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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
October 14, 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Govt. Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: City Attorney
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Two (2) Potential Cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Elsa Corona v. City of Coachella
Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVPS2407888
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Coalition for Clean Air v. City of Coachella (EV Charging) Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVPS2607430
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Assessor’s Parcel No. 763-412-040
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Gustavo J. Romo
Negotiating Parties: Silvia Paz, Alianza Coachella Valley Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: - 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting October 14, 2026
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. 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.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
6. Presentation of Proclamation to Lideres Campesinas Youth Group
7. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
8. Proclamation Presented to Chuckwalla National Monument
9. Proclamation Presented to Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) and East Coachella Valley Pride 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.)
10. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 21, 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
11. Voucher Listing- EFT's/Utility Billing Refunds/FY 2026-27 Expenditures as of October 14, 2026, $2,871,462.53
12. Investment Report June 30, 2026
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1232, Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products with the City of Coachella
14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1233, adding Chapter 8.65 (“Smoke-Free Areas”) to Title VIII of the Coachella Municipal Code to establish smoke-free areas intended to protect public health and the environment
15. Ordinance No. 1236 on Behalf of CFD No. 2005-01 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed to Said District (2nd Reading) Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting October 14, 2026
16. Authorize a Sponsorship Agreement with the Animal Samaritans in the Amount of $20,000 for Free Pet Sterilization Services for City of Coachella Residents
17. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-61 Authorizing the City of Coachella Community Development Department to Access Cannabis State-Level Summary Criminal History Information
18. Approve Resolution 2026-57 Forgiving Certain General Fund and Debt Service Fund (Fund 4000) Interfund Loans to the Library Facilities Impact Fee Fund (Fund 2206) and the General Government Facilities Impact Fee Fund (Fund 2200), Effective Retroactive to June 30, 2026
19. Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Annual Report Prepared Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006 (Mitigation Fee Act / AB 1600)
20. Resolution No. 2026-60 – Approval of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Salary Adjustments for Water & Sanitation/Utilities Employees
21. Determine the Dateland Park Skatepark Project, City Project P-27 to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and authorize City Staff to File a Notice of Exemption
22. Approve a Sponsorship Request from the County of Riverside District 4 in the Amount of $4,000 to Support the 35th Annual Senior Inspiration Awards Ceremony and Approve the Nomination of Ms. Ramona Negrete as the City of Coachella Honoree
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE):
23. Approval of Three-Year Sponsorship Agreement with the SoCal Arena Company, LLC, in Connection with the Coachella Valley Lakers, with a Base Sponsorship Fee of $46,824
24. Approval of the Third Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement Amending the Purpose and Powers of the Joint Powers Authority for Visit Greater Palm Springs
25. Discussion of Proposed Social and Mental Health Care Coordination Services with Care Solace, Inc.
Utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds
26. Urgency Ordinance No. 1239 Establishing Expedited Permitting Procedures for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
27. Receive and File the Water and Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Study Prepared by NewGen Strategies & Solutions and Authorize Staff to Initiate the Proposition 218 Notice and Public Hearing Process for Proposed Water and Wastewater Rates for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031 PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
28. A Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 2026-59 of the City Council of the City of Coachella: Request for conditional approval of Tentative Parcel Map 39721; CUP 324 to allow commercial cannabis uses; CUP 325 to allow drive through restaurant; CUP 326 to allow service station and mini-mart; and AR 20-04 to approve site design, architecture and signage (billboard); and introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 1237 for Change of Zone, CZ 20-01, modifying the Zoning Map from MH to MS and CG and Ordinance Agenda City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting October 14, 2026
1238 for DA 25-02 to approve a Development Agreement; for 43± acres of land located at the northwest corner of Airport Boulevard and SR 86 (APNs 763-330-013, 763-330-018, and 763-330-029); and Resolution No. 2026-58 certifying the Coachella Airport Business Park Development Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023040106), adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Applicant: Empire Airport LLC.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Council Discussion on Future Agenda Items
Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.
Department Director Reports
City Clerk – November 11, 2026 Council Meeting
Public Works Director/City Engineer – Special Events Update 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.
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