TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
6136 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 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.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as Irish-American Heritage Month Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as Irish-American Heritage Month 5 2. Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month 7 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.
4. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on February 24, 2026.
City Council - Regular Meeting - 24 Feb 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 9 - 14
5. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,319,350.36.
Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,319,350.36. - Pdf 15 - 19
6. 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!
Information on the Importance of Periodic Septic System Maintenance. - Pdf 21 - 27
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
7. City Council Salary Increase.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council bring their current monthly salary, established December 10, 2002, into alignment with the State of California standard of $950.00 per month for Cities with populations less than 35,000 residents.
City Council Salary Increase. - Pdf
29 - 40
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Shade Structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with “Freedom Plaza” announcing the location.
2. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.
3. Discussion on creating a “Recognized Neighborhood Program.”
4. Discussion on the new Federal holidays to coincide with the City’s holiday schedule.
5. Discussion on the use of City funds for grants and the potential reallocation of housing and homeless funds to grants.
6. Discussion to evaluate potential amendments to Chapter 11.36 in the Municipal Code concerning the retail sale of products containing Kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH).
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
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. March 5, 2026.
Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk Time/Date
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
PROCLAMATION
IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, Irish immigrants who sought a new beginning in the United States arrived on our shores with hearts full of hope and dreams of the future. With grit and determination, they worked hard. And as they built their lives, they helped build America – never forgetting where they came from, always remembering the courage and pride they brought with them from the old country, and passing these traits down to each new generation; and
WHEREAS, pride lives on today in the hearts of Irish Americans across our Nation. It lives on in business owners, scientists, and labor leaders who hold dear the Irish belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. And it runs deep in so many first responders, public servants, and brave service members who defend our lives and liberties – the same liberties that so many Irish immigrants and Irish Americans helped preserve and protect; and
WHEREAS, Ireland and the United States are forever bound together by our people and our passion.
Everything between us runs deep.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms, does hereby proclaim March 2026 as IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH and calls upon all Americans to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
DATED this 10th day of March 2026.
______________________________
Daniel Mintz, Mayor
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
PROCLAMATION
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, every March, Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who have built our Nation, shaped our progress, and strengthened our character as people; and
WHEREAS, throughout our history, despite hardship, exclusion, and discrimination, women have strived and sacrificed for equity and equality in communities across the country. Generations of Native American women were stewards of the land and continue to lead the fight for climate justice. Black women fought to end slavery, advocate for civil rights, and pass the Voting Rights Act. Suffragists helped pass the 19th Amendment to the Constitution so that no American could be denied a vote on the basis of sex; and WHEREAS, women and girls continue to lead groundbreaking civil rights movements for social justice and freedom so that everyone can realize the full promise of America; and WHEREAS, this Women’s History Month, as we reflect on the achievements of women and girls across the centuries and pay tribute to the pioneers who paved the way, let us recommit to the fight and help realize the deeply American vision of a more equal society where every person has a shot at pursuing the American dream. In doing so, we will advance economic growth, our health and safety, and the security of our Nation and the world.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms, does hereby proclaim March 2026 as WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH and invites everyone to learn more about the vital contribution of women to our Nation’s history.
DATED this 10th day of March 2026.
______________________________
Daniel Mintz, Mayor
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council – Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
February 24, 2026
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Mintz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Anna Stump led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation – Pastor Michelle Ronia, Oasis Community Church, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Mintz.
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
1. Presentation to the Twentynine Palms High School Volleyball Team for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott presented checks in the amount of $300 each from Burrtec Waste Management and the City of Twentynine Palms to the High School Volleyball team for their participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
2. Public Works Department Update.
Public Works Superintendent Stacey provided an update on the Public Works Department.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Bilderain reported that he attended meetings with citizens regarding concerns about homeless, economic growth and children’s safety within the City.
Councilwoman Ramirez mentioned that she attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services East Desert Regional Steering Committee meeting. She mentioned that the City has been invited to help organize and serve as a host for the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services Homeless and Housing Summit, and $95,000 in grant funding has been secured for permanent housing through Inland Housing Solutions.
Applications are available for residents in our region that are at risk of becoming homeless.
City Council - Special Meeting
February 24, 2026
Councilmember Wright commented that he attended the Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball games and the Farmers Market on Saturday, he was excited to see that it was well attended. He had the opportunity to film some social media videos with Basin Transit. He said that he attended the Mayors Prayer’s Breakfast, met with constituents, and had his photo taken with the Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott mentioned that he attended a fundraiser event benefiting 29 Palms N Paws at the Booth House, and the event was well attended. He thanked 29 Palms N Paws Staff and our local businesses for stepping up. He commented that he attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
Mayor Mintz commented that he parked cars at the Sky’s the Limit event. He said that he attended the Mountain Desert Measure I meeting, the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) meeting and the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
4. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on February 10, 2026.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 26-04 Approving the Updated Retention Schedule. *Resolution will be provided prior to meeting*
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt a Resolution approving the 2026 updates to the current Retention Schedule. *
The following spoke on items on the Consent Calendar:
• Heather Drake spoke on item #5.
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.
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February 24, 2026
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
6. Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Update.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:
1. Approve Resolution 26-05 adopting the proposed General Fund Budget amendments for FY 2025-26.
2. Approve the following interfund transfers for FY 2025-26 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.
• $100,300 for the community survey and consulting services for the sales tax measure. • $68,000 for the unfunded portion of the Elm Property Improvements. • $10,000 for flood monitoring equipment/cameras.
• $5,000 for fixtures needed for the new Animal Control truck.
Finance Director Hernandez-Conde provided the Staff Report and Power Point presentation.
Mayor Mintz clarified that the COPS fund is for restricted funds from the federal government, not from the City’s budget.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilwoman Ramirez, to approve Resolution No. 26-05 adopting the proposed General Fund Budget amendments for FY 2025-26 and approve the following interfund transfers for FY 2025-26 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects fund. • $100,300 for the community survey and consulting services for the sales tax measure. • $68,000 for the unfunded portion of the Elm Property Improvements. • $10,000 for flood monitoring equipment/cameras.
• $5,000 for fixtures needed for the new Animal Control truck.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
7. Financial Report – Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Update-Capital Projects Funds and Special Revenue Funds.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 26-06 adopting the proposed Capital Projects Fund and Special Revenue Funds budget amendments for FY 2025-26.
2. Approve the following interfund transfers for FY 2025-26 to the Capital Projects Funds from the General Fund.
• $100,300 for the community survey and consulting services for the sales tax measure. • $68,000 for the unfunded portion of the Elm Property Improvements. • $10,000 for flood monitoring equipment/cameras.
• $5,000 for fixtures needed for the new Animal Control truck.
Finance Director Hernandez-Conde provided the Staff Report and Power Point presentation.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilwoman Ramirez, to approve Resolution No. 26-06 adopting the proposed Capital Projects Funds and Special Revenue Funds and approve the following interfund transfers for FY 2025-26 to the Capital Projects Funds from the General Fund.
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February 24, 2026
8. 9.
• $100,300 for the community survey and consulting services for the sales tax measure. • $68,000 for the unfunded portion of the Elm Property Improvements. • $10,000 for flood monitoring equipment/cameras.
• $5,000 for fixtures needed for the new Animal Control truck.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: SCOTT, WRIGHT, BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Update - Project Phoenix Funds and Enterprise Sewer Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending the following actions:
1. The City Council approve Resolution No. 26-07 adopting the Project Phoenix Funds and Enterprise Sewer Fund budget amendments for FY 2025-26.
2. The City Council approve the $80K transfer from the General Fund to the Sewer Fund for Utility connections needed to operate the Project Phoenix Package Treatment Plant.
Mayor Mintz recused himself and left the Council Chambers at 6:44pm Finance Director Hernandez-Conde provided the Staff Report and Power Point presentation.
Councilwoman Ramirez asked if the business loan program was only for businesses close to the package treatment plant?
Councilmember Scott clarified that the business loan program was only for the exterior of businesses. He stated that initially the business loan program was only offered to businesses in close proximity to the package treatment plant, but the City later extended to businesses as far as Cienega Avenue.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain, to approve Resolution No. 26-07 adopting the Project Phoenix Funds and Enterprise Sewer Funds budget amendments for FY 2025-26 and approve the $80K transfer from the General Fund to the Sewer Fund for Utility connections needed to operate the Project Phoenix Package Treatment Plant.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: WRIGHT, BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: MINTZ
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Mintz returned to the Council Chambers at 6:51pm
Youth-Driven Tile Mural Project within Freedom Plaza.
RECOMMENDATION: Tonight’s agenda item is an opportunity to discuss a potential youth-driven tile mural project to be placed within the Freedom Plaza project.
Mayor Mintz recused himself and left the Council Chambers at 6:51pm.
Director of Groundwork Arts Rhonda Coleman presented the Tile Mural Project within Freedom Plaza.
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February 24, 2026
Councilmember Bilderain asked if there is a theme for the project. He also asked about the project location, the back of the stage vs. the front of the stage.
Councilwoman Ramirez shared that her daughter recently came home with a painted tile. She also expressed concern about children getting ice cream or popsicles on the mural. She is in favor of having an Instagram- able something because it falls in line with our vision and she asked Staff if the benches in location option three (3) could be relocated.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated that he likes the National Park Visitor Center wall for the project location. He asked how is this location in terms of texture.
The following spoke on item #9:
• LeeAnn Clarke
• Paul Razo
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Ramirez, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to allocate $15,000.00 that is in the Public Arts Fund to the Groundworks Art project.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, WRIGHT, SCOTT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: MINTZ
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Mintz returned to the Council Chambers at 7:19pm.
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Shade Structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with “Freedom Plaza” announcing the location.
2. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.
3. Discussion on creating a “Recognized Neighborhood Program.”
4. Discussion on the new Federal holidays to coincide with the City’s holiday schedule.
5. Discussion on the use of City funds for grants and the potential reallocation of housing and homeless funds to grants.
Councilwoman Ramirez added that she would like a discussion item to evaluate potential amendments to chapter 11.36 Municipal Code concerning the retail sale of products containing Kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH).
Councilmember Wright seconded the item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Heather Drake
• Victor Lewis
• John Talley Jones
• Jeff Johnson
• Heather Huguenor
• Gretchen Grunt
• Pauline Pisano
• LeeAnn Clarke
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February 24, 2026
• Booker Harrap
• Elliott Basley
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager James provided the following updates: the City is currently improving parks, specifically a $98,000.00 Parking Lot Improvement project at Luckie Park, City Staff are also working to obtain additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for ADA improvements in and around courtyards and playgrounds, the Warhawks youth football program is now practicing and playing at Twentynine Palms Junior High School. He also announced the following upcoming events: Mojave Trails National Monument 10-year anniversary celebration (February 28, 2026, 11am – 2pm at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center), Unity Home is hosting a Casino Night fundraiser (February 28, 2026), and the Twentynine Palms, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) will be celebrating their seventy-fifth anniversary of the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base. He also shared that Southern California Edison (SCE) is upgrading circuit breakers in downtown Twentynine Palms to improve power stability and in late 2026 SCE will be replacing seventy (70) electric poles along the Morongo Grade.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Mintz adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christina Benton
Deputy City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Finance Technician
FOR MEETING: Mar 10 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,319,350.36.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Approval of Warrant Register
Totaling $1,319,350.36
Check Date
Warrant Register
Columbia Bank Gen Chkng
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Vendor
WARRANT DATE: 03-10-2026
Check / Payment
0021850 2/11/2026 [1005] AFLAC 648.86
0021851 2/11/2026 [3877] AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 3,928.16 0021852 2/11/2026 [1017] AUTOZONE (0842) 238.59
0021853 2/11/2026 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 103.08 0021854 2/11/2026 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 40,027.00 0021855 2/11/2026 [3691] CROWN AWARDS 2,403.90
0021856 2/11/2026 [1095] EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT 1,550.00 0021857 2/11/2026 [1104] CHRISTOPHER (8507) J FRASHER 231.62 0021858 2/11/2026 [3848] FRIENDS OF THE HISTORIC PLAZA 1,875.00 0021859 2/11/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 189.15
0021860 2/11/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 467.39
0021861 2/11/2026 [3732] FUSE CONNECT, LLC. 1,875.00
0021862 2/11/2026 [3986] ISABELLA GARR 204.00
0021863 2/11/2026 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 740.25 0021864 2/11/2026 [3000] GRANICUS 2,047.50
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0021867 2/11/2026 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 70.90 0021868 2/11/2026 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 3,823.90 0021869 2/11/2026 [1228] NCSI 74.00
0021870 2/11/2026 [1177] NEWCO DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATED 2,049.45 0021871 2/11/2026 [3679] NOBEL SYSTEMS, INC. 19,600.00
0021872 2/11/2026 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - RJ ROADSIDE & TOWING 113.99 0021873 2/11/2026 [2582] OREILLY 1,470.87
0021874 2/11/2026 [3984] PROVEN TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC 62,685.00 0021875 2/11/2026 [3940] ROADRUNNER PRINT AND SHIP 76.12 0021876 2/11/2026 [0498] CHAYANNE RYAN 176.70
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0021881 2/11/2026 [3979] TROY TUIVAITI 220.00
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0021894 2/18/2026 [2696] HARRELL'S 688.23
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0021898 2/18/2026 [3884] ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 235.41 0021899 2/18/2026 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - CHARLES KNAPP 218.76 0021900 2/18/2026 [3964] CAMRIE ROUNDS 5,400.00
0021901 2/18/2026 [1213] SAN BERNARDINO CO SHERIFFS DEPT 492,769.00 0021902 2/18/2026 [1217] SBCTA 22,462.00
0021903 2/18/2026 [1230] SCE 460.62
0021904 2/18/2026 [3810] SHERWOOD DESIGN ENGINEERS, LTD. 1,983.75 0021905 2/18/2026 [3988] SUPERKOOL, LLC 2,250.00
0021906 2/18/2026 [1178] T-MOBILE 45.06
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0021910 2/18/2026 [2528] WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV 121.71 0021911 2/18/2026 [1744] YUNEX LLC 1,100.00
0021912[VOID] 2/19/2026 [2669] STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 565.00 0021913 2/24/2026 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 684.64 0021914 2/24/2026 [2680] AIS 226.70
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0021925 2/24/2026 [3815] CLIFFHANGER GUIDES 5,000.00
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0021935 2/24/2026 [1230] SCE 1,149.71
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0021939 2/24/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 50.47
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0021941 2/24/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 165.13
0021942 2/24/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 1,179.00
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0021944 2/24/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0021945 2/24/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 149.99
0021946 2/24/2026 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 9,887.50 0021947 2/24/2026 [1270] VALLEY INDEPENDENT PRINTING 822.05 0021948 2/24/2026 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 253.00 0021949 2/24/2026 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 472.14 0021950 2/24/2026 [1284] WONDER ELECTRIC COMPANY (0052) 1,302.00 0021951 2/24/2026 [1744] YUNEX LLC 550.00
0021952 3/02/2026 [3008] AFFINITY FLOORING OF THE DESERT, CORPORATION 2,129.66 0021953 3/02/2026 [1191] PELICAN CLUB 70.00
0021954 3/20/2026 [0563] XAVIER WILHITE 361.74
0021956 3/20/2026 [0563] XAVIER WILHITE 1,487.24
0021957 3/04/2026 [3826] A JUMP N PARTY INC. 1,014.90
0021958 3/04/2026 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 198.62 0021959 3/04/2026 [3887] ANTHONY GABRIEL JR 216.00
0021960 3/04/2026 [1015] ASCAP 343.33
0021961 3/04/2026 [1017] AUTOZONE (0842) 54.02
0021962 3/04/2026 [3983] LARA BENNETT 294.00
0021963 3/04/2026 [0525] ADESSA BIGLER 74.82
0021964 3/04/2026 [0370] VANESSA CABRERA 258.10
0021965 3/04/2026 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 1,664.53 0021966 3/04/2026 [3981] CLIFFORD MOSS LLC 8,400.00
0021967 3/04/2026 [3693] DANNI'S DEN DESIGNS 865.88
0021968 3/04/2026 [1079] DATA TICKET INC 325.00
0021969 3/04/2026 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 2,257.71 0021970 3/04/2026 [1588] DS LOCKSMITHING (2787) 270.00
0021971 3/04/2026 [1100] FEDEX 161.72
0021972 3/04/2026 [3891] FLOCK GROUP INC 102,300.00
0021973 3/04/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 173.15
0021974 3/04/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 127.03
0021975 3/04/2026 [3986] ISABELLA GARR 136.00
0021976 3/04/2026 [2985] GOLDSTAR ASPHALT PRODUCTS 2,892.01 0021977 3/04/2026 [2696] HARRELL'S 17,496.02
0021978 3/04/2026 [3696] HERK EDWARDS, INC 1,425.00
0021979 3/04/2026 [3753] KEVIN KING LESKO 528.00
0021980 3/04/2026 [3660] KIMBERLY K. JOHNSON 1,500.00
0021981 3/04/2026 [3715] KNC CONSTRUCTION, INC 9,475.00 0021982 3/04/2026 [1149] LLOYD PEST CONTROL CO INC (8202) 519.00 0021983 3/04/2026 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 8,349.66 0021984 3/04/2026 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 2,263.75
0021985 3/04/2026 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - JAMESON AUTO SALE LLC 113.99 0021986 3/04/2026 [2582] OREILLY 333.83
0021987 3/04/2026 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 1,219.47
0021988 3/04/2026 [1231] PRIMO BRANDS 507.48
0021989 3/04/2026 [0564] APRIL RAMIREZ 122.03
0021990 3/04/2026 [0498] CHAYANNE RYAN 159.42
0021991 3/04/2026 [1216] SAN BERNARDINO CO FIRE DEPARTMENT 6,212.44 0021992 3/04/2026 [2396] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-CSA 1,578.92 0021993 3/04/2026 [1230] SCE 72.65
0021994 3/04/2026 [1224] SKY'S THE LIMIT OBSERVATORY & NATURE CENTER 2,250.00 0021995 3/04/2026 [3596] RICARDO SORIANO 1,232.00
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0021996 3/04/2026 [3590] SOUTHWEST PROTECTIVE 2,720.00
0021997 3/04/2026 [0531] AMY TESSIER 60.83
0021998 3/04/2026 [1243] THE GAS COMPANY 2,895.30
0021999 3/04/2026 [2201] TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 100.00 0022000 3/04/2026 [3979] TROY TUIVAITI 54.00
0022001 3/04/2026 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 3,708.55 0022002 3/04/2026 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 2,133.20 0022003 3/04/2026 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 118.25 0022004 3/04/2026 [1273] VERIZON WIRELESS 845.55
0022005 3/04/2026 [3610] RYAN M WADDELL 476.00
0022006 3/04/2026 [1287] XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES 188.71 EFT 2/06/2026 96,800.08
Approved by: Date:
Total Checks: 1,319,350.36
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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Mar 10 2026
SUBJECT: 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! ORDER OF PROCEDURE:
Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion on Motion
Call the Question (Roll Call Vote)
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2025-11-05 FOG FREE_KM
• 2025-11-05 SEPTIC
SYSTEMS TPWD_KM
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.
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: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Mar 10 2026
SUBJECT: City Council Salary Increase.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council bring their current monthly salary, established December 10, 2002, into alignment with the State of California standard of $950.00 per month for Cities with populations less than 35,000 residents.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE:
Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• State of California
Government Code Section
36516
• 2025-01-01 Town of Yucca
Valley Council Compensation
effective as of January 01 2025
• Ordinance re City Council
Member Compensation
03.04.2026
BACKGROUND:
History:
During the December 10, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Klink pointed out the Twentynine Palms City Council has not had a salary increase in 22 years. Prior to stepping off the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Klink requested City Staff bring forward, at a future City Council meeting, a proposal recommending an increase to City Council salaries. This proposal should allow the City Council the option of bringing their monthly salary into compliance with current State guidelines and into parity with similarly sized cities.
The City Council’s current $465.00 monthly salary was established via Ordinance on December 10, 2002 (Twentynine Palms Municipal Code “TPMC” § 2.04.020). Over the last 24 years, the City Council has received no salary increases. Given the timing of Mayor Pro Tem Klink’s request (the night of a new City Council term), any salary increase will not become effective until a new City Council term begins. In
this case, any salary increases voted on tonight (March 10, 2026) will not become effective until the City Council certifies the November 2026 election results during the December 2026 City Council meeting.
Analysis:
On January 1, 2024, the State Legislature adopted Senate Bill 329 (“SB 329”). SB 329 provides, among other things, three mechanisms to determine City Council salaries. These mechanisms include: (i.) a calculation based on the amount of time that has passed since the last increase; (ii.) City’s population, and (iii.) CPI.
The City Council is free to choose from any of the three alternatives. Whichever mechanism the City Council chooses, its decision must be implemented by way of an Ordinance (§ 36516 subd. (a)(4)). As stated above, any salary increase will not become effective until a new City Council term begins (i.e., the current City Council certifies the November 2026 election results during the December 2026 Council meeting). It is important to note the amount derived under any of the mechanisms is a “maximum”. The City Council could set its salary using any of the mechanisms but adopt an amount that is less than the permitted maximum.
1) The first mechanism allows the salary to be set in “[a]n amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary.” (Id. at subd. (a)(4)(A).) Here, Ordinance No. 166 setting Council at $465.00 went into effect on December 10, 2002. For purposes of the example below, the earliest a new salary can be increased is December 2026, and that will be used.
The salary is adjusted through a straight-line calculation, as opposed to being compounded.
Furthermore, other benefits such as retirement, health and welfare, social security, and reimbursements for expenses are not considered “salary.” (Id. at subds. (d)-(e).) Thus, if the salary were adjusted at 5% per year for 24 years, the maximum salary would be:
(24 years) x (0.05) = (1.20) x ($465.00) = ($558.00) + ($450.00) = $1,008.00. 2) The second mechanism, found in Section 36516(a)(2) (attached) establishes a fixed salary based on the population of the City, as determined by the previous federal census. (Id. at subd. (a)(3).) Applicable to the City, is subdivision (a)(2)(A) which states that a city with a population of 35,000 or fewer people can establish a fixed salary in any amount up to $950.00. 3) The third mechanism allows for a salary adjustment based on inflation since January 1, 2024, using the California Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) but not to exceed ten (10) percent per year. (Id. at subd. (a)(4)(B).) As of the drafting of this agenda item, there is not readily available information regarding the applicable CPI increase, and it appears to staff that this alternative is not practical for consideration. This methodology seems to be something that would better apply in the future should the Council decide to increase its salary commencing in December.
Please note, under any of the permissible mechanisms, the Ordinance may not provide for automatic future salary increases (Id. at subd. (a)(5).). If, in future years, the City Council wishes additional salary increases to keep up with inflation, they must pass a new Ordinance updating the salary amount.
Next Steps and Timing of Salary Increase
Regardless of the method chosen, the City Council must adopt an Ordinance to increase its salary. Both the first and second readings of any Ordinance to increase City Council salaries must be considered in open session, at regular (not special) meetings (§ 36516 subd. (g).). While this can occur at any time, as stated above, any increase cannot go into effect until the City Council begins a new term in office (§ 36516.5.).
If a City Council has staggered terms, as is the case here, an adjustment can become effective when one or more members of the body begin a new term in office (Id) (See also TPMC § 2.16.050). In light of
the above, the earliest a salary increase could take effect is December 2026, and that date could apply so long as a second reading of a related Ordinance occurs by approximately November 1, 2026.
Otherwise, the earliest an increase could take effect will be following certification of the 2028 election.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could decide to take no action or recommend an amount less than current State maximums.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the City Council approves the State guideline of $950 per month per Councilmember, the total annual increase to City Council salaries will be $29,100.
State of California
GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 36516
36516. (a) (1) A city council may enact an ordinance providing that each member of the city council shall receive a salary based on the population of the city as set forth in paragraph (2).
(2) The salaries approved by ordinance under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
(A) In cities up to and including 35,000 in population, up to and including nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month.
(B) In cities over 35,000 up to and including 50,000 in population, up to and including one thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($1,275) per month. (C) In cities over 50,000 up to and including 75,000 in population, up to and including one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) per month. (D) In cities over 75,000 up to and including 150,000 in population, up to and including one thousand nine hundred dollars ($1,900) per month. (E) In cities over 150,000 up to and including 250,000 in population, up to and including two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($2,550) per month. (F) In cities over 250,000 population, up to and including three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200) per month.
(3) For the purposes of this subdivision, the population of a city shall be determined by the last preceding federal census, or a subsequent census, or estimate validated by the Department of Finance.
(4) The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this subdivision by an ordinance or by an amendment to an ordinance, but the amount of the increase shall not exceed the greater of either of the following:
(A) An amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted.
(B) An amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, which shall not exceed 10 percent for each calendar year. (5) No ordinance shall be enacted or amended to provide automatic future increases in salary.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), at any municipal election, the question of whether city council members shall receive a salary for services, and the amount of that salary, may be submitted to the electors. If a majority of the electors voting at the election favor it, all of the council members shall receive the salary specified in the election call. The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this section or decreased below the amount in the same manner.
(c) Unless specifically authorized by another statute, a city council may not enact an ordinance providing for compensation to city council members in excess of that authorized by the procedures described in subdivisions (a) and (b). For the purposes of this section, compensation includes payment for service by a city council member on a commission, committee, board, authority, or similar body on which the city council member serves. If the other statute that authorizes the compensation does not specify the amount of compensation, the maximum amount shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month for each commission, committee, board, authority, or similar body.
(d) Any amounts paid by a city for retirement, health and welfare, and federal social security benefits shall not be included for purposes of determining salary under this section, provided that the same benefits are available and paid by the city for its employees.
(e) Any amounts paid by a city to reimburse a council member for actual and necessary expenses pursuant to Section 36514.5 shall not be included for purposes of determining salary pursuant to this section.
(f) A city council member may waive any or all of the compensation permitted by this section.
(g) (1) For the purposes of this section, a city council shall consider the adoption of an ordinance to increase compensation in open session during at least two regular meetings of the city council.
(2) At the first meeting, the city council shall present the proposed ordinance, which shall include findings demonstrating the need for the increased compensation.
The ordinance shall not be adopted at the first meeting. (3) At least seven days after the first meeting, the city council shall hold a second meeting to consider whether to adopt the ordinance.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 27, Sec. 2. (SB 329) Effective January 1, 2024.)
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CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. ___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
INCREASE IN COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER THE NOVEMBER
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND AMENDING TWENTYNINE
PALMS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.020
ACCORDINGLY
WHEREAS, Government Code section 36516 allows City Council member salaries to be set by enactment of or amendment to an ordinance; and WHEREAS, Section 2.04.020 of the Twentynine Palms Municipal Code provides that compensation of each City Council member shall be Four Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars ($465.00) per month; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 329 approved by the Governor of the State of California on June 29, 2023, and filed with the Secretary of State on June 29, 2023, amended Government Code section 36516 to provide options for setting the base salary for City Council members; and
WHEREAS, the population of the City of Twentynine Palms, as measured in the 2020 federal census, is fewer than 35,000 people; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 36516, an option for setting the base salary for City Council members in cities with a population up to and including 35,000 people is to set the compensation at a flat rate of Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($950) per month; and
WHEREAS, setting compensation levels at Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($950) per month for Twentynine Palms City Council members would likely have beneficial impacts, including attracting a broader pool of potential council candidates and properly compensating existing council members for their service; and WHEREAS, under Government Code section 36516(f), “[a] city council member may waive any or all of the compensation permitted by this section”; and WHEREAS, to assure that members of the Twentynine Palms City Council are compensated in a manner that is consistent with California law and allowed the benefit of legally permitted compensation, an ordinance implementing such an increase in compensation must be adopted.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, TAKES THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct, are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full, and hereby constitute findings and determinations of the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms demonstrating the need for increased compensation.
Section 2. Effective upon commencement of the term of office beginning after the municipal election to be held in November of 2026, the base salary compensation payable to all Twentynine Palms City Council members is increased to Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($950) per month.
Section 3. Effective upon commencement of the term of office beginning after the municipal election to be held in November of 2026, Twentynine Palms Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 shall be replaced and amended in its entirety to state: “The compensation of each City Council member shall be Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($950) per month.
Section 4. Consistent with Government Code section 36516(f), any Twentynine Palms City Council member may waive all or any of the compensation permitted by this Ordinance.
Section 5. 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 this Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect upon the commencement of the term of office beginning after the municipal election to be held in November of 2026.
Section 7. The City Clerk of the City of Twentynine Palms shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause publication to occur as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms held on this ___ day of ________, 2026. ____________________________
Daniel L. Mintz Sr.
Mayor
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ATTEST:
_______________________________
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
A. Patrick Muñoz
City Attorney
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. ___, introduced on the 10th of March, 2026 and duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms in a meeting held on the ___ day of _____, 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