Agenda — Twentynine Palms City Council, November 12, 2025 (part 5 of 5)

Technical Specifications

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Add to section 90-1.02H:

Concrete at Abutments 1 and 2, including wingwalls, is in a corrosive environment.

For concrete at Abutments 1 and 2, including wingwalls, the ratio of the quantity of free water to the quantity of cementitious material must not exceed 0.40.

Add to section 90-1.02I(2)(a):

For concrete at Split Rock Avenue Bridge, the mortar strength of the fine aggregate relative to the mortar strength of Ottawa sand must be a minimum of 100 percent under California Test 515. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
96 GEOSYNTHETICS
Add to section 96-1.02B:

Filter fabric for abutments and wingwalls must be Class A.

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ADDENDUM NO. 3

TO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE BRIDGE
ISSUED: October 3, 2025
This Addendum is issued to the Split Rock Avenue Bridger project. Submit proposals for this work with the understanding and full consideration of this addendum. The revisions declared herein are essential parts of the Contract. Each bidder shall acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by signing the acknowledgement section of this addendum, and attaching the complete, signed addendum to the Proposal.

Revised Technical Special Provisions

1. Replace the following Technical Special Provision for section 12-4.02C(3)(d) with:

Replace section 12-4.02C(3)(d) with:
12-4.02C(3)(d) City Street Closure Requirements
You may completely close Split Rock Avenue for the duration of the project. When Split Rock Avenue is completely closed, detour traffic as shown on the traffic handling plans.

Revised Bid Form
Replace the Bid form.

1. The following bid item quantities have been updated:

20. Roadway Excavation

26. Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A)

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2. The following bid items have been added:

67. Remove Concrete Pavement

68. Adjust Water Meter to Grade
Revised Plan Sheets
Replace the following plan sheets:

1. Plan Sheet XS-1 has been revised to include overexcavation.

2. Plan Sheet S-2 has been revised to update quantities.

3. Plan Sheets XS-1, L-1, CD-1, and G-1 have been revised to include a HMA Access Path to the Twenty Nine Palms Recreational Trail.

4. Plan Sheets U-1 and S-4 have been revised to include an existing waterline.

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SECTION 300 – BID FORM
NAME OF BIDDER:

The undersigned Bidder hereby declares that it has carefully examined the location of the proposed Work, and has read and examined the Contract Documents, including all plans, specifications, and all addenda, if any, for the following Project:

Split Rock Avenue Bridge
We hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and services, and to discharge all duties and obligations necessary and required to perform and complete the Project in strict accordance with the Contract Documents for the following TOTAL BID PRICE:

BID SCHEDULE
No. FINAL
PAY
ITEM

CODE ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF

MEASURE

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1 070030 LEAD COMPLIANCE PLAN LS 1
2 120100 CONSTRUCTION AREA
SIGNS LS 1
3 120100 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM LS 1
4 130100 JOB SITE MANAGEMENT LS 1
5 130301 STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION PLAN LS 1
6 130321 STORMWATER SAMPLING
AND ANALYSIS DAY EA 20
7 130331 STORMWATER ANNUAL
REPORT EA 2
8 130500 TEMPORARY EROSION
CONTROL BLANKET SQYD 742
9 130610 TEMPORARY CHECK DAM LF 75
10 130620 TEMPORARY DRAINAGE
INLET PROTECTION EA 3
11 130680 TEMPORARY SILT FENCE LF 1,180
12 130710 TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE EA 4
13 130900 TEMPORARY CONCRETE
WASHOUT LS 1
14 131103 WATER QUALITY SAMPLING
AND ANALYSIS DAY EA 20
15 131104 WATER QUALITY
MONITORING REPORT EA 8
16 131105 WATER QUALITY ANNUAL
REPORT EA 2
17 160110 TEMPORARY HIGHVISIBILITY FENCE LF 1,180

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No. FINAL
PAY
ITEM

CODE ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF

MEASURE

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
18 160111A TEMPORARY HIGHVISIBILITY STAKING LF 290
19 170103 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LS 1
20 190101 ROADWAY EXCAVATION CY 640
21 190151 CHANNEL EXCAVATION CY 1,152
22 F 192003 STRUCTURE EXCAVATION
(BRIDGE) CY 206
23 F 193003 STRUCTURE BACKFILL
(BRIDGE) CY 134
24 198010 IMPORTED BORROW CY 1,810
25 260203 CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE CY 8
26 390132 HOT MIX ASPHALT (TYPE A) TON 690
27 394070A PLACE HOT MIX ASPHALT
DIKE LF 358
28 398200 COLD PLANE ASPHALT
CONCRETE PAVEMENT SQYD 325
29 490528 FURNISH STEEL PILING (HP
14 X 89) LF 1,042
30 490529 DRIVE STEEL PILE (HP 14 X
89) EA 24
31 500001 PRESTRESSING CAST-INPLACE CONCRETE LS 1
32 F 510053 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE,
BRIDGE CY 150
33 F 510054 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE,
BRIDGE (POLYMER FIBER) CY 279
34 F 520102 BAR REINFORCING STEEL
(BRIDGE) LB 37,800
35 F 520106 BAR REINFORCING STEEL
(EPOXY COATED) LB 43,500
36 510094A TYPE OL DRAINAGE INLET EA 1
37 510095A TYPE A CATCH BASIN EA 3
38 510092A HEADWALL EA 1
39 510503A MANHOLE - TYPE A7 EA 1
40 510502A MANHOLE EA 1
41 600001 PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN LS 1
42 600037 PREPARE CONCRETE
BRIDGE DECK SURFACE SQFT 2,628
43 600041 FURNISH POLYESTER
CONCRETE OVERLAY CF 219
44 F 600043 PLACE POLYESTER
CONCRETE OVERLAY SQFT 2,628
45 650014 18" REINFORCED CONCRETE
PIPE LF 111

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No. FINAL
PAY
ITEM

CODE ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF

MEASURE

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
46 650018 24" REINFORCED CONCRETE
PIPE LF 296
47 650026 36" REINFORCED CONCRETE
PIPE LF 53
48 700001A PROTECTION BARRIER EA 3
49 723080 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION
(60LB, CLASS II, METHOD B) CY 18
50 723070

ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION
(150 LB, CLASS III, METHOD
B)
CY 163
51 729011 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION
FABRIC (CLASS 8) SQYD 371
52 731504 MINOR CONCRETE (CURB
AND GUTTER) CY 24
53 731516 MINOR CONCRETE
(DRIVEWAY) SQYD 78
54 731521 MINOR CONCRETE
(SIDEWALK) SQYD 245
55 800360 CHAIN LINK FENCE (TYPE
CL-6) LF 400
56 802620 16' CHAIN LINK GATE (TYPE
CL-6) EA 2
57 803020 REMOVE FENCE LF 397
58 803065A REMOVE SWING GATE EA 4
59 810230 PAVEMENT MARKER
(RETROREFLECTIVE) EA 42
60 820250 REMOVE ROADSIDE SIGN EA 2
61 F 833094 TUBULAR BICYCLE RAILING LF 195
62 F 839719 CONCRETE BARRIER (TYPE
732SW) LF 98
63 F 839741 CONCRETE BARRIER (TYPE
836) LF 98
64 840505 6" THERMOPLASTIC
TRAFFIC STRIPE LF 1,002
65 840666 PAINT PAVEMENT MARKING
(2-COAT) SQFT 80
66 999990 MOBILIZATION LS 1
67 REMOVE CONCRETE
PAVEMENT SQYD 120
68 ADJUST WATER METER TO
GRADE EA 1
TOTAL BID AMOUNT ____________________________________________ Bid Amount in Numbers
__________________________________________________________________________ Bid Amount in Written Form

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Bidders must provide pricing for every bid item.

The estimated quantities for unit price items are for purposes of comparing bids only and the City makes no representation that the actual quantities of work performed will not vary from the estimates.

In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the line-item cost set forth for a unit price item, the line item cost, calculated at the unit price multiplied by the estimated quantity, shall prevail, and shall be utilized as the basis for determining the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. However, if the amount set forth as a unit price is ambiguous, unintelligible or uncertain for any cause, or is omitted, or is the same amount as the entry in the “Line Item Cost” column, then the amount set forth in the “Line Item Cost” column for the item shall prevail and shall be divided by the estimated quantity for the item and the price thus obtained shall be the unit price. If any of the above discrepancies exist, the City may recalculate the bid price on the basis of the unit price and the bidder agrees to be bound by such recalculation. Final payment for unit price items shall be determined by the City from measured quantities of work performed.

In case of discrepancy between the written price and the numerical price, the written price shall prevail.

The undersigned agrees that this Bid Form constitutes a firm offer to the City which cannot be withdrawn for the number of calendar days from the bid opening stated in the Notice Inviting Bids from the bid opening, or until a Contract for the Work is fully executed by the City and a third party, whichever is earlier.

The Contract Time shall commence on the date stated in the City’s Notice to Proceed or as stated above. In no case shall the Contractor commence construction prior to the date stated in the City’s Notice to Proceed, or before providing the required bonds and evidence of insurance.

Bidder certifies that it is licensed in accordance with the California law providing for the registration of Contractors, License No. _________, Expiration Date _______, class of license _____. If the bidder is a joint venture, each member of the joint venture must include the above information.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt, understanding and full consideration of the following addenda to the Contract Documents.

Addenda No. _______________________
Addenda No. _______________________
Addenda No. _______________________

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SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

BUENA VISTA DRIVE BAGLEY AVENUE

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

BUENA VISTA DRIVE

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

ACCESS PATH TO TWENTY NINE PALMS RECREATIONAL TRAIL

CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31
TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS XS3
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CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31

STREET IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
L4
1R1

PROFILE

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CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS CD -
6 1R1

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PROFILE
GCITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31

CHANNEL EXCAVATION
PLAN

SECTION A-A

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STOP
STOP

CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31
UTILITY PLAN U-1
14 R1

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20 INDEX TO PLANS
S - 2 R1

CONCRETE STRENGTH AND TYPE LIMITS

NO SCALE
DESIGN:

DEAD LOAD:
y
LIVE LOAD:

SEISMIC DESIGN:

SEISMIC LOAD:

REINFORCED CONCRETE: f = 60 ksi
vehicular loads.

HL-93, Caltrans' "Low Boy" and CA P-15 Permit, design
Includes 0.035 ksf for future wearing surface
S30

GENERAL NOTES

LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN
Period (sec)
c
f' =
n = 8
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE:
"GIRDER LAYOUT" sheet.

See "PRESTRESSING NOTES" on
Spectral Acceleration (g)

SHEET FOR CONCRETE STRENGTH
SEE "PRESTRESSING NOTES" ON "GIRDER LAYOUT"

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE (POLYMER FIBER),

INDEX TO PLANS
STANDARD PLAN SHEET NO.

DETAIL NO.

B0-1
B0-3
B0-5

LIMITS OF PAYMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND

BRIDGE DETAILS

BRIDGE DETAILS
Sheet No. Title
A10A
A10C
A10B
A10D
ABBREVIATIONS (SHEET 1 OF 2)
ABBREVIATIONS (SHEET 2 OF 2)
A10E
LINES AND SYMBOLS (SHEET 2 OF 3)
LINES AND SYMBOLS (SHEET 1 OF 3)
LINES AND SYMBOLS (SHEET 3 OF 3)
A10H
LEGEND - SOIL (SHEET 1 OF 2)
LEGEND - SOIL (SHEET 2 OF 2)

LEGEND - ROCK
A10G
A10F
A62C LIMITS OF PAYMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND

BACKFILL BRIDGE
A62B

BACKFILL BRIDGE SURCHARGE AND WALL
B8-5 CAST-IN-PLACE POST-TENSIONED GIRDER DETAILS
CONCRETE BARRIER TYPE 732SW (SHEET 1 OF 2)
B11-59 CONCRETE BARRIER TYPE 732SW (SHEET 2 OF 2)
B11-58
B11-51 TUBULAR HANDRAILING
B11-79
B11-80
CONCRETE BARRIER TYPE 836 DETAILS NO. 1
CONCRETE BARRIER TYPE 836 DETAILS NO. 2
with California Amendments, preface dated April 2019
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 8th Edition
Version 2.0, April 2019

CALTRANS SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA (SDC)

4.0 ksi
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE (f'c = 4,000 psi)
B9-6 STRUCTURE APPROACH - DRAINAGE DETAILS
LOG OF TEST BORINGS NO. 2 OF 2
LOG OF TEST BORINGS NO. 1 OF 2

TUBULAR BICYCLE RAILING DETAILS

GIRDER LAYOUT

TYPICAL SECTION
ABUTMENT DETAILS NO. 3
ABUTMENT DETAILS NO. 2
ABUTMENT DETAILS NO. 1

ABUTMENT LAYOUT

FOUNDATION PLAN

DECK CONTOURS

INDEX TO PLANS

GENERAL PLAN

13. 12.

11. 10.

9. 8.

7. 6.

5. 4.

3. 2.

1. ARS CURVE

4.5 5.0

0.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

0.2 0.6

0.8 1.0

1.2 1.4

1.6 1.8

0.4 2.0
5% Damping
Peak Rock Acceleration = 0.61g
Moment Magnitude : 7.5
V = 1050 ft/s (320 m/s) and with near fault adjustments ARS Online Version 2.3.09 with
STANDARD PLANS DATED 2023
Item Total

QUANTITIES
1" THICK POLYESTER CONCRETE OVERLAY
3 REVISED PER ADDENDUM NO. 3, DATED 10/03/2025

STRUCTURE EXCAVATION (BRIDGE)

STRUCTURE BACKFILL (BRIDGE)
FURNISH STEEL PILING (HP 14 X 89)
DRIVE STEEL PILE (HP 14 X 89)

PRESTRESSING CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE (POLYMER FIBER)

BAR REINFORCING STEEL (BRIDGE)

BAR REINFORCING STEEL (EPOXY COATED)

PREPARE CONCRETE BRIDGE DECK SURFACE

FURNISH POLYESTER CONCRETE OVERLAY

PLACE POLYESTER CONCRETE OVERLAY

TUBULAR BICYCLE RAILING
CONCRETE BARRIER (TYPE 732SW)
CONCRETE BARRIER (TYPE 836)
206
134
1,042
24 1
150
279
2,628
219
2,628
195
98 98
CY
CY
LF
EA
LS
CY
CY
LB
LB
SF
CF
SF
LF
LF
LF
37,800
43,500
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DESIGNED: OF
No. 66058
DATE
NO. REVISION DATE
DRAWN:

CHECKED:

SCALE
VERT:

HORIZ:

RECORD DRAWING DATE:

NO.

DWG.
$FILEABBREV$

CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

BRIDGE PROJECT
CAD FILE:

PROJECT NO. XXXXX
Exp. 6-30-26
31 NO. REVISION BY DATE

AS NOTED

AS NOTED
C. TORNACI
K. DANG
CIVIL

STATE OFCALIFORNIA
RE

GISTERED

PROFESSIONAL
ENG
IN
E
ER

CHARLES
G. TORNACI
S -
A. MOMENI

CHARLES TORNACI, PROJECT ENGINEER
3/31/2025

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2015
102 5
M
LEGEND

SCOUR DATA TABLE
Abut 2
Abut 1
Locations
Support
Scour Depth (ft)
Short Term (Local)
Scour Elevation (ft)
and Contraction)
Long Term (Degradation

0.0 0.0
FREQUENCY (Years)
WATER SURFACE (Elevation at bridge)

OVERTOPPING
DISCHARGE (Cubic feet per second)
A DRAINAGE AREA: N/A square miles
A
100 N/A
N/A
N/A

DESIGN FLOW BASE FLOW FLOW

HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY

CHANNEL
FLOOD

CONTROL

TWENTYNINE
PALMS
R
T
L
=
=
=
=

CURVE DATA
800.00'
966.06'
A
A
22 23
2 3
20 '-
5⅜
"
2003.00
2003.00
22+24.28
22+95.73
S - 4R1
22 FOUNDATION PLAN
PLAN
R/W
R/W
A
FREQUENCY (Years)
WATER SURFACE (Elevation at bridge)

OVERTOPPING
DISCHARGE (Cubic feet per second)
B DRAINAGE AREA: N/A square miles
B
100 N/A
N/A
N/A

DESIGN FLOW B BASE FLOW FLOW
50 7,489 6,000
2014.1 2012.8
50 4,709
2011.6
3,900
2010.7
Twentynine Palms Flood Channel Improvements.

A Interim conditions in effect at conclusion
B Ultimate conditions in effect at conclusion of Donnell Basin improvements ⅛" = 1'-0"
20 '-
2 "
R = 771.00'
WWLOL
R = 819.75'
WWLOL
R = 771.00'
WWLOL
R = 819.75'
WWLOL

LOCATION

NOMINAL RESISTANCE

COMPRESSION TENSION
(KIPS)
Abut 1

PILE DATA TABLE
N/A

PILE TYPE
(FT)

ELEVATION
TIP
DESIGN
(FT)

ELEVATION
TIP

SPECIFIED
(KIPS)

RESISTANCE

DRIVING

NOMINAL
N/A
HP 14x89
Abut 2 HP 14x89
1996.80
1996.80
xxxx.xx Indicates bottom of end diaphragm.

Denotes vertical pile
200
210
DETAILS NO. 3" SHEETS
PLAN" AND "ABUTMENT
OUTLET, SEE "DRAINAGE
36" O RCP STORM DRAIN
1963 (d)
1971 (c)
1960 (a)
1963 (d)
1971 (c)
1960 (a)
1960
1960
200
210
the design tip elevations for lateral, and tolerable settlement.

The Specified Tip Elevation shall not be raised above
(c) Settlement; and (d) Lateral Load.

Design tip elevations are controlled by: (a) Compression; NOTES:

2. 1.
30 '-
1 ⅛
"
29 '-
7¾
"
551.77'
(BY OTHERS)

ABANDONED)
(TO BE

STEEL TPWD
Exist 8" Á
DETAILS NO. 3" SHEETS
PLAN" AND "ABUTMENT
OUTLET, SEE "DRAINAGE
24" O RCP STORM DRAIN

SBCFCD R/W

STORM DRAIN CLEAN OUT
Exist ½" TPWD PVC WATER LINE
(TRAFFIC RATED LID)
METER. ADJUST TO GRADE
Exist TPWD WATER
3 REVISED PER ADDENDUM NO. 3, DATED 10/03/2025
3 1450 FRAZEE ROAD, SUITE 100, SAN DIEGO CA. 858-514-8377 BY
DESIGNED: OF
No. 66058
DATE
NO. REVISION DATE
DRAWN:

CHECKED:

SCALE
VERT:

HORIZ:

RECORD DRAWING DATE:

NO.

DWG.
$FILEABBREV$

CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

BRIDGE PROJECT
CAD FILE:

PROJECT NO. XXXXX
Exp. 6-30-26
31 NO. REVISION BY DATE

AS NOTED

AS NOTED
C. TORNACI
K. DANG
CIVIL

STATE OFCALIFORNIA
R
E
GIS
T
ERED

PROFESSIONAL
EN
GINEE
R

CHARLES
G. TORNACI
S -
A. MOMENI

CHARLES TORNACI, PROJECT ENGINEER
3/31/2025

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This addendum has been prepared under the direction of the undersigned city representative:

By: Date: October 3,2025
Richard Pedersen, P.E., City Engineer
City of Twentynine Palms

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Acknowledgement:

I have reviewed the materials included in Addendum No. 3 to the Split Rock Avenue Bridge project and understand the information provided is included as part of the contract documents.

By:

Respondent’s Signature Date

Respondent’s Name (printed)

Name of Company
End of Addendum No. 3

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SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

BUENA VISTA DRIVE BAGLEY AVENUE

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

BUENA VISTA DRIVE

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

ACCESS PATH TO TWENTY NINE PALMS RECREATIONAL TRAIL

CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31
TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS XS3
1Rl

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CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31

STREET IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
L4
1R1

PROFILE

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CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS CD -
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PROFILE
GCITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31

CHANNEL EXCAVATION
PLAN

SECTION A-A

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STOP

CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE
BRIDGE PROJECT 31
UTILITY PLAN U-1
14 R1

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20 INDEX TO PLANS
S - 2 R1

CONCRETE STRENGTH AND TYPE LIMITS

NO SCALE
DESIGN:

DEAD LOAD:
y
LIVE LOAD:

SEISMIC DESIGN:

SEISMIC LOAD:

REINFORCED CONCRETE: f = 60 ksi
vehicular loads.

HL-93, Caltrans' "Low Boy" and CA P-15 Permit, design
Includes 0.035 ksf for future wearing surface
S30

GENERAL NOTES

LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN
Period (sec)
c
f' =
n = 8
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE:
"GIRDER LAYOUT" sheet.

See "PRESTRESSING NOTES" on
Spectral Acceleration (g)

SHEET FOR CONCRETE STRENGTH
SEE "PRESTRESSING NOTES" ON "GIRDER LAYOUT"

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE (POLYMER FIBER),

INDEX TO PLANS
STANDARD PLAN SHEET NO.

DETAIL NO.

B0-1
B0-3
B0-5

LIMITS OF PAYMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND

BRIDGE DETAILS

LEGEND - ROCK
A10G
A10F
A62C LIMITS OF PAYMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND

BACKFILL BRIDGE
A62B

CALTRANS SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA (SDC)

4.0 ksi
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE (f'c = 4,000 psi)
B9-6 STRUCTURE APPROACH - DRAINAGE DETAILS
LOG OF TEST BORINGS NO. 2 OF 2
LOG OF TEST BORINGS NO. 1 OF 2

TUBULAR BICYCLE RAILING DETAILS

GIRDER LAYOUT

TYPICAL SECTION
ABUTMENT DETAILS NO. 3
ABUTMENT DETAILS NO. 2
ABUTMENT DETAILS NO. 1

ABUTMENT LAYOUT

FOUNDATION PLAN

DECK CONTOURS

INDEX TO PLANS

GENERAL PLAN

13. 12.

11. 10.

9. 8.

7. 6.

5. 4.

3. 2.

1. ARS CURVE

4.5 5.0

0.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

0.2 0.6

0.8 1.0

1.2 1.4

1.6 1.8

0.4 2.0
5% Damping
Peak Rock Acceleration = 0.61g
Moment Magnitude : 7.5
V = 1050 ft/s (320 m/s) and with near fault adjustments ARS Online Version 2.3.09 with
STANDARD PLANS DATED 2023
Item Total

QUANTITIES
1" THICK POLYESTER CONCRETE OVERLAY
3 REVISED PER ADDENDUM NO. 3, DATED 10/03/2025

STRUCTURE EXCAVATION (BRIDGE)

STRUCTURE BACKFILL (BRIDGE)
FURNISH STEEL PILING (HP 14 X 89)
DRIVE STEEL PILE (HP 14 X 89)

PRESTRESSING CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE (POLYMER FIBER)

BAR REINFORCING STEEL (BRIDGE)

BAR REINFORCING STEEL (EPOXY COATED)

PREPARE CONCRETE BRIDGE DECK SURFACE

FURNISH POLYESTER CONCRETE OVERLAY

PLACE POLYESTER CONCRETE OVERLAY

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CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

BRIDGE PROJECT
CAD FILE:

PROJECT NO. XXXXX
Exp. 6-30-26
31 NO. REVISION BY DATE

AS NOTED

AS NOTED
C. TORNACI
K. DANG
CIVIL

STATE OFCALIFORNIA
RE

GISTERED

PROFESSIONAL
ENG
IN
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CHARLES
G. TORNACI
S -
A. MOMENI

CHARLES TORNACI, PROJECT ENGINEER
3/31/2025

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2015
102 5
M
LEGEND

SCOUR DATA TABLE
Abut 2
Abut 1
Locations
Support
Scour Depth (ft)
Short Term (Local)
Scour Elevation (ft)
and Contraction)
Long Term (Degradation

0.0 0.0
FREQUENCY (Years)
WATER SURFACE (Elevation at bridge)

OVERTOPPING
DISCHARGE (Cubic feet per second)
A DRAINAGE AREA: N/A square miles
A
100 N/A
N/A
N/A

DESIGN FLOW BASE FLOW FLOW

HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY

CHANNEL
FLOOD

CONTROL

TWENTYNINE
PALMS
R
T
L
=
=
=
=

CURVE DATA
800.00'
966.06'
A
A
22 23
2 3
20 '-
5⅜
"
2003.00
2003.00
22+24.28
22+95.73
S - 4R1
22 FOUNDATION PLAN
PLAN
R/W
R/W
A
FREQUENCY (Years)
WATER SURFACE (Elevation at bridge)

OVERTOPPING
DISCHARGE (Cubic feet per second)
B DRAINAGE AREA: N/A square miles
B
100 N/A
N/A
N/A

DESIGN FLOW B BASE FLOW FLOW
50 7,489 6,000
2014.1 2012.8
50 4,709
2011.6
3,900
2010.7
Twentynine Palms Flood Channel Improvements.

LOCATION

NOMINAL RESISTANCE

COMPRESSION TENSION
(KIPS)
Abut 1

PILE DATA TABLE
N/A

PILE TYPE
(FT)

ELEVATION
TIP
DESIGN
(FT)

ELEVATION
TIP

SPECIFIED
(KIPS)

RESISTANCE

DRIVING

NOMINAL
N/A
HP 14x89
Abut 2 HP 14x89
1996.80
1996.80
xxxx.xx Indicates bottom of end diaphragm.

The Specified Tip Elevation shall not be raised above
(c) Settlement; and (d) Lateral Load.

Design tip elevations are controlled by: (a) Compression; NOTES:

2. 1.
30 '-
1 ⅛
"
29 '-
7¾
"
551.77'
(BY OTHERS)

ABANDONED)
(TO BE

STEEL TPWD
Exist 8" Á
DETAILS NO. 3" SHEETS
PLAN" AND "ABUTMENT
OUTLET, SEE "DRAINAGE
24" O RCP STORM DRAIN

SBCFCD R/W

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CITY OF TWENTYNINE
PALMS

ENGINEERING DIVISION
6136 ADOBE ROAD,
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
(760) 367-4890

SPLIT ROCK AVENUE

BRIDGE PROJECT
CAD FILE:

PROJECT NO. XXXXX
Exp. 6-30-26
31 NO. REVISION BY DATE

AS NOTED

AS NOTED
C. TORNACI
K. DANG
CIVIL

STATE OFCALIFORNIA
R
E
GIS
T
ERED

PROFESSIONAL
EN
GINEE
R

CHARLES
G. TORNACI
S -
A. MOMENI

CHARLES TORNACI, PROJECT ENGINEER
3/31/2025

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Split Rock Avenue Bridge
Contractor Questions and Responses

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CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
Question Please confirm the Contractor is to supply a field office for the project inspector for the duration of the project.
1 Response Per Article 26 of the General Conditions, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the inspector’s field office at the Contractor’s expense.

JML
Question If a field office is to be provided, does the City have property to set up the field office trailer?
2 Response The Contractor shall determine the location of the field office. JML Question The Project Specification states that the 15-G DBE form must be submitted no later than 4 pm on the 5thday after bid opening. Based on the bid date of 10/7/25, the 5th day after bid opening is Sunday, 10/12/25. Since that is a nonbusiness day, can the 15-G form be submitted on Monday, 10/13/25, or will it need to be submitted by Friday, 10/10/25?
3 Response City to answer.

Question Per Section 12-4.02C(3)(d) of the Technical Specifications, it states Split Rock Ave. may be closed for the falsework installation and removal and girder erection.

It is necessary to close Split Rock Ave for the duration of the project. Please confirm this is acceptable.
4 Response See Addendum 3 for revised Technical Special Provision. JML 5 Question Who is providing the project biologist: Contractor or Owner? Response The project biologist to be provided by the City. JML Question Who will install the temporary tortoise exclusion fencing per the added specification of Section 14-6.03A(4)?
6 Response The Contractor shall be responsible for installation of the tortoise exclusion fencing as directed by the Biologist.

JML
7 Question Can the Channel Excavation material be used for the Imported Borrow? Response Channel excavation material may be used as long as it meets the requirements for embankment construction and the characteristics for import borrow included in the Special Provisions.

JML
Question The Foundation Report states that the top 18 inches of areas to receive compacted fill should be over-exacted and re-compacted. Please confirm if this work is required and where this work will be paid.
8 Response Overexcavation is required in areas of fill in accordance with the Foundation Report. The quantity of overexcavation is included in the price paid for Roadway Excavation. See Addendum 3 for revised Plan Sheet XS-1 and updated Bid Form.

JML
Question Please provide the limits of removals for the concrete pathway on the east side of Split Creek, south of the channel.
9 Response See Addendum 3 for revised plan sheets. JML
10 Question Please clarify if the removal of the asphalt pedestrian walkway on the west side of Split Creek is paid in Roadway Excavation or Clear & Grub.

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Split Rock Avenue Bridge
Contractor Questions and Responses

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CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
Response Removal of the existing pedestrian walkway is included in the price paid for Roadway Excavation.

JML
11 Question What is the thickness of the asphalt pedestrian walkway to be removed? Response The existing HMA path thickness is unknown. Bidder to assume 6-inches. JML Question Is the DBE goal mandatory or can a qualified GFE be acceptable if the contractor does not meet the DBE goal?
12 Response Yes. JML
Question The quantities in the bridge plan sheets are different from the Bid Items.

Additionally, per the plans, it would appear that all of the bridge steel is required to be epoxy coated. Can you please review/confirm the engineers quantities for items # 34/#35 and indicate which members are to be epoxy coated, and which are not.

13. Response The quantities shown on Sheet S-2 (sheet 20 of 31) have been updated to reflect the bid quantities. See Addendum 3 for revised Plan Sheet S-2. Epoxy Coated bar reinforcing steel is identified on Sheets S-5 through S-7, and S-9 of the bridge plans (sheets 23-25 and 27 of 31)
CT

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SECTION 400 – CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT AGREEMENT
FOR
- PROJECT

IN THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
This Contract Agreement is made and entered into for the above-stated project this 12th day of November, 2025, BY AND BETWEEN the City of Twentynine Palms, as CITY, andRiverside Construction Company, Inc as CONTRACTOR.

WITNESSETH that CITY and CONTRACTOR have mutually agreed as follows:

ARTICLE I
The Contract Documents for the aforesaid project shall consist of the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, General Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, and all referenced specifications, details, standard drawings, and appendices; together with this Contract Agreement and all required bonds, insurance certificates, permits, notices, and affidavits; and also including any and all addenda or supplemental agreements clarifying, or extending the work contemplated as may be required to ensure its completion in an acceptable manner. All of the provisions of said contract documents are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.

ARTICLE II
For and in consideration of the payments and agreements to be made and performed by CITY, CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish all materials and perform all work required for the above-stated project, and to fulfill all other obligations asset forth in the aforesaid Contract Documents.

ARTICLE III
CONTRACTOR agrees to receive and accept the prices set forth in the Proposal as full compensation for furnishing all materials, performing all work, and fulfilling all obligations hereunder. Said compensation shall cover all expenses, losses, damages, and consequences arising out of the nature of the work during its progress or prior to its acceptance including those for well and faithfully completing the work and the whole thereof in the manner and time specified in the aforesaid contract documents; and also including those arising from actions of the elements, unforeseen difficulties or obstructions encountered in the prosecution of the work, suspension or discontinuance of the work, and all other unknowns or risks of any description connected with the work. Said compensation shall not exceed Three Million, two hundred eight thousand eight hundred twenty nine dollars ($3,208,829.00), provided that the City Manager or his designee may approve additional payment not-to-exceed the City Council authorized amount for change orders and for contingencies.

ARTICLE IV
CITY hereby promises and agrees to employ, and does hereby employ, CONTRACTOR to provide the materials, do the work and fulfill the obligations according to the terms and conditions herein contained and

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referred to, for the prices aforesaid, and hereby contracts to pay the same at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions set forth in the Contract Documents.

The CONTRACTOR shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its service pursuant to this Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times observe and comply with allsuch laws and regulations. The CITY, and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable at-law or in-equity occasioned by failure of the CONTRACTOR to comply with this Section.

The CONTRACTOR assures CITY that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.)

ARTICLE V
CONTRACTOR acknowledges the provisions of the State Labor Code requiring every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation, or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code and certifies compliance with such provisions.

CONTRACTOR further acknowledges this Project is Federally-funded, requiring the CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor to pay at least the Federal minimum prevailing wage rate of per diem wages for each craft classification or type of worker needed to execute the Contract work. If, however, the State of California minimum prevailing wage rates are higher than the Federal minimum prevailing wage rates for any particular classification, the CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor shall pay that prevailing wage rate. In simple terms, the CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor must pay the higher of the two prevailing wage rates (Federal or State) for each classification of worker.

CONTRACTORS and any Subcontractor are required to meet the provisions of the California Senate Bill 584 for the payment of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) established prevailing wages. This applies to all public projects as defined in California Code 22002 for contracts exceeding $1,000.00.

CONTRACTORS shall register with the DIR in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) and 1725.5, and will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, subject to Section 1771.4. CONTRACTORS must submit certified payrolls electronically to DIR. By signing this Contract, CONTRACTOR is indicating that he/she/it have registered with DIR and have submitted the required PWC100 Information Form online at www.dir.ca.gov.

ARTICLE VI
CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to comply with the State Labor Code and acknowledges that, in accordance with Labor Code Section 3700, he/she/it will be required to secure the payment of compensation to his/her/its employees.

ARTICLE VII
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that, in accordance with Labor Code Section 1777.5, he/she/it will be held responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Section for all apprenticeable occupations.

ARTICLE VIII
CONTRACTOR hereby waivesfor himself/herself/itself and for CONTRACTOR’s Subcontractors any right CONTRACTOR may now or in the future possess in relation to this Contract and these Contract Documents

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and the work thereunder, to utilize the provisions of Civil Code Section 47(b) in any action, proceeding, or prosecution pursuant to California False Claims Act, Government Code Section 12650 et seq.

ARTICLE IX
CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that CONTRACTOR must have all appropriate CONTRACTOR’s licenses. CONTRACTOR further warrants and represents that he/she/they has/have the appropriate CONTRACTOR’s license to pursue the work hereunder. CONTRACTOR’s failure to have or maintain all appropriate licenses during the entire term of this Contract, or any period thereof, shall be cause for the immediate and summary termination of this Contract by CITY. CONTRACTOR shall be liable for all CITY’S costs to complete the work and this Contract.

ARTICLE X
Hazardous Waste or Other Unusual Conditions. If the Contract involves digging trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four feet (4’) below the surface, CONTRACTOR shall promptly, and before the following conditions are distributed, notify CITY, in writing, of any:

A. Hazardous Waste. Material that CONTRACTOR believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 25117, that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance with provisions of existing law.

B. Differing Conditions. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated.

C. Unknown Physical Conditions. Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided in the Contract.

CITY shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in CONTRACTOR’s costs of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work may issue a change order under the procedures described in this Contract.

In the event that a dispute arises between CITY and CONTRACTOR whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in the CONTRACTOR’s cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work, CONTRACTOR shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date provided for by the Contract, butshall proceed with all work to be performed under the Contract. CONTRACTOR shall retain any and all rights provided either by Contract or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the contracting parties.

ARTICLE XI
Any notices which either party may desire to give to the other party under this Contract must be in writing and may be given either by (i) personal service, (ii) delivery by a reputable document delivery service, such as but not limited to, Federal Express, which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery, or (iii) mailing in the United States Mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that party may latter designate by notice:

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To CITY: CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Attention: City Clerk
6136 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms. CA 92277
To CONTRACTOR:

ARTICLE XII
The CITY and CONTRACTOR understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this Contract and also govern the interpretation of this Contract. Any litigation concerning this Contract shall take place in the municipal, superior, or federal district court with jurisdiction over the CITY.

ARTICLE XIII
Nothing contained in this Contract shall create any contractual relationship between any Subcontractor and the CITY. CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees that he/she has made himself/herself aware of Public Contract Code Sections 4100 et seq. pertaining to the identification and use of Subcontractors in the bid submitted and CONTRACTOR is fully aware and knowledgeable of the liability to the CONTRACTOR for violations of said Sections of the Public Contract Code.

ARTICLE XIV
CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain as to the CITY a wholly independent CONTRACTOR. The personnel performing the services under this Contract on behalf of CONTRACTOR shall at all times be under CONTRACTOR’s exclusive direction and control. Neither CITY nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR’s officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Contract. CONTRACTOR shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, employees, or agents of the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatever against CITY, or bind CITY in any manner.

No employee benefits shall be available to CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of this Contract. Except for the fees and other payments paid to CONTRACTOR as provided in the Contact, CITY shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation or indemnification to CONTRACTOR for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder.

ARTICLE XV
CONTRACTOR agreesto protect, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY and all of its officers, agents and employeesfrom any claims, demand or causes of action, including related expenses, attorney'sfees, and costs, based on, arising out of, or in any way related to the work undertaken by CONTRACTOR hereunder.

ARTICLE XVI

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INDEMNIFICATION
(a) Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR shall protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY and any and all of its officials, employees, volunteers and agents from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, and costs and expenses (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorney’s fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees) where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the actions or failure to act of CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors, or any entity or individual that CONTRACTOR shall bear the legal liability thereof.
(b) Indemnification Provisions Pertaining to Subcontractors and Others Performing Work. CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth in this section from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONTRACTOR fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONTRACTOR agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of CITY to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on CITY and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend CITY as set forth herein is binding on successors, assigns or heirs of CONTRACTOR and shallsurvive the termination of this Agreement or thissection. (c) Indemnity Provisions for Contracts Related to Construction. Without affecting the rights of CITY under any provision of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall not be required to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless CITY from such liability, claims. losses, damages, or expenses arising from CITY’s sole negligence or willful acts.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. CONTRACTOR shall use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here, CONTRACTOR agrees to amend, supplement, or endorse the existing coverage to do so.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to CITY in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to CITY.

CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives, or employees.

All Sections of this Agreement and any provision in CITY's Request for Proposal and CONTRACTOR's submitted proposal are subordinate to and superseded by the requirements contained in this Section to the extent that any provision or portion thereof conflicts with or impairs these requirements or any obligation to or right under or pursuant to these insurance requirements. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this Agreement and are intended by the parties to be interpreted as such.
(a) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

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(1) Commercial General Liability Insurance – Written on the Insurance Services Office “Commercial General Liability” policy form CG 00 01 or the exact equivalent. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another.
(2) Business Auto Coverage –Written on the ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. If CONTRACTOR owns no vehicles, thisrequirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR’s employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, CONTRACTOR shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each person.
(3) CONTRACTOR certified that the company does not have employees and does have Workers’ Compensation/ employer’s Liability Insurance. As soon as the CONTRACTOR has employees, he/she will have the insurance below:

Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability Insurance - Written on a policy form providing workers' compensation statutory benefits as required by the State of California. Employer's Liability limits shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident or disease.

Employer's Liability coverage shall be scheduled under any umbrella policy described above.

Unless otherwise agreed, this policy shall be endorsed to waive any right of subrogation as respects CITY, its officers, officials, employees, or agents.
(4) Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate to the CONTRACTOR’s profession - Written on policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors, or omissions of the CONTRACTOR and “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement.
(b) Minimum Limits of Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall maintain limits no less than:
(1) General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(3) Errors and Omissions Liability: The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend. The policy retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement. Insurance shall continue to be effective to cover all claims made within three (3) years of the completion of the work in the Agreement.
(4) Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary): If used to meet limit

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requirements, it shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Any such coverage provided under an umbrella liability policy shall include a drop-down provision providing primary coverage above a maximum $25,000 self-insured retention for liability not covered by primary but covered by the umbrella. Coverage shall be provided on a “pay on behalf” basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. Policy shall contain a provision obligating insurer at the time insured’s liability is determined, not requiring actual payment by the insured first. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another.

Coverage shall be applicable to CITY for injury to employees of CONTRACTOR, subcontractors or others involved in the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of CITY following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than per occurrence. (c) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention. CONTRACTOR agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any CONTRACTOR, subcontractors, Architect, Engineer or other entity or person in any way involved in the performance of work on the project contemplated by this agreement to self-insure its obligations to CITY. If CONTRACTOR’s existing coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the CITY. At that time, the CITY shall review options with the CONTRACTOR, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or the CONTRACTOR to procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses or other solutions. Any deductibles in excess of ten percent (10%) or self-insured retention must be approved by the City Manager.
(d) Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability, business auto liability, and any necessary umbrella liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(1) General liability and umbrella policies shall cover the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as insureds or additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR; products and completed operations of the CONTRACTOR; premises owned, occupied or used by the CONTRACTOR; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the CONTRACTOR. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers. Endorsementsincluding the additional insured shall be identified on standard ISO endorsement number CG 20 10, attached to an ISO-CGL policy with an edition prior to 1992, or other form as expressly approved by CITY, and which does not limit the scope of coverage for the additional insured to vicarious liability or to the additional insured's supervision of a given project. In no event shall the CONTRACTOR use an additional insured endorsement with an edition date of 1992 or later, absent express written authorization by CITY. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all CONTRACTORs and subcontractors to do likewise.
(2) For any claims related to this project, the CONTRACTOR's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance asrespect to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees,

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agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall be excess of the CONTRACTOR's insurance and shall not contribute with it. (3) Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
(4) The CONTRACTOR's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability, and there shall be no cross-liability exclusions that preclude coverage for suits between CONTRACTOR and CITY or between CITY and any other insured. CONTRACTOR expressly waives any claim against CITY for any covered act or event, and CONTRACTOR's insurance policy shall not prevent such waiver. The limits of insurance required herein shall in no way limit the liability of the party providing the insurance. In addition, if the coverage or limits available to CONTRACTOR exceed that required by this Agreement, and the loss incurred by the additional insured exceeds the amount required by this Agreement, it is the parties' intent that all such additional coverage and limits available will apply irrespective of the specific coverage or limits required herein. (5) No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit CONTRACTOR, or CONTRACTOR’s employees, or agents, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONTRACTOR agrees to waive subrogation rights against CITY regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all CONTRACTORs and subcontractors to do likewise. (6) All insurance coverage and limits provided by CONTRACTOR and available or applicable to this Agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies.

Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the CITY or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage. (7) The CITY reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the CONTRACTOR ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the CONTRACTOR, the CITY will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to CITY. (8) For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement. (9) CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of CITY to inform CONTRACTOR of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on CITY nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard. (10)None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to CITY and approved of in writing.

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(11)No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate so-called “third party action over” claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any CONTRACTOR or subcontractor.
(12)All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification, and additional requirements by the CITY, as the need arises. CONTRACTOR shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect CITY’s protection without CITY’s prior written consent.
(13)The provisions of any workers’ compensation or similar act will not limit the obligations of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to CITY, its employees, officials, and agents.
(14)Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits, or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-inclusive. (15)CONTRACTOR agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge CITY or CONTRACTOR for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this Agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to CITY. It is not the intent of CITY to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against CITY for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.
(e) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized and admitted to do business in California and with a current A.M. Best's rating of A or better and a financial size of VII or greater, unless otherwise acceptable to the CITY.
(f) Verification of Coverage and Notice of Cancellation. (1) CONTRACTOR shall immediately furnish to CITY certificates of insurance or endorsements, satisfactory to CITY, evidencing the insurance coverage above required prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder. These certificates or endorsements shall provide that such insurance is the minimum, is in no way limited by any provision herein, and allows for the application of all coverage available to the additional insureds. Further, the certificates or endorsements shall require thirty (30) days written notice to additional insured CITY prior to any termination, suspension, cancellation, or non-renewal, or the reduction of available coverage, or any change in the terms of coverage. CONTRACTOR agrees to require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, or that any party will “endeavor” (as opposed to being required) to comply with the requirements of the certificate. (2) CONTRACTOR agrees that if CONTRACTOR commences work under this Agreement without first providing CITY copies of the required insurance certificates or endorsements, that CONTRACTOR doesso at its own and sole risk. In the event CONTRACTOR'sinsurance is not

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acceptable to CITY or copies of insurance certificates or endorsements are not provided, CITY shall have no obligations to compensate CONTRACTOR for such work unless CONTRACTOR possesses a notice to proceed from CITY for this work.
(3) Within sixty (60) days of the commencement of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall furnish certified copies of the actual policies and endorsements. Failure to submit such policies shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling CITY to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including summary termination of this Agreement. If proof of any insurance required under this Agreement is not delivered as required or if such insurance is canceled at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, CITY shall have the right but not the duty to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this Agreement, express or implied, in any way relating to CITY. Any premium for such coverage shall be charged to and promptly paid by CONTRACTOR or, at CITY's option, may be deducted from sums due to CONTRACTOR.
(4) In the event of the premature termination of this Agreement for any reason, CONTRACTOR agreesto maintain the required insurance coverage until CITY provides written authorization to terminate the coverage following a review and determination that all liability posed under this Agreement as to the party providing the insurance has been eliminated. (5) Except as outlined in Section 10(b) (3) above, CONTRACTOR will renew the required coverage annually as long as CITY, or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this Agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until CITY executes a written statement to that effect. (6) CONTRACTOR shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from CONTRACTOR’s insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to CITY within five days of the expiration of the coverages.
(g) Notice of Claim or Loss. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss likely to involve CITY or its employees or agents which exceeds $2,500 or is likely to exceed that amount arising out of the work performed under this Agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
(h) Sub-Contractor Insurance Requirements. CONTRACTOR agrees to require that all parties, including but not limited to Sub-Contractors and additional CONTRACTORS or professional services with whom CONTRACTOR enters into contracts or whom CONTRACTOR hires pursuant to or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement, provide the insurance coverage required here, at a minimum.

CONTRACTOR agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this Section.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agreesthat upon request, all agreements with Sub-Contractors and others engaged in the project contemplated by this Agreement will be submitted to CITY for review.

CONTRACTOR agrees and acknowledges that such contracts may require modification as to the insurance requirements necessary to properly protect CITY.

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ARTICLE XVII
This Contract is entered into for the sole benefit of CITY and CONTRACTOR, and their successors, transferees, and assigns. No other person shall have any right of action based upon any provision of this Contract and no third party beneficiaries shall be created thereby.

ARTICLE XVIII
If any term, provision, condition, or covenant of this Contract, or the application thereof to any party or circumstances, shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the instrument, or the application ofsuch term, provision, condition, or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those asto whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of the Contract as amended shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

ARTICLE XIX
This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which so fully executed counterpart shall be deemed an original. No counterpartshall be deemed an original or deemed or presumed delivered unless and until the counterpart executed by the other party to this Contract is in the physical possession of the party seeking enforcement thereof.

ARTICLE XX
This Contract contains the complete, final, entire, and exclusive agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the modification, amendment, or alteration in violation hereof shall be void.

ARTICLE XXI
CONTRACTOR affirms that the signatures, titles, and seals set forth hereinafter in execution of this Contract Agreement represent all individuals, firm members, partners, joint venturers, and/or corporate officers having principal interest herein.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns do hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained and have caused this Contract Agreement to be executed in duplicate by setting hereunto their names, titles, hands, and seals this, 12th day of November, 2025.

CONTRACTOR:
(Print Name and Title)
CONTRACTOR's License No. Class
Federal Tax Identification No.

CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE MUST BE NOTARIZED. SEE FOLLOWING PAGE FOR NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
By:

Stone James DPPD, City Manager
ATTEST:

By:

Cindy Villescas, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Patrick Munoz, City Attorney

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Community Development Director
FOR MEETING: Nov 12 2025
SUBJECT: Submission of the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year CDBG Grant Application.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council approve the submission of the CDBG Grant Application for an ADA-accessible pedestrian pathway for Luckie Park, along with other improvements.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (Community Development Director
Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Council Discussion
Receive Public Comment
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• CDBG 2026-2027 application
draft
• CDBG 2026-2027 park
improvements
BACKGROUND:

The County of San Bernardino invites applicants to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG) each year, which are to be used within the City of Twentynine Palms.

For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the City applied for and received a total of $156,048 in CDBG funds to complete Phase 2 of the parking lot rehabilitation project located at 74362 Joe Davis Drive. The project consists of the design, engineering, and construction of ADA-compliant upgrades to a pre-existing parking lot and path of travel that serves public facilities. Upgrades include removal of existing asphalt parking lot surface and replacement with concrete. The improvements will remove barriers and hazards that restrict the mobility of disabled persons and provide improved safe, accessible parking spaces to public and park facilities.

For Fiscal Year 2026/2027, the City is intending to submit an application that focuses on the design and construction of ADA-compliant pedestrian pathways that will travers from Utah Trail to encircle the children's playground areas within Luckie Park. Other improvements will include updated lighting and sidewalks. City Staff will request $200,000 to complete this project, based on the engineer's estimate.

The CDBG application submission deadline is Friday, November 14, 2025.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A

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ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may choose not to approve the application, which will result in the project not being funded or completed.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The CDBG grant is reimbursement based. The City must commit funds for the project and request reimbursements (draw-downs) throughout the projects goals and milestones requirements.

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Enlarge pathway to increase safety,
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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Engineer
FOR MEETING: Nov 12 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2025 California Building Codes Published by the International Code Council.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-___ and introduce the Ordinance, repealing Section 18.01, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 18.01 of Title 18 of the Twentynine Palms Municipal Codes, and sets the matter for a Public Hearing and Ordinance adoption at the City Council meeting of November 12, 2025.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Receive Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion on Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• ord. 29-palms-Building Safety
- Draft (002)
• res 29-palms-Building Safety -
Draft (002)
BACKGROUND:

An Ordinanceof the City of Twentynine PalmsamendingTitle 18of theTwentynine PalmsMunicipalCode adoptingthe:

Part1 of Title24of the California CodeofRegulations, compromising the 2025California AdministrativeCodeofRegulations,compromisingthe2025California BuildingCodeVolumes1 &2, withappendices andChapter 1 Division II;
Part2.5of the Title24of the CaliforniaCodeof Regulations,compromisingthe2025California Residential Code with appendices;
Part3of Title24of theCalifornia CodeofRegulations, comprisingthe2025CaliforniaElectrical Code; Part4of Title24of theCalifornia CodeofRegulations, comprisingthe2025California Mechanical Code; Part5ofTitle24oftheCaliforniaCodeofRegulationscomprisingthe2025CaliforniaPlumbing Code,withappendixH; Part6of the Title24of theCaliforniaCodeof Regulations, comprisingthe2025California Energy Code; Part7of the Title24of the CaliforniaCodeof Regulations, comprisingthe2025Wildland-Urban InterfaceCode; Page 569 of 630 Part8of Title24of theCalifornia CodeofRegulations, comprisingthe2025HistoricBuilding Code; Part9of Title24of theCalifornia CodeRegulations,comprisingthe2025CaliforniaFireCode with Chapter appendices;

B,BB,C,CC
Part10of Title24of the CaliforniaCodeof Regulations,comprisingthe 2025California existing BuildingCode; Part11of Title24of the CaliforniaCodeof Regulations,comprisingthe2025CaliforniaGreen Building Standards Code; Part12of Title24of the CaliforniaCodeof Regulations,comprisingthe2025California Referenced Standards Code; The2024EditionoftheInternationalPropertyMaintenanceCode.

The proposed ordinance will not amend the 2025 California Residential code in compliance with California AB130 City Staff will complete all residential project evaluations for completeness within 30 days of application in compliance with California AB130.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The2025codesbecomestatelawasofJanuary1, 2026.Failuretoamendandadoptwould forfeit the option of local amendments based on climactic, geographic, andtopographic conditions.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Fiscal impactstoabuilder willbebased uponconstruction typeand structure size,andthose costscannot be determined except on acase-by-case basis.

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ORDINANCE NO. XXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18, C H A P T E R 1 8 . 0 1 OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPTERS 18.01.090, 18.01.100, 18.01.110, 18.01.120, 1 8.01.130 A N D 1 8 . 0 1 . 1 4 0 AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 8.01.010, 1 8.01.020, 1 8.01.030,

18.01.040, 18.01.050, 18.01.060, 18.01.070, A N D 18.01.080, , ADOPTING AS MODIFIED THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOLUMS 1, 2 INCLUDING THE APPENDIX AND STANDARDS, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE, AND ADOPTING OTHER REGULATIONS RELATING TO BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.

The City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms, California does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Findings
A. Government Code Sections 50022.1et seq., provide that ordinances and codes of the federal, state or any agency of either of them may be adopted by reference, provided that prior to such adoption by reference a noticed public hearing has been held.

1. Local Climatic Conditions:
a. The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly known as "Santa Ana Winds" which can reach speeds in excess of ninety (90) miles per hour. Extensive damage frequently accompanies these winds, such as blowing sand and debris, downed power lines, fallen trees, overturned vehicles and structural damage to buildings. These conditions result in increased demand for fire services, blocked or delayed emergency vehicle access and impaired water supplies and building emergency systems. b. During the summer months, the Santa Ana Winds may produce periods of extremely low humidity, thereby reducing the fuels moisture and increasing the possibility and severity of fire from dry vegetation and other common combustibles. c. During the summer months, much of the City experiences prolonged periods of temperatures in excess of one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (l00°F). When coupled with

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sustained severe Santa Ana Winds, an increase in the threat from rapidly moving wildfires exists.
d. During the winter months, heavy rains routinely cause damage to roadways rendering them completely impassible, or with limited access, sometimes for extended periods. e. During winter months, heavy snow and ice conditions exist in the mountain areas resulting in increased demand for fire services and limiting or delaying emergency vehicle access. In some cases, emergency vehicle access roads are completely impassible, or have limited access, sometimes for extended periods.

2. Local Geological Conditions:
a. The City is subject to moderately strong to severe shaking and surface ruptures resulting from known earthquake faults located within or near the City. These local earthquake faults have the potential to cause severe personal and property damage, utility interruptions, fire hazards and hazardous materials releases. Additionally, significant roadway, bridge structure, water supply and communications systems are subject to failure, thereby causing a detriment to emergency services response. b. Unstable slopes in several areas throughout the City have experienced soil movement as a result of heavy or soaking rains, resulting in damage to roadways, structures and utilities.
c. Some desert areas of the City have limited aquifers, exceptionally deep aquifers or aquifers providing only brackish or contaminated water supplies. These limits, or in some cases eliminates, water supplies available for firefighting purposes.

3. Local Topographical Conditions:
a. The City encompasses an area with limited access routes connecting valley, mountain and desert areas. This distance, combined with these limited access routes, results in delays in the reallocation of resources to emergency scenes. b. The topography of the City is exceptionally diverse, ranging from relatively flat desert and valley areas, to foothill areas, and canyon areas. This results in some areas that are inaccessible to radio communications, which hampers emergency response capabilities. c. The diverse topography of the City results in many areas having limited, unreliable or unavailable water supplies available for firefighting purposes.

C. Copies of these codes and standards were filed with the office of the City Clerk fifteen (15) days prior to the noticed hearing.

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D. A noticed public hearing has been held by the City Council, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting by reference the current editions of certain model codes, as follows:

1. California Building Code, 2025 Edition, volumes 1,2 with Appendices.

2. California Residential Code, 2025 Edition with Appendices.

3. California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition with Appendix and Standards

4. California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition with Appendix H.

5. California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition.

6. California Green Building Code, 2025 Edition.

7. California Energy Code, 2025 Edition.

8. California Wildland, Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition.

9. California Historic Building Code, 2025 Edition

10. California Fire Code, 2025 Edition.

11. California Administration Code, 2025 Edition.

12. The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code.

E. Pursuant to section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, The City Council of the City of Twentynine palms hereby finds that the amendments of the building standards contained in the California Building Code, volumes 1, 2, 2022 Edition are necessary due to past earthquakes (Landers 1992) and the inherent run off problems incurred with severe thunderstorm activity and flooding due to the City’s desert location. (Ord. 273, 10-25-2016; amd. Ord. 289, 11-12-2019)
Chapter 18.01.010

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Chapter 18.01.010 Adopted. The California Building Code, Volumes 1 & 2, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, including the Appendix and the Standards referred to therein, is hereby adopted and made part of this Chapter by reference, with the following modifications.

Chapter 18.01.020

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AMENDED
Section 104.8. Liability
The Building Official, or his/her authorized representative, charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the Building Official, agent or employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code

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enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.

The provisions of this section shall apply if the Building Official or his/her authorized representative are employees of this jurisdiction and shall also apply if the Building Official or his/her authorized representative are acting under contract as agents of the jurisdiction.

This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code."
Section 105.5. Expiration
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 365 and, after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended, abandoned or uncompleted for a period of 365 days after the work has commenced or 180 days past the last required inspection. The building official is authorized to grant one extension of time for not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. No permit shall be extended more than once.

If work has been suspended or abandoned past 180 days, the permit shall be expired and new permit(s) issued. The fee for such renewal of permit(s) shall be one half of the original permit fee or one half of the fee of the current adopted fee schedule at the time of renewal.

Permits which have been abandoned and require only final inspection may be reissued at minimum fee or as determined by the building official.

Offsite Improvements is added to Chapter 1, Division II Subsection 105 to read as follows:

Section 105.8 Deadline for Onsite and/or Offsite Improvements.

Onsite and/or Offsite Improvements required by the terms of the Municipal Code, Development Code, or other ordinances or applicable policies or regulations adopted by the Town, must be completed and approved prior to occupancy or prior to connection of utilities. A cash deposit may be submitted in lieu of onsite improvements if necessitated by climatic conditions, coordination of utilities or improvements, material shortages or labor strike.

A cash deposit may be submitted in lieu of offsite improvements under the following conditions:

To facilitate preparations of the building(s) for an occupancy, utilities may be permitted to beconnected provided the improvements are completed and approved prior to final

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occupancy approval.

If necessitated by climatic conditions, coordination of utilities or improvements, material shortages or labor strike, the cash deposit for the improvements may be increased to permit connection of the utilities and occupancy provided a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the improvements are completed and approved." Section 109.6 Refunds
Refund's for permits issued in error or permits issued for which no work has been started and have not been expired shall be determined by the City Finance Department policy.

Section 110.1Inspections General
To be amended to include. If work has not been completed for a requested inspection, plans are not available on site or access has not been provided a re-inspection fee shall be assessed as determined by the Building Official or his/her authorized representative.

Section 113.3. Board of Appeals Qualifications
The City Council shall act as the Board of Appeals.

Section 1505.1Roof Covering Requirements
The roof covering on any structure regulated by this Code shall be Class "A" as classified in Section 1505.2. Exception: Repairs of and additions to existing structures which requires the replacement or addition of 25% or less of the total roof area may be made using material matching the existing roof.

Appendix Chapter J, of the California Building Code 2025 Edition is amended to read as follows:

SECTION J103 Permits Required
Section J103.l
No person shall do any grading without first having obtained a grading permit from the Building Official except for the following:

1. Cemetery Graves

2. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.

3. Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities.

4. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay where established and provided for by law, provided such operations do not

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affect the lateral support or increase the stresses in pressure upon any adjacent or contiguous property.

5. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists.

6. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.

Section J103.3. Unsafe Grading Sites.

All sites which constitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, or abandonment, or noncompliance with approved grading plans as specified in this Code are for the purposes of this Chapter unsafe grading sites. Further, whenever the Building Official determines by inspection that a site is dangerous to human life or property by reason of being located in an area which is unsafe due to a hazard from landslide, mudslide, settlement, displacement or slippage, such site shall for the purpose of this Chapter be considered unsafe, whether or not grading earth work has been performed. All such unsafe grading sites are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, in accordance with the procedures as set forth in Section 115 of the California Building Code Chapter 1 Division II and Section 8.10.120 of the Municipal Code." SECTION J104
J104.2.1. Grading Designation.

All grading, or that is proposed to support any structure shall be designated as "engineered grading." All engineered grading shall be performed in accordance with an approved grading plan and specifications prepared by a Civil Engineer, unless otherwise required by the Building Official.

J104.2.3 Engineered Grading Requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Section 106 and Section J104.2, an application for a permit for engineered grading shall be accompanied by three (3) sets of plans, or electronic file, and specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report.

Specifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements.

Plans shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and shall show in detail that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall depict the location of the proposed work, the name and address of the owner, and the person by whom they were prepared.

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The plans shall include or be accompanied by the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2.Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.

3. Limiting dimensions, elevations, or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, proposed drainage channels, and related construction.

4.Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work. A map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains shall also be provided.

5.Location of any existing or proposed buildings or structures located on the property on which the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on adjacent properties that are within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the property or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.

6.Recommendations in the geotechnical report and the engineering geology report shall be incorporated into the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the Building Official, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report, that are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.

7. The dates of the geotechnical and engineering geology report together with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the firms or individuals who prepared the reports.

8. A statement of the quantities of material to be excavated and/or filled. Earth work quantities shall include quantities for geotechnical and geological remediation. In addition, a statement of the quantities of material to be imported or exported from the site.

9. A statement signed by the owner, acknowledging that a Field Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and Engineering Geologist, when appropriate, will be employed to perform the services required by this Code, when the Building Official requires that such professional persons be so employed.

10.Storm water provisions are required to be shown on the grading plan.

11. A drainage plan for those portions of property proposed to be utilized as a building site (building pad), including elevations of floors with respect to finish site grade and locations of proposed stoops, slabs, and fences that may affect drainage.

12. Location and type of any proposed private sewage disposal system, including the location of the expansion area.

13.Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded public and private easements and restricted use areas.

14. Location of all recorded floodways.

15. Location of all Special Flood Hazard Areas as designated and defined in Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations.

SECTION J109 Drainage and Terracing
Section J109.5 Disposal.

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All drainage facilities shall be designed to convey waters to the nearest practicable street, storm drain, or natural watercourse or drainage way approved by the Building Official or other appropriate governmental agency provided that the discharge of such waters at that location will not create or increase a hazard to life or property. Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of non-erosive down drains or other devices. Desilting basins, filter barriers, or other methods, as approved by the Building Official, shall be utilized to remove sediments from surface waters before such waters are allowed to enter streets, storm drains, or natural watercourses. If the drainage device discharges onto natural ground, riprap, or a similar energy dissipater may be required.

Building pads shall have a minimum drainage gradient of ( 2) percent toward an approved drainage facility or a public street unless otherwise directed by the Building Official. A lesser slope may be approved by the Building Official for sites graded in relatively flat terrain, or where special drainage provisions are made, when the Building Official finds such modification will not result in a hazard to life or property.

SECTION J110. Erosion Control
Section Jll0.1.1. Slopes
The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control against erosion. This control may consist of effective planting. The protection for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final approval. Where cut slopes are not subject to erosion due to the erosion resistant character of the materials, such protection may be omitted.

Section Jll0.1.2.2. Wind Erosion Control Plans Required A written wind erosion control plan shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to the issuance of a grading permit. This plan shall employ the use of one or more of the following measures:

Grading of tracts in small phases to minimize the amount of bare ground exposed at any one time.

The requirement to have water trucks on site and that they be used on a regular basis; The use of approved chemical additives to water stabilize the soil crust.

The use of hydro seeding.

The Building Official may at any time during or after grading has taken place require additional erosion measures be implemented if the measures contained in the wind erosion control plan are not achieving the desired result of preventing wind erosion of the soil."

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Section Jll0.2.3. Water Erosion Control Plans Required
A written water erosion control plan shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval for any grading performed. Water erosion control measures shall be required to be in place during this time period for all active grading projects and, if the Building Official deems it appropriate, any previously graded projects.

A new Section J112 is hereby added to Appendix.

Chapter J of the Appendix to The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, to read as follows:

SECTION J112 Grading Compatibility Review
J 112.1.1. Plans for single lot grading which are not part of a land subdivision grading plan shall be reviewed for approval by the City Engineer when any of the following exist:

Fills or cuts greater than 4 feet in height or depth from existing grade are proposed; or A combination cut/fill slope having greater than 4 feet in vertical height is proposed; or An area of 13,000 square feet or more is proposed to be graded unless:

It is determined by the City Engineer that an area greater than 13,000 square feet is required to be graded for drainage purposed; or
The lot is 18,000 square feet or less in area with an average slope of five percent (5%) or less and the grading is necessary as determined by the City Engineer to help reduce the amount of import or export of dirt required to grade the site; or Grading is proposed on slopes having a fifteen percent (15%) or greater grade.

Section J112.1.2. City Engineer's review and subsequent approval of the grading plans shall be based upon the following findings:

That the proposed grading conforms to the City’s policy goal of preserving the extent feasible the natural contours of the land; and
That the proposed grading conforms to the City’s policy goal of minimizing land disturbance caused by grading; and
The proposed slope of the land complies with all applicable regulations and is not unreasonably severe; and
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The proposal is planned so as to prevent unreasonable damage to or interference with surrounding property; and
The proposal is planning so as to avoid unreasonable interference with the health or safety of people.

Section Jl12.1.2.1. Any grading resulting in a retention area that retain more than 18 inches of water must percolate within 72 hours.

J112.1.3. The decision of the City Engineer shall be final unless appealed in writing to the Planning Commission. The letter of appeal accompanied by an appeal fee as set by the City Council must be received by the City Engineer within 10 days of said decision. The determination of the Planning Commission shall be final.

A new Section J113 is hereby added to Appendix Chapter J of the Appendix of the California Building code, 2025 Edition, to read as follows:

SECTION J113 Clearing Permit
J113.1. Permits Required. A person shall not clear or grub any vacant lot,or any developed lot exceeding one-half acre in size, without first obtaining a clearing permit from theCity. In the event that a grading permit has been issued with respect to the property, no clearing permit shall be required for that portion of the property covered by the grading permit.

J113.2. Findings and Decision. An application for a clearing permit shall not be approved unless the BuildingOfficial determines that the proposed clearing and grubbing will notresult in the damage or removal of the Western Joshua tree and blowing dust or erosion of topsoil.

J113.3. Exemptions. Persons shall be exempt from thisSection in the event that:

They are required to remove vegetation at the request of the California Department Fish and Wildlife, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, San Bernardino County Flood Control District or any other appropriate governmental agency. This shall be done by mowing no ground disturbance; or
The proposed grading activity is part of anexisting bona fide agricultural activity; or The County Agricultural Commissioner has given written notice that the proposed grading/clearing activity is required to perform a new bona fide agricultural activity. A Bona fide agricultural activity must be served by a water distribution system adequate for the proper operation of such activity."

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Chapter 8.13 entitled the "California Residential Code" is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.030

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Chapter 8.02.030. Adopted. The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, prepared and published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter by reference as the Residential Building Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Residential Building Code, 2022 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.040 entitled "California Electrical Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.040

CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 8. 02.040. Adopted., The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, prepared and published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter by reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.050 entitled "California Plumbing Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.050

CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 8.18.050 Adopted. The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, prepared and published by the California Building Standards, including Appendices thereto and installation standards contained in is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Plumbing Code 2025 Edition, including the installation standards shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.060 entitled "California Existing Building Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.060

CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Chapter 8.02.060 Adopted. The California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, prepared and published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made part of this Chapter by reference as the Existing Building Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California

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Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.070 entitled "California Historical Building Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.070

CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Chapter 8.02.070 Adopted. The Historical Building Code Adopted By Reference: Except as hereinafter provided, the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference as the Historical Building Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.080 entitled "California Reference Standards Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.080

CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE
Chapter 8.02.080 Adopted. California Reference Standards Code Adopted By Reference: Except as hereinafter provided, the California Reference Standards Code, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference as the California Reference Standards Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Reference Standards Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.090 entitled "California Mechanical Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.090

CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Chapter 8.02.090 Adopted. Mechanical Code Adopted By Reference: Except as hereinafter provided, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.100 entitled "California Green Building Standards" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Chapter 1 8.01.100

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
Chapter 8.02.100 Adopted. California Green Building Standards Adopted By Reference: Except as hereinafter provided, the California Green Building Standards, 2025 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Green Building Standards, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.110 entitled "California Energy Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.110

CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
Chapter 8.02.110 Adopted. California Energy Code Adopted By Reference: Except as hereinafter provided, the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference as the California Energy Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.115 entitled "California Wildland Urban Interface Code" is hereby added to the City of Twentynine Palms Code and amended as follows:

Chapter 18.01.120

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Chapter. 8.02.115 Adopted. California Wildland Urban Interface Code Adopted By Reference:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Wildland Urban Interface, 2025 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference as the Wildland Urban Interface Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Chapter 8.02.120 entitled "California Fire Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.130

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Chapter 8.02.120 Adopted. California Fire Code Adopted By Reference: Except as hereinafter provided, the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference as the California Fire Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine palms and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

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Chapter 8.02.125 entitled "2024 International Property Maintenance Code is hereby added to the City of Twentynine Palms Code and amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.01.140
2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Chapter 8.02.125 Adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Housing Code of the City of Twentynine Palms. A copy of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection while this Code is in force.

SECTION 12. Modifications
The City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms hereby expressly finds that these regulations and provisions, and those of the codes adopted herein, are in compliance with Sections 17958 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California and that a copy of this Ordinance shall be forwarded to the California Building Standard Commission of the State of California by the City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms, and said copy will serve to satisfy the requirements of filing of findings as stated in Section 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Codes of the State of California. Each of the foregoing modifications to the uniform code adopted by this Ordinance are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

SECTION 13. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall become effective thirty {30) days from and after date of its adoption, but not prior to January 1, 2026.

SECTION 14. Severability.

If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

SECTION 15. Notice of Adoption.

The City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms shall certify to the adoption of the Ordinance and cause publication to occur in the newspaper of general circulation and published and circulated

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in the City in a manner permitted under Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.

ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this _
nd day of 2025.

Mayor
Attest:

City Clerk
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Content:

City Attorney City Manager

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS,

CALIFORNIA, MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ARE

REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.

WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Twentynine Palms shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and,
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Administrative Code, the California Building Code, the California Existing Building Code, The California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Residential Code and the California Green Building Standards Code (herein after referred to collectively as "Building Codes"); and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.S(a) permits the City to make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Building Official has recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the 2025 California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Twentynine Palms; and
WHEREAS, Title 18 of the Municipal Code (the "Code") of the City of Twentynine Palms (the "City") has provided minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating the construction, quality of materials, use, and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction and certain equipment; and
WHEREAS, Title 18 - Building and Construction has not been comprehensively updated since January 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City to update and amend a portion of Title 8 of the Code to incorporate the newly adopted standards adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission and to account for the new building construction

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standards; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Building Standards Code, contained in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, parts 1-12, incorporate public health, life safety, and general welfare standards used in the design and construction of buildings in California. The California codes incorporate the latest national standards for construction, including the 2024 International Building Code, the 2024 International Residential Code, the International Fire Code, the 2024 National Electrical Code, the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code and the California Green Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to make certain amendments to the above State codes based on local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions as outlined in the resolution accompanying this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Government Code sections 50022.1 et. Seq., provide that ordinances and codes of the federal, state or any agency of either of them may be adopted by reference, provided that prior to such adoption by reference a noticed public hearing has been held.

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, The City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms hereby finds that the amendments of the building standards contained in the California Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, 2025 Edition are necessary to address local conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA HEREBY RESOLVES, FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the recitals of this Resolution are true and correct.

A. The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly known as "Santa Ana Winds" which can reach speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour. Extensive damage frequently accompanies these winds, such as blowing sand and debris, downed power lines, fallen trees, overturned vehicles and structural damage to buildings.

These conditions result in increased demand for fire services, blocked or delayed emergency vehicle access and impaired water supplies and building emergency systems.

B. During the summer months, the Santa Ana Winds may produce periods of extremely low humidity, thereby reducing the fuels moisture and increasing the possibility and severity of fire from dry vegetation and other common

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combustibles.

C. During the summer months, much of the City experiences prolonged periods of temperatures in excess of 100°F. When coupled with sustained severe Santa Ana Winds, an increase in the threat from rapidly moving wildfires exists.

D. During the winter months, heavy rains routinely cause damage to roadways rendering them completely impassible, or with limited access, sometimes for extended periods.

E. During winter months, heavy snow and ice conditions exist in the mountain areas resulting in increased demand for fire services and limiting or delaying emergency vehicle access. In some cases, emergency vehicle access roads are completely impassible, or have limited access, sometimes for extended periods.

LOCAL GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS:

A. The Town is subject to moderately strong to severe shaking and surface ruptures resulting from known earthquake faults located within or near the City. These local earthquake faults have the potential to cause severe personal and property damage, utility interruptions, fire hazards and hazardous materials releases.

Additionally, significant roadway, bridge structure, water supply and communications systems are subject to failure, thereby causing a detriment to emergency services response.

B. Unstable slopes in several areas throughout the City have experienced soil movement as a result of heavy or soaking rains, resulting in damage to roadways, structures and utilities.

LOCAL TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS:

A. The City encompasses an area with limited access routes connecting areas developed with street and utility infrastructure from underdeveloped areas. This distance, combined with these limited access routes, results in delays in the reallocation of resources to emergency scenes.

B. The topography of the City is exceptionally diverse, ranging from relatively flat desert and valley areas, to foothill areas, and canyon areas. This results in some areas that are inaccessible to radio communications, which hampers emergency response capabilities.

C. The diverse topography of the City, combined with numerous areas of lacking infrastructure, results in many areas having limited, and unreliable or unavailable water supplies available for firefighting purposes.

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PUBLIC HEARING:

A. The following shall hereby be incorporated and adopted by reference and amending Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, compromising the 2025 California Administrative Code of Regulations, compromising the 2025 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 20122 California Residential Code with appendices; Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Electrical Code; Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Mechanical Code; Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations comprising the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with appendix H; Part 6 of the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Energy Code; Part 7 of the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising of the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code; Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Historic Building Code; Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Fire Code with Chapter 4 appendices; Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California existing Building Code; Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; Part 12 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code; the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendix H; with appendices thereto, including amendments, additions and deletions; and amending the Twentynine Palms Municipal Code.

B. Pursuant to Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, The City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms hereby finds that the amendments of the building standards contained in the California Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, 2025 Edition are necessary do to past earthquakes (Landers 1992) and the inherent run off problems incurred with severe thunderstorm activity and flooding due to the Cities desert location.

C. Copies of these codes and standards are on file with the Building Official fifteen days prior to the noticed hearing. Location is at 6136 Adobe Road.

D. A noticed public hearing shall be held by the City Council, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting by reference the current editions of certain model codes, as follows:

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SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directedto filethis Resolution anda copy of the new Building Code Ordinance, Ordinance No. 22-XXX with the California Building Standards Commission and to preserve said Resolution and Ordinance as public records.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2025.

MAYOR
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Nov 12 2025
SUBJECT: Visit 29 Palms Visitors' Center End State.

RECOMMENDATION:

Request the City Council's support in moving the Visit 29 Palms Visitors' Center to the front desk of Freedom Plaza.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• Twentynine Palms Visitor
Center Utilities & Maintenance
BACKGROUND:

The City-owned building located at 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway has historically served as the home of the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Center and Art Gallery. The City leased the building to the Chamber of Commerce, who operated the visitors' center with two part-time employees, supplemented by a third part-time position funded by the City. Staff believes this version of a visitors' center opened in 1995.

In January 2019, TBID staff began working in the current building. Prior to TBID moving into the space, the Public Arts Advisory Committee’s (PAAC) "Art in Public Places" quarterly exhibit program was well-established along the western interior wall. The 29 Palms Farmers Market was also taking place on Saturdays in the building’s rear parking lot. In 2022, the Farmers Market moved to Freedom Plaza.

Shortly after the TBID Director established an office in the building, TBID renovated the space. The revocations included new flooring, painting, updated displays, and expanded public-facing informational resources.

In the Summer of 2019, the Chamber of Commerce moved out. In the absence of the Chamber's leadership, the TBID assumed responsibility for the visitors' center operations. The TBID Board agreed to run the visitors' center temporarily, until it was relocated to Freedom Plaza as part of a planned multi-agency visitors' center partnership between the National Park Service, BLM, JTNPA, and the TBID.

When the multi-agency concept did not move forward, the only visitors' center that opened at Freedom Plaza, was solely focused on the Joshua Tree National Park. Since the building space within the Freedom Plaza complex is leased to the National Park Service (a Federal organization), NPS is prohibited from promoting any single business.

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Since that time — 2020 through present — the TBID has continued to operate the City’s visitors' center on a temporary, year-to-year basis, employing one part-time assistant to support operations, which continued to be offered seven days a week. In January 2025, public hours were reduced again to reflect staffing constraints, (Mon-Sat).

Today, the visitors' center provides maps and printed brochures, digital and static displays featuring local businesses and area points of interest, access to restrooms and Wi-Fi, shaded outdoor picnic amenities at Bucklin Park, and ongoing gallery programming through PAAC’s Art in Public Places exhibits. The building also provides office space to the Desert Trail newspaper (leased at $500/month).

The TBID was created to market Twentynine Palms, develop partnerships, execute advertising and media strategies, and drive overnight visitation — not to operate a visitors' center facility. The continued responsibility of staffing and operating a City-owned visitors' center has placed an increasing administrative and operational burden on the TBID Director, reducing capacity for core tourism marketing responsibilities.

The TBID Director is the sole full-time staff member of the tourism district and is responsible for developing and executing the City’s annual tourism marketing plan and budget; managing paid advertising, PR, digital media, and content development; maintaining partnership development with regional, state, and national tourism organizations; supporting the Sponsorship and Event Grant Program; and serving as the primary liaison to industry partners, event producers, media, and the lodging sector. Operating a City visitors' center is not part of the TBID’s intended core scope of work, and absorbing day-to-day visitor services has reduced capacity for these core strategic functions.

After meeting with the City Council TBID subcommittee, the following options were identified and explored. City Staff is seeking direction from the City Council on future Visitors' Center operations. The following are potential options:

1. Continue operations in the current space (73484 Twentynine Palms Highway).

2. Close the Visitors' Center (73484 Twentynine Palms Highway).

3. Move Visitors' Center operations to Freedom Plaza within the JTNP Visitor Center space (Not a legally feasible option).

4. Move Visitors' Center operations to Freedom Plaza and locate said operations in a connex-style mobile office (1).

5. Move Visitors' Center operations to the Freedom Plaza Gymnasium front lobby roll-up desk area.

Based on the totality of circumstances (proximity to the JTNP Visitors' Center, limited TBID and City revenues, 73484 utilities, etc.), Staff recommends moving the Visitors' Center operations to the Freedom Plaza Gymnasium front lobby roll-up desk area.
(1) A connex-style mobile office is anticipated to cost $150,000 to $250,000 to purchase, install, and run all required utilities. This expense does not include monthly utilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The alternatives are contemplated above.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Closure of the 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway building as a visitors' center and leasing the building to a private business has the potential to produce approximately $1,500 dollars per month in additional rental income for a total monthly rental income of $2,000 per month. These are only estimates and have not been competitively bid out.

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11/5/2025
1 TWENTYNINE PALMS VISITOR CENTER
73484 Twentynine Palms Highway

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11/5/2025
2 TWENTYNINE PALMS VISITOR CENTER
Visitor Center Monthly Utilities and Maintenance

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Recreation Division Manager
FOR MEETING: Nov 12 2025
SUBJECT: Updates to City Fee Waiver Policy No. 1 and Facility Rental Rules & Regulations.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council review and approve the proposed:

1. Amendments to City Fee Waiver Policy No. 1: Updating eligibility, submission requirements, and annual waiver limits for nonprofit organizations.

2. Amendments to Facility Rental Rules & Regulations: Clarifying deposit, cancellation, insurance, and operational requirements for all facility rentals.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (Recreation Division Manager)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question (roll call or voice vote)
ATTACHMENTS:
• City Council Policy No. 1 -
Updated 05142024
• Facility Rental Rules &
Regulations 2024
• Updated Fee Waiver Policy
2025 1112
•
Updated_Facility_Rental_Rules
2025 1112
BACKGROUND:

City Council Policy No. 1, Waiver of City Fees for Facility Rentals, was last updated on May 14, 2024. The policy outlines which organizations are eligible for fee waivers, the required qualifications, and the limits of such waivers.

Since adoption, the City has tracked lost revenue associated with fee waivers and identified opportunities to clarify policy language and strengthen administrative procedures.

Members of the Finance Committee met with Staff to review the policy. The Committee recommended the following amendments:

Policy No. 1 (Fee Waiver Policy)
 Limit waived facility rentals to one (1) City-owned facility per calendar year (previously three). Page 599 of 630  Nonprofits must be registered and in good standing.
 Fee waivers will not be granted to entities or individuals convicted of crimes against the City or involved in pending litigation with the City.
 Fiscal sponsorships are not permitted; the nonprofit requesting the waiver must be the entity conducting the event.

Facility Rental Rules & Regulations
 Staff reserves the right to make adjustments to policy language as it relates to need.  Operational updates for all rentals, including deposits, cancellation policies, insurance, and other event requirements.

These amendments are designed to reduce lost revenue, clarify eligibility, standardize administrative procedures, and ensure that City facilities are used in a manner consistent with City priorities.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

None.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may:

1. Approve the proposed amendments as recommended by the Finance Committee.

2. Modify the amendments and direct Staff to return with revisions.

3. Maintain existing policies with no changes.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Fee Waiver Policy: Expected positive impact on revenue by limiting free rentals from three days to one day per year and prohibiting fiscal sponsorships, reducing lost revenue compared to the previous policy.

Facility Rental Rules: Positive/neutral; clearer deposit and cancellation policies reduce risk of revenue loss from late cancellations and ensure compliance with insurance and operational requirements.

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CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
CITY COUNCIL, POLICY NO.1
Subject: Waiver of City Fees for facility rentals
Updated and approved May 14, 2024.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ The City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms adopts the following policy on the waiving of fees for facility rentals:

A. Qualified Applicants:

1. Private non-profit organizations 501 (c) (3)

2. Public or private charitable organizations

3. Other public service agencies

4. City partnership programs/organizations
B. Necessary Qualifications for City fee waiver:

1. The event or service must have a substantial and documented community benefit.

2. The activity must serve a recognized charitable purpose supported by the City Council.

3. The activity does not duplicate or conflict with an existing program or activity.

C. Procedure:

1. A request for the waiver of the fee by qualified
applicants shall be made in writing prior to the application submission for the facility in question.

D. Approval shall be by one of the following methods:

1. Adoption of a policy at a regular City Council meeting.

2. By written request to the Recreation Division Manager.

E. Limits of waiver of fees:

1. The City Council shall limit any waiver of fees to City facility rental fees.

2. The City Council shall limit any waiver of facility rental fees to THREE (3) days per calendar year (per approved organization.)

3. The City Council shall not waive the following fees relating to the facility rental, direct staffing or labor costs, refundable cleaning and damage deposits, insurance, food permits, liquor license, health permits or a City of Twentynine Palms business license.

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F. Ineligible fee waivers:

1. Organizations based outside City of Twentynine Palms (unless the demonstrated benefits are primarily to the residents of Twentynine Palms).

2. Activities primarily of a fundraising or charitable nature unless the funds directly benefit City-owned facilities or programs.

3. Events or activities that are not open to the public.

4. Events that are political in nature or by individuals seeking political office or elected officials for the purpose of an election campaign.

5. Commercial/for-profit organizations or corporate events.

6. Trainings that charge for participation.

7. Family or social gatherings, weddings, birthday parties.

8. Events held at the Luckie Park Pool.

9. Events that would conflict with previously planned City of Twentynine Palms community events.

10. Projects or organizations who have failed to fulfill their obligations during previous events or activities for which facility rental fees were waived or reduced.

11. Gap days (events taking place where items are stored/set up at any facility for the organization’s use) are to be considered as a rental day.

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Facility Rental Rules & Regulations
Requirements and Payment Information
Authorization for the use of any facility where alcohol is served/consumed will be issued to persons over 21 years of age only. The person signing the Use of Facilities Agreement must be present at the event during the entire duration of the event.

A refundable Rental Cleaning/Damage Deposit is required for each Use of Facilities Agreement and is not applied to the balance due. The City of Twentynine Palms reserves the right to cancel the group’s Use of Facilities Agreement if it is determined that Applicant has withheld information pertaining to the rental details. If the facility is left in good condition, Applicant will be refunded the Rental Cleaning/Damage Deposit. If damage or service costs are incurred, the costs will be deducted from the deposit or billed to Applicant. The Rental Cleaning/Damage Deposit will be issued to the individual/organization listed under the Contact Information section of the Use of Facilities Agreement. The refund will be issued as received: check will be returned or shredded per Applicant’s choice, cash returned, credit/debit card fee reversal (24-72 hours to post to account).

All fees must be paid one (1) week prior to the event date. The Use of Facilities Agreement will be canceled if all required fees are not received by the deadline. Recurring rentals are subject to payment schedules if approved.

Set Up Prior to the Event
Applicant will not be allowed into the site prior to the indicated time on the Use of Facilities Agreement. Applicant will not be refunded for any time not used.

Applicant is entitled to a walk-through of the facility, with staff or person on duty, prior to the rental of the facility. Applicant and staff are entitled to complete the walk-through and a corresponding Facility Rental Checklist to ensure proper care and use of the facility and equipment.

Tables and chairs are included in the rental fee and are subject to availability. Applicant may bring in additional tables and chairs at their own expense.

Decorations and visual aids must be freestanding and may not be nailed, stapled, or tacked to the walls, ceilings, or fixtures. Removal of facility decorations or furniture is not allowed.

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Facility Rental Rules & Regulations
Candles, fire devices, and smoke/fog machines are NOT allowed at any City of Twentynine Palms facility. This includes barbecues, deep fryers, and outdoor ovens. Floating candles are allowed with preauthorization. GLITTER AND CONFETTI OF ANY KIND ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY FACILITY.

The event will be set up and broken down by Applicant. Set-up/breakdown fees apply if so requested.

Responsibilities During the Event
The use of marijuana products is banned from all City of Twentynine Palms facilities.

Smoking of marijuana is prohibited and unlawful at any City of Twentynine Palms facility, parking lot, or park.

Firearms/Weapons of any kind are EXPLICITLY PROHIBITED at any facility, with the exception of armed security or police participation during the event.

The maximum number of patrons allowed in the facility must be strictly adhered to. If Applicant is not compliant with limiting attendance, the City of Twentynine Palms reserves the right to end the rental.

One or more adults in all facility areas must adequately supervise all children. Children may not play in storage areas or restrooms. Chaperones must be 21 years of age or older.

Applicant is responsible for overseeing all actions of event attendees.

Interior signage is permitted but must be pre-approved by the City of Twentynine Palms.

No foreign substances (oil, powder, etc.) may be spread on the floor or any surface for dancing or other activity.

The City of Twentynine Palms reserves the right to cancel a function at any time if the people involved are not conducting themselves in an appropriate and lawful manner and/or damaging any City of Twentynine Palms equipment or property. Applicant is responsible for the supervision and actions of those in attendance as well as for any damage that may be caused by those in attendance.

Animals are NOT permitted at any facility unless the City has issued special arrangements or permits. Certified service animals are an exception.

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Facility Rental Rules & Regulations
Clean Up After the Event
Storage of personal property or deliveries before contract time will not be allowed at any facility. The City of Twentynine Palms is not responsible or liable for rental equipment or lost or stolen items.

For rentals that go over in time from the rental agreement, a fee will be assessed equal to the rental fee to be calculated at a rate of time-and-a-half.

Applicant is responsible for the cleanup of the facility. Cleanup will consist of the following:

All trash must be removed from the facility and placed in the trash dumpsters onsite; staff will provide additional trash bags if needed.

All decorations, personal property, and rental equipment must be removed at the time the agreement concludes.

Tables and chairs must be returned to the storage area to be stacked/placed as they were prior to the event.

The facility must be secured, and Applicant must be vacated by the completion time stated in the agreement. If a rental key is issued, it must be returned to the Parks & Recreation office the following business day.

Each City of Twentynine Palms facility may have rules and regulations that pertain only to that specific facility. Refer to the Parks & Recreation staff for additional amenities and service fees. Applicant shall be bound by all rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances of the City of Twentynine Palms. The violation of any of the Rules and Regulations or falsifying any of the provisions of the application shall constitute grounds for immediate revocation of permission to use any City of Twentynine Palms facilities; it shall constitute grounds for refusal of future permits to use any City of Twentynine Palms facilities. Applicant shall be liable for loss, damage, or injury sustained by any person whatsoever by reason of negligence of the persons to who such permit is issued.

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Facility Rental Rules & Regulations
Signature
I, the undersigned, on behalf of the organization or individual, do hereby certify that I have read and agree to abide by the policies governing the uses of the requested facility listed above as Facility Rental Rules & Regulations. Except for the City of Twentynine Palms’ sole negligence or willful misconduct, Applicant shall waive, release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Twentynine Palms from and against any and all claims which actually or allegedly arise out of or are related to Applicant use or occupancy of the premises, or which actually or allegedly arise out of or are related to the conduct of Applicant’s business or which actually or allegedly arise out of or are related to any activity, work, or things done or permitted by Applicant, or its employees, contractors, or agents, in or about the premises and shall further indemnify and hold harmless the City of Twentynine Palms from and against all costs, attorney’s fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred in defense of any such claim or any action or proceeding brough thereon. The City of Twentynine Palms shall not be liable to Applicant for any damage to Applicant’s property from any cause, and Applicant waives all claims against the City of Twentynine Palms for damaged to person or property arising for any reason.

Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Applicant Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Date Signed: _______________________________________________________________________

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CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
CITY COUNCIL, POLICY NO. 1
Subject: Waiver of City Fees for Facility Rentals
Updated and Approved:

Supersedes: May 14, 2024
The City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms adopts the following policy on the waiving of fees for facility rentals:

A. Qualified Applicants:

1. Private non-profit organizations 501(c)(3) registered and in good standing with the State of California

2. Public or private charitable organizations in good standing

3. Other public service agencies

4. City partnership programs/organizations
B. Necessary Qualifications for City Fee Waiver:

1. The event or service must have a substantial and documented community benefit.

2. The activity must serve a recognized charitable purpose supported by the City Council.

3. The activity does not duplicate or conflict with an existing program or activity.

4. Fee waivers will not be granted to entities or individuals convicted of crimes against the City or its employees.

5. Fee waivers will not be granted to entities or individuals involved in pending litigation against the City.

C. Procedure:

1. A request for the waiver of the fee by qualified applicants shall be made in writing prior to the application submission for the facility in question.

2. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the proposed event date. For events at Freedom Plaza, Freedom Plaza Stage, or Freedom Plaza Gymnasium, requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance.

D. Approval shall be by one of the following methods:

1. Adoption of a policy at a regular City Council meeting.

2. By written request to the Recreation Division Manager.

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E. Limits of Waiver of Fees:

1. The City Council shall limit any waiver of fees to City facility rental fees.

2. The City Council shall limit any waiver of facility rental fees to one (1) Cityowned facility per calendar year (per approved organization).

3. The City Council shall not waive the following fees relating to the facility rental:
direct staffing or labor costs, refundable cleaning and damage deposits, insurance, food permits, liquor license, health permits, or a City of Twentynine Palms business license.

4. Fiscal sponsorships are not permitted; the nonprofit requesting the waiver must be the entity conducting the event.

F. Ineligible Fee Waivers:

1. Organizations based outside City of Twentynine Palms (unless the demonstrated benefits are primarily to the residents of Twentynine Palms).

2. Activities primarily of a fundraising or charitable nature unless the funds directly benefit City-owned facilities or programs.

3. Events or activities that are not open to the public.

4. Events that are political in nature or by individuals seeking political office or elected officials for the purpose of an election campaign.

5. Commercial/for-profit organizations or corporate events.

6. Trainings that charge for participation.

7. Family or social gatherings, weddings, birthday parties.

8. Events held at the Luckie Park Pool.

9. Events that would conflict with previously planned City of Twentynine Palms community events.

10.Projects or organizations who have failed to fulfill their obligations during previous events or activities for which facility rental fees were waived or reduced.

11. Gap days (events taking place where items are stored/set up at any facility for the organization’s use) are to be considered as a rental day.

Note: These changes are intended to limit lost revenue, reduce the number of free rentals, clarify eligibility, and ensure compliance with City requirements.

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Facility Rental Rules & Regulations -
Updated

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS

FACILITY RENTAL RULES & REGULATIONS
Requirements and Payment Information
Authorization for the use of any facility where alcohol is served/consumed will be issued to persons over 21 years of age only. The person signing the Use of Facilities Agreement must be present at the event during the entire duration of the event.

A. Payment & Deposit:

A refundable 50% deposit is required to confirm all facility reservations.

The City of Twentynine Palms reserves the right to cancel the group’s Use of Facilities Agreement if it is determined that Applicant has withheld information pertaining to the rental details.

If the facility is left in good condition, Applicant will be refunded the Rental Cleaning/Damage Deposit. If damage or service costs are incurred, the costs will be deducted from the deposit or billed to Applicant.

Cancellations made less than fourteen (14) days prior to the event will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

If a reservation is canceled due to inclement weather, the full deposit will be refunded.

All fees must be paid one (1) week prior to the event date. The Use of Facilities Agreement will be canceled if all required fees are not received by the deadline.

B. Insurance Requirements:

All entities reserving City facilities must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City as an additional insured at least one (1) week prior to the event.

C. Set Up Prior to the Event:

Applicant will not be allowed into the site prior to the indicated time on the Use of Facilities Agreement.

Applicant will not be refunded for any time not used.

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Tables and chairs are included in the rental fee and are subject to availability. Applicant may bring in additional tables and chairs at their own expense.

Decorations and visual aids must be freestanding and may not be nailed, stapled, or tacked to the walls, ceilings, or fixtures. Removal of facility decorations or furniture is not allowed.

D. Facility Restrictions:

Candles, fire devices, and smoke/fog machines are NOT allowed at any City of Twentynine Palms facility. This includes barbecues, deep fryers, and outdoor ovens.

Floating candles are allowed with preauthorization. GLITTER AND CONFETTI OF ANY KIND ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY FACILITY.

E. Responsibilities During the Event:

The use of marijuana products is banned from all City of Twentynine Palms facilities.

Smoking of marijuana is prohibited and unlawful at any City of Twentynine Palms facility, parking lot, or park.

Firearms/Weapons of any kind are EXPLICITLY PROHIBITED at any facility, with the exception of armed security or police participation during the event.

One or more adults in all facility areas must adequately supervise all children. Children may not play in storage areas or restrooms. Chaperones must be 21 years of age or older. Applicant is responsible for overseeing all actions of event attendees.

Interior signage is permitted but must be pre-approved by the City of Twentynine Palms.

No foreign substances (oil, powder, etc.) may be spread on the floor or any surface for dancing or other activity.

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Animals are NOT permitted at any facility unless the City has issued special arrangements or permits. Certified service animals are an exception.

F. Clean Up After the Event:

Storage of personal property or deliveries before contract time will not be allowed at any facility.

For rentals that go over in time from the rental agreement, a fee will be assessed equal to the rental fee to be calculated at a rate of time-and-a-half.

Applicant is responsible for the cleanup of the facility. Cleanup will consist of the following: All trash must be removed from the facility and placed in the trash dumpsters on-site; staff will provide additional trash bags if needed. All decorations, personal property, and rental equipment must be removed at the time the agreement concludes.

Tables and chairs must be returned to the storage area to be stacked/placed as they were prior to the event. The facility must be secured, and Applicant must vacate by the completion time stated in the agreement. If a rental key is issued, it must be returned to the Parks & Recreation office the following business day.

G. Signature: I, the undersigned, on behalf of the organization or individual, do hereby certify that I have read and agree to abide by the policies governing the uses of the requested facility listed above as Facility Rental Rules & Regulations. Except for the City of Twentynine Palms’ sole negligence or willful misconduct, Applicant shall waive, release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Twentynine Palms from and against any and all claims which actually or allegedly arise out of or are related to Applicant use or occupancy of the premises, or which actually or allegedly arise out of or are related to the conduct of Applicant’s business or which actually or allegedly arise out of or are related to any activity, work, or things done or permitted by Applicant, or its employees, contractors, or agents, in or about the premises and shall further indemnify and hold harmless the City of Twentynine Palms from and against all costs, attorney’s fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred in defense of any such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon. The City of Twentynine Palms shall not be liable to Applicant for any damage to Applicant’s property from any cause, and Applicant waives all claims against the City of Twentynine Palms for damage to person or property arising for any reason.

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Applicant Name: ________________________________________________________ Applicant Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date Signed: ___________________________________________________________

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Nov 12 2025
SUBJECT: Discussion Item- Septic System Communications.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff is making the recommendation to have an open discussion on Septic System Communications.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion on Motion
Call the Question (Roll Call Vote)
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2025-11-05 SEPTIC

SYSTEMS
TPWD_KM_C750i25110507150
• 2025-11-05 FOG
FREE_KM_C750i25110507140
BACKGROUND:

The City of Twentynine Palms (City) and Twentynine Palms Water District (District) are collaborating their efforts to address the potential impacts to the shallow groundwater aquifers from septic systems within city limits.

For several years, the City and District have been completing tasks outlined in the Salt and Nutrient Management Plan (SNMP), collaboratively prepared, as required by the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board). The plan was prepared in 2014 and later approved in 2019. Through this plan, they are undertaking measures to increase monitoring of the groundwater and to limit potential water quality impacts to groundwater that may arise from the septic systems in the region.

Residents of the City and the unincorporated areas rely solely on groundwater for their daily needs. This community pulls from four different underground basins (aquifers) that also overlap with neighboring districts. With no centralized sewer throughout the community, commercial and residential lots rely on septic systems to hold the domestic wastewater from their properties.

The District provides drinking water to their customers from deeper groundwater aquifers (>300 feet below ground surface). It is the District’s understanding that there is a clay layer separating the shallow groundwater from the deep groundwater. However, water naturally flows through paths of least resistance, so the potential for shallow groundwater to make its way down to the deeper groundwater remains present.

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One of the main potential impacts to groundwater is septic systems. Within the City, there are individual systems for residential housing, and there are package systems (batch treatment) for residential developments, hotels and commercial areas.

With septic systems come different responsibilities. Due to systems holding domestic wastewater underground, they can pose a severe risk to our groundwater if they are not properly maintained. If installed, managed, and maintained as intended, septic systems are considered an acceptable solution to domestic wastewater treatment for rural areas. When septic systems are not regularly inspected and maintained, the results for potential water quality can impact the shallow groundwater.

There are eight (8) batch treatment systems in the City. The City and the District are aware of three systems that are failing. These systems are permitted by the Water Board. The other septic systems are individual residential systems that are permitted separately. Failing batch treatment plants may also effect water quality in the shallow groundwater.

The Water Board upholds that all water shall be protected, regardless of whether or not it is used for drinking, recreation or natural habitat. There is a need to better understand the quality of the shallow groundwater beneath the City. As part of the SNMP, measures have been identified to obtain information, communicate with residents and business owners, and implement ways to protect, or minimize the potential for further degradation of the shallow groundwater aquifers beneath the City.

The easiest and most immediate way to support these measures is to establish continual communications with the City Council, residents, and business owners. Communications can be used to provide education about septic systems and reminders about proper inspections and maintenance. These communications have just now begun with the addition of this memo and corresponding presentation by Matt Shragge with the District to City Council meetings. The City will have an item on the Consent Calendar each meeting to keep the City Council updated on this topic. The following are additional communication options to consider:

1. Add information to the City Website:
a. Community Events page:
i. Weekly Certified Farmers Market
b. Community Development Department Page
i. We could add a link called “Septic Systems” in it where we can add information. c. City Public Works website

2. Add information to the City Newsletter (info tidbits about septic systems and maybe information about timely inspections of septic systems).

3. Annual Pioneer Days – could be an opportunity to share how wastewater is managed

4. Community Health & Resource Fair
The District will also be looking into ways to spread the word about septic systems such as:

1. District Website:
a. Front Page - Hot Topics section (inclusion of tidbits about septic systems) b. Water Quality page – “Protecting Your Water”
c. Providing links to existing SNMP and other groundwater related reports d. Septic Tank Maintenance Section

2. District Quarterly Newsletter
These are options to consider and do not need to be implemented at once, but little by little as deemed appropriate. The intent is to keep residents informed of the City’s activities with respect to water quality, so that a foundation is established, conversations can begin, and improvements made as they are identified.

The Water Board has been engaged in discussions with the City and the District. Progress on septic system management is expected and accomplishments are reported on annually. Progress has now begun with the inclusion of this memo and the District’s presentation to this City Council Meeting.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A Page 614 of 630
ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Information Services Director
FOR MEETING: Nov 12 2025
SUBJECT: Sub Committee for the Animal Shelter Design Project.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council select a subcommittee of two Councilmembers to support Staff with the design work in progress.

This subcommittee will meet with the project coordinator once a month to discuss the current design work and provide guidance on programmatic changes and budgetary concerns.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (IS Director Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• 1334 SPA City of Twentynine
Palms Animal Shelter_ Floor
Plan Site Plan_9-3-25
BACKGROUND:

Staff is requesting a sub-committee of two Council members to assist with the design work for the proposed Animal Shelter. This sub-committee would provide staff with guidance on elements of the design and sheltering program. The design work has resulted in numerous questions that should be addressed by members of the City Council, ensuring the work can progress in a timely manner. Some of the issues include budgetary concerns, design elements, program elements, and location issues.

Staff feels that consistent guidance would be beneficial to avoid scope creep and excess costs. Any major changes would be brought to the full City Council for review. Staff is currently reviewing the 2nd iteration of the design at the third site location.

This project is tied to the 2023 Strategic Plan.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose not to establish a subcommittee and provide alternative direction.

FISCAL IMPACT: Page 621 of 630
N/A

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FOOTHILL DR.

PUBLIC SPACES
(23 SPACES)

FUTURE EXPANSION

SHOWN DASHED

PROPERTY
LINE

SALLY PORT
DRIVE

DUMPSTERS

SETBACK LINES

LINE OF FLOOD ZONE

STAFF PARKING
(10 SPACES)
PUBLIC
ENTRY

STAFF ENTRY

PROPOSED
NEW

SHELTER
6'-0" TALL OPAQUE

CHAINLINK
PERIMETER FENCE ADOBE RD.

GET ACQUAINTED
YARDS

EXERCISE YARDS

COVERED PORCH

MOTORIZED GATE

PARKING REQUIRED PROVIDED

PARKING TABULATION
STAFF 8
PUBLIC 25
10 23
TOTAL 33 33
DATE:

NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL,

PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION
SHELTER PLANNERS OF AMERICA, COPYRIGHT ©
COMM. NO. 1000 TEXAN TRAIL SUITE 260, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051 - PHONE (817) 265-8522 09/03/25

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SITE PLAN

PALMS-N-PAWS
1334

FOR THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA
0 15'-0" 30'-0" 60'-0"
NORTH

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X
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(4'X6' INDOOR RUNS)
U.C.REF
DW

SHELVING
12 8
10 EXAMTABLE
CT
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CT
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CT
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FUTURE EXPANSION

FUTURE EXPANSION
1 JUMBO
7654321
1 JUMBO
1098 14131211 654321 4321
1 JUMBO
1 JUMBO
7654321
1 JUMBO
1098 14131211
654321
1 JUMBO
(12 CATS)

SHELVING
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21 COVERED PORCH
U.C.REF

DW SHELF
6 2
4 2
1 SCALE
(5 CAGES)(5 CAGES) (5 CAGES)(5 CAGES)(5 CAGES)

SQUEEZE
GATE
6 2
4 (6 CATS) (12 CATS)
WET
TABLE
SCALE
VET
TECH.

WETTABLE
6 STAFF LOCKERS AND
6 VOLUNTEER LOCKERS
2 4
6 2
4 12
8 10
REF.
15 16
3211
(1 JUMBO RUN,
16 STANDARD RUNS,
17 DOGS TOTAL)
(1 JUMBO RUN,
14 STANDARD RUNS,
15 DOGS TOTAL)
(2 PUPPY PENS,
4 PUPPIES TOTAL)
(1 JUMBO RUN,
6 STANDARD RUNS,
7 DOGS TOTAL)
(1 JUMBO RUN,
6 STANDARD RUNS,
7 DOGS TOTAL)
(1 JUMBO RUN,
1 STANDARD RUNS,
2 DOGS TOTAL)
(3 STANDARD RUNS,
3 DOGS TOTAL)
(4 STANDARD RUNS,
4 DOGS TOTAL)

SHELVINGSHELVINGSHELVING

SHELVING

FERAL CAT HOLDING

INDOOR PLAY
AREA
ACTUAL: 378 SF
PROG: 400 SF

TRAINING ROOM
ACTUAL: 430 SF
PROG: 400 SF

JANITOR
ACTUAL: 56 SF
PROG: 50 SF

STAFF TOILET
ACTUAL: 60 SF
PROG: 60 SF

SHELTER

MANAGER
ACTUAL: 99 SF
PROG: 100 SF

ACO OFFICER
ACTUAL: 101 SF
PROG: 100 SF

ACO GROUP
OFFICE
ACTUAL: 84 SF
PROG: 96 SF

ANIMAL INTAKE
ACTUAL: 189 SF
PROG: 200 SF

ADOPTION
CATS
ACTUAL: 118 SF
ANIMAL

KITCHEN
ACTUAL: 120 SF
PROG: 100 SF

FOOD & LITTER

STORAGE
ACTUAL: 108 SF
PROG: 100 SF

LAUNDRY
ACTUAL: 240 SF
PROG: 160 SF

ADOPTION DOGS
1 ACTUAL: 720 SF
STRAY DOGS 1
ACTUAL: 308 SF
STRAY DOGS 2
ACTUAL: 308 SF

MEDICAL
OBSERV. DOGS
ACTUAL: 102 SF

MEDICAL ISO
DOGS
ACTUAL: 121 SF

NURSING
MOTHER
ACTUAL: 61 SF
CLEAN EQUIP.

ACTUAL: 96 SF
PROG: 80 SF

SURGERY
ACTUAL: 126 SF
PROG: 140 SF

PREP/TREATMENT
ACTUAL: 262 SF
PROG: 200 SF
CLEAN EQUIP.

ACTUAL: 80 SF
PROG: 80 SF
LAB
ACTUAL: 81 SF
PROG: 84 SF

PRE/POST-OP

HOLDING
ACTUAL: 142 SF
PROG: 140 SF

WALK-IN

FREEZER
ACTUAL: 121 SF
PROG: 120 SF

EUTHANSIA
ACTUAL: 160 SF
PROG: 150 SF

SALLY PORT
ACTUAL: 544 SF
PROG: 500 SF

ELECTRICAL
ACTUAL: 163 SF
PROG: 150 SF

CAT WARD
ACTUAL: 37 SF
PROG: 40 SF

DOG WARD
ACTUAL: 73 SF
PROG: 70 SF
GET

ACQUAINTED
ACTUAL: 86 SF
CAT

WORKROOM
ACTUAL: 105 SF
MED. ISO.

CATS
ACTUAL: 89 SF
STRAY
CATS
ACTUAL: 118 SF
OTHER

ANIMALS
ACTUAL: 108 SF
PROG: 100 SF
STAFF

BREAKRROM
ACTUAL: 209 SF
PROG: 150 SF

STORAGE
ACTUAL: 158 SF
PROG: 166 SF

STORAGE
ACTUAL: 160 SF
PROG: 166 SF

STORAGE
ACTUAL: 158 SF
PROG: 166 SF

RECEPTION
ACTUAL: 119 SF
PROG: 150 SF

INTERVIEW
SPACE 1
ACTUAL: 102 SF
PROG: 80 SF

INTERVIEW
SPACE 2
ACTUAL: 102 SF
PROG: 80 SF
TOILET
ACTUAL: 87 SF
PROG: 60 SF
TOILET
ACTUAL: 87 SF
PROG: 60 SF
DATA
ACTUAL: 61 SF
PROG: 50 SF
LOBBY
ACTUAL: 295 SF
PROG: 250 SF

VESTIBULE
ACTUAL: 79 SF
PROG: 80 SF
CATIO
ACTUAL: 46 SF
PROG: 64 SF
U.C.

REF
GET

ACQUAINTED
ACTUAL: 84 SF
PROG: 80 SF

IT/ MAIN POINT

OF ENTRY
ACTUAL: 158 SF
PROG: 150 SF

ADOPTION DOGS
2 ACTUAL: 677 SF

QUARANTINE
ACTUAL: 162 SF

PUPPIES
ACTUAL: 66 SF
GET

ACQUAINTED
YARD1
ACTUAL: 100 SF
GET

ACQUAINTED
YARD 2
ACTUAL: 100 SF

OUTDOOR RUNS

OUTDOOR RUNS OUTDOOR RUNS

OUTDOOR RUNS OUTDOOR RUNS OUTDOOR RUNS
STAFF

CORRDIOR

CAT VIEWING

CORRIDOR
STAFF

CORRIDOR
2 1

AFTER-HOURS

DROP-OFF
ACTUAL: 66 SF
PROG: 100 SF

FIRE RISER
ACTUAL: 26 SF

SHELVINGSHELVINGSHELVING

SHELVING SHELVING

ANIMAL HOUSING TABULATION

CATEGORY ACTUAL

STRAY DOGS

MEDICAL ISOLATION DOGS
32 14
4 ADOPTION DOGS
2 PUPPIES (2 PUPPIES PER PEN)

PROGRAM
32 13
4 3
QUARANTINE DOGS 4 4
MEDICAL OBSERVATION DOGS 3 3
DOG SUB-TOTAL 60
12ADOPTION CATS
60 14
MEDICAL ISOLATION CATS 6
12STRAY CATS 12
4 30
100

CAT SUB-TOTAL

TOTAL ANIMALS
30 10OTHER ANIMALS 10
100
NURSING MOTHERS 1 1

AREA TABULATION

AREA ACTUAL

NON-A/C SPACE
10,719 SF
3,337 SF
14,056 SF

A/C SPACE
TOTAL

PROGRAM
9,530 SF
2,468 SF
11,998 SF
0 4'-0" 8'-0" 16'-0"
DATE:

NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL,

PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION
SHELTER PLANNERS OF AMERICA, COPYRIGHT ©
COMM. NO. 1000 TEXAN TRAIL SUITE 260, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051 - PHONE (817) 265-8522 09/03/25

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FLOOR PLAN

PALMS-N-PAWS
1334

FOR THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA
NORTH

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Nov 12 2025
SUBJECT: Affordable Housing Update (November 2025).

RECOMMENDATION:

This an informational item and an opportunity for City Council discussion and potential direction on any number of items including (i) issuing an RFP on the three acres west of City Hall, and (ii) issuing an RFP for developers/service providers interested in administering programs geared towards helping existing elderly or low income homeowners stay in their homes through rehabilitation and/or adaptation. In all cases, issuing an RFP would be feasible in Q1 or Q2 2026.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Receive Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2025-07-31 29 Palms
Expression of Interest Letter
BACKGROUND:

Pursuant to Council direction, City Staff continues speaking with various housing providers and/or evaluating opportunities to promote the development or maintenance of market rate, attainably-priced, owner-occupied rehab programs, and/or subsidized (affordable) housing.

Since the last update, some of the most notable actions which have taken place include:
1) The Housing and Homeless Subcommittee met several times. 2) Councilmember Scott met with constituents to discuss housing needs and priorities. 3) Councilmember Ramirez met with NPHS to discuss constructing affordable housing within Twentynine Palms. Councilwoman Ramirez also discussed what programs NPHS can leverage to help older Twentynine Palms residents age-in-place.
4) Staff met with a LA-based developer.
5) On August 27, 2025, Milestone Housing Group, an affordable housing developer, confirmed they are not able to move forward with developing the three acres west of City Hall (specifically located east of Smoketree Ave, north of Civic Center Drive, and west of City Hall). While MHG will continue looking for available funding sources, they have not found any funding resources which would allow development in our area.
6) City Manager James (co-chair), Robin Schlosser (co-chair and Twentynine Palms Senior Center Director), and Councilwoman Ramirez (board member) continue to attend the East Desert Regional Steering Page 625 of 630 Committee meeting. Christina Benton does an exceptional job managing all meeting organization, operation, notes, minutes, and communications.
7) Councilmember Scott continues to nurture a positive relationship with CVHC.

Recognizing MHG is out of the three-acre deal, the City Council could recommend to Staff to issue an RFP for:
1) The three acres located west of City Hall.
2) In an effort to prevent homelessness through displacement from existing homes, the City Council could suggest that Staff search for developers and/or service providers interested in administering programs geared towards helping existing elderly or low income homeowners stay in their homes through rehabilitation and/or adaptation. In all cases, issuing an RFP would be feasible in Q1 or Q2 2026.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

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9551 Pittsburgh Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 988-5979
www.nphsinc.org
July 31, 2025
Councilwoman April Ramirez
Honorable Councilmembers
City of Twentynine Palms 6136 Adobe Rd,
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Re: Expression of Interest – Affordable Housing Development Partnership (APN 0618- 262-05)
Dear Councilwoman Ramirez and Councilmembers,
On behalf of Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) and our development partner, Homes & Hope, we are writing to express our strong interest in partnering with the City of Twentynine Palms to develop high-quality affordable housing on the City-owned site identified as APN 0618-262-05 (“City Hall Site”).

NPHS is a nonprofit affordable housing provider with 35 years of experience creating innovative housing solutions across the Inland Empire and surrounding region. We have developed and preserved hundreds of affordable homes, administered millions in down payment and rehabilitation assistance, and partnered with multiple cities to transform underutilized land into thriving, sustainable neighborhoods. Our mission is to build equitable communities where every family has the opportunity to achieve housing stability and generational wealth.

Our partner Homes & Hope are more than developers, but rather architects of opportunity, crafting vibrant communities where everyone has a place to call home. As a mission-driven affordable housing developer, their leadership brings nearly 20 years of experience in delivering impactful housing solutions for low-income families, seniors, veterans, and special needs populations.

Homes & Hope combines the positive attributes of the nonprofit affordable housing model with the efficiency, market responsiveness, and innovation of a market-rate developer. With in-house general contracting and construction management capabilities, they reduce building costs and maximize limited public resources. Their developments span the full continuum of affordable housing, including permanent supportive housing, workforce housing, and low/moderate-income for-sale homes.

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As an affiliate of McCarthy Companies, an established real estate development and construction firm with over 40 years of experience, Homes & Hope leverages shared resources and decades of expertise in managing tax credit and publicly financed projects.

We believe the City Hall Site is an ideal location for this type of catalytic investment. The site is located within a Qualified Census Tract (QCT), enabling a 30% LIHTC basis boost, and achieves a perfect site amenity score for tax credits. Its central location offers walkable access to schools, public facilities, transit, retail, and civic destinations—conditions which also support strong public and political alignment.

We respectfully request the City’s consideration in entering into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) or similar arrangement that would allow our team to conduct predevelopment due diligence and prepare a conceptual proposal. Specifically, we seek to:
• Collaborate with City staff to establish a framework for phased predevelopment and funding access to accelerate project readiness.
• Deliver a conceptual affordable housing proposal within approximately 60 days, including preliminary site planning, design concepts, financing strategy, and anticipated community benefits.

Our vision is to create a thoughtfully designed, sustainable housing community that addresses local needs, maximizes affordability, and enhances the surrounding neighborhood. With early City support and a collaborative planning process, NPHS and Homes & Hope are confident in bringing forward a competitive, fully financed development plan that leverages local, state, and federal resources.

We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your staff at your earliest convenience to discuss next steps. Thank you for considering NPHS and Homes & Hope as partners in advancing the City’s housing goals.

Sincerely,
Jesse Ibarra
Chief Business Officer
Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. (NPHS)

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Nov 12 2025
SUBJECT: Holiday Closure.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council approve the holiday closure schedule as presented by the City Manager.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Receive Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion on Motion
Call the Question
BACKGROUND:

The holiday season is a special time for both the community and City Staff. Having worked hard throughout the year to provide residents and guests a high level of customer service throughout the year, City Staff looks forward to down time during the Christmas and New Year holidays. In past years, as a thank you to Staff, the Mayor allowed the City Manager to dismiss City Staff three hours early the day before a City-observed holiday. The City Manager is requesting City Council permission to grant all City employees the ability to leave work three hours early the day before a city-observed holiday. This early departure allows employees traveling outside the area additional time to get on the road and avoid both heavy traffic and/or traveling at night. Since each departments' hours and work requirements are different (e.g., Animal Control, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation), early departure varies by department and what specific responsibilities individual employees have that day.

Customer Service Demand and City Staffing between Christmas and New Years Historically, the week between Christmas and New Year is slow, from a customer service standpoint.

Few, if any, customers come into City facilities requesting assistance. Given efforts to automate frequently requested items (e.g., business license, public records, etc.), the need for in-person customer service has further declined. Residents and guests are able to access many core business needs online.

Some departments like Animal Control require staffing to be on-call seven days a week as well as on site for care taking of the animals. Public Work has on-call Staff for emergency response. Closing City facilities between Christmas Eve and New Year, uninterruptedly, allows City Staff to take additional time off to enjoy the holidays. The City currently observes the following holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas

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Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year. Staff will use accrued paid leave for the additional time off taken during the holiday closure.

Given the above, the City Manager requests City Council permission to close City facilities to the public on Friday, December 26th and return on Monday, January 5, 2026. If the City Council supports being closed to the public beginning December 26th, the City would be closed to the public from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026. City Staff would be back to work on Monday, January 5, 2026.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose not to approve this request and possibly provide alternate direction.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

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Twentynine Palms City CouncilNovember 12, 2025

Twentynine Palms City Council
November 12, 2025