Regular City Council Meeting

Mayor Mallotto Mayor Pro Tem O'Keefe Council Member Downs Council Member Fromberg Edelstein Council Member Weill Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1:00 PM City Council Chamber 69-825 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 ATTENDANCE OPTIONS: - In Person: In the Rancho Mirage City Council Chamber located at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 - Online via Zoom: Click Here OR access zoom.us, select “Join Meeting” from "Meet" drop down menu, and enter Webinar ID 870 0219 1641 & Passcode 830240 - By Telephone via Zoom: Call (888) 475-4499 (US Toll Free) and enter Webinar ID 870 0219 1641 & Passcode 830240 REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, ENERGY AUTHORITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY, LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY, AND REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARDS AGENDA 1. GENERAL 1.A. Call to Order 1.B. Flag Salute 1.C. Roll Call: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, Weill, O'Keefe, Mallotto 2. PRESENTATIONS 2.A. CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department Update 3. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS 4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS 5. CONSENT CALENDAR (A-E) 5.A. Waive Full Reading of Any Ordinance Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda 5.B. June 18, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the June 18, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. 5.C. Rancho Mirage Energy Authority 2026 Integrated Resource Plan — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Approving the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority 2026 Integrated Resource Plan. 5.D. Contracts — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the terms of the contracts as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contracts. 5.E. Demands — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the demands as presented. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.A. Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA26-0002 – Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 17.32.040 (Preferred Locations) of Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code — RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Find that the adoption of the Ordinance has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, and that adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15332 (In-Fill Development Project); and 2) Introduce for first reading: A) Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), Amending Section 17.32.040 (Preferred Locations) of Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities) of Title 17 (“Zoning”) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to streamline the entitlement process for wireless communication facilities at designated preferred locations; or, B) Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), Amending Section 17.32.040 (Preferred Locations) of Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities) of Title 17 (“Zoning”) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to streamline the entitlement process for wireless communication facilities at designated preferred locations, excluding the following properties located at the northeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Da Vall Drive from the list of designated preferred locations: APNs 674-220-019, 674-220-022, 674-220-023, & 674-220-003. 7. ACTION CALENDAR 7.A. Consideration of Submitting a Proposed Transactions and Use Tax Measure to Rancho Mirage Voters at the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election — RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Calling for the Placement of a General Tax Measure on the Ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of an Ordinance to Enact a Transaction and Use Tax at the Rate of One Cent (1¢); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Providing for the Filing of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments and Setting Rules for the Filing of Written Arguments Regarding a City Measure to be Submitted at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on that Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and 4) Consider designating a member or members of the City Council to author and file Primary Argument(s) for or against the ballot measure. 7.B. City Participation in County of Riverside’s Urban County Program, Community Block Development Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Authorizing Participation in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Program for the Fiscal Years of 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030, and Approving the Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029- 2030. 7.C. Documentation and Reimbursement of General Fund Advance for Successor Agency Enforceable Obligation Payment and Approval of Loan Agreement between City of Rancho Mirage and Successor Agency to the Rancho Mirage Redevelopment Agency — RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Debt Service Loan Agreement Between the City of Rancho Mirage and the Successor Agency to the Rancho Mirage Redevelopment Agency to Memorialize and Repay an Enforceable Obligation of the Successor Agency, Making Certain Determinations Relating thereto, and Authorizing Certain Other Action in Connection therewith; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-SA-(Next-in-Order), Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Debt Service Loan Agreement Between the City of Rancho Mirage and the Successor Agency to the Rancho Mirage Redevelopment Agency to Memorialize and Repay an Enforceable Obligation of the Successor Agency, Making Certain Determinations Relating thereto, and Authorizing Certain Other Action in Connection therewith. 8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for the public to speak on issues not on the agenda for a maximum of three (3) minutes per speaker. 9. CLOSED SESSION 9.A. Closed Session Agenda — 1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One Potential Case 9.B. Recess to Closed Session 9.C. Reconvene Open Session 9.D. Closed Session Announcements 10. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICES Livestream: This meeting may be watched live on the City’s website. To access the livestream, Click Here OR access www.RanchoMirageCA.gov and click the “Meeting Agendas & Minutes” button on the home page (during the meeting). Public Comments/Testimony: Public comments/testimony may be provided during the non-agenda public comment period and during the public comment/testimony period for each agenda item. Public comment/testimony is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. In Person - In-person attendees may fill out a Request to Speak slip prior to the start of the meeting and submit it to the City Clerk. Please submit a separate slip for each item on which you wish to speak. The City Clerk will call upon speakers at the appropriate time. Online via Zoom - Those participating online via Zoom may click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate that they wish to speak. The City Clerk will indicate when each speaker may unmute themselves. Unmute by clicking the "Unmute" button. By telephone via Zoom - Those participating by telephone via Zoom may press *9 to indicate that they wish to speak. The City Clerk will indicate when each speaker may unmute themselves. Unmute by dialing *6. In Writing - Written comments/testimony may be submitted to the City Clerk via email to CityClerk@RanchoMirageCA.gov or mail/delivery to ATTN: City Clerk, City of Rancho Mirage, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Please submit written public comments/testimony at least three (3) hours in advance of the meeting to ensure they may be fully considered. Submissions received during the meeting will be distributed to the legislative body(ies), and made available to the public, following the meeting. Agenda Materials: Any staff reports for agenda items considered in open session, as well as agenda materials for open session items provided to a majority of the legislative body(ies) following distribution of the agenda, are available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at Rancho Mirage City Hall, located at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, during normal business hours. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 324-4511 Ext. 488, or via e-mail to CityClerk@RanchoMirageCA.gov, prior to the meeting. Providing notice at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting is suggested, so a determination may be made as to whether the request is feasible. Service Disruptions: In the event of a disruption in internet or telephonic services preventing public access to this meeting during open session, the meeting will be recessed for at least one hour, or until service is restored, and a good faith attempt is made to restore service. Closed Session may occur during such recess. Declaration of Posting: I, Kristie Ramos, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Mirage, do hereby declare that the foregoing meeting agenda was posted on the City of Rancho Mirage website at www.RanchoMirageCA.gov, on the Rancho Mirage City Hall bulletin board at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, and at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory at 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, at least 72 hours in advance of the subject meeting. Date Posted: July 10, 2026