TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
September 13, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - Twentynine Palms High School Student Elisabeth Marshall called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Elisabeth Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance and then provided an update on events and happenings at the High School. Mayor O'Gilvie then presented Elisabeth with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Invocation - Pastor Mike Maddy, Shadow Mountain Community Church gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Wright, O'Gilvie.
Closed Session Announcements - None.
Changes to the Agenda - Mayor O'Gilvie announced that the Presentation items will be switched in the order presented.
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. Proclamation declaring September 2022 Hunger Action Month.
Mayor O'Gilvie presented Ms. Kayleen Sullivan and Staff Members from Food Bank, with a Proclamation Declaring September as Hunger Action Month.
2. Presentation by the Morongo Basin Health Care District.
Ms. Marge Doyle gave a Power Point Presentation on HIV.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Mintz mentioned that he attended the League of California Cities' Annual Conference in Long Beach and the first night of Theatre 29's season.
Councilmember Klink wished everyone celebrating a birthday in September a Happy Birthday. He mentioned that he also attended the League of California Cities' Annual Conference. He announced that he is now on the Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee for the San Bernardino County Transit Authority (SBCTA).
Councilmember Bilderain wished his son a Happy 22nd Birthday and mentioned that he did not attend any meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright commented that he did not attend any meetings. He wished his wife a Happy 37th Anniversary.
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Mayor O'Gilvie read into the record a commentary addressing issues that have been brought up by a constituent, correcting some of the comments made. She then mentioned that she attended the League of California Cities' Annual Conference.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
4. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on July 20, 2022, and August 18, 2022.
5. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - 2021 Annual Crime Report.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and file.
6. Roof Replacement Multiple Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council award two roof replacement projects (Patriotic Hall, Racquetball Court) to Winter Roofing LLC in the amount of $129,519.00 and allow for an additional not to exceed amount of $12,000.00 to replace roof sheeting and structure as needed at $90.00 per sheet.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION – None.
PUBLIC HEARING – None.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
7. Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) Appointment.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council appoint two new members, Valerie Mead, and Anna Stump, to the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC).
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report.
Pat Flanagan, PAAC Chair, welcomed the two newest members to the PAAC.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain to appoint the two new members, Valerie Mead, and Anna Stump to the Public Arts Advisory Committee. (PAAC).
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The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
8. Termination of Parking Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council Direct Staff and Legal Counsel to terminate the Parking Agreement with Bistro Twenty Nine.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report.
Eileen Leslie, Twentynine Palms, and owner of the former Bistro Twentynine building, commented that she was not notified of this termination and as owner of the former Bistro Twentynine building, she should let her counsel review this agreement. She is requesting a copy of what the City Manager just presented so that she can have her counsel review.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain to direct Staff and Legal Counsel to terminate the Parking Agreement with Bistro Twenty Nine.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Discussion on adding sidewalk and picnic tables in Veterans' Park.
2. Voting for Mayor as opposed to current selection process.
3. Seasonal banners throughout the City.
4. Expanding the area for the Business Improvement Program.
No additional items were added.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright asked if the VHR Education Class will be brought back to the City Council. City Manager Luckino replied that the process on how it will be deployed will come back to the City Council.
Councilmember Klink wants to eliminate number 2 as the City Council is aware of the process of voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. City Manager Luckino mentioned that it does need to be discussed because we are now in Districts and the process could be different, so it needs to be addressed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Jane Binge, Twentynine Palms, requested that the arrangement with Desert Beacon and the education component on VHRs be readdressed on a separate agenda.
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Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the sewer treatment plant at Freedom Plaza. He asked why the City is burdening the taxpayer to fund a private enterprise. He is requesting the City Council revisit the funding of the sewer treatment plant.
Heather Vescent, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the rule of government and short-term rental changes.
Eileen Leslie, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the proposed median in front of Stater Brothers shopping center.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Luckino gave an update on the median, he mentioned that the education portion of the VHR item will be addressed, and he commented on the upcoming election and no opponents running against Councilmember Mintz and Mayor Pro Tem Wright.
Mayor O'Gilvie wished her husband a Happy Anniversary. They will be celebrating 41 years of marriage on September 21st.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor O'Gilvie adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/PIO