City of Coachella California City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting 09/09/2026 06:00 PM

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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
  Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
  One (1) 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. 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:

• 3.Presentation by Friends of the Children I Coachella Valley

• 4.Find Food Bank Presentation on Hunger Action Month 2026

• 5.Animal Samaritans Proposal for Pet Spay/Neuter Services

• 6.TCC Coachella Prospera: GRID Alternatives Energy for All Program

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 August 26, 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 and FY 2026-27 Expenditures as of September 9, 2026, $7,272,592.56

• 9.Resolution 2026-52, Authorizing the City Manager to act as the authorized agent to file and execute all related project application documents for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, and 2027 Emergency Management Preparedness Grant (EMPG).

• 10.Letter Agreement with Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC) in the amount of $31,644.82 for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and appropriate $31,644.82 from unallocated general fund reserves, Project No. PW 2026-05

• 11.Professional Service Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,325,000, to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Connect Coachella ATP Project, City Project ST-138.

• 12.Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Precision Backflow for Backflow Testing Services in an Amount not to Exceed $21,560.00 and Authorize a 10% Contingency

• 13.Letter Agreement with Segura Home Solutions Corp. in the amount of $80,440 for the City Hall and Library Painting Project, Project No. PW 2026-06.

New Business Calendar (Legislative and Administrative):

• 14.Addition of Anti-Nepotism Language to City Commissions Applications

• 15.Construction Contract with JB Bostick, LLC. in the amount of $224,681.00 plus 10% contingency for the Construction of the Avenida de Platina Neighborhood Paving Rehabilitation, City Project No.ST-135.

• 16.Authorize the direct purchase of Skatepark equipment from American Ramp Company, in an amount not-to-exceed $225,000 for the Dateland Skatepark, City Project P-27.

• 17.Approve Sponsorship and In-kind Services Request for the 2026 Synergy Zine and Live Art Festival by Culturas Music and Arts in the Amount of $25,000

• 18.Approve a Professional Services Agreement and a Contract Option for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Support Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Public Hearing Calendar (Quasi-Judicial):

• 19.Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1232, Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products

• 20.Introduction and First 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.

• 21.Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2005-01) Annexation Area No. 37 – (Casa Sienna)

  a)Resolution No. 2026-53 Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings relating to Annexation of Property (Annexation No. 37) in the City of Coachella CFD No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).

  b)Resolution No. 2026-55 on Behalf of CFD No. 2005-01 Calling a Special Election within Annexation Area No. 37 (Casa Sienna).

  c)Resolution No. 2026-54 Canvassing The Results of The Election Held Within CFD No. 2005-01 Annexation Area No. 37 (Casa Sienna).

  d)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 (1st Reading)

Reports and Requests:

Council Discussion on Future Agenda Items

Council Comments/Report of Miscellaneous Committees.

Department Director Reports

City Manager’s Comments.

Adjournment: