City Hall Council Chamber 1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California (760)398-3502 . www.coachella.org MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA THE COUNCIL SITTING As THE COACHELLA SANITARYDISTRICT, COACHELLA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, COACHELLA FINANCING AUTHORITY, COACHELLA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL, ACCESS CABLE CHANNEL CORPORATION, COACHELLA WATER AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCYTO THE COACHELLA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND COACHELLA PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION December 11, 2024 5:001 PM-CLOSED: SESSION 6:001 PM-I REGULAR MEETING In-Person Meeting Ifyou would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link: Coachella City Hall Or Onei tapi mobile: 1669900683,884572718986.-6061408 Location: Council Chamber 1515 Sixth Street Coachella, CA Atpslhadhwchzmom.w8ANSTINSTOMARLAUIN:OANSwIDVAZIYCAkYdP Or Telephone: US:+1 6699006833 Webinar ID: 884 5727 1898 Passcode: 606140 abajo de la pantalla Spanish: El idioma espafiol està disponible en. 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Minutes Page2 2 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December11,2024 CALLTO ORDER: 5:001 P.M. order at 5:00 p.m. ROLLCALL: Present: Mayor Hernandez called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the City of Coachella to Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilman Delgado (arrived at 5:15 p.m.), Councilmember Galarza (arrived at 5:10p p.pm), Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez City Clerk City Treasurer Absent: APPROVALOF AGENDA: "At this time the Council/ BoamlCopontioAuthonty 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: Made by: Toapprovet the agenda Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 3-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez None ABSENT: Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSEDSESSION) ITEMS): None ADJOURNTOCLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-/ ANTICIPATEDLITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.90)2)(e)0) One (1). Potential Case 54957.6: 2. CONFERENCE WITHLABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION City Labor Negotiator: City Manager Gabriel Martin Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 1932 Representing All the Employee Groups Minutes Page: 3 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December1 11, 2024 RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING:- 6:00P.M. The City Council reconvened: into open session at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance. CANVASS OF] BALLOTS: 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-63 Reciting the Fact ofthe General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law Motion: Made by: To approve Adopt Resolution No. 2024-63 Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Virgen Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None RECOGNITION: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Galarza, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez None 4. Recognition of Outgoing Elected Officials Neftali Galarza was recognized for years of service with the City Council OATHOF OFFICE: 5. Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Officials Mayor Steven A. Hernandez Councilmember Denise Delgado Councilmember Yadira Perez City Clerk Angela Zepeda City Treasurer Mayra Perez Minutes Page 4 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December11,2024 COUNCIL ORGANIZATION: 6. - Nomination for the Position of] Mayor Pro Tem Denise Delgado was nominated and appointed the Position ofl Mayor Pro Tem Motion: Made by: Toa approve Denise Delgado as the Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Councilmember Perez Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez None CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: No reportable action taken. PROCLAMATIONS/PRISENTATIONS/DIRECTION: 7. Coachella Resident Engagement Academy Update 8. Autism Certification Presentation WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None CONSENT CALENDAR: (Iti is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is 9. Regular Meeting Minutes ofNovember 13, 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 10. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2024-25 Expenditures as ofl December 11, 2024, requested by a Council Member or member oft the audience.) Redevelopment Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation $5,411,959.03 11. Investment Report - July 31,2024 Minutes Page 5 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December11,2024 12. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64 Approving and Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant 13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with GMAT Inc, DBA Inland Overhead Door: in the Amount of$267,000 and 10% Contingency for the Construction oft the Fire Station #79 Garage 14. Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for City Project No's! P-30 & P-32, Bagdouma Park Misc. Site 15. Adopt Ordinance No. 12171 Increasing Compensation of the Elected City Clerk and the City Treasurer 16. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-67 To Increase the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Rate at Thirteen Percent 17.A Adopt Resolution No. 2024-68 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program int the Amount Not-To-Exceed Twenty-Five Milion($25,00,000) Dollars for the 18. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-69 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program ini the Amount! Not-To-Exceed Twenty-Five Million ($25,000,000) Dollars for the 19. Authorize a Sponsorship Grant to Culturas Music & Arts' Arte del Barrio Events in the. Amount of $9,500 20. Authorize the. Allocation of Funds in the Amount of $10,000: for the Coachella Youth Art Program 21. Award Maintenance Agreements to both Amtek Construction and Desert Elite Electric, Inc. for the As to the Political Reform Act of1974 Door Replacement Project, (F-7) Improvements Positions (Second Reading) (13%) Pursuant to Measure Y Effective January 1,2 2025 City's Active Transportation Program (ATP) Project City's State Route 86 at Ave 50 Interchange Project Needed Electrical Repairs Project No. 102424B, not to Exceed $200,000 22. Appointment oft two Commissioners to the Coachella Youth Advisory Commission. 23. Authorize award ofa a Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard Inc. for Security Guard Services 24. Proposal for on-call Professional Services with Dudek in the amount of $31,120.00 for Coachella Sanitary 25.Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Project No. 082224, for $300,000. District Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). Audit Inc. (KMA) for a Hotel Feasibility Study in the. Amount of $79,500 Councimember Virgen stepped away at 7:14 p.m. and returned at 7:161 p.m. Motion: Made by: To approve item #13 Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Minutes Page 6 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December11,2024 Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado None ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez ABSENT: None Motion: Made by: To continue item #19 to. January gth, 2025 Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem) Delgado Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion: Made by: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez None To approve item #20 with integration oft the Youth Advisory Commission Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion: Made by: Councilmember Perez, Councimember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez None To continue item #25 Mayor Pro Tem Delgado Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None Councimember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez None Minutes Page' 7 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December 11, 2024 ABSENT: None Motion: Made by: To approve the Consent Calendar #9. #18 & #21 -#24, excluding item #13 Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez None NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE/ AND ADMINISTRATIVB: 26. Authorize the City Manager to. Execute: a Construction Contract with Cora Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $1,271,400.00 for the Construction of the Headworks Screening System Improvements Project, City Project No. S-29 and the. Approval of Additional Expenditures fora Total Request of$1,518,540.00 Motion: To authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Cora Construction, Inc. in the. Amount of $1,271,400.00 for the Construction ofthe Headworks Screening System Improvements Project, City Project No. S-29 and the Approval of Additional Expenditures fora Total Request of$1,518,540.00 Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Made by: Seconded by: Councilmember Perez Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez None 27. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-66 Approving American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Program for the Coachella Sanitary District Headworks Screening Improvements Project S-29 in the Amount of $1,090,756 Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2024-66. Approving American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA): for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Program for the Coachella Sanitary District Headworks Screening Improvements Project S-29 in the. Amount of$1,090,756 Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Minutes Page 8 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting Deember11,2024 Seconded by: Councilmember Perez Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez None 28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with The Van Dyke Corporation in the Amount of $1,119,244.00 for the Construction ofthe Tyler Street Sewer Improvements, City Project No. S-18 and the. Approval of Additional Expenditures for a Total Request of$1,281,168.40 Motion: To authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with The Van Dyke Corporation in the. Amount of$1,119,244.00: for the Construction oft the Tyler Street Sewer Improvements, City Project No. S-18 and the Approval of Additional Expenditures for a' Total Request of$1,281,168.40 Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Made by: Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez None 29. Authorize the City of Coachella to Sponsor the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in the Amount of $20,000 Motion: Made by: To authorize the City of Coachella to Sponsor the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in the Amount of $20,000 Mayor Hernandez Seconded by: Councimember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 5-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez None Minutes Page 9 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting December11,2024 30. Approval oft the 2025 City Council Meetings Calendar Motion: Made by: Approved: 3-0-2: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None To approval of the 2025 City Council Meetings Calendar with modifications to not cancel meetings on Conference dates & Spring Break Mayor Pro Tem Delgado Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez 31. Coachella Healthy Food Truck Permit Pilot Program Introduce Ordinance No. 1218 Coachella Healthy Food Truck Permit Pilot Program (ZOA No. 24-03) -Introduce Ordinance No. 1219 Coachella Healthy Food' Truck Permit Pilot Program (ZOA No. 24-03): for City Parks and Parcels inl Downtown Zones (DT-PV and TR-PV Zones) Active Date Farms Councilmember Virgen stepped away at 8:52 p.m. and returned at 8:58 p.m. Motion: Made by: To approval Coachella Healthy Food Truck Permit Pilot Program - Ordinance No. 1218 (First Reading) & Introduce Ordinance No. 1219 (First Reading) with modification to disallow alcohol Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Councilmember Perez Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: NOES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado None ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jaclyn Cheves in regards to Item #31 With the time being after the 8:00 p.m. and per Resolution No. 2019-34, Public Comments were moved up before item #32 on page 9 None Minutes Page 10 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting Deember11,2024 PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL): 32. Ordinance No. 1220 (First Reading) Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 24-02 - Streamline Code Amendments - Phase 2 to Amend Coachella Municipal Code Title 17 Regarding Zoning District Permitted Uses, Development Standards and Development Review Process: in the City - City-Initiated Councilmember Dr. Figueroa stepped away at 9:04 p.m. and returned at 9:05 p.m. Motion: To approval Ordinance No. 1220 (First Reading) Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 24-02- Streamline Code Amendments - Phase 2 to Amend Coachella Municipal Code Title 17 Regarding Zoning District Permitted Uses, Development Standards and Development Review Process in the City-C City-Initiated with amendment Made by: Councilmember Virgen Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez Approved: 4-1-0: AYES: NOES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez None ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado PUBLIC COMMENTS/NON-ACENDA ITEMS): ABSENT: None The public may address the City Coumal/PoamuCopontion Authority on any item ofinterest to the public that is not on the agenda but is in the subject matterj jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) With the timel being after the 8:00 p.m. and per Resolution No. 2019-34, Public Comments were moved up before minutes. item #32 on page 9. REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Council Comments/Report ofl Miscellaneous Committees. City Manager's Comments. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council and the Agencies, Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m. Zepeda City Clerk 8