City Hall Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California
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AGENDA
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
September 15, 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:
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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 September 15, 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 June 16, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission PRESENTATIONS:
2. Special Event Schedule Update
3. Field Maintenance Schedule Update
4. CYBSA League President Presentation
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
June 16, 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.
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Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission June 16, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Coachella was called to order at 4:36 p.m. by Chair Avila.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chair Avila led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Ayala, Commissioner Gallegos, 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: 5-0,
AYES: Commissioner Gallegos, Commissioner Nunez, and Chair Avila.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Alcantara
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 of the Parks and Recreation Commission Motion: To approve the Minutes
Made by: Commissioner Ayala
Seconded by: Commissioner Nunez
Approved: 5-0,
AYES: Vice Chair Granados Jr., Commissioner Gallegos, and Chair Avila NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Alcantara
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Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission June 16, 2026
PRESENTATIONS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
2. Provide Recommendations to City Council to Approve the Draft Fourteenth Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Coachella and the Sports Leagues Motion: To approve the recommendation to City Council to Approve the Draft Fourteenth Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Coachella and the Sports Leagues with the changes to the dates for CYBSA
Made by: Commissioner Ayala
Seconded by: Commissioner Gallegos
Approved: 2-3,
AYES: Commissioner Ayala, and Commissioner Gallegos.
NOES: Commissioner Nunez, Vice Chair Granados Jr., and Chair Avila ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Alcantara
Motion: To approve Alternative #2: recommend a minor modification (soccer field use) to the draft MOU prior to providing a recommendation to City Council to Approve the Draft Fourteenth Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Coachella and the Sports Leagues
Made by: Chair Avila
Seconded by: Vice Chair Granados Jr.
Approved: 4-1,
AYES: Commissioner Gallegos, and Commissioner Nunez
NOES: Commissioner Ayala
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Alcantara
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. Alma Aceves
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Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission June 16, 2026
2. Manuel Montano
3. Claudia Escobar
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 5:25 p.m.
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 6 Item 1.
Special Events Calendar
2026
SEP 28 Bagdouma Wellness Hub Groundbreaking, 5pm-7pm
OCT 2-23 October Movies in the Park Series (Fridays), 6pm-8pm OCT 8 Dateland Park Skate Park Groundbreaking (Tentative) OCT 10 Community Clean-up & HHW, 8pm-1pm
OCT 15 Ave 50 White Water Bridge (Tentative)
OCT 17 Tacos, Tequila, and Chavelas Festival, 4pm-8pm
OCT 22 State of the City, 7am-9am
OCT 24 10th Annual East Coachella Valley Pride Festival, 3pm-8pm OCT 28 Halloween Carnival, 5:30pm-7:30pm
NOV 07 Run With Los Muertos 5K, 4pm-12am
NOV 14 Veterans’ Pancake Breakfast, 9am-10:30am
NOV 14 Synergy Festival, 11am-5pm
NOV 14 Community Clean-up, 8am-1pm
DEC 02 Tree Lighting (Hometown Heroes Ceremony), 5:30pm-8:30pm DEC 04 Holiday Parade, 6pm-9:30pm
2027
JAN 23 Community Clean-up & Household Hazardous Waste
MAR 06 Community Clean- up, 8am - 1:30pm
MAR 06 Day of the Young Child, 9am- 1pm
MAR 14 Suavecito Sunday, 3pm-7pm
MAR 20 Mariachi Festival, 5pm-9pm
MAR 20 Eggstravaganza, 10am-12pm
APR 23 Arbor Day, 7am-10am
MAY 7-28 May Movies in the Park Series (Fridays), 7pm-9pm JUN 05 Operation Splash, 9am-12pm
JUL 02 Independence Day Celebration, 6:30pm-10pm
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