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, MARCH 17, 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, MARCH 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:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Denison, Drozd, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Abel Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
1. Chamber of Commerce Update presented by President/CEO Tonya Chiu
2. Recognition and Appreciation of Town Clerk, Lesley Copeland for Her Years of Service and Retirement
Approval of Agenda
3. 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.
4. Approval of Minutes- March 3, 2026
Recommendation:
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Approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, March 3, 2026 as presented.
5. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of February 2026.
6. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $293,692.91 dated February 13, 2026, and $305,437.55 dated February 27, 2026. Ratify the Warrant Registers totaling $4,551,072.59 for the period of February 1, 2026, through February 28, 2026.
7. Yucca Valley Aquatic and Recreation Center Project – Town Project 6009 Consultant Services Contract Amendments
Recommendation:
Approve the contract amendments as follows:
• Contract Amendment No. 2 for an increase of $125,000.00 to Geocon West, Inc. for additional Inspection Services, increasing the total contract amount to $647,400; and
• Contract Amendment No. 2 for an increase of $75,000.00 to Landmark Consultants, Inc. for additional Geotechnical Services, increasing the total contract amount to $294,750.
8. General Plan Annual Report 2025
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receives and files the General Plan Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
9. On-Call Berm Repair and Replacement Maintenance Services – Award of Maintenance Services Contract
Recommendation:
That the Town Council awards a two-year maintenance service agreement to Apex Paving Co., authorizing the Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Attorney to sign the Town’s standard professional services agreement and related documents, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00 for on-call asphalt berm repair and replacement maintenance services.
10. Records Retention Schedule Update
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- Approving the update to the Town's Records Retention Schedule as attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
Department Reports
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11. Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement Participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving membership in the Joint Powers Authority for the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and authorizing the Mayor and/or Town Manager to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, subject to nonsubstantive clerical changes, and appoint the Mayor or a member of the Town Council to represent the Town as a board member of the newly formed Trust Board of Directors.
12. 2026 Town Point-in-Time Count Update and Related Recommendations Recommendation:
That the Town Council receive and file an update on the 2026 Point-in-Time Count Activity and provide direction regarding the creation of a Town Community Engagement and Homeless Outreach Coordinator.
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 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, April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.