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.
CLOSED SESSION: 4:15 PM
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
Town Hall Conference Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
TOWN COUNCIL: 5:00 PM
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca
Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
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Town Council
Merl Abel, Mayor
Jim Schooler, Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Denison, Council Member
Jeff Drozd, Council Member
Robert Lombardo, Council Member
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026, 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.
If you wish to comment on any agenda item or on any subject not on the agenda during public comments, please fill out a request to speak card and give to the Town Clerk/Commission Secretary.
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)(2) and (3) to confer with legal counsel with regard to one matter of potential exposure to litigation.
Report Out of Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Denison, Drozd, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Abel Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
1. Introduction: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Captain Steve Scovel
2. Presentation: Southern California Edison Update- Government Affairs Manager Shane Massoud
Approval of Agenda
3. Agenda Approval
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting agenda as prepared.
Consent Agenda
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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.
4. Rejection of Claim
Recommendation:
That the Town Council rejects one Claim filed against the Town of Yucca Valley submitted on November 24, 2025, by Shannan Reed.
5. Rejection of Claim
Recommendation:
That the Town Council rejects one Claim filed against the Town of Yucca Valley submitted on December 19, 2025, by Virginia De Jesus Rivera-Guzman obo Carmen Yolanda Leon-Rivera.
6. Authorization to Purchase Replacement Fleet Vehicle #4 with 2026 GMC Sierra K2500 SL Crew Cab
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 Borjon Auto Center of Paso Robles, CA, for a new 2026 GMC Sierra K2500 Crew Cab for the Parks Maintenance Division for an amount not to exceed $62,776.19.
7. Mural License and Installation and Maintenance Agreement - Wall Mural Permit (M) 02-25 Recommendation:
As recommended by the Planning Commission and the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission, that the Town Council approves and authorizes the Town Manager to sign the Mural License and Installation and Maintenance Agreement – Wall Mural Permit (M) 02-25.
8. Mural License and Installation and Maintenance Agreement - Wall Mural Permit (M) 03-25 Recommendation:
As recommended by the Planning Commission and the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission, that the Town Council approves and authorizes the Town Manager to sign the Mural License and Installation and Maintenance Agreement – Wall Mural Permit (M) 03-25.
9. On-Call Berm Repair and Replacement Maintenance Services authorization to release a Request for Proposal
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Recommendation:
That the Town Council authorizes the release of an RFP for On-Call Berm Repair and Replacement maintenance services.
10. Town Project No.8061 – : Senior Center Roof Replacement Project - Change Order #1 and #2 Recommendation:
That the Town Council;
1- Adopts the Resolution, amending the budget to allocate $70,000.00 from CDBG Funding for the Town Project No.8061.
2- Approves Change Order #1 to the contract with Letner Roofing Co. for installing PVC roof décor profile, increasing the contract by $44,506.48, bringing the original contract amount of $178,100.00 to $231,506.48.
3- Approves Change Order #2 to the contract with Letner Roofing Co. install flashing at stucco, new riglet and counterflashing, and stucco repair and paint to match existing, increasing the contract by $21,809.41, bringing the contract amount of $231,506.48 to $253,315.89.
11. Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2025 Recommendation:
Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the second quarter of FY2025-26.
12. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of December 2025.
13. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of November 2025.
14. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $340,806.43 dated December 05, 2025, and $308,432.90 dated December 19, 2025.
Ratify the Warrant Registers totaling $926,630.44 dated December 05, 2025, $58,455.64 dated December 15, 2025, and $1,821,154.37 dated December 19, 2025.
15. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $292,759.58 dated November 07, 2025, and $297,605.37 dated November 21, 2025.
Ratify the Warrant Registers totaling $1,975,924.35 dated November 07, 2025, and $4,317,690.42 dated November 21, 2025.
Public Hearings
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16. 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
17. 2026 Yucca Valley Animal Shelter Microchip Program
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approve the 2026 Yucca Valley Animal Shelter microchip program, establishing no fee microchipping for Town residents and $5.00 microchipping fees for Morongo Basin County residents for calendar year 2026.
18. Town-wide Landscape Beautification Program
Recommendation: That the Town Council:
Approve Amendment #1 to Hermann Design Group, Inc. to prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the design of the SR62 Beautification Project in the amount of $85,880.00.
1. Extending the Hermann Design Group on-call contract to December 2027.
2. Authorize the Town manager or designee to sign all related documents.
19. Temporary Short-Term Term Vacation Rental - Ordinance Review and GIS Map Presentation
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receives and files the report and provides direction to staff, if desired, regarding potential revisions to the adopted TSTVR ordinance.
20. FY 2026-28 Draft Strategic Plan Review
Recommendation:
Review and approve the final draft FY 2026-28 Strategic Plan and direct staff to incorporate the plan priorities into the FY 2026-28 budget process and policy planning activities.
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.
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Staff Reports and Comments
Mayor and Council Member Reports and Comments
Council Member Denison
Council Member Drozd
Council Member Lombardo
Mayor Pro Tem Schooler
Mayor Abel
Announcements
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: The next regular meeting of the Yucca Valley Town Council will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.