TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
September 18, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eileen Leslie, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding Roberts Rules of Order and the Motion on the item.
Cindy Bernard, Twentynine Palms, commented against Ms. Leslie's comment.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Reconsideration of Resolution Approving Annual Assessment for Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council Reconsider whether to adopt Resolution No. 23-24 confirming the levy of assessments for the TBID.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report and explained why this meeting is taking place. He then passed the floor to City Attorney Muñoz (Attorney Muñoz) who explained Robert's Rules of Order.
Councilmember Scott thanked the City Attorney for his detailed explanation of Robert's Rules of Order. He then asked if there is any liability as a result of this reconsideration. Attorney Muñoz replied no.
Mayor Wright read the letter of introduction to a packet of letters of concerned citizens (90 letters).
Mayor Wright then read emails that were sent to the City for the record.
Chris Norris, Twentynine Palms, spoke against TBID.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, spoke against TBID.
Liz Meyer, Twentynine Palms spoke in favor of TBID.
Michael Usher, Twentynine Palms, spoke not in favor or against TBID.
John Cole, Twentynine Palms, is asking that he would hope the City Council would reconsider the decision made.
Ash Maharaj, Twentynine Palms, spoke in support of TBID’s progression.
Larry Bowden, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID.
City Council - Special Meeting
September 18, 2023
Anne Congdon, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID.
Mike Congdon, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID.
Eileen Leslie, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of TBID.
Patricia Knight, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID.
Anna Stump, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID.
Cindy Bernard, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID.
Judy Pruitt, Twentynine Palms, thinks the TBID should be dissolved and restructured.
Dawn Benton, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID and a restructure.
Scott Clinkscales, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID and for Breanne Dusastre.
Mary Jane Binge, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID.
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he is not against TBID. He feels money was hoarded. He commented that he agrees with restructuring.
Councilmember Mintz commented that along with this reconsideration, we should strategically plan.
Councilmember Scott asked if there is an option that could be done to allow businesses to opt out of TBID.
After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Wright, seconded by Councilmember Mintz to approve Resolution Number 23-24 confirming the levy of assessments for the TBID.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/PIO