Twentynine Palms — 2025-08-26

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS\n1. Shade structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with "Freedom Plaza" announcing\nthe location.\n2. Discussion on partnering with the Boys and Girls Club.\n3. Discussion on exploring a partnership with Jamboree for affordable housing.\n4. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.\n5. Maintained Roads vs. Non-Maintained Roads.\n6. Discussion on creating a "Recognized Neighborhood Program".\n7. Discussion on developers and the City using the same CEQA consultant for a project.

1.\nPresentation of a Proclamation to Ms. Kathy Dubar for her contributions to the Alex Roth\nMemorial Food Pantry.

10.\nSubcommittee Recommendations for Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the subcommittee's suggested\ncontributions to non-profit organizations.\n61 - 62\nSubcommittee Recommendations for Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations. - Pdf

11.\nApproach to Updating the General Plan.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive the information and provide Staff\ndirection accordingly.\n63 - 65\nApproach to Updating the General Plan. - Pdf

12.\nDraft Five-Year Strategic Plan.\nRECOMMENDATION: This item is for review and discussion.\nDraft Five-Year Strategic Plan. - Pdf\n67 - 111

13.\nLongevity Pay One-time Bonus.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize the City Manager to provide a one-time\nMilestone Catch Up Payment as defined in this Staff Report.\n113 - 127\nLongevity Pay One-time Bonus. - Pdf

14.\nAffordable Housing Update\nRECOMMENDATION: This is an informational item and an opportunity for City Council\ndiscussion and potential direction.\n129 - 132\nAffordable Housing Update - Pdf

4.\nApproval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,263,133.61.\nApproval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,263,133.61. - Pdf\n15 - 20

5.\nTreasurer's Report - FY 2024-25 Quarter 4.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and approve the Treasurer's Report for\nthe 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25.\n21 - 23\nTreasurer's Report - FY 2024-25 Quarter 4. - Pdf

6.\nAdoption of an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Add Chapter 1.06, City Seal.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt an Ordinance, adopting an amendment to\nthe Municipal Code, adding Chapter 1.06, City Seal.\n25 - 31\nAdoption of an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Add Chapter 1.06, City Seal. Pdf

7.\nSecond Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 322 (approving Development Code\nAmendment 25-00004) and Ordinance 323 (approving Rezoning 25-000001).\nRECOMMENDATION: Due to non-substantive formatting changes, rather than adopt\nOrdinances 322 and 323, the City Council hold a new first reading and re-introduce both\nOrdinances and hold a second reading and adopt the Ordinances at a later date.\n33 - 45\nSecond Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 322 (approving Development Code\nAmendment 25-00004) and Ordinance 323 (approving Rezoning 25-000001). - Pdf

8.\nInnovative Federal Strategies (IFS) Fee Increase\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and\nexecute a two-year contract with Innovative Federal Strategies (IFS) for $4,300 monthly or\n$53,100 annually for year 1 and $4,515 monthly or $55,680 annually in year 2.\n47 - 56\nInnovative Federal Strategies (IFS) Fee Increase - Pdf

9.\nCEQA Consultant Selection.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive information on the selection of CEQA\nconsultants for future projects and provide directions.\n57 - 59\nCEQA Consultant Selection. - Pdf\nITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION\nPUBLIC HEARING - NONE\nDISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS