TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
March 8, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor O'Gilvie called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - City Manager Luckino led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Rev. Peggy Ventris, St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Wright, O'Gilvie. Councilmember Mintz will arrive late.
Closed Session Announcements - None.
Changes to the Agenda - City Manager Luckino announced that the Public Hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and based on how the items are presented, the City Council could go over other items and hold off on the Public Hearing until 6:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor O'Gilvie announced that these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on our website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation to Feathers n Fur Wildlife Rehabilitation Team for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright presented a check for $300 from the City of Twentynine Palms and a check for $300 on behalf of Burrtec Waste and Recycling to Feather and Fur Rescue Team for their participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
2. Proclamation proclai Mayor O'Gilvie read the Proclamation Designating March 2022 as Women's History Month. ming March 2022 as Women's History Month.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Klink wished everyone celebrating a birthday in March a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Bilderain commented that he did not attend any meetings. He wished everyone celebrating a birthday in March a Happy Birthday, especially his youngest daughter Gena, who is turning 11 years old this month.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright mentioned that he attended the Service Members of the Quarter Luncheon aboard the Base sponsored by the ASYMCA and he wished everyone celebrating a birthday in March a Happy Birthday, especially his sister Angie.
Mayor O'Gilvie mentioned that she did not attend any meetings and she wished everyone a Happy Birthday celebrating a birthday in March, especially her brother who is no longer with us.
Councilmember Mintz commented that he attended a MDAQMD meeting and the reason he was late to the meeting tonight was because his high school girls’ softball team had a game and won against Yucca Valley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council - Regular Meeting
March 8, 2022
3. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
4. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on January 25, 2022, and February 22, 2022.
5. Approval of Project Phoenix Warrant Register Totaling $962,669.12.
6. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,517,368.58.
7. Investment Policy.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council review and approve the City's Investment Policy.
8. Project Phoenix Wastewater System Service Contract Amendment.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract for the Project Phoenix Wastewater System Operations and Maintenance with the County of San Bernardino Special Districts Department County Service Area 70 (CSA 70) in the amount of $135,718.92 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $199,689.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to execute the Amendment, including any necessary amendments thereto.
9. Project Phoenix Wastewater System Service Contract Amendment.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the expenditure not to exceed $190,000.00 from Measure I and Article 8 funding to overlay Valle Vista from Condor Road to Utah Trail and Raymond Way from Mesquite Springs Road to Yucca Avenue.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ASTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MINTZ
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - None.
Councilmember Mintz arrived at the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Adopt City Council District Map Pursuant to Election Codes 21607 and 21607.1.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
A. Hold a fourth public hearing regarding the State-mandated redistricting process, pursuant to Elections Code sections 21607 and 21607.1; and
B. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A DISTRICT MAP FOLLOWING THE 2020 CENSUS PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTIONS 21607 AND 21607.1 City Manager Luckino introduced City Attorney Munoz who presented the Staff Report. City Attorney then introduced Mr. Todd Tatum with National Demographic Corporation, who gave a Power Point Presentation on Redistricting.
City Council - Regular Meeting
March 8, 2022
Mayor O'Gilvie opened the Public Hearing.
Cindy Bernard, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of the public map 2. She commented that if the City Council did not choose public map 2, then she favors the orange map.
Mayor O'Gilvie read emails and names into the record as wanting to be in favor or public map 2.
Adrienne Jenik and 29 Palms Neighbors.
Heidi Grunt commented that the public map 2 makes sense.
Mayor O'Gilvie closed the Public Hearing.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright to approve District Map Orange.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, to approve Resolution 22-04, adopting District Map Orange.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
11. Amboy Road Bike Path.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 and approve the use of a Type 2 bike path.
Public Works Superintendent Stacey presented the Staff Report.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain to approve the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 and approve the use of a Type 2 bike path.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ASTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MINTZ
City Council - Regular Meeting
March 8, 2022
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Adding sidewalk and picnic tables in Veterans' Park.
2. Shopping Carts.
3. Voting for Mayor as opposed to current selection process.
4. Seasonal banners throughout the City.
5. Solar Moratorium.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright requested the discussion of expanding the coverage area of the Building Improvement Program. Councilmember Klink seconded the request.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cindy Bernard, Twentynine Palms, asked about the genesis of the future agenda item, voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as opposed to the current selection process. She wanted to know why we would change the current process? City Manager Luckino commented that with the new Districting process, it is more difficult to follow the process of the Councilmember with the most votes in an election becoming the Mayor, so the City Council should discuss how they want to proceed.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Luckino asked Community Development Director Clark to give an update on the Channel Trail. Director Clark provided the update.
City Manager commented that the Grand Opening of Project Phoenix is this coming weekend, he mentioned that with the unfortunate acts on Ukraine, the City has encountered many cyber-attacks and we are working diligently to monitor this, the third billing of sewer in Project Phoenix will be going out and the State recommends we apply for 100% of funding for the City-wide sewer project.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor O'Gilvie adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/PIO