City Hall Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California
(760) 398-3502 www.coachella.org
AGENDA
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
February 09, 2026
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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83499649627?pwd=05eTQCw8zTQgtytRrFnhayCGjK5dYo.1 One tap mobile : +16694449171,,83499649627#,,,,*882951# Or Telephone:
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 February 09, 2026
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. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026 of the City of Coachella Youth Advisory Commission PRESENTATIONS:
2. Presentation by Utilities Department
3. Commission Project Discussion: 1-Day Junior High Leadership Conference Venue Options + Draft Program
4. Commission Project Discussion: Draft Breakout Session Topics
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 Hall Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California
(760) 398-3502 www.coachella.org
MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
January 12, 2026
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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83499649627?pwd=05eTQCw8zTQgtytRrFnhayCGjK5dYo.1 One tap mobile : +16694449171,,83499649627#,,,,*882951# Or Telephone:
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.
CALL TO ORDER:
4:51pm by Vice Chair Juarez-Andrade
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Minutes Youth Advisory Commission Regular Meeting January 12, 2026 Page | 2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chair Juarez-Andrade led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
Present: Vice Chair Juarez-Andrade, Secretary Martinez, Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera, Commissioner J.
Meza, Commissioner Avalos, Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Commissioner Morales-Hinojosa, Honorary Commissioner Romero, Honorary Commissioner Flores-Rojas
Absent: Chair Meza, Commissioner Rodriguez
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Youth 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 as presented
Made by: Secretary Martinez
Seconded by: Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez
Approved: 7-0
AYES: Vice Chair Juarez-Andrade, Secretary Martinez, Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera, Commissioner J.
Meza, Commissioner Avalos, Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Commissioner Morales-Hinojosa NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Chair Meza, Commissioner Rodriguez
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion: To Approve Minutes as presented
Made by: Secretary Martinez
Seconded by: Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera
Approved: 7-0
AYES: Vice Chair Juarez-Andrade, Secretary Martinez, Commissioner Castillo-Cabrera, Commissioner J.
Meza, Commissioner Avalos, Commissioner Cabrera-Gutierrez, Commissioner Morales-Hinojosa NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Chair Meza, Commissioner Rodriguez
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Minutes Youth Advisory Commission Regular Meeting January 12, 2026 Page | 3
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation- City Manager’s Office
2. Presentation- Lift to Rise Leadership Training Academy
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 REQUEST
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Secretary Martinez provided a report with ideas for the conference DIRECTOR COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION, CHAIR FAUSTO ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 5:36 P.M. _________________________________
Celina Jimenez, Director of Economic
Development
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