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BACKGROUND:
On September 14, 2005 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-93 establishing the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended. The District and several annexations of territory have been established in the City of Coachella over the past 19 years. The annexation areas consist of new residential subdivisions and multi-family residential development projects.
On July 22, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-45 stating its intention to annex certain property (APNs# 778-113-001 and 778-113-002), consisting of the Casa Sienna Project (formerly known as Sixth Street) (“Annexation Area No. 37”) into the District pursuant to the Act.
A copy of Resolution No. 2026-45 which includes a description and map of Annexation Area No. 37, and the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax are on file with the City Clerk.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the conditions of approval imposed on the Casa Sienna Project which includes construction of a new 53-unit senior multi-family residential community on 0.86 acres generally located south-east of 6th Street and north-east of Tripoli Avenue, the project site must be annexed into the City-wide Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2005-01).
The resolution of intention affirmed the Annexation Area No. 37 Map, and the rate and method of tax collection for the annexed property. The CFD special taxes are collected through the annual property tax rolls and, for this project, may be subject to a subsequent Agreement for deferral of special taxes. There is currently one landowner, and they have filed a “Petition and Waiver” with the City Clerk’s Office certifying their desire to annex to the District under shortened timelines.
Attached for the City Council’s review and approval are the following resolutions and Ordinance action items:
Resolution 2026-53 of the City Council Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings relating to Annexation of Property (Annexation Area No. 37) in the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).
Resolution 2026-55 of the City Council acting on Behalf of the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) Calling a Special Election within Annexation Area No. 37.
Resolution 2026-54 of the City Council acting on Behalf of the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) Canvassing the Results of the Election Held Within Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed to Said District.
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Ordinance No. 1236 - An Ordinance of the City Council acting on Behalf of the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed to Said District (First Reading).
During the public hearing, staff will provide the Mayor, or designee, with specific instructions on the necessary procedures and public announcements for conducting the above public hearings, and adopting the resolution and ordinance actions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The attached resolutions and ordinance actions would pave the way to annex the Casa Sienna site (Annexation No. 37) into the City-wide CFD which would collect an annual special tax that pays for Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services. The current rate and apportionment method would collect $1,607.23 plus CPI per every dwelling unit that is constructed within the developed single-family residential project. Ultimately, these funds will be used to augment the operating costs for police, fire, and paramedic services in the City of Coachella.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2026-53 Determining Validity of Prior Proceedings_
2. Resolution No. 2026-55 Calling Special Election_
3. Resolution No. 2026-54_Canvassing Results
4. Ordinance No. 1236 (1st Reading)
5. Exhibit A - Rate and Method (CFD 2005-01)
6. Exhibit B - CFD Annexation Map 37
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA
DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS RELATING
TO ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY (ANNEXATION NO. 37) INTO CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW
ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Coachella, California (the “City”), has heretofore adopted Resolution No. 2026-45 stating its intention to annex certain property, consisting of Casa Sienna – (“Annexation Area No. 37”), into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2026-45 incorporating a description and map of the proposed boundaries of Annexation Area No. 37, and setting forth the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax to be levied within Annexation Area No. 37, which will be used to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 37, prior to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37, respectively, to the District and do not supplant services already available within the territory of proposed to be included in Annexation Area No. 37, are on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2026-45 set September 9, 2026 as the date of the public hearing on the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 to the District and this Council held the said public hearing as required by law; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons not exempt from the special tax desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 to the District were heard and a full and fair hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, at said hearings evidence was presented to the Council on said matters before it, and this Council at the conclusion of said hearings is fully advised in the premises;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to Section 53325.1(b) of the Government Code, the Council finds and determines that the proceedings prior hereto were valid and in conformity with the requirements of the Act.
Section 2. The description and map of the boundaries of Annexation Area No. 37 on file in the City Clerk’s office and as described in said Resolution No. 2026-45 and incorporated herein by reference, shall be the boundaries of Annexation Area No. 37. The map of the proposed boundaries of Annexation Area No. 37 has been recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of
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Riverside County, California in Book 99, page 84 of the Book of Maps of Assessments and Community Facilities Districts (Instrument Number 2026-0251427).
Section 3. Except where funds are otherwise available, there shall be levied annually in accordance with procedures contained in the Act, a special tax sufficient to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 37 prior to the annexation thereof to the District and do not supplant services already available within the territory proposed to be included in Annexation Area No. 37. The rate and method of apportionment of the special tax and manner of collection is described in detail in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The special tax shall be utilized to pay for authorized services.
Section 4. Upon recordation of a notice of special tax lien pursuant to Section 3114.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, a continuing lien to secure each levy of the special tax shall attach to all real property in Annexation Area No. 37, and this lien shall continue in force and effect until the special tax obligation is canceled in accordance with law or until collection of the tax by the City ceases.
Section 5. Council finds that the proposed public services are necessary to meet the increased demand put upon the City as a result of the development within Annexation Area No.
37. Section 6. The Council finds that there is not an ad valorem property tax currently being levied on property within Annexation Area No. 37 for the exclusive purpose of financing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services.
Section 7. Written protests against annexation of Annexation Area No. 37, or against the furnishing of specified services or facilities or the levying of a specified special tax within Annexation Area No. 37, have not been filed by by 50% or more of the registered voters, or six registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the existing District, or if 50% or more of the registered voters or six registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the territory proposed for Annexation No. 37, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of land in the territory included in the existing District and not exempt from special tax, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of land in the territory proposed for Annexation No. 37 and not exempt from the special tax.
Section 8. The Office of the City Manager, 53-990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California 92236, (760) 398-3502, or its designee, is designated to be responsible for preparing annually a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor’s parcel number and for estimating future special tax levies pursuant to Section 53340.1 of the Government Code.
Section 9. The City Clerk is directed to certify and attest to this Resolution and to take any and all necessary acts to call, hold, canvass and certify an election or elections on the levy of the special tax.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9
th day of September, 2026.
_________________________________
Dr. Frank Figueroa
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
Ryan Guiboa
City Attorney
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State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss
City of Coachella )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution 2026-53 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held and on the 9th day of September, 2026 by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Delia Granados
Deputy Ciy Clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
OF SPECIAL TAX
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR
CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
A Special Tax as hereinafter defined shall be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 of the City of Coachella (the “CFD”) and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2006-07, in an amount determined by the City Council of the City of Coachella, through the application of the Rate Method of Apportionment as described below. All of the real property in the CFD, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.
A. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California. “Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel shown in an Assessor’s Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor’s parcel number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the County Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor’s parcel number.
“CFD Administration” means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes. “CDF” means City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).
“City” means the City of Coachella.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City.
“Commercial or Industrial Property” means for each Fiscal Year, property for which a building permit for new construction of a commercial or industrial use building has been issued. “County” means the County of Riverside.
“Developed Multi-Family Residential Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a building permit for new construction of a multi-family dwelling with four or more units was issued prior to June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year, exclusive of property for which the property owner pays Transient Occupancy Taxes or the property owner has entered into an agreement with the City pursuant to which such property owner pays Transient Occupancy Taxes.
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“Developed Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Developed Multi-Family Residential Property and Developed Single-Family Residential Property. “Developed Single-Family Residential Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a building permit new construction of a single-family dwelling unit was issued prior to June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year.
“Fiscal Year” means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. “Resolution of Formation” means the resolution adopted by the City as authorized by Section 53325.1 of the California Government Code.
“Special Tax” means the special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel Taxable Property.
“State” means the State of California.
“Taxable Property” means all the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of the CFD which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section E below. “Transient Occupancy Taxes” means those transient occupancy taxes payable to the City pursuant to Ordinance.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels not classified as Developed Property or Commercial or Industrial Property.
B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CLASSES
Each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property within the CFD classified as Developed Single-Family Residential Property or Developed Multi-Family Residential Property shall be subject to Special Taxes in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment determined pursuant to Sections C and D below.
C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX
1. Developed Single-Family Residential Property
a. Maximum Special Tax
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed SingleFamily Residential Property shall be $846.76 for Police Services and $511.34 for Fire/Paramedic Services.
b. Increase in the Maximum Special Tax
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2015, the Maximum Special Tax shall be increased by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, for Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, California, for the 12
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month period ending the preceding December 31, of the amount in effect for the previous Fiscal Year.
2. Developed Multi-Family Residential Property
a. Maximum Special Tax
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed MultiFamily Residential Property shall be $846.76 for Police Services and $511.34 for Fire/Paramedic Services multiplied by the number of separate dwelling units applicable to such Assessor’s Parcel.
b. Increase in the Maximum Special Tax
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2015, the Maximum Special Tax shall be increased by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, for Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, California, for the 12 month period ending the preceding December 31, of the amount in effect for the previous Fiscal Year.
D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-06 and for each following Fiscal Year, the City Council shall levy the Special Tax at the Maximum Special Tax on all Developed Single-Family Residential Property and Developed Multi-Family Residential Property.
E. EXEMPTIONS: EXCLUSIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on Undeveloped Property, Commercial or Industrial Property or for Developed Property developed as part of a development with less than 4 units. In the event that a Developed Multi-Family Residential Property that has been excluded from a levy of the Special Tax by reason of the payment by the property owner of Transient Occupancy Tax, and should that payment be terminated, such Assessor Parcel shall not longer be excluded from Developed MultiFamily Residential Property and will be subject to the Special Tax.
F. APPEALS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Any taxpayer may file a written appeal of the Special Tax on his/her property with the CFD Administrator, provided that the appellant is current in his/her payments of Special Taxes. During the pendency of an appeal, all Special Taxes previously levied must be paid on or before the payment date established when the levy was made. The appeal must specify the reasons why the appellant claims the calculation of the Special Tax is in error. The CFD Administrator shall review the appeal, meet with the appellant if the CFD Administrator deems necessary, and advise the appellant of its determination. If the CFD Administrator agrees with the appellant, the CFD Administrator shall eliminate or reduce the Special Tax on the appellant’s property and/or provide a refund to the appellant. If the CFD Administrator disagrees with the appellant and the appellant is dissatisfied with the determination, the appellant then has 30 days in which to appeal to the Board by filing a written notice of appeal with the Board Secretary, provided that the appellant is
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current in his/her payments of Special Taxes. The second appeal must specify the reasons for its disagreement with the CFD Administrator’s determination.
G. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax will be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that the CFD may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at different time or in a different manner if necessary to meets its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on delinquent Assessor’s Parcels as permitted by the Act.
H. PREPAYMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax may not be prepaid.
I. TERM OF THE SPECIAL TAX
The Annual Maximum Special Tax shall be levied in perpetuity or unit Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services are no longer being provided by the City within the CFD, whichever is earlier.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-55
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA
ACTING ON BEHALF OF CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND
PARAMEDIC SERVICES) CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Coachella, California (the “City”), has heretofore adopted Resolution No. 2026-45 stating its intention to annex certain properties, consisting of Casa Sienna (“Annexation Area No. 37”), into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2026-45 incorporating a description and map of the proposed boundaries of Annexation Area No. 37, and setting forth the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax to be levied within Annexation Area No. 37, which will be used to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 37 prior to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37, respectively, to the District and do not supplant services already available within the territory of proposed to be included in Annexation Area No. 37, are on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026, this Council held a noticed hearing as required by law relative to the proposed annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 into the District; and WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons not exempt from the special tax desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 into the District were heard and a full and fair hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing evidence was presented to this Council on said matters before it, and this Council at the conclusion of said hearing was and is fully advised in the premises; and WHEREAS, this Council adopted its Resolution No. 2026-53 determining the validity of prior proceedings relating to such annexations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed special tax to be levied upon property within Annexation Area No. 37 to finance the above referenced public services has not been precluded by protest of 50% or more of the registered voters, or six registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the existing District, or if 50% or more of the registered voters or six registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the territory proposed for Annexation No. 37, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of land in the territory included in the existing District and not exempt from special tax, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of land in the territory proposed for Annexation No. 37 and not exempt from the special tax; and
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2 WHEREAS, this Council wishes to present to the respective qualified electors of Annexation Area No. 37 a proposition to levy special taxes on property within Annexation Area No. 37;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53339.7, the Council hereby submits to the qualified electors of Annexation Area No. 37 the proposition to levy special taxes on property as described in the ballot, in the form established in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, within Annexation Area No. 37 in accordance with the rate and method specified in Resolution 2026-45 of the Council. The ballot is attached as hereto.
Section 2. A special election is hereby called for Annexation Area No. 37 on the ballot measure set forth in Section 1 above.
Section 3. The date of the special elections shall be on the 9th day of September, 2026.
The voter ballotsshall be returned to the City Clerk at 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California 92236, no later than 6:00 o’clock p.m. on September 9, 2026.
Section 4. The Council finds and determines that there were no registered voters residing within the territories of Annexation Area No. 37 at the time of the protest hearing and ninety (90) days prior thereto. The requirements of Section 53326 of the Government Code having been waived by the sole landowner or sole landowners, the ballot for the special election shall be mailed or hand delivered to the landowner or landowners within each of Annexation Area No. 37.
Section 5. Annexation Area No. 37 shall constitute a single election precinct for the purpose of holding said election.
Section 6. The Council hereby directs that the election be conducted by the City Clerk of the City of Coachella, as the elections official.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9
th day of September, 2026.
________________________________
Dr. Frank Figueroa
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ryan Guiboa
City Attorney
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss
City of Coachella )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-55 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held and on the 9th day of September, 2026, by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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4 Exhibit “A”
City of Coachella
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
(Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services)
Annexation No. 37
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL TAX ANNEXATION ELECTION
This ballot is for the special landowner election. You must return this ballot, signed, in the enclosed envelope to the office of the City Clerk of the City of Coachella no later than 6:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026, either by mail or in person. The City Clerk’s office is located at Coachella Civic Center, 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, 92236.
To vote, mark in the voting square after the word “YES” or after the word “NO”. For a list of acceptable marks, please refer to the back of this ballot.
If you wrongly mark, tear, or deface this ballot, return to the City Clerk of the City of Coachella and obtain another.
BALLOT MEASURE:
Shall the City of Coachella, by and for its Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “CFD”), be authorized to levy special taxes within the territory annexed to the CFD pursuant to and as described in the Resolution of Intention of the City of Coachella adopted by its Council on July 22, 2026?
YES:
NO:
By executing in the space provided below, you also confirm your waiver of the time limit pertaining to the conduct of the election and any requirement for notice of election and analysis and arguments with respect to the ballot measure, as such waivers are described and permitted by Section 53326 (a) and 53327 (b) of the California Government Code.
Acres Owned Within Territory Annexed:
Number of Votes:
Property Owner/Authorized Representative Signature: ________________________ ________________________
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-54
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA
ACTING ON BEHALF OF CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND
PARAMEDIC SERVICES) CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE
ELECTION HELD WITHIN ANNEXATION AREA NO. 37 ANNEXED TO
SAID DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coachella, California (the “Council”) has previously conducted proceedings pertaining to the annexation of certain properties, consisting of Casa Sienna (“Annexation Area No. 37”), into the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”), the rate and method of apportionment of a special tax to finance a portion of the cost of providing certain public services, and the calling of an election in regard to the foregoing; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026, an election was held within Annexation Area No. 37 regarding the rate and method of apportionment of the proposed special tax; and WHEREAS, at such election the proposal for the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax for Annexation Area No. 37 was approved by the qualified electors of Annexation Area No. 37;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that the election conducted within Annexation Area No. 37 was duly and validly conducted.
Section 2. Annexation Area No. 37 is hereby annexed into the District.
Section 3. The Council, acting as the legislative body of the District, is authorized to levy the special tax on behalf of the District, as specified in Resolution No. 2026-53 determining the validity of prior proceedings adopted by the City Council on September 9, 2026.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9
th day of September, 2026.
_________________________________
Dr. Frank Figueroa
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Ryan Guiboa
City Attorney
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State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss
City of Coachella )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-54 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held and on the 9th day of September, 2026, by the following vote of Council:.
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Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 1236
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA ACTING AS
THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN ANNEXATION AREA NO. 37 ANNEXED TO SAID DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026 the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Coachella, California (the “City”), adopted Resolution No. 2026-45 stating its intention to annex certain properties, consisting of Casa Sienna (“Annexation Area No. 37”), into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, notice was published as required by law relative to the intention of the Council to annex Annexation Area No. 37 into the District; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026 this Council held a noticed public hearing as required by law relative to the determination to proceed with the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 into the District and the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax to be levied within Annexation Area No. 37 to finance certain public services; and WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 were heard and a full and fair hearing was held; and WHEREAS, the Council subsequent to said hearing adopted Resolution No. 2026-53 determining the validity of prior proceedings relative to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 into the District and authorized the levy of a special tax within Annexation Area No. 37; and WHEREAS, the Council subsequent to said hearing adopted Resolution No. 2026-55 which called an election within Annexation Area No. 37, for September 9, 2026 on the proposition of levying a special tax; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026 an election was held within Annexation Area No. 37, in which the eligible electors approved by more than two-thirds vote the proposition of levying a special tax;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A special tax is levied within the boundaries of Annexation Area No. 37 Exhibit “B”, pursuant to the formula set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference in an amount necessary to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 37, prior to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37, respectively, into the District.
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Section 2. This legislative body is hereby further authorized each year, by resolution adopted as provided in section 53340 of the Act, to determine the specific special tax rate and amount to be levied for the next fiscal year, except that the special tax rate to be levied shall not exceed the maximum rate set forth in Exhibit “A.”
Section 3. All of the collections of the special tax shall be used as provided for in the Act and Resolution No. 2026-53 of the Council.
Section 4. The above authorized special tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency and provided for ad valorem taxes.
Section 5. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall attest to such signature. The City Clerk is directed to cause the title and summary or text of the this ordinance, together with the vote thereon, to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the territorial jurisdiction of the City, and to post at the main office of the City a certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance along with the names of the Council Members voting for and against the ordinance.
Section 6. This ordinance relating to the levy of the special tax takes effect and shall be in force from and after 30 days from the date of final passage. A copy of this ordinance shall be transmitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County, the Assessor and the Treasurer-Tax Collector of Riverside County.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of September, 2026. _____________________________
Dr. Frank Figueroa
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Angela M. Zepeda, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Ryan Guiboa
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS
CITY OF COACHELLA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1236 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held and on the 9th day of September, 2026, by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
_________________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1236
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 9, 2026, the City Council of the City of Coachella, in its capacity as the legislative body of the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services), held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance No. 1236. A summary of Ordinance No. 1236 follows and is marked as Exhibit “A”. At said time and place the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against said ordinance was heard.
Ordinance No. 1236 was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
Dated: September 9, 2026
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EXHIBIT “A”
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA IN ITS CAPACITY
AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND
PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
IN THE MATTER OF Authorizing
the Levy of a Special Tax Within
Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed
to City of Coachella Community
Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law
Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic
Services)
) ORDINANCE NO. 1236 SUMMARY
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The ordinance authorizes the levy of an annual special tax within Annexation Area No. 37 annexed to City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”), collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes, in an amount necessary to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 37, prior to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37, respectively, to the District, which is necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of development or rehabilitation occurring within Annexation Area No. 37. _________________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
Dated: September 9, 2026
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1 RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR
CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
A Special Tax as hereinafter defined shall be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 of the City of Coachella (the “CFD”) and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2006-07, in an amount determined by the City Council of the City of Coachella, through the application of the Rate Method of Apportionment as described below. All of the real property in the CFD, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.
A. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California. “Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel shown in an Assessor’s Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor’s parcel number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the County Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor’s parcel number.
“CFD Administration” means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes. “CDF” means City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services).
“City” means the City of Coachella.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City.
“Commercial or Industrial Property” means for each Fiscal Year, property for which a building permit for new construction of a commercial or industrial use building has been issued. “County” means the County of Riverside.
“Developed Multi-Family Residential Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a building permit for new construction of a multi-family dwelling with four or more units was issued prior to June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year, exclusive of property for which the property owner pays Transient Occupancy Taxes or the property owner has entered into an agreement with the City pursuant to which such property owner pays Transient Occupancy Taxes.
Exhibit A
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2 “Developed Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Developed Multi-Family Residential Property and Developed Single-Family Residential Property. “Developed Single-Family Residential Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a building permit new construction of a single-family dwelling unit was issued prior to June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year.
“Fiscal Year” means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. “Resolution of Formation” means the resolution adopted by the City as authorized by Section 53325.1 of the California Government Code.
“Special Tax” means the special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel Taxable Property.
“State” means the State of California.
“Taxable Property” means all the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of the CFD which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section E below. “Transient Occupancy Taxes” means those transient occupancy taxes payable to the City pursuant to Ordinance.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels not classified as Developed Property or Commercial or Industrial Property.
B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CLASSES
Each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property within the CFD classified as Developed Single-Family Residential Property or Developed Multi-Family Residential Property shall be subject to Special Taxes in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment determined pursuant to Sections C and D below.
C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX
1. Developed Single-Family Residential Property
a. Maximum Special Tax
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed SingleFamily Residential Property shall be $846.76 for Police Services and $511.34 for Fire/Paramedic Services.
b. Increase in the Maximum Special Tax
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2015, the Maximum Special Tax shall be increased by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, for Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, California, for the 12 Exhibit A
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3 month period ending the preceding December 31, of the amount in effect for the previous Fiscal Year.
2. Developed Multi-Family Residential Property
a. Maximum Special Tax
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed MultiFamily Residential Property shall be $846.76 for Police Services and $511.34 for Fire/Paramedic Services multiplied by the number of separate dwelling units applicable to such Assessor’s Parcel.
b. Increase in the Maximum Special Tax
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2015, the Maximum Special Tax shall be increased by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, for Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, California, for the 12 month period ending the preceding December 31, of the amount in effect for the previous Fiscal Year.
D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-06 and for each following Fiscal Year, the City Council shall levy the Special Tax at the Maximum Special Tax on all Developed Single-Family Residential Property and Developed Multi-Family Residential Property.
E. EXEMPTIONS: EXCLUSIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on Undeveloped Property, Commercial or Industrial Property or for Developed Property developed as part of a development with less than 4 units. In the event that a Developed Multi-Family Residential Property that has been excluded from a levy of the Special Tax by reason of the payment by the property owner of Transient Occupancy Tax, and should that payment be terminated, such Assessor Parcel shall not longer be excluded from Developed MultiFamily Residential Property and will be subject to the Special Tax.
F. APPEALS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Any taxpayer may file a written appeal of the Special Tax on his/her property with the CFD Administrator, provided that the appellant is current in his/her payments of Special Taxes. During the pendency of an appeal, all Special Taxes previously levied must be paid on or before the payment date established when the levy was made. The appeal must specify the reasons why the appellant claims the calculation of the Special Tax is in error. The CFD Administrator shall review the appeal, meet with the appellant if the CFD Administrator deems necessary, and advise the appellant of its determination. If the CFD Administrator agrees with the appellant, the CFD Administrator shall eliminate or reduce the Special Tax on the appellant’s property and/or provide a refund to the appellant. If the CFD Administrator disagrees with the appellant and the appellant is dissatisfied with the determination, the appellant then has 30 days in which to appeal to the Board by filing a written notice of appeal with the Board Secretary, provided that the appellant is Exhibit A
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4 current in his/her payments of Special Taxes. The second appeal must specify the reasons for its disagreement with the CFD Administrator’s determination.
G. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax will be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that the CFD may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at different time or in a different manner if necessary to meets its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on delinquent Assessor’s Parcels as permitted by the Act.
H. PREPAYMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax may not be prepaid.
I. TERM OF THE SPECIAL TAX
The Annual Maximum Special Tax shall be levied in perpetuity or unit Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services are no longer being provided by the City within the CFD, whichever is earlier.
Exhibit A
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ANNEXATION MAP NO. 37
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1
(LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
CITY OF COACHELLA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
VICINITY MAP
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SITE
Legend
ANNEXATION 37
Map Reference Number
SHEET 1 OF 1
1 /
Legend
ANNEXATION 37
CITY OF COACHELLA
1 2
6TH ST
TRIPOLI AVE
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK THIS ____________ DAY OF ___________, 20__.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE WITHIN MAP SHOWING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ANNEXATION MAP NO. 37 OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW
ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES), CITY OF COACHELLA, COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WAS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF, HELD ON THE _____________, DAY OF _____________, 20__, BY ITS RESOLUTION NO. _____________________. _____________________________________
CITY CLERK
CITY OF COACHELLA
FILED THIS ___________ DAY OF _____________, 20__, AT THE HOUR OF ______________ O'CLOCK ___.M. IN THE BOOK ______ PAGES ______ OF MAPS OF ASSESSMENTS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS AND AS INSTRUMENT NO. ________________ IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
PETER ALDANA, ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
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COUNTY RECORDER
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THE LINES AND DIMENSIONS OF EACH LOT OR PARCEL SHOWN ON THIS DIAGRAM SHALL
BE THOSE LINES AND DIMENSIONS AS SHOWN ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S MAPS FOR THOSE PARCELS LISTED.
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S MAPS SHALL GOVERN FOR ALL DETAILS CONCERNING THE LINES AND DIMENSIONS OF SUCH LOTS OR PARCELS. 7TH ST
MAP
REFERENCE
NUMBER
ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL
NUMBER
1 778-113-001
2 778-113-002
DATE AVE
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STAFF REPORT
9/9/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Gustavo Romo, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kendra Reif, Community Development Director Anahi Fernandez, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2005-01) Annexation Area No. 37 – (Casa Sienna)
SPECIFICS:
a) Resolution No. 2026-55 on Behalf of CFD No. 2005-01 Calling a Special Election within Annexation Area No. 37 (Casa Sienna).
b) Resolution No. 2026-54 Canvassing The Results of The Election Held Within CFD No. 2005-01 Annexation Area No. 37 (Casa Sienna). c) Ordinance No. 1236 on Behalf of CFD No. 2005-01 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed to Said District (1st Reading)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing and take the following actions:
1) Direct City Clerk to orally verify proof of publication of notices pursuant to Mello-Roos CFD Act of 1982, and confirm absence of any landowner protest; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-55 Calling a Special Election. 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-54 Canvassing the Results of The Election within CFD No. 2005-01 Annexation Area No. 37 (Casa Sienna).
4) Introduce for 1st Reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1236 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed to CFD No. 2005-01.
BACKGROUND:
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On September 14, 2005 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-93 establishing the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended. The District and several annexations of territory have been established in the City of Coachella over the past 19 years. The annexation areas consist of new residential subdivisions and multi-family residential development projects.
On July 22, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-45 stating its intention to annex certain property (APNs# 778-113-001 and 778-113-002), consisting of the Casa Sienna Project (formerly known as Sixth Street) (“Annexation Area No. 37”) into the District pursuant to the Act.
A copy of Resolution No. 2026-45 which includes a description and map of Annexation Area No. 37, and the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax are on file with the City Clerk.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the conditions of approval imposed on the Casa Sienna Project which includes construction of a new 53-unit senior multi-family residential community on 0.86 acres generally located south-east of 6th Street and north-east of Tripoli Avenue, the project site must be annexed into the City-wide Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2005-01).
The resolution of intention affirmed the Annexation Area No. 37 Map, and the rate and method of tax collection for the annexed property. The CFD special taxes are collected through the annual property tax rollsThere is currently one landowner, and they have filed a “Petition and Waiver” with the City Clerk’s Office certifying their desire to annex to the District under shortened timelines. Attached for the City Council’s review and approval are the following resolutions and Ordinance action items:
Resolution 2026-55 of the City Council acting on Behalf of the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) Calling a Special Election within Annexation Area No. 37.
Resolution 2026-54 of the City Council acting on Behalf of the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) Canvassing the Results of the Election Held Within Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed to Said District.
Ordinance No. 1236 - An Ordinance of the City Council acting on Behalf of the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed to Said District (First Reading).
During the public hearing, staff will provide the Mayor, or designee, with specific instructions on the necessary procedures and public announcements for conducting the above public hearings, and adopting the resolution and ordinance actions.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The attached resolutions and ordinance actions would pave the way to annex the Casa Sienna site (Annexation No. 37) into the City-wide CFD which would collect an annual special tax that pays for Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services. The current rate and apportionment method would collect $1,607.23 plus CPI per every dwelling unit that is constructed within the developed single-family residential project. Ultimately, these funds will be used to augment the operating costs for police, fire, and paramedic services in the City of Coachella.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt the attached resolutions and introduce Ordinance 1236 for 1st Reading, by title only.
2. Continue this item and provide staff with direction.
3. Take no action.
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE(S):
Staff recommends alternative #1.
Attachments:
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1. Resolution No. 2026-55 Calling Special Election_
2. Resolution No. 2026-54_Canvassing Results
3. Ordinance No. 1236 (1st Reading)
4. Exhibit A - Rate and Method (CFD 2005-01)
5. Exhibit B - CFD Annexation Map 37
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-55
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA
ACTING ON BEHALF OF CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND
PARAMEDIC SERVICES) CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Coachella, California (the “City”), has heretofore adopted Resolution No. 2026-45 stating its intention to annex certain properties, consisting of Casa Sienna (“Annexation Area No. 37”), into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2026-45 incorporating a description and map of the proposed boundaries of Annexation Area No. 37, and setting forth the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax to be levied within Annexation Area No. 37, which will be used to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 37 prior to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37, respectively, to the District and do not supplant services already available within the territory of proposed to be included in Annexation Area No. 37, are on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026, this Council held a noticed hearing as required by law relative to the proposed annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 into the District; and WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons not exempt from the special tax desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 into the District were heard and a full and fair hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing evidence was presented to this Council on said matters before it, and this Council at the conclusion of said hearing was and is fully advised in the premises; and WHEREAS, the proposed special tax to be levied upon property within Annexation Area No. 37 to finance the above referenced public services has not been precluded by protest of 50% or more of the registered voters, or six registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the existing District, or if 50% or more of the registered voters or six registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the territory proposed for Annexation No. 37, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of land in the territory included in the existing District and not exempt from special tax, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of land in the territory proposed for Annexation No. 37 and not exempt from the special tax; and WHEREAS, this Council wishes to present to the respective qualified electors of Annexation Area No. 37 a proposition to levy special taxes on property within Annexation Area No. 37.
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2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53339.7, the Council hereby submits to the qualified electors of Annexation Area No. 37 the proposition to levy special taxes on property as described in the ballot, in the form established in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, within Annexation Area No. 37 in accordance with the rate and method specified in Resolution 2026-45 of the Council and attached hereto as Exhibit “B”.
Section 2. A special election is hereby called for Annexation Area No. 37 on the ballot measure set forth in Section 1 above.
Section 3. The date of the special elections shall be on the 9th day of September, 2026.
The voter ballotsshall be returned to the City Clerk at 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California 92236, no later than 6:00 o’clock p.m. on September 9, 2026.
Section 4. The Council finds and determines that there were no registered voters residing within the territories of Annexation Area No. 37 at the time of the protest hearing and ninety (90) days prior thereto. The requirements of Section 53326 of the Government Code having been waived by the sole landowner or sole landowners, the ballot for the special election shall be mailed or hand delivered to the landowner or landowners within each of Annexation Area No. 37.
Section 5. Annexation Area No. 37 shall constitute a single election precinct for the purpose of holding said election.
Section 6. The Council hereby finds that all minor defects in the proceedings are hereby corrected as authorized by Section 53323 of the Government Code of the State of California, and that all proceedings prior hereto were valid and taken in conformity with the requirements of law, and specifically the provisions of the Community Facilities District Law, and this finding is made pursuant to the provisions and authorization of Section 53325.1 of the Government Code of the State of California.
Section 7. The Council hereby directs that the election be conducted by the City Clerk of the City of Coachella, as the elections official.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9
th day of September, 2026.
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Dr. Frank Figueroa
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
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3 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ryan Guiboa
City Attorney
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss
City of Coachella )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-55 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held and on the 9th day of September, 2026, by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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4 Exhibit “A”
City of Coachella
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
(Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services)
Annexation No. 37
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL TAX ANNEXATION ELECTION
This ballot is for the special landowner election. You must return this ballot, signed, in the enclosed envelope to the office of the City Clerk of the City of Coachella no later than 6:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026, either by mail or in person. The City Clerk’s office is located at Coachella Civic Center, 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, 92236.
To vote, mark in the voting square after the word “YES” or after the word “NO”. For a list of acceptable marks, please refer to the back of this ballot.
If you wrongly mark, tear, or deface this ballot, return to the City Clerk of the City of Coachella and obtain another.
BALLOT MEASURE:
Shall the City of Coachella, by and for its Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “CFD”), be authorized to levy special taxes within the territory annexed to the CFD pursuant to and as described in the Resolution of Intention of the City of Coachella adopted by its Council on July 22, 2026?
YES:
NO:
By executing in the space provided below, you also confirm your waiver of the time limit pertaining to the conduct of the election and any requirement for notice of election and analysis and arguments with respect to the ballot measure, as such waivers are described and permitted by Section 53326 (a) and 53327 (b) of the California Government Code.
Acres Owned Within Territory Annexed:
Number of Votes:
Property Owner/Authorized Representative Signature: ________________________ ________________________
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5 Exhibit “B”
Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-54
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA
ACTING ON BEHALF OF CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND
PARAMEDIC SERVICES) CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE
ELECTION HELD WITHIN ANNEXATION AREA NO. 37 ANNEXED TO
SAID DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coachella, California (the “Council”) has previously conducted proceedings pertaining to the annexation of certain properties, consisting of Casa Sienna (“Annexation Area No. 37”), into the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”), the rate and method of apportionment of a special tax to finance a portion of the cost of providing certain public services, and the calling of an election in regard to the foregoing; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026, an election was held within Annexation Area No. 37 regarding the rate and method of apportionment of the proposed special tax; and WHEREAS, at such election the proposal for the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax for Annexation Area No. 37 was approved by the qualified electors of Annexation Area No. 37.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that the election conducted within Annexation Area No. 37 was duly and validly conducted.
Section 2. All votes voted in the special election on the proposition with respect to the annual levy of special taxes on taxable property within the District to pay the costs of the services to be provided by the District were voted in favor thereof, and such proposition carried.
Section 3. The effect of the results of the special election, as specified in Section 2 hereof, is that Annexation Area No. 37 is hereby annexed into the District and the City Council, as the legislative body of the District, is authorized to annually levy special taxes on taxable property within the District in an amount sufficient to pay the costs of the services to be provided by the District at the special tax rates and pursuant to the methodology for determining and apportioning such special taxes which are set forth in rate and method of apportionment of the special tax.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9
th day of September, 2026.
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Dr. Frank Figueroa
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ryan Guiboa
City Attorney
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State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss
City of Coachella )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-54 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held and on the 9th day of September, 2026, by the following vote of Council:.
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Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 1236
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA ACTING AS
THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN ANNEXATION AREA NO. 37 ANNEXED TO SAID DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026 the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Coachella, California (the “City”), adopted Resolution No. 2026-45 stating its intention to annex certain properties, consisting of Casa Sienna (“Annexation Area No. 37”), into City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, notice was published as required by law relative to the intention of the Council to annex Annexation Area No. 37 into the District; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026 this Council held a noticed public hearing as required by law relative to the determination to proceed with the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 into the District and the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax to be levied within Annexation Area No. 37 to finance certain public services; and WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37 were heard and a full and fair hearing was held; and WHEREAS, the Council subsequent to said hearing adopted Resolution No. 2026-55 which called an election within Annexation Area No. 37, for September 9, 2026 on the proposition of levying a special tax; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026 an election was held within Annexation Area No. 37, in which the eligible electors approved by more than two-thirds vote the proposition of levying a special tax;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A special tax is levied within the boundaries of Annexation Area No. 37 Exhibit “B”, pursuant to the formula set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference in an amount necessary to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 37, prior to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37, respectively, into the District.
Section 2. This legislative body is hereby further authorized each year, by resolution adopted as provided in section 53340 of the Act, to determine the specific special tax rate and amount to be levied for the next fiscal year, except that the special tax rate to be levied shall not exceed the maximum rate set forth in Exhibit “A.”
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Section 3. All of the collections of the special tax shall be used as provided for in the Act and Resolution No. 2026-55 of the Council.
Section 4. The above authorized special tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency and provided for ad valorem taxes.
Section 5. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall attest to such signature. The City Clerk is directed to cause the title and summary or text of the this ordinance, together with the vote thereon, to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the territorial jurisdiction of the City, and to post at the main office of the City a certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance along with the names of the Council Members voting for and against the ordinance.
Section 6. The special taxes authorized to be levied shall be secured by the lien imposed pursuant to Sections 3117.5 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, which lien shall be a continuing lien to secure each levy of the special tax, shall attach to all nonexempt real property in the District and shall continue in force and effect until the lien is canceled in accordance with law or until collection of the tax by the legislative body ceases.
Section 7. This ordinance relating to the levy of the special tax takes effect and shall be in force from and after 30 days from the date of final passage. A copy of this ordinance shall be transmitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County, the Assessor and the Treasurer-Tax Collector of Riverside County.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced and the title thereof read at the regular meeting of the City Council the 9th day of September 2026 and by unanimous vote of the Council members present, further reading was waived.
On a motion by Council Member _______, seconded by Council Member ______, the foregoing Ordinance was duly passed and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof, this the ___ day of September 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
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Dr. Frank Figueroa
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Angela M. Zepeda, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ryan Guiboa
City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS
CITY OF COACHELLA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1236 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held and on the 9th day of September, 2026, by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1236
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 9, 2026, the City Council of the City of Coachella, in its capacity as the legislative body of the City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services), held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance No. 1236. A summary of Ordinance No. 1236 follows and is marked as Exhibit “A”. At said time and place the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against said ordinance was heard.
Ordinance No. 1236 was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
Dated: September 9, 2026
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EXHIBIT “A”
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA IN ITS CAPACITY
AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND
PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
IN THE MATTER OF Authorizing
the Levy of a Special Tax Within
Annexation Area No. 37 Annexed
to City of Coachella Community
Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law
Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic
Services)
) ORDINANCE NO. 1236 SUMMARY
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The ordinance authorizes the levy of an annual special tax within Annexation Area No. 37 annexed to City of Coachella Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the “District”), collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes, in an amount necessary to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 37, prior to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 37, respectively, to the District, which is necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of development or rehabilitation occurring within Annexation Area No. 37. _________________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk
Dated: September 9, 2026
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