COACHELL City Hall Council Chamber
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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
July 22, 2026
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Dr. Figueroa called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the City of Coachella to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado (arrived at 5:08 p.m.), Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez, and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
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" Staff requested removing item #8 from the Consent Calendar and continuing to the September 9, 2026 Council meeting.
Motion: To approve the agenda with the modification of moving Item #8 from the Consent Calendar to the September 9, 2026 Council meeting.
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Martinez
Approved: 4-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez, and Mayor Dr.
Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Delgado
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 22, 2026
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: City Attorney
2. 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 6:02 p.m.
Councilmember Delgado returned at 6:03 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Lee Espinoza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No reportable action taken.
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE:
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. 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.
The Mayor announced that there is a Special Meeting agenda that the Council will go to at a later time.
1. James Brownyard
2 James Rodriguez
3. Francisco S. Molina
4. Lee Espinosa
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
3. Proclamation of Commendation Presented to Coachella Fire Department Council took a recess of the regular meeting at 6:27 p.m. to go into the special meeting and returned at 7:19 p.m.
Council took recess at 7:19 p.m and returned at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 22, 2026
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Adriana Garcia
2. Daniela Montes
3. Thonacxy Audoma
4. MzG G
5. Gabriel Pereyra
6. Kim Harth
7. Michael Cook
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(It is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.)
4. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 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
5. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Expenditures as of July 22, 2026, $2,624,197.22
6. Quarterly Reports - Fourth Quarter (April - June) FY2025-2026
7. Authorize the annual renewal of Granicus Avior 75 Meeting and Video Production Service
8. Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Annual Report Prepared Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006 (Mitigation Fee Act / AB 1600)
9. Construction Contract with Jones Brothers Construction Company in the amount of $298,016.00 plus 10% contingency for the Construction of the Avenue 50 Irrigation Lateral Abandonments and Tile-Drain Relocations, City Project No.ST-69.
10. Resolution No. 2026-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coachella, California, Approving Final Parcel Map No. 38557
11. Resolution No. 2026-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coachella, California, Approving Final Parcel Map No. 38429
12. Amendments to the FY 2026-27 Authorized Position Listing and Related Appropriation of Funds
13. Amendment #2 to the Reimbursement Agreement with Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for the Airport Blvd Bridge Replacement Project, City Project ST-141.
14. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for City Project No. ST-93, Avenue 50 Median Light Rehabilitation Improvements from Van Buren Street to Mariposa Pointe Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 22, 2026
15. Approve a Sponsorship Request from the Codex Creation Committee for the 2026 Run With Los Muertos Event in the Amount of $45,000 and Authorize the Operation of a Beer Garden on November 7, 2026 in Downtown Sixth Street from 4:00 PM to 12:00 PM.
16. Approving Resolution No. 2026-49 Amending Section 6.10 of the City of Coachella Personnel Rules and Regulations Regarding Anti-Nepotism
Councilmember Martinez requested pulling item #16 because he had some comments.
Mayor Dr. Figueroa requested pulling item #12 because he had some questions.
Public Comment:
1. Francisco S. Molina
2. Karla Flores (Zoom)
Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #8 that will be moved to the September 9, 2026 Council meeting
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approved: 5-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
17. Approve a Sponsorship Request for Raices Cultura for their 2026 Dia de los Muertos Celebration in the Amount of $20,000 and appropriate $20,000 from unallocated general fund reserves Public Comment:
1. Karla Flores (Zoom)
Motion: To approve a Sponsorship Request for Raices Cultura for their 2026 Dia de los Muertos Celebration in the Amount of $20,000 and appropriate $20,000 from unallocated general fund reserves
Made by: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 5-0
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 22, 2026
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
18. Establishment of an Ad Hoc City Council Committee to Update the Community Health and Wellness Element of the City of Coachella General Plan
Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez
2. Karla Flores (Zoom)
Motion: To establishment of an Ad Hoc City Council Committee to Update the Community Health and Wellness Element of the City of Coachella General Plan and appoint Councilmember Delgado and Councilmember Martinez to the Committee
Made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 5-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
19 Adoptes Distic No. 2025-1 Ladaigore en, Fire ad Paradie Seric cly of Co Alricone evy of a Special Tax Within Annexation Area No. 37 (Casa Sienna).
Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2026-45 Declaring its Intention to Annex Property into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) and to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Within Annexation Area No. 37 (Casa Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Martinez
Approved: 5-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 22, 2026
ABSENT: None
20. Provide Discussion and Direction for the 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Plan.
Councilmember Virgen stepped away at 8:23 p.m. and returned at 8:29 p.m.
Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez
2. Francisco S. Molina
Councilmember Martinez stepped away at 8:51 p.m. and returned at 8:53 p.m.
3. Karla Flores (Zoom)
Council took a recess at 8:57 p.m. and returned at 9:04 p.m.
Councilmember Virgen stepped away at 9:42 p.m. and returned at 9:44 p.m.
21. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study (Not-To-Exceed $96,000), and Approve the Associated Best Interest of the City Justification
Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez
Motion: To approve a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study (Not-To-Exceed $96,000), and Approve the Associated Best Interest of the City Justification
Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Martinez
Approved: 5-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
22. Approval of a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement/Order Form with Granicus, Inc. for Migration of the City's Website to the OpenCities Platform to Achieve ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA Accessibility Compliance (Total Not-To-Exceed $122,981.12), Utilizing the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 22, 2026
Public Comment:
1. Francisco S. Molina
2. James Rodriguez
3. Karla Flores (Zoom)
Mayor Pro Tem Perez stepped away at 9:58 p.m. and returned at 9:59 p.m.
Motion: To approve a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement/Order Form with Granicus, Inc. for Migration of the City's Website to the OpenCities Platform to Achieve ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA Accessibility Compliance (Total Not-To-Exceed $122,981.12), Utilizing the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Made by: Councilmember Martinez
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Perez
Approved: 5-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
23. Software License and Professional Services Agreement with PayIt, LLC for a Cloud-Based Government Payment Platform, Procured Under the OMNIA Partners/Region 14 Education Service Center Cooperative Contract; and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Convenience and Processing Fees Pursuant to California Government Code Section 6159(h)(1)
Public Comment:
1. Francisco S. Molina
2. James Rodriguez
Motion: To approve Software License and Professional Services Agreement with PayIt, LLC for a Cloud- Based Government Payment Platform, Procured Under the OMNIA Partners/Region 14 Education Service Center Cooperative Contract; and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Convenience and Processing Fees Pursuant to California Government Code Section 6159(h)(1) Made by: Councilmember Martinez
Seconded by: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Approved: 5-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
24. Authorize the City Staff to Collect Field Use Fees and Field Lighting Use Fees for Community Use Days At All Sports Fields for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year.
Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez
2. Francisco S. Molina
Motion: To approve Software License and Professional Services Agreement with Paylt, LLC for a Cloud- Based Government Payment Platform, Procured Under the OMNIA Partners/Region 14 Education Service Center Cooperative Contract: and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizins Convenience and Processing Fees Pursuant to California Government Code Section 6159(h)(1) Made by: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Perez
Approved: 5-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
25. July 2026 Legislative Update
Receive and file.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
26. Adopt Resolution No. SD-2026-03 Authorizing the Collection of Residential Sanitary Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Through the County of Riverside Tax Roll Public Hearing opened at 11:25 p.m.
Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez
Public Hearing closed at 11:27 p.m.
Motion: To adopt Resolution No. SD-2026-03 Authorizing the Collection of Residential Sanitary Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Through the County of Riverside Tax Roll Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 22, 2026
Made by: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen
Approved: 5-0
AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Discussion on Future Agenda Items
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
Department Director Reports
City Manager's Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Figueroa adjourned the meeting at 11:42 p.m.
Angela Zepeda
City Clerk