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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
June 24, 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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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) Two (2) or More Potential Cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) or More Potential Cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: Former Interim City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Desert Valley Builders Association v. The City of Coachella, et al.
Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. RIC1900832
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
OATH OF OFFICE:
5. Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Appointed City Manager CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE:
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting June 24, 2026
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 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.
COUNCIL ORGANIZATION:
6. Nomination for the Position of Mayor Pro Tem
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
NONE
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. Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 4, 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. Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 5, 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. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 10, 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
10. Receipts, Disbursements, and Net Cash Flows
11. Investment Report May 31, 2026
12. Establish the Appropriations Limits for Fiscal Year 2026-27 a) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-37, establishing the appropriations limit for the City of Coachella for the fiscal year 2026-27;
b) Adopt Resolution No. SD-2026-02, establishing the appropriations limit for the Coachella Sanitary District for the fiscal year 2026-27;
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting June 24, 2026
c) Adopt Resolution No. FD-2026-01, establishing the appropriations limit for the Coachella Fire Protection District for the fiscal year 2026-27.
13. Request for Permit Fee Waiver – Walk the Spectrum: Shine All Year (United for Autism & Abilities Foundation)
14. Ratification of Professional Services Agreement with Civic Calling Corporation DBA Holly for Classification, Compensation, and Labor Relations Platform Services; and Authorization of Multi-Year Renewal Options
15. Maintenance Services Agreement with Vintage Associates, Inc. in the amount of $157,500 for Landscape Maintenance Services of Rancho Las Flores Park Project No. PW 2026-01.
16. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2025-26 Expenditures as of June 24, 2026, $4,096,831.87
17. Maintenance Services Agreement with Vintage Associates, Inc. in the amount of $390,600.00 for Landscape Maintenance Services of Bagdouma Park Project No. PW 2026-02.
18. Maintenance Services Agreement with Vintage Associates, Inc. in the amount of $329,550.00 for Landscape Maintenance Services of City Parks and Facilities Project No. PW 2026-03.
19. Maintenance Services Agreement with Southwest Landscape & Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $2,080,929.87 for Landscape Maintenance Services Landscape, Lighting and Maintenance Districts 1-40 Project LLMD 2026-01.
20. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-40, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
21. Storm Drain Maintenance Services Agreement with Tri-Star Contracting II, in the amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for Storm Drain Maintenance Services for Streets, Parks, Facilities, and Outlets, Project No.
PW 2026-04.
22. Storm Drain Maintenance Services Agreement with CV Pipeline Corp. in the amount not to exceed $579,900 for Storm Drain Maintenance Services for Landscape and Lighting Management Districts (LLMD) Project No. LLMD 2026-02.
23. Authorization to Execute a Software Subscription Agreement with Edwin Technologies Inc. for the Edwin Core Platform
24. Direct Staff to Conduct the Biennial Review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code (Form 700 Filers) NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
25. Approve a Professional Services Agreement and a Contract Option for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting June 24, 2026
26. Consideration of Cannabis Business Tax Rate Adjustment – Prospective Reduction of Cultivation Tax Rate from Three Percent (3%) of Gross Receipts to Ten Dollars ($10) per Square Foot of Cultivation Space, Effective July 1, 2026
27. Approval of a Software License and Professional Services Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for Budgeting, Financial Reporting, and Transparency Solutions
28. Mayor's Appointments to Vacancies of Various Council Committees, Subcommittees, Commissions, Other Agencies, Etc.
29. Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the Fourteenth Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Coachella and the Sports Leagues, and establish field use fees for the 26/27 sports season.
30. A Disruption Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 707
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
31. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-38 Confirming the Assessment and Diagram and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Coachella Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 through 40 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
32. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-39 Affirming the Solid Waste Rates for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and Authorizing the Collection of Residential Solid Waste Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 on the County of Riverside’s Property Tax Roll.
33. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget (Resolution 2026-41) and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Final Budget (Resolution 2026-42)
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) please contact the Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting June 24, 2026
office of the City Clerk at 760-398-3502 extension 102 or via email [email protected]. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will help the City make reasonable arrangements.
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