TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
The Mission of the Town of Yucca Valley is to
provide a government that is responsive to its citizens to ensure a safe and secure environment
while maintaining the highest quality of life.
TOWN COUNCIL: 5:00 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Town Council
Jeff Drozd, Mayor
Merl Abel, Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Denison, Council Member
Robert Lombardo, Council Member
Jim Schooler, Council Member
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
The Town of Yucca Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at (760) 369-7209 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting
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OPENING CEREMONIES:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Abel, Denison, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Drozd Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Led by
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
1. California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) Update- Amy Conley, General Manager
Approval of Agenda
2. Agenda Approval
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting agenda as prepared.
Consent Agenda
All items listed on the consent agenda are routine matters or formal documents covering previous Town Council instruction. Items are enacted by one motion and a second without separate discussion unless a member of the Town Council or Town Staff requests dialog on a specific item at the beginning of the meeting. Requests for public comment on the consent agenda items should be filed with the Town Clerk.
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes- June 17, 2025
Recommendation:
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Approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025 as presented.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes- August 19, 2025
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes of August 19, 2025 as presented.
5. Ordinance 331- Second Reading- Encroachments and Excavations Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopts Ordinance 331
AN ORDINANCE OF THE YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 12.60 (ENCROACHMENTS AND EXCAVATIONS) OF TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE YUCCA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 12.60.295
GOVERNING STREET RESTORATION
6. Resolution appointing new Alternate Board member to the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves the Resolution appointing an Alternate Board Member to the Board of Directors of the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority.
7. Approval of the amended 2025/26 Authorized Position List and revised job descriptions.
Recommendation:That the Town Council:
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-XX authorizing positions for fiscal year 2025/26 and the approval of two revised job descriptions,
• Amend the FY2025-26 General Fund budget to accommodate the authorized positions personnel costs, as identified in Exhibit A
8. Authorization to Purchase Engineering Plotter, Kip 740C Series Recommendation:That the Town Council:
• Authorizes the purchase of the Kip 740C Series plotter for the Engineering Division in the amount of $31,185.04.
• Amends the FY2025-26 General Fund Budget, allocating a total of $31,228 for the equipment purchase as identified in Exhibit A.
9. Yucca Mesa & Buena Vista Intersection Improvements Project, Town Project No. 7073.
Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:That the Town Council:
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• Amend the FY2025-26 Special Revenue Fund Budget Measure I Fund 524, allocating $320,000 of undesignated reserve funds to accommodate the total project cost of $420,000
• Adopt Resolution 25-XX to amend the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and Expenditure Strategy for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030 by adding the Yucca Mesa & Buena Vista Intersection Project with total construction amount of $420,000;
• Approve the award of a construction contract with LCR Earthwork & Engineering of Norco, California, in the amount of $354,650.00 to construct Yucca Mesa & Buena Vista Intersection Project;
• Authorize construction, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $420,000.00; and
• Authorize the Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Attorney to execute the agreement, and authorizes the Town Manager or designee to expend contingency funds, if necessary, for project completion.
10. 56370 Buena Vista Drive Demolition Project – Town Project No. 8070 Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:That the Town Council:
• Approves the award of a construction contract with UBD, Inc., in the amount of $34,777.00 for the 56370 Buena Vista Drive Demolition Project; • Authorizes construction, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $41,000.00; and
• Authorizes the Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Attorney to execute the agreement, and authorizes the Town Manager to expend contingency funds, if necessary, for project completion.
11. Adoption of the 2025 California Building Codes published by the International Code Council
Recommendation:
• That the Town Council adopts Resolution 25-XX, making express findings and determinations that modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
• That the Town Council introduce the Ordinance, amending Title 8 of the Town of Yucca Valley Municipal Code by the addition of Chapter 8.02.115, and 8.02.125 amending Chapters 8.02.010, 8.02.020, 8.02.030, 8.02.040,
8.02.050, 8.02.060, 8.02.070, 8.02.080, 8.02.090, 8.02.110, AND 8.02.120, adopting as modified the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code Coumes 1, 2 including the Appendex and Standards, the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, the 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, the 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, the 2025 Edition of the 5 | P a g e
Green Building Code, the 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code, the 2025 Edition California Energy Code, the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, The 2025 Edition of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code, and adopting other regulations relating to building requirements; • And sets the matter for public hearing and Ordinance adoption at the Town Council meeting of November 4, 2025.
12. 2025-26 Purchase Order Encumbrances and Project Carry Forwards Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-XX Approving the 2025-26 Purchase Order Encumbrances and Project Carry Forwards as identified in Exhibits A and B.
13. Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 Recommendation:
Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the first quarter of FY2025-26.
14. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $262,538.42 dated September 12, 2025, and $310,689.17 dated September 26, 2025.
Ratify the Warrant Registers totaling $2,086,862.08 dated September 12, 2025, and $391,952.35 dated September 26, 2025.
15. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of September 2025.
Department Reports
16. Yucca Valley Aquatic Recreation Center Quarterly Project Update Recommendation:
That the Town Council receive and file the Yucca Valley Aquatic Recreation Center Project quarterly project update.
17. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commissioner Appointment Recommendation:
Pursuant to the Town's Manual of Procedural Guidelines, it is recommended that the Town Council appoint Council Member Lombardo's nomination of an applicant to serve as commissioner to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Commission with a term expiring January 31, 2029.
18. Yucca Valley Film Festival 2025 Event Update
Recommendation:
That the Council receive and file the update on the 2025 Yucca Valley Film Festival. 6 | P a g e
19. Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Public Works Annual Report
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receives and files the 2024/2025 Public Works Annual Report
20. Public Art - Town West Entrance Monument Signage
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Confirm Council’s previous approval of the SR62/Camino Del Cielo (SW Corner) Trail location;
2. Select a final concept design from the recommendations of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission for the West Entrance Monument Sign and;
3. Direct staff to move the project into Phase II (engineering design, fabrication, and installation).
4. Or, provide alternative direction as desired.
21. 2025 Farmers' Market RFP Discussion
Recommendation:
That the Town Council consider the RFP responses and the options for a Farmers’ Market and provide direction on the inclusion of food trucks in the 25% “other vendor” category, and provide other policy related direction as desired.
Future Agenda Items
Animal Shelter Committee Report
Public Comments
The Town Council takes this time to consider your comments on items of concern which are not on the agenda. When you are called to speak, please state your name and community of residence. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less. Inappropriate behavior which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting will result in forfeiture of your public comment privileges. The Town Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussion items not on the printed agenda.
Staff Reports and Comments
Mayor and Council Member Reports and Comments
Council Member Denison
Council Member Lombardo
Council Member Schooler
Mayor Pro Tem Abel
Mayor Drozd
Announcements
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Upcoming Meeting Schedule: The next regular meeting of the Yucca Valley Town Council will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.