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TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
December 13, 2022
CALL TO ORDER -
Jadyn Bauer, Twentynine Palms High School Student and President of the Environmental Group called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Jadyn Bauer, Twentynine Palms High School student led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Pastor T. K. Washington - Gospel Fellowship Christian Center 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 - City Manager Luckino announced that item #22 would be moved to right before item #19 on the agenda.
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.
She announced that the December 27, 2022, regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be canceled due to the Holidays.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2022, and also mentioned that the State of the City Address will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Freedom Plaza in the gymnasium at 5:00 p.m.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Presentation to the Twentynine Palms High School Touchdown Club, Feathers & Fur Wildlife Rehab Team, and the Twentynine Palms High School Music Booster Association for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright presented checks in the amount of $300 from Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services and the City of Twentynine Palms to Feathers and Fur Wildlife Rehab Team and the Twentynine Palms High School Music Booster Club.
The Twentynine Palms High School Touchdown Club was not available to receive their checks.
Assemblyman Tom Lackey introduced himself as our Assemblyman and presented certificates to these groups as well.
Introduction and Recognition of the Twentynine Palms High School Girls' Volleyball Team for their Outstanding Volleyball Season.
Certificates were presented to the girls' volleyball team and their coaches for their outstanding season.
Assemblyman Lackey presented certificates to the team and coaches as well.
Presentation by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC).
This item will be moved to the January 10, 2023, City Council meeting.
Comments by Outgoing Mayor Karmolette O'Gilvie and Presentation of Employee of the Year and Mayor's Recognition Award.
Mayor O'Gilvie commented on her term as Councilmember, thanking her family, friends, church family and her fellow Councilmembers for all their support these past four years.
She then presented the Employee of the Year award to Eli Marshall and the Mayor's Recognition award to James Baskin.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright then presented Mayor O'Gilvie with a gavel and gift for her service to the Community.
Assemblyman Tom Lackey presented Mayor O'Gilvie with a Certificate of Recognition as well.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Mintz congratulated the Twentynine Palms High School volleyball team. He mentioned that he attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Corner 62, the Marine Corps Ball, and the Toys for 29 Golf Tournament.
Councilmember Klink congratulated the volleyball team. He mentioned that he attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Light Parade, the Marine Corps Ball, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Corner 62, and the Toys for 29 Golf Tournament.
He then sang "We wish you a Merry Christmas" to everyone.
Councilmember Bilderain congratulated the volleyball team. He commented that he attended the Corner 62 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Employee Recognition Luncheon, and the Toys for 29 Golf Tournament.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright congratulated the volleyball team. He mentioned that he attended the Employee Recognition Luncheon, the Marine Corps Ball, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Corner 62, the Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the Toys for 29 Golf Tournament and announced that the Toy Giveaway will be Thursday, December 15th beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Freedom Plaza.
He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mayor O'Gilvie mentioned that she attended the Marine Corps Ball, the Toys for 29 Golf Tournament, the Employee Recognition Luncheon, the Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $4,025,680.44.
Approval of Project Phoenix Warrant Register Totaling $154,626.03.
Legislative Report - November 2022
Morongo Basin Ambulance Report - October 2022.
Purchase of a Replacement Truck for the Parks & Recreation Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approve the purchase to replace the 2017 Dodge Ram pickup that was stolen.
Single Audit Report on Federal Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council receive and file.
Submission of CDBG Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approve the submission of the Community Development Block Grant funding application for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Second Reading of Building Code Update.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council adopt Ordinance No. 301 of City of Twentynine Palms amending Title 18 of the Twentynine Palms Municipal Code adopting the:
Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, compromising the 2022 California Administrative Code of Regulations, compromising the 2022 California Building Code Volumes 1 & 2, with appendices and Chapter 1 Division II; Part 2.5 of the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, compromising the 2022 California Residential Code with appendices; Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2022 California Electrical Code; Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2022 California Mechanical Code; Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations comprising the 2022 California Plumbing Code, with appendix H; Part 6 of the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2022 California Energy Code; Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2022 Historic Building Code; Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code Regulations, comprising the 2022 California Fire Code with Chapter 4 appendices; Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2022 California existing Building Code; Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code; Part 12 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2022 California Referenced Standards Code; the 2020 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendix H; the 2020 Edition of the Uniform Code for Solar Energy Installations, with appendices thereto, including amendments, additions and deletions; and amending the Twentynine Palms Municipal Code. 6536-6538 Desert Queen Ave Demolitions.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council:
Award a contract to demolish the structures at 6536-6538 Desert Queen Ave to The Van Dyke Corporation in the amount of $33,000 and authorize a Ten Percent (10%) Contingency in the amount of $3,300, for a total contract amount of $36,300; Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto.
Clean Water State Revolving Funding (SRF) Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approve Resolution No. 22-29 and Resolution No. 22-30 approving the submission of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) application for the furtherance of the planning and construction of the centralized wastewater and sewer system for the City and a reimbursement resolution allowing the City to receive the funding for funds spent from this point forward, respectively.
Certification of Election Results.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-31 confirming and certifying the November 8, 2022, election results.
ACTION:
A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Councilmember Mintz abstained from item #9 due to a possible conflict of interest.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, WRIGHT, O'GILVIE
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
MINTZ FROM ITEM #9
ABSENT:
NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION -
None.
SEATING OF COUNCILMEMBERS ELECT
Daniel L. Mintz Sr - District 3
Octavious Scott - District 4
McArthur Wright - District 5
City Clerk Villescas administered the Oaths of Office to the elected Councilmembers.
A BRIEF RECESS TOOK PLACE IN ORDER TO ALLOW NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER SCOTT TO TAKE HIS SEAT AT THE DAIS.
The meeting reconvened at 6:45 p.m.
Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council select the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
City Clerk Villescas presented the Staff Report.
Councilmember Mintz nominated Mayor Pro Tem Wright to become Mayor, seconded by Councilmember Klink and voted unanimously by the City Council.
Newly appointed Mayor Wright gave a speech of gratitude to all who have supported his journey on the City Council.
Councilmember Klink nominated Councilmember Bilderain to become the Mayor Pro Tem. The nomination was seconded by Mayor Wright and voted unanimously by the City Council.
Councilmember Klink congratulated newly elected Councilmember Scott. Councilmember Scott thanked everyone for electing him and he looks forward to a great term.
PUBLIC HEARING
Updates to the Housing Element, Safety Element, and Land Use Element of the General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council conduct the Public Hearing, consider public comment, and adopt the Resolution approving the Initial Study/Negative Declaration, and adopting amendments to the Housing, Safety and Land Use Elements.
Ms. Nicole Criste, Principal with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. presented the Staff Report and Power Point Presentation.
Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing.
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Wright closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION:
A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain to adopt the Resolution approving the Initial Study/Negative Declaration, and adopting amendments to the Housing, Safety and Land Use Elements.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
San Bernardino County Housing Trust
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council receive a presentation from the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) and consider the submittal of a Letter of Interest from the Mayor on behalf of the City Council for participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust.
City Manager Luckino introduced Ms. Monique Arellano with San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG), who presented the Power Point Presentation explaining what the Housing Trust is.
ACTION:
A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain to submit a Letter of Interest from the Mayor on behalf of the City Council for participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) Appointment.
Director Gardner introduced Cindy Bernard, who was recommended to be appointed to the PAAC.
ACTION:
A motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain to appoint Cindy Bernard to the PAAC.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
Voting for Mayor as opposed to the current selection process.
Seasonal Banners throughout the City.
Maintained vs. Non-Maintained Roads.
VHR Ordinance.
Two-story homes in Indian Cove.
Heating station during the Winter months.
Councilmember Scott would like to add a new process of appointing Planning Commissioners.
Councilmember Mintz seconded this item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS -
None.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Luckino commented on the following: SoCal Gas sent the City a notice that they will be giving smart devices to residences to help them save gas and the City will put this notice out on our social media, Luckie Park Pool is anticipated to be completed by March or April, 2023, Grocery Outlet will be opening at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15th with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
He mentioned that the ROPS Annual Oversight Board meeting was recently held, and our annual payment was approved.
He then passed the floor to Captain Warrick, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, who announced the "Coffee with a Cop" event at Starbucks on Friday, December 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and encourages the public to attend.
Mayor Wright mentioned that the City Council attended the First Responders’ Appreciation Lunch recently and it was well attended.
ADJOURNMENT
- Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/PIO