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
August 12, 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 5:04 p.m.), Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez (via Zoom), and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Absent: City Clenk, present (via Zoom)
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 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):
1. Francisco Molina
2. James Rodriguez (Zoom)
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) Potential Case
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Desert Valley Builders Association v. The City of Coachella, et al.
Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. RIC1900832
3. 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
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Treasurer Myra Perez 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.
1. Loretta Perez
2. Alan Carvalho
3. James Rodriguez
4. Ash B
5. Francisco Molina
6. Karla Flores (Zoom)
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
NONE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Sheila Taylor
2. Oziel Cassian
3. Michael Reed
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4. Nathen Hendricks
5. Lillian Gusman
6. Brian Wilcox
7. Krystal Otworth
8. Zaid Ahmed
9. Niki Goade
10. Ronald Finlay - general public comment
11. Ayleen Ortiz
12. Loretta Perez
13. Georgina Villanueva
14. Maria Ruiz
15. Kaylyn Bernal
16. Caitlin Womack
17. Odalys Rangel
18. Alma Bautista
19. Roman Lopez
20. Lorraine Salas
21. Ramses Bautista Paredes
22. Judith and Daniel Tamburrino
23. Athens Marron
24. Sandra Andrade
25. Polette Zavala
26. Alec Sandoval
27. Grace Faxas
28. America Noriega
29. Alexus Ambriz
30. Jackie Lopez.
31. Christian Limon
32. Joseph Garcia
33. Richard Rubalcava
34. Jose (Andy) Ambriz
35. Victoria Rendon-Santiago
36. Jessica Cardenas-Maldonado
37. Carla Rocha
38. Sierra Santillan
39. Payton Thomas
40. Rhoda Coscetti
41. Celeste Villanueva
42. Emily Lopez
43. Joseph Martinez
44. Ivanna Uriarte
45. Elizabeth Lemus
46. Andy
47. Edith Cebreros
48. Alma Bautista
49. Jazmin Ibarra
50. Krystal Otworth
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51. Jennifer Rojo-Perez
52. Joanne Lamas
53. Consuelo Vargas
54. M Ramos
55. fria
56. Camilla
57. Guillermo Rojo Jr.
58. Hugo Morales
59. Jessica Rojo-Perez.
60. Samuel Gonzalez
61. Ana Rosa
62. Gabriela Yaocihuatl Armenta
63. Douglas Calderon
64. Maria Luisa Rodriguez.
65. Miguel Rodiguez
66. Laura Juarez
67. Brenda Ortiz
68. Rebecca Zaragoza
69. Karina Villalpando
70. Claudia Armenta
71. Maria Indalia Rojo
72. Charlotte Hecht
73. Lizette Zendejas
74. Jocelyn Reyes
75. Patrick Lucero
76. Celeste Tapia
77. Kaylee De Anda
78. Guadalupe Manriquez
79. Gerardo G.
80. Cecilia Lemus
81. Adrianna Rivera
82. Reyes Rivera
83: Olivia Rodriguez
84. Vanezza Hernandez
85. Angie Chua
86. Vanessa Moreno
87. CJ White
88. Ruth Garcia
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 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 Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting August 12, 2026
5. Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 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. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for City Project No. W - 46, Well 20 Drilling and Construction Phase 1
7. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to the Carreón Foundation in the Amount of $1,000 to Provide Post-Secondary Scholarship Support to Underserved Students in the City of Coachella
8. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to the Hoop Coachella Valley Mobile Basketball Trailer in the Amount of $1,000 to Support Recreational, Educational, Mentoring, and Leadership Opportunities for Youth in the City of Coachella
9. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to Coachella Valley High School (CVHS) Athletics Booster Club, Inc. in the Amount of $1,000 to Support the CVHS Football Spirit Pack Program
10. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to Gear It Forward in the Amount of $1,000 to Support Adaptive Sports Programming.
Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez
2. Loretta Perez
3. Francisco Molina
Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar
Made by: Councilmember Martinez
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
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
11. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1231 Adding Chapter 17.92 to Title XVII of the Coachella Municipal Code to Prohibit Data Center Uses Within the City of Coachella Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting August 12, 2026
Public Hearing opened at 6:42 p.m.
Public Comment:
1. Mariela Luera
2. Krystal Otworth
• Consuelo Marquez
4. Claudia Lamas
5. Ash B
6. Francisco Molina
7. James Rodriguez
8. Juan David DeLara
9. Victoria Rendon Santiago
10. Martin Posada Espinosa
11. Kiki
12. Luz Gallegos (Zoom)
13. Jonathan Becerra (Zoom)
14. Loretta Perez (Zoom)
15. Carla Rocha (Zoom)
16. Cecelia (Zoom)
17. Karla Flores (Zoom)
18. American Noriega (Zoom)
Councilmember Martinez stepped away at 7:25 p.m. and returned at 7: 27 p.m.
19. Celia Sanchez
Public Hearing closed at 7:34 p.m.
Motion: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1231 Adding Chapter 17.92 to Title XVII of the Coachella Municipal Code to Prohibit Data Center Uses Within the City of Coachella Made by: Councilmember Delgado
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
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Discussion on Future Agenda Items
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting August 12, 2026
Department Director Reports
City Manager's Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Figueroa adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk