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, April 16, 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
Gabe Codding, Director of Marketing, led the flag salute.
1.C. Roll Call: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, Weill, O'Keefe, Mallotto
Present: Fromberg Edelstein, Weill, O'Keefe, Mallotto.
Absent: Downs.
MOVED/SECONDED BY WEILL/FROMBERG EDELSTEIN TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCIL MEMBER DOWNS. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.A. Riverside County Sheriff's Department Update
Lieutenant Christopher Ternes provided an overview of Riverside County Sheriff's Department services in the community. He also introduced Investigator Josh Smith, who shared an overview of his professional background.
2.B. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Rancho Mirage Country Club as a Green Community for Participation in the Grow Together Garden Program
Jess Higgins, Program Coordinator, shared a presentation and a short video on the Rancho Mirage Grow Together Garden Program.
Desmond Rabinowitz, Rancho Mirage Country Club resident and Community Garden Leader, expressed gratitude for the City’s support of the Grow Together Garden Program and accepted a proclamation from Mayor Mallotto recognizing Rancho Mirage Country Club as a Green Community.
3. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein provided a recap of her experience as "Principal for the Day" at Rancho Mirage High School.
Council Member Weill shared an update on the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan. He also announced the grand opening of The Back Nine Golf in Rancho Mirage and shared a related video.
Mayor Pro Tem O’Keefe highlighted summer opportunities for children including the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory, and the Palm Springs Air Museum's Ronald M Auen Learning Center.
Mayor Mallotto reported that she and Council Member Fromberg Edelstein held a community update at Mission Shores and noted upcoming community updates. She also congratulated the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce on launching its Signature Speaker Series.
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (A-E)
Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the Consent Calendar items.
MOVED/SECONDED BY WEILL/O’KEEFE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
5.A. April 2, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the April 2, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
5.B. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
5.C. Compliance with Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Eligibility Requirements by Approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Approving the Project List to be Funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program, in Accordance with Senate Bill 1, the “Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.”
(Adopted Resolution No. 2026-17)
5.D. Contracts
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the terms of the contracts as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contracts.
5.E. Demands
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the demands as presented.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.A. Annexation No. 205 to Community Facilities District No. 1 in Connection with Tentative Parcel Map No. 38978. (Location: Approximately 1,450 Feet North of Country Club Drive on the East Side of Vista Del Sol)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Calling an Election on Levying a Special Tax within the Area Proposed to be Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 205), Declaring the Election Results, Approving the Annexation of the Territory and Directing the Recordation of the Amendment of the Notice of Special Tax Lien.
Jacob De La Cruz, Financial Analyst, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk, declared the election results as follows: the ballot for the six (6) eligible votes was received on April 1, 2026, and was in favor; therefore, votes cast in favor equal 100% of total votes cast.
MOVED/SECONDED BY FROMBERG EDELSTEIN/WEILL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18, CALLING AN ELECTION ON LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 (ANNEXATION NO. 205), DECLARING THE ELECTION RESULTS, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
6.B. Annexation No. 206 to Community Facilities District No. 1 in Connection with Tentative Parcel Map No. 39233. (Location: 72111 Clancy Lane)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-(Next-in-Order), Calling an Election on Levying a Special Tax within the Area Proposed to be Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 206), Declaring the Election Results, Approving the Annexation of the Territory and Directing the Recordation of the Amendment of the Notice of Special Tax Lien.
Jacob De La Cruz, Financial Analyst, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk, declared the election results as follows: the ballot for the six (6) eligible votes was received on April 16, 2026, and was in favor; therefore, votes cast in favor equal 100% of total votes cast.
MOVED/SECONDED BY WEILL/O’KEEFE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19, CALLING AN ELECTION ON LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 (ANNEXATION NO. 206), DECLARING THE ELECTION RESULTS, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
7. ACTION CALENDAR
7.A. Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify the nominations of members to serve on various boards and commissions as presented and waive any applicable term limits.
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public comments: Michael Harrington.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY O’KEEFE/WEILL TO RATIFY THE NOMINATIONS OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AS PRESENTED AND WAIVE ANY APPLICABLE TERM LIMITS. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
7.B. Property Tax Reduction Phase Out Agreement
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Property Tax Reduction Phase Out Agreement and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, subject to revisions approved by the County and the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney.
Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the staff report.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY FROMBERG EDELSTEIN/WEILL TO APPROVE THE PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PHASE OUT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO REVISIONS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY AND THE CITY MANAGER, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided non-agenda public comments: Patrick Lowry, Wally Melendez, and Michael Harrington.
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 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 2:23 P.M.
9.C. Reconvene Open Session
Mayor Mallotto reconvened the meeting at 3:12 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 3:12 P.M.
Date Approved by City Council: 05/07/2026