OF COACHEL City Hall Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California
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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
February 11, 2026
4:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER: - 4:00 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the City of Coachella to order at 4:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado (arrived at 4:15 p.m.), Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Hernandez
City Clerk
Absent: 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" 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) One (1) or More Potential Cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Two (2) or More Potential Cases
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Govt. Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: Interim City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Juan Ayala v. City of Coachella, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVPS250281 Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 11, 2026
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Manager Pattison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No reportable action taken.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:
5. Presentation of Proclamation to Coachella Valley Little Arabs
6. Naming Options for the Sixth Street Seniors Apartments by Chelsea Investment Corporation Mayor Hernandez abstained on item #6 and steps away at 6:01 p.m. and returned at 6:07 p.m.
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.
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(It is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.)
7. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026, 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. Quarterly Reports - Second Quarter (October - December) FY2025-2026
9. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2025-26 Expenditures as of February 11, 2026, $5,790,399.04
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 11, 2026
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Service Agreement Addendum with Vestis Services, LLC. to provide uniform and workplace supplies for a three year term
11. Approve Resolution No. 2026-09 Approving a Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Services with Roukema Consulting LLC for Assistance with the Development and Implementation of the Funding Program for Critical Electric Infrastructure in the City with a Not To Exceed Amount of $50,000
12. Approve Resolution No. 2026-10 Approving a Professional Services Agreement for Financial Advisory Services with Urban Futures, Inc. for Assistance with the Issuance of Bonds in Conjunction with the Formation of the Coachella Electric Financing Authority with a Not To Exceed Amount of $75,000
13. Approve Resolution No. 2026-11, Resolution WA-2026-01, Resolution SD-2026-01, and Resolution SA- 2026-01 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. to Provide Continuing Disclosure and Post-Issuance Compliance Services with a Total Five Year Not To Exceed Amount of $92,500 Distributed between the City of Coachella, the Coachella Water Authority, the Coachella Sanitary District, and the Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment Agency Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 5-0: Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Dr.
Figueroa, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
14. Approve Municipal Utility Development Agreement with Coachella Valley Power Services, LLC for Implementation of the City's Municipal Electric Utility Motion: To approve Municipal Utility Development Agreement with Coachella Valley Power Services, LLC for Implementation of the City's Municipal Electric Utility Made by: Councilmember Virgen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Figueroa
Approved: 5-0: Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Dr.
Figueroa, and Mayor Hernandez.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 11, 2026
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment #1 with the Following Consultants for On Call Engineering Services Project No. 082522: AKEL Engineering Group, Inc., BSE Engineering Inc, Dudek, Heptagon Seven, Kimley-Horn, Michael Baker International, SVA Architects Inc., TKE Engineering Inc.
Motion: To authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment #1 with the Following Consultants for On Call Engineering Services Project No. 082522: AKEL Engineering Group, Inc., BSE Engineering Inc, Dudek, Heptagon Seven, Kimley-Horn, Michael Baker International, SVA Architects Inc., TKE Engineering Inc
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 5-0: Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Dr.
Figueroa, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
16. Approve Lease Agreement with El Tranvia, Inc. for the City-Owned Building Located at 1258 Sixth Street in the Downtown Pueblo Viejo District and Authorize the City Attorney to Approve Minor Changes to the Lease Agreement Prior to its Execution
Motion: To approve Lease Agreement with El Tranvia, Inc. for the City-Owned Building Located at 1258 Sixth Street in the Downtown Pueblo Viejo District and Authorize the City Attorney to Approve Minor Changes to the Lease Agreement Prior to its Execution Mayor Hernandez abstains on item #16 and steps away at 6:50 p.m. and returns at 6:50 p.m.
Made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 4-0:
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
NONE
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 11, 2026
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
City Manager's Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
City Clerk