Agenda packet — Rancho Mirage City Council, December 18, 2025 (part 1 of 32)

CITY OF R NCI -FO MIRAGE
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Mayor Mallotto
Mayor Pro Tem O'Keefe
Council Member Downs
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein
Council Member Weill
Thursday, December 18, 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

1.A. Call to Order

1.B. Flag Salute

1.C. Roll Call: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, Weill, O'Keefe, Mallotto

2. PRESENTATIONS

2.A. Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Business Update

3. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS

4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS

5. CONSENT CALENDAR (A -G)

5.A. Waive Full Reading of Any Ordinance Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda

5.B. December 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the December 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
1 5.C. 2025 Building Code Adoption
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1227, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.02 "Adopted California and Uniform Codes" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 1228, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.04 "California Building Code, 2022 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Building Code; 3) Adopt Ordinance No. 1229, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.08 "California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition and California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition" and adding Chapter 15.06 "California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition" to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Mechanical Code and 2025 California Plumbing Code; 4) Adopt Ordinance No. 1230, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.10 "California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Electrical Code; 5) Adopt Ordinance No. 1231, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.14 "California Residential Code, 2022 Edition" to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Residential Code; and, 6) Adopt Ordinance No. 1232, 2nd Reading, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 15.12 "2022 California Fire Code" and adding Chapter 15.13 "California Wildland-Urban Interface Code ,2025 Edition to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Fire Code.

5.D. Final Parcel Map No. 38844 (Skilled Nursing Facility). Location: Bob Hope Drive, Between Gerald Ford Drive and Via Marta
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Final Parcel Map No. 38844, subject to final review and approval by the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney.

5.E. Extension of Completion Date for Parcel Map No. 38315 (Palomino Four). Location: Northwest Corner of Palomino Lane and Cypress Lane
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize an Amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, which provides for the extension of the completion date for Parcel Map No. 38315 until December 7, 2026.

5.F. Contracts
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the terms of the contracts as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contracts.

5.G. Demands
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the demands as presented.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2 6.A. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA21-0002, General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No.

GPZMA21-0001, Development Agreement Amendment Case No. DA21-0002, Major Modification Case No.

MOD21-0004, & Tentative Parcel Map Case Number TPM23-0002 (TPM38768) - Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage. Applicant: Kam Sang Company on Behalf of Newage Rancho Mirage LLC/ Ritz Carlton.

Consideration to Construct the Ritz Carlton Residences which is a Modification to Previously Approved Entitlements Consisting of 106 Condo Units; Event Space and Room for Amenities; Subterranean Parking Structure; and Additional Residential Parking Spaces. Additionally, a Newly Proposed Sky Mesa Recreational Area will Include a Restaurant, Additional Lawn Event Space and Pool Area. The 35.07 Acre Project Site (Excluding Previously Approved Tennis Villas Site (7.96 Acres on APN: 689-330-011)) Occurs Along Frank Sinatra Drive (68900 Frank Sinatra Drive) Approximately 0.85 Miles Southwest of the Intersection with Highway 111 Within the City of Rancho Mirage (APNs: 689-330-026, -028, -031, -032, -034; 689-020-012, -014; & 689-331-001, -018)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), Approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2024030267) for the Proposed Project Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA21-0002; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), Approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA21-0001), Tentative Parcel Map Case No. TPM23-0002, & Major Modification Case No. MOD21-0004; and 3) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Approving Development Agreement Amendment (DA21-0002).

7. ACTION CALENDAR

7.A. Intention to Annex Territory Comprising 5.04 Acres to Community Facilities District No. 1 in Connection with Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 38447. Location: Southwest Corner of Via Florencia and Via Josefina
— 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. 203.

8. 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.

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.A. Closed Session Agenda
— 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Case name unspecified since disclosure may jeopardize existing settlement negotiations.

9.B. Recess to Closed Session

9.C. Reconvene Open Session

9.D. Closed Session Announcements

10. ADJOURNMENT
3 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (760) 324-4511 Ext. 488, or via e-mail to [email protected], prior to the meeting. Providing notice at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting is suggested, so a determination may be made as to whether the request is feasible.

Livestream: This meeting may be viewed via Livestream on the City's website at www.RanchoMirageCA.gov .

Public Comments: Written public comments may be submitted to the City Clerk via email to [email protected] or mail/delivery to ATTN: City Clerk, City of Rancho Mirage, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Please submit written public comments at least three (3) hours in advance of the meeting to ensure they may be fully considered. Written public comments received during the meeting will be distributed to the legislative body(ies) and made available to the public following the meeting.

Oral public comments/testimony may be provided in person at the meeting during the non -agenda public comment period and during the public comment/testimony period for each agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Please fill out a Request to Speak slip prior to the start of the meeting and submit it to the City Clerk. You will be called upon to speak at the appropriate time. Please submit a separate slip for each item on which you wish to speak.

Declaration of Posting: I, Kristie Ramos, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Mirage, do hereby declare that the foregoing meeting agenda was posted on the City of Rancho Mirage website at www.RanchoMirageCA.gov , on the Rancho Mirage City Hall bulletin board at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, and at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory at 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

Date Posted: December 12, 2025
4 City Council Staff Report
December 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
DATE
ITEM #
December 18, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 5B.

Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve December 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

Attachments
Attachment 1 - Draft 12/04/2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 5 ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF RANCI-O MIRAGE
Mayor Mallotto
Mayor Pro Tem O'Keefe
Council Member Downs
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein
Council Member Weill

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, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM

DRAFT MINUTES

1. GENERAL

1.A. Call to Order
Mayor Mallotto called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.

1.B. Flag Salute
Mayor Pro Tem O'Keefe led the flag salute.

1.C. Roll Call: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, Weill, O'Keefe, Mallotto All City Council Members were present.

2. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Weill spoke of what makes Rancho Mirage such a remarkable city and emphasized the importance of safety and community care ahead of the holiday season.Council Council Member Downs announced the upcoming Home for the Holidays program provided by the Rancho Mirage Community Cultural Commission.

Mayor Pro Tem O'Keefe provided statistics regarding homelessness and urged everyone to remember those in need during the holiday season.

Mayor Mallotto spoke regarding a regional analysis being conducted by SunLine Transit Agency.

3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS
None.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR (A -G)
Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the Consent Calendar items.

MOVED/SECONDED BY WEILL/DOWNS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6 4.A. Waive Full Reading of Any Ordinance Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda

4.B. November 20, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the November 20, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

4.C. Annual and Five -Year Development Impact Fee Report — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Development Impact Fee Annual and Five -Year Report, and make the findings referenced in the staff report.

4.D. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Year Ended June 30, 2025, and Other Related Audit Reports
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the year ended June 30, 2025, and other related audit reports.

4.E. Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule (ROPS) and Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Pursuant to AB 26x1 and AB 1484
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -SA -(Next -in -Order), Approving and Adopting a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Pursuant to Assembly Bills 26x1 and 1484. (Resolution No. 2025 -SA -02)

4.F. Contracts
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the terms of the contracts as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contracts.

4.G. Demands
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the demands as presented.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
S.A. CONTINUED FROM 11/20/2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009, Minor Variance Case No. VAR24-0005, and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971) — Applicant:

Phillip Fomotor. Consideration of a 16 -Lot Residential Subdivision on 19.81 Gross Acres. The Project Requests Approval of a Minor Variance to the Residential Estate (R -E) Minimum Required Lot Size. Located North of the Intersection of Mirage Cove Drive and Peterson Road (APN's: 689-090-003, 689-130-004, -005, -013, -014, -017, -018, & 689-140-022)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2025070800) based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009; 2) Approve Minor Variance Case No. VAR24-0005; and, 3) Approve Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and based on the content and Findings in the staff report.

Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.

The following individuals provided public testimony: Vicki Petersen, Janeen Bahr, Jack Swensen, and Murray Bryant.

A discussion ensued.

MOVED/SECONDED BY WEILL/DOWNS TO: 1) APPROVE THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2025070800) BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE NO. EA24-0009; 2) APPROVE MINOR VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR24-0005; AND 3) APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO.

TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971), SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
7 6. ACTION CALENDAR

6.A. 2025 Building Code Adoption
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.02 "Adopted California and Uniform Codes" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; 2) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.04 "California Building Code, 2022 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Building Code; 3) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in - Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.08 "California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition and California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition" and adding Chapter 15.06 "California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition" to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Mechanical Code and 2025 California Plumbing Code; 4) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.10 "California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Electrical Code; 5) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.14 "California Residential Code, 2022 Edition" to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Residential Code; and, 6) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 15.12 "2022 California Fire Code" and adding Chapter 15.13 "California Wildland-Urban Interface Code ,2025 Edition to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Fire Code.

Mike Stitt, Building Official, presented the staff report.

MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/FROMBERG EDELSTEIN TO: 1) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1227, 1ST READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.02 "ADOPTED CALIFORNIA AND UNIFORM CODES" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; 2) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1228, 1ST READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 "CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; 3) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1229, 1ST READING, AMENDING CHAPTER

15.08 "CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION AND CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION" AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.06 "CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 EDITION" TO TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AND 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; 4) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1230, 1ST READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 "CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; 5) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1231, 1ST READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.14 "CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 EDITION" TO TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; AND 3) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1232, 1ST READING, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.12 "2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE" AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.13 "CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE ,2025 EDITION TO TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

6.B. IID (Imperial Irrigation District) Substation Funding and Reservation of Capacity Agreement — RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the Funding and Reservation of Capacity Agreement for Cook Street Substation, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, subject to revisions approved by all other parties and approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Amendment to the Agreement, reserving up to an additional 5,000kVA of 8 capacity for the City on terms substantially the same as the Agreement, which is approximately 8% additional capacity at $3.2 million.

Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the staff report.

A discussion ensued.

MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/WEILL TO: 1) APPROVE THE FUNDING AND RESERVATION OF CAPACITY

AGREEMENT FOR COOK STREET SUBSTATION, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO

EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO REVISIONS APPROVED BY ALL OTHER PARTIES AND APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY

MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT, RESERVING UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 5,000KVA OF CAPACITY FOR THE CITY ON TERMS SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS THE AGREEMENT, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 8% ADDITIONAL CAPACITY AT $3.2 MILLION. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

6.C. Shop Local Rancho Mirage Gift Card Program Proposed Holiday Bonus Campaign — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the implementation of the Shop Local Rancho Mirage Gift Card Holiday Bonus Program (running from Friday, December 5, 2025, through Tuesday, February 17, 2026), with the program utilizing a $50,000 bonus fund to offer a 50% matching incentive on gift card purchases.

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

A discussion ensued.

MOVED/SECONDED BY FROMBERG EDELSTEIN/O'KEEFE TO APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SHOP LOCAL RANCHO MIRAGE GIFT CARD HOLIDAY BONUS PROGRAM (RUNNING FROM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025, THROUGH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026), WITH THE PROGRAM UTILIZING A $50,000 BONUS FUND TO OFFER A 50% MATCHING INCENTIVE ON GIFT CARD PURCHASES. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

7. NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided non -agenda public comments: Susan Ragsdale, Alex Cruz, Patrick Lowry, and Wally Melendez.

8. CLOSED SESSION

8.A. Closed Session Agenda
— 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISITING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1). Case Name: Ricky Martinez v. City of Rancho Mirage. Case No.: CVPS2503449. - 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Case name unspecified since disclosure may jeopardize existing settlement negotiations.

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session to confer with legal counsel regarding two existing litigation items, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); the first being case name Ricky Martinez v. City of Rancho Mirage with Case No.: CVPS2503449, and the second having an unspecified case name since disclosure may jeopardize existing settlement negotiations.

8.B. Recess to Closed Session
Mayor Mallotto recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 2:11 P.M.

8.C. Reconvene Open Session
Mayor Mallotto reconvened the meeting at 2:54 P.M.

8.D. Closed Session Announcements
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, announced that no reportab action was taken during Closed Session.

9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mallotto adjourned the meeting at 2:54 P.M.

Date Approved by City Council:
10 City Council Staff Report
2025 Building Code Adoption
DATE
ITEM #
December 18, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 5C.

Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk

RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1227, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.02 "Adopted California and Uniform Codes" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code;
2) Adopt Ordinance No. 1228, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.04 "California Building Code, 2022 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Building Code;
3) Adopt Ordinance No. 1229, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.08 "California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition and California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition" and adding Chapter 15.06 "California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition" to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Mechanical Code and 2025 California Plumbing Code;
4) Adopt Ordinance No. 1230, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.10 "California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Electrical Code;
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 1231, 2nd Reading, Amending Chapter 15.14 "California Residential Code, 2022 Edition" to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Residential Code; and
6) Adopt Ordinance No. 1232, 2nd Reading, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 15.12 "2022 California Fire Code" and adding Chapter 15.13 "California Wildland-Urban Interface Code ,2025 Edition to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Fire Code.

DISCUSSION
Ordinance Nos. 1227, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1231, and 1232 were introduced (1st reading) on December 4, 2025. 11 Attachments
Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance No. 1227 (Amending 15 02) Attachment 2 - Draft Ordinance No. 1228 (Amending 15 04) Attachment 3 - Draft Ordinance No. 1229 (Amending 15 08) Attachment 4 - Draft Ordinance No. 1230 (Amending 15 10) Attachment 5 - Draft Ordinance No. 1231 (Amending 15 14) Attachment 6 - Draft Ordinance No. 1232 (Fire Code)
12 ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO. 1227

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.02 "ADOPTED
CALIFORNIA AND UNIFORM CODES" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and WHEREAS, the BSC shall become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting said codes by reference; and WHEREAS, in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to remain up-to-date with current state regulations, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 editions of the California Energy Code, set forth in Part 6 of the BSC, California Historical Building Code, set forth in Part 8 of the BSC, California Existing Building Code, set forth in Part 10 of the BSC, and California Green Building Standards Code, set forth in Part 11 of the BSC, without any local amendments.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.

Section 2. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15.02 OF TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO

MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That Chapter 15.02 ("Adopted California and Uniform Codes") of Title 15 ("Buildings and Construction") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to read entirely as follows:

Chapter 15.02 ADOPTED CALIFORNIA AND UNIFORM CODES
13 15.02.010 Codes of 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code adopted without local amendments.

The following codes of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code shall be applicable within the city, without local amendments:

A. 2025 California Energy Code as set forth in Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

B. 2025 California Historical Building Code as set forth in Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

C. 2025 California Existing Building Code as set forth in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

D. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as set forth in Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

15.02.020 Codes of 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code adopted with local amendments and/or appendices.

The following codes of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code shall be applicable within the city, subject to certain local amendments and/or appendices, as follows:

A. 2025 California Building Code subject to the amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.04.

B. 2025 California Mechanical Code and 2025 California Plumbing Code subject to the amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.06 & 15.08.

C. 2025 California Electrical Code subject to the amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.10.

D. 2025 California Fire Code subject to the amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.12.

E. 2025 California Residential Code subject to amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.14.

Section 3. 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 14 shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section

1.04.010 of the Rancho Mirage 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 7. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.

Section 8. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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15 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:

Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
16 ATTACHMENT 2
ORDINANCE NO. 1228

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 "CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and a political subdivision of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the State of California adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and includes the 2022 California Building Code which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and WHEREAS, the BSC shall become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Building Code, as set forth in Part 2 of the BSC, along with local administrative amendments; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting the BSC by reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided the amendments are more restrictive than the State -adopted standards and are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered adoption of, and amendments to, the 2025 California Building Code, as set forth in Part 2 of the BSC, which amendments were proposed by the City's Building Official as more stringent than the standards established by the BSC and reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Rancho Mirage because of local climatic and geological conditions; and WHEREAS, as detailed in Section 2 of this Ordinance, the City Council finds that the amendments recommended by the Building Official are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rancho Mirage because of local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. RECITALS
17 That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.

Section 2. FINDINGS
That the City Council hereby adopts the following findings:

I. Climatic Conditions:

A. The City of Rancho Mirage located in Riverside County is located in Southern California and covers a vast and varied geographic area. The base climate in western Riverside County consists of semi -arid Mediterranean weather patterns. Eastern Riverside County is a desert area with Mohave Desert temperatures and weather patterns. Those two primary areas are divided by the San Bernardino Mountain Range.

Both areas outside of the mountain terrain annually experience extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are common to the area. Examples are: Santa Ana/ Foehn winds, afternoon surface -heating generated winds, and prevailing desert winds.

These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration) which necessitates rapid identification, locating and extinguishment of all fires in the smallest stage possible.

In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.

During these winds, the inability to use aerial type firefighting apparatus would further decrease our ability to stop fires in large buildings and place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.

B. Although Riverside County and the City of Rancho Mirage occasionally experience periods of significant drought, the County can also experience periods of substantial rainfall. Annual rainfall varying from three (3) inches in Blythe to over thirty three (33) inches in Pine Cove.

When Riverside County does experience heavy rain, or rain over a period of days or weeks, many areas of the County are subject to flooding. Runoff from rain drains either naturally into rivers, washes, and creeks or into flood control facilities. Flash flooding is also a common problem, especially in the Coachella Valley and the easterly portions of the County. Flash flooding is typically associated with short duration, high intensity precipitation events often associated with summer thunderstorms. Such events can occur even during a drought. 18 C. Water demand in densely populated Southern California far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already -taxed water supply does not.

California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable.

This necessitates the need for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire.

D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high -density housing or vegetation.

These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features such as identification and notification will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.

Section 3. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO

MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 15.04 "California Building Code, 2022 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to read entirely as follows:

Chapter 15.04 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION

15.04.010 California Building Code adopted with amendments.

A. Except for the local amendments set forth herein, there is adopted by reference the California Building Code 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.

B. The California Building Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter "Building Code") shall be the building code for the city and said Code together with the adopted appendices and the amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures within the city by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use and providing for the condemnation and demolition of buildings and structures that are unfit for 19 human occupancy and use, and the issuance of permits and collection of permit fees.

15.04.020 Modifications, amendments and deletions to the Building Code.

1.Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where Required.

1. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where the Sections 903.2.1 - 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.

2. All existing buildings, except for one- and two-family dwellings, shall be retrofitted with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 3,600 square feet and changes are made to the building including any of the following: change of use/occupancy, removal of an existing fire wall as defined by the California Building Code, or additions of 50% or more are made to the original building area and the resulting square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet.

3. One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:

1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1 -hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2 -hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.

2. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes.

3. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.

4. Non-combustible fueling station canopies not exceeding 10,000 square 20 feet when separated from other buildings by a distance of not less than 50 feet.

5. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.

6. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.

The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exceptions in Section 903.2.3.
b. Exception 2 in Section 903.2.11.3.

15.04.030 Adoption, modifications, amendments and deletions to Chapter 1 of the Building Code.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the California Building Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division I I , "Scope and Administration," including any and all amendments thereto that may hereafter be made and adopted by the State of California, is hereby adopted as the Administrative Code of the City. This administrative chapter shall apply to all codes listed in this title.

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102.2 Other Taws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. In the event of discrepancies between this Chapter 15.04 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and Chapter 1, General Code Provision, the a .er former shall take precedence.

42. Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. There is established within the City, a division of the Administrative Services Department to be known as the "Building and Safety Division", whose function includes the implementation, administration and enforcement of the 21 provisions of this code, which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the City Building Official hereinafter referred to as the building official.

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105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permi- is commenced within '80 days after is issuance, or i- -he work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after -he time -he wor< is commenced. The bui ding officia is au -horized -o grant, in writing, one or more ex -ensions o- -imc, or periods no • more -han' 80 days ch. The ex cnE.;'on sha be requested in wri ing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Exception: For residential occupancies a permit shall remain valid for the purposes of this part if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit.

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109.1 Payment of fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit under this Building Code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fees set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Master Fee Schedule. Building Permit Fee Table 3A of the California Building Code, 1991 Edi -ion, a copy o- which is on -i e with he Division o Bui ding and Sa-e y. 48-5 Section '' 3/1 113.5 is added to provide for the filing of appeals and shall read as follows:
113.4 113.5 Filing of appeals. All appeals shall be made in writing and shall specify the order, decision or determination made by the building official which is being appealed and wherein the building official erred in making the order, decision or determination. The appeal shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the City Council. If, after reviewing the information submitted, the building official determines the appeal does not merit a change in his or her order, decision, or determination, the building official shall schedule a hearing by the Appeals Board and the appellant shall be notified in writing of the date and time of the hearing.
957 Section 114 is amended to read as follows:
22 Section 114 VIOLATIONS.
114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or to cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any provisions of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code.
' 14.2 114.5 Public nuisance; Abatement. Any violation of this Building Code, including the adopted appendices, is a public nuisance and_may be abated in accordance with Title 14 of the City's Municipal Code.
114.3 6 Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Building Code, including the adopted appendices, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Building Code shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law, including but not limited to, guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City's Municipal Code, includingLbut not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.

69. Section 116 is amended to add 116.1.1 (Unlawful Acts) read as follows:

Section 116 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
116.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, unsan'-ary or delcien- because o- inadequa.e means o- egress -aci ides, inadequa.e igh and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or -he pubic we are, or -ha• invove i ega or improper occupancy or inadcquae maintenance sha be deemed an unsafe condi ion.
23 116.1.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to maintain as unsafe structures or equipment regulated by this code, or cause the same to be done in conflict with or in violation of any provisions of this code. 71-1-94-0. Section 117 is added to limit the hours of construction work and shall read as follows:

Section 117 HOURS OF WORK.
117.1. Restricted hours; Construction work. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person other than the person actually occupying any buildings to be altered, repaired or improved, shall be engaged or employed, nor shall any person cause any other person to be engaged or employed in any work of construction, erection, alteration, repair, addition to or improvement of any building, structure, road or improvement to realty, between the hours of seven p.m. of each day and seven a.m. of the next succeeding day or on Sundays and holidays, without written permission of the Building Official being first obtained. The Building Official may grant permission to work during those periods under appropriate circumstances after first having determined that such work will not unduly or unreasonably interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of property adjacent to such work. 117.2 Restricted hours; Landscape maintenance. Within gated communities, shopping centers, commercial centers, vacant residential or commercial parcels, or developed residential or commercial parcels, landscape activities such as leaf blowing, tree trimming, re -seeding, or mowing of grass as associated with the re -seeding process and any other landscaping activities which generate unusual noise, are prohibited between the hours of seven six p.m. of each day and seven a.m. of the next succeeding day or on Sundays or on holidays.
117.3 Restricted hours; Golf courses. In order to assure the excellence and readiness of golf courses within the City, mowing and green preparation of golf courses is permitted between 5:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., seven days per week and during all seasons of the year. 8 1-21044. Section 118 is added to require removal and disposal of trash and debris at building sites and shall read as follows:
24 Section 118 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND DEBRIS. 118.1 Required removal. Any person to whom a building permit has been issued shall keep the building site free and clear of trash and debris. As used in this section, trash and debris shall include papers, cartons, bottles, cans, garbage, roofing materials, plaster, concrete and other substances that may accumulate as a result of construction activities. 118.2 Container. A trash container shall be located on every construction site and shall remain in place until construction is completed. The container shall be adequate in size to store the trash and debris generated on the building site until it can be removed. 118.3 Disposal. Trash and debris shall be removed from the site and transported to a legally established dump site either by the City's refuse contractor or the permittee.

15.04.035 Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Building Code.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the California Building Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Division II, "Definitions," including any and all amendments thereto that may hereafter be made and adopted by the State of California, is hereby adopted as the Administrative Code of the City. This administrative chapter shall apply to all codes listed in this title.

Section 202 is amended to define the term "Holiday" and shall read as follows:
"Holiday" as used in the Building Code shall mean New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

15.04.040 Adoption of other appendices of the Building Code without amendments.

There is adopted by reference and without amendment, the following appendices to the Bui ding Code:
25 Appendix
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Section 4. TABLE OF FINDINGS SUPPORTING SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that each local amendment to the 2025 California Building Code be expressly marked and identified as to the local finding upon which it is based. In accordance with the foregoing requirement, the following table sets forth the 2025 California Building Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical findings described in section 2 of this Ordinance which support the modification.
2025 BUILDING

CODE SECTION

TITLE/SUBJECT

FINDINGS
903.2
Where required
102.2
Other laws
Administrative
103.1
Creation of enforcement agency
Administrative
105.2
Work exempt from permit
Administrative
113.5
Filing of appeals
Administrative
114
Violations
Administrative
116
Unsafe structures and equipment
Administrative
117
Hours of work
Administrative
118
Removal and disposal of trash and debris
Administrative
202
Holidays
Administrative
Section 5. 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.
26 Section 6. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 8. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section

Section 9. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.

Section 10. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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27 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:

Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
28 ATTACHMENT 3
ORDINANCE NO. 1229

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 "CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION" AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.06 "CLAIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION" TO TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AND 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and
WHEREAS, the BSC will become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Mechanical Code, as set forth in Part 4 of the BSC, and California Plumbing Code, as set forth in Part 5 of the BSC, along with local administrative amendments; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting said codes by reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided the amendments are more restrictive than the State -adopted standards and are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City's Building Official has not proposed any substantive amendments to either the 2025 California Mechanical Code or the 2025 California Plumbing Code, which are more stringent than the standards established by the BSC; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the local amendments to the 2025 California Mechanical Code, as set forth in Part 4 of the BSC, and the 2025 California Plumbing Code, as set forth in Part 5 of the BSC, are administrative in nature and do not set standards more restrictive than the State -adopted standards.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
29 Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.

Section 2. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15.08 OF TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO

MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 15.08 ("California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition; California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition") of Title 15 ("Buildings and Construction") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to separate the Plumbing and Mechanical Code into separate chapters, and shall read entirely as follows:

Chapter 15.08 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025

15.08.010 California Mechanical Code adopted.

A. There is adopted by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.

B. The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter "Mechanical Code") shall be the mechanical code for the city and said Code together with the adopted appendices and the additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems within the city as well as the issuance of permits and the collection of permit fees.

15.08.020 Modifications, amendments and deletions to Chapter 1, Division II Administration of the Mechanical Code.

A. There is adopted by reference and with the following additions, deletions and amendments Chapter 1, Division II Administration, which is a part of the Mechanical Code:

1. Section 101.6 is added in its entirety to provide for the filing of appeals and shall read as follows:
101.6 Filing of appeals. All appeals shall be made in writing and shall specify the order, decision or determination made by the building official which is being appealed and wherein the building official erred in making the order, decision or determination. The appeal shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the City Council. If, after reviewing the information submitted, the building official determines the appeal does not merit a change in his or her order, decision, or determination, the building official shall schedule a hearing by the Appeals Board and the appellant shall be notified in writing of the date and time of the hearing.
30 2. Section 104.5 is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. On buildings, structures, and mechanical systems or alterations requiring a permit under this code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fees set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Master Fee Schedule.

3. Section 106.1 is amended to read as follows:

Section 106.1 VIOLATIONS.
106.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain mechanical systems or equipment regulated by this Mechanical Code or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or repair a mechanical system in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code.
106.1.1 Public nuisance; Abatement. Any violation of this Mechanical Code, including the adopted appendices, is a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Title 14 of the City's Municipal Code.

4. Section 106.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.3 Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Mechanical Code, including the adopted appendices, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters, extends, repairs, moves, improves, removes, converts or demolishes, equips, uses or maintains mechanical systems or equipment in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City's Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.

15.08.030 Adoption of other appendices of the Mechanical Code without amendments.

There is adopted by reference and without amendment, the following appendices to the Mechanical Code:

Appendix B: Procedures to be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation.

Appendix C: Installation and Testing of Oil (Liquid) Fuel -Fired Equipment. 31 Dist'ibu
ion.

Section 3. ADDING CHAPTER 15.06 TO TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE

MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 15.06 ("California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition") is hereby added to Title 15 ("Buildings and Construction") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, to read entirely as follows (the Plumbing Code is hereby made a separate Chapter of the Municipal Code, and while the Chapter is entirely new, a blackline version is provided to reflect changes proposed to the Plumbing Code previously incorporated in Chapter 15.08):

Chapter 15.06 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 EDITION

15.08.040 California Plumbing Code adopted.

A. There is adopted by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.

B. The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter "Plumbing Code") shall be the plumbing code for the city and said Code together with the additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the requirements for the installation and maintenance of plumbing and the issuance of permits and collection of permit fees.

15.08.050 Modifications, amendments and deletions to Chapter 1, Division II Administration of the Plumbing Code.

A. There is adopted by reference and with the following additions, deletions and amendments, Chapter 1, Division II Administration, which is a part of the Plumbing Code:

1. Section ' 07.3 107.2 is added to provide for the filing of appeals and shall read as follows:
107.2 Filing of appeals. All appeals shall be made in writing and shall specify the order, decision or determination made by the building official which is being appealed and wherein the building official erred in making the order, decision or determination. The appeal shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the City Council. If, after reviewing the information submitted, the building official determines the appeal does not merit a change in his or her order, decision, or determination, the building official shall schedule a hearing by the Appeals Board and the appellant shall be notified in writing of the date and time of the hearing.
32 2. Section 106.1 is amended to read as follows:

06. Vio
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106.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain plumbing systems or equipment regulated by this Plumbing Code or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or repair plumbing in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code.
106.1.1 Public nuisance; Abatement. Any violation of this Plumbing Code, including the adopted appendices, is a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Title 14 of the City's Municipal Code.

3. Section 106.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.3 Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Plumbing Code, including the adopted appendices, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs plumbing in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code shall be guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City's Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.

4. Section 104.5 is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Permit fees. On buildings, structures, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit under this code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fees set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Master Fee Schedule.

15.08.060 Adoption of other appendices of the Plumbing Code without amendments.

There is adopted by reference and without amendment, the following appendices to the Plumbing Code:

Appendix A: Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.

Appendix B: Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems.

Appendix D: Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems.

Appendix H: Private Sewage Disposal Systems.

Appendix I: Installation Standards -or PEX Tubing Sys .ems or Ho- and Co d Wa .er 33 Distribu
ion.

Section 4. 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 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section

Section 8. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
34 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:

Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
35 ATTACHMENT 4
ORDINANCE NO. 1230

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 "CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION" OF TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and includes the 2025 California Electrical Code, and which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and WHEREAS, the BSC shall become effective on or after January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Electrical Code, as set forth in Part 3 of the BSC, along with certain local administrative amendments; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting the California Electrical Code by reference; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided that amendments that are more restrictive than the State -adopted standards are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City's Building Official has not proposed any substantive amendments to the 2025 California Electrical Code, as set forth in Part 3 of the BSC, which are more stringent than the standards established by the BSC; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of, and amendments to, the 2025 California Electrical Code, as set forth in Part 3 of the BSC, are administrative in nature and do not set standards more restrictive than the State -adopted standards.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set 36 forth herein.

Section 2. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 15.10 OF TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO

MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That Chapter 15.10 ("California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition") of Title 15 ("Buildings and Construction") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to read entirely as follows:

Chapter 15.10 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION

15.10.010 California Electrical Code adopted with amendments.

A. Except for the local amendments set forth herein, there is adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.

B. The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter "Electrical Code") shall be the electrical code for the city of Rancho Mirage and said Code together with the adopted appendices and the amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the design, construction, reconstruction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of electrical equipment, wiring and systems within the city as well as the issuance of permits and the collection of permit fees.

15.10.030 Adoption, modifications, amendments and deletions to Annex H of the Electrical Code.

A. There is adopted by reference and with the following additions, deletions and amendments, Annex H (Administration and Enforcement), which is a part of the Electrical Code.

1. Section 80.3 is amended to read as follows:

80.3 Purpose. The purpose of this article shall be to provide requirements for administration and enforcement of this Electrical Code.

2. Section 80.5 is deleted.

3. Section 80.7 is deleted.

4. Section 80.9 is deleted.
37 5. Section 80.13 is amended to read as follows:

80.13 Authority. There is established within the City, a division of the Administrative Services Department to be known as the "Building and Safety Division" which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the City Building Official hereinafter referred to as the building official. Where used in this article, the term authority shall be construed to mean the City Building Official. This code shall be administered and enforced by the City Building Official as follows:

Subsections 1 through 16 of this section remain the same.

Subsection (17) is added to Section 80.13, and shall read as follows:
(17) A written application shall be submitted for a proposed alternate material or method of construction together with a fee established by the City Council. The details of any action granting an alternate material or method of construction shall be noted in the files of the Building and Safety Division.

6. Section 80.15 is amended to read as follows:

80.15 Electrical Board. The electrical board shall be the Appeals Board established under the provisions of Section 113 of the General Provisions of the Building Code, and any amendments adopted thereto, hereinafter designated as the "Board."

80.15.G Appeals. The administration of appeals under this code shall be governed by the provisions of Section 89.108.8 of the General Code Provisions of this Electrical Code together with Section 113 of the Administration Provisions of the Building Code, and any amendments adopted thereto.

7. Section 80.19 is amended to read as follows:

80.19 Permits. The administration of permits under this code shall be governed by Section

89.108.4 of the General Code Provisions of this Electrical Code, together with Sections 104.3, 104.4, 104.4.1, 104.5, 105.3, 105.2.2 and 105.2.3 of the Administration Provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any amendments adopted thereto. When necessary, provisions specifically pertaining to mechanical systems are deleted, and provisions which refer to mechanical systems which can be made applicable to electrical systems and connections are hereby amended accordingly.

8. Section 80.23 is amended to read as follows:

80.23 Violations.
38 80.23.A.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this Electrical Code, or to cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any provisions of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code.

80.23.A.2 Public nuisance; Abatement. Any violation of this Electrical Code, including the adopted appendices, is a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Title 14 of the City's Municipal Code.

80.23.B Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Electrical Code, including the adopted appendices, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City's Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.

9. Section 80.27 is deleted.

10. Section 80.29 is deleted.

11. Section 80.33 is deleted.

12. Section 80.35 is deleted.

13. Section 80.37 is added to provide for fees, and shall read as follows:

80.37 Fees.

80.37.1 Payment of fees. On buildings, structures, and electrical systems or alterations requiring a permit under this Electrical Code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fees set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Master Fee Schedule, a copy of which is on file with the Division of Building and Safety.

80.37.2 Fee refunds. The administrative provisions for the refunding of fees paid under this code shall be governed by subsection 104.5.3 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, with the adopted amendments thereto. When necessary, provisions specifically pertaining to mechanical systems are deleted, and provisions which refer to mechanical systems which can be made applicable to electrical systems and connections are hereby amended accordingly.

14. Section 80.39 is added to provide for inspections, and shall read as follows:
39 80.39 Inspections. The administration of inspections under this code shall be governed by subsection 89.108.4.4 of the General Code Provisions of this Electrical Code together with Section 105.4 of the Administration Provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto. When necessary, provisions specifically pertaining to mechanical systems are deleted, and provisions which refer to mechanical systems which can be made applicable to electrical systems and connections are hereby amended accordingly.

15. Section 80.41 is added to provide for connection approvals, and shall read as follows:

80.41 Connection approval. The administration of connection approvals under this code shall be governed by Section 101.4 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, with the adopted amendments thereto. When necessary, provisions specifically pertaining to mechanical systems are deleted, and provisions which refer to mechanical systems which can be made applicable to electrical systems and connections are hereby amended accordingly.

16. Section 80.43 is added to provide for enforcement authority, and shall read as follows:

80.43 Enforcement Authority.

80.43.1 Right of entry. The right to make entry onto property under this code shall be governed by Section 89.108.5 of the General Code Provisions of this Electrical Code and subsection 103.4 of the Administration Provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto.

80.43.2 Stop orders. Authority for stop orders under this code shall be governed by subsection 106.4 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto.

80.43.3 Authority to disconnect utilities in emergencies. Authority to disconnect utilities in emergencies under this code shall be governed by subsection 106.5 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto.

80.43.4 Authority to condemn equipment. Authority to condemn equipment under this code shall be governed by subsection 106.6 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto.

15.10.040 Adoption of other annex chapters of the Electrical Code without amendments.

There is adopted by reference and without amendment, the following annex chapters to the Electrical Code:
40 Annex A: Product Safety Standards.

Annex B: Application Information for Ampacity Calculations.

Annex C: Conduit and Tubing Fill Tables for Conductors and Fixture Wires of the Same Size.

Annex D: Examples.

Annex E: Types of Construction.

Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2026.

Section 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section

Section 8. CERTIFICATION
41 That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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42 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:

Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
43 ATTACHMENT 5
ORDINANCE NO. 1231

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.14 "CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 EDITION" TO TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code ("BSC"), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and includes the 2025 California Residential Code which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and WHEREAS, the BSC shall become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Residential Code, as set forth in Part 2.5 of the BSC, along with certain local administrative amendments as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting the Residential Code by reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided that amendments that are more restrictive than the State -adopted standards are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City's Building Official has not proposed any substantive amendments to the 2025 California Residential Code which are more stringent than the standards established by the BSC; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the local amendments to the 2025 California Residential Code recommended by the Building Official are administrative in nature and do not set standards more restrictive than the State -adopted standards.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
44 Section 2. AMENDING CHAPTER 15.14 (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 EDITION) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)

OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 15.14 "California Residential Code, 2022 Edition" of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to read entirely as follows:

Chapter 15.14 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2019 2025 EDITION

15.14.010 California Residential Code adopted with amendments.

A. Except for the local amendments set forth herein, there is adopted by reference the California Residential Code 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.

B. The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter "Residential Code") shall be the residential code for the city and said Residential Code together with the adopted appendices and the amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of every detached one- and two-family dwelling and townhouse not more than three stories above plane grade in height with a separate means of egress and structures accessory thereto.

15.14.020 Modifications, amendments and deletions to the Residential Code.

Sec
ion R 05.5 is amended to read as
o
OWS:

R105.5 Expiration. Every permit shall remain valid for the purposes of this part if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work au horized by :he permit.

A permi--ee may reques• an ex ension o- a permi . The bui ding officia may gran , in wri-ing, one or more ex-ensions o- imc -or periods o- not more than '80 days per cx .cns'on. The permittee shall request an extension pursuant to this subdivision in writing and demonstrate justifiable cause for the extension.

A. Section R113 is amended to read as follows:

R113.4 Violation Penalties
45 Any person who violates a provision of this Residential Code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repair a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Residential Code, shall be guilty of shall be guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City's Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.

Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section

Section 8. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
46 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:

Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
47 ATTACHMENT 6
ORDINANCE NO. 1232

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.12 (CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2022 EDITION), AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.13 (CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION) TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California recently adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and
WHEREAS, the BSC will become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the 2025 California Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are included within the BSC and published as Part 9 and Part 7, respectively, of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to adopt this ordinance adopting the Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code by reference; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided the amendments are more restrictive than the State -adopted standards and are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographic or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted this Ordinance at a duly noticed public meeting to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code set forth as Part 9 of the BSC, and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as set forth in Part 7 of BSC, and local amendments, which were proposed by the City's Fire Officials and deemed more stringent than the standards adopted by the BSC and reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rancho Mirage because of local climatic, topographic or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, as detailed in Section 2 of this Ordinance, the City Council finds that the amendments recommended by the City's Fire Officials are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Rancho Mirage because of local climatic, topographic or geological conditions.
48 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.

Section 2. FINDINGS
That Changes and modifications to the California Building Standards Code adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage, as recommended by the Building Official, the Development Services Director, and the Riverside County Fire Marshal are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following general findings of local conditions:

I. Climatic Conditions:

A. Rancho Mirage has an arid desert climate with rainfall averaging just over three inches annually, reducing the moisture content of combustible materials.

Frequent periods of drought and low humidity contribute to the probability of a year-round fire season.

B. For nearly four months each year, average daily high temperatures in Rancho Mirage reach 100 degrees or higher, reducing the amount of added heat required to bring combustible materials to their ignition point.

C. Rancho Mirage is subject to hot, dry winds that further dry combustible materials, adding to the intensity of fires and their potential to spread rapidly.

During the summer months the dry winds and existing vegetation mix to create a hazardous fuel condition which has resulted in large loss in vegetation and structure fires. Severe "Santa Ana" winds frequently occur and can move a fire quickly throughout areas of the City. Multiple shifting wind patterns throughout the canyon areas add to the difficulty in suppressing fires.

D. High winds cause failures of electrical supply and telephone communication, reducing the reliability of water supply pumps and timely emergency notification.

E. Because of weather patterns, water is a scarce commodity in desert environments, and Rancho Mirage and its neighboring areas draw more water from the underground aquifer than is replenished naturally. As a result, the area is dependent upon imported water to reduce the effects of over -drafting from the aquifer. Limited storage capacities, high consumption, and droughts reduce the dependability of future water allocations. Scarcity of water necessitates reducing the need for large volumes of water for firefighting efforts by early suppression through the installation of fire sprinklers in buildings that would otherwise be exempt from sprinkler requirements.

F. Under desert conditions, aluminum wiring is more likely than copper to fail mechanically. Aluminum is more reactive than copper to ambient temperature changes as well as normal heating produced from the flow of electricity. It expands and contracts when subjected to heating and cooling, respectively, 49 more so than copper does. Compared to copper, its lower electrical conductivity generates more heat. Aluminum is also more brittle than copper and is more likely to break or crimp. Arcing can occur if a wire breaks or crimps, causing very high temperatures inside concealed building spaces. Aluminum is more likely to corrode (i.e., oxidize) than copper. When excessive corrosion occurs, it increases the resistance in the circuit and causes overheating. All of these mechanisms of failure increase the risks of fire associated with the use of aluminum wire.

I I . Topographical Conditions:

A. Riverside County is separated from Los Angeles to the west and Phoenix to the east by mountainous terrain, isolating it from media broadcasts of news and emergency information originating from major metropolitan areas.

B. Major roadways, highways, and flood control channels create barriers that increase Fire Department response times. Undulating terrain incorporated into large country clubs also increases these response times.

C. Streets designed for limited residential traffic and streets designed as storm drains impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes.

III. Geological Conditions:

A. Rancho Mirage is situated near several significant sources capable of producing moderate to large earthquakes, including the San Andreas, Garnet Hill, Banning, Eureka Peak, Burnt Mountain, Pinto Mountain, San Gorgonio Pass, and San Jacinto Faults.

B. Faults near Rancho Mirage are capable of producing earthquakes of Magnitude 7.8 or greater, accompanied by intense shaking, liquefaction, and permanent ground displacement, increasing the risk of property damage, or personal injury or death, caused by the failure of structures, necessitating the permitting and inspection of structures that would otherwise be exempt from permit requirements.

C. Seismic activity within the area occurs yearly. As a result, existing structures and planned new development are subject to serious risks, including fire and collapse, disruption of the water supply for firefighting purposes, and isolation from emergency response as a result of bridge, overpass, road damage and debris.

D. Severe ground shaking during a seismic event increases the probability that above- ground structures will fail. The inherent danger to the public is increased when power lines are installed above ground because of the danger from falling or fallen power poles and the possibility of contacting live power lines.

IV. Other Conditions:

A. Additional amendments are found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in the California Building Standards Code. These changes include provisions making the 50 California Building Standards Code compatible with other codes enforced by the City.
2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Amendments
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers.

Therefore, the City Council finds that the following table sets forth the 2025 California Fire Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification. 2025 FIRE CODE

SECTION

TITLE/SUBJECT

FINDINGS I,

II, III
101.1
Title
Administrative
101.4
Severability
Administrative
102.5
Application of the residential code

I, II & III
102.13.1
Application of the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code
Administrative
104.1.1
Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department
Administrative
104.2
Determination of Compliance
Administrative
104.8 and 104.8.1
Liability
Administrative
104.12
Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire
areas
Administrative
108.2
Fees
Administrative
108.7
Cost Recovery
Administrative
112.1
Board of Appeals established
Administrative
113.4
Violation and Penalties
Administrative
202
Fire Chief
Administrative
308.1.7
Sky Lanterns and similar devices

I, II & III
503.1.2.1
Remoteness

I, II, & III
503.2.1
Dimensions
Administrative
503.2.2
Authority
Administrative
503.6.1
Automatic opener
Administrative
503.7
Loading areas and passenger drop-offs
Administrative
507.5.7
Fire hydrant size and outlets

I & III
507.5.8
Fire hydrant street marker

I, II & III
508.1
Fire command center — General

I, II & III
508.1.1
Fire command center — Location and access

I, II & III
508.1.3
Fire command center - Size

I, II & III
509.2.1
Minimum clearances

I & III
608.11.1.2
Manual operation

II & III
903.2
Where required (automatic sprinkler systems)

I, II & II I
903.3.5.3
Hydraulically calculated systems
I & II
904.2.2.1
Activation of the Fire Alarm System

I, II & III
3206.4.2
General Fire Protection and Life Safety Features
Administrative
51 2025 FIRE CODE

SECTION

TITLE/SUBJECT

FINDINGS I,

II, III
4107
Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles

I, II & III
4107.1
Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles - General

I, II & III
4107.2
Maintenance

I, II & III
4107.2.1
Exhaust system

I, II & III
4107.2.2
Fire protection systems and devices

I, II & III
4107.2.3
Fuel gas systems

I, II & III
5608.1.2
Fireworks Display — Application for Permit
Administrative
5608.2
Fallout Area

I, II & III
B103.2.1
Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions

I, II & III
Table B105.2
Buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings

I, II & III
C103.1
Fire hydrant location

I, II & III
2025 CFC Local Amendment Justification/Statement of Reason Building Standards Law allows local amendments in accordance with the following:

For purposes of this subdivision, a city may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements, adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.5, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, contained in the provisions of the code and regulations on the basis of local conditions.

CFC Chapter 1 — Scope and Administration:

Section 101.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance. This section identifies the "Rancho Mirage Fire Code"
Section 101.4: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance. This section resolves any conflict with the fire code provisions. v maintains its own severability clause and does not adopt the fire code text.

Section 102.5: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance. The scope and application of the fire code needs to be expanded to apply to the fire sprinkler systems for accessory structures constructed under the 2025 California Residential Code (CRC) which are permitted to exceed 3,600 square feet in area. This existing modification maintains the applicability of the 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Section 903.2 amendment to those accessory structures greater than or equal to 3,600 square feet in area. This has no change in intent for Ordinance and maintains the protection offered.

Section 102.13.1: New section added to Section 102.13 to clarify Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the provisions of the Fire Code shall apply.

Section 104.1.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance. It is imperative that enforcement capability be disseminated to other law enforcement entities within the Rancho 52 Mirage area because of its vast topography and diversity. This gives the Riverside County Fire Department greater enforcement capabilities due to the presence of these other agencies across the County of Riverside and City of Rancho Mirage.

Section 104.2: New amendment to Section 104.2 to clarify that "Guidelines" may be created to render interpretations of the Fire Code and shall be enforceable as part of the code.

Section 104.8 and 104.8.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance to resolve any conflict between state law and the fire code provisions.

Section 104.12: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance and grants authority to the Fire Chief, in cooperation with the City Council, to close hazardous fire areas.

Section 108.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance and relocated to the fees section of the Fire Code Section 108.2. This amendment is necessary to identify that fees are in accordance with Rancho Mirage fee schedules.

Section 108.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance and relocated to the fees section of the fire code. Language has been updated to be more consistent throughout the services of the Riverside County Fire Department. This section is maintained in accordance with California Health and Safety Code 13009 and 13009.1, and Government Code 53150, et seq. for cost recovery.

Section 112.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance to identify the board of appeals and additional criteria for clarification and implementation. The existing modifications to this section are consistent with California Health and Safety Code 17920.5 where no board of appeals exists. This section provides for the ability to create a Board of Appeals as needed.

Section 113.4: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance section 112.4 and relocated to this section to resolve any conflict with the fire code provisions. The Ordinance requires punishments and penalties for violations to be in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.

CFC Chapter 2 — Definitions:

Fire Chief: This definition is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This definition was added to designate that this term means the Fire Chief of Riverside County whenever the wording appears in the California Fire Code or this Ordinance. This is to distinguish obligatory authority to the Fire Chief or any of the designated representatives for fire prevention measures and declarations in enforcing this Ordinance.

CFC Chapter 3 - General Requirements
Section 308.1.7: This section is carried over from previous Ordinance. This section is amended to prohibit sky lanterns and similar devices. The California State Fire Marshal's 53 office issued Information Bulletin 12-005 indicating that there is a serious fire and safety hazard associated with sky lanterns, which include the potential to start an unintended fire on or off the property from which they are released. They are known to travel significant distances from the point of release. The National Association of State Fire Marshals Resolution 2013-3 recommends imposing State level bans on their sale and use. Multiple fires have been reported to be linked to the use of sky lanterns including, but not limited to, a recycling plant fire in Smethwick, England which caused approx. $9M in damage and a wildfire in Shell Beach on the mountain above Pirates Code in San Luis Obispo County, CA.

This is similar to the existing amendment by Orange County Fire Authority.

CFC Chapter 5 — Fire Service Features
Section 503.1.2.1: This is a new section added to be consistent with the operational needs where two points of fire access are required as identified in the Riverside County Fire Department — Commercial Access Guidelines and is consistent with Appendix D of the International Fire Code.

Section 503.2.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This correlation of the fire code is necessary for minimum fire apparatus access widths for firefighter operations and consistency throughout Rancho Mirage. This modification has no change in regulatory effect.

Section 503.2.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section is enhanced to specify who has the authority to designate Fire Lanes/Fire Apparatus Access Roads and modify minimum widths.

Section 503.6.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section provides fire department and other emergency responders with rapid access to facilities with motorized gates. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) determined that fires today are more dangerous and pose more risks than in the past. Fire propagation is faster, and time to flashover, escape times and collapse times are all shorter" (UL Fire Safety Journal Issue 1).

Placing our first responders on scene sooner or without disruption will provide for greater occupant and firefighter safety and assist in property protection and medical emergencies.

Section 503.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section provides additional width for apparatus access roads where utilized for loading/unloading or passenger drop off/pick up to prevent interference with operational access needs.

Section 507.5.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section provides for the size and quantities of outlets for residential standard, super hydrant standard, and super hydrant enhanced fire hydrants and that they shall be required as determined by the Fire Code Official.

Section 507.5.8: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. The section provides direct references to Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines for specific requirements for the installation of blue reflective markers for fire hydrants. 54 Sections 508.1, 508.1.1, and 508.1.3: These sections are carried over from the previous Ordinance. These sections have been amended to require fire command centers for structures larger than 300,000 square feet in size. To put into context, the Fire Command Center would be triggered when the buildings are approximately 2.5 times the typical Costco Warehouse store and approximately two times the size of a typical Walmart Supercenter.

Large structures of this size pose numerous challenges to emergency responders due to the large amounts of fuel loads from the storage, manufacturing and/or processing of flammable/combustible commodities and other processes within the building. Challenges include wide distribution of smoke throughout the structure, difficulty for firefighters to locate and reach the fire and difficulty in search and evacuation of the public, employees and firefighters. These structures typically require numerous fire protection, early suppression and detection systems that may include, but are not limited to, fire pumps, multiple fire sprinkler systems, advanced fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, and refrigeration gas detection system(s). During a fire, the incident commander must have the ability to readily identify the status of the various suppression and detection systems and have access to other building information details that may include, but are not limited to, building floor plans, high-pile/rack storage details, smoke control/ventilation systems, fire sprinkler zoning details, mechanical refrigeration equipment and piping details, and hazardous materials data sheets along with quantities and storage/use locations. A fire command center provides a centralized location for the incident commander to review details about the building and the incident and to effectively coordinate emergency responders and suppression activities with increased efficiency and speed. The Riverside County Fire Department has experienced several incidents in buildings with and without Fire Command Centers. Incident Commanders found that having detailed information on built in fire protection systems and controls, building schematics and hazardous materials storage plans were vital towards mitigating the event. When this information was not available, firefighting personnel were forced to operate upon assumptions and much less information. In addition, this increased efficiency and speed results in facilities returning to operation more expeditiously after incidents or false alarms thereby reducing loss of revenue for the business.

Section 509.2.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section encompasses other exterior fire protection water supply appliances such as Fire Department connections, and other exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access.

CFC Chapter 6 — Building Services and Systems
Section 608.11.1.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section specifies the location of manual crossover valves when manual operation is required by the Fire Code Official. The amendment specifies that the manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls. This is to ensure that the valves are in readily accessible location(s) for access during an emergency.

CFC Chapter 9 — Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems 55 Section 903.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance with modification.

Modifications have been made to provide certain exemptions including, but not limited to, fueling canopies and agricultural and greenhouse Group U structures constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and specific shade structures. An additional sprinkler requirement has been added to include changes in use to existing structures greater than 3,600 sq. ft., and additions to existing structures where the new square footage is greater than 3,600 sq. ft.

The existing amendment provides a base square footage requirement for all new commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies other than one- and two-family dwellings. Though the amendment includes a reference to the requirement for one- and two-family dwellings, the authority for residential fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies resides in Title 24, Part 2.5 [2025 California Residential Code].

Automatic sprinkler systems have been successfully used to protect industrial and commercial buildings and their occupants for more than 100 years. Historically the place which has offered the least amount of fire protection to occupants was and still is their own home. This was brought to light in 1973 by the Report of the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, America Burning. At the time of the report approximately 8,000 people died in structure fires every year in the United States. Nine out of ten of those victims died in their home.

However, the U.S. Fire Administration report "Fire in the United States 2004-2013 17th edition" reflects that nonresidential fire losses are costly. "National estimates of nonresidential building fires and losses, from 2004 to 2013, annually accounted for only 7 percent of fires, 2 percent of deaths, and 8 percent of injuries. These properties, however, accounted for a disproportionately large annual dollar loss, 21 percent. Trends in nonresidential buildings showed a 14 percent decrease in fires, a 9 percent increase in deaths, a 7 percent increase in injuries, and a 10 percent decrease in dollar loss from 2004 to 2013."
The same report concluded "...that, overall, the fire problem in the U.S. continues to improve. Ten-year fire loss rates are down. It is likely that several factors continue to contribute to these trends..." which includes; "fire sprinklers, which quickly combat incipient fires, especially in nonresidential and multifamily buildings, and fire codes, which have been strengthened." Furthermore, the report reflects that the nonresidential building category includes industrial and commercial properties, institutions (such as hospitals, nursing homes and prisons), educational establishments (from preschool through university), mobile properties, and storage properties. On average, about 89 percent of nonresidential structure fires, 88 percent of deaths, 91 percent of injuries, and 92 percent of dollar losses reported to National Fire Incident Reporting System from 2004 to 2013 occurred in nonresidential buildings.

Aside from firefighter and explosion fatalities, there has never been a multiple loss of life in a fully sprinklered building due to fire or smoke. All fire protection features have a reliability 56 factor. Walls and shafts can be breached by means of poke-throughs and building alterations. Exit doors can be blocked or locked.

The California Residential Code requires that all one and two family dwellings be protected by sprinklers. It is still imperative, based on the geographical, topographical, climatic diversity of Rancho Mirage, to continue to protect all structures greater than 3,600 sq. ft. by fire sprinklers, to ensure faster fire suppression/control to those occupancies that would not normally be required to be protected which would exhaust a number resources including water which climatically is so precious to our environment as a whole. It will provide for less run off into ground water due to suppression activities and less pollutants into the environment. It will reduce the risk of a structure fire extending outside of the structure and potentially igniting a wildland fire.

Mobile homes are a part of the American landscape. In 2007 alone, more than 95,000 manufactured homes were shipped nationwide. Manufactured housing also accounts for approximately 10 percent of the single-family structures in the United States. The National Fire Protection Association reports in 2007-2011, 11,400 structure fires per year were reported in manufactured homes, with associated losses of; 206 civilian deaths, 434 civilian injuries, and $179 million in direct damage per year nationally. Despite the fact that we drive by them, respond to medical calls in them, and sometimes live in them, we often overlook mobile homes when it comes to training and pre -fire planning. However, as the deaths of two firefighters in Craigsville, West Virginia, showed, mobile homes can pose significant, and sometimes deadly, challenges. The burning mobile home is a less -than -stable platform, making search and possible rescue of occupants even more dangerous. The exterior walls are not as structurally sound when compared with those of most site -built homes. The narrow halls complicate search. The roof burns through more quickly than a typical residential roof and is not safe for firefighters. Mobile home fires can quickly grow out of control, because there's not as much wallboard and drywall, and there are fewer walls to keep the fire from spreading. If the first -due engine pulls up and the mobile home is burning from end to end, the firefighting strategy has already been decided. The fire must be knocked down in order to move in. If the home is in a mobile home park, again, protecting exposures is vital. Radiant heat can ignite the homes nearby. Fire sprinklers can prevent the flashover from occurring and in many cases put the fire out and save valuable resources in the process, such as water, personnel, and environmental cleanup, limited displacement into City and County shelter(s), and less inconvenience to the family. The mobile home, because of its construction, requires fast water.

The record for automatic fire sprinklers is based on the simple fact that there has never been a multiple death of building occupants from a fire developing in a building protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system properly installed and maintained in accordance with nationally recognized standards (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, and NFPA 25).

AWWA Research Foundation has published the following report: Impact of Fire Flow on Distribution System Water Quality, Design, and Operation. This report concludes the following:
57 "Water -efficient fire suppression technologies exist that use less water than conventional standards. In particular, the universal application of automatic sprinkler systems provides the most proven method for reducing loss of life and property due to fire, while at the same time providing faster response to the fire and requiring significantly less water than conventional fire -fighting techniques. It is recommended that the universal application of automatic fire sprinklers be adopted by local jurisdictions." Consider the benefits: a single firefighter using a normal 1-1/2" fire hose can be applying between 175-400 gallons of water per minute when attempting to extinguish a fire. On the other hand, a single fire sprinkler will be flowing only 18- to 40- gallons of water per minute.

This means that over a 5 -minute period, the following quantities of water are used:

Fire-fighter with 1-1/2" hose:
175 gpm x 5 minutes = 875 gallons of water
400 gpm x 5 minutes = 2,000 gallons of water
Fire sprinkler system:
18 gpm x 5 minutes = 90 gallons of water
40 gpm x 5 minutes = 200 gallons of water
Section 903.3.5.3: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. The section limits all hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems to not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. The 10% buffer in hydraulic calculation is a common engineering business practice that gives some flexibility to account for system water pressures that may decrease as additional demands are placed on the water system from additional construction or as the system ages.

Section 904.2.2.1: This is a new section added to the Fire Code to require that all new hood and duct commercial kitchen extinguishing systems are monitored by a central station or remote supervising station to ensure that the fire department is notified and able to respond to a fire.

CFC Chapter 32 — High -Piled Combustible Storage
Section 3206.4.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance and relocated to the automatic sprinkler section within Chapter 32 of the Fire Code. By requiring client leased or occupant owned warehouses to have a technical report completed by a registered engineer, it will minimize problems concerning commodity and sprinkler protection. By having an engineer complete a technical report for the proposed or existing building it will provide greater certainty that adequate protection for the commodities that are proposed will be sufficient. By not having adequate sprinkler protection, it could be detrimental to the building and could also cause loss of life in the event of a fire. Geographically this can be a significant problem due to the seismic activity that Rancho Mirage experiences. The Engineer can assess the adequate protection for the correct commodity classifications, ensure the correct seismic provisions are in place for the type of system to be installed, and provide a professional assurance to a very volatile type of occupancy. It takes a vast number of resources to extinguish a fire of this type. By adding this requirement, it will ensure an 58 added level of safety. Modifications have been made to provide clarification that certain reference documents are not required.

CFC Chapter 49 - Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas Section 4904.2.1: This section has been deleted and is covered by the provisions of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as adopted and amended.

CFC Chapter 41 — Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations Section 4107: A new Section 4107, including Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 is added to the Fire Code to provide the fire department with the authority to inspect Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles during special events. This section was removed from the CFC due to conflict in regulations, however HCD agrees that there would be an expectation for fire marshals to have jurisdiction over safety inspections (especially for fire protection equipment and systems' inspections, testing and maintenance), for participating SPCM MFF during special events requiring CFC 105.6 operational permits (such as Carnivals and Fairs, Exhibits and Trade Shows, or local codified "Special Events" . . .). See BSC TP-106 (Rev. 10/20) Initial Statement of Reasons June 21, 2021 Rulemaking File SFM 06/21 — Part 9 — 2021 Triennial Code Cycle.

CFC Chapter 56 — Explosives and Fireworks
Section 5608.1.2: This amendment is carried over from the previous Ordinance. It establishes a requirement for Pyrotechnic Operators to submit a complete application for a proposed public/private firework show, far enough in advance to allow Fire and City staff to review, approve and provide community notification.

Section 5608.2: A new Section 5608.2 is added to the Fire Code to establish a minimum required radius of the fallout area for aerial shells to be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved.

This is necessary due to the climatic wind conditions within Rancho Mirage.

CFC Appendix B — Fire -Flow Requirements for Buildings
Section B103.2.1: A new Section B103.2.1 is added to the Fire Code to establish the minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area to be 1,500 gallons per minute to ensure that adequate fire -flow is provided.

Table B105.2 of Appendix B: This amendment is carried over from the previous Ordinance.

This allows the fire department to still have adequate fire flow mitigation with sprinkler protection and not jeopardize main distribution systems by inadequately under sizing them and have costly upgrades for future projects. With the geographical diversity that Rancho Mirage has it is important that this requirement be added to ensure adequate water in the event of a fire.
59 CFC Appendix C — Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution Section C103.1 of Appendix C: This provision is carried over from the previous Ordinance.

This provision is to clarify the additional location of fire hydrants to be at intersections. This requirement has been standard policy within Rancho Mirage and Riverside County. 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) Amendments That California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore, the City Council finds that the following table sets forth the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification.
2025 CWUIC

CODE SECTION

TITLE/SUBJECT

FINDINGS I,

II, III
102.4.1.1
Application of the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code
Administrative
104.1.1
Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department
Administrative
104.2
Determination of Compliance
Administrative
104.8 and 104.8.1
Liability
Administrative
105.2
Permits Required
Administrative
108.2
Schedule of Permit fees
Administrative
108.7
Cost Recovery
Administrative
109.3.7
Violation and Penalties
Administrative
202
Fire Chief
Administrative
3021.1
Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

Administrative
501.1
Scope

I, II, & III
602.1
General

I, II, & III
602.3.2
Final Fire Protection Plan

I, II, & III
603.1
General

I, II, & III
603.3
Landscape and Fuel Modification plans

I, II, & III
603.3.1
Contents

I, II, & III
604.1
General

I, II, & III
604.3
Requirements

I, II, & III
604.3.1
Retroactivity

I, II, & III
604.6
Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and
combustible material from improved parcels

I, II, & III
604.7
Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from
structures

I, II, & III
604.7.1
Structures

I, II, & III
604.7.2
Timing for New Buildings and additions to Existing
Buildings

I, II, & III
604.7.3
Photovoltaic Systems

I, II, & III
60 2025 CWUIC

CODE SECTION

TITLE/SUBJECT

FINDINGS I,

II, III
604.8
Defensible Space clearance zones and
requirements

I, II, & III
604.8.1
Requirements

I, II, & III
604.8.2
Zone 0 purpose and location

I, II, & III
604.8.2.1
Non -Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings,
additions to Existing Buildings, and new or
replacement landscape

I, II, & III
604.8.2.2
Additional recuirements in Zone 0

I, II, & III
604.8.2.3
Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings

I, II, & III
604.8.2.3.1
Zone 0 restrictions

I, II, & III
604.8.3
Zone 1 purpose and location

I, II, & III
604.8.3.1
Requirements and allowable items

I, II, & III
604.8.4
Zone 2 purpose and location

I, II, & III
604.8.4.1
Requirements and allowable items

I, II, & III
604.8.4.2
Spacing

I, II, & III
604.8.5
General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2

I, II, & III
604.8.5.1
Dead and dying vegetation

I, II, & III
604.8.5.2
Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2

I, II, & III
604.8.5.3
Firewood

I, II, & III
604.8.5.4
Clearance from chimney, stovepipe

I, II, & III
604.8.5.5
Trees

I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.1
Tree spacing

I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.2
Ground clearance of trees

I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.3
Ground cover under tree canopy

I, II, & III
604.8.5.6
Continuous tree canopies

I, II, & III
604.8.5.6.1
New Structures

I, II, & III
604.8.5.6.2
Existing Structures

I, II, & III
604.8.5.7
Grasses

I, II, & III
604.9
Fire protection equipment and utilities

I, II, & III
604.10
Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized
electrical lines

I, II, & III
604.11
Fencing

I, II, & III
60411.1
Scope

I, II, & III
604.11.2
New Fencing

I, II, & III
604.11.3
Existing Fencing

I, II, & III
607.1
General

I, II, & III
607.1.1
Combustible Materials

I, II, & III
607.2
Storage for off -site use

I, II, & III
608.1.1
Restricted development setbacks

I, II, & III
608.2
General

I, II, & III
608.2.1
Setback reduction

I, II, & III
609.2.7.1
Greenbelts

I, II, & III
609.2.7.2
Access to Greenbelts

I, II, & III
61 2025 CWUIC

CODE SECTION

TITLE/SUBJECT

FINDINGS I,

II, III
A102.1
General

I, II, & III
A105.1
General

I, II, & III
A105.4
Combustible Materials

I, II, & III
2025 CWUIC Local Amendment Justification/Statement of Reason Building Standards Law allows local amendments in accordance with the following:

For purposes of this subdivision, a city may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements, adopted pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, contained in the provisions of the code and regulations on the basis of local conditions.

CWUIC Chapter 1 — Administration:

Section 102.4.1.1: A new section added to the CWUIC to clarify that where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

Section 104.1.1: Similar to the existing Ordinance amendment to the Fire Code, this section ensures that enforcement capability be disseminated to other law enforcement entities within the Riverside County area because of its vast topography and diversity. This gives the Riverside County Fire Department greater enforcement capabilities due to the presence of these other agencies across the County of Riverside and City of Rancho Mirage.

Section 104.2: New amendment to Section 104.2 to clarify that "Guidelines" may be created to render interpretations of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code and shall be enforceable as part of the code.

Section 104.8 and 104.8.1: This amended section is the same as in the Fire Code carried over from the existing Ordinance to resolve any conflict between state law and the fire code provisions.

Section 105.2: This new amendment to CWUIC Section 105.2 adds an additional permit item for "Landscape and Fuel Modification Zones."
Section 108.2: This amended section is similar to the previous Ordinance for the Fire Code.

This amendment is necessary to identify that fees are in accordance with Rancho Mirage fee schedule.

Section 108.7: This new section is similar to the previous Ordinance for the fire code. This section is maintained in accordance with the Health and Safety Code 13009 and 13009.1, and Government Code 53150, et seq. for cost recovery.
62 Section 109.3.7: This amended section is similar to the previous Ordinance for the fire code provisions. Ordinance requires punishments and penalties for violations to be in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.

CWUIC Chapter 2 — Definitions:

Section 202: This new amendment is similar to the previous Ordinance for the Fire Code.

This definition was added to designate that this term means the Fire Chief of Riverside County whenever the wording appears in the California Fire Code or this Ordinance. This is to distinguish obligatory authority to the Fire Chief or any of the designated representatives for fire prevention measures and declarations in enforcing this Ordinance.

CWUIC Chapter 3 — Wildland-Urban Interface Areas:

Section 302.1.1: New amendment designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Rancho Mirage City Council has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and designated those areas within Rancho Mirage as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Maps have been adopted by Rancho Mirage as required by statute.

CWUIC Chapter 5 — Special Building Construction Requirements:

Section 501.1: A new amendment clarifying that for the purpose of the special building construction requirements in Chapter 5, a wildland-urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical area identified by the state as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

CWUIC Chapter 6 — Fire Protection Requirements:

Section 602.1: A new amendment to Section 602.1 to clarify when a Fire Protection Plan is required. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 602.3.2: A new amendment to Section 602.3.2 to clarify the items required in a Final Fire Protection Plan. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
63 Section 603.1: A new amendment to Section 603.1 to include a reference to replacement landscaping. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 603.3: A new amendment to Section 603.1 to require Landscape and Fuel Modification Plans for any project in a Wildland-Urban Interface Area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 603.3.1: A new amendment to Section 603.3.1 adding the requirement for the delineation of the 5 -foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30 -foot (9144 mm) (Zone 1) and 100 -foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures as part of the landscape plans.

This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.1: A new amendment to Section 604.1 to delete references to State Responsibility Areas (SRA) to include the defensible space requirements within the local responsibility area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.3: A new amendment to Section 604.3 to include a reference to Appendix A of the CWUIC and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines. *Additionally, Item 4 was updated to correctly reflect the applicable CCR section as the base code was observed to have a misprint.

Section 604.3.1: A new Section 604.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to add a requirement that when required, by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ) shall require retrofitting, including thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this Code or State Law. Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to bring an existing Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this Code, may be done over a two to four (2-4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official. A compliance plan prepared by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.6: A new Section 604.6 is added to the CWUIC requiring that all improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of combustible material. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.7: A new Section 604.7 is added to the CWUIC to require clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.7.1: A new Section 604.7.1 is added to the CWUIC to specify the requirements for clearance of vegetation around structures located in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. This 64 amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.7.2: A new Section 604.7.2 is added to the CWUIC to provide a timeline for the clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.7.3: A new Section 604.7.3 is added to the CWUIC to delineate the vegetation clearance requirements around freestanding photovoltaic systems in the wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8: A new Section 604.8 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the three defensible space zones. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.1: A new Section 604.8.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the code sections for the defensible space requirements. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.2: A new Section 604.8.2 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the purpose and location of Zone O. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.2.1: A new Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the CWUIC to delineate the Zone 0 requirements for all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, installation of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.2.2: A new Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the vegetation and landscape requirements in Zone O. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.2.3: A new section heading 604.8.2.3 is added to the CWUIC for the Zone 0 requirements for existing buildings. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.2.3.1: A new Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the Zone 0 requirements applicable to existing buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.3: A new Section 604.8.3 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the purpose and location of Zone 1. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
65 Section 604.8.3.1: A new Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the requirements and allowable vegetation in Zone 1. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.4: A new Section 604.8.4 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the purpose and location of Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.4.1: A new Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the requirements and allowable vegetation in Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.4.2: A new Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the spacing requirements for trees and vegetation in Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5: A new section heading 604.8.5 is added to the CWUIC for the general requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.1: A new Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring the removal of all dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles within Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.2: A new Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the CWUIC requiring the use of combustible mulch and wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements of Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines within Zones 1 and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.3: A new Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the CWUIC indicating the requirements for firewood within Zones 0, 1, and 2 are found in Section 607 of the code.

This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.4: A new Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the CWUIC requiring that any portion of a tree or shrub that extends within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be removed within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.5: A new Section 604.8.5.5 is added to the CWUIC requiring that new trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree's drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.5.1: A new Section 604.8.5.5.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring the 66 horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet in Zone 2 and separation distance may be increased for slopes exceeding 20 percent with the required spacing measured between trees at maturity. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.5.2: A new Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the CWUIC addressing the ground clearance requirements for trees within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.5.3: A new Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the CWUIC addressing the ground cover under tree canopies within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.6: A new section heading 604.8.5.6 is added to the CWUIC to address continuous tree canopies within Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.6.1: A new Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the CWUIC prohibiting continuous tree canopies adjacent to new structures within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.6.2: A new Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the CWUIC to address the requirements for continuous tree canopies adjacent to existing structures within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.8.5.7: A new Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the CWUIC requiring that natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4 -inch stubble with clippings removed within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.9: A new Section 604.9 is added to the CWUIC addressing defensible space requirements around communication site towers and their support buildings; required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and pump houses; and any other utility structure as required by the Fire Code Official within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.10: A new Section 604.10 is added to the CWUIC prohibiting vegetation planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow within 10 feet of the energized conductors within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage. 67 Section 604.11: A new section heading 604.11 is added to the CWUIC to address fencing requirements within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.11.1: A new Section 604.11.1 is added to the CWUIC to address fencing requirements within Zone 0 in a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.11.2: A new Section 604.11.2 is added to the CWUIC to require new fencing and gates to be constructed of a non-combustible material in a wildland-urban interface area.

This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 604.11.3: A new Section 604.11.3 is added to the CWUIC to allow fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026 in a wildland-urban interface area to remain, except the entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the building, including gates within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of the existing fencing within 5 feet is replaced. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 607.1: A new amendment to Section 607.1 of the CWUIC to prohibit the storage of firewood within Zone O. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 607.1.1: A new Section 607.1.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring combustible materials, other than vegetation, stored within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any building and that piles shall not exceed 100 square feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet and shall be separated by a minimum of 20 -foot clear area when located within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 607.2: A new amendment to Section 607.2 of the CWUIC to prohibit the storage of firewood and combustible materials not for consumption on the premises within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 608.1.1: A new Section 608.1.1 is added to the CWUIC with restricted development setbacks for new structures and additions to existing structures located less than 100 feet from any protected habitat within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 608.2: A new amendment to Section 608.2 of the CWUIC expanding the applicability of the required 30 -foot setback to new tract and parcel maps, new buildings, and additions to existing buildings within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage. 68 Section 608.2.1: A new amendment to Section 608.2.1 of the CWUIC deleting the exception of complying with the special building construction requirements as a setback reduction within a wildland-urban interface area, since the structures would already be subject to those requirements. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 609.2.7.1: A new amendment to Section 608.2.7.1 of the CWUIC addressing the approval of greenbelt locations within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 609.2.7.2: A new amendment to Section 608.2.7.2 of the CWUIC addressing the access points to proposed greenbelt locations for subdivisions and other developments within a wildland-urban interface area to allow for on -going maintenance and firefighter access. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

CWUIC Appendix A — General Requirements:

Section A102.1: A new amendment to Section A102.1 of the CWUIC adding a reference for vegetation control to Chapter 6 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section A105.1: A new amendment to Section A105.1 of the CWUIC adding a reference for the storage and use of materials to Chapter 6 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section A105.4: A new amendment to Section A105.4 of the CWUIC adding a reference for the outside storage and use of combustible materials to the applicable fire code sections.

This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.

Section 3. REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CHAPTER 15.12 OF TITLE 15 OF

THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That Chapter 15.12 ("California Fire Code, 2019 Edition") of Title 15 ("Buildings and Construction") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced with new Chapter 15.12 ("California Fire Code, 2022 Edition") to read in its entirety as follows:

Chapter 15.12
California Fire Code, 2022 2025 Edition.
§ 15.12.010 California Fire Code adopted with amendments Adoption by reference. 69 A. Except as stated in this section or as amended in Section 8.08.020 o this chapter

15.12.020; all of the provisions and appendices of the 20222025 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the unincorpora-ed areas o' Riverside Coun y City of Rancho Mirage. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 20222025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted — Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, (except that Sections 103.2 and "' .3112.3 are not adopted); and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections /03.'' , 503, 510.2, 1103.2 and 5707, of the California Fire Code published by the California Building Standards Commission are adopted for the purpose of establishing the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises, and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations within the city.

B. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms therein, on file with the building official, are referenced and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
§ 15.12.020 Amendments to the California Fire Code.

A. Scope and Genera Requirements Administration.
11 Section 101.1 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Rancho Mirace Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Z) Section 101.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this code or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this code which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this code are hereby declared to be severable.

B. Applicability.

Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
102.5 Application of Residential Code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:

I. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section ' 05.5105.6 of this code shall apply.

2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.
70 3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2. The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R309.6 R317.5.1 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages.
2) A new Section 102.13.1 is added to Section 102.13 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Where a conflict exists between the adopted provisions of the California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

C. Duties and Powers of the Fire Code Official
jJ A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department.

1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this code and to perform such duties as directed by the City Council.

2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this code. Under the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee's, direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of City of Rancho Mirage pertaining to the following:

2.1. The prevention of fires.

2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.

2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.

2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.

2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department.

3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff. 71 3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.

3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.

3.6. Code Officers of the City of Rancho Mirage.

3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
2) Section 104.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted and replaced with the following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:

1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.

2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.
3) Sections '01.7 104.8 and 101.7. 104.8.1 of the California Fire Code are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
104.7 104.8 Liability. Any liability against Riverside County and City of Rancho Mirage or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.
4) A new Section 104.13 is added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.13 104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to Close Hazardous Fire Areas.

Except upon National Forest Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any hazardous fire area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more than fifteen (15) calendar days must be approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and/or the City Council within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Fire Chief's original order of closure.

Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be upon any hazardous fire area, except upon the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such closure, the Fire Chief shall erect and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs giving notice of closure. This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property within any closed area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall not apply to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or fire department personnel. For the purpose of this section, "hazardous fire area" shall mean public or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a location that makes suppression difficult resulting in great damage.

Such areas are designated on Hazardous Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief.

D. Fees.
72 1) Section ' 07.2 108.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
107.2 108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Fee Schedule. j A new Section '07.7 108.7 is added to Section ' 07 108 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
107.7 108.7 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, inves iga-ion, rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and '3009.', as may be amended from time to time.

Additionally, any person who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spi o- -oxic or' ammab e f uids or chemica s is iab e for the costs o- securing such emergency, inc uding -hose costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53'50, e • seq., as may be amended -rom ime -o -ime. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for securing such emergency shall cons-i •u -e a deb. o- such person and sha be co ec •ab e by Riverside Coun y in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or 'mp ied. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any 'provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any Derson who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of Riverside County Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the County and City of Rancho Mirage in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a county or city official (as applicable) shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.

E. Means of Appeals.

Section "1.' 112.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
111.1 112.1 Board of Appeals Established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief and Chief Deputy shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy or their designee(s) shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of 73 the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.

F. Violations.

Section "2.11 113.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
112.4 113.4 Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this Code or ordinance. Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with Title 4 of the City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, Fee Schedule and California Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.

G. Definitions.
• Section 202, definition of "Fire Chief" in the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief's designee.

H. Open Flames.
• Section 308.' .6.3 308.1.7 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
308.1.6.3 308.1.7 Sky Lanterns or Similar Devices. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern or similar device.

I. Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

A new Section 503.1.2.1 is added to Section 503.1.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.2.1 Remoteness. Unless otherwise approved, where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart ecual to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.

Z) Section 503.2.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7,315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4,115 mm). For additional requirements or alternatives see Riverside County Fire Department Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
a) Section 503.2.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire apparatus access roads and fire lanes and to modify the minimum fire lane access widths for fire or rescue operations.
4 A new Section 503.6.1 is added to Section 503.6 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.6.1 Automatic Opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
74 Exception: Gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels.

A new Section 503.7 is added to Section 503 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.7 Loading Areas and Passenger Drop -Off Areas. On private properties, where fire apparatus access roads are utilized for loading or unloading or utilized for passenger drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum required width for the fire apparatus access road.

J. Fire Protection Water Supplies.

A new Section 507.5.7 is added to Section 507 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire Hydrant Size and Outlets. As determined by the fire code official, fire hydrant sizes and outlets shall be based on the following:

1. Residential Standard — one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one- half (2 %) inch outlet.

2. Super Hydrant Standard — one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one- half (2 1/2) inch outlet.

3. Super Hydrant Enhanced — two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one-half (2 %) inch outlet.

A new Section 507.5.8 is added to Section 507 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.8 Fire Hydrant Street Marker. Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy 06 " Guidelines, as may be amended from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.

K. Fire Command Center.

I) Section 508.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the California Building Code, in buildings greater than 300,000 square feet in area and in Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508. .7 508.1.8.

Section 508.1.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
508.1.1 Location and Access. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the fire code official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire department access.
a) Section 508.1.3 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
75 508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of the total building area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, whichever is greater. The room shall have , wi .h a minimum dimension of 0.7 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.

Where a fire command center is solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet (27 870 m2), the fire command center shall have a minimum size of 96 square feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm) where approved by the fire code official.

L. Fire Protection and Utility Equipment Identification and Location.

Section 509.2.1 is added to section 509.2 of the California Fire Code is added to read as follows:
509.2.1 Minimum Clearances. A 3 -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved.

M. Mechanical Refrigeration.

Section 608.11.1.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
608.11.1.2 Manual Operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.

N. Automatic Sprinkler Systems.

Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where Required. n a new bui dings and s ructures which are 3,000 squa -e -ee- or greater, an approved automatic sprin < e- system sha be prov.ded regardless of occupancy classification. Where the Sections 903.2.1 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed be ow, .he more res ric ive requiremen- sha a<e p ecedence.

2. All existing buildings, except for one- and two-family dwellings, shall be retrofitted with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 3,600 scuare feet and changes are made to the building includinc any of the following: change of use/occupancy, removal of an existing fire wall as defined by the California Building Code, or additions of 50% or more are made to the original building area and the resulting square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet.

3. One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured 76 homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:

1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not recuired to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1 -hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2 -hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.

2. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes.

3. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.

4. Non-combustible fueling station canopies not exceeding 10,000 square feet when separated from other buildings by a distance of not less than 50 feet.

5. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.

One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automa-ic -ire spin<e system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code.

Fire sprin < er sys .ems sha be insta cd in mobi c homes, manu-ac-urcd homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exceptions in Section 903.2.3.
b. Exception 2 in Section 903.2.11.3.

Z) A new Section 903.3.5.3 is added to Section 903 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically Calculated Systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.

O. COMMERCIAL HOOD AND DUCT SYSTEMS.
1) A new Section 904.2.2.1 is added to Section 904.2.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
904.2.2.1 Activation of the Fire Alarm System. Where a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is serving the occupancy where the extinguishing system is located, the actuation of the automatic fire - 77 extinguishing system shall actuate the fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. If a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is not present, one will be required to be installed to provide monitoring for the automatic fire -extinguishing system.

P. Designa ion of High P. ed S-orage Arcas. HIGH -PILED STORAGE - GENERAL FIRE

PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
1) A new Section 3206.4.2 is added to Section 3201.2 3206.4 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
3204.2.1 3206.4.2 Minimum Requirements for Client Leased or Occupant Owned Warehouses. Designs of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or occupant owned buildings containing high pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA 13. Unless otherwise approved, a Professional Engineer, Licensed in the State of California, The responsib e fire protection engineer shall perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage configuration, building height and other information related to the development of an appropriate sprinkler system design. The fire protection engineer shall also make reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on the most demanding requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions with the building owner or operator. The technical report shall describe the basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the commodities will be isolated or separated, and include references to the design document(s). If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the fire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.

Q. MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES.

A new Section 4107 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES.

New Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 are added to Section 4107 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease -laden vapors shall comply with this section.
4107.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile food preparation vehicles shall be in accordance with Sections 4107.2.1 through 4107.2.3. 4107.2.1 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, including hood, grease - removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances, shall be inspected and cleaned in accordance with Section 606.3. 4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices. Fire protection systems and devices shall be maintained in accordance with Section 901.6.
4107.2.3 Fuel gas systems. LP -gas containers installed on the vehicle and fuel -gas piping systems shall be inspected annually by an approved 78 inspection agency or a company that is registered with the U.S.

Department of Transportation to requalify LP -gas cylinders, to ensure that system components are free from damage, suitable for the intended service and not sub'ect to leaking. CNG containers shall be inspected every 3 years in a qualified service facility. CNG containers shall not be used past their expiration date as listed on the manufacturer's container label. Upon satisfactory inspection, the approved inspection agency shall affix a tag on the fuel gas system or within the vehicle indicating the name of the inspection agency and the date of satisfactory inspection.

R. Fire Hazard Scvcri y Zoncs.

A new Section 4904.2.1 is added to Section 4904 of the California Fire Code to read as -o ows:
4904.2.1 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. n accordance wi th Governmen- Code Sccions 5" 75 Through 5" 89, Very High Fie Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), located in the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA), are designated as shown on -he most recent y pub ishcd VHFHSZ N LRA map, as recommended and published by the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), which may be revised from time to time. The mos• recen- VHFHSZ N LRA map 's on -i e at the offce o- -he Fire Chief, which supersedes other maps previously adopted designating high fire hazard arcas.

S. FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
1) Section 5608.1.2 is added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5608.1.2 Additional local regulations. Use and prohibitions of fireworks shall be additionally compliant with Rancho Mirage Municipal code Chapter 8.38.

A new Section 5608.2 is added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5608.2 Fallout Area. For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the fallout area shall be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved.

T. Appendix B.

A new Section B103.2.1 is added to Section B103.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions. The minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall be 1,500 gallons per minute.
?) Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:

TABLE B105.2

REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER

MINIMUM FIRE -FLOW

FLOW DURATION
SYSTEM
(gallons per minute)
(hours)
79 (Design Standard)
No automatic sprinkler
system
Value in Table B105.1(2)
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2;b
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute. b The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

U. Appendix C.

Section C103.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

C103.1 Hydrant Spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the International Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersections.

Section 5.

ADDING CHAPTER 15.13 (CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION) TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS

AND CONSTRUCTION) TO THE RANCHO MIRAGE
MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
That Chapter 15.13 (California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition) is hereby added to the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, as follows:
§ 15.13.000. Adoption by reference.

Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in § 15.13.010 of this Ordinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Rancho Mirage. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code — Chapter 1, Division II of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and sections A101 through A102.2, A102.4, A104, A105.1, A105.4 through A105.4.2, A106 through A106.2 and A107 through A107.5 are adopted. 80 § 15.13.010. Amendments and Additions.

AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE:

A. APPLICABILITY,
1) A new Section 102.4.1.1 is added to Section 102.4.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

B. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL.
1) A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and Fire Department.

1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this code and to perform such duties as directed by the Rancho Mirage City Council.

2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this code. Under the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee's direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce City of Rancho Mirage ordinances pertaining to the following:

2.1. The prevention of fires.

2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.

2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.

2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.

2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
81 3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department.

3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.

3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.

3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.

3.6. Code Compliance Officers of the City of Rancho Mirage.

3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management. 2) Section 104.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted and replaced with the following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:

1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.

2. Shall not have the effect of waiving rec uirements specifically provided for in this code.

3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.
3) Sections 104.8 and 104.8.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
104.8 Liability. Any liability against Riverside County and City of Rancho Mirage or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.

C. PERMITS.
82 1) Section 105.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in it's entirety and replaced with the following:
105.2 Permits Required. Unless otherwise exempted, buildings or structures regulated by this code shall not be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, removed, converted, demolished or changed in use or occupancy unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the code official.

For buildings or structures erected for temporary uses, see Section A108.3.

Where required by the code official, a permit shall be obtained for the following activities, operations, practices or functions within a wildland-urban interface area:

1. Automobile wrecking yard.

2. Candles and open flames in assembly areas.

3. Explosives or blasting agents.

4. Fireworks.

5. Flammable or combustible liquids.

6. Hazardous materials.

7. Liquefied petroleum gases.

8. Landscape and fuel modification zones.

9. Lumberyards.

10. Motor vehicle fuel -dispensing stations.

11.Open burning.

12. Pallet Yards.

13. Pyrotechnical special effects material.

14. Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures.

15. Tire storage.

16. Welding and cutting operations.

D. FEES.
1) Section 108.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth by fee resolution of the City Council.
83 2) A new Section 108.7 is added to Section 108 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
108.7 Cost recovery. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5'b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540'a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of Riverside County Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the County and City of Rancho Mirage in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied.

These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a county and/or city official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.

E. INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
1) Section 109.3.7 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
109.3.7 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this code, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this code. Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5 and Government Code Section 51185.

F. DEFINITIONS.
84 1) Section 202, definition of "Fire Chief" in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief's designee.

G. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA DESIGNATIONS.
1) Section 302.1.1 is added to Section 302.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Rancho Mirace Council has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and designated those areas within the City as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

H. SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS.
1) Section 501.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface shall be amended as follows:
501.1 Scope. Buildings and structures in a wildland-urban interface area shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and this code. For the Dui -Dose of this Chapter, a wildland-urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical area identified by the state as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.

Exceptions:

1. Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11 m2; in floor area where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm)
from applicable buildings.

2. Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet ;15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
85 I. FIRE PROTECTION PLANS.
1) Section 602.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
602.1 General. A fire protection plan shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for any proposed subdivision of land or building project. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.

The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified landscape architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the code official and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.

Submittal of a preliminary fire protection plan shall be required prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.

Exception: A single-family dwelling 'Group R-3 Occupancy) when located on an existing legal parcel.
2) Section 602.3.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
602.3.2 Final Fire Protection Plan. Final fire protection plan shall include items listed in Section 602.3.1 and the following:

1. A map identifying all proposed plants in the fuel modification zones with a legend that includes a symbol for each proposed plant species. The plan shall include specific information on each species proposed, including but not limited to:

1.1. The plant life -form;

1.2. The scientific and common name; and

1.3. The expected height and width for mature growth.

2. Identification of irrigated and non -irrigated zones.

3. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation routes.

4. Identification of existing vegetation proposed to remain. 86 5. Identification of points of access for ecuipment and personnel to maintain vegetation in common areas.

6. Methods and timetables for controlling, changing, or modifying areas on the property.

7. Legally binding statements regarding community responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zones.

8. Legally binding statements to be included in covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding property owner responsibilities for vegetation maintenance.

J. VEGETATION PLAN.
1) Section 603.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.1 General. Planting of vegetation for new and replacement landscaping shall be selected to reduce vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it matures.
2) Section 603.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.3 Landscape and Fuel Modification plans. Landscape and Fuel Modification plans shall be submitted for any pro'ect located in a WUI area. The landscape and Fuel Modification plan shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone ad'acent to structures and roadways, and to provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety.
3) Section 603.3.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:

1. Delineation of the 5 -foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30 -foot (9144 mm, (Zone 1) and 100 -foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures.

2. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.

3. Identification of irrigated areas.
87 4. A plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all plant material symbols.

5. Identification of ground coverings within the 30 -foot (9144 mm) zone.

K. MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE.
1) Section 604.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
604.1 General. Vegetation and fuels shall be managed to reduce the severity of potential exterior wildfire exposure to buildings and to reduce the risk of fire spreading to buildings as required by applicable laws and regulations. 2) Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
604.3 Requirements. Vecetation and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:

1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.

2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article 3, Section 1299.03.

3. California Government Code, Section 51182.

4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chanter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3, Section 3.07.

5. The requirements of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
3) Section 604.3.1 is added to Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.3.1 Retroactivity. When required by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ; shall recuire retrofitting, including thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this code or State Law. Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to brinc an existing Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this code, may be done over a two to four (2-4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official. A compliance plan prepared by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official. 88 4) Section 604.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.6 Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and combustible material from improved parcels. All improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of combustible material. If the Fire Code Official determines this impractical, the provisions of Section 604.7 may be used. 5) Section 604.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7 Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. Clearance of fuels and vegetative growth from structures shall be per sections 604.7.1 through 604.7.4 of this code.
6) Section 604.7.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.1 Structures. Any person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining any building or structure in, upon, or ad'oining any FHSZ, governed by this section, and any person owning, leasing, or controlling any land ad'acent to such buildings, shall at all times maintain around and adlacent to such building, an effective firebreak made by removing and clearing away, all combustible material on their property for a distance not less than 100 feet from all portions of the building.

Distances may be increased by the Fire Code Official due to a site -specific analysis based on local conditions and when required, based on a Fire Protection Plan. This section shall not apply to single specimens or stands of protected species of trees, Ornamental Landscape or similar plants used in landscaping and ground covers, that are well -pruned, maintained, and spaced, and do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from other nearby vegetation to a structure or from a structure to other nearby vegetation or to interrupt the advance of embers toward a structure.
7) Section 604.7.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.2 Timing for new buildings and additions to existing buildings. The 89 provisions of Section 604.7 shall be completed prior to vertical construction of any New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
8) Section 604.7.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.3 Photovoltaic Systems. The clearance requirements around freestanding photovoltaic systems and equipment shall comply with the following:

1. A minimum 10 -foot clearance for clusters of panels not exceeding 1,500 square feet of combined panel area.

2. A minimum of 30 -foot clearance for clusters of panels greater than 1,500 square feet of combined panel area.

3. Clusters shall be separated by a minimum of 20 feet.

4. Panels and clusters shall be not located within 30 feet of any Building sub.ect to clearance requirements of Section 604 unless the clearance requirements of Section 604 are provided as measured from the perimeter of the panel or cluster.
9) Section 604.8 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8 Defensible Space clearance zones and requirements. The required 100 - foot Defensible Space clearance is identified in three (3) distinct zones: Zone 0, 1, and 2.
10) Section 604.8.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.1 Requirements. Defensible Space shall be in accordance with the requirements of Appendix A of this code, Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines and the specific requirements for each zone listed in Sections 604.8.2 through 604.8.5.
11) Section 604.8.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2 Zone 0 purpose and location. Zone 0 reduces the likelihood of structure ignition by reducing the potential for direct ignition of the structure from flame contact, by embers that accumulate at the base of a wall, and/or indirect ignitions 90 when embers ignite vegetation, vegetative debris, or other combustible materials located close to the structure that result in either a radiant heat and/or a direct flame contact exposure to the structure.

Zone 0 is the horizontal area within the first five (5' feet around the structure, including stairs, balconies, attached or ad'acent decks, and outbuildings. Zone 0 is measured from the edge of a structure, attached or ad'acent decks, patio covers, balconies, and floor pro.ections above -grade. Zone 0 also includes the area on the roof of a building, and underneath and on top of attached decks, patio covers, balconies, and stair landings.

Advisory Notice: Riverside County Fire Department has local Zone 0 requirements currently in effect for new Buildings and additions to existing Buildings. New State regulations for Zone 0 are currently under development by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. Any State regulation more restrictive than this code shall apply. This may require thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation to meet State Law and regulations. 12) Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.1 Non -Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, and new or replacement landscape. Fuels, including Combustible Materials and vegetation, are prohibited in Zone 0 for all New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, installation of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas.

The application date of Section 604.8.2.1 shall be the later application date when any of the following occur:

1. Fire Department Clearance for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.

2. Building permit for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.

3. Landscape plans submitted for Riverside County Fire Department review.

4. Replacement of landscape when landscape plans are not required. 13) Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
91 604.8.2.2 Additional requirements in Zone 0.

1. New and existing tree canopies are prohibited within 10 feet of New Buildings, including the addition portion to Existing Buildings.

Exception: Existing protected oak trees shall be trimmed to provide a minimum 5 -foot clearance above the roof and 5 feet to the side of any New Building, or the addition portion to an Existing Building.

2. Landscaped roofs are prohibited.

3. Vegetation underneath decks is prohibited.

4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself, shall be removed.

5. Artificial or synthetic grass is prohibited within Zone 0.

6. Vines and climbing plants are not allowed on structures, including decks, patio/shade structures, and any fences within 5 feet of a Building.

7. Combustible mulch and wood chips are prohibited.

8. Firewood is prohibited.

9. All fencing and gates shall be non-combustible. See Section 604.11. 14) Section 604.8.2.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.3 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings.
15) Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.3.1 Zone 0 restrictions. The following requirements apply within Zone 0 for all Existing Buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026:

1. No combustible landscape mulch or wood chips.

2. No firewood.

3. No vegetation underneath decks.

4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself, shall be removed.

5. Roofs and gutters on Buildings shall be maintained free of any leaves, needles, or other vegetative Combustible Materials.
92 6. The vertical clearance distance for trees and vegetation above any roof shall be not less than 3 feet.

7. A minimum 3 -foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided to the side and above any eave or roof pro'ection from the exterior wall of a Building.

A minimum 3 -foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided below any eave or roof pro'ection. This requirement also applies to any patio cover or other Building pro.ections.

8. New trees are not allowed.

9. New or replacement landscaping shall comply with Sections 604.8.1, 604.8.2.1, and 604.8.2.2.
16) Section 604.8.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.3 Zone 1 purpose and location. Zone 1 reduces the likelihood of fire burning directly to the structure. This is accomplished by modifying Fuels and creating a discontinuity between planting groups that limits the pathways for fire to burn to the structure and reduces the potential for near -to -building ember generation and radiant heat exposures. An additional purpose of this zone is to provide a defendable area for fire personnel to stage and take direct action.

Zone 1 is the area within 5-30 feet of structures and decks, with slopes not greater than 20 percent; 5-50 feet from Buildings and decks, when slopes are greater than 20 percent.
17) Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.3.1 Requirements and allowable items. This is a minimal planting zone which includes very limited trees of a fire -smart type with additional spacing provided. Plants and other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this code and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines. 18) Section 604.8.4 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4 Zone 2 purpose and location. Zone 2 is designed to reduce the potential behavior of an oncoming fire in such a way as to drop an approaching fire from 93 the crown of trees to the ground, reducing the flame heights, and the potential for ember generation and radiant heat exposure to structures. Additional benefits of the Zone 2 include facilitating direct defense actions and improvinc the function of Zones 0 and 1.

Zone 2 is the area from the outer edge of Zone 1 to 100 feet from structures and decks.
19) Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4.1 Requirements and allowable items. Plants and other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this code and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
20) Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4.2 Spacing. Spacing of vegetation and trees at the outer edge of Zone 2 shall be based upon the height of the vegetation within Zone 2 or the ad'acent area beyond the 100 -foot zone, whichever provides for the greater spacing. This may require clearance outside the 100 -foot zone or setting back vegetation and trees within Zone 2 away from the 100 -foot line.
21) Section 604.8.5 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5 General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2.
22) Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.1 Dead and dying vegetation. All dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles shall be removed. 23) Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.2 Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2. Use of combustible Mulch and wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
94 24) Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.3 Firewood. See Section 607.
25) Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.4 Clearance from chimney, stovepipe. Any portion of a tree or shrub that extends within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be removed.
26) Section 604.8.5.5 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5 Trees. New trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree's drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure. 27) Section 604.8.5.5.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.1 Tree spacing. The horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet in Zone 2. Separation distance may be increased for slopes exceedinc 20 percent. Required spacing is measured between trees at maturity. 28) Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
29) 604.8.5.5.2 Ground clearance of trees. Trees exceeding 6 feet in height shall be limbed up from the ground 6 feet or 1/3 the height of the tree, whichever is less.

Exception: Fruit trees when approved by the Fire Code Official. 30) Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.3 Ground cover under tree canopy. When approved ground cover and shrubs are located underneath trees, the vertical clearance to the lowest branch of the tree canopy shall not be less than three times the height of the ground cover or shrub under or adjacent to the tree. The horizontal clearance shall be 3 feet from the trunk of the tree.
95 31) Section 604.8.5.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6 Continuous tree canopies.
32) Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6.1 New Structures. Continuous tree canopies are not allowed. Tree spacing shall be in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
33) Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6.2 Existing Structures. Continuous tree canopies may be allowed as determined by the Fire Code Official but will require the complete removal of any understory and smaller trees to meet requirements for a shaded fuel zone. Any remaining trees shall be limbed uD a minimum of 12 feet from the ground or 1/3 the tree height, whichever is less. The intent is to not allow a crown canopy) fire to spread unchecked to a structure and to bring any crown fire down to the ground level prior to Zone 1.
34) Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.7 Grasses. Natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4 -inch stubble with clippings removed.
35) Section 604.9 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.9 Fire protection equipment and utilities. The clearance requirements of Sections 604.7 and 604.8 shall apply to communication site towers and their support Buildings; required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and pump houses; and any other utility Structure as required by the Fire Code Official. The Fire Code Official may consider a reduced distance, not less than 30 feet, for communication site towers, water tanks, and Structures with no interior space, based upon a site risk assessment. Also see Appendix A. 96 36) Section 604.10 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized electrical lines.

No vegetation shall be planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow within 10 feet of the energized conductors. 37) Section 604.11 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11 Fencing.
38) Section 604.11.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.1 Scope. This section only applies to fences, including gates within the fencing, within 5 feet of Building(s), including Decks, (Zone 0) that are in an applicable Fire Hazard Severity Zone rep by Chapter 6 of this code. 39) Section 604.11.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.2 New fencing. New fencing and gates shall be constructed of a non- combustible material.
40) Section 604.11.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.3 Existing fencing. Fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026, may remain.

Exception: The entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the Building, including gates within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of the existing fencing within 5 feet is being replaced.

Fencing beyond 5 feet from the Building is not required to be replaced with non- combustible material.

L. STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
1) Section 607.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.1 General. Firewood and combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath Buildings or Structures, or on Decks or under eaves, 97 canopies, or other pro'ections or overhangs. Firewood piles shall be located 30 feet (9144 mm, or more from structures unless completely covered by a fire- resistant material. Exposed wood piles located within the defensible space shall have a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3048 mm) down to bare mineral soil in all directions. Firewood shall not be stored within Zone 0. 2) Section 607.1.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.1.1 Combustible Materials. Combustible Materials, other than vegetation, stored within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any Building. Piles shall not exceed 100 scuare feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 20 -foot clear area. 3) Section 607.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.2 Storage for off -site use. Firewood and Combustible Materials not for consumption on the premises shall not be stored within Zones 0, 1, and 2. See Appendix A for storage requirements.

M. BUILDING SITING AND SETBACKS
1) Section 608.1.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
608.1.1 Restricted development setbacks. New Structures and additions to existing Structures shall not be constructed less than 100 feet from any protected habitat, whether on the same or ad'acent Parcels, where the 100 -foot Defensible Space required under Section 604.7 cannot be provided, unless an alternate method of construction and protection is provided that can ensure the safety of the Structure and emergency responders as approved by the Fire Code Official.

Protected habitat includes lands restricted from brush clearance or modification due to Federal or State listed endangered species.

Protected habitat does not include sensitive habitat areas. 2) Section 608.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
98 608.2 General. All parcels shall provide a minimum 30 -foot (9144 mm) setback for all buildings from property lines and the center of a road, except as provided for in Section 608.2.1. CCR T14 $1276.00(a) This section applies to new Tract and Parcel maps, new Buildings, and additions to Existing Buildings.

3. Section 608.2.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
608.2.1 Setback reduction. A reduction in the minimum setback shall be based upon practical reasons, which may include but are not limited to, parcel dimensions or size; topographic limitations; Development density requirements or other Development patterns that promote low - carbon emission outcomes; sensitive habitat or other site constraints, and shall provide for an alternative method to reduce structure -to - structure ignition by incorporating a combination of features such as, but not limited to:

1. Non-combustible block walls or fences; or

2. Non-combustible material extending 5 feet (1524 mm;
horizontally from the furthest extent of the building; or

3. Hardscape landscaping; or

4. A reduction of exposed windows on the side of the structure with setback less than 30 feet (9144 mm). CCR T14
§1276.01-
N. RIDGELINES, FUEL BREAKS, AND GREENBELTS.

1. Section 609.2.7.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.7.1 Greenbelts. Subdivisions and other developments, which Dropose Greenbelts as a part of the development plan, shall locate the Greenbelts strategically, as a separation between wildland fuels and Structures. The locations shall be approved by the inspection authority.

2. Section 609.2.7.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:

609.2.7.2 Access to Greenbelts. A minimum of one ;1; access point shall be provided to new Greenbelts at an approved location to allow for on -going maintenance and firefighter access. Additional access points shall be provided when required by the Fire Code Official.

O. APPENDIX A
1) Section A102.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:

A102.1 General. Vegetation control shall comply with Sections A102.2 through A102.4 and with Chapter 6.
2) Section A105.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:

A105.1 General. In addition to the requirements of the California Fire Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Chapter 6, and the Rancho Mirage Municipal code - storage and use of the materials shall be in accordance with Sections A105.2 through A105.4.2. 3) Section A105.4 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:

A105.4 Combustible Materials. Outside storage of Combustible Materials such as, but not limited to, wood, rubber tires, building materials, or paper products shall comply with the other applicable sections of this code and this section. Storage of pallets shall be in accordance with California Fire Code, Section 2810. Storage and processing of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, Compost, Compostable Material, Mulch, solid biomass, raw product, and combustible yard waste and recycle material shall be in accordance with California Fire Code, Section 2808.

Section 6. 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.
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Section 6. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 8. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section

Section 9. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Fire Chief or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.

Section 10. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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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:

Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
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City Council Staff Report
Final Parcel Map No. 38844 (Skilled Nursing Facility). Location: Bob Hope Drive, Between Gerald Ford Drive and Via Marta
DATE
ITEM #
December 18, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 5D.

Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Jeff Benson, Management Analyst

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Final Parcel Map No. 38844, subject to final review and approval by the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney.

DISCUSSION
Parcel Map No. 38844 proposes to subdivide an existing 5.61 -acre property into two parcels to construct a Skilled Nursing Facility project site and a future medical office building. The developer proposes to construct a one-story, 42,526 square foot (46 bed) skilled nursing facility to provide 24 -hour care, as well as a proposed 5,000 - 10,000 square foot medical office building.

A Parcel Merger was recorded on the project site in 2004, combining two parcels into a single parcel. This Final Subdivision Map subdivides the property into two separate lots.

The project site is in the western half of Section 30, along Bob Hope Drive, between Gerald Ford Drive and Via Marta. Proposed construction includes onsite grading, parking lot improvements, storm drain, and utility work, and offsite street improvements.

The Final Map is consistent with the Conditions of Approval and has been checked for accuracy. Attached is a Vicinity Map that shows the parcel location as described.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Final Parcel Map No. 38844 and direct the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign and record the Map, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney. The Final Subdivision Map will not record until all requirements of the Municipal Code have been satisfied.

Attachments
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 - Parcel Map
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ATTACHMENT 2

OWNER'S STATEMENT

WE HEREBY STATE THAT WE ARE THE OWNERS OF THE LAND INCLUDED WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION SHOWN HEREON; THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PERSONS WHOSE CONSENT IS NECESSARY TO PASS A CLEAR TITLE TO SAID LAND; THAT WE CONSENT TO THE MAKING AND RECORDING OF THIS SUBDIVISION MAP AS SHOWN WITHIN THE DISTINCTIVE BORDER LINE.

THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW IS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE AS AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES:LOT "A" VIA MARTA. THE DEDICATION IS FOR STREET AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES.

OWNER

NEW AHC HOLDINGS, LLC
NAME: NATHAN OXNAM
TITLE: PRESIDENT

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER COMPLETING THIS CERTIFICATE VERIFIES ONLY THE IDENTITY

OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO SIGNED THE DOCUMENT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ATTACHED, AND NOT THE TRUTHFULNESS, ACCURACY, OR VALIDITY OF THAT DOCUMENT.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )SS.

COUNTY OF
ON THIS DAY OF , 20_ BEFORE ME, , A NOTARY PUBLIC,

PERSONALLY APPEARED AND

WHO PROVED TO ME ON THE BASIS OF SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE TO BE THE PERSON(S) WHOSE NAME(S)

IS/ARE SUBSCRIBED TO THE WITHIN INSTRUMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGED TO ME THAT HE/SHE/THEY

EXECUTED THE SAME IN HIS/HER/THEIR AUTHORIZED CAPACITY(IES) AND THAT BY HIS/HER/THEIR

SIGNATURE(S) ON THE INSTRUMENT THE PERSON(S), OR THE ENTITY(IES) UPON BEHALF OF WHICH THE PERSON(S) ACTED, EXECUTED THE INSTRUMENT.

I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPH IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL MY PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS IN COUNTY.

NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR SAID STATE

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES

MY COMMISSION NUMBER

SIGNATURE OMISSIONS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 66436 OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT, THE SIGNATURES OF THE FOLLOWING OWNERS OF EASEMENTS AND/OR OTHER INTERESTS HAVE BEEN OMITTED:

A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR DITCHES AND CANALS AS RESERVED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE PATENT RECORDED AUGUST 31, 1956 IN BOOK 1965, PAGE 353 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.

IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

PARCEL MAP NO. 38844
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, T. 4 S., R. 6 E., S.B.M.

Michael Baker

INTERNATIONAL
JULY, 2025

TAX COLLECTOR'S CERTIFICATE

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS OF THIS OFFICE, AS OF THIS DATE, THERE ARE NO LIENS AGAINST

THE PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE WITHIN MAP FOR UNPAID STATE, COUNTY, MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL TAXES OR SPECIAL

ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED AS TAXES, EXCEPT TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED AS TAXES, NOW A LIEN BUT NOT

YET PAYABLE, WHICH ARE ESTIMATED TO BE
$
DATED: , 20_.

MATTHEW JENNINGS, COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
BY: , DEPUTY

TAX BOND CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A BOND IN THE SUM OF $ HAS BEEN EXECUTED AND FILED WITH THE BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONED UPON THE PAYMENT OF ALL TAXES, STATE,

COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, OR LOCAL, AND ALL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED AS TAXES, WHICH AT THE TIME OF THE

FILING OF THIS MAP WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER ARE A LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTY BUT NOT YET PAYABLE AND SAID BOND HAS BEEN DULY APPROVED BY SAID BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

DATED: , 20_.

CASH TAX BOND

MATTHEW JENNINGS

COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
BY:

DEPUTY
SHEET 1 OF 2 SHEETS

RECORDER'S STATEMENT

FILED THIS DAY OF
AT .M. IN BOOK

AT PAGE , AT THE

THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF
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PETER ALDANA, ASSESSOR -

COUNTY CLERK -RECORDER
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OF MAPS,

REQUEST OF

RANCHO MIRAGE
BY: , DEPUTY
SUBDIVISION GUARANTEE BY:

CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT

THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION AND IS BASED ON A FIELD SURVEY IN CONFORMANCE

WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND LOCAL ORDINANCE AT THE REQUEST OF NEW AHC HOLDINGS, LLC, IN AUGUST OF 2024. I HEREBY STATE THAT ALL MONUMENTS ARE OF THE CHARACTER AND

OCCUPY THE POSITIONS INDICATED, OR THAT THEY WILL BE SET IN THOSE POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE TERMS OF THE MONUMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MAP AND THAT THE MONUMENTS ARE, OR WILL BE,

SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE SURVEY TO BE RETRACED, AND THIS FINAL MAP SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO THE CONDITIONALLY APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP. THIS SURVEY IS TRUE AND COMPLETE AS SHOWN.

CHRISTOPHER L. ALBERTS, L.S. 8508

CITY ENGINEER'S STATEMENT
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I, STEPHAN LONGORIA, CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE

THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP AND HAVE FOUND IT TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE TENTATIVE MAP AND ANY APPROVED ALTERATIONS THEREOF; THAT ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION

MAP ACT, AND ANY ORDINANCES APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH.

STEPHAN LONGORIA, R.C.E. 74782 DATED

CITY ENGINEER

CITY SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT
No. 8207

I HEREBY STATE THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP AND HAVE FOUND THAT IT CONFORMS WITH MAPPING PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND I AM SATISFIED SAID MAP IS TECHNICALLY CORRECT.

JAY S. FAHRION, P.L.S. 8207 DATED

ACTING CITY SURVEYOR

CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT

I, KRISTIE RAMOS, CITY CLERK AND EX -OFFICIO CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RANCHO MIRAGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, HEREBY STATE THAT SAID CITY COUNCIL AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE DAY OF , 20 DULY APPROVED THE
WITHIN PARCEL MAP NO. 38844 AND ACCEPTS ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE EASEMENT OFFERED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES LOT "A" VIA MARTA.

BY: DATED:

KRISTIE RAMOS, CITY CLERK AND

EX -OFFICIO CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
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1. THIS MAP CONTAINS 2 NUMBERED PARCELS AND 1 LETTERED LOT AND 5.61 ACRES.

2. (R) INDICATES RADIAL BEARING AS NOTED.

3. SFN INDICATES SEARCHED, FOUND NOTHING.

4. CALC'D INDICATES DATA CALCULATED FROM RECORD DOCUMENT AS NOTED.

5. ALL MONUMENTS SHOWN AS SET WILL BE SET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MONUMENT AGREEMENT FOR THIS MAP.

6. DENOTES RECORD DATA PER REFERENCES BELOW:

MR,- MEASURED AND RECORD DATA
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R1 RECORD DATA PER RS 116/76
R2 RECORD DATA PER MB 387/59-62
R3 RECORD DATA PER PARCEL MAP NO. 30677 P.M.B. 208/82-83

7. DENOTES SET MONUMENTS AS NOTED BELOW:
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8. DENOTES FOUND MONUMENTS AS NOTED BELOW:

ID INDICATES FOUND MONUMENT AS NOTED AND REFERENCED HEREON:

FOUND 2-1/2" BRASS DISK STAMPED "US GENERAL LAND OFFICE SURVEY 1942" IN MONUMENT WELL, ACCEPTED AS CENTERLINE INTERSECTION AND AS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 30 PER R1. 1 2
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FOUND 1" IP AND TAG STAMPED "RCE 30238" IN DIRT, FLUSH, ACCEPTED AS THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF BOB HOPE DRIVE AND VIA MARTA PER R3.

FOUND NAIL AND TAG STAMPED "PLS 8010" ON TOP OF WALL, FLUSH, ACCEPTED AS INTERSECTION OF PROPERTY CORNER AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 31 PER R2.

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EXISTING EASEMENT NOTES
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EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ACCESS ONTO AND ALONG CONCRETE PATHWAYS AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES, IN FAVOR OF CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, RECORDED JULY 22, 2015 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2015-0323860, O.R.

EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES, IN FAVOR OF CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1997 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1997-393045, O.R.

EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES, IN FAVOR OF CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1997 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1997-393046, O.R.

EASEMENT FOR DITCHES AND CANALS AS RESERVED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE PATENT RECORDED AUGUST 31, 1956 AS BOOK 1965, PAGE 353, O.R.
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City Council Staff Report
Extension of Completion Date for Parcel Map No. 38315 (Palomino Four). Location: Northwest Corner of Palomino Lane and Cypress Lane
DATE
ITEM #
December 18, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 5E.

Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Jeff Benson, Management Analyst

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize an Amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, which provides for the extension of the completion date for Parcel Map No. 38315 until December 7, 2026.

DISCUSSION
Parcel Map No. 38315 subdivided an existing 1.03 -acre rectangular parcel into four single-family residential parcels on the northwest corner of Palomino Lane and Cypress Lane. The Final Parcel Map for the project was approved by the City Council on December 7, 2023. The agreement that the developer entered into with the City required that all improvements be completed no later than two years from approval date, which was December 7, 2025.

The Developer has requested that the City extend the contract term to provide sufficient time to complete the remaining onsite and offsite improvements and has requested an extension of the required completion date until December 7, 2026.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the extension of the completion date to December 7, 2026.

Attachments
Attachment 1 -
Attachment 2 -
Attachment 3 -
Attachment 4 -
Vicinity Map
Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Extension Form & Supporting Documentation
Amended Subdivision Improvement Agreement
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ATTACHMENT 1
PARCEL MAP NO. 38315

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ATTACHMENT 2

SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
(PM38315)
is a reement ("A g re e m e n t") is made and entered into as of 7 , 20,E , by and between the CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and PALOMINO FOUR, LLC, a California limited liability company ("DEVELOPER"), with respect to the following:

A. DEVELOPER shall construct the following public improvements ("work") for the above -referenced property: orading. water improvements, landscaping. and retaining walls. associated with this development. all as described on Schedule A hereto.

B. CITY -approved plans and specifications for the construction of the work, which are incorporated herein by reference and prepared by: MSA Consulting, Inc., are identified as:

Parcel Map 38315 (Title as appears on plans).

C. The following are attached hereto and made a part hereof: Schedule A. Schedule B, Schedule C.

1. IMPROVEMENTS: For valuable consideration, DEVELOPER agrees to do, or cause to be done, at DEVELOPER'S expense and without any cost or liability to CITY, all of the work described herein by the date specified in Schedule A. DEVELOPER warrants that all of the materials supplied and work to be done will be of good quality and workmanship. Said work shall be in strict conformity with the plans and specifications of the work, the standard specifications and drawings for public improvements adopted by CITY and this Agreement.

DEVELOPER shall furnish all transportation, equipment, labor, services, permits, utilities and all other items necessary to complete the work. DEVELOPER shall pay all claims, demands and liability arising out of, or resulting from or in connection with, the performance of the work as provided for in this Agreement. DEVELOPER shall furnish accurate "as constructed" plans.

In addition, DEVELOPER shall, within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the work, set all final monuments in place for acceptance. DEVELOPER'S obligations herein are not limited by any cost estimates nor will any estimate be a measure of damages.

CITY in its sole discretion and without liability to CITY, City Council members, CITY'S engineer and their consultants, and each of their officials, directors, officers, employees and agents, may require changes, alterations, or additions to the plans and specifications which do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original CITY -approved cost estimate of the work for the reasons set forth herein. Changes, alterations or additions in addition to said ten percent (10%) limitation may be made if to correct errors or omissions in the approved plans and specification and for unforeseen conditions such as but not limited to rock excavation, unstable soil conditions or high water tables requiring dewatering.

2. INSURANCE: DEVELOPER shall not commence or continue to perform any work unless DEVELOPER has in full force and effect all insurance required hereunder with companies satisfactory to CITY. To be acceptable, insurers must be authorized to do business, and have an agent for service of process, in California, and have an "A" policyholder's rating and a financial rating of at least Class V, in accordance with the current Best's Ratings. All insurance policies shall be maintained at DEVELOPER's expense until the work is accepted by CITY and provide for coverage of all causes of action or disputes 1 109

arising out of acts in performance of the construction of the work herein, whether said causes or disputes are filed or brought to the attention of CITY before or after the termination of this contract.

Concurrent with execution of this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall provide certificate(s) of insurance and endorsements, satisfactory to CITY, or otherwise provide proof of insurance as approved by the City Attorney, certifying that DEVELOPER has and will maintain for the Agreement period, full worker's compensation insurance coverage as required by State laws, for all persons who are or may be employed in carrying out the work. This provision shall not apply if DEVELOPER has no employees performing work under this Agreement. If DEVELOPER has no employees for the purposes of this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall sign the Certificate of Exemption from Worker's Compensation Insurance, attached hereto as Schedule "C."
Concurrent with execution of this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall provide to CITY certificate(s) of insurance and endorsements, satisfactory to CITY, or otherwise provide proof of insurance as approved by the City Attorney, certifying that DEVELOPER has general liability and commercial vehicle liability insurance coverage naming CITY, City Council members, CITY'S engineer, and their consultants, officials, directors, officers, agents and employees, as additional insureds for both bodily injury and property damage in a single limit of not less than that specified in Schedule A. DEVELOPER shall ensure that the most current certificates of insurance and endorsements shall be delivered to and maintained by the CITY at all times. The requirements set forth in this paragraph shall survive expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement.

General liability and commercial vehicle liability insurance coverage shall include each of the following types of insurance as required by CITY to carry out this Agreement:

A. General Liability

1. Comprehensive Form

2. Premises -Operations

3. Explosion and Collapse Hazard

4. Underground Hazard

5. Products/Operations Competed

6. Contractual Insurance

7. Broad Form Property Damage
Including Completed Operations

8. Independent Contractors

9. Personal Injury
B. Automobile Liability

1. Comprehensive Form, Including
Loading and Unloading

2. Owned

3. Hired
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Concurrent with execution of any agreements between DEVELOPER and any subcontractors retained by DEVELOPER to perform any work required of DEVELOPER hereunder, and in any event prior to DEVELOPER authorizing any subcontractors to perform any such work or to even conduct any preliminary activities at the location of where the work is to be co m p l e t e d in preparation for or in anticipation of such work, DEVELOPER shall collect certificates of insurance and endorsements from all such subcontractors evidencing proof that all subcontractors have procured and will maintain all the insurance coverages required of DEVELOPER under this Agreement, and name as additional insureds the parties to this Agreement. DEVELOPER agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this Section.

In addition to naming the CITY, City Council members, CITY'S engineer, and their consultants, officials, directors, officers, agents and employees, as additional insureds, as set forth above, the certificates of insurance and endorsements, including those provided by any subcontractor, provided either on forms required by the CITY or as otherwise approved by the City Attorney, shall bear the following endorsements: (1) each policy required herein must be endorsed to provide that the policy shall not be cancelled or non -renewed by or reduced in coverage or limits (except by paid claims) unless the insurer has provided the CITY with thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation; (2) the carriers of all required insurance policies must waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors; and (3) except for worker's compensation insurance, if any, all insurance policies required to be provided by DEVELOPER must be endorsed to provide that the policies shall apply on a primary and noncontributing basis in relation to any insurance or self-insurance, primary or excess, maintained or available to the CITY, and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors.

DEVELOPER shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any insurance policies required hereunder and shall also be responsible for payment of any self -insured retentions. In the event DEVELOPER maintains insurance with broader coverage and/or limits of liability greater than those required herein, CITY requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits of liability maintained by DEVELOPER. Any insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to CITY. The fact that insurance is obtained by DEVELOPER shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of DEVELOPER, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by DEVELOPER. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of DEVELOPER, its principals, officers, agents, employees, persons under the supervision of DEVELOPER, vendors, suppliers, invitees, sub -contractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.

Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, DEVELOPER agrees and acknowledges that if it fails to obtain all of the insurance required in this Agreement in accordance with the requirements herein, or to obtain and ensure that the coverage required herein is maintained by any subcontractors or others involved in any way with the Project, DEVELOPER shall be responsible for any losses, claims, suits, damages, defense obligations, or liability of any kind or nature attributable to the CITY or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors; and all performance under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately until notice is received by CITY that the required insurance has been restored to 3 111

full force and effect and that the premiums therefor have been paid for a period satisfactory to CITY. Any failure to maintain the required insurance, including insurance required of any subcontractors or others involved in any way with the Project, shall be sufficient cause for CITY to terminate this Agreement.

All insurance certificates executed in connection with this Agreement, whether issued as DEVELOPER or any of DEVELOPER's subcontractors as the named insured, shall be signed under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all the information contained in the insurance certificates is true and correct, and such representation shall be made knowingly based on independent investigation and verification.

Nothing contained in these insurance requirements shall limit the liability of DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER'S sureties. Review and acceptance of insurance certificates shall not constitute any representation by CITY or its representatives that any required insurance has been issued.

3. DEVELOPER'S LIABILITY: DEVELOPER shall, at DEVELOPER'S sole cost and expense, be solely and completely responsible for all matters affecting the design, prosecution, progress and completion of the work (both on and off the job site). DEVELOPER shall be responsible for observing all laws. DEVELOPER shall provide for public convenience and safety of workers, including DEVELOPER'S workers, if any, and those of DEVELOPER'S subcontractors, suppliers and others contributing to the work. DEVELOPER shall protect CITY property and property rights of others, including the location, maintenance and replacement of utilities, whether shown on the plans or not. DEVELOPER shall give prior notification to utility owners. DEVELOPER shall notify Underground Service Alert at 1-800-422-4133 at least 48 hours prior to start of construction. DEVELOPER shall protect against and prevent drainage from storm runoff. DEVELOPER shall not interfere with easements, rights -of -way and encroachment permits. Nothing in this Agreement, the specifications, or other contract documents, or CITY'S approval of the plans and specifications or inspection of the work is intended to include CITY'S review, inspection, acknowledgment of or responsibility for any such matters. CITY, City Council members, CITY'S engineer, and their consultants and each of their officials, directors, officers, employees and agents shall have absolutely no responsibility or liability for the above.

4. DEVELOPER'S INDEMNIFICATION: DEVELOPER shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, City Council members, CITY'S engineer and their consultants and each of their officials, directors, officers, agents and employees from and against all liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses and other costs, including costs of defense and attorneys' fees arising out of or resulting from or in connection with the design or construction of the work, both on and off the job site, and during and after completion, except for any such claim arising out of the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its officers, agents, employees or volunteers. The indemnity provided above relates to liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses and other costs: (1) attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of property (other than the work itself), including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (2) caused in whole or, or subject to the remainder of this paragraph, in part by any act or omission of DEVELOPER, DEVELOPER'S engineer, any subcontractor, any supplier, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts or omissions any of them may be liable. If any liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses and other costs are caused in part by any act or omission (active, passive or comparative negligence included) of a party indemnified hereunder, DEVELOPER's indemnification obligations hereunder shall only extend to the proportionate 4 112

share of such liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses and other costs caused by any act or omission of DEVELOPER, DEVELOPER'S engineer, any subcontractor, any supplier, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts or omissions any of them may be liable. The indemnification and agreement to hold harmless provided for hereunder shall extend to damages to or taking of property resulting from the design or construction of said improvements or the diversion of waters or from the design or construction or maintenance of drainage systems, streets and other improvements.

Acceptance of these improvements by CITY shall not constitute an assumption by CITY of any responsibility for such damage or taking.

As to any and all claims which fall within the indemnification provided for hereunder against the indemnified parties by any employee of DEVELOPER, any contractor, any subcontractor, any supplier, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnity obligations hereunder shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the DEVELOPER, subcontractor, supplier or other person under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee acts.

DEVELOPER shall also defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, City Council members, CITY'S engineer, and their consultants, and each of their officials, directors, officers, employees and agents from and against all losses, expenses, damages (including damages to the work itself), attorneys' fees and other costs, including costs of defense, which any of them may incur both during and after completion with respect to any latent deficiency in the design, specifications, surveying, planning, supervision, observation of or construction of the work referred to herein or any injury to a person or property, real or personal, as a result of any such latent defect or portions of the work which CITY reasonably suspects may also be defective by reason of such latent defects in the work performed by DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER'S subcontractors, or suppliers or designed by their representatives, except for any such claims arising out of the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its officers, agents, employees or volunteers. Provisions of this paragraph shall remain in effect ten (10) years following acceptance of improvements by the CITY. Nothing contained herein shall limit CITY'S remedies pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, Section 337.15.

The indemnity provisions contained in this Section shall survive expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement.

5. SECURITY: With the execution of this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall furnish and deliver to CITY, at no expense to CITY, a payment security and a performance security.

Each shall be in the amount of CITY -approved estimate specified in Schedule A. Bonds shall be furnished by surety companies satisfactory to CITY, on the forms provided by CITY. No alterations or substitution of said forms shall be allowed except on approval of City Attorney. To be acceptable, surety companies must be authorized to do business in, and have an agent for, service of process in California, be on the accredited list of the United States Treasury Department, and/or have an "A" policyholder's rating and a financial rating of Class V, or better, in accordance with the current Best's Rating. The bonds shall be limited to amounts acceptable to the Treasury Department.

None of the following shall in any way affect the obligations of any surety. Each surety waives notice thereof: (a) any change, extension of time, alteration or additions to the terms of the Agreement, or the work to be performed, or the plans and specifications therefor; (b) any matters unknown to surety which might affect surety's risk, except that CITY shall advise surety 5 113

upon request of the following: (1) any written claims it receives from unpaid subcontractors or suppliers, (2) any written orders received from other public authorities charging violations of laws, ordinances or regulations, and (3) failure of DEVELOPER to comply with any written notice to correct defective work. The obligations of DEVELOPER shall not be limited by the amount of such bonds.

6. TYPES/AMOUNT OF SECURITY: If specified in Schedule A, in lieu of payment and performance bonds, DEVELOPER may furnish CITY either cash, a Letter of Credit, or an Agreement of Deposit or other security satisfactory to City Attorney as security for performance (see Schedule B). Said security shall be in an amount not less than 100% of the cost estimate and, in addition, for payment of those furnishing materials, labor or equipment in an amount not less than 50% of the cost estimate. Said security agreements shall be on forms furnished by CITY. No alterations or substitution of said forms shall be allowed. The obligations of DEVELOPER shall not be limited by the amount of the security required. No interest shall be paid DEVELOPER on any cash deposit made pursuant to this paragraph.

7. COSTS AND DEPOSITS: DEVELOPER agrees to pay CITY, on demand, the full amount of all of CITY'S costs incurred before, within or after acceptance in connection with the work and this Agreement. These costs include but are not limited to plan checking, inspection, materials furnished, attorneys' fees incurred in connection with preparing and negotiating this Agreement, and all other expenses, including engineers' and attorneys' fees of CITY, directly attributable to the work and this Agreement. These costs shall include a reasonable amount for CITY'S overhead in connection therewith, plus any applicable fees of CITY. CITY'S costs shall include the cost of inspecting and restoring other portions of the work both during and after acceptance which CITY reasonably suspects may also be defective by reason of known defects in the work or other work performed by DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER'S contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers or designed by their representatives.

DEVELOPER shall deposit with the CITY, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, such sums as the CITY established as deposits set forth in Schedule A. Should the actual expenses be in excess of the deposit set forth in Schedule A, DEVELOPER shall pay the amount of such excess on demand. Should the actual expenses be less than the estimated deposit in Schedule A, CITY shall refund the difference, without interest, to DEVELOPER within ninety (90) days of acceptance of work. CITY may terminate its activity herein if DEVELOPER fails to make additional deposits on demand. Said deposit is not a trust fund and said deposit may be co- mingled with other similar deposits.

8. PARTIAL UTILIZATION: Until all work has been completed and accepted by CITY and all other public authorities having jurisdiction, DEVELOPER shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of, or any damage to, the work.

When the work or any portion of it is sufficiently complete to be utilized or placed into service, CITY shall have the right, upon written notification to DEVELOPER, to utilize or allow the utilization of such portions of the work and to place or cause the placement of the operable portions into service. With this notice and commencement of utilization or operation by CITY or any other third party, DEVELOPER shall be relieved of the duty of maintaining the portions so utilized or placed into operation. However, such use and operation shall not relieve DEVELOPER of the full responsibility for completing the work in its entirety, for making good any defective work or materials, for protecting the work from damage by DEVELOPER, DEVELOPER'S engineer, any subcontractor, any supplier, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts or omissions any of them may be liable, and for being responsible for damage to the work by DEVELOPER, DEVELOPER'S engineer, any subcontractor, any 6 114

supplier, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts or omissions any of them may be liable. Nor shall such action by CITY be deemed completion and acceptance. Further, such action shall not relieve DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER'S sureties and insurers of the provisions hereof relating to indemnity and guarantees.

9. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: Acceptance of any public improvements constituting any of the work shall be by action of the City Engineer. Neither the acceptance nor any prior inspections or failure to inspect shall constitute a waiver by CITY of any defects in the work. From and after acceptance, the public improvements constituting any of the work shall be owned, operated and maintained by CITY. As a condition to acceptance, DEVELOPER and DEVELOPER'S contractor shall certify to CITY in writing that all of the public improvements constituting any of the work have been performed in strict conformity with the Agreement and that all costs have been paid or supplied to CITY security, satisfactory to CITY, guaranteeing such performance.

DEVELOPER shall be required to maintain the payment bond in its full amount for up to 6 months after CITY acceptance of the work. The payment bond shall secure payment to the contractor, sub- contractors, and to persons renting equipment or furnishing labor or materials. Following the 6 month period, the payment bond may either be released or reduced to an amount no less than any claims on which an action has been filed and notice given to the CITY in writing.

In addition to DEVELOPER'S other obligations under the Agreement DEVELOPER warrants all work and materials to be good quality and fit for the purpose and intended use.

DEVELOPER shall also repair, replace and restore any and all such work which may prove defective in workmanship and/or materials without expense whatsoever to CITY; ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect excepted. DEVELOPER shall also repair, replace and restore any other work which is displaced in correcting defective work as well as other portions of the work which CITY by reason of such defects reasonably suspects may also be defective. DEVELOPER shall provide a bond or other security satisfactory to CITY for a period of one (1) year to secure a portion of the obligations in this Section 9. Said bond or other security shall be in an amount satisfactory to CITY but in no case less than 15% of cost of the onsite and offsite work referred to on Schedule A. Said bond or other security shall in no way limit the time within which CITY may bring action for breach of this warrant (CCP 337) or action for latent defects (CCP 337.15) nor the amount of such claim or judgment.

In the event of a failure to commence with the compliance of above -mentioned conditions in this Section 9 within seven (7) calendar days after being notified in writing or failure to diligently pursue such compliance to completion, CITY is hereby authorized to proceed to have the defects repaired and made good at the expense of DEVELOPER, who hereby agrees to pay the cost and charges therefor immediately on demand.

If, in the opinion of CITY, nonconforming work creates a dangerous condition or requires immediate correction or repair to prevent further loss to CITY or to prevent interruption of operations, CITY shall attempt to give the DEVELOPER notice. If DEVELOPER cannot be contacted or does not comply with CITY'S request for correction within a reasonable time as determined by CITY, CITY may proceed to make such correction or provide such repair. The costs of such correction or repair shall be charged against DEVELOPER, who agrees to make payment for said costs upon demand.
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Corrective action by CITY shall not relieve DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER'S sureties or insurers of the guarantees and indemnities of this Agreement.

This paragraph does not in any way limit CITY'S remedies pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, Section 337 and 337.15, or the guarantee on any items for which a longer guarantee is expressly specified or on any items for which a manufacturer or supplier gives a longer guarantee period. DEVELOPER agrees to act as a co -guarantor with such manufacturer or supplier and shall furnish CITY all appropriate and available guarantee or warranty certificates upon completion of the work. No manufacturer's guarantee period shall in any way limit the liability of DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER'S sureties and insurers under the indemnity or insurance provisions of this Agreement.

10. EASEMENTS AND FEE INTERESTS: DEVELOPER shall, at DEVELOPER'S sole cost and expense, furnish CITY with appropriate easements and fee title as may be requested by CITY to required facilities sites for the entire work, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, restrictions and covenants other than current real property taxes then a lien but not yet payable. At DEVELOPER'S cost and expense, DEVELOPER shall furnish CITY with an acceptable title insurance policy insuring CITY has title as above required with an endorsement insuring CITY against mechanics' lien claims arising out of the performance of the work. Easements shall be in standard form acceptable to CITY, shall be not less than the width CITY determines necessary to maintain the work, and shall be executed and delivered to CITY concurrent with execution of this Agreement. Easements shall be recorded prior to CITY accepting the work or furnishing services to any portions of the property under development (other than those as may be delivered under a temporary service agreement with DEVELOPER).

11. DEVELOPER AND AGENTS: DEVELOPER shall be as fully responsible to CITY for the acts and omissions in respectofthe work of DEVELOPER'S subcontractors and of the persons directly or indirectly employed by DEVELOPER'S subcontractors as DEVELOPER is for the acts and omissions of persons directly or indirectly employed by DEVELOPER. To that end, DEVELOPER shall take such steps as are reasonably necessary to ensure that its subcontractors do not take any steps in relation to the work which would cause DEVELOPER to be in breach of this Agreement and to ensure that such subcontractors shall take such steps as are reasonably necessary to ensure that they do not take any steps in relation to the work which would cause DEVELOPER to be in breach of this Agreement. To that end, DEVELOPER shall bind every subcontractor to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, as applicable and appropriate. Nothing contained in the Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between any of DEVELOPER'S subcontractors and CITY.

Consent is hereby given DEVELOPER to have the work performed by the California licensed Class A Contractor(s) named in Schedule A. DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER'S contractor may satisfy the requirements of this section by having, in lieu of said Class A license, an appropriate alternate license as determined by CITY.

12. DEFAULT BY DEVELOPER: If DEVELOPER refuses or fails to prosecute the work or any separable part thereof with such diligence as will ensure its completion within the time specified herein, or any written extension thereof, or fails to complete such work within such time, or if DEVELOPER should be adjudged a bankrupt, make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of DEVELOPER'S insolvency, or if DEVELOPER or any of their subcontractors violate any of the provisions of this Agreement, or if DEVELOPER fails to make prompt payment for materials S
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or labor, or if DEVELOPER disregards laws, ordinances, or instructions of CITY, then CITY may thereafter serve written notice upon the DEVELOPER and DEVELOPER'S surety of its intention to declare this Agreement in default. Said notice shall contain the reasons for such intention to declare a default. Unless, within ten (10) days after the service of such notice, such violations shall cease and satisfactory arrangements for the corrections thereof be made (or in the case of any violation that would require more than ten (10) days to correct, DEVELOPER having commenced reasonably diligent steps towards correction within such ten (10) day period), this Agreement shall upon the expiration of said time be in default.

Upon this Agreement being in default as provided for herein, CITY shall serve written notice thereof upon the surety and DEVELOPER, and the surety shall have the right to take over and perform this Agreement. If the surety does not, within fifteen (15) days after the serving upon it of a notice of this Agreement being in default, give CITY written notice of its intention to take over and perform this Agreement or does not commence performance thereof within thirty (30) days from the date of CITY'S notice, CITY may take over the work and prosecute the same to the extent of completion it deems necessary by contract or by any other method it may deem advisable for the account and at the expense of DEVELOPER, and the surety shall be liable to CITY for any cost or other damage occasioned CITY thereby. In such event CITY may, without liability for so doing, take possession of, and utilize in completing such work, such materials, appliances, plants, and other property belonging to DEVELOPER that may be on the site of the work and be necessary therefor. Should surety fail to take over and diligently perform the Agreement upon DEVELOPER being in default under this Agreement, surety agrees to promptly on demand deposit with CITY such amount as CITY may reasonably estimate as the cost of completing all of DEVELOPER'S obligations. For any such work the CITY elects to complete by furnishing its own employees, materials, tools, and equipment, CITY shall receive reasonable compensation therefor, including costs of supervision and overhead.

In the event that DEVELOPER is in default under this Agreement, CITY may, at its option, elect not to complete any or all of the work and may elect not to accept any of the work already completed. If CITY elects not to accept any of the work, then all CITY'S obligations under this Agreement to DEVELOPER and the lands to be served shall terminate. CITY'S obligations to DEVELOPER and the lands to be served shall continue to the extent of any acceptance, subject to CITY'S right to offset any sums due the CITY.

The foregoing provisions are in addition to and not in limitation of any other rights or remedies available to CITY.

13. DELAY BY DEVELOPER: If the work is suspended or otherwise not continuously prosecuted for any cause whatsoever, within or without the time for completion, DEVELOPER shall, at DEVELOPER'S sole cost and expense, remove and replace all or any portion of the work already completed and inspected which CITY, in its sole discretion, determines is or can be damaged as a result of being in place while the work is suspended or otherwise not continuously being prosecuted.

14. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS: Should CITY engage an attorney to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to defend any claim brought by anyone arising out of the failure of DEVELOPER to perform any of DEVELOPER'S obligations under this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall pay all of CITY'S attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith, with or without suit, whether or not said attorneys are in the regular employ of the CITY.
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15. REIMBURSEMENT: Provided DEVELOPER has fully complied with all the terms of this Agreement, CITY shall, without interest, reimburse DEVELOPER to the extent set forth on a separate Reimbursement Schedule. DEVELOPER accepts as the amount and conditions governing DEVELOPER'S entitlement to reimbursement and refund under CITY'S existing rules, regulations, ordinances and policies. If no amount is specified in Schedule A, DEVELOPER is to receive no reimbursement from CITY.

16. FUTURE CHARGES: Nothing in this Agreement shall relieve DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER'S successors or assigns of any obligation to pay any connection, installation, expansion or other fees, charges, or other expenses, including operation and maintenance expenses, required under any present or future established ordinances, rules, regulations and policies of CITY.

17. ASSIGNMENT: The performance of the Agreement may not be assigned except upon the written consent of CITY. Consent will not be given to any proposed assignment which would relieve DEVELOPER, or DEVELOPER'S sureties of their responsibilities under the Agreement unless CITY finds that assignee can perform this Agreement and provide security comparable to that provided by DEVELOPER.

18. NOTICE: All notices required hereunder shall be deemed served or given upon the earlier of actual receipt or deposit in the U.S. Postal Service, first class postage prepaid, addressed to DEVELOPER at the address set forth below, to the surety at the address in the security instrument, and to CITY at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California 92270.
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CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE

SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS (Limited Partnership / General Partnership / Corporation)

1. WHERE PRINCIPAL IS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
A. General Partner shall execute on behalf of the limited partnership.

B. General Partner shall furnish City of Rancho Mirage a copy of the recorded Certificate of Limited Partnership to authenticate the authority of the General Partner to sign on behalf of the limited partnership.

2. WHERE PRINCIPAL IS A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
A. General Partner shall execute on behalf of general partnership.

B. General Partner shall furnish City of Rancho Mirage a copy of the General Partnership Agreement authenticating that the General Partner who signs the document has authority to do so.

3. WHERtE PRINCIPAL I A CORPORAT ON
A. Officer or officers shall execute on behalf of corporation.

B. Officers shall furnish City of Rancho Mirage a copy of a corporate resolution indicating that the officer or officers who sign the document are the officers of the corporation and authorized to bind the corporation to contract. Corporation requires two signatures.

For example, John Doe may sign on behalf of either partner -ship or the corporation as the General Partner and/or president thereof, but then, in addition, John Doe is required to sign the document individually as an individual obligor.

4. WHERE PRINCIPAL IS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC1 A. Agreement may be executed as follows:

1. By any member, unless the articles of organization or operating agreement provide otherwise;

2. By any manager; if LLC is manager -managed, unless the articles of organization or operating agreement provide otherwise; or

3. By any officer, if the operating agreement provides for the appointment of officers, unless the articles of organization or operating agreement provide otherwise.

B. The individual(s) executing the agreement shall provide certified copies of the LLC's articles of organization and operating agreement.

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(Authorized Representative of CITY)
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Fel even B. Quintanilla, City Attorney
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of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

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Riverside County
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SCHEDULE A

SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
This schedule is attached to and made a part of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement between CITY and DEVELOPER for the above -referenced property.

1. Completion Date:

2. General Liability
$2,000,000
$1,000
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
Automobile Liability
Combined Single Limit
Workers Compensation Statutory
e- e_ /7, g

3. Approved Security Amounts:
(To be posted prior to acceptance of improvements)
Grading Bond (Total Security minus Cash Deposit) $ 44,395.00 Performance (On -site) (100%) $ 29,440.00
Payment (On -site) (50%) $ N/A
Performance (Off -site) (100%) $ 14,720.00
Payment (Off -site) (50%) $ N/A

4. Bond Substitute Acceptable: Yes No

5. Deposit/Fee Amount

6. Warranty/Performance (15%)
Security Amount:
(To be in place at acceptance of work)

7. Contractor(s):

Name and Address
Reimbursement: $N/A

CLASS A
License No.
( (initials of CITY REPRESENTATIVE
DEVELOPER % llidrl zrf
.Bj)
Each Occurrence (Includes Bodily Injury and Property Damage) Medical Expense
Personal & Advertising Injury
General Aggregate
Products-Completed/Operations Aggregate
$1,000,000 each accident, $2,000,000 Aggregate
See attachment to this schedule
$ 4,416.00
Phase of Work
(If an amount is specified, see separate
schedule.)
, Initials of DEVELOPER or
( ) DEVELOPER REPRESENTATIVE
Date 9/9 ,3
122

ATTACHMENT TO SCHEDULE A

OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
Applicable fees/deposits payable by DEVELOPER prior to or concurrent with this agreement are as follows:

FEES NONREFUNDABLE
Plan Check Fee
(Final Map, Grading, Hydrology, Offsite Street
Improvement Plan)
Inspection Fees
(Grading Improvements, Offsite Improvements,
Permit Issuance)
Parkland Fees
CFD Annex Fee
Permit Issuance Fees

TOTAL NONREFUNDABLE FEES

FEES REFUNDABLE
Cash Grading Deposit
Dust Control Deposit

TOTAL REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS
$ 5,397.00
$ 788.00
$ 1,645.80
$ 3,228.00
$ 242.00
$ 25,922.80
$ 11,098.00
$ 2,060.00
$ 13,158.00
In accordance with Section 7 of this agreement, costs incurred by CITY in excess of deposit shall be billed to DEVELOPER; if less, CITY will refund.
(I ) Initials of CITY REPRESENTATIVE
DEVELOPER P/Ofr//I4JJJY) L/ (L.

SLL,,
/1ew16c r—
Initials of DEVELOPER
( ) DEVEOPER REPRESENTATIVE
Date
9//7 13
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ATTACHMENT TO SCHEDULE A

OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTAGREEMENT

SECURITY CALCULATIONS
PM 38315 (Palomino Four)
Estimates for Bonding Purposes
Onsite Improvements
Water Improvements $ 25,600.00
(+) 15% contingency $ 3,840.00
Total Performance Bond (onsite improvements) $ 29,440.00 Offsite Improvements
N/A
Payment Bond = 50% of Performance Bond
Total Payment Bond (onsite improvements) $ 14,720.00
Total Payment Bond (offsite improvements) $ N/A
Warranty Bond = 15% of Performance Bond $ 4,416.00
Monumentation Bond $ 2,000.00
Inspection Fees
Onsite Inspection Fees Due [3% of Water Backfill &
Compaction Subtotal of $1,024.00] $ 30.72
Offsite Inspection Fees Due [$120 + 4% (first
$50,000 of Onsite Improvements Subtotal) + 3%
(remaining balance)] $ N/A
Grading Inspection Fee (1.03 acres) $ 788.00
Total Inspection Fees $ 818.72
151

BOND NO.:Z447'14
BOND FEE :g250 M

SCHEDULE B
BOND

PERFORMANCE SECURITY

SURVEY OF MONUMENTS
Map No. 38315
(California Government Code §§ 66499 and 66499.9)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Mirage, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of California ("City") and Palomino Four, LLC ("Principal"), a California limited liability company, have entered into an agreement pursuant to California Government Code Section 66462 whereby Principal agrees Ito install nd co plete certain designated improvements, which said agreement, dated 7,9 j . r- 7/P-,PA.3 and identified as Subdivision Improvement Agreement PM38315 ("Agreement's), is hereby incorporated by this reference as though set forth at length, and have agreed pursuant to Section 66499 of the Government Code to execute this bond to secure the performance of the following obligation:

Principal hereby agrees to install survey monumentsin accordance with any terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, permit and the requirements and specifications of all applicable lavs and orfdinanceA. Said installation shall be completed on or before �Pt �y 20p.5, or as
otherwise provided by any lawful extension of time granted by the City Council.

WHEREAS, we, the Principal and Markel nsurance Company , as surety ("Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City, in the penal sum of Two Thousand U.S.

Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,008.00) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, successors, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, should Principal fail to install survey monuments in accordance with any terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, permit and the requirements and specifications of all applicable laws and ordinances and/or should Principal fail to complete said installation of survey monuments within the time period prescribed therein or otherwise provided by any lawful extension of time granted by the City Council, the City may, at its option, cause all required work to be done in the manner required herein, and the parties executing this bond shall be firmly bound for the payment of all necessary costs therefore.

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal and Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City, in the penal sum of Two Thousand U.S. Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,000.00) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, successors, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
16 125

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounded Principal, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the foregoing work, on his or their part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner specified above, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect, at least until the time City accepts the work required to be performed by Principal under the Agreement, notwithstanding whether or not Principal should abandon its obligations under the Agreement without having commenced construction of any improvements and whether such abandonment arises from foreclosure upon Principal's property or otherwise.

As part of the obligation secured hereby and in addition to the face amount specified therefore, there shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by the City in successfully enforcing such obligation, all to be taxed as costs and included in any judgment rendered.

Surety hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the work to be performed hereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in anywise affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the scope of work to be performed or to the specifications.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has beenuduly executed by Principal and Surety named herein, on November 1 , 2023 .

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Si nature
Name, Title f�
City

PRINCIPAL
Palomino Four. L�.C
Company
73838 Van Gogh Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211
Signature
c- Si i --
Name
Title
1'14 J4 jQ
APPROVED AS TO FORM: SURETY
rti,n 1 c 5 'Tev.;
Name, Title
c.. 4-r of Ko,Ac.

City
Mar c
SUBDIVISION DOCUMENTS1Bond - Monument (10.06.09).doa
Markel Insurance Company
Company
4521 Highwood Pkwy, Gl llen, VA 23060
mature
Diane M Nielsen
18 Name
Attorney in Fact
Title
*Note: Principal and Surety's
signatures must be notarized, and 2
originals must be executed.
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State of California
County of PI\lCVO W'e-"'
On ' \ CYtitrIelf 11AP)before me,
Date
personally appeared t/ vl\ Ain
r 2kM
Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

DIANA DIAZ
Notary Public - California
Riverside County
Commission # 2367039
My Comm. Expires Jul 21, 2025 'i
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WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature

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State of California
County of Riverside
On
II/&l
Date
personally appeared
before me,
)
Luis Garcia, Notary•Public
Diane M Nielsen ,
Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to. the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the Instrument the person(s), or'the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. 1 certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph Is true and correct.

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Riverside County
Commission # 2314062
µy Comm. Expires Nov 21, 2025
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POA# 510734

JOINT LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That SureTec Insurance Company, a Corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas and having its principal office in the County of Harris, Texas and Markel Insurance Company (the "Company"), a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Illinois, and having its principal administrative office in Glen Allen, Virginia, does by these presents make, constitute and appoint:

Diane M. Nielsen, Mathew S. Costello, Salvador Sandoval Their true and lawful agent(s) and attorney(s)-in-fact, each in their separate capacity if more than one is named above, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on their own behalf, individually as a surety or jointly, as co -sureties, and as their act and deed any and all bonds and other undertaking in suretyship provided, however, that the penal sum of any one such instrument executed hereunder shall not exceed the sum of:

Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00)
This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed and sealed under and by the authority of the following Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of SureTec Insurance Company and Markel Insurance Company:
"RESOLVED, That the President, any Senior Vice President, Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and each of them hereby is authorized to execute powers of attorney, and such authority can be executed by use of facsimile signature, which may be attested or acknowledged by any officer or attorney, of the company, qualifying the attorney or attorneys named in the given power of attorney, to execute in behalf of, and acknowledge as the act and deed of the SureTec Insurance Company and Markel Insurance Company, as the case may be, all bond undertakings and contracts of suretyship, and to affix the corporate seal thereto."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Markel Insurance Company and SureTec Insurance Company have caused their official seal to be hereunto affixed and these presents to be signed by their duly authorized officers on the 27th day of January , 2023 By:

SureTec Insurance Company
Michael C. Keimig, President
State of Texas
County of Harris:

Mar mpany
ice President
On this 27th day of January , 2023 A. D., before me, a Notary Public of the State of Texas, in and for the County of Harris, duly commissioned and qualified, came THE ABOVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANIES, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers described in, who executed the pi eceding instrument, and they acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, disposed and said that they are the officers of the said companies aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the proceeding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and the said Corporate Seals and their signatures as officers were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said companies, and that Resolutions adopted by the Boa; d of Directors of said Companies referred to in the preceding Instrument is now in force.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Official Seal at the County of Harris, the day and year first above written.

JULIE E. MCCLARY
Notary Public State of Texas
Commission # 12947680-5
Commission Expires March 29, 2026
BY R . 4 `•
lJ e E. McClary, Notary Public
y commission expires 3/29/2026
We, the undersigned Officers of SureTec Insurance Company and Markel Insurance Company do herby certify that the original POWER OF ATTORNEY of which the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy is still in full force and effect and has not been revoked.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands, and affixed the Seals of said Companies, on the 1St day of November 2023 . sera .c Company
M. Br nt Beaty, A istant Secretary
Markel Insurance Company
Any Instrument Issued in excess of the penalty stated above is totally void and without any validity. 510734 For verification of the authority of this Power you may call (713)81/-0800 on any business day between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST. 130

BOND NO.: 44.7" 5
s"'nno
BOND FEE:

BOND

PERFORMANCE SECURITY

GRADING
Map No. 38315
(California Government Code §§ 66499 and 66499. 1)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Mirage, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of California ("City") and Palomino Four, LLC (hereinafter "Principal"), a California limited liability company, have entered into an agreement pursuant to California Government Code Section 66462 whereby Principal ag ees to in tall a d complete certain designated improvements, which said agreement, dated „ and identified as Subdivision Improvement Agreement PM38315 ("Agreement"), is hereby incorporated by this reference as though set forth at length, and have agreed pursuant to Section 66499 of the Government Code to execute this bond to secure the performance of the following obligation:

Principal hereby agrees to conduct its grading activities in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by William A. Enos, registered Civil Engineer, the terms and conditions set forth in the grading permit issued by the Office of the Civil Engineer of the City, and all applicable laws and ordinances.

WHEREAS, we, the Principal and Mare nsurance Company , as surety ("Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City, in the penal sum of Forty Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Five U.S. Dollars and Zero Cents ($44.395.40) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, successors, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, should Principal fail to conduct its grading activities in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by William A. Enos, registered Civil Engineer, the terms and conditions set forth in the grading permit issued by the Office of the Civil Engineer of the City, the Agreement, and all applicable laws and ordinances, the City may, at its option, cause all required work to be done in the manner required herein and the parties executing this bond shall be firmly bound for the payment of all necessary costs therefor.

NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City, in the penal sum of Forty Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Five U.S. Dollars and Zero Cents ($44,395.0O lawfulmoney of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, successors, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounded principal, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and 19 131

well and truly keep and perform the foregoing activity, on his or their part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner specified above, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect, at least until the time City accepts the work required to be performed by Principal under the Agreement, notwithstanding whether or not Principal should abandon its obligations under the Agreementwithout having commenced construction of any improvements and whether such abandonment arises from foreclosure upon Principal's property or otherwise.

Surety hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the work to be performed hereunder or the specifications accompanying the same, or any matters unknown to Surety which might affect Surety's risk, shall in anywise affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the scope of the work to be performed or to the specifications. [THIS PORTION OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by.Principal and Surety named herein, on November ' , 2023.

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Signature
V " &kelt" , PM_ .c? orks D: rac.-k
N mg, Title
4 Garr(„ f G44 -
City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Signature
n1 eS l is t&C/trFY
Name, Title
r4.o."el.e. ra9 e
City
SUBDIVISION DOCUMENTSIBond - Grading (10.06.09).doc
21 PRINCIPAL
Palomino Four. LLC
Company
73838 Van Gogh Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211
Address
A
Signature
�Z1G S H iT �-i-
Name
Title
SURETY
Markel Insurance Company
Company
4521 Highwood Pkwy,
gnature
Diane M Nielsen
Name
At-orney in Fac
Title
n Allen: VA 23060
*Note: Principal and Surety's
signatures must be notarized, and 2
originals must be executed.
133

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kciaaas-
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State of California ,
County of -\'dcv L
4� �) ,
On Iv IMD-eV 11 + Ill/ before me, Y I V7' �P 1 �Z , N0V Tu 491 t Ci Date Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
personally appeared 67t
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

DIANA DIAZ
Notary Public - California 3 Riverside County
Commission # 2367039
y Comm. Expires Jul 21, 2025
Place Notary Seal Above
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature 7)/aAck_ ,a
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Luis Garcia, No Lary • Fublic
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of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph Is true and correct.

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Riverside County
Commission # 2384062
My Comm. Expires Nov 21, 2025
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POA# 510734

B
SureTec Insurance Company
Michael C. Keimig, Preslden
State of Texas
County of Harris:

On this 27th day of January , 2023 A. D., before me, a Notary Public of the State of Texas, in and for the County of Harris, duly commissioned and qualified, came THE ABOVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANIES, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers described in, who executed the preceding instrument, and they acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, disposed and said that they are the officers of the said companies aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the proceeding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and the said Corporate Seals and their signatures as officers Wbre. duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said companies, and that Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of said Companies referred to in the preceding instrument is now in force.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Official Seal at the County of Harris, the day and year first above written.

JULIE E. MCCLARY
Notary Public State of Texas
Commission # 12947680-5
Commission Expires March 29, 2026
By:
ie E. McClary, Notary Public
y commission expires 3/29/2026
We, the undersigned Officers of SureTec Insurance Company and Markel Insurance Company do herby certify that the original POWER OF ATTORNEY of which the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy is still in full force and effect and has not been revoked.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands, and affixed the Seals of said Companies, on the 1St day of November 2023 . ur sura Company
nt Beaty, A istant Secretary
Markel Insurance Company
Any Instrument Issued in excess of the penalty stated above is totally void and without any validity. 510734 For verification of the authority of this Power you may call (713)812-0800 on any business day between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST. 136

BOND NO.:LLL716
BOND FEE: $736.00
BOND

PERFORMANCE SECURITY

SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS (ON -SITE)
Map No. 38315
(California Government Code §§ 66499 and 66499.1)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Mirage, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of California ("City") and Palomino Four, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Principal"), have entered into an agreement pursuant to California Government Code Section 66462 whereby Principal a ees to 'nstall and complete certain designated improvements, which said agreement, date , and identified as Subdivision Improvement Agreement PM38315 ("Agreement"), is here y incorporated by this reference as though set forth at length; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of said Agreement, Principal is required before commencing performance of the work, to file a good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of said Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Markel Insurance Company ("Surety") is a Virginia and duly licensed to conduct general surety business in the State of California.

NOW, THEREFORE, we, Principal and Surety, are held firmly bound unto the City in the performance of the aforesaid Agreement in the penal sum of Twenty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty U.S. Dollars and Zero Cents ($29,440.00) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, successors, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of this obligation' is such that if Principal, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall in all things to and abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and provisions in the said Agreement and any alteration thereof made as therein provides, on his or her part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect at least until the time City accepts the work required to be performed by Principal under the Agreement,_notwithstanding whether or not Principal should abandon its obligations under the Agreement without having commenced construction of any improvements and whether such abandonment arises from foreclosure upon Principal's property or otherwise.

Surety hereby stipulates and.. agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of said Agreement or the work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in any manner affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the work or to the specifications. [THIS PORTION OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK]
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Signature
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by Principal and Surety named herein, on November ' , 202Z.

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Signature
Vsktpy‘, it/ P 66 {lurks � Name, Title
City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
.yiC{ ��fi`• �r0( 0,(StAC.t-Y 414rPo.>-
Name, Title
` arKR. ,Mic7d •
City
Subdivision Improvements On -Site (10.08.09).doc
24 PRINCIPAL,
Palomino Four. LLC
Company
73838 Van Gogh Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211
Addrescrvi4
Signature
SIC SH f T
Name
/IA
Title
SURETY
Markel Insurance Company
Company
4521 Hichwood Pkwy G -re -A-Itcn. VA. 23060
Address, �
ignature
Diane M Nielsen
Name
Attorney in Fact
Title
Note: Principal and Surety's
signatures must be notarized, and 2
originals must be executed.
139

State of California )
County of ?--\\ X '\A4- ) --1D
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personally appeared v" \ v i ,
1/1
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
reIreararammiloismiemi

DIANA DIAZ
Notary Public - California
Riverside County E
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State of California
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On
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Luis Garcia, Notary•Public
Diane M Nielsen
Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed tothe within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(les), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the Instrument the person(s), or'the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

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POA# 510734

B
SureTec Insurance Company
Michael C. Keimig, President
State of Texas
County of Harris:

Mar jInsurance ,Vdmpany
dice President
On this 27th day of January , 2023 A. D., before me, a Notary Public of the State of Texas, in and for the County of Harris, duly commissioned and qualified, came THE ABOVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANIES, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers described in, who executed the preceding instrument, and they acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, disposed and said that they are the officers of the said companies aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the proceeding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and the said Corporate Seals and their signatures as officers were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said companies, and that Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of said Companies referred to in the preceding instrument is now in force.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Official Seal at the County of Harris, the day and year first above written.

JULIE E. MCCLARY
Notary Public State of Texas
Commission # 12947680-5
—. Commission Expires March 29, 2026
ie E. McClary, Notary Public
y commission expires 3/29/2026
We, the undersigned Officers of SureTec Insurance Company and Markel Insurance Company do herby certify that the original POWER OF ATTORNEY of which the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy is still in full force and effect and has not been revoked.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands, and affixed the Seals of said Companies, on the 1St day of November 2023 .

Company
Markel Insurance Company
By:

M. Br nt Beaty, start Secretary
And w Ma quis, As • nt Se r tary
Any Instrument Issued in excess of the penalty stated above is totally void and without any validity. 510734 For verification of the authority of this Power you may call (713)812-0800 on any business day between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST. 142

FOND No. 4447117
1 ONn FEE : $368.00
E3cDND

PERFORMANCE SECURITY
SUBDIVISION rM RC MENTS OFF-SITI
Map No. 38315
(California Government Code §§ 66499 and 66499.1)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Cif of
�calitical subdivision of the State of California ("City") Mirage, a municipal corporation and
�''�) and Palomino Four, LLC, a California limited
'nobility company ("Principal"'), have entered into an agreement pursuant to California Government code Section 66462 whereby Principal agrees to install and complete improvements, which said agreement, dated and certain designated lr t'+provement Agreement PM38315 ("Agreement"), is hereby incorporated identified his reference Subdivision though set forth at length; and by as
WHEREAS, under the terms of said Agreement, Principal is required before commencin la rformance of the work, to file a good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of saidg Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Markel Insurance Cornganv ("Surety") is a 1lir inia Com an licensed to conduct general surety business in the State of California. and duly NOW, THEREFORE, we, Principal and Surety, are held firmly bound unto the City in performance of the aforesaid Agreement in the penal sum of Fourteen Thousand Seven n
I indeed Twet U.S. Dollars and Zero Cents { 1q 72p pOj lawful money of the t�niled 5tat err fflr the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, succ es, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. successors, The condition of this obligation is such that if Principal, its heirs, executors, administrators successors, or assigns, shall in all things to and abide by, and well and truly kee the covenants, conditions and provisions in the said Agreement and any alteration pthereo maand re
as therein provides, on his or her part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees, as therein stipulated, t and shall
then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force effect at least until the_time City accepts the work required to be performed by Principal under and the
Agreement, notwithstanding whether or not Principal should abandon its obligations under the Agreement without having commenced construction of any improvements and whether such c
abandonment arises from foreclosure upon Principal's properly or otherwise.

As part of the obligation secured hereby and in
addition to the face amount specified
therefore, there shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorney s fees, incurred by the City in successfully enforcing such obligation, all to be taxed costs and included in any judgment rendered. as
25 143

Surety hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of said Agreement or the work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in any manner affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the work or to the specifications. [THIS PORTION OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK]
26 144

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by Principal and Surety named herein, on November 1, , 2023
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Si y4 t /4 Jij AU, tik br
NE, Title
lAtani c4
City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Signature

16...‘,1 17, r�^a LY roe,- C t 1-r 44r ytr r
Name, Title
RGr�cLo Mirc,�
City
PRINCIPAL.

Palomino Four, LLC
Company
73838 Van Goc
Address,
Signature
21� SH ITS
Name
h Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211
AA
Title
SURETY
Marke InsurannP Company
Company
4521 Highwood Pkwy, Glen Allen, VA 23060
LA—_
ignature
Diane M Nielsen
Name
Attorney in Fact
Title
Note: Principal and Surety's
signatures must be notarized, and 2
originals must be executed.

SUBDIVISION DOCUMENTS1Bond - Subdivision Improvements Off -Site (10.08.09).doc 27 145

State of California
County of 4Neviv )
On X°011104( ! I i 1 A before me, IWi V) I 1)167/ u1-ort4 Voblicv , Date r ' V 1 Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
personally appeared V '
1�i �jvV1
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

DIANA DIAZ
Notary Public - California
Riverside County
Commission N 2367439
y Comm. Expires Jul 21, IO2
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If 1111
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On
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Luis Garcia, Igo tary •Public
Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
personally appeared Diane M Nielsen
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) Is/are subscribed to. the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(les), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the Instrument the person(s), or 'the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. 1 certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

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Riverside County
Commission # 23114062 r
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POA# 510734

JOINT LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That•SureTec Insurance Company, a Corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas and having its principal office in the County of Harris, Texas and Markel Insurance Company (the "Company'), a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Illinois, and having its principal administrative office in Glen Allen, Virginia, does by these presents make, constitute and appoint:

SureTec Insurance Company
os
SEAL °t=
Michael C. Keimig, President
State of Texas
County of Harris:
indeyJer nirF Oce President
On this 27th day of January , 2023 A. D., before me, a Notary Public of the State of Texas, in and for the County of Harris, duly commissioned and qualified, came THE ABOVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANIES, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers described in, who executed the preceding instrument, and they acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, disposed and said that they are the officers of the said companies aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the proceeding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and the said Corporate Seals and their signatures as officers were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said companies, and that Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of said Companies referred to in the preceding instrument is now in force.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Official Seal at the County of Harris, the day and year first above written.

JULIE E. MCCLARY
Notary Public State of Texas
Commission # 12947680-5
Commission Expires March 29, 2026
B
ie E. McClary, Notary Public
y commission expires 3/29/2026
We, the undersigned Officers of SureTec Insurance Company and Markel Insurance Company do herby certify that the original POWER OF ATTORNEY of which the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy is still in full force and effect and has not been revoked.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands, and affixed the Seals of said Companies, on the 1st day of November 2023 . ur.• _ • • surd Company
Markel Insurance Company
By:

M. Br nt Beaty, A tant Secretary
And -w Maquis, As tary
Any Instrument Issued in excess of the penalty stated above is totally void and without any validity. 510734 For verification of the authority of this Power you may call (713)812-0800 on any business day between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST, 148

BOND NO.:LLL7''8
BOND FEE :,$250 nn
BOND

PERFORMANCE SECURITY

GUARANTEE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL IMPROVEMENTS
Map No. 38315
(California Government Code §§ 66499 and 66499.1)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Mirage, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of California (hereinafter "City"), and Palomino Four, LLC (hereinafter "Principal"), a California limited liability company, have entered into an agreement pursuant to California Government Code Section 66462 whereby Princip l agrees to install and complete certain designated improvements, which said agreement, date&L) t o.( and identified as Subdivision Improvement Agreement PM38315 ("Agreement"), is hereby incorporated by this reference as though set forth at length, and have agreed pursuant to Section 66499 of the Government Code to execute this bond to secure the performance of the following obligation:

Principal hereby agrees to guarantee the material and workmanship relative to the installation of all improvements in and adjoining subject property against all defects and to promptly perform work and supply material as required by the City which are needed to repair or replace such defective work and material.

WHEREAS, we, the Principal and Mantel nsurance Company, as surety ("Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City, in the penal sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixteen U.S. Dollars and Zero Cents ($4,416.00) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, successors, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, should Principal fail to promptly repair and replace materials or work required to be done by it and in accordance with the Agreement and all applicable laws and ordinances and/or should Principal fail to complete said repair and replacement work within the time allowed by the City, the City may, at its option, cause all required work to be done in the manner required herein and the parties executing this bond shall be firmly bound for the payment of all necessary costs therefore.

NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City, in the penal sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixteen U.S. Dollars and Zero Cents 1$4,416.00) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, successors, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Surety shall guarantee replacement and repair of improvements for a period of one (1) year following final acceptance of said improvements. 28 149

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounded Principal, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the foregoing activity, on his or their part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner specified above, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect, at least until the time City accepts the work required to be performed by Principal under the Agreement, notwithstanding whether or not Principal should abandon its obligations under the Agreement without having commenced construction of any improvements and whether such abandonment arises from foreclosure upon Principal's property or otherwise.

Surety hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the work to be performed hereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in anywise affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the scope of the work to be performed or to the specifications.
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Signature
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the Principal and Surety above named, on NnvAmher , 1 , 2023
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: PRINCIPAL
Signature
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City
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SUBDIVISION DOCUMENTS1Bond - All Improvements (10.06.00).doc 30 Palomino Four, LLC
Company
73838 Van Gogh Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211
Address
Signature
121e, Bile++
Name
Title
SURETY
Markel Insurance Company
Company
4521 Highwood Pkwy, Galen Allen, VA 23060
ignature
Diane M Nielsen
Name
Attorney in =act
Title
*Note: Principal and Surety's
signatures must be notarized and 2
originals must be executed.
151

State of California •)
County of ev 1a1'. )
On b , * \1 relta'J before me, DimoA17107-, V"1 V1v 1261011' r/ , Date Here Insert Name and Title of the dfficer
personally appeared
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

DIANA DIAZ
Notary Public • California
4x Riverside County
•
Commission p 2367039
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A notary public or other officer competing this certificate verifies only the identity of the Individual who signed the document to which this certificate Is attached, ached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California
County of Riverside
On 111 ! before me,
Date
personally appeared
Luis Garcia, Notary.Public
Diane M Nielsen
Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to. the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the Instrument the person(s), or The entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

LUIS GARQA
Notary Public - Cat r mta
Riverside County
Commission. N 2384062
y Comm. Expires Nov 21, 2025
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P0A# 510734

JOINT LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That-SureTec Insurance Company, a Corporation duly organized.and existing under the laves of the State of Texas and having its .principal office in the County of Harris, Texasaiid,Markel Insurance Company (the "Company"); a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Illinois, and having its principal administrative office in Glen Allen, Virginia, does by these presents make, -constitute and appoint:

SureTec Insurance Company
77)
By:

Michael C. Keimig, President
State of Texas
County of Harris:
lP r*
SEAL
Mar Insurance
' mpany
Ii/
indeyJeri ing Vice President
On this 27th day of January , 2023 A. D., before me, a Notary Public of the State of Texas, in and for the County of Harris, duly commissioned and qualified, came THE ABOVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANIES, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers described in, who executed the preceding instrument, and they acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, disposed and said that they are the officers of the said companies aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the proceeding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and the said Corporate Seals and their signatures as officers were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said companies, and that Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of said Companies referred to in the preceding instrument is now in force.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Official Seal at the County of Harris, the day and year first above written.

I.'
JULIE E. MCCLARY
Notary Public State of Texas
Commission # 12947680-5
Commission Expires March 29, 2026
J ie E. McClary, Notary Public
y commission expires 3/29/2026
We, the undersigned Officers of SureTec Insurance Company and Markel Insurance Company do herby certify that the original POWER OF ATTORNEY of which the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy is still in full force and effect and has not been revoked.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands, and affixed the Seals of said Companies, on the 1st day of November 2023 . ur sur Company
M, Br nt Beaty, A istant Secretary
Markel Insurance Company
Any Instrument Issued in excess of the penalty stated above is totally void and without any validity. 510734 For verification of the authority of this Power you may call (713)812-0800 on any business day between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST. 154

CERTIFICATION OF ACCURATE INSURANCE INFORMATION
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all the information contained in the insurance certificate attached hereto is true and correct, and that I make such representation knowingly based on my own independent investigation and verification of the information stated therein. Furthermore, I acknowledge and agree that communicating or conveying information in a written instrument to the City of Rancho Mirage or to any officer, employee or agent thereof for the purpose of obtaining any ministerial or discretionary permit, entitlement, license or privilege that I know is false or misleading is a misdemeanor punishable by fine up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) and/or up to six (6) months in jail, and in addition, shall render such permit, entitlement, license or privilege null and void. Rancho Mirage, Cal., Municipal Code §§9.12.010-

9.12.020, 14.110.100.
(Signature)
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ATTACHMENT 3
Standard Agreement for Subdivision Improvements
Extension Request Form
Date: December 5, 2025
The following Tract/Parcel(s) numbers that are listed below will soon exceed the completion date according to the Standard Agreement executed on December 7, 2023.

PM 38315 (Palomino Four)
To avoid the Standard Agreement from being in default and risking the loss of securities, an extension must be requested thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date, according to the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, Title 16.20.110, Completion of Improvements. Please submit a detailed construction completion schedule for the improvements along with this form, to justify the extension, within 15 days from the date above. Your request will be reviewed and, if valid, will be presented to the City Council for consideration. There will be a $500.00 administrative fee associated with the processing of the extension.

Please complete the following information:

Name/Phone No.: Ptetenti/106 L1 --G 746 79
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CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
69-825 HIGHWAY 111
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
ATTN: JEFF BENSON
156

December 5, 2025

PALOMINO FOUR LLC

WATER LINE EXTENSION - REMAINING CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
• SITE PREPARATION: COMPLETED
o Performed utility locates (Dig Alert) and marked existing underground infrastructure
o Established construction access
o Executed traffic control plan
• WATER LINE STAKING: COMPLETED
• CVWD INSTALL CROSS AND 8 INCH STUB OUT: COMPLETED
• TRENCHING
o Grinded and Potholed where utilities cross (COMPLETED) o Excavating trench along designated water line route per plan underway
• PIPE INSTALLATION (WEEK OF 12/8/25)
o Lay water main pipe section by section
o Install service stubs to each of the four lots
o Install fire hydrant
• BACKFILLING (WEEK OF 1/5/26)
o Place initial backfill and compaction to grade
• TESTING (WEEK OF 1/19/26)
o Pressure test the main line
o Chlorinate and flush the line
• SURFACE RESTORATION (WEEK OF 2/2/26)
o Restore pavement and affected curbing
• FINAL INSPECTION AND CLOSE-OUT (WEEK OF 3/2/26)
o Pass CVWD inspection
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ATTACHMENT 4

AMENDMENT OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
[PARCEL MAP 38315]
This Amendment of Subdivision Improvement Agreement ("Amendment") is entered into as of December 18, 2025, by and between the City of Rancho Mirage ("City"), a municipal corporation located in Riverside County, California, and Palomino Four, LLC ("Developer").

RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Developer previously entered into that certain Subdivision Improvement Agreement dated December 7, 2023 ("Agreement"), for Developer's construction of public improvements ("Improvements") upon the real property located in the City of Rancho Mirage, California, as more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, Schedule "A" of the Agreement provided that Developer must complete construction of the Improvements by no later than December 7, 2025 ("Completion Date"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16.20.110 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code ("City Code"), Developer has requested that City grant an extension of the Completion Date to December 7, 2026, as set forth in the documentation attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "B"; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66462(c) of the California Government Code and Section 16.20.090 of the City Code, Developer executed various security instruments ("Security Instruments") in connection with the Agreement to ensure completion of construction of the Improvements and to ensure payment to laborers and suppliers of materials; and
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that City would not approve this Amendment without assurances that the Security Instruments are still in effect and will remain in effect until City accepts the Improvements; and
WHEREAS, this Amendment was approved by the City Council during its meeting of December 18, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
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AGREEMENT

1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into this Amendment by this reference as though fully set forth herein.

2. Schedule "A." Item 1 of Schedule "A" of the Agreement is hereby amended to reflect a Completion Date of December 7, 2026.

3. Attorney's Fees. In the event any action, suit or proceeding is brought for the enforcement of, or the declaration of any right or obligation pursuant to this Amendment or as a result of any alleged breach of any provision of this Amendment, the prevailing party in such suit or proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, and any judgment or decree rendered in such a proceeding shall include an award thereof.

4. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least a copy hereof shall have been signed by the parties hereto.

5. Conflicts. In the event there exists any conflicts between the terms of this Amendment and the Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall be superseding.

6. Remaining Provisions. All other remaining terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Developer have executed this Amendment on the date set forth herein above.

CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE Palomino Four, LLC
By: By:

Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Stephan Longoria, City Engineer
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin D. Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
160

EXHIBIT "A"

SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT

SEE ATTACHED
161

EXHIBIT "B"

EXTENSION FORM AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

SEE ATTACHED
162

City Council Staff Report
Contracts
DATE
ITEM #
December 18, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 5F.

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 2025-2026 for services for which costs and terms were negotiated.

Attachments
Attachment 1 - Contract List
163

ATTACHMENT 1
Contracts List
#
Name
Terms
Scope
Effective
Date
Expiration
Date
Compensation
Sole
Source
Yes/No
Department
Staff
1 Savant Solutions
3 Years
Cybersecurity Operations
and Technology Planning.
12/29/2025
12/30/2028
$149,340.00
No
Information
Services
Jason Jaurigue
2 GlassBox Technology
1 Year
Amendment - Barracuda
Firewall and Email
Protection Service
Agreement.
12/1/2025
12/1/2026
$76,468.92
No
Information
Services
Jason Jaurigue
3 Complete Paperless
Solutions (CPS)
1 Year
Laserfiche Records
Management Platform
Annual Support and
Maintenance Agreement.
11/08/2025
11/07/2026
$58,030.00
No
Information
Services
Jason Jaurigue
164

CITY OF RANG O MIRAGE

CONTRACT SUMMARY
FROM: Jason Jaurigue, Director of Information Services
DATE: December 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Savant Solution Cybersecurity Darktrace
Background:

The City has relied on Savant Solutions for several years to support cybersecurity operations and technology planning. As attacks targeting government agencies continue to grow in complexity, the City requires tools capable of detecting and responding to threats in real time.

Darktrace is an AI -driven cybersecurity platform that provides advanced threat detection, rapid response assistance, and expert guidance during security incidents. Savant Solutions evaluated the City's current environment and recommended expanding our security program with Darktrace to strengthen overall protection.

Staff recommends entering into contract for a three-year agreement with Savant Solution totals $49,780 per year. This investment aligns with the City's commitment to maintaining a robust security posture and safeguarding critical infrastructure.

Fiscal Impact:

This item is budgeted for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The contract consists of a 3 -year term for a total cost of $ 149,340.00
Term Number
Invoice Date
Invoice
Amount
Term Start Date
Term End Date
1 December 29,2025
$49,780
December 29,2025
December 29,2026
2 December 29,2026
$49,780
December 29,2026
December 29,2027
3 December 29,2027
$49,780
December 29,2027
December 29,2028
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
FROM: Jason Jaurigue, Director of Information Services
DATE: December 18, 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.

Additionally, the Email Protection software offers robust safeguards against a wide range of threats, including spam, ransomware, spear phishing, business email compromise, and account takeovers. This solution has been instrumental in preserving the integrity and security of the City's email communications.

To ensure continued access to technical support, software updates, and product enhancements, staff recommends approval of an amendment to extend the maintenance agreement for one year at a cost of $76,468.92. Renewing this agreement will ensure that 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 $76,468.92
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
FROM: Jason Jaurigue, Director of Information Services
DATE: December 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Laserfiche Annual Maintenance Agreement.

Background:

Laserfiche is the City's citywide records management platform, utilized for electronic document storage, retrieval, and management across all departments. Complete Paperless Solutions (CPS) is the City's chosen vendor for Laserfiche, providing software licensing, maintenance, and support services.

The proposed agreement will extend the City's current support and maintenance contract with CPS for one additional year. The total cost of the agreement is $58,030 that includes:
• Technical Support: Access to CPS technical support for troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Software Upgrades: Regular updates to ensure the system remains up-to-date with new features, security patches, and performance enhancements. • Product Enhancements/Integration: Access to improvements and enhancements that increase functionality and usability.

CPS has provided reliable support and maintenance for Laserfiche, ensuring the platform operates effectively to meet the City's needs for records management.

Continuing this agreement will ensure uninterrupted service and ongoing improvements to the system.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds are budgeted for Laserfiche for Fiscal Year 2025/26 in the amount of $58,030 168

City Council Staff Report
Demands
DATE
ITEM #
December 18, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR - 5G.

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
169

ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
We hereby accept as files checks issued thru December 12, 2025:

City Funds
ordered paid as stated below.

Date: December 18, 2025
DEMANDS\GEN
$ 1,881,157.34
Mayor
69-825 Highway 111 I Rancho Mirage I California 92270
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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

INVOICE

CHECK RUN
NET

INV DATE PO

INVOICE DTL DESC
12/01/2025 12052025
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 11/2025

MILEAGE
9289 12/05/2025 EFT
Invoice: 81437
3318 ALEXANDRIA SANCHEZ
81437

25.66 107 7800
9290 12/05/2025 EFT 1650 AQUA-SERV ENGINEERS, INC 126965 Invoice: 126965
9291 12/05/2025 EFT 333 BECK OIL INC
Invoice: 190078

BECK OIL INC
Invoice: 190854
307.50 10133300 7612
307.50 24281000 7612
CHECK 9289 TOTAL:
11/30/2025 20260002 12052025
CH & LIB COOLING TOWER TREATMENT 11/2025

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
CHECK 9290 TOTAL:
190078 11/18/2025
FUEL PE 11/18/2025
182.22 10133000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL

49.00 10151000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
223.56 10132000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
149.04 10141000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
12052025

25.66 25.66
615.00
615.00
603.82
190854 11/25/2025 12052025 797.80
FUEL PE 11/25/25

69.20 10132000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
210.41 10133000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL

17.30 21800000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
318.23 10132000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
132.36 10141000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL

50.30 10123000 7623 VEHICLE FUEL
9292 12/05/2025 EFT 2508 RIVER SCOOPS, INC 505
Invoice: 505
9293 12/05/2025 EFT 584 BLACKBAUD
Invoice: INV-0000492994
800.00 10157000 7872
600.00 243
CHECK 9291 TOTAL:
12/01/2025
2026 HOLIDAY EVENTS

PUBLIC RELATIONS
12052025
CHECK 9292 TOTAL:
1,401.62
800.00
800.00
INV-0000492994 12/01/2025 12052025 600.00
BLACKBAUD PAYMENT ENABLEMENT FEE PE 12/31/2026
7639 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
9294 12/05/2025 EFT 1065 COACHELLA VALLEY SYMPHONY WC -2026 Invoice: WC -2026
50,000.00 10172000 7494
CHECK 9293 TOTAL:
09/28/2025 20260132 12052025
CV SYMPHONY EVENTS FOR 2025-2026 SEASON

AMPHITHEATER PROGRAMMING
600.00
50,000.00
Report generated: 12/04/2025 12:00
user: cecelial
Program ID: apcshdsb
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