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, March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
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. PRESENTATIONS
2.A. Presentation of “The Traveling 911 Memorial Painting”
Wendy Moldow presented "The Traveling 911 Memorial Painting," announcing it would be located at Rancho Mirage fire stations for three months.
2.B. Presentation by Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley
Executive Director Karrie Schaaf, Board Chair Randy Florence, and Board Member Eric Cunningham provided an overview of the Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley organization.
3. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein reported on her attendance at the State of Healthcare event, noting a presentation on the connection between healthcare and artificial intelligence (AI). She also noted her participation in the 2026 Confidence Summit.
Mayor Mallotto commented on the creation and significance of the Confidence Summit and the use of AI in healthcare.
Council Member Downs spoke regarding the State of Healthcare event, highlighting Eisenhower Health's plans to address an increase in patient visits and the City's ongoing support for Eisenhower Health.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Keefe expressed gratitude to military and local public safety personnel, highlighted the City’s support for local nonprofits and affordable housing, and noted cultural opportunities in Rancho Mirage. He announced Rancho Mirage Day with the Firebirds at Acrisure Arena, the Desert Theatricals production of Chicago, the 2nd Annual Rancho Mirage Rescue Rally & Adoption Fair at the Rancho Mirage Farmers Market, and a free spaying and neutering services event.
Council Member Weill spoke regarding the State of Healthcare event, commenting on Eisenhower Health’s successful recruitment efforts and dedication to increasing the quality of care. He also highlighted a recent update from Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS), noting the City's ongoing support for tourism-related initiatives.
Mayor Mallotto provided an update on SunLine Transit Agency's current initiatives.
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS
None.
5. 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.
5.A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive Full Reading of Any Ordinance Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda.
5.B. February 19, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the February 19, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
5.C. February 20, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the February 20, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
5.D. February 24, 2026, Special City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the February 24, 2026, Special City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented.
5.E. Authorization to Establish the Electrify Rancho Mirage Program
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Establishing the Electrify Rancho Mirage Program and Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Implement Program Guidelines and Provide Rebates.
(Adopted Resolution No. 2026-11)
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
6.A. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0009, Street Name Change Case No. STN25-0001, and Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0004 (Linea North) – Applicant: Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects for Linea Rancho Mirage 2, LLC. Consideration of 9 Single-Family Residences and Private Street Name Change (Bellavia Court North to Via Linea). Located Approximately 1,200 Feet East of the Bob Hope Drive and Ginger Rogers Road Intersection (APNs 685-350-001 Through -009, and -012)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Find that Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0004 is within the scope of the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162; find that Street Name Change Case No. STN25-0001 is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and authorize the filing of a Notice of Determination; 2) Approve Street Name Change Case No. STN25-0001 to change the private street name from “Bellavia Court North” to “Via Linea,” based on the content and findings in the staff report; and, 3) Approve Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0004, subject to the Conditions of Approval and based on the content and findings in the staff report.
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, announced that Council Member Fromberg Edelstein would recuse herself due to a potential conflict of interest stemming from her firm's business relationship with Linea. Council Member Fromberg Edelstein then left the council chamber.
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
MOVED/SECONDED BY O’KEEFE/WEILL TO: 1) FIND THAT PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN CASE NO. PDP25-0004 IS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15162; FIND THAT STREET NAME CHANGE CASE NO. STN25-0001 IS EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3); AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION; 2) APPROVE STREET NAME CHANGE CASE NO. STN25-0001 TO CHANGE THE PRIVATE STREET NAME FROM “BELLAVIA COURT NORTH” TO “VIA LINEA,” BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT; AND 3) APPROVE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN CASE NO. PDP25-0004, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 4/0 (RECUSED: FROMBERG EDELSTEIN).
7. ACTION CALENDAR
7.A. Intention to Annex Territory Comprising 5.06 Acres to Community Facilities District No. 1 in Connection with Tentative Parcel Map No. 38978 (APNs 685-280-007 and 685-280-008)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(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. 205.
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein returned to the dais.
Jacob De La Cruz, Financial Analyst, presented the staff report.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/O'KEEFE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12, 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. 205. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
7.B. Intention to Annex Territory Comprising 5.06 Acres to Community Facilities District No. 1 in Connection with Tentative Parcel Map No. 39233 (72111 Clancy Lane)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(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 Special Tax for Annexation No. 206.
Jacob De La Cruz, Financial Analyst, presented the staff report.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/WEILL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13, 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 SPECIAL TAX FOR ANNEXATION NO. 206. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided non-agenda public comments: Christian Donovan, Patrick Lowry, Wally Melendez, Javier Enriquez (representing South Coast Air Quality Management District), Alejandro Cruz, and Susan Ragsdale.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.A. Closed Session Agenda
— 1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One Potential Case.
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session to confer with legal counsel regarding one potential initiation of litigation item, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
9.B. Recess to Closed Session
Mayor Mallotto recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 2:30 P.M.
9.C. Reconvene Open Session
Mayor Mallotto reconvened the meeting at 3:44 P.M.
9.D. Closed Session Announcements
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, announced that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mallotto adjourned the meeting at 3:44 P.M.
Date Approved by City Council: 03/19/2026