Indio, CA

DRF Board of Directors - Cancellation

DRD Committees - Cancellation

The regular meeting of the Legislative Committee scheduled for October 29, 2026, has been canceled.

DRD Board of Directors - Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will meet to discuss several agreements and administrative approvals. Key items include expanding staffing for after-school programs and establishing parking agreements for mobile library services.

• Proposed $191,064.79 increase to the Desert Sands Unified School District agreement to add 12 educational aides
• Proposed MOU with Library Systems & Services for no-fee parking at North Shore Beach & Yacht Club and North Shore Community Park
• Proposed renewal of MOU with Riverside County Office on Aging for volunteers at Mecca Community Center
• Approval of payroll register dated October 21, 2026
• Approval of warrant list dated October 09, 2026

CVYGF Fundraising Committee

The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Fundraising Committee will meet to receive updates on several fundraising initiatives. The meeting includes discussions on current events and potential future planning, though no formal actions are scheduled.

• Update and requests regarding the 17th annual Play Fore a Purpose Fundraising Event at Stone Eagle Golf Club
• Virtual Auction updates and requests
• Discussion of an additional players event for Fall 2027
• Updates on additional private club fundraisers

CVYGF Board of Directors - Special

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

The Board approved the appointment of two new members and accepted three resignations. Members authorized the CEO to create a budget and project plan for a classroom trailer at Tahquitz Creek using a $100,000 donation. President Jason Chavez stepped down from his position effective immediately.

• Approved Stuart Carter Gannon to join the Board (11-0)
• Approved Ben Dobbs to join the Board (11-0)
• Accepted resignation of Richard Yarbrough (11-0)
• Accepted resignation of Brian Rissman (11-0)
• Accepted resignation of Dr. Yomi Adeyemi (11-0)
• Authorized CEO to create budget and plan for Tahquitz Creek classroom trailer using $100,000 donation (11-0)
• Approved July 21st, 2026 meeting minutes (11-0)

DRD Board of Directors - Special

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

The Board of Directors voted to remove Giovanna Healy from the position of Board President while she remains a Board Director. The Board then elected Rudy Acosta to serve as President for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year.

• Removed Giovanna Healy from the position of Board President (4-1)
• Elected Rudy Acosta as Board President for the remainder of 2026 (4-1)

DRD Board of Directors - Regular

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

The Board authorized an independent investigation into complaints against President Healy and scheduled a special meeting to elect a new Board President. The Board also denied a $75,000 contract amendment for financial services and approved several routine payroll and financial reports.

• Authorized investigator for complaints against President Healy, budget up to $30,000
• Scheduled special meeting for October 16, 2026, to elect a new Board President
• Denied Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 26-03-004-AD with Andy Heath Financial Services for $75,000
• Approved payroll registers dated September 23 and October 7, 2026
• Approved warrant list dated August 21, 2026
• Approved financial reports for May, June, and July 2026
• Approved meeting minutes from August 12 and September 23, 2026
• Approved Notice of Completion for FY 2025-26 Basketball Court Resurfacing Project

DRF Board of Directors - Special

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

DRF Board of Directors - Regular

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

CVYGF Board of Directors - Cancellation Notice

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

CVYGF Board of Directors - Special

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

DRD Board of Directors - Special

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

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors met for a special session on September 23, 2026. The board entered a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, but no reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

• Held closed session regarding anticipated litigation
• No reportable action taken

DRD Board of Directors - Regular

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

The Board of Directors approved a sponsorship for the Codex Creation Committee's 'Run with Los Muertos' event. Additionally, the Board approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes, payroll, warrant lists, and an amendment to a park reservation agreement with the City of Indio.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved sponsorship for Run with Los Muertos event (4-0)

CVYGF Board of Directors - Regular

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

CVYGF Board of Directors - Cancellation Notice

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

DRF Board of Directors - Regular

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

DRD Board of Directors - Regular

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

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

CVYGF Finance Committee

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

CVYGF Finance Committee Meeting - Cancellation Notice

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

CVYGF Fundraising Committee

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

DRD Board of Directors - Cancellation

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.

DRD Board of Directors - Regular

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)

DRD Legislative Committee - Cancellation

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

DRF Board of Directors - Regular

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

DRD Board of Directors - Regular

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

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

CVYGF Board of Directors - Regular

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

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)

CVYGF Finance Committee

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

DRD Board of Directors - Regular

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

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.

DRF Board of Directors - Regular

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

DRD Board of Directors - Special

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

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.

CVYGF Fundraising Committee

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

The Fundraising Committee approved the minutes from the April 29, 2026, board meeting. The committee also discussed the 2026/2027 fundraising plan, 2027 tournament pricing, and strategies for volunteer and golf club engagement, though no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved April 29, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)