City Hall Council Chamber
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California
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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
May 27, 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 May 27, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One (1) or More Potential Cases
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: City Manager
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: Interim City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Two (2) or More Potential Cases
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE:
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):
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 27, 2026
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.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
5. Presentation of Proclamation to Coachella Valley Youth Leadership
6. Presentation of Proclamations to Coachella Valley High School and Top 11 Coachella Valley High School Students - Ariadna Gonzalez Arias, Jacob Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Jovanny Lopez-Ramirez, Matthew Sanchez, Mayte Cervantes-Gonzalez, Miliani Rodriguez, Obduliua Ortega Rodriguez, Prisila Navarro, Xmelia Pasillas, Yareli Ortiz-Arenas
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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 May 13, 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. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2025-26 Expenditures as of May 27, 2026, $707,201.38.
9. Receipts, Disbursements, and Net Cash Flows
10. Investment Report April 30, 2026
11. Resolution No. 2026-30 Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District Maintenance District No. 1 through 40, Fiscal Year 2026/2027
12. Resolution 2026-32 Setting a Public Hearing date for Municipal Solid Waste Rates for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and placing these rates on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
13. Professional Service Agreement with Heptagon Seven to develop final Plans, Specifications and Engineer’s Estimates for the Phase 22 FY 26/27 Street Improvements Project, City Project ST-135
14. Amendment No. 7 to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Memorandum of Understanding for AB 2766 CVAG Member Jurisdictions.
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
15. Appointment of the City Manager
16. Consideration of Filling Council Vacancy
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting May 27, 2026
17. Third-Party Legal Review of Municipal Utility Development Agreement with Stronghold Power Systems, Inc.
18. Discussion on Municipal Utility Development Agreement with Stronghold Power Systems, Inc.
19. Second Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget Study Session
20. Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Informational Update
21. Request for City Council feedback and direction regarding a draft ordinance adding Chapter 8.65 (“SmokeFree Areas”) to Title VIII of the Coachella Municipal Code to establish smoke-free areas intended to protect public health and the environment.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
22. A Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 2026-29: Request for conditional approval of Entertainment Permit No. 26-02 to allow limited entertainment events in a 1,625 square foot commercial tenant space for the Clamatosdel43 Sport Bar located at 49915 Cesar Chavez Street (APN 603-281-044); and determining that the proposed project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Applicant: Salvador Islas REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Discussion on Future Agenda Items
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
Department Director Reports
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