Indio public meetings in 2025

DRD Board of Directors-Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors scheduled for December 24, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2026.

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will appoint its officers and committee representatives for 2026. The board is also considering a beverage container recycling project and a new part-time finance position.

• Resolution No. 25-27: Beverage Container Recycling Project not to exceed $148,500
• Resolution No. 25-26: Request for an additional permanent part-time Account Technician
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 25-06-016-CS with Desert Sands Unified School District regarding emergency medication
• Appointment of Board President and Vice President for the 2026 calendar year
• Review of Board compensation methodology per Ordinance 08-01

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors held its regular meeting on December 10, 2025, and made several key decisions. The board appointed Giovanna Healy as President and Karina Rodriguez as Vice President for 2026, with a 3-2 vote. It also approved the 2026 meeting calendar, maintaining two meetings per month, and adopted resolutions for a new part-time account technician and a beverage container recycling project. The board deferred discussion on board compensation to January 2026.

• Appointed Giovanna Healy as 2026 President (3-2)
• Appointed Karina Rodriguez as 2026 Vice President (3-2)
• Approved 2026 Board Meeting and Holiday Calendar, maintaining two meetings per month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-26 for additional part-time Account Technician (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-27 approving Beverage Container Recycling Project at cost not-to-exceed $148,500 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Desert Sands USD for emergency medication administration (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Standing Committees and District Representatives for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Jurisdictional/Agency Representative assignments for 2026 (5-0)

DRF Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will review financial reports and consider four separate requests for the reimbursement of funds. These include grant-related expenses and a portion of a management analyst position's costs.

• Reimbursement of $18,790.77 from the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant
• Reimbursement of $11,456.00 for the Youth CARE Grant (1/1 – 6/30/2025)
• Reimbursement of $6,730.36 from the State of California Coastal Conservancy
• Reimbursement of 50% of the Management Analyst Position for FY2024-2025
• Approval of financial reports for September and October 2025

The Desert Recreation Foundation Board denied a staff recommendation to reimburse 50% of the Management Analyst position costs for FY2024-2025, citing that the District's hiring delay triggered an unfavorable cost-sharing split. The board approved two grant reimbursements and tabled a third, and approved financial reports with stipulations regarding documentation for a donation.

• Denied staff recommendation for 50% reimbursement of Management Analyst position costs
• Approved $18,790.77 reimbursement from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy grant
• Approved $6,730.36 reimbursement from State of California Coastal Conservancy
• Tabled $11,456.00 Youth CARE Grant reimbursement to January 2026 meeting
• Approved September 2025 financial report as presented
• Approved October 2025 financial report with stipulation to formalize Tudor Ranch donation paperwork

DRD Board of Directors-Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

CVYGF Board of Directors - Regular

The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors will meet to discuss the purchase of classroom space at The Lights in Indio. The board will also review the organization's bylaws and the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan.

• Discussion on purchasing classroom space at The Lights in Indio
• Review of CVYGF Strategic Plan 2026-2029
• Review of Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Bylaws
• Board education on COI and Cyber Insurance
• Approval of financial reports for August, September, and October

The board approved amendments to the bylaws, increasing the maximum number of board members from 15 to 20 and limiting members to three consecutive terms. It also approved the 2026-2029 strategic plan, with one member voting against. The purchase of classroom space at The Lights in Indio was tabled for further discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved bylaws amendment raising board size to 20 and limiting terms to 3 consecutive (unanimous)
• Approved 2026-2029 strategic plan (10-1, Dr. Adeyemi dissenting)
• Tabled purchase of classroom space at The Lights in Indio until January 20, 2026
• Approved consent calendar including September minutes correction and financials for Aug-Oct

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will meet to discuss a status update for the North Shore Climate Resilience Center Project. The board is also deciding on a contract amendment with the Desert Sands Unified School District.

• Status update presentation for the North Shore Climate Resilience Center Project
• Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA C-0005976) with Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
• Approval of payroll registers dated October 8, October 22, and November 5, 2025
• Approval of warrant lists dated September 5 and October 3, 2025

The Desert Recreation District Board unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to the Independent Contractor Agreement with Desert Sands Unified School District, adding paraeducators for after-school programs. The total value of all DRD contracts with DSUSD will be $2,553,075.40. The board also approved the agenda, consent calendar (including minutes, payroll registers, warrant lists, and financial reports), and received a status update on the North Shore Climate Resilience Center project, which is still in design and not yet funded for construction.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to DSUSD agreement for additional paraeducators (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payroll registers, warrant lists, and financial reports (5-0)

DRF Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and grant reimbursements. The board is also considering a funding update and recommendation for the Financial Assistance Program.

• Reimbursement request from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant for $18,790.77
• Reimbursement request from State of California Coastal Conservancy for $6,730.36
• Financial Assistance Program funding update and recommendation
• Approval of September 2025 Financial Report

The Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors meeting on November 3, 2025, was called to order but immediately adjourned because a quorum was not present. Only two board members attended, and no substantive decisions were made. The agenda included items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and grant reimbursements, but none were acted upon.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

DRD Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will meet to receive information regarding the end of the session overview for DRD bills. The body will also review bills that the DRD tracked without taking an official position.

• DRD Bill Update - End of Session Overview
• Review of bills DRD tracked with no official position

The Desert Recreation District Legislative Committee met and discussed various state bills, including SB 315, SB 707, and SB 749, but took no formal votes or decisions. Members suggested reaching out to organizations for letters of support on SB 315 and discussed future meeting formats, locations, and the evaluation of the district's lobbying services.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed SB 315, SB 707, and SB 749; no official positions adopted
• Suggested contacting Lift to Rise and Housing Coalition for letters of support on SB 315
• Discussed future meeting format, including print materials and ADA-accessible locations
• Considered requiring lobbying firm to attend future committee meetings

DRD Board of Directors-Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025.

DRF Executive Committee

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors' Executive Committee scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been canceled.

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will meet to discuss a lease amendment with the City of Palm Desert. The board will also receive an update on Thermal Park and review financial reports from July and August 2025.

• Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement No. 20-02-001-PD with the City of Palm Desert
• Thermal Park Update Presentation
• Approval of financial reports for July 2025 and August 2025
• Approval of payroll registers dated September 10 and September 24, 2025
• Approval of the September 22, 2025 warrant list

The Desert Recreation District Board approved Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement 20-02-001-PD with the City of Palm Desert, which allows for a late payment and continued partnership funding for a quality amenity. The board also unanimously approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes, payroll registers, warrant lists, and financial reports. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on the Thermal Park update and general reports.

• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement 20-02-001-PD with City of Palm Desert (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payroll registers, warrant list, and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Director Espinoza's remote participation (4-0)

DRF Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will review the August 2025 financial report and the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. The board is also scheduled to discuss a fund transfer to a money market account and review a recap of the DRF Bowling Tournament.

• Transfer funds to money market account
• Approval of August 2025 Financial Report
• DRF Bowling Tournament recap and follow-up

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will meet to discuss sponsorship opportunities and personnel agreements. The board is considering a financial contribution for a local event and the extension of an interim manager's contract.

• Proposed $3,500 sponsorship for Run with Los Muertos (RWLM)
• Ratification of employment agreement extension for Interim General Manager Lindsay Woods through September 30, 2025
• Approval of payroll registers dated September 10, 2025
• Outdoor Adventure Presentation
• Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to team members

The Desert Recreation District Board approved a $3,500 sponsorship for the Run with Los Muertos 5K event in Coachella, and ratified an amendment to the Interim General Manager's employment agreement, extending the term through September 30, 2025. Both actions passed unanimously 4-0. The board also approved the consent calendar, including minutes and payroll registers, and recognized employees for years of service.

• Approved $3,500 sponsorship for Run with Los Muertos 5K (4-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Interim GM agreement, extending term to Sept 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including minutes and payroll registers (4-0)

CVYGF Board of Directors - Regular

The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors will meet to discuss new business and organizational updates. The board is considering a pay increase for grant writer Pamela Bieri and reviewing committee structures.

• Proposed pay increase for grant writer Pamela Bieri
• Discussion of First Tee Academies
• Approval of Finance Committee dates
• Dissolution of the Governance Committee
• Transition of Tournament and Jim Kane Scholarship Committees to Ad Hoc status

The board approved a pilot program to partner with Desert Willow, Mission Hills Country Club, and PGA West to deliver First Tee classes. It also approved a $500/month pay increase for grant writer Pamela Bieri for fiscal year 25/26, and set Finance Committee meeting dates for November 11, 2025 and January 13, 2026. All motions passed unanimously with 8 ayes.

• Approved First Tee Academies pilot program with Desert Willow, Mission Hills CC, PGA West (8-0)
• Approved $500/month pay increase for grant writer Pamela Bieri for FY 25/26 (8-0)
• Approved Finance Committee dates: Nov 11, 2025 and Jan 13, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, treasurer's report, staff reports (8-0)

DRF Executive Committee

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors' Executive Committee scheduled for September 15, 2025, has been canceled.

DRF Finance Committee -

The Finance Committee will meet to address old business regarding the transfer of funds to a money market account. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 4, 2025, meeting.

• Transfer funds to money market account
• Approval of August 4, 2025 meeting minutes

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will meet to approve routine financial reports, payroll, and meeting minutes. The session includes several proclamations and awards, as well as a closed session to discuss employment and legal matters.

• Proclamation honoring Kevin Kalman's 27 years of service
• Ralph Heim Exceptional Outreach & Advocacy Award for Scott Sear
• Approval of payroll registers dated August 13 and August 27, 2025
• Approval of warrant list dated August 22, 2025
• Closed session regarding Interim General Manager employment and two potential litigation cases

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, payroll registers, a warrant list, and financial reports. The board also presented proclamations and awards, including honoring Kevin Kalman for 27 years of service and presenting the Ralph Heim Award to Scott Sear. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely ceremonial and administrative.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll registers, warrant list, and financial reports (5-0)
• Presented proclamation honoring Kevin Kalman's 27 years of service
• Presented Ralph Heim Exceptional Outreach & Advocacy Award to Scott Sear
• Accepted Certificate of Appreciation from College of the Desert
• Read proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month

CVYGF Finance Committee

The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Finance Committee will review financial reports for June and July 2025. The body is scheduled to discuss a pay increase for Pamela Bieri and provide updates on specific lighting projects.

• Pay increase for Pamela Bieri
• Financial reports for June and July 2025
• Investment/Reserve Policy discussion
• Updates on East Valley and Indio Lights projects

The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Finance Committee approved a $500 per month pay increase for grant writer Pamela Bieri, bringing her annual compensation to $18,000. The committee also discussed a draft reserve policy and agreed to request an updated budget of $400,000 for the Lights project, increasing the contingency from 10% to 20%.

• Approved $500/month pay increase for grant writer Pamela Bieri (5-0)
• Agreed to request updated $400,000 budget for Lights project with 20% contingency

DRF Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation Foundation (DRF) Board of Directors will meet on September 2, 2025, at the Indio Community Center to conduct routine business. Items include approval of past meeting minutes, financial reports, and a vote on a restated funding agreement with the Desert Recreation District. No major new decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of restated funding agreement between Desert Recreation Foundation and Desert Recreation District
• Approval of Financial Assistance Policy (DRD Policy AP 602)
• Approval of meeting minutes for August 4, 2025
• Approval of financial reports for June and July 2025

The Desert Recreation District Board approved the Restated and Amended Funding Agreement between the Desert Recreation Foundation and the District, along with the Financial Assistance Policy (AP 602) and the Foundation Fact Sheet for Grant Applications. The board also approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes and financial reports for June and July 2025. No public statements were made, and the meeting was procedural in nature aside from these approvals.

• Approved Restated and Amended Funding Agreement between DRF and DRD (5-0)
• Approved Financial Assistance Policy DRD Policy AP 602 (4-1)
• Approved Foundation Fact Sheet for Grant Applications as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August 4, 2025 minutes and June/July 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved remote participation of President Barraza due to just cause (5-0)

DRD Board of Directors-Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors scheduled for August 27, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025.

DRD Legislative Committee

The Desert Recreation District’s Legislative Committee will meet to review and recommend approval of district positions on proposed legislation. The meeting is procedural, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes listed for action. Public comments are permitted under the Brown Act rules.

DRD Committees-Cancellation Notice

The regular meeting of the Legislative Committee scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2025.

DRF Board of Directors-Executive Meeting

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors' Executive Committee scheduled for August 18, 2025, has been canceled.

DRD Board of Directors-Adjourned

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will consider adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the appointment of Gabriel Martin as General Manager. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding assessments for several districts for FY 2026.

• Public hearing and vote on assessments for Districts 93-1, 97-1, 02-1, and 03-1 for FY 2026
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Final Budget (Resolution No. 25-25)
• Appointment of Gabriel Martin as General Manager
• Agreement with Riverside County for improvements at Mecca Regional Sports Park
• Request to annex recreational resource management services within Cathedral City

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors unanimously approved several routine items and resolutions, including the FY 2025-2026 final budget and assessment levies. The most significant action was the 4-0 approval of Gabriel Martin's employment agreement as General Manager, with a salary of $223,799.51 per year and a $600 monthly car allowance. Director Acosta abstained due to a conflict of interest. The board also approved a resolution requesting annexation of recreational services in Cathedral City and a revised financial assistance policy.

• Approved General Manager employment agreement for Gabriel Martin (4-0, Acosta abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-25 adopting FY 2025-2026 final budget
• Adopted Resolution Nos. 25-19 and 25-20 for assessment district levies
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-23 requesting annexation of Cathedral City recreational services
• Approved revised Financial Assistance Policy AP602
• Approved restated funding agreement with Desert Recreation Foundation
• Approved appointment of Kevin Kalman to Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation board
• Approved agenda with removal of item 10.G (Mecca Regional Sports Park agreement)

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will consider adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and hold a public hearing regarding assessments for several districts. The board is also reviewing an annexation request for services within Cathedral City.

• Public hearing and vote on assessments for Districts 93-1, 97-1, 02-1, and 03-1 for FY 2026
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Final Budget (Resolution No. 25-25)
• Annexation request to the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission for services in Cathedral City
• Agreement with Riverside County for improvements at Mecca Regional Sports Park
• Amended Funding Agreement No. 25-08-001-AD with Desert Recreation Foundation

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors approved the FY 2025-2026 final budget, adopted resolutions for assessment levies, and approved a revised financial assistance policy with a $500 per-individual cap. The board also approved an annexation request for Cathedral City recreational services and a funding agreement with the Desert Recreation Foundation. All votes were 4-0 except the financial assistance policy, which passed 3-1.

• Adopted Resolution 25-25 adopting FY 2025-2026 final budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 25-19 and 25-20 for assessment levies (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-23 requesting annexation of Cathedral City recreational services (4-0)
• Approved revised Financial Assistance Policy AP602 with $500 individual cap (3-1)
• Approved Restated and Amended Funding Agreement with Desert Recreation Foundation (4-0)
• Appointed Kevin Kalman to Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, payroll, and financial reports (4-0)

DRD Board of Directors-Adjournment

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been adjourned. The meeting is rescheduled for August 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

DRF Finance Committee

The DRF Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and funding agreement. The body will also review financial control policies and assistance policy updates.

• Recommendation of the Preliminary/Final Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for Board approval
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funding Agreement
• Check Authorization and Financial Controls Sample Policy Language
• Financial Assistance Policy Updates for AP602

DRF Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will discuss the preliminary and final budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting includes requests for various grant reimbursements and the approval of several payments for services and programming.

• Adoption of the Preliminary/Final Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Grant application funding of $25,000 for Anderson Children's Foundation sports programming
• Payment of $9,800 to Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation
• Reimbursement requests from State of California Coastal Conservancy for $1,474.53 and $22,372.06
• Reimbursement request from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant for $21,021.51

The Desert Recreation Foundation Board approved several financial items, including reimbursements from the California Coastal Conservancy totaling $23,846.59, a $21,021.51 reimbursement from the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, and acceptance of a $25,000 grant from the Anderson Children's Foundation for sports programming. The board also approved signing checks for various payments, including a corrected check to the Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation and reimbursements to the Desert Recreation District. All votes were unanimous with Director Marcos Coronel absent for some items.

• Approved $1,474.53 Coastal Conservancy reimbursement (4-0, Coronel absent)
• Approved $22,372.06 Coastal Conservancy reimbursement (4-0, Coronel absent)
• Approved $21,021.51 Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy reimbursement (4-0, Coronel absent)
• Accepted $25,000 Anderson Children's Foundation grant for sports programming (5-0)
• Approved Check #1732 for $9,800 to Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation (5-0)
• Approved Check #1733 for $23,417.65 to Desert Recreation District (5-0)
• Approved Check #1734 for $604 to CJ Brown & Company for audit services (5-0)
• Approved Check #1735 for $864 to Desert Recreation District for email fees (5-0)

DRD - Notice of Cancelled Meeting

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025.

DRF - Notice of Cancelled Meeting

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors - Executive Committee scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been canceled.

CVYGF Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss new business including a donation request. The agenda also includes a review of the Board Expectation Statement and an update on the foundation's investment policy.

• Donation Request
• 2025 Benchmarking Tool board education
• Financial reports for April and May 2025
• Update on the CVYGF Investment Policy
• Review of Board Expectation Statement

The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board approved a budget increase from $300,000 to $365,000 for the Indio classroom to cover sewer connection costs, approved three donation requests, and recommended Kevin Kalman for board membership. The consent calendar, including minutes and financial reports, was approved with a revision to the May 20, 2025 minutes. A new Governance Committee was established.

• Approved $65,000 budget increase for Indio classroom sewer connection (unanimous)
• Approved three donation requests (unanimous)
• Recommended Kevin Kalman to Desert Recreation District for board membership (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar with revision to May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Established Governance Committee with Jason Chavez as chair

DRD Board of Directors-Special

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss the appointment of a General Manager. This item will be addressed in a closed session.

• Closed session regarding Public Employee Appointment for General Manager

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will hold public hearings and vote on the final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting includes decisions on assessment levies for several districts and a budget amendment for FY 2025.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Final Budget
• Levy and collection of assessments for Re-Assessment District 01-1 (Indio Community Center) for FY 2026
• Levy and collection of assessments for Districts 93-1, 97-1, 02-1, and 03-1 for FY 2026
• Authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Indio Community Center HVAC Project
• Resolution No. 25-24 to amend the FY 2025 Final Budget

The Desert Recreation District Board approved several routine items and resolutions, but the FY 2025-2026 final budget was not adopted. A motion to approve the budget failed for lack of a second, and the board instead directed staff to bring it back with two fully-funded Assistant General Manager positions. The board also continued action on assessment district resolutions to a later date.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll register and warrant list (5-0)
• Authorized filing Notice of Completion for Indio Community Center HVAC Project (5-0)
• Authorized GM to vote for Jason Dafforn for CSDA Board (5-0)
• Approved subordination of statutory pass-through payments for Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (5-0)
• Passed Resolutions 25-17 and 25-18 for Reassessment District 01-1 (5-0)
• Continued Resolutions 25-19 and 25-20 on assessment districts to no later than Aug 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-24 amending FY2025 budget (5-0)

DRD - Notice of Cancelled Meeting

The special meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. is canceled. The Board will instead hold its regular meeting on July 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

DRD Board of Directors-Special

The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding the appointment of a General Manager. The meeting consists primarily of procedural items and this specific personnel matter.

• Closed session regarding Public Employee Appointment for General Manager

DRF Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors will review several grant applications and reimbursement requests. The board will also discuss the FY2025-2026 budget and funding agreement.

• Reimbursement request from the State of California Coastal Conservancy for $22,372.06
• Authorization to submit a $5,000 Community Grant Application to the City of Indio
• Acceptance of $25,000 in grant funding from Anderson Children's Foundation for sports programming
• Authorization to submit a $50,000 Bighorn Cares Grant application
• Certification of authorized officers for California Trust Bank

The Desert Recreation Foundation Board tabled a resolution to certify authorized officers for California Trust Bank and directed the Executive Committee to draft a policy. The Board also tabled the amended bylaws, creating an Ad Hoc Committee to complete a draft. The consent calendar was approved except for the Treasurer's report, which was held for discussion.

• Approved agenda with removal of items 7.A, 7.B, 7.C, and 7.E (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar except Item 4.B (5-0)
• Tabled California Trust Bank officer certification; Executive Committee to draft policy (5-0)
• Tabled amended bylaws; Ad Hoc Committee to draft for next meeting (5-0)

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will review the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and a proposed cost of living adjustment for staff. The board is also deciding on landscape maintenance contracts and a potential annexation of services in Cathedral City.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
• Proposed 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all District positions
• Extension of Landscape Maintenance Agreement #19-11-004-DW for one year, not to exceed $1,070,800
• Resolution No. 25-23 regarding annexation of recreational resource management services in Cathedral City
• Review of Quimby Fee Credit for the Nuestro Orgullo Housing Project (TTM 38945) Park

The Desert Recreation District Board approved the FY 2025-26 preliminary budget, a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for all positions, and a 25% Quimby fee credit for the Nuestro Orgullo housing project. They also rejected all bids for district-wide landscape maintenance and extended the current contract for one year. The consent calendar was approved with the removal of Resolution 25-23 regarding Cathedral City annexation.

• Approved FY 2025-26 preliminary budget (5-0)
• Approved 2.5% COLA for all District positions effective July 11, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 25% Quimby fee credit for Nuestro Orgullo project (4-1, Acosta nay)
• Rejected all bids for District-Wide Landscape Maintenance Services (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 6 to landscape maintenance agreement #19-11-004-DW, one-year extension up to $1,070,800 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar as amended (removed Item 6.F) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved payroll registers and warrant lists (5-0)

DRF Board of Directors-Executive Meeting

The Desert Recreation Foundation Executive Committee will meet to conduct routine business and receive committee reports. The board is scheduled to review the agenda for the July 7, 2025, Regular Desert Recreation Foundation Meeting.

• Report from the Grant Writing & Review Committee
• Report from the Bylaws Committee
• Review of July 7, 2025 Regular Desert Recreation Foundation Meeting Agenda

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Board of Directors will consider the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and set an appropriations limit. The meeting also includes decisions on land dedication policies and a maintenance agreement for CV Link.

• Resolution No. 25-21 adopting an appropriations limit of $14,698,609.14 for Fiscal Year 2026
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
• Amendments to Administrative Policy No. 011 regarding land dedication or in-lieu payments for parks
• Approval of CV Link Maintenance Agreement No. 25-06-011-DW with Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• Resolution No. 25-22 to declare certain property surplus and authorize disposal

The Desert Recreation District Board approved the consent calendar, including the FY 2025-2026 appropriations limit and financial reports, and approved the CV Link maintenance agreement with CVAG. The board also approved an interim general manager agreement. Two action items—the amended Administrative Policy No. 011 and the Nuestro Orgullo project—were tabled to the next meeting. The board entered closed session and reported no action.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, financial reports, Resolution 25-21 (appropriations limit $14,698,609.14), and Resolution 25-22 (surplus property) (3-0)
• Approved CV Link maintenance agreement No. 25-06-011-DW with CVAG (3-0)
• Approved interim general manager agreement (3-0)
• Tabled Administrative Policy No. 011 amendments to June 25, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Tabled Nuestro Orgullo project (TTM 38945) park in-lieu fees to June 25, 2025 meeting (3-0)

DRF Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and consider several grant reimbursement requests. The board will also discuss staff recruitment and director appointments for a national association meeting.

• Reimbursement request of $14,345.65 from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant to the Desert Recreation District
• Reimbursement request of $9,044.63 from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Grant to the Desert Recreation District
• Reimbursement request of $23,417.65 from the State of California Coastal Conservancy
• Authorization to appoint two directors to attend the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
• Discussion on Management Analyst Recruitment

DRD Board of Directors-Special

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a closed session regarding an Interim General Manager.

• Closed session for public employee appointment of an Interim General Manager
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding the Interim General Manager

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will seek direction on the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and a proposed Park and Conservation Ranger Program. The board will also vote on management plans for golf centers and updates to financial assistance policies.

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget discussion
• Proposed Park and Conservation Ranger Program
• Landmark Golf's FY 2025-26 Golf Center at Palm Desert Annual Management Plan
• Landmark Golf's FY 2025-26 First Tee - Coachella Valley Management Plan
• Financial Assistance Policy Updates for AP602

The Desert Recreation District Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 management plans for the Golf Center at Palm Desert and First Tee - Coachella Valley, both operated by Landmark Golf. The board also received study presentations on a proposed Park and Conservation Ranger Program, a potential CV Link maintenance partnership with CVAG, and the FY 2025-26 preliminary budget, but took no action on these items. The consent calendar, including minutes, correspondence, payroll, warrants, and financial reports, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Landmark Golf's FY 2025-26 Golf Center at Palm Desert Annual Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved Landmark Golf's FY 2025-26 First Tee - Coachella Valley Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including May 14, 2025 minutes, payroll register, warrant list, and April 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved agenda with removal of items 6E.a and 10C (4-0, VP absent)
• Heard study item on proposed Park and Conservation Ranger Program; no action taken
• Heard study item on CV Link maintenance and operations collaboration with CVAG; no action taken
• Heard study item on FY 2025-26 Preliminary Budget; no action taken
• Closed session on Interim General Manager employment and labor negotiations; no reportable action

DRD - Notice of Cancelled Special Meeting

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors has cancelled its special meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The board will instead hold its regular meeting on May 28 at 5:00 p.m.

CVYGF Board of Directors-Regular

The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation Board of Directors meets to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and new business items including scholarship recipients and the annual plan. The board will also review governance documents and receive updates on investments and staff recruitment.

• Approval of 2025 Jim Kane Scholarship recipients
• Adoption of 2025-2026 First Tee - Coachella Valley Annual Plan
• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Board Expectation Statement
• Update on CVYGF Investment Policy

The Coachella Valley Youth Golf Foundation board approved the 2025 Jim Kane Scholarship recipients and the 2025-2026 annual business plan. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes and financial reports. Two discussion items were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved 2025 Jim Kane Scholarship recipients (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 First Tee - Coachella Valley Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including March 18, 2025 minutes and February/March 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Tabled Review of Board Expectation Statement to next meeting
• Tabled Update on CVYGF Investment Policy to next meeting

DRF - Notice of Cancelled Executive Meeting

The executive meeting of the Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

DRD Legislative Committee - Notice of Canceled Meeting

The regular meeting of the Legislative Committee scheduled for May 15, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2025.

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board will consider routine consent items including minutes, payroll, warrants, financial reports, and assessment district resolutions. The only action item is approval of the employee health and welfare benefit program for the 2025-2026 plan-year. A closed session is scheduled to discuss employment and labor negotiations for the Interim General Manager position.

• Approval of minutes from special meetings of May 5 and May 8, 2025
• Approval of payroll registers dated April 23 and May 7, 2025
• Approval of warrant list dated April 18, 2025
• Approval of Credit Card Usage Policy AP210
• Resolutions 25-11 through 25-16 initiating and approving assessments for Reassessment District 01-1 and Assessment Districts 02-1, 03-1, 93-1, 97-1 for FY2025/26

The Desert Recreation District Board approved a new employee health and welfare benefits program for the 2025-2026 plan year, switching medical coverage from Anthem Blue Cross to HealthNet and Kaiser Permanente. The motion passed 4-1, with Director Rudy Acosta voting against. The change is expected to save about 1% compared to an 11% increase if staying with the current carrier. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included routine items such as minutes, payroll registers, warrant lists, financial reports, a credit card policy, and several assessment district resolutions.

• Approved health and welfare benefits program option #2 (HealthNet and Kaiser Permanente) for 2025-2026 (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of May 5 and May 8, 2025 special meetings
• Approved payroll registers dated April 23 and May 7, 2025
• Approved warrant list dated April 18, 2025
• Approved financial reports as of March 2025
• Approved Credit Card Usage Policy AP210
• Passed Resolutions 25-11, 25-12, 25-13 for Reassessment District No. 01-1 FY25/26
• Passed Resolutions 25-14, 25-15, 25-16 for Assessment Districts 02-1, 03-1, 93-1, 97-1 FY25/26

DRD Board of Directors-Special

This special meeting of the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors is largely procedural, with no action items, public hearings, or study items on the open agenda. The only substantive business will occur in closed session, where the board will consider employment of an interim general manager and conduct labor negotiations with that unrepresented employee.

• Closed session under Govt. Code Section 54957 to consider and possibly employ an Interim General Manager
• Closed session under Govt. Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations with the unrepresented Interim General Manager

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors held a special meeting on May 14, 2025, with all five directors present (one via teleconference). The board approved Director Giovanna Healy's remote participation due to just cause, and entered closed session to discuss the interim general manager position and labor negotiations, emerging with no reportable action. No substantive decisions were made; all agenda items were procedural or closed-session.

• Approved Director Giovanna Healy's remote participation via teleconference (4-0, Healy abstained)
• Entered closed session for public employment and labor negotiations regarding Interim General Manager
• Returned to open session with no reportable action

DRD Board of Directors-Special

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session regarding public employment.

• Closed session regarding public employment for the title of Administrative Services Director

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors met in special session on May 8, 2025, but took no substantive action. The board approved the agenda as presented, heard no public comments, and had no consent calendar, study items, public hearings, or action items. The board entered closed session to discuss the position of Administrative Services Director and returned with no reportable action.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Closed session on Administrative Services Director employment — no reportable action

DRF - Notice of Cancelled Meeting

The regular meeting of the Desert Recreation Foundation Board of Directors scheduled for May 5, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

DRD Board of Directors-Special

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from April 23, 2025. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss public employment regarding the Administrative Services Director position.

• Approval of minutes for the April 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Closed session regarding public employment for the title of Administrative Services Director

The Desert Recreation District Board of Directors held a special meeting on May 5, 2025, with all five directors present (two via teleconference). The board approved the agenda and the consent calendar, which included only the approval of minutes from the April 23, 2025 regular meeting. No public comments, study items, public hearings, or action items were on the agenda, and the board went into closed session to discuss the position of Administrative Services Director, returning with no reportable action.

• Approved remote participation for Directors Healy and Espinoza due to Just Cause (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved the consent calendar, including minutes of the April 23, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
• Held closed session on Public Employment (Administrative Services Director) with no reportable action

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a study item on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Projects Plan and action items such as adopting a total compensation and benefits policy, approving the annual budget for the Coachella Valley Desert and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, and awarding a $96,320 contract to Great Western Installations for playground surfacing at La Quinta Community Center Park. The board will also hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and the appointment of an Administrative Services Director.

• Study item: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Projects Plan for board direction
• Action to adopt Resolution No. 25-11 establishing the FY 2025-26 Total Compensation and Benefits Policy
• Request to approve the FY 2025-26 annual budget for the Coachella Valley Desert and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
• Proposal from Great Western Installations for $96,320 to purchase and install pour-in-place surfacing at La Quinta Community Center Park playground area
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on Alamir Alameldin vs. Desert Recreation District litigation and public employment for Administrative Services Director

The Desert Recreation District Board approved the consent calendar (including minutes, payroll, and warrants), adopted Resolution No. 25-11 for the FY 2025-26 compensation and benefits policy, approved the Coachella Valley Desert and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority annual budget, and approved a $96,320 contract for playground surfacing. The Board also added a new committee assignment and discussed the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Projects plan, indicating they would reprioritize projects. No public comments were made, and the closed session resulted in no reportable action.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes, payroll, warrants) as modified (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-11 for FY 2025-26 compensation and benefits policy (3-0)
• Approved Coachella Valley Desert and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority FY 2025-26 budget (3-0)
• Approved $96,320 contract with Great Western Installations for playground surfacing (3-0)
• Added Desert Recreation Foundation to 2x2 committee assignments; appointed Espinoza and Acosta (3-0)
• Removed financial report item from agenda; moved to next meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Projects plan; Board to reprioritize projects

DRD Finance Committee- Notice of Canceled Meeting

This notice announces the cancellation of the Desert Recreation District Finance Committee regular meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025. The next regular meeting will be held on April 15, 2026. The agenda contains no substantive items, only the cancellation notice.

• Regular meeting of April 16, 2025, canceled; next meeting set for April 15, 2026.

DRD Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation District Board will conduct a public hearing on the FY2025-2026 Fees and Charges Manual and vote on a resolution to amend it. They will also consider adopting the FY2026-2031 Strategic Plan Update, ratify an emergency HVAC replacement contract for the Thousand Palms Community Center ($48,250), and reject a $63,100 claim from Wright Construction Engineering Corp. Other action items include amending the Palm Desert Community Center renovation budget and discussing the total compensation plan for staff.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend the FY2025-2026 Fees and Charges Policy Manual AP601
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Update
• Ratification of emergency HVAC replacement at Thousand Palms Community Center – Agreement No. 25-03-001-TP with Desert Air Conditioning for $48,250
• Rejection of claim from Wright Construction Engineering Corp. in the amount of $63,100
• Resolution No. 25-02 amending the Palm Desert Community Center Renovation Project Budget

The Desert Recreation District Board approved the FY2025-2026 Fees and Charges Policy Manual (Resolution 25-09), adopted the FY2026-2031 Strategic Plan Update, and ratified an emergency HVAC replacement at the Thousand Palms Community Center for $48,250. The board also approved District positions on proposed legislation and assigned President Gonzalez and a Foundation representative to attend CSDA Legislative Days. The board discussed but took no formal action on the FY2025-26 Total Compensation and Benefits Plan, including a proposed sick leave policy change and Management Analyst classification options.

• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes, payroll, warrants, and rejection of $63,100 claim from Wright Construction (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 25-09 amending FY2025-2026 Fees and Charges Policy Manual AP601 (5-0)
• Adopted FY2026-2031 Strategic Plan Update (5-0)
• Ratified Resolution 25-10 and Agreement No. 25-03-001-TP for emergency HVAC replacement at Thousand Palms Community Center, total $48,250 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 25-02 amending Palm Desert Community Center Renovation Project budget (5-0)
• Approved District positions on proposed legislation (5-0)
• Assigned President Gonzalez and Andres Coronel as Legislative Committee representatives for CSDA Legislative Days (5-0)
• Closed session on General Manager performance evaluation with no reportable action

DRF Board of Directors-Regular

The Desert Recreation Foundation Board will meet to discuss its annual update to the Desert Recreation District, a management analyst recruitment, and a reimbursement request of $5,000 from the City of Palm Desert CDBG program. Consent items include approval of the February 2025 financial report and March meeting minutes. The board will also receive an update on the 2025 bowling tournament fundraiser.

• Request for Discussion of the Desert Recreation Foundation's Annual Update to the Desert Recreation District
• Request for Reimbursement of City of Palm Desert CDBG FY23/24 Program in the Amount of $5,000
• Management Analyst Recruitment
• Fantasy Springs and Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians Golf Tournament discussion
• Approval of Financial Report for February 2025

DRD Legislative Committee - Notice of Canceled Meeting

The regular meeting of the Legislative Committee scheduled for April 3, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The next regular meeting is set for May 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Next regular meeting: May 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm