OF COACHEL City Hall Council Chamber
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MINUTES
CALLED HI 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
May 14, 2025
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the City of Coachella to order at 5:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Absent: Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Hernandez
City Clerk and 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 modify the agenda by continuing item #34 to the next scheduled City Council Meeting and move up item #36 to the #1 heard under new business and to approve the Agenda with the modification
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 3-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Hernandez
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
None
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 14, 2025
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Govt. Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - One (1) matter. (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d) (2)
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Dr. Figueroa led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No reportable action taken.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:
3. Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
4. Lupus Awareness Month
5. Presentation from the Blue Zones Project
This item will be presented until the next meeting.
6. 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
7. Proclamation for Maritza Martinez, Director of Public Works
8. Presentation for Public Art Proposal for Sunline Transit Hub Site
9. Proclamation Presented to Lieutenant Randy Vasquez
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Culturas Music & Arts
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(It is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.)
10. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2025, of the City of Coachella, Coachella Sanitary District, Coachella Fire Protection District, Coachella Financing Authority, Coachella Educational and Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 14, 2025
Governmental Access Cable Corporation, Coachella Water Authority, Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation
11. Special Meeting Minutes of April 23, 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
12. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23, 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
13. Quarterly Report - Third Quarter (January - March) FY 2024-2025
14. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2024-25 Expenditures as of May 14, 2025, $4,719,440.00
15. Authorize the Renewal of the Cities Antivirus and Managed Detection Response System for the Amount of 29,700.00
16. Authorize the Service Expansion for the City's Granicus Swagit Video Production, Index and Archiving Subscription Agreement
17. Adopt Ordinance No. 1223 Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement for the La Entrada (Kalifornia City) Development Agreement to Modify Several Provisions of the Approved Development Agreement for the 2,200-Acre La Entrada Specific Plan (Kalifornia City) Located on the South Side of I-10, East of the All-American Canal and North of Avenue 52; the KPC Group, Applicant (Second Reading).
18. Authorize Award of a Maintenance Agreement to West Coast Arborist for Tree Trimming Maintenance in the Amount not to Exceed $950,000
19. Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 Extending the Term and Compensation of the Maintenance Agreement with Conserve Landscape for the Landscape Lighting Maintenance Districts, Project No 042623 in the Amount of $910,537.50
20. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Reimbursement Agreement with Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) in an Amount of $5,375,000 for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates and Right-of- Way Activities and Appropriate $125,000 for the Interchange at State Route 86 on Avenue 50 Project and Avenue 50 Between Oates Lane and Cabazon Drive Project, City Projects ST-81 and ST-146
21. Approve Resolution No. 2025-18 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to act as the Authorized Agent to file and Execute all Related Project Application Documents for the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $7,779
22. Approve Resolution No. 2025-19 Adopting the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Into the Safety Element of the General Plan in Accordance With the Requirements of Assembly Bill No. 2140 Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 14, 2025
23. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute Agreement for Emergency Management Department Unified Services Between the County of Riverside and City of Coachella in the amount of $146,250
4. An prove tenses to Provid Designesevie eries A as nores Park Expansion - City Praject P- 31 25. Award Amendment No 1 to Vintage Landscape for Landscape Maintenance Services for City Medians and Downtown 6th Street Agreement, Project No. 031623B; Amendment No. 1 Will Award an Additional One- Year Term and Increase Compensation for the Additional Term by $81,487.50
26. Award Amendment No 2 to Vintage Associates Inc for Landscape Maintenance Services for Bagdouma Park Project No. 031623; Amendment No. 2 Will Award an Additional One-Year Term and Increase Compensation for the Additional Term by $195,262.50
27. Approve Execution of 2025 - 2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coachella and Desert Recreation District
28. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21 Declaring its Intention to Set a June 11, 2025 Public Hearing Date for Municipal Solid Waste Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and Placing These Rates on the Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
29. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to the Palm Springs Art Museum in the Amount of $1,000 to Fund Transportation for their Family+ Program
30. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23 Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District Maintenance District No: 1 through 40, Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and Resolution No. 2025-22 Approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal 2025/2026 for the City of Coachella Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 Through 40 and Setting a Time and Place for the Public Hearing
31. Construction Contract with The Van Dyke Corporation in the Amount of $52,803.00 and a 10% Contingency for the Construction of Harrison Sewer & Drainage Modifications
32. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24 Amending the "City of Coachella City Council Policies, Rules, and Procedures" Pertaining to the Order of Business and Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items Motion: To approve Consent Calendar
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 3-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Hernandez
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 14, 2025
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
This item was moved to the beginning of this section.
36. Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award / Negotiation of an Agreement for a Public-Private Partnership for Implementation of the City's Municipal Electric Utility Motion: To approve Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award / Negotiation of an Agreement for a Public- Private Partnership for Implementation of the City's Municipal Electric Utility Made by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Approved: 3-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Hernandez
33. Ordinance No. 1224 Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 (First Reading) Motion: To approve Ordinance No. 1224 Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 (First Reading)
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 3-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Hernandez
34. Consideration to Fill Two Planning Commission Vacancies Continuing item #34 to the next City Council meeting.
35. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20 Adopting the City of Coachella Speed Hump Policies, Guidelines and Procedures; and Approving Installation of New Speed Humps in Various Communities to be Included in the 2024/2025 Pavement Rehabilitation plans, ST-139
Motion: To approve No. 2025-20 Adopting the City of Coachella Speed Hump Policies, Guidelines and Procedures; and Approving Installation of New Speed Humps in Various Communities to be Included in the 2024/2025 Pavement Rehabilitation plans, ST-139 with the modification to approve Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 14, 2025
the Bellisima Project and the rest of the projects to be reviewed with the new amended policies, guidelines and procedures.
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 3-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Hernandez
36. Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award / Negotiation of an Agreement for a Public-Private Partnership for Implementation of the City's Municipal Electric Utility Item #36 moved up before item #33
Public Comments were moved up to this portion of the meeting being after the 8:00 p.m. hour.
1. Philip Bettencourt
2. Manuel Montano
3. Alma Rosa Aceves
4. Nacho Gustillos
5. Julian Plascencia
6. Eduardo Ortega
7. Valencia
(After public comments, the City Council returned to the regular agenda at this point.)
37. Approve Construction Contract with Van Dyke Corp in the Amount of $ 1,702,584.00 Plus 20% Contingency for Construction of Shady Lane Septic-To-Sewer Project and Water Project Improvements, City Projects S-15 & W-35
Motion: To approve Construction Contract with Van Dyke Corp in the Amount of $ 1,702,584.00 Plus 20% Contingency for Construction of Shady Lane Septic-To-Sewer Project and Water Project Improvements, City Projects S-15 & W-35.
Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 3-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Hernandez
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 14, 2025
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.
With the time being after the 8:00 p.m. hour and per Resolution No. 2019-34, Public Comments were moved up before item #37 on page 7. There were no further comments.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
City Manager's Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. capadas
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk