Twentynine Palms — 2026-01-27

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS\n1. Shade structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with "Freedom Plaza" announcing the location.\n2. Discussion on partnering with the Boys and Girls Club.\n3. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.\n4. Parking in Residential Areas.\n5. Discussion on creating a "Recognized Neighborhood Program".\n6. Discussion on the new Federal holidays to coincide with the City's holiday schedule.\n7. Discussion on the use of City funds for grants and the potential reallocation of housing and homeless funds to\ngrants.

1.\nAnticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation, Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)\n(1 case).\nREGULAR SESSION AGENDA\n6:00 P.M.\nCALL TO ORDER\nPledge of Allegiance.\nInvocation - Suzy Dick, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.\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.\nMaterial Acquisition for the Road Overlay from Blue Diamond with the SB 1 Funds for FY\n2025-26.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the purchase of materials for road\noverlay work during Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Blue Diamond to repair/maintain various\nstreets within City limits at an amount not to exceed $787,500.\nMaterial Acquisition for the Road Overlay from Blue Diamond with the SB 1 Funds for FY\n2025-26. - Pdf\n33 - 37

11.\nAcceptance of Work for the Elm Avenue Tenant Improvement Project.\nRECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:\n1. Accept the work completed by KNC Construction as part of the Elm Avenue\nTenant Improvement project for a total contract cost of $189,500.00.\n2. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the contract work.\n3. Direct the Finance Director to release the retained funds 30 days after the Notice\nof Completion has been filed, provided no claims are filed against the contractor.\nAcceptance of Work for the Elm Avenue Tenant Improvement Project. - Pdf\n39 - 40

12.\nCity-Wide Channel Trail Class I Bike Path Project Add Services.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the request for additional funding for the\ndesign of the City-Wide Channel Trail Class I Bike Path Project in the amount of $72,830.\nCity-Wide Channel Trail Class I Bike Path Project Add Services. - Pdf\n41 - 49

13.\nAward a Construction Contract for the Luckie Park ADA Parking Improvements Project.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council:\n1. Review and approve the Plans, Specifications and Engineer's Estimate for the\nLuckie Park ADA Parking Improvements Project;\n2. Award a contract for the “Luckie Park ADA Parking Improvements Project; CDBG\nProject- TPL-24-1-003G/0307 to Roadway Engineering, in the amount of\n$98,399.00 and authorize a Ten Percent (10%) Contingency in the amount of\n$9,840.00, for a total amount of $108,239.00.\n3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the\nContract including any necessary amendments.\nAward a Construction Contract for the Luckie Park ADA Parking Improvements Project. -\nPdf\n51 - 52

14.\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\n53 - 59\n13.\n2026/2027 CDBG Funding Prioritization.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve and prioritize the allocation of CDBG\nfunds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to the City's Luckie Park rehabilitation and accessibility\nconstruction project.\n2026/2027 CDBG Funding Prioritization. - Pdf\n61 - 66\n14.\nFive-Year Strategic Plan Final Draft Adoption.\nRECOMMENDATION: During the December 8, 2026, City Council meeting the City\nCouncil adopt the attached Five-Year Strategic Plan with two edits. Both edits have been\nmade. The attached plan is the final copy of Twentynine Palms' first Five-Year Strategic\nPlan. This plan serves as a guide as staff and stakeholders work to improve the City's\nfinancial sustainability, improve our community's economic vibrancy, and enhance\nTwentynine Palms' quality of life.\nFive-Year Strategic Plan Final Draft Adoption. - Pdf\n67 - 105\nITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION\nPUBLIC HEARING- NONE\nDISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

15.\nAdopt a Resolution Establishing a Maintained Road List.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council Adopt Resolution No. _____, which will formally\nestablish a Maintained Road List.\nAdopt a Resolution Establishing a Maintained Road List. - Pdf\n107 - 126

16.\nPreserving City Services: Community Survey Research Results Regarding a Potential\n2026 Tax Measure.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council accept the January 17, 2026, community survey\nresults and confirm the City Council's October 14, 2025, approval allowing the City\nManager to execute an agreement with Clifford Moss for the reminder of Clifford Moss's\nproposed engagement (Phase II).\nPreserving City Services: Community Survey Research Results Regarding a Potential\n2026 Tax Measure. - Pdf\n127 - 273

2.\nPresentation to the Twentynine Palms High School Soccer team for their Participation in\nthe Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.

3.\nPalms N Paws Animal Shelter Department Update.

4.\nPresentation by the Park and Recreation Department on a Grant Recently Received from\nthe National Recreation and Park Association (NPRA).

5.\nWaive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.

6.\nApproval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on\nCity Council - Regular Meeting - 13 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf\nCity Council - Special Meeting with Closed Session - 13 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf\n7 - 13

7.\nTreasurer's Report - FY 2025-26 Quarter 2.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and approve the Treasurer's Report for\nthe 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26.\nTreasurer's Report - FY 2025-26 Quarter 2. - Pdf\n15 - 17

8.\n2026 City Council Meeting Schedule.\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the 2026 City Council meeting schedule.\n2026 City Council Meeting Schedule. - Pdf\n19 - 21

9.\nSecond Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Creating Chapter 19.101 of the\nDevelopment Code Pertaining to Ancillary Activities, Businesses, and Entertainment\n(Development Code Amendment No. 25-000003).\nRECOMMENDATION: The City Council hold a second reading and adopt the Ordinance\nentitled:\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.\nSecond Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Creating Chapter 19.101 of the\nDevelopment Code Pertaining to Ancillary Activities, Businesses, and Entertainment\n(Development Code Amendment No. 25-000003). - Pdf\n23 - 32