TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
October 11, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - Twentynine Palms High School student Elisabeth Marshall called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Miss Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Rev. Don Thursby, Little Church of the Desert, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Mintz, Wright, O'Gilvie. Councilmember Klink had an excused absence.
Closed Session Announcements - None.
Changes to the Agenda - None.
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. Introduction of the newest City Employees.
Paul Osterman, Charles Abbott and Associates, introduced Cameron Hepperly, Building Inspector/Permit Technician.
2. Presentation to the Twentynine Palms High School Touchdown Club for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
This item was moved to the November 8, 2022, City Council meeting.
3. Proclamation Recognizing October as Hindu Heritage Month.
Mayor O'Gilvie read the Proclamation to the audience. Mr. Yashveer Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Hindu community.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Mintz commented that he attended the Pioneer Days Kickoff and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Visitors' Center. He mentioned that the Bowladium hosted a USBC Bowling Tournament the past weekend and it brought a lot of people to the community, he wished his wife Christina a Happy Anniversary, he will be attending his daughter's graduation ceremony in Phoenix from Grand Canyon University, and he encouraged everyone to attend the Pioneer Days festivities.
Councilmember Bilderain mentioned that he did not attend any meetings, but he did attend the Pelican Club Dinner.
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Mayor Pro Tem Wright mentioned that he attended the State of the County Address in Ontario the week prior, he wished his son Drayson and daughter Mariana a Happy Birthday. He reminded everyone about the Pioneer Days festivities and especially the Sunrise Service that is going to be held on Sunday morning at Luckie Park. He announced that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem’s Toys for 29 Golf Tournament is going to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Mayor O'Gilvie mentioned that she attended the Pioneer Days Kickoff, the Morongo Basin Healthcare District's Health Fair and she wanted to remind everyone that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so wear your pink in support of those that have battled breast cancer.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
5. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on September 27, 2022.
6. Permanent Bleachers at Project Phoenix.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council award a construction services contract (Permanent Bleachers at Project Phoenix Gymnasium/Community Center) to Herk Edwards, Inc., in the amount of $87,940.
7. Accept the final map for Parcel Map No. 20360.
RECCOMENDATION: The City Council accept and approve the final map for Parcel Map No. 20360.
8. Neighborhood Safety Project, HSIPL-5448(009).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:
1. Adopt the design of the project represented by the Plans and Specifications for the "Twentynine Palms Neighborhood Safety Project",
2. Award the contract for the "Twentynine Palms Neighborhood Safety Project" to VSS International, Inc., for the amount of $781,120.00 and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $78,112, for a total contract amount of $859,232.00.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Councilmember Mintz abstained from item #6, due to a possible conflict of interest.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, MINTZ, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ASTAIN: MINTZ FROM ITEM #6
ABSENT: KLINK
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - None.
PUBLIC HEARING – None.
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
9. Business Loan Improvement Program Expansion.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council direct Staff to update application forms and other materials related to the Business Loan Improvement Program to expand the boundaries, and to publish said documents to solicit participation in the Program.
Community Development Director Gardner (Director Gardner) presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain to direct Staff to update application forms and other materials related to the Business Loan Improvement Program to expand the boundaries, and to publish said documents to solicit participation in the Program.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, MINTZ, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES: NONE
ASTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KLINK
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Voting for Mayor as opposed to current selection process.
2. Seasonal Banners throughout the City.
3. Maintained v. Non-Maintained Roads.
4. VHR Ordinance.
5. Two-story homes in Indian Cove.
No additional items were added to the list.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms, thanked the City Council for approving the Neighborhood Safety Project.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Luckino reminded everyone about the Community Hotline that the public can call for complaints.
He mentioned that the City is down to 100 pending applications for the Vacation Home Rental cap of 500. He gave an update on the propositions that are currently on the ballot for this November's election.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor O'Gilvie adjourned the meeting in honor of the women and men who have lost their battle with breast cancer at 6:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/PIO