TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
The Mission of the Town of Yucca Valley is to
provide a government that is responsive to its citizens to ensure a safe and secure environment
while maintaining the highest quality of life.
TOWN COUNCIL: 5:00 PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
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Town Council
Merl Abel, Mayor
Jim Schooler, Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Denison, Council Member
Jeff Drozd, Council Member
Robert Lombardo, Council Member
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Town of Yucca Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at (760) 369-7209 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting
The meeting agenda packet is available for public view in the Town Hall lobby and on the Town’s website at www.yucca-valley.org prior to the meeting. For more information on an agenda item or the agenda process, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (760) 369-7209 ext. 226.
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Comment time is limited to 3 minutes.
Where appropriate or deemed necessary, action may be taken on any item listed in the agenda.
OPENING CEREMONIES:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Council Members Denison, Drozd, Lombardo, Schooler, and Mayor Abel Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
1. Recognition of the Tri-Valley Little League Senior Division Softball All-Stars – 2026 Southern California State Champions
2. Recognition of JT Sportsman’s Club for Donation to the Town of Yucca Valley Animal Shelter
Approval of Agenda
3. Agenda Approval
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting agenda as prepared.
Consent Agenda
All items listed on the consent agenda are routine matters or formal documents covering previous Town Council instruction. Items are enacted by one motion and a second without separate discussion unless a member of the Town Council or Town Staff requests dialog on a specific item at the beginning of the meeting. Requests for public comment on the consent agenda items should be filed with the Town Clerk.
4. Minutes
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Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, July 21, 2026 as presented.
5. Amendment 1 to NRO Engineering 1 July 2024 Agreement for Town Engineer & Engineering Plan Check Services
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the July 1, 2024 Agreement with NRO Engineering for Town Engineer and Engineering Plan Check Services, extending the term of the Agreement for two (2) years, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; ratify the continuation of services provided under the Agreement effective July 1, 2026; continue the designation of Noel Owsley as Town Engineer; and authorize the Town Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the Town.
6. AB1234 Reporting Requirements
Recommendation:
Receive and file the AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule for the month of July 2026.
7. Ratification of Warrant Registers
Recommendation:
Ratify the Payroll Registers totaling $349,241.81 dated July 02, 2026, $346,531.53 dated July 17, 2026, and $292,630.74 dated July 31, 2026. Ratify the Warrant Register totaling $4,284,649.95 for the period of July 01, 2026, through July 31, 2026.
8. Authorization to Purchase Replacement Fleet Vehicle/Equipment Recommendation:1. Waive the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Section 3.12.050 of the Town Code pursuant to Section 3.12.060(G), finding that compliance with the competitive bidding procedures would be inefficient, impractical, and unnecessary, and authorizes the Town Manager, or designee, to execute purchase agreements for the following vehicles and equipment:
• 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Truck with Utility Body – Not to Exceed $90,000.00
• 2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty – Not to Exceed $75,000.00 • 2026 Ford E-Transit 350 Van – Not to Exceed $65,000.00 • 2026 TR 575 Heated Asphalt Distributor – Not to Exceed $40,000.00 • 2026 L2502HST Kubota Tractor — Not to Exceed $30,000.00
2. If those vehicles are unavailable, authorize the purchase from any dealer who can provide the vehicle to meet the Town's timing needs, and direct staff to return to the Town Council with a final action report following the purchase. 4 | P a g e
3. Declare the following vehicles and equipment as surplus and authorizes the Town Manager, or designee, to dispose of the surplus assets through a public auction, competitive bidding, consignment, or dismantling service, whichever method is determined to be in the Town's best interest:
• Unit #7 – 2004 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4x4
• Unit #15 – 2001 Chevrolet 1-Ton Truck with Utility Body • Unit #94 – 2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty Van
• Unit #84 – 2004 Stepp Tack Distributor (Tack Rig)
• Unit #65 - 1996 Kubota L2350DT Tractor
9. Arbitrage Rebate Calculation for the 2022 Lease Agreement Recommendation:
Receive and file the Arbitrage Rebate Calculation prepared by Willdan Financial Services for the Town’s Lease Agreement dated February 1, 2022; and authorize the Finance Manager, or designee, to execute and file IRS Form 8038-T, submit the required arbitrage rebate payment, and complete any related administrative actions necessary to maintain compliance with federal tax requirements.
10. Rejection of Claim
Recommendation:
That the Town Council rejects one Claim filed against the Town of Yucca Valley submitted on August 3, 2026, by Bauman Law, APLC on behalf of Irma Grantham.
11. Administrative Policy Update - AED Policy
Recommendation:
Review and approve the new policy.
12. Resolution No. 26-XX: Amending Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, 2025/2026 to 2029/2030, Measure I Expenditure Strategy
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-XX amending the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and Expenditure Strategy for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030.
13. Hi-Desert Nature Museum Re-Plumbing Project — Town
Recommendation:That the Town Council:
• Deem Haus ADU LLC non-responsive as a result of its failure to return the signed construction agreement and to respond to repeated correspondence and telephone communications;
• Rescind the prior award of construction contract with Haus ADU LLC., in the amount of $36,320.00 for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Replumbing Project;
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• Amend the FY2026-2027 Measure Y Special Revenue Fund 801 Budget to appropriate $15,000.00 of unassigned reserve funds to accommodate the revised project costs for a total project budget of $75,000.00, as identified in Exhibit A;
• Award construction contract to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Preferred General Services, in the amount of $56,452.33 for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Replumbing Project; • Authorize construction, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $15,000.00; and
• Authorize the Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Attorney to execute the agreement, and authorizes the Town Manager or designee to expend contingency funds, if necessary, for project completion.
14. Revised Resolutions for the Annual Street & Drainage and Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Recommendation:
That the Town Council adopts the revised Resolutions, approving and confirming the assessment diagrams and confirming the assessments as set forth in the Engineer’s reports for Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Districts and Street & Drainage Maintenance Districts within the existing Districts for the 2026-2027 tax year and authorize the levy of assessment upon real property as identified in the Engineer’s Reports.
15. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Yucca Valley and the San Bernardino County Fire District
Recommendation:
That the Town Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Yucca Valley and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District providing shared use of designated areas at the existing Fire Station 41 site located at 57201 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.
Department Reports
16. Community Engagement and Homeless Services Program Update Recommendation:
Receive and file the Community Engagement and Homeless Services Update and provide input, comments and direction as desired.
17. Off-Highway Vehicle Public Safety Update
Recommendation:
That the Town Council receive and file the verbal staff report regarding Off- 6 | P a g e
Highway Vehicle Public Safety updates and related activities and provide input and direction as desired.
18. Fall/Winter 2026-27 Planned Programs - Community Services Dept Recommendation:
That the Town Council approve the Fall/Winter 2026-27 programs and events organized and conducted by the Community Services Department.
19. November 2026 General Municipal Election – Certification of Nominees and Election Options
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 26-XX, canceling the General Municipal Election for the Town of Yucca Valley for Town Council Districts 1 and 3, and providing for the appointment of the sole nominees to the offices of Town Council Member for those districts, at the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Future Agenda Items
Public Comments
The Town Council takes this time to consider your comments on items of concern which are not on the agenda. When you are called to speak, please state your name and community of residence. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less. Inappropriate behavior which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting will result in forfeiture of your public comment privileges. The Town Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not on the printed agenda.
Staff Reports and Comments
Mayor and Council Member Reports and Comments
Council Member Denison
Council Member Drozd
Council Member Lombardo
Mayor Pro Tem Schooler
Mayor Abel
Announcements
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: The next regular meeting of the Yucca Valley Town Council will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.