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, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION: 4:15 PM
(Town Hall Conference Room)
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, FEBRUARY 17, 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
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 matters of pending litigation: o Asa Huber v. Town of Yucca Valley et al; case number CIVSB2530342 o Gonzalez v. Town of Yucca Valley, et al; case number CIVSB2433072 Report Out of Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Denison, Drozd, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Abel Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
1. Spirit of Yucca Valley Award- Marjorie Smith
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 3 | P a g e
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 Minutes- December 2, 2025
4. Approval of Minutes- January 20, 2026
5. Approval of Minutes- February 3, 2026
6. Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services, EA 02-24, CUP 01-24: Tumbleweed Sanctuary, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review - E|P|D Solutions, Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves the Professional Services Agreement with E|P|D Solutions, Inc., for preparation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis and documentation for Environmental Assessment (EA) 02-24 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 01-24 Tumbleweed Sanctuary, with a maximum contract value of $38,685, including the preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), and authorizes the Mayor, Town Manager and Town Attorney to sign all documents necessary to implement the Agreement.
7. Professional Services Agreement Amendment #1 between the Town of Yucca Valley and Petra Resource Management, California Environmental Quality Act Review, Community Center Athletic Facility Master Plan
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves amendment #1 to Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Yucca Valley and Petra Resources Management (SCorporation) to increase the contract from $31,500 to $51,700, and authorize the Town Manager to execute the amended agreement #1 for Archaeological Monitoring Services for the Community Center Athletic Facility Master Plan, an agreement modification of $31,500, to $51,700.
8. Approval of the amended 2025/26 Authorized Position list, Salary Schedule and Job Description.
Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopt Resolution No. 26-XX authorizing positions for fiscal years 2025-26 and the approval of one revised job description.
9. CS Planned Programs Approval Spring/Summer 2026
Recommendation:
That the Town Council accept the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Commission and approve the Spring/Summer 2026 programs and events organized and conducted by the Community Services Department.
10. Budget Report for the Six Months Ending December 31, 2025 Recommendation:
It is recommended that Council:
1. Receive and file the Mid-Year Budget Report for FY2025-26 4 | P a g e
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-XX amending the FY2025-26 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budgets as identified in Exhibits A and B
11. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of January 2026.
12. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $289,795.91 dated January 02, 2026, $300,686.47 dated January 16, 2026, and $249,184.28 dated January 30, 2026.
Ratify the Warrant Registers totaling $5,262,375.28 for the period January 1, 2026, to January 31, 2026.
Department Reports
13. YV ARC Quarterly Project Update
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receive and file the YV ARC quarterly project update.
14. Animal Care, Control and Committee Update
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receives and files the report and provide any direction, input, and guidance as desired.
15. Public Art - Town West Entrance Monument Signage
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Approval of the SR62/Camino Del Cielo (SW Corner) Trail location;
2. Direct staff to move the project into Phase II (engineering design, fabrication, and installation).
16. Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6.04 (Abatement of Public Nuisances) and Chapter
11.100 (Sidewalk Maintenance and Repairs) of the Town Municipal Code Regarding Removal of Weeds, Trash, Debris, and Obstructions from Public Sidewalks Recommendation:
That the Town Council introduces the Ordinance, amending Chapter 6.04 (Abatement of Public Nuisances) and Chapter 11.100 (Sidewalk Maintenance and Repairs), of the Yucca Valley Municipal Code (YVMC) to update and expand enumerated public nuisance conditions affecting sidewalks, parkways, and the public right-of-way, and clarifying the definition of sidewalks.
Future Agenda Items
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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 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, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.