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Board hears July 4 security report and early-stage talks about transferring security to RMA
Summary
Security staff reported July 4 disturbances—including illegal fireworks and a report of a firearm being brandished—and discussed exploratory talks with Rancho Murieta Association (RMA) about transferring security responsibilities; directors asked for public outreach and further analysis of tax and liability implications.
Security staff briefed the board on operations and incidents from the July 4 events and described preliminary discussions with the Rancho Murieta Association about transferring all or parts of security operations.
The security presenter said July 4 drew a very large crowd with some disturbances at the North Beach and illegal fireworks near the 14th hole; staff reported one incident in which a firearm was brandished and said they notified law enforcement but response was delayed because officers were handling an unrelated homicide call. "We did notify law enforcement, and they didn't respond later until about 5 in the morning because they're working a homicide in Rancho Cordova," security staff said.
Directors and residents pressed for clarity on which agency paid for contracted sheriff presence; staff and other attendees said no sheriff presence was paid for the event. Board members emphasized lessons learned and urged more law-enforcement coordination for future large events.
Separately, the board heard that RMA has formed committees and is looking at possibly taking over security, gates or related assets as part of an asset/authority transfer. Officials described the conversations as preliminary and emphasized the need for public outreach and technical analysis of tax consequences and liabilities. One resident asked whether the transfer documents are public; staff said some materials are still informal and that public meetings are anticipated.
Why it matters: The July 4 incidents raised public-safety concerns and spotlighted whether the district or RMA is best positioned to provide security; any transfer of security functions would affect taxation, asset ownership and day-to-day enforcement.
What’s next: Directors asked staff to coordinate public outreach, share analyses with the improvements committee and evaluate tax and liability implications before any transfer of authority is finalized.
