Agenda, regular meeting — Twentynine Palms City Council, January 13, 2026

TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
6136 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, to consider the following:

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation - Pastor Amy Miranda of First Assembly of God Church.

Roll Call.

Closed Session Announcements.

Changes to the Agenda.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
These proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org.

You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on our website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.

1. Presentation to the Twentynine Palms High School Softball Team and the Twentynine Palms High School Basketball Team for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. Park and Recreation Department Update.

COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED

CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately by the City Council. The public will be given an opportunity to comment on Consent Calendar items prior to the City Council action

3. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.

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4. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on November 12, 2025, and December 9, 2025.

City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session - 12 Nov 2025 - Minutes - Pdf City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session - 09 Dec 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 5 - 19

5. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $3,380,301.06.

Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $3,380,301.06. - Pdf 21 - 25

6. Single Audit Report on Federal Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and file.

Single Audit Report on Federal Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. - Pdf 27 - 40

7. Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers Program.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council review and approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morongo Unified School District for the School Resource Officer Program.

Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers Program. - Pdf 41 - 48

8. Approval of the CEQA Cost Estimate for the Desert Knoll Avenue Tract Map Project.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council accept the cost estimate to conduct a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Approval of the CEQA Cost Estimate for the Desert Knoll Avenue Tract Map Project. - Pdf 49 - 57

9. Updates to City Fee Waiver Policy No. 1.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt the amended policy for waiving fees for facility rentals, as discussed and directed during the November 12, 2025, City Council meeting.

Updates to City Fee Waiver Policy No. 1. - Pdf
59 - 61

10. Twentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within Freedom Plaza.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt the attached Resolution prohibiting public parking and authorizing the removal of vehicles parked within Farmer's Market area within the Freedom Plaza complex between the hours of 4:00 am and 3:00 p.m. each Saturday.

Twentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within Freedom Plaza. - Pdf
63 - 77

11. Importance of Periodic Septic System Inspection and Maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION: Tonight's agenda item communicates the importance of periodic septic system inspection and maintenance to ensure (i) your septic system is operating correctly, and (ii) the septic system is not polluting our community's ground water.

Importance of Periodic Septic System Inspection and Maintenance. - Pdf 79 - 85

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

PUBLIC HEARING

12. Introduction of an Ordinance Creating Chapter 19.101 of the Development Code pertaining to Ancillary Activities.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the Development Code Amendment exempt from CEQA, conduct the first reading for this Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 25-00003,

ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES, BUSINESSES, AND ENTERTAINMENT.

Introduction of an Ordinance Creating Chapter 19.101 of the Development Code pertaining to Ancillary Activities. - Pdf

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

13. City Council Regional Organizational Assignments.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council review Council assignments for Regional Organizations and make appointments as appropriate.

City Council Regional Organizational Assignments. - Pdf 97 - 98

14. Designation of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council select two Councilmembers to serve as Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly.

Designation of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly. - Pdf 99 - 100

15. Protecting Environmental and Wildlife Health Around Freedom Plaza.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize City Staff to obtain bids to enclose the two partial trash enclosures within the Freedom Plaza development and to obtain bids to construct a fully enclosed trash enclosure within the City-owned parking lot located on the west side of Tamarisk Ave. south of Echo Nails.

Protecting Environmental and Wildlife Health Around Freedom Plaza. - Pdf 101 - 111

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS

1. Discussion on maintained roads. Anticipated Council review January 27, 2026.

2. Shade structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with "Freedom Plaza" announcing the location.

3. Discussion on partnering with the Boys and Girls Club.

4. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.

5. Parking in Residential Areas.

6. Discussion on creating a "Recognized Neighborhood Program".

PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time for the public to address the City Council on issues within the jurisdiction of the City Council that are NOT on this agenda. All comments are to be directed to the City Council and shall not consist of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during their comments. There is a time limitation of three minutes per person. If you haven’t already done so, please fill out name and address slips and give them to the City Clerk. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. Public comments on specific agenda items will be deferred until consideration of the item on the agenda.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE

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ADJOURNMENT
It is the intention of the City of Twentynine Palms to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If you are a person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (760) 367- 4890 (facsimile). Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Please advise us at the time whether you will require accommodations to participate in meetings on a regular basis. Any person affected by any application on this agenda may submit their concerns in writing prior to the meeting or appear in person and be heard in support or opposition to the proposal at the time the matter is considered on the agenda. The staff reports, applications and environmental documents may be viewed at either the office of Community Development or the office of the City Clerk, 6136 Adobe Road, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays. The Invocation is given per Policy 10-01 and does not reflect the views of the City but rather is an expression of speech by a private citizen making the presentation. Telephone inquiries may be made at (760) 367-6799. If you challenge any agenda issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Twentynine Palms at, or prior to, the public meeting.

This notice of agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 6:00 p.m., January 8, 2026.

Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk Time/Date

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TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session MINUTES City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
November 12, 2025

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:15 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bilderain called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.

Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Mintz, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Bilderain.

Adjourn to Closed Session - The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:18 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

1. ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code Section § 54956.9 (d)(2), (1 case).

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Bilderain called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Paul Razo led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation - Minister Florence Young, The Sanctuary Church, gave the Invocation.

Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Mintz, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Bilderain.

Closed Session Announcements - Nothing to report.

Changes to the Agenda - None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bilderain announced that these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. Presentation to Semper Fi Softball for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.

Mayor Pro Tem Mintz presented checks in the amount of $300 each from Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services and the City of Twentynine Palms to the Semper Fi Softball team.

3. Presentation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2024-25.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and file.

Finance Director Hernandez introduced Ms. Brianna Schultz, Rogers, Anderson, Malody and Scott, who presented the Financial Report.

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COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilwoman Ramirez commented that she attended the following: The Marine Corps Ball, the Marine Corps Birthday Pageant, the Morongo Basin Unity Home Fundraiser where she was the keynote speaker, the Marine Corps Desert Leadership Summit for Military spouses where she was a keynote speaker as well, she met with leadership from the San Manuel nation, she attended the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services East Valley Committee meeting, Senator Ochoa Bogh's Town Hall meeting, she met with our local Congressman to see if there is anything we can do as far as stricter penalties for reoffenders and people who have crimes against children, she attended the City's Trunk or Treat event, the City's Veterans' Day event, she had a meeting with the TBID Subcommittee, the Audit Subcommittee, three meetings with the Homeless and Housing subcommittee, and she participated in another Veterans' Day event that occurred in the city, along with Karma Docs and a Mindful You. On a personal note, as a parent, she attended the Morongo Unified School District's Superintendent's Community Roundtable Discussion.

Councilmember Scott mentioned that he attended the 250th Birthday Pageant, the Veterans' Day event, and meetings with the Housing and Homeless Subcommittee. He commented that he attended Senator Ochoa Bogh's Town Hall meeting and a Food Pantry Food Giveaway hosted by the Sanctuary Church.

Councilmember Wright commented that he attended Senator Ochoa Bogh's Town Hall meeting, the Sunrise Service during Pioneer Days, the Marine Corps Birthday Pageant, the City's Veterans' Day event, and the Noah's Ark Party at Gospel Fellowship for Halloween. He mentioned that he has been busy with Warhawks Football and he voted in the November 4th election.

Mayor Pro Tem Mintz mentioned that he attended Senator Ochoa Bogh's Town Hall meeting, the WORCS Racing event held last weekend, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Iconic Parlor, drove by the Trunk or Treat event and saw that there were many people that attended the SBCTA meeting and he dropped by the Community Cleanup. He mentioned he attended the 250th Marine Corps Ball, the City's Veterans' Day event, and a separate Veterans' Ceremony that was hosted by the mayor and he helped move the 29 Palms Food Pantry to their new location.

Mayor Bilderain commented that he attended various Pioneer Days events, the Mindful You Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Iconic Parlor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the TBID Subcommittee meeting, the Audit Subcommittee meeting, Senator Ochoa Bogh's Town Hall meeting, the Trunk or Treat event, the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Ball, the Marine Corps Birthday Pageant, and participated in the Cash for Trash Pickup with the Semper Fi softball team.

CONSENT CALENDAR

4. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.

5. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on September 23, 2025, and October 14, 2025.

6. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $357,776.92.

7. Revised Annual Contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for FY 2025-26.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:

1. Approve the revised annual contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for Law Enforcement Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $5,791,943, plus incidental expenses, an increase of $363,844 from the original approved contract.

2. Approve a budget amendment of $255,282 to account for the difference between the budgeted contract amount and the actual revised amount.

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8. Award of Construction Contract for the Elm Avenue Tenant Improvement Project.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:

1. Award a contract for the "Elm Avenue Tenant Improvement Project", a federally funded project under the CDBG Homekey program (21-CDBG-HK-00013), to KNC Construction, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $189,500.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments.

3. Approve the budget amendments and respective transfers in the amount of $59,480 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.

9. Award Construction Contract for the Split Rock Avenue Bridge Project.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:

1. Review and approve the Plans, Specifications and Engineer's Estimate for the Split Rock Avenue Bridge Project;

2. Award a contract for the “Split Rock Avenue Bridge, Federal-Aid Project Number BR-NBIL (533); to Riverside Construction, in the amount of $3,208,829.00 and authorize a Ten Percent (10%) Contingency in the amount of $320,883, for a total amount of $3,529,712;

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments.

10. Submission of the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year CDBG Grant Application.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the submission of the CDBG Grant Application for an ADAaccessible pedestrian pathway for Luckie Park, along with other improvements.

ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - None.

PUBLIC HEARING

11. Adoption of the 2025 California Building Codes Published by the International Code Council.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-22 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.

Building Official Paul Osterman presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Bilderain opened the Public Hearing.

Having no requests to speak, Mayor Bilderain closed the Public Hearing.

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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to adopt Resolution No. 25-22 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.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

12. 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.

City Manager James presented the Staff Report and Power Point Presentation.

Paul Razo, Twentynine Palms, commented that losing the current location would be very saddening.

Susan Peplow commented that foot traffic means Staff is warranted for a Visitors' Center. She mentioned that there is a gap in alternatives on Staffing the Visitors' Center. She feels that the Visitors' Center needs to stay where it is.

Cindy Bernard, piggy backed on what Ms. Peplow mentioned. She commented that there is not enough room at the Freedom Plaza gymnasium for a Visitors Center.

After a brief discussion, the City Council, as a consensus, tabled this item.

13. 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.

Recreation Division Manager Adams presented the Staff Report.

Jonathan Hume, Twentynine Palms, spoke on behalf of the Desert Trumpet, commenting that changing the 3- day waiver to 1-day per year could pose a problem, especially for their non-profit, it is going to lead to the detriment of the City.

Cindy Bernard, spoke on behalf of the Indian Cove Neighbors, commented that these restrictions mentioned in the Staff Report violate the First Amendment and raise serious constitutional concerns.

Karen Harper, Twentynine Palms, commented that she feels everyone is doing a good job, however, the 3-day waiver needs to stay in place.

Councilmember Scott commented that he agrees that the City needs to be fiscally responsible. He feels that there needs to be a compromise of some sort.

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Councilmember Wright agrees with going from 3 to 2 days on the waiver.

Mayor Pro Tem Mintz also agreed that going from 3 days to 2 days and trying it out for a year to see how that goes and then revisiting the issue in a year.

ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to approve the proposed: recommendations and proposed changes brought up during the meeting:

1. Amendments to City Fee Waiver Policy No. 1: Updating eligibility, submission requirements, and annual waiver limits for nonprofit organizations, adding limiting to 2 days on the waiver, and will also include the language that if there is an appeal to the City Council, that the appeal fee would be waived.

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

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Further discussion was brought up regarding a "Grandfather Clause" for current organizations and also wording to include only "local" fiscal sponsors that are being used by organizations in order to qualify for a fee waiver.

Changes to the policy will be made and brought back to the City Council at a future meeting for approval.

14. Discussion Item- Septic System Communications.

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

City Manager James introduced Mr. Matt Shragge, General Manager, Twentynine Palms Water District, who provided some education on septic tank systems and aquifer protection.

15. 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.

City Manager James presented the Staff Report.

Maralle Vinsome, Los Angeles, spoke against upgrading a shelter when money is scarce to fix our roads, help the homeless and other expenditures the City has.

Mayor Pro Tem Mintz volunteered to be on the subcommittee. Councilmember Wright volunteered as well.

ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Ramirez, to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Mintz and Councilmember Wright as the subcommittee.

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The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

16. Affordable Housing Update (November 2025).

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.

Mayor Bilderain announced that he had a letter that was received by the Fair Political Practices Commission on an inquiry about Councilmember Scott possibly having a conflict of interest being on this subcommittee. Mayor Bilderain announced that he does NOT have a conflict.

City Manager James provided an update on the Affordable Housing project. He also provided a handout.

After a brief discussion, City Council direction is that Staff work with the City Attorney to begin taking the steps to comply with the Surplus Land Act for the Affordable Housing Project.

City Manager James continued with the second item, which was the opportunities to examine modifying existing homes with existing occupants and what are some of the mechanisms to be able to do that. He introduced Robin Schlosser, Reach Out Morongo Basin, who provided information on this item.

Direction of the City Council is to have Staff further explore the second item researching any potential funding opportunities.

17. Holiday Closure.

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

City Manager James presented the Staff Report.

ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilwoman Ramirez, to approve the holiday schedule as submitted.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS

1. Shade structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with "Freedom Plaza" announcing the location.

2. Discussion on partnering with the Boys and Girls Club.

4. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.

5. Maintained Roads vs. Non-Maintained Roads.

6. Discussion on creating a "Recognized Neighborhood Program".

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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cindy Bernard, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding a property at the corner of Twentynine Palms Highway and Adobe Road that has been vacant for some time. She asked why the property has been underutilized for so long. She commented that she opposes the possibility of this property being made into a smog station, which is what is being proposed at the time.

Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding food security and helping our hungry neighbors. He commented that he trusts our City Council will do right by our homeless in the upcoming year.

Paul Razo, Twentynine Palms, spoke on behalf of Friends of the Historic Plaza, thanked the City Council for their support with the Car Show and the other events the Historic Plaza has hosted. He thanked Park and Rec for hosting the Trunk or Treat event at Freedom Plaza which Friends of Historic Plaza sponsored as well.

Carmen Cabrera, Twentynine Palms, spoke about an empty lot next to her property that has thick brush and weeds and is an extreme fire hazard. She commented that she has addressed this issue to Code Enforcement since 2022. She asked the City Council for help.

Jenn DeFalco, Twentynine Palms, asked if the City Council would consider helping the food pantries. With the Government shutdown, she can assume that the food pantries will be struggling.

Astrid Johnson, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding food insecurity and feels that the food pantries are struggling from the shutdown. She commented that maybe the City could help the pantry with funding.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager James provided the following updates: he first wished everyone a Happy Veterans' Day to all the veterans in our community, he praised the organizers of the annual Book Festival, the community cleanup was a huge success, with the most participation from the community, filling four fifty-yard bins, two forty-yard bins of green-waste, one fortyyard bin of mattresses and five full size trash trucks were filled with general debris. He reminded everyone that residents in the community can have bulky items picked up at no extra charge up to four times a year. He mentioned that the Finance Committee requested the City Manager research into what is occurring with food insecurity, mentioning that the City has spent $338,632.00 in the past five years to food pantries. Additional calculations were provided in a handout.

Mayor Bilderain announced that there will be no second meeting in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the annual Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem's Toys for 29 Golf Tournament will be held on November 22nd, the Tree Lighting Ceremony will be December 2nd and he wished his daughter a Happy 21st Birthday and his Mom a Happy Birthday.

ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Bilderain adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. to go back into Closed Session.

CLOSED SESSION
The City Council came out of Closed Session at 9:34 p.m. with nothing to report.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer

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City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session MINUTES City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
December 9, 2025

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tem Mintz called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Mintz, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Bilderain.

Adjourn to Closed Session - Mayor Pro Tem Mintz adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

1. ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code Section § 54956.9 (d)(2), (1 case - Ryan Parker Claim).

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bilderain called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Steve Reyes led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation - Minister Jeremy Young from The Sanctuary Church, provided the Invocation.

Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Mintz, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Bilderain.

Closed Session Announcements - Mayor Bilderain announced that there was nothing to report.

Changes to the Agenda - None.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. Introduction of New Sheriff's Captain, Captain Steve Scovel, and Presentation to Outgoing Captain, Captain Robert Warrick.

Lt. Huff introduced Captain Scovel and passed the floor to Captain Scovel who gave a brief background of himself. Mayor Bilderain then presented Lt. Huff a plaque for Captain Robert Warrick for his service in the Morongo Basin.

2. Presentation by Joshua Tree National Park to the Twentynine Palms Inn.

Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) Superintendent Jane Rogers recognized the Twentynine Palms Inn for their assistance to the Park's Staff during the Furlough.

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3. Recognition of Anna Stump and Audrey Philpot for their Work on the 29 Palms Music Festival Series Grant.

City Manager James introduced Ms. Stump and Ms. Philpot. Mayor Bilderain then presented certificates to them for their contributions in obtaining the Music Festival Grant.

4. Presentation by the Twentynine Palms Youth Council on the Year's Achievements.

Chair Hermosillo and Councilmember Walsh gave a presentation on the year's activities.

5. Presentation by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC), Review of 2025.

Chair Paul Razo provided a presentation of the PAAC's accomplishments.

6. Comments by Outgoing Mayor and Presentation of the Mayor's Recognition Award and Employee of the Year Award.

Mayor Bilderain presented Bob and Anita Clinkscales with the Citizen of the Year Award for all their contributions to the community and their volunteer efforts to the City. He then presented the Employee of the Year award to Rick Boyd, Animal Control Manager. Mayor Bilderain provided outgoing comments as Mayor.

COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he attended Wing N It's Thanksgiving Dinner, the 29 Palms Band of Mission Indians' Turkey Giveaway and met with many constituents.

Councilmember Wright first acknowledged some birthdays in December, Rochelle, LaVetta, his father and Arianna have birthdays in December. He mentioned that he attended the annual Thanksgiving Service hosted by the Ministerial Association and the JPA meeting. He commented that he was unable to attend the Mayor's Toys for 29 Golf Tournament because he had a Warhawks football game on the same day, and he attended the Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony and was very impressed with the Halo float.

Councilwoman Ramirez mentioned that she, along with NPHS, hosted a Workshop for first time homebuyers, she mentioned that City Manager James was nominated for the Larry Chimbole award that is presented by the League of California Cities. She thanked Dr. James for saving his daughter's life one evening while at City Hall. Her daughter was choking on a piece of candy, and he helped get the candy out. She also thanked City Clerk Villescas for her assistance in calling 9-1-1.

Mayor Pro Tem Mintz commented that he attended the Basin Transit meeting, the Measure I meeting, the SBCTA meeting, the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Light parade, and he helped park cars at a Sky's the Limit event. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mayor Bilderain mentioned that he attended the Partners Against Domestic Violence Fundraiser at Rasta Rita, the Historical Society's Marine Corps Birthday ceremony where he was the Master of Ceremonies, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem's Toys for 29 Golf Tournament, the Youth Council meeting, the Light Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony, and the Base Tree Lighting ceremony. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

CONSENT CALENDAR

7. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.

8. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,921,729.04.

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9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 326, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms, California Amending Title 8 of the City of Twentynine Palms Municipal Code RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Ordinance No. 255-326, 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.

10. Twentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within Freedom Plaza.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt a Resolution prohibiting public parking and authorizes the removal of vehicles at prescribed times within Freedom Plaza in the Farmer's Market area.

11. Improving the Accuracy of the 2025/2026 Community Assessment.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize the City Manager to work with the City Attorney's office to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for the Phase 1/Limited engagement of Clifford Moss in the amount of $14,000.00.

12. Lot Donation, APN 061725118 located on the east side of National Park Drive between 6719 and 6937 National Park Drive.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize City Staff to work with the City Attorney to accept the donation of APN 061725118 located on the east side of National Park Drive between 6719 and 6937 National Park Drive.

13. Information on the Importance of Periodic Septic System Maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this agenda item is to make the public aware of the vital need to periodically inspect and maintain your septic system. Proper maintenance will help protect the City's water supply and may help residents avoid expensive repairs. The EPA recommends having a professional inspect your system at least every three years and pump out the system every three to five years. Do your part to protect our water supply!

14. Adoption of Twentynine Palms' Five-Year Strategic Plan.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt the attached Five-Year Strategic Plan and ensure this plan serves as a guide for both the City Council and City staff as they strive improve the City's financial sustainability, improve our community's economic vibrancy, and enhance our quality of life.

Carlos Blandon, Twentynine Palms, spoke on items #12, 14, 15.

Councilmember Wright asked for item number 11 be pulled for discussion.

Councilwoman Ramirez asked for item number 15 be pulled for discussion.

ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as submitted.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

15. Adoption of Twentynine Palms' Five-Year Strategic Plan.

City Manager James presented the Staff Report.

Councilwoman Ramirez suggested some edits to the document.

Councilmember Scott made a motion to remove the Ofland wording from the Strategic Plan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mintz.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Manager James indicated that there was a need to add wording to the Theatre 29 portion of the document. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Scott to have the City continue to look for opportunities to expand the existing theater or possibly build a new theater.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilwoman Ramirez indicated that there is nothing relating to AB296 in the Strategic Plan. The consensus of the City Council was to add AB296 to the document which allows the City Manager to ensure we are in compliance with AB296.

ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to adopt the attached Five-Year Strategic Plan and ensure this plan serves as a guide for both the City Council and City staff as they strive improve the City's financial sustainability, improve our community's economic vibrancy, and enhance our quality of life.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: MINTZ, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Pro Tem abstained from item #11 due to a possible conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers at 7:22 p.m.

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16. Twentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within Freedom Plaza.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt a Resolution prohibiting public parking and authorizes the removal of vehicles at prescribed times within Freedom Plaza in the Farmer's Market area.

City Manager James presented the Staff Report.

Carlos Blandon, Twentynine Palms, agrees with this decision to be clearer on the parking at Freedom Plaza.

Roger Thomas, Twentynine Palms, agrees with the time change of 4am to 3pm, that would be helpful.

Councilmember Wright asked if once these signs are put up if that is going to apply only to the one day of Saturday and would the sign say No Parking on Saturday? City Manager James replied yes.

City Clerk Villescas indicated that there is no Resolution attached to the Report and the Recommendation calls for adoption of the Resolution prohibiting public parking within Freedom Plaza in the Farmer's Market area.

City Manager James suggested that the City Council make a motion to approve this item subject to the changes given by the City Council and the finalization of the Resolution by the City Attorney.

ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Ramirez, to approve this document subject to the finalization of the Resolution from the City Attorney's office.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: MINTZ
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Mintz returned to the Council Chambers at 7:42 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING- NONE

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

17. Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

City Clerk Villescas presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Bilderain made a motion to have Mayor Pro Tem Mintz step into the Mayor's seat. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. All Councilmembers were in favor.

Mayor Mintz called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Wright nominated Councilmember Scott for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Scott seconded the nomination. All Councilmembers were in favor.

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FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS

1. Shade structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with "Freedom Plaza" announcing the location.

2. Discussion on partnering with the Boys and Girls Club.

3. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.

4. Maintained Roads vs. Non-Maintained Roads.

5. Parking in Residential Areas.

6. Discussion on creating a "Recognized Neighborhood Program".

7. Moratorium of drive-thru facilities.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ven Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, asked the City Council to focus on job creation and education for the upcoming year.

Steve Reyes, on behalf of the Historical Society, thanked Mayor Bilderain for attending their Marine Corps Birthday celebration and serving as Master of Ceremonies.

James Dean, Twentynine Palms, spoke on behalf of "Los Medicos Voladores" aka "The Flying Doctors". He commented that the Flying Doctors just ended their 50th year of service with a vision event here in Twentynine Palms and he thanked the City Council for allowing them to host this event.

Matt Shragge, General Manager of the Twentynine Palms Water District, thanked the Mayor for his two years of service as Mayor. He commented that the Water District is in the middle of a five-year rate study and wanted to inform the public that there will be a rate increase coming and in the midst of this study, he has planned an event, "Coffee with the GM" twice a week to inform the public of what's coming. He also thanked the City for having "Septic Management" on the agenda.

Scott Curry, Newport Beach, thanked Sandy Smith for her leadership. He spoke about the Copper Mountain College Foundation Wreath Auction recently held, raising $21,000 for the Foundation. He praised the community involvement.

M.J. Fiocco, Twentynine Palms, asked the City Council why they are willing to spend $14,000 for an engagement process for a tax increase, but not willing to do any public engagement in sharing the City's Strategic Plan.

Danielle Reed, Twentynine Palms, spoke as a community health worker, she works with clients that are on their recovery journeys from 7OH, which stands for Hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid alkaloid and known for its pain-relieving and addictive properties. She commented that this has an increasing concern in our community. She mentioned that 7OH is easily accessible in gas stations and convenience stores. It is being presented as harmless and increases the vulnerability in not only adults but puts our youth at risk. She asked the City Council to take action to address the vulnerability and marketing of 7OH.

Marissa Mullens, Reach Out Yucca Valley, spoke about Kratom and 7OH. Both are opioids and are very dangerous. She encouraged the City Council to take action.

Carrie Kish, Program Manager for Reach Out Yucca Valley, spoke regarding 7OH, mentioning that it is not regulated and extremely addictive. She commented that she is concerned for our community, especially the youth and encourages the City Council to begin some dialogue to protect the community.

LeeAnn Clarke, 29 Palms Ministerial Association, thanked the community for their donations and attendance at the Pioneer Days Sunrise Service, which was held on October 19th, as well as the Thanksgiving Service, which was held on Sunday, November 23rd. She commented that the donations from these two events were given to the Alex Roth Memorial Food Pantry and Set Free Church. She mentioned that the next event will be the Martin Luther King Jr. March and Prayer Bowl on January 19, 2026. She thanked Mayor Bilderain for serving as the Keynote Speaker for the Quarterly Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, she thanked City Staff for always assisting the Ministerial Association, especially Park and Recreation and City Clerk Villescas for always assisting with their requests for proclamations for their various services that incorporate the

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cooperation and partnership between the City and our church community. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to a great 2026.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager James thanked everyone that worked together to make this city the great city that it is. He also thanked the City Staff, mentioning that this group does a lot with very little. He mentioned that TOT increased by 9% this last quarter.

Mayor Bilderain thanked the Staff, the City Council, his family and friends, and the community for everything they have done for him the past two years as Mayor. He wished the upcoming Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem a successful 2026.

ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Bilderain adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Finance Technician
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $3,380,301.06.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Approval of Warrant Register
Totaling $3,380,301.06

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Check Date
Warrant Register
PPBI Gen Chkng

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Vendor
WARRANT DATE: 01-13-2026
Check / Payment
0021535 12/03/2025 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 738.59 0021536 12/03/2025 [1008] ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE INC 1,856.00 0021537 12/03/2025 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 1,341.04 0021538 12/03/2025 [2957] CRM TECH 2,470.00
0021539 12/03/2025 [1081] STEPHEN F DAVIS 600.00
0021540 12/03/2025 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 1,280.79 0021541 12/03/2025 [3912] DESIGN CONCEPTS 8,500.00
0021542 12/03/2025 [1106] FRONTIER 172.92
0021543 12/03/2025 [1106] FRONTIER 126.33
0021544 12/03/2025 [1107] FULTON DISTRIBUTING 2,519.46
0021545 12/03/2025 [3732] FUSE CONNECT, LLC. 1,875.00
0021546 12/03/2025 [3000] GRANICUS 2,047.50
0021547 12/03/2025 [1341] HI-DESERT AIR INC (0336) 85.00 0021548 12/03/2025 [1134] INTERVET INC 538.75
0021549 12/03/2025 [3660] KIMBERLY K. JOHNSON 1,500.00
0021550 12/03/2025 [1149] LLOYD PEST CONTROL CO INC (8202) 519.00 0021551 12/03/2025 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 85.90 0021552 12/03/2025 [3884] ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 284.35 0021553 12/03/2025 [2582] OREILLY 814.99
0021554 12/03/2025 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 1,206.39
0021555 12/03/2025 [2396] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-CSA 419.44 0021556 12/03/2025 [3810] SHERWOOD DESIGN ENGINEERS, LTD. 5,513.75 0021557 12/03/2025 [3590] SOUTHWEST PROTECTIVE 2,916.00 0021558[VOID] 12/03/2025 [2669] STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 1,973.00 0021559 12/03/2025 [2697] STERICYCLE INC 96.38
0021560 12/03/2025 [3798] TERRY EQUIPMENT INC. 3,185.64 0021561 12/03/2025 [1356] THEATRE 29 (0507) 5,000.00
0021562 12/03/2025 [2201] TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 100.00 0021563 12/03/2025 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 5,243.87 0021564 12/03/2025 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 35.75 0021565 12/03/2025 [1744] YUNEX LLC 550.00
0021566 12/03/2025 [2669] STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 1,973.00 0021567 12/04/2025 [2987] HISTORIC INNS OF TWENTYNINE PALMS LL. DBA 29 861.80 0021568 12/10/2025 [1005] AFLAC 648.86
0021569 12/10/2025 [1017] AUTOZONE (0842) 48.58
0021570 12/10/2025 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 0021571 12/10/2025 [1102] FORENSIC DTS INC 99.00
0021572 12/10/2025 [1106] FRONTIER 11.63
0021573 12/10/2025 [1107] FULTON DISTRIBUTING 569.66
0021574 12/10/2025 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 449.00 0021575 12/10/2025 [1140] JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK COUNCIL FOR THE 1,250.00 0021576 12/10/2025 [1164] MORONGO BASIN BROADCASTING CORP 500.00 0021577 12/10/2025 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 42,759.36 Run: 1/07/2026 at 2:11 PM Page: 1

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0021578 12/10/2025 [1228] NCSI 240.50
0021579 12/10/2025 [3589] NETFILE INC 3,400.00
0021580 12/10/2025 [1175] AARON NEVEU 1,100.00
0021581 12/10/2025 [3884] ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 304.67 0021582 12/10/2025 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - JOHN HARRISON 215.18 0021583 12/10/2025 [1209] ROGERS ANDERSON MALADY AND SCOTT (2807) 5,800.00 0021584 12/10/2025 [1212] RUTAN AND TUCKER 198,950.69
0021585 12/10/2025 [1230] SCE 29,005.88
0021586 12/10/2025 [3954] SPORTS EVENTS INTERNATIONAL INC 5,000.00 0021587 12/10/2025 [2381] TAYLOR GARAGE DOORS & GATES 175.00 0021588 12/10/2025 [1243] THE GAS COMPANY 1,078.10
0021589 12/10/2025 [1252] TPHS 300.00
0021590 12/10/2025 [1254] TROPHY EXPRESS 529.20
0021591 12/10/2025 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 1,049.30 0021592 12/10/2025 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 2,229.35 0021593 12/10/2025 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 139.85 0021594 12/10/2025 [2666] WONDER VALLEY FENCE & SUPPLY LLC 3,000.00 0021595 12/10/2025 [1287] XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES 188.71 0021596 12/18/2025 [1001] LORI (8411) ABDELNOUR 1,475.00 0021597 12/18/2025 [3862] ACE ALTERNATORS YUCCA VALLEY 337.13 0021598 12/18/2025 [3877] AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 3,336.24 0021599 12/18/2025 [3877] AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 591.92 0021600 12/18/2025 [1007] ANDY'S LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICE (3803) 1,975.00 0021601 12/18/2025 [1008] ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE INC 4,358.00 0021602 12/18/2025 [1014] ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION 20,691.30 0021603 12/18/2025 [0473] STEVEN BRANNON 76.55
0021604 12/18/2025 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 347,112.71 0021605 12/18/2025 [3448] CIRA 136,225.00
0021606 12/18/2025 [3815] CLIFFHANGER GUIDES 15,000.00
0021607 12/18/2025 [3723] DESERT GENERAL LLC 5,000.00
0021608 12/18/2025 [1106] FRONTIER 105.95
0021609 12/18/2025 [1106] FRONTIER 188.19
0021610 12/18/2025 [1106] FRONTIER 475.95
0021611 12/18/2025 [3794] GINA PAULETTE BROWN 672.00
0021612 12/18/2025 [0509] CHRISTOPHER J GIUNTA 40.00
0021613 12/18/2025 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 2,202.24 0021614 12/18/2025 [3890] HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 21,951.51 0021615 12/18/2025 [3874] LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP 1,847.62 0021616 12/18/2025 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 1,214.93 0021617 12/18/2025 [1151] ELIJAH (2503) MARSHALL 1,208.76 0021618 12/18/2025 [0527] ANTHONY MEYERS 220.76
0021619 12/18/2025 [2367] MIDAMERICA 507.00
0021620 12/18/2025 [1164] MORONGO BASIN BROADCASTING CORP 400.00 0021621 12/18/2025 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 2,263.75
0021622 12/18/2025 [3884] ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 73.70 0021623 12/18/2025 [1186] OLD DOMINION BRUSH 8,655.31
0021624 12/18/2025 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - ANDROSHAK CONSTRUCTION 6.48 0021625 12/18/2025 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - INDIBLE DOG SALON 111.30 0021626 12/18/2025 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - EARLY BREW 113.99 0021627 12/18/2025 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MIKAYLASPETSPA 113.99 0021628 12/18/2025 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - PLUCK OFF LLC 113.99 Run: 1/07/2026 at 2:11 PM Page: 2

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0021629 12/18/2025 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - THE BEAR SUB 113.99 0021630 12/18/2025 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - CITISHA DOWELL 10.00 0021631 12/18/2025 [0328] JACQUELINE PALMER 87.50
0021632 12/18/2025 [3886] PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC 24,412.20 0021633 12/18/2025 [3973] JOSE PEREIRA 320.00
0021634 12/18/2025 [2499] RACKSPACE US, INC 1,213.43
0021635 12/18/2025 [3964] CAMRIE ROUNDS 1,800.00
0021636 12/18/2025 [1214] SAN BERNARDINO CO OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR 111.00 0021637 12/18/2025 [1213] SAN BERNARDINO CO SHERIFFS DEPT 47,057.61 0021638 12/18/2025 [1215] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY LICENSE DEPT 370.00 0021639 12/18/2025 [2396] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-CSA 130.91 0021640 12/18/2025 [1230] SCE 800.51
0021641 12/18/2025 [3056] SOAP SUDS CLEANING SERVICE (9049) 2,627.00 0021642 12/18/2025 [3590] SOUTHWEST PROTECTIVE 2,592.00 0021643 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 199.99
0021644 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 35.11
0021645 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 45.42
0021646 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 130.00
0021647 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 159.63
0021648 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 1,179.00
0021649 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0021650 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0021651 12/18/2025 [1249] SPECTRUM 149.99
0021652 12/18/2025 [0304] JAMES THOMPSON 188.50
0021653 12/18/2025 [1252] TPHS 300.00
0021654 12/18/2025 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 2,229.35 0021655 12/18/2025 [1744] YUNEX LLC 605.75
0021656 1/05/2026 [3121] AMERICAN EXPRESS 1,634.03
0021657 1/05/2026 [1212] RUTAN AND TUCKER 28,168.70
0021658 1/07/2026 [3811] 316 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 523,713.23 0021659 1/07/2026 [1506] A NEW CREATION FLOWERS & GIFTS (2187) 107.75 0021660 1/07/2026 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 700.93 0021661 1/07/2026 [2680] AIS 193.89
0021662 1/07/2026 [2996] AMERIGAS 107.75
0021663 1/07/2026 [1017] AUTOZONE (0842) 135.67
0021664 1/07/2026 [3591] AVCOM SERVICES 585.00
0021665 1/07/2026 [3853] MAVERICK BURKELO 362.25
0021666 1/07/2026 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 738,444.45 0021667 1/07/2026 [1329] CARDINAL VAN & STORAGE (0275) 3,375.00 0021668 1/07/2026 [1052] CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES INC 37,234.54 0021669 1/07/2026 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 1,473.26 0021670 1/07/2026 [3693] DANNI'S DEN DESIGNS 6,048.00
0021671 1/07/2026 [1079] DATA TICKET INC 376.08
0021672 1/07/2026 [1374] DAVID BAILEYS AUTO REPAIR INC (0703) 65.00 0021673 1/07/2026 [1081] STEPHEN F DAVIS 600.00
0021674 1/07/2026 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 1,638.28 0021675 1/07/2026 [2194] DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 104.00 0021676 1/07/2026 [1709] DOKKEN ENGINEERING (3504) 79,358.03 0021677 1/07/2026 [1100] FEDEX 53.51
0021678 1/07/2026 [1102] FORENSIC DTS INC 778.80
0021679 1/07/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 188.19
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0021680 1/07/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 172.92
0021681 1/07/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 126.33
0021682 1/07/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 460.51
0021683 1/07/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 11.63
0021684 1/07/2026 [1107] FULTON DISTRIBUTING 378.41
0021685 1/07/2026 [3732] FUSE CONNECT, LLC. 1,875.00
0021686 1/07/2026 [3000] GRANICUS 2,047.50
0021687 1/07/2026 [3586] TORIN GRIMES 262.50
0021688 1/07/2026 [3975] ETHAN GUERRERO 408.00
0021689 1/07/2026 [1125] HDL COMPANIES 1,396.67
0021690 1/07/2026 [3743] HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 45.87 0021691 1/07/2026 [2934] I-BANK US BANK 16,799.06
0021692 1/07/2026 [2183] JOE A GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00 0021693 1/07/2026 [3660] KIMBERLY K. JOHNSON 1,500.00
0021694 1/07/2026 [1144] JAMES W (2985) KYLE 2,055.00
0021695 1/07/2026 [1149] LLOYD PEST CONTROL CO INC (8202) 499.00 0021696 1/07/2026 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 4,104.07 0021697 1/07/2026 [3680] NOAH BARBER 490.00
0021698 1/07/2026 [3884] ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 79.03 0021699 1/07/2026 [2582] OREILLY 100.27
0021700 1/07/2026 [1036] PARKER'S BUILDING SUPPLY 29 PALMS (8036) 97.84 0021701 1/07/2026 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 1,324.11
0021702 1/07/2026 [1231] PRIMO BRANDS 347.64
0021703 1/07/2026 [2499] RACKSPACE US, INC 1,387.29
0021704 1/07/2026 [3940] ROADRUNNER PRINT AND SHIP 54.68 0021705 1/07/2026 [3882] RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA INC 130,894.22 0021706 1/07/2026 [1216] SAN BERNARDINO CO FIRE DEPARTMENT 6,212.44 0021707 1/07/2026 [1213] SAN BERNARDINO CO SHERIFFS DEPT 492,769.00 0021708 1/07/2026 [2268] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-RADIO 118.58 0021709 1/07/2026 [1230] SCE 9,841.44
0021710 1/07/2026 [3186] STILES ANIMAL REMOVAL INC. 1,200.00 0021711 1/07/2026 [1178] T-MOBILE 45.12
0021712 1/07/2026 [1243] THE GAS COMPANY 2,497.94
0021713 1/07/2026 [2201] TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 100.00 0021714 1/07/2026 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 4,326.87 0021715 1/07/2026 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 2,229.35 0021716 1/07/2026 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 442.75 0021717 1/07/2026 [1273] VERIZON WIRELESS 800.89
0021718 1/07/2026 [2528] WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV 121.71 0021719 1/07/2026 [1287] XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES 188.71 EFT 12/26/2025 97,910.27
EFT 12/26/2025 1,231.87
EFT 12/12/2025 95,136.09
EFT 12/12/2025 48,465.84
Approved by: Date:

Total Checks: 3,380,301.06
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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Finance Director
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Single Audit Report on Federal Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council receive and file.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2025 Single Audit Report
BACKGROUND:

In accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 (which was amended in 1996) and the OMB's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), non-federal entities are required to track federal funds awarded to recipients and pass-through recipients each year. The Uniform Guidance requires grantees to establish and maintain effective internal control over compliance with federal awards. Non-federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in federal awards in a single year are required to undergo an annual audit to ensure the accountability of federal awards.

For FY 2024-25, the City expended over $750,000 in federal funds, and therefore, was required to have a single audit performed by an independent auditor. The single audit was conducted by Rogers, Anderson, Malody and Scott, LLP (RAMS), a firm of independent certified public accountants appointed by the City Council. The single audit was conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS); the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing Standards); and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).

Single Audit Highlights
On December 1, 2025, RAMS issued its Independent Auditor's Report and has expressed its opinion on the following matters: Compliance for each major Federal Program and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in Accordance with the Uniform Guidance. The City has received an "Unmodified" (Clean) opinion on compliance for each major federal program. This means that "the City complied, in all material respects, with the compliance requirements .... that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2025." With regards to the SEFA, the auditor's report states that it is "fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole."

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The single audit was not designed for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance, however, internal controls were considered, tested and reported on in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. The auditor's report states that during the audit, RAMS did not identify any material weakness in internal control over compliance. The audit was not designed for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion was expressed.

For the purposes of the SEFA, federal awards include federal financial assistance received directly from a federal agency and federal funds received indirectly by the City from a non-federal agency or other organization. The following table is a summary of the City's federal expenditures subject to the Single Audit requirements for FY 2024-25:

Federal Grantor Program Title Total
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development
Administration $565,052
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
Community Development Block
Grants $77,612
U.S. Department of Transportation
Highway Planning and
Construction &
Safe Routes to School
$146,600
U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
2023 Homeland Security Grant
Program $18,231

TOTAL EXPENDITURES OF
FEDERAL AWARDS* $807,495
*For more details of the City's SEFA, see pg. 8 of the attached Single Audit Report.

Per Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance, the City is required to submit a single audit report package to the State Controller's Office (SCO), Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC), and Caltrans (2 CFR 200.332), within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the entity's fiscal year end.

The City will comply with this requirement and will submit the single audit report package to all agencies referenced above by December 31, 2025.

Due to the increase in federal funding sources awarded to the City for various projects, Staff anticipates that a single audit will be required for FY 2025-26.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

None. The cost of the Single Audit for FY 2025-26 will be $6,000 for the first major program, and $5,700 for each additional program, and these amounts have been budgeted for.

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City of Twentynine Palms, California
Single Audit Report on Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2025

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City of Twentynine Palms
Single Audit Report on Federal Awards
Table of Contents
Page
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With Government Auditing Standards ............................................................ 1 Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program; Report on Internal Control Over Compliance; and Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards in Accordance with the Uniform Guidance ............................................... 3 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards .............................................................................. 6 Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards ......................................................... 7 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs:

Section I: Summary of Auditor's Results ................................................................................ 8 Section II: Financial Statement Findings ................................................................................ 9 Section III: Federal Awards Findings and Questioned Costs ................................................. 9 Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings ............................................................................... 10

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Tel. 909-889-0871 | www.ramscpa.net | 735 E. Carnegie Dr. Suite 100, San Bernardino, CA 92408

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON

COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Honorable City Council
City of Twentynine Palms, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing Standards), the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Twentynine Palms (the City) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated October 28, 2025.

Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the City’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses.

However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified.

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Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City’s financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.

Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.

San Bernardino, California
October 28, 2025

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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REPORT ON COMPLIANCE FOR EACH MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAM; REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE; AND REPORT ON SCHEDULE OF

EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Honorable City Council
City of Twentynine Palms, California
Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program
Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
We have audited the City of Twentynine Palms’ (the City) compliance with the types of compliance requirements identified as subject to audit in the OMB Compliance Supplement that could have a direct and material effect on each of the City’s major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2025. The City’s major federal programs are identified in the summary of auditor’s results section of the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs.

In our opinion, the City complied, in all material respects, with the compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Basis for Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS); the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing Standards); and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Our responsibilities under those standards and the Uniform Guidance are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section of our report.

We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on compliance for each major federal program. Our audit does not provide a legal determination of the City’s compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above.

Responsibilities of Management for Compliance
Management is responsible for compliance with the requirements referred to above and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal control over compliance with the requirements of laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and provisions of contracts or grant agreements applicable to the City’s federal programs.

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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether material noncompliance with the compliance requirements referred to above occurred, whether due to fraud or error, and express an opinion on the City’s compliance based on our audit. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance, and therefore, is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and the Uniform Guidance will always detect material noncompliance when it exists. The risk of not detecting material noncompliance resulting from fraud is higher than for that resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Noncompliance with the compliance requirements referred to above is considered material, if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, it would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user of the report on compliance about the City’s compliance with the requirements of each major federal program as a whole.

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and the Uniform Guidance, we:
 Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.  Identify and assess the risks of material noncompliance, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the City’s compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
 Obtain an understanding of the City’s internal control over compliance relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over compliance that we identified during the audit.

Report on Internal Control Over Compliance
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis.

A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is less severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

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Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section above and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control over compliance. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses, as defined above. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control over compliance may exist that were not identified.

Our audit was not designed for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.

Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Required by the Uniform Guidance We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements. We issued our report thereon, dated October 28, 2025, which contained unmodified opinions on those financial statements. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the basic financial statements. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required by the Uniform Guidance and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

San Bernardino, California
December 1, 2025 (except for our report on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, for which the date is October 28, 2025)

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City of Twentynine Palms
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2025
See accompanying notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. - 6 -
Federal Grantor / Assistance Program Amount
Pass-through Grantor / Listing Identification Federal Provided to Program Title Number Number Expenditures Subrecipients
U.S. Department of Commerce
Direct
Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Administration 11.300 07-01-07725 565,052 $ - $ Total U.S. Department of Commerce - 565,052
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Direct
Community Development Block Grants/State's Program and
Non-Entitlements Grants in Hawaii 14.228 21-CDBG-HK-00013 48,628 - Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants Cluster Passed through from County of San Bernardino
Community Development Block Grant 14.218 TPAL-24-1-03G/0307 28,984 - Total Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants Cluster - 28,984 Total U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 77,612 - U.S. Department of Transportation
Passed through from California Department of Transportation Highway Planning and Construction 20.205 BR-NBIL (533) 89,141 - Safe Routes to School 20.205 ATPSB1L-5448(010) 57,459 - Total Assistance Listing 20.205 - 146,600
Total U.S. Department of Transportation - 146,600
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Passed through from San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program 97.067 2023-0042 18,231 - Total U.S. Department of Homeland Security - 18,231
Total Expenditures of Federal Awards $ - 807,495 $

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City of Twentynine Palms
Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Year Ended June 30, 2025
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Note 1: Summary of significant accounting policies applicable to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
(a) Scope of presentation
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) presents only the expenditures incurred by the City of Twentynine Palms, California (City) that are reimbursable under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2025. The information in the SEFA is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the SEFA presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position/fund balance, or cash flows of the City. For the purposes of the SEFA, federal awards include both federal financial assistances received directly from a federal agency, as well as federal funds received indirectly by the City from a non-federal agency or other organization. Only the portion of program expenditures reimbursable with such federal funds are reported in the accompanying SEFA. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with state, local or other non-federal funds are excluded from the accompanying SEFA.
(b) Basis of accounting
The expenditures included in the accompanying SEFA were reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are incurred when the City becomes obligated for payment as a result of the receipt of the related goods and services. Expenditures reported included any property or equipment acquisitions incurred under the federal program. Negative amounts, if presented on the SEFA, represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.
(c) De minimis indirect cost rate
The City has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance where allowable.

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City of Twentynine Palms
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2025
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Section I: Summary of Auditor's Results
Financial Statements
Internal control over financial reporting:

Material weakness identified? Yes X No
Significant deficiencies identified? Yes X None Reported Noncompliance material to financial
statements noted? Yes X No
Federal Awards
Internal control over major programs:

Material weakness identified? Yes X No
Significant deficiencies identified Yes X None Reported Any audit findings disclosed that
are required to be reported in
accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a)? Yes X No
Identification of major programs:

Assistance Listing Number

11.300
Dollar threshold used to distinguish
between type A and type B programs: $750,000
Auditee qualified as low-risk auditee? X Yes No
Type of report the auditor issued on whether the financial statements audited were prepared in accordance with GAAP: unmodified
Type of auditor's report issued on compliance for major programs: unmodified Name of Federal Program
Economic Development Administration

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City of Twentynine Palms
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2025
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Section II: Financial Statement Findings
No findings to be reported.

Section III: Federal Awards Findings and Questioned Costs No findings to be reported.

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City of Twentynine Palms
Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
Year Ended June 30, 2025
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No findings reported.

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Finance Director
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers Program.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council review and approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morongo Unified School District for the School Resource Officer Program.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• MOU-SRO 29 2025
• CON-SHERIFF-12-16-2025
Twentynine Palms LE Service
FY25-26 AGR94-525 A35
BACKGROUND:

The City contracts with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services. The contract provides for a School Resource Officer (SRO) (40 hours per week) and related support services. The SRO works throughout the City, not primarily at the schools, but schools are first priority. On average, the SRO position spends approximately 50% of his/her time for school related activities. The following are the school services provided:
 Direct Calls for service from a school;
 Clean Sweep citation processing;
 Investigations involving students within the school system;  Truancy;
 Graffiti investigation.

The City wishes to renew the MOU with Morongo Unified School District (MUSD) to maintain the outreach of the School Resource Officer Program. The term of this MOU is for a maximum of five (5) years, unless terminated earlier by either party with a 30-day advance written notice to the other party, starting from FY 2025-2026 and ending on FY 2029-2030. For the term of the MOU, MUSD will pay the City an amount not to exceed 50% of the annual Schedule A cost of the SRO.

For Fiscal Year 2025-26, the total SRO cost is $251,205, of which $125,602.50, or 50%, is MUSD's share, in accordance with the attached MOU.

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The County will provide MUSD presence of an SRO at regular and special scheduled Board of Education meetings. MUSD will pay the County directly for fees incurred for this service.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

The budget for FY 2025-26 will be revised by $10,778.50 to reflect the actual share of MUSD for the SRO program. MUSD's share was originally budgeted at $114,824.

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5715 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Phone: (760) 367-9191 Fax: (760) 367-7189

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding is for the SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM between MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT and THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS and will remain in effect until rescinded by either party.

This MOU is in regards to services relating to the School Resource Officer. Both parties have partnered to combat violence at Twentynine Palms High School and surrounding schools, maintaining the outreach of the School Resource Officer Program.

General
The City of Twentynine Palms and the Morongo Unified School District agree as follows:

A. The County of San Bernardino (County) assigns some of its employees to provide contract law enforcement services for the City through a contract for public safety services. All positions and related employees providing services through the public safety services contract are employees of the County of San Bernardino, including the position of School Resources Officer. The position of School Resource Officer will be under the supervision of the County of San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. The School Resources Officer will perform services under this MOU as an employee of the County, who has been assigned to perform work for the District. The City of Twentynine Palms will fund the position for full salary and benefits.

B. The School Resource Officer will work with the school administrator to provide alcohol and drug education, gang resistance education, maintain a peaceful campus environment, and take appropriate action regarding illegal activity occurring on campus or at school related functions, or other functions as mutually determined between the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the District.

C. Morongo Unified School District shall make an annual payment not to exceed a total of one-half (50%) of the Schedule A cost of the annual School Resource Officer for each fiscal period beginning FY 2025/2026 through FY 2029/2030.

D. The City of Twentynine Palms shall submit one invoice annually for services rendered under this MOU.

E. Student information is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA"). (See also 20 U.S.C. §1232g, 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 99, California Education Code sections 49060-49085.)34 C.F.R. §99.30 and Education Code §49076(a) require the consent of the education rights holder prior to the release of personally identifiable information ("PII") from the education record of a student. An

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exception to the consent requirement applies when the District contracts with a third party to perform institutional services or functions otherwise performed by school employees; is under the direct control of the agency or institution with respect to the use and maintenance of education records; and is subject to requirements of FERPA governing the use and re-disclosure of personally identifiable information from education.

F. The County will provide the District presence of an SRO at regularly scheduled Board of Education meetings (find calendar here or on District webpage). An individual request will be sent from the District’s Superintendent’s Office to County if an SRO will be needed at any Special Meetings. The hours of coverage will be approximately 6-9 p.m.

The coverage can be a rotation of East/West end SRO’s and/or whomever is available. If neither SRO is available the County will assign a Detective or Sergeant (in this order).

Fees and Payment
The District agrees to reimburse the County for the following rates of coverage:
(a) Sheriff Deputy (current SROs) Schedule A rate, adjusted annually (b) Sheriff Detective Schedule A rate, adjusted annually (c) Sheriff Sergeant Schedule A rate, adjusted annually The County agrees to submit a monthly invoice for reimbursement to the District Superintendent’s office. The Superintendent’s Office will approve and forward to Accounting for reimbursement.

The District may share access to all campus surveillance system records as well as school bus surveillance with Police Department at times and in the manner that will protect the reasonable privacy expectations of the District's students pursuant to FERPA, as well as reasonable privacy expectations of District staff. For purposes of FERPA, the District has designated Police Department as a contractor that satisfies the requirements to be considered a "school official" under FERPA. The District and City of agree that the City is not responsible for monitoring, enforcing, or ensuring that the County of San Bernardino Sheriff's Department complies with federal or state law, or District policies and procedures.

Term
A. In accordance with Ed Code 17596, the term of this MOU shall be ongoing for a maximum of five (5) years, unless terminated earlier by either party with a 30 day advance written notice to the other party.

Parties Agree
The parties have caused this Memorandum of Understanding to be executed as of the date indicated above in Section “Term”, Paragraph A.
_______________________________ ______________________________ Stone James, City Manager David Daniels, Assistant Superintendent City of Twentynine Palms Morongo Unified School District __________________________________
Steve Scovel, Captain
SBC Sheriff’s Department

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Standard Contract Page 1 of 4

THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOX IS NOT A PART OF THE CONTRACT AND IS FOR COUNTY USE ONLY Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
Department Contract Representative Carolina Mendoza, Chief Deputy Director of Sheriff’s Administration
Telephone Number (909) 387-0640
Contractor City of Twentynine Palms
Contractor Representative Steven Bilderain, Mayor
Telephone Number (760) 367-6799
Contract Term 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026
Original Contract Amount $5,428,099
Amendment Amount $363,844
Total Contract Amount $5,791,943
Cost Center 4414451000
IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

AMENDMENT No. 35
Effective October 4, 2025, Contract No. 94-525 to provide law enforcement service to the City of Twentynine Palms is hereby amended by replacing Schedule A referred to in Section II. CONSIDERATION, with the Schedule A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

Except as amended, all other terms and conditions of this contract remain as stated therein.

Contract Number
94-525 A-35
SAP Number
N/A

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[With the exception of signatures, this page is intentionally left blank].

FOR COUNTY USE ONLY
Approved as to Legal Form Reviewed for Contract Compliance Reviewed/Approved by Department Grace B. Parsons, Deputy County Counsel Carolina Mendoza, Chief Deputy Director of Sheriff’s Administration
Date Date Date
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY City of Twentynine Palms
(Print or type name of corporation, company, contractor, etc.) By
Dawn Rowe, Chair, Board of Supervisors (Authorized signature - sign in blue ink) Dated: Name Steven Bilderain
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THIS (Print or type name of person signing contract)

DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Title Mayor
Lynna Monell
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino County
(Print or Type)
By Dated:

Deputy
Address 6136 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

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SCHEDULE A
Law Enforcement Services Contract
City of Twentynine Palms
2025-26
COST

MOU INCREASES
(EFF. 10/4/25)

TOTAL NEW

CONTRACT AMOUNT
(EFF. 10/4/25)

0.45 Lieutenant $ 178,914 1 $ 15,366 1 $ 194,280 1

1.93 Sergeant 627,419 1 49,867 1 677,286 1

2.22 Detective/Corporal (80 hours per week) 612,196 1 56,004 1 668,200 1

9.30 Deputy Sheriff (336 hours week) 2,135,717 1 200,489 1 2,336,206 1

1.00 Deputy Sheriff (non-relief) 229,647 1 21,558 1 251,205 1

1.00 School Resource Officer 229,647 1 21,558 1 251,205 1

0.31 Sheriff’s Service Specialist - 1 29,360 29,360 1

2.70 Office Specialist 267,880 1 267,880 1

0.00 Motor Pool Services Assistant 30,358 (30,358) -

4.00 Marked Unit 90,634 2 90,634 2

2.00 Marked Unit - 4X4 SUV 51,747 2 51,747 2

2.00 Unmarked Unit 22,790 2 22,790 2

1.00 Pickup truck - Citizen Patrol 8,854 2 8,854 2

1.00 Citizen Patrol Donated Hybrid SUV (Equip & Comm Only) 2,530 3 2,530 3 Dispatch Services 313,037 1 313,037 1

18.00 HTs (Amortization, Access & Maintenance) 28,836 28,836

1.00 Additional MDCs (Access Only) 571 571

15.00 Taser Replacement (Amortized over 5-years) 15,474 15,474 Administrative Support 26,073 26,073
Office Automation 64,156 64,156
Body Worn Cameras 21,010 21,010
Vehicle Insurance 31,157 31,157
Personnel Liability & Bonding 378,185 378,185
Workers' Comp Experience Modification (18,075) (18,075) County Administrative Cost 79,342 79,342
Cost for FY2025-26 $ 5,428,099 1-5 $ 363,844 1 $ 5,791,943 1-5 Monthly Payment Schedule
1st payment due July 15, 2025: $452,337
2nd through 3rd payments due the 5th of each month: $452,342 4th payment due October 5, 2025: $492,770
5th through 12th payments due the 5th of each month: $492,769 1 2
3 4
5 Personnel costs include salary and benefits and are subject to change by Board of Supervisors’ action. Changes in salary and benefit costs will be billed to the City on a quarterly invoice.

Vehicle costs do not include fuel and maintenance. The City is responsible for fuel, repair and maintenance of all contract vehicles, including collision damage. All fuel, repair and maintenance costs incurred by the County will be billed to the City on a quarterly invoice.

No replacement cost is included for grant funded or donated vehicles.

Services and supplies will be billed to the City on a quarterly invoice.

Grant funded, donated and non-replaceable vehicles will incur a vehicle insurance and equipment connection cost for the period the vehicle is in use.

LEVEL OF SERVICE

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SCHEDULE A
Law Enforcement Services Contract
City of Twentynine Palms
2025-26
Additional Costs Billed Quarterly:

The City will be billed on a quarterly basis for the following items:
• Increase to salaries and benefits resulting from Board of Supervisors-approved changes to Memoranda of Understanding with the County’s various employee organizations. • Actual overtime costs.
• Actual on-call costs.
• Actual costs of vehicle fuel, repair and maintenance, including the costs of collision repair. • Actual costs for services and supplies.

SAFETY: GENERAL:

Lieutenant - 0.45 Sheriff's Service Specialist - 0.31
Sergeant - 1.93 Office Specialist - 2.70
Detective/Corporal - 2.22 Motor Pool Service Assistant - 0.00 Deputy Sheriff Tier 2 - 10.30 Dispatchers - 2.00
School Resc Officer - 1.00 5.01

15.90 VEHICLES: DONATED VEHICLES LIST:

Marked Patrol Units - 4.00 Citizen On Patrol-Hybrid SUV - 1.00 * Marked Patrol Units-4x4 SUV - 2.00 DUI Trailer - 1.00 * Safety Unmarked Units - 2.00 2.00 *
Citizen Patrol Pick-up - 1.00
Donated Vehicles-Ins Only - 2.00 *

11.00 * (Included for insurance costs only)

LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Community Development Director
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of the CEQA Cost Estimate for the Desert Knoll Avenue Tract Map Project.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council accept the cost estimate to conduct a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (Community Development Director
Presenting)
Council Question of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• PGN Environmental
Consulting Services Proposal
BACKGROUND:

A re-entitlement of an expired 137-lot subdivision is in process with the Community Development Department. As such, on December 5, 2025, cost proposals were requested by those entities on the City's Environmental Consultants list. Out of six companies on the list, two responded. The City reviewed the cost proposals with the applicant, and came to a mutual decision to select PGN to conduct their services.

PGN has estimated the cost of conducting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Desert Knoll Avenue tract map project. This cost has been accepted by the applicant, as well as the Community Development Director. All work conducted by PGN is under the City's purview and is to be reimbursed by the applicant.

It is the recommendation to approve the proposal from PGN, and authorize the City Manager to sign all requisite documents to authorize PGN to conduct this service.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

None.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could reject the cost estimate and ask for a new one.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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None. All costs associated with this CEQA work will be reimbursed by the applicant.

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Dlon inp e imn .ntal D,tx.Jlinp s.^ic.t
December 17, 2025
Mr. Keith Gardner
City of Twentynine Palms
Planning Department
6136 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
RE: Environmental Consulting Services to support Tentative Tract Map No. 20866 located north of Two Mile Road, south of Samarkand Drive, west of Utah Trail, and east of Desert Knoll Avenue (APN 621-231-ll and 621-231-14), in the City of Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino county, California.

Dear Mr. Gardner:

The proposal provides a six-task work program, as described in greater detail in EYhibit A (Scope of Worh, which consists of the following:

TASK 1:

TASK 2:

TASK 3:

TASK 4:

TASK 5:

TASK 6:

PREPARE PROJECT DESCRIPTION
AB52 COORDINATION

PEER REVIEW OF APPLICANT'S TECHNICAL REPORTS

DRAFT INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED N EGATIVE DECLARATION

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS AND FINAL IS/MND

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS/MANAGEMENT
Sincerely,
?atti \taftiff
Patti Nahill, AICP
Principal
PO BOX 2473, Menifee, CA 92586-t473
Phone/Fax 951.301.7114
Pursuant to your request, PGN appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide environmental consulting services for the 73.3 acre site identified by Assessor Parcel Numbers 621-231-ll and 62L-231-14 in the City of Twentynine Palms.

The proposal consists of this cover letter and the following exhibits, which concisely sets forth professional methodology for completing the services in a timely and efficient manner:
o Scope of Work, Exhibit A
o Project Budget and Billing Policy, Exhibit B
o Authorization Form, Erhibit C
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this proposal. If after reviewing this package, you have any questions or @mments, please do not hesitate to contact me at 951 30L-7114.

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Exhibit A
Scope of Work
This scope of work was prepared based on our understanding of the project through a review of the application plan and correspondence with the Planning Department. Our services will include preparation of AB52 Compliance Letters for the City of Twentynine Palms, peer review of the applicant's submitted technical reports, an Inltial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), and support of the City's planning staff during the course of the CEQA review process.

The project tasks are described below.

Task I - Prcpare Prciect Description
The City of Twentynine Palms will be processing an application for a subdivision map identified as Tentative Tract Map No. 20866. The action requested is to subdivide 73.3 acres into 137 single-family residential lots and four lettered lots for retentions basins, waste water treatment and geo flow within the RS-3 Zoning Land Use District.

Because the poect description is the basis for analyzing the project's environmental impacG and identirying appropriate mitigation measures, PGN will prepare the project description as the first step in the preparing the IS/MND. The project description will include discussions of the following: 1) the project site's regional and local location; 2) project characteristics, including but not limited to design characteristics, landscaping, access/circulation, utilities/infrastructure, stormwater management, grading/excavation, and construction phasing/scheduling, equipment and haul routes; and 3) required discretionary actions.

Upon recelpt of the City's comments on the administrative draft project description, we will revise the project description and resubmit for final approval before beginning the analysis.

Task 2 - AB 52 Coordination
Assembly Bill (AB) 52 went into effect on July 1st, 2015. AB 52 established a formal consultation process for California tribes as part of CEQA and equates significant impacts on "tribal cultural resources" with significant environmental impacts (Public Resources Code Section 21084.2). AB 52 requires that within 14 days of determining that an application for a poect is complete or a decision by a public agency to undertake a project, the lead agency shall provide formal notification to the designated contact of, or a tribal representative of, traditionally and culturally affiliated California Native American tribes that have requested notice. This notification can be accomplished by means of at least one written notification notice that includes a brief description of the proposed poect and its location as well as the lead agency contact information, and a notification statement that the federally recognized California Native American tribe has 30 days to request consultation pursuant to this section.

Although the AB52 process must be conducted by the lead agency, PGN will prepare the consultation letters for the City in order to initlate the process under A852. The letters will be provided to the City for certified mailing in compliance with State law. Pafticipation in consultation meetings will be provided upon request.
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Task 3
-
Peer Review of Applicant's Technical Reports
This proposal makes the assumption that the following reports and technical studies will be provided by the applicant in support of the environmental documentation:

Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Evaluation
Biological Assessment
Cultural Resources Assessment
Geotechnical Report
Hydrology Report
Noise Analysis
Paleontological Report
Percolation Testing Evaluation
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Preliminary Soils Report
Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan
Traffi c Impact Assessment
Vehicle Miles Travelled Analysis
Waste Water Treatment Plan
Will-Serve letters from utility and service providers
PGN will review the above-mentioned technical repofts for adequacy and provide comments as needed. PGN will prepare the Initial Study discussion of impact and significance determinations based on the results of the assessments.

Task 4 - Draft Initial Studv/Mitioated Neoatave Declaration TASK 4A Administrative Oraft IS/MilD: Using the approved project description and submitted technical reports, PGN will prepare an Administrative Draft IS/MND for City review.

We will incorporate the City's commenE on the Administrative Draft IS/MND and provide a Screencheck Draft IS/MND for approval. Following approval of the Screencheck Draft IS/MND, PGN will prepare a public review IS/MND for publication. PGN will prepare the Notice of Completion (NOC) and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigation Negative Declaration (NOI) with the Draft IS/MND. Should the City desire, PGN can file the Draft IS/MND with the State Clearinghouse through CEQASubmit. PGN also can distribute the NOI to the San Bernardino County Clerk for posting should the City desire.

The IS/MND will address all CEQA Environmental Checklist topics, including Aesthetics, Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazards Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Mineral Resources, Population and Housing, Public Services, Recreatlon, Transportationffraffic, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities and Service Systems, Wildfire and Mandatory Findings of Significance. Our approach assumes that the IS/MND would find no significant impacts after mitigation. Should we find that there is a potential for a significant impact that cannot be mitigated, the IS/MND determination will state that an EIR is required.
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TASK 48 ATTEND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT IS/MND: PGN will be available to present the findings of the Draft IS/MND at public hearings during the 30-day review period before the City of Twentynine Palms Planning Commission and City Council. This scope and budget includes one (1) hearing before the City of Twentynine Palms Planning Commission and one (1) hearing before City Council during the public review period.

Task 5 - Response to comments and Fanal IS/MND
TASK 5A PREPARE RESPOI{SE TO COMME]{TS AilD FII{AL IS/MND: PGN will prepare responses to written and oral comments received on the Draft IS/MND and will prepare revisions to the Draft IS/MND resulting from comments. The Response to Comments/Final IS/MND will include a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) as needed. The MMRP will be responsive to AB 3180 and satisfy the requirements set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15097 and the implementation approach will be organized around the City's enforcement policies and procedures. In order to meet the requirements of AB 3180, the plan will: 1) list project mitigation measures; 2) correlate the mitigation measures to the various governmental actions that implementation of the project would require; and 3) identiil City departments that would monitor the execution of the mitigation measures.

TASK 58 ATTEND PUBLIC HEARIilGS/NOTICING: PGN will attend one (1) Planning Commission hearing and one (1) City Council hearing related to adoption ofthe IS/MND. Other meetings can be attended on a time and materials basis. PGN will prepare and if requested by the City, file the Notice of Determination (NOD) with State Clearinghouse. It is assumed that all filing fees, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife fee, will be paid to the San Bernardino County Clerk via a check provided by the applicant and is not included as part of the proposed budget.

Task 5
-
Proiect Communications/Manaoement
This scope of work includes attendance at project team meetings and/or conference calls during the course of preparation of the IS/MND and poect management time up to the number of hours allocated in the budget.
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TASK DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED TIME
FRAME
BUDGET
Task 1 PREPARE PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3 WEEKS $1,7s0.00
Task 2 AB52 COORDINATION 8 WEEKS $1,750.00
Task 3 PEER REVIEW OF APPLICANT'S TECHNICAL

REPORTS
4 WEEKS $4,900.00

DRAFT INITIAL STUDY/MMGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION 16 WEEKS $8,7s0.00
Task 5 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS AND FINAL IS/MND 4 WEEKS $3,s00.00 Task 6 PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS/MANAGEMENT 6 MoNTHS $5,250.00 Task 999 Reimbursable Expenses 6 MONTHS $1,000.00
PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE 6 MoNTHS $26,900.00
Exhibit B
Project Budget and Billing Policy
Hourly Rates
Planning, Engineering and Surveying - Office Services
$ 90 - Word Processors and Project Assistants/Administrators $120 - Designer, Assistant Engineers and Assistant Planners $150 - Planners, Engineers and Surveyors
$175 - Suruey/GIS Project Management
$175 - Planning and Entitlements, Principals
The above schedule is for straight time. Overtime will be charged at 150 percent of the standard hourly rates. Sundays and holidays will be charged at 200 percent of the standard hourly rates.

Reimbursable expenses including, but not limited to printing, copying, photography, mailing, delivery and travel costs will be invoiced at the rate of the actual cost plus ten percent. The services of outside consultants will be charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

Mileage at current IRS allowable rate and parking expenses incurred by office employees are charged at cost.
5lPage
Task 4
Reimbursable Eeenses

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Bllllng Pollcles and Procedures
The relationship with our client works best when there as a mutual understanding about fees and payment terms. You are encouraged to discuss with us any questions you may have concerning these policies.

Billing: fhe value of our services is determined primarily by the time spent on each client matter. Our time records are kept on a weekly basis and invoices are prepared every month.

Payments: As there is a time lag between rendering professional services and mailing our bills, all invoices are due upon presentation. Any bills that are not paid within thirty days are classifi ed as "delinquent".

Work Stoppage.' Work will be stopped on any job that has invoices outstanding for more than sixty days and a late charge of l1/zo/o ed month will be assessed on any invoice not paid within that time. In addition, due to the costs and inefficiencies that result from stopping and restarting a job, an additional "start-up charge" will be assessed.

Retalners: It is our policy to obtain an advance retainer from all new clients and from existing clients under certain circumstances. Also, it occasionally may be appropriate to require an advance retainer after the commencement of a project or to require an increase in a prior retainer. This depends in part on our client's payment history and the scope of the work involved.

A retainer fee is not requested for this project. The retainer amount is not an estimate of fees that may be incurred. Client authorizes Consultant to use the retainer to pay all costs. If any invoices are over thirty (30) days past due, Consultant may use the retainer to pay the overdue amount. Consultant reserve the right to require additional retainers as a condition to providing additional services that exceed the scope of this Proposal.

Reimbursable E(penses: Costs, other than time charges, are based on usage. Therefore, the cost of blueprinting, messenger service, transportation, and other specific job related costs are charged as "reimbursable expenses". Generally, these are a very small portion of the total cost of a project. If requested, we will provide a computer printout, which details these costs.

We do not provide any additional back-up for these generally nominal expenses.

Terms of Payment
Fees for services and reimbursable expenses will be invoiced monthly by PGN. Payment for services and expenses are due within 30 calendar days of the invoice date.

If the required payment for seruices or for reimbursable expenses is not received within 60 days of the invoice date, PGN may cease work on this project and will notify you in writing immediately of such action.
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by
Exhibit C
Authorization Form
This proposal is null and void if not accepted within 30 days. Should this proposal be accepted it will become an Agreement for Consulting Services and may be canceled by either party upon receipt of written notice for failure to perform. Outstanding hourly charges and/or task will be invoiced within 14 days and be due upon receipt if the Agreement is canceled.

Acceptance is indicated by signature below.
?atti 5{ahi[[
Patti Nahill, AICP
Principal, PGN
City of Twentynine Palms
date
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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Recreation Division Manager
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Updates to City Fee Waiver Policy No. 1.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council adopt the amended policy for waiving fees for facility rentals, as discussed and directed during the November 12, 2025, City Council meeting.

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:
• Policy NO.1 Updated
BACKGROUND:

At the November 12, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council reviewed the proposed amendments and approved the recommendations with the following additional direction:
 Increase the allowable number of facility rentals waived from one (1) to two (2) per eligible nonprofit organization per calendar year; and
 Include language stating that appeal costs will be waived if a fee waiver request is denied and subsequently appealed to the City Council.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may:

1. Adopt the amended City Council Policy No. 1 as presented.

2. Direct staff to return with additional revisions.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff will continue to track facility rental fees waived annually and can provide a report detailing foregone revenue to the City Council upon request. Page 59 of 111

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
CITY COUNCIL, POLICY NO. 1
Subject: Waiver of City Fees for Facility Rentals
Updated and Approved: November 12, 2025
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. The nonprofit requesting the waiver must be the same entity conducting the event. Fiscal sponsorships are not permitted.

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

6. 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 Twentynine Palms Community Center/Gymnasium, requests must be submitted at least 4 weeks in advance.

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

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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 up to two (2) City-owned facilities 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. Appeal Fee Waiver: If a fee waiver request is denied, and the applicant submits an appeal to the City Council, the City shall waive all associated appeal costs for the specific request.

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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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Twentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within Freedom Plaza.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council adopt the attached Resolution prohibiting public parking and authorizing the removal of vehicles parked within Farmer's Market area within the Freedom Plaza complex between the hours of 4:00 am and 3:00 p.m. each Saturday.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2025-10-09 Vehicle Code
22651 Circumstances
permitting removal
• 2025-11-08 Farmers Market
Active Market Unauthorize
Entry and Parking DURING
Event
• 2025-11-29 Farmers Market
Overnight Parked Car in
between booths
• 2026-01-13 Reso re No
Parking in Freedom Plaza
• 2025-12-13 Toyota Parked in
middle of Farmer's Market
BACKGROUND:

On December 9, 2025, the City Council heard and approved the implementation of a No Parking zone within and around the Freedom Plaza's Farmer Market area. The No Parking zone would be in effect every Saturday between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to ensure the safety of Farmer's Market Page 63 of 111 vendors and customers. In order for the No Parking provision to be enforceable, the City Council must specifically approve a Resolution detailing the location and time of the No Parking zone. The required Resolution is attached to this Staff Report.

Original Staff Report:

The Twentynine Palms Weekly Farmers' Market has become an integral part of our community. Offering residents and visitors an opportunity to purchase fresh produce, enjoy great food, connect with old friends (or make new ones), and peruse art and retail offerings unique to our region.

Currently, there are no "No Parking" signs within the Freedom Plaza area. Periodically, cars are left overnight within the Farmer's Market area. When this happens, the Farmers' Market operator and vendors are forced to set up around the vehicles (photos attached). Setting up a Farmers' Market around randomly parked cars is unsightly, bad for business, and creates safety issues if someone wants to remove their car during the actual Farmers' Market event. In addition to cars left overnight, there have even been times on Saturday morning vehicles not associated with the Farmers' Market have driven around signs and barricades, parked near active booths, and then left in place by their owners. Without any City Council-approved "No Parking" signs, the City, nor the Farmers' Market operator has any recourse (such as towing).

Staff is proposing the installation of "No Parking" signs in the areas the Farmers' Market is held. The signs would prohibit parking from Saturday morning at 4 a.m. (0400hrs) to Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. (1500hrs). Currently, local businesses like Beer Co and Snakes and Stars close at 11pm although one business owner stated her business stays open until 2 a.m..

Parking within the Freedom Plaza area outside of the Farmers' Market footprint would not be affected and would be available for visitor parking.

For "No Parking" signs to be erected and enforceable, the City Council has to approve the adoption the attached Resolution. Public Works will work with the Farmers' Market organizer to create and place the necessary signs.

This agenda item is consistent with Strategic Plan Goals A1, B2, C3, D2, and E3.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could take no action.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

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§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal, CA VEHICLE § 22651 © 2025 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 1 KeyCite Yellow Flag
Unconstitutional or Preempted Prior Version's Validity Called into Doubt by Coalition on Homelessness v. City and County of San Francisco, Cal.App. 1 Dist., July 21, 2023
KeyCite Yellow Flag
Proposed Legislation
West's Annotated California Codes
Vehicle Code (Refs & Annos)
Division 11. Rules of the Road
Chapter 10. Removal of Parked and Abandoned Vehicles (Refs & Annos) Article 1. Authority to Remove Vehicles (Refs & Annos)
West's Ann.Cal.Vehicle Code § 22651
§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal
Currentness
A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances:
(a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
(b) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic or in a condition so as to create a hazard to other traffic upon the highway. (c) If a vehicle is found upon a highway or public land and a report has previously been made that the vehicle is stolen or a complaint has been filed and a warrant thereon is issued charging that the vehicle was embezzled. (d) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to block the entrance to a private driveway, and it is impractical to move the vehicle from in front of the driveway to another point on the highway. (e) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to prevent access by firefighting equipment to a fire hydrant, and it is impracticable to move the vehicle from in front of the fire hydrant to another point on the highway. (f) If a vehicle, except highway maintenance or construction equipment, is stopped, parked, or left standing for more than four hours upon the right-of-way of a freeway that has full control of access and no crossings at grade, and the driver, if present, cannot move the vehicle under its own power.

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§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal, CA VEHICLE § 22651 © 2025 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 2 (g) If the person in charge of a vehicle upon a highway or public land is, by reason of physical injuries or illness, incapacitated to an extent so as to be unable to provide for its custody or removal. (h)(1) If an officer arrests a person driving or in control of a vehicle for an alleged offense, and the officer is, by this code or other law, required or permitted to take, and, except as provided in Section 23109.3, does take, the person into custody. (2) If an officer serves a notice of an order of suspension or revocation pursuant to Section 13388 or 13389. (i)(1) If a vehicle, other than a rented vehicle, is found upon a highway or public land, or is removed pursuant to this code, and it is known that the vehicle has been issued five or more notices of parking violations to which the owner or person in control of the vehicle has not responded within 21 calendar days of notice of citation issuance or citation issuance or 14 calendar days of the mailing of a notice of delinquent parking violation to the agency responsible for processing notices of parking violations, or the registered owner of the vehicle is known to have been issued five or more notices for failure to pay or failure to appear in court for traffic violations for which a certificate has not been issued by the magistrate or clerk of the court hearing the case showing that the case has been adjudicated or concerning which the registered owner's record has not been cleared pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 41500) of Division 17, the vehicle may be impounded until that person furnishes to the impounding law enforcement agency all of the following:
(A) Evidence of their identity.
(B) An address within this state where they can be located. (C) Satisfactory evidence that all parking penalties due for the vehicle and all other vehicles registered to the registered owner of the impounded vehicle and all traffic violations of the registered owner have been cleared. (2) The requirements in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) shall be fully enforced by the impounding law enforcement agency on and after the time that the Department of Motor Vehicles is able to provide access to the necessary records. (3) A notice of parking violation issued for an unlawfully parked vehicle shall be accompanied by a warning that repeated violations may result in the impounding of the vehicle. In lieu of furnishing satisfactory evidence that the full amount of parking penalties or bail has been deposited, that person may demand to be taken without unnecessary delay before a magistrate, for traffic offenses, or a hearing examiner, for parking offenses, within the county where the offenses charged are alleged to have been committed and who has jurisdiction of the offenses and is nearest or most accessible with reference to the place where the vehicle is impounded. Evidence of current registration shall be produced after a vehicle has been impounded, or, at the discretion of the impounding law enforcement agency, a notice to appear for violation of subdivision (a) of Section 4000 shall be issued to that person.
(4) A vehicle shall be released to the legal owner, as defined in Section 370, if the legal owner does all of the following:
(A) Pays the cost of towing and storing the vehicle.

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§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal, CA VEHICLE § 22651 © 2025 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 3 (B) Submits evidence of payment of fees as provided in Section 9561. (C) Completes an affidavit in a form acceptable to the impounding law enforcement agency stating that the vehicle was not in possession of the legal owner at the time of occurrence of the offenses relating to standing or parking. A vehicle released to a legal owner under this subdivision is a repossessed vehicle for purposes of disposition or sale. The impounding agency shall have a lien on any surplus that remains upon sale of the vehicle, to which the registered owner is or may be entitled, as security for the full amount of the parking penalties for all notices of parking violations issued for the vehicle and for all local administrative charges imposed pursuant to Section 22850.5. The legal owner shall promptly remit to, and deposit with, the agency responsible for processing notices of parking violations from that surplus, on receipt of that surplus, the full amount of the parking penalties for all notices of parking violations issued for the vehicle and for all local administrative charges imposed pursuant to Section 22850.5.
(5) The impounding agency that has a lien on the surplus that remains upon the sale of a vehicle to which a registered owner is entitled pursuant to paragraph (4) has a deficiency claim against the registered owner for the full amount of the parking penalties for all notices of parking violations issued for the vehicle and for all local administrative charges imposed pursuant to Section 22850.5, less the amount received from the sale of the vehicle. (j) If a vehicle is found illegally parked and there are no license plates or other evidence of registration displayed, the vehicle may be impounded until the owner or person in control of the vehicle furnishes the impounding law enforcement agency evidence of their identity and an address within this state where they can be located. (k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal.
(l) If a vehicle is illegally parked on a highway in violation of a local ordinance forbidding standing or parking and the use of a highway, or a portion thereof, is necessary for the cleaning, repair, or construction of the highway, or for the installation of underground utilities, and signs giving notice that the vehicle may be removed are erected or placed at least 24 hours prior to the removal by a local authority pursuant to the ordinance. (m) If the use of the highway, or a portion of the highway, is authorized by a local authority for a purpose other than the normal flow of traffic or for the movement of equipment, articles, or structures of unusual size, and the parking of a vehicle would prohibit or interfere with that use or movement, and signs giving notice that the vehicle may be removed are erected or placed at least 24 hours prior to the removal by a local authority pursuant to the ordinance. (n) Whenever a vehicle is parked or left standing where local authorities, by resolution or ordinance, have prohibited parking and have authorized the removal of vehicles. Except as provided in subdivisions (v) and (w), a vehicle shall not be removed unless signs are posted giving notice of the removal.
(o)(1) If a vehicle is found or operated upon a highway, public land, or an offstreet parking facility under any of the following circumstances:

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§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal, CA VEHICLE § 22651 © 2025 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 4 (A)(i) With a registration expiration date in excess of six months before the date it is found or operated on the highway, public lands, or the offstreet parking facility.
(ii) Prior to removing a vehicle pursuant to this subparagraph, the officer or employee shall verify, using available Department of Motor Vehicles records, that no current registration exists for the vehicle. A vehicle shall not be removed pursuant to this subparagraph if it has a current registration on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles, regardless of whether the vehicle is in compliance with subdivision (a) of Section 5204. If the officer or employee does not have immediate access to those records, a vehicle shall not be removed pursuant to this subparagraph. (B) Displaying in, or upon, the vehicle, a registration card, identification card, temporary receipt, license plate, special plate, registration sticker, device issued pursuant to Section 4853, or permit that was not issued for that vehicle or is not otherwise lawfully used on that vehicle under this code.
(C) Displaying in, or upon, the vehicle, an altered, forged, counterfeit, or falsified registration card, identification card, temporary receipt, license plate, special plate, registration sticker, device issued pursuant to Section 4853, or permit. (D)(i) The vehicle is operating using autonomous technology, without the registered owner or manufacturer of the vehicle having first applied for and obtained a valid permit that is required to operate the vehicle on public roads pursuant to Section 38750, Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 227.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, and Article 3.8 (commencing with Section 228.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. (ii) The vehicle is operating using autonomous technology after the registered owner or person in control of the vehicle received notice that the vehicle's permit required for the operation of the vehicle pursuant to Section 38750, Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 227.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, and Article 3.8 (commencing with Section 228.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations is suspended, terminated, or revoked. (iii) For purposes of this subdivision, the terms “autonomous technology” and “autonomous vehicle” have the same meanings as in Section 38750.
(iv) This subparagraph does not provide the authority for a peace officer to stop an autonomous vehicle solely for the purpose of determining whether the vehicle is operating using autonomous technology without a valid permit required to operate the autonomous vehicle on public roads pursuant to Section 38750, Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 227.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, and Article 3.8 (commencing with Section 228.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations.
(2) If a vehicle described in paragraph (1) is occupied, only a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, may remove the vehicle. (3) For the purposes of this subdivision, the vehicle shall be released under any of the following circumstances:

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§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal, CA VEHICLE § 22651 © 2025 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 5 (A) If the vehicle has been removed pursuant to subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1), to the registered owner of, or person in control of, the vehicle only after the owner or person furnishes the storing law enforcement agency with proof of current registration and a valid driver's license to operate the vehicle. (B) If the vehicle has been removed pursuant to subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1), to the registered owner of, or person in control of, the autonomous vehicle, after the registered owner or person furnishes the storing law enforcement agency with proof of current registration and a valid driver's license, if required to operate the autonomous vehicle, and either of the following:
(i) Proof of a valid permit required to operate the autonomous vehicle using autonomous technology on public roads pursuant to Section 38750, Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 227.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, and Article

3.8 (commencing with Section 228.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. (ii) A declaration or sworn statement to the Department of Motor Vehicles that states that the autonomous vehicle will not be operated using autonomous technology upon public roads without first obtaining a valid permit to operate the vehicle pursuant to Section 38750, Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 227.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, and Article

3.8 (commencing with Section 228.00) of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. (C) To the legal owner or the legal owner's agency, without payment of any fees, fines, or penalties for parking tickets or registration and without proof of current registration, if the vehicle will only be transported pursuant to the exemption specified in Section 4022 and if the legal owner does all of the following:
(i) Pays the cost of towing and storing the vehicle.
(ii) Completes an affidavit in a form acceptable to the impounding law enforcement agency stating that the vehicle was not in possession of the legal owner at the time of occurrence of an offense relating to standing or parking. A vehicle released to a legal owner under this subdivision is a repossessed vehicle for purposes of disposition or sale. The impounding agency has a lien on any surplus that remains upon sale of the vehicle to which the registered owner is or may be entitled, as security for the full amount of parking penalties for any notices of parking violations issued for the vehicle and for all local administrative charges imposed pursuant to Section 22850.5. Upon receipt of any surplus, the legal owner shall promptly remit to, and deposit with, the agency responsible for processing notices of parking violations from that surplus, the full amount of the parking penalties for all notices of parking violations issued for the vehicle and for all local administrative charges imposed pursuant to Section 22850.5. (4) The impounding agency that has a lien on the surplus that remains upon the sale of a vehicle to which a registered owner is entitled has a deficiency claim against the registered owner for the full amount of parking penalties for any notices of parking violations issued for the vehicle and for all local administrative charges imposed pursuant to Section 22850.5, less the amount received from the sale of the vehicle.
(5) As used in this subdivision, “offstreet parking facility” means an offstreet facility held open for use by the public for parking vehicles and includes a publicly owned facility for offstreet parking and a privately owned facility for offstreet parking if a fee is not charged for the privilege to park and it is held open for the common public use of retail customers.

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§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal, CA VEHICLE § 22651 © 2025 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 6 (p) If the peace officer issues the driver of a vehicle a notice to appear for a violation of Section 12500, 14601, 14601.1, 14601.2, 14601.3, 14601.4, 14601.5, or 14604, and the vehicle is not impounded pursuant to Section 22655.5. A vehicle so removed from the highway or public land, or from private property after having been on a highway or public land, shall not be released to the registered owner or their agent, except upon presentation of the registered owner's or their agent's currently valid driver's license to operate the vehicle and proof of current vehicle registration to the impounding law enforcement agency or upon order of a court.
(q) If a vehicle is parked for more than 24 hours on a portion of highway that is located within the boundaries of a common interest development, as defined in Section 4100 or 6534 of the Civil Code, and signs, as required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 22658 of this code, have been posted on that portion of highway providing notice to drivers that vehicles parked thereon for more than 24 hours will be removed at the owner's expense pursuant to a resolution or ordinance adopted by the local authority.
(r) If a vehicle is illegally parked and blocks the movement of a legally parked vehicle. (s)(1) If a vehicle, except highway maintenance or construction equipment, an authorized emergency vehicle, or a vehicle that is properly permitted or otherwise authorized by the Department of Transportation, is stopped, parked, or left standing for more than eight hours within a roadside rest area or viewpoint. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 15210, is stopped, parked, or left standing for more than 10 hours within a roadside rest area or viewpoint. (3) For purposes of this subdivision, a roadside rest area or viewpoint is a publicly maintained vehicle parking area, adjacent to a highway, utilized for the convenient, safe stopping of a vehicle to enable motorists to rest or to view the scenery. If two or more roadside rest areas are located on opposite sides of the highway, or upon the center divider, within seven miles of each other, then that combination of rest areas is considered to be the same rest area. (t) If a peace officer issues a notice to appear for a violation of Section 25279. (u) If a peace officer issues a citation for a violation of Section 11700, and the vehicle is being offered for sale. (v)(1) If a vehicle is a mobile billboard advertising display, as defined in Section 395.5, and is parked or left standing in violation of a local resolution or ordinance adopted pursuant to subdivision (m) of Section 21100, if the registered owner of the vehicle was previously issued a warning citation for the same offense pursuant to paragraph (2). (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 22507, a city or county, in lieu of posting signs noticing a local ordinance prohibiting mobile billboard advertising displays adopted pursuant to subdivision (m) of Section 21100 may provide notice by issuing a warning citation advising the registered owner of the vehicle that they may be subject to penalties upon a subsequent violation of the ordinance that may include the removal of the vehicle as provided in paragraph (1). A city or county is not required to provide further notice for a subsequent violation prior to the enforcement of penalties for a violation of the ordinance.

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§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal, CA VEHICLE § 22651 © 2025 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 7 (w)(1) If a vehicle is parked or left standing in violation of a local ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 21100, if the registered owner of the vehicle was previously issued a warning citation for the same offense pursuant to paragraph (2).
(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 22507, a city or county, in lieu of posting signs noticing a local ordinance regulating advertising signs adopted pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 21100 may provide notice by issuing a warning citation advising the registered owner of the vehicle that they may be subject to penalties upon a subsequent violation of the ordinance that may include the removal of the vehicle as provided in paragraph (1). A city or county is not required to provide further notice for a subsequent violation before the enforcement of penalties for a violation of the ordinance.

Credits
(Stats.1959, c. 3, p. 1701, § 22651. Amended by Stats.1959, c. 972, p. 3003, § 1; Stats.1960, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 59, p. 408, § 3; Stats.1963, c. 1004, p. 2271, § 2; Stats.1967, c. 543, p. 1891, § 1; Stats.1968, c. 749, p. 1452, § 1; Stats.1969, c. 1116, p. 2177, § 1; Stats.1970, c. 886, p. 1620, § 1; Stats.1971, c. 130, p. 172, § 1, operative May 3, 1972; Stats.1974, c. 545, p. 1327, § 211; Stats.1977, c. 73, p. 477, § 1; Stats.1977, c. 486, p. 1605, § 2; Stats.1977, c. 1129, p. 3624, § 2; Stats.1979, c. 831, p. 2874, § 1; Stats.1979, c. 909, p. 3123, § 2.3; Stats.1980, c. 1340, p. 4735, § 31, eff. Sept. 30, 1980; Stats.1981, c. 343, p. 1501, § 1; Stats.1982, c. 344, p. 1647, § 1; Stats.1983, c. 816, § 1; Stats.1983, c. 1017, § 3; Stats.1985, c. 1007, § 1; Stats.1985, c. 1126, § 5, eff. Sept. 28, 1985; Stats.1985, c. 1126, § 6, eff. Sept. 28, 1985, operative April 1, 1986; Stats.1986, c. 328, § 2; Stats.1986, c. 1236, § 2; Stats.1986, c. 1262, § 1; Stats.1987, c. 521, § 1, eff. Sept. 11, 1987; Stats.1988, c. 619, § 1; Stats.1988, c. 1008, § 3; Stats.1989, c. 331, § 1; Stats.1991, c. 90 (A.B.1297), § 68, eff. June 30, 1991; Stats.1991, c. 189 (A.B.544), § 40, eff. July 29, 1991; Stats.1992, c. 633 (A.B.1067), § 3; Stats.1992, c. 1242 (S.B.602), § 3; Stats.1992, c. 1244 (A.B.408), § 5, operative July 1, 1993; Stats.1993, c. 272 (A.B.301), § 42, eff. Aug. 2, 1993; Stats.1993, c. 614 (A.B.481), § 1; Stats.1993, c. 1093 (A.B.780), § 1.5; Stats.1994, c. 268 (A.B.3017), § 2; Stats.1994, c. 938 (S.B.1295), § 12, eff. Sept. 28, 1994; Stats.1994, c. 1220 (A.B.3132), § 60, eff. Sept. 30, 1994; Stats.1994, c. 1221 (S.B.1758), § 17; Stats.1995, c. 734 (A.B.1228), § 1; Stats.1996, c. 10 (A.B.1869), § 16, eff. Feb. 9, 1996; Stats.1996, c. 1142 (S.B.1797), § 8, eff. Sept. 30, 1996; Stats.1996, c. 1154 (A.B.3020), § 69, eff. Sept. 30, 1996; Stats.1996, c. 1156 (A.B.3157), § 3.7; Stats.1998, c. 118 (S.B.1186), § 11.5, operative July 1, 1999; Stats.1999, c. 22 (S.B.24), § 17.5, eff. May 26, 1999, operative July 1, 1999; Stats.2007, c. 453 (A.B.1589), § 1; Stats.2007, c. 749 (A.B.1165), § 4.5, operative Jan. 1, 2009; Stats.2008, c. 460 (A.B.2402), § 1; Stats.2008, c. 736 (A.B.2042), § 2; Stats.2009, c. 140 (A.B.1164), § 180; Stats.2010, c. 615 (A.B.2756), § 4; Stats.2011, c. 341 (S.B.565), § 4; Stats.2011, c. 538 (A.B.1298), §

4.5; Stats.2012, c. 181 (A.B.806), § 81, operative Jan. 1, 2014; Stats.2012, c. 769 (A.B.2679), § 38; Stats.2013, c. 605 (S.B.752), § 50; Stats.2018, c. 667 (A.B.87), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2019; Stats.2023, c. 92 (A.B.925), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2024; Stats.2024, c. 501 (A.B.1978), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.)
Editors' Notes

LAW REVISION COMMISSION COMMENTS
2012 Amendment
Subdivision (q) of Section 22651 is amended to correct a cross-reference to former Civil Code Section 1351(c). [40 Cal.L.Rev.Comm. Reports 235 (2010)].
2013 Amendment
Subdivision (q) of Section 22651 is amended to add a cross-reference to Civil Code Section 6534, reflecting the enactment of the Commercial and Industrial Common Interest Development Act (Civ. Code §§ 6500-6876). [42 Cal.L.Rev.Comm. Reports 1 (2012)].

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§ 22651. Circumstances permitting removal, CA VEHICLE § 22651 © 2025 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 8 Notes of Decisions (76)
West's Ann. Cal. Vehicle Code § 22651, CA VEHICLE § 22651 Current with urgency legislation through Ch. 406 of 2025 Reg.Sess. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING NO PARKING

ZONES WITHIN FREEDOM PLAZA DURING SPECIFIED TIMES
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507 establishes that local authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles, including, but not limited to, vehicles that are six feet or more in height (including any load thereon) within 100 feet of any intersection, on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to create a no parking zone within Freedom Plaza from Saturday beginning at 4:00 a.m. until Saturday at 3:00 pm weekly for the entire calendar year; and WHEREAS, this no parking zone will eliminate operational conflicts with the Twentynine Palms Farmer's Market generally held within Freedom Plaza on Saturdays; and WHEREAS, the City further desires to authorize towing of vehicles parked in violation of the prohibition set forth in this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated into the body of this Resolution by this reference.

Section 2. A no parking zone is hereby established within Freedom Plaza at 6547 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms, from Saturday beginning at 4:00 a.m. until Saturday at 3:00 pm weekly for the entire calendar year.

Section 3. The City Council hereby directs the City Manager to ensure signage is placed to (a) indicate the place and duration of the no parking zone established herein and (b) provide notice of authorization of towing of vehicles parked in violation of the no parking zone.

Section 4. The City Manager is authorized and directed to take all such other actions as may be necessary to effectuate this Resolution.

Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January, 2026. ______________________________
Daniel Mintz, Jr, Mayor
_______________________________
Cindy Villescas, City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Importance of Periodic Septic System Inspection and Maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION:

Tonight's agenda item communicates the importance of periodic septic system inspection and maintenance to ensure (i) your septic system is operating correctly, and (ii) the septic system is not polluting our community's ground water.

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:
• SEPTIC SYSTEMS
TPWD_KM_C750i25110507150
• 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:

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ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Community Development Director
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Creating Chapter 19.101 of the Development Code pertaining to Ancillary Activities.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council find the Development Code Amendment exempt from CEQA, conduct the first reading for this Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 25-00003, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES, BUSINESSES, AND ENTERTAINMENT.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (Community Development Director
Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Open the Public Hearing
Receive Public Comment
Close the Public Hearing
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion on Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2026-01-06 Ordinance adding
Chapter 19.101 Ancillary Uses
Commercial and Entertainment
BACKGROUND:

Over the last few years, Community Development Staff has received numerous requests for special entertainment events, expansions of services of existing businesses, and requests for more than one business to occupy a single structure. The Development Code is not clear in these situations, and assumes - like most Development Codes - that every business stands alone in its own structure or tenant space. Therefore, every shared work space would require a new land use approval, which may be too onerous for smaller businesses to get established. The Planning Commission studied this issue on March 4th, 2025 and agreed with Staff that the Development Code should be updated to be more business friendly and to allow for ancillary uses and commercial activities via a simplified process.

Additionally, a strict reading of the Development Code would imply that every instance of live entertainment would require a new land use permit. Community Development Staff has received several requests for temporary entertainment events on properties that are not fully appropriate for such activities. Several issues have come up in the process of reviewing these requests. In particular, having adequate public access to these events, as well as having a venue that meets current fire and safety regulations, ADA accessibility, and can accommodate larger crowds are essential criteria for this type of activity. The City Council gave direction to study this issue and to Page 87 of 111 modify the Development Code to allow for Live Entertainment under a more simplified process. The Planning Commission conducted a workshop on this subject in November of 2024 and agreed with Staff that the Development Code needs to be updated to allow for Ancillary Live Entertainment. Staff also reached out to the business community and gave two presentations on February 26 and March 6 of 2024.

Attached to this Staff Report is the draft Ordinance, which would be added to the Development Code in Article 5, "Special Regulated Uses". The definitions would be as follows:
"Ancillary Uses" are owned and operated by the primary business but may not be the primary function of that business. For instance, a hair salon that sells hair care products. There are no restrictions on Ancillary Uses, provided that they are at the same permit level or lower (i.e. general retail and a hair salon require the same type of land use approval, so no additional permit would be required.) "Ancillary Commercial Activities" are separate businesses that are wholly confined within a different business. For instance, a bank leasing space inside of a grocery store. Ancillary Commercial Activities are subject to the following restrictions:

A. The ancillary commercial business is not owned or operated by the primary business.

B. Entrances and exits of the secondary business must be located entirely within the primary business, with no unique means of egress.

C. The secondary business must have the same hours of operation or less as the primary business.

D. Ancillary commercial businesses may not take up more than 25% of the primary business.

Ancillary Commercial Activities would be permitted at a reduction of a land use permit level. For instance, a use requiring an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) would be processed via a Site Plan Review. "Live entertainment" means a musical act (including karaoke), theatrical act (including standup comedy), play, revue, scene, dance act, or combination, performed by 1 or more persons, whether or not they are compensated for the performance, in privately owned premises that is open to the public, whether or not admission is charged.

Live Entertainment does not include Adult Entertainment. “Ancillary Live Entertainment” means “Live Entertainment” that occurs in an establishment where a primary use (restaurant, bar, retail, etc.) is already a permitted use. “Live Entertainment Venue” is an establishment whereas “Live Entertainment” is the primary use (i.e. theaters, concert halls, etc.).
“Live Entertainment Special Event” is a one-time or seasonal event that may include road closures, parking lot enclosures, temporary facilities, etc. See Section 19.34 of the Development Code.

Ancillary Live Entertainment would be subject to the following provisions:

A. The maximum occupancy of the establishment may not be exceeded at any time.

B. The City's noise, lighting, and parking regulations must be obeyed at all times.

C. "Ancillary Live Entertainment" does not include "Adult Oriented" activities.

Instead of a land use permit, the City would implement a program whereas Live Entertainment would be added to an existing business license. Since this will not be a separate application, but an addition to the business license, the fee for the entertainment license is proposed to be the same as the initial business license, and the same for annual renewal in the future. However, this will not include any other fees from the Building and Safety Department or Fire Department that may be needed to determine the maximum occupancy of the establishment or to inspect modifications to the facility (stages, upgraded electricity, etc.). The fees would be added to the City's Fee Schedule.

It is proposed that violators be subject to an initial citation of up to $250, a fine of up to $500 and suspension of the entertainment license on the second offense, and $1,000 and revocation on the third offense.

Staff believes that these modifications to the Development Code will ease the burden on small businesses but could very well facilitate economic development by helping Twentynine Palms become more of an arts and entertainment destination.

ENVIRONMENTAL: Page 88 of 111
This Development Code Amendment is exempt from CEQA (common sense exemption).

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could decide to keep the current rules in place, or modify any aspect of these recommendations.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

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Adopted _____, 2026 Page 1

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS

CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. ___

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 25-00003,

ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ANCILLARY

ACTIVITIES, BUSINESSES, AND ENTERTAINMENT
WHEREAS, in 2016, the City Council adopted Title 19 of the Twentynine Palms Municipal Code, which is referred to as the “Development Code”; and WHEREAS, the Development Code does not currently clearly address ancillary uses, businesses, and entertainment, and as such, does not contain any development standards or regulations related to this subject; and
WHEREAS, this Development Code Amendment No. 25-000003 is intended to amend Chapter 19 of the Twentynine Palms Municipal Code to establish developmental and operational standards for ancillary uses, businesses, and entertainment; and WHEREAS, this Development Code Amendment is not subject to and/or is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, on ________ the public hearing notice for the Planning Commission’s consideration of Development Code Amendment No. 25-000003 was published in the Desert Trail newspaper; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at which time the Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-7, recommending approval Development Code Amendment No. 25-000003, to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, on ________ the public hearing notice for the City Council’s consideration of Development Code Amendment No. 25-000003 was published in the Desert Trail newspaper; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held by the City Council on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, following which the City Council adopted the Planning Commission’s recommendation and introduced and conducted a first reading of Development Code Amendment No. 25-00003, establishing regulations for Ancillary Uses, Businesses, and Entertainment; and,

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Adopted _____, 2026
Effective _____, 2026 Page 19.101-2 Ancillary Uses, Businesses, and Entertainment WHEREAS, on ______, 2026, the City Council conducted a second reading of Development Code Amendment No. 25-000003.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated as set forth in full into this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. Findings. The City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms makes the following Findings in support of Development Code Amendment No. 25-000003:

A. That the Zone Change or Development Code Amendment is consistent with the intent of the goals and policies of the General Plan, in that introducing the Development Code Amendment meets with the spirit of the goals and policies of the General Plan by indicating which activities are to be considered ancillary to an existing business.

B. That the Zone Change or Development Code Amendment prescribes reasonable controls and standards to ensure compatibility with other established uses, in that the Development Code Amendment will establish reasonable controls on ancillary activities within existing businesses.

C. That the Zone Change or Development Code Amendment provides reasonable property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive land uses and species, in that Development Code Amendment does not prescribe development on new lands, but encourages multiple uses in existing developed property.

D. That the Zone Change or Development Code Amendment ensures protection of the general health, safety and welfare of the community, in that the establishment of reasonable controls on ancillary uses, businesses, and entertain are intended to enforce the City’s parking, lighting, and noise standards, and thus are protecting health, safety, and welfare.

SECTION 3. Amendments. The Twentynine Palms Development Code shall be amended as follows:

A. Chapter 19.101 titled “Ancillary Uses, Commercial Activities, and Entertainment” is added to the Development Code and shall read as follows:

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Sections

19.101.010 Purpose ..............................................................................................................19.101.3

19.101.020 Applicability......................................................................................................19.101.1

19.101.030 Ancillary Uses: Review....................................................................................19.101.1

19.101.31 Ancillary Commercial: Review........................................................................19.101.1

19.101.32 Ancillary Entertainment: License Required.....................................................19.101.2

19.101.010 Purpose
It is recognized by the City of Twentynine Palms that commercial and industrial establishments are developing shared workspaces, and offering services beyond the primary purpose of their business. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations for the development and operation of ancillary uses, commercial activities, and live entertainment. The intent of the standards is to regulate these uses for compatibility with surrounding uses.

19.101.020 Applicability
The requirements contained in this Chapter shall apply to ancillary uses, commercial activities, and live entertainment, as specified below, located in existing commercial or industrial uses

19.101.030 Ancillary Uses – Review
Ancillary Uses are owned and operated by the primary business. Provided that the primary business offers additional or ancillary services offered or products sold that are allowed in the same permit level or lower than the primary business, then no permit is required. However, any upgrade in intensity of use will require the requisite permit. (i.e. a dining counter inside of a grocery market that is owned and operated by the market will not require any additional land use approval, but a retail establishment that adds alcohol sales may require a conditional use permit). There are no limits to ancillary services or products for sale, provided that they do not require expansion of the facilities in which the activities are located.

19.101.031 Ancillary Commercial Business – Review
Provided that any new proposed ancillary business is located entirely within the physical constraints of another business, then the second business may be permitted with a lower-level of land use approval than would otherwise be approved at the next lower level of land use permit. The following criteria applies to ancillary commercial uses:

A. The ancillary commercial business are not owned or operated by the primary business.

B. Entrances and exits of the secondary business must be located entirely within the primary business, with no unique means of egress.

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D. Ancillary commercial businesses may not take up more than 25% of the gross square footage of the primary business.

Figure 19.101.030-A

19.101.032 Ancillary Live Entertainment – License Required A. Definitions:
"Live entertainment" means a musical act (including karaoke), theatrical act (including standup comedy), play, revue, scene, dance act, or combination, performed by 1 or more persons, whether or not they are compensated for the performance, in a privately owned premises that is open to the public, whether or not admission is charged. Live Entertainment does not include Adult Entertainment. “Ancillary Live Entertainment” means “Live Entertainment” that occurs in an establishment where a primary use (restaurant, bar, retail, etc) is already a permitted use.

Primary Business
Shared ingress/egress
Ancillary Commercial Business
(owned by others)
Ancillary Use / Service
Area (owned by primary)
Tenant Space (owned by others)
Permitted separately
Separate ingress / egress
Ingress / egress through primary business

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“Live Entertainment Special Event” is a one-time or seasonal event that may include road closures, parking lot enclosures, temporary facilities, etc. See Section 19.34 of the Development Code.

B. Applicability:

Any commercial or industrial establishment may offer Ancillary Live Entertainment provided a License has been issued by the City of Twentynine Palms.

C. Exemptions:

The following types of establishments are exempt from this section, and may have Live Entertainment as part of their regular operations, provided that the Restrictions prescribed in Section 19.101.32.D are adhered to:

1. Fraternal Organizations

2. Non-profit institutions such as schools, museums, observatories, art galleries

3. Houses of worship
D. Restrictions:

1. Licenses for Ancillary Live Entertainment are renewable annually upon payment of the appropriate application fee. No Ancillary Live Entertainment may occur in any establishment without a License and fees fully paid.

2. The maximum occupancy of the establishment where ancillary live entertainment is to occur shall not be exceeded at any time.

3. Parking for the establishment where ancillary live entertainment shall not be exceeded during such events. Section 19.82 of the Development Code may not be violated.

4. The City’s noise ordinance (Section 19.82 of the Development Code) shall not be violated.

5. The City’s lighting ordinance (Section 19.80 of the Development Code) shall not be violated.

6. No activities that would fall into the description of “Adult Oriented Business” as defined in Section 19.100 of the Development Code are permitted.

7. An increase in service calls for Law Enforcement that would be considered a danger to public health and safety, per the recommendation of Law Enforcement.

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8. The first violation of may be subject to an administrative citation, the second violation may be subject to an administrative citation and suspension of the license, and the third violation may be subject to revocation of the license. Operating live entertainment without a license may result in the maximum administrative citation allowable.

SECTION 4. CEQA Determination. On ___, 2025, the City Council finds that this Development Code Amendment is not subject to and/or is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub.

Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”). More specifically, the actions contained herein do not constitute a “project” as that term is defined in CEQA because those actions will not cause a direct physical change in the environment, nor will they cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Separately and additionally, the action contained herein are categorically exempt from the CEQA pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15061 (b)(3) and 15378, in that it can be seen with certainty that the adoption of this Ordinance does not propose an activity that might have a significant effect on the environment, and further, it will not cause a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, there are no unusual circumstances that are associated with the Ordinance, and thus it is not subject to the unusual circumstances exception set forth in Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15300.2.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional, without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms held on this __th day of _____ , 2026. ________________________________________
Daniel L. Mitz, Sr, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Cindy Villescas, CMC, City Clerk

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Effective _____, 2026 Page 19.101-7 Ancillary Uses, Businesses, and Entertainment APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
A. Patrick Muñoz, City Attorney
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. ___, introduced on January 13, 2026, and duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms in a meeting held on ___, 2026, in Twentynine Palms, California by the following vote, to wit.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
________________________________________
Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Clerk
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: City Council Regional Organizational Assignments.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council review Council assignments for Regional Organizations and make appointments as appropriate.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Clerk Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question (Roll Call Vote)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Council Organizational
Assignments 2025
BACKGROUND:

Members of the City Council are assigned to represent the City on various public agencies as board members, members of committees, or delegates. Council action is required to appoint members to these organizations.

The amount of required participation varies depending on the assignment. Although attendance is not always convenient, it is important that the City have continuing representation on these boards and committees because much of the work affects the City fiscally and otherwise. As a consequence, most of the appointments have an alternate delegate who attends if the primary representative is not available.

Due to the value of networking and establishing alliances, which can positively affect the City’s ability to obtain grants and other revenues, long-term (multi-year) participation in these positions can be beneficial.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

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COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS 2025
Council Officers
Mayor – Steven Bilderain
Mayor Pro Tem – Daniel L. Mintz Sr.

San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
Meets 1st Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in San Bernardino
Council Representative: Daniel L. Mintz, Sr.

Alternate: Octavious Scott
SBCTA Measure I Committee
Meets 3rd Friday at 9:30 a.m. in Victorville
Council Representative: Daniel L. Mintz, Sr.

Alternate: Octavious Scott
Desert/Mountain Division of the League of California Cities Meets quarterly on 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at various locations Council Representative: Octavious Scott
Alternate: McArthur Wright
Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA)
Meets 3rd Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in Joshua Tree
Council Representative: Daniel L. Mintz, Sr.

Council Representative: McArthur Wright
Alternate: Octavious Scott
San Bernardino County Solid Waste Task Force
(2x/year) Mojave Desert/Mountain Recycling Authority
Meets quarterly on 2nd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Victorville Council Representative: McArthur Wright
Alternate: Steven Bilderain
Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD)
Meets 4th Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Victorville
Council Representative: Daniel L. Mintz, Sr.

Alternate: Steven Bilderain
These entities meet quarterly, or on call of the chairperson.

Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD)
The MDAQMD is charged with oversight of air quality issues. Meetings are held monthly or more often depending on business before the District.

Subcommittee of City Council: The following are assignments on the subcommittees, which are formed by the City Council via appointment of the Mayor. They meet infrequently but as needed.

Economic Development Subcommittee
Daniel L. Mintz, Sr.

McArthur Wright
Wastewater
Daniel L. Mintz Sr.

McArthur Wright
Personnel Subcommittee
Steven Bilderain
Daniel L. Mintz, Sr.

Legislative
Steven Bilderain
Octavious Scott
Planning Commission Subcommittee
Octavious Scott
April Ramirez
Community Block Grant (CDBG)
Daniel L. Mintz Sr.

Steven Bilderain
Budget and Audit
April Ramirez
Steven Bilderain
East Valley Regional Steering Committee
Steven Bilderain
April Ramirez

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Clerk
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Designation of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council select two Councilmembers to serve as Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Clerk Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
BACKGROUND:

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) was established in 1965 and is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization and council of governments representing six counties and more than 19 million residents. SCAG is a joint powers authority established under California law, which means that it is an association of local governments and agencies that voluntarily come together on issues of common concern.

SCAG is mandated by Federal and State law to develop regional plans for transportation, growth, management, housing development, air quality, and other issues of regional significance. Through the SCAG adopted plans, the Regional Councilmembers, acting through SCAG, have kept Southern California eligible for billions of Federal and State dollars to assist with city and county programs.

The annual SCAG General Assembly will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 7-8, 2026, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert. Each year, SCAG's member cities select a delegate and an alternate delegate to represent their city at the annual meeting.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose not to select a delegate or alternate delegate and have no representation at the Annual General Assembly. Page 99 of 111
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Jan 13 2026
SUBJECT: Protecting Environmental and Wildlife Health Around Freedom Plaza.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council authorize City Staff to obtain bids to enclose the two partial trash enclosures within the Freedom Plaza development and to obtain bids to construct a fully enclosed trash enclosure within the City-owned parking lot located on the west side of Tamarisk Ave. south of Echo Nails.

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, CA Code
of Ordinances Chapter 19.92
Trash Enclosure Standards
• Example of a fully enclosed
trash enclosure I
• Example of a fully enclosed
trash enclosure II
• Example of a fully enclosed
trash enclosure III
• 2025-04-27 Tamarisk Ave
Trash UNenclosed Dumpsters
BACKGROUND:
“For as long as humans have lived and gathered, their consumption has led to waste. It was only after these concentrations became larger that our ancestors realized an inconvenient truth: trash is going to be a problem” (Rihn, 2021).

Effective trash management is the hallmark of an evolving city. Within the Freedom Plaza complex, there are two trash enclosures and one cluster of unorganized trash dumpsters. One trash enclosure is Page 101 of 111 located on Smoketree Avenue east of the Joshua Tree National Park Visitors' Center. The second trash enclosure is located on the east side of Tamarisk Avenue, immediately south of Snakebite 29. The cluster of unorganized trash dumpsters is located in the City-owned parking lot located on the west side of Tamarisk south of Echo Nails.

The two existing trash enclosures consist of decorative cinderblock on three sides, an open pedestrian pathway, and two metal doors in the front. These enclosures help conceal the blight associated with storing trash storage prior to final removal. Unfortunately, the trash “enclosures” are not truly enclosed.

The tops, sides, and pedestrian pathways are completely open. This open nature of the enclosures allows unfettered access.

As a result of the unrestricted access, wildlife pulls out and picks through trash. Once out of the trash receptacles, wind blows the trash throughout the Freedom Plaza common area. Trash outside of designated receptacles has several draw backs including:
 Threats to public health resulting from trash and rotten food strewn around common areas  Rodent infestation
 Threats to wildlife health
 Visual blight due to trash blowing around and getting stuck in vegetation  Increased operational costs due to the additional time Public Works spends cleaning up a preventable problem
 Illegal dumping
Staff seeks City Council support to obtain bids to: (i) fully enclose the two existing partially enclosed trash enclosures and (ii) build a standalone trash enclosure on the City-owned parking located on the west side of Tamarisk Ave.

Examples of fully enclosed trash dumpsters are included within this Staff Report. Full enclosure means a roof, full sides, and locking doors.

This agenda item is consistent with Five-year strategic plan strategies B1, B2, B3, C3, and D4.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

When the three trash dumpster enclosures are fully enclosed, the volume of trash blowing out of the existing trash dumpsters will significant decrease.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose to take no action.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This project is estimated to cost less than $75,000.00.

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Chapter 19.92 - Trash Enclosure Standards
Footnotes:
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 294, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Aug. 25, 2020, amended the title of Ch. 19.92 to read as set out herein. Formerly, Ch. 19.92 pertained to trash storage facilities.

19.92.010 - Purpose
This Chapter establishes standards for the provision and construction of trash storage areas for the purpose of screening the trash container(s) from public view, maintaining any loose debris within the enclosure, providing access to persons with disabilities, and providing a permanent location for the container(s) that will not encroach on driveways, parking, pedestrian and emergency access areas. The intent of these regulations is to comply with state law (California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act, Public Resources Code Sections 42900 through 42911) as well as with the City's General Plan. The term "trash" shall be used in this Section to represent refuse, recyclable materials, and organic waste. (Ord. No. 294, § 4(Exh. A), 8-25-2020)

19.92.020 - Applicability
The standards contained in this Chapter shall apply to the following:

New Uses and Buildings. For all buildings erected and all new uses of land established after the effective date of this Title, trash facilities shall be provided as required by this Chapter.

Modification to Existing Structures and Uses. Whenever an existing building is modified or a use is expanded such that it creates an increase of more than 25 percent in the number of existing dwelling units for residential projects or more than 25 percent in the existing square footage of commercial or industrial projects, trash facilities shall be provided as required by this Chapter.

Conversion of Existing Structures to Restaurants, Food Service Establishments, or Grocery Stores. Whenever an existing building is converted to a restaurant, food service, grocery or

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1. 2.

3. 4.

B.
other business creating organic waste, without increasing the square footage, trash enclosures shall be provided containing bins for organic waste as required by this Chapter. (Ord. No. 294, § 4(Exh. A), 8-25-2020)

19.92.030 - Permit Requirements and Exemptions
Permit Required. Consistency with the regulations contained in this Chapter shall be reviewed concurrent with any required Building Permit or land use permit for applicable projects.

Exemptions. The following projects are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter:

Residential Projects of Four Units or Less. Residential projects containing four units or less are not subject to the requirements in this Chapter. Individual trash storage containers are still required. However, if such a residential complex of four units or less utilizes trash bins of four cubic yards or greater, they must be in an enclosure as required by this Chapter.

Temporary Uses. Temporary uses shall not be required to provide an enclosure in accordance with this Chapter. Trash storage containers are still required. (Ord. No. 294, § 4(Exh. A), 8-25-2020)

19.92.040 - Development Standards
Number of Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures for multi-family residential, commercial and industrial uses shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash container, recycling container and organics recycling container (if applicable), consistent with the following standards. Businesses claiming an exemption from providing an organics container will be required to submit documentation supporting the exemption. All trash enclosures shall be in compliance with the ADA accessibility standards of the CA Building Code.

Single Tenant Building: One trash enclosure per commercial establishment.

Multi-Tenant Complex: One trash enclosure per three commercial establishments or units where each unit is 15,000 square feet or less.

Multi-Tenant Complex: One trash enclosure per commercial establishment or unit where the unit is 15,001 square feet or larger.

Multi-Family Residential Complex: One trash enclosure per complex of five or more units and at a rate of one trash enclosure per ten dwelling units (or fraction thereof).

Screening of Trash Storage Areas. All outdoor storage of trash, garbage, refuse, and other

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3. a.
b.

1. 2.

F.
items or material intended for discarding or collection shall be screened from public view on three sides by a permanent trash enclosure, in accordance with Figure 19.92.040-1 (Trash Enclosure Standards).

Materials and Construction. Trash enclosures shall be sized to accommodate the required trash container, recycling container and organics recycling bin and shall be constructed of a 6-foot-high solid wall of 8-inch block construction, or similar permanent construction on three sides using materials used in the primary structure, including masonry material, stucco, brick, stone, or decorative concrete block. The fourth side shall be a gate 6 feet in height made of wood or metal painted to match the surrounding wall.

Stockade Fence Option. For a multi-family residential complex of five to nineteen units a stockade wood fence with a solid wood gate is a permitted option in accordance with Figure 19.92.040-2. For a multi-family residential complex of twenty or more units, the trash enclosure shall be of 8-inch solid wall block construction in accordance with Figure

19.92.040-1.

Visibility.

Gates of trash enclosures shall remain closed at all times, except when the enclosure is being accessed for refuse disposal or pick-up.

Trash bins shall not be visible above the wall.

Maintenance. The property owner shall keep all trash enclosures, including gates, maintained in a clean condition, free of graffiti, in good repair, and in functional order at all times.

Architectural Treatment. All trash enclosures visible from streets or public parking areas shall be constructed and finished to be compatible with the architectural details and decor of the primary structure.

Location.

Trash enclosures shall not be located within the required front or street side setbacks and shall be located near a driveway that allows access by the trash pick-up vehicles.

Garbage containers or trash bins shall not be kept, placed, or maintained so as to be visible from any public street or alley.

Modifications. Variations from these standards may be made to accommodate unique site conditions or constraints. Any variation from these standards shall be submitted to the Community Development Director for approval. The Director may approve or deny the

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proposed modification to achieve consistency between the design of the trash enclosure and the primary structure on-site, to accommodate site constraints, or when such modification is determined necessary to comply with the requirements of the waste hauler or state law.

Figure 19.92.040-1
Trash Enclosure Standards — Solid Block Wall
Figure 19.92.040-2
Trash Enclosure Standards — Stockade Fence
(Optional for Residential)

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Twentynine Palms City CouncilJanuary 13, 2026

Twentynine Palms City Council
January 13, 2026