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AGENDA
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
April 22, 2026
5:00 PM – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
In-Person Meeting
Location:
Coachella City Hall
Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street
Coachella, CA
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Public comments may be received either in person, via email, or via Zoom. o In Person:
Anyone wishing to speak in person during the public comment period or on a particular item is required to fill out a Request to Speak Form. In order to be recognized, a Request to Speak Form must be turned in to the City Clerk prior to the start of the public comment period or before the agenda item is taken up by Council on which you wish to provide a comment.
o In Real Time via Zoom:
If participating in real time via Zoom, during the public comment period, participants must be visible on camera and use the “raise hand” function on Zoom.
o In Writing via Email:
If providing a written comment by email, you may submit your public comment to the City Council by emailing [email protected]. To comment by email, submit your comments no later than 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting by emailing your name, agenda item (if applicable), and your comment. 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 Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting April 22, 2026
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 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.
CALL TO ORDER: - 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Council/ Board/Corporation/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” PUBLIC COMMENTS (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS):
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6: City Labor Negotiator: Interim City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez Employee Organization:
Teamsters Local 1932 Representing Miscellaneous/Sanitary Employees
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6: City Labor Negotiator: Interim City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez Employee Organization:
Teamsters Local 1932 Representing Mid-Management Employees
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Existing Litigation – James Rodriguez v. City of Coachella et al.
Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVPS 2600804
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/DIRECTION:
4. Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
5. Lupus Awareness Month
6. Recognizing Retiring Employees:
1. Victor Castillo, Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker
2. Marisol Delgado, Customer Service Representative II
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting April 22, 2026
3. Julio Hermosiillo, Heavy Equipment Operator
4. Sara Montano, Code Enforcement Officer
5. Jose Nunez, Street Maintenance Worker
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) (LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 30 MINUTES. IF ADDITIONAL TIME IS REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, THEY WILL BE HEARD AFTER ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR):
The public may address the City Council/Board/Corporation/ Authority on any item of interest 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(It is recommended that Consent Items be acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.)
7. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2026, 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
8. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026, 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
9. Quarterly Reports - Third Quarter (January - March) FY2025-2026
10. Voucher Listing- EFT's/FY 2025-26 Expenditures as of April 22, 2026, $3,251,978.57
11. Investment Report February 28, 2026
12. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24 Authorizing the Designated Agents of the City of Coachella to Provide to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for All Matters Pertaining to Such State Disaster Assistance the Assurances and Agreements Required
13. Authorize the Purchase of Shared Mobility Equipment and Services in the Amount of $126,730 for the Car Sharing and Mobility Enhancement Project under the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Coachella Prospera Initiative
14. Receipts, Disbursements, and Net Cash Flows
15. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Coachella and Imperial Irrigation District (IID) for the Shade Trees for Southern California Deserts Program Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting April 22, 2026
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
16. Appointment of Gabriel A. Gonzalez as City Manager, Approving an Employment Agreement with Mr.
Gonzalez and Adopting Resolution No. 2026-25
17. Discussion and Direction Updating the City of Coachella City Council Policies, Rules and Procedures
18. Process to Fill Mayoral Vacancy
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
19. A Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No.2026-23 of the City Council of the City of Coachella: Request for conditional approval for Entertainment Permit No. 26-03 for the Reset Wellness Camping Event temporary campground event to be held on May 29th through May 31st 2026, located at 83272 51st Avenue on approximately 7.79 acres of land (Assessor’s Parcel Number 779-310-012 and 779-310-013), and determining that the proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Applicant: Claudia Lua Alvarado REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
City Manager’s Comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at 53-462 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, and on the City’s website www.coachella.org.
THIS MEETING IS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES