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
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
March 17, 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/86291638284?pwd=NUJQZGNINEIxa09UUzZ1cFZEandrdz09 One tap mobile : +16694449171,,86291638284#,,,,*970236# Or Telephone:
US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 862 9163 8284
Passcode: 970236
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 Parks and Recreation Commission March 17, 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. Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025 of the Parks and Recreation Commission
2. Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025 of the Parks and Recreation Commission
3. Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 of the Parks and Recreation Commission PRESENTATIONS:
4. Soccer RFP update
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
Public Works Director's 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
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
March 18, 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86291638284?pwd=NUJQZGNINEIxa09UUzZ1cFZEandrdz09 One tap mobile : +16694449171,,86291638284#,,,,*970236# Or Telephone:
US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 862 9163 8284
Passcode: 970236
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.
3 Item 1.
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission March 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Coachella was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chair Avila.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Nunez led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Nunez, Commissioner Alcantara, Commissioner Gallegos, Vice Chair Granados, and Chair Avila
Absent: None
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 Gallegos
Seconded by: Commissioner Granados, Jr.
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Nunez, Commissioner Alcantara, Commissioner Gallegos, Vice Chair Granados Jr., Chair Avila
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024 of the Parks and Recreation Commission Motion: To approve the Minutes
Made by: Commissioner Nunez
Seconded by: Commissioner Gallegos
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Nunez, Commissioner Alcantara, Commissioner Gallegos, Vice Chair Granados Jr., Chair Avila
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission March 18, 2025
PRESENTATIONS:
2. Overview of Soccer Recreation Services Project Request for Proposals
3. 9th Street Pocket Park Design
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
4. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Motion: To approve the appointment of Avila as Chair and Granados Jr. as Vice Chair Made by: Commissioner Avila
Seconded by: Commissioner Gallegos
Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Nunez, Commissioner Alcantara, Commissioner Gallegos, Vice Chair Granados Jr., Chair Avila
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 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.”
1. Jesus Tremper
2. Jorge A. Sanchez
3. Alma Rosa Aceves
4. Ricardo Valencia
Written Public Comment:
1. Alma Rosa Aceves
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Comments
Public Works Director's Comments
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Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission March 18, 2025
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before Chair Avila adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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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
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
September 16, 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86291638284?pwd=NUJQZGNINEIxa09UUzZ1cFZEandrdz09 One tap mobile : +16694449171,,86291638284#,,,,*970236# Or Telephone:
US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 862 9163 8284
Passcode: 970236
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.
7 Item 2.
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission September 16, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Coachella was called to order at 4:31 p.m. by Chair Avila.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chair Avila led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Ayala, Commissioner Nunez, Vice Chair Granados Jr., and Chair Avila
Absent: Commissioner Alcantara
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 Ayala
Seconded by: Vice Chair Granados Jr.
Approved: 4-0,
AYES: Commissioner Ayala, Commissioner Nunez, Vice Chair Granados Jr., and Vice Chair Granados Jr., and Chair Avila
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Alcantara
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 of the Parks and Recreation Commission Motion: To approve the Minutes
Made by: Commissioner Ayala
Seconded by: Vice Chair Granados Jr.
Approved: 4-0,
AYES: Commissioner Ayala, Commissioner Nunez, Vice Chair Granados Jr., and Vice Chair Granados Jr., and Chair Avila
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Alcantara
8 Item 2.
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission September 16, 2025
PRESENTATIONS:
2. Annual Park Maintenance and Reseeding Update
3. Update and Overview of Soccer Recreation Services Project Request for Proposals 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.”
1. Alejandra Hernandez
2. Alma Aceves
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Comments
Public Works Director's Comments
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chair Avila adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
____________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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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
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
December 16, 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86291638284?pwd=NUJQZGNINEIxa09UUzZ1cFZEandrdz09 One tap mobile : +16694449171,,86291638284#,,,,*970236# Or Telephone:
US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 862 9163 8284
Passcode: 970236
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.
10 Item 3.
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission December 16, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Coachella was called to order at 4:37 p.m. by Commissioner Gallegos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Gallegos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Ayala, Commissioner Gallegos, Vice Chair Granados Jr.
Absent: Commissioner Nunez, and Chair Avila
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 Ayala
Seconded by: Vice Chair Granados Jr.
Approved: 3-0,
AYES: Commissioner Ayala, Commissioner Gallegos, and Vice Chair Granados Jr.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nunez and Chair Avila
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025 of the Parks and Recreation Commission Item #1 was corrected to the Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025 of the Parks and Recreation Commission and will be tabled and brought back for approval for `the next Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
PRESENTATIONS:
2. 9th Street Park Update
3. Rancho Las Flores Park Update
4. Transformative Climate Communities Grant Update
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
NONE
11 Item 3.
Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission December 16, 2025
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
Public Works Director's Comments
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Gallegos adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
____________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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