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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 26, 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 5:07 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" Motion: To approve the agenda with the modification of postponing item #3 and item #10 to the 9/21/2026 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):
1. Francisco S. Molina
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Govt. Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: City Attorney
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) One (1) or More Potential Cases
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:03 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
James Rodriguez 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. Jose Esparza
2. Francisco S. Molina
3. James Rodriguez
4. Ash B.
5. Karla Rocha (Zoom)
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
3. Proclamations Presented to Coachella Boxing Club Boxers Item #3 postponed to 9/21/2026 Council Meeting
4. Coachella Valley Lakers Sponsorship Opportunity Presentation WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Ayleen Ortiz
2. Consuelo Marquez
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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 August 12, 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. Second 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
1. Receive and File the City of Coachella Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Annual Budget Document
8. Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Connect Coachella Project, City Project ST-138.
9. Amendment #2 Agreement with IDS Group to Provide Additional Design Services for the Library Annex Project, City Project F-33 in an amount not to Exceed $28,951.00 Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar except item #6
Made by: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
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
Public Comment Item #6:
1. Francisco S. Molina
2. Ash B.
3. James Rodriguez
4. Karla (Zoom)
Motion: To approve Second 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: Mayor Dr. Figueroa
Seconded by: Councilmember Martinez
Approved: 5-0
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AYES: Councilmember Martinez., Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Perez, and Mayor Dr. Figueroa
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
10. Authorize Resolution No. 2026-50 Approving the City of Coachella's Application for Climate Bond Grant Funds for the Urban Greening Program
Item #10 postponed to 9/21/2026 Council Meeting
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Waterworks Engineers, LLC for Engineering Services for the Design of Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Plants at Seven Well Sites in an amount not to exceed $4,581,756.00 and Approve Additional Expenditures for a Total Request of $4,810,843.80.
Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez.
Motion: To authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Waterworks Engineers, LLC for Engineering Services for the Design of Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Plants at Seven Well Sites in an amount not to exceed $4,581,756.00 and Approve Additional Expenditures for a Total Request of $4,810,843.80.
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
12. Citywide Short-Term Vacation Rental Calls for Service Report Public Comment:
1. James Rodriguez
2. Karla (Zoom)
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
NONE
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REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Discussion on Future Agenda Items
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
Department Director Reports
• Economic Development - Overview of Senior Center Services • Public Works - City Hall Building Maintenance Update
- Rancho Las Flores Update & Closed Fields
• Development Services - Coachella Business Corridor Transformation Plan (CBCTP) Update City Manager's Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Figueroa adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
Angela Zepeda
City Clerk