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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AND
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA
THE COUNCIL SITTING AS THE COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT,
COACHELLA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, COACHELLA FINANCING AUTHORITY,
COACHELLA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS CABLE CHANNEL CORPORATION,
COACHELLA WATER AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COACHELLA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND COACHELLA PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
September 10, 2025
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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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 Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado (arrived at 5:01 p.m.), and Mayor Hernandez
City Treasurer
Absent: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa and City Clerk
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 Virgen
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e) (1) One (1) Potential Case
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RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No reportable action taken.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:
2. Proclamation Honoring Maria Serrano
3. Find Food Bank Presentation on Hunger Action Month 2025 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) (LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 30 MINUTES. IF ADDITIONAL TIME IS REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, THEY WILL BE HEARD AFTER ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR):
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. Ophelia Hernandez
2. Sabrina Rosas Glenn
3. Silvia Montenegro
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(It is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.)
4. Special City Council Meeting Study Session Minutes of April 15, 2024, of the City of Coachella, Coachella Sanitary District, Coachella Fire Protection District, Coachella Financing Authority, Coachella Educational and Governmental Access Cable Corporation, Coachella Water Authority, Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation
5. Special City Council Meeting Study Session Minutes of February 24, 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 Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting September 10, 2025
6. Special Meeting Study Session Minutes of July 30, 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
7. Special Meeting Minutes of August 6, 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
8. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Expenditures as of September 10, 2025, $4,972,517.92
9. Investment Report - July 31, 2025
10. Receipts, Disbursements, and Net Cash Flows
11. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1225 (Second Reading) Amending Sections 17.16.020, 17.18.020, 17.18.030,
17.24.020 and 17.24.030 of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Coachella Municipal Code to Permit Certain Affordable Housing Developments by Right and to Amend Certain Height and Density Standards for Affordable Housing Development in Order to Bring the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element into Compliance With State Law. City-Initiated
12. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for City Project No. ST-93 Avenue 50 Street and Median Improvements-Phase 1
13. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer Execute the Supplemental Agreement between Union Pacific Railroad Company and the City of Coachella for the Arts and Music Line Project, City Project ST- 140.
Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar
Made by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
14. Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternates to the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo.
Motion: To designate Councilmember Dr. Figueroa as Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado as the Alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo.
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Made by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
15. Adopt Resolution No. SD - 2025 - 05 of the Coachella Sanitary District Adopting the Updated Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) in Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ.
Motion: To adopt Resolution No. SD - 2025 - 05 of the Coachella Sanitary District Adopting the Updated Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) in Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ.
Made by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
16. Review the 2026 Coachella Resident Engagement Academy Plan and Provide Feedback Motion: To approve the 2026 Coachella Resident Engagement Academy Plan with the modification to allow the Council to be part of the City Manager's presentation Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
17. Approve Agreement for Animal Control Field and Shelter Services Between the City of Coachella and the County of Riverside Department of Animal Services
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Motion: To approve Agreement for Animal Control Field and Shelter Services Between the City of Coachella and the County of Riverside Department of Animal Services Made by: Councilmember Virgen
Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
18. Approve a Sponsorship Request for COFEM in the Amount of $50,000 to Provide Immigration Services and Mobile Immigration Clinics in the city of Coachella Motion: To continue this item
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
19. Approve a Sponsorship Request for KUNA Telemundo in the Amount of $20,000 to Support its Hispanic Heritage Campaign Beginning in September 2025 through March 2026 Motion: To approve a Sponsorship Request for KUNA Telemundo in the modified Amount of $25,000 to Support its Hispanic Heritage Campaign Beginning in September 2025 through March 2026 Councilmember Perez stepped away at 8:50 p.m. and returned at 8:52 p.m.
Mayor Hernandez stepped away at 8:53 p.m. and returned at 8:54 p.m.
Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 3-0:
AYES: Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Perez and Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting September 10, 2025
20. Appoint Ten (10) Commissioners to the Coachella Youth Advisory Commission Motion: To appoint, Sehwa Meza, Xmelia Pasillas, Meraly Rodriguez, Joshua Pulido, Isabel Martinez, Kayla Castillo-Cabrera, Kenia Avalos, Jade Meza, Valeria Romero and Amanda Flores-Rojas as Commissioners; and Daila Juarez-Andrade Yamileth Cabrera-Gutierrez, and Yarely Morales- Hinojosa as Alternates to the Coachella Youth Advisory Commission Made by: Mayor Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
21. Adopt Resolution 2025-48 to Grant Another Designated Period for Two Years Additional Service Credit; Certification of Governing Body's Action
Motion: To bring back item to the next Council meeting
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
NONE
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
City Manager's Comments.
Councilmember Virgen stepped away 9:49 p.m. and returned at 9:52 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m.
Sli- canadas
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk