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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
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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, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95254063414?pwd=np03HZQrAUbNBKYW2LN2cqXgeXohax.1
Meeting ID: 952 5406 3414 Passcode: 000247 Telephone: (669) 444-9171
Use the above link to access the meeting virtually. Participants will be automatically muted upon entry. During the
meeting, participants may “raise their hand” or notify the meeting moderator when they wish to make a public
comment. Telephone participants may press *9 to raise their hand and *6 to unmute when called upon; additional
instructions will be provided during the meeting as needed.
Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, or as otherwise directed by the Mayor/Chair.
In the event of technical difficulties resulting in a loss of connectivity or disruption to virtual streaming, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953.4 and SB 707, the Town will make a good faith effort to restore public access. No
action will be taken on agenda items during the disruption. If access cannot be restored, the meeting will be
recessed for at least one hour or until access is restored, in accordance with Government Cod …
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Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 18:30
Youth Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 17:30
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:30
Town Council
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:30
Youth Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:30
Youth Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue May 4, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue May 11, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue May 25, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jul 27, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Oct 5, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Nov 2, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Dec 7, 2027 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jan 4, 2028 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Feb 1, 2028 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review outdoor lighting ordinance and land development update
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, consider a native plant permit for removing a Mojave Yucca, and discuss the outdoor lighting ordinance and a land development update. The meeting is open for public comment.
- Native Plant Permit NPP 061-26 to remove one Mojave Yucca at 6060 Linda Lee Drive for a pool deck
- Outdoor Lighting Ordinance — second review and discussion
- Land Development Update report
- Future agenda items include C & S Rotisserie Chicken, Tumbleweed Sanctuary, and Yucca Valley Materials Lab
planning-commissionnative-plant-permitoutdoor-lightingland-developmentpublic-comment
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION: 6:00 PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
https://zoom.us/j/97389034104?pwd=orQBpZcCO1OTUphrZhboIlo4e2bGYw.1
Meeting ID: 973 8903 4104 Passcode: 105022
Use the above link to access the meeting virtually. Participants will be automatically muted upon entry. During the
meeting, participants may “raise their hand” or notify the meeting moderator when they wish to make a public
comment. Telephone participants may press *9 to raise their hand and *6 to unmute when called upon; additional
instructions will be provided during the meeting as needed.
Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, or as otherwise directed by the Mayor/Chair.
In the event of technical difficulties resulting in a loss of connectivity or disruption to virtual streaming, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953.4 and SB 707, the Town will make a good faith effort to restore public access. No
action will be taken on agenda items during the disruption. If access cannot be restored, the meeting will be
recessed for at least one hour or until access is restored, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953.4.
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
3 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · James Henderson yea
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:30
Town Council
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Council to approve $300K in new vehicles, museum replumbing contract
The Yucca Valley Town Council will consider routine consent items including approving minutes, extending the town engineer's contract, ratifying payroll and warrant registers, and purchasing replacement fleet vehicles. They will also decide on a new construction contract for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum replumbing project after the original contractor was deemed non-responsive, and adopt resolutions for assessment districts and the November election.
- Purchase of 5 vehicles/equipment totaling up to $300,000 (Chevy Silverado, Ford F-350, Ford E-Transit, asphalt distributor, Kubota tractor)
- Award $56,452.33 construction contract to Preferred General Services for Hi-Desert Nature Museum replumbing
- Ratify payroll registers totaling $988,404.08 and warrant register of $4,284,649.95 for July 2026
- Approve MOU with San Bernardino County Fire District for shared use of Fire Station 41 site
- Cancel November 2026 election for Council Districts 1 and 3 due to sole nominees
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Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
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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
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91538655782?pwd=DZ6sf4sCYdlwR1xPd8W5o8wnQbHlqq.1
Meeting ID: 915 3865 5782 Passcode: 174560 Telephone: (669) 444-9171
Use the above link to access the meeting virtually. Participants will be automatically muted upon entry. During the
meeting, participants may “raise their hand” or notify the meeting moderator when they wish to make a public
comment. Telephone participants may press *9 to raise their hand and *6 to unmute when called upon; additional
instructions will be provided during the meeting as needed.
Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, or as otherwise directed by the Mayor/Chair.
In the event of technical difficulties resulting in a loss of connectivity or disruption to virtual streaming, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953.4 and SB 707, the Town will make a good faith effort to restore public access. No
action will be taken on agenda items during the disruption. If access cannot be restored, the meeting will be
recessed for at least one hour or until access is restored, in accordance with Government Code …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:30
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission
Commission to review mural permit and select library art installation
The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission will review and potentially approve a mural permit for a commercial building on Twentynine Palms Highway, select an art installation for the Yucca Valley Branch Library, and approve fall/winter 2026-27 programs. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving a public works update.
- Review and approve mural permit (M) 01-26 for 55635 Twentynine Palms Highway, Hi-Desert Artists
- Select art installation for Yucca Valley Branch Library Public Art Program
- Approve Fall/Winter 2026-27 programs from Community Services Dept
- Discuss commission meeting schedule preferences
- Receive update on Public Works projects
parksrecreationculturemuralpublic-artlibraryprograms
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL COMMISSION
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.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL COMMISSION: 5:30 PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
https://zoom.us/j/92780370070?pwd=mLDvual6iUQYPisKBLfQ3d5BAe6xu4.1
Meeting ID: 927 8037 0070 Passcode:805848
Use the above link to access the meeting virtually. Participants will be automatically muted upon entry. During the
meeting, participants may “raise their hand” or notify the meeting moderator when they wish to make a public
comment. Telephone participants may press *9 to raise their hand and *6 to unmute when called upon; additional
instructions will be provided during the meeting as needed.
Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, or as otherwise directed by the Mayor/Chair.
In the event of technical difficulties resulting in a loss of connectivity or disruption to virtual streaming, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953.4 and SB 707, the Town will make a good faith effort to restore public access. No
action will be taken on agenda items during the disruption. If access cannot be restored, the meeting will be
recessed for at least one hour or until access is restored, in accordance with …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
4 yea
Jeff Brady yea · Matt Rauch yea · Charlotte Burns yea · Megan Ripley yea
Consent Agenda
4 yea
Jeff Brady yea · Matt Rauch yea · Charlotte Burns yea · Megan Ripley yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 17:30
Town Council
Animal Shelter Committee to review operations and rescue agreements
The Yucca Valley Animal Shelter Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive routine reports on shelter statistics, adoption events, spay/neuter events, and success stories, and discuss an operational review update including development of an agreement with local rescue partners. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
- Approve July 2, 2026 meeting minutes
- Receive June and July shelter statistics report
- Receive July adoption event report
- Receive spay and neuter events report
- Update on operational agreement with local rescue partners
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57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE 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.
ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE: 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center- Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
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Animal Shelter Committee
Jim Schooler, Chair
Jeff Drozd, Vice Chair
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TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
760-369-7207
Public Comments: townclerk@yucca-valley.org
www.yucca-valley.org
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026, 5:30 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.
If you wish to comment on any agenda item or on any subject not on the agenda during public
comments, please fill out a request to speak card and give to the Town Clerk/Commission Secretary.
Comment time is limited t …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:30
Youth Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review outdoor lighting ordinance and land development update
The Planning Commission will consider two native plant permits, approve meeting minutes, and discuss an outdoor lighting ordinance and a land development update. The meeting includes public comment periods and a list of future agenda items.
- Native Plant Permit 043-26 at 5597 Acoma Trail to relocate and trim Mojave Yucca and California Junipers for pool improvements
- Native Plant Permit 058-26 at 57008 Juarez Court to remove one Mojave Yucca for electrical utility
- Outdoor Lighting Ordinance initial review and discussion
- Land Development Update report
- Future items include CUP 01-24 Tumbleweed Sanctuary, SPR 04-24 Yucca Valley Materials Lab, and others
planning-commissionnative-plantslighting-ordinanceland-developmentpublic-hearing
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION: 6:00 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
https://zoom.us/j/97553390889?pwd=jLaIQlnr0CPHnhd46Z8SIBjps0XkXR.1
Meeting ID 975 5339 0889 Passcode 970771
Use the above link to access the meeting virtually. Participants will be automatically muted upon entry. During the
meeting, participants may “raise their hand” or notify the meeting moderator when they wish to make a public
comment. Telephone participants may press *9 to raise their hand and *6 to unmute when called upon; additional
instructions will be provided during the meeting as needed.
Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, or as otherwise directed by the Mayor/Chair.
In the event of technical difficulties resulting in a loss of connectivity or disruption to virtual streaming, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953.4 and SB 707, the Town will make a good faith effort to restore public access. No
action will be taken on agenda items during the disruption. If access cannot be restored, the meeting will be
recessed for at least one hour or until access is restored, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953.4.
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Pl …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
4 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea
Consent Agenda
4 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Council approves $6.7M June warrant register and Measure I capital plan
The Yucca Valley Town Council will ratify a $6.7 million warrant register for June 2026 and adopt the five-year Measure I Capital Improvement Program. The agenda includes awarding a $200,000 annual concrete maintenance contract and a $50,000 museum replumbing project. The council will also approve a road maintenance agreement with San Bernardino County and join a coalition to reform California's tort liability system.
- Ratify Warrant Register totaling $6,732,811.86 for June 2026
- Adopt Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026/27 to 2030/31
- Award two-year concrete maintenance contract to MD Concrete, not to exceed $200,000.00 per year
- Approve $50,000.00 construction contract with Haus ADU LLC for Hi-Desert Nature Museum Re-Plumbing
- Approve $48,000.00 agreement with San Bernardino County for road preventative maintenance
budgetcapital-improvementroadscontractspublic-safety
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
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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, JULY 21, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98109341005?pwd=82T8M0xraLiiy1RTYNN49SJt2Ur7e1.1
Meeting ID: 981 0934 1005 Passcode: 389056 Telephone: (669) 900-6833
Use the above link to access the meeting virtually. Participants will be automatically muted upon entry. During the
meeting, participants may “raise their hand” or notify the meeting moderator when they wish to make a public
comment. Telephone participants may press *9 to raise their hand and *6 to unmute when called upon; additional
instructions will be provided during the meeting as needed.
Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, or as otherwise directed by the Mayor/Chair.
In the event of technical difficulties resulting in a loss of connectivity or disruption to virtual streaming, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953.4 and SB 707, the Town will make a good faith effort to restore public access. No
action will be taken on agenda items during the disruption. If access cannot be restored, the meeting will be
recessed for at least one hour or until access is restored, in accordance with Government Code …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:30
Town Council
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to vote on permit extension rules and water/ice station use
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a development code amendment that would allow up to two two-year extensions for Conditional Use Permits and Site Plan and Design Review approvals, totaling seven years. The commission will also decide whether a water and ice dispensing station is a similar and compatible use to an ATM or EV charging station. Other items include approving minutes, a native plant permit, and receiving a land development update.
- Public hearing on Development Code Amendment 02-26: permit timelines and extensions for CUP and SPR, allowing two extensions of up to two years each (total 7 years)
- Public hearing on Environmental Assessment 03-26: CEQA exemption for the code amendment
- Development Code Interpretation 03-26: determination that a water and ice dispensing station is not similar to ATM or EV charging station
- Native Plant Permit 038-26 at 7316 Lucerne Vista Ave to remove one California Juniper for patio improvement
- Consent agenda: approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
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Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION: 6:00 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
https://zoom.us/j/91711293342?pwd=CkgJ8RHcTD9Ia09aQA5ExaForvtjpz.1
Meeting ID 917 1129 3342 Passcode 387929
Use the above link to virtually access the meeting. You will automatically be muted upon entry.
During the meeting, participants will be prompted to “raise hand” or inform the meeting
moderator when wishing to make a public comment. Comment time is limited to 3 minutes or
as instructed by the Mayor/Chair. If any technical difficulties occur resulting in lack of
connectivity or virtual streaming, the in-person meeting will continue to proceed.
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Planning Commission
James Henderson
Gerard Noonan
J Clint Stoker
Mathew Thomas
Alejandro Vasconcelos
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TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
760-369-7207
Public Comments: townclerk@yucca-valley.org
www.yucca-valley.org
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026, 6:00 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 …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda
4 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 17:30
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:30
Youth Commission
Yucca Valley Community Center - Yucca Room, Yucca Valley
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 17:30
General
Animal Shelter Committee to review May stats, adoption event, volunteer updates
The Yucca Valley Animal Shelter Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from May 21, 2026, and to receive and file several routine reports. These include local media updates, May shelter statistics, a June adoption event report, volunteer program updates, success stories, and shelter wish lists. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals on the agenda.
- Approve May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Receive May Shelter Statistics report
- Receive June Adoption Event report
- Receive Volunteer Program Update report
- Receive Shelter Wish Lists report
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57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE 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.
ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE: 5:30 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center- Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
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Animal Shelter Committee
Jim Schooler, Chair
Jeff Drozd, Vice Chair
* * * *
TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
760-369-7207
Public Comments: townclerk@yucca-valley.org
www.yucca-valley.org
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026, 5:30 PM
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
2 yea
Jeff Drozd yea · Jim Schooler yea
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to decide on Yucca Trail reversion to acreage
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tentative Tract Map 20848, a proposal to revert 18 existing lots at the southwest corner of Yucca Trail and Emerson Avenue into a single 9.21-acre parcel. The commission will also consider a mural permit for a commercial building at 55635 Twentynine Palms Highway and receive a land development update. The agenda includes routine approval of minutes and the meeting agenda itself.
- Tentative Tract Map 20848: reversion to acreage from 18 lots to one 9.21-acre parcel at Yucca Trail and Emerson Avenue
- CEQA exemption finding under Section 15305(C) for the reversion
- Wall Mural Permit (M) 01-26 for 55635 Twentynine Palms Highway
- CEQA exemption finding under Section 15301 for the mural
- Land Development Update report
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION: 6:00 PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
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Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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* * * *
Planning Commission
James Henderson
Gerard Noonan
J Clint Stoker
Mathew Thomas
Alejandro Vasconcelos
* * * *
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 17:30
Town Council
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:00
General
Successor Agency to adopt FY2026-30 budget
The Successor Agency to the former Yucca Valley Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve its agenda, minutes, and warrant register, and to consider adopting Resolution No. SA-26-01 for the fiscal year 2026-30 budget. The meeting is largely routine, with the budget adoption being the main substantive item.
- Adoption of Resolution No. SA-26-01 approving FY2026-30 budget
- Ratification of Warrant Register totaling $2,330,614.14
- Approval of May 17, 2022 meeting minutes
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57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER YUCCA VALLEY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING 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.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER YUCCA VALLEY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING:
5:00 PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
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* * * *
Successor Agency to the Former Yucca Valley Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Merl Abel
Rick Denison
Jeff Drozd
Robert Lombardo
Jim Schooler
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MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO …
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Approval of Agenda
4 yea · 1 abstain
Merl Abel yea · Jeff Drozd yea · Jim Schooler yea · Robert Lombardo yea · Rick Denison abstain
Consent Agenda [Approve]
4 yea · 1 abstain
Merl Abel yea · Jeff Drozd yea · Jim Schooler yea · Robert Lombardo yea · Rick Denison abstain
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Council to approve $619,757 road funds and multiple contracts
The Yucca Valley Town Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes ratifying the county fire code, approving contract increases for the Aquatic and Recreation Center project, and adopting a specific plan amendment. They will also consider a lease agreement with Yucca Valley BMX, a professional services agreement with the Morongo Basin Humane Society, and a resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 road maintenance project list. The meeting includes a closed session for a performance evaluation of the Town Attorney.
- Ratify San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Ordinance No. FPD 26-02
- Approve contract increases: $65,000/month to SAFEWORKCM, $9,000/month to Dahlin Architectural, $40,000/month to HMC Architects for Aquatic and Recreation Center
- Ratify payroll registers totaling $654,433.57 and warrant registers totaling $3,575,720.64
- Approve real property donation for Fire Station 41 (APN 0595-171-04)
- Adopt Ordinance 334 amending Yucca Valley Retail Center Specific Plan
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✓ Decided: Council approves BMX lease, humane society pact, and fire code ratification
The Yucca Valley Town Council approved a lease with Yucca Valley BMX for the town BMX facility (3-0, Mayor Abel recused), a professional services agreement with the Morongo Basin Humane Society for animal services, and ratified the county fire code. It also approved contract amendments for the Aquatic and Recreation Center project and adopted Ordinance 334 amending the Yucca Valley Retail Center Specific Plan. All other consent items passed unanimously.
- Approved lease with Yucca Valley BMX for town BMX facility (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved professional services agreement with Morongo Basin Humane Society (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-23 ratifying county fire code (4-0)
- Approved contract amendments for Aquatic and Recreation Center project (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 334 amending Retail Center Specific Plan (4-0)
- Approved real property donation to county for Fire Station 41 (4-0)
- Ratified payroll and warrant registers totaling $4.23M (4-0)
- Approved agenda and minutes (4-0)
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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, JUNE 16, 2026
Closed Session 4:15 p.m.
Town Hall Conference Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.
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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, JUNE 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Town of Yucca Val …
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Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2026
Closed Session
1.
The Town Council will meet in closed session pursuant to the provisions of
Government Code Section 54957( b) regarding a public employee performance
evaluation.
Job Title: Town Attorney
Town Attorney Jex stated there was no reportable action.
Call to Order
Mayor Abel called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM.
Roll Call
Present:
Merl Abel, Jeff Drozd, Jim Schooler, Robert Lombardo
Excused:
Rick Denison
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Schooler.
Invocation
Invocation led by Pastor Bill Wilcox from Hosanna Hope.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Agenda Approval
Mayor Abel opened public comments. With no members of the public wishing to
speak, public comments were closed.
Motion:
Approve meeting agenda as prepared.
Result:
Passed (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
Mover:
Council Member Robert Lombardo
Seconder:
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Schooler
Ayes:
Merl Abel, Jeff Drozd, Jim Schooler, Robert Lombardo
Consent Agenda
Mayor Abel opened public comments. With no members of the public wishing to speak, public
comments were closed.
3.
Minutes
Motion:
Approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, June 2, 2026 as presented.
Result:
Passed (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
Mover:
Council Member Robert Lombardo
Seconder:
Council Member Jeff Drozd
Ayes:
Merl Abel, Jeff Drozd, Jim Schooler, Robert Lombardo
4.
Resolution No. 26-XX; Ratification of County Fire Code; …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 17:30
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission
Commission to review Founders Plaza recognition program policy
The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission will review and provide input on the proposed policy for the Town's Founders Plaza Recognition Program, potentially forwarding a recommendation to the Town Council. The agenda also includes receiving the 2025-26 Youth Commission end-of-term report and approving the April 9, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
- Review of Founders Plaza Recognition Program policy
- Receive 2025-26 Youth Commission end-of-term report
- Approve April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL COMMISSION
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.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL COMMISSION: 5:30 PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
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Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission
Jeff Brady, Chair
Matt Rauch, Vice Chair
Charlotte Burns, Commissioner
Kim Monnie, Commissioner
Megan Ripley Commissioner
* * * *
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Jeff Brady yea · Matt Rauch yea · Charlotte Burns yea · Kim Monnie yea · Megan Ripley yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Jeff Brady yea · Matt Rauch yea · Charlotte Burns yea · Kim Monnie yea · Megan Ripley yea
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss CUP/SPR permit timelines and extensions
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will receive a land development update and discuss potential amendments to the Development Code regarding approval timelines and extension limits for Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Site Plan Review Permits (SPR). The commission may direct staff to schedule a public hearing on the proposed amendment for July 14, 2026. The agenda also includes routine items like agenda approval and public comments.
- Policy discussion on CUP and SPR approval timelines and extension limits
- Potential direction to schedule public hearing for July 14, 2026
- Land Development Update report
- Approval of meeting agenda
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TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION: 6:00 PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
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Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Planning Commission
James Henderson
Gerard Noonan
J Clint Stoker
Mathew Thomas
Alejandro Vasconcelos
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
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Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 17:00
Town Council
Council to vote on Walmart fuel station, sheriff contract, and budget
The Yucca Valley Town Council will consider a range of items, including a proposed Walmart fuel station, a $7.4 million contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, and the adoption of the FY 2026-28 budget. The agenda also includes several routine consent items, contract amendments, and fee schedule updates.
- Public hearing for Walmart fuel station at 58501 Twentynine Palms Highway (6 pumps, 12 dispensers, 4,950 sq ft canopy, 1,556 sq ft store)
- FY 2026-27 Public Safety Contract Amendment with San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for $7,435,821
- Adoption of FY 2026-28 budget and personnel resolutions
- Master Fee Schedule update with 5.5% CPI adjustment effective July 1, 2026
- Authorization to purchase a 2026 Ford Truck for up to $60,000
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✓ Decided: Council approves Walmart fuel station, adopts $26-28 budget
The Town Council approved the Walmart fuel station project (EA 02-25, CUP 01-25, and Ordinance No. 334) and adopted the FY 2026-28 budget and personnel resolutions. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved numerous consent agenda items, including contracts, fee schedule updates, and the sheriff's contract.
- Approved Walmart fuel station: EA 02-25, CUP 01-25, Ordinance No. 334 (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2026-28 budget (Resolution 26-20) and personnel resolution (26-21) (5-0)
- Approved $7,435,821 FY 2026-27 Sheriff's contract amendment (5-0)
- Approved $60,000 Chamber of Commerce and $400,000 DRTA tourism contracts for FY 2026-28 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-13 updating Master Fee Schedule with 5.5% CPI adjustment (5-0)
- Authorized ATP Cycle 8 grant applications for sidewalk/ADA improvements near schools (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-22 for SB 707 telephonic/internet disruption policy (5-0)
- Approved $60,000 for Hi-Desert Nature Museum re-plumbing project (5-0)
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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, JUNE 2, 2026
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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, JUNE 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
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Town of Yucca Valley
Town Council Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2026
Call to Order
Mayor Abel called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM.
Roll Call
Present:
Merl Abel, Jeff Drozd, Rick Denison, Jim Schooler, Robert Lombardo
Absent:
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance led by six-year-old Gavin, a local resident whose artwork is displayed at
the Hi-Desert Nature Museum.
Invocation
Invocation led by Anne Fernandez from the Yucca Valley Center of Spiritual Living.
Presentations, Introductions, Recognitions
1.
Introduction of New Employees
Public Works Director Alex Qishta introduced Brenda Northup. Ms. Northup thanked
the Town Council and staff and expressed her enthusiasm for serving in her role and
contributing to the team.
Deputy Town Manager Stueckle introduced new animal shelter staff members Sierra
Crippen, Daren Bradstock, and Wesley McDavis. Each provided brief remarks
thanking the Town Council and staff for the opportunity to serve.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Agenda Approval
Motion:
Approve the agenda as amended to move the Youth Commission item before Public
Hearings and to hold the Public Hearing for the Walmart Fuel Station item No. 24 at
or after 6:00 p.m., as publicly noticed.
Result:
Passed (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
Mover:
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Schooler
Seconder:
Council Member Robert Lombardo
Ayes:
Merl Abel, Jeff Drozd, Rick Denison, Jim Schooler, Robert Lombardo
Consent Agenda
Mayor Abel opened public comments. Wit …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Merl Abel yea · Jeff Drozd yea · Rick Denison yea · Jim Schooler yea · Robert Lombardo yea
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:30
Youth Commission
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Tue May 26, 2026
Planning Commission
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Thu May 21, 2026
Town Council
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
2 yea
Jeff Drozd yea · Jim Schooler yea
Consent Agenda
2 yea
Jeff Drozd yea · Jim Schooler yea
Tue Apr 28, 2026
Planning Commission
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Consent Agenda
4 yea · 1 abstain
Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea · Clint Stoker abstain
Tue Apr 14, 2026
Planning Commission
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Clint Stoker yea · Alejandro Vasconcelos yea · Mathew Thomas yea · James Henderson yea · Gerard Noonan yea
Thu Apr 9, 2026
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
4 yea
Jeff Brady yea · Matt Rauch yea · Kim Monnie yea · Megan Ripley yea
Consent Agenda
4 yea
Jeff Brady yea · Matt Rauch yea · Kim Monnie yea · Megan Ripley yea
Mon Apr 6, 2026
General
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
4 yea
Lori Herbel yea · Joel Camp yea · Tyler Fowlkes yea · Tracy Tremblay yea
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| $116,482 | PRECISION GARAGE DOORS & GATES INC. Department of the Interior · REPLACE GARAGE BAY DOORS ON AUTO SHOP BUILDING - DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL |
| $86,500 | ACTION PUMPING, INC. Department of the Interior · REPAIR AND EXPAND THE DRAIN FIELD AT THE JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK COT |
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