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IndioCA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$424,700 Typical home value $507,025 -0.7% yr/yr · +17.7% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (12)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the CVYGF Board of Directors - Special
- Brian Rissman
- Deirdre Nardi
- Eileen Eske
- Gabriel Martin
- Jason Chavez
- Jesse Adams
- Jon Proctor
- Michael Ventura
- Richard Yarbrough
- Rudy Barela
- Shane Feist
- Yomi Adeyemi
Municipal budget
Total revenue$361.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$198.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$97.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$232.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,200 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (4 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Glenn Miller ✓ 6,959 · Benjamin "Ben" Guitron, IV ✓ 3,879 · Lupe Ramos Amith 2,597
City Council District 3 2022-11-08
Elaine Holmes ✓ 1,648 · Jonathan Matthew Becerra 1,406
City Council District 5 2020-11-03
Lupe Ramos Amith ✓ 3,405 · Frank Ruiz 1,689 · Erick Lemus Nadurille 1,096
City Council District 1 2020-11-03
Glenn Miller ✓ 5,534 · Erin Teran 3,402
Recent meetings
Sat Oct 17, 2026
CVYGF Board of Directors - Special
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation to hold annual board retreat
The Board of Directors will meet for a special session and annual retreat. The body will consider new board members, process resignations, and review strategic planning and survey results.
- Application for Stuart Carter Gannon to join the Board
- Application for Ben Dobbs to join the Board
- Resignations of board members Richard Yarbrough, Brian Rissman, and Dr. Yomi Adeyemi
- $100,000 donation for a classroom trailer at Tahquitz Creek
- Request to donate to the Desert Recreation District Measure P Campaign
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
Annual Board Retreat
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 8:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee Board
Jason Chavez , President
Eileen Eske, Vice President
Shane Feist, Secretary
Directors
Jesse Adams
Rudy Barela
Kurt Burmeister
Cam Ehly
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Nicholas Kendall
Dr. Gabriel Martin
Deirdre Nardi
Jon Proctor
Michael Ventura
SPECIAL NOTICE
Board Meeting – Telephonic Accessibility:
The regular/special meetings of the Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors will allow members of the public to attend and address the CVYGF Board during the open session of the meetings telephonically. Members of the public wanting
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Fri Oct 16, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Special
Board to consider removal of President Giovanna Healy
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss leadership changes. The board will consider whether to remove President Healy from office and elect a new President and potentially a Vice President.
- Consideration of the removal of Board President Giovanna Healy
- Election of a new President and potentially a Vice President
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
SPECIAL MEETING
REUNIÓN ESPECIAL
October 16, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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Wed Oct 14, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Regular
DRD Board to discuss financial transparency during current fiscal crisis
The Board of Directors will review measures to strengthen financial accountability and transparency. The meeting includes approvals for payroll, financial reports, and contract amendments for consulting and maintenance services.
- Amendment to Andy Heath Financial Services agreement for $75,000
- Amendment to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. agreement for maintenance at six CV Link sites
- Authorization to file Notice of Completion for FY 2025-26 Basketball Court Resurfacing Project 25-10-008-DW
- Review of financial transparency and accountability during the District's current fiscal crisis
- Recognition of seven First Tee - Coachella Valley participants
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
October 14, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
TELECONFERENCING PARTICIPATION
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1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD A LA BANDERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
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Tue Oct 13, 2026
DRF Board of Directors - Special
DRF Board considers $49,500 donation to Measure P campaign
The Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors will meet to discuss several financial requests and community events. The board is considering a donation to a local campaign and a reimbursement from a conservancy grant.
- Proposed $49,500 donation to the Desert Recreation District Measure P Campaign
- Proposed $10,846.14 reimbursement from the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant to Desert Recreation District
- Proposal to host a Community Christmas Event in December 2026
- Discussion on adopting an insurance policy for the Desert Recreation Foundation
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Kimberly Barraza
President
M. Andres Coronel
Vice President
Jason Dafforn
Secretary/Treasurer
Marcos Coronel
Director
Luis Espinoza
Director
Benjamin Guitron
Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REUNIÓN ESPECIAL
October 13, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
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AGENDA APPROVAL APROBACION DEL ORDEN DEL DIA
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Mon Oct 5, 2026
DRF Board of Directors - Regular
DRF board to weigh $600,000 behavioral health grant application for youth wellness
The Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors meets October 5, 2026 at the Indio Community Center to vote on several grant and sponsorship items. The largest is a request to apply for $600,000 from the Community Driven Behavioral Health Initiative for the Play, Connect & Thrive Eastern Coachella Valley Youth Wellness Initiative. The board will also consider accepting a $10,000 Take Back Sports ESPN grant, a $2,500 sponsorship, a $18,147.56 reimbursement, and a December 2026 community Christmas event. Consent items include approving meeting minutes from June through August 2026 and reviewing July and August 2026 financial reports.
- Apply for $600,000 Community Driven Behavioral Health Initiative grant for Play, Connect & Thrive Eastern Coachella Valley Youth Wellness Initiative
- Accept $10,000 Take Back Sports ESPN/Disney grant for the Sports Passport Program
- Approve $2,500 sponsorship to Codex Creation Committee for Run with Los Muertos event on November 7, 2026
- Approve $18,147.56 reimbursement from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant to Desert Recreation District
- Approve hosting a Community Christmas Event in December 2026
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Kimberly Barraza
President
M. Andres Coronel
Vice President
Jason Dafforn
Secretary/Treasurer
Marcos Coronel
Director
Luis Espinoza
Director
Benjamin Guitron
Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
October 5, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
TELECONFERENCING PARTICIPATION
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
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AGENDA APPROVAL APROBACIÓN DEL ORDEN DEL DÍA
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS DECLARACIONES PÚBLICAS
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Wed Sep 30, 2026
CVYGF Board of Directors - Special
CVYGF board to discuss Parcel Tax Measure P analysis and two board applications
The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors holds a special meeting on September 30, 2026 at 5:00pm at The Golf Center at Palm Desert. The board will consider a resignation from board member Brian Rissman and applications from Ben Dobbs and Stuart Carter Gannon to join the board. A study session covers a Parcel Tax Measure P analysis. The meeting is also accessible by phone via Microsoft Teams.
- Resignation of board member Brian Rissman
- Application from Ben Dobbs, Executive Director of PGA West, to join the board
- Application from Stuart Carter Gannon, attorney with Cosgrove, Humphrey & Weisman, to join the board
- Study session on Parcel Tax Measure P analysis
- Consent calendar: approval of meeting minutes
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee Board
Jason Chavez , President
Eileen Eske, Vice President
Shane Feist, Secretary/Treasurer
Directors
Jesse Adams
Yomi Adeyemi
Rudy Barela
Kurt Burmeister
Cam Ehly
Shane Feist
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Nicholas Kendall
Dr. Gabriel Martin
Deirdre Nardi
Jon Proctor
Michael Ventura
Richard Yarbrough
SPECIAL NOTICE
Board Meeting – Telephonic Accessibility:
The regular/special meetings of the Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors will allow members of the public to attend and address the CVYGF Board during the open session of the meetings telephonically. Members of the public wanting
to listen to the open session of the meeting may do so by:
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Wed Sep 30, 2026
CVYGF Board of Directors - Cancellation Notice
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation board meeting for Sept 30, 2026 is cancelled
This is a cancellation notice for the Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors meeting that had been scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 5:00pm at The Golf Center at Palm Desert, 74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The notice lists board members and officers but contains no business items, votes, or decisions. No reason for the cancellation is given in the document.
- Meeting cancelled: no agenda items, votes, or actions were scheduled
- Scheduled date and time: September 30, 2026, 5:00pm
- Location: The Golf Center at Palm Desert, 74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Posting declaration signed by Teal Thron, CEO, stating the notice was posted on the bulletin board and website on September 30, 2026
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
Cancellation Notice
AGENDA
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jason Chavez
, President
Eileen Eske
, Vice President
Shane Feist
, Secretary & Treasurer
Jesse Adams
Rudy Barela
Kurt Burmeister
Cam Ehly
Dr. Gabriel Martin
Deirdre Nardi
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Nicholas Kendall
Jon Proctor
Michael Ventura
Richard Yarbrough
DECLARATION OF POSTING: I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am employed by the Desert Recreation District and that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the Golf Center at Palm Desert and on the Website on September 30, 2026.
Teal Thron, CEO
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Special
DRD board to discuss potential litigation in closed session
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on September 23, 2026, at the Indio Community Center. The main item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel about significant exposure to litigation, specifically one potential case related to a threat of litigation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(2))
- One potential case related to threat of litigation
- Public statements limited to agenda items (3 minutes per person)
- Meeting at Indio Community Center, 45-871 Clinton Street, Indio, CA
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
SPECIAL MEETING
REUNIÓN ESPECIAL
September 23, 2026
6:30 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD A LA BANDERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Regular
Board to consider $2,500 sponsorship for Run with Los Muertos event
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2026, at the Indio Community Center. The board will consider approving a $2,500 sponsorship to the Codex Creation Committee for the Run with Los Muertos event on November 7, 2026. Other business includes approving consent calendar items such as meeting minutes, payroll, warrants, and an amendment to a park reservation services agreement with the City of Indio. The board will also receive updates on the Thermal Community Park construction and Ballot Measure P, and present proclamations and recognitions.
- Sponsorship of $2,500 to Codex Creation Committee for Run with Los Muertos event on November 7, 2026
- Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22-11-003-IC with City of Indio for park reservation services at Indio Sports Park
- Proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month (September 2026)
- Proclamation honoring the life and legacy of Kyle Winn
- Approval of payroll register dated September 9, 2026 and warrant list dated September 4, 2026
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
September 23, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
TELECONFERENCING PARTICIPATION
PARTICIPACIÓN POR TELECONFERENCIA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD A LA BANDERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
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Tue Sep 15, 2026
CVYGF Board of Directors - Regular
CVYGF board meets; agenda is routine consent items only
The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation (CVYGF) Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains only a consent calendar, meaning all listed items are routine and will be passed by one vote unless a board member or member of the public requests separate discussion. No specific items are listed in the provided text.
- Consent calendar for routine matters
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be passed by one vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Board Member or a member of the public requests specific item(s) be discussed separately. Item(s) removed from the Consent Calendar will be heard immediately after approval of the remaining consent items.
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Tue Sep 15, 2026
CVYGF Board of Directors - Cancellation Notice
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation cancels Sept. 15 board meeting
This agenda is a cancellation notice for the regular board meeting of the Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation originally scheduled for September 15, 2026. No business items are listed because the meeting will not take place.
- Cancellation of regular board meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026
- Notice posted at the Golf Center at Palm Desert and on the website on September 2, 2026
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
Board Meeting Cancellation Notice for Regular Board Meeting Scheduled for September 15,2026
AGENDA
Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jason Chavez
, President
Eileen Eske
, Vice President
Shane Feist
, Secretary & Treasurer
Jesse Adams
Dr. Yomi Adeyemi
Rudy Barela
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Giovanna Healy
Kevin Kalman
Jon Proctor
Brian Rissman
Michael Ventura
Richard Yarbrough
Dr. Gabriel Martin
DECLARATION OF POSTING: I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am employed by the Desert Recreation District and that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the Golf Center at Palm Desert and on the Website on September 2, 2026.
Teal Thron, CEO
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Mon Sep 14, 2026
DRF Board of Directors - Regular
DRF Board to consider multiple grants, including $80K MOVE Fund and $10,846 reimbursement
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to consider several grant-related actions. Key items include approving a $10,846.14 reimbursement from the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant, authorizing applications for various grants to support adaptive sports and outdoor recreation, accepting a $10,000 grant from Take Back Sports with ESPN and Disney for the Sports Passport Program, and approving an application for the $80,000 MOVE Fund grant to establish the Coachella Valley Youth Sports & Play Equity Collaborative. The board will also discuss a potential $100,000 application to Ability Central for the 2027-2028 Innovative Projects Grant.
- Approve $10,846.14 reimbursement from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant
- Authorize application for grants to support Adaptive Sports and Outdoor Recreation Programming
- Accept $10,000 grant from Take Back Sports (ESPN/Disney) for Sports Passport Program
- Approve application for $80,000 MOVE Fund grant for Coachella Valley Youth Sports & Play Equity Collaborative
- Discuss potential $100,000 application to Ability Central for 2027-2028 Innovative Projects Grant
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Kimberly Barraza
President
M. Andres Coronel
Vice President
Jason Dafforn
Secretary/Treasurer
Marcos Coronel
Director
Luis Espinoza
Director
Benjamin Guitron
Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
September 14, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
TELECONFERENCING PARTICIPATION
PARTICIPACIÓN POR TELECONFERENCIA
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1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
2.
AGENDA APPROVAL APROBACIÓN DEL ORDEN DEL DÍA
3.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS DECLARACIONES PÚBLICAS
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA DE CONSENTIMIENTO …
Wed Sep 9, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Regular
DRD Board considers various service contracts and community sponsorships
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will review several action items, including professional service agreements and event sponsorships. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Hunger Action Month and an update on the Parcel Tax Ballot Measure P.
- $2,500 sponsorship for the Run with Los Muertos event
- Professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services up to $85,000
- $10,850 amendment for Thermal Community Park via The Altum Group
- Agreements with Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for Kids Club operations
- Amendment to High Tech Mailing Services for activity guide mailing
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✓ Decided: Board rejects $2,500 sponsorship for Run with Los Muertos 5k in 2-1 vote
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors approved several items on its consent agenda and action items, including agreements with the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for the Kids Club program, a professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services, and amendments for the Thermal Community Park project. A motion to sponsor the Codex Creation Committee's Run with Los Muertos event at $2,500 failed 2-1, with President Healy dissenting. The Board also received a detailed presentation on the District's financial condition and a proposed parcel tax ballot measure, Measure P, which would levy five cents per building square foot and is estimated to generate approximately $11.3 million annually.
- Approved agenda, tabling items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2 (meeting minutes for July 22 and August 12, 2026)
- Approved consent agenda as presented, except tabled items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2
- Approved agreements with Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for Kids Club 2026-27 academic year
- Failed to approve $2,500 sponsorship of Codex Creation Committee for Run with Los Muertos event (2-1, President Healy dissenting)
- Approved professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services for FY 2025-26 assessment district administration, not to exceed $85,000
- Approved Amendment No. 12 with The Altum Group for Thermal Community Park and ratified Amendments No. 7 through 11
- Approved Amendment No. 2 with Z&K Consultants for Thermal Community Park construction management, not to exceed $260,316
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
September 9, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD A LA BANDERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
3.
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MEETING MINUTES
Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
September 9, 2026
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton St., Indio, CA 92201
President Healy called the regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District's Board of Directors to order at 5:12 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
Present:
Giovanna Healy, President
Karina Rodriguez, Vice President
Luis Espinoza, Director
Absent:
Natalia Gonzalez, Director
Rudy Acosta, Director
Staff Present:
Dr. Gabriel Martin, General Manager
Barbara Raileanu*, Interim General Counsel
Sonya Galvez, Finance Manager
Ken Seumalo, Public Works and Planning Director
Nataniel Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Scott Sear, Public Information Officer/Legislative Affairs
Jonathan Walsh, Information Systems Manager
Beatrice Padilla, Community Services Supervisor
Alejandro Perez, Foundation Management Analyst
Todd Lacey, Marketing Manager
Albert Galvan, Management Analyst: Risk & Safety
Jonathan Michals, Digital Media Specialist …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the sponsorship. Seconded by Vice President Karina Rodriguez
2 yea
Karina Rodriguez yea · Luis Espinoza yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026
CVYGF Finance Committee
Finance committee meets with routine consent calendar only
The CVYGF Finance Committee meeting on September 8, 2026, consists solely of a consent calendar. All listed matters are routine and will be passed by one vote unless a board member or member of the public requests discussion of a specific item. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled beyond this procedural item.
- Consent calendar: routine items to be passed by one vote
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be passed by one vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Board Member or a member of the public requests specific item(s) be discussed separately. Item(s) removed from the Consent Calendar will be heard immediately after approval of the remaining consent items.
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Tue Sep 8, 2026
CVYGF Finance Committee Meeting - Cancellation Notice
Finance Committee meeting cancelled for September 8, 2026
This is a cancellation notice for the Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Finance Committee meeting originally scheduled for September 8, 2026. The notice was posted on September 2, 2026, and contains no agenda items or business to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled: Finance Committee meeting of September 8, 2026
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
Cancellation Notice of the Finance Committee Meeting on September 8th, 2026
AGENDA
Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jason Chavez
, President
Eileen Eske
, Vice President
Shane Feist
, Secretary & Treasurer
Jesse Adams
Dr. Yomi Adeyemi
Rudy Barela
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Giovanna Healy
Kevin Kalman
Jon Proctor
Brian Rissman
Michael Ventura
Richard Yarbrough
Dr. Gabriel Martin
DECLARATION OF POSTING: I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am employed by the Desert Recreation District and that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the Golf Center at Palm Desert and on the Website on September 2, 2026.
Teal Thron, CEO
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Wed Aug 26, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Cancellation
Desert Recreation District Board meeting on August 26, 2026 canceled
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. The next regular meeting is set for September 9, 2026.
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AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
August 26, 2026
5:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors at the above date and time has been canceled.
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la reunión regular de la Junta Directiva del Distrito de Recreación del Desierto en la fecha y hora indicadas anteriormente ha sido cancelada.
Next Regular Meeting: September 9, 2026
Próxima Reunión Regular: 9 de septiembre del 2026
AFFIDAVIT DECLARACIÓN JURADA
DECLARATION OF POSTING: IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED under the laws of the State of California and under penalty of perjury that the above agenda was posted August 14, 2026 on the District's website ( MyRecreationDistrict.com ), at the District's Administration Office located at 45-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201, and at the Indio Community Center located at 45-871 Clinton Street, Indio, CA 92201.
DECLARACIÓN DE PUBLICACIÓN : POR LA PRESENTE SE CERTIFICA, bajo las leyes del Estado de California y bajo pena de perjurio, que la agenda anterior fue publicada el 14 de agosto del 2026 en el sitio web del Distrito ( MyRecreationDistrict.com ), en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito ubicada en 45-305 Oasis Stre …
Wed Aug 26, 2026
CVYGF Fundraising Committee
Fundraising committee plans golf tournament, auction, and other events
The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Fundraising Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming fundraising activities, including the 17th Annual Play "FORE" a Purpose Golf Tournament and dinner, a virtual auction, and other events. No formal action items are listed; the agenda consists of updates and general information. The previous meeting lacked a quorum, so no minutes were taken.
- Plan for 17th Annual Play "FORE" a Purpose Golf Tournament and dinner
- Plan for Virtual Auction
- Plan for fundraisers at local golf clubs
- Marketing plan: plaques, mats, decals
- Golf-a-thon update
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74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Date: 6/24/2026
Time: 9:00 A.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jason Chavez
Deirdre Nardi
Jon Proctor
Brian Rissman
Jesse Adams
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Regular
Board to hear update on Ballot Measure P
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items, public statements, and a study session on Ballot Measure P. The board will also receive and file the Agenda Planning Report and hold a closed session for the General Manager's performance evaluation.
- Update on Ballot Measure P
- Consent calendar: meeting minutes, payroll registers, warrant lists, financial reports
- Closed session: public employee performance evaluation (General Manager)
- Agenda Planning Report (receive and file)
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
August 12, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD A LA BANDERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
3.
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
DRD Legislative Committee - Cancellation
Indio Legislative Committee meeting canceled for Aug 6, 2026
The regular August 6, 2026 meeting of the Legislative Committee is canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and posting affidavit, with no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting canceled; next regular meeting October 29, 2026
- Agenda posted August 3, 2026 at MyRecreationDistrict.com, 45-305 Oasis Street, and 45-871 Clinton Street, Indio, CA
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AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
August 6, 2026
4:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Legislative Committee of August 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm is canceled.
Next Regular Meeting: October 29, 2026
AFFIDAVIT DECLARACIÓN JURADA
DECLARATION OF POSTING: IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED under the laws of the State of California and under penalty of perjury that the above agenda was posted August 3, 2026 on the District's website ( MyRecreationDistrict.com ), at the District's Administration Office located at 45-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201, and at the Indio Community Center located at 45-871 Clinton Street, Indio, CA 92201.
DECLARACIÓN DE PUBLICACIÓN : POR LA PRESENTE SE CERTIFICA, bajo las leyes del Estado de California y bajo pena de perjurio, que la agenda anterior fue publicada el 3 de agosto de 2026 en el sitio web del Distrito ( MyRecreationDistrict.com ), en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito ubicada en 45-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201, y en el Centro Comunitario de Indio ubicado en 45-871 Clinton Street, Indio, CA 92201.
Caroline Patton, District Clerk
Desert Recreation District
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
DRF Board of Directors - Regular
DRF Board to consider support for a special parcel tax election
The Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors will discuss the 2026-2027 budget and potential partnerships with Gear It Forward and the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The board is also considering support for a special parcel tax proposal to be placed on the November 3, 2026, general election.
- Support for Resolution No. 26-25 and Initiative Ordinance No. 26-02 to establish a special parcel tax
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
- Reimbursements to Desert Recreation District: $25,000 (Anderson Children's Foundation), $18,147.56 (Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy), and $24,274.05 (Desert Healthcare Foundation)
- Application for a $20,000 Inland Empire Health Plan Foundation Grant
- Potential application for a $300,000 Rauch Family Foundation Inland California Vital Conditions Grant
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Kimberly Barraza
President
M. Andres Coronel
Vice President
Jason Dafforn
Secretary/Treasurer
Marcos Coronel
Director
Luis Espinoza
Director
Benjamin Guitron
Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
August 3, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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3.
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Regular
DRD Board to consider placing special parcel tax on November ballot
The DRD Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and a resolution to place a special parcel tax measure before voters in the November 3, 2026 statewide general election. The board will also vote on consent items including after-school program agreements with Hope Through Housing at Vista Dunes and River Canyon Apartments, an amendment with the City of Palm Desert for park services, and a contract with Mission Vista Academy for homeschooled enrichment. A presentation on public opinion survey results regarding the potential parcel tax will be received.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 26-26 for the FY 2026-27 Final Budget
- Consideration of Resolution No. 26-25 to call a special election for a special parcel tax measure (Initiative Ordinance No. 26-02)
- Approval of Agreement Nos. 26-07-004-CS and 26-07-005-CS with Hope Through Housing for Kids Club after-school programming at Vista Dunes and River Canyon Apartments
- Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 12-12-001-PD with City of Palm Desert for park and recreational services
- Approval of Agreement No. 26-07-008-CS with Mission Vista Academy for recreational and enrichment services to homeschooled students
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✓ Decided: Board adopts FY 2026-27 budget and calls for November special parcel tax election
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and approved a resolution to place a special parcel tax measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The Board also approved final budget amendments for the previous fiscal year and selected a candidate for the California Special Districts Association Board of Directors. Additionally, the Board denied a fee waiver request from the Fenixia Foundation for facility use.
- Adopted FY 2026-27 budget (Resolution No. 26-26)
- Approved special parcel tax election for Nov 3, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-25)
- Adopted FY 2025-26 budget amendments (Resolution No. 26-27)
- Approved CVDMRCA FY 2026-27 budget
- Selected Jason Dafforn for CSDA Board Seat C
- Denied Fenixia Foundation fee waiver request
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
July 22, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD A LA BANDERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL …
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MEETING MINUTES
Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
July 22, 2026
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton St., Indio, CA 92201
President Healy called the regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District's Board of Directors to order at 5:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
Present:
Giovanna Healy, President
Karina Rodriguez, Vice President
Natalia Gonzalez, Director
Luis Espinoza, Director
Rudy Acosta, Director
Staff Present:
Dr. Gabriel Martin, General Manager
Omar Sandoval, Interim General Counsel
Sonya Galvez, Finance Manager
Jonathan Walsh, Information Systems Manager
Ken Seumalo, Public Works and Planning Director
Maureen Archuleta, Community Services Supervisor
Courtney Galvan, Community Services Supervisor
Tatiana Hinkle, Community Services Supervisor
Beatrice Padilla, Community Services Supervisor
Jonathan Michals, Digital Media Specialist
Scott Sear, PIO/Legislative Affairs
Caroline Patton, District Clerk
Alicia Salazar, Deputy District Clerk …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
CVYGF Board of Directors - Regular
CVYGF Board to vote on adjusted budget, new scholarship, and board member applications
The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors will consider approval of an adjusted budget for fiscal year 2026/27, a proposed Kyle Minor Winn Scholarship, and applications from three individuals to join the board. The meeting also includes a mission moment celebrating a participant's selection for the PURE Insurance Championship and updates on a tax measure and a board retreat.
- Adjusted budget for FY 26/27 recommended for board approval
- Proposed Kyle Minor Winn Scholarship
- Application of Kurt Burmeister (Toscana CC GM) to join CVYGF Board
- Application of Cam Ehly (PGA Tour Superstore La Quinta GM) to join CVYGF Board
- Application of Nicholas Kendall (PGA Tour Superstore Palm Desert GM) to join CVYGF Board
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✓ Decided: Board approves FY 26/27 adjusted budget, new hires, and three new board members
The board unanimously approved the adjusted FY 26/27 budget, which includes two new program coordinators and a move to Blackbaud Raiser's Edge. It also approved the Kyle Minor Winn Scholarship and accepted three new board members: Kurt Burmeister, Cam Ehly, and Nicholas Kendall. All votes were unanimous (10-0).
- Approved adjusted FY 26/27 budget (10-0)
- Approved Kyle Minor Winn Scholarship (10-0)
- Approved Kurt Burmeister to join board (10-0)
- Approved Cam Ehly to join board (10-0)
- Approved Nicholas Kendall to join board (10-0)
- Approved consent calendar including April/May financials and May 19 minutes (10-0)
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date: July 21, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jason Chavez
, President
Eileen Eske
, Vice President
Shane Feist, Secretary & Treasurer
Jesse Adams
Dr. Yomi Adeyemi
Rudy Barela
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Dr. Gabriel Martin
Deirdre Nardi
Jon Proctor
Brian Rissman
Michael Ventura
Richard Yarbrough
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Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
The First Tee of the Coachella Valley
Minutes of Regular Board Meeting
July 21, 2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm.
Present:
Rudy Barela, Eileen Eske, Jesse Adams, Gabriel Martin, Shane Feist, Natalia Gonzalez, Jon Proctor, Michael Ventura, Richard Yarbrough, Deirdre Nardi
Absent:
Jason Chavez, Dr. Yomi Adeyemi, Brian Rissman
Staff Present:
Teal Thron, CEO
Joy Grant, Development Director
Romel Baluga, Administrative Assistant
Chelsea Weiss, FTCV Participant Attendee
AYE:
Chair Rudy Barela, Vice President Eileen Eske, Board Member Jesse Adams, Board Member Gabriel Martin, Secretary & Treasurer Shane Feist, Board Member Natalia Gonzalez, Board Member Jon Proctor, Board Member Michael Ventura, Board Member Richard Yarbrough, Board Member Deirdre Nardi
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AYE:
Chair Rudy Barela, Vice President Eileen Eske, Board Member Jesse Adams, Board Member Gabriel Martin, Secretary & Treasurer Shane Feist, Board Member Natalia Gonzalez, Board Member Jon Proctor, Bo …
Tue Jul 14, 2026
CVYGF Finance Committee
CVYGF Finance Committee to review financial reports and approve budget adjustments
The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Finance Committee will review April and May financial reports, preliminary FY 25/26 year-end numbers, and approve meeting minutes. The committee will also consider a new donor management system and a payroll expense adjustment for the FY 26/27 budget.
- Approval of April and May financial reports and preliminary FY 25/26 year-end numbers
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Consideration of a new donor management system called Razor's Edge
- Payroll expense adjustment to FY 26/27 budget
- Public statements and updates
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Date: 6/24/2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jason Chavez
Shane Feist
Eileen Eske
Richard Yarbrough
Dr. Gabriel Martin
Board Meeting – Telephonic Accessibility:
Regular/special meetings of the Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors will
allow members of the public to attend and address the CVYGF Board during the open session of the meetings telephonically. Members of the public wanting
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Regular
Board to approve special taxes for park maintenance
The Desert Recreation District Board will consider approving special taxes for park and retention basin maintenance and a funding agreement for the Mecca Sports Park project. The meeting also includes the approval of meeting minutes and warrants.
- Approval of special taxes for park and retention basin maintenance
- Funding agreement for Mecca Sports Park construction and management
- Approval of meeting minutes for June 24, 2026
- Approval of warrant lists dated June 5 and June 19, 2026
- Granting easement to CVWD and SCE for Golf Center Property work
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✓ Decided: Board adopts special tax for new housing development's park maintenance
The Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 26-01, levying a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 for the Nuestro Orgullo housing development. The tax is set at $591.30 per unit for 291 units, initially yielding $172,069 for park maintenance, with no protests received. The board also approved a $100,000 amendment to a drowning prevention grant agreement and a $325,000 funding agreement for the Mecca Sports Park project.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 26-01 levying a special tax for park maintenance in Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Nuestro Orgullo development).
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23-01-011-CS with Riverside County Children and Families Commission for $100,000 in drowning prevention funding.
- Approved the Riverside County Unincorporated Communities Initiative Funding Agreement for $325,000 for the Mecca Sports Park project.
- Approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes, warrant lists, and other routine items, with item 6.F.3 moved to action items.
- Approved the agenda as presented.
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
July 8, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD A LA BANDERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
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AGENDA APPROVAL&n …
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Minutes Packet
MEETING MINUTES
Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
July 8, 2026
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton St., Indio, CA 92201
Vice President Rodriguez called the regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District's Board of Directors to order at 5:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
Present:
Giovanna Healy*, President
Karina Rodriguez, Vice President
Natalia Gonzalez, Director
Luis Espinoza, Director
Rudy Acosta, Director
DRD Staff Present:
Dr. Gabriel Martin, General Manager
Barbara Raileanu*, Interim General Counsel
Sonya Galvez, Finance Manager
Ken Seumalo, Public Works and Planning Director
Jonathan Walsh, Information Systems Manager
Robert Hoppe, Public Works Superintendent
Scott Sear, PIO/Legislative Affairs
Maureen Archuleta, Community Services Supervisor
Albert Galvan, Management Analyst: Risk/Safety
Nicholas Torres, Aquatics Coordinator
Oscar Solis, Public Works Maintenance Superv …
Mon Jul 6, 2026
DRF Board of Directors - Regular
Desert Recreation Foundation considers $62,000 research contract and several grants
The Board of Directors will discuss research and evaluation services from HARC, Inc. and a CDBG sponsor's agreement with Riverside County. The body is also considering multiple grant applications for adaptive sports and clean air projects, as well as a new travel policy.
- Research and evaluation services from HARC, Inc. not to exceed $62,000
- CDBG Sponsor’s Agreement No. 25-06-001-PD for Fiscal Year 2025 with County of Riverside
- Ability Central's California Community Impact Grant application for $5,000
- Easton Foundations Operational Grant application for $15,000
- Grant application to California Air Resources Board for the Youth CARE Project
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Kimberly Barraza
President
M. Andres Coronel
Vice President
Jason Dafforn
Secretary/Treasurer
Marcos Coronel
Director
Luis Espinoza
Director
Benjamin Guitron
Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
July 6, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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2.
AGENDA APPROVAL APROBACIÓN DEL ORDEN DEL DÍA
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS DECLARACIONES PÚBLICAS
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Fri Jun 26, 2026
DRD Board of Directors - Special
DRD board holds strategic planning workshop
At a special meeting, the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will participate in a Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Workshop. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is dedicated solely to discussion and planning for the District.
- Strategic Planning/Goal Setting Workshop for the District
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✓ Decided: Board sets strategic priorities for Desert Recreation District's future
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors held a special meeting on June 26, 2026, dedicated to a strategic planning workshop. The board reached consensus on three strategic target areas: combining organizational development, leadership, culture, and workforce development into one target; establishing Partnerships and External Relationships as a standalone target; and establishing Facilities and Capital Projects as a standalone target. The board also provided direction to staff on goals within each area, including financial sustainability, branding, and partnerships, and directed staff to prepare an executive summary and implementation plan for future consideration. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop for discussion and goal-setting.
- Consensus reached to combine organizational development, leadership, culture, and workforce development into a single strategic target.
- Consensus reached to establish Partnerships and External Relationships as a standalone strategic target.
- Consensus reached to establish Facilities and Capital Projects as a standalone strategic target.
- Directed staff to prepare an executive summary and implementation plan identifying responsibilities, timelines, funding sources, and performance measures for future Board consideration.
- Provided direction to staff on goals for financial sustainability, including evaluating new revenue opportunities, pursuing grants, completing a fee study, and coordinating fundraising with foundations.
- Provided direction to staff on goals for organizational development, including reviewing compensation, succession planning, performance management, and organizational culture.
- Provided direction to staff on goals for branding and marketing, including modernizing branding, improving public awareness, enhancing signage, and strengthening communications.
- Provided direction to staff on goals for facilities and capital projects, including developing long-term maintenance and acquisition plans and evaluating expansion opportunities, including Cathedral City.
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
SPECIAL MEETING
REUNIÓN ESPECIAL
June 26, 2026
9:00 A.M.
Gymnastics & Performing Arts Center
(former Metro 8 Theatre location)
81725 Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
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2.
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3.
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Minutes Packet
MEETING MINUTES
Board of Directors
Special Meeting
June 26, 2026
Indio Community Center
81725 CA HWY 111, Indio, CA 92201
President Healy called the special meeting of the Desert Recreation District's Board of Directors to order at 9:00 a.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
Present:
Giovanna Healy, President
Natalia Gonzalez, Director
Luis Espinoza, Director
Rudy Acosta, Director
Absent:
Karina Rodriguez, Vice President
Staff Present:
Dr. Gabriel Martin, General Manager
Sonya Galvez, Finance Manager
Jonathan Walsh, Information Systems Manager
Ken Seumalo, Public Works and Planning Director
Nataniel Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Scott Sear, PIO/Legislative Affairs
Maureen Archuleta, Community Services Supervisor
Cynthia Morquecho, Community Services Supervisor
Courtney Galvan, Community Services Supervisor
Tatiana Hinkle, Community Services Supervisor
Beatrice Padilla, Community Services Supervisor
Natalie Ramirez, …
Wed Jun 24, 2026
CVYGF Fundraising Committee
Committee to review 2026/27 fundraising plan and 2027 tournament pricing
The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Fundraising Committee will meet to approve the 2026/27 fundraising plan and proposed pricing for 2027 tournaments. The committee will also discuss volunteer growth and partnerships with 10 local golf clubs.
- Approval of 2026/27 Fundraising plan
- Approval of proposed 2027 Tournament Pricing
- Recap of 2026 "Play with a Purpose" Golf Tournament
- Discussion on engaging 10 local golf clubs for fundraising
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
74-945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)779-1877
Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Date: 6/24/2026
Time: 9:00 A.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jason Chavez
Jon Proctor
Brian Rissman
Jesse Adams
Board Meeting – Telephonic Accessibility:
Regular/special meetings of the Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors will
allow members of the public to attend and address the CVYGF Board during the open session of the meetings telephonically. Members of the public wanting
to listen to the open session of the meeting may do so by:
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to address the Board , either during public comment or about a specific agenda item, or both, are requested but not required to
send an email notification to Teal Thron at
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
DRD Board of Directors-Regular
Board to consider forming Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 for park maintenance
The DRD Board will hold public hearings on assessment districts and a proposed Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2026-1 for maintenance of parks and retention basins in the Nuestro Orgullo development. The board will also consider resolutions to form the CFD, adopt the preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget, and approve contracts for uniform rental and drop-in fees at La Quinta Fitness Center. Consent items include approval of minutes, payroll, financial reports, and the general district election notice.
- Public hearing and formation of CFD No. 2026-1 for park/retention basin maintenance in Nuestro Orgullo development
- Public hearings on assessments for Districts 02-1 (Coachella–Placitas de la Paz), 03-1 (Mecca–Huerta de Mecca), 93-1 (District-Wide), 97-1 (Thousand Palms), and Re-Assessment District 01-1 (Indio Community Center) for FY 2027
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget
- Agreement No. 26-03-012-DW with Mission Linen Supply for weekly uniform rental and laundering services (IFB No. 26-03-012-DW)
- Agreement No. 26-03-009-LQ with Riverside University Health System for drop-in fees at La Quinta Community Fitness Center
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✓ Decided: Board forms Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 for park maintenance
The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors formed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Park and Retention Basin Maintenance) by adopting Resolutions 26-18, 26-19, and 26-20, and introduced Ordinance 26-01 for its formation. The board also approved the levy and collection of assessments for Reassessment District 01-1 and Assessment Districts 02-1, 03-1, 93-1, and 97-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The consent calendar, including payroll registers, financial reports, and two service agreements, was approved as presented.
- Adopted Resolutions 26-18 and 26-19 forming CFD No. 2026-1 and calling special election (59 votes in favor)
- Adopted Resolution 26-20 declaring results of special election
- Introduced and waived further reading of Ordinance 26-01 forming CFD No. 2026-1
- Adopted Resolutions 26-21 and 26-22 for Reassessment District 01-1 assessments FY 2026-27
- Adopted Resolutions 26-23 and 26-24 for Assessment Districts 02-1, 03-1, 93-1, 97-1 assessments FY 2026-27
- Approved consent calendar including payroll registers, financial reports, and agreements with Mission Linen Supply and RUHS
- Approved meeting minutes of June 10, 2026
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
June 24, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD A LA BANDERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL …
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MEETING MINUTES
Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
June 24, 2026
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton St., Indio, CA 92201
President Healy called the regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District's Board of Directors to order at 5:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
Present:
Giovanna Healy, President
Karina Rodriguez, Vice President
Natalia Gonzalez, Director
Luis Espinoza, Director
Rudy Acosta, Director
DRD Staff Present:
Dr. Gabriel Martin, General Manager
Omar Sandoval*, Interim General Counsel
Sonya Galvez, Finance Manager
Ken Seumalo, Public Works and Planning Director
Scott Sear, PIO/Legislative Affairs
Nataniel Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Jonathan Walsh, Information Systems Manager
Beatrice Padilla, Community Services Supervisor
Tatiana Hinkle, Community Services Supervisor
Jonathan Michals, Digital Media Specialist
Albert Galvan, Management Analyst: Risk & Safety
Tracy Carrasco, PW Cont …
Mon Jun 22, 2026
DRF Board of Directors - Special
Board considers $50,000 grant application for outdoor fitness initiative
The DRF Board of Directors will meet to discuss a grant proposal for a community wellness project. The board is also considering funding for a staff member to attend a professional conference in Chicago.
- Proposal to apply for a $50,000 BIGHORN Cares grant for an Outdoor Adventure and Fitness Initiative
- Proposed $2,880 expenditure for a Foundation Management Analyst to attend the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy Conference in Chicago, Illinois
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Kimberly Barraza
President
M. Andres Coronel
Vice President
Jason Dafforn
Secretary/Treasurer
Marcos Coronel
Director
Luis Espinoza
Director
Benjamin Guitron
Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REUNIÓN ESPECIAL
June 22, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Desert Recreation District Administration Office Lobby
Vestíbulo de la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito de Recreación del Desierto
45-305 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
DRD Board of Directors-Regular
DRD Board to set $15.49 million appropriations limit for FY 2026-27
The Board of Directors will consider adopting a budget appropriations limit and a total compensation and benefits plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The body is also reviewing several service contracts for HVAC and pest control, as well as facility use agreements.
- Resolution No. 26-16: Adopting an appropriations limit of $15,490,980.29 for FY 2026-27
- Resolution 26-15: Adopting the Total Compensation and Benefits Plan for FY 2026-27
- Agreement with Allison Mechanical, Inc. for district-wide HVAC maintenance services
- Shared Use and Property Use Agreements with the Salvation Army for Cathedral City facilities (July 1 – August 31, 2026)
- Amendment to Agreement No. 24-08-008-CS with the City of La Quinta for Fritz Burns Pool operation through June 30, 2028
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✓ Decided: Board approves $3.5M afterschool program contract with DSUSD
The Desert Recreation District Board approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $3.5 million independent contractor agreement with Desert Sands Unified School District for afterschool programs, a $3.1 million landscape maintenance contract with Mariposa Landscapes, and a $229,176 HVAC maintenance contract with Allison Mechanical. The Board also adopted the FY 2026-27 Total Compensation and Benefits Plan, approved an amendment to operate the Fritz Burns Pool through 2028, and rejected all bids for pest control services. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $3.5M afterschool program agreement with DSUSD (unanimous)
- Approved $3.1M landscape maintenance contract with Mariposa Landscapes (unanimous)
- Approved $229,176 HVAC maintenance contract with Allison Mechanical (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 26-15 Total Compensation Plan with Step 6 salary authority (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment 2 to Fritz Burns Pool agreement through June 2028 (unanimous)
- Approved shared use agreement with Salvation Army for Cathedral City programs (unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for pest control services; authorized re-advertising (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment 7 to Cartwright Termite pest control agreement (unanimous)
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President
Giovanna Healy
Division 5
Vice President
Karina Rodriguez
Division 2
Director
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez
Division 1
Director
Luis Espinoza
Division 3
Director
Rudy Acosta
Division 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
REGULAR MEETING
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA
June 10, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Indio Community Center
Centro Comunitario de Indio
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
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3.
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MEETING MINUTES
Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2026
Indio Community Center
45-871 Clinton St., Indio, CA 92201
President Healy called the regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District's Board of Directors to order at 5:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y PASE DE LISTA
Present:
Giovanna Healy, President
Karina Rodriguez, Vice President
Natalia Gonzalez, Director
Luis Espinoza, Director
Rudy Acosta, Director
DRD Staff Present:
Dr. Gabriel Martin, General Manager
Barbara Raileanu*, Interim General Counsel
Sonya Galvez, Finance Manager
Ken Seumalo, Public Works and Planning Director
Nataniel Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Scott Sear, PIO/Legislative Affairs
Jonathan Walsh, Information Systems Manager
Todd Lacey, Marketing Supervisor
Cynthia Morquecho, Community Services Supervisor
Courtney Galvan, Community Services Supervisor
Natalie Ramirez, Human Resources Analyst
Albert Galvan, Management Analyst: R …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $59.8M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009369/4100027834/PISTACHIO RO |
| $48.8M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · 2000007307/4100021805/ALMONDS ROASTED WHOLE SHELL PKG-12/2 LB,HAZELNUT |
| $30.1M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009842/4100029322/PISTACHIO RO |
| $22.8M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010778/4100032121/PECAN PIECES |
| $17.6M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009197/4100027303/WALNUT ENG P |
| $14.3M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009992/4400002037/4100029699/C |
| $13.5M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009408/4100027948/ALMONDS ROAS |
| $10.1M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009408/4100027947/ALMONDS ROAS |
| $10.0M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008438/4100025253/FRUIT AND NU |
| $9.9M | STUTZ PACKING COMPANY Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008665/4100026006/PISTACHIO RO |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Riverside County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+7,387 people (+$388.9M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)19 ({"Fire": 38, "Flood": 13, "Severe Storm": 7, "Freezing": 2, · last Wed May 20, 2026)
Traffic fatalities8 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments46,244 (687,526 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,306/mo (798 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy32.3% (low numeracy 42% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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639
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$361.5M
Spending$198.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$232.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.64×
Debt-load index37 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
333 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the
research explorer.
Meeting archives
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