Mayor Weill
Mayor Pro Tem Mallotto
Council Member Downs
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein
Council Member O'Keefe
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, ENERGY AUTHORITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY, LIBRARY
AND OBSERVATORY, AND REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARDS
69-825 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1:00 PM
MINUTES
1. GENERAL
1.A. Call to Order
Mayor Weill called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
1.B. Flag Salute
Mayor Weill led the flag salute.
1.C. Roll Call: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, O'Keefe, Mallotto, Weill
All members were present.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.A. Eisenhower Health Project Update
Michael Landes, Eisenhower Health Foundation President, introduced Monica Vazquez, Director of Community Giving. Mr. Landes then provided an update on ongoing projects at Eisenhower Heath.
2.B. Fire Hazard Severity Zones Presentation
Deputy Fire Marshal Kohl Hetrick and Division Chief Mike Beverlin provided updates on Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Local Responsibility Areas.
2.C. Recognition of Holli Kenley, Ms. Senior California 2025
Mayor Weill presented Holli Kenley with a certificate of recognition in honor of being crowned Ms. Senior California 2025. Ms. Kenley thanked the Council and provided brief comments.
3. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Downs spoke regarding the CV Link and affordable housing.
Mayor Weill provided an update on bicycle safety improvement efforts and presented a related video.
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (A-D)
Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the Consent Calendar items.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/O'KEEFE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
5.A. April 17, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the April 17, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
5.B. Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2024
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the March 31, 2025, Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as presented.
5.C. Contracts
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the terms of the contracts as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contracts.
5.D. Demands
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the demands as presented.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
6.A. Intention to Annex Territory Comprising 10.12 Acres to Community Facilities District No. 1 in Connection with Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 38222. Location: APNs 685-280-002 and 685-280-003. Owner: Bravo Properties Inc.
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-(Next-in-Order), Declaring the City’s Intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 1 and to Levy a Special Tax therein for Additional Police and Fire Services, Preliminarily Approve a Map of the Area Proposed to be Annexed, and Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation and the Levy of the Special Tax for Annexation No. 197.
Jacob De La Cruz, Financial Analyst, presented the staff report.
MOVED/SECONDED BY FROMBERG EDELSTEIN/MALLOTTO TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 AND TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED, AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ANNEXATION AND THE LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR ANNEXATION NO. 197. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6.B. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Rent Levels for Housing Authority Residential Complexes
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) rent levels for Parkview Villas, San Jacinto Villas, Santa Rosa Villas, and Whispering Waters age-restricted residential complexes.
Marcus Aleman, Housing Manager, presented the staff report.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/MALLOTTO TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026) RENT LEVELS FOR PARKVIEW VILLAS, SAN JACINTO VILLAS, SANTA ROSA VILLAS, AND WHISPERING WATERS AGE-RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES.
6.C. Economic Development Strategic Plan Professional Services Agreement
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Natelson Dale Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,000, for an Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Ryan Stendell, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY MALLOTTO/O'KEEFE TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATELSON DALE GROUP, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000, FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6.D. Amphitheater Programming Master Plan Professional Services Agreement
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Victus Advisors, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for an Amphitheater Programming Master Plan.
Hayley Tice, Marketing and Events Specialist, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY O'KEEFE/DOWNS TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VICTUS ADVISORS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, FOR AN AMPHITHEATER PROGRAMMING MASTER PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6.E. Shop Local Rancho Mirage Gift Card Program
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a new Shop Local Rancho Mirage Gift Card Bonus Program, to coincide with Visit Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 30, 2025 to June 8, 2025), utilizing a $10,000 bonus fund with a 50% match incentive.
Gabe Codding, Director of Marketing, presented the staff report.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/FROMBERG EDELSTEIN TO APPROVE A NEW SHOP LOCAL RANCHO MIRAGE GIFT CARD BONUS PROGRAM, TO COINCIDE WITH VISIT GREAT PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANT WEEK (MAY 30, 2025 TO JUNE 8, 2025), UTILIZING A $10,000 BONUS FUND WITH A 50% MATCH INCENTIVE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6.F. Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Eisenhower Medical Center’s Challenge to the Desert Healthcare District’s Validation Action Pertaining to Tenet Lease
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Take whatever action is deemed appropriate.
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
Council Member Down explained why he requested the subject agenda item and a discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/MALLOTTO TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10, IN SUPPORT OF EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER’S CHALLENGE TO THE DESERT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S VALIDATION ACTION IN RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT PERTAINING TO TENET LEASE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided non-agenda public comments: Susan Ragsdale, Robert Lewinter, Patrick Lowry, Wally Melendez, Brad Anderson, Carrie (last name unknown).
8. CLOSED SESSION
8.A. Closed Session Agenda
— 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case)
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, summarized the Closed Session Agenda.
8.B. Recess to Closed Session
Mayor Weill recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 3:28 P.M.
8.C. Reconvene Open Session
Mayor Weill reconvened the meeting at 4:17 P.M., with all members present.
8.D. Closed Session Announcements
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, announced there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weill adjourned the meeting at 4:18 P.M.
Date Approved by City Council: 05/15/2025