City Hall Council Chamber 1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California (760) 398-3502 e www.coachella.org MINUTES CITY COUNCIL 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 March 12, 2025 6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING In-Person Meeting If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link: Location: htps/us0/web.zoom89omd-RIA,UINaOmpSFAWTDVAZDVCekYxd,09 Coachella City Hall Or One tap mobile : 16699006833,88457271898H, 93 *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 espanol està disponible en Zoom seleccionado la opcion 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: 0 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. In Writing: Written comments may be submitted to the City Council electronically via email to dihclerkcmachelaar 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. 0 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.org, and clicking on the "Watch Council Meetings" tab located on the home page, and then clicking on the "live" button. Minutes City Council Regular Meeting March 12, 2025 Page 2 CALL TO ORDER: - 6:00 P.M. Mayor Hernandez called the City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Coachella to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado (arrived at 6:04 p.m.), and Mayor Hernandez City Clerk City Treasurer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: "At this time the Council/ oamuCopersowAltieny may announce any items being pulled from the Agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda" Clerical correction to item #18 which is appoint one commissioner and one alternate. Written Communications will be taken with the Public Comments. Agenda was approved by a 4-0, roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado AOGAMATONSPAESENTAESETATONSDRECTON: 1. Proclamation Recognizing Diana Ramirez, Jason Hernandez and Ruben Gonzalez for their Service on the Planning Commission Mayor Pro Tem Delgado arrived at 6:04 p.m. 2. Mid-Year 2024/2025 Budget Update Councilmember Virgen stepped away at 7:00 p.m. and returned at 7:04 p.m. Minutes City Council Regular Meeting March 12, 2025 Page3 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Written Communications be taken with Public Comments. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Iti is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simutaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.) 3. Regular Meeting Minutes ofl February 26, 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 4. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2024-25 Expenditures as ofMarch 12, 2025, $4,314,891.89 5. Authorize the City Manager and City Engineer to Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Certificate of Compliance for the Acquisition of Real Property (APN 778-170-005) for the Bridge Over Whitewater Channel at Avenue 50, City Project ST-69 6. Authorize the City Manager and City Engineer to Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Certificate of Compliance for the Acquisition of Real Property (APN 778-170-009) for the Bridge Over Whitewater Channel at Avenue 50, City Project ST-69 7. Authorize the City Manager and City Engineer to Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Certificate of Compliance for the Acquisition of Real Property (APN 778-180-004, 778-170-011, 778-170-012) for the Bridge Over Whitewater Channel at Avenue 50, City Project ST-69 8. Authorize Staff to Receive Invoices from Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley, Inc. for the Removal and Reconstruction of 380 Linear Feet of Exterior Garden Wall Along Sunset Blvd in an Amount not to Exceed $74, 058.43 Including 20% Contingency; Authorize Appropriations from Street DIF (Fund 127) in an Amount of$74,058.43 for the Reimbursements to Habitat of Humanity, City Project ST-128 9. Authorize the Operation of a Beer Garden on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 5pm-9pm at Veterans Memorial Park for the 2025 Coachella Mariachi Festival 10.. Approve Vehicle Leases for FY 2024/25 with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Lease Rate Quotes from Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for the Following units: (1) 2025 Ford Lightning Flash EV truck 8500, (1) 2025 Ford Transit Van, (2) 2025 Ford F150 XL 4x4 SuperCab and (2) 2025 Ford F250 XL 4x4 SuperCab 11. Award Amendment No. 2 to Vintage Associates, Inc for Landscape Maintenance Services for Grapefruit Blvd Medians and Parkway Project No. 121421; Increasing Term of Agreement by One-Year and Compensation by $71,780.70 Minutes City Council Regular Meeting March 12, 2025 Page 4 12. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 Authorizing the Mayor, or their Designee(s), to Submit an Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Funding Under the Home Investment Partnerships Program; and if Selected, the Execution of a Standard Agreement, Any Amendments Thereto, and of Any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the Home Investment Partnerships Program 13. Authorize a Community-Based Grant to the Shay's Warriors Life After Cancer in the Amount of$1,000 to Support its CONNECTION Series Program 14. Adopt Ordinance No. 1222 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 (Second Reading) 15. Investment Report - January 31, 2025 Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen Approved: 5-0: Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE): 16. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 Setting the Amount of Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Application Fees, Pursuant to Coachella Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 Setting the Amount of Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Application Fees, Pursuant to Coachella Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 with the consideration to not exceed $800 in a year Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Mayor Hernandez Approved: 5-0: Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councimember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Minutes City Council Regular Meeting March 12, 2025 Page 5 17. Consider and Provide Direction on Updates to Written Public Comment Procedures Direction was given 18. Provide Direction and Approve One Appointment to the City's Culture and Arts Commission Motion: To approve appointments of Irene N. Rodriguez and Javier Figueroa as an alternate to the City's Coachella Cultural and Arts Commission Made by: Mayor Hernandez Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 5-0: Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councimember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL): NONE PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS): The public may address the City Comcl/PomiCopontion 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) minutes. 1. Lorraine Salas 2. Josie Gonzalez 3. Jose Garduno 4. Maribel Nunez 5. Jovani Written Public Communications 1. Stephanie Ambriz 2. Karina Villalpando 3. Jose Pedro Morales 4. Alma Bautista 5. Megan Beaman-Jacinto 6. Tanya Miranda 7. Jessica Jimenez 8. Maggie Fregoso 9. Lelei' Tago 10. Brianna Ramirez Minutes City Council Regular Meeting March 12, 2025 Page 6 11. Mily Trevino-Sauceda 12. Sara Lopez Jimenez 13. Eduardo Vargas 14. Jesus Olivares 15. Lizeth Olivares 16. Zach R. Rios 17. Ricky Perez 18. Rick Per 19. Mateo del Rio 20. Alyssa Ruiz 21. Matthew Delgado 22. Branden Dungan 23. Lupita Perez 24. Lorena Gomez 25. Marcos Caballero 26. Anay Lopez Jimenez 27. Mariela Castellanos 28. La De Coachella 29. Jackie Serrano 30. Cambium-Avowed 31. Mari Fernandez 32. Martha Perez 33. James Dungan 34. Matt Perez 35. Laura Estrada 36. Mike Velarde 37. Miriam Cruz 38. Yesenia Martinez 39. Sobeida Perez 40. Alfredo Castellanos 41. Marisa Aceves REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Council Comments/Report ofMiscellaneous 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 8:42 p.m. 25, Angéla-Zepeda City Clerk