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, NOVEMBER 4, 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, NOVEMBER 4, 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
The meeting agenda packet is available for public view in the Town Hall lobby and on the Town’s website at www.yucca-valley.org prior to the meeting. For more information on an agenda item or the agenda process, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (760) 369-7209 ext. 226.
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Comment time is limited to 3 minutes.
Where appropriate or deemed necessary, action may be taken on any item listed in the agenda.
OPENING CEREMONIES:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Abel, Denison, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Drozd Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Led by Pastor Daniel Hanna, Crossview Bible Church
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
Approval of Agenda
1. 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.
2. Administrative Policy Review
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves this review and summary of the revision of the Town’s Administrative Policies and Procedures.
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3. Community Center HVAC Replacement Project
Recommendation:That the Town Council:
• Amends the FY2025-26 Special Revenue Fund Budget to allocate $165,000.00 from the Capital Project Reserve Fund 800 for the Community Center HVAC Replacement Project;
• Approves the award of a contract with Honeywell International, in the amount of $149,950.84 to replace HVAC System at Community Center; • Authorizes construction, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $165,000.00; and
• Authorizes 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.
4. First Amendment Provision and Protection Policy
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending the Town Council approve the policy ensuring and establishing First Amendment Rights at Town Events.
5. Senior Center Roof Replacement Project -Town Project No. 8061 Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:That the Town Council:
• Approves the award of a construction contract with Letner Roofing Company, in the amount of $187,000.00 to construct Senior Center Roof Replacement;
• Authorizes construction, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $240,000.00; 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.
6. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Town of Yucca Valley (Town) and Morongo Unified School District (District) for the School Resource Officer Program Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Yucca Valley and the Morongo Unified School District regarding service relative to the School Resource Officer Program and authorize the Town Manager to sign all necessary documents.
7. Rejection of Claim
Recommendation:
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That the Town Council rejects one Claim filed against the Town of Yucca Valley submitted on September 15, 2025, by Charles Albert Gabriels.
8. Resolution designating the Planning Commission as the Local Appeals Board and Housing Appeals Board pursuant to the 2022 California Building Code Section 1.8.8 Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopt Resolution No. 25-XX, designating the Planning Commission as the Local Appeals Board and Housing Appeals Board pursuant to Section 1.8.8 of the 2022 California Building Code
9. Authorization to Purchase Replacement Fleet Vehicle/Equipment.
Replacement of Unit #19 and Unit #62
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Amends the FY2025-26 Special Revenue Fund Budget to allocate $100,000.00 for vehicle and equipment replacement from the Capital Project Reserve Fund 800; and
2. Authorizes the purchase of one (1) new Hyster® H60A Lift Truck from HysterYale Materials Handling, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $36,394.00 to replace vehicle #62;
3. Authorizes the purchase of one (1) new Reelmaster 3100-D lawn mower from Toro in an amount not to exceed $54,064.94 to replace unit #19; and
4. Declares the 1990 Clark GPX20 Forklift unit #62 and the 2005 Toro Reelmaster 3100-D (72" cut) unit #19 as surplus, and approves the sale of the surplus vehicles/equipment, authorizing the Town Manager or designee to sell the vehicle through a public bidding/auction or consignment process or disposition through dismantling services.
10. Building & Safety Contract Services; Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., Modifying Contract Termination Language
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves the amendment to the contract with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., for Building & Safety Services, modifying contract termination language, for the period through June 30, 2028.
Public Hearings
11. Ordinance Adoption- 2025 Building and Safety Codes
Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopts Ordinance 332, 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 Models 1, 2 including the Appendix and 5 | P a g e
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 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.
Department Reports
12. Building & Safety Annual Presentation/Report
13. Animal Shelter Operational Review Status Update
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receives and files the Operational Review Status Update and provides input and direction as desired, including potential development of an operational agreement with local rescue partners.
14. Public Safety Contract Amendment
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Town Council:
- Approve an amendment for fiscal year 2025-26 to the contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in the amount of $6,909,216 and authorize the Town Manager or Mayor to sign on behalf of the Town. - Amend the FY2025-26 General Fund Budget and Measure Y Special Revenue Fund Budget as identified in Exhibit A.
15. Land Development Update
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receives and files the report.
Future Agenda Items
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 discussing 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
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Announcements
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: The next regular meeting of the Yucca Valley Town Council will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.