TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session MINUTES City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
January 9, 2024
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bilderain called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright, Bilderain.
Adjourn to Closed Session - Mayor Bilderain and the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9 (d) (4) (One Case).
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bilderain called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - County of San Bernardino Firefighter Daniel Faland, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Rev. Don Thursby - Little Church of the Desert, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright, Bilderain.
Closed Session Announcements - Mayor Bilderain announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
Changes to the Agenda - None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bilderain 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 the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation to Morongo Basin Arch and the Twentynine Palms High School Girls Basketball Team for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Klink presented checks in the amount of $300 from the City of Twentynine Palms and $300 from Burrtec Waste and Recycling to Morongo Basin Arch for their participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program. The Twentynine Palms High School Girls Basketball Team was not able to attend due to having a game in Coachella this evening.
2. Presentation by Fire Chief Daniel Munsey, San Bernardino County Fire Department, on FP-5.
Chief Munsey provided a PowerPoint presentation to the City Council and the audience.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott commented that he had nothing to report.
Councilmember Wright mentioned that he did not attend any meetings.
Councilmember Mintz mentioned that he participated in the Toys for 29 Toy Giveaway. He thanked Mr. James Baskin, owner of Ground Zero, for his generous donation of toys for this Giveaway.
Mayor Pro Tem Klink commented that he attended the SBCTA meeting, and he wished everyone in Twentynine Palms and the Morongo Basin a Happy Birthday to those celebrating a birthday in January. He wished his wife a Happy 41st Anniversary.
Mayor Bilderain mentioned that he participated in the Toys for 29 Giveaway, he attended the Toys for Tots Giveaway at Copper Mountain College, he had meetings with Staff and citizens, he met with our Lobbyist, and he is participating in the interviews for the vacant TBID Board position.
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 December 12, 2023.
5. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,158,651.07.
6. Purchase of One Off-Highway Vehicle and Outfitting by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the purchase of one Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and outfitting by SBCSD for a total of $46,271.93 ($41,271.93 for the vehicle plus an estimated $5,000 for the outfitting).
Councilmember Scott asked to remove item #6 from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilmember Mintz, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted, minus item #6.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
6. Purchase of One Off-Highway Vehicle and Outfitting by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the purchase of one Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and outfitting by SBCSD for a total of $46,271.93 ($41,271.93 for the vehicle plus an estimated $5,000 for the outfitting).
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Interim City Manager Bowden introduced Captain Robert Warrick, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department who presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to approve the purchase of one Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and outfitting by SBCSD for a total of $46,271.93 ($41,271.93 for the vehicle plus an estimated $5,000 for the outfitting).
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING- NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
7. Public Arts Advisory Appointment.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council appoint Sara M. Lyons as a standing member of the Public Arts Advisory Committee.
Community Development Director Gardner (Director Gardner) introduced the PAAC Chair, Anna Stump, who presented the candidate, Ms. Sara M. Lyons.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Klink, seconded by Councilmember Wright to appoint Sara M. Lyons as a standing member of the Public Arts Advisory Committee.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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8. Creation of a Twentynine Palms Youth Council.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the creation of a Twentynine Palms Youth Council.
Recreation Program Manager Kary Minatrea (Program Manager Minatrea) presented the Staff Report and Power Point Presentation.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Wright to approve the creation of a Twentynine Palms Youth Council.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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9. City Council Regional Organizational Assignments.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council review Council assignments for Regional Organizations and make appointments as appropriate.
Mayor Bilderain presented the Council Assignments from 2023 and asked if all Councilmembers wish to continue with the same assignments, with the exception of the Personnel Committee, as those members change with the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem each year.
All Councilmembers were in favor.
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal Banners throughout the City.
2. Identify ten lost to start a self-help construction program.
3. Discussion with the Homeless Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
4. Assess and examine pedestrian and street safety around the schools.
5. Discussion on the peacock issue and creating an Ordinance to consider them wild animals and prohibiting them from being fed.
6. Discussion on dissolving the City's membership with the Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
Mayor Bilderain asked the Interim City Manager if items 1 and 5 could be closed out. Interim City Manager replied yes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
LeeAnn Clarke, Twentynine Palms, announced the Martin Luther King event that will take place on Monday, January 15, 2024 and provided an update on the murals that were tagged.
Delissa Chase, Twentynine Palms, commented that after a recent incident involving Councilmember Mintz, she and Councilmember Mintz have been able to establish a great relationship and does not want the City or City Council to have a black eye about this. She thanked Councilmember Mintz for his donation to her Horse Rescue.
Pastor Nick Foley, Twentynine Palms, spoke about the new addiction recovery ranch that is getting ready begin operation.
He mentioned that there will be an Open House on February 3, 2024.
Jenn De Falco, Twentynine Palms, thanked the City Council, James Baskin, Angie from Wing-n-it, and Pastor Nick Foley for providing toys for our children this holiday season. She commented on the homeless and the upcoming cold weather.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Interim City Manager Bowden provided the following update: he mentioned that he met with the Federal Lobbyist and received some good information and commented that he was going to provide an update on traffic safety, but he received more information and would like to present that as well, so he will have a presentation at the next City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Bilderain adjourned the meeting with a quote from the late Dr. Martin Luther King at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer