprietary” (“Proprietary Information”), the City will provide Proposers who submitted the information with reasonable notice to seek protection from disclosure by a court of competent jurisdiction. Proposer shall have five (5) working days after receipt of such notice to give City written notice of Proposer's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Proposer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney's fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. Proposals which indiscriminately identify all or most of the proposal as exempt from

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disclosure without justification may be deemed unresponsive and disqualified from further participation in this RFQ.

IX. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The proposal evaluation criteria includes:
 The training, credentials and experience of the Proposer;  The demonstrated competence, ability, capacity and skill of the person or firm to perform the contract or provide the Services;
 The capacity of the Proposer to perform the contract or provide the Services promptly, within the time specified, and without delay;
 The sufficiency of the Proposer's financial and other resources;  The character, integrity, reputation and judgment of the Proposer;  The ability of the Proposer to provide such future service as may be needed; and  The price which the Proposer proposes to charge, including whether the price is fair, reasonable and competitive,
During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City's best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from Proposers, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions. It is the City’s intent to select Proposers best evidencing demonstrated competence and professional qualification to perform the Services.

Following the City’s ranking and determination of the prequalified list of Proposers, the City reserves the right to contract with any or none of the prequalified firms.

Upon selection of Proposers, the City will endeavor to negotiate a mutually agreeable agreement with the selected Proposer. The City reserves the right to contract for services in the manner that most benefits the City. After negotiating a proposed Agreement that is fair and reasonable, City staff will make the final recommendation to the City Council concerning the proposed Agreement.

The City Council has the final authority to approve or reject the Agreement.

X. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
The proposal must be received no later than ___pm local time, on or before [***INSERT DATE***] at the office of:

City of Coachella
53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, CA 92236
The envelope should clearly indicate "Proposal for (Project Name)" and Proposer's name and address shall appear in the upper left hand corner of the envelope. If more than one envelope is required, each envelope shall be legibly numbered below the name of the Proposer, e.g. Envelope 1 of 3, as required.

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The City will not be responsible for proposals that are delinquent, lost, incorrectly marked, sent to an address other than that given herein, or sent by mail or courier service and not signed for by the City. Proposals received after this date will be returned to the Proposers unopened. Faxed or electronically submitted proposals will not be accepted.

XI. PROTESTS
A. Protest Contents. Protests based on the content of the RFQ shall be submitted to the City no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the scheduled proposal submittal deadline.

If necessary, the proposal submittal deadline may be extended pending a resolution of the protest.

Proposer may protest a contract award if the Proposer believes that the award was inconsistent with City policy or this RFQ is not in compliance with law. A protest must be filed in writing with the City (email is not acceptable) within five (5) business days after receipt of notification of the intended contract award. Any protest submitted after 5 p.m. of the fifth business day after notification of the intended contract award will be rejected by the City as invalid and the Proposer’s failure to timely file a protest will waive the Proposer’s right to protest the contract award. The Proposer’s protest must include supporting documentation, legal authorities in support of the grounds for the protest and the name, address and telephone number of the person representing the Proposer for purposes of the protest. Any matters not set forth in the protest shall be deemed waived.

B. City Review. The City will review and evaluate the basis of the protest provided the protest is filed in strict conformity with the foregoing. The City shall provide the Proposer submitting the protest with a written statement concurring with or denying the protest. Action by the City relative to the protest will be final and not subject to appeal or reconsideration. The procedure and time limits set forth in this section are mandatory and are the Proposer’s sole and exclusive remedy in the event of protest. Failure to comply with these procedures will constitute a waiver of any right to further pursue the protest, including filing a Government Code claim or legal proceedings.

XII. ADDENDA
The City reserves the right to revise the RFQ prior to the time set to receive proposals. Revisions, if any, shall be made by written addenda. All addenda issued by the City shall be included in the proposal and made part of the RFQ. Each Proposer shall leave with City its name, address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address for the purpose of receiving Addenda. City will cause copies of addenda to be mailed, faxed, delivered or e-mailed to such names at such addresses.

Proposers are responsible for ensuring that they have received any and all addenda. Each Proposer should contact the City to verify that it has received all addenda issued, if any, prior to the bid opening. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all addenda may result in bid rejection.

XIII. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Amendments to Proposals. Unless specifically requested by the City, no amendment, addendum or modification will be accepted after a proposal has been submitted to City. If a change to a proposal that has been submitted is desired, the submitted proposal must be withdrawn and the replacement proposal submitted prior to the deadline stated herein for receiving proposals.

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B. Non-Responsive Proposals. A proposal may be considered non-responsive if conditional, incomplete, or if it contains alterations of form, additions not called for, or other irregularities that may constitute a material change to the proposal.

C. Costs for Preparing. The City will not compensate any Proposer for the cost of preparing any proposal, and all materials submitted with a proposal shall become the property of the City. The City will retain all proposals submitted and may use any idea in a proposal regardless of whether that proposal is selected.

D. Cancellation. City reserves the right to cancel this request for proposals at any time prior to contract award without obligation in any manner for proposal preparation, interview, fee negotiation or other associated marketing costs.

E. Price Validity. Prices provided by Proposers are valid for 90 days from the proposal due date. The City intends to award the contract within this time but may request an extension from the Proposers to hold pricing, until negotiations are complete and the contract is awarded.

F. No Commitment to Award. Issuance of request for qualifications and receipt of proposals does not commit the City to award a contract. City expressly reserves the right to postpone the proposal for its own convenience, to accept or reject any or all proposals received, to negotiate with more than one Proposer concurrently, or to cancel all or part of this request for proposals.

G. Right to Negotiate and/or Reject Proposals. City reserves the right to negotiate any price or provision, task order or service, accept any part or all of any proposals, waive any irregularities, and to reject any and all, or parts of any and all proposals, whenever, in the sole opinion of City, such action shall serve its best interests and those of the tax-paying public. The Agreement, if any is awarded, will go to the Proposer whose proposal best meets City’s requirements.

END INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

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EXHIBIT “A”

PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES
The following is a general summary of the scope of Services.

SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC TASKS
Project Management/Entitlements
Seeking firms, with a variety of skills, to provide senior or principal-level project management assistance on
major development projects and activities. Selected
firm(s) will receive general direction from the City’s
Development Services Director to provide essential
services as a Project Planner for a specific project(s).

Long Range Planning
Work with planning staff on long range planning
efforts including General Plan Updates and
amendments, community plans, Zoning Ordinances
and Zoning Ordinance updates, General Plan and
Zoning Consistency, and Housing Elements.

Environmental Review Analysis
Environmental consultant to prepare CEQA and NEPA
documents including but not limited to: drafting an
Initial Study, a Notice of Preparation (NOP), a
Focused EIR, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, all other required noticing, and supporting
technical studies, as needed.

Housing Needs Assessment
Consultant to review planning applications for the
purposes of determining a project’s impacts on the
need for mixed income housing. Consultant would
compare projected housing need to housing supply to
estimate the size of expected housing deficits resulting from a project.

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Fiscal Impact Analysis
Economic/fiscal consultant for comprehensive analysis
of a proposed project that takes into account increased expenditures and revenues in order to evaluate whether
the proposed new development could generate sufficient
net positive fiscal impact for the City’s General Fund.

Respondents shall also provide information on their
experience with calculating public benefits/value capture for larger development projects seeking City
concessions/land-use changes. Further analysis could
include: jobs impact/employment generation analysis,
Opportunity Zone analysis, and other services required
by the City to process development applications within
Specific Plans.

Design Review Design professional for architectural design and site plan review of development proposals.

Landscape Architecture
Design professional for landscape design, including
creating landscape plans or reviewing submitted
landscape plans for development project to
determine quality design and consistency with City
standards.

Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation professional to complete a
historical context statement, historical surveys and
for the creation of historic districts within the city
and creating historic preservation plans and
guidelines to protect and preserve buildings,
objects, landscapes, and other artifacts of historical
significance.

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EXHIBIT “B”

CITY OF COACHELLA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
[ATTACH]

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STAFF REPORT
4/9/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jaime Arroyo, Grants Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize a Sponsorship Request for Escaramuza Charra Reynas Del Valle Coachella in the Amount of $1,000 for its Mariachi Under the Stars Event STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff is submitting this sponsorship request for the City Council’s consideration to authorize a sponsorship request for Escaramuza Charra Reynas Del Valle Coachella in the amount of $1,000 for its Mariachi Under the Stars event on April 26, 2025.

BACKGROUND:

The Escaramuza Charra Reynas del Valle Coachella was founded to formalize the growing revival of Mexican culture with an emphasis on women's empowerment, particularly through the reconnection with Charrería and Escaramuza - Mexican equestrian practices rooted in the blend of indigenous and Spanish cultures. Their work includes cultural sports and activities, mentorship, education, and celebration of community. The Escaramuza Charra Reynas del Valle is composed of an all-female group ranging from the ages of 5 to 15 years old by offering horsemanship instruction and educational activities. The Reynas are looking to compete at the state level in order to qualify for the “Campeonato Nacional Infantil, Juvenil, y de Escaramuza,” an annual national competition which will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico this summer. They organize two fundraising events a year, Dia de Los Muertos (November) and Mariachi Under the Stars (April), to help support their participation in these competitions.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The third annual Mariachi Under the Stars fundraising event will be held at Rancho Escondido in Coachella. The cultural event event will honor the youth in celebration of Dia del Niño, and will include a special equestrian presentation from the escaramuza team; Reynas del Valle. The budget for the event is $12,000, which covers entertainment; including mariachi, banda, ballet folklorico, sound equipment, security guards, parking attendants, food and drinks, and rental equipment. Escaramuza Charra Reynas del Valle Coachella is requesting sponsorship as they have already received a Community-Based Grant in the amount of $1,000 during this fiscal year.

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The City’s sponsorship benefits include:
• Recognition on webpage and during the event
• Advertisement banner
• 10 tickets
ALTERNATIVES:

1. Authorize a Sponsorship Request for Escaramuza Charra Reynas Del Valle Coachella in the Amount of $1,000 for its Mariachi Under the Stars Event

2. Not authorize the sponsorship request
FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for this sponsorship will be through the General Fund.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Sponsorship Request Letter
Event Flier

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Coachella, CA | Tel: (760) 766 5306
E-mail: [email protected]
www.reynasdelvalle.org
03/13/2025
RE: Escaramuza Charra Reynas Del Valle Coachella
Dear Supporter,
Greetings from Escaramuza Charra Reynas Del Valle Coachella! Escaramuza Charra Reynas del Valle was founded to formalize the growing revival of Mexican culture with an emphasis on women's power, particularly through the reconnection with Charrería and Escaramuza - Mexican equestrian practices which date to the 16th Century and are rooted in the blend of indigenous and Spanish cultures. Our work encompasses diverse cultural sports and activities, mentorship, education, and celebration of community.

Escaramuza (skirmish) Reynas del Valle, is one of very few youth escaramuza teams of this age group in the United States. The equestrian team is formed of an all-female youth group ranging from the ages of 5- 15 years old. The team consists of eight young girls, who ride their horses on a side saddle, and perform choreographed synchronized maneuvers to music.

Our Reynas are on their journey to compete at a state level with the objective of earning their qualification to compete in the highest level of competitive achievement a team can attain, which is the annual international escaramuza championship in Mexico. This year the “Campeonato Nacional Infantil, Juvenil, y de Escaramuzas” (national competition) will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico, in the summer.

The RDV team organizes two public fundraising events; Dia de Los Muertos(November) and Mariachi Under the Stars(April). The events are promoted as cultural events for families, where we also invite all young girls interested in the sport. The program is open to youth ages 5 to 15, in all surrounding areas of the Coachella Valley, such as Coachella, Indio, Cathedral City, Thousand Palms. No experience is needed from the youth.

We are launching our third annual family event and fundraiser, “Mariachi Under the Stars,” which will be hosted by Rancho Escondido in Coachella. The event will also honor our youth in celebration of Dia del Nino, with a special equestrian presentation from the escaramuza team; Reynas del Valle.

We are humbled by the City of Coachella, who has been supportive in the revival of our Coachella Valley escaramuza and charreria culture, and would like to ask for sponsorship in our event Mariachi under the Stars event.

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The budget for the event is $12,000, which covers entertainment; Mariachi, banda, ballet folklorico, sound equipment, security guards, parking attendants, food and drinks, and rental equipment. The entirety of the event is organized by the equestrian families and volunteers. All the fundraising proceeds benefit the youth escaramuza team who are on their mission to compete and represent the U.S. and Coachella Valley at the international championship in Mexico.

We have three Sponsor Levels:

Pony: $250
 Recognition during the event
 2 Tickets
Gelding: $500
 Advertisement on social media and during the event
 4 tickets to the event.

Stallion: $1,000
 Recognized on Webpage and during the event
 Advertisement banner
 10 tickets
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STAFF REPORT
4/9/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Celina Jimenez, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Authorize an Appropriation in the Amount of $4,500 to Secure the Venue for the 2025 Coachella Agricultural Summit
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council considers authorizing an appropriation in the amount of $4,500 to secure the venue location for the 2025 Coachella Agricultural Summit. The venue location is Rancho 51 Date Gardens.

BACKGROUND:

Previously, staff brought the concept of a Coachella Agricultural Summit to the Economic Development and Planning Subcommittee on July 11, 2024. Staff then requested authorization from the City Council on September 11, 2024 to form an Ad-Hoc Committee and appoint a councilmember to the committee. Councilmember Stephanie Virgen was appointed to the committee.

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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Agriculture has long been a cornerstone of Coachella’s economy and cultural heritage. The city’s agricultural sector plays a vital role in sustaining the local food system, providing employment, and contributing to the city’s overall economic health. However, the sector faces various challenges, including water management issues, evolving market demands, and the need for innovative agricultural practices.

To ensure the sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry, it is crucial to bring together all relevant stakeholders to discuss current challenges, share knowledge, and develop strategies to strengthen the local food system. The City of Coachella once convened the ‘Ag Summit’ in the late 1990s through the early 2000s at Anthony Vineyards and convened farmers, educational institutions, elected officials, and other stakeholders. The proposed Agricultural Summit will serve as a platform for these discussions and will help identify actionable solutions to support the agricultural industry’s future success. In collaboration with Coachella Blue Zone efforts, the summit would explore the intersection between agriculture and health, highlighting how local food production can contribute to better health outcomes for residents.

Ad-Hoc Committee
In order to plan this effort, an Ad-Hoc Committee was formed and meets monthly with the following members:
 Councilmember Stephanie Virgen
 Janell Percy, Growing Coachella Valley
 Juan de Lara, former Coachella Mayor and original Ag Summit organizer  Office of County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez representative  Hidden Harvest representative, nonprofit
 Temalpakh Farms, Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians
 Riverside County Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion representative  Coachella Valley Unified School District representative  Coachella Valley Water District
 Blue Zones Executive Director and team
 City staff
The Ad-Hoc Committee has been discussing thematic summit track opportunities that include:
agricultural issues, agricultural research, food security, farm-to-table initiatives, regenerative and urban agriculture, labor and workforce development, marketing and branding of local produce, and agritourism. Additional topics of discussion include the estimated costs of organizing the Agricultural Summit such as venue costs, logistics, marketing, speakers, sponsorship, registration fees and contributions from local businesses and organizations.

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General Plan Consistency
Sustainability and Natural Environment Element
Goal 5 Agricultural Preservation
 Agricultural Economy - Maintain and support a viable agricultural economy within the City that recognizes the community’s agricultural heritage.
 Agricultural Preservation and Preservation Tools
 Water-efficient agriculture
 Right to Farm - Support the right of existing farms to continue operations.  Farmworker Housing
Implementation Actions:
 Agriculture education park (#7)
 Right to Farm Ordinance (# 8)
Community Health and Wellness Element
Goal 5 Local Food System
 Local food production
 Farmer’s markets
 Community gardens
 Edible school yards
 Zoning for small scale food production
 Community kitchens
Goal 6 Healthy Food Access
 Healthy food retail
 Food Access
 Elimination of hunger
 Nutrition Education
 School food
Implementation Actions:
 Edible landscapes (#21)
 Community garden and composting education (#22)
 Gardening tools and resources (#23)
 Emergency Food (#24)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Appropriation for this request would come from the General Fund. The venue location cost is $4,500 for Rancho 51 Date Gardens.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Authorize an Appropriation in the Amount of $4,500 to Secure the Venue for the 2025 Coachella Agricultural Summit Venue

2. Not approve.

ATTACHMENT(S):

None.

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STAFF REPORT
4/9/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Kendra Reif, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Consideration to Fill One Planning Commission Vacancy STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission.

BACKGROUND:

The Coachella Planning Commission is made up of five members and one alternative member, who are appointed to 4-year terms that are staggered. The City Attorney recently opined that the terms of the Mayor appointments is for a 2 year term based on Coachella Municipal Code (C.M.C.) Sections 2.32 and 2.26. Accordingly, every two years, three commissioners must be newly appointed. The C.M.C. Section 2.26.020 (B), states that each council member may nominate an individual to serve on each city commission and committee subject to appointment by the mayor, with approval by the City Council, at open session of a regular or special city council meeting. If a council member fails to nominate an individual, the mayor may appoint someone with approval by the city council. The C.M.C. 2.26.020 (D), states that in an event of an interim vacancy, the council member who nominated the vacating member may nominate another individual, subject to appointment by the mayor with approval by the city council, for the unexpired term of the member replaced. There is no individual council member nomination for the Alternate Planning Commissioner.

On February 26, 2025, Councilmember Perez nominated Margarita Lopez to serve a 4-year term as Planning Commissioner and was approved by the City Council. Margarita Lopez subsequently declined the appointment and therefore the Commission seat remains vacant. Margarita Lopez is now interested in filling the current vacancy.

Table 1: Planning Commission Appointments February 26, 2025 Planning Commissioners Appointed by Term expires
Eva Lara Denise Delgado 2028
Vacant Yadira Perez 2028
Oscar Fonseca Steven Hernandez 2026
Robert Caballero (Alternate) Steven Hernandez 2026

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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The City Clerk’s Office maintains a list of the following candidates for Planning Commission:
 Elizabeth Aguilar
 Stephanie Ambriz
 Margarita Lopez
The City Council may fill the current Planning Commission vacancy from the list of candidates or extend the deadline for Planning Commissioner applications.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no direct fiscal impacts by appointment of Planning Commissioners in the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

ALTERNATIVE(S):
1) Fill the existing Planning Commission vacancy from the submitted Planning Commissioner applications.
2) Request that City extend the deadline for Planning Commissioner applications and fill existing Commission vacancy at a future date.
3) Continue this item and provide staff direction.

RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE(S):

Staff recommends Alternative 1.

Attachments:

1. Planning Commission Applications
 Elizabeth Aguilar
 Stephanie Ambriz
 Margarita Lopez

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1. Why do you think you should be appointed? What is there specifically in your background, training, education and interests that qualifies you as a candidate? I believe I should be appointed to the planning committee because of my deep-rooted passion for building a stronger and more inclusive community and my unique blend of professional experiences, education, and ongoing personal development. Having worked closely with underserved populations through John Muir Charter School (continuation high school; students age 18-25), I’ve seen firsthand how access to thoughtful planning and resources can transform lives. This experience has given me a strong sense of responsibility to contribute to shaping a city where every resident feels supported and heard.

One of my proudest achievements has been connecting underserved populations to important resources such as healthcare, immigration support, and job training through collaborative partnerships with local organizations. This has not only strengthened my understanding of community needs but also reinforced my belief in the power of equitable urban development. Academically, my bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside and current pursuit of a GIS certificate reflect my commitment to equipping myself with the tools needed to make data-driven decisions. I’m excited about the opportunity to bring these skills into practice, especially as GIS plays a critical role in identifying patterns and creating efficient, sustainable urban spaces.

Born and raised in Coachella, I have admired the progress of Coachella’s rich potential. Joining the planning committee would be a meaningful way for me to give back and ensure that Coachella continues to grow in a way that benefits all its residents. My ability to communicate effectively, navigate complex challenges,

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and bring people together makes me confident in my ability to contribute to this role.

2. What do you see as the goals and objectives of the Commission? How would you help achieve these objectives and goals?
I see the goals and objectives of the planning commission as fostering responsible urban development, ensuring equitable access to resources and services, and maintaining a balance between growth and sustainability. The commission plays a role in shaping the community by addressing housing, transportation, land use, and public spaces. Its work must reflect the needs of all residents while prioritizing inclusivity, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality.

To help achieve these objectives, I would draw on my experience in community engagement, education, and resource coordination. At John Muir Charter School, I’ve worked to connect underserved populations to essential resources by fostering partnerships with local organizations. This ability to understand and address diverse community needs would allow me to contribute meaningfully to inclusive planning decisions. Additionally, I am eager to bring my growing expertise in GIS to the commission. GIS tools enable data-driven analysis that can inform sustainable development, such as identifying areas that need improvement with accessibility in public resources. By integrating these insights into decision-making, we can create a city that grows responsibly while preserving its environmental assets.

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Collaboration is key to achieving these goals. My ability to engage with stakeholders from various backgrounds, communicate effectively, and prioritize shared objectives ensures that I can help the commission create an inclusive and sustainable community for all residents.

3. What special qualities can you bring to the Commission? I bring a unique combination of skills, experiences, and perspectives that would contribute to the commission’s work. One of my key strengths is my ability to foster collaboration across diverse groups, a quality I’ve honed through my work at John Muir Charter School, where I facilitated partnerships between the school and local community organizations. I’m adept at navigating different interests and building bridges to ensure all voices are heard, especially those of underserved populations.

Additionally, my background in international engagement with the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) has provided me with a broader perspective on global development, diplomacy, and the importance of inclusive decision-making. While at WFUNA, I helped organize youth events and coordinated with a variety of international stakeholders, which sharpened my ability to work in diverse, multicultural environments. This experience has made me value considering different viewpoints and integrating a wide range of ideas to inform decision-making, especially in complex planning contexts. I am also committed to learning and self-improvement, currently pursuing a GIS certificate to strengthen my analytical and data-driven approach to planning. I see GIS as an important tool for informed, sustainable urban development, and I’m excited to integrate this knowledge into the commission’s work.

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These qualities, collaboration, a global mindset, and a passion for learning and sustainability, are what I would bring to the commission, ensuring that decisions are inclusive, data-informed, and focused on creating a thriving community for all.

4. Do you have any questions or comments about the Commission’s structure or functions?
One question I have is about the commission’s process for engaging the community, especially underrepresented groups, during the planning and decision-making stages. How does the commission ensure that all voices are heard and that diverse perspectives are incorporated into planning proposals? Also, I’d be interested to learn more about how the commission integrates new technologies and data tools, like GIS, into its decision-making processes. Given my interest in using GIS for urban planning, I’d love to understand how such tools are currently being utilized or if there are opportunities for incorporating them further.

Lastly, I’m curious about the commission’s approach to sustainability and how it is prioritized in long-term planning. Are there specific sustainability goals or initiatives the commission is focusing on that I could potentially contribute to with my background in environmental science and community outreach?

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5. Other comments and/or ideas as to how you as a member of the selected Commission could benefit the City of Coachella.

As a member of the Planning Commission, I believe I can bring a unique and valuable perspective to benefit the City of Coachella. My background in community engagement, education, and resource coordination will allow me to help ensure that planning decisions are inclusive and reflect the needs of all residents, particularly those from underserved communities. I am committed to creating spaces where everyone’s voice is heard, and I would work to build stronger connections between the commission and local organizations, ensuring that planning efforts align with the community’s needs.

Furthermore, my ongoing pursuit of a GIS certificate and my interest for sustainable urban development position me to contribute meaningfully to long-term planning initiatives. I am excited to use GIS tools to inform decisions, improve resource distribution, and ensure that growth happens in a way that respects the environment and promotes sustainability.

Additionally, my experience in international collaboration with the World Federation of United Nations Associations has broadened my understanding of how different regions tackle urban planning challenges. This global perspective will allow me to approach local issues with creative solutions and the ability to think beyond the immediate context, considering broader trends in development and sustainability.

Ultimately, I believe my combination of local community work, international experience, and commitment to continuous learning can help ensure that Coachella’s growth is thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable for years to come.

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CITY OF COACHELLA

COMMISSION APPLICATION
NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _ _______________________________________
TELEPHONE: _ ________________ E-MAIL: _ ________
COMMISSION:

Planning
Cultural and Arts
Parks and Recreation
Utilities User Tax Citizen Oversight (UUT)
Youth Advisory (To be eligible for appointment to the Commission you must be enrolled in high school.

Please state your age and high school you currently attend in the “other comments” in section 5.) Social Justice & Public Safety
To be eligible for appointment to any Commission you must be a resident of the City of Coachella.

Members may only serve on one commission/committee.

Note: In the event a member of the commission has three (3) consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the Commission, the City Council may declare the office of such member vacant.

PLEASE FURNISH BRIEF RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW:

1. Why do you think you should be appointed? What is there specifically in your background, training, education and interests that qualifies you as a candidate? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

2. What do you see as the goals and objectives of the Commission? How would you help achieve these objectives and goals?
__________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Margarita Lopez
in the review of short and long range growth and development of the city.

I would like to take part in the commission to learn more about the proposed projects I would like to review/take part in the land use proposals that may have an impact in the community's growth and environment. I'm interested that adhere to the zoning district or general plan. I would also like to learn more about the criterias and guidelines to approve the numerous city events. Page 85 Item 11.

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3. What special qualities can you bring to the Commission? _________________________________________________________________________________

4. Do you have any questions or comments about the Commission’s structure or functions? __________________________________________________________________________________

5. Other comments and/or ideas as to how you as a member of the selected Commission could benefit the City of Coachella.
__________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

Signature Date

Note: Members of commissions shall be appointed for four-year terms or less. The term of each commission member shall continue for the term of the nominating council member and automatically terminate when the council member’s term ends. If a council member is reelected, that council member is entitled to make all new nominations or may choose to re-nominate the council member’s previous nominee.

Youth Advisory Commission Note: The term of a Commissioner is one year from August to June; mirroring the local school district’s school year.

PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

Deputy City Clerk
City of Coachella
53-462 Enterprise Way
Coachella, CA 92236
[email protected]
I am interested in learning more about the commission's structure and it's functions.

I would like to take part in the commission to educate myself and the community as to the commissions structure, roles and resposibilities, methods, and or guidelines for projects.

I have some experience with applications, fees, planning, zoning regulations, and city municipal codes, from projects I've presented myself as a civilian. 02/05/2025

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