CITY OF RANCI+O MIRAGE
Mayor Weill
Mayor Pro Tem Mallotto
Council Member Downs
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein
Council Member O'Keefe
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:00 PM
City Council Chamber
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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
1A. Call to Order
1B. Flag Salute
1C. Roll Call: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, O'Keefe, Mallotto, Weill
2. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (A -F)
4A. Waive Full Reading of Any Ordinance Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda 4B. May 1, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the May 1, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
4C. General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2024
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report. 4D. Compliance with Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Eligibility Requirements by Approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), Approving the Project List to be Funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program, in Accordance with Senate Bill 1, the "Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017."
4E. Contracts
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the terms of the contracts as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contracts.
4F. Demands
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the demands as presented.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 5A. Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001 — Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of an Omnibus Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.68 (Special Elections) — Section 2.68.040 (City Parks Maintenance); Adding Chapter 5.45 (Shopping Cart Management) to Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations); Amending Chapter 8.25 (Landing Of Aircraft) — Section 8.25.020 (Landing of Aircraft); Amending Chapter 8.26 (City Parks and Recreation Facility Regulations) — Section 8.26.030 (Group Use of Parks); Amending Chapter 8.63 (Camping Regulations) — Section 8.63.060 (Enforcement); Amending Chapter 14.20 (Definitions) — Section 14.20.100 (Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Definitions); Amending Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards) — Section 17.20.140 (Screening and Buffering); Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities); Amending Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review) — Section 17.34.010 (Introduction); and Amending Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) - Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. Location: City -Wide — RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Find that the adoption of the Omnibus 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 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter
2.68 (Special Elections) — Section 2.68.040 (City Parks Maintenance); Adding Chapter 5.45 (Shopping Cart Management) to Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations); Amending Chapter 8.25 (Landing Of Aircraft) — Section 8.25.020 (Landing of Aircraft); Amending Chapter 8.26 (City Parks and Recreation Facility Regulations) — Section 8.26.030 (Group Use of Parks); Amending Chapter 8.63 (Camping Regulations) — Section 8.63.060 (Enforcement); Amending Chapter 14.20 (Definitions) — Section 14.20.100 (Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Definitions); Amending Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards) — Section 17.20.140 (Screening and Buffering); Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities); Amending Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review) — Section 17.34.010 (Introduction); and Amending Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) — Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. 5B. Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001 for a Two -Year Extension of Time for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224). Applicant: Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on Behalf of La Paloma Homes, Inc. Consideration of the First Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map 38224 (Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003), a 9 -Lot Residential Subdivision on 4.77 Acres, Located in Section 30 at the Northeast Corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road (APN: 685-080-014) — RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations); and 2) Approve a two-year Extension of Time (ET25-0001) for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and based on the content and Findings in the attached staff report.
5C. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0011 and General Plan Text Amendment Case No.
GPTA24-0001—Assembly Bill 2140 Safety Element Update. Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Location:
City -Wide
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), Finding that the Adoption of the Safety Element of the City's General Plan is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) and Approving General Plan Text Amendment Case No.
GPTA24-0001, Incorporating by Reference the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element in the City's General Plan in Accordance with Assembly Bill 2140. 2 5D. Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
6A. Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Rates — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), Establishing Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Rates for All Classes of Customers within the Jurisdiction of the City of Rancho Mirage, Effective July 1, 2025.
6B. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Levy of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 87-01
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(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 Fiscal Year 2025/2026; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(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 2025/2026; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), for 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 2025/2026.
7. 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.
8. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
8A. Closed Session Agenda
— 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957. Public Employee: City Manager/Executive Director. 8B. Recess to Closed Session
8C. Closed Session Announcements
9. ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC NOTICES
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.
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Date Posted: May 9, 2025
4 City Council Staff Report
May 1, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
DATE
ITEM #
May 15, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 4B.
Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the May 1, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Draft 05/01/2025 Regular CC Meeting Minutes 5 ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF R NCI -FO MIRAGE
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Mayor Weill
Mayor Pro Tem Mallotto
Council Member Downs
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein
Council Member O'Keefe
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 69-825 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1:00 PM
DRAFT MINUTES
1. GENERAL
1A. Call to Order
Mayor Weill called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
1B. Flag Salute
Mayor Weill led the flag salute.
1C. Roll Call: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, O'Keefe, Mallotto, Weill All members were present.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2A. Eisenhower Health Project Update
Michael Landes, Eisenhower Health Foundation President, introduced Monica Vazquez, Director of Community Giving.
Mr. Landes then provided an update on ongoing projects at Eisenhower Heath. 2B. Fire Hazard Severity Zones Presentation
Deputy Fire Marshal Kohl Hetrick and Division Chief Mike Beverlin provided updates on Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Local Responsibility Areas.
2C. Recognition of Holli Kenley, Ms. Senior California 2025 Mayor Weill presented Holli Kenley with a certificate of recognition in honor of being crowned Ms. Senior California 2025.
Ms. Kenley thanked the Council and provided brief comments.
3. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Downs spoke regarding the CV Link and affordable housing.
Mayor Weill provided an update on bicycle safety improvement efforts and presented a related video.
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS
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None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (A -D)
Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the Consent Calendar items.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/O'KEEFE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 5A. April 17, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the April 17, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. 5B. Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2024 — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the March 31, 2025, Quarterly Treasurer's Report as presented. 5C. Contracts
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the terms of the contracts as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contracts.
5D. Demands
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the demands as presented.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
6A. Intention to Annex Territory Comprising 10.12 Acres to Community Facilities District No. 1 in Connection with Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 38222. Location: APNs 685-280-002 and 685-280-003. Owner: Bravo Properties Inc. — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), Declaring the City's Intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 1 and to Levy a Special Tax therein for Additional Police and Fire Services, Preliminarily Approve a Map of the Area Proposed to be Annexed, and Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation and the Levy of the Special Tax for Annexation No. 197.
Jacob De La Cruz, Financial Analyst, presented the staff report.
MOVED/SECONDED BY FROMBERG EDELSTEIN/MALLOTTO TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 AND TO LEVY A
SPECIAL TAX THEREIN FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE A MAP OF
THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED, AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ANNEXATION AND THE LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR ANNEXATION NO. 197. MOTION CARRIED 5/0. 6B. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Rent Levels for Housing Authority Residential Complexes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) rent levels for Parkview Villas, San Jacinto Villas, Santa Rosa Villas, and Whispering Waters age -restricted residential complexes.
Marcus Aleman, Housing Manager, presented the staff report.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/MALLOTTO TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026) RENT LEVELS FOR PARKVIEW VILLAS, SAN JACINTO VILLAS, SANTA ROSA VILLAS, AND WHISPERING WATERS AGE -RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES. 6C. Economic Development Strategic Plan Professional Services Agreement — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Natelson Dale Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,000, for an Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Ryan Stendell, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff- port.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY MALLOTTO/O'KEEFE TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATELSON DALE GROUP, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000, FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6D. Amphitheater Programming Master Plan Professional Services Agreement — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Victus Advisors, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for an Amphitheater Programming Master Plan.
Hayley Tice, Marketing and Events Specialist, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY O'KEEFE/DOWNS TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VICTUS ADVISORS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, FOR AN AMPHITHEATER PROGRAMMING MASTER PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6E. Shop Local Rancho Mirage Gift Card Program
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a new Shop Local Rancho Mirage Gift Card Bonus Program, to coincide with Visit Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 30, 2025 to June 8, 2025), utilizing a $10,000 bonus fund with a 50% match incentive.
Gabe Codding, Director of Marketing, presented the staff report.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/FROMBERG EDELSTEIN TO APPROVE A NEW SHOP LOCAL RANCHO MIRAGE GIFT CARD BONUS PROGRAM, TO COINCIDE WITH VISIT GREAT PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANT WEEK (MAY 30, 2025 TO JUNE 8, 2025), UTILIZING A $10,000 BONUS FUND WITH A 50% MATCH INCENTIVE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6F. Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Eisenhower Medical Center's Challenge to the Desert Healthcare District's Validation Action Pertaining to Tenet Lease
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Take whatever action is deemed appropriate.
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
Council Member Down explained why he requested the subject agenda item and a discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/MALLOTTO TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10, IN SUPPORT OF
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER'S CHALLENGE TO THE DESERT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT'S VALIDATION ACTION IN RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT PERTAINING TO TENET LEASE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
7. NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided non -agenda public comments: Susan Ragsdale, Robert Lewinter, Patrick Lowry, Wally Melendez, Brad Anderson, Carrie (last name unknown).
8. CLOSED SESSION
8A. Closed Session Agenda
8 - 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case)
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, summarized the Closed Session Agenda. 8B. Recess to Closed Session
Mayor Weill recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 3:28 P.M. 8C. Reconvene Open Session
Mayor Weill reconvened the meeting at 4:17 P.M., with all members present. 8D. Closed Session Announcements
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, announced there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weill adjourned the meeting at 4:18 P.M.
Date Approved by City Council:
9 City Council Staff Report
General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2024
DATE
ITEM #
May 15, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 4C.
Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
DISCUSSION
Background
The State of California requires each jurisdiction to prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan to guide the jurisdiction's physical development and long-term vision for the future. The General Plan is a policy document comprised of goals and policies for implementation. The City of Rancho Mirage has periodically updated the General Plan as needed since its adoption in 1975. The City last updated the General Plan in 2017, and in 2005 before that. The 2017 General Plan Update was adopted by the City Council on November 16, 2017 through Resolution No. 2017-44 and reflects the City's vision for development through the year 2035. On March 3, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-06 adopting the Safety Element update and the 6th Cycle Housing Element, which covers the planning period years 2021 to 2029. The Amended Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on July 21, 2022 by Resolution No. 2022-39 and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on August 17, 2022.
In accordance with California Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700, the City is required to submit an annual General Plan status report to the local legislative body (City Council), the State Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), and HCD on the status of the General Plan, its implementation progress, and how the City is meeting the region's housing needs. The 2024 Housing Element APR was previously presented to the Planning Commission at the February 27, 2025 regular meeting and was submitted to LCI and HCD on March 5, 2025. Attachment 1 lists the City's progress toward the implementation of the updated General Plan for the period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Attachment 2 summarizes the Planning Commission's activities and accomplishments for the period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Planning Commission Meeting
On April 24, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and reviewed the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report. Staff summarized the highlights of the staff report, and no public comments were received during the public hearing. As summarized in the minutes attached to this report, the Commissioners asked questions to which staff answered. After due consideration of the staff report and public testimony, the Planning Commission made the following motion:
10 MOVED/SECONDED BY GREY/CHANTER TO APPROVE THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND FORWARD IT TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE AND FILE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
Environmental Determination
This document is for reporting and informational purposes only; therefore, nothing in this report alters or creates policy. As an informational document, this report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Class 6, Information Collection).
Attachments
Attachment 1 - 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Annual Report
Attachment 3 - 04/24/2025 Draft PC Meeting Minutes
11 2024 GENERAL PLAN
ANNUAL REPORT
City of Rancho Mirage
1 City of Rancho Mirage General Plan Status Report 2024 January 1, 2024 — December 31, 2024
OVERVIEW
The Rancho Mirage City Council adopted the 2017 Rancho Mirage General Plan Update on November 16, 2017 via Resolution No. 2017-44. All cities are required by the California Government Code to prepare a comprehensive, long-term general plan that will direct development in the community. The General Plan provides the goals, policies, programs, and implementation strategies to guide the development of Rancho Mirage and to protect and enhance its valued assets and resources. In addition to goals and policies, the General Plan includes background information and discussion, diagrams, maps, tables, and charts that provide direction for the prudent and conscientious management of future development.
The City of Rancho Mirage General Plan is comprised of the following elements:
• Land Use
• Circulation
• Housing
• Conservation and Open Space
• Air Quality
• Noise
• Safety
• Public Services and Facilities
• Community Design
• Economic and Fiscal
• Arts and Culture
The purpose of this report is to summarize the status of the goals, policies, and programs that the City has implemented and/or made progress toward in calendar year 2024. The Housing Element demands a separate annual report pursuant to State law, which was submitted earlier this year; therefore, it is not included in this report. 13 2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
LAND USE
The purpose of the Land Use Element is to provide a comprehensive plan of the general allocati on and distribution of land uses throughout Rancho Mirage. The element also serves as a statement of the standards and targets for population density and building intensity. The Land Use Element identifies areas planned for residential, commercial, and public uses. It is the broadest of the elements and is the basis for coherent land use policy development.
POLICY #
GOAL, POLICY, PROGRAM
STATUS
DEPARTMENT
POLICY LU 2. 1
Specific plans shall be required, where appropriate, to ensure new development achieves high -quality building, design, and development standards and provides amenities above those expected in conventional development .
The City processed the Catana Specific Plan, which proposes a mixed -use neighborhood on ±36 acres locat ed at the northwest corner of Ramon Road and Rattler Road. Three Planning Areas are proposed to guide the project site's development. Planning Area 1 proposes 210 market rate homes with amenities, Planning Planning Area 2 proposes 94 affordable apartments and a central recreation area, and Planning Area 3 proposes up to 75,000 square feet of c ommercial uses. The Specific Plan was approved by the City Council on April 18, 2024.
POLICY LU 2.2
POLICY LU 2.3
Specific plans shall be utilized, where appropriate, to assure the phased, logical and cost-effective extension of infrastructure and build . See response to POLICY LU 2.1 out of new development.
Specific plans shall be updated periodically to reflect existing land use conditions, to modernize land use trends, to review boundaries, and to ensure that the long-term goals of the General Plan are being met through implementation of said specific plans.
Planning
The City processed a General Plan Zoning Map Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment to the Monterey Specific Plan to reconfigure the existing land use which was split with approximately 25.21 acres of High Density Residential (R -H) on the south end and approximately 28.55 of Public Park ( OS -PP) on the north end of the Planning project site. The land use designations were reconfigured so that the High Density Residential (R -H) is on the eastern side of the project site and the Public Park ( OS - PP) on the western side .
PROGRAM LU 2. 7B
POLICY LU 3.4
Provide the development community with maps and other information showing the locations of all available and planned infrastructure.
Lower income housing shall be dispersed where feasible, appropriate, and compatible with surrounding land uses.
In 2024, the City launched th e D evel opment Activity GIS Web Application which highlights current and pending projects within the City. In July of 2024 the City Council authorized an agreement with `CelPlan technologies' to develop a Wireless Master Plan using strategic s olutions and emerging technologies to improve the City's wireless connectivity. An interactive cell phone coverage Web Application went live in Spring 2025. The GIS Web Applications are available for the general public on the City's website .
The City processed 3 development projects with affordable housing components dispersed throughout the City and in accordance with the Housing Element: Via Vail Apartments, Catana Specific Plan, and the Crossings at Peters on R oad. Pr oject details are in the Planning Commission Annual Report for 2024 .
Information
Services/Planning
Housing/Planning
2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
POLICY LU 4.2
The City shall pursue high -quality retail uses along Highway 111, in The City is currently in theprocess of updating the Highway 111 Specific Plans. Planning the Specific Plan for Section 19, and in other areas of Rancho Mirage. p g g y p
CIRCULATION
To preserve Rancho M irage's unique character while providing the safest and most efficient roadway system possible, the Circulation Element documents the current status of Rancho Mirage's road system, identifies problems, and proposes solutions. The Circulation Element also analyzes future traffic impacts on Rancho Mirage caused by gr owth in the city and region . The purpose of the Circulation Element is to develop an efficient, cost-effective, and comprehensive transportation management strategy consistent with regional plans and local needs to maintain and improve mobility.
POLICY # GOAL, POLICY, PR OGRAM
ST ATUS DEP ARTMENT
POLICY CIR 1. 6
The City shall actively participate in a wide range of regional The City routinely coordinates with adjacent jurisdictions on signal timing and other transpo rtation planning programs to improve the capacity, efficiency, traffic related improvements, as well as with the Coachella Valley Associati on of Planning/Public Works and safety of the shared circulation system. G overnments (CVAG) .
CONSERVATION + OPEN SPACE
The Conservation and Open Space Element de fines and establishes goals, p olicies, and programs toward preserving and effectively managing the valuable natural resources in Rancho Mirage.
MI
POLICY # GOAL, PO LICY, PRO GRA M
ST ATUS DEP ARTMENT
POLICY COS 5.4
The City shall proactively support the affordable and reliable production and deliv ery of electrical power to the community.
Since commencing operations on May 1, 2018, the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority (RMEA) has provided affordable and reliable power as a locally operated, non-profit program. To date, RMEA has delivered over $3 million in direct customer savings Administration & Legal and allocated $1 million in rebates, furthering the City's commitment to aff ordable and sustainable energy solutions for the community .
POLICY COS 5. 5
The City shall support public and private efforts to develop and operate alternative systems of solar and electrical production that take advantage of local renewable resources.
In November 2024, the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority (RMEA) launched 3 new rebate programs to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency: a battery storage rebate to enhance solar energy use and resilience, an EV charger rebate to support clean transportation, and a home energy efficiency rebate to encourage energy -saving upgrades . These initiatives align with the City's commitment to advancing alternative energy systems and leveraging local renewable resources.
Administration & Legal
2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
PROGRAM COS 5.5A
Support and facilitate the integration of cogeneration and other energy management systems into c ommercial operations in the City to enhance operational efficiencies and provide additional opportunities for local power production .
The City has begun exploring advanced technologies and initiated an energy efficiency study at maj or city facilities as a starting point to enhance resilience and improve energy efficiency. These efforts align with the City's commitment to Administration & Legal supporting the integration of cogeneration and energy management systems to optimize operational efficiencies and expand l ocal power producti on opportunities.
POLICY COS 5.6
The City shall encourage the reduction and recycling of household and business waste.
The City actively promotes waste reduction and recycling for households and businesses through mailed newsletters, e -blasts, events, and educati onal videos highlighted on its website . In addition to hosting e -waste and shredding events, the City conducted compost giveaways, launched a community garden support program, Administration & Legal and organized hands-on activities at the local farmers market, including a "Plant Your Own Pepper" station to encourage sustainable practices and community engagement .
PROGRAM COS 5. 6A Educate city residents and business operat ors on the benefits of See r esponse to POLICY COS 5.6 reducing, reusing, and recycling household and business waste.
Administration & Legal
—PROGRAM COS 5.6B
C)
Coordinate with the city's solid waste disposal contractor and other contractors to continue and enhance the City's recycling program .
Encourage all restaurants, hotels, and businesses to participate in the collection of commercial recyclables. Commercial recyclables include, PROGRAM CO S 5. 6C but are not limited to foo d waste, cardbo ard, metals, plastics, paper products, glass, or any other recyclable product for which a viable market can be found.
The City hosted 4 annual e -waste collection and shredding events in 2024 . The program provides no -charge residential pickup of e -waste and household hazardous waste through Burrtec, and offers free drop-off for n on -c ontrolled medications and batteries at City Hall.
Administration & Legal
The City continues to support and encourage all restaurants, hotels, and businesses to participate in the collection of commercial recyclables, including food waste, cardboard, metals, plastics, paper, glass, and other recyclable materials. Through the Edible F ood Recovery Program, launched in partnership with FIND F ood Bank, Administration & Legal the City maximizes edible food recovery from local businesses. Burrtec supports this initiative and broader recycling efforts with educational materials and in -person outreach to ensure continued community engagement and participation.
Ensure that any planned construction, demolition, addition, alteration, PROGRAM COS 5.6D repair, remodel, landscaping, or grading projects divert all reusable, salv ageable, and recyclable debris from landfill disposal.
The City requires that r ecycling weight tickets be pr ovided throughout each applicable stage of construction to maximize the reco very of materials and enhance contractor education. The City offers an educational guide and mandates that all eligible projects submit a debris plan prior to permit issuance. To further support compliance, the City updated its brochure to include the most comm only found debris types and locations within the valley that accept those materials. All eligible projects must demonstrate that their recycling efforts meet or exceed the CalGreen-required 65% diversion rate.
Administration & Legal
2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
POLICY COS 7.5
Require new developments to establish and confirm the ability to meet City staff requests comments from the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) on all current and future water resource demands. new projects . CVWD re views and comments as n ecessary . Projects are required to Planning/Public W orks obtain a will serve letter from CVWD prior to permit issuance.
POLICY COS 8. 1
The Historic Preservation Commission held 4 meetings in 2024. Based on the The City shall exercise its responsibility to preserve archaeological Commission's recommendation, the City Council designated the properties for hist orical, and cultural sites . placement on the City's Register of Historic Resources: 1) 40941 Thunderbird Road, Planning 2) 37152 Marber Drive, and 3) 71331 Country Club Drive. The City also initiated a comprehensive update to the 2003 Historic Resources Survey in 2024.
PROGRAM CO S 8.1A Establish and maintain an archaeological and historical resources See response to POLICY COS 8.1 database.
Planning
PROGRAM COS 8.1B
POLICY COS 8.2
Maintain a preservation ordinance to provide for the designation and The City Council has designated 77 structures f or placement on the City's R egister of protection of historic resources . Historic Resources . In addition, there are 2 designated Historic Districts in the city — Planning Tamarisk Ranchos I and Cody Court.
Development or land use proposals that have the potential to disturb A total of 11 projects required implementation of Senate Bill 18 and/or Assembly Bill or destroy sensitive cultural resources shall be evaluated by a 52 in 2024 . Planning staff contacted the Native American Heritage Commission Planning qualified professional and appropriate mitigation measures shall be (NAHC) for an updated list for each project that required tribal consultation . incorporated into project approvals, if necessary .
PROGRAM CO S 8.2C
Continue to adhere to the requirements of SB 18 of 2004 and AB 52 of 2014, as applicable, by consulting with local Native American tribes on potential disturbance, recovery, and preservation of tribal cultural resources.
See response to POLICY COS 8.2
Planning
The Air Quality Element coordinate s the planning of land use, circulatio n, housing, and other City policies with their potential effects on air quality. The intent of this section is to assist the City and the region to meet ambient air standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board .
POLICY #
GOAL, POLICY, PRO GRAM
ATUS
DEPARTMENT
POLICY AQ 1. 4
The City shall encourage the use of clean alternative energy sources See response to Policy COS 5.4 a nd Policy COS 5 .5. RMEA offers a 100 % Green for transportation, heating, and cooling whenever practical. Energy option, allowing residents and businesses to obtain energy entirely from Administration & Legal green sources, supporting the City's commitment to sustainability .
2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
SAFETY
The Safety Element addresses n atural and manmade environmental h azards that might occur in Rancho Mirage and surr ounding areas. It provides information, goals, policies, and programs to protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the community from seismic, geological, flood, hydrology, and hazardous and toxic materials events. On March 3, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-06 adopting the Safety Element update. The City is currently in the process of amending the Safety Element in accordance with Assembly Bill 2140 .
POLICY # GO AL, POLICY, PROGRAM
ST ATUS
DEPARTMENT
POLICY SAFE 1.5
The City shall play an active role in the development or distribution of earthquake preparedness information and materials to residents and local businesses.
The City actively collects, develops, and distributes public information for distributi on at City Hall and the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory. The Community Emergency Preparedness Commission actively engages the community in public educati on efforts through endeavors such as: the Rancho Mirage Farmer's Market, an annual Disaster Preparedness Expo, an annual Readiness Seminar, at community/HOA meetings, coordination with the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, coordination with the C oachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, and through mass email subscriber lists.
Administrative Services
PROGRAM SAFE 1.5A
O0
Confer and cooperate with local utility companies, the CVWD, the The City regularly meets with agency r eps from the various public safety and major Palm Springs Unified School District, p olice and fire departments, and community stakeholders to review and discuss plans of action and preparedness others to coordinate public education regarding appropriate action efforts. before, during, and after earthquakes and other disasters.
Administrative Services
Keep the City's public awareness programs on natural disaster PROGRAM SAFE 1.5B management and emergency preparedness up-to-date on current hazards and issues.
The City operates the domain www .RMReady.org as a central repository of public awareness programs and information regarding disaster and emergency Administrative Services preparedness. Additional information is shared via mass email subscriber lists.
POLICY SAFE 2. 3
The City shall provide direction and guidelines for the development of New pr ojects, including single-family residential projects, are required to address onsite stormwater retention/detention facilities consistent with local onsite stormwater retention and drainage. This includes preparation and submittal of Planning/Public Works and regional drainage plans and community design standards. a grading plan and other requirements deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
GOAL SAFE 4
Emergency preparedness and response programs that provide for fast and effective response to daily emergencies and major catastrophes.
The City contracts with Riverside County Fire and Sheriff for the day-to-day emergencies. The City also coordinates with the first -responder agencies to ensure the City is capable of supporting the resp onse and recovery efforts during a major disaster .
Administrative Services
2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
PROGRAM SAFE 4.2C
Maintain the City's emergency plan, including an in ventory and evaluation of all local and regional emergency resources.
The City completed and adopted a 5 -year update of its Local Hazard Mitigati on Plan (LHMP) as part of the Countywide Multi -Jurisdicti onal L ocal Hazard Mitigati on Plan ( MJLHMP) . The LH MP was accepted by FEMA and the City initiated a General Plan Text Amendment to further adopt the LHMP as part of the Safety Element of the City's General Plan in 2025 to remain eligible for additional disaster recovery funds Administrative from the State pursuant to Assembly Bill 2140. City staff meets on a monthly basis Services/Planning with Coachella Valley area Emergency Managers to discuss, share ideas, and coordinate emergency planning and preparedn ess efforts. The City is engaged in a comprehensive update of its Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) with a draft EOP update anticipated in 2025 .
The City shall consider the development and identification of citywide A review of the citywide evacuation routes will be considered as part of the City's PROGRAM SAFE 4.2D pending comprehensive update of it's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). A draft Administrative Services evacuation routes .
EOP update is anticipated in 2025 .
POLICY SAFE 4. 3
The City shall support area -wide mutual aid agreements and communicatio n links with Riverside County authorities and other participating jurisdictions.
The City continues to maintain an inventory of radios with access to the Countywide Public Safety Emergency Communicati ons (PSEC) system . These radios are programmed with several channels and zones that support the objective of interoperable communication between the various public safety stakeholders, including but not limited to, Riverside County Sheriff, Riverside County Fire, Riverside County Emergency Management Department, and all Coachella Valley Emergency Managers and law enforcement dispatch centers. Of the various radios in the City's posession, the radios are assigned to the following internal Divisions or Personnel:
Emergency Manager, C ode Compliance, Citizens on Patrol Services.
Administrative
Services/C ode
Compliance
The City shall adhere to the guidelines set forth in the County of The City's annexation to the County of Riverside Multi -Jurisdiction L ocal Hazard PROGRAM SAFE 4.3A Riverside Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mitigation Plan has been adopted and the City is following the guidelines prescribed Administrative Services therein.
POLICY SAFE 4. 4
The City shall ensure adequate provision of publicinformation to residents and businesses on actions to minimize damage and facilitate recovery from anatural disaster. Prioritize at -risk populations such as tho se within or near fire hazard zo nes.
See response to PROGRAM SAFE 1.5 and 1.5B
Administrative Services
Coordinate with public agencies and non-profit organizations to promo te emergency preparedness and response training such as the PROGRAM SAFE 4.4A Riverside County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network (CVDPN) training and resources.
The City continues to coordinate 2 CERT courses per year at the Roy Wilson Training Center in Thousand Palms . The City routinely assists and coordinates with the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network to promote trainings and educational events in the Coachella Valley.
Administrative Services
2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
The City shall coordinate with Burrtec and other appropriate public PROGRAM SAFE 5.2D and quasi -public agencies to sponsor and develop drop off locati ons for hazardous or toxic household products for all Ranch o Mirage residents.
See response to PROGRAM COS 5 .68 Administration & Legal POLICY SAFE 5.4
The City shall coordinate with the Regional Water Quality Contr ol Board and the CVWD to monitor and regulate the use and phased Three (3) septic tanks were abandoned in 2024 in order to connect to sewer . removal of subsurface sewage disposal systems .
Building & Safety
PUBLIC SERVICES + FACILITIES
This chapter of the General Plan addresses the public services and facilities needed to support development in Rancho Mirage. Subcategories found in this element discuss services and facilities such as water, sewer, and utilities, fire and police protection, schools and libraries, health services, emergency preparedness, and public buildings and facilities.
POLICY # GOAL, PO LICY, PROGR AM
ST ATUS DEP ARTMENT
GOAL PS&F 4 Lower electricity rates.
See response to Policy COS 5.4 Administration & Legal
POLICY PS&F 4. 1 Take a leading role in forming a cooperative program with adjacent See response to Policy COS 5 .4 Administration & Legal N cities to acquire o wnership of the electrical distribution system.
O The City shall investigate the feasibility of establishing a municipal PROGRAM PS&F 4.1A electricity district, which may include acquiring ownership of el ectrical See response to Policy COS 5.4 Administration & Legal transmission or distribution lines and purchasing power directly from producers.
POLICY PS&F 8. 2
The City approved several medically related projects in 2024. This includes the Encourage the development of medical and health care facilities that construction of a single -story 42,526 sq. ft . skilled nursing facility with 46 beds. The address the changing demographics and the City's desire to expand proposed Advanced Health Care (AHC) facility is located at the northeast corner of Planning the economic base of the community. Bob Hope Drive and Gerald Ford Drive, approximately two miles away from Eisenhower Medical Center .
POLICY PS&F 9.4
Work with Riverside County to update the Lo cal Hazard Mitigation See r esponse to PROGRAM SAFE 4.3A Plan as necessary.
Adminstrati ve Ser vices
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ECONOMIC + FISCAL
The Economic and Fiscal Element provides an understanding of Rancho Mirage's position in the regional economy, the relationship between land use and econ omic policies and their effects upon the financial well-being of the city.
POLICY # GOAL, P OLICY, PR OGRA M
STATUS DEPARTMENT
GOAL E&F 1
A growing and balanced economic base that serves the needs of The City is set to c onduct an Economic Development Study . This study will build on Rancho Mirage residents, businesses, and visitors while maintaining the recently completed studies conducted by the County of Riverside and Visit Marketing the City's high standards of development and environmental Greater Palm Springs for the Coachella Valley region. protection .
GOAL E&F 2
A prudent and progressi ve financial management program to maintain Annually, the City Council and staff review its policies, programs, and procedures to Administrative Services and enhance the City's strong fiscal position . ensure responsible fiscal practices are up to date with current industry standards.
POLICY E&F 2.3
The City shall take a proactive and aggressive role in the retention of The City of Rancho Mirage staff have acti vely participated in the disc overy and existing businesses and the recruitment of new businesses in Rancho advisory phases of both County and Regional Economic Development studies . In Q2 Marketing Mirage. or Q3, the City will leverage these studies to develop a tailored economic development strategy for Rancho Mirace .
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PROGRAM E&F 2. 3A
The City partnered with Yiftee to launch the Shop Local Rancho Mirage digital gift card program . This year-round initiative enc ourages local spending by offering The City shall continue to use the Economic Development and purchase bonuses, with funds directly benefiting locally owned businesses. In just 8 Marketing departments to develop and administer economic weeks, the program has generated over $150,000 in digital gift card sales, supporting Marketing development programs. m ore than 50 participating businesses . The Ranch o Mirage Chamber of C ommerce played a vital role in promoting the program and onboarding local businesses, reflecting the City's strong collaboration with its Chamber to foster economic growth.
PROGRAM E&F 2. 5A
POLICY E&F 2. 6
The City shall periodically review the Highway 111 East and West Specific Plans to ensure that land uses and development standards See response to POLICY LU 4 .2 promote a thriving commercial corridor.
Promote the development of medically related uses in the vicinity of See response to POLICY PS&F 8 .2 the Eisenhower Medical Center.
Planning
Planning
POLICY E&F 2. 7
The City shall maintain a prudent reserve of general funds equivalent As of June 30, 2024, the City had $61 .7M in general fund committed and unassigned to one year's operating expenses. reserves, which exceeds the equivalent of one year's operating expenses . This Administrative Services ensures the City can endure unforeseen economic challenges or emergencies.
2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
ARTS AND CULTURE
The purpose of the Arts and Culture Element is to communicate the history of the arts and culture development in Rancho Mirage and identify Rancho Mirage's comparative strengths in this important metric of civic achievement . This element also guides the development of partnerships in the arts and culture sector and sets forth creative strategies to achieve associated ec on omic, s ocial, environmental and c ommunity goals.
POLICY #
GOAL, POLICY, PROGRA M
STATUS
DEPARTMENT
GOAL A&C 1
An enriching arts and culture environment in Rancho Mirage.
The City plays a vital role as the cultural hub of the Coachella Valley, sh owcasing its commitment to community enrichment through key landmarks such as the public library, the region's only observat ory, and a state-of-the-art amphitheater . These Library/Marketing facilities host hundreds of free performances spanning diverse art and culture genres, fostering accessibility and engagement for the local community.
NPROGRAM A&C 2.1A
The City shall continue to sponsor and encourage cultural events and programs such as the Art Affaire, Writers Festival, Speakers Series, and others that involve a variety of citizen groups and promote arts and culture awareness as they build community identity.
The City demonstrated its commitment to fostering a vibrant and engaging cultural environment by hosting, sponsoring, and producing events, such as the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival and The Writers Series. The Lunar Festival celebrated diverse cultural traditions, while WellFest promoted wellness and healthy living.
Desert X showcased contemporary art installations in unique desert settings, and M odernism Week celebrated mid-century modern design and architecture. Br oadway Under the Stars brought performances to the community, and the Coachella Valley Symphony highlighted exceptional musical talent . Together, these events underscored its dedication to exceeding community expectati ons for cultural enrichment.
Library/Marketing
PROGRAM A&C 2. 1B
POLICY A&C 2.3
The City shall continue to actively identify, encourage and sponsor new cultural events and programs which promo te artistic and cultural awareness and build community identity.
The City shall encourage citizen involvement in the planning, development and provision of arts programs, facilities, and services.
The City Cultural Commission enriches the city's cultural landscape thr ough div erse events and programs. Highlights for the 2024-2025 season include the Dia de los Muertos Celebration, the Children's Discovery Museum's Jingle Bell Rock, and an array of concerts at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory, featuring artists like Stephanie Trick, Paol o Alderighi, and Chase Huna . The 12th Annual Artists Studio Tour and Pop -Up Gallery fosters connections between residents and local artists, while the Spring Music Series supports the Fenixia Foundation with live performances.
The City Cultural Commission is dedicated to enhancing the city's cultural vitality by promoting arts, music, and community engagement. Its mission is to provide accessible and diverse cultural programs, celebrate creativity, and foster connections among residents through events that highlight local talent and cultural traditions. By curating enriching experiences, the Commission aims to inspire a deeper appreciation for the arts and strengthen community bonds .
Library/Marketing
Library/Marketing
2024 Ranch o Mirage General Plan Annual Report
PROGRAM A&C 2.3A
The City shall develop a c omprehensive plan to utilize and develop various avenues of c ommunication, including the development of an arts and culture webpage on the City's website, liaisons with corporate and business partnerships, and existing events and facilities . This effort will f ocus on building c ommunity awareness, recruiting involvement in existing arts and culture events and programs, and on building support and involvement for the development of new events and programs .
The City uses social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to promote cultural events, including author talks, art exhibits, and workshops. Their website and e -newsletters provide detailed information and registration links. Local Library/Marketing media partnerships, targeted ads, and outreach further boost visibility, highlighting the city's commitment to cultural enrichment.
POLICY A&C 2. 4
The City shall encourage public events that allow people to gather for the purposes of entertainment, education, and camaraderie, such as art and music festivals, art walks, farmers markets, film screenings, lectures, music, and other performance events .
The City offers a diverse range of events for the public, including the Desi Strong 5K, a Farmers Market, and Stargazing nights . Other offerings include art and music festivals, film screenings, lectures, author talks, art walks, workshops, and live Library/Marketing performances. These events promote community engagement, education, and entertainment, appealing to residents and visitors of all ages.
NPOLICY A&C 2.6
The City shall use destination marketing techniques, which utilize locally recognizable arts landmarks to further establish Rancho Mirage as a community rich in arts and culture.
The City leverages recognizable landmarks lik e Sunnylands, a historic estate and cultural destination, to market tourism . By highlighting its rich history, art, and gardens, along with other attractions like world -class golf courses, luxury resorts, and scenic desert landscapes, the city positions itself as a premier destination for Marketing relaxation, culture, and outd oor recreati on. These landmarks are featured in promotional campaigns, social media, and partnerships with tourism organizations to attract visitors worldwide .
POLICY A&C 2. 8
The City shall investigate the feasibility of creating an Arts in Education Program which will cater to the community's youth population.
The City offers arts -in -education programs for youth, including Desert Theatricals Youth Theater. These initiatives provide hands-on opportunities in performing arts, astron omy, and creative expressi on, f ostering learning and inspiration. Through Library/Marketing workshops, performances, and interactive experiences, the programs encourage youth engagement and skill development in the arts and sciences.
CITY OF RANC O MIRAGE ATTACHMENT 2
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: March 20, 2025
FROM: Jassen Agostini, Planning Commission Chair
Ben Torres, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Planning Commission Report
SPECIFIC REQUEST OR RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file the 2024 Planning Commission Report.
JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION
In April 2003, the Municipal Code was amended requiring City Commissions and Boards to provide a brief annual report to the City Council. The following is a summary report of the Planning Commission's activities and accomplishments for the calendar year 2024.
The Planning Commissioners have reviewed this report and recommend that the City Council receive and file the report.
Planning Commission
In 2024, the Planning Commission reviewed and evaluated the following projects:
Five (5) Preliminary Development Plans
Five (5) Conditional Use Permits
One (1) Development Agreement
Eleven (11) Environmental Assessments
Two (2) Zoning Text Amendments
Three (3) Zoning Map Amendments
One (1) Sign Program
Five (5) Tentative Parcel Maps
Two (2) Tentative Tract Maps
Three (3) General Plan Zoning Map Amendments
Two (2) Specific Plans/Amendments
In summary, the Planning Commission convened 10 meetings (including one special meeting).
The Planning Commission considered and acted upon a total of 17 planning projects in 2024.
AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: March 20, 2025 Page 2 of 4
2024 Planning Commission Report
JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED:
The Planning Commission also reviewed and recommended to the City Council the Housing Element Annual Report on February 22, 2024 and the General Plan Annual Progress Report on March 28, 2024.
Some highlights of the projects reviewed by the Planning Commission in 2024 include the following:
Conditional Use Permit:
• Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0012 and Conditional Use Permit Case No.
CUP23-0005 - Applicant: Dish Wireless. Consideration to install an unmanned 36'-4" high rooftop cupola wireless telecommunication facility within a 283 square -foot enclosure that matches the two existing 35' high cupolas and a 35 square -foot enclosure to screen rooftop - mounted mechanical equipment. The subject property is located at 71680 Highway 111 (APNs: 684-240-023 & 684-240-024).
Preliminary Development Plan:
• Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP24-0002 and Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0005 — Via Vail Apartments. Applicant: Pacific West Companies, Inc.
Consideration of an affordable housing development, Via Vail Apartments, consisting of 236 units comprised of fifteen (15) two-story buildings with residential amenities such as a pool, community room, fitness room, leasing room, laundry facilities, and a tot lot. The units will be 100% affordable except for the three manager units that will remain unrestricted. The proposed project will have a density capacity of approximately 24 dwelling units/acre. The 10± -acre subject site is located on the southern side of Via Vail, between Monterey Avenue and Key Largo Avenue, adjacent to the Rancho Mirage Dog Park. (APN: 685-090-017). • Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0006; General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0002; Specific Plan Case No. SP23-0002; Development Agreement Case No. DA23-0002; Tentative Parcel Map Case No. TPM23-0004 (Tentative Parcel Map 38834); and Preliminary Development Permit Case Nos. PDP23-0006 and PDP23-0007 — Catana Specific Plan. Applicant: McKellar McGowan Holdings, LLC.
Consideration of a specific plan with three (3) planning areas for the development of a mixed - use neighborhood on 36± acres located at the northwest corner of Ramon Road and Rattler Road. General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0002 proposes to change the High Density Residential (R -H) land use designation to General Commercial (C -G) for
8.3± acres (Planning Area 3) fronting Ramon Road, and apply the Affordable Housing Overlay to 3.3± acres (Planning Area 2) in the west -central portion of the site while preserving the R - H designation on 24.5± acres (Planning Area 1). Planning Area 1 (PDP23-0007) proposes 210 single-family rental homes with amenities, Planning Area 2 (PDP23-0006) proposes 94 affordable apartments and a central recreation area, and Planning Area 3 proposes up to 75,000 square feet of commercial uses. Additional Development Plan(s) will be submitted for AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: March 20, 2025 Page 3 of 4
2024 Planning Commission Report
JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED:
Planning Area 3 in the future. Located on the northwest corner of Ramon Road and Rattler Road (APN: 670-230-021)
• Crossings at Peterson Road — Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0008 and Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP24-0003— Applicant: Blieu Companies, LLC.
Consideration of an affordable housing development consisting of up to 120 units. The land use and zoning designation for the project site is currently Residential High Density (R -H) with an Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO). The AHO designation allows 28 dwelling units per acre and the applicant is proposing an approximate density of 10 dwelling units per acre. The subject property is located at 39360 Peterson Road (APN: 689-180-012).
Sign Program:
• Sign Program Case No. SIPR24-0001 — Applicant: DMB Development LLC on behalf of ECRM Residential. Consideration of a sign program to establish sign criteria for the Cotino Clubhouse, Lagoon Promenade, and Public Beach areas. The project site is the Section 31 Specific Plan area and is comprised of approximately 618 acres bounded by Gerald Ford Drive to the north, Monterey Avenue to the east, Frank Sinatra Drive to the south, and Bob Hope Drive to the west.
Specific Plan Amendment:
• Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0003, General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA24-0002, and Specific Plan Amendment Case No. SP24- 0001 — Rancho Mirage Dog Park Property Land Use Shift. Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of a general plan zoning map amendment to reconfigure the existing land use which is currently split with approximately 25.21 acres of High Density Residential (R -H) on the south end and approximately 28.55 of Public Park (OS -PP) on the north end of the project site. The land use designations will be reconfigured so that the High Density Residential (R -H) is on the eastern side of the project site and the Public Park (OS -PP) on the western side. An amendment to the Monterey Specific Plan is also proposed to reflect these changes on the land use map. No new land uses or increases/decreases of present land uses or density are proposed, the project consists of shifting the existing land use categories. The project site is located at the southeast corner of Key Largo Avenue and Via Vail. (APNs: 685- 090-009, -012, -014, -015, -016, & -017).
Tentative Tract Map:
• Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0010, General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0004, and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM23-0003 (Tentative Tract Map No. 38041) — Applicant: Mark Howard, La Paloma Homes, Inc.
Consideration to subdivide the 8.42 -acre project site into a 17 residential lot gated community with lots ranging in size from approximately 12,511 square feet to 22,323 square feet. Private streets are proposed in addition to a retention basin and perimeter landscaping within the common areas of the development. Access to the site will be via a gated entry along Via Josefina, with an emergency access gate along Key Largo Avenue. A General Plan Zoning AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: March 20, 2025
2024 Planning Commission Report
JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED:
Map Amendment is also proposed to modify the land use designation of APN: 685-080-031 for a 1.5 acres portion of this parcel from Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2) to Medium Density Residential (R -M). No single-family residence architectural plans are proposed as part of this project. The subject property is located on the east side of Via Josefina at the terminus of Victory Drive (APNs: 685-080-031, 685-080-010, & 685-030-006).
The following table compares Planning Commission activity in 2024 to previous years:
Year
Total # Meetings Held
Total # Projects
Considered
Total # Single -Family
Homes Considered
2024
10 17
7*
2023
18 27
22*
2022
13 18
45*
2021
18 64
35 2020
13 47
23 2019
13 59
14 2018
16 49
18 2017
15 39
20 2016
8 29
12 2015
10 30
15 2014
15 54
14 2013
14 36
17 2012
14 18
12 2011
12 26
10 2010
13 29
10 2009
11 23
3 2008
11 35
12 2007
15 54
22 2006
25 107
50 *Starting on January 1, 2022 single family homes were approved at the staff level. The single- family homes that are listed were approved at the staff level and are included for reference purposes. Prior to 2022, the total number of projects considered is inclusive of the single family home count.
AGENDA ITEM #
CITY OF RANC O MIRAGE
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Chair Agostini
Vice Chair Chanter
Commissioner Bryant
Commissioner Curran
Commissioner Grey
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2:00 PM
City Council Chamber
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RANCHO MIRAGE PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
1. GENERAL
ATTACHMENT 3
1A. Call to Order— 2:00 P.M.
1 B. Flag Salute — Led by Commissioner Grey.
1C. Roll Call: Bryant, Curran, Grey, Vice Chair Chanter, Chair Agostini — All Present.
2. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Grey welcomed all and expressed gratitude for his continuing service.
Commissioner Chanter thanked the Council for the reappointment and expressed honor in serving. She recognized Commissioner Bryant for receiving the Senior Inspiration Award, praising his service and personal impact.
Commissioner Curran thanked the staff for their continuous support over the past year.
Commissioner Bryant expressed gratitude for serving a seventh year, thanked staff and colleagues for their support, and emphasized the complexity of planning issues. He highlighted visits to the Cotino and Eisenhower campus developments, noting their progress and value to the city and region.
3. NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual provided non -agenda public comments: Brad Anderson.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4A. March 13, 2025, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the March 13, 2025, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
MOVED/SECONDED BY CURRAN/CHANTER TO APPROVE THE MARCH 13, 2025, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4/1 WITH COMMISSIONER GREY ABSTAINED.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5A. General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2024
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and forward it to the City Council to receive and file.
DRAFT 04/24/2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minui Page 1
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY GREY/CHANTER TO APPROVE THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND FORWARD IT TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE AND FILE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A. Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001 for a One -Year Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224) — Applicant: Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on Behalf of La Paloma Homes, Inc. Consideration of the First One -Year Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map 38224 (Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003), a 9 -Lot Residential Subdivision on 4.77 Acres, Located in Section 30 at the Northeast Corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road (APN: 685-080- 014)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend to the City Council 1) Approval of the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations); and, 2) Approval of a one-year Extension of Time (ET25- 0001) for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and based on the content and Findings in the attached staff report.
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY GREY/BRYANT TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 (SUBSEQUENT EIRS AND NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS); AND,
2. APPROVE A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME (ET25-0001) FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE ATTACHED STAFF REPORT.
MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6B. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0011 and General Plan Text Amendment Case No.
GPTA24-0001 — Assembly Bill 2140 Safety Element Update. Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Location:
City -Wide
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -PC -(Next -in -Order), recommending that the City Council take the following action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order) for the following actions: A) Find that the adoption of the updated General Plan Safety Element is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule "Common Sense" Exemption); and, B) Approve General Plan Text Amendment Case No. GPTA24-0001, incorporating by reference the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element in the City's General Plan in accordance with Assembly Bill 2140.
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
A discussion ensued.
DRAFT 04/24/2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minui Page 2
MOVED/SECONDED BY CHANTER/CURRAN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -PC -03, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -(NEXT -IN -ORDER) FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: A) FIND THAT THE ADOPTION OF THE
UPDATED GENERAL PLAN SAFETY ELEMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (GENERAL RULE "COMMON SENSE" EXEMPTION); AND, B) APPROVE GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT CASE NO. GPTA24-0001, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN INTO THE SAFETY ELEMENT IN THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2140. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6C. Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001 Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations) of Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards), Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Amending Section 17.34.010 (Introduction) of Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review), and Amending Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Location: City -Wide
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -PC -(Next -in -Order), recommending that the City Council take the following actions: 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 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making; and 2) Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), Amending Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations) of Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards), Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Amending Section 17.34.010 (Introduction) of Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review), and Amending Section
17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code subject to addition of further amendments to the Municipal Code as may be recommended by staff, which are outside the purview of the Planning Commission, and therefore go directly to City Council.
Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public testimony: Brad Anderson.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY CHANTER/GREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -PC -04, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
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 15378 BECAUSE IT IS NOT A "PROJECT", AND 15061(B)(3) BECAUSE IT CAN BE SEEN WITH CERTAINTY THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY THAT
THE ACTIVITY IN QUESTION MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT BECAUSE THE AMENDMENTS INVOLVE GENERAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MAKING; AND,
2. INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. (NEXT -IN -ORDER), AMENDING SECTION 17.20.040 (DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS) OF CHAPTER 17.20 (GENERAL PROPERTY AND USE STANDARDS),REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.32 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES), AMENDING SECTION 17.34.010 (INTRODUCTION) OF CHAPTER 17.34 (INTRODUCTION) OF DIVISION IV (PERMITS AND REVIEW), AND AMENDING SECTION 17.48.045 DRAFT 04/24/2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minu3 0 Page 3
(MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF CHAPTER 17.48 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE SUBJECT TO ADDITION OF
FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS MAY BE RECOMMENDED BY STAFF,
WHICH ARE OUTSIDE THE PURVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THEREFORE GO DIRECTLY TO CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Agostini adjourned the meeting at 3:29 P.M.
Date Approved by Planning Commission:
Deanna Mendoza
Development Services Technician
DRAFT 04/24/2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minu3 1 Page 4
City Council Staff Report
Compliance with Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Eligibility Requirements by Approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List
DATE
ITEM #
May 15, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 4D.
Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Ryan Stendell, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), Approving the Project List to be Funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program, in Accordance with Senate Bill 1, the "Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017."
DISCUSSION
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1), known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB1 was enacted to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs for the state highway and local streets and road system. SB1 revenues are generated from portions of gasoline and diesel fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees. SB1 revenues are restricted for expenditures on street improvements. To remain eligible for SB1 apportionments, the City must meet a "Maintenance of Effort" spending threshold to ensure that these new road funds do not supplant existing levels of general revenue spending on streets and roads.
The current SB1 funding requirements stipulate that a City must adopt a project list, incorporating four key elements: 1) project description, 2) location of project, 3) proposed schedule for project's completion, and 4) estimated useful life of the improvement.
The resolution and project list accompanying this staff report have been designed to comply with the specific eligibility requirements of SB1 and is consistent with the City's capital budget.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of staff's recommendation keeps the City in conformance with SB1 requirements for use of Gas Tax funds.
32 Attachments
Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution
33 ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY THE ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 1, THE "ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and recognized as a political subdivision of the State of California for certain purposes; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 ("SB1 "), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017, in order to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system; and
WHEREAS, SB1 created the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (Streets and Highways Code 2030), which, among other things, provides for the deposit of various funds for the program into the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account ("RMRA"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SB1, in order for the City to receive funding from RMRA, the City must include a list of projects proposed to be funded by RMRA funds pursuant to an adopted City budget and the list must include a description and the location of each proposed project, the fiscal year in which funding will be used, a proposed schedule for the project's completion and the estimated useful life of the improvement (Streets and Highways Code 2034); and
WHEREAS, said list of projects proposed to be funded by RMRA is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "A" ("Project List"); and WHEREAS, the Project List shall not limit the flexibility of the City to fund projects in accordance with local needs and priorities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
That the Recitals set forth above are true and correct.
Section 2. Project List.
That the City Council hereby approves the Project List for FY 2025/2026. 34 Section 3. Necessary Actions.
That the City Council hereby directs and authorizes City staff to take all necessary and appropriate actions to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution, including without limitation, filing the Resolution, Project List and other documents with the appropriate agencies as required by law.
Section 4. Severability.
That should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution or Project List be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of the Resolution or Project List as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions.
That all the provisions heretofore adopted by the City Council that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Effective Date.
That this Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
Section 7. Certification.
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
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35 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of May, 2025.
Ted Weill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
36 EXHIBIT "A"
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SB1 ROAD MAINTENANCE
AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT PROJECT LIST
1. Citywide REAS Slurry Sealing
Description: This project will slurry several areas in Rancho Mirage, including Highway 111; Morningside Drive; Peterson Road/Mirage Cove Drive, north/east of Highway 111; the Desert Sun Estates neighborhood north of Country Club Drive; Vista Dunes Road; and paved portions of Vista Del Sol Road.
Location:
Highway 111, from the north city limit to the south city limit (total distance: 4.5 miles); Morningside Drive, from Frank Sinatra Drive to Country Club Drive (total distance: 1 mile); Peterson Road/Mirage Cove Drive neighborhood, east of Highway 111 (total distance: 0.86 miles);
Desert Sun Estates neighborhood, north of Country Club Drive (total distance: 1.47 miles); Vista Dunes Road (total distance: 1 mile);
Vista Del Sol Road (paved portions, total distance: 0.35 miles).
Estimated Cost: $950,000
Project Schedule: Construction anticipated to take three months, commencing in October 2025.
Estimated Useful Life: 7-8 Years.
2. Frank Sinatra Low Water Crossing Design Improvements -- CP 22-374 Description: The City recently closed out an HBP project to construct a bridge over the Whitewater River Channel due to environmental & funding constraints. There are still several areas of improvement that the City wishes to explore to enhance pedestrian safety as well as right of way acquisition to aid in annual maintenance. This project would explore conceptual level design to help us identify what can be done within the existing conditions.The City is currently completing its feasibility study and moving into the initial stages of design.
Location: Frank Sinatra Drive at the Whitewater River Channel (just east of Highway 111) Estimated Cost: $150,000
Project Schedule: Phase 1 conceptual complete by June 30, 2026.
Estimated Useful Life: 30 Years
3. Citywide Striping & Safety Enhancements
Description: The City's LRSP details several areas where enhancements could be made to our bicycle striping network and/or minor alterations to signalized intersections. 37 Locations:
Bob Hope Drive, from Casino Drive to Dinah Shore Drive
Monterey Avenue, from Clancy Lane to Avenida Las Palmas Rattler Road, north of Ramon Road
Ramon Road/Rattler Road Intersection
Highway 111/Frank Sinatra Drive Intersection
Highway 111/Indian Trail Road Intersection
Bob Hope Drive/Ramon Road Intersection
Bob Hope Drive/Gerald Ford Drive Intersection
Bob Hope Drive/Frank Sinatra Drive Intersection
Bob Hope Drive/Dinah Shore Drive Intersection
Bob Hope Drive/Country Club Drive Intersection
Bob Hope Drive/Highway 111 Intersection
Bob Hope Drive/Rancho Las Palmas Drive Intersection
Monterey Avenue/Country Club Drive Intersection
Monterey Avenue/Gerald Ford Drive Intersection
Monterey Avenue/Frank Sinatra Drive Intersection
Estimated Cost: $150,000
Project Schedule: Complete by June 30, 2026.
Estimated Useful Life: 2-3 Years
City Council Staff Report
Contracts
DATE
ITEM #
May 15, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 4E.
Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Kofi Antobam, Director of Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the terms of the contracts as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contracts.
DISCUSSION
Attached hereto is a contracts list that staff is requesting the City Council to approve. These are contracts for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for services for which costs and terms were negotiated.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Contracts List
39 ATTACH MENT 1
Contracts List
#
Name
Terms
Scope
Effective
Date
Expirati on
Date
C ompensati on
S ole
S ource
Yes/N o
Department
Staff
1 Glass Box Technology
1 Year.
Annual Maintenance
Agreement for Firewall and
Email Protection Services.
05/29/2025
05/29/2026
$38,830.80
No
Informati on
Services
Jas on Jaurigue
2 Betty Ford Center
1 Year
Opioid Abatement - support
expanded treatment of
substance use disorder.
05/15/2025
05/30/2026
$100,000
N/A
City Manager
Jessica Pulliam
CITY OF RANC O MIRAGE
T
CONTRACT SUMMARY
FROM: Jason Jaurigue, Director of Information Services
DATE: May 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Glass Box Technology for Annual Maintenance of Firewall and Email Protection Services
Background:
The City's current annual maintenance agreement is with Glass Box Technology for Barracuda Firewall and Email Protection services. The Barracuda firewall is a critical component of the City's network security infrastructure, monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic and applying predefined security rules to allow or block specific activity. It serves as the City's primary defense mechanism, acting as a secure barrier between our internal network and the internet.
In addition, our Email Protection software provides comprehensive safeguards against a range of threats, including spam, ransomware, spear phishing, business email compromise, and account takeovers. This software has been essential in maintaining the integrity of the City's email communications.
The current maintenance agreement is set to expire on May 30, 2025. To maintain uninterrupted access to technical support, software updates, and product enhancements, staff recommend approving an amendment for a one-year maintenance agreement at a cost of $38,830.80. Continuing this agreement will ensure our firewall and email protection systems remain fully supported and up to date.
Fiscal Impact:
This item is budgeted for the fiscal year 2025/26, and the amendment is for a one-year term at a total cost of $38,830.80. These funds have been allocated and accounted for in the appropriate budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
41 CITY OF RANC O MIRAGE
©
CONTRACT SUMMARY
FROM: Jessica L. Pulliam, Deputy of Sustainability
DATE: May 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Rancho Mirage Opioid Abatement Program — Funding Request from Betty Ford Center
Background:
In June 2024, the City of Rancho Mirage launched the Rancho Mirage Opioid Abatement Program to manage and distribute funds received under the National Opioid Settlements. These settlement funds are allocated to states and local governments through interstate agreements, with strict requirements on how they may be used. At least 50% of each local government's allocation must be spent on one or more designated High Impact Abatement Activities, which include:
• Providing matching funds or operating costs for substance use disorder (SUD) facilities within the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program • Creating or expanding SUD treatment infrastructure
• Addressing the needs of communities of color and vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness
• Diverting individuals with SUD from the justice system into treatment through first responder training, outreach, and harm reduction strategies • Implementing early interventions to prevent drug addiction in vulnerable youth All expenditures must be reported to the State to ensure compliance and transparency.
Information:
The City has received a formal funding request from the Betty Ford Center for $100,000 to support an expansion of their substance use disorder treatment services.
The proposal aligns directly with the criteria for High Impact Abatement Activities, particularly in enhancing treatment infrastructure and increasing access for vulnerable populations.
The funding would support expanded treatment capacity at the Rancho Mirage facility, enabling broader service delivery and helping to address regional public health impacts of the opioid crisis. Betty Ford is a recognized leader in the field and has the 42 infrastructure and expertise to ensure that the funding yields measurable outcomes.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact for the current contract is not to exceed $100,000. 43 City Council Staff Report
Demands
DATE
ITEM #
May 15, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 4F.
Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Kofi Antobam, Director of Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the demands as presented.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Demands
44 ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
We hereby accept as files checks issued thru May 9, 2025:
City Funds
ordered paid as stated below.
May 15, 2025
DEMANDS\GEN
1,720,063.28
Mayor
69-825 Highway 111 I Rancho Mirage I California 92270
760 511
www.ranc ageca.gov
IP
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURN AL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK D ATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
CHECK RUN
INV DA TE PO
INVOICE DTL DESC
239028 04/28/2025 PRTD 99999 IRINEO MARTINEZ
Invoice: 75134
2,547 .22 10151000 7405
NUMBER OF CHECKS 1
TOTAL PRINTED CHECKS
75134 04/24/2025 04282025
REAR DAMAGE CLAIM/SETTLEMENT
CL AIMS/SETTLEMEN TS
COUNT
CHECK
239028 TOTAL:
*** CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL ^z*
AMOUNT
1 2,547.22
GRAND TOTAL *•
NET
2,547 .22
2,547 .22
2,547.22
2,547 .22
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user: elijaha
Pro gram ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
04/22/2025
FUEL PE 04/22/2025
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
8439 05/02/2025 EF T
Invoice: 163793
333 BECK OIL INC
8440 05/02/2025 EFT 1523 CDW GOVERNMENT INC
Inv oice: ZR00694970
163793
147 .43 10133000 7623
78 .03 10131000 7623
118 .55 10132000 7623
147 .43 10141000 7623
71 .99 10122000 7623
172 .87 10123000 7623
31 .05 21500000 7623
ZR00694970
1,420 .07 10156000 7639
8441 05/02/2025 EFT 2860 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, Invoice: 187879401042125
2,819 .44 10151000 7826
8442 05/02/2025 EFT 2314 CREAT IVE LIGHTING & ELECTRIC AL , 4153655 Invoice: 4153655
303.00 10133310 7612
CREATIVE LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL , 4153662
302. 00 10133300 7612
1929 FARMER BROTHERS CO.
538 ISAIAH W. HAGERMAN
Inv oice: 4153662
8443 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: 70670932
8444 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: 75152
70670932
410. 04 10151000 8000
75152
844. 96 10113000 7806
04/25/2025
COFFEE SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
05022025
CHECK 8439 TOTAL:
04/26/2025 05022025
ACRONIS DISASTER BACKUP PE 4-30-2025
C OMPU TER MAINTEN ANCE
CHECK
8440 TOTAL:
187879401042125 04/21/2025 05022025
SER VICE PE 05/20/2025
INTERNET ACCESS & SERVICE
CHECK 8441 TOT AL:
04/21/2025 20250006 05022025
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE 4/2025
MAINTENANCE
04/21/2025 20250006 05022025
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE 4/2025
M AIN TEN ANCE
CHECK 8442 TOTAL:
05022025
CHECK 8443 TOT AL:
NET
767.35
767 .35
1,420 .07
1,420 .07
2,819 .44
2,819 .44
303 .00
302 .00
605 .00
410 .04
410 .04
844 .96
844 .96
04/29/2025 05022025
EXP REIMB - STATE COMMITTEE HEARING 4/30/2025
MEETINGS/TRAINING/TRAVEL
CHECK 8444 TOTAL:
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user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE DTL DESC
8445 05/02/2025 EFT 3025 JASMIN MEJIA
Inv oice: 75090
8446 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: 75193
8447 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: 31630963
8448 05/02/2025 EFT
Inv oice: 22-002.18
8449 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: 523737746
Invoice: 523728860
Inv oice: 523737748
Invoice: 523737747
Invoice: 523737760
1219 JASON JAURIGUE
75090
491 .00 10156000 7806
75193
564 .80 10156000 7806
645 KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 31630963
42,145 .00 10134000 9524
1016 MCAULIFFE & CO INC . 22-002.18
1317 MISSION
MISSION
MISSION
MISSION
MISSION
1,942 .50 10134000 9471
LINEN SUPPLY 523737746
35. 00 21500690 8002
LINEN SUPPLY 523728860
39. 66 10133300 8002
LINEN SUPPLY 523737748
41. 00 21500500 8002
LINEN SUPPLY 523737747
54. 00 10133300 8002
LINEN SUPPLY 523737760
30. 00 24281000 8002
04/22/2025 05022025 491 .00
EXP REIMB - LASERFICHE CONF 4/16/25 - 4/17/25
MEE TINGS/ TRAINING/TRAVEL
CHECK 8445 TOTAL:
491 .00
04/29/2025 05022025 564 .80
EXP REIMB - L ASERFICHE CONF 4/14/25 - 4/17/25
MEETINGS/TRAINING/TRAVEL
CHECK 8446 TOTAL:
564 .80
03/31/2025 20250081 05022025 42,145 .00
RM TS INTERCONNECT DESIGN SERVICES PE 3/31/25
CTYWD TRF SIGL INT CNTRL
CHECK 8447 TOTAL: 42,145 .00
03/21/2025 20250059 05022025 1,942 .50
CDESIGN SERVICES FOR AMPHITHEATER PE 2/28/2025
RMC P ARK EXPANSION
CHECK 8448 TOTAL:
04/25/2025 20250003
BI - WEEKL Y REN TAL SERVICE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
04/24/2025 20250003
BI -WEEKLY RENTAL SERVICE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
04/25/2025 20250003
BI -WEEKLY RENTAL SERVICE
EQUIPMEN T RENTAL
04/25/2025 20250003
BI - WEEKL Y REN TAL SERVICE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
04/25/2025 20250003
BI -WEEKLY RENTAL SERVICE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
CHECK 8449 TOTAL:
1,942 .50
35 .00
39 .66
41 .00
54.00 30 .00
199 .66
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE DTL DESC
8450 05/02/2025 EFT 103 MSA CONSULTING, INC. 2804 .001-17 03/31/2025 20250078 05022025 Inv oice: 2804 .001-17 DESIGN SERVICES - VISTA DEL SOL PE 3/29/2025 210 .00 10134000 9445 VIS TA DEL SOL S TREE T IMPRVMN TS 8451 05/02/2025 EFT 1811 OLIVIA CORREA
Invoice: 75191
8452 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: INv384
75191
799 .66 10156000 7806
12 PUBLIC EN TI TY RISK MANAGEMEN T AUT INV384
45,259 .00 101 1025
8453 05/02/2025 EFT 728 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 6373226 Inv oice: 6373226
96 .11 10133300 7612
8454 05/02/2025 EFT 728 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 5715164 Invoice: 5715164
Invoice: 5857387
Inv oice: 6003807
Invoice: 5910864
161. 32 10133310 7612
124.26 21892000 7612
189. 66 21892000 7612
67. 58 21500690 7612
FIRE PROTECT ION SERVICE CORPORAT I 5857387
161. 32 10133300 7612
124. 26 21892000 7612
189. 66 10133310 7612
67.58 21500690 7612
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 6003807
161. 32 10133300 7612
124. 26 21892000 7612
189. 66 10133310 7612
67. 58 21500690 7612
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 5910864
CHECK 8450 TOTAL:
210 .00
210 .00
04/30/2025 05022025 799 .66
EXP REIMB - L ASERFICHE CONF 4/14/25 - 4/16/25
MEETINGS/TRAINING/TRAVEL
CHECK 8451 TOTAL:
799 .66
04/25/2025 05022025 45,259 .00
LIABILITY TRUST ACCT DEPOSIT QE 06/30/2025
CASH WITH PERMA
CHECK 8452 TOTAL: 45,259 .00
04/28/2025 05022025
BATTERY REPLACEMENT - CITY HALL
M AIN TEN ANCE
CHECK 8453 TOTAL:
01/01/2025 05022025
MONI TORING SERVICE PE 01/31/2025
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
M AIN TEN ANCE
MAINTENANCE
02/01/2025
MONITORING SERVICES PE 02/28/2025
MAINTENANCE
M AIN TEN ANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
03/01/2025
MONITORING SERVICES PE 03-31-2025
MAINTEN ANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MA INTENANCE
05022025
05022025
01/28/2025 05022025
SERVICE CA LL
96 .11
96 .11
542 .82
542 .82
542 .82
287 .50
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE DTL DESC
Invoice: 5715235
Inv oice: 5857448
Invoice: 6003854
Invoice: 6176346
Inv oice: 6334274
Invoice: 4932704
Invoice: 5031776
Inv oice: 5153782
Invoice: 5417827
Invoice: 5548725
287 .50 24281000 7612
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 5715235
117 .72 24281000 7612
128 .62 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 5857448
117 .72 24281000 7612
128 .62 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTEC TION SERVICE CORPOR ATI 6003854
117 .72 24281000 7612
128 .62 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 6176346
117 .72 24281000 7612
128 .62 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 6334274
117 .72 24281000 7612
128 .62 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTECT ION SERVICE CORPORA TI 4932704
108.00 24281000 7612
118.00 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 5031776
108. 00 24281000 7612
118. 00 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 5153782
108. 00 24281000 7612
118. 00 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTECT ION SERVICE CORPORAT I 5417827
108. 00 24281000 7612
118. 00 24282000 7613
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CORPORATI 5548725
108. 00 24281000 7612
118. 00 24282000 7613
M AIN TEN ANCE
01/01/2025 05022025
MONI TORING SERVICE PE 1/31/2025
MAINTENANCE
OBSERVATORY MAINTENANCE
02/01/2025 05022025
MONITORING SERVICE PE 2/28/2025
M AIN TEN ANCE
OBSERVATORY MAINTENANCE
03/01/2025 05022025
MONITORING SERVICE PE 3/31/2025
MAINTENANCE
OBSER VATORY MAIN TENANCE
04/01/2025 05022025
MONI TORING SER VICE PE 4/30/2025
MAINTENANCE
OBSERVATORY MAINTENANCE
05/01/2025 05022025
MONITORING SERVICE PE 5/31/2025
M AIN TEN ANCE
OBSERVATORY MAINTENANCE
07/01/2024 05022025
MONITORING SERVICE PE 7/31/2024
MAINTENANCE
OBSER VA TORY MAIN TENANCE
08/01/2024 05022025
MONI TORING SERVICE PE 8/31/2024
MAINTENANCE
OBSERVATORY MAINTENANCE
09/01/2024 05022025
MONITORING SERVICE PE 9/30/2024
M AIN TEN ANCE
OBSERVATORY MAINTENANCE
11/01/2024 05022025
MONITORING SERVICE PE 11/30/2024
MAINTENANCE
OBSER VATORY MAIN TENANCE
12/01/2024 05022025
MONIT ORING SER VICE PE 12/31/2024
MAINTENANCE
OBSERVATORY MAINTENANCE
246 .34
246.34
246.34
246 .34
246 .34
226.00
226.00
226.00
226 .00
226.00
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Ranch o Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE DTL DESC
8455 05/02/2025 EF T
Invoice: BOHZPS
2459 SELF INSURED SER VICES COMP ANY BOHZPS
20,025.10 101 2277
4,714 .70 10151000 7205
6,512.40 101 2278
1,969.80 10151000 7210
8456 05/02/2025 EFT 317 SIGNATURE PARTY RENTALS, LLC
Invoice: 421386
421386
1,091 .91 10157000 7872
8457 05/02/2025 EFT 2244 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTE 847828 Invo ic e: 847828 032025
Invoice: 847826 031725
Invoice: 467024 031125
Invoice: 467214 031125
Inv oice: 528640 031325
Invo ic e: 759442 031025
888.69
250.13
226 .87
37.69 201 7606
10133320 7606
21500500 7606
203 7606
U. S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMEN T SYS TE 847826
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U. S. BANK CORPORAT E
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
2,281.42
176.85
1,019.93
395.23
67. 59
92.29 131.44
26. 72
201 7606
10133320 7606
10133300 7606
21893000 7606
21500690 7606
202 7606
205 7606
204 7606
PAYMENT SYSTE 467024
49.54 10133310 7606
PAY MENT SYSTE 467214
86.20 10133310 7606
PAYMENT SYSTE 528640
58. 64 10133320 7606
PAYMENT SYSTE 759442
CHECK
8454 TOTAL:
05/01/2025 05022025
DENTAL & VISION 04/25 & 05/25
DENTAL WITHHOLDING
GROUP INSUR ANCE -DENTAL
VISION WITHHOLDING
GROUP INSURANCE -VISION
CHECK 8455 TOTAL:
04/23/2025 20250144 05022025
RENTALS FOR EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
PUBLIC RELATIONS
CHECK 8456 TOTAL:
032025 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/20/25
WATER
WATER
W ATER
WATER
031725 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/17/25
WATER
W ATER
WATER
WATER
W ATER
WATER
WATER
WATER
031125 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/11/25
WATER
031125 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/11/25
WATER
031325 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/13/25
WA TER
031025 04/22/2025
SERV ICE PE 03/10/25
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
NE T
4,277 .66
33,222 .00
33,222.00
1,091.91
1,091.91
1,403.38
4,191.47
49.54 86.20
58.64 31.19
Report genera ted: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Pro gram ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE DTL DESC
Invoice: 759854 031125
Invoice: 768072 031425
Inv oice: 777460 031225
Invoice: 843102 031125
Invoice: 845202 031125
Inv oice: 846450 031325
Invoice: 847568 031325
Invoice: 847570 031325
Inv oice: 849270 031825
Invoice: 849722 031925
Invoice: 847620 030625
Inv oice: 531358 031225
Invoice: 760018 031225
U.S . BANK CORPORATE
U.S . BANK CORPORATE
U.S . BANK CORPORATE
U.S . BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U. S. BANK CORPORATE
31 .19
PAYMENT
86 .99
PAYMENT
126 .30
PAYMENT
282 .31 10133300 7606
PAYMENT
27 .38
PAYMENT
45 .49
PAYMENT SYSTE
52 .14 201
PAYMENT SYSTE
40.29 201
PAYMENT SYS TE
41.59 201
PAYMENT SYSTE
157. 28
PAYMENT SYSTE
534. 53
PAYMENT SY ST E
49. 39 201
PAYMENT SYSTE
14. 23 21500690 7606
PAYMENT
201 7606 WATER
SYSTE 759854 031125 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/11/25
10133310 7606 WATER
SYS TE 768072 031425 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/14/25
10132000 7606 WATER
SYSTE 777460 031225 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/12/25
WATER
SYSTE 843102 031125 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/11/25
10133310 7606 WATER
SYS TE 845202 031125 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/11/25
10133310 7606 WATER
846450 031325 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/13/25
7606 WATER
847568 031325 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/13/25
7606 WATER
847570 031325 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/13/25
7606 WATER
849270 031825 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/18/25
201 7606 WATER
849722 031925 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/19/25
21892000 7606 WATER
847620 030625 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/06/25
7606 WATER
531358 031225 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/12/25
WAT ER
SYSTE 760018 031225 04/22/2025
SERV ICE PE 03/12/25
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
86.99 126.30
282 .31
27 .38
45 .49
52 .14
40 .29
41 .59
157 .28
534 .53
49 .39
14 .23
94 .64
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE DTL DESC
Invoice: 531028 031225
Invoice: 844474 031425
Inv oice: 571692 031825
Invoice: 567870 031825
Invoice: 861254 030625
Inv oice: 861264 030625
Invoice: 462388 031325
Invoice: 888040 031425
Inv oice: 582266 031325
Invoice: 585910 031325
Invoice: 768090 031425
Inv oice: 568180 031825
Invoice: 531778 031325
U.S . BANK CORPORATE
U.S . BANK CORPORATE
U.S . BANK CORPORATE
U.S . BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
U.S. BANK CORPORATE
94 .64
PAYMENT
74 .24
PAYMENT
21500690 7606
68 .89 201
PAYMENT SYSTE 571692 031825 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/18/25
40 .65 21892000 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYSTE 567870 031825 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/18/25
151 .94 21892000 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYS TE 861254 030625 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/06/25
187 .73 21891000 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYSTE 861264 030625 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/06/25
28 .68 21891000 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYSTE 462388 031325 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/13/25
78.14 10132000 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYS TE 888040 031425 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/14/25
61.24 201 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYSTE 582266 031325 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/13/25
66. 92 21893000 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYSTE 585910 031325 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/13/25
46. 95 28600000 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYST E 768090 031425 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/14/25
125. 00 10132000 7606 WATER
PAYMENT SYSTE 568180 031825 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/18/25
17. 03 10133320 7606 WAT ER
PAYMENT SYSTE 531778 031325 04/22/2025
SERV ICE PE 03/13/25
WATER
SYSTE 531028 031225 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/12/25
207 7606 WATER
SYS TE 844474 031425 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/14/25
7606 WATER
05022025 74.24
05022025 68 .89
05022025 40 .65
05022025 151 .94
05022025 187.73
05022025 28 .68
05022025 78 .14
05022025 61 .24
05022025 66 .92
05022025 46 .95
05022025 125 .00
05022025 17 .03
05022025 44 .34
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Ranch o Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE
PO
CHECK RUN
NE T
INVOICE DTL DESC
Invo ice: 567920 031825
Invoice: 567916 031825
Invoice: 567912 031825
Invo ic e: 567910 031825
44 .34
U .S . BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT
17.03 U.S. BANK CORPORATE P AYMENT
17.03 10133320 7606
U .S . BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTE 567912 03182
14 .16 10133320 7606
U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTE 567910 03182
14.16 10133320 7606
8458 05/02/2025 EFT 218 TRACY FINNELL, INC
Invoice: 137668
TRACY FINNELL, INC
Invoice: 137705
Invoice : 137730
8459 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: 236675
Invoice: 236745
8460 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: 002-34564
TRACY FINNELL, INC
169.84
158 .55
421.72
137668
10132000 7624
137705
10132000 7624
137730
10133000 7624
2889 VINTAGE A SSOCIATES INC 236675
126.00 10133300 7612
VINTAGE ASSOCIATES INC
236745
165. 00 201 7612
776 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 002-34564
2,572.50 10122000 7400
W ILLDAN ENGINEERING 002-34561
201 7606 WATER
SYSTE 567920 031825 04/22/2025
SER VICE PE 03/18/25
10133320 7606 WATER
SYSTE 567916 031825 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/18/25
WATER
5 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/18/25
W ATER
5 04/22/2025
SERVICE PE 03/18/25
WATER
05022025
05022025
05022025
05022025
CHECK 8457 TO TAL:
04/22/2025 05022025
PM SERVICE - 2016 FORD F-350
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
04/23/2025 05022025
PM SERVICE - 2023 CHEVY SILVERADO
VEHICLE M AIN TEN ANCE
04/28/2025 05022025
PM SERVICE 2022 FORD- F- 250
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
CHECK 8458 TOT AL:
04/22/2025 20250030 05022025
CITY HALL DRIVEWAY PAINT
MAINTENANCE
04/29/2025 20250030 05022025
BATTERY IRRIGATION CONTROLLER 4/18/2025
M AIN TEN ANCE
CHECK 8459 TOTAL:
04/07/2025 20250075 05022025
PLAN CHECK AND INSPEC TION SERVICES 3/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
04/07/2025 20250075 05022025
17.03 17.03
14.16 14.16
8,427 .11
169.84
158 .55
421 .72
750 .11
126 .00
165.00
291 .00
2,572.50
1,057.50
Report genera ted: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Pro gram ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
Invoice: 002-34561
Invoice: 002-34567
Inv oice: 002-34562
Invoice: 002-34568
Invoice: 002-34563
Inv oice: 002-34566
8461 05/02/2025 EFT
Invoice: 1170
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE DTL DESC
PL AN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
04/07/2025 20250075 05022025 1,890 .00
PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
04/07/2025 20250075 05022025 1,417.50
PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
04/07/2025 20250075 05022025 2,205.00
PL AN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
04/07/2025 20250075 05022025 1,155 .00
PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
04/07/2025 20250075 05022025 420.00
PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
WILLDAN
WILLDAN
WILLDAN
WILLDAN
WILLDAN
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
3224 ZETROC ELECTRIC LLC
1,057 .50
1,890 .00
1,417 .50
2,205 .00
1,155 .00
420 .00
10122000 7400
002-34567
10122000 7400
002-34562
10122000 7400
002-34568
10122000 7400
002-34563
10122000 7400
002-34566
10122000 7400
1170
203,428.06 10134000 9450
CHECK 8460 TOTAL: 10,717.50
04/11/2025 20250100 05022025 203,428 .06
CI TY H ALL ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADES PE 3/31/2025
CITY HALL BUILDING IMPROV
CHECK 8461 TOTAL: 203,428 .06
239029 05/02/2025 PRT D 3222 ABD OFFICE MACHINES INC ABD25041500 04/15/2025 20250119 05022025 Invoice: ABD25O415OO PRINTER MAINTENANCE 4/2025
788. 39 10156000 8000 SUPPLIES
239030 05/02/2025 PRTD 3159 WEST COAST LANDCARE INC
Inv oice: 49
239031 05/02/2025 PRTD 395 AT&T
Invoice: 000022884762
AT &T
49 750. 00 28700000 7400
CHECK 239029 TOTAL:
04/16/2025 05022025
GRAFFITI REMOVAL - RPMHP
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 239030 TOTAL:
000022884762 01/13/2025
SERV ICE 12/13/2024
239. 58 10151000 7821 TELEPHONE
000023032263 02/13/2025
788 .39
788 .39
750 .00
750 .00
05022025 239 .58
1/12/2025 (BAN# 9391019358)
05022025
275 .88
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
Invoice: 000023032263
Invoice: 000023180133
Inv oice: 000023327644
INVOICE
INV DATE
PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE DTL DESC
SER VICE 1/13/2025 -
TELEPHONE
AT&T
AT&T
239032 05/02/2025 PRTD 1297 AUTOZONE, INC
Invoice: 06227750501
239033 05/02/2025 PRT D
Invoice: MARCH 2025
105 .54 10132000 7624
80 BARBARA SINATRA CHILDRENS CENTER MARCH 2025
239034 05/02/2025 PRTD 1527 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES
Inv oice: 47199
Invoice : 47200
BIO-TOX LABORATORIES
231.00 10141000 7400
47199
363.30 10141000 7400
47200
1,538. 52 10141000 7400
239035 05/02/2025 PRT D 3248 CAPIT OL ADVOCACY, LLC
Inv oice: 998054
998054
10,000.00 10151000 7400
239036 05/02/2025 PRTD 275 CINTAS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Inv oice: 5267050210
275 .12 10151000 7821
275 .12 10151000 7821
275 .88 10151000 7821
000023180133 03/13/2025
SERVICE 2/13/2025 -
TELEPHONE
000023327644 04/13/2025
SERVICE 3/13/2025 -
TELEPHONE
CHECK
2/12/2025 (BAN# 9391019358)
05022025 275 .12
3/12/2025 (BAN# 9391019358)
05022025 275 .12
4/12/2025 (BAN# 9391019358)
239031 TOTAL:
06227750501 04/28/2025 05022025
FLOOR M ATS AND WIND SHIELD WIPERS
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
CHECK 239032 TO TAL:
04/04/2025 05022025
RIV CO SHERIFF 3/21/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
DUI
DUI
CHECK 239033 TOTAL:
03/20/2025 05022025
TESTING PE 02/18/25
PROFESSIONAL/ TECHNICAL
03/20/2025 05022025
TES TING PE 02/18/25
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 239034 TO TAL:
04/01/2025 05022025
CONSULTING SERVICES 4/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 239035 TOTAL:
5267050210 04/28/2025
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
66. 18 10133310 8000 SUPPLIES
05022025
1,065 .70
105 .54
105 .54
231 .00
231.00
363 .30
1,538.52
1,901 .82
10,000 .00
10,000 .00
66 .18
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE
INVOICE DTL DESC
239037 05/02/2025 PR TD
Invoice: IN1043039
Inv oice: IN1043055
157 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE DEPAR TMENT IN1043039
615 .80 28100000 8700
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE DEPARTMENT IN1043055
176 .80 28600000 8700
239038 05/02/2025 PRTD 1714 DUNN EDWARDS PAINTS
Invoice: 2019A 42556
2019A42556
260 .67 10133310 8004
239039 05/02/2025 PRT D 1628 EISENHOW ER MEDIC AL CENTER Invoice: 75108
239040 05/02/2025 PRTD 322 ELEPHANT CAR WASH
Inv oice: 503620
239041 05/02/2025 PRT D 403 EMCOR SERVICE
Invoice: 910067967
239042 05/02/2025 PRTD
Inv oice: 668549
273 FULTON DISTRIBUTING
75108
1,200.00 10141000 7400
503620
26.99 10133000 7624
26. 99 10133000 7624
26.99 10122000 7624
26. 99 10123000 7624
26. 99 10133000 7624
910067967
168.93 21500690 7612
668549
408. 83 21892000 8000
157. 92 10133310 8000
116. 76 21891000 8000
04/03/2025
POOL/SPA PERMITS
MISC EXPENDITURE
04/03/2025
POOL/SPA PERMITS
MISC E XPENDITURE
PO CHECK RUN
CHECK 239036 TOTAL:
05022025
05022025
CHECK 239037 TOTAL:
04/08/2025 05022025
P AIN T SUPPLIES - YARD
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
CHECK 239038 TO TAL:
NET
66 .18
615 .80
176.80
792 .60
260 .67
260 .67
03/12/2025 05022025 1,200 .00
ACCT #700000134 (S250490043) SVC PE 02/28/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 239039 TOTAL:
04/12/2025
CAR WASH 04/12/2025
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
05022025
CHECK 239040 TOTAL:
04/30/2025
MINI SPLITS CLEANING
MAINTENANCE
05022025
CHECK 239041 TOTAL:
04/29/2025
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
05022025
1,200.00
134 .95
134 .95
168 .93
168 .93
683 .51
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE DTL DESC
239043 05/02/2025 PR TD 1422 HDL COREN & CONE INC
Invoice: 5IN049843
SIN049843
3,152 .07 10151000 7400
CHECK
239042 TOTAL:
04/28/2025 05022025
PROPERTY TAX SERVICES QE 6/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
NET
683 .51
3,152 .07
CHECK 239043 TOTAL: 3,152 .07
239044 05/02/2025 PRTD 3313 KEPPLER ASSOCIATES INC 75167 04/29/2025 05022025 8,500 .00 Inv oice: 75167
2026 RMWF DEPOSIT - LT GENERAL HONORE
8,500 .00 244 1230 PREP AID I TEMS
CHECK 239044 TOTAL:
8,500 .00
239045 05/02/2025 PRTD 154 LIGHT SOURCE 134081 04/23/2025 05022025 722 .18 Invoice: 134081
PVC SUPPLIES
722 .18 10132000 8004 REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
CHECK 239045 TO TAL: 722 .18
239046 05/02/2025 PRT D 3000 LEGEND INVESTMENTS CORPORA TION 223085 04/09/2025 05022025 2,026 .78 Invoice: 223085 SIGN FLASHERS
2,026 .78 10132000 8003 STREET SIGNS & MARKINGS
CHECK 239046 TOTAL: 2,026 .78
239047 05/02/2025 PRTD 2852 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 421150496001 04/22/2025 05022025 67 .72 Inv oice: 421150496001 PLATES
67. 72 24281000 8000 SUPPLIES
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 421225818001 04/22/2025 05022025 274 .73 Invoice: 421225818001 P APER, CUPS PENCILS, MARKERS, WIPES, PENS 274. 73 24281000 8000 SUPPLIES
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 421149011001 04/23/2025 05022025 36 .62 Invoice: 421149011001 PLASTIC FORKS
36.62 24281000 8000 SUPPLIES
239048 05/02/2025 PRTD
Inv oice: 905181
Invoice: 905639/1
45 PALM SPRINGS MOTORS INC 905181
598. 42 10141000 7624
PALM SPRINGS MOTORS INC 905639/1
CHECK 239047 TOTAL:
379 .07
04/24/2025 05022025 598 .42
PM SERVICE- BRAKE/COOLANT EXCHANGE 2008 FORD F250
V EHICLE MAINTENANCE
04/25/2025 05022025
T IRE SENSOR 2015 FORD F150 PICKUP
140 .49
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Ranch o Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NE T
INVOICE DTL DESC
239049 05/02/2025 PRTD 664 PARAGON PARTNERS LTD
Invoice: 0025462 -IN
140 .49 10123000 7624
0025462 -IN
3,975.00 10134000 9523
239050 05/02/2025 PRT D 181 PLANT MASTERS INC 00012102
Invoice: 00012102
239051 05/02/2025 PRTD
Invoice: 703317
239052 05/02/2025 PRTD
Invo ic e: 69740
Invoice: 202456
239053 05/02/2025 PRTD
Invoice: Q1830300
239054 05/02/2025 PRTD
Invo ic e: 25-45746
175.00 24281000 7612
1252 POWERSTRIDE BATTERY CO, INC
703317
3,268 .53 10132000 7618
658 PREMIER HOLIDAY DESIGN 69740
5,379.00 24281000 7612
PREMIER HOLIDA Y DESIGN 202456
5,955.00 10133300 7612
2647 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC
Q1830300
2,132. 86 10151000 8220
55 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORD 25-45746
50.00 10121000 7400
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
CHECK 239048 TOTAL:
738 .91
03/31/2025 20250056 05022025 3,975.00
CONSUL TAN T SER VICES - R AMON RD PE 3/31/2025
RMN RD ST WID/FR RGT/SND
CHECK 239049 TOTAL: 3,975 .00
04/30/2025 05022025 175.00
PLANT MAINTENANCE 4/2025
MAINTENANCE
CHECK 239050 TOTAL: 175.00
04/23/2025 05022025
BATTERIES - TRAFFIC SIGNALS
TRAFFIC SIGNAL M AINT/ELEC
3,268.53
CHECK 239051 TOTAL: 3,268.53
08/19/2024 20250011 05022025 5,379.00
2024 HOLID AY LIGHTS & DECORATIONS INSTALL ATION
MAINTENANCE
07/06/2024 20250011 05022025 5,955.00
INSTALLATION DEPOSIT - HOLIDAY DECOR (CI TY HALL)
MAINTENANCE
CHECK 239052 TOTAL: 11,334 .00
04/22/2025 20250053 05022025
MAIL - ROOM EQUIPMENT PE 08/24/2025
LE ASE P AYMENTS
CHECK 239053 TOTAL:
02/28/2025 05022025
RECORDING DOCS PE 2/14/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 239054 TOTAL:
2,132.86
2,132.86
50.00 50 .00
Report genera ted: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Pro gram ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE DTL DESC
239055 05/02/2025 PRTD 147 RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT SH0000047944 04/24/2025 05022025 Inv oice: SH0000047944 LAW ENFORCEMENT BP#9 PE 03/05/2025 782,254 .52 10141000 7404 SHERIFF SERVICES
239056 05/02/2025 PRTD 2767 SAVANT SOLUTIONS, INC SS -1145 Invoice: SS -1145
Invoice: SS -1151
239057 05/02/2025 PRTD
Inv oice: 156404092025
Invoice: 603504152025
Invoice: 351804132025
Inv oice: 593204152025
34,337 .54 10156000 7639
S AVANT SOLU TIONS, INC SS -1151
3,000 .00 10156000 8028
CHECK 239055 TOTAL:
04/25/2025 20250171 05022025
SECURI TY C AMERA LICENSE RENEWAL
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
04/29/2025 05022025
VIDEO ALARMS SOFTWARE LICENSE
COMPUTER ENHANCEMENT
CHECK 239056 TOTAL:
61 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPAN 156404092025 04/14/2025 05022025 SERVICE PE 4/9/2025 (ACCT# 700790891564)
66 .07 28600000 7603 ELEC TRICI TY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPAN 603504152025
1,716 .89 21500690 7603
04/21/2025 05022025
SER VICE PE 4/15/2025 (ACCT# 700100656035)
ELECTRICITY
SOUT HERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPAN 351804132025 04/21/2025 05022025 SERVICE PE 4/13/2025 (ACCT# 70040946318)
687.34 201 7603 ELECTRICITY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPAN 593204152025 04/21/2025 05022025 SERVICE PE 4/15/2025 (ACCT# 700310815932)
94. 68 201 7603 ELEC TRICI TY
239058 05/02/2025 PRTD 61 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPAN 660304202025 Invoice: 660304202025
Invoice: 492204202025
Inv oice: 170804202025
4,633. 99 24281000 7603
SOUT HERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPAN 492204202025
1,749. 52 21892000 7603
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPAN 170804202025
26. 69 201 7603
CHECK 239057 TOTAL:
04/23/2025
SER VICE PE 04/20/2025
ELECTRICITY
04/23/2025
SERVICE PE 04/20/2025
ELECTRICITY
04/23/2025
SERVICE PE 04/20/2025
ELECTRICITY
05022025
(ACCT #700301966603)
05022025
(ACCT #700457284922)
05022025
(ACCT #700261401708)
NET
782,254 .52
782,254 .52
34,337 .54
3,000 .00
37,337 .54
66 .07
1,716.89
687 .34
94 .68
2,564 .98
4,633 .99
1,749 .52
26 .69
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
239059 05/02/2025 PR TD
Invoice: 0930104152025
Inv oice: 2300604152025
Invoice: 3388004162025
62 SOUTHERN
SOUTHERN
SOUTHERN
INVOICE
INV DATE PO CHECK RUN
INVOICE DTL DESC
CHECK 239058 TOTAL:
CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY 0930104152025 04/17/2025
SERVICE PE 4/15/2025 (ACCT# 154 326 0930 1)
118 .42 21500690 7600 NATURAL GAS
05022025
CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY 2300604152025 04/18/2025 05022025 SERVICE PE 4/15/2025 (ACCT# 051 525 2300 6)
1,343 .46 10133300 7600 N ATUR AL GAS
CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
239060 05/02/2025 PRT D 3063 SPROUT SOCIAL INC
Invoice: INV-76856
239061 05/02/2025 PRTD 509 ULINE, INC
Inv oice: 191497685
3388004162025 04/18/2025 05022025
SER VICE PE 4/16/2025 (ACCT# 066 225 3388 0)
123 .71 21500500 7600 NATURAL GAS
INV-76856
4,800 .00 107 7478
191497685
2,664 .98 24281000 8000
CHECK 239059 TO TAL:
04/25/2025 20250167 05022025
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
MARKETING PROGRAM
CHECK 239060 TOTAL:
04/10/2025
PAPER SHOPPING BAGS
SUPPLIES
05022025
CHECK 239061 TOTAL:
239062 05/02/2025 PRTD 9 UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA) IN 246596673-001 04/10/2025 05022025 Invoice: 246596673-001 SCISSOR LIF T MAIN T - YARD 04/10/25 574. 11 10133310 7612 MAINTENANCE
CHECK 239062 TOTAL:
NET
6,410 .20
118 .42
1,343 .46
123 .71
1,585 .59
4,800 .00
4,800 .00
2,664 .98
2,664 .98
574.11
574 .11
NUMBER OF CHECKS 57 CASH ACCOUNT TO TAL 1,253,575 .55
TOTAL PRINTED CHECKS
TOTAL EFT'S
COUN T
AMOUNT
34 892,795 .61
23 360,779 .94
GRAND TOTAL :;** 1,253,575.55
Report generated: 05/01/2025 11:28
user: elija ha
Program ID: apcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE DTL DESC
04/30/2025 20250013 05092025
CH & LIB COOLING TOWER TREATMENT 4/2025
MAINTENANCE
MAINTEN ANCE
8462 05/09/2025 EF T
Invoice: 117094
1650 AQU A-SER V ENGINEERS, INC 117094
8463 05/09/2025 EFT 3315 AUDIO GENERAL INC
Invoice: 74522
8464 05/09/2025 EFT 3317 UNBOUND EVENTS INC
Invoice: 7534
8465 05/09/2025 EFT 333 BECK OIL INC
Inv oice: 164529
8466 05/09/2025 EFT 524 JOSEPH E CARPENT ER
Invoice: 75207
8467 05/09/2025 EFT 2750 CBT NUGGETS, LLC
Inv oice: 10255897
290 .00 10133300 7612
290 .00 24281000 7612
CHECK 8462 TOTAL:
74522 04/29/2025 20250172 05092025
L ASER LCD PROJECTOR
12,391 .25 106 9444 PEG CHANNEL CP EXP
3,250 .00 244
CHECK 8463 TOTAL:
7534 04/30/2025
2026 RMWF DEPOSIT - SATOW
1230 PREPAID ITEMS
05092025
CHECK 8464 TOTAL:
164529 04/29/2025 05092025
FUEL PE 4/29/2025
260 .35 10133000 7623
291 .50 10132000 7623
164 .66 10141000 7623
159 .32 10122000 7623
137.97 21500000 7623
75207
88. 74 10154000 8000
10255897
2,396. 00 10156000 7639
8468 05/09/2025 EFT 2473 CHRISTOPHER CHANDLER
Invoice: 75341
75341
79. 00 10122000 7806
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE FUEL
CHECK 8465 TOTAL:
04/30/2025
OFFICE SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
05092025
CHECK 8466 TOTAL:
580 .00
580.00
12,391 .25
12,391 .25
3,250.00
3,250 .00
1,013.80
1,013 .80
88 .74
88.74 03/27/2025 05092025 2,396.00
CBT NUGGETS YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION 4/2025 - 4/2026
COMPU TER MAINTENANCE
CHECK 8467 TOTAL:
2,396 .00
05/01/2025 05092025 79.00
EX P REIMB - 2022 CA BLDG CODE ESSENTI ALS REGIS TER
MEETINGS/TRAINING/TRAVEL
Report generated: 05/08/2025 12:21
user: teds
Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
8469 05/09/2025 EF T
Invoice: 30775164
274 CORELOGIC INFORMA TION SOLU TIONS I 30775164
8470 05/09/2025 EFT 96 ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR
Inv oice: 38802399
8471 05/09/2025 EFT
Invoice: INV-63966
8472 05/09/2025 EFT
Inv oice: IN429814
8473 05/09/2025 EFT
Invoice: 75339
8474 05/09/2025 EFT
Invoice: 75326
8475 05/09/2025 EFT
Inv oice: 8772810
390 .98 10156000 7818
38802399
1,277 .80 10141000 7400
CHECK
8468 TOTAL:
79 .00
04/30/2025 05092025 390.98
REAL QUEST PROPERTY SVCS/DOC IMAGE PE 4/30/2025
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
CHECK 8469 TOTAL:
390 .98
04/30/2025 05092025 1,277 .80
SHERIFF VEHICLE RENTAL 2/26/2025 - 3/27/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 8470 TOTAL: 1,277 .80
2994 FLOCK GROUP INC INv-63966 05/05/2025 20250165 05092025 300,000.00 FLOCK SAFET Y ALPR CAMERAS 2025 - 2026
300,000 .00 10141000 7400 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 8471 TOTAL: 300,000 .00
2875 GEOTAB USA INC IN429814 04/30/2025 20250060 05092025 711 .00 FLEET MONITORING DATABASE 04/2025
651 .75 10133000 7624 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
59 .25 10141000 7550 CITY-WIDE COPS PROGRAM
CHECK 8472 TOTAL: 711.00
538 ISAIAH W. HAGERMAN 75339 05/05/2025 05092025 144.45 E XP REIMB - S TATE COMMI TTEE HE ARING 4/30/25
144. 45 10113000 7806 MEETINGS/TRAINING/TRAVEL
CHECK 8473 TOTAL: 144 .45
34 ICMA RET IREMENT T RUST -457 75326 05/07/2025 05092025 28,900 .46 ICMA 457 PE 05/02/25
28,900.46 101 2235 DEFERRED COMP - ICMA
CHECK 8474 TOTAL: 28,900 .46
3202 JACKSON LEWIS P. C. 8772810 04/30/2025 05092025 1,328.50 LEGAL SERVICES PE 3/31/2025
1,328. 50 10154000 7400 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Report generated: 05/08/2025 12:21
user: teds
Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
8476 05/09/2025 EF T 2083 KANOPY INC .
Invoice: 451401 - PPU
CHECK
8475 TOTAL:
451401 - PPU 04/30/2025 05092025
STREAMING SERVICE PE 4/30/2025
1,532 .00 24281000 7912 FOUNDATION - COLLECTION
NET
1,328 .50
1,532 .00
CHECK 8476 TOTAL: 1,532 .00
8477 05/09/2025 EFT 1295 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC 1240124 02/20/2025 20250083 05092025 5,332.00
CONSULTANT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
5,332 .00 10131000 7400 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC 1241650 03/10/2025 20250083 05092025 4,292 .00 Invoice: 1241650 CONSULTAN T FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
4,292 .00 10131000 7400 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Inv oice: 1240124
CHECK 8477 TOTAL: 9,624 .00
8478 05/09/2025 EFT 468 NATIONW IDE 75331 05/07/2025 05092025 1,892.90 Invoice: 75331 PT DEFERRED COMP PE 05/02/25
1,892.90 101 2241 NATIONAL - PART TIME
8479 05/09/2025 EFT 295 OVERDRIVE INC
Inv oice: 01187CO25133615
Invoice: 01187CO25129455
8480 05/09/2025 EFT
Invoice: L844218
Inv oice: L844223
Invoice: L844224
OVERDRIVE INC
612 RACHEL A NNE HORW IT Z
RACHEL ANNE HORWITZ
RACHEL ANNE HORWITZ
CHECK 8478 TOTAL: 1,892 .90
01187CO25133615 04/29/2025 05092025 134 .99
EBOOKS
134.99 24281000 7912 FOUNDA TION - COLLECTION
01187CO25129455 04/24/2025 05092025 1,273.77
EBOOKS & AUDIO BOOKS
1,273. 77 24281000 7912 FOUNDATION - COLLECTION
L844218
502.99 107 7478
L844223
3,340. 58 24281000 7400
L844224
1,842. 99 244 7400
CHECK 8479 TOTAL: 1,408 .76
05/01/2025 20250042 05092025 502 .99
GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES 4/2025
MARKETING PROGRAM
05/01/2025 20250050 05092025 3,340 .58
GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR RMLOF 4/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
05/01/2025 20250051 05092025 1,842.99
FY 24-25 GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR RM WF 4/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Report generated: 05/08/2025 12:21
user: teds
Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
8481 05/09/2025 EF T 2709 SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP LLC
Invoice: 8351
8482 05/09/2025 EFT 218 TRACY FINNELL, INC
Inv oice: 137811
8351
1,000 .00 10154000 7400
137811
794 .56 10133000 7624
8483 05/09/2025 EFT 1542 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 83216638 Invoice: 83216638
8484 05/09/2025 EFT
Inv oice: 002-34565
8485 05/09/2025 EFT
Inv oice: 250402547
808 .09 24281000 8000
776 WILLDA N ENGINEERING 002-34565
892 .50 10122000 7400
2109 WITTMAN ENTERPRISES LLC
8486 05/09/2025 EFT 2978 YESENIA AMADOR
Invoice: 75202
250402547
6,816. 00 10142000 7424
75202
39. 27 10154000 7800
8487 05/09/2025 EFT 1720 ZEN AQUAT ICS DESIGN LTD 100287 Invoice: 100287
325. 00 24281000 7612
CHECK
8480 TOTAL:
04/30/2025 05092025
ADVISORY FEE 4/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
NET
5,686 .56
1,000 .00
CHECK 8481 TOTAL: 1,000 .00
05/02/2025 05092025 794.56
PM SERVICE SPARK PLUGS & WIRES 05/02/2025
VEHICLE MAINTEN ANCE
CHECK 8482 TOTAL: 794 .56
05/07/2025 05092025 808.09
J ANITORIAL SUPPLIES - LIBRARY
SUPPLIES
CHECK 8483 TOTAL: 808 .09
04/07/2025 20250075 05092025 892 .50
PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 8484 TOTAL: 892.50
05/01/2025 05092025 6,816 .00
AMBULANCE BILLING SERVICES 4/2025
COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
CHECK 8485 TOTAL: 6,816.00
04/17/2025 05092025 39 .27
MILEAGE PE 4/17/2025
MILEAGE
CHECK 8486 TOTAL: 39 .27
05/02/2025 05092025 325 .00
AQUARIUM SERVICE 5/2025
MAINTENANCE
CHECK 8487 TOTAL: 325.00
Report generated: 05/08/2025 12:21
user: teds
Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
239063 05/09/2025 PRTD
Inv oice: 75340
239064 05/09/2025 PRTD
Invoice: 17012864
Invoice: 17012863
Inv oice: 17012862
Invoice: 17012861
Invoice: 17012860
Inv oice: 1701965
3318 ALEXANDRIA SANCHEZ
2888 UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
BUILDING
BUILDING
BUILDING
BUILDING
BUILDING
BUILDING
239065 05/09/2025 PRTD 56 ALTURA CREDIT UNION
Invoice: 75327
75340
850 .00 10151000 7270
MAINTENANCE, L 17012864
100 .00 107 7872
MAINTEN ANCE, L 17012863
300 .00 251 7563
MAINTENANCE, L 17012862
200 .00 10172000 7494
MAINTENANCE, L 17012861
100 .00 107 7872
MAINTEN ANCE, L 17012860
200 .00 10172000 7494
MAINTENANCE, L 1701965
4,359.03 10133300 7612
931. 56 10133310 7612
6,943.00 24281000 7612
412. 64 24282000 7613
75327
176. 00 101 2245
239066 05/09/2025 PRT D 1592 AMAZON CA PIT AL SERVICES, INC.
Invoice: 11CQ-99R6-KPNK
601. 23 24281000 8012
491. 31 24281000 8900
123. 91 24281000 8012
05/01/2025 05092025
STUDENT LOAN DEBT ASSISTANCE FY 24/25
TRAINING/EDUCA TION REIMB
CHECK 239063 TOTAL:
04/24/2025 20250052 05092025
J ANI TORIAL SERVICES 4/25/2025
PUBLIC RELATIONS
04/24/2025 05092025
JANITORIAL SERVICES 4/22/2025
SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING
04/24/2025 20250052 05092025
JANITORIAL SERVICES 04/21 - 23/2025
AMPHI THEATER PROGRAMMING
04/24/2025 20250052 05092025
J ANI TORIAL SERVICES 4/18/2025
PUBLIC RELATIONS
04/24/2025 20250052 05092025
JANITORIAL SERVICES 04/14 - 16/2025
AMPHITHEATER PROGRAMMING
05/01/2025 20250052 05092025
JANITORIAL SERVICES 05/01/2025 - 05/31/2025
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
OBSERVA TORY MAIN TENANCE
CHECK 239064 TOTAL:
05/07/2025
CREDIT UNION PE 05/02/25
EMPLOYEE CREDIT UNION
05092025
CHECK 239065 TOTAL:
NET
850 .00
850.00
100 .00
300 .00
200 .00
100 .00
200 .00
12,646.23
13,546.23
176 .00
176 .00
11CQ-99R6-KPNK 05/01/2025 05092025 1,216.45
VOLTAGE TESTER, SIT/STAND DESK, APPLE PENCIL
SMALL TOOLS, FURN & EQUIP
FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
SMALL TOOLS, FURN & EQUIP
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Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
CHECK
239066 TOTAL:
239067 05/09/2025 PR TD 246 BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE 44 -BS 504328 050125 05/01/2025 05092025 Invoice: 44 -BS 504328 050125 SERVICE PE 05/01/2025 (ACCT # 44 -BS 504328) 107 .30 10133310 8002 EQUIPMENT RENTAL
239068 05/09/2025 PRTD 3248 CAPITOL ADVOCACY, LLC
Inv oice: 998212
239069 05/09/2025 PRTD
Invoice: 5267404406
Invoice: 5267584908
Inv oice: 9319190734
Invoice: 9319191751
Invoice: 5207560306
275 CINTAS DOCUMENT
CINTAS DOCUMENT
CINTAS DOCUMENT
CINTAS DOCUMENT
CINTAS DOCUMENT
998212
10,000 .00 10151000 7400
MANAGEMENT 5267404406
41 .38 21892000 8000
M ANAGEMEN T 5267584908
178.81 10133300 8000
MANAGEMENT 9319190734
543 .06 10142000 7400
MANAGEMENT 9319191751
135. 77 10142000 7400
MA NAGEMENT 5207560306
214. 63 24281000 8000
CHECK 239067 TOTAL:
05/01/2025 20250174 05092025
CONSULTING SERVICES 5/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 239068 TOTAL:
04/29/2025 05092025
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
04/30/2025
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
05092025
NET
1,216 .45
107.30
107 .30
10,000.00
10,000 .00
04/30/2025 20250025 05092025
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR AEDS
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
04/30/2025 20250025 05092025
ANNUAL AED LEASE AND MAINTEN ANCE YARD 04/2025
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
04/30/2025
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
05092025
CHECK 239069 TOTAL:
239070 05/09/2025 PRTD 13 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 5672204182025 04/24/2025 05092025 Inv oice: 5672204182025 SERVICE PE 4/18/2025 (ACCT #214945-567722) 571. 16 24281000 7606 WATER
Invoice: 75844804152025
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 75844804152025 04/24/2025 05092025 SERVICE PE 4/18/2025 (ACCT #298439-758448)
40. 65 24281000 7606 WATER
CHECK 239070 TOTAL:
41.38 178 .81
543 .06
135.77
214.63
1,113.65
571.16
40 .65
611 .81
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user: teds
Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Ranch o Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE DTL DESC
239071 05/09/2025 PRTD 2166 CORY HAMILTON
Inv oice: 75277
239072 05/09/2025 PRTD 1714 DUNN EDWARDS PAINTS
Invo ic e: 2019A 44475
239073 05/09/2025 PRT D 403 EMCOR SERVICE
Invoice: 910067995
239074 05/09/2025 PRTD 1528 FIND FOOD BANK
Invoice: 1OC
Invoice: 382705
Invoice: 382949
FIND FOOD BANK
FIND FOOD BANK
75277
1,500.00 10157000 7872
2019A44475
72.84 10133310 8004
910067995
5,122 .87 10133300 7612
2,500 .00
3,221.87
3,221.87
239075 05/09/2025 PRTD 1727 FIRST AMERICAN DATA TREE
Invoice: 90346000425
239076 05/09/2025 PRT D 3120 GANNETT MEDIA CORP
Inv oice: 0007099953
1OC
251 7510
382705
251 7510
382949
251 7510
05/02/2025 05092025
RESTORE WOODEN MEDALLION 5/2025
PUBLIC RELATIONS
CHECK 239071 TOTAL:
05/05/2025 05092025
P AIN T SUPPLIES - YARD
REPAIR & M AINT SUPPLIES
CHECK 239072 TOTAL:
NET
1,500 .00
1,500.00
72.84 72 .84
04/30/2025 20250005 05092025 5,122.87
BOILER BURNER, SP ARK IGNITER & FLAME SENSOR - CH
MAINTENANCE
CHECK 239073 TOTAL:
12/15/2023 05092025
5B1383 TIER 2 SERVICES 12/2023
SPECI AL PROJECTS
03/15/2024 05092025
SB1383 TIER 1 & 2 SER VICES - M ARCH 2024
SPECIAL PROJECTS
04/15/2024 05092025
SB1383 TIER 1 & 2 SERVICES - APRIL 2024
SPECIAL PROJECTS
CHECK 239074 TOTAL:
90346000425 04/30/2025 05092025
RECORDING DOCS PE 04/30/2025
48.00 10131000 8000 SUPPLIES
0007099953
831. 26 10121000 7842
CHECK 239075 TOTAL:
05/01/2025 05092025
PUBLIC HE ARING NOTICE 4/2025
ADVERTISING/PUBLISHING
CHECK 239076 TOTAL:
5,122 .87
2,500 .00
3,221.87
3,221 .87
8,943 .74
48 .00
48 .00
831.26
831.26
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user: te ds
Pro gram ID: a pc shdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
239077 05/09/2025 PRTD 3114 GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC 694804867 Inv oice: 694804867
239078 05/09/2025 PRTD
Invoice: 6291064
Invoice: 2402279
Inv oice: 1011796-1
Invoice: 1531214
Invoice: 1543194
Inv oice: 9020236
Invoice: 3532228
Invoice: 1012620
Inv oice: 1402723
Invoice: 1433055
198 .36 28100000 7821
136 .69 28300000 7821
206 .12 28400000 7821
283 .78 28600000 7821
146 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 6291064
-94 .87 21892000 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDI T SERVICES 2402279
242 .92 21500690 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1011796-1
81 .76 21500690 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1531214
76 .64 21892000 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1543194
264.16 21500500 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 9020236
121. 74 21892000 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 3532228
63. 93 10133310 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1012620
16.50 10133310 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1402723
188. 61 21500500 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1433055
219. 22 10133310 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 20966
05/01/2025
SERVICE PE 5/31/2025
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
05092025
CHECK 239077 TOTAL:
02/24/2025
GRAVEL
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
03/30/2025
SUPPLIES - KYLE JORDAN
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
03/31/2025
STUCCO REPAIR
REPAIR & MAIN T SUPPLIES
03/31/2025
WATER FOUN TAIN
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
03/31/2025
SUPPLIES MATT GOTTA
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/02/2025
GRAVEL
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/08/2025
Y ARD OFFICES
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/10/2025
YARD OFFICES
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/10/2025
SUPPLIES -MATT GOTTA
REPAIR & MAIN T SUPPLIES
04/10/2025
YA RD OFFICES
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/11/2025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
824 .95
824 .95
-94.87
242.92
81 .76
76 .64
264 .16
121.74
63.93 16.50
188.61
219.22
54.50 Report generated: 05/08/2025 12:21
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Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
Invoice: 20966
Invoice: 7021122
Inv oice: 7533840
Invoice: 6422745
Invoice: 5512668
Inv oice: 2013424
Invoice: 1513415
Invoice: 8523491
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
54 .50 10133310 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDI T SERVICES 7021122
39 .44 10133310 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 7533840
263 .27 10133310 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 6422745
2,840 .93 21800000 8900
HOME DEPOT CREDI T SERVICES 5512668
46 .52 10133310 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 2013424
29 .92 21500500 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1513415
42 .94 21500690 8004
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 8523491
35.78 10133300 8012
239079 05/09/2025 PRTD 3319 JESSICA HIGGINS
Inv oice: 75342
Y ARD PAIN T
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/14/2025 05092025
YARD CARPET GLUE
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/14/2025 05092025
YARD ELECTRICAL
REPAIR & MAIN T SUPPLIES
04/15/2025 05092025
CHAISE LOUNGE -CHAIRS
FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
04/16/2025 05092025
YARD OFFICES
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/19/2025 05092025
SUPPLIES -MATT GOTTA
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/20/2025 05092025
SUPPLIES -DANIEL DORN
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
04/23/2025 05092025
GLUE GUN
SMALL TOOLS, FURN & EQUIP
CHECK 239078 TOTAL:
75342 05/02/2025 05092025
EXP REIMB - CAL CCA CONFERENCE 2025
855. 46 600 7806 MEETINGS/TRAINING/ TRAVEL
CHECK 239079 TOTAL:
239080 05/09/2025 PRTD 185 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 11499 05/01/2025 05092025 Invoice: 11499 LABOR CODE WEBINAR
75. 00 10154000 7806 MEETINGS/TRAINING/TRAVEL
LIEBERT CASSIDY W HITMORE 292299 03/31/2025 05092025
Invoice: 292299 LEGAL SERVICES PE 3/31/2025
3,411. 00 10154000 7400 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
CHECK 239080 TOTAL:
39.44 263.27
2,840.93
46.52 29 .92
42 .94
35.78 4,533.91
855.46
855 .46
75 .00
3,411 .00
3,486 .00
Report generated: 05/08/2025 12:21
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Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Ranch o Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
INVOICE DTL DESC
239081 05/09/2025 PRTD
Invoice: 507112584
190 MIDWEST TAPE
239082 05/09/2025 PRTD 2852
Invo ic e: 418910808001
Invoice: 41970239001
Inv oice: 419087656001
Invo ic e: 420477006001
Invoice: 420490459001
Inv oice: 421508125001
Invoice: 421870305001
Invoice: 421980644001
239083 05/09/2025 PRTD
Invoice: 906237
ODP BUSINESS
ODP BUSINESS
ODP BUSINESS
ODP BUSINESS
ODP BUSINESS
ODP BUSINESS
ODP BUSINESS
ODP BUSINESS
507112584
6,552 .94 24281000 7912
SOLUTIONS, LLC
59 .67
SOLU TIONS, LLC
398.17
SOLUTIONS, LLC
359 .01
SOLU TIONS, LLC
46.32 SOLUTIONS, LLC
8.44 SOLUTIONS, LLC
276.06
SOLUTIONS, LLC
226. 80
SOLUT IONS, LLC
63.66 45 PALM SPRINGS MOTORS INC
418910808001
24281000 8000
41970239001
24281000 8000
419087656001
24281000 8000
420477006001
10151000 8000
420490459001
10151000 8000
421508125001
24281000 8000
04/30/2025 05092025
HOOPLA DIGITAL MEDIA 4/2025
FOUND ATION - COLLECTION
CHECK 239081 TO TAL:
04/30/2025
ENVELOPE, P APER
SUPPLIES
04/30/2025
TONER
SUPPLIES
04/30/2025
TONER
SUPPLIES
04/28/2025
BINDER, DISINFECT ANT WIPES
SUPPLIES
04/29/2025
AIR-FRESHNER
SUPPLIES
04/25/2025
SPOON, CUP, SPONGE, PAPER,
SUPPLIES
421870305001 04/25/2025
PEN, PAPER, M ARKER,
10151000 8000 SUPPLIES
421980644001 05/01/2025
BACKPACK, POST -IT, DOCUMENT
10151000 8000 SUPPLIES
906237
140.49 10123000 7624
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
05092025
RUBBERBANDS,
05092025
05092025
HOLDER
CHECK 239082 TOTAL:
POST IT
05/06/2025 05092025
TIRE SENSOR LEFT REAR 2015 FORD F150 PICKUP
VEHICLE M AINTEN ANCE
CHECK 239083 TOTAL:
NET
6,552 .94
6,552.94
59.67 398.17
359 .01
46.32 8.44
276 .06
226 .80
63.66 1,438 .13
140 .49
140.49
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Pro gram ID: a pc shdsb
City of Ranch o Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INVOICE
NET
INV DATE PO CHECK RUN
05092025
CHECK 239084 TOTAL:
INVOICE DTL DESC
239084 05/09/2025 PRTD
Invoice: 161383
239085 05/09/2025 PRTD
Inv oice: 161357
Invoice: 161384
5 POWERS AWARDS
5 POWERS AWARDS
239086 05/09/2025 PRTD 147
Invoice: 5H0000047769
Invo ice : 5H0000047773
Invoice: SH0000047897
Inv oice: 5H0000047896
239087 05/09/2025 PRTD
Invo ic e: 22089
POWERS AWARDS
RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
COUNTY
COUNTY
COUNTY
207 SA RECYCLING
161383
88.82 10151000 8000
161357
45 .86 24281000 8000
161384
88.82 24281000 8000
04/25/2025
NAME BADGES FOR STAFF
SUPPLIES
04/22/2025 05092025
N AME B ADGES - OBSERVATORY LIBR ARY
SUPPLIES
04/25/2025 05092025
NAME BADGES - OBSERVATORY LIBRARY
SUPPLIES
CHECK 239085 TOTAL:
SHERIFFS DEPT SH0000047769 03/21/2025 05092025
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL CHARGES PE 1/24/2025
608 .15 10141000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
SHERIFFS DEPT SH0000047773 03/21/2025 05092025
REIMBURSEMEN T FOR FUEL CH ARGES PE 2/24/2025
431 .64 10141000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
SHERIFFS DEP T SH0000047897
566.24 10141000 7404
SHERIFFS DEPT SH0000047896
1,287. 11 10141000 7404
22089
36.40 10132000 7630
239088 05/09/2025 PRT D 2767 SAVANT SOLUTIONS, INC SS -1152 Invoice: 55-1152
1,143. 05 10156000 8028
04/11/2025 05092025
EXTRA DUTY SHERIFF SERVICES 3/8/2025
SHERIFF SERVICES
04/11/2025 05092025
EXTRA DUTY SHERIFF SERVICES 3/7/2025
SHERIFF SERVICES
CHECK 239086 TOTAL:
04/28/2025 05092025
ASPHAL T REMO VAL 04/28/2025
TRAILS & BIKE PATH MAINT
CHECK 239087 TOTAL:
88 .82
88.82 45.86
88.82 134 .68
608 .15
431 .64
566 .24
1,287 .11
2,893.14
36.40 36 .40
04/29/2025 05092025 1,143.05
CM42 INDOOR MINI DOME CAMERA & 3 -YEAR CAMERA LIC .
COMPUTER ENHANCEMENT
CHECK 239088 TOTAL:
1,143 .05
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City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
INV DATE PO
CHECK RUN
NET
INVOICE
INVOICE DTL DESC
239089 05/09/2025 PRTD
Inv oice: 4529981
Invoice: 4528227
Invoice: 4528229
Inv oice: 4528228
131 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY 4529981
167 .47 10133310 8700
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY 4528227
167 .47 10133300 8700
SOUTH CO AST AIR QUALITY 4528229
167 .47 21500500 8700
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY 4528228
167 .47 21500690 8700
04/16/2025 05092025 167 .47
AB2588 AQMD FEE FY24/25-FACILITY ID#146479 (CY)
MISC EXPENDITURE
04/16/2025 05092025 167.47
AB2588 AQMD FEE FY24/25-FACILI TY ID#106922 (CH)
MISC EXPENDITURE
04/16/2025 05092025 167.47
AB2588 AQMD FEE FY24/25-FACILITY ID#106928 (FS#5
MISC EXPENDITURE
04/16/2025 05092025 167 .47
AB2588 AQMD FEE FY24/25-FACILITY ID#106927 (FS#69)
MISC EXPENDITURE
CHECK 239089 TOTAL: 669.88
239090 05/09/2025 PRTD 62 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY 6818704162025 04/18/2025 05092025 1,068 .69 Invoice: 6818704162025 SERVICE PE 4/16/2025 (ACCT# 106 253 6818 7) 1,068 .69 24281000 7600 NATURAL GAS
CHECK 239090 TOTAL: 1,068 .69
239091 05/09/2025 PRT D 233 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 75329 05/07/2025 05092025 126.92 Invoice: 75329 CHILD SUPPORT PE 05/02/25
126.92 101 2260 CHILD SUPPORT
CHECK 239091 TOTAL: 126.92
239092 05/09/2025 PRTD 2286 STATE OF CALIFORNIA 12253 04/30/2025 05092025 11,460.16 Inv oice: 12253 1% LOAN INSTALLMENT FOR CHILLER
11,460. 16 24281000 8221 LIABILIT Y PAYMEN T
CHECK 239092 TOTAL: 11,460 .16
239093 05/09/2025 PRTD 68 UNITED WAY OF THE DESERT 75328 05/07/2025 05092025 3 .85 Invoice: 75328 UNITED WAY PE 05/02/25
3. 85 101 2250 DONATIONS -UNITED WAY
CHECK 239093 TOTAL: 3.85
239094 05/09/2025 PRT D 174 VALLEY LOCK & SAFE B317241 05/01/2025 05092025 871 .27 Invoice: B317241 HID CARDS 5/2025
871. 27 10133300 8000 SUPPLIES
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Program ID: a pcshdsb
City of Rancho Mirage
A/P CASH DISBURSEMENTS JOURNAL
CASH ACCOUNT: 999 1005 CHECKING
CHECK NO CHK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME
239095 05/09/2025 PR TD 2881 WELTYS EN TERPRISES, INC
Invoice: 4606
INVOICE
4606
100 .00 24281000 7860
INV DATE PO CHECK RUN
INVOICE DTL DESC
CHECK 239094 TOTAL:
05092025
04/28/2025
LIVE SCAN SERVICES
RECRUITMENT
NUMBER OF CHECKS 59
TOTAL PRINTED CHECKS
TOTAL EFT'S
COUNT
NET
871 .27
100.00
CHECK 239095 TOTAL: 100 .00
CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL ''° ••r 463,940.51
AMOUNT
33 80,568 .89
26 383,371.62
•• * * GRAND TOTAL '°' •• 463,940.51
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City Council Staff Report
Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001 — Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of an Omnibus Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.68 (Special Elections) — Section 2.68.040 (City Parks Maintenance); Adding Chapter 5.45 (Shopping Cart Management) to Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations); Amending Chapter 8.25 (Landing Of Aircraft) — Section 8.25.020 (Landing of Aircraft); Amending Chapter 8.26 (City Parks and Recreation Facility Regulations) — Section 8.26.030 (Group Use of Parks); Amending Chapter 8.63 (Camping Regulations) — Section 8.63.060 (Enforcement); Amending Chapter 14.20 (Definitions) — Section 14.20.100 (Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Definitions); Amending Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards) — Section 17.20.140 (Screening and Buffering); Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities); Amending Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review) — Section 17.34.010 (Introduction); and Amending Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) — Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. Location: City -Wide DATE
ITEM #
May 15, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5A.
Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Ben Torres, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Find that the adoption of the Omnibus 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 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making; and
2. Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 2.68 (Special Elections) — Section
2.68.040 (City Parks Maintenance); Adding Chapter 5.45 (Shopping Cart Management) to Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations); Amending Chapter 8.25 (Landing Of Aircraft) - Section 8.25.020 (Landing of Aircraft); Amending Chapter 8.26 (City Parks and Recreation Facility Regulations) — Section 8.26.030 (Group Use of Parks); Amending Chapter 8.63 (Camping Regulations) — Section 8.63.060 (Enforcement); Amending Chapter 14.20 (Definitions) — Section 14.20.100 (Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Definitions); Amending Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards) — Section 17.20.140 (Screening and Buffering); Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities); Amending Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review) — Section 17.34.010 (Introduction); and Amending Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) — Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
DISCUSSION
PURPOSE
75 The primary purpose of this omnibus ordinance is to introduce certain amendments to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Title 5 (Business, Taxes, Licenses and Regulations), Title 8 (Health and Safety), Title 14 (Code Compliance and Remedies), and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as further detailed in the proposed ordinance. As part of regular Municipal Code maintenance updates to various chapters and sections are occasionally required to correct errors, update standards and ensure that the Municipal Code complies with new regulations. For the record, the title of the ordinance has been modified from the version presented to the Planning Commission due to the addition of proposed Municipal Code revisions which are outside the purview of the Planning Commission, and therefore go directly to the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The following discusses some of the changes proposed as part of the Municipal Code updates, see Attachment 6 (Ordinance for ZTA25-0001) for the full scope of the proposed revisions to the Municipal Code. In the Ordinance proposed additions are "bolded and underlined" and deletions have a "Gtri<cthrough." Title 17 (Zoning):
Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communications Facilities): On March 6, 2025 the City Council received and filed the Wireless Master Plan (clicking this link allows you to access the Wireless Master Plan webpage) which contains key data and recommendations on how to improve cellular coverage within the City. The City Council directed staff to initiate the necessary municipal code amendments to streamline the permitting process and to reduce barriers to entitlement for wireless communication facilities. The proposed revisions to Chapter 17.32 achieve these objectives.
Section 17.20.140 (Screening and Buffering): Clarifies that conduit and pipes shall not be located along the building exterior.
Section 17.34.010 (Introduction): Modifies a footnote regarding the review authority for Conditional Use Permits.
Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits): Clarifies the review authority for Minor Conditional Use Permits.
Title 14 (Code Compliance and Remedies):
Section 14.20.100: Correction to reference of a title.
Title 8 (Health and Safety):
Section 8.25.020: Clarifies the review authority.
Section 8.26.030: Clarifies references to the Rancho Mirage Community Park.
Section 8.63.060: Modifies enforcement to match statutory allowances.
Title 5 (Business, Taxes, Licenses and Regulations):
Chapter 5.45: Establishes a shopping cart management program for retailers. The proposed chapter authorizes the City to collect costs associated with shopping cart removal and issue fines when there is non-compliance in shopping cart retrieval or unlawful removal of carts.
Title 2 (Administration and Personnel):
Section 2.68.040: Clarifies references to the Rancho Mirage Community Park.
Planning Commission Meeting
On April 24, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and reviewed the proposed municipal code amendments under the Planning Commission's purview. Staff summarized the highlights of the staff report, and one public comment was received during the public hearing. As summarized in the minutes attached to this report, the Commissioners asked questions to which staff answered. After due consideration of the staff report and public testimony, the Planning Commission made the following motion:
76 MOVED/SECONDED BY CHANTER/GREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -PC -04, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
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 15378 BECAUSE IT IS NOT A "PROJECT", AND 15061(B) (3) BECAUSE IT CAN BE SEEN WITH CERTAINTY THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY THAT THE
ACTIVITY IN QUESTION MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT BECAUSE THE AMENDMENTS INVOLVE GENERAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MAKING; AND, 2) INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. (NEXT -IN -ORDER), AMENDING SECTION 17.20.040 (DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS) OF CHAPTER 17.20 (GENERAL PROPERTY AND USE STANDARDS),REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.32 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES), AMENDING SECTION 17.34.010 (INTRODUCTION) OF CHAPTER 17.34 (INTRODUCTION) OF DIVISION IV (PERMITS AND REVIEW), AND AMENDING SECTION 17.48.045 (MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF CHAPTER 17.48 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF
THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE SUBJECT TO ADDITION OF FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO
THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS MAY BE RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, WHICH ARE OUTSIDE THE PURVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THEREFORE GO DIRECTLY TO CITY COUNCIL.
MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
This Omnibus Ordinance is not a "project" under CEQA pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15378, because it will not cause a direct (or reasonably foreseeable indirect) physical environmental change, but even assuming arguendo that the action is a "project" under CEQA, it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to 15061(b) (3) in that the amendments involve general policy and procedure making, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
NOTICING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 17.74.020, Hearing and notice, notification of the public hearing was published in The Desert Sun on May 4, 2025. In addition, on April 30, 2025, public hearing notices were posted at the City's designated community posting spots which include City Hall Bulletin Board, Rancho Mirage Library, and City website. Any information addressed to the City Council, but received after completion of this final report, will be distributed at the public hearing. No new comments have been received as of the publication date of this report.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - 04/24/2025 PC Staff Report
Attachment 2 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 3 - Draft Notice of Exemption
Attachment 4 - City Attorney Independent Analysis
Attachment 5 - PC Resolution
Attachment 6 - Draft Ordinance
Attachment 7 - Draft 04/24/2025 PC Meeting Minutes
Attachment 8 - Public Comments
77 ATTACHMENT 1
Planning Commission Staff Report
Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001 Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations) of Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards), Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Amending Section 17.34.010 (Introduction) of Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review), and Amending Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. Location: City -Wide DATE
ITEM #
April 24, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6C.
Presented To
Presented By
Planning Commission
Ben Torres, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -PC -(Next -in -Order), recommending that the City Council take the following actions:
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 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making; and
2. Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), Amending Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations) of Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards), Repealing and Replacing Chapter
17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Amending Section 17.34.010 (Introduction) of Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review), and Amending Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code subject to addition of further amendments to the Municipal Code as may be recommended by staff, which are outside the purview of the Planning Commission, and therefore go directly to City Council.
DISCUSSION
Facts
1. Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage
78 2. Request:
Consideration of an Ordinance to amend Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations) of Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards), Repealing and Replacing Chapter
17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Amending Section
17.34.010 (Introduction) of Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review), and Amending Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code subject to addition of further amendments to the Municipal Code as may be recommended by staff, which are outside the purview of the Planning Commission, and therefore go directly to City Council.
3. Location: City -Wide
4. Environmental Information
PURPOSE
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15378 the proposed amendments are not
considered a "project" under CEQA. Furthermore, the proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3).
The primary purpose of this ordinance is to introduce certain amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as further detailed in the staff report. As part of regular Municipal Code maintenance updates to various chapters and sections are occasionally required to correct errors, update standards and ensure that the Municipal Code complies with new regulations.
DISCUSSION
The following discusses some of the changes proposed as part of the Municipal Code updates, see Attachment 4 (Ordinance for ZTA25-0001) for the full scope of the proposed revisions that are subject to Planning Commission review. In the Ordinance proposed additions are "bolded and underlined" and deletions have a "ctrl<cthrouch." In addition, as detailed in the Ordinance, the title of the Ordinance may change when presented to the City Council if staff adds additional proposed Municipal Code revisions which are outside the purview of the Planning Commission, and therefore go directly to the City Council.
Title 17 (Zoning):
Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communications Facilities): On March 6, 2025 the City Council received and filed the Wireless Master Plan (clicking this link allows you to access the Wireless Master Plan webpage) which contains key data and recommendations on how to improve cellular coverage within the City. The City Council directed staff to initiate the necessary municipal code amendments to streamline the permitting process and to reduce barriers to entitlement for wireless communication facilities. The proposed revisions to Chapter 17.32 achieve these objectives.
Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations): Clarifies that conduit and pipes shall not be located along the building exterior.
Section 17.34.010 (Introduction): Modifies a footnote regarding the review authority for Conditional Use Permits.
Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits): Clarifies the review authority for Minor Conditional Use Permits.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
This Ordinance is not a "project" under CEQA pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15378, because it will not cause a direct (or reasonably foreseeable indirect) physical environmental change, but even assuming arguendo that the action is a "project" under CEQA, it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to 15061(b)(3) in that the amendments involve general policy and procedure making, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment. 79 NOTICING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 17.74.020, Hearing and notice, notification of the public hearing was published in The Desert Sun on April 4, 2025. In addition, on April 3, 2025, public hearing notices were posted at the City's designated community posting spots which include City Hall Bulletin Board, Rancho Mirage Library, and City website. Any information addressed to the Planning Commission, but received after completion of this final report, will be distributed at the public hearing. No comments have been received as of the publication date of this report.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 2 - Notice of Exemption
Attachment 3 - City Attorney Independent Analysis
Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Resolution
Attachment 5 - Ordinance for ZTA25-0001
80 ATTACHMENT 2
CITY Or RANCHO MIPPGE
Planning Division
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Planning©RanchoMirageCA.gov
(760) 328-2266
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, May 15, 2025 —1:00 p.m.
Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001
Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage
Request: Consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.68 (Special Elections) — Section 2.68.040 (City Parks Maintenance); adding Chapter 5.45 (Shopping Cart Management) to Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations); amending Chapter 8.25 (Landing of Aircraft) — Section
8.25.020 (Landing of Aircraft); amending Chapter 8.26 (City Parks and Recreation Facility Regulations) — Section 8.26.030 (Group Use of Parks); amending Chapter 8.63 (Camping Regulations) — Section 8.63.060 (Enforcement); amending Chapter 14.20 (Definitions) — Section 14.20.100 (Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tube Code Definitions); amending Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards) — Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations); repealing and replacing Chapter
17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities); amending Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review) — Section 17.34.010 (Introduction); and amending Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) — Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. The Planning Commission recommended approval on April 24, 2024, for all sections under Planning Commission purview.
Location: City-wide
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the City of Rancho Mirage City Council pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Title 17. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15378 of California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15378, the proposed amendments are not considered a "project" under CEQA. Furthermore, the proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, at which time and place pertinent testimony will be heard. The file, including all environmental information, is available for public inspection at City Hall, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 81 ZTA25-0001 May 15, 2025
p.m., and will be posted on the City's website with the publication of the City Council Agenda, to be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Written testimony may be submitted to the City Clerk via email to [email protected], or mailed to City of Rancho Mirage, ATTN: City Clerk, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Written testimony must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing to be considered by the City Council.
GOVERNMENT CODE § 65009 NOTICE: If you challenge this proposed activity in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council sufficiently prior to the Public Hearing to enable its consideration by them. 82 Attachment 3
CITY OF RA NC O MIRAGE
Development Services Department
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage CA 92270
Phone 760/328-2266 Fax 760/324-9851
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
To: ® State Clearinghouse
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95812
® Riverside County Clerk
P.O. Box 751
Riverside, CA 92501
Project Title/Case Nos. Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001 Project Location:
City-wide
Applicant/Representative:
City of Rancho Mirage
Attn: Ben Torres, Planning
Manger
69825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Project Description:
The "Proposed Project" is an ordinance,
proposing various amendments to Title 2
(Administration and Personnel), Title 5
(Business, Taxes, Licenses and
Regulations), Title 8 (Health and
Safety), Title 14 (Code Compliance and
Remedies), and 17 (Zoning) of the
Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project:
City of Rancho Mirage Ben Torres
Planning Manager
Exempt Status: (check one)
❑ Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268); ❑ Declared Emergency [Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)] ❑ Emergency Project [Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(O1; ❑ Statutory Exemption; Code N° ❑ Categorical Exemption. State type and Section number:
® Other: CEQA Section 15061(b)(3)
1. Reasons why project is exempt: This Ordinance is not a "project" under CEQA pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15378, because it will not cause a direct (or reasonably foreseeable indirect) physical environmental change, but even assuming arguendo that the action is a "project" under CEQA, it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to 15061(b)(3) in that the amendments involve general policy and procedure making, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment. The following are the specific revisions within the Municipal Code: Amending Chapter 2.68 (Special Elections) — Section 2.68.040 (City Parks Maintenance); Adding Chapter 5.45 (Shopping Cart Management) to Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations); Amending Chapter 8.25 (Landing Of Aircraft) — Section 8.25.020 (Landing of Aircraft); Amending Chapter 8.26 (City Parks and Recreation Facility Regulations) — Section 8.26.030 (Group Use of Parks); Amending Chapter 8.63 (Camping Regulations) — Section 8.63.060 (Enforcement); Amending Chapter 14.20 (Definitions) — Section 14.20.100 (Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Definitions); Amending Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards) — Section 17.20.140 (Screening and Buffering); Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities); Amending Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review) — Section 17.34.010 (Introduction); and Amending Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) — Section
17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits).
83 Lead Agency Contact Person: Ben Torres, Planning Manager Telephone No. (760) 328-2266 Date:
® Signed by Lead Agency
Ben Torres, Planning Manager
84 ATTACHMENT 4
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001
DATE: May 15, 2025
SPECIFIC REQUEST OR RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider and receive and file the City Attorney's Independent Analysis of the Ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001.
Background
Since the Zoning Text Amendments and other municipal code revisions requires the adoption of an ordinance, the City Attorney is required to make determinations which address whether the City has the legal authority to adopt said ordinances.
Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 1.04.031 (Review And Approval Of Legal Form Of Ordinances By City Attorney) provides that "[n]o ordinance shall be deemed effective unless the City Attorney determines that the City has the authority to adopt the proposed ordinance, that the proposed ordinance is constitutionally valid under the state and federal constitutions, and that the proposed ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City, the City's Charter, ordinances approved by the voters, and any applicable federal and/or state laws." Legal Authority
Zoning Text Amendments
California's Planning and Zoning Law (California Government Code §§65000-66499.58) is the framework for local land use regulation. Every city must have a comprehensive, long-term general plan for its physical development. Government Code §65300. Generally, City's zoning ordinances must be consistent with the City's general plan. See Government Code Section 65451. Zoning consistency with the general plan is required for all cities, including charter cities. Government Code 65860
Moreover, Chapter 17.73 (General Plan, Specific Plan and Zoning Text Amendment) of the Municipal Code, in relevant part, provides procedures for initiating and processing amendments to the text of Title 17, which includes, but is not limited to: initiation of amendment by a Council member, City Manager or any Department Director; review by City attorney to make the same determinations set forth in Section 1.04.031, as set forth above; and grants the City Council the authority to take certain actions at their discretion (as set forth in 17.73.030 (Procedure). 85 Any city may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with applicable state laws. Cal Const art XI, §7. The police power of a city is its right to adopt regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals, or the public safety. Chicago, B. & Q. Ry. Co. v Illinois (1906) 200 US 561, 592, 26 S Ct 341. The exercise of police power must: 1) Be reasonably related to a legitimate governmental purpose. Birkenfeld v City of Berkeley (1976) 17 C3d 129, 158. See Consolidated Rock Prods.
Co. v City of Los Angeles (1962) 57 C2d 515, 522 (there must be reasonable basis in fact to support legislative determination of regulation's wisdom and necessity); and 2) Have a reasonable tendency to promote the public health, morals, safety, or general welfare of the community. Carlin v City of Palm Springs (1971) 14 CA3d 706, 711 (city has broad discretion in determining what is reasonable in endeavoring to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of community).
Further Amendments
Pursuant to the authority granted to the City by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City has the police power to adopt regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health and safety.
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, Oregon. Among other things, the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment does not prohibit cities from enforcing laws regulating camping on public property (144 S.Ct. 2202).
California Business & Professions section 22435.7 regulates the retrieval of shopping carts by local government agencies and the City desires to enact regulations pertaining to shopping carts in accordance with state law. California Business & Professions section 22435.7 regulates the retrieval of shopping carts by local government agencies and the City of Rancho Mirage desires to enact regulation in accordance with state law.
It is the independent opinion of the City Attorney that based on the content and findings in the Staff Report, the Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution, and proposed ordinance, the City Attorney determines that the City Council has the legal authority to adopt the ordinance, since the proposed ordinance is constitutionally valid under the state and federal constitutions, is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City, the City's charter, ordinances approved by the voters, and applicable federal and state laws. 86 STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission/City Council
FROM: Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001
DATE: April 24, 2025
SPECIFIC REQUEST OR RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission and City Council consider and receive and file the City Attorney's Independent Analysis of the Ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25- 0001.
Background
Since the Zoning Text Amendment requires the adoption of an ordinance, the City Attorney is required to make determinations which address whether the City has the legal authority to adopt said ordinances.
Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 1.04.031 (Review And Approval Of Legal Form Of Ordinances By City Attorney) provides that "[n]o ordinance shall be deemed effective unless the City Attorney determines that the City has the authority to adopt the proposed ordinance, that the proposed ordinance is constitutionally valid under the state and federal constitutions, and that the proposed ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City, the City's Charter, ordinances approved by the voters, and any applicable federal and/or state laws." Legal Authority
Zoning Text Amendments
California's Planning and Zoning Law (California Government Code §§65000-66499.58) is the framework for local land use regulation. Every city must have a comprehensive, long-term general plan for its physical development. Government Code §65300. Generally, City's zoning ordinances must be consistent with the City's general plan. See Government Code Section 65451. Zoning consistency with the general plan is required for all cities, including charter cities. Government Code 65860
Moreover, Chapter 17.73 (General Plan, Specific Plan and Zoning Text Amendment) of the Municipal Code, in relevant part, provides procedures for initiating and processing amendments to the text of Title 17, which includes, but is not limited to: initiation of amendment by a Council member, City Manager or any Department Director; review by City attorney to make the same determinations set forth in Section 1.04.031, as set forth above; and grants the City Council the authority to take certain actions at their discretion (as set forth in 17.73.030 (Procedure). 87 Any city may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with applicable state laws. Cal Const art XI, §7. The police power of a city is its right to adopt regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals, or the public safety. Chicago, B. & Q. Ry. Co. v Illinois (1906) 200 US 561, 592, 26 S Ct 341. The exercise of police power must: 1) Be reasonably related to a legitimate governmental purpose. Birkenfeld v City of Berkeley (1976) 17 C3d 129, 158. See Consolidated Rock Prods.
Co. v City of Los Angeles (1962) 57 C2d 515, 522 (there must be reasonable basis in fact to support legislative determination of regulation's wisdom and necessity); and 2) Have a reasonable tendency to promote the public health, morals, safety, or general welfare of the community. Carlin v City of Palm Springs (1971) 14 CA3d 706, 711 (city has broad discretion in determining what is reasonable in endeavoring to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of community).
It is the independent opinion of the City Attorney that based on the content and findings in the Staff Report, the Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution, and proposed ordinance, the City Attorney determines that the City Council has the legal authority to adopt the ordinance, since the proposed ordinance is constitutionally valid under the state and federal constitutions, is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City, the City's charter, ordinances approved by the voters, and applicable federal and state laws. 88 ATTACHMENT 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -PC -04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: 1) FIND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE EXEPT FROM CEQA; AND 2) INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE [NEXT IN LINE] AMENDING 17.20.040 (DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS) OF CHAPTER 17.20 (GENERAL
PROPERTY AND USE STANDARDS), REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER
17.32 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES), AMENDING SECTION 17.34.010 (INTRODUCTION) OF CHAPTER 17.34 (INTRODUCTION) OF DIVISION IV (PERMITS AND REVIEW), AND AMENDING SECTION 17.48.045 (MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF CHAPTER 17.48 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage is a charter city and a municipal corporation of the State of California, and recognized as a political subdivision of the State of California for certain purpose; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2025, the City Council received and filed the Wireless Master Plan which contains key data and recommendations on how to improve cellular coverage within the City. The City Council directed staff to initiate the necessary municipal code amendments to streamline the permitting process and to reduce barriers to entitlement for wireless communication facilities. The proposed revisions to Chapter
17.32, as set forth in the Ordinance on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Ordinance"), achieve these objectives, while reasonably balancing the aesthetic quality of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance proposes further revisions to the municipal code as part of City's regular maintenance of the Municipal Code to update standards, ensuring internal consistency of Title 17, and ensures the Municipal Code complies with new laws, rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, and recommends that City Council find, that the adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted this Resolution at its regular held on April 24th, 2025, upon a duly noticed public hearing, noticed in accordance with California Government Code Section 65854.
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WHEREAS, the Proposed Project is an amendment to the Municipal Code and is City-wide. Accordingly, a Public Hearing Notice was published in the Desert Sun on April 4, 2025, and posted on April 3, 2025, on the City's website, on the bulletin board in front of City Hall, and at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory, informing the public of the Planning Commission's consideration of the Proposed Project, in addition to the Agenda and Staff Report posted on the City's website for public review and inspection at least 72 hours prior to the Planning Commission's April 24, 2025 Regular Meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS AND EXHIBITS.
That the foregoing Recitals and attached Exhibit are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS.
That the Planning Commission finds as follows:
a) That the proposed 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 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making; and
b) That all proposed zoning text amendments herein are consistent with the General plan upon consideration of all of its aspects, including without limitation that the proposed amendments further the objectives and policies of the General Plan and do not obstruct their attainment.
SECTION 3. RECOMMENDATIONS.
That based on the foregoing Findings, as set forth and described herein, and the findings and determinations set forth in the April 24, 2025, Planning Commission Staff Report and the attached Ordinance, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Find that adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may 2 90
have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making
b) Find the amendments to the Municipal Code are consistent with the General Plan upon consideration of all its aspects, in that the proposed amendments further the objectives and policies of the General Plan and do not obstruct their attainment; and c) Adopt the Ordinance.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY.
That if any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution or any portion of the Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. CERTIFICATION.
That the Secretary to the Planning Commission shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause the same to be processed in the manner required by law.
SECTION 7. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
That all provisions of any resolution in effect prior to the effective date of this Resolution as adopted by the Planning Commission that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution, are hereby repealed.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 24th day of April, 2025.
Jassen Agostini, Chair
ATTEST:
Kristie Ramos, Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Colin D. Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
EXHIBIT "A"
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.20.040 (DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS) OF CHAPTER 17.20 (GENERAL PROPERTY AND USE STANDARDS), REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.32 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES), AMENDING SECTION 17.34.010 (INTRODUCTION) OF CHAPTER 17.34 (INTRODUCTION) OF DIVISION IV (PERMITS AND REVIEW), AND AMENDING SECTION 17.48.045 (MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF CHAPTER 17.48 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE
RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[TO BE ATTACHED]
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ATTACHMENT 6
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, 1) FINDING ADOPTION OF THIS OMNIBUS ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA; AND 2) AMENDING CHAPTER 2.68 (SPECIAL ELECTIONS) - SECTION 2.68.040 (CITY PARKS MAINTENANCE); ADDING CHAPTER 5.45 (SHOPPING CART MANAGEMENT) TO TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES, AND REGULATIONS); AMENDING CHAPTER 8.25 (LANDING OF AIRCRAFT) - SECTION 8.25.020 (LANDING OF AIRCRAFT); AMENDING CHAPTER 8.26 (CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY REGULATIONS) - SECTION 8.26.030 (GROUP USE OF PARKS); AMENDING CHAPTER 8.63 (CAMPING REGULATIONS) - SECTION 8.63.060 (ENFORCEMENT); AMENDING CHAPTER 14.20 (DEFINITIONS) - SECTION 14.20.100 (UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE DEFINITIONS); AMENDING CHAPTER 17.20 (GENERAL PROPERTY AND USE STANDARDS) - SECTION 17.20.140 (SCREENING AND BUFFERING); REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.32 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES); AMENDING CHAPTER 17.34 (INTRODUCTION) OF DIVISION IV (PERMITS AND REVIEW) - SECTION 17.34.010 (INTRODUCTION); AND AMENDING CHAPTER
17.48 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) - SECTION 17.48.045 (MINOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS) OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and a municipal corporation of the State of California, and recognized as a political subdivision of State of California for certain purpose; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2025, the City Council received and filed the Wireless Master Plan which contains key data and recommendations on how to improve cellular coverage within the City. The City Council directed staff to initiate the necessary municipal code amendments to streamline the permitting process and to reduce barriers to entitlement for wireless communication facilities. The proposed revisions to Chapter
17.32 achieve these objectives, while reasonably balancing the aesthetic quality of the City; and
WHEREAS, this omnibus ordinance proposes further revisions to the municipal code as part of City's regular maintenance of the Municipal Code to update standards, ensuring internal consistency, and ensures the Municipal Code complies with new laws, rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2025, the Rancho Mirage Planning Commission reviewed the proposed revisions to Title 17, and recommended the City Council adopt this ordinance; and
94 WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted to the City by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City has the police power to adopt regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City periodically reviews the City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code ("Municipal Code") to identify areas that need to be updated, clarified, or revised in accordance with state law; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enact this Ordinance to make such updates, clarifications, and revisions to the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, on June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, Oregon. Among other things, the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment does not prohibit cities from enforcing laws regulating camping on public property (144 S.Ct. 2202); and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to protecting the life, health, and safety of its residents and all people within the geographic boundaries of the City; and WHEREAS, the City finds that certain public lands within the City's geographical boundaries pose significant health and safety hazards to people who make shelter or stay overnight in those areas. The Council further finds that some of these public lands are environmentally sensitive and may be significantly damaged by unregulated human activity; and
WHEREAS, in order to address these concerns, the City desires to amend its camping regulations to ensure public safety and environmental protection; and WHEREAS, California Business & Professions section 22435.7 regulates the retrieval of shopping carts by local government agencies and the City desires to enact regulations pertaining to shopping carts in accordance with state law; and WHEREAS, California Business & Professions section 22435.7 regulates the retrieval of shopping carts by local government agencies and the City of Rancho Mirage desires to enact regulation in accordance with state law; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS AND EXHIBITS
95 That the above Recitals and attached Exhibits are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. EVIDENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
That the City Council conducted a noticed Public Hearing on May 15, 2025, and considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record for the proposed Ordinance, including, but not limited to, the following, which are all hereby incorporated herein by reference:
(a) Rancho Mirage Municipal Code;
(b) Rancho Mirage General Plan and Titles 2 (Administration and Personnel) , 5 (Business, Taxes, Licenses and Regulations), 8 (Health and Safety), 14 (Code Compliance and Remedies), and 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and all relevant provisions contained therein;
(c) Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at City Hall at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California;
(d) Planning Commission Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the proposed Ordinance, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the April 24, 2025, Planning Commission Public Hearing;
(e) Testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format or correspondence, at, or prior to, the April 24, 2025, Planning Commission Public Hearing;
(f) Notice of City Council Public Hearing scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at City Hall at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California;
(g) City Council Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the proposed Ordinance, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the May 15, 2025, City Council Public Hearing; and
(h) Testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format or correspondence, at, or prior to, the May 15, 2025, City Council Public Hearing.
Section 3. FINDINGS
That the City Council finds that all proposed zoning text amendments herein are consistent with the General plan upon consideration of all of its aspects, including without limitation that the proposed amendments further the objectives and policies of the General Plan and do not obstruct their attainment.
96 Section 4. AMENDING CHAPTER 2.68 (SPECIAL ELECTIONS) - SECTION
2.68.040 (CITY PARKS MAINTENANCE) OF TITLE 2
(ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That the City Council hereby amends Chapter 2.68 (Special Elections) — Section
2.68.040 (City Parks Maintenance) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 5. ADDING CHAPTER 5.45 (SHOPPING CART MANAGEMENT) TO TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES, AND REGULATIONS)
OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That the City Council hereby adds in its entirety Chapter 5.45 (Shopping Cart Management) to Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit "B," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 5. AMENDING SECTION 8.25.020 (LANDING OF AIRCRAFT) OF CHAPTER 8.25 (LANDING OF AIRCRAFT) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH
AND SAFETY) OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That the City Council hereby amends Section 8.25.020 (Landing of Aircraft) of Chapter 8.25 (Landing of Aircraft) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit "C," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 6. AMENDING CHAPTER 8.26 (CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY REGULATIONS) - SECTION 8.26.030 (GROUP USE OF
PARKS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That the City Council hereby amends Chapter 8.26 (City Parks and Recreation Facility Regulations) — Section 8.26.030 (Group Use of Parks), of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit "D," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 7. AMENDING SECTION 8.63.060 (ENFORCEMENT) OF
CHAPTER 8.63 (CAMPING REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 8
(HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE
MUNICIPAL CODE
That the City Council hereby amends Section 8.63.060 (Enforcement) of Chapter
8.63 (Camping Regulations) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit "E," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 97 Section 8. AMENDING SECTION 14.20.100 (UNIFORM SWIMMING
POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE DEFINITIONS) OF
CHAPTER 14.20 (DEFINITIONS) OF TITLE 14 (CODE
COMPLIANCE AND REMEDIES) OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That the City Council hereby amends Section 14.20.100 (Uniform Swimming, Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Definitions) of Chapter 14.20 (Definitions) of Title 14 (Code Compliance and Remedies) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit "F," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 9.
AMENDING SECTION 17.20.140 (SCREENING AND BUFFERING)
OF CHAPTER 17.20 (GENERAL PROPERTY AND USE
STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That Section 17.20.140 (Screening and Buffering) of Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, is hereby amended as set forth in more detail on Exhibit "G", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 10. REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.32 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF
THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with a new Chapter 17.32 as set forth in more detail on Exhibit "H", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 11. AMENDING SECTION 17.34.010 (INTRODUCTION) OF CHAPTER
17.34 (INTRODUCTION) OF DIVISION IV (PERMITS AND
REVIEW) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE
MUNICIPAL CODE
That 17.34.010 (Introduction) of Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, is hereby amended as set forth in more detail on Exhibit "I", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 12. AMENDING SECTION 17.48.045 (MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF CHAPTER 17.48 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS)
OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL
CODE
That Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the City of Rancho Mirage Municipal 98 Code, is hereby amended as set forth in more detail on Exhibit "I", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 13. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
That the City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making.
Section 14. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this Ordinance pursuant to Section
1.04.010 of the Municipal Code and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this Ordinance, that the Ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the Ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Section
1.04.031 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Section 15. SEVERABILITY
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 16. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City that are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 17. AMENDING OF BAIL SCHEDULE
That the City Attorney's Office is hereby directed to determine whether this Ordinance necessitates amendment of the City's Bail Schedule and to cause such necessary amendments to be made and filed with the local branches of the Superior Court of the County of Riverside.
Section 18. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its second reading.
Section 19. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance, and cause it to be published as required by law.
99 [THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on , 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
Ted Weill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.68 (SPECIAL ELECTIONS) - SECTION 2.68.040 (CITY PARKS MAINTENANCE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF
THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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§ 2.68.040. City parks maintenance.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the ordinance codified in this section is to replace the funding lost due to the elimination of the city's parks assessment. The city council has determined that the prior assessment is no longer permitted under Proposition 218. As such, this special tax is being proposed to replace the assessment formerly levied by the city. This replacement tax will continue to fund maintenance of the city's three existing parks (Cancer Survivors Park, Rancho Mirage CommunitvWhitewater Park, and Michael S. Wolfson Park), as well as the Magnesia Falls Park plannedfor completion by June 1998.
The proceeds of this replacement tax may only be expended on park maintenance.
B. Annual Tax Levy. The annual tax to be levied for any fiscal year shall be determined by resolution of the city council of the city on or before June 30th of each year on the basis of the actual revenues estimated to be required by the city to pay its reasonable and necessary expenses for the services detailed in subsection C of this section for such year, and shall be levied in amounts not more than maximum tax rates set forth in Subsections E through H of this section.
C. Use of Tax Proceeds. The proceeds of taxes received by the city in accordance with this special tax shall be expended only for the following purposes:
1. Park maintenance and operation;
2. Park lighting;
3. Park irrigation;
4. Administration of the above services;
5. Administration of the special tax.
D. Defmitions.
"Fiscal years" shall begin on July 1st and end on June 30th of the following calendar year. "CPI" means the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles -Anaheim -Riverside Area for All Urban Consumers, as developed by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor. "City" means the city of Rancho Mirage within the county of Riverside. "Annual special tax levy" means the annual special tax to be levied for any fiscal year, which is determined by majority vote of the city council of the city on the basis of the actual revenues estimated to be required by the city to pay its reasonable and necessary expenses for such year.
"Parcel" means a legal parcel of land designated by an assessor's parcel map and parcel number and carried on the secured property tax roll of the county of Riverside. In cases in which a parcel of land cannot be taxed, or the tax on a parcel of land cannot be legally collected, a parcel shall instead be defined as a possessory interest of a legal parcel of land. "Maximum special tax rate" means the maximum authorized special tax rate established by subsection E of this section.
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"Property taxes" means general ad valorem property taxes or possessory interest property taxes, as the case may be.
"Equivalent dwelling unit (EDU)" means the rate to be applied to a parcel proportionate to the rate applied to a parcel consisting of a single-family residential dwelling unit.
E. Maximum Special Tax Rate. The maximum authorized special tax rate for each parcel shall be eighteen dollars and ninety-six cents per EDU, and shall increase automatically each fiscal year hereafter by the percentage change in the CPI in the preceding calendar year.
F. EDUs Per Property Type. When applying the maximum special tax rate, the following EDU factors shall be used:
Land Use/Development Type EDU Factor
Single-family residential
Multifamily residential
Commercial
Recreational/golf course
Undeveloped
1.00 per unit
1.00 per unit
2.55 per acre
1.00 per acre
0.5 per acre
G. Application of Special Tax. The special tax shall apply, as set forth in this section, to all parcels which are within the city at the time of its formation, all parcels which are annexed to the city after it has been formed, and all parcels which are subsequently created by any form of land division. It shall exclude any parcel which is detached from the city and any parcel which is not taxable under the laws of the state of California or the United States of America.
H. Special Tax Lien. The special tax imposed under this section shall constitute a lien in accordance with the Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 2187 or 2188.1, and shall have the same effect as a property tax until fully paid. For fiscal year 1998-99, the lien shall attach at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 1998. For subsequent years, the lien shall attach at 12:01 a.m. on July 1st preceding the fiscal year for which the taxes are levied, or such other date as set out in applicable law.
I. Collection. The special tax shall be entered upon the tax rolls and collected by the tax collector of the county of Riverside in conjunction with, and shall be subject to the same interest, penalties, and costs, as general property taxes. The taxes on each parcel shall be billed on the secured roll tax bills, but may be transferred to the unsecured roll in accordance with applicable law, rules, and procedures. Failure to pay on or before the delinquency date will result in the imposition of penalties, interest, and costs in the same manner applicable to general property taxes.
J. Administration. The county of Riverside shall be entitled to deduct the reasonable costs of collection and administration of the special tax before remitting such tax revenues collected to the city.
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K. Appeals. The city council may adopt reasonable rules and regulations, or bylaws, providing for review by an outside board or hearing officer of any action, decision, or recommendation of the council or administrative staff affecting the amount of tax levy on parcels. The council's decision rendered after the review shall be final. Nothing in this section shall abrogate the obligation of the city council and city staff to comply with the requirements of existing law.
L. Implementation. The city council shall, as deemed necessary, from time to time, adopt motions, resolutions, and/or ordinances for implementation and administration of the special tax in accordance with applicable open meeting laws.
M. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, work or portion of the ordinance codified in this section is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and an independent provision and such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this section. The people declare that they would have adopted the ordinance codified in this section, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, word and phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any of the sections, subsections, sentences, words, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
N. Effective Date.
1. This section shall become effective, and the special tax herein adopted immediately upon its confirmation by 2/3 of the voters voting within the city in an election held on April 14, 1998. The first tax levy shall be for the 1998-99 fiscal year.
2. The ordinance codified in this section passed by an initiative on April 14, 1998. (Ord. 685 §§ 1 — 14, 1998)
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EXHIBIT "B"
ADDING CHAPTER 5.45 (SHOPPING CART MANAGEMENT) TO TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES, AND REGULATIONS) OF THE
RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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Chapter 5.45 SHOPPING CART MANAGEMENT
§ 5.45.010 Findings and purpose.
§ 5.45.020 Definitions.
§ 5.45.030 Applicability.
§ 5.45.040 Administration.
§ 5.45.050 Prohibition against removal or possession of shopping carts. § 5.45.060 Required shopping cart identification.
§ 5.45.070 Shopping cart containment and retrieval by owners. § 5.45.080 Impoundment and retrieval of abandoned shopping carts. § 5.45.090 Abandoned shopping cart prevention and retrieval plan. § 5.45.100 Owner responsibility.
§ 5.45.110 Disposal of shopping carts.
§ 5.45.120 Exemption.
§ 5.45.130 Enforcement and penalties.
§ 5.45.010 Findings and purpose.
The city of Rancho Mirage finds that abandoned shopping carts in the city create a potential hazard to the health and safety of the public, interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and create a public nuisance. The accumulation of abandoned carts on public and private property tends to create conditions that reduce property values, and promote blight and deterioration that result in a public nuisance. This chapter is intended to ensure that measures are taken by the owners of shopping carts to prevent the removal of the shopping carts from the owner's premises, to make removal of the cart from the owners' premises a violation of this code, and to facilitate the retrieval of abandoned shopping carts in a manner consistent with state law.
§ 5.45.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below:
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"Abandoned shopping cart" means any shopping cart that is left unattended, discarded, or abandoned upon any public property other than the premises from which the shopping cart was removed, without the written consent of the shopping cart's owner.
"City" means the city of Rancho Mirage or its designated representatives. "City Manager" shall mean the city manager of the city of Rancho Mirage, or designee.
"Occurrence" means the retrieval or impoundment by the city pursuant to this chapter of all shopping carts of an owner in a one -day period. "Owner" means any person or entity, however formed, who owns or provides shopping carts for use by customers in connection with the operation of a business.
"Premises" means the entire area owned and utilized by a retail establishment that provides shopping carts for use by customers, including any parking area or other off-street area provided by an owner, or shared with other retail establishments, for the use by customers for parking automobiles or other vehicles. "Parking area" means a parking lot or other property provided by a retail establishment for use by a customer for parking an automobile or other vehicle. In a multistore complex or shopping center, "parking area" includes the entire parking area used by or controlled by the complex or center.
"Person" means a natural person or legal entity, however formed, as well as any trustee, heir, executor, administrator, receiver, or assign, or any combination of such persons.
"Public property" means the outdoor common area of any building, business premises, apartment building or complex, or other premises or portion thereof which is adjacent to public property, open to the public, and which contains a shopping cart or shopping carts visible at street or ground level from the adjacent public property.
"Retail establishment," with regard to shopping carts, means any business located in the city which offers or provides shopping carts for the use by customers of such business regardless of whether such business is advertised or operated as a retail or wholesale business, and regardless of whether such business is open to the general public, is a private club or business, or is a membership store. "Shopping cart" means a basket mounted on wheels or a similar device generally used by a customer for the purpose of transporting goods of any kind within a retail 107
establishment or designated parking or loading area of that business establishment. "Shopping cart" also includes a cart used in a coin -operated laundry or dry-cleaning retail establishment for purposes of transporting clothes and necessary cleaning materials.
§ 5.45.030 Applicability.
This chapter applies to all retail establishments located in the city that provide shopping carts for customer use and to all shopping carts on and off the premises of retail establishments within the city.
§ 5.45.040 Administration.
A. The city manager and any city code enforcement officer, or city designated representative or agent, have the authority to administer and enforce this chapter.
B. The city manager or designee may adopt supplemental regulations or policies to implement and interpret this chapter. These regulations or policies must conform with the purpose of this chapter.
C. To the extent otherwise permitted by law, a city code enforcement officer, or any designated city representative or agent, may enter onto any public or private property in the city to retrieve, remove, store, and dispose of any lost, stolen, or abandoned shopping cart, or any part thereof.
§ 5.45.050 Prohibition against removal or possession of shopping carts.
A. It is unlawful for any person to temporarily or permanently remove a shopping cart from a business premises without the owner's prior written consent.
B. It is unlawful for any person to be in possession of a shopping cart that has been removed from a business premises.
C. Removal or possession of a cart for the purpose of repair, maintenance, retrieval, or disposal by the owner, employees, or authorized agents of the retail establishment is exempt from this section.
§ 5.45.060 Required shopping cart identification.
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Pursuant to Section 22435.1 of the Business and Professions Code, every shopping cart owned or provided by an owner shall have a sign permanently affixed to the shopping cart that includes the following information:
A. The owner's name, business address, and phone number.
B. Notice of the procedure to be used for authorized removal of a shopping cart from the premises.
C. Notice that unauthorized removal of the shopping cart from the premises of a retail establishment, or the unauthorized possession of the shopping cart, is a violation of state law and this chapter.
§ 5.45.070 Shopping cart containment and retrieval by owners.
A. Every shopping cart owner must lock or otherwise securely contain all owner's shopping carts after business hours in a manner that prevents theft or removal from the premises. All shopping carts located on the premises of a retail establishment, other than an establishment open for business twenty-four hours per day, must be collected at the end of each business day by the owner, employees, or authorized agents of the retail establishment and be collectively confined in a secured manner in a designated shopping cart confinement area on the premises until the commencement of the next business day.
B. All shopping carts located on the premises of any retail establishment open for business twenty-four hours per day, other than carts then currently in use by a customer, must be collected by the owner, employees, or authorized agents of the retail establishment and returned to a designated cart confinement area on the premises at least twice per calendar day between the hours of twelve p.m. (noon) and twelve a.m. (midnight) on each day the retail establishment is open for business. This section does not apply to:
1. Shopping carts located within an enclosed building;
2. Shopping carts removed from the premises of a retail establishment for purposes of repair or maintenance that are in the possession or custody of the party to whom removal has been authorized in writing by the shopping cart owner; or
3. Shopping carts being transported by the owner, or an officer, employee, or authorized agent of the owner, to or from the owner's business premises.
C. All abandoned shopping carts that are found off premises must be retrieved as soon as practicable by the owner, or an authorized agent of the owner, including a 109
cart retrieval service retained by the owner. The city shall notify the owner of an abandoned shopping cart when such shopping cart is located in a place that can be accessed safely by the owner. Such notice may be given by telephone, e-mail, text message, or other written or verbal communication to the owner or owner's agent designated in the abandoned shopping cart prevention and retrieval plan, if an approved plan is in place, and shall include the shopping cart's location. Within three business days from the date the owner of the cart receives actual notice by the city that an abandoned shopping cart of the owner has been located, the owner or agent shall cause the identified shopping cart(s) to be retrieved.
D. Persons retained to perform shopping cart retrieval services must carry written authorization from the owner to be presented upon request by the city manager or designee. Vehicles used by retrieval services must bear conspicuous signs identifying the name of the shopping cart retrieval service. § 5.45.080 Impoundment and retrieval of abandoned shopping carts.
A. The city manager or designee may immediately retrieve and impound any shopping cart, in accordance with the provisions outlined in Business and Professions Code Section 22435.7.
B. Impoundment Following Three -Day Notice. A shopping cart that has a sign affixed to it in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Business and Professions Code Section 22435.1 may be impounded by the city provided both of the following conditions are met:
1. The shopping cart is located outside the premises of a retail establishment; and
2. Except as provided in subsection (C) of this section, the shopping cart is not retrieved within three business days from the date the owner of the shopping cart, or the owner's agent, receives actual notice from the city of the shopping cart's discovery and location.
C. Impoundment Without Three -Day Notice. The city may retrieve and impound any abandoned shopping cart without first giving three business days' notice provided:
1. The city manager or designee provides actual notice to the owner, or the owner's agent, of the shopping cart's impoundment within twenty-four hours following the impound;
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2. The notice informs the owner, or the owner's agent, of the location where the shopping cart may be claimed;
3. Any shopping cart reclaimed by the owner, or the owner's agent, within three business days after the date of actual notice to the owner, or the owner's agent, of the impound, must be released and surrendered to the owner, or the owner's agent, at no charge, including the waiver of any impound and storage fees or fines which otherwise would be applicable; and
4. The shopping cart is held at a location that is both: (a) reasonably convenient to the owner of the shopping cart; and (b) open for business at least six hours of each business day.
D. Immediate Retrieval and Impoundment by City for Impeding Emergency Services. The city manager or designee may immediately retrieve and impound any shopping cart from public or private property if the location of the shopping cart impedes emergency services.
E. Immediate Retrieval and Impoundment by City for Impeding Traffic or Pedestrian Right-of-way. The city manager or designee may immediately retrieve and impound any shopping cart from public property if the location of the shopping cart impedes traffic or a pedestrian right-of-way.
F. Any cart reclaimed by the owner or their agent within three business days from the date the owner of the shopping cart, or their agent, is given actual notice by the city of the shopping cart's discovery and location, or impoundment, shall not be deemed an occurrence for purposes of this chapter.
G. The owner of any shopping cart that is not reclaimed within three business days after the date the owner has been given actual notice by the city of the shopping cart's discovery and location, or impoundment, is subject to prosecution or the imposition of administrative costs, fees, fines, interest and other penalties applicable under state law and this chapter commencing four business days after the date of notice.
5.45.090 Abandoned shopping cart prevention and retrieval plan.
A. Approved Plan Required. Every owner who provides or intends to provide shopping carts to customers must develop, implement, and comply with the terms and conditions of an approved abandoned shopping cart prevention and retrieval plan ("plan") to prevent unauthorized removal of shopping carts from a premises.
B. Plan Contents. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following requirements:
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1. Preliminary information. The name of all owners, the business name, the physical address where the business is conducted, and the name, address, and phone number(s) of the on -site and off -site owner, if different. In addition, the name and contact information of the person, or job title of the person, who will be responsible for accepting all shopping carts retrieved by the city and returned to the retail establishment during its normal business hours. If the responsible person or their contact information changes, the business shall notify the city within 7 calendar days of the change.
2. Cart inventory. A complete list of all shopping carts maintained in or on the premises.
3. Cart identification. Signs and shopping cart identification must conform to state law. Owners shall attach an example of the proposed shopping cart ownership identification sign in conformance with Business and Professions Code Section 22435.1 and Section 5.45.060 of this chapter.
4. Customer outreach. A description of a community outreach process under which the owner will cause notice to be provided to customers that the removal of shopping carts from the premises is prohibited and is a violation of state and city law. This notice may include, but is not limited to, warnings on shopping bags, signs posted in prominent places near door and parking lot exists, announcements using intercom systems at the premises, website or other means demonstrated to be effective to the reasonable satisfaction of the city manager.
5. Loss prevention measures. A description of specific measures that the owner shall implement to prevent shopping cart removal from the owner's premises. These measures may include, but are not limited to, electronic or other disabling devices on the shopping carts so that they cannot be removed from the premises, effective management practices, use of courtesy clerks to accompany customers and return the shopping carts to the store, use of security personnel to prevent removal, security deposit for use of shopping cart, or other demonstrable measures acceptable to the city manager or designee that are likely to prevent shopping cart removal from the premises. Shopping cart owners must conduct regular maintenance to ensure disabling devices and/or security deposit systems are working properly. If at any time, a cart owner determines the disabling device installed in a cart is not working properly, the cart shall be pulled from circulation until it is repaired. The cart owner shall inspect, test, and repair all abandoned carts returned to the owner prior to making the returned shopping carts available for use.
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6. Employee training. A description of an ongoing training program that will be implemented by the owner that is designed to educate new and existing employees on the plan and any conditions contained herein at least annually.
7. Mandatory shopping cart retrieval. A plan for retrieval of abandoned shopping carts by the owner within three business days after knowing of a cart's removal from the owner's premises or after receiving notice from the city that the shopping cart has been abandoned.
D. Review and Approval of Plans. Each plan will be evaluated and must be approved by Development Services. Development Services may deny the plan if the requirements of this chapter have not been satisfied. If the plan is denied, the city must serve the applicant with a written notice of denial. The notice must state the reasons for denial to assist the owner with obtaining plan approval. An owner must submit a revised plan within fifteen days of receiving a notice of denial.
Development Services may impose conditions of approval on a plan if he or she determines it to be reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Such conditions may include but not limited to disabling devices on all shopping carts used by the business in order to prevent removal of shopping carts from the business premises.
E. Plan Validity. A plan is valid upon approval and may be reviewed at the time that the retail establishment's business license is up for renewal. A plan approved pursuant to this chapter is valid only as to the owner and approved location, and is therefore nontransferable to other persons or locations.
F. Changes to Plan. If an owner proposes any change in the operations or information in an approved plan, the owner must notify the city in writing of any such proposed change, and same must be approved by the city manager or designee before the change takes place.
G. Existing Owners. Upon adoption of this chapter, owners of existing businesses subject to the plan requirement must submit a plan for approval within thirty days of receiving notice from the city that such a plan is required.
H. Mandatory Loss Prevention Measures. If a retail establishment has five or more occurrences of shopping carts removed without the owner's written consent within the twelve-month period commencing with the issuance or renewal of a business license, the city may require the business to obtain and maintain electronic or other disabling devices on all of owner's shopping carts at the retail establishment. § 5.45.100 Owner responsibility.
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It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the business complies with the abandoned shopping cart prevention and retrieval plan at all times. In construing and enforcing this chapter and any regulations promulgated under this chapter, the act, omission, or failure of an agent, officer, representative, or other person acting for or employed by an owner, within the scope of his or her employment or office, shall in every case be deemed the act, omission, or failure of the owner. § 5.45.110 Disposal of shopping carts.
The city may immediately sell or otherwise dispose of any shopping cart that meets one of the following conditions:
A. That is not reclaimed from the city within thirty days of notification to the owner, or the owner's agent, of the cart's discovery and location, or impoundment.
B. The owner of the cart cannot be determined for any reason, including if the cart fails to have the identification required by state law or this chapter.
C. If the cart's condition renders it unusable.
§ 5.45.130 Enforcement and penalties.
A. General. When the city manager or designee has determined that a violation of this chapter exists, the enforcement officer may use the procedures set forth in this chapter for the abatement of such public nuisance that is being committed on public property or may utilize any other procedure authorized by law. The remedies, procedures, and penalties provided by this chapter are cumulative to each other and to any other available remedy under city, state, or federal law.
B. Violation for Failure to Retrieve Shopping Cart.
1. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 22435.7(f), any owner that fails to retrieve the owner's shopping cart(s) within three business days from the date of being given notice of the cart's or carts' discovery and location, or impoundment, by the city, is guilty of a violation of this chapter and may be punished by administrative fine of fifty dollars ($50) for each occurrence in excess of three during a six month period.
2. In addition to the fines imposed above, the owner shall pay the city's actual costs for retrieving and storing the owner's shopping cart(s) unless 114
the owner reclaims the shopping cart within three business days from being given notice of the shopping cart's or carts' discovery and location, or impoundment, by the city, in which case, all fines, costs and fees shall be waived.
C. Other Violations. Notwithstanding the fines and costs authorized by Business and Professions Code Section 22435.7(f), when a code enforcement officer determines there is a violation of the provisions of this chapter, he or she is authorized to issue a notice of violation or an administrative citation to the responsible party pursuant to Chapter 14.80 (Administrative Citation and Appeal Procedures) of this code. Nothing in this section shall preclude the city from also issuing an infraction citation upon the occurrence of the same offense on the same day to any responsible party. Any person or owner of a shopping cart who fails to retrieve any shopping cart in accordance with this section shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50) for each occurrence in excess of three during a specified six-month period.
D. When a code enforcement officer determines there is a violation of the provisions of this chapter, he or she may issue an infraction citation pursuant to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infraction Violations), including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all criminal penalties set forth therein if there is any violation of this chapter committed, caused or maintained by any responsible party.
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EXHIBIT "C"
AMENDING SECTION 8.25.020 (LANDING OF AIRCRAFT) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL
CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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§ 8.25.020. Landing of aircraft.
Except in case of emergency or for rescue missions, military purposes or governmental services, no person shall land any aircraft within the city except upon an airport, aircraft landing field, heliport, helistop= ef-other area approved by the city council or as determined by the Development Services Director.
(Ord. 166 § 1, 1979)
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EXHIBIT "D"
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.26 (CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY REGULATIONS) - SECTION 8.26.030 (GROUP USE OF PARKS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE [SEE ATTACHED]
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§ 8.26.030. Group use of parks.
Use of all parks by groups of thirty-five persons or less shall be unreserved and shall be on a first - come, first -serve basis. No city park, except Rancho Mirage CommunityWhitewater Park, may be used by groups of more than thirty-five persons. Groups of more than thirty-five persons may only use Rancho Mirage CommunityWhitewater Park after obtaining a park use permit issued under the terms of Section 8.26.040.
(Ord. 757 § 1, 2001)
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EXHIBIT "E"
AMENDING SECTION 8.63.060 (ENFORCEMENT) OF CHAPTER 8.63 (CAMPING REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF
THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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§ 8.63.060 Enforcement.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and may be enforced pursuant to any applicable provision of Title 14 of this code, and any and all other remedies, civil and equitable, afforded to the city under the law. If a violation of this chapter is of a continuing nature, each day during which it occurs shall constitute an additional, separate, and distinct offense. Violations of this chapter shall not constitute an infraction or misdemeanor. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor violation and upon conviction thereof any violation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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EXHIBIT "F"
AMENDING SECTION 14.20.100 (UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA
AND HOT TUB CODE DEFINITIONS) OF CHAPTER 14.20
(DEFINITIONS) OF TITLE 14 (CODE COMPLIANCE AND REMEDIES)
OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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§14.20.100 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code definitions.
The words and phrases when used in this Title 43 14 in relation to the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code shall, for the purposes of this Title 4-3 14, have the meanings ascribed to them in the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.
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EXHIBIT "G"
AMENDING SECTION 17.20.140 (SCREENING AND BUFFERING) OF CHAPTER 17.20 (GENERAL PROPERTY AND USE STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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§ 17.20.140. Screening and buffering.
This section establishes standards for the screening, buffering, and separation of adjoining residential and nonresidential land uses.
A. Screening Between Different Land Uses. Wherever a parcel zoned for commercial, industrial, or institutional purposes adjoins a residential zoning district/use, at the time of nonresidential construction there shall be erected along the property line adjoining the residential zoning district/use a six-foot high solid decorative wall with a stucco or equivalentfinish. The wall shall be architecturally treated on both sides, subject to the approval of the director. The wall separating the nonresidential use from adjoining residential use/district may exceed six feet, up to a maximum of eight feet in height for increased screening, as measured from the finished grade of the affected residential property, if all of the following requirements are met:
1. Walls exceeding six feet in height shall be subject to approval or modification of a development plan permit;
2. Increased wall heights shall be allowed where additional height is necessary to protect the privacy of residents from intrusive elements of adjacent nonresidential development;
3. Increased wall heights shall be allowed only in locations where existing or future residents' mountain views would not be adversely impacted; and
4. Walls exceeding six feet in height may be installed only if all structural requirements are met as determined by the city building official.
B. Mechanical Equipment. Any mechanical equipment, whether on the roof, side of structure, or ground, shall be properly screened from public view. The method of screening shall be architecturally compatible in terms of colors, materials, shape, and size. Conduits and pipes shall not be located along the building exterior and shall be routed within the building, as allowed by federal, state, and local laws. The screening design and construction shall be subject to the approval of the director and shall blend with the design of the structure and include appropriately installed and maintained landscaping whenon the ground. In addition, mechanical equipment and screening shall be installed as follows:
1. Located back of the front setback line;
2. Vents located not less than five feet from any screening wall; and
3. Screening wall material, color, and textures to match the adjoining structure or the perimeter wall.
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exceed six feet, up to a maximum of eight feet, as measured from the finished grade of the residential property if all of the following requirements are met:
1. The additional height is necessary to reduce existing motor vehicle noise levels below the 65 Community Equivalent Noise Level (CNEL) as measured from the affected residential property;
2. Adjacent roadway noise levels shall first be minimized by the application of asphalt rubber hot mix as a prior noise mitigation measure;
3. Additional wall height and materials at existing residential developments shall be uniformly applied over the entire length of the wall segment facing the public street, subject to the director's approval;
4. Enhanced landscaping shall be installed in the public street parkway to soften the appearance of the higher wall, subject to the director's approval; and
5. Walls exceeding six feet in height may be installed if all structural requirements are met as determined by the city building official.
D. Solar Collectors. Solar collectors, pursuant to the Solar Rights Act of 1978 (as amended), shall be allowed on the roof of all permitted residential and commercial structures including public facilities. Solar collectors shall not extend above the maximum allowable height of the structure. Collectors may be mounted on racks which are suitably enclosed, screened behind a parapet wall or otherwise architecturally designed to blend in with the proposed or existing structure and screen any support structure mechanisms. Manifolds, supply and return lines shall be painted to match the adjacent building or roof surface.
1. All new residential construction shall be "solar ready," meaning that electrical panel capacity is provided, and conduits are provided within the walls and/or attic space to a roof connection for PV panels.
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EXHIBIT "H"
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.32 (WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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CHAPTER 17.32 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
17.32.010 Title and Purpose.
This chapter sha be known as the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance. The purposes of this chapter are to assure that wireless communications networks are comp e ed 'n the eas- visible 'ashion, and with -hc as- disrup-ivc impac- on the neighborhoods and -he communi-ies wi -hin -he city of Rancho Mirage. The regu a -ions cot forth 'n this chap-cr arc adop cd to serve, pro cct and promote the public hea h, sa'e y and wc'arc, and -o preserve and enhance -he aes-he-ic qua i-ies o- -he city of Rancho Mirage, as se 'orth in -he goa s, objccivcs and po icics o the genera p an, whi o concurren y a owing 'o he order y and efficient dove opmcnt o' a wire ess communications infrastructure in accordance with the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. It is the public policy of this city to advance and preserve the aesthetics of this city by the undergrounding and removal of all ovcrh d -c cphonc and power po cs, an -ennas and lines. Therefore, while the present state of cellular technology may require the use of above ground c ec.ronics or an ennas, i- is -he po icy o' .his ci y .hat a ce u ar equipmen and antennas sha be archi-cc-ura y disguised and hidden'rom pub .c view. The oca -ion of all cellular equipment shall also be in compliance with all standards, except height, of the zoning d'stric- in which i- is proposed. (Ord. 778 § ' (Exh. A), 2002) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the development of wireless communication facilities. The regulations contained herein are intended to protect and promote public health, safety, and welfare and the aesthetic quality of the city while providing reasonable opportunities for communication services to provide such services in a safe, effective and efficient manner. These regulations are intended to address the following community concerns:
A. Enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunications services to provide such services to the community quickly, effectively, and efficiently, while balancing aesthetic quality of the city;
B. To ensure radio frequency radiation is in compliance with federal requirements;
C. Encourage users of towers and antennas to configure them in a way that minimizes the adverse visual impact of the towers, antennas, and facilities through careful design, siting, landscape screening, and innovative camouflaging techniques; and
D. To allow new communication technology in appropriate areas within the City to promote access to wireless communications services.
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17.32.020 Applicability.
This chapter applies to all wireless communications facilities existing and proposed to be located within the corporate limits of the city of Rancho Mirage, California, including personal wireless services as defined by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (TCA) and licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, including, but not limited to, the types commonly known as cellular, personal communications services (PCS), specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), paging, land based repeaters for satellite broadcast services, micro -cell antennae and similar systems which exist now or may be developed in the future and exhibit technological characteristics similar to them. This chapter shall also apply to wireless communication facilities within public rights -of -way except as prohibited by state and federal law.
Wireless communications facilities proposed to be located in Rancho Mirage may be constructed only pursuant to a permit issued by the city in accordance with this chapter and shall comply with Municipal Code Title 17 Zoning and all other applicable laws and regulations.
This chapter does not apply to hand-held mobile phones, satellite dishes less than eighteen inches in diameter, amateur radio facilities, receiving antennae for AM and FM radio and television, or other facilities which may be exempt pursuant to applicable state or federal law, which may be governed by other laws including, but not limited to, city of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. (Ord. 778 § ' (Exh. A), 2002)
17.32.030 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply. These definitions shall be adapted to the context for appropriate grammatical tense, number, case and gender. "Anci ary s ruc-ures" means any s-ruc-ure or device used -o conn-ain anci ary equipmen- for a wireless communications facility, such as cabinets, shelters, and additions to existing structures, pedestals, and other devices serving similar purposes. Typically it includes an air conditions unit, a heating unit, electrical supply, telephone hookup and back up power supply and may include any service roads or other access accommodations used to service -he faci i y.
"Antenna" means a device or system of wires, poles, rods, dishes or other devices of s'mi ar -unction, used or :he -ransmission and/or reception o' -adio -requency signa s or wireless communications, as described in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. It may include an omnidirectional antenna (whip), a directional antenna (panel) and parabolic antenna (disc). t does no- inc ude -he support struc-ure means any system of wires, poles, rods, panels, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency electromagnetic waves.
"Antenna array" means a set of one or more antenna.
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"Applicant/permittee" means the person or firm applying for the permit and also refers to the wireless communication facility service provider.
"Building -mounted" means any antenna, or other antenna associated support equipment resting on the ground, directly attached or affixed to the building, tank, tower or other structure other than a wireless communication tower. "Co-location"_means the use of a common wireless communications facility or common site by two or more service applicant/permittees, or use by one applicant/permittee of a s'ng e si •e or two or more techno ogies. • is a so ca ed s'te sharing means the placement of two (2) or more wireless communication facilities service providers sharing one (1) support structure or building for the location of their facilities. It is also called site sharing.
"Director" means the director of communi y deve opmen development services, city of Rancho Mirage.
"Existing facilities" means an existing structure located in the public right-of-way or a building with an approved site development permit and/or an existing wireless communication facility with a previously approved conditional use permit. "FAA" means the Federal Aviation Administration.
"Facility or Wireless Communication Facility" means any component of the wireless communication installation including any towers, antennae, and antenna array. "FCC" means the Federal Communication Commission.
"FCC OET Bulletin 65" refers to the Federal Communication Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin 65 entitled "Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields", as may be revised from time to time.
"Ground -mounted" means an antenna or other antenna associated support equipment with its support structure placed directly on the ground. "Hand-held source" means a transmitter normally operated while being held in the hands of the user.
"NIER" means non -ionizing electromagnetic radiation.
"Roof -mounted" means an antenna directly attached to the roof of an existing building, water tank, tower or structure other than a communication tower. "Satellite dish" means any device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, open mesh or bar configuration, that is shallow dish, cone, horn, bowl or cornucopia or similar shaped and is used to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic or radio frequency communication/signals in a specific directional pattern.
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"Small cell facilities" means any wireless communication facility that meets the following exact conditions, as defined by the FCC in Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1.6002(I) as a "small wireless facility", as may be amended:
1. The facilities and its structure on which antenna facilities are mounted are:
a. Fifty (50) feet or less in height, including antennas, as defined in 47 CFR
1.1320(d), or
b. No more than ten percent (10%) taller than other adjacent structures, or c. Does not extend an existing structure on which it is located to a height of more than fifty (50) feet or by more than ten percent (10%) above its height as a result of the addition of the facility, whichever is greater; and
2. Each antenna associated with the deployment (excluding the associated equipment with that specific antenna, as defined in the definition of antenna in 47 CFR 1.320(d)) is no more than three (3) cubic feet in volume; and
3. All antenna and other wireless equipment associated with the small cell facility's antennas, including any pre-existing associated equipment on the structure (but, excluding the antennas themselves) are cumulatively no more than twenty-eight (28) cubic feet in volume; and
4. The facility does not require antenna structure registration under Title 47, Part 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and
5. The facility is not located on Tribal lands, as defined under Title 36, Section 800.16(x) (or successor provision) of the Code of Federal Regulations; and
6. The facility does not result in human exposure to radiofrequency radiation in excess of the applicable safety standards specified in FCC Rule 1.1307(b). "Stealth" means improvements or treatments added to a wireless communication facility which mask or blend the proposed facility into the existing structure or visible backdrop in such a manner as to minimize its visual impacts, or any design of a wireless communication facility to achieve same. Stealth designs may utilize, but do not require, concealment of all components of a facility. Examples of stealthing include, but are not limited to, the design and construction of a tower so that it is disguised as a flagpole, tree, palm or sculpture, or the incorporation of colors and design features of nearby structures.
"Structure" means a pole, tower, base station, or other building, whether or not it has an existing antenna facility, that is used or to be used for the provision of personal wireless service (whether on its own or comingled with other types of services
(Ord. 778 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)
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17.32.040 Preferred locations.
Wireless communications facilities are encouraged to be located in commercial, industrial and public/semi-public zoning districts whenever feasible. Applicants are encouraged to site facilities on existing commercial and indus ria buildings. Co -location is encouraged, where enclosed within an integrated architectural element such as a tower feature or behind a parape- wa on a building, bu- is d'scouragcd on art'-'c'a -rees, - ag po es, or other stealth designs because of the anticipated difficulties in addressing visual impact. (Ord. 778 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 1029 § 2, 2011)
1. In the instance where a facility is proposed within one hundred feet of residential zoning or child day care centers, the applicant shall submit a narrative description of alternative sites considered, if any, and include specific reasons why these alternative sites were not chosen. Drawings shall include the location of all schools, child day care centers, hospitals, and residential dwellings within one hundred feet of the antenna array.
17.32.050 Conditional use permit application required. Approval standards.
A. Except as specifically otherwise noted, general approval standards for all communication facilities include:
1. Compliance with all federal and state statutes, laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, FCC licensing, NIER levels, and FAA requirements;
2. Addition of the planned equipment to an existing or approved facility shall not result in NIER levels in excess of those permitted by the FCC;
3. Antennas, equipment, and all ancillary components shall be stealth to the maximum extent feasible.
B. Facility Provisions.
1. All towers shall incorporate stealth/camouflaged design(s) to the maximum extent feasible, to avoid adverse visual impacts to the surrounding properties and the community as a whole.
2. The base of the tower shall comply with the setback standards in the underlying zoning district at minimum and may be required to provide additional setbacks dependent on potential impacts.
3. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the installation of wireless communication facilities and ancillary structures shall not be subject to any absolute height limit, provided the proposed facility addresses potential visual impacts as specified below and is shown to be necessary to fulfill the coverage needs:
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Addressing Visual Impacts. All applications shall demonstrate how the proposed wireless communications and ancillary structures shall be designed so that observers will be unable to discern the presence of wireless communications antenna or antenna array on the project site.
This objective shall be achieved through one or more of the following techniques:
a. Architecture. Enclosed within an integrated architectural element. b. Stealth Design. The facility shall be designed to visually and operationally blend into the surrounding area, in a manner compatible with the local community character. The facility shall use the quietest cooling equipment commercially available and whisper emergency generating apparatus. Where artificial trees (for example monopalms) are proposed, a landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted with the application that includes additional landscape to conceal the facility, including additional live trees. Live trees shall be planted that are in reasonable proportion and height to screen the proposed facility. In cases where flag poles are used to conceal communications equipment, the pole shall be located in a pedestrian plaza or formalized/enhanced landscape setting and may not require additional screening. All ground mounted equipment shall be effectively screened with an architectural wall or placed underground.
c. Landscape Screening. The applicant/permittee shall provide a landscape plan to screen the facility as part of the CUP submittal. When trees are to be removed, the replacement tree shall be shown on the landscape plan.
6. The proposed tower shall be designed structurally to accommodate the maximum number of foreseeable users, including all potential co -location scenarios.
7. All accessory structures associated with a tower shall comply with the setback standards in the underlying zoning district, unless determined otherwise by the Director.
8. If lighting is proposed, a photometric plan shall be submitted for consideration. Lighting shall be consistent with Section 17.18.050 of the Municipal Code.
9. Existing on -site vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible and may be required to be enhanced.
C. Roof -Mounted and Building -Mounted Communication Facilities.
1. All building -mounted facilities shall be screened in compliance with Section 17.20.140.
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2. Equipment shall not be visible to surrounding properties, or shall be screened to match existing structures.
3. All equipment shall blend or architecturally match the existing design of the building. Elements used to screen roof -mounted or building -mounted equipment shall not appear as "add-on" elements to the existing building.
D. Small Cell Facilities.
1. All small cell facilities shall be required to meet the following standards:
a. Painted or treated to match the pole and/or structure on which it is to be located.
b. All wiring shall be enclosed within the antenna, pole and/or structure so that it is not visible from the right-of-way or neighboring parcels. c. All antennas shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in diameter and thirty- six (36) inches in height.
d. All ground -mounted equipment shall be fully screened in equipment cabinets integrated within the base of the pole or in a permanent cabinet located within the approved location.
e. All small cell facilities shall incorporate stealth/camouflaged design(s) to the maximum extent feasible, and as allowed by pertinent law, to avoid adverse visual impacts to the surrounding properties and the community as a whole.
2. Small cell facilities shall only be mounted on the top of, or within the top five (5) feet of a structure.
3. The associated equipment (as that term is used in the definition of small cell facilities) shall be located within the base of the pole on which the small cell is located, only if such equipment does not impede the path of travel or reduce a sidewalk to a width narrower than that required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or building code in effect at the time. If appurtenant equipment is to be located in a ground -mounted cabinet, it shall be placed on a permanent foundation in the landscaped parkway of the public right-of-way, and shall be screened by landscaping to the satisfaction of the director.
4. Small cell facilities shall not be located within twenty-five (25) feet of a residential structure, unless approved by the owner of the residence, or homeowners association/membership if the residence is located within a homeowners association/membership, or Development Services Director.
5. Prior to applying for a permit for the development and deployment of a small cell facility, the applicant must demonstrate compliance with either of the following standards (or some combination thereof where necessary):
a. Where the facility is to be located on city -owned property, the applicant must have a fully executed lease, license, or other 134
reasonable city -approval indicating that the city has consented to the proposed facility.
b. Any other application shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant has sufficient rights to install and maintain the proposed facility.
E. Other Facilities. Other facilities are described as those communication facilities that do not fit the descriptions above. These facilities may include, but are not limited to, rock features and other wireless communication facility designs. All communication facilities shall be stealth to the maximum extent feasible.
Wireless communication facilities and ancillary structures require an application for a conditiona use permi which sha con -ain a 'n-orma -ion required by Section '7.32.070 {Supp ementary ma eria s). -{Ord. 778 § ' (Exh. A), 2002)
17.32.060 Reviewing authority.
The planning commission sha I ma <e recommendations -o -he ci-y counci on app ications made pursuant to this chapter and the city council shall be the final reviewing authority; however, wireless communication facilities which are to be completely enclosed within an cxis ing s.ruc urc sha be sub:cc -o he review and approva o- the communiy deve opmen
{Ord. 778 §
director.
(Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 8'8 § 6, 2002; Ord. 9'2 §
, 2005)
A. All new communication facilities shall require a conditional use or modification permit with the review authority detailed below unless determined otherwise by the Director in accordance with Section 17.34.010:
1. Director review authority for a new wireless communication facility established on an existing building or structure.
2. Planning Commission review authority for new wireless communication facility tower located within a project site with an existing or entitled tower.
3. City Council review authority for new wireless communication facility towers.
B. Additions, such as additional antennas or equipment or size increases, to approved existing facilities/sites may require a modification permit for director approval. All modifications and/or additions shall be reviewed on a case -by -case basis. Wireless communication facilities which are to be completely enclosed within an existing structure shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.
17.32.070 Supplementary materials.
In all cases, unless otherwise waived by the director, an application for approval of a wireless communication facility shall include, at a minimum:
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A. Description o Services. A descrip ion o- -he services •hc app icant/permittcc proposes to offer at the proposed site, including:
A description of -he oca ion, -ype, eapaci y, field s reng •h or power densi y, and calculated geographic service area of the proposed antenna or antenna array. The city re-ains -he rght to re •ain experts to review and assess the -echnica da-a.
2. Documen-ation -hat the applican-/permi--ee has ob aincd and 's in comp iance w' -h a app icab e icenses, permits or au horiza 'ons required by -he Federal Communications Commic. ion. A copy o -he app icant's ease with -he property owner sha be submi ed to the community deve opment department prior to issuance of a building permit for the wireless communication facility. If the lease is extended or terminated, notice and evidence thereof shall be provided to the director. Upon termination or expiration of the lease, the wireless communication ac' ity sha be removed within nine •y days or be considered abandoned.
3. Location of all existing, proposed and anticipated wireless communications facilities in the applicant/permittees network located in the city, or within one half mi e o- •he city's corpora -e imi • in any direc •ion.
4. A description of how the proposed facility fits into the applicant/permittee network.
5. n the ins •ance where a -acility is proposed within one hundred feet of residential dwellings, schools, child day care centers and hospitals, the applicant/permittee shall submit a narrative description of alternative sites considered, if any, and inc ude speci-ic reasons these a erna-ive si cs were no chosen. a rocidcntial zonc, loco c ach of the closest commercial zones and show why these si •es were not chosen.
B. Design. All project applications shall adhere to the following criteria and describe location of site:
' . Si •e Charac eris ics. Comp e ely describe the physical characteristics and location o- the si-e.
2. Location Relative to Residential Dwellings, Schools, Child Day Care Centers, and Hospi -ass. Draw.ngs sha inc ude :he oca-ion of a schoo s, chi d day care cen •ers, hospitals, and residential dwellings within one hundred feet of the antenna array.
3. Addressing Visual Impacts. All applications shall demonstrate how the proposed wire ems communications and anc' ary s-ruc-ures sha be designed so -ha observers wi be unab e -o discern the presence of wireless communica•ions antenna or an cnna array on the project site. Th's ob'ee ive shal be achieved through one or more of -he fo lowing echniques:
a. Archi'cc-urc. Enc osed wi-h'n an in-egra ed arch'-ec ura e emen-. b. S -ea h Design. The -aci i y sha be designed -o visua y and opera -ions y blend into the surrounding area, in a manner compatible with the local community charac •er. The -aci i •y sha use -he mos • quie • coo ing equipment and whisper emergency generating apparatus. Artificial trees may be permit ed 'n exceptions circumstances bu • are genera y 136
dis'avored. When arti'icia trees are proposed, a pain mac is s and co ors shall be listed by manufacturer and color number. When an artificial tree is proposed, •he app ican /permittee sha provide sufficicn • samp es, mode s or o -her in'ormation to demonstrate tha • a •ernative designs have been consdered and re'ected, and be reasons 'or the re'ec-ions. Where arti'icia trees (monopalms) are proposed, a landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted with the application that includes, at a minimum, a cluster of live palm trees aesthe-ica y simi ar to -he proposed monopa m. Lye pa m trees shall be planted that are in reasonable proportion and height to screen the proposed monopa m. n cases where - ag po es are used -o conceal telecommunications equipment, the pole shall be located in a pedestrian plaza or formalized/enhanced landscape setting and may not require addi Mona screening. A ground mounted equipment sha be effec ive y screened with an architectural wall or placed underground. c. Landscape Screening. The applicant/permittee shall provide a landscape p an -o screen •he faci i y as part of -he CUP submi a . When -rees are -o be removed, the replacement tree shall be shown on the landscape plan.
C. Operational Plan. All applications for wireless communications facilities shall include wri en assurances tha he -aci ities sha be opera •ed in accordance wi h he -o owing:
' . A igh-ing p an must be inc uded with -he CUP application.
2. Maintenance. All facilities, landscaping, and related equipment shall be maintained in good working order and free from trash, debris, graffiti and designed to discourage vanda ism. Any damaged equ'pmen • sha be repaired or rep aced within twenty four hours. Damaged, dead or decaying plant materials shall be removed and replaced within ten days from the date of notification.
3. Monitoring. Once the wireless communications facility is operating, the city may, if a legitimate concern regarding the facility arises, require the applicant/permittee to submit documentation that the facility is operating within the technical standards as described in the application and the Federal Communications Commission Wi
•hin
permit. ndependen- -led s rcng h or power densi
provided •o •he director within thirty days o
applicant/permittee.
h'rty days be -ore or after the firs
and second annua
issues any permit au horized by this chap cr,
o owing information, in writing, to -he direc or:
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y mgasuremen
wri
s sha
en reques
be
to the
anniversary of when he city
/permi cc shal submit he
a. Con-irmation tha the aci i y continues o opera e in comp iance wi-h a terms and conditions of approval by the city.
b. Independent field strength measurements or power density plot taken within the pas- •hiry days -ha- veriy -ha- -he 'aci i-y con inues •o opera -e in comp iance with a terms and conditions and em'ss'ons sandards imposed by the Federa Communications Commission.
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c. Con-irma 'on hat he aci ity con-inues o -unction as an essential element of the applicant/permittees network.
d. Documentation of any complaints received by the applicant/permittee since the inception of operations regarding the operation and maintenance of the facility, including the applicant/permittees actions to address the complaints. {Ord. 778 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 1029 § 2, 201 )
A. A site plan or plans drawn to scale and identifying the site boundaries; tower(s); guy wires; existing and proposed facilities; vehicular parking and access; existing vegetation to be added, retained, removed or replaced; and uses, structures and land use and zoning designations on the site and abutting parcels.
B. A plan drawn to scale showing proposed landscaping, including species type, size, spacing and other features.
C. Photo simulations showing the proposed wireless communication facility and surrounding features. Photo simulations shall include at least three (3) different angles of the proposed facility at different distances from the location, including before and after visualizations.
D. Propagation maps showing all existing wireless communication facilities within a ten (10) -mile radius of the proposed facility. The propagation maps shall show existing coverage without the proposed site, predicted coverage with the proposed site and existing sites, and the predicted coverage of only the proposed site. Propagation maps shall show the predicted coverage for indoor, in vehicle, and outside service. Maps at varying wireless communication facility heights may be required.
E. The applicant shall provide a project information and justification letter. The letter shall provide the project location, contact information, a project description and project objectives, alternative site analysis and justification for why the proposed site was chosen over existing sites. The letter shall include justification for the selected site and a benefits summary on how the proposed site will improve wireless communication access in the community.
F. Engineering certification demonstrating compliance with all existing RF emissions standards and structural requirements. The technical information submitted must also include technical support/analysis to justify the proposed height of the antenna mount.
G. Documentation that the applicant/permittee has obtained and is in compliance with all applicable licenses, permits or authorizations required by the Federal Communications Commission and FAA.
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H. The applicant shall provide a letter of authorization from the property owner/authorized agent.
17.32.080
Cons -r c -ion ime, abandonmen - and decommissioning
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. Operations and
maintenance.
All wireless communications facilities which receive a permit under this chapter shall be comp e-ed and opera Vona wi -hin one hundred e'gh -y ca endar days o- -he issuance o- the permit and all related permits or licenses. The construction time may be extended for an additional one hundred eighty calendar days upon a showing of good faith efforts to comp e -e -he -aci ity, which sha take in -o accoun- comp ications beyond .he con-ro o app ican-/permi • -ee. If -he -aci i y is not comp e-ed and operational by the end of the extension period, then the permit shall expire, and the applicant/permittee must reapply for the permit; however, this provision shall not apply when the applicant/permittee demons-ra-es -o the sa 1s -action o- -he director that -he operationa de ay is due en -ire y o fac-ors beyond the con ro of the app leant/perm'- ee, in which event the direc or may extend -he consructiontime in his or her discre-ion.
Any -aci ity -ha ceases opera ing or more than ninety consecu lye days sha be considered abandoned. In such an event the applicant/permittee must either: (A) apply for all permits required at the time of expiration to reactivate the operation; or (B) remove all elements of the facility and restore the site. In the event the applicant/permittee fails to app y or perm's or perform -ho rcmova and ress-oration wi-hin hcsc nine y days, he popery owner sha have the -ac' ity removed.
A. All new communication towers shall be designed within the applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI standards.
B. No wireless communication facility or combination of facilities shall produce, at any time, power densities that exceed current FCC adopted standards for human exposure to RF (Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Standards) fields. Failure to comply with FCC Standards will result in the immediate cessation of operation of the wireless communication facility.
C. All wireless communication facilities shall be installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the requirements of the applicable Building and Electrical Codes, the city's noise ordinance, and other applicable codes, as well as other restrictions specified in the permit and this chapter.
The facility operator and the property owner shall be responsible for maintaining the facility in good condition, which shall include, but not be limited to, regular cleaning, painting, and general upkeep and maintenance of the site.
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D. All wireless communication facilities and related support equipment shall be designed to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing and/or climbing upon any wireless communication facility or appurtenance thereto. Fences, walls, and other landscape materials shall be installed to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing and/or climbing a wireless communication facility.
E. If the subject site is subject to a lease, the permittee shall (1) promptly provide city any lease extension or (2) provide notice and evidence of termination or expiration to the director within 60 days of the earlier of any termination notice or effective termination/expiration of the lease. Upon termination or expiration of the lease, the wireless communication facility shall be removed within ninety days or be considered abandoned and subject to section 17.32.090 (Removal of an Abandoned, Unused or Inoperable Facility), unless written authorization from the property owner is provided to the city, authorizing the continued use.
17.32.090 Heigh- mi -s. Removal of an abandoned, unused, or inoperable facility.
No NO -hs anding any other provision of -his chap -er, -he ins -a a -ion of wire ess communication facilities and ancillary structures shall not be subject to any absolute Neigh- imit, provided -he proposed -aci ity addresses po entia visua impac s as speciled in Section '7.32.070(B)(3).
{Ord. 778 § ' (Exh. A), 2002)
Within 30 days of terminating the operation of any wireless communication facility for any reason, including inoperable equipment, abandonment or technical obsolescence, the applicant or successor -in -interest shall notify Development Services of such termination. Said notification shall be in writing, shall specify the date of termination and shall include reference to the applicable wireless communication facility permit number. The city may require, at the city's sole and absolute discretion, the applicant's, or successor -in -interest, sole expense and responsibility, all component elements of a terminated or abandoned wireless communication facility be removed in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements and the site restored to its condition prior to the installation of the facility within 90 days from the date the use of the facility is terminated.
At any time after 90 days of discontinued use and/or operation of a wireless communication facility, the city may, but shall have no obligation to, remove the facility, repair any and all damage to the premises caused by such removal, and otherwise restore the premises as is appropriate to be in compliance with applicable code. The city may, but shall not be required to, store the removed wireless communication facility (or any part thereof). The owner of the premises upon which the abandoned facility was located, and all prior operators of the wireless communication facility, shall be jointly liable for the entire cost of such removal, repair, restoration, and storage, and shall remit payment to the city promptly after demand therefore is made. The city may, in lieu of storing the 140
removed facility, convert it to the city's use, sell it, or dispose of it in any manner deemed appropriate by the city, in accordance with applicable law.
17.32.100 Modifications. Additional Findings to be Made A. Modi-ica ions o cxis-ing wire css communication facilities shall be submitted to the planning commission for approval. The following modifications may be approved by the community development director without the filing of a new application for a conditional use permi
1. An increase of up to ten feet above the allowed height limit of the particular zoning dis ric for existing -owers to accommodate an a ached faci i'y on an existing structure; and
2. A decrease o up to -en percent in se bac< requirements.
B. Modifications to wireless communication facilities, which are other than those identified by subsection A, above, shall require approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with Chapter 17A8 and shall be submitted to the community development director.
C. Modi-ica -ion or -he purposes o- -his sec ion means -he addi ion o s ruc ures or equipment to a previous y approved ins -a a -ion. The -erm does no inc ude rep acement o- exis:ing equipmen or structures, provided the rep acement equipment or s ructurc is subs -an is y simi ar o -he pre-exising equipmen • or s -ruc -ure, and crea es no new impacts not addressed in connection with the previous approval. {Ord. 778 § ' (Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 9'2 § 2, 2005)
The findings below shall be required in addition to any Conditional Use or Modification permit findings:
1. The proposed facility is visually compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
2. The proposed facility complies with height, location and design standards, as provided for in this chapter.
3. An alternative site(s) located further from a residential district or public park, or any site(s) as may be identified by the City as a preferred site, cannot feasibly fulfill the coverage needs fulfilled by the installation at the proposed site; or, applicant cannot acquire the necessary approvals to fulfill the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to, obtaining the requisite property rights to install and maintain the facilities.
17.32.110
App ica-ion of standards -o exis -in
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A. Modifications to Existing Projects. Any modification to a wireless communication facility existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be processed through a new conditional use permit and the facility as modified shall comply w'th the s andards con wined in this chapter.
B. A I wire ess communication faci i-ies exis-'ng a -he time o the adoption of the ordinance cod'-'ed in -his chapp-cr sha c'-hcr bc rcmovcd or bc modificd Through the approva of a new conditiona usc permi as spccificd in cubccc 'on A abovc, on or bc-orc he en -h anniversary o- he effec ive da -e o -he ordinance codi-'ed in this chapter.
C. Notwi hstanding -he provisions o- subsec ion B above, the dead ine or remova or modification of an existing wireless communication facility may be extended upon application by the owner of the facility, if the owner can demonstrate that as applied to the owners -ac' i y -he amortiza ion period s -a ed 'n subsecton B is unreasonab y short when considering -actors inc uding, bu- not imi cd to, hc dcprecia Ted va uc o- -hc -aci i y o bc removed or modified, the remaining usefu life o the faci ity -o be removed or modified, and -hc harm -o -he pub is -ha- wou d resu - -rom -he con-'nued ex's-ence of -he faci i y withou modification.
{Ord. 778 § ' (Exh. A), 2002)
17.32.120
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sta a.ion o- wire ess communicaa-ion "act i tes on sres wi-h noncon-orming conditions. Reserved
Notwi-hs-anding any other provision of this -ref -he ins -a a -ion o- a wire e,„ communica -ion -ac ry and anci ary s-ructures may be permicd on a property on which here cxists a noncon-orming bui din
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{Ord. 778 § "Exh A;, 2002'
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EXHIBIT "I"
AMENDING SECTION 17.34.010 (INTRODUCTION) OF CHAPTER 17.34 (INTRODUCTION) OF DIVISION IV (PERMITS AND REVIEW) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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CHAPTER 17.34
INTRODUCTION
§ 17.34M10. Introduction.
The purpose of this division is to outline procedures together with various land use permit or approval options.
Table 4-1 (Threshold of Review) identifies the full range of land use permit or approval options and the general review authority for the subject permit.
Pill
pe of Application
Table 4-1
Threshold of Review6
See Chapter
Commission City Council
Director Review' Review'
Review'
Amendments (General Plan, and
Zoning Map/Ordinance)'
17.72 X
X
X
Conditional Use Permit (Minor)?
17.48 X
X
Conditional Use Permits'
17.48 X
X
X
Development Agreements'
17.56 X
X
X
Development Plan Permits
17.42 X
X
X
Development Plan Extension of
Time'
17.42 X
X
X
Home Occupation Permits
17.44 X
Private Tennis Court or Sport
Court (Associated with PDP
Modification)
17.30 X
X
Private Tennis Court or Sport
Court Associated with Single -
Family Residence
17.30 X
X
Sign Permits`
17.28 X
X
Sign Programs
17.28 X
X
Single -Family Permit
17.42 X
Single -Family Permit Extension of
Time
17.42 X
Specific Plans/Specific Plan
Amendments'
17.54 X
X
X
Street Names
17.58 X
Street Name Changes
17.58 X
X
Temporary Use Permits
17.46 X
Tentative Parcel Maps
16.12 X
X
Tentative Parcel Map Extension of
Time
17.68 X
X
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Tabl 4-1
Threshold of Review'
Type of Application
Commission City Council
See Chapter Director Review' Review2 Review'
Tentative Tract Maps'
Tentative Tract Map Extension of
Time
Variances (Minor)
16.12 X
X X
17.68 X
X X
17.50 X
Variances' 17.52
Notes:
X X
1 The director may defer action and refer any permit or approval application to the commission for final determination.
2 The commission may defer action and refer any permit or approval application to the council for final determination.
3 Commission recommends to council for final determination. 4 The director may approve signs thirty sq. ft. or smaller in size or signs which conform to an approved sign program. Other signs are reviewed by the commission.
5 The commission shall recommend to the city council variances required in connection with a development plan permit or conditional use permit.
6 Project review authority for development plan and conditional use permits is dependent on the land use type and is identified in Tables 2-2 and 2-4.
7 The planning commission sha_ make recommendations to the city council on applications made pursuant to this chapter and the city counci_ sla11 be the final reviewing authority; aowever, The review authority for wireless communication facilities shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.32.060(A). waica are to be completely enclosed within an existing structure shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.
Conditional uses within an existing building shall be subject to the review and approval of the director. - 8 The director may approve time extensions, but may defer, at directors discretion, such requests to the commission or city council for final action.
(Ord. 777 § _ (Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 818 Exh. A, 2002; Ord. 8/5 § 5, 2003; Ord. 912, § 3, 2005; Ord. 1030 § 2, 2011; Ord. _2.9, 7/18/2027)
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EXHIBIT "J"
AMENDING SECTION 17.48.045 (MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF CHAPTER 17.48 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING")
OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
[SEE ATTACHED]
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§ 17.48.045. Minor conditional use permits.
Requests for a conditional use permit that involve establishment of a conditional use in an existing structure or expansion of a conditional use in an existing structure, where no exterior modifications to the structure are required may qualify for a minor conditional use permit and shall be subiect to director review and approval. Wireless Communications Facilities as detailed in Chapter 17.32 may also qualify for a minor conditional use permit with the review authority determined by Section 17.32.060(A). Tennis and sports courts (non -lighted) may also qualify for a minor conditional use permit with a recommendation by the director. Said application shall be made to the director of community development services and processed in accordance with Chapter 17.48.
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ATTACHMENT 7
CITY OF RANC O MIRAGE
\Tf
Chair Agostini
Vice Chair Chanter
Commissioner Bryant
Commissioner Curran
Commissioner Grey
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2:00 PM
City Council Chamber
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RANCHO MIRAGE PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
1. GENERAL
1A. Call to Order— 2:00 P.M.
1 B. Flag Salute — Led by Commissioner Grey.
1C. Roll Call: Bryant, Curran, Grey, Vice Chair Chanter, Chair Agostini — All Present.
2. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Grey welcomed all and expressed gratitude for his continuing service.
Commissioner Chanter thanked the Council for the reappointment and expressed honor in serving. She recognized Commissioner Bryant for receiving the Senior Inspiration Award, praising his service and personal impact.
Commissioner Curran thanked the staff for their continuous support over the past year.
Commissioner Bryant expressed gratitude for serving a seventh year, thanked staff and colleagues for their support, and emphasized the complexity of planning issues. He highlighted visits to the Cotino and Eisenhower campus developments, noting their progress and value to the city and region.
3. NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual provided non -agenda public comments: Brad Anderson.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4A. March 13, 2025, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the March 13, 2025, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
MOVED/SECONDED BY CURRAN/CHANTER TO APPROVE THE MARCH 13, 2025, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4/1 WITH COMMISSIONER GREY ABSTAINED.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5A. General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2024
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and forward it to the City Council to receive and file.
DRAFT 04/24/2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minlee 8 Page 1
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY GREY/CHANTER TO APPROVE THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND FORWARD IT TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE AND FILE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A. Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001 for a One -Year Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224) — Applicant: Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on Behalf of La Paloma Homes, Inc. Consideration of the First One -Year Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map 38224 (Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003), a 9 -Lot Residential Subdivision on 4.77 Acres, Located in Section 30 at the Northeast Corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road (APN: 685-080- 014)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend to the City Council 1) Approval of the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations); and, 2) Approval of a one-year Extension of Time (ET25- 0001) for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and based on the content and Findings in the attached staff report.
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY GREY/BRYANT TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 (SUBSEQUENT EIRS AND NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS); AND,
2. APPROVE A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME (ET25-0001) FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE ATTACHED STAFF REPORT.
MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6B. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0011 and General Plan Text Amendment Case No.
GPTA24-0001 — Assembly Bill 2140 Safety Element Update. Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Location:
City -Wide
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -PC -(Next -in -Order), recommending that the City Council take the following action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order) for the following actions: A) Find that the adoption of the updated General Plan Safety Element is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule "Common Sense" Exemption); and, B) Approve General Plan Text Amendment Case No. GPTA24-0001, incorporating by reference the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element in the City's General Plan in accordance with Assembly Bill 2140.
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
A discussion ensued.
DRAFT 04/24/2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minlee 9 Page 2
MOVED/SECONDED BY CHANTER/CURRAN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -PC -03, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -(NEXT -IN -ORDER) FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: A) FIND THAT THE ADOPTION OF THE
UPDATED GENERAL PLAN SAFETY ELEMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (GENERAL RULE "COMMON SENSE" EXEMPTION); AND, B) APPROVE GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT CASE NO. GPTA24-0001, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN INTO THE SAFETY ELEMENT IN THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2140. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6C. Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA25-0001 Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations) of Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards), Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Amending Section 17.34.010 (Introduction) of Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review), and Amending Section 17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Location: City -Wide
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -PC -(Next -in -Order), recommending that the City Council take the following actions: 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 15378 because it is not a "project", and 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments involve general policy and procedure making; and 2) Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), Amending Section 17.20.040 (Development/Design Considerations) of Chapter 17.20 (General Property and Use Standards), Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Amending Section 17.34.010 (Introduction) of Chapter 17.34 (Introduction) of Division IV (Permits and Review), and Amending Section
17.48.045 (Minor Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 17.48 (Conditional Use Permits) of Title 17 ("Zoning") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code subject to addition of further amendments to the Municipal Code as may be recommended by staff, which are outside the purview of the Planning Commission, and therefore go directly to City Council.
Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public testimony: Brad Anderson.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY CHANTER/GREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -PC -04, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
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 15378 BECAUSE IT IS NOT A "PROJECT", AND 15061(B)(3) BECAUSE IT CAN BE SEEN WITH CERTAINTY THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY THAT
THE ACTIVITY IN QUESTION MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT BECAUSE THE AMENDMENTS INVOLVE GENERAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MAKING; AND,
2. INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. (NEXT -IN -ORDER), AMENDING SECTION 17.20.040 (DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS) OF CHAPTER 17.20 (GENERAL PROPERTY AND USE STANDARDS),REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.32 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES), AMENDING SECTION 17.34.010 (INTRODUCTION) OF CHAPTER 17.34 (INTRODUCTION) OF DIVISION IV (PERMITS AND REVIEW), AND AMENDING SECTION 17.48.045 DRAFT 04/24/2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minle50 Page 3
(MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF CHAPTER 17.48 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 ("ZONING") OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE SUBJECT TO ADDITION OF
FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS MAY BE RECOMMENDED BY STAFF,
WHICH ARE OUTSIDE THE PURVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THEREFORE GO DIRECTLY TO CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Agostini adjourned the meeting at 3:29 P.M.
Date Approved by Planning Commission:
Deanna Mendoza
Development Services Technician
DRAFT 04/24/2025 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minle5 1 Page 4
ATTACHMENT 8
Public Comments for
Zoning Text Amendment
Case No. ZTA25-0001
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From: Brad Anderson
Date: April 21, 2025 at 10:39:25 AM PDT
To: City Clerk , "Kristie Ramos, CMC"
Subject: Public Comment, Agenda Item: 6C. (PUBLIC HEARING) - City of Rancho Mirage regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting of April 24, 2025 (2:PM) CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
April 21, 2025
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
City Hall/ Council Chamber
69825 Hwy 111
Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
760.324.4511 - www.RanchoMirageCA.gov
Attention: City Clerk / Planning Commission
Re: Written testimony in regards to Agenda Item: 6C. (PUBLIC HEARING) Dear current City of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission appointees, Please review the written statements listed below prior to the consideration of agenda Item: 6C. (Zoning text amendment case No. ZTA25-0001, proposed amendment of section
17.20.040 of chapter 17.20. Repealing and replacing chapter 17.32 (Wireless Communication Facilities), amending 17.34.010 of chapter 17.34 of Division IV, amending section 17.48.045 of chapter 17.48 of title 17. Rancho Mirage City Municipal Code - City Wide).
Position: In Strong Opposition
It's reasonable to consider that the City of Rancho Mirage have once again adjusted it's municipal code(s) to adapt to the wishes of exteral organizations (potential special Interests). Please consider the best Interests of city residents and their ability to have a safe community to live and potentially work in. Public safety have been repeatedly used by City council members as a narrative in an attempt to secure public support for increasing private sector investment (Wireless Communication facilities) within the boundaries of Rancho Mirage with city funded incentives and actions.
It's critical that true and accurate information be obtained of the true intentions of expelling city resources for the proposed amending of sections of Rancho Mirages municipal codes (again). It's reasonable to consider that selected political driven city 153
council members have selfish (self serving) issues that involves their own personal communication devices (cell phones) at their private residential properties for private and business Interests. It's also palpable that selected areas within the city that have future planned development may desire to have wireless network systems easily available before construction begins and or the possibility of obtaining major profits from cellular facilities being constructed at selected locations. Also, the City's unprecedented perverted massive insulation of surveillance devices (Automatic License Plate Recognition [ALPR/LPS] devices) throughout public right of ways and on private property easements within City boundaries may have a unholy desire to expand their network of surveillance devices for monitoring city residents and guests that travel on public streets/sidewalks with the use of an expanded wireless network.
It's worth noting, at the City of Rancho Mirage Council meeting of March 6, 2025 (Agenda Item: 6.) Their was NO verbal report provided by the contracted vendor (CelPlan Technologies) during that open public meeting. A local media network did have that company representative submit audiovisual comments on their private network. It's also worth noting, that the city of Rancho Mirage issued an "progress payment" of $79,149.93 to CelPlan Technologies Inc. Dated January 2025.
It's reasonable to consider that Rancho Mirage administrators have taken extreme measures to weaken city requirements addressing public safety and long held safeguards to protect visual aesthetics throughout the city. Administrative overreach with this proposal will damage the integrity of the once great spirit (Home town feel) of the city of Rancho Mirage and allow city administrators authority once preserved for only the city council. Please recall that City Council member (O'Keefe) submitted a potentially prearranged multi -point approach to addressing the city proposed (Wireless Master Plan) without allowing the public prior information that related to that un-agendized potentially prearranged multi -point mentioned approached that was submitted for city council approval.
It's necceary to state, that written remarks made by city officials towards cellular carriers not taking meaningful steps to address coverage gaps. But instead blaming the city while marketing coverage service maps that were said to not align with other non -carrier collected data. It's very careless to accuse private sector companies of non-existent actuations for what appears to be political showmanship techniques made from Rancho Mirage City Council members/staffers. Similar actions were performed by city officials in regards to Southern California Edison's (SCE) willingness to not easily abide by Rancho Mirage city official demands in the past. Please City of Rancho Mirage officials - consider ethical standards when representing the residents and businesses of Rancho Mirage.
Chapter 17.32 Wireless Communication facilities
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It's very concerning that the city conspired to repeal (17.32.010) established in 2002. And replaced its wording (propose) with dreamlike (not real) intentions to deceive and generalized the original intent of 17.32.010. Title and Purpose. Item: D of the newly listed code clearly was designed to allow new (and yet to be announced) communication technologies avenues to be installed without proper authorization and review methods in potentially sensitive areas of the city (residental locations). (17.32.040) Preferred locations
It's highly recommended to abandon the motivation to potentially accommodate any wireless network facilities in and or near residential zones or child day care centers. Currently dictating that location(s) within one hundred (100') feet of residential zones and child "day" care centers should submit a description of potential alternative sites (if any) is nonsensical. It's reasonable to consider that the Director would still have the authority to approve the selected site location. Families that would be subjected to precived unseen potential hazards from operational wireless network facilities are not lab specimens and should never be exposed to unseen potential dangers in the community from which they live (residental areas).
It's worth noting, sites that already are established wireless network facilities within the city of Rancho Mirage (such as on the campus of: Children Discovery Museum of the Desert (CDMoD)) have an array of antennas and were construted very near property boundaries and would clearly cause damage to adjacent properties if they were to fall or become damaged. Those wireless network facilities may have a negative impact on small children that may be compromised with health related concerns and or other unknown negative effects that are yet to be discovered from discharges from wireless network facilities.
(17.32.050) newly created "Approval standards"
B. Facility provisions
2. It's recommended that base(s) and tower(s) should have greater setbacks than the underlying zoning district minimums. Additional setbacks should account for the height of the wireless network facilities structure and their impeding appearance from near -by properties.
It's reasonable to consider that limited fire protection services could reduced the possibilities of wind-blown burning elements cause from those wireless network facilities if damaged or overloaded. Levels of security should be considered due to the unique and unusual political maneuvers to place those wireless network facilities in and or near residential zones with higher populations than other non-residential areas.
3. It's nonsensical to eliminate current wireless network facilities height restrictions. The action to have NO ABSOLUTE HEIGHT LIMITS, imposed - except in addressing visual 155
impacts is nonsensical and extremely dangerous for the safety of city residents and potentially wildlife that live and or travel near the impacted location(s). It's reasonable to consider that the action of eliminating wireless network facilities overall height limits was proposed (or suggested) to appease carriers (special Interests). Such pandering to selected entities will harm the citys integrity and imagine of a safe community from which families are secure and safe from city government intrusion.
D: Small Cell Facilities
It's critical that light poles and or flag poles plus other infrastructure elements are not corrupted with private sector business devices (profit seeking companies elements). It's reasonable to consider that the city of Rancho Mirage have already misused city essential infrastructure components (Intersection traffic light poles) and uncountable electricity use from those components to operate Automatic license Plate Recognition devices (ALPR/LPR) and other surveillance devices throughout the city.
4. It's highly recommended to abandon the motivation to potentially accommodate an acceptable length (distance) away from a proposed "small cell facility" and residential (structures). The proposed twenty-five (25') foot recommendation (except if approved by property owners or HOA Boards to abandon that restriction) appears to be non-scientific and potentially constructed for already selected location throughout the city. Having property owners and community boards deciding safety matters well outside their expertise is nonsensical and may account for this city of Rancho Mirage current recommendation. It's highly recommended to recognize that residential properties (structures) may have (24) hours a day activity within them. And those residents shouldn't be exposed to potential dangers while at their private properties (structures).
E: Other Facilities
It's highly recommended to have easily seen (at ground level) signage on ALL wireless network facilities that clealy identifies the service carrier and contact information and requested safety measures. It's sensable to have similar identifies located on every installed Automatic license Plate Recognition device (ALPR/LPR) throughout the city for transparency aspects to residents that unknowingly financial those surveillance devices in their neighborhoods.
(17.32.060) Reviewing authority
A. It appears that the "Director" will have absolute review authority (17.34.010) if necceary.
B. Having the "Director" in complete control of review and approval of certain wireless network facilities lacks attention to oversight activities from elected and appointed city held positions. And most importantly the general public (neighbors) will have no impact 156
(input) on potential health related concerns from near -by installed and 24 hours a day operation of those potentially hidden (Stealth) wireless network facilities. (17.32.070) Supplementary materials
It's alarming of the total removal of the previous approved regulations (language) of this code that was updated in 2011. Again the Director appears to have complete authority to wave certain requirements from applicants if desired.
(17.32.080) newly created "Operations and maintenance" that eliminated "Construction time, abandonment and decommissioning"
It appears that all aspects related to construction time limits have been removed from this element of the wireless network facilities construction code. (17.48.045) Minor conditional use permits
It's highly recommended to allow common sense and best practices protocols by having city council review procedures with open debate if needed. Having open and accessible public meeting(s) for public Inspection and public testimony would be suggested. Wireless Communication facilities that are enclosed shouldn't have the same recommendations as a "non -lighted" Tennis and sports court. City residents are entitled to have prior knowledge of potential health impeding aspects that are installed and operating 24 hours a day within their neighborhoods.
It's clear that current City of Rancho Mirage contracted employee (City Manager) Has been designated to streamline city regulations in regards to wireless network facilities being encouraging to enter the city. While authorizing himself the authority to subvert the public's ability to monitor city actions in regards to potential wireless network facilities placements and selected type(s) of equipment being installed. It's reasonable to consider that potential corrupted activities may also be encouraged because of the citys non - transparent activities surrounding the removal and replacement of well established city policys (city codes) which will allow the people's business to be mainly operated and enforced by one individual (city manager) with little to NO oversight.
It's critical that Independent review be available (accessible) when reviewing city held documented records pertaining to this subject. Recently (December 2024) the City of Rancho Mirage made radical political maneuvers to reduce and or eliminate public testimony from being recorded accurately from public meetings held under it's authority. It's highly likely that all public verbalize testimony in regards to this proposal (Public Hearing) will not be recognized and or recorded accurately within written meeting minutes of this commission. (Hopefully because of this written statement - the current construction written meeting minutes will be correctly recorded). 157
It's worth noting, because of the citys action of eliminating the ability of public speakers to be recognized and recorded accurately within official meeting minutes - it's reasonable to consider that certain individuals would be disenfranchised and decide NOT be subjected to that form of city constructed censorship techniques by NOT providing verbalize public testimony in regards to this and other city issues.
Please don't take any reprisal actions against my private property or person for statements (comments) that were submitted.
Sincerely,
Brad Anderson 137043 Ferber Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270 Cc:
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City Council Staff Report
Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001 for a Two -Year Extension of Time for Tentative Tract Map Case No.
TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224). Applicant: Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on Behalf of La Paloma Homes, Inc. Consideration of the First Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map 38224 (Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003), a 9 -Lot Residential Subdivision on 4.77 Acres, Located in Section 30 at the Northeast Corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road (APN: 685-080-014) DATE
ITEM*
May 15, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5B.
Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations); and
2. Approve a two-year Extension of Time (ET25-0001) for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and based on the content and Findings in the attached staff report.
DISCUSSION
Background and Request
Tentative Tract Map No. 38224 was originally approved by City Council on February 16, 2023 with an approval expiration date of February 16, 2025. The subject property is zoned Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2) and is located in Section 30 at the northeast corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road. The subject map proposes to subdivide an existing parcel totaling 207,281 square feet (4.77 acres) into nine single-family residential lots and lettered lots for common areas that include the private cul-de-sac street, and two landscaped retention basins fronting Via Josefina. The residential subdivision will be gated, similarly to other residential developments in the vicinity. Access to the proposed parcels will be provided by the private cul-de-sac street off Via Josefina.
The applicants, Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering, and owner, Mark Howard of La Paloma Homes, Inc., are requesting approval of an extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 38224. The project team has been working on Final Map submittals, and grading and improvement plans were approved on December 20, 2024. The time extension will allow the project team additional time to coordinate with the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) to work on solutions regarding the electric capacity issues in the District's service territory and to work on fulfilling remaining requirements for the Final Map through the City's Public Works Department.
As part of this extension request, the applicant is not proposing any changes to the project with the exception of the addition of eight 14' BTH Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool Date' palm trees located between canopy trees along the Via Josefina frontage. The palm trees were incorporated into the landscape plan to better match the landscape parkways along newer subdivisions in proximity to the project site. 159
Conditions of Approval
The time extension request was forwarded to the affected responsible agencies for the opportunity to provide comments as circumstances warrant since the project was originally approved. As a part of this extension request, the Conditions of Approval have been modified:
1. The revision of Condition of Approval #3 to reflect the new expiration date.
2. The addition of Condition of Approval #11, stating that grading permits shall not be issued prior to vertical development entitlements unless approved by the Public Works or Development Services Director.
Attachment 1 lists the revised Condition of Approval. Additions to the condition text are shown as bold and underlined. Deletions are shown in s i<cthrough.
Planning Commission
On April 24, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and reviewed the time extension request. Staff summarized the highlights of the staff report, and no public comments were received during the public hearing. As summarized in the minutes attached to this report, the Commissioners asked questions which the applicant and staff answered. After due consideration of the staff report and public testimony, the Planning Commission made the following motion:
MOVED/SECONDED BY GREY/BRYANT TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 (SUBSEQUENT EIRS AND NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS); AND,
2. APPROVE A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME (ET25-0001) FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE ATTACHED STAFF REPORT.
MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
Environmental Determination
The previously approved project (Tentative Tract Map No. 36621) for a nine -lot residential subdivision on the subject property was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA130007, the City prepared and filed an Initial Study and a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. A Notice of Availability was filed and posted with the Riverside County Clerk on May 6, 2014. On July 31, 2014, the Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted, and the tentative map application was approved. A Notice of Determination was filed with the Riverside County Clerk on August 5, 2014.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) provides that when an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, that there are no new significant environmental effects due to a change in the project or circumstances, and there is no new information of substantial importance as identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). The proposed project is a Time Extension request to TTM 38224 which proposes to subdivide one 4.77 -acre parcel into nine residential lots with common area lots for landscaped parkways with retention basins that flank Via Josefina. A minor landscape modification to add eight (8) palm trees is the only change to the original approval that does not result in any new significant environmental effects. The current Time Extension request does not propose to amend the project boundaries, uses, or development intensities of the original approval. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City analyzed whether the revisions would result in new significant impacts or substantial increase in severity of previously identified impacts. Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0005 and the City's analysis, no subsequent environmental review is required. The project is consistent with the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, and no further environmental review is required.
Noticing Requirement
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RMMC Section 17.74.020, Hearing and notice, requires that all property owners, as shown on the county's latest equalized assessment roll, within a 500 -foot radius of the boundaries of the subject parcel(s) be notified of matters requiring a public hearing. If the number of property owners to whom the notice would be mailed is less than 25, then the mailing radius is required to be increased to 1,000 feet as measured from the exterior boundaries of the subject parcel.
On April 30, 2025, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000 -foot radius of the parcel boundary and posted at the City's designated community posting sites pursuant to the requirements of RMMC Chapter 17.74. Notification of the public hearing was published in The Desert Sun on May 4, 2025. Any information addressed to the City Council, but received after completion of this final report, will be distributed at the public hearing. No comments have been received as of the publication date of this report.
FINDINGS
The findings below have been revised to reflect the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Pursuant to RMMC Section 16.12.065 Action on tentative tract maps, a tentative tract map may be approved only if the following findings are made:
1. The proposed Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the City's General Plan as specified in Section 65451 of the California Government Subdivision Map Act. The current General Plan and zoning designation for the Project Site is Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2). The R -L-2 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses. The allowable maximum density is two dwelling units per gross acre. The overall project density is 1.89 dwelling units per acre, which complies with the maximum density under the R -L-2 zoning district. The proposed parcels comply with the City's Development Code standards pertaining to minimum lot size and dimension requirements for the R -L- 2 zoning district. As conditioned, the proposed tentative map is consistent with the City's General Plan, Section 30 Guidelines, and Subdivision Map Act.
2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance requirements, as conditioned. As set forth in the above analysis, the proposed subdivision is in conformance with the City's General Plan, zoning, Section 30 Design Guidelines, and all applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. No variances or exceptions are requested. The development of the proposed parcels will be subject to the development standards of the underlying zoning district in effect at the time of application submittal. No changes to the subdivision design are being requested under the proposed two-year Time Extension request. The only minor change from to the original entitlement is the addition of eight 14' BTH Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool Date' palm trees located between canopy trees along the Via Josefina street frontage. The palm trees were incorporated into the landscape plan to better match the landscape parkways along newer subdivisions in proximity to the project site.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development, as conditioned. The proposed parcels comply with the City's Development Code standards pertaining to minimum lot size and dimension requirements for the underlying zoning designation, Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2). The project site is physically suitable for the type of low density residential development with proposed lots that are 18,000 square feet or larger and no irregular shaped parcels. The overall project density is 1.89 dwelling units per acre, which complies with the maximum density under the R -L-2 zoning district. No changes to the proposed parcels and project density have been requested with this Time Extension request.
4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development, as conditioned. The proposed subdivision has an overall density of 1.89 dwelling units per acre, which does not exceed the maximum permitted density under the R -L-2 zoning district. In addition, the applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, Geotechnical Report, and Hydrology Study. No variances or exceptions are requested. No development is being proposed in conjunction with the proposed subdivision. Detailed site planning, building footprints, floor plan, exterior design, landscaping, and grading will be submitted for review during the development review application process for the future development of the proposed parcels. The development of the proposed parcels will be subject to the development standards of the underlying zoning district in effect at the time of application submittal. The Time Extension request does not alter the proposed subdivision's physical suitability for development.
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5. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The project site is surrounded by existing developments to the south and west. The project site has been partially disturbed, and any site development will have to comply with the mitigation measures and requirements of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration. The proposed project has less than a significant impact with the incorporation of mitigation measures provided in the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration.
6. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems, as conditioned. The Time Extension request is not likely to cause serious public health problems, as conditioned. As part of the initial subdivision review, staff sent notices to the Public Works Department, Riverside County Fire Marshal's Office, and all public utility companies and service agencies regarding the proposed subdivision and Time Extension request on January 27, 2025. Agencies will be expected to provide service to the proposed parcels, including providers of gas, water, sewer, and cable telecommunication services.
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) service territory in recent years has experienced capacity issues, with new projects/customers and being required to implement new capacity in the form of a substation to obtain electrical service. Individual projects are being conditioned to implement these substations. The Time Extension request will allow the developer to coordinate with IID to work on solutions regarding these capacity issues.
Noise and fugitive dust associated with grading and construction of this project shall be mitigated through compliance with the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and the City's Municipal Code provisions regarding dust control and construction hours. Lastly, permits are required to be obtained to construct the new site improvements.
7. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision, as conditioned. The Time Extension request does not impact existing or proposed easements for public access or utilities. The subdivision's design complies with the Section 30 Master Circulation Plan. As part of the subdivision review, staff sent notices to the Public Works Department, Riverside County Fire Marshal's Office, and all public utility companies and service agencies regarding the proposed subdivision. Any comments received have been incorporated into the staff report and the Conditions of Approval. The Tentative Map has been conditioned to record any necessary easements and abandon existing easements that are deemed unnecessary by the City Engineer. The incremental impact of the project on service system capacities is mitigated by the dedications and public improvements required within the Conditions of Approval requiring all necessary dedications and public improvements to be in accordance with the City's adopted General Plan.
8. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The previously approved project (Tentative Tract Map No. 36621) for a nine -lot residential subdivision on the subject property was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA130007, the City prepared and filed an Initial Study and a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. A Notice of Availability was filed and posted with the Riverside County Clerk on May 6, 2014. On July 31, 2014, the Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted, and the tentative map application was approved. To maintain continuity in the residential land use pattern of the area, the City Council conditioned the removal of one such lot and ultimately approved a nine -lot residential subdivision instead of the ten -lot residential subdivision originally proposed. A Notice of Determination was filed with the Riverside County Clerk on August 5, 2014. 162
CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) provides that when an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, that there are no new significant environmental effects due to a change in the project or circumstances, and there is no new information of substantial importance as identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). The proposed project is a Time Extension request for a two-year extension for TTM 38224, which proposes to subdivide one 4.77 -acre parcel into nine residential lots with common area lots for landscaped parkways with retention basins that flank Via Josefina. A minor landscape modification to add eight (8) palm trees is only the only change to the original approval that does not result in any new significant environmental effects. The current Time Extension request does not propose to amend the project boundaries, uses, or development intensities of the original approval. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City analyzed whether the revisions would result in new significant impacts or substantial increase in severity of previously identified impacts. Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0005 and the City's analysis, no subsequent environmental review is required.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - 04/24/2025 PC Staff Report with Revised Conditions of Approval Attachment 2 - Aerial Photo
Attachment 3 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 4 - Draft Notice of Exemption
Attachment 5 - 01/26/2023 PC Staff Report
Attachment 6 - 02/16/2023 CC Staff Report
Attachment 7 - 01/26/2023 PC Meeting Minutes
Attachment 8 - 02/16/2023 CC Meeting Minutes
Attachment 9 - Draft 04/24/2025 PC Meeting Minutes
Attachment 10 - Exhibits
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ATTACHMENT 1
Planning Commission Staff Report
Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001 for a One -Year Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map Case No.
TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224) — Applicant: Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on Behalf of La Paloma Homes, Inc. Consideration of the First One -Year Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map 38224 (Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003), a 9 -Lot Residential Subdivision on 4.77 Acres, Located in Section 30 at the Northeast Corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road (APN: 685-080-014) DATE
ITEM #
April 24, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6A.
Presented To
Presented By
Planning Commission
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommend to the City Council:
1. Approval of the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations); and,
2. Approval of a one-year Extension of Time (ET25-0001) for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and based on the content and Findings in the attached staff report.
DISCUSSION
Facts
1. Applicant: Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on behalf of La Paloma Homes, Inc.
2. Request:
Consideration of a one-year Extension of Time for Tentative Tract Map No. 38224. The previously approved project proposes to subdivide a 4.77 -acre parcel into nine (9) single-family residential lots and other common lots for a private cul-de-sac street and landscaped retention basins.
3. Location: The project site is located in Section 30, east of Via Josefina at the terminus of Ginger Rogers Road. APN: 685-080-014
4. Project Size: 207,281 square feet (4.77 acres)
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5. Existing Land Use and General Vacant land; Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2) Plan/Zoning:
6. Date Application Deemed Complete: March 26, 2025
Background and Request
Tentative Tract Map No. 38224 was originally approved by City Council on February 16, 2023 with an approval expiration date of February 16, 2025. The subject property is zoned Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2) and is located in Section 30 at the northeast corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road. The subject map proposes to subdivide an existing parcel totaling 207,281 square feet (4.77 acres) into nine single-family residential lots and lettered lots for common areas that include the private cul-de-sac street, and two landscaped retention basins fronting Via Josefina. The residential subdivision will be gated, similarly to other residential developments in the vicinity. Access to the proposed parcels will be provided by the private cul-de-sac street off Via Josefina.
The applicants, Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering, and owner, Mark Howard of La Paloma Homes, Inc., are requesting approval of the first one-year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 38224. The project team has been working on Final Map submittals, and grading and improvement plans were approved on December 20, 2024. The time extension will allow the project team additional time to coordinate with the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) to work on solutions regarding the electric capacity issues in the District's service territory and to work on fulfilling remaining requirements for the Final Map through the City's Public Works Department.
Analysis
Review Authority (Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 16.12.065) A tentative map is a map approving the division of land for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing, and is governed by the Subdivision Map Act. A tentative map prescribes how the land is to be subdivided. The City's Subdivision Ordinance (Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Title 16 Subdivisions) establishes the minimum standards for the design of the lots, and the public improvements which serve them.
Once a tentative map is approved, the refined final map is approved by the City Council if deemed by the City Engineer to be in substantial conformance with the tentative map. The final map is then recorded with the Riverside County Recorder's Office, after which the newly created parcels may be individually sold and developed pursuant to the underlying General Plan and zoning regulations.
Pursuant to the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC) Section 16.12.080, "The approval or conditional approval of a tentative map shall expire twenty-four months following approval." Pursuant to RMMC Section 16.12.090, an extension of the initial approval may be granted by the original determining body for a period not exceeding a total of three years.
This is the first extension of time request for this tentative map. If the time extension request is approved, the new expiration date for the Project will be February 16, 2026.
Subdivision Design
The proposed subdivision complies with the City's Development Code standards pertaining to lot size and dimensions. The proposed residential parcels range in size from 18,000 square feet to 19,482 square feet for an overall project density of 1.89 units per acre. The Applicant is not proposing to make modifications to the tentative tract map design. The following table compares the proposed subdivision with the City's Development Code standards:
Development
Feature
Development
Standards
Existing
Proposed
Meets
Requirements
Parcel Width
Minimum 90 ft.
332/2 ft.
Proposed parcels range from 117.05
ft. to 166 ft.
Yes
Parcel Depth
Minimum 100 ft.
630.14 ft.
Proposed parcels range from 122.51
ft. to 158.47 ft.
Yes
Lot Size
Minimum 18,000 sq.
ft.
207,281 sq. ft.
Proposed parcels range from 18,000
sq. ft. to 19,482 sq. ft.
Yes
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Maximum
Density
2 dwelling units per
acre maximum
N/A
1.89 units per acre
Yes
As set forth in the above analysis, the subdivision is in conformance with the Rancho Mirage General Plan, the Section 30 Master Circulation Plan and Design Guidelines, and all applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
Entry, Landscaping, and Walls
There are existing overhead electrical lines along the proposed Via Josefina right-of-way. The subdivider is required to underground those lines and poles as part of the subdivision improvements, in addition to installing the half -width street improvements for Via Josefina.
The proposed project's entry off Via Josefina features "charcoal grey" interlocking stone pavers, black ornate metal vehicular gates, and a metal pedestrian gate. The residential subdivision will be enclosed by six -foot -tall Tuscany variegated blend split face perimeter walls and six -foot -tall black wrought iron transparency fencing in compliance with the Section 30 Design Guidelines.
The landscaped parkway along Via Josefina ranges from 70 to 89 feet wide, which exceeds the minimum 19 feet width requirement for parkways in Section 30. Two retention basins (Proposed Lots B and C) flank the tract by the existing public street, which further enhances the sense of openness and meets the Section 30 Design Guidelines goal to create "view windows" into subdivisions and thoughtful aesthetic placement of perimeter landscaping. In addition, the parkway features a desert -appropriate landscape palette and a typical six-foot wide "Yosemite Brown" colored concrete meandering sidewalk in accordance with the Design Guidelines. Common area landscaping includes trees such as Sonoran Palo Verde and Mulga trees, along with various accent shrubs with additional ground cover for color. The only minor modification to the landscape plan since the original approval is the addition of eight 14' BTH Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool Date' palm trees located between canopy trees along the Via Josefina frontage. The palm trees were incorporated into the landscape plan to better match the landscape parkways along newer subdivisions in proximity to the project site. Aside from the minor landscape changes, the applicant is not proposing any changes to the project and simply wishes to extend the entitlement as it was approved.
The project has been designed to comply with the City's landscape standards and the Section 30 Design Guidelines for landscaping and parkway improvements.
Conditions of Approval
The time extension request was forwarded to the affected responsible agencies for the opportunity to provide comments as circumstances warrant since the project was originally approved. As a part of this extension request, staff is recommending the following changes to the Conditions of Approval:
1. The revision of Condition of Approval #3 to reflect the new expiration date of February 16, 2026.
2. The addition of Condition of Approval #11, stating that grading permits shall not be issued prior to vertical development entitlements unless approved by the Public Works or Development Services Director.
Attachment 2 lists the revised Condition of Approval. Additions to the condition text are shown as bold and underlined. Deletions are shown in strikethrough.
Environmental Determination
The previously approved project (Tentative Tract Map No. 36621) for a nine -lot residential subdivision on the subject property was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA130007, the City prepared and filed an Initial Study and a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. A Notice of Availability was filed and posted with the Riverside County Clerk on May 6, 2014. On July 31, 2014, the Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted, and the tentative map application was approved. A Notice of Determination was filed with the Riverside County Clerk on August 5, 2014.
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CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) provides that when an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, that there are no new significant environmental effects due to a change in the project or circumstances, and there is no new information of substantial importance as identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). The proposed project is a Time Extension request for a one year extension to TTM 38224 which proposes to subdivide one 4.77 -acre parcel into nine residential lots with common area lots for landscaped parkways with retention basins that flank Via Josefina. A minor landscape modification to add eight (8) palm trees is the only change to the original approval that does not result in any new significant environmental effects. The current Time Extension request does not propose to amend the project boundaries, uses, or development intensities of the original approval. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City analyzed whether the revisions would result in new significant impacts or substantial increase in severity of previously identified impacts. Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0005 and the City's analysis, no subsequent environmental review is required. The project is consistent with the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, and no further environmental review is required.
Noticing Requirement
RMMC Section 17.74.020, Hearing and notice, requires that all property owners, as shown on the county's latest equalized assessment roll, within a 500 -foot radius of the boundaries of the subject parcel(s) be notified of matters requiring a public hearing. If the number of property owners to whom the notice would be mailed is less than 25, then the mailing radius is required to be increased to 1,000 feet as measured from the exterior boundaries of the subject parcel.
On April 8, 2025, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000 -foot radius of the parcel boundary and posted at the City's designated community posting sites pursuant to the requirements of RMMC Chapter 17.74. Notification of the public hearing was published in The Desert Sun on April 13, 2025. Any information addressed to the Planning Commission, but received after completion of this final report, will be distributed at the public hearing. No comments have been received as of the publication date of this report.
FINDINGS
Pursuant to RMMC Section 16.12.065 Action on tentative tract maps, a tentative tract map may be approved only if the following findings are made:
1. The proposed Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the City's General Plan as specified in Section 65451 of the California Government Subdivision Map Act. The current General Plan and zoning designation for the Project Site is Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2). The R -L-2 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses. The allowable maximum density is two dwelling units per gross acre. The overall project density is 1.89 dwelling units per acre, which complies with the maximum density under the R -L-2 zoning district. The proposed parcels comply with the City's Development Code standards pertaining to minimum lot size and dimension requirements for the R -L- 2 zoning district. As conditioned, the proposed tentative map is consistent with the City's General Plan, Section 30 Guidelines, and Subdivision Map Act.
2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance requirements, as conditioned. As set forth in the above analysis, the proposed subdivision is in conformance with the City's General Plan, zoning, Section 30 Design Guidelines, and all applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. No variances or exceptions are requested. The development of the proposed parcels will be subject to the development standards of the underlying zoning district in effect at the time of application submittal. No changes to the subdivision design are being requested under the proposed one-year Time Extension request. The only minor change to the original entitlement is the addition of eight 14' BTH Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool Date' palm trees located between canopy trees along the Via Josefina street frontage. The palm trees were incorporated into the landscape plan to better match the landscape parkways along newer subdivisions in proximity to the project site.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development, as conditioned. The proposed parcels comply with the City's Development Code standards pertaining to minimum lot size and dimension requirements for the underlying zoning designation, Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2). The project site is physically suitable for the type of low density residential development with proposed lots that are 18,000 square feet or larger and no irregular shaped parcels. The overall project density is 1.89 dwelling units per acre, which compli6 7th the maximum density under the R -L-2 zoning
district. No changes to the proposed parcels and project density have been requested with this Time Extension request.
4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development, as conditioned. The proposed subdivision has an overall density of 1.89 dwelling units per acre, which does not exceed the maximum permitted density under the R -L-2 zoning district. In addition, the applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, Geotechnical Report, and Hydrology Study. No variances or exceptions are requested. No development is being proposed in conjunction with the proposed subdivision. Detailed site planning, building footprints, floor plan, exterior design, landscaping, and grading will be submitted for review during the development review application process for the future development of the proposed parcels. The development of the proposed parcels will be subject to the development standards of the underlying zoning district in effect at the time of application submittal. The Time Extension request does not alter the proposed subdivision's physical suitability for development.
5. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The project site is surrounded by existing developments to the south and west. The project site has been partially disturbed, and any site development will have to comply with the mitigation measures and requirements of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration. The proposed project has less than a significant impact with the incorporation of mitigation measures provided in the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration.
6. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems, as conditioned. The Time Extension request is not likely to cause serious public health problems, as conditioned. As part of the initial subdivision review, staff sent notices to the Public Works Department, Riverside County Fire Marshal's Office, and all public utility companies and service agencies regarding the proposed subdivision and Time Extension request on January 27, 2025. Agencies will be expected to provide service to the proposed parcels, including providers of gas, water, sewer, and cable telecommunication services.
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) service territory in recent years has experienced capacity issues, with new projects/customers and being required to implement new capacity in the form of a substation to obtain electrical service. Individual projects are being conditioned to implement these substations. The Time Extension request will allow the developer to coordinate with IID to work on solutions regarding these capacity issues.
Noise and fugitive dust associated with grading and construction of this project shall be mitigated through compliance with the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and the City's Municipal Code provisions regarding dust control and construction hours. Lastly, permits are required to be obtained to construct the new site improvements.
7. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision, as conditioned. The Time Extension request does not impact existing or proposed easements for public access or utilities. The subdivision's design complies with the Section 30 Master Circulation Plan. As part of the subdivision review, staff sent notices to the Public Works Department, Riverside County Fire Marshal's Office, and all public utility companies and service agencies regarding the proposed subdivision. Any comments received have been incorporated into the staff report and the Conditions of Approval. The Tentative Map has been conditioned to record any necessary easements and abandon existing easements that are deemed unnecessary by the City Engineer. The incremental impact of the project on service system capacities is mitigated by the dedications and public improvements required within the Conditions of Approval requiring all necessary dedications and public improvements to be in accordance with the City's adopted General Plan.
8. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The previously approved project (Tentative Tract Map No. 36621) for a nine -lot residential subdivision on the subject property was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA130007, the City prepared and filed an Initial Study and a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. A Notice of Availability was filed and posted with the Riverside County Clerk on May 6, 2014. On July 31, 2014, the Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted, and the tentative map application was approved. To maintain continuity in the residential land use pattern of the area, the City Council conditioned the rTgy of one such lot and ultimately approved a nine -lot
residential subdivision instead of the ten -lot residential subdivision originally proposed. A Notice of Determination was filed with the Riverside County Clerk on August 5, 2014.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) provides that when an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, that there are no new significant environmental effects due to a change in the project or circumstances, and there is no new information of substantial importance as identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). The proposed project is a Time Extension request for a one year extension for TTM 38224, which proposes to subdivide one 4.77 -acre parcel into nine residential lots with common area lots for landscaped parkways with retention basins that flank Via Josefina. A minor landscape modification to add eight (8) palm trees is only the only change to the original approval that does not result in any new significant environmental effects. The current Time Extension request does not propose to amend the project boundaries, uses, or development intensities of the original approval. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City analyzed whether the revisions would result in new significant impacts or substantial increase in severity of previously identified impacts. Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0005 and the City's analysis, no subsequent environmental review is required.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Aerial Photo
Attachment 2 - Revised Conditions of Approval
Attachment 3 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 4 - Draft Notice of Exemption
Attachment 5 - Planning Commission Staff Report dated January 26, 2023 Attachment 6 — City Council Staff Report dated February 16, 2023 Attachment 7 — Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 26, 2023 Attachment 8 — City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2023 Attachment 9 — Exhibits
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (Tentative Tract Map No. 38224), Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0005, Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001 Special conditions (or portions thereof) are designated in bold. Additions to the condition text are shown as bold and underlined. Deletions are shown in s ri <e hrough.
I. GENERAL
1. All improvements shall conform to the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC), Title 16, (Subdivisions), unless specifically modified by any of the following conditions.
2. Development of the Subject Property shall require the appropriate entitlement process as determined by the Planning Division.
3. This tentative map approval shall be effective until [DATE TO BE INSERTED] or -wo (2) years tom -he da-e o- Ci -y Counci approva . A Final Map must be approved by the City within this specified time period, or the tentative map approval shall become null and void unless the expiration date for the tentative map is extended as provided by RMMC Section
16.12.090.
4. The applicant shall execute a written acknowledgment to the Planning Division stating acceptance of and compliance with all of the Conditions of Approval for this Tentative Tract Map and all associated cases, and that the plans submitted are in compliance with the Conditions of Approval. No modifications shall be made to said plans without written approval from the appropriate decision -making body.
5. The Conditions of Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90 -day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun.
6. The development of the subject property shall conform substantially with the approved exhibits contained in Case No. EA22-0005 and TTM22-0003 and all associated cases on file in the Planning Division. This includes all dimensional and size specifications, landscaping, hardscape, design treatments (including color and materials), and the locations of perimeter walls and plant materials as shown in the landscape exhibits.
7. Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall acknowledge that the approved project and any or all proposed modifications to the approved project shall be completed in accordance with applicable City Ordinances, Guidelines, and other requirements in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
8. The mitigation measures contained in the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration based on Environmental Case No. EA130007 are hereby incorporated as Conditions of Approval. The property owner shall be responsible for implementing Pag7 l
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the mitigation measures contained within the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, as necessary.
9. All green waste shall be disposed of at a permitted composting facility. The applicant shall undertake or cause to be undertaken such action or actions as are necessary to permit and/or otherwise accommodate the implementation of recycling services. Such action or actions may include, but are not limited to: designating and providing adequate area at convenient locations with appropriate access for the placement of dumpsters and/or bin sets; constructing permanent enclosures that meet all requirements of the Code of the City of Rancho Mirage for each dumpster and/or bin set; providing for the security of each dumpster to discourage scavenging, and; providing adequate indoor area at convenient locations for the collection and short-term storage of recyclables. The applicant shall submit a "Recycling Program" that has been reviewed by an agent of the City, which, at a minimum, explains, states or otherwise defines: (1) recyclables generated by type; (2) estimate by pounds for each recyclable generated; (3) number of dumpsters and/or plastic bin sets (one set equals three "baskets") needed to accommodate estimated recyclables; (4) location of each dumpster (may be identified on a map attached as an exhibit); (5) method of collection such as curbside at each residential unit or at rear of property by dumpster, etc.; and (6) pick-up schedule for recyclables. The applicant shall provide other such information as may be necessitated by the development proposal.
10. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1170, all gated communities of two or more residential units shall install a Knox entry system, consistent with any emergency access policy, for use by the Sheriff's Department. The City Manager or their designee shall implement the requirement and enforcement of this Condition of Approval.
11. Grading permits shall not be issued prior to vertical development entitlements unless approved by the Public Works or Development Services Director.
II. PLANNING
Prior to City Council approval of the Final Map, the following Conditions shall be satisfied:
12. Street names and addresses for the subdivision shall be submitted to the Development Services Director or their designee and shall be subject to the approval of the City of Rancho Mirage pursuant to Chapters 12.06 and 17.58 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. The approved street name(s) shall be shown on the Final Map.
13.A detail of the entry area, including landscape, architectural, and dimensional information, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Development Services Director or their designee. The Planning Division reserves the right to request additional landscaping upon final inspection if it is determined that areas are devoid of plant or ground cover material, or the execution of the landscaping plan does not comply with the purpose and intent of the Section 30 Design Guidelines.
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Services Director.
B. The project shall be completed in accordance with the Ordinances, requirements, guidelines, and other criteria in effect at the time of construction.
C. Landscaping, Wall, and Grading Plans shall demonstrate that all electrical transformers, utility pads, cable TV and phone boxes, and similar utility fixtures will be screened, pursuant to RMMC Chapter 17.20 and/or installed underground if required.
D. Landscaping. The plans shall be submitted as a Landscape Documentation Package in accordance with Ordinance No. 990, and as amended by Ordinance 1101. Such Plan(s) shall be consistent with the Preliminary Landscape Plan, and the applicant shall provide evidence that the landscape plan has been reviewed and approved by the Riverside County Office of the Agricultural Commissioner and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) prior to requesting a final inspection.
The final landscaping and irrigation plans shall incorporate the use of Evapotranspiration (ET) irrigation "smart" controllers which shall include automatic water scheduling, rain, and temperature sensors. Prior to a final inspection, the landscape contractor shall verify in writing with Planning staff that controllers have been installed, are correctly programmed, and operate with these features. More information on smart controllers can be found at www.irrigation.com .
Landscaping shall be designed to endure blowsand conditions. The project landscape architect shall submit written verification that the landscaping and irrigation has been installed per the approved plans. Parkway and retention basin landscaping shall be installed prior to Final Map bonds being released.
Vegetation with spikes that may be harmful to pedestrians shall be a minimum of three (3) feet away from walkways.
E. Walls. Where perimeter walls are shown on the development plan they shall be designed with aesthetic relief and be of high -quality architectural design to compliment adjacent developments. In accordance with the Community Design Elements, the landscaped parkway and perimeter wall along all property lines shall be aesthetically enriched and subject to approval of Planning staff, with Architectural Review Board review as deemed necessary. All top of wall elevations and adjacent finish grade elevations for the project perimeter and entry walls shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Division and City Engineer. The applicant shall contact the adjacent property owners if grading outside the subdivision boundaries is required for construction of the perimeter walls. This shall be accomplished prior to issuance of any permit.
14. Future neighborhood signage shall be subject to approval and issuance of a separate sign permit or sign program.
III. PUBLIC WORKS
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Prior to City Council Approval of the Final Map, the following Conditions shall be satisfied:
15. FORMATION AND/OR ANNEXATION TO CFD
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 485 the applicant shall provide evidence that formation of, or annexation to a Communities Facilities District (CFD) No. 1 — Police and Fire services — to pay the City annually for public service costs associated with this project has been initiated. This requires the submittal of an application fee, the preparation of a boundary map, and 6-8 weeks processing time. The applicant is advised to begin the application process as soon as possible, because the CFD annexation must occur prior to issuance of Grading Permits, or prior to Final Map approval if there is one.
16. STUDIES AND CALCULATIONS REQUIRED
The applicant shall submit a soils report, geological and hydrology studies, and hydraulic calculations, as required by the City Engineer, prior to approval of the Grading Plan.
17. SECTION 30 COLORED SIDEWALK
Plans for the required Section 30 colored sidewalk, in accordance with City standards, shall be submitted to the Planning Division and City Engineer and shall be shown on the plan. The sidewalk shall have a medium broom finish on 4" thick P.C.C (Portland Cement Concrete). The color shall be Davis Co. "Yosemite Brown" or approved equal. Where the sidewalk or street improvement and landscape is located on private property, a public access easement shall be provided and recorded, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The approved sidewalk shall be constructed along the project frontage and shall be maintained in perpetuity in a safe condition by the applicant. 18 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN
The applicant shall be required to submit a grading and drainage plan prepared by a licensed civil engineer to the City Engineer for plan check and approval. The grading and drainage plan shall be consistent with any and all conditions of approval associated with any applicable subdivision map and any Development Permit entitlements issued for the subject project by the City or any other responsible public agency. The grading and drainage plan shall conform to all city policies, standards, and regulations applicable to the project. In addition, if the project involves grading and drainage issues related to Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) facilities, written evidence of the District's approval shall be included with the submittal required by the City of Rancho Mirage. The existing undeveloped area between the Equestrian Center oleander hedge and the southerly property line of this tract, approximately 45 feet wide, contains an existing CVWD 4" PVC water main, and overhead power & telephone lines. This tract developer should work with the Equestrian Center to modify the landscaping in this area to make it a mutually beneficial utility and landscaping area.
19. STORMWATER RETENTION
The grading of the project shall be designed such that all storm water to the level of a 100 -year frequency storm; worst case of the 1, 3, 6, or 24 -hour duration, shall be retained on site. Per Municipal Code Section 15.64.140.B, if the project is less than 1 acre or if it is south of the Whitewater Flood Channel, the grading of the project may be designed for the drainage to be conveyed to an "acceptable disposal site as determined by the City Pay711
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Engineer". Surface streets are not considered "an acceptable disposal site" for common "nuisance water" from sprinklers and cleaning. Therefore, at a minimum, all projects shall make provisions to absorb such "nuisance water" to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
A Hydrology/Hydraulic Report, in accordance with the Riverside County Hydrology Manual, shall be submitted from a Registered Civil Engineer, showing how this stormwater is handled. The "half -street frontage" area drainage may be taken care of with a catch basin (Public Works Standard Detail 300) with a pipe to the retention basin, or by using a combination drywell / catch basin per Public Works Standard Detail 311 (5' upper chamber, 15' lower chamber).
20. STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS The applicant shall execute and submit the City of Rancho Mirage's Standard Agreement for Construction of Public Improvements for review and approval by the City Engineer and City Attorney.
21 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Street improvements shall be required as specified below. Paved access in accordance with the City Master Plan of Streets and City Standards shall be provided to the subdivision. Plans for the construction of the required street improvements shall be designed by a California Registered Engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to Final Map approval. All street construction shall be in conformance with these plans and the City's General Plan and Standard Details. Plans shall be approved prior to or concurrent with Final Development Plan approval and construction shall occur prior to occupancy. The developer shall furnish proof that any Sewer and Water Improvement Plans have been reviewed and approved by CVWD. The developer shall furnish proof that the Fire Marshal has approved the Water Plans and Street layout for the project.
A. Public Streets — Via Josefina
i. The right-of-way along Via Josefina at a width of 30 feet from centerline shall be dedicated to the City of Rancho Mirage if not already done. An easement for the Section 30 Colored Meandering Sidewalk shall also be dedicated as part of the 7 -foot -wide Landscape Lot east of the Via Josefina right-of-way. ii. Curb and gutter shall be installed along the project frontage with the curb face at 18 feet from centerline. Asphalt paving shall be installed along the project frontage per City Standards.
iii. Plans for the required 6 -foot -wide "Yosemite Brown" colored meandering bike path per Standard drawing 500, shall be submitted to the City Engineer, and shall be shown on the landscape, street, and grading plans and shall be constructed along the frontage. A sidewalk or alternative handicap accessible route shall be constructed from the bike path or sidewalk into the project.
Where any meandering bike path is located on private property, a public access easement shall be provided and recorded subject to approval of the City Engineer.
iv. The design of the entry way shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
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project frontage and the tributary area upstream.
vi. Landscape and irrigation plans for all public street parkways and median islands shall conform to City standards and be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer and Planning Division. Boulders shall not exceed 15 inches in height within 3 feet of a public street curb. Canopy trees shall be placed a minimum of 10 feet from public street curb and a minimum of 3 from sidewalks. Palm trees shall be placed a minimum of 3 feet from public street curb with a minimum trunk height of 10 feet. Right of way lines shall be shown on the final landscape plan.
B. Private Streets/Parking Lots
i. Private street and/or parking lot paving shall consist of a minimum of 3" A.C. paving over 4" of compacted Class II aggregate base material. On private streets and parking lots, and as may be required by a condition of approval, decorative concrete or other surfacing materials shall be reviewed by Public Works for conformance to Public Works standards.
ii. On private streets and parking lots, non-standard curb and gutter may be acceptable if the City's standard drainage criteria is satisfied, and the specific non-standard curb and gutter is approved by the Department of Public Works. iii. Private streets within the project shall be constructed with a minimum two-way travel way of 36 feet, with 37 feet minimum back -of -curb to back -of -curb.
Any median islands shall have a minimum of 24 feet travel way clearance on either side of them, or as otherwise approved by the Fire Department. Private street paving shall consist of a minimum of 3" A.C. paving over 4" of compacted Class II aggregate base material, or equivalent paving acceptable to the City Engineer.
22 DEDICATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
A ten (10) foot public utility easement adjacent to the curb and gutter and edge of pavement shall be provided by the property owner for all public and private streets, and for public streets where the public right-of-way is less than the required 10 feet. All necessary utilities: sewer, water, electric, phone, fiber optic communications, natural gas, and television cable shall be provided to the lots and along the property frontage, unless otherwise approved.
23 DEDICATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
All easements for drainage facilities necessary to accommodate the final approved Grading and Drainage Plan shall be offered for dedication to the appropriate serving agency. Such offer shall be incorporated on the Final Map or as required by the City Engineer.
24 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES REQUIRED
All existing or proposed Imperial Irrigation District, General Telephone, CATV, or other overhead service facilities, shall be installed underground in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.16 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. The undergrounding installation of all existing or proposed overhead distribution utility lines shall be completed and/or appropriate guarantee arrangements shall be entered into for any structure constructed pursuant to this approval as required by the City Engineer. Such guarantee Plerg
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arrangement shall be approved by the City administrative staff and the City Attorney and shall include the posting of improvement security adequate to secure the periphery of the subject property; and as identified above and as required in Section 12.16 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
25. SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
A sanitary sewer system shall be required and shall be installed in accordance with the provisions established and set forth by the regulations of the Coachella Valley Water District, the Riverside County Department of Public Health, and/or the regional Water Quality Control Board. All necessary easements shall be provided. In accordance with the Section 30 Lift Station Agreement approved in 2003, the subdivider shall pay the $3,344 Lift Station Reimbursement Fee if they choose to go south with the sewer and utilize the lift station, as other 5 -acre parcels in that situation were required to do. The Section 30 Lift Station Reimbursement Fee shall be paid prior to issuance of permits.
26. DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM
A domestic water system shall be required and shall be installed in accordance with the provisions established and set forth by the regulations of the Coachella Valley Water District, the Riverside County Department of Public Health, and/or the regional Water Quality Control Board. All necessary easements shall be provided.
27. LOCAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN ;LAQMP)
The applicant shall prepare a Local Air Quality Management Plan (LAQMP) pursuant to Ordinance No. 855, Municipal Code Chapter 7.01. Said LAQMP shall detail the project's potential impacts upon the air quality of the area and any necessary mitigation measures and shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of the Grading Permit. For ease of preparing a LAQMP, the applicant may contact the Public Works Department regarding use of the LAQMP worksheet. Projects over 10 acres shall also submit the 8.5"x11" format Dust Control Plan required by the South Coast Air Quality Management District for review by the City. At the time of payment of the permit fees the developer shall submit a "dust control deposit" to be determined from the acreage and the current fee schedule.
28. SWPPP/NOI
Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the Property Owner shall submit the completed Notice of Intent (NOI) form and site plan with the appropriate fee, to the State Water Quality Control Board for the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit. The WDID number issued shall be placed on the cover sheet of the Grading Plans as Proof of Submittal. The SWPPP promised by the NOI is required to be kept on the project site and may be requested for viewing by City or Water Quality Control Board personnel.
29. BLOWSAND MITIGATION PLAN
(For Section 30 and North of Ramon Only) Since this project is located in an area that is subject to occasional high winds and migrating sand, the subdivider shall be required to submit a blowsand mitigation plan prepared by a licensed civil engineer to the City Engineer for plan check and approval. The blowsand mitigation plan shall identify the P1781
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specific measures and describe the specific procedures that will be implemented to adequately mitigate blowsand impacts on all of the project's on -site and off -site improvements. All improvements for blowsand protection shall be depicted on the project's grading and drainage plan. In addition, all marketing materials and CC&Rs shall identify that the project is located within a blowsand area.
30. CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
The construction of all required public and private improvements, including but not limited to landscaping, sewer, water, curb and gutters, paving, drainage facilities, and other required improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy of any structure and/or the subdivider shall enter into an agreement, acceptable to the City, ensuring the construction of such improvements within eighteen (18) months of City Council approval of the Final Map.
31. WRITTEN VERIFICATION
Prior to release of bonds or financial guarantees, the applicant or his successor shall provide written verification that the improvements have been installed in accordance with the approved plans.
32. AS -BUILT PLANS
A complete set of "As -Built" Grading, Sewer, Water, Landscaping, Street, Storm Drain, and all other required improvement plans shall be submitted by the engineer of record for review and approval, prior to any occupancy or release of Subdivision Bonds.
33. SUBDIVISION MAP
A subdivision map shall be processed and recorded prior to any release of permits.
34. SECURITY
In accordance with the request of the Rancho Mirage Police Chief, the site shall be fenced and gated for security purposes. Screening material shall be placed on the fence to help block blowsand and to block views through the fence. If necessary, the applicant shall provide a state licensed private security officer during the time construction workers are not onsite.
35. PAD CERTIFICATION
Prior to release of Building Permits, a Pad Certification submitted from a Licensed Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer, attesting to the elevation matching the rough grade pad elevation shall be submitted to validate the rough grading completion.
36. COMPACTION REPORT
Prior to the release of Building Permits, the lot(s) for the building(s) shall have a compaction report submitted from a Geotechnical Engineer attesting to the buildable pad being compacted at least 90% of maximum relative density. If any over -excavation, or slopes steeper than 2:1, are needed for the building pad, a Geotechnical Engineer shall submit a document attesting to the acceptability of this non-standard earthwork in accordance with the recommendations of the preliminary soil report.
37. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT REAPPORTIONMENT
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If the property to be subdivided is located within the boundaries of an Assessment District, assessments shall be reapportioned over the property to account for the newly created lots.
38. PARK FEES
Applicant shall pay all applicable parkland fees for the acquisition and/or development of community parks and recreational facilities in those amounts in effect at the time the grading permit is issued.
39. IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Prior to occupancy, the construction of all required public improvements, including but not limited to sewer, water, curb and gutters, paving to join, stormwater drainage facilities, and other required utility improvements shall be completed.
40. CVWD LETTER
Prior to occupancy, if applicable, a letter from Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) shall be submitted stating that all the district fees have been paid and all requirements have been met for development.
IV. CITY ATTORNEY
Prior to City Council approval of the Final Map, the following Conditions shall be satisfied:
41. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
The permittee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul this permit approval. The City shall notify the permittee of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate in the defense. If the City fails to notify the permittee of any claim, action or proceeding of which the City has written notice, the permittee shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
42. REIMBURSEMENTS
The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this grant. Although the permittee is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate in the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the permittee of any obligation under this Condition.
43. IMPROVEMENT SURETY
Pursuant to Chapter 15.64.280 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, all public improvements proposed with the Development Plan submittal, or required by the adopted approval Conditions, shall be guaranteed by cash bonds, letters of credit, or other legal instruments acceptable to the City Attorney and City Council.
44. RELEASE OF PLANS
Written authorization must be obtained from any certified, licensed, or registered professional who signed the original building plans authorizing the plans to be made available by the City to all subsequent owners upon request (if on file with the City at the Pay781
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time of the request) for use by any subsequent owners solely for the construction, maintenance, operation, and use of the subject building(s) at the Project Site.
45. NOTICE TO CITY UPON DEFAULT, FORECLOSURE OR BANKRUPTCY In the event that the applicant receives a notice of default from any lender in connection with funds loaned to the applicant for the proposed development, or that any security instrument given by the applicant to any lender is foreclosed upon whether through a trustee's sale or otherwise, or that the applicant files a petition for bankruptcy, the applicant shall immediately notify the City of such notice of default, foreclosure sale, and/or filing of the bankruptcy petition, as the case may be.
46. DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&RS) The subdivider shall submit to the City a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) which shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the City Attorney that the entire project will be developed and maintained in accordance with the intent and purpose of the approval. The approved documents shall be recorded concurrently.
47. The applicant shall submit documents for recordation which clearly prohibit installation of improvements in the common area by individual homeowner or documents which allow and govern installation of such improvements within the identified common areas. The documents shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney.
48. The CC&Rs shall be submitted to the City for review and shall contain provisions for a Homeowners' Association, with the unqualified right to assess owners of individual units for reasonable maintenance costs to common areas and improvements. The Homeowners' Association shall have the right to lien units of the owners who default in the payment of any assessment so provided. Any deed of trust recorded prior to said CC&Rs shall be subordinated to the CC&Rs. Any lien imposed shall not be superior to any lien for property taxes or government assessments. The CC&Rs will be clearly marked to identify those sections addressing the Conditions of Approval.
49. The CC&Rs and tract marketing materials shall identify that the project site is located in an area of high winds and blowing dust.
50.The CC&Rs shall require the Homeowners' Association and property owners to comply with the Section 30 Design Guidelines.
51. DISCLOSURE OF ADJACENT LAND USE
Pursuant to Chapter 9.60 of the Municipal Code, the applicant shall disclose to any prospective purchaser of any buildable residential lot within the project, in a manner and form deemed acceptable by the City, the existence of the High Density Residential (R -H) zoned property to the east of the subject property.
V. CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Prior to City Council Approval of the Final Map, the following condition shall be satisfied:
52. MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS
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The current and future property owner(s) shall be responsible for maintaining in compliance with all City standards for the same, the on -site and off -site landscaping and integrated architectural features required by this entitlement; all perimeter landscaping shall be maintained in a first-class condition. Landscape maintenance shall consist of regular watering mowing, pruning, fertilizing, clearing of debris and weeds, and the removal and replacement of irrigation systems, in compliance with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. Integrated architectural features must be kept in a manner which maintains the desirability of the immediate area and neighboring areas and respects the harmonious relationship with existing and adjoining developments. Due regard for preservation of each feature and its intended irrigation with surrounding landscaping, buildings, structures, screening, and signs is required. All features must be maintained in a manner commonly accepted by professionals who are experts in the care and preservation of each particular type of feature. A covenant to assure continued maintenance of on -site and off -site required landscaping and integrated architectural features by the current and future property owners or other liable entity, consistent with the terms and provisions of this condition of approval, shall be prepared in a format approved by the City Attorney and recorded in the Office of the Riverside County Recorder against all parcels created with this subdivision and any subsequent amendments thereto.
VI. FIRE MARSHAL
53. The proposed project may have a cumulative adverse impact of the Fire Department's ability to provide an acceptable level of service. These impacts include an increased number of emergency and public service calls due to the increased presence of structures, traffic, and population. The project proponents/developers will be expected to provide for a proportional mitigation to these impacts via capital improvements and/or impact fees.
54. Fire Department emergency vehicle apparatus access road locations and design shall be in accordance with the California Fire Code, City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, and Riverside County Fire Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to building permit issuance.
55. Fire Department water system(s) for fire protection shall be in accordance with the California Fire Code, City of Rancho Mirage Municipal and Riverside County Fire Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to building permit issuance.
56. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the required water system, including all fire hydrant(s), shall be installed, and accepted by the appropriate water agency and the County Fire Department prior to any combustible building material placed on an individual lot. Contact the Fire Department to inspect the required fire flow, street signs, all weather surfaces, and all access and/or secondary access. Approved water plans must be at the job site.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001
Time Extension for
Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224)
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ATTACHMENT 3
CITY Or RANCHO MIPPGE
Planning Division
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Planning©RanchoMirageCA.gov
(760) 328-2266
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, May 15, 2025 — 1:00 p.m.
Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001 for
Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM No. 38224) ("Project") Applicant: Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on behalf of La Paloma Homes, Inc.
Request: Consideration of an extension of time for the previously approved tentative tract map ("TTM 38224"). TTM 38224 proposes the subdivision of ± 4.77 gross acres within Section 30 into 9 single-family residential lots and common lots for a private cul-de-sac street and landscaped retention basins. The time extension would allow additional time to complete the remaining requirements for the Final Map. The Planning Commission recommended approval on April 24, 2025.
Location: Section 30, northeast corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road.
APN: 685-080-014
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the City of Rancho Mirage City Council regarding consideration of the above referenced extension of time application pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Titles 16 and 17. An initial study with supporting documents and a Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared and adopted for the original approval of the Tentative Tract Map pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Notice of Determination was filed and posted on August 5, 2014. Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, Section 15162, the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for this Project is still valid and no new information is known that would significantly change any impacts. No further environmental review is required.
The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, at which time and place pertinent testimony will be heard. The file, including all environmental information, is available for public inspection at City Hall, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and will be posted on the City's website with the publication of the City Council Agenda, to be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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Written testimony may be submitted to the City Clerk via email to CityClerk(a�RanchoMirageCA.gov, or mailed to City of Rancho Mirage, ATTN: City Clerk, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Written testimony must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting to be considered by the City Council.
GOVERNMENT CODE § 65009 NOTICE: If you challenge this proposed activity in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council sufficiently prior to the Public Hearing to enable its consideration by them.
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CITY CAF RANC O MIRAGE ATTACHMENT 4
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2898 (760) 324-4511/328-2266 To: ® State Clearinghouse
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
® Riverside County Clerk
P.O. Box 751
Riverside, CA 92501
Project Title/Case No.: Extension of Time Case No. ET25-0001 for a Two -Year Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224)
Project Applicant: Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on Behalf of La Paloma Homes, Inc.
Project Location: Section 30 at the Northeast Corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Rd (APN: 685-080-014) Project Description: Consideration of a two-year time extension for the previously approved tentative tract map ("TTM 38224"). TTM 38224 proposes the subdivision of ± 4.77 gross acres within Section 30 into 9 single-family residential lots and common lots for a private cul-de-sac street and landscaped retention basins. The time extension would allow additional time to complete the remaining requirements for the Final Map.
Name of Agency Approving Project: City of Rancho Mirage Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Joy Tsai, Senior Planner Lead Agency Contact Person: Joy Tsai, Senior Planner
Telephone No.: (760) 328-2266
Exempt Status: (check one)
❑ Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268); ❑ Declared Emergency [Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)] ❑ Emergency Project [Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)]; ❑ Statutory Exemption; Code No.:
❑ Categorical Exemption (State type and Section number):
▪ Other (State type and Section number): CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15162 - Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations Reasons why the project is exempt: The previously approved project (Tentative Tract Map No. 36621) for a nine -lot residential subdivision on the subject property was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA130007, the City prepared and filed an Initial Study and a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. A Notice of Availability was filed and posted with the Riverside County Clerk on May 6, 2014. On July 31, 2014, the Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted, and the tentative map application was approved. A Notice of Determination was filed with the Riverside County Clerk on August 5, 2014. As a Final Map was not approved and recorded, TTM 36621 expired on July 31, 2019. Tentative Tract Map No. 38224, a nine -lot residential subdivision, was originally approved by City Council on February 16, 2023.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) provides that when an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, that there are no new significant environmental effects due to a change in the project or circumstances, and there is no new information of substantial importance as identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). A minor landscape modification to add eight (8) palm trees is the only change to the original approval that does not result in any new significant environmental effects. The current Time Extension request does not propose to amend the project boundaries, uses, or development intensities of the original approval. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City analyzed whether the revisions would result in new significant impacts or substantial increase in severity of previously identified impacts. Based on the City's analysis, no subsequent environmental review is required.
Date:
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner
® Signed by Lead Agency
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ATTACHMENT 5
STAFF REPORT
Approved by the City Council on February 16, 2023
TO: Planning Commission DATE: January 26, 2023
FROM: Joy Tsai, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0005 and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224)
SPECIFIC REQUEST OR RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
A. Consider the recommendation for the City Council to find Tentative Tract Map Case No.
TTM22-0003 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and determine that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA130007 is still valid for the proposed project; and B. Consider the recommendation for the City Council to approve Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM22-0003 (TTM 38224), subject to the conditions of approval and based on the content and findings in the staff report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Aerial Photo
2. Public Hearing Notice
3. Draft Notice of Exemption
FACTS
1. Applicant:
2. Purpose of Request:
3. Location:
4. Parcel Size:
5. Existing Streets:
6. Existing Land Use:
4. Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration
5. Notice of Determination dated July 31, 2014
6. Tentative Tract Map No. 38224
7. Landscape Plans
Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering on behalf of
La Paloma Homes, Inc.
Subdivide a 4.77 -acre parcel into nine (9) single-
family residential lots and other common lots for a
private cul-de-sac street and landscaped retention
basins.
The project site is located in Section 30, east of Via
Josefina at the terminus of Ginger Rogers Road.
APN: 685-080-014
207,281 square feet (4.77 acres)
Via Josefina to the west
Vacant land
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AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: January 26, 2023
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JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED:
7. Existing General Plan/Zoning:
8. Surrounding Land Use:
9. Surrounding General Plan/Zoning:
10. Environmental Information:
11.Application Deemed Complete
SUMMARY
Very Low Density Residential (2 d.u./acre max. [R -
L -2])
N: Unimproved residential tract (TR 33329); E:
Vacant; S: Former equestrian facility; & W: Single-
family residences
N, S, W: Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2); E:
High Density Residential (9 d.u./acre max. [R -H])
This Project is exempt from the requirements of
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15162. A previously adopted Mitigated Negative
Declaration based on Environmental Assessment
Case No. EA130007 is still valid for this project. No
substantial changes are proposed to the project
and no potential new impacts have been identified
that would require further environmental review.
November 30, 2022
The applicant, Phillip Fomotor of Fomotor Engineering, and owner, Mark Howard of La Paloma Homes, Inc., are requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 38224 to create a nine -lot single-family residential subdivision. The subject property is zoned Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2) and consists of a 4.77 -acre parcel in Section 30 at the northeast corner of Via Josefina and Ginger Rogers Road.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located in Section 30, which is bounded on the north by Dinah Shore Drive, on the south by Gerald Ford Drive, on the east by Monterey Avenue, and on the west by Bob Hope Drive. The west half of Section 30 was annexed from the County of Riverside to the City in 1994. A Master Circulation Plan for Section 30 was approved in 1999 with the intent to address drainage constraints and traffic issues, and last amended on December 18, 2014 for the realignment of Via Florencia. The subject property is also subject to the Section 30 Design Guidelines, which contain provisions for enhanced landscaped parkways, walls, vehicular access gates, and subdivision entrances. The City Council last amended the Design Guidelines in 2009.
On July 31, 2014, the City Council approved a tentative tract map application (Tentative Tract Map No. 36621) and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to Environmental Assessment Case No. EA130007 for a ten -lot residential subdivision on the subject property.
To maintain continuity in the residential land use pattern of the area, the City Council conditioned the removal of one such lot and ultimately approved the subdivision of the 4.77 -acre parcel into nine residential lots. Tentative Tract Map No. 36621 received one-year time extensions in 2016, 2017, and 2018 in accordance with Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 16.12.090 for tentative map time extensions. As a Final Map was not approved and recorded, the approved tentative map expired on July 31, 2019 as it did not qualify for any additional time extensions.
Planning Commission Staff Report
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AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: January 26, 2023
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JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED:
Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Land Uses The subject parcel is rectangular -shaped, elongated in the east -west direction, and measures approximately 332 feet wide by 630 feet long. The subject property is bounded by Via Josefina to the west, a former equestrian facility to the south, an unimproved residential subdivision to the north, and vacant property owned by the City of Rancho Mirage to the east. Above ground utility lines run within the property on the west side, along Via Josefina. The southern portion of the project site has been graded and is served by on- and off -site water lines. A former equestrian facility is located to the south of the subject property and is separated by oleander hedges, an access road, and overhead power & telephone lines. The subject property is currently vacant with scattered desert vegetation and weeds.
The General Plan and zoning of the project site is R -L-2 (Very Low Density Residential with a maximum of two dwelling units per acre). All adjacent properties have the General Plan Land Use and Zoning designation of R -L-2 with the exception of the property to the east, which has a General Plan and Zoning Designation of High Density Residential (nine dwelling units per acre maximum [R -H]). The following table describes the surrounding land uses located adjacent to the subject property:
General Plan and Zoning Designation
Land Use
Project Site
Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2)
Vacant
North
Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2)
Vacant, unimproved
(Tract No. 33329 "Nova Lane")
East
High Density Residential (R -H)
Vacant
South
Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2)
Former equestrian facility
West
Very Low Density Residential (R -L-2)
Single-family residential
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project will subdivide an existing parcel totaling 207,281 square feet (4.77 acres) into nine single-family residential lots and lettered lots for common areas that include the private cul-de-sac street, and two landscaped retention basins fronting Via Josefina. The residential subdivision will be gated, similarly to other residential subdivisions in the vicinity. Access to the proposed parcels will be provided by the private cul-de-sac street off Via Josefina.
The proposed land use and gross lot size of each parcel is provided in the table below:
Lot Size
Land Use
Existing Lot
207,281 sc. ft. (4.77 ac)
Vacant
Proposed Lot 1
18,206 sq. ft. (0.42 ac)
Single-family residential
Proposed Lot 2
18,000 sc. ft. (0.41 ac)
Single-family residential
Proposed Lot 3
18,001 sq. ft. (0.41 ac)
Single-family residential
Proposed Lot 4
18,000 sq. ft. (0.41 ac)
Single-family residential
Proposed Lot 5
18,733 sc. ft. (0.43 ac)
Single-family residential
Proposed Lot 6
19,482 sq. ft. (0.44 ac)
Single-family residential
Planning Commission Staff Report
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AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: January 26, 2023
EA22-0005 & TTM22-0003