City Hall Council Chamber 1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California (760) 398-3502 e www.coachella.org 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 February 26, 2025 5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING In-Person Meeting Ifyou would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link: Location: htps/us/webzcom989Dmd-RIAAUINOOmpSFAWTDVAZDVCeKYxd,02 Coachella City Hall Or One tap mobile : 60aB1S27N *606140# Council Chamber Or Telephone: 1515 Sixth Street US: +1 669 900 6833 Coachella, CA Webinar ID: 884 5727 1898 Passcode: 606140 Spanish: El idioma espaniol està disponible en Zoom seleccionado la opciôn en la parte de abajo de la pantalla Public comments may be received by 3:00 P.M. either in person, via email, telephonically, or via Zoom with a limit of 250 words, or three minutes: In Real Time: Ifp 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. In Writing: Written comments may be submitted to the City Council electronically via email to cinclerkceschela.ar Transmittal prior to the start ofthe 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 4:30 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.coachella.ory. and clicking on the "Watch Council Meetings" tab located on the home page, and then clicking on the "live" button. Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 26, 2025 Page 2 CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M. Mayor Hernandez called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting oft the City of Coachella to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLLCALL: Present: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Counclmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez City Clerk City Treasurer Absent: Councilmember Perez APPROVALOF AGENDA: "At this time the Council/ Board/Corporatioration/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" L The Interim City Manager requested to remove item #21. Staff will bring it back in May. Motion: To approve the agenda with the modification. Made by: Mayor Hernandez Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen Approved: 3-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilmember Perez and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado Mayor Pro Tem Delgado arrived at 5:11 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS): None Mayor Pro Tem Delgado arrived at 5:11 p.m. Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 26, 2025 Page 3 ADJOURN' TO CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APN 763-330-018 Agency Negotiator(s): Castulo Estrada, Utilities Director Negotiating Parties: Empire Airport LLC, Owner Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for a 44,981 sq. ft. Five-Year Temporary Construction Easement 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9()2)(0)0) One (1) Potential Case RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M. The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The City Attorney led the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: No reportable action taken. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION: 3. Proclamation Recognizing March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month 4. 9th Street Park Improvements by Chelsea Investment Corporation 5. Coachella Rail Station Feasibility Study Update and Station Evaluation Results 6. Soccer Sports League Request For Proposals Update Public Comment: 1. Juan Alvarado 2. Manuel Hurtado 3. Claudia Lua Alvarado 4. Rosalio Avila 7. Community Based Grant Program Presentation Councilmember Virgen stepped away at 7:22 p.m. returned at 7:24 p.m. Written Communications: 1. Anny Moss Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 26, 2025 Page 4 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Anny Moss CONSENT CALENDAR: (ITI IS RECOMMENDED THAT CONSENT ITEMS BE ACTED UPON SIMULTANEOUSLY UNLESS SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION IS REQUESTED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER.) 8. Regular Meeting Minutes ofFebruary 12, 2025, ofthe 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 9. Investment Report - November 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024 10. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2024-25 Expenditures as ofFebruary 26, 2025, $1,126,574.85. 11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for an Amount of$174,490 to Provide Design Services for Rancho Las Flores Park Expansion = City Project P-31 12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation, Inc. for an Amount ofs $47,657 to Provide Grant Writing Services for the Improvements of Avenue 50 from Calhoun Street to Cesar Chavez Street = City Project ST-93 13. Utility Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement with Imperial Irrigation District (IID) to relocate ID facilities as a result of the Construction of a new Bridge over Whitewater Channel at Avenue 50, City Project ST-69. 14. Service Agreement between the County of Riverside and the City of Coachella for the 54th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements, City Project ST-128. 15. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to the Theresa A. Mike Foundation in the Amount of $1,000 to Support its College Scholarship Program 16. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to the Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley in the Amount of $1,000 to Support its Youth Program for Meals 17. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Sub-Recipient Agreement Between the City ofCoachella and the Coachella Prospera Partners Listed in the Executed TCC Grant Agreement Dated February 10, 2025 18. Ordinance No. 1220 (Second 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. Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 26, 2025 Page 5 Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar Made by: Mayor Hernandez Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen Approved: 4-0: AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: Counclmember Dr. Figueroa as to item 16 ABSENT: Councilmember Perez Public Comments were moved up to this portion ofthe meeting being after the 8:00 p.m. hour. None The Council took a short recess at 8:00 p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m. NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE): 19. Provide direction and approve appointments to the City's Coachella Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Culture and Arts Commission. Appointments of Alyssa Marie Torres, Alma Fregoso, Armando Lerma, and Oralia Ortiz to the City's Coachella Culture and Arts Commission was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilmember Perez Motion: To approve appointments ofVictor. Alcantara, Rosalio Avila, and Jesus Nunez to the City's Coachella Parks and Recreation Commission Made by: Mayor Hernandez Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 4-0: Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilmember Perez Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 26, 2025 Page 6 Motion: To approve appointments of Oscar Fonseca, Eva Lara, Margarita Lopez, and Robert Caballero as an alternate to the City's Coachella Planning Commission Made by: Mayor Hernandez Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 4-0: Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilmember Perez 20. Mayor's Appointments to Various Council Subcommittees, Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) Committees, Other Agencies, etc. Motion: To approve Mayor's Appointments with modifications as noted Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado Approved: 4-0: Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilmember Perez 21. Authorize the Façade Improvement Grant Program Award Recommendations in the Amount of $553,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Grant Agreements with Property Owners Participating in the Program The Interim City Manager requested to remove item #21. Staff will bring it back in May. 22. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1221 Amending Chapter 5.80 ("Regulation of Short-Term Vacation Rentals") ofTitle 5 ("Business Licenses and Regulations") oft the Coachella Municipal Code to Amend and Update the City's Regulations of Short-Term Vacation Rentals, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof and Introduce Ordinance No. 1222 Amending Chapter 5.80 ("Regulation of Short-Term Vacation Rentals") of Title 5 ("Business Licenses and Regulations") ofthe Coachella Municipal Code to Amend and Update the City's Regulations of Short-Term Vacation Rentals Motion: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1221 Amending Chapter 5.80 ("Regulation of Short-Term Vacation Rentals") of Title 5 ("Business Licenses and Regulations") of the Coachella Municipal Code to Amend and Update the City's Regulations of Short-Term Vacation Rentals, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof and Introduce Ordinance No. 1222 Amending Chapter 5.80 ("Regulation of Short-Term Vacation Rentals") ofTitle 5 ("Business Licenses and Regulations") Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 26, 2025 Page 7 ofthe Coachella Municipal Code to Amend and Update the City's Regulations of Short-Term Vacation Rentals Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen Approved: 4-0: Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilmember Perez Public Comment: 1. Jose A. 23. Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Program in the Amount Not-to-Exceed Fifteen Million ($15,000,000) Dollars to Supplement the Rancho Las Flores Park Project Motion: Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Program in the Amount Not-to-Exceed Fifteen Million ($15,000,000) Dollars to Supplement the Rancho Las Flores Park Project Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen Approved: 4-0: Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilmember Perez PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAD): NONE PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS): The public may address the City Couma/Poari/Coperation Authority on any item ofi interest to the public that is not on the agenda but is in the subject matterjurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes. Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting February 26, 2025 Page 8 With the time being after the 8:00 p.m. hour and per Resolution No. 2019-34, Public Comments were moved up afier Consent Calendar (see page 5). There were no further comments at this time. 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, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m. - Angela Zepeda City Clerk