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 16, 2026
Closed Session 4:15 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
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 16, 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
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Denison, Drozd, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Abel Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Invocation led by Pastor Bill Wilcox from Hosanna Hope.
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
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.
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3. Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, June 2, 2026 as presented.
4. Resolution No. 26-XX; Ratification of County Fire Code; State of California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7
Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopts the Resolution, ratifying the County of San Bernardino Fire Protection District, Ordinance No. FPD 26-02, and directs the Town Clerk to transmit the Resolution to San Bernardino County.
5. Yucca Valley Aquatic and Recreation Center Project – Town Project 6009 Consultant Services Additional Funds
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approve the contract amendments:
1. Approves an increase in the amount of $65,000.00/month until project completion to SAFEWORKCM;
2. Approves an increase in the amount of $9,000.00/month until project completion to Dahlin Architectural; and
3. Approves an increase in the amount of $40,000.00/month until project completion to HMC Architects.
4. Approves Items #1 through #3 above through project completion or through January 31, 2027, which ever occurs first.
6. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of May 2026.
7. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $292,424.62 dated May 08, 2026, and $362,008.95 dated May 22, 2026. Ratify the Warrant Registers totaling $3,575,720.64 for the period of May 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026.
8. Fleet Vehicle Purchase Confirmation
Recommendation:
Receive and file the confirmation of the Fleet Vehicle Purchase
9. Approval of Real Property Donation Agreement for APN 0595-171-04 – San Bernardino County Fire Station 41
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
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1. Approve the Real Property Donation Agreement between the Town of Yucca Valley (“Donor”) and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (“Donee”) for the conveyance of APN 0595-171-04 (Fire Station 41 site); and
2. Authorize the Town Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the conveyance and related escrow and recording actions, and to make non-substantive revisions as necessary.
10. Ordinance 334 - Second Reading- Adopting Specific Plan 01-04, Amendment #2, To the Yucca Valley Retail Center Specific Plan
Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopts Ordinance 334 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN 01-04, AMENDMENT #2, TO THE YUCCA
VALLEY RETAIL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
Department Reports
11. Approval of Lease Agreement with Yucca Valley BMX for Operation of the Town BMX Facility
Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Approves the Lease Agreement between the Town of Yucca Valley and Yucca Valley BMX, operating under the fiscal sponsorship of Basin Wide Foundation, for operation and management of the Town BMX Facility; and
2. Authorizes the Town Manager to execute the Lease Agreement and any minor non-substantive revisions approved by the Town Attorney.
12. Professional Services Agreement with Morongo Basin Humane Society Recommendation:
That the Town Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with the Morongo Basin Humane Society (MBHS) for animal transfer, rehabilitation, and rehoming services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.; and
2. Authorize the Town Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the agreement and to make non-substantive revisions as necessary.
13. Resolution No. 26-XX: Town of Yucca Valley, FY 2026-2027, SB 1, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA): Approval of the project list; Authorization to Submit the Town’s Project List to the California Transportation Commission.
Recommendation:
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That the Town Council adopt Resolution 2026-XX, approving the allocation of the Town’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 SB 1, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds, estimated at the amount of $619,757.00 approving the associated project list for expenditure of RMRA funds as the Town’s project for fiscal year 2026-2027, and direct staff to publish and transmit the approved project list to the California Transportation Commission and any other required state agencies in accordance with the legislative requirements.
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, July 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.