Twentynine Palms — 2026-01-13

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS\n1. Discussion on maintained roads. Anticipated Council review January 27, 2026.\n2. Shade structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with "Freedom Plaza" announcing the\nlocation.\n3. Discussion on partnering with the Boys and Girls Club.\n4. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.\n5. Parking in Residential Areas.\n6. Discussion on creating a "Recognized Neighborhood Program".

1.\nPresentation to the Twentynine Palms High School Softball Team and the Twentynine\nPalms High School Basketball Team for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and\nRecycling Program.\nAWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

10.\nTwentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within\nFreedom Plaza.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt the attached Resolution prohibiting public\nparking and authorizing the removal of vehicles parked within Farmer's Market area within\nthe Freedom Plaza complex between the hours of 4:00 am and 3:00 p.m. each Saturday.\nTwentynine Palms Farmer's Market and No Parking Signs in Farmer's Market Area within\nFreedom Plaza. - Pdf\n63 - 77

11.\nImportance of Periodic Septic System Inspection and Maintenance.\nRECOMMENDATION: Tonight's agenda item communicates the importance of periodic\nseptic system inspection and maintenance to ensure (i) your septic system is operating\ncorrectly, and (ii) the septic system is not polluting our community's ground water.\nImportance of Periodic Septic System Inspection and Maintenance. - Pdf\n79 - 85\nITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION\nPUBLIC HEARING

12.\nIntroduction of an Ordinance Creating Chapter 19.101 of the Development Code\npertaining to Ancillary Activities.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the Development Code Amendment exempt\nfrom CEQA, conduct the first reading for this Ordinance:\n87 - 96\nAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS,\nCALIFORNIA,\nAPPROVING\nDEVELOPMENT\nCODE\nAMENDMENT\n25-00003,\nESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES, BUSINESSES, AND\nENTERTAINMENT.\nIntroduction of an Ordinance Creating Chapter 19.101 of the Development Code\npertaining to Ancillary Activities. - Pdf\nDISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

13.\nCity Council Regional Organizational Assignments.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council review Council assignments for Regional\nOrganizations and make appointments as appropriate.\nCity Council Regional Organizational Assignments. - Pdf\n97 - 98

14.\nDesignation of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association\nof Governments (SCAG) Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council select two Councilmembers to serve as Delegate\nand Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)\nAnnual General Assembly.\nDesignation of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Southern California Association\nof Governments (SCAG) Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly. - Pdf\n99 - 100

15.\nProtecting Environmental and Wildlife Health Around Freedom Plaza.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize City Staff to obtain bids to enclose the\ntwo partial trash enclosures within the Freedom Plaza development and to obtain bids to\nconstruct a fully enclosed trash enclosure within the City-owned parking lot located on the\nwest side of Tamarisk Ave. south of Echo Nails.\nProtecting Environmental and Wildlife Health Around Freedom Plaza. - Pdf\n101 - 111

2.\nPark and Recreation Department Update.

5.\nApproval of Warrant Register Totaling $3,380,301.06.\nApproval of Warrant Register Totaling $3,380,301.06. - Pdf\n21 - 25

6.\nSingle Audit Report on Federal Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and file.\nSingle Audit Report on Federal Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. - Pdf\n27 - 40

7.\nMemorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers Program.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council review and approve the Memorandum of\nUnderstanding (MOU) with Morongo Unified School District for the School Resource\nOfficer Program.\nMemorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers Program. - Pdf\n41 - 48

8.\nApproval of the CEQA Cost Estimate for the Desert Knoll Avenue Tract Map Project.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council accept the cost estimate to conduct a Mitigated\nNegative Declaration.\nApproval of the CEQA Cost Estimate for the Desert Knoll Avenue Tract Map Project. - Pdf\n49 - 57

9.\nUpdates to City Fee Waiver Policy No. 1.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt the amended policy for waiving fees for\nfacility rentals, as discussed and directed during the November 12, 2025, City Council\nmeeting.\nUpdates to City Fee Waiver Policy No. 1. - Pdf\n59 - 61