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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
May 13, 2026
4:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER: - 4:02 P.M.
Mayor Dr. Figueroa called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the City of Coachella to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado (arrived at 4:06 p.m.), Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Figueroa
City Treasurer
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: 3-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Dr. Figueroa NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Delgado
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
1. Francisco S. Molina
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: Interim City Manager
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2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: City Manager
3. 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
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Treasurer Mayra Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No reportable action taken.
Interim City Manager requested to move Items #22 & #26 after Proclamations Motion: To move Items #22 & #26 after Proclamations
Made by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Dr.
Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:
4. Presentation of Proclamation to Maria Victoria Castillo
22. Coachella Valley High School Tobacco Presentation
Public Comment:
1. Jilberto Gutierrez
2. Lucia Lopez
3. Joseph Huesca
4. Michelle Duarte - BZA Coachella
5. Avery Contreras
6. Emily Jara
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7. Paul Himrichsen
8. Robert Heinbaugh
Written Communication:
1. Crusz Carrizales
2. Griselda Mireles
Direction given to bring this Item to the next Youth Advisory Commission and then to a future City Council meeting.
26. Authorization to Close the Single League Soccer Recreation Services RFP and Begin Negotiations with Both of the Existing Soccer Leagues, CVSL and CYSA, for Continued Soccer Recreation Services Public Comments:
1. Manuel Montano
2. El Informador Del Valle via Zoom
3. Miryam Perez via Zoom
4. Alma Aceves
5. Maria Hilario
6. Reyez Lopez via Zoom
Motion: Authorization to Close the Single League Soccer Recreation Services RFP and Begin Negotiations with Both of the Existing Soccer Leagues, CVSL and CYSA, for Continued Soccer Recreation Services
Made by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Dr.
Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
3: Ayleen Ortiz
4. Diosa Montes
5. Crusz Carrizales
6. Griselda Mireles
7. JoAnn Lamas
8. Maria Juncal Ortega
9. Cameron D'Agostino
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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.
Councilmember Delgado stepped away at 7:25 p.m. and returned at 7:27 p.m.
1. Maria Hernandez
2. Clementina Olloque
3. JoAnne Lamas
4. Ray Anzaldua
5. Francisco Molina
6. Michael Sigman
7. James Rodriguez
8. Karla Flores Rosas
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(It is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.)
5. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 22, 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
6. Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 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
7. Receipts, Disbursements, and Net Cash Flows
8. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2025-26 Expenditures as of May 13, 2026, $4,052,684.61.
9. Investment Report March 31, 2026
10. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for City Project No. ST-132, Bella Canto neighborhood Pavement Rehabilitation Project
11. First Amendment to the Attachment Agreement Between the City of Coachella and Southern California Gas Company to Allow for the Installation of Advanced Meter Facilities Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 13, 2026
12. Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts and Community Facilities District 2024-1 Administration for a Three Year Term for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $105,000
13. Lease Agreement with Raices Cultura for property located at 1515 Sixth Street, Coachella
14. Resolution No. 2026-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coachella, California, Releasing Subdivision Improvement Bonds for Tract 31978 and 31978-1.
15. Authorize the Renewal of Bitdefender Managed Detection and Response Security Service for the Amount of $27,285.00
16. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CV Strategies for On-Call Services in the Amount not to Exceed $24,500.00
17. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CV Strategies in the Amount not to Exceed $55,130.00 for Proposition 218 Support
18. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreements with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. to Perform the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and CEQA-Plus analysis, in the amount of $72,430.00
19. Approve Annual Allegro Infrastructure Extended Warranty Program May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027 in an Amount not to Exceed $35,522.34
20. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for City Project No.S-15 & W-35, Shady Lane Mobile Home Park Septic-To-Sewer Project and Shady Lane Mobile Home Park Water Consolidation Project and Approve Project Closeout Contract Change Order No. 4
21. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 Amending the "City of Coachella City Council Policies, Rules and Procedures" Pertaining to the Order of Business
Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar except Items 16 & 17 Made by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 4-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Dr.
Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
16. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CV Strategies for On-Call Services in the Amount not to Exceed $24,500.00 Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 13, 2026
Motion: To authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CV Strategies for On-Call Services in the Amount not to Exceed $24,500.00 Made by: Councilmember Virgen
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approved: 3-1-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, and Councilmember Virgen NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
ABSENT: None
Public Comment:
1. Francisco S. Molina
2. Jessica Wrightington
17. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CV Strategies in the Amount not to Exceed $55,130.00 for Proposition 218 Support Item #17 moved with Item #27
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
22. Coachella Valley High School Tobacco Presentation
Item was moved up after Proclamation
23. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Councilmember Virgen stepped away at 8:37 p.m. and returned at 8:41 p.m.
Receive Item - no vote required
24. Professional Service Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates in the amount of $59,828 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Avenue 50 Widening Project, ST-93.
Councilmember Perez recused herself at 8:42 p.m.
Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez
Motion: To approve Professional Service Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates in the amount of $59,828 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Avenue 50 Widening Project, ST-
93. Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 13, 2026
Made by: Councilmember Virgen
Seconded by: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Approved: 3-1-0
AYES: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Dr. Figueroa NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Perez
ABSENT: None
25. Authorize the Direct Purchase of Shade Structures from USA Shade in the Amount of $101,178.43 and Playground Equipment from Dave Bang Associates Inc. in the Amount of $400,876.52 for the Avenue 53 Tot Lot, City Project P-29
Public Comment:
1. Loretta Perez
2. Francisco S. Molina
Motion: To authorize the Direct Purchase of Shade Structures from USA Shade in the Amount of $101,178.43 and Playground Equipment from Dave Bang Associates Inc. in the Amount of $400,876.52 for the Avenue 53 Tot Lot, City Project P-29 with modification to include ADA accessible swing
Made by: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Dr.
Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
26. Authorization to Close the Single League Soccer Recreation Services RFP and Begin Negotiations with Both of the Existing Soccer Leagues, CVSL and CYSA, for Continued Soccer Recreation Services Item was moved after Proclamation
Item was moved up after Proclamation
27. Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study Update - Proposed Community Engagement Item to be continued to a future City Council Meeting
28. Consideration of Filling Council Vacancy
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Public Comment:
1. Francisco S. Molina
2. James Rodriguez
3. Juan Martinez
Motion: To open application period to fill Council Vacancy on May 14, 2026 with the deadline of May 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. City Clerk will notify Council on May 27, 2026 with the number of applicants
Made by: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 4-0
AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen and Mayor Dr.
Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
NONE
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
City Manager's Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Figueroa adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m.
Angela Zepeda
City Clerk