CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
CITY COUNCIL,
LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY BOARD,
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD,
AND THE CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTING
THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023
1:00 P.M.1,ii
AGENDA
Meeting Location:
City of Rancho Mirage
City Hall - Council Chamber
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
CALL TO ORDER
a) Flag Salute
b) Roll Call: Mallotto, Marker, Weill, Downs, Kite.
PRESENTATIONS
Taste of Summer Announcement by the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce.
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS — An opportunity for the public to speak on issues that are not on the agenda for a maximum of three minutes per speaker.
COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Waive Full Reading of All Ordinances Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda.
2. Approve July 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
3. Approve Closure of the Library and Observatory for the 2024 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival.
4. Approve Contracts.
5. Approve Demands.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0012, General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA22-0002, Specific Plan Amendment Case No. SP22-0002, Development Agreement Case No. DA22-0003, Tentative Parcel Map Case No. TPM22- 0004 (TPM38399), and Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP22-0001 — Desert Island Hotel. Applicant: FM 71777, LLC. The Desert Island Specific Plan Amendment will Occupy 17.2 Acres Within the Existing Desert Island Development. A General Plan/Zoning Map Amendment is to Amend the Underlying Designation of Private Open Space (OS/PV) to Resort Hotel (Rs-H) for 10.5 Acres of the Existing Desert Island Golf Course for the Development of a New 34-Key Boutique Hotel and 11 Condo -Hotel Units Along with Passive Outdoor Gathering Areas, Tennis, Pool, Cafe, and Yoga Amenities.
A New Golf Training Park and New Maintenance Building will be Built to Replace the Existing Driving Range and Old Maintenance Building Being Displaced by the Hotel Project. Located South of Frank Sinatra Drive and West of Island Drive on a Portion of the Desert Island Golf Course (APNs: 688-040-001; 688-050-005; 688-060-006; -008):
A. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-(Next-in-Order), Approving and Adopting the Proposed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Desert Island Hotel Project and Approving and Certifying the Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2023060057) Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0012.
B. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-(Next-in-Order), Approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA22-0002), to Change the Underlying Zoning Designation of the Subject Property from Open Space -Private (OS/PV) to Resort Hotel (Rs-H) for 10.5 Acres Where the Proposed Hotel and Residences will be Located.
C. Consider Introducing Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Approving Specific Plan Amendment (SP22-0002) to Add Hotel Use to the Desert Island Specific Plan.
D. Consider Introducing Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Approving the Development Agreement by and between the Developer and the City of Rancho Mirage (DA22-0003).
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E. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-(Next-in-Order), Approving Tentative Parcel Map (TPM22-0004) and Preliminary Development Plan (PDP22-0001) Regarding the Proposed Project.
7. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No.
ZTA23-0002, & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0001 Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Implement the Goals, Policies, and Programs of the Certified Housing Element by Amending Chapters 17.14 (Overlay Districts), 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions), 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) and 17.90 (Definitions). In Addition, a General Plan Zoning Map Amendment is Proposed to Create an Affordable Housing Overlay for Two Properties (APNs: 685-090-011 & 689-180-012) and to Change the Land Use Designation for APN: 689-180-012 from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H). City -Wide & APN's: 685-090-011 & 689-180-012:
A. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-(Next-In-Order), Approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001), Placing an Affordable Housing Overlay Onto Two Properties as Required by Policy H9 — Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685-090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012) and to Change the Land Use Designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H).
B. Consider Introducing Ordinance No. (Next -In -Order), 1st Reading, Approving the Zoning Text Amendment, Amending Title 17 (Zoning), Including Chapter 17.14 (Overlay Districts) to Introduce an Affordable Housing Overlay, Chapter 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions) to Remain Consistent with State Density Bonus Law, Chapter 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) to Update Parking Standards for Various Types of Temporary Housing, and Chapter
17.90 (Definitions).
8. Rancho Monterey Specific Plan Amendment Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22- 0001, General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA22-0001, Specific Plan Amendment Case No. SP22-0001. Applicant: MSA Consulting. The Rancho Monterey Specific Plan Amendment Project Site Occupies Approximately 35 Acres of Vacant Undeveloped Land West of Monterey Avenue and North of the Dick Kelly Drive/Ginger Rogers Road Alignment. The Project is Within the Boundaries of the Monterey Specific Plan Which Encompasses Approximately 320 Acres. The Project Proposes a Mixed -Use Development of Up To 400 Residential Units, Up To 150,000 Square Feet of Commercial Retail Space (Including Up To 150 Hotel Keys) and Associated Improvements. A General Plan/Zoning Map Amendment is also Proposed to Amend the Underlying Designation of Community Commercial to a Combination of Mixed Use and Community Commercial.
Location: The Project Site is Located at the Northwest Corner of Monterey Avenue and Dick Kelly Drive (APNs: 685-090-002, -003, -005, -006, And -007) on Approximately 35 Acres:
A. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-(Next-In-Order), Approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2023020253) for the Proposed Project Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0001.
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B. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-(Next-in-Order), Approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA22-0001), to Change the Underlying Zoning Designation of the Approximately 35-Acre Subject Property from Community Commercial to a Combination of Mixed Use and Community Commercial.
C. Consider Introducing Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Approving Specific Plan Amendment (SP22-0001).
9. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0001 and Conditional Use Permit Case No.
CUP23-0002 — Applicant: Smartlink LLC on behalf of AT&T Wireless. Consideration to Install an Unmanned 60-foot-tall Wireless Telecommunication Facility Designed to Resemble a Palm Tree (Mono -palm) with an Equipment Shelter and Generator within a 900 Square Foot Block Wall Enclosure. The Subject Property is Immediately Southeast of Rancho Mirage Fire Station No. 50 Located at 70801 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (APN: 690-182-016, & -017). The Facility will be Placed in the Vacant Lot South of the Fire Station:
A. Consider Approving the Filing of a Notice of Exemption based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0001 and Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
B. Consider Approving Conditional Use Permit Case No. CUP23-0002, Subject to the Conditions of Approval and Based on the Content and Findings in the Staff Report.
ACTION CALENDAR
10. Periodic Review of Development Agreements — Consider Finding Developers/Property Owners in Compliance with Terms and Conditions of the Following Development Agreements: Rancho Mirage Self Storage, Westin Vacation Club, One 11 Plaza, Makena (Stonebridge), Del Webb, Ferrari, Carefield Assisted Living, The Residences at Rancho Mirage Country Club, Section 31 Specific Plan, In-N-Out Burger, RM 38 JV, LLC, Porcupine Wellness Center, and Rancho Mirage Auto Center.
11. Consider Authorizing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Multi -Family Affordable Housing Development Project on 10 Acres of City -owned Housing Element Inventory (Site B - APN: 689-180-012).
12. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-(Next-In-Order), Authorizing Participation in the County of Riverside's Urban County Program for the Fiscal Years of 2024-2025, 2025- 2026, and 2026-2027.
13. Consider Authorizing a Land Lease Agreement for a Proposed AT&T Wireless Telecommunication Facility at 70801 Highway 111.
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14. Establishment of Architectural Review Working Group In Lieu of Architectural Review Board:
A. Consider Introducing Ordinance No. (Next -In -Order), 1st Reading, Repealing Chapter 2.30 Architectural Review Board of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
B. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-(Next-In-Order), Establishing an Architectural Review Working Group to Provide Technical Assistance to the Development Services Director or Designee Regarding Pending Development Entitlements Under Consideration by the Staff of the Planning Division.
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.: CVR12100368
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: Wendy Hope Heckman v. City of Rancho Mirage
Case No.: 5:22-cv-2031 (Central District of California)
4. 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.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). (1 Potential Case)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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4 Krisbe Ramos CilyClerk of the City of Rancho Mirage, do hereby declare that a copy of the foregoing Meeting Notice/Agenda was personally delivered to the legislative bodies, posted in the City Hall posting box, at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory, and on the City website at least 72 hours in advance of the ee
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