TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
September 26, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Elisabeth Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Rev. Amy Miranda, First Assembly of God Church, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright.
Closed Session Announcements - None.
Changes to the Agenda - None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Wright 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 - NONE
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he attended the East Valley Steering Committee meeting, and he was interviewed by Boy Scout Tom Ellison.
Councilmember Mintz commented that he attended the MDAQMD meeting and the League of California Cities' Annual Conference in Sacramento.
Councilmember Klink attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain commented that he didn't attend any meetings.
Mayor Wright mentioned that he also attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
2. Accept the Neighborhood Safety Project, HSIPL-5448(009).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:
1. Accept the Neighborhood Safety Project as completed for a total cost of $824,870.62.
2. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the contract work.
3. Direct the Finance Director to release retained funds 30 days after the filing of the Notice of Completion, provided no claims are filed against the contractor.
3. Legislative Report - August 2023.
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4. Fire Department Emergency Response Report - August 2023.
5. DCA - Density Bonus, Community Care Facilities and Emergency Shelters - Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 19.72 Density Bonus, Chapter 19.114 Community Care Facilities and Chapter 19.116 Emergency Shelters.
6. DCA - Off Street Parking and Loading - Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 19.82 Off Street Parking and Loading.
7. DCA - Article 2, Allowable Uses - Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending Article 2, Allowable Uses.
8. DCA - Accessory Dwelling Units - Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 19.134 Accessory Dwelling Units.
9. Second Reading - Conflict of Interest Code Update.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Ordinance No. 307, amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code. (Attachment A)
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - NONE PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
10. Wastewater Treatment Plant Location - Future Agenda Item Request.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council provide direction.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, commented on the Study, encouraging the City to conduct the Study.
Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms, asked what was going to happen to the Wastewater. Councilmember Scott commented that the wastewater recharges our aquifers.
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After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Mayor Wright to conduct a Study and to look at different locations to move the Plant, focusing on a mile east of the City.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11. APN 0621-051-12.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Resolution 23-25 and find that the land use entitlements on APN 0621-051-12 are expired and thus null and void, and that any legal non-conforming use status to operate a mobile home park (MHP) has also expired.
Community Development Director Gardner presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Wright, seconded by Councilmember Mintz to adopt Resolution 23-25 and find that the land use entitlements on APN 0621-051-12 are expired and thus null and void, and that any legal non-conforming use status to operate a mobile home park (MHP) has also expired., The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the lack of crosswalks and four-way stop signs along Sunnyvale Avenue, Sunnyslope and Hillside. She also spoke regarding the homeless.
Mark Spangenberg, Twentynine Palms, asked that in the future if the City grows, do you have plans to increase the Treatment Plant. City Manager Luckino replied yes.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, thanked the City for their recent decision regarding TBID.
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal Banners throughout the City.
2. Maintained vs. Non-Maintained Roads.
3. Identify ten lots to start a self-help construction program.
4. Discussion on forming a Youth Advisory Committee.
5. Discussion with the Homeless Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
Councilmember Scott added an item: that the City assess and examine pedestrian and street safety around our schools.
Mayor Wright seconded the item.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATE - None
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk//Public Information Officer