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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
February 10, 2026
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
- Mayor Mintz called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Mintz.
Adjourn to Closed Session - Mayor Mintz adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES, Government Code Section 54954.5, Consultation with City Attorney, Patrick Munoz.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
- Mayor Mintz called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Ms. Robin Schlosser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - LeeAnn Clarke, Twentynine Palms Ministerial Association, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Mintz.
Closed Session Announcements - Mayor Mintz announced that there was nothing to report from the Closed Session.
Changes to the Agenda - None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mintz 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
Proclamation Recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month.
Mayor Mintz read the Proclamation and presented it to Elder Brock.
City Clerk's Department Update.
Deputy City Clerk Benton provided a department update.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Bilderain mentioned that he attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Twentynine Palms Food Pantry, he met with constituents and he wished everyone Happy Valentine's Day. He thanked the City Clerk because not only does the department do all the things mentioned in the Update, but she also makes sure the City Council is where they need to be.
Councilwoman Ramirez commented that she attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Food Pantry and the CalCities' Desert/Mountain Division meeting.
Councilmember Wright echoed what Councilmember Bilderain said, thanking the City Clerk for keeping them on track on places where they need to be. He mentioned that he attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Food Pantry, and he wished his Granddaughter, his oldest son, and his mother a Happy Birthday as they have birthdays in February. He commented that Warhawks Football is getting ready to begin.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott commented that he attended a Black History event at the Glass House Gallery and he met with constituents.
Mayor Mintz reiterated what Councilmembers Bilderain and Wright said thanking the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk for keeping the City Council on track. He mentioned he attended an SBCTA meeting and the Find Food Bank (Food Pantry) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on January 27, 2026.
Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,081,882.31.
Acquisition of 2018 Freightliner M2 Water Truck.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approve the purchase of 2018 Freightliner M2 Water Truck in the amount of $63,685.00, plus any delivery fees, from Proven Truck & Equipment, Inc.
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-03 to Approve and Adopt the City's Duplication of Benefits Policy and Processes.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approve Resolution No. 26-03 to approve and adopt the City of Twentynine Palms' Duplication of Benefits Policy and Processes in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ACTION:
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - NONE.
PUBLIC HEARING- NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant Fund Expenditure and MOU for Food Recovery Organizations.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council review and award bid to Best Buy Restaurant Equipment in the amount of $73,751.73 for the purchase of 5 Commercial Freezers, 3 Commercial Refrigerators, and 6 NSF approved wire shelving units with casters. Approve a basic Memorandum of Understanding with the eligible Food Recovery Organizations (FRO) to be prepared by the City Attorney, ensuring the ownership requirements of the grant are met.
City Manager James presented the Staff Report.
ACTION:
A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilwoman Ramirez, to award a bid to Best Buy Restaurant Equipment in the amount of $73,751.73 for the purchase of 5 Commercial Freezers, 3 Commercial Refrigerators, and 6 NSF approved wire shelving units with casters. Approve a basic Memorandum of Understanding with the eligible Food Recovery Organizations (FRO) to be prepared by the City Attorney, ensuring the ownership requirements of the grant are met.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
Shade structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with "Freedom Plaza" announcing the location.
Discussion on partnering with the Boys and Girls Club.
Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.
Parking in Residential Areas.
Moratorium of Drive-thru facilities in the Downtown area.
Discussion on creating a "Recognized Neighborhood Program".
Discussion on the new Federal holidays to coincide with the City's holiday schedule.
Discussion on the use of City funds for grants and the potential reallocation of housing and homeless funds to grants.
Councilwoman Ramirez asked that Staff remove #2 as they chose to go another route.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following addressed the City Council:
Peter Lang
Suzanne Lyons
LeeAnn Clarke
Gretchen Grunt
Heather Huguenor
Alexandra Akins
Heather Drake
Joseph Candelaria
Elliott Balsley
Pauline Pisano
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager James provided the following updates: the Split Rock Avenue Bridge Project is set to begin tomorrow, February 11, 2026, and will go through the end of December 2026, with the road being closed from Buena Vista Drive to Bagley Avenue and the Luckie Park ADA Parking Lot Improvement Project is set to begin Monday, February 16, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
- Mayor Mintz adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer