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, JUNE 2, 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, JUNE 2, 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
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OPENING CEREMONIES:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Denison, Drozd, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Abel Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Led by Anne Fernandez, Yucca Valley Center for Spiritual Living Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
1. Introduction of New Employees
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 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. Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, May 5, 2026 as presented. 3 | P a g e
4. Approve Second Amendment for Vector Control Services Contract Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves the Town Manager to sign the Second Amendment to the Contract with the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health for the purposes of providing vector control services within the Town of Yucca Valley and make any non-substantial changes.
5. First Amendment to the Contract for Southwest Networks, Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the contract with Southwest Networks, Inc. for IT managed services, extending the contract term through June 30, 2028;
2. Increase the not-to-exceed amount to $180,500 for FY 26/27 and $190,500 for FY 27/28;
3. Add a second option to renew for another 24-month period at the end of the new contract term;
4. Authorize the Town Manager to sign all related documents in a form approved by the Town Attorney and make any non-substantive changes.
6. Audit Contract Amendment No. 4 and Award
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Amend the Agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, extending the agreement for an additional three year period commencing with fiscal year 2026-27 for a total contract amount not to exceed $176,575 as indicated in Exhibit
2. Authorize the Town Manager and Town Attorney to sign all necessary contract documents.
3. Authorize the Town Manager, Deputy Town Manager, and/or Finance Manager to sign the engagement letters annually for the term of the contract.
7. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of April 2026.
8. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $334,197.69 dated April 10, 2026, and $305,831.27 dated April 24, 2026. Ratify the Warrant Registers totaling 4 | P a g e
$3,404,664.94 for the period of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026.
9. Town/County Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA) Amendment #9 Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves the Nineth Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement between the Town of Yucca Valley and the County of San Bernardino dated May 5, 1998.
10. Spending Limitation for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 26-XX establishing the spending limitation for fiscal year 2026-27.
11. Authorization to Purchase a Fleet Vehicle
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Waives the competitive bidding requirements (found in section 3.12.050 of the Town Code) because adherence to the procedures would be inefficient, impractical, and unnecessary (as stated in section 3.12.060, (G)) and authorizes the Town Manager or designee to execute a purchase agreement for a new 2026 Ford Truck in an amount not to exceed $60,000
2. Approves a Budget Amendment in the amount of $150,000 from Capital Project Reserve Fund 800 to assign funds for the vehicle fleet reserves from unassigned capital project reserve funds as identified in Exhibit A.
3. Approves the purchase of the vehicle from Tim Moran Ford, or Ken Grody Ford, or Diamond Ford, based upon availability and as outlined in the staff report; or
4. If those vehicles are unavailable, authorize the purchase from any dealer who can provide the vehicle to meet the Town's timing needs, and direct staff to return to the Town Council with a final action report following the purchase.
12. Resolution No. 26-XX - Authorization of the Levy of A Special Service Tax Upon Real Property Within Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 11-1; Improvement Areas # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopts the Resolution authorizing the annual levy of special taxes for Community Facility District No. 11-1, Improvement Areas #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
13. Town Project No. 8061 – Senior Center Roof Replacement Project – Notice of Completion
Recommendation:
That the Town Council accepts the project as substantially complete, authorizes 5 | P a g e
staff to file the Notice of Completion, authorizes the reduction of the Faithful Performance Bond to 10%, directs staff to retain the Labor and Material Bond for six (6) months for Project No. 8061.
14. Amendment 1 to Agreement with Valley Pipeline Inc., for Emergency Street Debris Cleanup/Removal July 20, 2023
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approves Amendment 1 to the 2023 agreement with Valley Pipeline Inc., for a three (3) year extension (from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029) of emergency street debris cleanup and/or removal services for the additional amount of $90,000.00 and authorizes the Town Manager to sign the amendment.
15. On-Call Concrete Repair and Maintenance Services - Authorization to release a Request For Proposal
Recommendation:
That the Town Council authorizes the release of an RFP for On-Call Concrete Repair and Maintenance services.
16. Hi-Desert Nature Museum Re-Plumbing Project – Town Project No. 8067 Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Amends the FY 25/26 Budget to allocate $60,000.00 from the Special Revenue Fund Measure Y Fund 801 for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum RePlumbing Project, Town Project No. 8067.
2. Waives formal bidding procedures pursuant to Town purchasing policies and approves the informal bid specification for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Re-Plumbing Project, Town Project No. 8067.
17. Adoption of Resolution Updating the Town Master Fee Schedule and Implementing Phase II Fee Adjustments Effective July 1, 2026
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution No. 26-XX updating the Town’s Master Fee Schedule;
2. Approve implementation of Phase II of the previously adopted Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2026; and
3. Authorize a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment of 5.5% to applicable fees to maintain cost recovery and account for inflationary impacts on service delivery.
18. FY 2026-27 Public Safety Contract Amendment
Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Town Council approve an amendment for fiscal year 2026-27 to the contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in the amount of $7,435,821 and authorize the Town Manager or Mayor to sign on behalf of the Town.
19. FY 2026-28 General Fund Community Contracts
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Town Council:
1. Approve the proposed agreement and scope of services for the Town’s Chamber of Commerce contract services for FY 2026-28 and authorize the Town Manager or Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town, including funding in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the two-year term.
2. Approve Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement between the Town and Desert Regional Tourism Agency (DRTA) for tourism marketing services, including a funding allocation totaling $400,000 for the two-year term, and authorize the Mayor or Town Manager to execute the amendment.
20. Budget Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 Recommendation:
Receive and file the Budget Report for the third quarter ended March 31, 2026
21. Calling of November 2026 General Election
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-XX calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers for District 1, District 3, and District 5.
Public Hearings
22. Annual Street & Drainage and Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopts the Resolutions, approving and confirming the assessment diagrams and confirming the assessments as set forth in the Engineer’s reports for Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Districts and Street & Drainage Maintenance Districts within the existing Districts for the 2026-2027 tax year and authorizes the levy of assessments upon real property as identified in the Engineer’s Reports.
23. Public Hearing In Connection With The Placement Of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Solid Waste Handling Service Charges On The Property Tax Roll Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing,
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2. Review the report prepared by the Town Manager, and
3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the placement of fiscal year 2026-2027 solid waste handling service charges on the property tax roll.
24. Environmental Assessment, EA 02-25; Specific Plan 01-04 Amendment #2, Conditional Use Permit, CUP 01-25, Resolution No. 26-XX, Ordinance No. XX, Walmart Fuel Station. A request to amend the existing Specific Plan to allow for the construction and operation of a fuel station with six (6) fueling pumps, twelve (12) fuel dispensers, a 4,950 square foot fuel station canopy, and a 1,556 square foot convenience store. The project site is located at 58501 Twentynine Palms Highway and is also identified as APN: 0601-201-54.
Recommendation:
Environmental Assessment 02-25:
That the Town Council approves of EA 02-25, and adopts the resolution, for Addendum #1 to the previously adopted Environmental Impact Report.
Conditional Use Permit 01-25:
That the Town Council approves CUP 01-25, a request to construct and operate a six (6) pump gasoline station, twelve (12) fuel dispensers, 4,950 square foot fuel station canopy, and a 1,556 square foot convenience store.
Ordinance No. XX, Specific Plan 01-04, Amendment #2:
That the Town Council introduces Ordinance No. XX, Specific Plan 01-04 Amendment #2 to the Yucca Valley Retail Specific Plan, a request to amend the adopted Specific Plan by Ordinance, to allow a gasoline station as an approved land use and to allow for additional signage for the gasoline station and convenience store.
Department Reports
25. 2025-26 Youth Commission End-of-Term Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the end-of-term report regarding the activities of the Youth Commission for 2025-26.
26. Town of Yucca Valley Summer Music Festival & Independence Day Celebration Recommendation:
That the Council receive and file the report regarding the 2026 Summer Music Festival and Independence Day Fireworks presentation.
27. Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Call-For-Projects Recommendation:
That the Town Council authorizes the submittal of the California Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 grant applications for the design and construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA curb ramp improvements near Yucca Elementary School, Yucca Valley High School, Onaga Elementary School, La 8 | P a g e
Contenta Middle School and along Barron Drive.
28. FY2026-28 Proposed Budget Adoption Resolution No. 26-XX and Personnel Resolution No. 26-XX
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution No. 26- approving the fiscal years 2026-28 proposed budget and designating those officials authorized to make requisitions for encumbrances against appropriations.
2. Adopt a resolution No. 26- approving the fiscal year 2026-28 salary grid, authorized position list and related appropriations for fiscal years 2026-28.
29. Adoption of Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings (SB 707 Compliance)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-XX approving the Town of Yucca Valley Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings in compliance with Senate Bill 707 and Government Code section 54953.4.
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, June 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.