Rancho Mirage City Council Special Meeting, February 20, 2026

The City of Rancho Mirage held a special City Council meeting on February 20, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve an increase in electrical capacity allocation for local development projects. The council considered taking an additional 1.55 megawatts of capacity, raising the city's total allocation from 15 to 16.55 megawatts, to support a critical medical facility project and affordable housing developments. The total cost of the agreement was estimated at $9.3 million, with the developer agreeing to reimburse the city for capacity costs. Council members emphasized the importance of this capacity increase for economic development, job creation, and fulfilling affordable housing commitments. After public comment and discussion, the council unanimously approved the motion to authorize the city manager to execute the agreement, enabling continued development in the city.