Y CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
CITY COUNCIL,
LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY BOARD,
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD,
AND THE CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTING
THE REDEVELOPMENT S UCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 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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a) Flag Salute -Led by Mayor Pro Tern Kite .
b) Roll Call: Downs, Smotrich, W e ill, Kite, Townsend -All present.
PRESENTATIONS
Landscaping Certification Update by Veronica lzurieta, PaCE (Partnership and Community Education) Director at College of the Desert.
Veronica lzurieta, PaCE Director, and Vanessa Ramirez, PaCE Program Specia li st, provided an overview of the Landscaping Certification Training Program provided by Pa CE and sponsored by the Coachella V a lley Association of Governments (CVAG). 11/03/2022 Regul ar City Council M eeting Minutes Page 1 of 6
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anne Dunsmore, Founder & President of Angel Force USA, highlighted her organization and its mission to raise awareness about suicide in the military community. She also submitted a packet of information regarding Angel Force USA.
Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke regarding election candidate endorsements, candidate support of the ch ildren's museum , risking retaliation by speaking at Council meetings, and the Southern Coachella Community Service District.
Wally Melendez, spoke regarding the need for fuel cell electric vehicle charging stations and requested the City contact the California Fuel Cell Partnership.
COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Weill reminded the community of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election, where three Rancho Mirage City Council seats were up for election . He mentioned he was pleased with The Desert Sun's endorsement of Steve Downs, Meg Marker, and Lynn Mallotto.
Council Member Smotrich spoke of the importance of military suicide prevention and noted there were a number of related organizations available.
Mayor Pro Tern Kite announced that beginning November 14th , the Rancho Mirage Local Government Access Programming Channel (Channel 17) offered by Spectrum would be upgraded to high definition (HD). He noted only those with HD receivers would have access to view Channel 17 and anyone needing an HD receiver should contact Spectrum. He added that those without an HD receiver would still be able to view Channel 17 using the Spectrum TV App on a compatible smart TV or mobile device.
Council Member Downs highlighted the range of community cultural options availab le to Rancho Mirage residents including the Festival of the Arts, Speaker Series, Broadway Series, Observatory tours & programs, and Writers Festival.
Mayor Townsend announced that the Rancho Mirage Festival of the Arts, formerly known as the Rancho Mirage Art Affaire , would be held November 5 th & 5th at Rancho Mirage Community Park. He also provided an overview of festival programming . Mayor Townsend commented on how many residents watch City Council meetings to stay informed and gave a s hout-out to his neighbors Cynthia & Bob Grant and Curtis.
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. 11/03/2022 Regular City Council M ee ting Minutes Page 2 of 6
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2. Approve October 20, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
3 . Receive and File the September 30, 2022, Quarterly Treasurer's Report.
4. Approve Contracts.
5. Approve Demands.
Public Comments -None.
MOVED SECONDED BY KITE/WEILL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
6 . Wolfson Park Expansion Project Update by Ryan Stendell, Public Works Director.
Ryan Stendell, Public Works Director, provided a progress report on the Wolfson Park Expansion Project, noting that substantial completion was expected in January 2023.
Public Comments -None.
Mayor Townsend and Council Member Smotrich each spoke regarding the high level of transparency involved in conducting City of Rancho Mirage business.
ACTION CALENDAR
7. Adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Codes with Amendments:
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Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.02 "Adopted California and Uniform Codes" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Energy Code, 2022 California Historical Building Code, 2022 California Existing Building Code, and 2022 California Green Building Standards Code ;
Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.04 "California Building Code, 2019 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction " of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Building Code; Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.08 "California Mechanical Code, 2019 Edition and California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition" and adding Chapter 15.06 "California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition" to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction " of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Mechanical Code and 2022 California Plumbing Code; 11/03/2022 Regular City Council M eetin g Minutes Page 3 of6
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Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.10 "California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Electrical Code; Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.14 "California Residential Code, 2019 Edition" to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Residential Code; and
Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Repealing and Replacing Chapter
15.12 "2019 California Fire Code" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Fire Code.
Michael Stitt, Building Official, presented the staff report.
Public Comments -None.
MOVED SECONDED BY TOWNSEND/DOWNS TO APPROVE INTRODUCTION OF :
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1196, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.02 "ADOPTED CALIFORNIA AND UNIFORM CODES" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE;
B. ORDINANCE NO. 1197, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 "CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2019 EDITION" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE;
C. ORDINANCE NO. 1198, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 "CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION AND CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2019 EDITION" AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.06 "CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION" TO TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AND 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE;
D. ORDINANCE NO. 1199, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 "CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE;
E. ORDINANCE NO. 1200, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.14 "CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2019 EDITION" TO TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; AND
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F. ORDINANCE NO. 1201, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.12 "2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
8. Resolution No. 2022-(Next-in-Order), Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Riverside County Fire Department Regarding Compliance with the Annual Inspection of Certain Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Son ia Cooley, Deputy Fire Marshal , presented the staff report.
Public Comments -None .
MOVED SECONDED BY WEILL/KITE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-53,
ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
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 a l.
Case No.: CVRl2100368
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EX ISTING 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 -EX ISTIN G LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Case Name: HOMETOWN COLONY, LLC, OBA 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) 11/03/2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of6
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). (1 Potential Case)
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, Hometown Colony, LLC, OBA the Colony Mobilehome Park v. City of Rancho Mirage, an unspecified existing litigation item, and one potential significant exposure to litigation item related to a reimbursement demand by a former developer.
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 2:10 P.M.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Townsend reconvened the meeting at 3:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Steven Quintanilla, City Attorney, announced there was no reportable action taken during closed session.
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 3:31 P .M .
Date Approved by City Council: November 17, 2022
Prepared by:
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Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
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