Yucca Valley, CA

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss a vision for the next 35 years of Yucca Valley and youth engagement for Veterans Day. The body will also consider receiving and filing the 2026-2027 Work Plan.

• Discussion of 'Your Vision for Yucca Valley’s Next 35 Years'
• Discussion of Veterans Day youth engagement
• Development of the 2026-27 Youth Commission Work Plan
• Brainstorming for the Holiday Light Parade
• T-shirt distribution

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General

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Youth Commission

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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Youth Commission

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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Youth Commission

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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Youth Commission

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Town Council

Planning Commission

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Youth Commission

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Town Council

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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Youth Commission

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Town Council

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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Youth Commission

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Town Council

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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Planning Commission

Town Council

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Planning Commission

Youth Commission

Town Council

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Town Council

Town Council

Town Council

Town Council

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on updating short-term vacation rental permits and amending the Development Code regarding permit time extensions. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure projects and professional service contracts.

• Ordinance 335 to repeal and restate the Temporary Short Term Vacation Rental Permit chapter
• Proposed ordinance allowing the Planning Commission to grant up to two time extensions for CUP and SPR applications
• Authorization to purchase a replacement fleet vehicle for Code Enforcement not to exceed $55,000
• Amendment to increase the PlaceWorks General Plan update agreement to $199,182
• Authorization to release RFPs for engineering and right-of-way services for the Yucca Trail Widening Project

General

The Animal Shelter Committee will meet to review and file several departmental reports. The meeting focuses on shelter statistics, adoption events, and volunteer updates from September.

• September Shelter Statistics Report
• September Adoption Event Report
• Volunteer Program Update Report
• Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, and long-term shelter animal report

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission will review public comments on a library plaza art installation and receive a design package for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum expansion. The body will also review the policy framework for the Founders Plaza Recognition Program.

• Public comment review for the 2026 Yucca Valley Branch Library Plaza Art Installation
• Phase 1 Conceptual Design Package for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Outdoor Expansion Project
• Policy and framework review for the Founders Plaza Recognition Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider site plans for a new rotisserie chicken restaurant and amendments to a Domino's and Jersey Mike's project. The body will also review a permit for native plant removal for a single-family home.

• Site Plan Review 01-25 for C&S Rotisserie Chicken Restaurant at 55795 Twentynine Palms Highway
• CUP 01-20 Amendment #1 for Domino's Pizza & Jersey Mikes at 58082 Twentynine Palms Highway to remove drive-through and add parking
• Native Plant Permit 076-26 to remove 11 Mojave Yucca at 7445 Bonita Ave
• Landscape and Irrigation Review (LP) 01-26 for Domino's & Jersey Mikes

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Planning Commission

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive department reports, and discuss the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance for the fourth time. The commission may provide input and direction on the proposed amendment, including recommendations for annual policy review, lighting health report, and education/outreach campaigns. A land development update will also be received.

• Outdoor Lighting Ordinance — 4th review and discussion, with possible recommendation to Town Council
• Land Development Update report
• Approve meeting minutes for September 8, 2026
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Town Council

The Animal Shelter Committee will meet to receive and file several departmental reports. These include updates on shelter statistics, adoption events, volunteer programs, and shelter wish lists.

• Review of August Shelter Statistics Report
• Review of August Adoption Event Report
• Review of Volunteer Program Update Report
• Review of Shelter Wish Lists report
• Review of Local Media Update and long-term animal reports

Youth Commission

The Yucca Valley Youth Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, receive an overview of its role and rules, select a chair and vice-chair for the 2026-27 term, and discuss development of its work plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items or public hearings listed.

• Selection of Youth Commission Chair for 2026-27 term
• Selection of Youth Commission Vice-Chair for 2026-27 term
• Discussion of 2026-2027 Youth Commission Work Plan Development
• Overview of Youth Commission role, rules, meeting and events calendars, and protocol
• Oaths of Office for 2026-27 Youth Commission

Town Council

Town Council

The Yucca Valley Town Council will consider approving a 10-year Workday subscription and ERP implementation contracts totaling over $2.1 million, funded partly by a $1.05 million budget amendment. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, warrant registers, and a claim rejection, plus a second reading of a short-term vacation rental ordinance and a report on terminating the pool lease with Morongo Unified School District.

• Authorize Workday subscription agreement not to exceed $1,357,596 for 10 years
• Authorize ERP implementation services not to exceed $674,167 and project management not to exceed $144,000
• Adopt Ordinance 335 restating Chapter 5.40 on temporary short-term vacation rental permits
• Ratify payroll registers totaling $680,224.66 and warrant register totaling $5,187,311.80
• Reject a claim filed by Rebecca Sullivan on July 2, 2026

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission will consider approving 28 candidates for the 2026-27 Youth Commission, waiving the usual 20-person limit, and forward the list to the Town Council. They will also receive an update on Spring/Summer 2026 community services programs. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval and public comments.

• Approve 28 Youth Commission appointments for 2026-27, waiving 20-person limit
• Receive and file Spring/Summer 2026 Community Services Programs update
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Planning Commission

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially provide direction on a proposed amendment to the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance, which is in its third review. The commission will also receive a land development update and consider routine items such as approving the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Third review and discussion of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance, with possible recommendations to Town Council
• Land Development Update report
• Approval of meeting agenda for September 8, 2026
• Approval of meeting minutes for August 25, 2026

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Town Council

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss amendments to the Temporary Short Term Vacation Rental policy and introduce a new ordinance. They will also consider a $200 fee for processing changes to nuisance response plans.

• Discussion and introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 5.40 regarding short-term vacation rentals
• Adoption of a $200 Nuisance Response Plan Amendment Fee
• Two-year agreement with Shine Creations for 2026 and 2027 holiday decorations
• Ratification of property donation for San Bernardino County Fire Station 41 (APN 0595-162-08-0000)
• Update on Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act legislative efforts

Planning Commission

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

Town Council

Town Council

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

The Yucca Valley Town Council voted 5-0 to cancel the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election for Town Council Districts 1 and 3, appointing the sole nominees Jim Schooler and Merl Abel to those seats. The council also approved a consent agenda that included extending the town engineer agreement, ratifying payroll and warrant registers, authorizing purchase of five replacement vehicles/equipment, rejecting a claim, and adopting resolutions for capital improvements and assessment districts. A construction contract for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum re-plumbing project was rescinded and re-awarded to Preferred General Services for $56,452.33 after the original contractor was deemed non-responsive.

• Adopted Resolution 26-26 canceling the November 2026 election and appointing Jim Schooler (District 1) and Merl Abel (District 3) (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to NRO Engineering agreement, extending term to June 30, 2028 (5-0)
• Ratified payroll registers totaling $988,404.08 and warrant register totaling $4,284,649.95 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of five replacement vehicles/equipment up to $300,000 total, waiving competitive bidding (5-0)
• Rejected one claim filed by Bauman Law on behalf of Irma Grantham (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-30 amending Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Rescinded Haus ADU LLC contract and awarded Hi-Desert Nature Museum re-plumbing to Preferred General Services for $56,452.33 (5-0)
• Adopted revised Resolutions 26-27, 26-28, 26-29 for assessment districts for FY 2026-2027 (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

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

Planning Commission

Town Council

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

Town Council

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Planning Commission

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

Town Council

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

The Town Council approved routine consent items, including a Measure I five-year capital improvement program and a two-year concrete maintenance contract with MD Concrete. The council also approved a multi-year communications agreement with Tripepi Smith, updated the FY 2026-28 investment policy, and designated voting delegates for the League of California Cities conference. Additionally, residents spoke during public comment regarding a potential local rodeo.

• Approved agenda as prepared (4-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Rejected claim filed by Mary Gonsalves (4-0)
• Approved three Cal/OSHA safety programs (4-0)
• Approved updated Section 125 benefit plan document (4-0)
• Received and filed June 2026 AB1234 Reporting Requirement Schedule (4-0)
• Ratified payroll and warrant registers totaling $6,732,811.86 for June 2026 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-25 for Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (4-0)

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Planning Commission

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

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

Town Council