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CITY COUNCIL,
LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY BOARD,
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD,
AND THE CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTING
THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022
1:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361 (Effective September 16, 2021), there will be the ability to teleconference into the meeting and the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment as follows:
At Meeting Location
City of Rancho Mirage
City Hall -Council Chamber
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED FOR THE PUBLIC IF ATTENDING IN PERSON CALL TO ORDER -1 :02 P.M .
a) Flag Salute: Led by Ryan Stendell, Public Works Director. b) Roll Call: Downs, Smotrich, Weill, Kite, Townsend -All present.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Wally Melendez spoke regarding the need for hydrogen fuel cell charging stations .
Bruce Martinez thanked staff for tolerating mistakes he made in the past when he was not on his best behavior.
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COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Downs spoke regarding the recently amended Sheriff's Department contract, noting that taking care of the public and public safety issues was the single most important thing a City Council could do. He also commented that the $1.2 million the City allocated to the turf rebate program would result in water savings of approximately 70 million gallons annually, which was roughly three times the water usage by the Crystal Lagoon at the Catino project.
Mayor Pro Tern Kite complimented the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce on the recent candidate forum. He reminded the public of the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Election.
Council Member Smotrich spoke regarding the importance of public safety. She encouraged residents to report any problems in their neighborhoods, no matter how minor.
Council Member Weill welcomed and acknowledged former Council Member G. Dana Hobart who was in the audience. He commented that the Rancho Mirage Chamber did an excellent job with the candidate forum and noted the video recording of the event would soon be available on the Chamber's YouTube channel. Council Member Weill also warned of the dangers of carbon dioxide poisoning.
Mayor Townsend congratulated Desert Theatricals on winning eight Desert Star Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements in theater arts. He also announced upcoming Desert Theatricals shows at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS -None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the below-listed Consent Calendar items:
1. Waive Full Reading of All Ordinances Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda.
2. Approve October 6, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes .
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 1195, 2nd Reading, Adopting the Second Amendment (DA22-0001) to Development Agreement Case No. DA 190002 Pursuant to Chapter 17 .56 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
4. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 2022-(Next-in-Order), Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, and Authorizing Continued Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and Affiliated Agencies and All Other City-Affiliated Brown Act Bodies, in Accordance with AB 361 During the Current State of Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-(Next-in-Order), Approving the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority (RMEA) 2022 Integrated Resource Plan.
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6. Approve Contracts.
7. Approve Demands .
Public Comments-None.
MOVED SECONDED BY WEILL/SMOTRICH TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. Rancho Mirage Turf Rebate Program Statistics .
Jessica Pulliam, Senior Management Analyst, provided an update on the turf rebate program and answered Council Member questions.
Public Comments -None .
9. Burrtec Bin Delivery and Website Calendar Function .
Jessica Pulliam, Senior Management Analyst, provided an update on State-mandated changes to waste collection services and highlighted the related resources available for residents.
Public Comments:
Lisa Ireland, Rancho Mirage resident, asked if there would be a place customers could drop off their food scraps.
Ms. Pulliam responded that Burrtec staff would provide service even when residents weren't home. In the event staff was unable to access bins, residents may contact her at City Hall or contact Burrtec directly.
10. Rancho Mirage Festival of the Arts.
Gabe Codding, Marketing Director, reported that the former Rancho Mirage Art Affaire had been transformed into the Rancho Mirage Festival of the Arts. He announced that the festival would take place at Rancho Mirage Community Park on November 5th and 6th and provided an overview of the event. He also reported that the local Farmers Market was a success.
Council Member Smotrich requested staff provide an update on Wolfson Park Expansion Project at the next City Council meeting.
Public Comments -None.
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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ).
Case Name: Vacation Rental Owners and Neighbors of Rancho Mirage et al. v. City of Rancho Mirage et al.
Case No.: CVRl2100368
2 . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 .9(d)(1 ).
Case Name: Vacation Rental Owners and Neighbors of Rancho Mirage v. City of Rancho Mirage.
Case No.: CVPS2200167
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 .9(d)(1 ).
Case Name: Unspecified since disclosure would jeopardize pending settlement negotiations .
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ).
Case Name: HOMETOWN COLONY, LLC , DBA THE COLONY MOBILEHOME PARK v .
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE et al.
Case No.: 5:20-cv-02259 (United States District Court, Central District of California) Steven Quintanilla, City Attorney, reported that the City Council would recess into closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding Vacation Rental Owners and Neighbors of Rancho Mirage et al. v . City of Rancho Mirage et al, Vacation Rental Owners and Neighbors of Rancho Mirage v . City of Rancho Mirage, an unspecified existing litigation item, and Hometown Colony, LLC, DBA the Colony Mobilehome Park v. City of Rancho Mirage.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council, Library and Observatory Board, Housing Authority Board, and the City Council representing the Redevelopment Successor Agency recessed into Closed Session at 2:03 P.M.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Townsend reconvened the meeting at 2 :57 P.M .
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Steven Quintanilla , City Attorney , announced there was no reportable action taken during closed session.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to consider, the meeting of the City Council, Library and Observatory Board, Housing Authority Board, and the City Council representing the Redevelopment Successor Agency was adjourned at 2:58 P.M .
Date Approved by City Council: November 3, 2022
Prepared by:
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Kristle Ramos, City Clerk
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