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3.3 TOWN agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel approved by COUNTY) and hold harmless COUNTY and its officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages and/or liability resulting from TOWN’s negligent acts or omissions which arise from TOWN’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
3.4 In the event the COUNTY and/or the TOWN is found to be comparatively at fault for any claim, action, loss or damage which results from their respective obligations under the Agreement, the COUNTY and/or TOWN shall indemnify the other to the extent of its comparative fault.
3.5 In the event of litigation arising from this Agreement, each Party to the Agreement shall bear its own costs, including attorney(s) fees. This paragraph shall not apply to the costs or attorney(s) fees relative to paragraphs 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.
3.6 COUNTY and TOWN are authorized self-insured public entities for purposes of Professional Liability, Automobile Liability, General Liability and Worker’s Compensation, and warrant that through their respective programs of self-insurance they have adequate coverage or resources to protect against liabilities arising out of COUNTY and TOWN’s performance of the terms, conditions or obligations of this Agreement.
3.7 The Parties acknowledge that actual PROJECT costs may ultimately exceed current estimates of PROJECT costs. Any additional PROJECT costs (including, but not limited to, additional PROJECT costs caused by change orders, or arising from unforeseen site conditions, including utility relocation (but not from requested additional work by the COUNTY or TOWN, which is addressed in paragraph 3.8 below)) over the estimated total of the PROJECT’s cost of $3,217,000 (which is the sum of $3,169,000 from COUNTY and $48,000 from TOWN) shall be borne by each PARTY based upon where the work is required (i.e., whether the work is required in the COUNTY’s or TOWN’s jurisdiction) up to the amounts set forth in Section 1.4 and 2.3, respectively.
3.8 If either COUNTY or TOWN requests additional work that is beyond the scope of the original PROJECT, and not considered by all Parties to be a necessary part of the PROJECT, said work, if approved by both Parties pursuant to paragraph 3.11 will be paid solely by the agency requesting the work.
3.9 In the case wherein one of the Parties owns a utility that needs to be relocated for the PROJECT and that Party does not have prior rights for that utility, it will be the sole responsibility of that Party to relocate the utility at that Party’s cost. This shall not be included as a PROJECT cost. In the case that a utility relocation is determined to be a PROJECT cost based on that utility having prior rights, the relocation of the utility will be included as a PROJECT cost for which the COUNTY and TOWN will be responsible for funding for work located within their respective boundaries.
3.10 In the event that either Party intends to cancel this Agreement, said Party shall notify the other Party at a reasonable time prior to performance of PROJECT work to avoid any detrimental reliance by either Party.
3.11 In the event that change orders are required during the course of the PROJECT, said change orders must be delivered by fax or email and must be returned within two (2) days. The TOWN shall not unreasonably withhold approval of change orders. If a TOWN disapproved or modified change order is later found to be a cost of the PROJECT, then the TOWN shall be responsible for any costs, awards, judgments or settlements associated with the disapproved or modified change order.
3.12 This Agreement may be cancelled upon thirty (30) days advance written notice of either Party. In the event of cancellation as provided herein, all PROJECT expenses occurred prior to the effective date of cancellation/termination shall be paid by the Parties in the same proportion to their contribution for the PROJECT. The Parties recognize and agree that the provisions governing utility relocation/coordination and construction are dependent upon the Parties first satisfying CEQA. As provided in this paragraph, the Agreement may be cancelled with or without cause, before, during and after CEQA review/approval.
3.13 Except as provided in paragraphs 3.12 and 3.21 and except for the Parties’ operation, maintenance and indemnification obligations contained herein which shall survive termination, this Agreement shall terminate upon completion of the PROJECT and payment of final billing by the TOWN for its share of the PROJECT costs pursuant to paragraph 2.3
3.14 This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. No supplement,
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modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.15 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any action or proceeding between TOWN and COUNTY concerning the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, or which arises out of or is in any way connected with this Agreement or the PROJECT, shall be instituted and tried in the appropriate state court, located in the County of San Bernardino, California.
3.16 Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.17 Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed COUNTY work days. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease or reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.18 No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.19 If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any portion of this Agreement invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, unless the purpose of this Agreement is frustrated.
3.20 This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and may be signed and transmitted with electronic signatures which shall be binding on the Party.
3.21 This Agreement will be effective on the date signed and approved by both Parties and shall terminate upon satisfaction of the terms identified in paragraph 3.13 or December 31, 2028, whichever occurs first.
3.22 The Recitals are incorporated into the body of this Agreement.
SIGNATURES OF THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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THIS AGREEMENT shall insure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of both Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands.
FOR COUNTY USE ONLY
Approved as to Legal Form Reviewed for Contract Compliance Reviewed/Approved by Department Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel Andy Silao, P.E., Engineering Manager Brendon Biggs, Director Date Date Date
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TOWN OF Yucca Valley
By
Dawn Rowe, Chair, Board of Supervisors (Authorized signature - sign in blue ink) Dated: Name
Curtis Yakimow
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THIS (Print or type name of person signing contract)
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Title Town Manager
Lynna Monell
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino County
(Print or Type)
By Dated:
Deputy
Address
Town of Yucca Valley,
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY/TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
ABERDEEN AND OTHER ROADS PROJECT IN THE YUCCA VALLEY AREA Road Name Roadbook Limits County Town Total Scope of Work ABERDEEN DRIVE .34M NE,SH 247 E/WARREN VISTA RD 1.32 0.26 1.58 Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
ABERDEEN DRIVE WARREN VISTA AVE E/CENTER AVE 6.48 0.00 6.48 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
ABERDEEN DRIVE SH247 NE/0.34M 0.00 0.34 0.34
Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
ALTA AVENUE SUN MESA DR N/SUNFLOWER DR 0.25 0.00 0.25
Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
ANITA AVENUE .13M N,BUENA VISTA DR N/SUNWAY DR 0.62 0.00 0.62 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
AVALON AVENUE .03MN,BUENA VTA DR N/.25MN,BUENA VTA 0.17 0.05 0.22 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
AVALON AVENUE .25MN,BUENA VTA DR N/.04M N,DEL MAR 1.43 0.00 1.43 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
AVALON AVENUE .04M N,DEL MAR ST N/ABERDEEN DR 0.32 0.00 0.32 Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
BALSA AVENUE .04M S,CANTERBURY ST N/BELMONT ST 0.47 0.00 0.47 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
BELMONT STREET RUIDOSA AVE E/.05M E,BALSA AVE 0.52 0.00 0.52 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
BONITA AVENUE .13M N,BUENA VISTA DR N/MESA DR 0.87 0.00 0.87 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
BURNS CANYON
ROAD .88M W,RIMROCK RD E/RIMROCK RD 0.88 0.00 0.88
Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
CALIENTE STREET .03M NW,BALSA AVE SE/BALSA AVE 0.03 0.00 0.03 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
CALIENTE STREET HANFORD AVE E/PRESCOTT AVE 0.2 0.00 0.2 Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
CAMARILLA AVENUE
.03M N,BUENA VISTA DR N/SUNFLOWER
DR 0.47 0.00 0.47
Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
CAMPANULA STREET RUIDOSA AVE E/SURREY AVE 0.31 0.00 0.31 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
CAMPANULA STREET BALSA AVE E .04M 0.04 0.00 0.04
Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
CAMPANULA STREET .04M W,HANFORD AVE E/AVALON AVE 0.45 0.00 0.45 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
CANTERBURY STREET WARREN VISTA AVE E/BALSA AVE 0.53 0.00 0.53 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
CANTERBURY STREET BALSA AVE E/.05M W,LENNOX AVE 0.1 0.00 0.1 Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
CANTERBURY STREET .05M W,LENNOX AVE E/AVALON AVE 0.39 0.00 0.39 Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
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DEL MAR STREET .10M W,PRESCOTT AVE E/AVALON AVE 0.28 0.00 0.28 Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
GOLDEN STREET SUNBURST AVE E/BORDER AVE 0.51 0.00 0.51
Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
GOLDEN STREET BORDER AVE E/DEWEY AVE 0.89 0.00 0.89
Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
GOLETA AVENUE .03M N,BUENA VISTA DR N/SUN ORO DR 0.1 0.00 0.1 Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
HANFORD AVENUE .06M S,PIMLICO ST N/PIMLICO ST 0.06 0.00 0.06 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
HANFORD AVENUE CAMPANULA ST N/.07M N,CALIENTE ST 0.15 0.00 0.15 Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
HILTON AVENUE .05M S,CANTERBURY ST N/BELMONT ST 0.38 0.00 0.38 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
INDIO AVENUE
.03M N,BUENA VISTA DR N/SUNFLOWER
DR 0.42 0.00 0.42
Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
INEZ AVENUE .13M S,SUN MESA DR N/MESA DR 0.87 0.00 0.87 Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
LA CONTENTA ROAD .50M N,YUCCA TR N/29 PALMS HWY-SH62 0.25 0.00 0.25 Crack Seal+Fog Seal LA HABRA AVENUE 0004M S,CANTERBURY ST N/CANTERBURY 0.04 0.00 0.04 Crack Seal+Fog Seal LENNOX AVENUE 0004M S,CANTERBURY N/CAMPANULA ST 0.22 0.00 0.22 Crack Seal+Fog Seal LEXINGTON AVENUE 0003M S,CANTERBURY ST N/CANTERBURY 0.03 0.00 0.03 Crack Seal+Fog Seal LEXINGTON AVENUE CAMPANULA ST N/DEL MAR STREET 0.19 0.00 0.19 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
MANCHESTER
AVENUE END N/CANTERBURY ST 0.05 0.00 0.05
Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
MESA DRIVE YUCCA MESA RD E/.06M E,INEZ AVE 0.44 0.00 0.44 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
PIMLICO STREET WARREN VISTA AVE E/0004M W,LENNOX 0.65 0.00 0.65 Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
PIMLICO STREET 0004M W,LENNOX AVE E/AVALON AVE 0.38 0.00 0.38 Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
PRESCOTT AVENUE
0004M S,CANTERBURY N/0004M N,DEL
MAR 0.42 0.00 0.42
Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
RUIDOSA AVENUE 0005M S,CANTERBURY ST N/BELMONT ST 0.36 0.00 0.36 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
SARATOGA STREET RUIDOSA AVE E/SURREY AVE 0.31 0.00 0.31 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
SUNFLOWER DRIVE AVALON E/INDIO 0.5 0.00 0.5
Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
SUNFLOWER DRIVE YUCCA MESA RD E/ALTA AVE 0.51 0.00 0.51 Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
SUN MESA DRIVE CAMARILLA AVE E/INDIO AVE 0.38 0.00 0.38 Patch+Leveling Course
+ Chip Seal + Fog Seal
SUN MESA DRIVE YUCCA MESA RD E/ALTA AVE 0.5 0.00 0.5
Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
SUN ORO ROAD CAMARILLA E/GOLETA 0.25 0.00 0.25
Prep + Chip Seal + Fog
Seal
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SUN VIA DRIVE CAMARILLA AVE E/INDIO AVE 0.38 0.00 0.38
Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
SUNWAY DRIVE YUCCA MESA RD E/.06M E,INEZ AVE 0.44 0.00 0.44 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
SURREY AVENUE .06M S,CANTERBURY ST N/BELMONT ST 0.45 0.00 0.45 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
WARREN VISTA
AVENUE
0005M S,CANTERBURY N/0023M
N,PIMLICO 0.4 0.00 0.4
Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
WILHART DRIVE YUCCA MESA RD E/BONITA AVE 0.25 0.00 0.25 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
YUCCA MESA ROAD .13M N,BUENA VISTA DR N/ABERDEEN DR 1.87 0.00 1.87 Leveling Course + Chip
Seal + Fog Seal
Total 28.78 0.65 29.43
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Exhibit B
ESTIMATE OF PROJECT COSTS
FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY/TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
CHIP SEAL PROJECT IN THE YUCCA VALLEY AREA
Description Town Share County Share Total
Pavement Preventative Maintenance $48,000 $3,169,000 $3,217,000 Project Total $48,000 $3,169,000 $3,217,000
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2026-27 2027-28
801-Town Essential Services Amended Projected Adopted Adopted Budget Actual Budget Budget
RECEIPTS
Sales Tax 2,750,000 2,615,000 2,750,000 $ 2,750,000 $
Interest Income 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,770,000 2,635,000 2,770,000 2,770,000
EXPENDITURES
Indirect Cost Recovery 103,500 130,750 103,500 103,500
Measure Communication Services 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Sales Tax Admin Costs 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 137,500 164,750 137,500 137,500
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Work in Progress 3,933,841 2,453,841 3,298,298 2,667,630 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 2,453,841 3,933,841 3,298,298 2,667,630
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN (OUT)
Transfer In (Out) - Fund 574 (360,000) (360,000) - -
Transfer In (Out) - Fund 572 (1,500,000) (1,500,000) - - (1,860,000) (1,860,000) - -
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
FUND BALANCE (3,161,341) (1,843,591) (665,798) (35,130) BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 3,428,611 3,428,611 1,585,020 919,222 ENDING FUND BALANCE 267,270 $ 1,585,020 $ 919,222 $ 884,092 $ Work in Progress Detail
Maintenance of Existing Essential Public Safety 1,074,244 1,074,244 1,398,298 1,562,630 Slurry Seal 1,250,000 - 250,000 250,000
Crack Sealing 250,000 250,000 255,000
Hwy 62 Sage to Airway Widening (Match)
Emergency Dirt Road Maintenance 100,000
Infrastructure Contingency 100,000 - 100,000 100,000
Town Recreation and Park Improvements - 20,000 20,000 20,000 Infrastructure Projects 1,700,000 270,000 625,000 370,000 Expanded Senior Programming 150,000 150,000 225,000 235,000 Senior Center Improvements (w/ Parking Lot) 98,622 98,622 - - Community Non-Profit Partnerships 100,000 100,000 150,000 150,000 Homelessness Program 100,000 50,000 250,000 275,000
Museum Improvements 160,000 160,000 - -
QOL - Vector Control Services 70,000 70,000 75,000 75,000 Brehm Park Improvements/Turf Project 500,000 -
SR 62 Beautification - Monument Signs 435,000 435,000
CA Welcome Center Floor Maintenance - - 75,000 -
Community-Wide QOL Program - CC Athletics Masterplan 45,975 45,975 2,453,841 3,933,841 3,298,298 2,667,630
2025-26
Town of Yucca Valley
FY 2026-28 Proposed Budget
Special Revenue Funds
Item: 12.
Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Staff Report
To: Town Council
From: Jordan Gumbish, Finance Manager
Date: July 14, 2026
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
Subject: Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 Recommendation:
Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the fourth quarter of FY2025-26.
Prior Review:
None.
Discussion:
The investment policy and Town Code of the Town of Yucca Valley requires that quarterly Treasurer’s reports be filed with the Town Council. The attached Treasurer’s Report is for the Fourth Quarter of FY2025-26.
Alternatives
None.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Attachments
1. Treasurers Report June 30, 2026
Market Percent of Maturity
Institution/Investment Value Portfolio Yield Date
Banc of California -Checking Acct $ 5,896,436 13.07% 0.00% Liquid Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 9,726,155 21.56% 3.82% Liquid Banc of California -Successor Agency 337,246 0.75% 0.00% Liquid Banc of California - Money Market Account 13,902,368 30.81% 3.93% Liquid Chandler Asset Mgmt Portfolio 11,550,261 25.60% 4.15% Liquid to 6/30/28 Chandler Asset Mgmt Portfolio - D/S 3,701,475 8.20% 3.27% 12/31/2026 Petty Cash 3,390 0.01% 0.00% Liquid
Total Cash & Investments $ 45,117,330 100.00% 3.36%
Jordan Gumbish
Finance Manager
Town of Yucca Valley
Treasurer's Report
As of June 30, 2026
2.00%
2.50%
3.00%
3.50%
4.00%
4.50%
RETURN
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE
Portfolio Return 90 Day T-Bill
2025 2026
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, this report accurately reflects all pooled investments, and is in conformity with the Town's investment policy revised on June 21, 2022, which complies with the California Government Code. A copy of this investment policy, along with the supporting banking and investment statements, is available in the office of the Town Clerk. All investment actions executed since the last investment report have been made in full compliance with the Investment Policy. This investment program provides sufficient cash flow liquidity to meet the next six months of budgeted expenditures.
Item: 13.
Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Staff Report
To: Town Council
From: Alex Qishta, Public Works Director, Shane Stueckle, Deputy Town Manager Date: July 14, 2026
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
Subject:
Hi-Desert Nature Museum Re-Plumbing Project – Town Project No. 8067 Recommendation:
1. Approve the award of a construction contract with Haus ADU LLC., in the amount of $36,320.00 for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Replumbing Project, and a construction contingency of $8,680;
2. Authorize construction, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $50,000.00; and
3. Authorize the Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Attorney to execute the agreement, and authorizes the Town Manager to expend contingency funds, if necessary, for project completion.
Prior Review:
On June 2, 2026, the Town Council:
1. Amended the FY 25/26 Budget to allocate $60,000 from the Special Revenue Funds Measure Y Fund 801 for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Re-Plumbing Project, Town Project No. 8067.
2. Waived formal bidding procedures pursuant to Town purchasing policies and approved the informal bid specification for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Re-Plumbing Project, Town Project No. 8067.
Discussion:
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum re-plumbing project consists of replacing existing corroded galvanized pipes with copper plumbing. The existing galvanized piping at the museum has reached the end of its service life and is showing significant signs of internal corrosion. This condition restricts water flow, reduces pressure, and creates ongoing risks of leaks and pipe
failures. In a facility dedicated to preserving exhibits and serving the public, the potential for water damage or service disruption presents a major concern. Replacing the corroded galvanized system with copper plumbing will provide the Town with a durable and dependable solution.
The Town Council approved and waived formal bidding procedures pursuant to Town purchasing policies. The project specifications were prepared and advertised on the Town’s website and staff sent the specifications to various qualified contractors.
Sealed bids were received and opened on June 30, 2026. The Town receive three (3) bids as follows:
Bidder City Base Bid
Haus ADU LLC Orangevale, CA $36,320.00
Preferred General Services Apple Valley, CA $56,452.33
Shipley Construction & Plumbing Yucca Valley, CA $73,146.00 The Town has reviewed the bid packages and confirmed that Haus ADU LLC of Orangevale, California, is the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a total bid amount of $36,320.00. If awarded by the Mayor and Town Council, construction work is anticipated to begin on September 14, 2026, and is estimated to be complete by October 4, 2026.
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum hosts educational programs, exhibits, special events, and community activities throughout the year, resulting in consistent public use of the facility. The one-month construction window coincides with the planned closure of the Museum, which will provide the contractor with greater access to the facility while avoiding impacts on the Museum's programs, staff, and the public.
Alternatives
Staff recommend no alternative actions.
Fiscal Impact:
The amended FY 25/26 budget allocates $60,000 from Measure Y Fund 801 for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Re-Plumbing Project, Town Project No. 8067.
The overall cost of the improvement work breakdown is as follows:
Construction Bid Amount $36,320.00
Construction Contingency $8,680.00
Inspections $5,000.00
Total Project Cost $50,000.00
Attachments
1. Bid Log Sheet - Museum Replumbing
2. Haus ADU LLC - Museum Replumbing
3. Preferred Gen Service - Museum Replumbing
4. Shipley Const - Museum Replumbing
5. Fund 801
2026-27 2027-28
801-Town Essential Services Amended Projected Adopted Adopted Budget Actual Budget Budget
RECEIPTS
Sales Tax 2,750,000 2,615,000 $ 2,750,000 $ 2,750,000
Interest Income 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,770,000 2,635,000 2,770,000 2,770,000
EXPENDITURES
Indirect Cost Recovery 103,500 130,750 103,500 103,500
Measure Communication Services 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Sales Tax Admin Costs 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 137,500 164,750 137,500 137,500
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Work in Progress 3,933,841 2,453,841 3,298,298 2,667,630 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 3,933,841 2,453,841 3,298,298 2,667,630
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN (OUT)
Transfer In (Out) - Fund 574 (360,000) (360,000) - -
Transfer In (Out) - Fund 572 (1,500,000) (1,500,000) - - (1,860,000) (1,860,000) - -
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
FUND BALANCE (3,161,341) (1,843,591) (665,798) (35,130) BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 3,428,611 3,428,611 1,585,020 919,222 ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 267,270 $ 1,585,020 $ 919,222 $ 884,092 Work in Progress Detail
Maintenance of Existing Essential Public Safety 1,074,244 1,074,244 1,398,298 1,562,630 Slurry Seal 1,250,000 - 250,000 250,000
Crack Sealing 250,000 250,000 255,000
Hwy 62 Sage to Airway Widening (Match)
Emergency Dirt Road Maintenance 100,000
Infrastructure Contingency 100,000 - 100,000 100,000
Town Recreation and Park Improvements - 20,000 20,000 20,000 Infrastructure Projects 1,700,000 270,000 625,000 370,000 Expanded Senior Programming 150,000 150,000 225,000 235,000 Senior Center Improvements (w/ Parking Lot) 98,622 98,622 - - Community Non-Profit Partnerships 100,000 100,000 150,000 150,000 Homelessness Program 100,000 50,000 250,000 275,000
Museum Improvements 160,000 160,000 - -
QOL - Vector Control Services 70,000 70,000 75,000 75,000 Brehm Park Improvements/Turf Project 500,000 -
SR 62 Beautification - Monument Signs 435,000 435,000
CA Welcome Center Floor Maintenance - - 75,000 -
Community-Wide QOL Program - CC Athletics Masterplan 45,975 45,975 3,933,841 2,453,841 3,298,298 2,667,630
2025-26
Town of Yucca Valley
FY 2026-28 Adopted Budget
Special Revenue Funds
Item: 14.
Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Staff Report
To: Town Council
From: Alex Qishta, Public Works Director, Shane Stueckle, Deputy Town Manager Date: July 14, 2026
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
Subject: YV ARC Quarterly Project Update
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receive and file the YV ARC quarterly project update.
Prior Review:
There has been no prior review of this matter.
Discussion:
Town staff will provide the Town Council with a quarterly update report on the YV ARC project.
This quarterly report will serve as a project overview of the progress and developments in the Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center project. Issued every three months, it aims to keep the Town and its project stakeholders informed about the project’s status and upcoming milestones.
Alternatives
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Attachments
1. Quarterly Update 8 R1
QUARTERLY UPDATE
REPORT #8 JUNE 2026
Client:
Town of Yucca Valley
57090 Twentynine Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Phone: (760) 369-7207
Architect:
HMC Architects
3546 Concours St.
Ontario, CA 91764
Phone: (909) 989-9979
Program Manager:
DAHLIN
505 Technology Dr. Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 250-4680
Construction Manager:
Safework Inc.
180 N. Riverview Dr. Suite 170
Anaheim, CA 92808
Phone: (818) 716-0384
Contractor:
RC Construction Services Inc
700 New York St.
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 829-3688
The quarterly report offers an update on the Yucca Valley Aquatics Recreation project, highlighting progress, key milestones, and upcoming steps. It underscores the Project’s advancement toward delivering this much-anticipated community resource.
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A C
Project Overview
The project aims to deliver a state-of-the-art facility designed with the community in mind. It will feature a large swimming pool, a water slide, a wet-play structure and gymnasium, offering something for everyone. The project is currently in its second phase, which began on September 18, 2025 after the successful completion of the 90-day contract administration phase.
Key Milestones Achieved
From April through June, construction continued despite delays related to the natatorium deck slope, which may extend project completion. Site work included concrete placement for the north parking lot, grading on the west side, installation of GFRC panels, erection of the northeast parking lot canopy, storefront and glazing installation, and completion of the brown and color coat on the east elevation.
Interior work included completion of the ceiling grid and framing. Rough-in for electrical, HVAC, lighting, data, and fire alarm systems is ongoing. Restroom wall tile installation was completed, and casework was installed throughout the building.
Upcoming Activities
In the coming months, construction activities will include placement of the remaining concrete paving and flatwork along the west, south, and east sides of the project, completion of the natatorium deck pours, installation of flooring throughout all building areas, continued installation of the GFRC panels, installation of the site irrigation system, and filling of the pools.
Community Impact
With a commitment to excellence, the project team remains dedicated to keeping the Town and its stakeholders well-informed. Transparency is a top priority, ensuring the community remains engaged and informed throughout the project’s development.
Over
Excavation
Start
6/17/2024
Mass
Excavation
Block Walls
SOG Pour
Start
PROJECT TIMELINE
Recompaction
SOG Pours at ‘A’ & ‘C’
Block Walls Complete
Steel Roof & Metal Deck at ‘A’, ‘B’, & ‘C’,
MEP Penetrations & Solar Canopy Footings
END:
Q4 2026
Exterior Framing & Sheathing
Complete
Solar Canopy Steel,
Exterior Plaster, Pool Tile
Concrete Paving, GFRC &
Curtain Wall Installation
Wall Tile Install Men’s Locker Room
Storefront Install In Lobby
GFRC Install On South Elevation
Wall Tile Install In Lobby
Natatorium Soffit Framing
Concrete Paving North Parking Lot
Over
Excavation
Start
6/17/2024
Mass
Excavation
Block Walls
SOG Pour
Start
PROJECT TIMELINE
Recompaction
SOG Pours at ‘A’ & ‘C’
Block Walls Complete
Steel Roof & Metal Deck at ‘A’, ‘B’, & ‘C’,
MEP Penetrations & Solar Canopy Footings
END:
Q4 2026
Exterior Framing & Sheathing
Complete
Solar Canopy Steel,
Exterior Plaster, Pool Tile
Concrete Paving, GFRC &
Curtain Wall Installation
Progress Payment
• Payment #23 has been processed
• Percent Paid through June: 81%
Contract Amount
• Contract Amount: $39,553,000
• Progress Payments to Date: $32,316,107.28
• Contract Changes In Review: 5
• Approved Contract Changes: 56
• Approved Allowance Changes: 9
RFI’s (Requests for Information)
• Received: 323
• Accepted: 313
• In Review: 3
Submittals
• Received: 299
• Accepted: 286
• Rejected (to be revised): 5
• In Review: 8
Combined Phase 1 & 2 Duration
• Total Duration: 825 Calendar Days
• Remaining Duration: 78 Calendar Days
• Percent of Schedule Elapsed: 89%
Baseline Schedule ○ The baseline schedule was updated in April and continues to be closely monitored
through weekly and monthly site progress
reviews. Upcoming activities include pour
pool deck, Paddock drain install, concrete
paving, GFRC install.
1. CONTRACT COST STATUS
3. RFI AND SUBMITTAL STATUS
2. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
4. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Items Completed and In-Progress
• Steel erection of North parking log solar
canopy
• Exterior GFRC install
• Section ‘C’ restroom wall tile install
• Section ‘A’ Casework install
Next 60 Days
• Install Paddock Drain System
• Exterior Concrete Paving
• Pool Deck Pour
• Exterior Installation of GFRC panels
This month marked the completion of several major project milestones, including installation of the exterior curtain walls, interior storefronts, and structural steel for the solar canopy in the north parking lot. Installation of the GFRC panels is also well underway. The next major phase will focus on completing interior finishes, the remaining concrete paving, continued GFRC installation, and the pool deck pours.
PROJECT STATUS
Item: 15.
Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Staff Report
To: Town Council
From: Frank Luckino, Deputy Town Manager
Date: July 15, 2026
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
Subject: Tripepi Smith Communication Services - Professional Services Agreement Recommendation:
Approve a multi-year professional services agreement with Tripepi Smith for general and special communication services through June 30, 2028 for $8,550 monthly retainer AND authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for the same.
Prior Review:
Since October 2021, the Town of Yucca Valley has retained Tripepi Smith to provide strategic communications services and additional public information support to address the Town's evolving communication needs.
The Town Council approved the initial Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith at its September 7, 2021 meeting and renewed the agreement on October 4, 2022.
Subsequently, the Town Council approved a multi-year Professional Services Agreement at its September 5, 2023 meeting with Tripepi Smith to provide general and specialized communications services through June 30, 2026.
Discussion:
The Town of Yucca Valley regularly engages the public in a variety of public information outreach including local and regional distribution of press releases, social media activity, agency website presence, e-newsletter distribution, and the occasional printed mailer. Since October 2021, the Town of Yucca Valley has engaged Tripepi Smith to assist with communication strategies and additional support to address the Town's needs.
For the past year, the Tripepi Smith team has acted as an extension to staff in developing a communication plan, creating an enhanced social media presence, dissemination of timely information in the form of news articles, press releases, website updates and e-newsletters.
The team was instrumental in assisting with crisis communications during Hurricane Hilary, helping the Town provide timely and accurate information to residents. In addition, Tripepi Smith supported the Town's 35th Anniversary celebration through the development of promotional materials and branding, designed new logos for Town initiatives, and created the Nature Museum webpage to enhance public access to information and community engagement. These efforts, along with ongoing strategic communications support, have helped strengthen the Town's outreach and public information efforts.
The Tripepi Smith team has proved to be very responsive to the Town's needs and provides services in a professional and positive manner. Staff is recommending to continue to engage with Tripepi Smith in providing necessary communication services for the Town. Attached is an updated scope of services to include refined service components based on service requests for this past year.
Alternatives
Do not approve the agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
The contract retainer is paid out of the General Fund, Measure Z, and Measure Y Special Revenue Funds for a total of $120,000 in the FY26-27 Adopted Budget. Additional services can be expected to be accommodated from the appropriate department’s professional service budgets based on the services rendered.
Attachments
1. TS Contract Proposal
Town of Yucca Valley
June 9, 2026
By: Ryder Todd Smith
Co-founder & Principal
Tripepi Smith & Associates
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COVER LETTER.............................................................................3 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING........................................................5 COST PROPOSAL..........................................................................8 ABOUT TRIPEPI SMITH ............................................................... 12
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Thank you for the opportunity to continue our partnership with the Town of Yucca Valley. Our team of professional, highly trained public affairs, marketing and creative experts are ready to continue helping the Town execute and deliver on its strategic communication goals and objectives.
Tripepi Smith has a deep understanding of the Town of Yucca Valley, having supported its communication efforts since 2021. As an essential extension of your in-house team, our partnership has included successful delivery of digital newsletters, enhanced community presence through the State of the Town, significantly expanded social media presence positioning the Town as trusted source of information within the community. Our comprehensive partnership maximizes staff capacity through social media management, graphic design, website content updates, video service and SB 1383 outreach providing a dedicated resource for enhanced communications. Because we are intimately delivering seamless, high-quality service.
diversity. We gain insights from the breadth of our work and share that knowledge with over 250+ public agency clients, which yields key advantages:
1. Certifications in Industry-Standard Platforms: Our team possesses a deep understanding of social media and digital platforms, evidenced by our certifications from industry leaders like Meta, YouTube, Twitter and Meltwater. This expertise sets us apart from many public affairs firms.
2. Breadth of Expertise: from policy to videography to graphic design is rare. The result: we have an ability to tell a complete story across all mediums, all within our one team.
3. A Deep Understanding of Local Issues:
municipal partners benefits each client as we translate practical field experience into outreach strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Moreover, we are known for our mastery of the art of local government communications. We make civic matters relatable and engaging for stakeholders, from constituents to elected officials to legislators and more.
4. Robust Quality Assurance Practices: With thousands of successful projects delivered, Tripepi Smith has integrated a robust system of tools and workflows. Whether managing deliverables within our own team or subcontractors, our iterative review procedures ensure clients receive high-quality, highimpact work products.
5. 24/7 Access: Though we have a set number of hours proposed in our contract, Tripepi Smith is be immediate and engaged on the issue at hand.
We are excited about the opportunity to continue our partnership and build upon the success we have already achieved together. Thank you for considering us in this next phase; we look forward to discussing our proposal in more detail.
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I affirm that I have the legal authorization to bind Tripepi Smith into agreements with the Town of Yucca Valley and to make the statements below on behalf of the firm. This proposal is valid for 90 days from the date of submission.
Regards,
Ryder Todd Smith
Co-Founder & President, Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. - 27702 Crown Valley Parkway, D4#139, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694
[email protected] is our preferred point of contact throughout the evaluation process.
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Our team will continue to augment in-house Town staff capacity by providing ongoing and as needed support, offering dedicated resources, professional judgement and timely assistance across all service areas. We will continue to work closely with Town staff to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with Town priorities and communication goals.
To achieve these goals, our on-going retainer support services will also provide SB 1383 communications and quarterly strategy meetings. Ad hoc support remains available to the Town on an as needed basis. This comprehensive approach ensures consistent strategic messaging, public engagement and content development.
On-Going Retainer Services
The following deliverables will ensure the Town continues providing comprehensive and sustained communications planning to effectively deliver key messaging to stakeholders. In collaboration with Town staff, we will drive messaging, delivery and timing.
Every-Other Week Check-In Call and Content Planning
Regular check-in calls with the Town are a primary communication method for Tripepi Smith, as they provide a forum to coordinate our efforts with staff and sustain momentum on projects. Dependent upon project need, Tripepi Smith will continue to schedule a recurring, bi-weekly calls up to 60 minutes that will include designated lead(s) for our engagement. These calls will generally focus on trends, new issues or concerns that need to be communicated to us, identification of major themes or ideas to address in the coming weeks, a general review of Town staff, tools in place and platforms that we need access to in order to effectively jump into and call to action. We produce work, such as social media posts and responses, in a shared workspace where you can see progress in real time and provide instant feedback. These processes and tools allow for enhanced collaboration and expedite the production process.
Drawing on our experience working with the Town, Tripepi Smith will tailor the communications planning process to Yucca
culture. Rather than starting from scratch, our process builds on institutional knowledge, existing tools and lessons learned.
Press Release & News Article Creation
Tripepi Smith has already partnered with Town staff to develop and distribute multiple press materials which are accurate, clear and aligned with Town priorities. Building on this experience, we will continue to craft press releases and news articles typically up to 500 words recommending that the Town continue to publish two press releases or news articles per month which ef
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Our process emphasizes collaboration and efficiency and includes:
Message development informed by Town context and Council direction Coordination with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy Drafting, editing, and approval management
Distribution to media outlets and Town owned platforms
Social Media Management
Over our multi-year partnership, Tripepi Smith has developed social media content and digital As your trusted partner, we will continue to follow our collaborative and consistent approach to Digital and Social Media Services following the proven framework below.
Our content creation process includes planning, fact-checking, graphic coordination, editing, and scheduling across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Nextdoor. Tripepi Smith will create up to seven (7) unique posts per week for the Town and up to eighteen (18) annual posts related to SB 1383 outreach. opportunities, mainly responding to questions.
Our work also includes optimizing social media accounts to enhance performance and/or take advantage of useful features. "Boosted Posts" and other targeted advertisements are also helpful in disseminating information to community members. Tripepi Smith is fully capable of running and tracking these paid campaigns (fees to be agreed upon and paid by the Town).
Monthly Metrics and Analytics Reporting
Tripepi Smith currently provides ongoing measurement and reporting support for the Town of Yucca Valley and understands the importance of clear, actionable insights Our monthly metrics and analytics reports are designed to help our team and Town staff quickly understand what is working, where adjustments may be needed and how communications efforts are supporting broader Town goals.
Each month, we provide a concise summary of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the Town controlled communication channels, including social media reach, posting frequency, engagement, audience growth, media mentions and more.
E-Newsletter Production
Newsletter content will be sourced from the articles/releases we have developed within our scope, as well as other content created by the Town and provided to Tripepi Smith. Fees for the e-newsletter platform are separate. Our retainer service includes sending one (1) newsletter every other month to subscribers. In addition, Tripepi Smith create on quarterly article related to SB 1383 to be included in the digital newsletter. We will also continue to
newsletter.
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Website Content Updates and Annual Website Training
Residents, businesses, vendors, investors and partners rely on public agency websites for key knows how to use the tools
and technologies of common local government website platforms used. We have firsthand experience up to two (2) hours of monthly
website content support. Our team will also offer suggestions on website improvements as needed.
We know that old information can linger too long. New information does not land on the website in a timely fashion. Sometimes staff may not be up to speed on how to use the content management system. Our web specialist will provide one annual, virtual trainings lasting up to one (1) hour to ensure staff are kept up to speed on the website content management system.
Strategic Planning Meetings/Sessions
Tripepi Smith will facilitate quarterly strategic planning sessions with key Town stakeholders, including the Executive Team and department leadership as appropriate. These meetings will be held virtually, over the course of one hour and held in place of one regularly scheduled check-in call. These calls will bring together leaders throughout the organization to:
1. Reflect on communications wins and lessons learned picked up in the previous four months
2. Create a plan for outreach in the coming months. We typically collaborate on a Content Calendar in a Google Sheet for easy reference on what external communications need to happen in the coming six to 12 months
how they can get the word out on that next big program or new event. The nature of our work gives us the ability to probe deeper into town events and programs while still thinking broadly about how to get the word out on them. As we discuss audience perceptions and interests, go over best practices and the reasoning/data to back them up, the conversation about communications becomes more than just a strategy meeting. Staff builds perspective on their role as communicators on behalf of their department and the agency. As a result, they become more invested in outreach Ad Hoc Work
Tripepi Smith remains available to the Town to carry out additional support services, on an as needed basis. If there comes the need for any additional ad hoc services, Tripepi Smith is ready to provide those services and is providing our discounted retainer rates in the cost proposal section for the full array of our resources to support Town communication efforts. Examples of these ad hoc projects include but are not limited to: State of the Town video production, Gubler Orchid Festival outreach, graphic design services, website content support for recreation guide updates, photography services, virtual meetings/events, website development, branding services and more
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The Town of Yucca Valley has requested a fixed set of deliverables and potential add-on services. As a result, we have broken down the cost proposal into a combination of Retainer and Time & Materials elements. Each element offering a unique set off benefits:
Retainer: Sustains outreach momentum by ensuring a set of recurring deliverables at a set monthly cost, usually for a period of at least 12 months. We have highlighted some key recommendations to the retainer structure which are not currently within the existing retainer. priorities.
Retainer Services
Additions from the prior Fiscal Year retainer are highlighted below Retainer Services Scope
Outgoing Project Management &
Strategy Discussion
Conduct bi-weekly, 60-minute check-in calls, provide check-in call recap outlining action items and deadlines, advise on outreach and strategy. Includes quarterly 1-hour strategy sessions (held in place of four (4) check-in calls).
Social Media Management Create and publish social media post content, social media graphic design included, up to 7 unique posts per weeks on four platforms: Facebook, Instagram, X and Nextdoor. New retainer adds up to 18 annual posts related to SB 1383 outreach.
Press Release, Media Advisories,
Public Statements
Drafting 2 press releases, media advisories, or public statements up to 500 words. Includes research, drafting and distributing to platforms.
E-Newsletter Creation Content planning and newsletter formatting for 1 every other month. New retainer ads quarterly article drafting on SB 1383 and inclusion within newsletter.
Monthly Metric Reports Delivery of monthly reporting capturing key performance indicators for controlled social media platforms and other digital platforms upon request.
Website Content Updates and Staff
Training
Up to 2 hours of website content updates per month, as needed by the Town.
New retainer adds one annual, up to 1-hour, virtual website content training session.
Monthly Retainer Total $8,550
As Needed, Time & Materials Services
We recommend that the Town set aside an additional ad hoc budget of $25,000 to support as needed events and outreach.
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Time & Materials
Services
Scope Estimate
State of the Town Planning for up to 7-minutes of video content; script writing, b-roll.
Includes one videographer onsite for 1.5 8-hour film days, 2 editing drafts and equipment fee.
~$6,000 - $8,500
Gubler Orchid Festival
Promotion
Outreach support to promote the Gubler Orchid Festival in the Town.
Last FY the Town allocated $1,500 to promotional outreach which aided in the largest festival turnout in history.
~$1,500
Budget-at-a-Glance
(BAAG) Mailer
Design of 2-page, document. Includes kickoff call up to 1 hour with Creative Director, creation of key art, copyediting, 2 drafts and 1 final made-for-web ADA-compliant PDF. Does not include print or mail fees. Copywriting can be provided for an additional fee. ~$3,890
Website Content Support
for Recreation Guide
Up to 6 hours website content support, three times a year for recreation guide updates.
~$3,820
Graphic Design Support Up to five (5) hours of graphic design support ~$650 Tripepi Smith will apply the following reduced retainer rates and related fees for any authorized asneeded (Time & Materials) work. Such work must be clearly authorized in writing before proceeding. 2026-27 Hourly Rates Reduced Retainer
$340.67
$248.89
$248.89
$191.00
$127.34
$104.19
$191.01
$150.00
$115.76
$104.19
$167.86
$115.76
$100.00
$191.01
$100.00
$191.01
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Invoicing & Payment Terms
At Tripepi Smith, we bill on either a Retainer, Fixed Fee or Time & Materials basis, with each billing type following its own payment schedule. Regardless, terms are Net 30 days.
Fixed Fee work is billed upon defined milestones.
Time & Materials work is billed in 15-minute increments (i.e. 4.0, 1.25, 6.5 or 0.75 hours) at the end of the month in which work is done.
Retainer work is billed on the 15th of each month.
Other Cost Information
Tripepi Smith has related service fees that may come up during our engagement that we want to tell you about.
Annual Increase
Tripepi Smith will increase the hourly rates and retainer fees for all resources by 5% or the national CPI index whichever is higher each year on the anniversary of the contract, starting on the first anniversary of any contract when the contract duration is longer than one year. Otherwise, new rates will be negotiated with each new contract.
Retainer Discount
retainer exceeds $7,500 per month, they gain access to our reduced retainer rates.
Travel Costs
Travel costs must be pre-authorized and then will be reimbursed by the client for any requested travel to complete a requested scope of work. Travel costs may include airfare, lodging, car rentals and gas. hourly rate.
Equipment Costs
Tripepi Smith offers some services that require equipment, such as drone operations and video production. As such, in those cases, the following rates apply:
Half Day (Under 4 Hours) Full Day (4+ Hours)
$450 $650
$550 Flat Fee
Please note that A/V equipment fees are based on the amount and type of equipment required, with pricing tailored to the specifics of each event.
Music and Video Licensing
Sometimes, the client will want Tripepi Smith to apply music or use stock imagery/video while producing
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video. In these cases, we will need to apply licensing fees of approximately $100 per song and $200 if we use stock video imagery. This will provide a license for the use of the music and video footage to Tripepi Smith and its clients.
Meltwater Fee
Tripepi Smith offers a standard Meltwater package at a flat rate of $545 per month. This package includes a newsletter digest (of any frequency), up to three queries, and a monthly dashboard. Custom Meltwater solutions are also available upon request.
Website Hosting Fees
If website hosting services are required, Tripepi Smith will charge a $630 website hosting fee and a $30 Domain Registration and DNS service fee, unless otherwise specified in this proposal. Fees will be billed upon commencement of hosting services, and annually thereafter. Please note the website hosting package is limited to 10 Gigabytes of total storage. Additional storage for the site is available for a fee of $1.70 per gig per month of 10 Gigabytes of storage.
Service Fees
Tripepi Smith prefers that clients pay service providers directly to avoid unnecessary administrative costs. You should also know, however, that we have no economic interest in service providers, unless otherwise specified in this proposal.
If a client asks Tripepi Smith to pay for a service provider bill, we will apply a 10% agency fee to the reimbursement expense. Typical service fees include, but are not limited to: print, mailing, digital advertising, media placements, voiceovers, translations and closed captions.
Partner Access
Tripepi Smith has access to entities that may be relevant to our engagement. These partnerships allow Tripepi Smith to offer clients extra media reach or additional services at partner pricing.
Local Information Network of Knowledge (LINK): www.LocalInfoNetwork.com A community forum for local government professionals in California to discover and share resources, policies, sample work products, best practices and more.
PublicCEO: www.PublicCEO.com Digital news about public affairs, reaching over 17,500 California government executives through a daily podcast, job board, video podcast and more.
Civic Business Journal: www.CivicBusinessJournal.com Digital interest stories on the people, companies and solutions that make local government in California more effective.
FlashVote: www.FlashVote.com Statistically valid surveying that helps leaders make decisions.
Disclaimer: Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith is an investor in FlashVote.
Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions: www.TSTalentSolutions.com A multifaceted recruitment consultancy service, combining local government access with communications to advance talent quests and build culture warriors.
Meltwater: www.TripepiSmith.com/Media-Intelligence An enterprise-class, comprehensive media monitoring solution
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A Public Affairs Firm that Understands Local Government Tripepi Smith excels in public affairs and marketing. Founded in 2000 and incorporated as a California corporation in 2002, the company is headquartered in Orange County, California, with staff throughout the western United States. We work in a complex environment where successful communications go hand-in-hand with marketing and technical expertise. As a full-service marketing and creative services firm, Tripepi Smith offers the right professionals for the job while being small enough to be nimble and responsive. Our team offers a broad spectrum of experience and skills that allow us to apply the appropriate resource to the appropriate tasks; this allows us to execute work faster and reduce engagement costs.
Tripepi Smith's team comprises over 70 full-time professionals experienced in local government. Our staff includes former municipal employees with backgrounds in creative services, public information and city management, as well as seasoned directors, analysts and practice area specialists. Accredited public relations (APR) professionals guide effective messaging while policy wonks provide counsel on public affairs. TS Creatives fashion compelling branding, websites, print and digital design, social media, photography and videography. We employ multiple FAA-certified drone pilots and operate a full-scale video production studio with extensive event and broadcast experience.
The Result: We can tell a complete story across media, all within our one team.
Firm Structure and Financial Matters
Tripepi Smith was founded in 2000 and incorporated in 2002 as a California S Corporation. The firm has two corporate officers, who are also the co-founders with equal ownership of the business:
Co-Founder & President Ryder Todd Smith
Chief Financial Officer Nicole Smith
Ryder and Nicole have signing authority to bind Tripepi Smith into agreements with clients. Tripepi Smith has generated a profit every year it has been in operation. We have never had a legal claim filed against us and have never failed to fulfill a contract commitment.
In addition to the President/CEO and CFO, multiple principals and directors oversee the day-to-day operations of a team of analysts, graphic designers, photographers and videographers. All Tripepi Smith employees report directly to the President. Please refer to our Org Chart for full details.
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Grounded in Civic Affairs
CFO Nicole Tripepi Smith is a second-generation civic-affairs professional (her father was a city manager for 28 years). President Ryder Todd Smith brings over 25 years of public agency marketing and communications experience to the table.
Office Locations
Since early 2017, Tripepi Smith has operated in a completely virtual office environment. Being virtual enhances operational resilience and grants us access to a flexible and diverse workforce. The team composed of policy wonks, creative message developers, broadcast specialists, videography experts, technology gurus and graphic artists resides throughout Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, with a majority based in California.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (626) 536-2173
Mail: 27702 Crown Valley Parkway, D4#139, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694
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Our Services
Tripepi Smith operates at the intersection of marketing, technology and public affairs. We excel in each of these areas, but the true power lies in our ability to seamlessly integrate them. This holistic approach allows us to craft impactful solutions for our clients.
Strategy, Marketing,
Communications
Creative Services
Strategic Development, Research,
Surveys, Messaging
Social Media Management
Web and Social Media Strategy,
Optimization (SEO), Metrics
Web Hosting and Support
Email Campaigns
Relations
(Media, Stakeholders, Public, Government)
Support and Training for Events,
Presentations and Virtual Gatherings
Digital, Print, Radio,
Out-of-Home Advertising
Staff Training
(Media, Social Media, Photo, Brand Implementation)
Association Management Services
Full-Service Graphic Design
for Digital, Print and Outdoor
Brand and Logo Development
Content Creation
(Writing, Editorial, Thought Leadership)
Output Services
(Digital Distribution, Print Management, Mail
Management)
Illustration and Information Graphics
Photography
Videography, Broadcasting, Podcasting,
Drone
Event Production, Technical and AV
Support
Animation and Motion Graphics
Web Design and Implementation
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Partial Client Roster
We have a network of 250+ satisfied clients in the local government space. We are happy to connect you with contacts at our client agencies who can share their experience working with Tripepi Smith.
California City Management
Foundation
City of Aliso Viejo
City of American Canyon
City of Atascadero
City of Azusa
City of Baldwin Park
City of Bellflower
City of Benicia
City of Burlingame
City of Claremont
City of Coronado
City of Cotati
(City of) Culver City
City of Cupertino
(City of) Daly City
City of Danville
City of Duarte
City of El Cerrito
City of Encinitas
City of Fountain Valley
City of Foster City
City of Fullerton
City of Gilroy
City of Grover Beach
City of Hawaiian Gardens
City of Hayward
City of Healdsburg
City of Hercules
City of Huntington Beach
City of Indian Wells
City of Irvine
City of La Cañada Flintridge
City of La Palma
City of La Puente
City of La Verne
City of Laguna Hills
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Lake Forest
City of Lakeport
City of Lancaster
City of Livermore
City of Lomita
City of Lynwood
City of Malibu
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Manteca
City of Martinez
City of Menifee
City of Millbrae
City of Morgan Hill
City of Murrieta
City of Napa
City of Orange
City of Orinda
City of Pacifica
City of Palm Desert
City of Palmdale
City of Paramount
City of Pico Rivera
City of Pismo Beach
City of Placentia
City of Pomona
City of Rancho Mirage
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City of Riverbank
City of Rohnert Park
City of Rolling Hills Estates
City of San Clemente
City of San Leandro
City of Santa Ana
City of Santa Clarita
City of Santa Paula
City of Saratoga
City of Stanton
City of South Gate
City of South Pasadena
City of Tracy
City of Vallejo
City (Town) of Yucca Valley
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Del Paso Manor Water District
West County Wastewater District
Independent Cities Association
Independent Cities Finance Authority
Institute for Local Government
League of California Cities
Municipal Management Association
of Northern California
Municipal Management Association
of Southern California
Orange County City Manager
Association
Association
Claremont McKenna College
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Client References
Town of Atherton
2022 to Present Contact:
Anthony Suber, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
650-752-0529
[email protected]
80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA 94027
City of La Cañada Flintridge
2014 to Present Contact:
Arabo Parseghian, Director of Administrative Services
818-823-1897
[email protected]
One Civic Center Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
City of Indian Wells
2018 to Present Contact:
Micaela Wilkey, Management Analyst
760-346-2489
[email protected]
44-950 El Dorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
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Project Staff
dedicated project team will remain unchanged and consistent throughout the duration of our engagement. Director Alexis Gillam will provide strategic oversight and communications support, rooted in her 12 years of providing city management, public engagement and strategic communications.
Alexis will serve as account manager, closely monitoring the quality and performance of work product and will serve as the primary liaison to Town staff. Business Analyst Madeline Wilson will serve as project manager, leading the day-to-day operations, managing deliverables, ensuring all work products align with Town priorities, timelines and budget. Junior Business Analyst Eric Chandler will provide social media and content support to the project. Should any key personnel become unavailable during our engagement, Tripepi Smith will quickly substitute with other Tripepi Smith resources who have commensurate experience, knowledge and/or skill sets.
The core project team will have dedicated availability to support the engagement, including capacity to provide support under urgent notice and/or time constraints. Tripepi Smith is a collaborative firm with many skill sets available. Any Tripepi Smith staff member may be brought onto the engagement to help with our efforts.
Director
Location: Boise, ID | Role: Account Manager
Alexis Gillam is an experienced local government leader with over 12 years of experience in City Management, public engagement and strategic communications. She has led major efforts in economic development, placemaking, legislative advocacy, and emergency response. While serving in Malibu, she directed crisis communications and supported recovery and rebuild efforts during the Broad, Franklin and Palisades Fires. She also led a multi-agency strategy to improve safety along Pacific Coast Highway including public education, special legislation and infrastructure. She guided the Malibu Community Lands Project, a citywide engagement initiative to determine future uses for over 60 acres of public land. In Imperial, she oversaw cross-departmental operations, led capital projects and secured state and federal funding to support community priorities. Alexis was recently recognized by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) as one of the Top 100 Local Government Influencers in the United States. -
time and building a career in city management. After more than a decade on the city management track, Alexis made the intentional decision to shift her career to prioritize starting a family while continuing to serve the public good. Her new role with Tripepi Smith allows her to stay rooted in the work she believes in, supporting local governments, while creating space for a more balanced life. She is grateful that her passion for services allows her to live out her values, leading with purpose, guided by faith and creating opportunities for others to thrive.
Her clients include the City of Ojai, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, City of Rolling Hills, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Camarillo, Town of Yucca Valley and City of San Bernardino.
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Business Analyst
Location: Salt Lake City, UT | Role: Project Manager
Madeline Wilson is a marketing professional with a versatile set of skills, including social media management, marketing strategy, copywriting, project management and more. She graduated from the is passionate about using her skills to
educate. Madeline developed her skills in a variety of industries including non-profit, technology and local government and has been a key player in expanding the reach and effectiveness of communications for small businesses.
Madeline is a certified Hootsuite Marketing Professional and has a strong understanding of Meta and Spotify advertising. Her client work includes the Town of Yucca Valley, City of Lancaster, City of Menlo Park, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and the California Municipal Revenue and Tax Association.
Junior Business Analyst
Location: San Diego, CA | Role: Content Development and Project Support Erica is a results-driven marketing professional with a keen understanding of client relations and a passion for creativity. Graduating from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, she combines her academic foundation with practical experience in sales, customer service, content creation and more. Erica excels in writing, public speaking and event coordination, always ensuring that client needs are met with speed and precision. She has honed these skills through many work experiences, from serving as the Director of Marketing for the San Diego State Choirs Department to her volunteer work for Madd Mutts Dog Rescue.
Erica is certified in Hootsuite Social Marketing, Sprout Social and Google Analytics. Her client work includes Disneyland, City of Orange, Town of Yucca Valley, City of Needles, and Ellis County, Texas.
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Work Samples
Graphic Design: Banners
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Metrics Report
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Stock Photography
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Videography
Event Videos
Tripepi Smith often attends special events to capture video footage and b-roll for recap videos, reels and future promotional videos. Our videographers can produce videos in both horizontal and vertical orientations. Watch our vertical video showcase here.
City of Palmdale Kaleidoscope Reel
City of Palmdale National Night Out Recap
City of Palmdale State of the City
Item: 16.
Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Staff Report
To: Town Council
From: Tommie Jones, Recreation Coordinator, Frank Luckino, Deputy Town Manager Date: July 15, 2026
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
Subject: Independence Day Event Recap
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Independence Day Event Recap and provide direction regarding future Independence Day events.
Prior Review:
None
Discussion:
The Town of Yucca Valley's 2026 Summer Music Festival opened in spectacular fashion on Friday, July 3, at Yucca Valley High School Stadium, drawing thousands of attendees to celebrate Independence Day. Many more residents enjoyed the Fireworks Spectacular from homes throughout the community, making the event a true town-wide celebration.
The season kickoff featured patriotic décor and giveaways, a warm welcome from Mayor Pro Tem Schooler, an energetic performance by Those Guys, and a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music broadcast by media sponsor Z107.7 FM. Gates opened at 6:00 p.m., the concert began at 6:30 p.m., and the fireworks finale illuminated the night sky at 9:00 p.m. Guests enjoyed free parking, a variety of food vendors and food trucks, and a welcoming atmosphere as families gathered throughout the stadium to celebrate the holiday.
The event was conducted smoothly and safely, providing a fun, family-friendly experience for all in attendance.
The Town of Yucca Valley, in collaboration with the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, proudly co-sponsored this year's Independence Day Celebration. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to bringing the community together while preserving cherished local traditions and providing a first-class event for residents and visitors alike.
The success of the celebration was made possible through the generous support and
collaboration of numerous community partners. The Town extends its sincere appreciation to Burrtec Waste Industries for providing additional portable restrooms, handwashing stations, and extra refuse containers that enhanced guest comfort throughout the evening. KK Rents of Yucca Valley generously donated a generator that powered the event stage, lighting, and sound systems, helping ensure a seamless concert experience. Special recognition is also extended to media partners Z107.7 FM and the Hi-Desert Star for their outstanding efforts in promoting the event throughout the Morongo Basin and helping spread excitement across the community.
The Town is grateful to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the Citizens on Patrol for maintaining a safe and secure venue while assisting with traffic control, parking operations, and the safe arrival and departure of attendees. Appreciation is also extended to the San Bernardino Fire and San Bernardino Fire Marshal personnel for providing additional emergency resources on-site, overseeing fireworks safety, and ensuring the event was conducted safely from beginning to end. The Town also thanks the Morongo Unified School District for graciously allowing use of the Yucca Valley High School Stadium and for its invaluable assistance before, during, and after the event. Their partnership played an important role in the success of the Independence Day Celebration. Additional appreciation is extended to Miss Yucca Valley and the Miss Yucca Valley Court for volunteering their time to provide complimentary face painting and help create a fun and memorable experience for children and families throughout the evening.
Alternatives
None.
Fiscal Impact:
The Independence Day Event budget has been included in the Adopted FY2026-2028 Budget for a total of $69,000 which included the fireworks, event amenities, and $24,000 of contributions from the Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
Attachments
1. 3rd of July Flyer
6:00 PM Gates open
6:30 PM -
8:30 PM
8:40 PM
9:00 PM
Live music performance
by Those Guys!
Speech by Mayor
Pro Tem Schooler
Fireworks show!
Join us at this year’s Independence Day
Celebration featuring a concert and
Fireworks Spectacular event at the YVHS
Stadium, located at 7600 Sage Ave in
Yucca Valley, on its new date July 3 !
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Item: 17.
Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Staff Report
To: Town Council
From: Jordan Gumbish, Finance Manager
Date: July 13, 2026
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
Subject: Investment Policy for FY2026-28
Recommendation:
Review and approve the FY 2026-28 Investment Policy; and receive and file the Chandler Investment Portfolio Update
Prior Review:
Current Investment Policy reviewed and approved by Council on June 4, 2024.
Discussion:
Management of the Town’s investments is governed by the Prudent Investor Standard as set forth in California Government Code Section 53600.3.
The attached policy represents an investment policy outlining the principles and practices of the investment of the Town’s surplus funds. All guidelines incorporated into the policy are in accordance with the requirements set forth in the California Government Code.
The Town's investment policy is a comprehensive framework by which the Town’s investment practices will be governed. It is important to note that the underlying foundation for the proposed policy remains safety, liquidity, and yield as identified by California Government Code with respect to the investment of surplus funds. Staff recommendation is to review and approve the bi-annual investment policy. There are several recommended changes to the investment policy, all of which provide clarifying language to the Town's policy for investments in accordance with California Government Code. No changes affect the Town's current investments, assets, or investment strategy.
Any proposed Town Investment that is not consistent with past Town practice will be brought before the Town Council as a discussion item irrespective of the fact that it may already be authorized by the Town’s investment policy.
Town staff will provide a presentation to review the investment program's annualized returns
and ongoing strategy.
Alternatives
None.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no anticipated financial impact associated with the recommended approval of the Town Investment Policy.
Attachments
1. Town Investment Policy FY2026-2028 - REDLINE
Town of Yucca Valley
Investment Policy
Fiscal Years 20264-20286
June 4ly X, 20264
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2 Town of Yucca Valley
Investment Policy
Table of Contents
1.0 Policy ..................................................................................... 3
2.0 Scope ..................................................................................... 3
3.0 Prudence ................................................................................ 3
4.0 Objectives .............................................................................. 3
5.0 Delegation of Authority ......................................................... 4
6.0 Ethics and Conflicts of Interest .............................................. 4
7.0 Authorized Financial Institutions and Dealers ........................ 4
8.0 Authorized and Suitable Investments .................................... 5
9.0 Collateralization ..................................................................... 6
10.0 Safekeeping and Custody ....................................................... 7
11.0 Diversification ........................................................................ 7
12.0 Reporting ............................................................................... 7 Attachments
Attachment A – Certification ...................................................................... 8 Attachment B - CGC § 53601 & CGC § 53646 ............................................. 9
3 TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
INVESTMENT POLICY
1.0 POLICY
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of California has declared that the deposit and investment of public funds by local officials and local agencies is an issue of statewide concern (California Government Code (CGC) Sections 53600.6 and 53630.1); WHEREAS the legislative body of a local agency may invest surplus monies, not required for the immediate necessities of the local agency, in accordance with the provisions of CGC §53601 et seq.; and
WHEREAS the Finance Department of the Town of Yucca Valley (“Town”) shall biennially prepare and submit a statement of investment policy and such policy, and any changes thereto, shall be considered by the legislative body at a public meeting (CGC §53646).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the policy of the Town of Yucca Valley is to invest funds in a manner which will provide: (i) the maximum security; (ii) the funds necessary to meet the daily cash flow demands of the Town; and (iii) the highest investment return while conforming to all statutes governing the investment of Town funds within the constraints of this Investment Policy.
2.0 SCOPE
This Investment Policy applies to all cash and investment assets of the Town of Yucca Valley.
3.0 PRUDENCE
Investments shall be made with that degree of judgment and care which persons of prudence, discretion, and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs; not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived. The standard of prudence to be used by designated investment signatories shall be the "prudent investor" standard (CGC §53600.3) and shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio. Designated investment signatories, acting in accordance with written procedures, this investment policy, and exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual security's credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.
4.0 OBJECTIVES
As specified in CGC §53600.5, when investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, enhancing, selling, and managing public funds; the primary objectives, in priority order, of the investment
4 activities shall be:
A. Safety: Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program.
Investments made by the Town shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio.
B. Liquidity: The investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the Town to meet all operating requirements, which might be reasonably anticipated.
C. Return on Investments: The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio.
5.0 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Authority to manage the investment program is derived from CGC §53600, et seq., and the Town Code of the Town of Yucca Valley. Management responsibility for the investment program is hereby delegated to the Town Manager, who shall establish written procedures for the operation of the investment program consistent with this investment policy. No person may engage in an investment transaction except as provided under the terms of this investment policy and the procedures established by the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall be responsible for all transactions undertaken and shall establish a system of controls to regulate the activities of the investment program. Under the provisions of CGC §53600.3, the Town Manager is a trustee and a fiduciary subject to the prudent investor standard.
The Town may engage the services of one or more external investment advisers, who are registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, to assist in the management of the Town’s investment portfolio in a manner consistent with the Town’s objectives. External investment advisers may be granted discretion to purchase and sell investment securities in accordance with this investment policy.
6.0 ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Town personnel involved in the placement of investments shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with the proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Town personnel shall disclose any material interests in financial institutions with which they conduct business. In addition, Town personnel shall disclose any personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the investment portfolio. Disclosure shall be made to the governing body, or through the timely filing of the annual Form 700 to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
7.0 AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEALERS
The Town Manager and assigned Finance Department staff will maintain a list of financial
5 institutions selected on the basis of credit-worthiness, financial strength, experience, and capitalization. In presenting financial institutions to the Town’s Town Council for the deposit or investment of Town funds, the Town Manager consideration shall include the depository’s latest financial performance data.
For the services of banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations, depository agreements shall be prepared by the Town Manager and authorized representatives of the respective financial institutions for consideration and execution by the Town Council of the Town of Yucca Valley. These depository agreements shall be reviewed from time to time to ensure they reflect the current relationship between the Town and the financial institution.
For broker/dealer services utilized to invest in government securities and other investments, the Town Council of the Town shall select only broker/dealers who are licensed and in good standing with the California Department of Securities, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Association of Securities Dealers, or other applicable self-regulatory organizations.
In addition, the broker/dealer must be a primary government securities dealer as defined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Before engaging in investment transactions with a broker/dealer, a bank, or a savings and loan association, the Town Manager shall have received from each financial institution a signed Certification Form. This form shall attest that the financial institution has reviewed the Town's Investment Policy, understands it, and intends to present investment recommendations and transactions to the Town that are appropriate under its terms and conditions. An example of the Certificate Form is attached (see Attachment "A").
The Town Manager and Finance Department will perform an annual review of the financial condition and registrations of qualified financial institutions and dealers and require annual audited financial statements to be on file for each company. The Town shall send a copy of the current Investment Policy to all financial institutions and dealers approved to do business with the Town.
8.0 AUTHORIZED AND SUITABLE INVESTMENTS
The Town of Yucca Valley is empowered by CGC §53601 et seq. to invest in the following:
A. United States Treasury notes, bonds, bills, or certificates of indebtedness, or those for which the full faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest.
B. Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government-sponsored enterprises.
C. The Town is authorized to invest in any securities allowed under California Government Code Section 53601.
6 D. Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) investments cannot exceed the maximum per agency cap of the Local Agency Investment Fund.
E. Money Market Accounts (MMAs) with qualified financial institutions may be used as short-term investments and to facilitate the transfer of funds into longer-term investments in conformance with CGC §53601(k). Funds may also be deposited in MMAs with Trustees in conjunction with debt service accounts and escrow accounts in conformance with CGC §53601(k).
F. Passbook Savings Accounts and Demand Deposit Accounts offered by federally insured institutions and meeting all of the aforementioned criteria.
G. Funds held under the terms of a Trust Indenture or other contract or agreement may be invested according to the provisions of those indentures, contracts, or agreements.
Also, see CGC §53601 for a detailed summary of the limitations and special conditions that apply to each of the above listed investment securities. CGC §53601 is attached and included by reference in this Investment Policy (see Attachment "B").
Surplus Funds are defined, for the purposes of this Investment Policy, as all funds of the Town except:
Funds Held in Deferred Compensation Accounts
Bond Proceeds invested pursuant to Council approved bond documents Trustee controlled MMAs associated with escrow accounts Debt Service Reserves invested in Guaranteed Investment Contracts and Trustee MMAs
7 9.0 COLLATERALIZATION
All certificates of deposits must be collateralized. The collateral must be held by a third-party trustee and valued regularly by the State Banking Department's Administrator of Local Agency Security.
10.0 SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY
All security transactions entered into by the Town shall be conducted on delivery vs. payment (DVP) basis. All securities purchased or acquired shall be delivered to the Town by book entry, physical delivery, or by third party custodial agreement as required by CGC §53601.
The only exceptions to the foregoing shall be depository accounts and securities purchases made with: (i) local government investment pools; (ii) time certificates of deposit; (iii) mutual funds and money market mutual funds, since these securities are not deliverable.
11.0 DIVERSIFICATION
The Town Council recognizes that investment risks can result from issuer defaults, market price changes, or various technical complications leading to temporary illiquidity. Portfolio diversification is employed as a way to control these risks. Investment signatories are expected to display prudence in the selection and/or approval of securities, as a way to minimize the risks present in the investment portfolio. No individual investment transaction shall be undertaken which jeopardizes the total capital position of the overall portfolio. With the exception of U.S.
Treasury securities and Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), no more than 50% of total investment portfolio will be invested with a single financial institution. The Town Council acknowledges that from time to time certain situations may arise during which strict adherence to an inflexible investment policy may be overly restrictive. On a case-by-case basis, the Town Council may consider any pertinent information of such situations and may, by minute action, modify or waive, within the constraints of CGC §53601 et seq., any of the provisions or restrictions of this Investment Policy.
12.0 REPORTING
In accordance with CGC §53646, the Finance Department shall submit to the Town Council a quarterly investment report. This report will include all required elements of the quarterly report as prescribed by CGC §53646. Required elements of the quarterly report include:
a. Type of investment;
b. Name of institution;
c. Date of maturity;
d. Amount of deposit or cost of the security and the par value e. Current market value of all securities; and
f. Rate of interest/earnings (yield).
CGC §53646 also requires that the investment report must include a statement that (i) all
8 investment actions executed since the last investment report have been made in full compliance with the Investment Policy and that (ii) the Town will meet its expenditure obligations for the next six months. The Finance Department shall maintain a complete and timely record of all investment transactions in support of the above statement.
9 Attachment A
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I hereby certify that I have personally read Town of Yucca Valley’s (the Town's) Investment Policy pertaining to the investments of the Town, and have implemented reasonable procedures and a system of controls designed to preclude imprudent investment activities arising out of transactions conducted between our financial institution and the Town. All sales personnel will be routinely informed of the Town’s investment objectives, horizon, outlook, strategies, and risk constraints whenever we are so advised. We pledge to exercise reasonable diligence in informing the Town’s Finance Department.
NOTE: Completion of the certification DOES NOT guarantee that our financial institution will be guaranteed any portion of the investment business with Town of Yucca Valley.
Firm Name
Name Signature
Date
Name Signature
(Person in charge of government
securities operations)
Date
10 Attachment B
Government Code Section § 53601
This section shall apply to a local agency that is a city, a district, or other local agency that does not pool money in deposits or investments with other local agencies, other than local agencies that have the same governing body. However, Section 53635 shall apply to all local agencies that pool money in deposits or investments with other local agencies that have separate governing bodies. The legislative body of a local agency having moneys in a sinking fund or moneys in its treasury not required for the immediate needs of the local agency may invest any portion of the moneys that it deems wise or expedient in those investments set forth below. A local agency purchasing or obtaining any securities prescribed in this section, in a negotiable, bearer, registered, or nonregistered format, shall require delivery of the securities to the local agency, including those purchased for the agency by financial advisers, consultants, or managers using the agency’s funds, by book entry, physical delivery, or by third-party custodial agreement. The transfer of securities to the counterparty bank’s customer book entry account may be used for book entry delivery.
For purposes of this section, “counterparty” means the other party to the transaction. A counterparty bank’s trust department or separate safekeeping department may be used for the physical delivery of the security if the security is held in the name of the local agency. Where this section specifies a percentage limitation for a particular category of investment, that percentage is applicable only at the date of purchase. For the purposes of compliance with this section, an investment’s term or remaining maturity shall be measured from the settlement date to final maturity. A security purchased in accordance with this section shall not have a forward settlement date exceeding 45 days from the time of the investment.
Where this section does not specify a limitation on the term or remaining maturity at the time of the investment, no investment shall be made in any security, other than a security underlying a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement authorized by this section, that at the time of the investment has a term remaining to maturity in excess of five years, unless the legislative body has granted express authority to make that investment either specifically or as a part of an investment program approved by the legislative body no less than three months prior to the investment:
(a) Bonds issued by the local agency, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenueproducing property owned, controlled, or operated by the local agency or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the local agency.
(b) United States Treasury notes, bonds, bills, or certificates of indebtedness, or those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest. (c) Registered state warrants or treasury notes or bonds of this state, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the state or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the state.
(d) Registered treasury notes or bonds of any of the other 49 states in addition to California, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by a state or by a department, board, agency, or authority of any of the other 49 states, in addition to California.
(e) Bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness of a local agency within this state, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the local agency, or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the local agency.
11 (f) Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government-sponsored enterprises. (g) Bankers’ acceptances otherwise known as bills of exchange or time drafts that are drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank. Purchases of bankers’ acceptances shall not exceed 180 days’ maturity or 40 percent of the agency’s moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section. However, no more than 30 percent of the agency’s moneys may be invested in the bankers’ acceptances of any one commercial bank pursuant to this section.
This subdivision does not preclude a municipal utility district from investing moneys in its treasury in a manner authorized by the Municipal Utility District Act (Division 6 (commencing with Section 11501) of the Public Utilities Code).
(h) Commercial paper of “prime” quality of the highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). The entity that issues the commercial paper shall meet all of the following conditions in either paragraph (1) or (2):
(1) The entity meets the following criteria:
(A) Is organized and operating in the United States as a general corporation. (B) Has total assets in excess of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000). (C) Has debt other than commercial paper, if any, that is rated in a rating category of “A” or its equivalent or higher by an NRSRO.
(2) The entity meets the following criteria:
(A) Is organized within the United States as a special purpose corporation, trust, or limited liability company.
(B) Has program wide credit enhancements including, but not limited to, overcollateralization, letters of credit, or a surety bond.
(C) Has commercial paper that is rated “A-1” or higher, or the equivalent, by an NRSRO.
Eligible commercial paper shall have a maximum maturity of 397270 days or less. Local agencies, other than counties or a city and county, that have less than one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) of investment assets under management, may invest no more than 25 percent of their moneys in eligible commercial paper. Local agencies, other than counties or a city or county, that have one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) or more of investment assets under management may invest no more than 40% of their moneys in eligible commercial paper. A lLocal agencyies, other than a countyies or a city and county, may purchase no more than 10 percent of its total investment assets in the commercial paper and the medium-term notes the outstanding commercial paper of any single issuer. Counties or a city and county may invest in commercial paper pursuant to the concentration limits in subdivision (a) of Section 53635.
(i) Negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank, a savings association or a federal association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code), a state or federal credit union, or by a federally licensed or state-licensed branch of a foreign bank. Purchases of negotiable certificates of deposit shall not exceed 30 percent of the agency’s moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section. For purposes of this section, negotiable certificates of deposit do not come within Article 2 (commencing with Section 53630), except that the amount so invested shall be subject to the limitations of Section 53638. The legislative body of a local agency and the treasurer or other official of the local agency having legal custody of the moneys are prohibited from investing local agency
12 funds, or funds in the custody of the local agency, in negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a state or federal credit union if a member of the legislative body of the local agency, or a person with investment decision-making authority in the administrative office manager’s office, budget office, auditor-controller’s office, or treasurer’s office of the local agency also serves on the board of directors, or any committee appointed by the board of directors, or the credit committee or the supervisory committee of the state or federal credit union issuing the negotiable certificates of deposit. (j) (1) Investments in repurchase agreements or reverse repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements of securities authorized by this section, as long as the agreements are subject to this subdivision, including the delivery requirements specified in this section. (2) Investments in repurchase agreements may be made, on an investment authorized in this section, when the term of the agreement does not exceed one year. The market value of securities that underlie a repurchase agreement shall be valued at 102 percent or greater of the funds borrowed against those securities and the value shall be adjusted no less than quarterly. Since the market value of the underlying securities is subject to daily market fluctuations, the investments in repurchase agreements shall be in compliance if the value of the underlying securities is brought back up to 102 percent no later than the next business day.
(3) Reverse repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements may be utilized only when all of the following conditions are met:
(A) The security to be sold using a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement has been owned and fully paid for by the local agency for a minimum of 30 days prior to sale. (B) The total of all reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements on investments owned by the local agency does not exceed 20 percent of the base value of the portfolio. (C) The agreement does not exceed a term of 92 days, unless the agreement includes a written codicil guaranteeing a minimum earning or spread for the entire period between the sale of a security using a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement and the final maturity date of the same security.
(D) Funds obtained or funds within the pool of an equivalent amount to that obtained from selling a security to a counterparty using a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement shall not be used to purchase another security with a maturity longer than 92 days from the initial settlement date of the reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement, unless the reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement includes a written codicil guaranteeing a minimum earning or spread for the entire period between the sale of a security using a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement and the final maturity date of the same security. (4) (A) Investments in reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending agreements, or similar investments in which the local agency sells securities prior to purchase with a simultaneous agreement to repurchase the security may be made only upon prior approval of the governing body of the local agency and shall be made only with primary dealers of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or with a nationally or state-chartered bank that has or has had a significant banking relationship with a local agency.
(B) For purposes of this chapter, “significant banking relationship” means any of the following activities of a bank:
(i) Involvement in the creation, sale, purchase, or retirement of a local agency’s bonds, warrants, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness.
(ii) Financing of a local agency’s activities.
13 (iii) Acceptance of a local agency’s securities or funds as deposits. (5) (A) “Repurchase agreement” means a purchase of securities by the local agency pursuant to an agreement by which the counterparty seller will repurchase the securities on or before a specified date and for a specified amount and the counterparty will deliver the underlying securities to the local agency by book entry, physical delivery, or by third-party custodial agreement. The transfer of underlying securities to the counterparty bank’s customer book-entry account may be used for book-entry delivery. (B) “Securities,” for purposes of repurchase under this subdivision, means securities of the same issuer, description, issue date, and maturity.
(C) “Reverse repurchase agreement” means a sale of securities by the local agency pursuant to an agreement by which the local agency will repurchase the securities on or before a specified date and includes other comparable agreements.
(D) “Securities lending agreement” means an agreement under which a local agency agrees to transfer securities to a borrower who, in turn, agrees to provide collateral to the local agency. During the term of the agreement, both the securities and the collateral are held by a third party. At the conclusion of the agreement, the securities are transferred back to the local agency in return for the collateral. (E) For purposes of this section, the base value of the local agency’s pool portfolio shall be that dollar amount obtained by totaling all cash balances placed in the pool by all pool participants, excluding any amounts obtained through selling securities by way of reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending agreements, or other similar borrowing methods. (F) For purposes of this section, the spread is the difference between the cost of funds obtained using the reverse repurchase agreement and the earnings obtained on the reinvestment of the funds. (k) Medium-term notes, defined as all corporate and depository institution debt securities with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, issued by corporations organized and operating within the United States or by depository institutions licensed by the United States or any state and operating within the United States. Notes eligible for investment under this subdivision shall be rated in a rating category of “A” or its equivalent or better by an NRSRO. Purchases of medium-term notes shall not include other instruments authorized by this section and shall not exceed 30 percent of the agency’s moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section. A local agency, other than a county or a city and a county, may invest no more than 10% of its total investment assets in the commercial paper and the medium-term notes of any single issuer.
(l) (1) Shares of beneficial interest issued by diversified management companies that invest in the securities and obligations as authorized by subdivisions (a) to (k), inclusive, and subdivisions (m) to (q), inclusive, and that comply with the investment restrictions of this article and Article 2 (commencing with Section 53630). However, notwithstanding these restrictions, a counterparty to a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement is not required to be a primary dealer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York if the company’s board of directors finds that the counterparty presents a minimal risk of default, and the value of the securities underlying a repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement may be 100 percent of the sales price if the securities are marked to market daily. (2) Shares of beneficial interest issued by diversified management companies that are money market funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Sec. 80a-1 et seq.).
(3) If investment is in shares issued pursuant to paragraph (1), the company shall have met either of the following criteria:
14 (A) Attained the highest ranking or the highest letter and numerical rating provided by not less than two NRSROs.
(B) Retained an investment adviser registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less than five years’ experience investing in the securities and obligations authorized by subdivisions (a) to (k), inclusive, and subdivisions (m) to (q), inclusive, and with assets under management in excess of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000). (4) If investment is in shares issued pursuant to paragraph (2), the company shall have met either of the following criteria:
(A) Attained the highest ranking or the highest letter and numerical rating provided by not less than two NRSROs.
(B) Retained an investment adviser registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less than five years’ experience managing money market mutual funds with assets under management in excess of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000). (5) The purchase price of shares of beneficial interest purchased pursuant to this subdivision shall not include commission that the companies may charge and shall not exceed 20 percent of the agency’s moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section. However, no more than 10 percent of the agency’s funds may be invested in shares of beneficial interest of any one mutual fund pursuant to paragraph (1).
(m) Moneys held by a trustee or fiscal agent and pledged to the payment or security of bonds or other indebtedness, or obligations under a lease, installment sale, or other agreement of a local agency, or certificates of participation in those bonds, indebtedness, or lease installment sale, or other agreements, may be invested in accordance with the statutory provisions governing the issuance of those bonds, indebtedness, or lease installment sale, or other agreement, or to the extent not inconsistent therewith or if there are no specific statutory provisions, in accordance with the ordinance, resolution, indenture, or agreement of the local agency providing for the issuance. (n) Notes, bonds, or other obligations that are at all times secured by a valid first priority security interest in securities of the types listed by Section 53651 as eligible securities for the purpose of securing local agency deposits having a market value at least equal to that required by Section 53652 for the purpose of securing local agency deposits. The securities serving as collateral shall be placed by delivery or book entry into the custody of a trust company or the trust department of a bank that is not affiliated with the issuer of the secured obligation, and the security interest shall be perfected in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Commercial Code or federal regulations applicable to the types of securities in which the security interest is granted.
(o) A mortgage passthrough security, collateralized mortgage obligation, mortgage-backed or other paythrough bond, equipment lease-backed certificate, consumer receivable passthrough certificate, or consumer receivable-backed bond.
(2) For sSecurities eligible for investment under this subdivision not issued or guaranteed by an agency or issuer identified in subdivision (b) or (f), the following limitations apply:
(A) The security shall be rated in a rating category of “AA” or its equivalent or better by an NRSRO and have a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less. (B) Purchase of securities authorized by this subdivision shall not exceed 20 percent of the agency’s surplus moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section.
15 (o)(p) Shares of beneficial interest issued by a joint powers authority organized pursuant to Section 6509.7 that invests in the securities and obligations authorized in subdivisions (a) to (r), inclusive. Each share shall represent an equal proportional interest in the underlying pool of securities owned by the joint powers authority. To be eligible under this section, the joint powers authority issuing the shares shall have retained an investment adviser that meets all of the following criteria:
(1) The adviser is registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (2) The adviser has not less than five years of experience investing in the securities and obligations authorized in subdivisions (a) to (q), inclusive.
(3) The adviser has assets under management in excess of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000). (p)(q) United States dollar denominated senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, or Inter-American Development Bank, with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, and eligible for purchase and sale within the United States. Investments under this subdivision shall be rated in a rating category of “AA” or its equivalent or better by an NRSRO and shall not exceed 30 percent of the agency’s moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section. (q)(r) Commercial paper, debt securities, or other obligations of a public bank, as defined in Section 57600.
This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2031, and as of that date is repealed.
Government Code Section § 53601.1
The authority of a local agency to invest funds pursuant to Section 53601 includes, in addition thereto, authority to invest in financial futures or financial options contracts in any of the investment categories enumerated in that section.
Government Code Section § 53601.2
As used in this article, “corporation” includes a limited liability company.
Government Code Section § 53601.5
The purchase by a local agency of any investment authorized pursuant to Section 53601 or 53601.1, not purchased directly from the issuer, shall be purchased either from an institution licensed by the state as a broker-dealer, as defined Section 25004 of the Corporations Code, or from a member of a federally regulated securities exchange, from a national or state-chartered bank, from a savings association or federal association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code) or from a brokerage firm designated as a primary government dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank.
Government Code Section § 53601.6
(a) A local agency shall not invest any funds pursuant to this article or pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 53630) in inverse floaters, range notes, or mortgage-derived, interest-only strips. (b) (1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), a local agency shall not invest any funds pursuant to this article or pursuant to Article 2, (commencing with Section 53630) in any security that could result in a zerointerest accrual if held to maturity. However, a local agency may hold prohibited investments until their maturity dates. The limitation in this subdivision shall not apply to local agency investments in shares of beneficial interest issued by diversified management companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Sec. 80a-1 et seq.) that are authorized for investment pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 53601.
16 (2) Notwithstanding the prohibition in paragraph (1), a local agency may invest in securities issued by, or backed by, the United States government that could result in zero- or negative-interest accrual if held to maturity, in the event of, and for the duration of, a period of negative market interest rates. A local agency may hold these instruments until their maturity dates. (c) This section shall remain into effect only until January 1, 2031, and as of that date is repealed. (Amended by SB 998, SB 1489, SB 882, and SB 595Stats. 2019, Ch. 442, Sec. 11. (AB 857) Effective January 1, 2020.)
Government Code Section § 53646
(a) (1) In the case of county government, the treasurer may annually render to the board of supervisors and any oversight committee a statement of investment policy, which the board shall review and approve at a public meeting. Any change in the policy shall also be reviewed and approved by the board at a public meeting.
(2) In the case of any other local agency, the treasurer or chief fiscal officer of the local agency may annually render to the legislative body of that local agency and any oversight committee of that local agency a statement of investment policy, which the legislative body of the local agency shall consider at a public meeting. Any change in the policy shall also be considered by the legislative body of the local agency at a public meeting.
(b) (1) The treasurer or chief fiscal officer may render a quarterly report to the chief executive officer, the internal auditor, and the legislative body of the local agency. The quarterly report shall be so submitted within 4530 days following the end of the quarter covered by the report. Except as provided in subdivisions (e) and (f), this report shall include the type of investment, issuer, date of maturity, par and dollar amount invested on all securities, investments and moneys held by the local agency, and shall additionally include a description of any of the local agency’s funds, investments, or programs, that are under the management of contracted parties, including lending programs. With respect to all securities held by the local agency, and under management of any outside party that is not also a local agency or the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund, the report shall also include a current market value as of the date of the report, and shall include the source of this same valuation. (2) The quarterly report shall state compliance of the portfolio to the statement of investment policy, or manner in which the portfolio is not in compliance.
(3) The quarterly report shall include a statement denoting the ability of the local agency to meet its pool’s expenditure requirements for the next six months, or provide an explanation as to why sufficient money shall, or may, not be available.
(4) In the quarterly report, a subsidiary ledger of investments may be used in accordance with accepted accounting practices.
(c) Pursuant to subdivision (b), the treasurer or chief fiscal officer shall report whatever additional information or data may be required by the legislative body of the local agency. (d) The legislative body of a local agency may elect to require the report specified in subdivision (b) to be made on a monthly basis instead of quarterly.
(e) For local agency investments that have been placed in the Local Agency Investment Fund, created by Section 16429.1, in National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund-insured accounts in a credit union, in accounts insured or guaranteed pursuant to Section 14858 of the Financial Code, or in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured accounts in a bank or savings and loan association, in a county
17 investment pool, or any combination of these, the treasurer or chief fiscal officer may supply to the governing body, chief executive officer, and the auditor of the local agency the most recent statement or statements received by the local agency from these institutions in lieu of the information required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) regarding investments in these institutions. (f) The treasurer or chief fiscal officer shall not be required to render a quarterly report, as required by subdivision (b), to a legislative body or any oversight committee of a school district or county office of education for securities, investments, or moneys held by the school district or county office of education in individual accounts that are less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (g) In recognition of the state and local interests served by the actions made optional in subdivisions (a) and (b), the Legislature encourages the local agency officials to continue taking the actions formerly mandated by this section. However, nothing in this subdivision may be construed to impose any liability on a local agency that does not continue to take the formerly mandated action. (Amended by SB 1489tats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 68.5. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.
Item: 18.
Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Staff Report
To: Town Council
From: Brooke Dudra, Town Clerk
Date: July 13, 2026
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
Subject: Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates – League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo (September 23–25, 2026)
Recommendation:
Designate one Council Member to serve as the Voting Delegate, and one Council Member to serve as Alternate, to represent the Town of Yucca Valley at the General Assembly during the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo on September 25, 2026.
Prior Review:
None for this particular action.
Discussion:
Each year, the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) hosts its Annual Conference and Expo, which includes a General Assembly where member cities consider and vote on resolutions that help shape Cal Cities policy.
The General Assembly will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Each member city is entitled to one voting delegate. The designated voting delegate is responsible for representing the City and casting votes on behalf of the City during the General Assembly.
To ensure participation, cities may also designate up to two alternate voting delegates. An alternate may vote in the event the primary voting delegate is unable to serve.
Per Cal Cities bylaws, the voting delegate and alternates must be formally designated by action of the City Council. This designation cannot be made by the Mayor or Town Manager independently.
Designating a voting delegate ensures that the Town of Yucca Valley is represented in statewide policy discussions and decisions made during the General Assembly.
Following Council action, staff will submit the designated delegate and alternates through the Cal Cities online portal. The submission deadline is September 1, 2026, and requires certification that Council action has been taken.
Alternatives
No alternatives are recommended.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with designating a voting delegate and alternates.
Attendance at the conference is subject to previously approved travel and training budgets.
Attachments
1. 2026 Voting Delegate Information Packet
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 23-25, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.
Taking place on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.
To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.
Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.
Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.
Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.
Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration opens June 2.
For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and Council Action Advised by September 1, 2026
alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.
Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.
Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.
Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.
The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Anaheim Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.
The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.
Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.
Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].
Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org General Assembly Voting Guidelines
1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.
2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.
3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.
4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.
5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.
6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.
7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.
Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.
How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.
The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.
The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.
Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.
Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.
Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.
Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.
The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.
Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.
Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.
During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.
Cal Cities policy
development is a memberinformed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.
For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.
General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.2
During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f).