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June 6, 2024

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ty CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE:

CITY COUNCIL,

LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY BOARD,

HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD,

AND THE CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTING

THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Meeting Location :

City of Rancho Mirage
City Hall -Council Chamber
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
CALL TO ORDER-1 :02 P .M.

REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024
1:00 P.M.

MINUTES
a) Flag Salute : Led by Mayor Pro Tern Weill.
b) Roll Call: Mallotto , Marker, O'Keefe, Weill, Downs -All Present.

PRESENTATIONS
FIND Food Bank Update
Debbie Espinosa, President and CEO of FIND Food Bank, thanked Council for their support and provided an update on FIND Food Bank's partnerships and efforts to address food insecurity and other issues in the Coachella Valley. She shared the history of the organization and highlighted key statistics. She also announced that Del Webb Rancho Mirage's 3K Walk fund raising event generated $8,000 for FIND Food Bank.

Mayor Downs thanked Ms. Espinosa for the presentation and thanked Council Member O'Keefe for volunteering at the FIND Food Bank telethon fundraiser.

Mayor Pro Tern Weill thanked Ms. Espinosa for her presentation and for all that the organization did .

Council Member Mallotto thanked Ms. Espinosa for visiting Del Webb , noting that she believed Del Webb would participate again, and she would help with fundraising . ____ 06~06/2024 Regul a r City Council M eeting Agenda __ P_age_1_o_f _10_~

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Council Member Marker thanked Ms . Espinosa for her work in the community and suggested having a fund raising event at the Missions Hills Country Club.

Mayor Downs expressed his appreciation for the relationship between Rancho Mirage and Fl ND Food Bank.

Lift to Rise Update
Ian Gabriel , Lift to Rise Director of Data , Policy & Planning , presented Lift to Rise 's 2024-2026 Actio n Plan , highlighting the history of the organization and their regional approach to housing affordability, which aimed to build 10,000 affordable housing units by 2028 . He shared Lift To Rise 's current two­ year goal aimed to reach 7 ,500 of the 10,000-unit goal by 2026.

Jessika Pollard , Lift to Rise Senior Policy Analyst , presented the six major strategic areas from the 2024-2026 Action Plan : Pipeline , Funding , Infrastructure , Policy Advocacy, Movement Building , and Rapid Response.

Mr. Gabriel expressed appreciation for City staff for their collaboration with Lift to Rise. He also applauded the City for its commitment to affordable housing and for obtain ing approval of Rancho Mirage's housing element by the California Department of Housing Community Development.

Mayor Downs commented that the City's regional housing assessment number was roughly 1 ,750 units and mentioned that the affordable housing overlay may permit up to 2 ,250 units . He also noted that 750 units were anticipated for the four recently approved housing developments.

Vanessa Serrano , member of the public, noted that she worked as a commun ity health worker for El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center in the Coachella Valley. She shared the many of the residents she encountered were concerned with high housing costs. She spoke in favor of affordable housing , noting that it improved one's overall well-being .

Alejandro Meza Aguilar, organizer for Coalition for Immigrant Justice , spoke in favor of affordable housing , noting that housing insecurity and food insecurity were interconnected . He also urged the City Council to continue collaborating with Lift to Rise Andrea Del Valle, Program Officer at Low Income Investment Fund , spoke of a need for childcare.

She shared statistics for children living in the City of Rancho Mirage and commented that additional childcare centers were needed . She encouraged the City Council to support the Lift to Rise 2024- 2026 Action Plan .

Wally Melendez, member of the public, shared his experience living in Alaska where he participated in the state's incentive program, which paid people to live there for a year. He suggested that Council adopt a similar incentive program for the upcoming affordable housing developments.

Council Member O 'Keefe conveyed his appreciation to all speakers who presented on housing insecurity, food insecurity, and healthcare insecurity.

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Mayor Pro T em Weill noted the approval of approximately 2300 upcoming housing units and spoke of the Council's endorsement of Lift to Rise.

Council Member Mallotto spoke regarding Council 's continued support of Lift to Rise and congratulated them on their accomplishments .

Isaiah Hagerman , City Manager, commented on the reductions in state funding for affordable housing on a local level and the obstacles developers faced during the application process to acquire assistance. He spoke of the 38 acres of City-owned land that the City donated to affordable housing developers , noting ongoing challenges with infrastructure and the lack of state support. He explained the City's response to the need for affordable housing and highlighted the 860 housing units in the pipeline . Lastly, he spoke in favor for affordable housing overall in California .

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Downs noted he was aware of concern regarding questions posed to Council during non­ agenda public comments and explained Council's process in responding to public comments .

Tiffany Gorman , Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Chair and Representative of The Ritz­ Carlton Rancho Mirage, reported that the Chamber reached 600 members and would vote on adding two additional leaders to the board of directors. She also announced the 10th anniversary of the reopening of The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage .

Julie Oliff, Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Chair Elect and Representative of Sensei Porcupine Creek, provided a recap of the recent Young Professional Network event and gave details on the Taste of Summer fundraiser beginning July 18th . She also provided an update on Sensei Porcupine Creek, noting the importance of their 152 team members . She spoke regarding staff promotions and promoting a great work culture .

Marilyn Arcoli-Arcaroli, Rancho Mirage resident, expressed concern that a landscape company operated at a City Housing Authority property on Memorial Day.

Daryl Terrell , member of the public, paid tribute to his grandfather who served in the military during D-Day and provided historical context of the Normandy Landings.

Mayor Downs expressed gratitude to Mr. Terrel's grandfather for his service.

COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Mallotto congratulated Dr. Theresea Haga and the faculty at Rancho Mirage High School for graduating 1,600 students. She also thanked The Joslyn Center for their dedication to the senior community and complimented Council Member O'Keefe for serving on the Board of Directors.

Mayor Pro Tern Weill provided and overview on the City's development process and an update on the Volvo and lnfiniti Rancho Mirage auto dealership project. He explained that the City had limited authority over private developments after the entitlement phase and spoke of the setbacks in the progress of the auto dealership project. Mayor Pro Tern Weill also reported his visit to the Rancho Mirage Community Park on Memorial Day to conduct prayers with the community , sharing a few photos of the event.
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Council Member Marker reported she had received several comments from residents regarding excessive dust causing poor air quality and noted her ongoing collaboration with local authorities to address the issue. She shared her recent visit to Sunnylands Center & Gardens prior to its summer closure, noting it would reopen on September 11 th . She reported her recent visit to Rancho Mirage Elementary School , alongside Council Member O'Keefe , where they assisted the Emergency Preparedness Commission in educating 5th grade students on earthquake preparedness. She noted her attendance at the Coachella Valley Blinds and More ribbon cutting . Council Member Marker also announced that Desirae Krawczyk, a professional tennis player born in Rancho Mirage , would compete in the French Open and urged everyone to watch.

Council Member O'Keefe reported that the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert officially reopened and over 2 ,000 people attended opening weekend . He commended the Emergency Preparedness Commission and Principal Shane Hagar for hosting the elementary school emergency preparedness event. He mentioned that June was Pride Month , noting that Rancho Mirage scored a 100 on the municipal equality index ratings . He reported that he helped paint the "Pathway to Pride" rainbow crosswalk at the Acrisure Arena . He presented a short video highlighting how the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory celebrated Pride Month . Council Member O'Keefe also recognized that Father's Day was coming up on June 16th .

Mayor Downs shared it was graduation season and reported he attended the Rancho Mirage High School graduation alongside Council Members O'Keefe and Mallotto . He also mentioned he was honored to speak at the Palm Valley graduation ceremony.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS -None .

CONSENT CALENDAR
Isaiah Hagerman , City Manager, presented the following Consent Calendar items:

1. Waive Full Reading of All Ordinances Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda .

2. Approve May 16, 2024 , Regular Meeting Minutes .

3. Approve Amendment Six to AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and Member Jurisdictions to Provide Sustainable Funding of the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program . 4 . Approve Annual Contracts (Fiscal Year 2024/2025).
5 . Approve Demands .

Public Comments -None .

Mayor Downs announced he would recuse himself from Consent Calendar Item No . 4 due to a contract that dealt with landscaping in the community where he lived .

Council Member Marker announced she would recuse herself from Consent Calendar Item No . 4 due to a potential conflict of interest, as her company, Marker Broadcasting, did business with the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission , the McCallum Theater, and the Galleri Classic.

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MOVED/SECONDED BY WEILUDOWNS TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1, 2, 3, AND 5, AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

MOVED/SECONDED BY WEILUMALLOTTO TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDER ITEM NO. 4 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 3/0 (RECUSED: DOWNS AND MARKER).

PUBLIC HEARINGS
6 . Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0012 and Condit ional Use Permit Case No .

CUP23-0005 -App li cant: Dish Wireless . Consideration to Install an Unmanned 36-Foot, 4-l nch High Rooftop Cupola Wire less Te lecommunication Faci lity within a 283 Square­ Foot Enclosure that Matches the Two Existing 35-Foot High Cupolas and a 35 Square­ Foot Enclosure to Screen Rooftop-Mounted Mechanica l Equipment. The Subject Property is Located at 71680 Highway 111 (APNs: 684 -240-023 & 684-240 -024).

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action : Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Ex isting Faci lities):

A. Consider Approving the Filing of a Notice of Exemption Based on Environmental Assessment Case No . EA23-0012 and Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).

B . Cons ider Approving Conditional Use Permit Case No . CUP23 -0005, Subject to the Conditions of Approval and Based on the Content and Findings in the Staff Report . I Pilar Lopez, Senior P lanner, presented the staff report.

Pub li c Testimony-None
Major Pro Tern We ill spoke in favor of improving cell phone reception in Rancho Mirage and noted the City's consistent efforts to approve cell towers.

Council Member O'Keefe echoed Mayor Pro Tern Weill 's comment on cell phone reception improvements, noting the City's RFP for a master p lan to address cell phone coverage .

Mayor Downs commented on an email he had received from a Rancho Mirage resident regarding cell phone towers and clarified Council's approach to improving cell phone coverage .

MOVED/SECONDED BY O'KEEFE/MALLOTTO TO:

A. APPROVE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE NO. EA23-0012 AND PURSUANT TO THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES); AND
B. APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP23-0005, SUBJECT TO THE

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT.

MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

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ACTION CALENDAR
7 . Consider Introducing Ordinance No . (Next-in-Order). 1st Reading, Adding Chapter 9.44 ("Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converter") to Title 9 ("Public Peace , Morals and Welfare") to the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code , Estab lish ing Regulations Prohibiting the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters .

Isaiah Hagerman , City Manager, presented the staff report.

Public Comments
Daryl Terrel , member of the public, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and noted his efforts to urge all Riverside County City's to adopt similar ordinances .

MOVED/SECONDED BY O'KEEFE/MARKER TO APPROVE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1218, 1ST READING, ADDING CHAPTER 9.44 ("UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER") TO TITLE 9 ("PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE") TO THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING

REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

8. Consolidated Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No . 87-01 -Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report & Levy of Assessments Fiscal Year 2024/2025 :

A. Consider Adopting Resolution No . 2024-(Next-in-Order), Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Rancho Mirage Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No . 87-01 , for Fisca l Year 2024/2025.

B. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2024-(Next-in-Order), Declaring its Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for the Rancho Mirage Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 87-01, for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

C . Consider Adopting Resolution No . 2024-(Next-ln-Order), Granting Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Annual Levy Report for the Rancho Mirage Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No . 87- 01 , for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

D . Consider Directing the City Clerk to Advertise a Public Hearing on these Matters to be Held by the City Council on June 20, 2024 , at 1 :00 p.m ., or as Soon Thereafter as Feasible in the City Council Chambers, City Hall , Located at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage .

Ian Lasley, Assistant Director of Public Works , presented the staff report.

Public Comments -None .
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MOVED/SECONDED BY MALLOTTO/WEILL TO:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE

ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE RANCHO MIRAGE

CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 87-01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY

ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE RANCHO MIRAGE CONSOLIDATED
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 87-01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025;
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25, GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF

THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR THE RANCHO MIRAGE

CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 87-01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; AND D. DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THESE MATTERS TO BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2024, AT 1 :00 P.M.,

OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS FEASIBLE IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 69-825 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE.

MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

9. Annual Levy of Special Taxes and Assessments for Fire Protection and Prevention, and Community Facilities District Nos. 1 and 2:

A. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2024-(Next-in-Order), Ordering the Levy and Collection of the fire Tax and Fire Excise Tax Pursuant to Ordinance No . 190 and Ordinance No. 475 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 .

B. Consider Adopting Resolution No . 2024-(Next-ln-Order), Establishing and Ordering the Levy and Collection of the Annual Specia l Tax Pursuant to Ordinance No. 485 for Community Facilities District No. 1 (Police and Fire Services) and Annexations Thereto for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 .

C. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2024-(Next-ln-Order), Establishing and Ordering the Levy and Collection of the Annual Special Tax Pursuant to Ordinance No. 767 for Community Facilities District No. 2 (Westin Vacation Club) and Annexations thereto for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

Kofi Antobam, Director of Administrative Services , presented the staff report.

Public Comments -None .

MOVED/SECONDED BY WEILUMALLOTTO TO:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE FIRE TAX AND FIRE EXCISE TAX PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 190 AND ORDINANCE NO. 475 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025;

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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27, ESTABLISHING AND ORDERING THE LEVY

AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 485 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) AND ANNEXATIONS THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-28, ESTABLISHING AND ORDERING THE LEVY

AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 767 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2 (WESTIN VACATION CLUB) AND ANNEXATIONS THERET O FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.

MOTION CARRIED 5/0 .
10 . 2024 Rancho Mirage General Municipal Election:

A . Consider Adopting Reso lution No . 2024 -(Next-in-Order), Calling and Providing Notice of a Genera l Municipa l E lection to be He ld on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 , for the Election of Two Rancho Mirage City Council Members for Two Full Four­ Year Terms.

B. Consider Adopting Resolution No . 2024-(Next-in-Order), Requesting the Rivers ide County Board of Supervisors Permit the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to Render Specified Services to the City of Rancho Mirage for the City's General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 .

C . Cons ider Adopting Resolution No . 2024 -(Next-in-Order), Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Materials Submitted to the Voters for the General Municipa l Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 .

Kristie Ramos , City Clerk, presented the staff report.

Pub lic Comments -None.

MOVED/SECONDED BY MALLOTTO/MARKER TO:

A . ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29, CALLING AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024,

FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO RANCHO MIRAGE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR TWO FULL FOUR-YEAR TERMS;
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30, REQUESTING THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PERMIT THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF

VOTERS TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE

FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024; AND
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES

FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS

FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.

MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
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11 . Consider Approving Sponsorship of the Agua Caliente 4th of July Fireworks Celebration for 2024 .

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney , announced that Council Member Marker would recuse herself and leave the chamber due to a potential conflict of interest, as she conducted business with the Tribe .

Gabe Codding, Director of Marketing , presented the staff report.

Public Comments -None.

MOVED SECONDED BY MALLOTTO/WEILL TO APPROVE SPONSORSHIP OF THE AGUA CALIENTE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION FOR 2024. MOTION CARRIED 4/0 (RECUSED: MARKER).

12. Consider Providing Staff Direction Regarding Tenet Lease with Desert Healthcare District and the Non-Compete Provision , which Restricts Taxpayer Funds and Elected Board 's Over the Next 30 Years .

Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the staff report.

Public Comments -None .

Council Member Mallotto commented that not all Rancho Mirage residents exclusively used Eisenhower Medical Center. She noted that eastern Riverside County was the fastest growing county in California and medical care should be priority. She read the vision and mission statements of the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation and noted her concerns regarding the potential restrictions with the lease. She questioned Desert Healthcare District's priorities and whether they considered doing business with alternative healthcare providers. She concluded by urging the Desert Healthcare District Board to re-evaluate the situation.

Mayor Pro Tern Weill expressed appreciation to Mr. Hagerman for his genuine concerns and comments regarding the Tenet lease with Desert Healthcare District. He spoke in opposition to the provision in the lease that limited medical services to the community .

Mayor Downs expressed concerns with the non-complete provision in the lease and proposed that the City issue a letter to Desert Healthcare District objecting to the non-compete provision . He also inquired if Council would be in support of directing the City Clerk to add a resolution to the next Council agenda formalizing the City's objection to the non-compete provision .

Council Member O'Keefe concurred with Mayor Downs 's recommendation to send a letter of objection.

Council Member Marker shared her concerns about the restrictions of the provision and spoke in favo r of the proposed letter.

Mayor Pro Tern Weill agreed with the idea to submit a letter to the Desert Healthcare District Board .

Council Member Mallotto spoke in favor of the proposed letter.

Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, clarified that Tenet was not receiving funding from Desert Healthcare District. He also noted that Desert Healthcare District was the first to present the non-complete provision. He urged Tenet to remove the provision .
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MOVED SECONDED BY WEILL/MALLOTTO TO DIRECT THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE DESERT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OBJECTING TO THE NON­

COMPETE PROVISION IN THE LEASE WITH TENET AND TO DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO INCLUDE A RESOLUTION FORMALIZING THE CITY'S OBJECTION TO THE NON­

COMPETE PROVISION IN THE LEASE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 20, 2024, AT 1:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 .

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4). (One Potential Case) 2 . CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code§ 54957.6
Designated City Representative: Kofi Antobam
Employee Organization: Rancho Mirage Employees Association Co lin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, reported that the City Counci l would recess into closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one potential initiation of litigation item and one labor negotiation item .

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 3:48 P.M .

RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Downs reconvened the meeting at 4 :51 P.M .

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Colin Kirkpatrick , City Attorney , reported 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 at4:52 P.M .

Date Approved by City Council: C/..o(-;J-o /?-ua-~
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Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
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