Item 31.
STAFF REPORT
7/26/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-48 authorizing the establishment of an annual special tax for City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) and annexation areas thereto for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, take any testimony, and adopt Resolution No. 2023-48.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Resolution No. 2023-48 establishes an updated levy of the special taxes in the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2005-1 and the Annexation Areas in the current tax year at the new rate reflecting the annual Consumer Price Index adjustment for the special taxes. This an annual City Council action item which triggers the certified list of all parcels in the CFD 2005-1 and the Annexation Areas subject to the levy with updated amounts to be levied on each parcel. These will be compiled by the City’s consultant and the levy for the current tax year will be sent to the County Auditor-Controller in order for the City to collect the assessments for the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
Through adoption of Resolution No. 2023-48, the City Manager is authorized to determine the specific rates and amounts of the special tax to be collected from taxable parcels within the CFD 2005-1 and the Annexation areas for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. Additionally, the City Manager is authorized to prepare the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Certified List and to submit such list to the County Auditor on or before August 10, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council initiated proceedings, held a public hearing, conducted an election and received a favorable vote from the qualified electors to authorize the levy of special taxes in City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services), Annexation Area Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 of the 2005-1 CFD, all as authorized pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.”
Item 32.
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2005/2006 and for each following Fiscal Year, the City Council has levied the Special Tax at the Maximum Special Tax on all Developed Single-Family Residential Property and Developed Multi-Family Residential Property for which a building permit for the construction of residential units are issued prior to June 30 of the prior fiscal year.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
A review of new building permits issued by the City’s Building Division for the current Fiscal Year 2022/2023 reveals that there were one hundred ninety-eight (198) new qualifying “residential dwellings unit” permits issued within the Community Facility District 2005-01 boundaries or annexation areas, compared to one hundred fifteen (115) for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. The City issued permits for these homes inside the Sevilla community (Tract 38084) developed by Pulte Homes, Mariposa Pointe (Tract 32074) developed by D.R. Horton, and Bellissima (Tract No. 31978) by developer Pulte Homes.
Accordingly, there will be 198 new properties added to the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 assessment.
Additionally, the Consumer Price Index adjustment will increase the annual assessment by 7.49% based on the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California. Therefore, the new annual assessment will increase from $1,348.10 to $1,449.08. This equates to a change in total anticipated levy from $2,438,713.56 to $2,908,303.86 or an increase of 469,590.30. The final special tax roll for the new assessments will be sent to the County Assessor prior to August 10, 2023.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2023-48 as requested.
2. Take no action.
3. Continue this item and provide staff with direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total projected levy for the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) in Fiscal Year 2023/24 is 2,908,303.86 and funds are used for police, fire and paramedic services. The CFD term runs in perpetuity, and for the 2023/2024 fiscal year the annual assessments will include a 7.49% CPI escalator to adjust for inflation as compared to the 2022/2023 assessment.
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE(S):
Staff recommends alternative #1.
Item 32.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Resolution No. 2023-48
Attachment 2: New Dwelling Unit Permits 2022/2023
Attachment 3: Map of 2023/2024 CFD Assessed Tracts
Item 32.
Tract Lot APN Site Address Permit Number Permit Issued Plan Type Square Footage Description 1 31978 7 768‐520‐007 53027 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16117 7/25/2022 3 2824 SFD 2 31978 8 768‐520‐008 53031 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16118 7/25/2022 2 2404 SFD 3 31978 9 768‐520‐009 53035 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16119 7/25/2022 3 2824 SFD 4 31978 10 768‐520‐010 53039 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16120 7/25/2022 2 2404 SFD 5 31978 11 768‐462‐001 53045 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16121 7/25/2022 3 2824 SFD 6 31978 12 768‐462‐002 53051 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16122 7/25/2022 2 2404 SFD 7 31978 13 768‐462‐003 53055 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16123 7/25/2022 3 2824 SFD 8 31978 1 768‐520‐001 53003 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16124 7/25/2022 2 2404 SFD 9 31978 2 768‐520‐002 53007 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16125 7/25/2022 3 2824 SFD 10 31978 3 768‐520‐003 53011 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16126 7/25/2022 2 2404 SFD 11 31978 4 768‐520‐004 53015 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16127 7/25/2022 2 2404 SFD 12 31978 5 768‐520‐005 53019 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16128 7/25/2022 3 2824 SFD 13 31978 6 768‐520‐006 53025 CALLE EMPALME BL‐2022‐07‐16129 7/25/2022 2 2404 SFD 14 31978 3 768‐520‐022 53039 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16165 8/17/2022 3 2824 SFD 15 31978 4 768‐520‐023 53035 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16166 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 16 31978 5 768‐520‐024 53031 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16167 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 17 31978 7 768‐520‐026 53023 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16168 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 18 31978 18 768‐520‐037 53024 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16169 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 19 31978 19 768‐520‐038 53028 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16170 8/9/2022 1 1959 SFD 20 31978 6 768‐520‐025 53027 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16171 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 21 31978 20 768‐520‐039 53032 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16172 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 22 31978 21 768‐520‐040 53038 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16173 8/9/2022 1 1959 SFD 23 31978 8 768‐520‐027 53019 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16182 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 24 31978 9 768‐520‐028 53015 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16183 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 25 31978 10 768‐520‐029 53011 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16184 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 26 31978 12 768‐520‐031 53005 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16185 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 27 31978 13 768‐520‐032 53006 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16186 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 28 31978 14 768‐520‐033 53008 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16187 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 29 31978 15 768‐520‐034 53012 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16188 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 30 31978 16 768‐520‐035 53016 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16189 8/9/2022 1 1959 SFD 31 31978 17 768‐520‐036 53020 MODENA TER BL‐2022‐07‐16190 8/9/2022 1 1959 SFD 32 31978 67 768‐460‐024 84103 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16191 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 33 31978 68 768‐460‐025 84093 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16192 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 34 31978 69 768‐460‐026 84079 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16193 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 35 31978 70 768‐460‐027 84067 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16194 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 36 31978 71 768‐460‐028 84055 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16195 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 37 31978 72 768‐460‐029 84045 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16196 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 38 31978 53 768‐521‐025 84114 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16197 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 39 31978 54 768‐521‐026 84126 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16198 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD Fiscal Year 2022‐2023 Building Permits for CFD 2005‐1
Single‐Family Dwellings
Item 32.
40 31978 55 768‐521‐027 84136 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16199 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 41 31978 64 768‐460‐021 84139 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16200 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 42 31978 65 768‐460‐022 84127 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16201 8/9/2022 3 2824 SFD 43 31978 66 768‐460‐023 84115 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐07‐16202 8/9/2022 2 2404 SFD 44 32074 31 779‐271‐039 50304 CAMINO MAGDALENA BL‐2022‐07‐16211 8/3/2022 2 2239 SFD 45 32074 32 779‐271‐040 50298 CAMINO MAGDALENA BL‐2022‐07‐16212 8/3/2022 4 2311 SFD 46 32074 33 779‐271‐041 50292 CAMINO MAGDALENA BL‐2022‐07‐16213 8/3/2022 1 1898 SFD 47 32074 34 779‐271‐042 50286 CAMINO MAGDALENA BL‐2022‐07‐16214 8/3/2022 3 2435 SFD 48 32074 42 779‐271‐050 50289 CAMINO MAGDALENA BL‐2022‐07‐16215 8/3/2022 4 2311 SFD 49 32074 43 779‐271‐051 50295 CAMINO MAGDALENA BL‐2022‐07‐16216 8/3/2022 2 2239 SFD 50 32074 44 779‐271‐052 50301 CAMINO MAGDALENA BL‐2022‐07‐16217 8/3/2022 4 2311 SFD 51 31978 56 768‐521‐028 84146 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐08‐16246 8/17/2022 2 2404 SFD 52 31978 57 768‐521‐029 84160 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐08‐16247 8/17/2022 3 2824 SFD 53 31978 58 768‐521‐030 84172 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐08‐16248 8/17/2022 2 2404 SFD 54 31978 59 768‐521‐031 84184 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐08‐16249 8/17/2022 3 2824 SFD 55 31978 60 768‐460‐017 84185 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐08‐16250 8/17/2022 2 2404 SFD 56 31978 61 768‐460‐018 84173 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐08‐16251 8/17/2022 3 2824 SFD 57 31978 62 768‐460‐019 84161 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐08‐16252 8/17/2022 2 2404 SFD 58 31978 63 768‐460‐020 84151 SIENA LN BL‐2022‐08‐16253 8/17/2022 3 2824 SFD 59 38084 100 768‐511‐010 50694 CALLE CERVANTES BL‐2022‐04‐15787 5/11/2022 1 1959 SFD 60 38084 32 768‐500‐028 84448 CALLE RODRIGUEZ BL‐2022‐05‐15896 6/7/2022 1 1959 SFD 61 38084 33 768‐500‐029 84454 CALLE RODRIGUEZ BL‐2022‐05‐15897 6/7/2022 3 2824 SFD 62 38084 34 768‐501‐001 84453 CALLE RODRIGUEZ BL‐2022‐05‐15898 6/7/2022 2 2404 SFD 63 38084 35 768‐501‐002 84447 CALLE RODRIGUEZ BL‐2022‐05‐15900 6/7/2022 3 2824 SFD 64 38084 105 768‐511‐015 50532 CALLE CERVANTES BL‐2022‐05‐15902 6/7/2022 2 2404 SFD 65 38084 106 768‐510‐030 50508 CALLE CERVANTES BL‐2022‐05‐15903 6/7/2022 3 2824 SFD 66 38084 107 768‐510‐031 50500 CALLE CERVANTES BL‐2022‐05‐15904 6/7/2022 2 2404 SFD 67 38084 85 768‐510‐024 50532 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐05‐15906 8/17/2022 2 2404 SFD 68 38084 86 768‐510‐025 50522 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐05‐15907 8/17/2022 1 1959 SFD 69 38084 87 768‐510‐026 50510 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐05‐15908 8/17/2022 3 2824 SFD 70 38084 88 768‐510‐027 50502 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐05‐15909 8/17/2022 2 2404 SFD 71 38084 89 768‐510‐028 50501 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐05‐15910 8/17/2022 1 1959 SFD 72 38084 90 768‐510‐029 50507 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐05‐15911 8/17/2022 3 2824 SFD 73 38084 91 768‐511‐001 50533 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐05‐15912 8/17/2022 1 1959 SFD 74 38084 81 768‐510‐020 50658 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐07‐16226 9/1/2022 3 2824 SFD 75 38084 82 768‐510‐021 50610 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐07‐16227 9/1/2022 1 1959 SFD 76 38084 83 768‐510‐022 50582 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐07‐16228 9/1/2022 3 2824 SFD 77 38084 84 768‐510‐023 50564 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐07‐16229 9/1/2022 1 1959 SFD 78 38084 92 768‐511‐002 50567 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐07‐16230 9/1/2022 2 2404 SFD 79 38084 93 768‐511‐003 50585 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐07‐16231 9/1/2022 1 1959 SFD 80 38084 94 768‐511‐004 50621 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐07‐16232 9/1/2022 3 2824 SFD 81 38084 95 768‐511‐005 50669 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐07‐16233 9/1/2022 2 2404 SFD 82 38084 76 768‐510‐015 84489 CALLE CHAVEZ BL‐2022‐09‐16405 10/19/2022 1 1959 SFD 83 38084 77 768‐510‐016 50808 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐09‐16406 10/19/2022 3 2824 SFD
Item 32.
84 38084 78 768‐510‐017 50766 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐09‐16407 10/19/2022 3 2824 SFD 85 38084 79 768‐510‐018 50730 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐09‐16408 10/19/2022 1 1959 SFD 86 38084 80 768‐510‐019 50688 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐09‐16409 10/19/2022 2 2404 SFD 87 38084 96 768‐511‐006 50707 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐09‐16410 10/19/2022 3 2824 SFD 88 38084 97 768‐511‐007 50753 CALLE CEBRINO BL‐2022‐09‐16411 10/19/2022 1 1959 SFD 89 38084 71 768‐510‐010 84453 CALLE CHAVEZ BL‐2022‐11‐16528 12/6/2022 1 1959 SFD 90 38084 72 768‐510‐011 84459 CALLE CHAVEZ BL‐2022‐11‐16529 12/6/2022 2 2404 SFD 91 38084 73 768‐510‐012 84465 CALLE CHAVEZ BL‐2022‐11‐16530 12/6/2022 1 1959 SFD 92 38084 74 768‐510‐013 84473 CALLE CHAVEZ BL‐2022‐11‐16531 12/6/2022 3 2824 SFD 93 38084 75 768‐510‐014 84481 CALLE CHAVEZ BL‐2022‐11‐16532 12/6/2022 2 2404 SFD 94 38084 98 768‐511‐008 84460 CALLE CHAVEZ BL‐2022‐11‐16533 12/6/2022 1 1959 SFD 95 38084 99 768‐511‐009 84454 CALLE CHAVEZ BL‐2022‐11‐16534 12/6/2022 3 2824 SFD 96 32074 1 779‐270‐001 50055 CALLE FRONTERA BL‐2023‐02‐16795 3/2/2023 1 1898 SFD 97 32074 4 779‐300‐019 50076 CALLE FRONTERA BL‐2023‐02‐16796 3/2/2023 4 2311 SFD 98 32074 7 779‐300‐022 50058 CALLE FRONTERA BL‐2023‐02‐16797 3/2/2023 4 2311 SFD 99 32074 1 779‐300‐016 50094 CALLE FRONTERA BL‐2022‐10‐16452 3/2/2023 3 2435 SFD 100 32074 2 779‐300‐017 50088 CALLE FRONTERA BL‐2022‐10‐16453 3/2/2023 2 2239 SFD 101 32074 3 779‐300‐018 50082 CALLE FRONTERA BL‐2022‐10‐16454 3/2/2023 1 1898 SFD 102 32074 5 779‐300‐020 50070 CALLE FRONTERA BL‐2022‐10‐16455 3/2/2023 2 2239 SFD 103 32074 6 779‐300‐021 50064 CALLE FRONTERA BL‐2022‐10‐16456 3/2/2023 1 1898 SFD 104 32074 47 779‐301‐021 83507 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2022‐10‐16457 3/2/2023 2 2239 SFD 105 32074 48 779‐301‐022 83501 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2022‐10‐16458 3/2/2023 1 1898 SFD 106 38084 1 768‐510‐001 84473 CALLE LARRIVA BL‐2023‐02‐16757 3/7/2023 3 2827 SFD 107 38084 2 768‐510‐002 84465 CALLE LARRIVA BL‐2023‐02‐16758 3/7/2023 1 1959 SFD 108 38084 66 768‐510‐005 84482 CALLE LARRIVA BL‐2023‐02‐16759 3/7/2023 3 2824 SFD 109 38084 67 768‐510‐006 84472 CALLE LARRIVA BL‐2023‐02‐16760 3/7/2023 2 2404 SFD 110 38084 68 768‐510‐007 84464 CALLE LARRIVA BL‐2023‐02‐16761 3/7/2023 3 2824 SFD 111 38084 69 768‐510‐008 84458 CALLE LARRIVA BL‐2023‐02‐16762 3/7/2023 1 1959 SFD 112 38084 70 768‐510‐009 84452 CALLE LARRIVA BL‐2023‐02‐16763 3/7/2023 2 2404 SFD 113 31978 22 768‐520‐041 53039 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16254 3/14/2023 3 2824 SFD 114 31978 24 768‐520‐043 53027 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16256 3/14/2023 2 2404 SFD 115 31978 23 768‐520‐042 53033 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16255 3/14/2023 1 1959 SFD 116 31978 25 768‐520‐044 53023 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16257 3/14/2023 1 1959 SFD 117 31978 26 768‐520‐045 53019 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16258 3/14/2023 3 2824 SFD 118 31978 48 768‐521‐020 53020 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16259 3/14/2023 1 1959 SFD 119 31978 49 768‐521‐021 53024 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16260 3/14/2023 2 2404 SFD 120 31978 50 768‐521‐022 53028 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16261 3/14/2023 1 1959 SFD 121 31978 51 768‐521‐023 53032 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16262 3/14/2023 3 2824 SFD 122 31978 52 768‐521‐024 53038 TORINO PL BL‐2022‐08‐16263 3/14/2023 1 1959 SFD 123 32074 8 779‐300‐023 50175 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16459 3/16/2023 3 2435 SFD 124 32074 9 779‐300‐024 50169 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16460 3/16/2023 1 1898 SFD 125 32074 20 779‐300‐035 50172 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16461 3/16/2023 2 2239 SFD 126 32074 21 779‐300‐036 50178 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16462 3/16/2023 1 1898 SFD 127 32074 42 779‐301‐016 83537 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2022‐10‐16463 3/16/2023 1 1898 SFD
Item 32.
128 32074 44 779‐301‐018 83525 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2022‐10‐16464 3/16/2023 2 2239 SFD 129 32074 45 779‐301‐019 83519 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2022‐10‐16465 3/16/2023 1 1898 SFD 130 32074 10 779‐300‐025 50163 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16466 3/16/2023 2 2239 SFD 131 32074 11 779‐300‐026 50157 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16467 3/16/2023 1 1898 SFD 132 32074 12 779‐300‐027 50151 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16468 3/16/2023 2 2239 SFD 133 32074 13 779‐300‐028 50145 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16469 3/16/2023 3 2435 SFD 134 32074 14 779‐300‐029 50139 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16470 3/16/2023 2 2239 SFD 135 32074 16 779‐300‐031 50148 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16471 3/16/2023 2 2239 SFD 136 32074 17 779‐300‐032 50154 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16472 3/16/2023 1 1898 SFD 137 32074 19 779‐300‐034 50166 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2022‐10‐16473 3/16/2023 1 1898 SFD 138 32074 43 779‐301‐017 83531 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2023‐02‐16785 3/16/2023 4 2311 SFD 139 32074 46 779‐301‐020 83513 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2023‐02‐16788 3/16/2023 4 2311 SFD 140 32074 15 779‐300‐030 50142 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2023‐02‐16789 3/16/2023 4 2311 SFD 141 32074 18 779‐300‐033 50160 CAMINO CORAS BL‐2023‐02‐16790 3/16/2023 4 2311 SFD 142 32074 40 779‐301‐014 83549 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2023‐03‐16875 3/22/2023 4 2311 SFD 143 32074 41 779‐301‐015 83543 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2023‐03‐16876 3/22/2023 2 2239 SFD 144 31978 27 768‐520‐046 53017 TORINO PL BL‐2023‐04‐16929 4/27/2023 1 1959 SFD 145 31978 28 768‐520‐047 53013 TORINO PL BL‐2023‐04‐16930 4/27/2023 2 2404 SFD 146 31978 29 768‐520‐048 53009 TORINO PL BL‐2023‐04‐16931 4/27/2023 3 2824 SFD 147 31978 30 768‐520‐049 84082 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16932 4/27/2023 1 1959 SFD 148 31978 31 768‐520‐050 84094 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16933 4/27/2023 2 2404 SFD 149 31978 32 768‐520‐051 84104 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16934 4/27/2023 3 2824 SFD 150 31978 46 768‐521‐018 53012 TORINO PL BL‐2023‐04‐16935 4/27/2023 1 1959 SFD 151 31978 47 768‐521‐019 53016 TORINO PL BL‐2023‐04‐16936 4/27/2023 3 2824 SFD 152 31978 33 768‐520‐052 84116 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16937 4/27/2023 2 2404 SFD 153 31978 34 768‐520‐053 84126 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16938 4/27/2023 3 2824 SFD 154 31978 35 768‐520‐054 84136 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16939 4/27/2023 2 2404 SFD 155 31978 38 768‐520‐055 84148 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16940 4/27/2023 3 2824 SFD 156 31978 43 768‐521‐015 84151 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16941 4/27/2023 2 2404 SFD 157 31978 44 768‐521‐016 84139 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16942 4/27/2023 3 2824 SFD 158 31978 45 768‐521‐017 84129 MONZA LN BL‐2023‐04‐16943 4/27/2023 2 2404 SFD 159 32074 22 779‐300‐037 50259 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17021 5/1/2023 3 2435 SFD 160 32074 23 779‐300‐038 50253 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17022 5/1/2023 2 2239 SFD 161 32074 34 779‐300‐049 50256 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17023 5/1/2023 4 2311 SFD 162 32074 35 779‐300‐050 50262 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17024 5/1/2023 1 1898 SFD 163 32074 36 779‐301‐010 83573 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2023‐05‐17025 5/1/2023 1 1898 SFD 164 32074 37 779‐301‐011 83567 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2023‐05‐17026 5/1/2023 4 2311 SFD 165 32074 38 779‐301‐012 83561 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2023‐05‐17027 5/1/2023 2 2239 SFD 166 32074 39 779‐301‐013 83555 AVENIDA SAN DOMINGO BL‐2023‐05‐17028 5/1/2023 1 1898 SFD 167 32074 24 779‐300‐039 50247 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17029 5/2/2023 1 1898 SFD 168 32074 25 779‐300‐040 50241 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17030 5/2/2023 2 2239 SFD 169 32074 26 779‐300‐041 50235 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17031 5/2/2023 1 1898 SFD 170 32074 27 779‐300‐042 50229 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17032 5/2/2023 3 2435 SFD 171 32074 28 779‐300‐043 50223 CAMINO EL FARO BL‐2023‐05‐17033 5/2/2023 2 2239 SFD
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-48
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF AN ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR CITY OF COACHELLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW
ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES) AND
ANNEXATION AREAS THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Coachella (the “City”) had previously initiated proceedings, held a public hearing, conducted an election and received a favorable vote from the qualified electors to authorize the levy of special taxes in City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “CFD 2005-1”), Annexation Area Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 of the 2005-1 CFD (collectively, the “Annexation Areas”), all as authorized pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”); and,
WHEREAS, this Council, by the adoption of applicable ordinances, as authorized by Section 53340 of the Government Code of the State of California, has authorized the levy of such special taxes in the CFD 2005-1 and the Annexation Areas; and, WHEREAS, Government Code Section 53340 provides that this Council may provide, by resolution, for the levy of the special taxes in the CFD 2005-1 and the Annexation Areas in the current tax year and future tax years at the same rates or at a lower rate than the rate provided for in the ordinance levying such special taxes if such resolution is adopted and a certified list of all parcels in the CFD 2005-1 and the Annexation Areas subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the special tax to be levied on each parcel in the CFD 2005-1 and the Annexation Areas for the current tax year (the “Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Certified List”) and future tax years, is timely filed by the clerk or other official designated by this Council with the Auditor of the County of Riverside (the “County Auditor”).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to determine or cause to be determined the specific rates and amounts of the special tax to be collected from taxable parcels within the CFD 2005-1 and the Annexation areas for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare or cause the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Certified List and to submit such list to the County Auditor on or before August 10, 2023 or such later date to which the County Auditor may agree.
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Section 4. The special tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes are collected, and shall be subject to the same penalties and same procedure and sale in cases of any delinquency for ad valorem taxes, and the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to deduct reasonable administrative costs incurred in collecting any said special tax.
Section 5. It is hereby further directed that a certified copy of this Resolution, together with the Certified List for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, also be filed with the County Auditor.
Section 6. The County Auditor is hereby directed to enter in the next County assessment roll on which taxes will become due, opposite each lot or parcel of land effected in a space marked “public improvements, special tax” or by any other suitable designation, the installment of the special tax.
Section 7. The County Auditor shall then, at the close of the tax collection period, promptly render to the City a detailed report showing the amount and/or amounts of such special tax installments, interest, penalties and percentages so collected and from what property collected, and also provide a statement of any percentages retained for the expense of making any such collection.
Section 8. This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of July, 2023. ___________________________________
Steven A. Hernandez
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Carlos Campos
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF COACHELLA
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-48 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of July, 2023 by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
7/26/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: Rancho Escondido Event Venue
SPECIFICS: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-51 approving a 36-Month Renewal of Entertainment Permit No. 22-02 for the Rancho Escondido Event Venue, an outdoor entertainment venue located on an 8.6-acre site at 85321 Avenue 44 (APN# 696- 520-014). Applicant: Leonel Lopez and Margarita Lopez
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-51 approving the 36- month renewal of Entertainment Permit No. 22-02, pursuant to the findings and conditions of approval contained in the attached resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The subject site is an 8.6-acre equestrian and residential property at 85321 Avenue 44 located towards the City’s northerly boundary largely surrounded by vacant properties and the nearest residential neighborhood is the Four Seasons at Terra Lago active adult community (55 and over) approximately 1,125 feet northerly from the nearest point of the subject site at Avenue 44. The property is flag-shaped with a long unimproved driveway of approximately 751 feet. The driveway has an existing aggregate base surface for dust control purposes.
The “flag” portion of the property includes a barn, horse stables, and an existing residence on the northern portion. The center of the property includes 17,000 sq ft plaza area with a kitchen building, restroom building, covered stage area, concrete sidewalks enclosed within white ranch rail fencing. The plaza area is intended by the applicant for outdoor events that would be permitted if the City Council approves the requested entertainment permit. The plaza area has landscape improvements consisting of turf and date palm trees. A circular driveway with an aggregate base surface encircles the plaza area and a 22,000 sq. ft. vacant area that the applicant intends to use for guest parking. The applicant received City Council approval of an entertainment permit for the event venue after consideration at a public hearing on July 27, 2022.
The subject property is in the Resort District of the General Plan, which includes allowed uses of residential, lodging, recreational and support retail, commercial services, theme parks, sports venues, and specialized entertainment venues. The proposed use is consistent with the General
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Plan Vision of the area as a place for a range of entertainment and destination uses that requires a large amount of land and draw visitors to the City.
Entertainment permits are permitted under Chapter 5.24 of the Coachella Municipal Code (C.M.C.) under Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations). Application for an entertainment permit require an investigation of the application by the City Manager and consideration of the proposal at a public hearing by the City Council. The City may impose conditions that include:
1. The days and hours during which the entertainment establishment may operate.
2. The total number of persons including employees and entertainers allowed during its operation.
3. Traffic control measures including the number of parking spaces required for the entertainment establishment.
4. Noise control measures required in the entertainment establishment.
5. Security or safety measures of the patrons, employees, neighbors and general public of the entertainment establishment, including the number of security personnel which may be altered by the chief of police.
6. The placement and utilization of hand-held metal detectors at each entrance to the entertainment establishment for the purpose of ascertaining and removal of weapons from each and every person entering the entertainment establishment to the satisfaction of the chief of police.
C.M.C. Chapter 5.24.80.B states that an entertainment permit shall be valid for an initial period of one year, and the City Council may grant, conditionally grant or deny the a three year renewal of the entertainment permit. The applicant requests a three-year renewal by the City Council.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Leonel Lopez and Margarita Lopez, have operated under a City-approved entertainment permit since the City Council approved Entertainment Permit No. 22-02 on July 27, 2022 to allow the operation of an outdoor entertainment venue on an 8.6-acre site at 85-321 Avenue 44. The zoning designation of the commercial center where the venue is located is within the R-E (Residential Estate), which will transition to Resort District zoning upon adoption by the City Council of the Zoning Consistency Update. The entertainment venue accommodates a range of events operating on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. and accommodates up to 200 guests.
The event types may include, but not limited to:
Family event
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Weddings
Mariachi practice
The applicant utilizes local small business vendors to provide event coordination, table and chair rentals, photo booths, cakes and desserts, caterers, inflatable jumpers, video and photographers, parking attendants, mariachi and DJ’s.
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Staff contacted the Lieutenant Vasquez with the Riverside County Sheriff regarding any concerns for the proposed business that the City Council may want to consider when making findings or including conditions of approval for the entertainment permit. Lieutenant Vasquez did not identify any concerns with the business and does not recommend any conditions of approval. The Fire Department has no concerns with the facility and have provided conditions of approval for the entertainment venue.
Hours of Operation:
The applicant is conditioned under the existing entertainment permit to maintain operating hours on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Environmental Setting:
The subject site is a vacant site that is substantially surrounded by urban uses, with adjoining zoning and land uses as follows:
North: Avenue 44 and City of Indio / (PMP) Project Master Plan – City of Indio South: Vacant / (R-E, Residential Estate)
East: Vacant/ (R-M PUD, Residential Multiple Family - Planned Unit Development)
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West: Vacant/ (R-M, Residential Multiple Family)
Site Plan / Parking and Circulation:
The site is accessed Avenue 44 which is a Primary Arterial, which at full construction would accommodate 4 vehicular lanes and bike lanes. The existing Avenue 44 is improved with two vehicular lanes and an improved roadway about 25 feet wide with unpaved shoulders. The Northside of Avenue 44 is in the City of Indio and the Southside of Avenue 44 is part of the City of Coachella. Vehicular access to the subject site would occur from a 751-foot long driveway that accommodates stacking for 37 vehicles. Parking is provided to the north, west, east and south of the event venue assembly area that can accommodate 65 vehicles and an area for 60 parking spaces for overflow parking. The limited timeframe for events at the venue including appropriate number of vehicle stacking on-site would pose a minimal impact to traffic on Avenue 44 or for the intersection of Avenue 44 and Dillon Road.
The event area is centralized in a 17,000 sq. ft plaza area with existing improvements that include a kitchen building, restroom building, covered stage area with concrete dance floor/gathering area, concrete sidewalks enclosed within white ranch rail fencing. Wedding ceremonies are held on the turf area on the west side of the plaza to take advantage of the valley and mountain views to the West. The stage area serves as the area for staging music and amplified sound and oriented towards the southeast. The applicant identified a maximum occupancy of 200 guests with two types of events expected which include small events for 80-100 guests and large events between 150-200 guests. The applicant has arranged for 2 parking attendants for small events and 3 parking attendants for large events.
Security:
The applicant has secured on-site licensed security for all events with 1 security guard for every 50 people. All private events that lease from the applicant will be required to use licensed security.
The applicant is required to increase security personnel based on recommendations by the City Manager or Coachella Police. City staff has observed adequate security during all events upon compliance visits.
Noise
The special event activities with use of amplified music is proposed and would generate noise onsite and therefore the applicant engaged LSA Associates to prepare a noise analysis (LSA Noise Analysis for Wedding Venue at 85321 Avenue in Coachella Attachment 5) that was considered with the original entertainment permit approval. The noise analysis was prepared to determine the maximum noise level that can be generated by the event venue to be consistent with the City of Coachella Municipal Code noise standards by identifying the noise impact to existing receptors that include
The Lodge Four Seasons at Terra Lago in the City of Indio, a date farm to the north in the City of Indio, Coachella Lakes RV Resort located east in the City of Coachella, and Love’s Travel Stop located to the Southeast in the City of Coachella. The analysis concluded that the event venue
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could generate a maximum noise level of 85.5 continuous sound level in A-weighted decibels at a distance of 50 feet from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and 75.5 decibels at a distance of 50 feet from 10 pm to 6 am to maintain compliance with the City’s 10-minute noise standards of 55 dBA from 6:00 am to 10 pm and 45 dBA from 10:00 pm to 6 am. The noise analysis did not factor the directionality of speakers or any shielding by the event venue operators. The speakers were proposed to be directed in a southeast direction from the stage area during the study, minimizing directionality of noise to residences to the North. The applicant has since adjusted the direction of the sound system in the southerly direction pursuant to guidance from the LSA acoustical expert to further reduce noise levels to nearby residential neighborhoods.
Staff Observations of Noise Impacts
Staff has received various complaints from residents of the Four Seasons Terra Lago community in Indio throughout the first year of the venue operation under the issued entertainment permit.
City of Coachella code enforcement staff has visited the location several times including the Development Services Director on the dates of December 17, 2022 and February 4, 2023. while events were occurring to determine if the events were operating out of compliance with the City Noise Ordinance. The City Noise Ordinance requires the location selected for measuring exterior noise levels between residential properties shall be at the property line of the affected residential property. On all occasions the decibel levels never exceeded the limits allowed by the Noise Ordinance of 55 decibels over a ten minute average decibel limit between 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 45 db(A) between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for residential uses. Decibel measurements were taken at multiple locations along the frontage of the Terra Lago community and within the community. Staff was able to observe music sounds that was audible within the Terra Lago community but did not exceed Noise limits established in the City Noise Ordinance. Staff communicated to the applicant to work with their noise consultant to identify ways to reduce noise levels and the applicant reconfigured their sound system to face in the southerly direction. Code enforcement staff has not received new noise complaints from the Terra Lago community since the reconfiguration of the sound system in May of 2023.
Proposed Modification by Applicant
The applicant proposes to modify the parameters of their entertainment permit as follows:
Modify time limit of event from event closure at 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. Increase days of events from Saturday only to Thursday through Sunday Increase capacity from the current 200-person limitation to 500 persons Staff has not had adequate time to review this request and recommends any entertainment permit modification occur through a public hearing at a later date after all impacts of the modification have been fully evaluated.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
A determination was made by the City Council on July 21, 2022 that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and adopted a Negative Declaration for this project. A 20- day review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration commenced on July 7, 2022 and ended July 27, 2022. The proposed project consists of the operation, licensing and minor alteration of an
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existing location involving no expansion of existing or former commercial use on the property.
The subject site has been used for residential and equestrian related uses and no expansions of floor area are proposed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As conditioned, the proposed Entertainment Permit would not have any fiscal impacts upon the City of Coachella finances. There are no additional fees collected for this type of business other than normal licensing fees for the business.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-51 approving a 36-month renewal for Entertainment Permit No. 22-02 with the staff recommendations.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-51 approving a 36-month renewal for Entertainment Permit No. 22-02 with the staff recommendations with new or modified conditions of approval. 3) Make findings and Deny the renewal of Entertainment Permit No. 22-02. 4) Continue the item and provide staff direction.
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
Based on the analysis contained herein and the findings listed below, staff is recommending that the City Council approve Alternative #1. The applicant has demonstrated to be a good event operator by complying with the conditions of approval of the entertainment permit. The applicant regularly communicates with City staff about permitted events and has adjusted operations when requested by staff. The applicant consulted with an acoustical consultant to reconfigure the source of noise to reduce any noise impacts to nearby residences.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2023-51 36-Month Renewal of Entertainment Permit No. 22- 02 Exhibit A Conditions of Approval
2. Vicinity Map
3. Project Description
4. Site Plan
5. Noise Analysis – LSA Associates
6. Existing Photos
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Resolution No. 2023-51
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 36-MONTH RENEWAL
OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT NO. 22-02 FOR RANCHO ESCONDIDO
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE LOCATED ON A 8.6 ACRE SITE AT 85321 AVENUE 44 (APN# 696-520-014). APPLICANT: LEONEL LOPEZ AND
MARGARITA LOPEZ
WHEREAS, Leonel Lopez and Margarita Lopez filed an application for Entertainment Permit No. 22-02 to allow a 8.6-acre outdoor entertainment venue where alcohol is served on a vacant site located at 85321 Avenue 44; Assessor’s Parcel No. 696- 520-014 (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Entertainment Permit No. 22-02 on July 27, 2022 at the 1515 6th Street, Coachella, California regarding the proposed Project; and,
WHEREAS, at the City Council hearing, the Applicant and members of the public were present and were afforded an opportunity to testify regarding the Project; and, WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing regarding the renewal of Entertainment Permit No. 22-02 on July 26, 2023 at the 1515 6th Street, Coachella, California regarding the proposed Project; and, WHEREAS, at the City Council hearing, the Applicant and members of the public were present and were afforded an opportunity to testify regarding the Project; and, WHEREAS, the Project is permitted pursuant to Chapter 15.24 of the Coachella Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the proposed use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is consistent with the objectives of the City’s General Plan, and is not detrimental to the existing uses or the uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed outdoor entertainment venue with where alcohol is served; and, WHEREAS, the site for proposed use relates properly to streets which are designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use; and, WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was prepared adopted for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and determined that the project would not create any significant impacts; and,
WHEREAS, the conditions as stipulated by the City are necessary to protect the
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public health, safety and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Coachella, California hereby approves renewal of Entertainment Permit No. 22-02, subject to the findings listed below and conditions of approval listed in Exhibit A.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT NO 22-02:
1. The information provided in the application is accurate, complete and truthful, as evidenced by staff and there are no known violations of any laws, ordinances, or regulations related to the applicant's fitness to manage or operate the proposed entertainment venue.
2. The applicant possesses the required moral character to comply with the requirements of Chapter 5.24 and the conditions of approval imposed herein. As conditioned, the proposed added security measures will ensure that the public safety for the business will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police.
3. The applicant has sufficient resources and expertise to operate the proposed entertainment venue in a safe, professional and effective manner in accordance with the City's Municipal Code. The Coachella Police and Fire Department reviewed the project and expressed no concerns regarding the ability of the owner and the project to operate the venue in a safe, professional and effective manner.
4. The proposed use will not be in conflict with, but will be in harmony with and in accordance with the objectives of the general plan because the proposed entertainment venue is in the Resort District of the General Plan, which includes allowed uses of residential, lodging, recreational and support retail, commercial services, theme parks, sports venues, and specialized entertainment venues. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan Vision of the area as a place for a range of entertainment and destination uses that requires a large amount of land and draw visitors to the City.
6. The Project will not create any significant impacts to the environment based upon a complete and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the Project contained in the Negative Declaration, Initial Study, and administrative record. A Negative Declaration and the Initial Study was completed and adopted in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Coachella’s Local CEQA Guidelines.
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PASSED APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Steven A. Hernandez
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Carlos Campos
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF COACHELLA
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-51 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held on this 26th day of July 2023 by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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Exhibit A - Resolution No. 2023-51
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 22-02 RANCHO ESCONDIDA EVENT VENUE (36-Month Renewal)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT NO. 22-02:
1. Entertainment Permit No. 22-02 is an approval for an entertainment venue where alcohol may be served, with a 36-month renewal effective July 26, 2023 to July 26, 2026. This approval is based on the site plan submitted for the proposed project. Violation of any of the conditions of approval shall be cause for revocation of the Entertainment Permit No. 22-02.
2. Any break in service, meaning the closure of the event venue for a period of 180 consecutive days, will result in the expiration of this Entertainment Permit.
3. The applicant will agree to defend and indemnify the City of Coachella against all claims, actions, damages, and losses, including attorney fees and costs, in the event that anyone files legal challenges to the approval of this project on the basis of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The applicant shall execute a standard indemnification agreement subject to review by the City Attorney before any event is held subject to this permit.
4. The use shall meet the standards within the limits established by the Coachella Municipal Code as related to emissions of noise, odor, dust, vibration, wastes, fumes, or any public nuisances arising or occurring incidental to the establishment or operation.
5. The applicant shall comply with Noise Control standards of the Municipal Code (Chapter
7.04). Any amplified sound equipment shall be oriented to reduce noise impacts off-site with consultation from the Code Enforcement Manager. The applicant shall utilize a noise decibel meter on-site during events to monitor noise levels for compliance with the City Noise Ordinance. If noise nuisances are observed by the Chief of Police or Code Enforcement Manager, the City Manager or designee may require that the applicant use electronic noise sensors on-site for all events and that noise measurement data from the noise sensors be available to the Code Enforcement Manager.
6. Hours of operation for event venue may be from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturdays. The City reserves the right to modify the hours of business operation based on information provided by the Coachella Police regarding calls for service.
7. The applicant shall comply with all requirements imposed by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
8. A maximum of 200 guests are permitted on-site for events at any given time. The applicant shall maintain a count of all event participants on-site at all times during events. Event counts for concerts shall be maintained by event staff at the main entrance and made available upon request by the Coachella Police or City Staff.
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9. The applicant shall obtain all other applicable permits, if required, from the appropriate agencies (i.e. Fire Department, Building Division, Sheriffs Department, Department of Public Health etc.).
10. Any large scale events that involves more than 200 guests shall require consultation with the City Manager or designee to determine if a special event permit will be required through the City Manager's office. Said application and applicable fees shall be submitted a minimum of five (5) working days, not including days when City Hall is closed, prior to the event.
11. Any signs displayed shall comply with the City of Coachella Sign Ordinance.
12. Signs advertising brands of alcoholic beverages or the availability of alcoholic beverages at the subject site shall not be visible from the exterior of the building or anywhere off the site.
13. Licensed security guards shall be required for events with 50 guests or more or when alcohol is served. These guards must possess State of California guard cards issues through the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Additional guards shall be used as needed to adequately patrol the parking areas. The City Manager, Code Enforcement Manager or Chief of Police may modify the entertainment permit security plan as deemed necessary to preserve the safety and welfare of guests and the public.
14. The following preventative measures shall be undertaken to reduce the potential for alcoholrelated problems:
Food service shall remain available during all hours of operation; Taxicab phone numbers shall be posted in visible locations at all times in the area(s) where alcohol is served;
All employees selling or serving alcohol shall be required to participate in an alcohol management training program prior to the operation of selling/serving alcohol; and The availability of a variety of non-alcoholic beverages shall be made known and offered to customers.
15. Management shall patrol the business premises, parking areas, and the surrounding vicinity during the entertainment venue operation and until patrons have left the parking area after operation hours. Management shall ensure that no littering, loitering, or consumption of alcohol occurs in and around the property.
16. No Parking is permitted to occur on Avenue 44 or on the “Night Owl Blvd” driveway and shall be strictly enforced by the applicant/operator.
17. Any and all weapons shall be prohibited at the premises or on the parking lot of the premises except by those individuals lawfully permitted to possess such.
18. The Chief of Police shall have the authority and power to temporarily close the establishment when it becomes apparent that a situation exists wherein there is a probability that the general welfare and safety of the patrons or of the public may be in jeopardy. If closed under this
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condition, the premises will not be allowed to reopen before the beginning of regular business hours on the date following the closure.
19. The applicant shall comply with Municipal Code requirements of Chapter 5.24.
20. The applicant shall employ the use of hand-held metal detectors at all entrances if deemed necessary by the Chief of Police to protect the safety and general welfare of patrons or of the public.
21. Entertainment Establishment Permit No. 22-02 shall be valid for 36 months commencing on the first day of the operation. A request for renewal must be submitted by the applicant in order to extend the term of the Permit after the 36 months have lapsed. Relinquishment of the entertainment permit will require an amendment to this resolution, subject to review by the City Council.
22. Any violation of the above conditions may result in the issuance of citations and fines, and may result in revocation of the Entertainment Establishment Permit.
23. If determined necessary by the Chief of Police or City Manager, the permittee shall implement and maintain a system by which the permittee separately identifies each and every adult in the entertainment establishment so as to distinguish each adult from any and all minors within the entertainment establishment in the service of alcohol. At a minimum, such system of adult identification shall require the permittee to place a bracelet on either hand of each adult in the entertainment establishment. In addition, the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to require other methods and procedures to be implemented and maintained by any permittee to assure compliance with the requirement that each adult remain separately identified from any minor at the entertainment establishment.
24. ADA accessible restrooms shall be provided and available to use by all guests on-site during events and shall require inspection by the Building Official prior to commencement of events under this entertainment permit.
25. All structures, including stages, tenants, cabanas, and bleachers shall be installed, used and taken down per the engineered specifications stamped by a licensed engineer and on file with the City of Coachella.
26. The applicant shall ensure adequate dust control measures are in place to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Manager and the City Engineer. The City Manager, Code Enforcement Manager, or City Engineer may require additional dust control measures as may deemed necessary.
27. On-site event lighting shall be directed away from vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Avenue 44 and away from surrounding properties. Event operations shall include protocols to avoid light glare onto adjacent properties.
Fire Department Conditions:
28. Tents and Membrane Structures - Tents in excess of 400 square feet shall not be erected for any purpose without first obtaining approval and a permit from the Office of the Fire Marshal.
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29. Temporary Special Event Structures - Temporary special event structures in excess of 400 square feet shall not be erected for any purpose without first obtaining approval and a permit from the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Riverside County Building and Safety Division.
30. Vendor and food concession distribution - The placement and use of cooking appliance shall be approved by the fire code official. Portable fire extinguishers shall be available for cooking operations.
31. Hazardous Materials - The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials including liquefied petroleum gas, flammable and combustible liquids will require a permit from the Office of the Fire Marshall.
Engineering Conditions:
32. Night Owl Blvd is a private road easement along the westerly property line of the subject property. All activities proposed on the site shall not obstruct or block Night Owl Blvd from access to neighboring properties that retain access and utility easement rights along the private roadway easement.
Accessibility
33. Provide at least one accessible route connecting accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and spaces that are on the site. (CBC 11B-206.2.1)
34. Provide handicap accessible parking in compliance with section 11B-208.2 (Table 21A)- Parking Spaces of the California Building Code by January 26, 2024.
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CARLSBAD
CLOVIS
IRVINE
LOS ANGELES
PALM SPRINGS
POINT RICHMOND
RIVERSIDE
ROSEVILLE
SAN LUIS OBISPO
20 Executive Park, Suite 200, Irvine, California 92614 949.553.0666 www.lsa.net
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 8, 2022
TO: Maggie Lopez, Rancho Escondido Horse Boarding and Venue FROM: Jason Lui, Associate/Senior Noise Specialist
SUBJECT: Noise Analysis for Wedding Venue at 85321 Avenue in Coachella, California
INTRODUCTION
This Noise Analysis Memorandum has been prepared to analyze and determine the maximum noise level that can be generated from the wedding and party venue at 85321 Avenue 44 in Coachella, California, based on the City of Coachella (City) Municipal Code noise standards.
PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is south of Avenue 44 between Harrison Street and Terra Lago Parkway at 85321 Avenue 44 in Coachella, California. The project site is just south of the Coachella’s northern boundary. The outdoor wedding venue is on the western half of the property, which consists of the outdoor event space and vehicle parking for events. The project location is shown on Figure 1 (all figures attached).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project site is a wedding venue that will host weddings and party events, which will include a stage and cabana planned for amplified sound and live music. Amenities for the wedding venue include a stage and cabana, a dance floor, a reception area, a kitchen, restrooms, and vehicle parking. Events will start in the evenings and end by 1:00 a.m. Figure 2 shows the event space’s site plan on the property.
SURROUNDING LAND USE
Land uses immediately adjacent to the project site include vacant land and residential property to the north and the south. Vacant land is immediately adjacent to the east and the west of the project site. The residential property immediately adjacent to the north is not considered in this noise analysis because it is vacant and abandoned. The residential property immediately adjacent to the south is also not considered in this noise analysis because it is occupied by family of the facility owner and is associated with the project site. The closest residential and commercial uses surrounding the project site beyond the immediately adjacent properties evaluated in this noise analysis are listed in Table A along with their distances from the stage and cabana to the property
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6/8/22 (P:\RNC2201\Product\Noise Analysis Memorandum.docx) 2 line. As shown in Table A, residential uses to the north and northwest are in Indio, whereas residential uses to the northeast and commercial uses to the southeast are in Coachella. Figure 3 shows the location of the surrounding land uses beyond the immediately adjacent properties.
Table A: Receptors and Their Distance to the Project Site Receptor No. Land Use City Description Direction Distance (ft) R‐1 Residence Indio The Lodge Four Seasons at
Terra Lago (55+ Community) North 1,674
R‐2 Residence Indio Date Farm Northwest 1,740
R‐3 Residence Coachella Coachella Lakes RV Resort Northeast 4,146 R‐4 Commercial Coachella Love’s Travel Stop Southeast 3,326 Source: Compiled by LSA (2022).
ft = foot/feet
REGULATORY SETTING
City of Coachella
Municipal Code
Section 8.40.050 of the City’s Municipal Code1 states that it shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued, within the city limits any disturbing excessive or offensive noise or vibration which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity residing in the area or that is plainly audible at a distance greater than 50 feet (ft) from the sources point for any purpose regardless of whether an objective measurement by sound level meter is involved. The 10‐minute average sound level limits shown in Table B shall apply to fixed noise sources, unless otherwise specifically indicated.
Table B: Exterior Noise Standards
Land Use Time Period Noise Level
(dBA Leq – 10 minute)
Residential (All Zones) 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 55
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 45
Commercial (All Zones) 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 65
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 55
Source: City of Coachella Municipal Code (2021).
Note: If the measured ambient noise level exceeds the applicable limit as noted in the table, the allowable average sound level shall be the ambient noise level. The ambient noise level shall be measured when the alleged noise violation sources are not operating. The sound level limit between two zoning districts shall be measured at the higher allowable district. dBA = A‐weighted decibels
Leq = equivalent continuous sound level
1 City of Coachella. 2021. Municipal Code. July 26.
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NOISE ANALYSIS
Table C lists the surrounding land uses beyond the immediately adjacent properties along with the City’s noise standards, the distance from the stage and cabana to the property line of off‐site land uses, distance attenuation, and the maximum noise level that can be generated at a distance of 50 ft from the noise source. A noise level reduction of 6 dBA for each doubling of distance from the source was used for the point source distance attenuation.
CONCLUSION
As shown in Table C, the wedding venue can generate a maximum noise level of 85.5 continuous sound level in A‐weighted decibels (dBA Leq) at a distance of 50 ft from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and
75.5 dBA Leq at a distance of 50 ft from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to maintain compliance with the City’s 10‐minute noise standard of 55 dBA from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 45 dBA from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The maximum noise levels stated above are constrained to the closest residence due to distance from the noise source and the noise standard. The maximum noise level does not factor in noise attenuation from the directionality of the speakers from the sound system or shielding from a barrier. Also, this maximum noise level standard is based on the City’s noise standards with the closest residence located within Indio, which is considered conservative because the applicable County of Riverside noise standard for Indio is 10 dBA higher from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It should be noted that, the maximum generated noise level that would be allowable under the Municipal Code may need to be lower in the future to maintain compliance with the City’s noise standards as surrounding vacant land zoned for residential use is developed closer to the project site.
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Receptor
No. Land Use City Direction
Noise Standard
(dBA Leq) Distance1
(ft)
Distance
Attenuation2
(dBA)
Maximum Noise Level
at 50 ft (dBA Leq)
6:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m.
6:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m.
R‐1 Residence Indio North 55 45 1,674 30.5 85.5 75.5R‐2 Residence Indio Northwest 55 45 1,740 30.8 85.9 75.8R‐3 Residence Coachella Northeast 55 45 4,146 38.4 93.4 83.4R‐4 Commercial Coachella Southeast 65 55 3,326 36.5 101.5 91.5 Source: Compiled by LSA (2022).1 Distance from the stage and cabana to the property line of off‐site land uses.2 A noise level reduction of 6 dBA for each doubling of distance from the source was used for the point source distance attenuation3 A noise level reduction of 3 dBA was factored in due to the directionality of the speakers from the sound system. dBA = A‐weighted decibelsft = foot/feetLeq = equivalent continuous sound level Attachment: Figures 1–3
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NOISE A NALYSIS
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WEDDING VENUE AT 85321 AVENUE
COACHELLA , C ALIFORNIA
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ATTACHMENT
FIGURES
Figure 1: Project Location
Figure 2: Site Plan
Figure 3: Surrounding Land Uses
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CITY OF
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RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
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CITY OF
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UNINCORPORATED
RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
Avenue 44
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