City Hall Council Chamber  1515Sixth Street, Coachella, California (760)398-3502 . www.coachella.org  MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA  THECOUNCIL SITTING AsTHE COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT, COACHELLA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, COACHELLA FINANCING AUTHORITY, COACHELLA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS CABLE CHANNEL CORPORATION, COACHELLA WATERAUTHORITY, SUCESORAGENCYTOTNE COACHELLA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY  ANDCOACHELLA PARKS ANDI RECREATION FOUNDATION  September 11, 2024 5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING  In-Person Meeting Location: Council Chamber 1515 Sixth Street Coachella, CA  Ifyou would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link:  https/usU2web.z00M.IHI884S7271898/pwd-RFdZUINOOmpVSFhWIDVAZOVCekYxdz09  Coachella City Hall Or One tap mobile: 16699006035.88457278985-.600140:  Or Telephone: US:+1.669900683 Webinar ID: 8845 5727 1898 Passcode: 606140 abajo de la pantalla  Spanish: El idioma espanol està disponible en Zoom seleccionado la opcion en la parte de  Public comments may be received either in person, via email, telephonically, or via Zoom with al limit  of250 words, or three minutes: InReal Time:  Ifparticipating 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. In Writing:  Written comments may be submitted to the City Council electronically via email tos incerkaoachclaers Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. All written comments received will be forwarded to the City Council and entered into the record. Ifyou wish, you may leave a message at (760)262-6240 before 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed online by accessing the city's website at www.coachela.ory. and clicking on the "Watch Council Meetings" tab located on the home page, and  then clicking on the "live" button.    Minutes Page 2 CALLTOORDER: order at 5:00 p.m.  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September11,2024  Mayor Hernandez called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the City of Coachella to Mayor Hernandez called for a moment of silence to remember the September 11,2001 terrorist attacks and for  previously retired City Manager David Garcia who passed away.  ROLLCALL: Present:  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilman Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem  Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez  City Clerk City Treasurer  Absent:  APPROVALOF AGENDA:  "Att this time the Council/ BouCopenatiowAlutionty may announçe any items being pulled from the Agenda  or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda"  Motion: Made by:  To approve the agenda Councilmember Dr. Figueroa  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 3-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro  Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez  None  PUBLIC COMMENTSICLOSED SESSION ITEMS):  None  ABOIRIDCOSDSNON:  1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -] EXISTINGIITIGATION  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City ofCoachella V. Cheryl Thomas, eta al. Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVPS2203206    Minutés Page3  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September 11, 2024  Mayor Hernandez stated that he did not participate in the Closed Session item as he owns real property  within 1000 feet of such Closed Session item.  RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING:  The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  The City Attorney led the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:  City Attorney made the announcement that the Council voted to approve a settlement agreement with the  Thomas party.  PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:  2. Grapefruit 92-kV Switching Station Project Presentation 3. Proclamation Presented to Candelaria Munoz 4. 2024/2025 Special Event Calendar 5. Special Event Drone Options  6. Highway Safety Improvement Program - 2024 Grant Applications  7. Cannabis Business Program Update  Mayor Pro Tem Virgen stepped away at 7:06 p.m. and returned at 7:13 p.m.  WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:  None  CONSENT CALENDAR:  (Itis recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is 8. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2024 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 9. Special Meeting Minutes ofJuly 30, 2024 oft the City of Coachella, Coachella Sanitary District, Coachella Fire Protection District, Coachella Financing Authority, Coachella Educational and Governmental Access  requested by a Council Member or member oft the audience.)  Redevelopment Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation Foundation    Minutes Page 4  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September: 11, 2024  Cable Corporation, Coachella Water Authority, Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment 10. Adjourned Special Meeting Minutes ofJuly 31, 2024 oft the City ofCoachella, 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 11. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 Expenditures as of  Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation Foundation  Redevelopment Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation Foundation  September 11,2024, $12,551,881.94 12. Investment Report - June 30, 2024  13. Direct Staff to Conduct the Biennial Review of the City's Conflict ofInterest Code (Form 700 Filers) 14.. Authorize. Exécution ofal Letter Agreement with Signature Truck Tops for the Purchase ofal Forklift, in the amount of $24,000; Authorize Appropriation of $24,000: from Unallocated General Fund Resèrves 15.Award Professional Services agreement to The Christmas Kings for the Holiday Lighting and Decorations Project No. 061324 for $50,000; Approye Allocation of $50,000 from Unallocated General Fund Reserves 16. Authorize the City ofCoachella's? Tacos, Tequila and Chavelas Festival Beer Garden Operation on October 17.Appropriate a Budget Allocation of$90,000 for the City's Annual 2024 Holiday Treel Lighting and Holiday 18.A Approve Amendment #1 for Change Order to the Previously Approved Purchase Order 16989 Digital Signage System with AVIR, Inc. for the Amount of $19,485 and Authorize Amendment #2 Time and Materials Invoice fori the Amount of$15,882.61 for the TemApepisimafs53a from Unassigned 19. Resolution 2024-49 Releasing Bonds for Tract Map No. 38084 Sevilla, Pulté Home Company, LLC 20. Approve Resolution 2024-52, A Resolution oft the City Council of the City ofCoachella Adopting a Statement of Goals and Policies for the Use oft the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of1982 21. Approve an Art inl Public Places Proposal for al Mural Titled, Listening to the Rain by Nanibah "Nani"  for Award  19,2024 at Veterans Memorial Park from 4pm to 8pm Parade Events, From Unallocated General Fund Reserves  Fund Balance (General Fund)  Chacon in the. Amount of $24,000  Mayor Hernandez stepped away at 7:20 p.m. and returned. at' 7:26] p.m. due to having real property within 22. Authorize the City of Coachella to Sponsor the Coachella Container Park Series ofCommunity Events in  1000: feet from his project. Mayor Pro Tem Virgen led the discussion.  the Amount of $45,000    Minutes Page 5  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September 11,2024  23. Ordinance No. 1212 - An Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.28 to Title 9 of the Coachella Municipal Code Establishing Regulations Prohibiting the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters in the City (Second  Reading) Motion: Made by:  To approve the Consent Calendar items except item 22.  Councimember Mayor Hernandez  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES:  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councimember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro  Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez  None  ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez abstained from item 21 only  ABSENT: None Motion: Made by:  To approve Consent Calendar items 22. Councilmember Mayor Hernandez  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 3-2,roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None  Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez Councilmember Delgado and Councilmember Dr. Figueroa  NEW BUSINESS CAMSPARIEOATPIAND ADMINISTRATIVE): 24. Sponsorship ofRun With Los Muertos Event:  Sponsorship request from Codex Creation Committee for $35,000.00 for the 2024 Run With Los Muertos Approval for operation of a beer garden on November 2, 2024 in Downtown Sixth Street from 4pm to  Event midnight.  Councimember Galarza stepped away at 8:14 p.m. and returned at 8:16 p.m.  Motion: Made by:  Toi increase the sponsorship amount from $35,000 to $45,000 and approval for operation ofa beer garden on November: 2, 2024 in Downtown- Sixth Street from 4pm to midnight.  Councimember Galarza  Seconded by: Mayor. Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote;    Minutes Page 6 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September 11,2024  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro  Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez  None  25. Sponsorship of Synergy Music and Arts Festival Event: Approve sponsorship request from Culturas Music & Arts:  Approve sponsorship request from Culturas Music & Arts, in the amount of$18,600, for the 2024 Approve sponsorship request from Culturas Music & Arts, in the amount. of $28,800, for the 2024 Synergy Music and Arts Festival Event and authorize an allocation of $10,200 from unallocated general Approval for operation of a beer garden on November 9, 2024 at Dateland Park from 4pm to midnight.  Synergy Music and Arts Festival Event; or  fund reserves.  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa stepped away at 8:28 p.m. and returned at 8:29 p.m.  Motion: Made by:  To approve item 25. Councilmember Dr. Figueroa  Seconded by: Councilmember Galarza Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councimember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro  Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez  None  Public Comments were moved up to this portion ofthe meeting being afer the 8:00 pm hour.  (1) Daniel Guerrero (2) Isidro Zepeda (3) Humberto Ruiz  (After public comments, the Cityreturned to the regular agenda at this point.) Councilmember Galarza excused himsélf for the remainder of the meeting at 8:32 p.m. :  26. Authorize Formation of a 2025 Coachella Agricultural Summit Ad-Hoc Committee and Appoint a  Councilmember to the Committee    Minutes Page7 Motion: Made by: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September11,2024  Toa approve the formation ofa 2025 Coachella Agricultural Summit Ad-Hoc Committee and  appoint Mayor Pro Tem Virgen. Mayor Hernandez  Seconded by: Councilmember Dr Figueroa Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem. Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza  27.Approve First Amendment to the! Agreement for Animal Control Field and Shelter Services Between the City of Coachella and the County of Riverside Department of Animal Services to Extend the Contract for  One Year in the Amount of $508,206  Motion:  To approve First Amendment to the Agreement for Animal Control Field and Shelter Services Between the City of Coachella and the County of Riverside Department.of/ Animal Services to  Extend the Contract for One Year in the Amount of $508,206  Made by:  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Councimember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councimember Galarza  28. Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between the City of Coachella and the County ofRiverside From  July 1,2024 through June 30, 2029  Motion: Made by:  To approve Agreement for Law Enforcement, Services Between the City ofCoachella and the  County ofRiverside From July 1,2024 through June 30, 2029..  Councilmember Delgado  Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Councimember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None    Minutes Page 8  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September 11,2024  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza  29. Construction Contract with Urban Habitat in the Amount of $3,307,524.42 plus 10% Contingency for the  Avenue 50 Street and Median Improvements Phase 1, City Project No.ST-93 Mayor Pro Tem Virgen stepped away at 9:28 p.m. and: returned at 9:31 p.m..  Motion:  To approve Construction Contract with Urban Habitat in the. Amount of $3,307,524.42 plus 10% Contingency for the Avenue 50 Street and Median Improvements Phase 1, City Project No.ST-  93  Made by:  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa  Seconded by: Councilmember Denise Delgado Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza PUBLICI HEARING CALRPARIQLAS-UDIGAP:  30. Public Hearing on the Formation for Community Facilities District CEDI2024LApproving Resolution 2024-45, for the Formation of Community Facilities District (CFD) 2024-1;  Resolution 2024-46, Calling a Spécial Election for CFD 2024-1;  Resolution 2024-47, Declaring the Results of the Special Election and Directing Recording of a Notice of Ordinance 1214, of City of Coachella Community Façilities District No. 2024-1(Public Services) and: to Mayor Hernandez opened the public hearing. at 9:44 p.m. and closed the public hearing at 9:48. p.m. Motion: Adopt Resolution 2024-45, to Establish City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Services) to Establish an Appropriations Limit Therefor, to Authorize the Levy ofa Spècial Tax Therein, and to Submit the Establishment of an Appropriations Limit and: the Levy of Special  Special Tax Lien for CFD No. 2024-01 and  Authorize. the Levy ofa Special Tax Therein to Finance Certain Services.  Taxes to the Qualified Electors Thereof.  Made by:  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen' Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call votè:    Minutes Page 9 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  City Council Closed Session and' Regular Meeting  September11,2024  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza  Motion:  Adopt Resolution 2024-46, Calling a Special Election and Submitting to the Qualified Electors ofCity of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public; Services). Propositions Regarding the Establishment of an Appropriations Limit and the Annual Levy ofa Special Tax  Within the Community Facilities District.  Made by:  Mayor Pro Tem Virgen  Seconded by: Councimember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  'AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hérnandez None  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza  Motion:  Adopt Resolution 2024-47, Declaring the Results ofthe Special Election in City of Coachella Community Facilitiés District No. 2024-1 (Public Services) and Directing the Recording ofa  Notice. of Special Tax Lien Councilmember Dr. Figueroa  Made by:  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza  Motion: Made by:  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1214Levying Special Taxes Within the City ofCoachella  Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Serviçes)  Counciimember Dr. Figueroa  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:    Minutes Page 10 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September 11,2024  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza  31. Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2005-0D)_Annexation No. 36-(Sevilla II-Pyramid Ranch) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-48 Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings relating to. Annexation of Property (Annexation No. 36) in the City of Coachella CFD No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Adopt Resolution No. 2024-50 Acting on Behalf of Coachella Community Facility District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire, and Paramedic Services) Calling a Special Election within Annexation Area No. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-51 Çanvassing The Results of The Election Held Within CFD No. 2005-01 Adopt Ordinance No. 1215 on BehalfofCFDNo. 2005-01 Authorizing the Levy ofa Special' Tax within Mayor Hernandez opened the public hearing at 9:57 p.m. and closed the public hearing at 9:59 p.m. Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-48 Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings Relating to Annexation of Property (Annexation No. 36) into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No.  Paramedic Services).  36 (Sevilla II-Pyramid Ranch)  Area No. 36 (Sevilla HI-Pyramid Ranch).  Annexation Area No. 36 Annexed to Said District (1st Reading)  2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).  Made by:  Mayor Pro Tem Virgen  Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councimember Galarza  Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-50 Acting on Behalf of City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paràmedic Services) Calling a Special Election.  Made by:  Mayor Pro Tem Virgen  Seconded by: Counciimember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:    Minutes Page 11 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September 11, 2024  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councimember Galarza  Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-51 Acting on Behalfof City of Coachella Community Facility District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) Canvassing the Results ofthe  Election Held Within Annexation Area No. 36. Annexed to said District.  Made by:  Mayor Pro Tem Virgen  Seconded by: Counclmember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councimember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza  Motion: Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1215. Acting the Legislative Body of City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire, and Paramedic Services) Authorizing the Levy ofa Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 36. Annexed to Said District.  Made by:  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councimember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor  Hernandez None  ABSENT: Councilmember Galarza FBMCCONITAOMACPNN ITEMS):  Thej public may address the City Counal/Poarucoporaton Authority on any item ofinterest to the public that is not on the agenda but is in the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) With the time being qfter the 8:00 p.m. hour and per. Resolution No. 2019-34, Public Comments were moved up  minutes.  to page 6 after item #25. There were no further comments at this point.    Minutes Page 12  City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting  September 11, 2024  REPORTS AND REQUESTS:  Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.  City Manager's Comments. ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business to come before the City Council and the Agencies, Pro Tem Virgen adjourned  the meeting at 10:19 p.m. B  City Clerk