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 March 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: https/is02web.zom.X9A/857271B98Fpnd-RE4ALINaOmpySFAWTDVAZOVCeKYxd,09 Coachella City Hall Or One tap mobile : 1600085.385271885 *606140# Council Chamber Or Telephone: 1515 Sixth Street US: +1 69 900 6833 Coachella, CA Webinar ID: 884 5727 898 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 either in person, via email, or via Zoom. 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Any correspondence received by the deadline will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter, during the meeting and upon request one (1) hard copy of the written Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025 Page 2 public comments will be available for the public's view, and written comments will be retained for the official records. Written comments will not be read aloud at City Council meetings. The live stream oft 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. CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M. Mayor Hernandez called the City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the City ofCoachella to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado (arrived at 5:08 p.m.), and Mayor Hernandez City Clerk City Treasurer APPROVAL OF AGENDA: "At this time the Council/ BomiCoponsowAluthoriy 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: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Councilmember Virgen Approved: 4-0, Unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Hernandez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS): None ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: City Manager Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025 Page 3 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: Interim City Manager RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M. The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m. The Mayor took a moment to reconsider the approval of the agenda to add under Presentations, Proclamations, Direction two items. 1. Presentation by CYSA to present news of the Coachella champions and 2. Presentation by Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. Motion: To: reconsider the agenda Made by: Councilmember Virgen Seconded by: Councilmember Perez 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 Motion: To modify the agenda adding the presentations of CYSA and Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Made by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Interim City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: No reportable action taken. Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025 Page 4 PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION: 1. CYSA 2. Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Gabriel Martin CONSENT CALENDAR: (Iti is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.) 3. Regular Meeting Minutes ofMarch 12, 2025, 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 Redevelopment Agency and Coachella Parks and Recreation 4. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2024-25 Expenditures as of March 26, 2025, $2,610,583.90 5. Investment Report - February 28, 2025 6. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Master Professional Services Agreement with Deckard Technologies, Inc., for Short Term Vacation Rental Monitoring, Compliance, Enforcement, and Tax Collection Services in the Amount of $34,387.50 for the second-year period of February 14, 2025 through February 14, 2026 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract Amendment 7. Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Riverside County Transportation Commission under its FY 25/26 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Biennial Call for Projects Program in the Amount of $727,986 for Avenue 50 Roadway Improvements Between Oates Lane and Cabazon Drive 8. Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Riverside County Transportation Commission under its FY 25/26 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Biennial Call for Projects Program in the Amount of $727,986 for Avenue 54 Roadway Improvements at Slate Drive 9. Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Riverside County Transportation Commission under its FY 25/26 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Biennial Call for Projects Program in the Amount of $727,986 for Avenue 50 Roadway Improvements from Cesar Chavez Street to Avenida De Oro 10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 Agreement with IDS Group to Provide Additional Geotechnical Services for the Library Annex Project, City Project F-33 in an Amount not to Exceed $22,400 Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025 Page 5 Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Councilmember Perez 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: 11. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 Accepting the City of Coachella Housing Element and General Plan Implementation Annual Progress Report (APR) and Direct Staff to Submit to the California Department ofHousing Community Development and Governor' S Office of] Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 Accepting the City of Coachella Housing Element and General Plan Implementation Annual Progress Report (APR) and Direct Staff to Submit to the California Department ofHousing Community Development and Governor's Office ofLand Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) Made by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Seconded by: Councilmember Perez 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 Councilmember Perez stepped away at 6:32 p.m. and returned at 6:33 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Delgado stepped away at 6:37 p.m. and returned at 6:40 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (OUASI-JUDICIAL): 12. Conduct a Public Hearing under the Requirements ofTax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") on March 26, 2025 in Connection with the Proposed Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Authority (the "CMFA"), a Joint Exercise ofPowers Authority and Public Entity ofthe State of California in an Amount not to Exceed $60,000,000, the (the "Bonds"), to Finance and Refinance the Acquisition, Construction, Development and Equipping of a 116-Unit Qualified Residential Rental Project Located at 84824 Calle Verde (the "Project") in the City of Coachella, California (the "City"); and Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025 Page 6 Adopt Resolution No. 2025-13 Approving a Plan ofFinance ofthe California Municipal Finance Authority to Issue and Reissue Revenue Bonds for a Qualified Residential Rental Project for the Benefit ofvilla Verde I, LL.P., and Certain other Matters Relating Thereto Mayor Hernandez recused himself from item #12 at 6:45 p.m. returned after the vote at 6:47 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Delgado opened the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. and closed it at 6:46 p.m. Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2025-13 Approving a Plan of Finance of the California Municipal Finance Authority to Issue and Reissue Revenue Bonds for a Qualified Residential Rental Project for the Benefit of villa Verde I, LL.P., and Certain other Matters Relating Thereto Made by: Councilmember Perez Seconded by: Councilmember Dr. Figueroa Approved: 4-0: roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Dr. Figueroa, Councilmember Virgen, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NOES: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Hernandez ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA! ITEMS): The public may address the City Coumdl/PomlCopomtion Authority on any item ofinterest to the public that is not on the agenda but is in the subject matterjurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes. 1. Alan Carvalho 2. Alma Rosa Aceves - CYSA 3. Leo Ledezma - CYSA 4. Jesus Tremper - CYSA 5. Norma Fuentes - CYSA 6. Ricardo Valencia - CYSA REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees. City Manager's Comments. Minutes City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting March 26, 2025 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. 28 Angela Zepeda City Clerk