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, DECEMBER 2, 2025
Closed Session 4:30 p.m.
Town Hall Conference Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.
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, DECEMBER 2, 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:
Closed Session
1. The Town Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54957(b) regarding a public employee performance evaluation. Job Title: Town Attorney 2. The Town Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) to confer with legal counsel with regard to the following matter of pending litigation: - Asa Huber v. Town of Yucca Valley et al; case number CIVSB2530342
Report Out of Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Abel, Denison, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Drozd Pledge of Allegiance
Council Reorganization
1. State of the Town 2025
2. Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2026
Recess for Refreshments
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
3. Joshua Tree National Park Update- Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers
4. San Bernardino County Fire Update- Assistant Chief William Villarino Approval of Agenda
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5. 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.
6. Minutes
7. Authorization to Purchase Replacement Fleet Vehicle, 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab, for the Parks Maintenance Division for an amount not to exceed $66,097.17 from Chavez-Jessup GMC of Indio, CA
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
• Waives the competitive bidding requirements because adherence to the procedures would be inefficient, impractical, and unnecessary (as stated in section 3.12.060, (G) of the Town Code) and authorizes the Town Manager or designee to execute a purchase agreement with Chavez-Jessup GMC of Indio, CA, for a new 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab for the Parks Maintenance Division for an amount not to exceed $66,097.17; and • Declares the 2005 GMC Sierra Pickup (Vehicle #4) as surplus and approves the sale of the surplus vehicle by authorizing the Town Manager or designee to auction/sell the vehicle through a public bidding/auction; consignment process; or disposition through a dismantling service.
8. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of October 2025.
9. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $287,410.16 dated October 10, 2025, and $301,140.83 dated October 24, 2025.
Ratify the Warrant Registers totaling $19,845.41 dated October 2, 2025, $945,742.22 dated October 10, 2025, and $1,977,547.73 dated October 24, 2025.
10. DIF Annual and Five Year Report
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-XX to review and file the fiscal year 2024-25 Development 4 | P a g e
Impact Fee Report and Five-Year Report and make certain findings, as required by the California Government Code Section 66000 et seq.
11. Budget Calendar
Recommendation:
Review and approve the proposed Budget Calendar for FY2026-28.
12. Authorization to Purchase and Install Dugout Shade Sails at Tri-Valley Little League Fields
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
• Adopts Resolution 25-XX, amending the FY2025-26 Special Revenue Capital Project Reserve Fund 800 to allocate $200,000 for the total project budget as identified in Exhibit A.
• Award a Construction Contract in the amount not to exceed $182,879.06 to Zoom Recreation, Inc. for purchasing and installing eight (8) Hanging Cantilever Shade Sails, CMAS #4-25-10-1006.
• Authorizes construction/installation, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $200,000.00
• 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.
13. Budget Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 Recommendation:
Receive and file the Budget Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025
14. Yucca Valley Aquatic and Recreation Center Project – Town Project 6009 GeoCon West Inc. Consultant Services Contract Amendment Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Town Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the professional service agreement with GeoCon West Inc., increasing the contract amount from $397,440.00 to $522,440.00 and authorize the Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Attorney to sign all necessary documents.
15. Town Council Meeting Calendar 2026
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Town Council Meeting Calendar through January 2027.
16. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Recommendation:
Receive and file the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting 5 | P a g e
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
17. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Public Hearings
18. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Prioritization Hearing Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Town Council:
1. Allocate the entire final Town's FY2026-27 CDBG allocation to the following eligible Town Project, in accordance with Town's historical project funding allocations.
2. Direct staff to invite non-funded organizations to apply for General Fund or Measure Y Fund Partnership consideration as part of the FY2026-27 budget process.
Department Reports
19. Town Council Public Agency Board / Committee Liaison Assignments Recommendation:
• Review and select representatives for the various public agency boards and direct the Town Clerk to notify the agencies of any changes in representation.
• Review the current list of committee assignments and make changes as needed.
20. Year End Budget Report
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Town Council:
1. Receive and file the Budget Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
2. Amend the 2025-26 General Fund Budget and Special Revenue Fund Budget by transferring $3,000,000 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance in accordance with the Reserve Policy, as follows:
21. Yucca Valley Film Festival 2025 Event Recap
Recommendation:
That the Council receive and file the report on the 2025 Yucca Valley Film Festival.
Future Agenda Items
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Animal Shelter Committee Update
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
Announcements
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: The next regular meeting of the Yucca Valley Town Council will be held on Tuesday, December 16 , 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.