Coachella cancels Jan. 14 City Council meeting, cites no action items after holiday closure

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) The City of Coachella has canceled its regularly scheduled City Council meeting set for January 14, citing a lack of agenda items following the city’s holiday closure.

According to a statement from the city’s public information officer, there were no actionable staff items ready to present, prompting the decision to cancel the meeting. City officials emphasized the move was logistical, not political.

The cancellation also affects meetings for several related agencies, including the Coachella Sanitary District, Fire Protection District, Water Authority, and other city-affiliated boards.

The next regular Coachella City Council meeting is now scheduled for January 28.

The canceled meeting comes as the city continues to navigate leadership uncertainty following the arrest of Mayor Steven Hernandez. 

Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to charges that include alleged perjury and conflict-of-interest violations.

City officials have not indicated whether any special meetings will be called before the next regularly scheduled session.