Twentynine Palms — 2025-12-09

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS\n1. Shade structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with "Freedom Plaza" announcing the\nlocation.\n2. Discussion on partnering with the Boys and Girls Club.\n3. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.\n4. Maintained Roads vs. Non-Maintained Roads.\n5. Parking in Residential Areas.\n6. Discussion on creating a "Recognized Neighborhood Program".\n7. Moratorium of drive-thru facilities.

1.\nANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government\nCode Section § 54956.9 (d)(2), (1 case - Ryan Parker Claim).\nCLOSED SESSION AGENDA\n6:00 P.M.\nCALL TO ORDER\nPledge of Allegiance.\nInvocation - Minister Jeremy Young from The Sanctuary Church.\nRoll Call.\nClosed Session Announcements.\nChanges to the Agenda.\nANNOUNCEMENTS\nThese proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org.\nYou may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas"\nlink.\nAWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

10.\nSecond Reading of Ordinance No. 326, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of\nTwentynine Palms, California Amending Title 8 of the City of Twentynine Palms Municipal\nCode\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Ordinance No. 255-326, repealing Section\n18.01, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 18.01 of Title 18 of the Twentynine Palms\nMunicipal Codes, and sets the matter for a Public Hearing and Ordinance adoption at the\nCity Council meeting of November 12, 2025.\nSecond Reading of Ordinance No. 326, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of\nTwentynine Palms, California Amending Title 8 of the City of Twentynine Palms Municipal\nCode - Pdf\n9 - 26

11.\nTwentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within\nFreedom Plaza.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt a Resolution prohibiting public parking and\nauthorizes the removal of vehicles at prescribed times within Freedom Plaza in the\nFarmer's Market area.\nTwentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within\nFreedom Plaza. - Pdf\n27 - 38

12.\nImproving the Accuracy of the 2025/2026 Community Assessment.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize the City Manager to work with the City\nAttorney's office to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for the\nPhase 1/Limited engagement of Clifford Moss in the amount of $14,000.00.\nImproving the Accuracy of the 2025/2026 Community Assessment. - Pdf\n39 - 43

13.\nLot Donation, APN 061725118 located on the east side of National Park Drive between\n6719 and 6937 National Park Drive\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize City Staff to work with the City Attorney\nto accept the donation of APN 061725118 located on the east side of National Park Drive\nbetween 6719 and 6937 National Park Drive.\nLot Donation, APN 061725118 located on the east side of National Park Drive between\n6719 and 6937 National Park Drive - Pdf\n45 - 55

14.\nInformation on the Importance of Periodic Septic System Maintenance.\nRECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this agenda item is to make the public aware of\nthe vital need to periodically inspect and maintain your septic system. Proper\nmaintenance will help protect the City's water supply and may help residents avoid\nexpensive repairs. The EPA recommends having a professional inspect your system at\nleast every three years and pump out the system every three to five years. Do your part\nto protect our water supply!\nInformation on the Importance of Periodic Septic System Maintenance. - Pdf\n57 - 63

15.\nAdoption of Twentynine Palms' Five-Year Strategic Plan.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt the attached Five-Year Strategic Plan and\nensure this plan serves as a guide for both the City Council and City staff as they strive\nimprove the City's financial sustainability, improve our community's economic vibrancy,\nand enhance our quality of life.\nAdoption of Twentynine Palms' Five-Year Strategic Plan. - Pdf\n65 - 108\nITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION\nPUBLIC HEARING- NONE\nDISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

16.\nSelection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.\nSelection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. - Pdf\n109 - 110

2.\nIntroduction of New Sheriff's Captain, Captain Steve Scovel, and Presentation to Outgoing\nCaptain, Captain Robert Warrick.

3.\nPresentation by Joshua Tree National Park to the Twentynine Palms Inn.

4.\nRecognition of Anna Stump and Audrey Philpot for their Work on the 29 Palms Music\nFestival Series Grant.

5.\nPresentation by the Twentynine Palms Youth Council on the Year's Achievements.

6.\nPresentation by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC), Review of 2025.

7.\nComments by Outgoing Mayor and Presentation of the Mayor's Recognition Award and\nEmployee of the Year Award.

9.\nApproval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,921,729.04.\nApproval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,921,729.04. - Pdf\n5 - 8