TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting - WORKSHOP MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
February 13, 2024
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Presentations for 2024-2025.
1. 2024/2025 CDBG Workshop Presentations.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council open the presentations and listen to the four presenters' requests for CDBG funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bilderain called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Chuck Uyeda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Rev. Amy Miranda gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present - Klink, Scott, Bilderain. Councilmembers Mintz and Wright had an excused absence.
Closed Session Announcements - None.
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 our website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation to Feathers N Fur for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
This presentation was moved to the next meeting on February 27, 2024.
2. Proclamation Recognizing February 2024 as American Heart Month.
Mayor Bilderain read the Proclamation and then presented it to Ms.Kathy Alkire, Morongo Basin Healthcare District Community Outreach Nurse Educator.
3. Proclamation Recognizing February 2024 as Black History Month.
Mayor Bilderain read the Proclamation and then presented it to Mrs. Karmolette O'Gilvie, former Councilmember and Mayor.
4. Presentation by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC).
Ms. Anna Stump, PAAC Chair and Mr. Paul Razzo gave a presentation on the 29! sculpture. Breanne Dusastre, TBID Marketing Director, also provided input.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for "Fishalicious", a new restaurant in the downtown area and he has been busy, as have the other Councilmembers, interviewing for the City Manager position.
Mayor Pro Tem Klink commented that he also did the same things that Councilmember Scott mentioned. He wished everyone in Twentynine Palms celebrating a birthday in February, a Happy Birthday, especially Councilmember Scott.
Mayor Pro Tem Klink sang Happy Birthday to Councilmember Scott.
Mayor Bilderain mentioned that like his fellow Councilmembers, he has been busy with meetings and interviews, he attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for "Fishalicious,” and he attended the Community Leadership Luncheon aboard the Base.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
6. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on January 23, 2024 and January 30, 2024.
7. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,825,972.29.
8. Material Acquisition for Road Overlay from Blue Diamond Materials.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the purchase of materials for road overlay from Blue Diamond Materials for the purpose of overlaying roads throughout the City in the amount not to exceed $935,680, plus 10% contingency.
9. Treasurer's Report - FY 2023-24 Quarter 2.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and approve the Treasurer's Report for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Klink to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KLINK, SCOTT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MINTZ, WRIGHT
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - None.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Development Code Amendment - Article 3 Administration, Permits and Procedures.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA, introduce the Ordinance and approve the Development Code amendment for Article 3 Administration, Permits and Procedures.
Community Development Director Gardner presented the Staff Report.
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Mayor Bilderain opened the Public Hearing.
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Bilderain closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Klink, seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the Development Code amendment for Article 3 Administration, Permits and Procedures.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KLINK, SCOTT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MINTZ, WRIGHT
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
11. Designation of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council select two Councilmembers to serve as Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly.
City Clerk Villescas presented the Staff Report.
The consensus of the City Council is to have Mayor Pro Tem Klink be the Delegate and Councilmember Scott as the Alternate Delegate. All Councilmembers were in favor.
12. Luckie Park BallField Light Pole Replacement and Upgrade.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council award a contract to Qualite in the amount of $778,328.00 for the purchase of steel light poles and LED light fixtures and $316,900.00 for the installation of poles and fixtures.
Total contract award is $1,095,228.00 plus an additional contingency of $254,155.00 for potential wiring replacement should issues arise. The project cost should not exceed $1,349,383.00.
Information Services Director Eli Marshall presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Klink, seconded by Councilmember Scott to award a contract to Qualite in the amount of $778,328.00 for the purchase of steel light poles and LED light fixtures and $316,900.00 for the installation of poles and fixtures. Total contract award is $1,095,228.00 plus an additional contingency of $254,155.00 for potential wiring replacement should issues arise. The project cost should not exceed $1,349,383.00. Mayor Pro Tem Klink added a stipulation requesting that Staff does not forget about the rehabilitation of the Animal Shelter.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KLINK, SCOTT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MINTZ, WRIGHT
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FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal/Military Banners throughout the City.
2. Discussion with the Homeless Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
Councilmember Scott asked that the City Council take a look at the General Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Klink seconded the item.
Councilmember Scott asked that the City Council take a look at the 29! Sign and the possibility of moving it to Freedom Plaza. Mayor Pro Tem Klink seconded the item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susan Peplow, Joshua Tree, commented that she hopes the City Council considers adding reworking the TBID Ordinance to an agenda.
Mary Jane Binge, Twentynine Palms, commented on the graffiti on business walls all around the City. She also mentioned an abandoned home on Gorgonio that is boarded up and an eye sore. She commented on the 29! sign and how many residents are in favor of keeping the sign where it is, and she is one of them.
Chuck Uyeda, Twentynine Palms, commented on his concern on Two Mile Road between Adobe Road and Encelia Avenue. He mentioned that there are people that pass other vehicles by using the turn lane at a high rate of speed. He asked that the City Council consider putting some markings in the turn lane which say "No Passing".
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Interim City Manager Bowden commented that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints out of Utah donated 27,000 pounds of food to our city and City Staff assisted in unloading the truck and storing the food at the Public Works yard before distribution the next day. This food was distributed throughout the Morongo Basin.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Bilderain adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer