Coachella City Council
November 13, 2024

Item 21.
 Week 6: Meet with general contractor(s) for rough estimate and decision of continuing scope of architectural work
ALTERNATIVES:

1. Continue this item and provide staff direction

2. Not approve this item
FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact of this action would immediately be $29,700 and would require an appropriation from the General Fund (Fund 101).

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Collen Edwards, Inc.

2. Project Proposal – Colleen Edwards, Inc.

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CITY OF COACHELLA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR THE COACHELLA YOUTH CULTURAL CENTER

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Agreement is made and entered into this 10th day of October, 2024, by and between the CITY OF COACHELLA, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1515 6th Street, Coachella, California 92236, County of Riverside, State of California ("City") and COLLEEN EDWARDS, INC. with its principal place of business at 18550 Paintbrush Trail, Desert Hot Springs, CA (“Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."

2. RECITALS.

2.1 Consultant.

Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services for the residents of the City. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing collaboration with local artists, creating a community of arts featuring a recording studio, community stage, ceramic studios, woodworking shop, culinary kitchen, coffee shop/gallery and other community art programs for at risk-youth.

City desires to engage Consultant to render such professional services for the preliminary design and construction phases ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.

3. TERMS.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply and create the Youth Cultural Center for the Project described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“Services”). The Services shall be more particularly described in the individual Task Order issued by the City or its designee. No Services shall be performed unless authorized by a fully executed Task Order in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “B”. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, each Task Order, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from November 13, 2024 to March 31, 2025, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.

3.2 Compensation.

3.2.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement in the amount of Twenty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($29,700). The maximum compensation for Services to be provided pursuant to each Task Order shall be set forth in the relevant Task Order.

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BB&K (2021) -2- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT–ON CALL Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

3.2.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant. The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice.

City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein. Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.

3.2.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.

3.2.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.

Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.

3.3 Responsibilities of Consultant.

3.3.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.

Any personnel performing the Services on behalf of Consultant shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, or any of its officials, officers, directors, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultants officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law.

Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.

3.3.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and timely manner. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines set forth in each individual Task Order issued by the City. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the established schedules and deadlines.

3.3.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.

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3.3.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows:
 Colleen Edwards, CEO
 Ruben R. Gonzalez, Culturas Music and Arts Project Coordinator

3.3.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director, or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative").

City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Services or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.

3.3.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Colleen Edwards, CEO, or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.3.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.3.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its subconsultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall

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3.3.9 Period of Performance.

3.3.9.1 Consultant shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”). Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”). Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.

3.3.9.2 Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects a Party’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the services); (4) strikes and other organized labor action occurring at the site and the effects thereof on the services, only to the extent such strikes and other organized labor action are beyond the control of Consultant and its subcontractors, and to the extent the effects thereof cannot be avoided by use of replacement workers; and (5) pandemics, epidemics or quarantine restrictions. For purposes of this section, “orders of governmental authorities,” includes ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare and safety, and other actions of a public agency applicable to the services and Agreement.

3.3.9.3 Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other Party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement. Force Majeure Events and/or delays, regardless of the Party responsible for the delay, shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation.

Notwithstanding the foregoing in this section, the City may still terminate this Agreement in accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.

3.3.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification.

3.3.10.1 Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.

3.3.10.2 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and

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BB&K (2021) -5- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT–ON CALL Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.

3.3.10.3 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.3.10.4 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.3.10.5 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000 et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority. Consultant must additionally comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality, drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. City may seek damages from Consultant for delay in completing the Services caused by Consultant’s failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section, or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy.

3.3.10.6 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.

3.3.11 Insurance. [***CITY RISK MANAGER TO REVIEW PRIOR TO EACH USE***]

3.3.11.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the

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BB&K (2021) -6- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT–ON CALL subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.

3.3.11.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.
(A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 00 01, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. (B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. (C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation
Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease. (D) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): [***INCLUDE ONLY IF APPLICABLE; DELETE OTHERWISE***]Professional Liability insurance or Errors & Omissions insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000. Covered professional services shall specifically include all work to be performed under the Agreement and delete any exclusions that may potentially affect the work to be performed (for example, any exclusions relating to lead, asbestos, pollution, testing, underground storage tanks, laboratory analysis, soil work, etc.). If coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date shall precede the effective date of the initial Agreement and continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least five (5) years from termination or expiration of this Agreement.

3.3.11.3 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.

Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial

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BB&K (2021) -7- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT–ON CALL General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability. (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): [***INCLUDE ONLY IF APPLICABLE; DELETE OTHERWISE***](1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Contractual Liability Exclusion Deleted: This insurance shall include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend.
(D) Workers' Compensation: (1) Cancellation: Required
insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

3.3.11.4 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.

3.3.11.5 Waiver of Subrogation. All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

3.3.11.6 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or selfinsured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.

3.3.11.7 Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall

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BB&K (2021) -8- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT–ON CALL not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.

3.3.11.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.

3.3.11.9 Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel).

Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

3.3.11.10 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.

3.3.11.11 Additional Insurance Provisions
(A) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(B) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(C) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (D) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
(E) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of

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BB&K (2021) -9- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT–ON CALL liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
(F) Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.

3.3.11.12 Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City.

3.4 Labor Code Requirements.

3.4.1 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

3.4.2 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed on a public works project of over $25,000 when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project

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3.4.3 Compliance Monitoring. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll records directly to the DIR. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant.

3.4.4 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.5 Termination of Agreement.

3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause. The rights and remedies of the City provided in this section shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, equity or under this Agreement.

3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

3.6 Indemnification.

3.6.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the Project

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BB&K (2021) -11- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT–ON CALL or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.

3.6.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

3.7 General Provisions.

3.7.1 Accounting Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.7.2 Independent Contractors and Subcontracting.

3.7.2.1 Use of Consultants. Consultant is aware of statutory and case law regarding classification of workers as independent contractors, including California Labor Code Section 2750.3 and Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, 4 Cal. 5th 903 (2018). To ensure that Consultant is in compliance with the California Labor Code, Consultant shall only utilize its employees to provide the Services. Consultant may not provide the services through any independent contractor, subcontractor or subconsultant (“Subcontractor(s)”) unless approved by the City as set forth in Section 3.7.2.2 below. Consultant represents and warrants that all personnel who perform the Services on Consultant’s behalf are Consultant’s employees, and that Consultant complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing its employees, including, but not limited to, the California Labor Code, Unemployment Insurance Code and all applicable Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders.

3.7.2.2 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not use any Subcontractor to provide the Services, or any portion of the work required by this Agreement, without prior written approval of City. In the event that City authorizes Consultant to use a Subcontractor, Consultant shall enter into a written agreement with the Subcontractor, which must include all provisions of the Agreement, including a restriction on the Subcontractor’s use of further independent contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants without the City’s prior written consent.

3.7.3 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the

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Consultant: Colleen Edwards, Inc.
18550 Paintbrush Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
ATTN: Colleen Edwards
City: City of Coachella
53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, CA 92236
ATTN: Dr. Gabriel Martin, City Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.7.4 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.

3.7.4.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.

3.7.4.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.

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3.7.4.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the Consultant.

3.7.4.4 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.

3.7.4.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.

3.7.4.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information.

Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the release notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of an objection notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.

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3.7.5 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.7.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.

3.7.7 Attorneys’ Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorneys’ fees and all costs of such action.

3.7.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.

3.7.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.7.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.

3.7.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.7.12 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination.

Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.

3.7.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease

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3.7.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.7.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

3.7.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.7.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.7.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.7.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.7.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.7.21 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the indemnification obligations, shall survive any such expiration or termination.

3.7.22 Order of Precedence. The following order and succession of the referenced documents shall govern in the event of conflict between documents:

3.7.22.1 Amendment(s)

3.7.22.2 This Agreement

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3.7.22.3 Task Orders

3.8 Federal Provisions. [***INCLUDE THIS SECTION ONLY IF APPLICABLE; DELETE OTHERWISE AND DELETE ASSOCIATED EXHIBIT. YOU MAY ALSO NEED TO INCLUDE SOME INFORMATION IN THE RFP DUE TO FEDERAL FUNDING GUIDELINES.

CONSULT LEGAL COUNSEL IF NECESSARY***]When funding for the services is provided, in whole or in part, by an agency of the federal government, Consultant shall also fully and adequately comply with the provisions included in Exhibit “A-1” (Federal Requirements) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“Federal Requirements”). With respect to any conflict between such Federal Requirements and the terms of this Agreement and/or the provisions of state law, the more stringent requirement shall control. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]

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CITY OF COACHELLA COLLEEN EDWARDS, INC.

By:

Colleen Edwards
CEO
Approved By:

Gabriel D. Martin, Ph.D.

City Manager
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Attested By:

City Clerk

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BB&K (2021) Exhibit “C”-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT–ON CALL
EXHIBIT "A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services is provided below:
 Project kick-off: review property in person and associated existing project information, and discuss design goals, administrative procedures, and schedule.  Review client-provided “as-builts”: measured, technical drawings of the existing house in AutoCAD or Revit. If further as-builts are needed, Poon Design or a third party company can provide this as an Additional Service, for additional fee. See end of document.  Research precedents and discuss inspiration.
 Prepare the following deliverables: floor plan and site plan diagrams, elevations, sketches, renderings, etc. as deemed necessary by the architect to display the design intent.  At a preliminary level, review laws, codes, and regulations applicable to our services.  Coordinate with general contractor, if available, to establish preliminary construction cost estimate and schedule.

This phase of work will begin with studying two conceptual options: renovation vs. new construction. One direction will be selected for further development. The final deliverables for the one direction will be the following:
 Story board of precedence, inspiration, and design themes  Diagrammatic floor plans
 Three renderings

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EXHIBIT "B"

SAMPLE TASK ORDER FORM
Task Order No. _______
Agreement: [INSERT TITLE OF AGREEMENT]
Consultant: [INSERT NAME OF CONSULTANT]
The Consultant is hereby authorized to perform the following services subject to the provisions of the Agreement identified above:

List any attachments: (Please provide if any.)
Dollar Amount of Task Order: Not to exceed $_____,_____.00 Completion Date: _____________
The undersigned Consultant hereby agrees that it will provide all equipment, furnish all materials, except as may be otherwise noted above, and perform all services for the work above specified in accordance with the Agreement identified above and will accept as full payment therefore the amount shown above.

CITY OF COACHELLA [INSERT NAME OF CONSULTANT]
Dated: Dated:

By: By:

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12964 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90066
310-277-8855
POON DESIGN INC. www.poondesign.com

August 20, 2024
Colleen Edwards
Colleen Edwards, Inc.
18550 Paintbrush Trail
Desert Hot Springs, California 92241
Re: Letter Agreement for a Limited Concept Design Phase Culturas Music & Arts, Coachella, California
Dear Colleen:

Poon Design Inc. is pleased to submit this letter agreement for a limited Concept Design phase for a youth cultural center, known as the Culturas Music & Arts, in Coachella, California. The property is located at the southeast corner of 2nd Street and Vine Avenue, as indicated in the site plan provided via email on July 18, 2024. The anticipated program potentially includes the following per the preliminary design and construction phases.

Phase 1:
• Recording studio
• Library and lounge with videos and computers
• Outdoor community space and amphitheater for open mic, garage bands, performances, dancing, park area, etc.
• Support building for dressing and storage
• Restrooms
Phase 2:
• Ceramic center
• Welding shop
• Woodshop
• Community garden
• Outdoor area for kilns and storage containers
Phase 3:
• Multipurpose dance studio
• Culinary kitchen
• Art gallery
• Coffee shop
• Administrative area
• Storage

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Our Concept Design phase will illustrate a preliminary vision and options for aspects of your project, and the associated deliverables can be used to build consensus and plan future phases of implementation. Please note that the information illustrated in our Concept Design phase is diagrammatic in nature establishing overall design intent only, and is not intended for agency approvals, bidding, or construction. This Concept Design phase of work could be used to determine an approximate order-of-magnitude budget by your general contractor.

A Concept Design phase is the first step in our architectural design process. The second much larger step is the development, technical refinement, and implementation of the approved Concept Design. A proposal for this second step will be prepared at the completion of this phase.

Please see below for an outline scope of work, client’s responsibilities, schedule, fee and other related items for the Concept Design work discussed.

SCOPE OF WORK: CONCEPT DESIGN
This phase launches the project, explores options, and results in the general design intent of the project:
design concepts/options, floor plan and site plan diagrams, and other conceptual and preliminary drawings necessary to illustrate approximately the scale and relationship of the project components. • Project kick-off: review property in person and associated existing project information, and discuss design goals, administrative procedures, and schedule.
• Review client-provided “as-builts”: measured, technical drawings of the existing house in AutoCAD or Revit. If further as-builts are needed, Poon Design or a third party company can provide this as an Additional Service, for additional fee. See end of document. • Research precedents and discuss inspiration
• Prepare the following deliverables: floor plan and site plan diagrams, elevations, sketches, renderings, etc. as deemed necessary by the architect to display the design intent. • At a preliminary level, review laws, codes, and regulations applicable to our services. • Coordinate with general contractor, if available, to establish preliminary construction cost estimate and schedule.

This phase of work will begin with studying two conceptual options: renovation vs. new construction. One direction will be selected for further development. The final deliverables for the one direction will be as follows.
• Story board of precedence, inspiration, and design themes • Diagrammatic floor plans
• Three renderings
Our work in this phase will be conceptual, not developed in technical detail, or coordinated with any engineers. Please note that the conceptual renderings mentioned above will be diagrammatic in nature establishing overall design intent. If renderings are produced, they will either be preliminary computer renderings or hand rendered, but not executed as artist watercolors or photorealistic computer rendering.

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CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
During the process, the client will be asked to provide information to guide the design process. • The client will provide “as-builts”: measured, technical drawings of existing conditions in AutoCAD or Revit.
• The client will provide a current property survey and legal description to describe physical characteristics, property lines, legal limitations, and utility locations for the entire property.

SCHEDULE
We anticipate beginning this project immediately, provided timely decision of the client to retain, negotiate the terms, and commence the work of Poon Design. This Concept Design phase will take six weeks with two presentations.

The schedule below is only an estimate at this time. Items that impact the schedule might include the client’s availability and decision-making process, and the involvement of the general contractor.

Week 1 & 2: Verify site conditions, brainstorm, and design Week 3: Client presentation - review of two concepts: renovation vs. new construction Week 3 & 4: Development of preferred concept
Week 5: Client presentation - developed concept
Week 6: Meet with general contractor(s) for rough estimate; Decision of continuing scope of architectural work
FEE
Based on the description above, Poon Design is pleased to submit the following fee for the limited Concept Design services: a fixed fee of $24,700.00. This fee is fixed unless scope of work materially changes, at which point architect will inform the client of the need for fee and contract adjustment.

Prior to commencing work, the client will submit a retainer which will be credited to the overall fee at the time of the final invoice. Retainer amount is $2,500.00 and due at the time of the signatures for this agreement.

In addition to the above compensation, Poon Design will be reimbursed for the following out-of-pocket expenses at the rate of 1.15 times the actual expense: to include, but not limited to, travel, meals, mileage, parking, printing and reproductions, computer plotting, materials, photography, express delivery, postage, and messenger services.

Poon Design will bill client on a monthly basis for work completed during that month. Payments are due upon receipt of invoice and no later than seven days after the date of invoice. Unpaid amounts 30 days after the date of invoice shall bear interest at the rate of 1.5% per month on outstanding balance. Payments shall be made payable and sent to:

Poon Design Inc.
12964 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90066
Poon Design has the right to suspend work for payment not received within 45 days from date of invoice.

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CONTINUING SERVICES
The fees for the future phases of work will be presented upon approval of the Concept Design and the associated budget. The future phases can include some or all of the following. • Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Plan Check
• Bidding
• Construction Administration

PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION
Poon Design shall have the right to include mention and photographic or artistic representations of the project among promotional and professional materials. Poon Design and our photographer shall be given access to the completed project to make such representations. As a courtesy, the client shall provide professional credit for Poon Design as the architect in any relevant client promotional materials for the project.

USE OF DOCUMENTS
Drawings, specifications, Instruments of Service, and other documents prepared by Poon Design are the architect’s Instruments of Service and are for the client’s use solely with respect to developing and constructing the project with Poon Design. The architect shall retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright. All work products, i.e., editable AutoCAD and Revit files, 3D models, etc., remain the proprietary intellectual property of Poon Design and is not provided to the client as source files.

If Poon Design is not retained as the architect to continue the project, the client is prohibited from using any and all aspects of the Instruments of Service, unless provided in writing by Poon Design and for a potential additional fee.

LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
Poon Design requires the client to indemnify and hold harmless Poon Design against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorneys’ and expert fees and defense costs (“Claims”), arising out of or in any way connected with its services performed under this agreement or subsequent agreements, except only those Claims caused by Poon Design’s sole negligence or willful misconduct in the amount of the proposed service fee. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the professional liability of Poon Design for the above scope of work is limited so that the total aggregate liability shall not exceed the total fee for services rendered on this project.

TERMINATION
This agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven days’ written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform through no fault of the party initiating the termination. Also, the agreement may be terminated upon at least seven days’ written notice at either party’s convenience, or in the event the project is permanently abandoned. In such event of termination, Poon Design will be entitled to all compensation earned and reimbursable expenses incurred up to the agreed upon project stop date indicated in the written notice of termination, to include minor and miscellaneous fees and reimbursable expenses after such stop date that is associated with the closing, archiving and/or transfer of the project.

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MEDIATION
Any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to the institution of legal or equitable proceedings by either party, in accordance with the Rules of JAMS then currently in effect. The parties shall share the fees equally, and the mediation shall be held in Los Angeles, California.

ATTORNEY FEES
In the event of any mediation, action, or proceeding brought by either party to enforce terms arising out of this agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover the costs incurred in connection herewith, including attorney fees.

SIGNATURES
If this letter agreement meets with your approval, your signature below will serve as acceptance of the terms above. Until signed, the terms of this letter agreement are good for 30 days from the date of this document.

Thank you and Poon Design is excited to begin the creative process.

Agreed: Agreed:

COLLEEN EDWARDS, INC. POON DESIGN INC.
___________________________________ ____________________________________ Colleen Edwards Date Anthony Poon, FAIA, NCARB, LEED Date Principal

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STAFF REPORT
11/13/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Dr. Gabriel Martin, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2024-62 Approving the Creation and Funding for a Full-Time Executive Assistant Position in the City Manager’s Department.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-62 approving the creation and funding for a full-time Executive Assistant position in the City Manager’s Department.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On March 9, 2016, Council reclassified the Executive Assistant position to a Deputy City Clerk.

At the time, the Executive Assistant reported to the City Manager and provided secretarial and administrative support. However, these duties were reduced under the Deputy City Clerk classification. The Executive Assistant position has remained unfilled and unfunded since 2016.

Staff is requesting that Council approve the Executive Assistant position to provide much-needed support to the City Council and City Manager, in order to ensure that the City Council is provided with the secretary support needed to address the concerns of the residents and businesses of the City and the administrative functions of the City Manager’s office are effectively carried out The Executive Assistant position falls under the Mid-Management bargaining unit and is already listed on the Salary Schedule as Grade 17, with a salary range of $83,129-$106,097 annually.

ALTERNATIVE:

1. Do not approve staff’s recommendation and provide Staff with direction FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of the position would add $138,983 to the salary and benefits expenses of the City Manager’s current operating budget from the General Fund (101)

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ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2024-62 Approving the Creation and Funding for a Full-Time Executive Assistant Position in the City Manager’s Department

2. Job Description – Executive Assistant Position

3. Job Salary Schedule

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-62

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CREATION AND FUNDING FOR A FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE CITY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, on March 9, 2016, Council reclassified the Executive Assistant position to a Deputy City Clerk. At the time, the Executive Assistant reported to the City Manager and provided secretarial and administrative support. However, these duties were reduced under the Deputy City Clerk classification. The Executive Assistant position has remained unfilled and unfunded since 2016;
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that Council approve the Executive Assistant position to provide much-needed support to the City Council and the City Manager to ensure that the administrative functions of the City Manager’s office are effectively carried out; and WHERAS, the Executive Assistant position falls under the Mid-Management bargaining unit and is already on the Salary Schedule as Grade 17, with a salary range of $84,129 - $101,044 annually.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Coachella, as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing Recitals of this Resolution are true and correct and hereby incorporated into this Resolution as though fully set forth herein.

Section 2. Title. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-62, a Resolution of the City Council of Coachella, California, Approving the Creation and Funding for a Full-Time Executive Assistant Position in the City Manager’s Department.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13 day of November 2024. ___________________________________
Steven A. Hernandez
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
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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) ss.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2024-62 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 13 day of November 2024, by the following vote of Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk

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City Hall
53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, CA 92236
Telephone: (760) 398-3502
NOVEMBER 2024 FLSA: EXEMPT

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

DEFINITION
Under the direction of the City Manager, performs a wide variety of complex and highly responsible secretarial and administrative functions at the executive level, many of which may be confidential.

Completes, coordinates and assists with special projects; provides secretarial and administrative support to the City Manager and City Council; organizes office activities and coordinates communication with other City departments, outside agencies and the general public; oversees and ensures that the office administrative functions of the City’s Manager’s office are effectively carried out; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the City Manager. May exercise functional and technical direction over clerical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This class is characterized by varied tasks performed with a relatively high level of independence following a broad framework of policies and procedures. This classification is distinguished from the class of Administrative Assistant and other City clerical, secretarial administrative classes in that the nature, diversity and scope of responsibilities originating from the City Manager and City Council require the frequent use of discretion, initiative and independent judgment, as actions can have a significant effect upon City operations or public relations activities. Responsibilities include regular contact with government officials, the Mayor, Council, Management, Commission members, representatives of the business and community groups, the public and all levels of City personnel associated with a diverse organization.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 Organize and manage a department office assuring efficiency of the office operations and staff; coordinate communications; relieve the administrators of administrative detail.  Take and transcribe dictation of letters, reports, bulletins and memoranda, including material of a confidential nature.
 Compose difficult correspondence independently on a variety of matters, from shorthand notes, rough drafts, transcription machine tapes or verbal instructions.  Monitor division budget; prepare and maintain a current log of budget expenditures and account balances for the assigned division.
 Collect statistical data and back-up material and consolidate preparation of statistical, financial and administrative reports, including the division budget.
 Interview callers, both in person and on the telephone; screen and refer to other individuals as appropriate.

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Executive Assistant

 Provide information to administrators, other City departments, outside agencies and the public as necessary; interpret and explain City laws and guidelines, division policies, programs, rules, requirements and procedures.
 Maintain an understanding of the programs and functions of the division and their relation to the City operation as a whole.
 Attend assigned commission meetings; take and transcribe minutes as needed; perform a variety of secretarial and clerical duties for the commission as needed.  Prepare and distribute meeting notices and agendas; attend meetings and conferences to record proceedings or receive information; prepare and distribute comprehensive minutes of meetings and conferences.
 Originate and independently prepare material for the approval of the administrators.  Open, sort and route mail; maintain a variety of confidential information, complex files and records.  Maintain calendar for the administrators; schedule appointments, make travel and hotel arrangements as required.
 Order, receive, inventory, store and distribute office supplies and forms.  Operate a variety of office machines and equipment, including computer terminal and electronic typewriter.
 Prepare and revise a variety of documents, reports, catalogs and other material including payroll as required.
 Plan and design publications, advertisements and artwork for various projects and events in the City.  Produce PowerPoint presentations as needed for City Council, City Manager and other departments.  Organize press conferences, plan and organize City special projects and events as needed.  Act as Secretary to the Joint Powers Authority, Coachella/Indio Waste Transfer Station; attend and record meetings, prepare agenda and transcribe minutes.  Train and provide work direction to clerical workers as assigned.  Performs duties of a disaster services worker in event of an emergency.  Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
 Practices and methods of office management and administration, including the use of standard office equipment.
 Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
 Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies, technical processes, and procedures related to the department to which assigned.  Record keeping principles and procedures.
 Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.  Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.  English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.  Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.  Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and the public.  Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to:
 Maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling and processing confidential information and data.

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Executive Assistant

 Perform responsible administrative support work with accuracy, speed, and general supervision, and the use of tact and discretion.
 Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.  Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.  Understand and carry out complex oral and written directions.  Research, analyze, and summarize data and prepare accurate and logical written reports.  Take minutes of meetings and conferences; operate dictation equipment and transcribe accurately.  Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.  Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.  Train and provide work direction to clerical workers as assigned.  Evaluation and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.  Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.  Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
 Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized secretarial training and five (5) years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience, including at least one year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibilities. Experience in public relations, public communications or related government experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

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Appendix B

City of Coachella - Salary Schedule
Confidential Mid-Management Employees
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (5% COLA Effective July 1, 2024) (Revised by Council 07/26/23, Resolution No. 2023-30)
Step A B C D E "O"
Performance
Step (5%)
Economic Development h 60.14 63.15 66.31 69.62 73.10 76.76 Manager m 10,424.47 10,945.69 11,492.98 12,067.63 12,671.01 13,304.56 Grade 38 a 125,093.65 131,348.34 137,915.75 144,811.54 152,052.12 159,654.72 Environmental/ h 46.42 48.74 51.18 53.74 56.42 59.24
Special Programs Manager m 8,046.11 8,448.42 8,870.84 9,314.38 9,780.10 10,269.10 Grade 32 a 96,553.34 101,381.01 106,450.06 111,772.56 117,361.19 123,229.25 Executive Assistant h 39.97 41.96 44.06 46.27 48.58 51.01 m 6,927.48 7,273.85 7,637.54 8,019.42 8,420.39 8,841.41 Grade 17 a 83,129.72 87,286.20 91,650.51 96,233.04 101,044.69 106,096.92 Finance Manager h 59.85 62.84 65.99 69.28 72.75 76.39
m 10,374.08 10,892.79 11,437.43 12,009.30 12,609.76 13,240.25 Grade 37 a 124,488.99 130,713.44 137,249.11 144,111.56 151,317.14 158,883.00 Finance Services Supervisor h 45.08 47.34 49.70 52.19 54.80 57.54 m 7,814.32 8,205.04 8,615.29 9,046.05 9,498.36 9,973.28 Grade 34 a 93,771.87 98,460.46 103,383.48 108,552.66 113,980.29 119,679.30 Grants Manager h 54.62 57.35 60.22 63.23 66.39 69.71
m 9,467.08 9,940.43 10,437.46 10,959.33 11,507.30 12,082.66 Grade 24 a 113,604.97 119,285.22 125,249.48 131,511.95 138,087.55 144,991.93 Information Technology h 67.18 70.54 74.06 77.76 81.65 85.74 Manager m 11,643.88 12,226.08 12,837.38 13,479.25 14,153.21 14,860.87 Grade 40 a 139,726.61 146,712.94 154,048.59 161,751.02 169,838.57 178,330.50 Management Analyst h 44.39 46.61 48.94 51.39 53.96 56.66 m 7,694.97 8,079.71 8,483.70 8,907.88 9,353.28 9,820.94 Grade 14 a 92,339.59 96,956.57 101,804.40 106,894.62 112,239.35 117,851.31 Parks and Recreation Services h 54.62 57.35 60.22 63.23 66.39 69.71 Manager m 9,467.08 9,940.43 10,437.46 10,959.33 11,507.30 12,082.66 Grade 24 a 113,604.97 119,285.22 125,249.48 131,511.95 138,087.55 144,991.93 Parks Supervisor h 45.08 47.34 49.70 52.19 54.80 57.54
m 7,814.32 8,205.04 8,615.29 9,046.05 9,498.36 9,973.28 Grade 34 a 93,771.87 98,460.46 103,383.48 108,552.66 113,980.29 119,679.30 Permit Technician h 37.07 38.92 40.87 42.91 45.06 47.31 m 6,425.60 6,746.88 7,084.23 7,438.44 7,810.36 8,200.88 Grade 12 a 77,107.23 80,962.59 85,010.72 89,261.25 93,724.31 98,410.53 Planning Manager h 71.86 75.46 79.23 83.19 87.35 91.72
m 12,456.15 13,078.96 13,732.91 14,419.56 15,140.53 15,897.56 Grade 41 a 149,473.86 156,947.55 164,794.93 173,034.67 181,686.41 190,770.73

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1 STAFF REPORT
11/13/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: Annexation request to LAFCO for the Western Annexation Area (Pocket 7 and Mesquite Areas) and Adoption of a Negative Declaration for EA No. 24-02 SPECIFICS: Resolution No. 2024-53 requesting the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission to take proceedings for the annexation of 388 acres of land located south of Avenue 50, north of avenue 52, east of Jackson Street and east and west of Calhoun Street between the cities of Indio and Coachella and Resolution No. 2024-56 Adopting a Negative Declaration for EA No. 24-02.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing and take the following action:
 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-56 approving a Negative Declaration for EA No. 24-02 for the Western Annexation; and
 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-53 requesting the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to take proceedings for the annexation of 388 acres of land located south of Avenue 50, north of avenue 52, east of Jackson Street and east and west of Calhoun Street.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City of Coachella has initiated the proposed annexation of the Pocket 7 (P7) and Mesquite areas that comprise approximately 388 acres located south of Avenue 50, north of Avenue 52, east of Jackson Street and east and west of Calhoun Street between the cities of Indio and Coachella as shown on Figure 1. The Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is the decision maker on the proposed annexation. LAFCO requires the City to adopt the resolution and negative declaration that has been prepared as part of the LAFCO application.

The area consists of a combination of vacant properties, agricultural uses, nurseries and singlefamily homes on large lots. Forest Lawn-Coachella is located at the NE corner of Avenue 52 and Jackson Street. The area also includes the Old Polo Estate and the Rancho 51 Date Garden event facilities. Other commercial uses include the Grand Paw Pet Resort located on Jackson Street and Loving All Animals Pet Adoption Center located on 51st Street, west of Calhoun Street. The

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2 annexation area also includes the Imagine School Riverside County, located at the northeast corner of Avenue 51 and Calhoun. The Coachella Christian Church is located at the SE corner of Avenue 50 and Jackson Street. The project area also includes three parcels that are in Agricultural Preserves as shown on the exhibit below. The City of Indio is located adjacent to the subject area, west of Jackson Street and north of Avenue 50.

Figure 1: Proposed Annexation Area
BACKGROUND:

The above referenced area was added to the City’s General Plan Planning area in 2023 through a General Plan Amendment and the P7 area was added to the City Sphere of Influence by LAFCO in March 2024. Pre-Zoning for P7 was approved by the City Council in October 2024. The Coachella General Plan designates the area as General Neighborhood, Estate Rancho, Rural Rancho and Suburban Retail with corresponding zoning as illustrated on Figure 3.

Discussion/Analysis
Surrounding land uses and zoning designations are as follows:

North: The area immediately north of the proposed annexation area is within the City of Indio and includes existing commercial, residential and agricultural lands. The Indio General Plan includes General Plan Land Use Designations of Suburban Residential-High and Neighborhood Center. The Suburban Residential High Designation allows a density

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3 between 4-8 dwelling units per acre. The Neighborhood Center designation allows retail and commercial uses with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5 and housing with a maximum density of 20 DU/AC.

South: South of the subject area is unincorporated Riverside County that includes primarily agricultural lands with a General Plan designation of Agriculture and zoning of A-1-10 and A-1-20. (Light Agriculture-10 acre and 20-acre minimum lot sizes as shown on Figure 4.

East: East of the subject area across Calhoun Street are vacant properties within the unincorporated County. This area includes a City of Coachella General Plan designation and zoning of General Neighborhood.

West: West of the subject area is the City of Indio and includes existing single family residential homes.

Consistency with the Riverside County and City of Coachella General Plans Figure 2 and 3: County and City General Plan designations County General Plan City General Plan
Within Unincorporated Riverside County, General Plan land use designations include Agriculture, Very Low Density Residential, Estate Density Residential and Commercial Retail as shown on Figure 4.

Land use designations within the City of Coachella include General Neighborhood, Rural Rancho, Estate Rancho and the Suburban Retail land use designations. The Estate Rancho designation accommodates low intensity residential development in an estate or low-density suburban format.

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4 These areas are generally located on the outside edges of the City of Coachella and serve as a transition zone between more dense residential areas and the rural and agricultural landscape surrounding the City. The Estate Rancho land use designation was created in 2023 to match the existing County general plan designation because there was not a direct match for this density.

Recent State legislation mandates that if there is a conflict in residential density between the General Plan and zoning, the higher density shall prevail (not necessarily the General Plan). The Estate Rancho designation allows up to 2.2 du/ac (1 unit per 20,000 square feet) while the existing County General Plan designation allows 0.5 du/ac. The City Estate Rancho designation would allow a density of 1.2 to 2 du/ac.

The Suburban Retail designation at the southeast corner of Avenue 52 and Jackson Street is intended to provide a concentration of retail business “large format” retailers in a setting that accommodates the parking requirements of such businesses. Allowed land uses for the Suburban Retail designation primarily include retail and services, sometimes with commercial uses on upper floors with a density of 0.35 to 1.0 FAR. This site currently exists as Forest Lawn-Coachella. The General Neighborhood designation allows residential densities between 8-25 dwelling units per acre and the Rural- Rancho land use designation permits densities between 1-2.5 dwelling units per acre.

Zoning Consistency
Within unincorporated Riverside County zoning includes A-1, Light Agriculture, and CPS, Scenic Highway Commercial as illustrated on Figure 6. A-1 zoning provides for agricultural and residential land uses on a minimum 20,000 square foot lot size.

Figure 4 and 5: County Zoning and City Pre-Zoning
County Zoning City Pre-Zoning

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5 Pre-Zoning within the City includes Residential Estate, Rural Rancho, General Neighborhood and General Commercial zoning as shown on Figure 7.

Environmental Analysis
An Initial Study/Environmental Assessment was prepared for the proposed annexation. The initial study determined that there would be no environmental impacts resulting from the proposed annexation. 2 letters were submitted within the 30-day review period that ran from October 9, 2024, through November 8, 2024 and included in Attachment 5 from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and California Department of Conservation. The California Department of Conservation letter identifies a concern of any farmland conversion for land under contract in the Williamson Act program for parcels along Avenue 52. Because the annexation is not proposing any farmland conversion, any future proposed conversion would be analyzed and processed at that time.

Correspondence
The City received one correspondence from a property owner in the Pocket 7 area stating their preference to remain in the unincorporated Riverside County.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City would collect permitting and development impact fees as part of future development within the annexation area. Future development within the annexation area would be subject to the Coachella General Plan and Municipal Code. A fiscal impact analysis was prepared for the proposed annexation in Attachment 3, which concluded that the annexation would be revenue positive for the City. As such the project’s long-term fiscal impacts will offset City services.

ALTERNATIVES:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-56 (Negative Declaration) and Resolution No 2024-53 (Annexation Initiation).
2) Deny Resolutions 2024-56 and 2024-53.
3) Continue this item and provide staff with direction.

RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE(S):

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Alternative #1 Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2024-56 Negative Declaration EA No. 24-02 Western Annexation Area Exhibit A – Negative Declaration

2. Resolution No. 2024-53 Annexation Initiation
Exhibit A – Annexation Legal Description and Plat Map

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6 3. Fiscal Impact Analysis

4. Plan of Services

5. Correspondence

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56

A RESOLUTION OF THE COACHELLA CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING
NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA NO. 24-02) PURSUANT TO THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE CITY OF

COACHELLA REQUEST TO THE RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGNECY

FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR A
REORGANIZATION OF BOUNDARIES FOR THE ANNEXATION OF 388
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF AVENUE 50, NORTH OF
AVENUE 52, EAST OF JACKSON STREET AND EAST AND WEST OF
CALHOUN STREET TO THE CITY OF COACHELLA. APPLICANT:

CITY-INITIATED
WHEREAS, the City of Coachella intends to pursue proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for a reorganization of boundaries described as follows: Annexation to the City of Coachella; Annexation to the Coachella Fire Protection District; Annexation to the Coachella Water Authority; Annexation to the Coachella Sanitary District; Detachment from Riverside County Service Area 125 (Thermal); Detachment from Riverside County Waste Resource Management District; Detachment from Coachella Valley Water District Service Area; and, WHEREAS, the City completed Environmental Assessment/Initial Study No. 24- 02 for the Proposed Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended; and,
WHEREAS, based on this Environmental Assessment/Initial Study the City has determined that the Project will not have a significant impact on the environment and has prepared a Negative Declaration for this Project; and,
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration for the Project was posted with the County Clerk on October 9, 2024 and duly noticed and published in the Desert Sun Newspaper, a local newspaper of general circulation, on October 9, 2024; and, WHEREAS, the proposed Negative was made available for a 30-day public review period commencing on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, ending on Friday, November 8, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, interested and concerned individuals and public agencies had the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed Negative Declaration; and, WHEREAS, on November 13, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to review the proposed annexation request and the related environmental documents, at which time during the hearing members of the public were given an opportunity to testify regarding the Project; and

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WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as findings of fact.

SECTION 2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration, comments received, and other documents contained in the administrative record for the Project. The City Council finds adequacy in the CEQA documents and finds that the Negative Declaration contain a complete and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the Project and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council. The City Council find that the Negative Declaration, as shown in “Exhibit A” attached and made a part hereto, has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Coachella’s Local CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 3. Findings on Environmental Impacts. Based on the whole record before it, including the Negative Declaration, Initial Study, the administrative record and all other written and oral evidence presented, the City Council finds that all environmental impacts of the Project are insignificant. The City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence in the administrative record supporting a fair argument that the annexation may result in any significant environmental impacts. The City Council find that the Negative Declaration contains a complete, objective, and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the Project and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council.

SECTION 4. Wildlife Resources. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c), all project applicants and public agencies subject to CEQA shall pay a filing fee for each Proposed Project, as specified in subdivision 711.4(d) for any adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends unless a “no effect” finding is made by the California Department of Fish and Game. This fee is due and payable as a condition precedent to the County Clerk’s filing of a Notice of Determination.

SECTION 5. Adoption of the Negative Declaration. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Negative Declaration, Exhibit A, prepared for the annexation.

SECTION 6. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at Coachella Civic Center. City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

SECTION 7. Execution of Resolution. The City of Coachella Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.

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PASSED APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of November 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Steven A. Hernandez
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Carlos Campos
City Attorney

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Resolution No. 2024-56

STATE OF

CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF

RIVERSIDE

CITY OF COACHELLA
)
) ss.
)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2024-56 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held on this 13th day of November 2024 by the following vote of Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk

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October 2024

I N I T I A L S T U D Y /

N E G A T I V E D E C L A R A T I O N
COACHELLA POCKET 7/MESQUITE ANNEXATION PROJECT

CITY OF COACHELLA

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for:

City of Coachella
53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, California 92236
(760) 398-3502
Prepared by:

LSA Associates, Inc.
3111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 123
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 416-2075
LSA Project No. 20241763.01

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... i FIGURES AND TABLES ............................................................................................................................. ii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS............................................................................................ iii

1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Purpose and Scope............................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Regulatory Information.....................................................................................................1-1

1.3 Document Contents..........................................................................................................1-2

1.4 Contact Person..................................................................................................................1-2

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Project Site Setting............................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Project Background ...........................................................................................................2-1

2.3 Proposed Project...............................................................................................................2-7

2.4 Project Approvals..............................................................................................................2-7

2.5 Documents Incorporated by Reference............................................................................2-7

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST ........................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Environmental Checklist Form ..........................................................................................3-1

3.2 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected .....................................................................3-3

3.3 Determination (To Be Completed By the Lead Agency) ...................................................3-3

3.4 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts...............................................................................3-4

3.5 Environmental Analysis.....................................................................................................3-5

3.5.1 Aesthetics...........................................................................................................................3-6

3.5.2 Agricultural Resources........................................................................................................3-8

3.5.3 Air Quality.........................................................................................................................3-10

3.5.4 Biological Resources.........................................................................................................3-13

3.5.5 Cultural Resources............................................................................................................3-16

3.5.6 Energy...............................................................................................................................3-18

3.5.7 Geology and Soils..............................................................................................................3-19

3.5.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions...............................................................................................3-23

3.5.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials....................................................................................3-24

3.5.10 Hydrology and Water Quality...........................................................................................3-27

3.5.11 Land Use and Planning .....................................................................................................3-31

3.5.12 Mineral Resources............................................................................................................3-32

3.5.13 Noise.................................................................................................................................3-33

3.5.14 Population and Housing ...................................................................................................3-35

3.5.15 Public Services..................................................................................................................3-36

3.5.16 Recreation ........................................................................................................................3-38

3.5.17 Transportation..................................................................................................................3-39

3.5.18 Tribal Cultural Resources..................................................................................................3-41

3.5.19 Utilities and Service Systems............................................................................................3-43

3.5.20 Wildfire .............................................................................................................................3-45

3.5.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance..................................................................................3-47

4.0 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 4-1

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FIGURES AND TABLES

FIGURES
Figure 1: Regional Location................................................................................................................. 2-3 Figure 2: General Plan Land Use Designations ................................................................................... 2-5 TABLE
Table A: Required Permits and Approvals .......................................................................................... 2-7

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
2015 Program EIR 2015 Coachella General Plan Update 2035 Environmental Impact Report AB Assembly Bill
AQMP Air Quality Management Plan
Basin Plan Colorado River Basin Water Quality Control Plan CAP Climate Action Plan
CCR California Code of Regulations
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CGPU Coachella General Plan Update 2035
City City of Coachella
CMC Coachella Municipal Code
CRBRWQCB Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board CVMSHCP Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan CVUWMP Coachella Valley Urban Water Management Plan
CVWD Coachella Valley Water District
EIR Environmental Impact Report
E-R Estate Rancho
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map
Form Environmental Checklist Form
G-C General Commercial
GHG greenhouse gas

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G-N General Neighborhood
IS/MND Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission
MND Mitigated Negative Declaration
MRZ Mineral Resource Zone
NAHC Native American Heritage Commission
ND Negative Declaration
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
O3 ozone
P7 Planning Area Pocket 7
PM10 particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter PM2.5 particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter PRC Public Resources Code
project Coachella Pocket 7/Mesquite Annexation Project
R-R Rural Rancho
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SCAG Southern California Association of Governments
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SCH State Clearinghouse
SOI Sphere of Influence
USC United States Code
VMT vehicle miles traveled

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) is to (1) describe the proposed Coachella Pocket 7/Mesquite Annexation Project (project), and (2) provide an evaluation of potential environmental effects associated with the project.

This IS/MND has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended (Public Resources Code [PRC] §21000 et seq.) and in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations [CCR] §15000 et seq.). Consistent with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, this IS/MND includes a description of the proposed project, an evaluation of the potential environmental impacts associated with implementation of the proposed project, and findings from the environmental analysis.

Pursuant to Section 15367 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Coachella (City) is the Lead Agency for the proposed project. The Lead Agency is the public agency that has the principal responsibility for carrying out or approving a project that may have a significant effect on the environment. The City, as the Lead Agency, has the authority for project approval and adoption or certification of the accompanying environmental documentation.

1.2 REGULATORY INFORMATION
This IS is based on an Environmental Checklist Form (Form), as suggested in Section 15063 (d) and Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines. An IS informs the decision-making body whether a project may have a significant effect on the environment. In accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064 (a)(1) states that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared if there is substantial evidence in light of the whole record that the project under review may have a significant effect on the environment and should be further analyzed to determine mitigation measures or project alternatives that might avoid or reduce project impacts to less than significant levels. A Negative Declaration (ND) may be prepared instead if the Lead Agency finds that there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. An ND is a written statement describing the reasons why a proposed project, not otherwise exempt from CEQA, would not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, why it would not require the preparation of an EIR (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15371). According to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, a ND or mitigated ND shall be prepared for a project subject to CEQA when either:

1. The IS shows there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment, or

2. The IS identified potentially significant effects, but:
a. Revisions in the project plans or proposals made by or agreed to by the applicant before the proposed MND and IS is released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur is prepared, and

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1.3 DOCUMENT CONTENTS
This IS/MND contains four chapters. Chapter 1.0, Introduction, provides an overview of the project and the CEQA process. Chapter 2.0, Project Description, provides a detailed description of proposed project components and objectives. Chapter 3.0, Environmental Checklist, provides the Lead Agency’s determination based upon this initial evaluation and presents the CEQA checklist and environmental analysis for all impact areas, mandatory findings of significance, and feasible mitigation measures. If the project does not have the potential to significantly impact a given issue area, the relevant section provides a brief discussion of the reasons why no impacts are expected. If the project could have a potentially significant impact on a resource, the issue area discussion provides a description of potential impacts, and appropriate mitigation measures and/or permit requirements that would reduce those impacts to a less than significant level. Chapter 4.0, References, details the documents and reports this document relies upon to provide its analysis.

Chapter 3.0 provides analysis of the potential environmental effects of the proposed project for each of the following areas:
• Aesthetics
• Agricultural and Forestry Resources
• Air Quality
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Energy
• Geology and Soils
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Land Use and Planning
• Mineral Resources
• Noise
• Population and Housing
• Public Services
• Recreation
• Transportation
• Tribal Cultural Resources
• Utilities and Service Systems
• Wildfire
• Mandatory Findings of Significance

1.4 CONTACT PERSON
The Lead Agency for the IS for the proposed project is the City. Any questions about the preparation of this IS, its assumptions, or its conclusions should be referred to the following:

Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
City of Coachella
53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, California 92236
(760) 398-3502
[email protected]

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 PROJECT SITE SETTING
The City of Coachella (City) is a desert community located at the eastern end of the Coachella Valley, in Riverside County, California. Settlement by non-Native Americans began in the mid-1800s, and Coachella slowly grew as it became connected with the rest of Southern California on the Southern Pacific Railroad. The Colorado River provided water for farming and irrigation. The Coachella Valley, including the City of Coachella, the City of Indio, and the unincorporated communities of Thermal and Mecca, is known for producing niche crops such as dates, grapes, lemons, oranges, avocados, figs, persimmons, and mangoes. Lastly, the Coachella Canal was one of the final milestones in the City of Coachella’s development, as it contributed to dramatic growth, especially in the southern and eastern portions of the City. Today the City’s agricultural wealth offers many jobs for people in the Coachella Valley; additional job types include manufacturing, construction, retail, and professional and management jobs.

2.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND
In April 2015, the City Council approved the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) document along with the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2009021007). In 2023, the City prepared an Addendum to the certified 2015 CGPU EIR (2015 Program EIR) to address the potential site-specific environmental impacts associated with the identification of CGPU land use designations for three areas that were evaluated as part of the CGPU Planning Area in the previously certified EIR but for which no CGPU land use designation was identified. One of the three areas analyzed in the Addendum was the area generally bounded by Jackson Street to the west, Avenue 51 to the north (at approximately 0.25 mile), Calhoun Street to the east, and Avenue 52 to the south. This area is known as Planning Area Pocket 7 (P7). Through a General Plan Amendment, General Plan land uses were identified for P7. The seven parcels east of P7 and the 21 parcels north of P7 are included in the City’s Sphere of Influence (SOI), as identified in Figure 2.

The project site’s regional location is identified in Figure 1. The approved General Plan land uses for the P7 area are Estate Rancho, Rural Rancho, General Neighborhood, and Suburban Retail District as shown in Figure 2. The Estate Rancho General Plan Land Use designation was established for this area for consistency with the Riverside County’s Estate Density Residential General Plan designation. An Estate Rancho land use designation allows for a residential density of 1.02.2 dwelling units per acre and allows for single-family dwellings, limited agriculture, and animal keeping under the consistent Residential Estate (R-E) zoning district. A Suburban Retail general plan land use designation was applied to the Forest Lawn Coachella Valley parcel (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 779-350-009) with a maximum Floor Area Ratio of 1.0 and allows a range of local and regional serving retail uses with the consistent General Commercial zoning district.

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2.3 PROPOSED PROJECT
The proposed project, which is currently within the City’s SOI or General Plan Planning Area, would annex 78 parcels and approximately 374 acres generally bounded by Jackson Street to the west, Avenue 50 to the north, Van Buren Street as the closest street to the east, and Avenue 52 to the south (project site), into the City of Coachella. Refer to Figure 2 for a map identifying the proposed project site. A portion of this area, known as P7, was added to the City’s General Plan Planning Area in 2023 through a General Plan Amendment. The northern and eastern portions of this area were previously included in the City’s SOI and had land use overlays identified in the 2015 Certified General Plan EIR.

Figure 1 shows the regional location and project site for the proposed project. The Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is the approving agency for the proposed annexation and SOI update and is a responsible agency with regards to this environmental review pursuant to CEQA.

2.4 PROJECT APPROVALS
• This IS/ND is intended to serve as the CEQA document for all actions associated with the proposed project, including all discretionary approvals requested or required of the City to implement the project.
• The project may require approvals, permits, or authorization from other agencies classified as “Responsible Agencies” under CEQA. According to Section 15381 of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Responsible Agency is defined as a public agency other than the Lead Agency that will have discretionary approval power over the proposed project or some component of the project, including mitigation. Responsible Agencies are identified in Table A, Required Permits and Approvals.

Table A: Required Permits and Approvals
Permit/Approval Permitting/Approving Agency Permit/Approval Trigger City Planning Commission City of Coachella Planning Commission Review and make recommendation to City Council
City Council City of Coachella City Council Review the recommendation by the Planning Commission
Riverside Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) Application
Packet
Riverside LAFCO Annexation of land into the City and Sphere of Influence update
Source: Compiled by LSA (2024).

2.5 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
As permitted in Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines, this IS/MND references several technical studies, analyses, and reports. Information from the documents that have been incorporated by reference has been briefly summarized in the appropriate section(s) of this IS/MND.

Documents incorporated by reference include, but are not limited to, the following:
• City of Coachella; General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU); and • City of Coachella; General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) EIR Addendum. July 2023.

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Development Services Department
53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, California 92236
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Project Title: Coachella Pocket 7/Mesquite Annexation Project Lead Agency City of Coachella
Name and Address: 53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, California 92236
Contact Person: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director Phone Number: (760) 398-3502
Email: [email protected]
Project Location: The project site is generally bounded by Jackson Street to the west, Avenue 50 to the north, Van Buren Street as the nearest major street to the east, and Avenue 50 to the south.

Project Sponsor’s Name: City of Coachella
Address: 53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, California 92236
General Plan Designations: According to the City of Coachella’s(City) General Plan Land Use Map, the project site is designated Estate Rancho, Rural Rancho, General Neighborhood, and Suburban Retail District.

Zoning: General Commercial (G-C), General Neighborhood (G-N), Estate Rancho (E-R), and Rural Rancho (R-R)
Description of Project: The proposed project would annex 78 parcels and approximately 374 acres, which are currently within the City’s Sphere of Influence (SOI) or General Plan Planning Area, generally bounded by Jackson Street to the west, Avenue 50 to the north, Van Buren Street to the east, and Avenue 52 to the south. A portion of this area, known as P7, was added to the City’s General Plan Planning Area in 2023 through a General Plan Amendment. The northern and eastern portions of this area were previously included in the City’s SOI and had land use overlays identified in the 2015 Certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is the approving agency for the proposed annexation and SOI update and is a responsible agency with regards to this environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The City of Coachella is a desert community located at the eastern end of the Coachella Valley, in Riverside County, California. The project area is surrounded by a variety of land uses including a general plan designated regional commercial district to the southeast, though no regional retail district uses currently exist, the Empire Polo Club to the south, and residential to the north and east, including general neighborhood, suburban neighborhood, and urban neighborhood. To the west of the project site, in the City of Indio, the land uses consist of residential uses at the Trilogy at the Polo Club Project Master Plan Area.

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• City of Coachella Adoption of the IS/MND to allow for the annexation of the project site, currently within the City’s SOI or the City’s General Plan Planning Area (P7). • Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Application for approval of annexation into City and SOI update.

Consultation with California Native American Tribes:
• Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.3.1, et seq. (codification of Assembly Bill [AB] 52, 2013-14) requires that a Lead Agency, within 14 days of determining that it will undertake a project, must notify in writing any California Native American Tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the project if that Tribe has previously requested notification about projects in that geographic area. The notice must briefly describe the project and inquire whether the Tribe wishes to initiate formal consultation. Tribes have 30 days from receipt of notification to request formal consultation. The Lead Agency then has 30 days to initiate the consultation, which then continues until the parties come to an agreement regarding necessary mitigation, agree that no mitigation is needed, or one or both parties determine that negotiation occurred in good faith, but no agreement will be made. The City originally sent letters with a written description of the project and maps depicting the project site to Native American contacts that had previously requested to be contacted by the City for potential consultation on May 22, 2024. When the Mesquite portion of the project site was added, the City sent follow-up letters to the Native American contacts on July 22, 2024. The City received three responses. The Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians submitted a letter dated May 28, 2024, updating their contact information but did not comment on the project nor request consultation. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians submitted letters, dated August 20, 2024, and July 12, 2024, respectively, requesting no further consultation. Therefore, the AB 52 consultation process has concluded and is considered completed as of August 20, 2024.

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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact,” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.

Aesthetics Agriculture and Forestry Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy
Geology/Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards & Hazardous Materials Hydrology/Water Quality Land Use/Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population/Housing Public Services
Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities/Service Systems Wildfire Mandatory Findings of Significance

3.3 DETERMINATION (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LEAD AGENCY)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:

I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.

I find that the proposed project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.

Signature Date
City of Coachella
Print Name and Title Lead Agency
Gabriel Perez
Digitally signed by Gabriel Perez
DN: C=US, [email protected], O=City of Coachella,
OU=Planning Division - Development Services Dept,
CN=Gabriel Perez
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3.4 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a Lead Agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).

2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off site as well as on site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.

3. Once the Lead Agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. “Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more “Potentially Significant Impact” entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.

4. “Negative Declaration: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to a “Less Significant Impact.” The Lead Agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level.

5. Earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration.

Section 15063 (c) (3) (d). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following:
a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are “Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated,” describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.

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6. Lead Agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans and zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.

7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.

8. This is only a suggested form, and Lead Agencies are free to use different formats; however, Lead Agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project’s environmental effects in whatever format is selected.

9. The analysis of each issue should identify: (a) the significance criteria or threshold used to evaluate each question; and (b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This section is intended to provide evidence to substantiate the conclusions set forth in the Environmental Checklist. The section will discuss whether or not the proposed project would result in significant environmental impacts.

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3.5.1 Aesthetics
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State scenic highway?
c. In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings (Public views are those that are experienced from a publicly accessible vantage point.) If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area?

3.5.1.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? No Impact. A scenic vista is the view of an area that is visually or aesthetically pleasing from a certain vantage point. It is usually viewed from some distance away. Aesthetic components of a scenic vista include (1) scenic quality, (2) sensitivity level, and (3) view access. A scenic vista can be impacted in two ways: a development project can have visual impacts by either directly diminishing the scenic quality of the vista or by blocking the view corridors or “vista” of the scenic resource. Important factors in determining whether a proposed project would block scenic vistas include the project’s proposed height, mass, and location relative to surrounding land uses and travel corridors.

The City of Coachella (City) has views of major geographic features in the region including the Santa Rosa Mountains to the southwest, the Mecca Hills to the south, and the Indio Hills to the north.

Because of the relatively flat topography of the proposed Coachella Pocket 7/Mesquite Annexation project site, all of these features are at least partially visible from portions of the proposed project site, which consist of residential land uses and agricultural fields. Several golf courses including the Indian Palms Club and Resort and the Plantation Golf Club are located within 1 mile of the project site.

However, there are no scenic views of the golf courses from the project site because of the distance from these resources and intervening land uses.

Existing and historic land uses within the project site consist primarily of agricultural, single-family residential, and commercial land uses. The project site also contains the Forest Lawn Coachella Valley Mortuary, several Rancho Community Event Facilities, the Imagine Schools Riverside County. and a campground. The project site mainly consists of developed and disturbed lands. The project site has partial, distant vistas of mountains to the southwest, north, and east. No development or construction plans are planned as part of the proposed project; therefore, the proposed project would not introduce features that would affect a scenic vista. Any future development on the project site would

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Any future development on the project site would be subject to CGPU policies and requirements of the City’s Zoning Code.
1 Therefore, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
c. Would the project, in non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings (Public views are those that are experienced from a publicly accessible vantage point.) If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? No Impact. The project site is in a non-urbanized (suburban) area, and because no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, no features would be introduced with implementation of the proposed project that would degrade the existing visual character or quality from public vantage points. Any future development on the project site would be subject to CGPU policies and requirements of the City’s Zoning Code. There are no components of the proposed annexation and SOI update that would degrade the existing visual character. Therefore, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. d. Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area?
No Impact. No development or construction plans are planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be subject to lighting requirements in the City’s Zoning Code and policies within the CGPU, which would limit light and glare impacts. Additionally, the project site would continue to be designated for non-industrial land uses, which are not associated with the generation of substantial amounts of light or glare. Therefore, the proposed project would not create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area, and no impact would occur.
1 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Scenic Highways, California State Scenic Highways.

Website: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/lap-landscape-architecture-and-community-livability/lapliv-i-scenic-highways (accessed September 7, 2024).

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3.5.2 Agricultural Resources
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) regarding the State’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and the forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board.

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as
defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
e. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?

3.5.2.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resource Agency, to non-agricultural use? No Impact. According to the California Department of Conservation’s California Important Farmland Finder Map, the Coachella Pocket 7/Mesquite Annexation project site includes Prime Farmland, Farmland of Local Importance, Urban and Built-Up Land, and Other Land; 2 however, no development
or construction plans are planned as part of the proposed project. Future development on the project site would be similar in nature to development planned in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 2 California Department of Conservation. 2020. California Important Farmland Finder Map. Website:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/DLRP/CIFF/ (accessed June 16, 2024).

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b. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact. The project site includes land zoned for agricultural uses and land that is under a Williamson Act contract. Three parcels (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers [APNs] 779-350-005, 779-350-006, and 779-350-011) located at the southeast corner of Planning Area Pocket 7 (P7), are under Coachella Valley Agricultural Preserve No. 29.
3 However, no development or construction plans are planned as part of the proposed project, and any future development on the project site would be similar in nature to development that already is planned by the CGPU. Any future development on the project site would be subject to CGPU policies and requirements of the City’s Zoning Code, and any future development that would require cancellation of Williamson Act contracts would be required to undergo the nonrenewal process. Because no development plans or changes in land use are proposed, the proposed project would not directly conflict with existing zoning for agricultural uses or conflict with a Williamson Act contract, and no impact would occur. c. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 51104(g)?
No Impact. The project site is not zoned for and does not include forest land or timberland. Therefore, no impact on forest land or timberland would occur.
d. Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? No Impact. The project site does not include forest land. Therefore, no impact on forest land would occur.
e. Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use? No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. The proposed project would not directly result in the conversion of any farmland to non-agricultural uses. Any future development on the project site would be subject to CGPU policies and requirements of the City’s Zoning Code. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, the proposed project would not involve other changes in the existing environment that could result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use, and no impact would occur. 3 County of Riverside. n.d. ArcGIS Map Viewer. Website: https://countyofriverside.maps.arcgis.com/apps/ mapviewer/index.html (accessed October 3, 2024).

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3.5.3 Air Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
d. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?

3.5.3.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? No Impact. The project site is located within the City of Coachella, which is part of the South Coast Air Basin, which includes all of Orange County and portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Air quality within the South Coast Air Basin is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SCAQMD and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) adopted the 2022 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP)4in December 2022.

Consistency with the 2022 AQMP for the Basin would be achieved if a project is consistent with the goals, objectives, and assumptions in the respective plan to achieve the federal and State air quality standards. Per the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook (April 1993), there are two main indicators of a project’s consistency with the applicable AQMP: (1) whether the project would increase the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or cause or contribute to new violations, or delay timely attainment of air quality standards or the interim emission reductions specified in the 2022 AQMP; and (2) whether the project would exceed the 2022 AQMP’s assumptions for 2037 or yearly increments based on the year of project buildout and phasing.

The proposed project would not result in short-term construction and long-term operational pollutant emissions that exceed any emissions thresholds established by SCAQMD because the proposed project does not include development or construction plans. Therefore, the project would not result in an increase in the frequency or severity of an air quality standards violation or cause a new air quality standards violation and the proposed project would be consistent with the first criterion.

The SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook indicates that consistency with AQMP growth assumptions must be analyzed for new or amended General Plan elements, Specific Plans, and significant projects. 4 South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). 2022. 2022 Air Quality Management Plan.

Website: http://www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/clean-air-plans/air-quality-mgt-plan (accessed June 16, 2024).

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No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development within the project site would be subject to compliance with all applicable requirements of the AQMP and CGPU policies. Based on the consistency analysis presented above, the proposed project would not conflict with or obstruct the implementation of the regional AQMP, and no impact would occur. b. Would the project violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation?
No Impact. The proposed project is a part of the South Coast Air Basin, which is currently designated as non-attainment by federal standards for ozone (O3) and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5) and non-attainment by State standards for O3, particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), and PM2.5. Continued use of the proposed project parcels is anticipated, and no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project that would result in increased air quality emissions above existing conditions. Any future development on the project site would be subject to all applicable requirements of CGPU policies and the SCAQMD. Because the proposed project would not include development or construction, the proposed project would not violate any air quality standards or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation, and no impact would occur.
c. Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? No Impact. Continued use of the proposed project parcels is anticipated, and no construction or development is planned as part of the proposed project. No future development would be allowed with approval of the proposed project that is not already planned by the CGPU or allowed based on the City’s Zoning Code. Additionally, a portion of the project area is designated Estate Rancho, which accommodates low-intensity residential development. Any future development within the project site, which would have the potential to emit odors due to construction equipment and activities, would be subject to SCAQMD requirements such as Rule 402 (Nuisance), which requires that a person shall not discharge air contaminants or other materials that would cause health or safety hazards to any considerable number of persons or the public. Residential uses allowed are not associated with the generation of substantial pollutant concentrations or a large amount of truck traffic. Any future development on the project site would be subject to all applicable requirements of CGPU policies and the SCAQMD. The proposed project would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, and no impact would occur.
d. Would the project result in other emissions such as those leading to odors adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
No Impact. No construction or development is planned as part of the proposed project, and no future development would be allowed with approval of the proposed project that is not already planned by the CGPU or allowed based on the City’s Zoning Code. Future development within the project site

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3.5.4 Biological Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?

3.5.4.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or indirectly or through habitat modification, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service?
No Impact. The City of Coachella (City) has habitat that supports sensitive species including sandy dunes, areas where vegetation is sparse and ground is sandy, grasslands, and agriculture lands.

Although the project site includes agricultural lands, including Williamson Act farmlands as discussed in Section 3.5.2 above, which may support sensitive or special-status plant or animal species, no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project would not directly result in any impacts to sensitive or special-status plant or animal species.

Any future development on the project site would be subject to Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) policies and all applicable federal, State, and local regulations protecting sensitive or specialstatus animal or plant species. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, the proposed project would not result in impactsto sensitive or specialstatus plant or animal species.

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c. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
No Impact. According to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Wetlands Mapper, 5 the
project site does not contain any federally protected wetlands. The project site is located entirely outside of streambeds, banks, and riparian habitat. Although development may occur within the project site in the future, development would be similar in nature to what is planned by the CGPU and allowed by the City’s Zoning Code. Any future development on the project site would be subject to CGPU policies and applicable permits from the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and/or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, the proposed project would not directly result in any impacts to State or federally protected wetlands. d. Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native or resident migratory wildlife corridors, or impeded the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
No Impact. The City’s Planning Area contains undeveloped agricultural and open space that is available for use by migratory species. The project site includes agricultural lands, including Williamson Act farmlands as discussed in Section 3.5.2 above, which support migratory wildlife corridors. However, no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Also, the existing condition of the project site includes roadways and fencing surrounding and within the project site that would potentially obstruct wildlife movement. Therefore, the proposed project would not directly interfere with existing wildlife movement or nursery sites. Any future development on the project site would be subject to CGPU policies aimed at preserving sensitive wildlife corridors, agriculture, and open space to ensure minimal impact on sensitive species, including the habitat of migratory species. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or 5 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). n.d. Wetlands Mapper. Website: https://www.fws.gov/ program/national-wetlands-inventory/wetlands-mapper (accessed June 16, 2024).

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e. Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
No Impact. The Coachella Municipal Code (CMC) does not include ordinances requiring tree preservation and/or protection. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project would not directly conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. Any future development on the project site would be subject to CGPU policies aimed at protecting biological resources. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
f. Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
Less Than Significant Impact. The City and its SOI are located within the area for the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). The CVMSHCP identifies sensitive and endangered species and habitats in the Coachella Valley and works to preserve and protect natural habitats. The CVMSHCP identifies land that contains sensitive habitats in specific planning areas and sets to allocate these lands as undevelopable to prevent harm to sensitive or endangered species.

Based on the CVMSHCP list of sensitive species, there are few sensitive or threatened species expected to occur within the City and its SOI. As shown in Figure 4.3-3: Active and Proposed MSHCP Conservation Areas near the General Plan Planning Area, of the 2015 CGPU Environmental Impact Report (2015 Program EIR),
6 the project site is not within a CVMSHCP Conservation Area.

No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project would not directly conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources.

Any future development on the project site would be subject to CGPU policies and CVMSHCP reviews, aimed at protecting biological resources. Therefore, potential impacts from implementation of the proposed project would be less than significant.
6 City of Coachella. 2014b. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.3-3: Active and Proposed MSHCP Conservation Areas near the General Plan Planning Area. October.

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3.5.5 Cultural Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
c. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?

3.5.5.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
No Impact. Archaeological resources are located throughout the City of Coachella (City). Due to the abundance of cultural resources, the City has an existing ordinance (Section 15.48.190) to prevent destruction of or impact to historical resources. Historic resources within the City are protected through federal and State regulations that prevent the removal or destruction of any historic resources within the Planning Area. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing regulations that prevent the removal or destruction of historic resources including the Title 17 of the Coachella Municipal Code (CMC), federal and State regulations, and policies included in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU). Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact to historical resources would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
No Impact. The Mecca Hills, Thermal Canyon, and washes north of Thermal Canyon have sites of archaeologically significant trails, mining sites, and other artifacts from previous settlements. Possible sites are also located along land west of the Whitewater River, and within the Downtown core of the City. The project site consists of suburban, agricultural, and suburban retain land uses. Given the current and historic land uses and soil turnover from agricultural land uses, the potential for archaeological resources to occur in the project site soils would be low. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing regulations that prevent the removal or destruction of archaeological resources including federal and State regulations and policies included in the CGPU. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact to archaeological resources would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, there is no potential for disturbance of human remains. Any future development on the project site would be subject to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 United States Code [USC] 3001) and Sections 7050.5 and 7052 of the California Health and Safety Code. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact to human remains would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.6 Energy
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation?
b. Conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?

3.5.6.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction? No Impact. Continued use of the proposed project parcels is anticipated, and no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Therefore, there is no potential for the wasteful or inefficient consumption of energy resources. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing policies in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU), the California Building Code, and the City of Coachella’s (City) Climate Action Plan (CAP) aimed at encouraging energy efficiency. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact related to inefficient use of energy would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
b. Would the project conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy resources or energy efficiency?
No Impact. Continued use of the proposed project parcels is anticipated, and no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Therefore, there is no potential for conflict with a plan for renewable energy resources or energy efficiency. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing policies in the CGPU, the California Building Code, and the City’s CAP aimed at encouraging energy efficiency. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact related to conflict with renewable energy plans would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.7 Geology and Soils
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv. Landslides?
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?
f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or unique geologic feature?

3.5.7.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidences of known fault? (Refer to Division of Mines and Geological Special Publication 42.)
No Impact. According to Figure 4.5-3: Faults and Fault Zones, of the 2015 Coachella General Plan Update 2035 Environmental Impact Report (2015 Program EIR),7the project site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. However, according to the California Geological Survey’s California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application, the project site is located approximately 3.8 miles southwest of the San Andreas Fault.8 Although future development within the project site would be 7 City of Coachella. 2014c. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-3: Faults and Fault Zones. October. 8 California Geological Survey. 2021. California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application. Website: https://www. conservation.ca.gov/cgs/geohazards/eq-zapp (accessed June 17, 2024).

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ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
No Impact. The proposed project is located within an area that is at high risk for ground shaking during a seismic event. However, no development or construction is proposed with the proposed project.

Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing construction regulations and guidelines, including the California Building Code, and policies within the CGPU that would address safety concerns pertaining to seismic ground shaking. Therefore, no impact related to strong seismic ground shaking would occur with implementation of the proposed project. iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? No Impact. As shown on Figure 4.5-5: Liquefaction Risk, of the 2015 Program EIR, 9 the project site is
located within a high liquefaction susceptibility zone. However, no development or construction is proposed with the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing construction regulations and guidelines, including the California Building Code and the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, and policies within the CGPU that would address safety concerns pertaining to liquefaction, including preparation of site-specific geologic or soils investigations and implementation of project-specific measures, as necessary. Therefore, no impact related to liquefaction would occur with implementation of the proposed project. iv. Landslides?
No Impact. As shown on Figure 4.5-6: Landslide Risk, of the 2015 Program EIR, 10 the project site is not
located within a high landslide risk zone. Due to the flat topography of the project site, landslide risk within or adjacent to the project site is low. No development or construction is proposed with the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing construction regulations and guidelines, including the California Building Code and the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, and policies within the CGPU that would address safety concerns pertaining to landslides. Therefore, no impact related to landslides would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
b. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? No Impact. Portions of the project site are located within a high-to-very-high erosion potential area, as shown in Figure 4.5-8: Erosion Potential, of the 2015 Program EIR. 11 However, no development or
9 City of Coachella. 2014d. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-5: Liquefaction Risk. October. 10 City of Coachella. 2014e. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-6: Landslide Risk. October. 11 City of Coachella. 2014f. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-8: Erosion Potential. October.

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No Impact. Land subsidence is the gradual, local settling or shrinking of the earth’s surface with little or no horizontal motion. During very large earthquakes, it is possible for subsidence or seismically induced settlement to occur in loose granular soils in flat or gently sloped portions of areas as the result of intense ground shaking.

The City’s Planning Area, including the project site, is considered to have active subsidence. However, no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be required to undergo geotechnical and engineering geological investigations that address site-specific geologic hazards at the project site as stipulated by the CGPU.

Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact related to unstable soils would occur with implementation of the proposed project. d. Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating direct or indirect substantial risks to life or property? No Impact. The City’s Planning Area is subject to potential expansive soil hazards in the vicinity of the Thermal Airport and along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, approximately 3 miles southeast and

1.25 miles northeast of the project site, respectively. Soils derived from weathering of consolidated sedimentary rocks in the Mecca Hills in and around the San Andreas Fault Zone are also considered to have a moderate expansion potential. The project site is not located in the vicinity of these areas and there is a low risk for the presence of expansion soils. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be required to prepare a site-specific geotechnical investigation, implement site-specific recommendations, and be subject to the California Building Code, which contains minimum requirements for construction on expansive soil. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact related to expansive soils would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
e. Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
No Impact. No portion of the project site is within an existing sewer service area, and no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development on the project site requiring new septic systems would be required to follow the standards of the Riverside County Environmental Health Department, and the City’s Engineering Department would review and approve

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No Impact. The project site is located within the western portion of the City’s Planning Area. The western and southern portions of the Planning Area have a low sensitivity, or probability, for having paleontological resources. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing regulations that prevent the removal or destruction of paleontological resources including federal and State regulations and policies included in the CGPU. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact to paleontological resources would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the
environment?
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?

3.5.8.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
No Impact. Potential sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions include internal combustion vehicle use, gas-powered construction equipment, heating and cooling systems, and gas-powered landscaping equipment, among others. These sources of GHG emissions are present under existing conditions on the project site. Continued use of the proposed project parcels is anticipated, and no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Therefore, there is no potential for direct or indirect generation of GHG emissions. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing policies in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) aimed at limiting vehicle use and energy consumption to reduce GHG emissions. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact related to generation of GHG emissions would occur with implementation of the proposed project. b. Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, there is no potential to conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation related to GHG emissions.

Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing policies in the CGPU aimed at reducing GHG emissions. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact related to conflicts with plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area?
f. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
g. Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?

3.5.9.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
No Impact. Potential sources of hazardous materials include, but are not limited to, fuel spills and agricultural chemical use such as pesticides. Continued use of the proposed project parcels is anticipated, and no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project.

Therefore, there is no potential for transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. Any future development on the project site that would require transportation of hazardous materials would be subject to existing regulations and the City of Coachella’s (City) Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) policies requiring safe transport, ongoing vehicle inspections, State licensing of transporters, and effective response to spills. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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No Impact. The land uses associated with the existing project site (agricultural, residential, and commercial) do not require the extensive use of hazardous materials. Although pesticides may be used in limited quantities on the agricultural land uses within the project site, the limited size and capacity of these uses within the project site limit the risk of accidental release of hazardous materials within or adjacent to the project site. Within the project site, the most likely occurrence of hazardous materials release would occur at a small scale associated with domestic or commercial uses or potential use of pesticides. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, there is no potential for release of hazardous materials. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing State and federal regulations governing the safe use, storage, disposal, and cleanup of hazardous waste. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
c. Would the project emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? No Impact. The project site includes the Imagine Schools Riverside County. Additionally, Coral Mountain Academy Elementary School is within 0.25 mile of the project site. However, no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, there is no potential for release of hazardous materials near schools. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing CGPU policies that include development constraints for land uses that could release emissions near schools. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. d. Would the project be located on site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
No Impact. There are no registered sites containing hazardous materials pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 within the project site.12 No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. Any future development on the project site would be subject to the Safety Element policies of the CGPU that address strategies to prevent negative environmental impacts of hazardous material sites. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. 12 California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). 2023. Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List.

Website: https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/search.asp?cmd=search&reporttype=CORTESE&site_ type=CSITES,OPEN,FUDS,CLOSE&status=ACT,BKLG,COM&reporttitle=HAZARDOUS+WASTE+AND+ SUBSTANCES+SITE+LIST (accessed June 17, 2024).

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f. Would the project impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
No Impact. The City’s Emergency Operations Plan identifies high risk areas within the City and its vicinity for various emergencies (e.g., floods, fires, and earthquake damage) and identifies plans to address large-scale emergencies within the City (e.g., evacuations). 14 The project site and vicinity are
included in the City’s emergency operations plan. Continued use of the proposed project parcels is anticipated, and no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project.

Therefore, there is no potential for impairment of an adopted emergency response plan or evacuation plan. Any future development on the project site would be required to comply with existing emergency response plans and would be subject to policies in the CGPU aimed at preventing the interference with any plans and addressing hazards. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
g. Would the project expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires?
No Impact. The project site is not located within a State Responsibility Area and has not been designated as a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.15 No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not result in risk of wildland fires. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing CGPU policies that aim to protect structures, open space, and population from wildland fires. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
13 City of Coachella. 2014i. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.6-1: General Plan Land Use Map with Airport Compatibility Zone. October.
14 City of Coachella. 2021. Emergency Operations Plan. October. Website: https://mccmeetingspublic.blob. core.usgovcloudapi.net/coachelaca-meet-9f8743b89337475fb6aa79c328ed82c4/ITEM-Attachment-001- 161f355d346b474ca9e536bdf5ca124e.pdf (accessed September 6, 2024). 15 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). 2022. Riverside County State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones. November 21. Website: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/communitywildfire-preparedness-and-mitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones/fire-hazard-severity-zones-maps (accessed June 24, 2024).

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3.5.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality?
b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the
basin?
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious
surfaces, in a manner which would:
i. Result in substantial erosion or siltation on or off site? ii. Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on or off site? iii. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
iv. Impede or redirect flood flows?
d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?

3.5.10.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality? No Impact. The project area falls under the jurisdiction of the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) Colorado River Basin Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan).16 The project site currently conforms to the Basin Plan’s water quality standards. Because the proposed project does not include any development or construction, no change to the project site’s conformity to these standards would occur. The groundwater supply for the Planning Area comes from the Whitewater River Basin. The Lower Whitewater River Basin water is pulled by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and allocated to various jurisdictions including the City of Coachella (City). The Lower Whitewater River Basin currently meets demands of the project site, and expected water demands associated with the project site represent a small proportion of the overall groundwater capacity.17 No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would 16 California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region. 2019. Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/coloradoriver/water_issues/ programs/basin_planning/docs/2020/rb7bp_e2019.pdf (accessed September 8, 2024). 17 City of Coachella. 2014a. General Plan Update Final EIR. October.

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No Impact. As noted above, the groundwater supply for the Planning Area comes from the Whitewater River Basin. The Lower Whitewater River Basin water is extracted by the CVWD and allocated to various jurisdictions including the City of Coachella. The Lower Whitewater River Basin currently meets demands of the project site, and expected water demands associated with the project site represent a small proportion of the overall groundwater capacity. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not have the potential to decrease groundwater supplies or groundwater recharge. Any future development on the project site would be subject to water supply and conservation policies included in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) and Coachella Valley Urban Water Management Plan (CVUWMP) and would be required to demonstrate that sufficient water supply would be available to serve future projects. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. c. Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
i. Result in substantial erosion or siltation on or off site? No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not have the potential to result in erosion or siltation. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing federal, State, and local regulatory requirements including the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program, Streambed Alteration Agreements, and policies that address erosion impacts included in the CGPU. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. ii. Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on or off site?
No Impact. The project site lies outside the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 100-year floodplain. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not have the potential to substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding. Any future development on the project site would be required to assess site drainage patterns prior to construction as to not disrupt existing drainage patterns and would be subject to existing policies included in the CGPU that address potential impacts from drainage changes. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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iv. Impede or redirect flood flows?
No Impact. The project site is not located within a FEMA designated 100-year floodplain. According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) No. 06065C2262H, the project site is located within Zone X.18 Zone X is designated as an area determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not have the potential to impede or redirect flood flows. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing federal, State, and local regulations that address impacts of polluted runoff and stress on the existing drainage system including the Clean Water Act, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, RWQCB Plans, the NPDES Program, and policies within the CGPU. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. d. Would the project result in flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
No Impact. As shown in Figure 4.7-2: Flood Hazards, of the 2015 CGPU Environmental Impact Report (2015 Program EIR),19 the project site contains moderate and low risk flood zones. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not have the potential to result in flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones. Any future development on the project site would be subject to policies within the CGPU. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
e. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
No Impact. The City’s wastewater treatment facilities are managed by the Coachella Sanitary District and are under the purview of the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board 18 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 2018. National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette. Website:
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home (accessed June 24, 2024). 19 City of Coachella. 2014h. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.7-2: Flood Hazards. October.

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Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.11 Land Use and Planning
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Physically divide an established community?
b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?

3.5.11.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project physically divide an established community? No Impact. The project site, under current conditions, is dominated by suburban and agricultural land uses. The project site is surrounded by existing roadways including Jackson Street, Avenue 50, Avenue 51, Calhoun Street, and Avenue 52. Through implementation of the proposed project, no new transportation corridors or road closures are proposed. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not have the potential to physically divide an established community. Land uses designated for the project site in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) and the City of Coachella’s (City) Zoning Code would remain. Any future development would be subject to policies in the CGPU and the City’s Zoning Code. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no community division impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. b. Would the project cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
No Impact. The General Plan identifies Land Use Policy 1.2 - Annexation. This policy allows the annexation of new land into the City when at least 60 percent of the land within the City limits is built with urban uses or permanently preserved open space.

The proposed project involves the annexation of parcels currently under the jurisdiction of the County of Riverside General Plan. The lands involved in the proposed project would continue to be used for agricultural, suburban residential, and suburban retail purposes, and implementation of the proposed project would not change current land uses. If utilities (e.g., sewer lines) were extended to serve the project site in the future, that action would be subject to project-level environmental analysis required under CEQA. Therefore, the proposed project would not significantly conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation in terms of environmental effects. There would be no impact.

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3.5.12 Mineral Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State?
b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?

3.5.12.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State?
No Impact. No portion of the proposed project site is used for mining operations or is located within an area classified as Mineral Resource Zone (MRZ) 2 (MRZ-2), as shown in Figure 4.5-9: Mineral Resources, of the 2015 Coachella General Plan Update 2035 Environmental Impact Report (2015 Program EIR)
20 and Figure 4.12.1: Mineral Resource Areas, of the County of Riverside General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR).21 No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not result in the loss of a known mineral resource. Any future development on the project site would be subject to State regulations and policies within the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) that protect mineral resources and serve to prevent the loss of availability of a known mineral resource. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
b. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? No Impact. As discussed in Section 3.5.12(a) above, the proposed project would have no impact on mineral resources. Any future development on the project site would be subject to State regulations and policies within the CGPU that protect mineral resources. Therefore, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
20 City of Coachella. 2014h. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-9: Mineral Resources. October. 21 County of Riverside. 2003. Riverside County General Plan Final Program EIR, Figure 4.12.1: Mineral Resource Areas.

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3.5.13 Noise
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project result in:
a. Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b. Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?

3.5.13.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? No Impact. The project site is bordered on all sides by roadways including Jackson Street to the west, Avenue 52 to the south, Avenues 50 and 51 at the north end of the project site, and Van Buren Street as the closest major street to the east, though the project site is not bounded by it. These roadways are major sources of noise in the project site vicinity. Agricultural land uses within and adjacent to the project site also produce occasional noise from equipment on site. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not have the potential to result in increased noise levels. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) goals and policies that would ensure development would not expose noise-sensitive receptors to noise levels in excess of the City of Coachella’s (City) standards. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. b. Would the project result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
No Impact. Groundborne vibration can occur from a variety of sources, including heavy equipment movement and ground disturbing activities such as earthmoving and pile driving. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not have the potential to result in vibration. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing Coachella Municipal Code (CMC) requirements related to noise and vibration in addition to existing CGPU policies. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.14 Population and Housing
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?

3.5.14.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (e.g., by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g., through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not result in population growth. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) policies, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review at the project level, and the City of Coachella’s (City) Zoning Code. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. b. Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not result in displacement of people or housing. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing CGPU policies, CEQA review at the project level, and the City’s Zoning Code. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.15 Public Services
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times or other performance
objectives for any of the public services:
i. Fire protection?
ii. Police protection?
iii. Schools?
iv. Parks?
v. Other public facilities?

3.5.15.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
i. Fire Protection?
ii. Police Protection?
iii. Schools?
iv. Parks?
v. Other Public Facilities?
No Impact. The Riverside County Fire Department serves the unincorporated areas of Riverside County and the City of Coachella (City). The fire station closest to the project site is Station 79, located at 1377 Sixth Street, which provides fire suppression and emergency medical services.22 The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is contracted to provide law enforcement services through the City Police Department and the police station within the City is located at 86625 Airport Boulevard.23 Additionally, the project site is within the Coachella Valley Unified School District boundary. Coral Mountain Academy, within the Coachella Valley Unified School District, is located adjacent to the project site and the Imagine Schools Riverside County, within the Riverside County Office of Education 22 City of Coachella. n.d-b. Fire Department. Website: https://www.coachella.org/departments/firedepartment (accessed June 24, 2024). 23 City of Coachella. n.d-c. Police Department. Website: https://www.coachella.org/departments/policedepartment (accessed June 24, 2024).

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No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. The project site is within the City’s SOI or within the General Plan Planning Area (P7) and will continue to be served by the existing services. The proposed project would not require additional fire and police protection or necessitate the construction of schools, parks, or other public facilities. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing policies in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) aimed at improving public services. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. 24 City of Coachella. n.d-a. Bagdouma Park. Website: https://www.coachella.org/residents/parks-andrecreation (accessed June 26, 2024).

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3.5.16 Recreation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?

3.5.16.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? No Impact. The proposed project would not change any existing land uses within the project site. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and the proposed project would not alter the land uses within the project site. The proposed project would not result in any new development, so no increase in population or increased use of existing recreational facilities would occur. There are no parks within the project site. The closest park to the project site is Bagdouma park, located approximately 1 mile east of the project site. No General Plan land use designation or zoning designation changes are proposed. Therefore, the proposed project would not increase the use of the existing campground or parks or other recreational facilities. Any future development of the project site would be subject to policies outlined in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) aimed at maintaining existing park facilities or contributing to new park facilities, including Mello-Roos, which would require a separate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) evaluation. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. b. Would the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and the proposed project does not include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities. Any future development of the project site would be subject to policies outlined in the CGPU aimed at maintaining existing park facilities or contributing to new park facilities, including Mello-Roos, which would require a separate CEQA evaluation. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.17 Transportation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, Subdivision (b)?
c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
d. Result in inadequate emergency access?

3.5.17.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities? No Impact. The City of Coachella’s (City) General Plan Mobility Element identifies the City’s transportation network, including roadways within and adjacent to the project site. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and the proposed project would not conflict with the City’s General Plan Mobility Element. The General Plan Mobility Element goals include complete streets with a balanced mobility system, traffic calming, improving the pedestrian network, a bicycle trail network, transit supportive development network, sustainable transportation, an ongoing monitoring system, and regional connectivity. The proposed project would not conflict with any of these goals. Any future development of the project site would be subject to policies outlined in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) and would require CEQA evaluation to evaluate potential impacts related to vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
b. Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, Subdivision (b)?
No Impact. Section 15064.3 of the State CEQA Guidelines codifies that project‐related transportation impacts are typically best measured by evaluating the project’s VMT. However, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, a VMT analysis is not required. Any future development of the project site would be subject to policies outlined in the CGPU. Therefore, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. c. Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, it would not increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible use. Any future development

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d. Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, it would not result in inadequate emergency access. Emergency access to the project site would remain the same as existing conditions. Any future development of the project site would be subject to policies outlined in the CGPU. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.18 Tribal Cultural Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section
5020.1(k)? Or
ii. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native
American tribe.

3.5.18.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1 (k) ii. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.

No Impact. Consultation was undertaken with the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) concerning sacred land listings for the project site. An information request letter was delivered to the NAHC. The NAHC responded indicating that a search of their Sacred Lands File was negative. The consultation list from the NAHC included the following tribes:
• Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians
• Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians
• Cabazon Band of Mission Indians

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• Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
• Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians
• La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
• Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians
• Manzanita Band of Kumeyaay Nation
• Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
• Morongo Band of Mission Indians
• Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation
• Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians
• Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians
• Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
• Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
• Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
Letters were sent to the above listed tribes on May 22, 2024, and again on July 22, 2024, when the Mesquite portion of the project site was added. Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians responded on May 28, 2024, providing updated contact information but did not comment on the project nor request consultation. The City received letters from the Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians and TwentyNine Palms Band of Mission Indians on August 20, 2024, and July 12, 2024, respectively, requesting no further consultation. In summary, no requests for tribal consultation were received in response to Native American outreach.

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3.5.19 Utilities and Service Systems
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a. Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water
drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
b. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during
normal, dry, and multiple dry years?
c. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
d. Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
e. Comply with federal, State, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?

3.5.19.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? No Impact. No development or construction is proposed with the project, and therefore, the proposed project would not require relocation or construction of utility facilities. Any future development on the project site would be subject to plan checks and project-specific California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reviews that would evaluate the individual project’s infrastructure needs and impacts. Therefore, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. b. Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry, and multiple dry years? No Impact. As discussed in Section 3.5.10 above, the groundwater supply for the project site comes from the Whitewater River Basin. The Lower Whitewater River Basin water is extracted by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and allocated to various jurisdictions including the City of Coachella (City). The Lower Whitewater River Basin currently meets demands of the project site, and expected water demands associated with the project site represent a small proportion of the overall groundwater capacity. No development or construction is proposed with the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not require water supplies. Any growth that would occur from the implementation of the proposed project would be consistent with previous projections as the project does not propose any changes to land use or density. Additionally, future development would be subject to existing policies in the CGPU and CVWD’s Coachella Valley Water Management Plan

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c. Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
No Impact. As discussed above in Section 3.5.10, the City’s wastewater treatment facilities are managed by the Coachella Sanitary District and are under the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRBRWQCB). In order for wastewater treatment facilities to be in operation, they must comply with all requirements of the CRBRWQCB with annual reporting to monitor treatment practices. Wastewater treatment demands resulting from implementation of the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) must comply with requirements set forth in the CRBRWQCB. No development or construction is proposed with the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not require changes to wastewater treatment facilities. Any growth that would occur from the implementation of the proposed project would be consistent with previous projections as the project does not propose any changes to land use or density. Additionally, future development would be subject to existing policies in the CGPU aimed at maintaining service from existing and planned wastewater treatment facilities. Therefore, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
d. Would the project generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? No Impact. Prior analysis under the 2015 CGPU Environmental Impact Report (2015 Program EIR) determined that development consistent with the CGPU would increase the Planning Area’s population from approximately 40,000 currently, to 135,000 by 2035. This would include the project site. Solid waste generated under the CGPU could reach 131,800 tons per year by 2035, equating to roughly 360 tons per day. The Coachella Valley Transfer Station, which receives and transfers waste from the City of Coachella and the City of Indio, currently receives an average of 328 tons of waste per day and has a capacity of 1,100 tons of waste per day. Based on these metrics, there is capacity for any additional waste generated by the project site, though no additional waste is anticipated with implementation of the proposed project. No development or construction is proposed with the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not directly result in significant changes to landfill services or capacity in the City. Any future development would be subject to existing policies in the CGPU aimed at maintaining landfill services. Therefore, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
e. Would the project comply with federal, State, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
No Impact. Policies identified in the Infrastructure and Public Services Element of the CGPU (Policies

5.1 through 5.16) outline measures to reduce impacts to landfill services and capacity in the City. No development or construction is proposed with the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not directly result in any activities or development that would conflict with federal, State, or local statutes related to solid waste generation in the City. Any future development would be subject to existing policies in the CGPU and all federal, State, and local statutes. Therefore, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.

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3.5.20 Wildfire
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project:
a. Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
c. Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
d. Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?

3.5.20.1 Impact Analysis
a. Would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
No Impact. The project site is not located within a State Responsibility Area and has not been designated as a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.25 As discussed above in Section 3.5.9, the City of Coachella’s (City) Emergency Operations Plan identifies high risk areas within the City and its vicinity for various emergencies, including wildfires, and identifies plans to address large-scale emergencies within the City, including evacuations.26 The project site and vicinity are included in the City’s emergency operations plan. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, there is no potential for impairment of an adopted emergency response plan or evacuation plan. Any future development on the project site would be required to comply with existing emergency response plans and would be subject to policies in the Coachella General Plan Update 2035 (CGPU) aimed at preventing the interference with any plans and addressing hazards.

Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. 25 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). 2022. Riverside County State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones. November 21. Website: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/uk1pvwva/ fhsz_county_sra_11x17_2022_riverside_ada.pdf (accessed June 17, 2024). 26 City of Coachella. 2021. Emergency Operations Plan. October. Website: https://mccmeetingspublic.blob. core.usgovcloudapi.net/coachelaca-meet-9f8743b89337475fb6aa79c328ed82c4/ITEM-Attachment-001- 161f355d346b474ca9e536bdf5ca124e.pdf (accessed September 6, 2024).

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No Impact. The project site is not located within a State Responsibility Area and has not been designated as a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.27 However, the natural landscapes and agriculture lands adjacent to urban development in the Planning Area present urban-wildland interface areas at risk of wildfires. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not exacerbate wildfire risks. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing CGPU policies that aim to protect structures, open space, and population from wildland fires. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project.
c. Would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? No Impact. As discussed in Section 3.5.20(b), the project site includes agricultural areas that present an urban-wildland interface and could be at risk of wildfires. However, no development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, the proposed project would not require installation or maintenance of infrastructure related to fire risk. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing CGPU policies that aim to protect structures, open space, and population from wildland fires. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. d. Would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
No Impact. The topography of the surrounding areas and entire project site is relatively flat. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project, and therefore, given the level topography on site, the proposed project would not expose people or structures to significant risks from flooding or landslides, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing CGPU policies that aim to protect structures, open space, and population from wildland fires. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, no impact would occur with implementation of the proposed project. 27 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). 2022. Riverside County State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones. November 21. Website: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/ uk1pvwva/ fhsz_county_sra_11x17_2022_riverside_ada.pdf (accessed June 17, 2024).

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3.5.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.)
c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?

3.5.21.1 Impact Analysis
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below selfsustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory?
No Impact. As articulated in Section 3.5.4, Biological Resources, the proposed project would not impact any fish or wildlife species or associated habitat. The proposed project does not include construction or development, and therefore, would have no impact on biological resources. Because the proposed project does not include development or construction, the proposed project would not eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. Any future development on the project site would be subject to existing state, federal, and local regulations regarding biological and cultural resources. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, the proposed project would not result in cumulatively considerable impacts.
b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerate” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.)
No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. As discussed in Sections 3.5.1 through 3.5.20, the proposed project would result in no significant project-specific

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No Impact. No development or construction is planned as part of the proposed project. As discussed in Sections 3.5.1 through 3.5.20, the proposed project would result in no significant project-specific impacts. Therefore, because the proposed project does not include development or construction, the proposed project would not result in environmental effects that have the potential to cause substantial adverse effects on human beings.

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4.0 REFERENCES
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). 2022. Riverside County State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones. November 21. Website: https://osfm.fire.ca. gov/media/uk1pvwva/ fhsz_county_sra_11x17_2022_riverside_ada.pdf (accessed June 17, 2024).

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). 2023. Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List. Website: https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/search.asp?cmd=search& reporttype=CORTESE&site_type=CSITES,OPEN,FUDS,CLOSE&status=ACT,BKLG,COM&reportt itle=HAZARDOUS+WASTE+AND+SUBSTANCES+SITE+LIST (accessed June 17, 2024).

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Website: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/ lap-landscape-architecture-and-community-livability/lap-liv-i-scenic-highways (accessed September 7, 2024).

California Geological Survey. 2021. California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application. Website:
https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/geohazards/eq-zapp (accessed June 17, 2024).

California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region. 2019. Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/coloradoriver/water_issues/ programs/basin_planning/docs/2020/rb7bp_e2019.pdf (accessed September 8, 2024).

City of Coachella. 2014a. General Plan Update Final EIR. October. _____. 2014b. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.3-3: Active and Proposed MSHCP Conservation Areas near the General Plan Planning Area. October.
_____. 2014c. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-3: Faults and Fault Zones. October. _____. 2014d. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-5: Liquefaction Risk. October. _____. 2014e. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-6: Landslide Risk. October. _____. 2014f. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-8: Erosion Potential. October. _____. 2014g. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.5-9: Mineral Resources. October. _____. 2014h. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.7-2: Flood Hazards. October. _____. 2014i. General Plan Update Final EIR, Figure 4.6-1: General Plan Land Use Map with Airport Compatibility Zone. October.
_____. 2021. Emergency Operations Plan. Website: https://mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgov cloudapi.net/coachelaca-meet-9f8743b89337475fb6aa79c328ed82c4/ITEM-Attachment001-161f355d346b474ca9e536bdf5ca124e.pdf (accessed September 6, 2024).

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_____. n.d-b. Fire Department. Website: https://www.coachella.org/departments/fire-department (accessed June 24, 2024).
_____. n.d-c. Police Department. Website: https://www.coachella.org/departments/policedepartment (accessed June 24, 2024).

County of Riverside. 2003. Riverside County General Plan Final Program EIR, Figure 4.12.1: Mineral Resource Areas.
_____. n.d. ArcGIS Map Viewer. Website: https://countyofriverside.maps.arcgis.com/apps/map viewer/index.html (accessed October 3, 2024).

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 2018. National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette.

Website: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home (accessed June 24, 2024).

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). 2022. 2022 Air Quality Management Plan.

Website: http://www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/clean-air-plans/air-quality-mgt-plan (accessed June 16, 2024).

United States Fish and Wildlife Service. n.d. Wetlands Mapper. Website: https://www.fws.gov/ program/national-wetlands-inventory/wetlands-mapper (accessed June 16, 2024).

Item 23.

RESOLUTION NO’S. 2024-53

A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY THE THE CITY OF

COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE RIVERSIDE LOCAL

AGNECY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR A
REORGANIZATION OF BOUNDARIES FOR THE ANNEXATION OF 388
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF AVENUE 50, NORTH OF
AVENUE 52, EAST OF JACKSON STREET AND EAST AND WEST OF

CALHOUN STREET TO THE CITY OF COACHELLA/ANNEXATION TO

THE COACHELLA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/ANNEXATION TO

THE COACHELLA WATER AUTHORITY/ANNEXATION TO THE

COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT/DETACHMENT FROM COUNTY
SERVICE 125 AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT/DETACHMENT FROM THE COACHELLA
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.

WHEREAS, the City of Coachella intends to pursue proceedings pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for a reorganization of boundaries described as follows:

Annexation to the City of Coachella; Annexation to the Coachella Fire Protection District; Annexation to the Coachella Water Authority; Annexation to the Coachella Sanitary District; Detachment from Riverside County Service Area 125 (Thermal); Detachment from Riverside County Waste Resource Management District; Detachment from Coachella Valley Water District Service Area; and,
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is partially inhabited and a description of the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, this proposal is consistent with the sphere of influence of the City of Coachella; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to provide that the proposed annexation and detachment be subject to the following terms and conditions:
 Payments and taxes required by changes in service responsibilities or for revenue neutrality;
 Disposition of money, property and rights of use, such as water or utility capacity rights;  Disposition of special district responsibilities, district governing boards and employees;  Continuation of fees and charges, and prior conditions of approval for certain proposals;  Imposition of special and general taxes
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coachella finds that the proposed Annexation and corresponding Plan of Services is internally consistent with the overall goals, objectives, policies and implementation measures of the Coachella General Plan 2035 and meets the findings required by the Municipal Code.

Item 23.

WHEREAS, on October 23, 2013 the City Council of the City of Coachella held a duly noticed and published Public Hearing and considered the application and approved Change of Zone No. 24-07 as the Pre-Annexation zoning of Residential Estate and General Commercial zoning for the Pocket 7 area of the Western Annexation area; and,
WHEREAS, the City completed Environmental Assessment/Initial Study No. 24-02 for the Proposed Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended; and, WHEREAS, based on this Environmental Assessment/Initial Study the City has determined that the Project will not have a significant impact on the environment and has prepared a Negative Declaration for this Project; and,
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration for the Project was posted with the County Clerk on October 9, 2024 and duly noticed and published in the Desert Sun Newspaper, a local newspaper of general circulation, on October 9, 2024; and, WHEREAS, the proposed Negative was made available for a 30-day public review period commencing on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, ending on Friday, November 8, 2024; and, WHEREAS, interested and concerned individuals and public agencies had the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed Negative Declaration; and, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Coachella, California DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:

SECTION 1. To approve the proposed Annexation including the adequacy of the corresponding Plan of Services presented to the City of Coachella as part of this application and based on the following findings:

1. The proposed reorganization of boundaries is in substantial conformance with the goals, objectives, policies and implementation measures of the Coachella General Plan 2035 (as amended). The Coachella General Plan designates the proposed annexation area as General Neighborhood, Suburban Retail, Rural Rancho and Estate Rancho as illustrated on Exhibit B.

2. The proposed reorganization is in substantial conformance with the City of Coachella Zoning Ordinance in that the proposed annexation would facilitate development of Residential Estate, Rural Residential, General Commercial and General Neighborhood zoning.

3. The proposed reorganization of the subject property can be served by the City of Coachella for domestic water, wastewater, and public safety services. A Plan of Services and Fiscal Impact Analysis documenting the City’s ability to provide municipal services to the land in question has been prepared and will be forwarded to LAFCO with submittal of the

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application. The Riverside County Local Agency Formation encourages the responsible expansion of City boundaries, and the proposed annexation area abuts the City of Coachella boundary along its western edge as shown on Exhibit A, and SECTION 2. To authorize the City Manager to approve the Plan of Services in order to assist the applicant in pursuing a reorganization of boundaries request through the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission for 388 acres of land located south of Avenue 50, north of Avenue 52, east of Jackson Street and east and west of Calhoun Street, as shown on the attached “Exhibit A” including the following proposed changes of organization.  Annexation to the City of Coachella
 Annexation to the Coachella Fire Protection District
 Annexation to the Coachella Water Authority
 Annexation to the Coachella Sanitary District
 Detachment from Riverside County Waste Resource Management District  Detachment from Coachella Valley Water District Service Area  Detachment from Riverside County Service Area 125 (Thermal) SECTION 3. Compliance with the Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration, Initial Study, comments received, and other documents contained in the administrative record for the Project. The City Council under Resolution No. 2024-56 finds that the Negative Declaration, Initial Study and administrative record contain a complete and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the Project. The City Council finds that the Negative Declaration and the Initial Study have been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Coachella’s Local CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 4. Location and Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at Coachella City Hall. The Development Services Director is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

SECTION 5. Execution of Resolution. The Mayor shall sign these Resolutions, and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, Resolution 2024-53, a Resolution of Application is hereby adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Coachella and the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission is hereby requested to initiate proceedings for the annexation of territory as described in Exhibit A, according to the terms and conditions stated above and, in the manner, provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coachella held on November 13, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Steven Hernandez,
Mayor City of
Coachella

Angela Zepeda, City Clerk
City of Coachella
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Carlos L. Campos, City Attorney
City of Coachella

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EXHIBIT “A”

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LAFCO 2024-__-__

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENTS (ADDITIONS)

TO THE COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT
AND
LAFCO 2024-__-__

REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE CONCURRENT ANNEXATIONS

TO THE COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT

ANNEXATION AREA
That certain parcel of land located in the County of Riverside, State of California, being a portion of Section 1 of Township 6 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian, as shown on Official Plat thereof, more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the northwest corner of said Section 1, being the intersection of Jackson Street and Avenue 50, as shown on a Record of Survey filed in Book 38 of Surveys, Page 16, Records of said County of Riverside;
1) Thence along the northerly line of said Section 1 and centerline of Avenue 50 as shown on said Record of Survey North 89°54’00” East a distance of 993.00 feet to a point of intersection with the westerly line of the west one-half of the east one-half of Lot 25 of that certain Subdivision of Section 1 as shown by a Map on file in Book 4 of Maps, Page 63, Records of said County of Riverside;
2) Thence along said westerly line South 00°09’08” East a distance of 686.44 feet to the southerly line of said Lot 25;
3) Thence along the southerly line of said Lot 25, North 89°33’52” East a distance of 330.98 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 25, also being the southwest corner of Lot 17 of said Subdivision of Section 1;
4) Thence along the southerly line of said Lot 17, North 89°38’16” East a distance of 260.00 feet to an angle point in the westerly line of Tract No. 30871 as shown by Map on file in Book 263 of Maps, Pages 74 through 78 inclusive, Records of said County of Riverside; 5) Thence along the westerly line of said Tract No. 30871, South 00°11’03” East a distance of 330.00 feet to an angle point in the westerly line of said Tract;

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6) Thence continuing along the westerly line of said Tract No. 30871 South 89°38’16” West a distance of 260.00 feet to an angle point in the westerly line of said Tract, said point also being located on the westerly line of Lot 18 of said Subdivision of Section 1; 7) Thence along the westerly line of said Tract No. 30871 and westerly line of said Lot 18, South 00°11’03” East a distance of 332.26 feet to the southwest corner of said Tract No. 30871, said point also being the southwest corner of Lot 18 of said Subdivision of Section 1; 8) Thence along the southerly line of said Tract No. 30871 and southerly line of said Lot 18, North 89°39’29” East a distance of 1327.54 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 10 of said Subdivision of Section 1;
9) Thence along the southerly line of said Lot 10 of said Subdivision of Section 1, North 89°39’32” East a distance of 1320.68 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 10, also being the northeast corner of Lot 11 of said Subdivision of Section 1;
10) Thence along the easterly lines of Lot 11 and Lot 12 of said Subdivision of Section 1, South 00°10’59” East a distance of 1326.72 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 13 of said Subdivision of Section 1 as shown on Record of Survey filed in Book 153 of Surveys, Page 46, Records of said County of Riverside.
11) Thence along the easterly lines of Lot 13 and Lot 14 of said Subdivision of Section 1 as shown on said Record of Survey filed in Book 153 of Surveys, Page 46, South 00°06’02” East a distance of 1327.29 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 14, said point also being the northeast corner of Lot 15 of said Subdivision of Section 1;
12) Thence along the easterly line of said Lot 15 as shown on said Record of Survey filed in Book 153 of Surveys, Page 46, South 00°27’04” East a distance of 661.08 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 15;
13) Thence along the southerly line of said Lot 15 as shown on said Record of Survey filed in Book 153 of Surveys, Page 46, North 89° 59’ 37” West a distance of 1316.58 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 15, said point also being the northeast corner of Lot 24 of said Subdivision of Section 1 per Parcel Map 6769 as shown by a Map on file in Book 21 of Parcel Maps, Page 16, Record of said County of Riverside
14) Thence along the easterly line of said Lot 24 also being the centerline of Calhoun Street as shown on said Parcel Map 6769, South 00°15’15” East a distance of 660.05 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 24, said point also being the intersection of Calhoun Street and Avenue 52;

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15) Thence along the southerly line of Lot 24 and Lot 32 of said Subdivision of Section 1 and centerline of Avenue 52 as shown on said Parcel Map 6769, North 89°07’41” West a distance of 2646.05 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 32, also being the southwest corner of said Section 1 and the intersection of Avenue 52 and Jackson Street; 16) Thence along the westerly line of said Section 1 and the centerline of Jackson Street as shown on a Record of Survey filed in Book 130 of Surveys, Page 2, Records of said County of Riverside, North 00°26’25” West a distance of 2588.58 feet to the west quarter corner of said Section 1; 17) Thence continuing along the westerly line of said Section 1 and the centerline of Jackson Street as shown on a Record of Survey filed in Book 120 of Surveys, Page 47, Records of said County of Riverside, North 00°09’28” West a distance of 2675.90 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

CONTAINING: 377.6 Acres, more or less.

SUBJECT TO all Covenants, Rights, Rights-of-Way and Easements of record.

Graphically depicted on ‘EXHIBIT “A” – PLAT’, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

This legal description was prepared
by me or under my direction.
______________________________
Benjamin Daniel Egan, PLS 8756
Prepared: October 25, 2024
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TERRITORY

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CITY OF INDIO

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INDIO
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7 DESCRIPTION: PORTION OF THE
SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 1,
TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST,
SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN.

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46150 COMMERCE STREET, SUITE 100
INDIO, CA 92201
(760) 404-7663
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SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENTS (ADDITIONS) TO THE COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT EXHIBIT "A" - PLAT
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2 S00°09'08"E 686.44'
3 N89°33'52"E 330.98'
4 N89°38'16"E 260.00'
5 S00°11'03"E 330.00'
6 S89°38'16"W 260.00'
7 S00°11'03"E 332.26'
8 N89°39'29"E 1327.54'
9 N89°39'32"E 1320.68'
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11 S00°06'02"E 1327.29'
12 S00°27'04"E 661.08'
13 N89°59'37"W 1316.58'
14 S00°15'15"E 660.05'
15 N89°07'41"W 2646.05'
16 N00°26'25"W 2588.58'
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VICINITY MAP
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REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE CONCURRENT ANNEXATIONS TO THE COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT LAFCO 2024-__-__
AND

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENTS (ADDITIONS) TO THE COACHELLA SANITARY DISTRICT EXHIBIT "A" - PLAT
LAFCO 2024-__-__

CITY OF COACHELLA

CITY OF INDIO
AVENUE 50
AVENUE 52 JACKSON ST CALHOUN ST
SECTION 1

VAN BUREN ST
AVENUE 51

UNICORPORATED

TERRITORY

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SUMMARY MEMORANDUM
November 7, 2024
To: City of Coachella, Gabriel Martin, Ph.D.

From: David Taussig and Jerry Wen, DTA
Subject: Fiscal Impacts Resulting from the Proposed Annexation of West Annexation Area 2024 (P7 and Mesquite)
The Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) for the County of Riverside (the “County”) requires the preparation and certification of a study when a jurisdiction is affected by a proposed change of organization or reorganization. The City of Coachella (the “City”) is in the process of annexing certain areas designated as West Annexation Area 2024 (the “Annexation Area”), commonly known as P7 and Mesquite, depicted in Figure 1 below, currently located in unincorporated County and the City’s Sphere of Influence (“SOI”).

Figure 1: Boundaries of the Annexation Area
DTA has been retained to prepare a Fiscal Impact Analysis (“FIA”) to evaluate whether the Annexation Area at its build-out is likely to generate an incremental net fiscal surplus or a net fiscal deficit to the City General Fund upon its annexation into the City. The intent of this memorandum (“memo”) is for DTA to provide a brief summary of the projected fiscal impacts to the City’s General Fund that would result from the proposed annexation of the Annexation Area.