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AGENDA
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
December 08, 2025
4:30 PM
In-Person Meeting
Location:
City Hall Council
Chambers
1515 Sixth Street,
Coachella, California
If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link:
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US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 834 9964 9627
Passcode: 882951
Spanish: El idioma español está disponible en Zoom seleccionado la opción en la parte de abajo de la pantalla
Public comments may be received by 12:00 P.M. either in person, via email, telephonically, or via Zoom with a limit of 250 words, or three minutes:
o In Real Time:
If participating in real time via Zoom or phone, during the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” function on your computer, or when using a phone, participants can raise their hand by pressing *9 on the keypad.
o In Writing:
Written comments may be submitted to the Commission electronically via email to [email protected]. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. All written comments received will be forwarded to the Commission and entered into the record. 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 Live & Council Meetings" tab located on the home page, and then clicking on the "live" button.
1 Agenda Youth Advisory Commission December 08, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda.”
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Rescheduled Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2025, of the City of Coachella Youth Advisory Commission
PRESENTATIONS:
2. Commission Project Discussion: Creating a Community Resource Guide for Young People
3. Commission Project Discussion: 1-Day Junior High Leadership Conference
4. Commission Project Discussion: Youth Leadership Workshops
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE)
NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.” REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
COMMISSIONER 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 2 City Council Chamber
1515 6th Street, Coachella, California
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MINUTES
OFA RESCHEDULED
MEETING OF THE
CITY OFCOACHELLA
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
October 14, 2025
4:30 PM
In-Person Meeting
Location:
City Council Chamber
1515 6th Street,
Coachella, CA
If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83499649627?pwd=05eTQCw8zTQgtytRrFnhayCGjK5dY o.1
One tap mobile : +16694449171,,83499649627#,,,,*882951# Or Telephone:
US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 834 9964 9627
Passcode: 882951Spanish: 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, telephonically, or via Zoom with a limit of 250 words, or three minutes:
o In Real Time:
If participating in real time via Zoom or phone, during the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” function on your computer, or when using a phone, participants can raise their hand by pressing *9 on the keypad.
o In Writing:
Written comments may be submitted to the Commission electronically via email to [email protected]. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. All written comments received will be forwarded to the Commission and entered into the record. o If you wish, you may leave a message at (760) 262-6240 before 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. 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.
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Minutes
Youth Advisory Commission October 14, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
Youth Advisory Commission Director, Celina Jimenez called the rescheduled meeting of the City of Coachella Youth Advisory Commission to order at 4:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chair S. Meza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Commissioner S. Meza, Commissioner Pasillas, Honorary Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Rodriguez (Arrived at 4:42), Commissioner Martinez, Commissioner Juarez-Andrade, Commissioner Avalos, and Commissioner Morales-Hinojas ABSENT: Commissioner J. Meza, Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera, and Honorary Commissioner Amanda Flores-Rojas
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS:
At this time Youth Advisory Commission Director, Celina Jimenez opened the floor for nominations Motion: Commissioner S. Meza for Chair
Made by: Commissioner S. Meza
Seconded by: Honorary Commissioner Romero
Approved: 8-0
AYES: Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Commissioner S. Meza, Commissioner Pasillas, Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Martinez, Commissioner Juarez-Andrade, Commissioner Avalos, and Commissioner Morales-Hinojas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner J. Meza, Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera, Amanda City Attorney Clarification regarding second motion:
The City Attorney advised that because all voting commissioners voted 'Yes,' the vote for Chair will stand. However, it is noted for the record that moving forward, honorary commissioners may not make motions, second motions, or vote.
Motion: Commissioner Juarez-Andrade for Vice-Chair
Made by: Commissioner Martinez
Seconded by: Commissioner Pasillas
Approved: 8-0
AYES: Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Chair Commissioner S. Meza, Commissioner Pasillas, Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Martinez, Commissioner Juarez-Andrade, Commissioner Avalos, and Commissioner Morales-Hinojas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner J. Meza, Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera 4 Item 1.
Minutes
Youth Advisory Commission October 14, 2025
Motion: Commissioner Martinez for Secretary
Made by: Commissioner Martinez
Seconded by: Vice Chair Commissioner Juarez-Andrade
Approved: 8-0
AYES: Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Chair Commissioner S. Meza, Commissioner Pasillas, Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Martinez, Vice Chair Commissioner Juarez-Andrade, Commissioner Avalos, and Commissioner Morales-Hinojas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner J. Meza, Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Commission 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: Commissioner Pasillas
Seconded by: Commissioner Martinez
AYES: Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Chair Commissioner S. Meza, Commissioner Pasillas, Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Martinez, Vice Chair Commissioner JuarezAndrade, Commissioner Avalos, and Commissioner Morales-Hinojas NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Martinez
”At this time the Advisory Commission 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: Commissioner Pasillas
Seconded by: Commissioner Martinez
AYES: Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Chair Commissioner S. Meza, Commissioner Pasillas, Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Martinez, Vice Chair Commissioner Juarez-Andrade, Commissioner Avalos, and Commissioner Morales-Hinojas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner J. Meza, Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
None
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Economic Development Presented by Economic Development Director, Celina Jimenez
2. Commission Project Discussion
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Minutes
Youth Advisory Commission October 14, 2025
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE)
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.” None
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT:
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION, CHAIR S. MEZA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 5:33 P.M.
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SEHWA MEZA, CHAIR
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