Yucca Valley public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Yucca Valley Animal Shelter Committee is meeting to receive an update on the shelter's operational review and to discuss the development of an operational agreement with local rescue partners. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and public comments. No final decisions are listed; the committee will provide input and direction as needed.

• Operational Review Status Update
• Development of operational agreement with local rescue partner(s)

Planning Commission

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to keep a 6-foot-tall solid metal fence at 58238 Alta Mesa Drive, which exceeds the 4-foot height limit in front and street-side setbacks. Staff recommends denying the variance but finding the project exempt from CEQA. The commission will also receive a land development update and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on Variance V 02-25 for a 6-foot fence at 58238 Alta Mesa Drive (APN 0601-324-04)
• Staff recommends denial of variance to exceed 4-foot fence height limit
• Environmental Assessment EA 09-25: proposed CEQA exemption under Class 3
• Land Development Update report
• Approval of November 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Yucca Valley Town Council will hold its annual reorganization, selecting a mayor and mayor pro tem for 2026, and hear the State of the Town address. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, a vehicle purchase, and a contract amendment for the Aquatic and Recreation Center. A public hearing will prioritize the CDBG allocation, and the council will consider transferring $3 million from the General Fund reserve to balance the budget.

• Purchase 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD for Parks Maintenance, not to exceed $66,097.17
• Contract amendment with GeoCon West Inc. for Aquatic and Recreation Center, increase from $397,440 to $522,440
• Award $182,879.06 contract to Zoom Recreation, Inc. for shade sails at Tri-Valley Little League Fields
• Transfer $3,000,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance to balance FY2025-26 budget
• Public hearing on FY2026-27 CDBG allocation

The Town Council reorganized, electing Merl Abel as Mayor and Jim Schooler as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026. The council approved a consent agenda including a $66,097.17 fleet vehicle purchase, a $200,000 shade sail project, and a $3 million budget transfer. A CDBG public hearing was continued to January 20, 2026.

• Elected Merl Abel as Mayor 2026 and Jim Schooler as Mayor Pro Tem 2026 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD for $66,097.17 and declared 2005 GMC surplus (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-33 allocating $200,000 for dugout shade sails at Tri-Valley Little League Fields (5-0)
• Approved GeoCon West Inc. contract amendment increasing amount to $522,440.00 (5-0)
• Continued CDBG prioritization hearing to January 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Transferred $3,000,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance per Reserve Policy (5-0)
• Ratified payroll and warrant registers totaling over $3.5 million (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-32 for DIF Annual and Five Year Report (5-0)

Youth Commission

The Yucca Valley Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 1, 2025, to approve the minutes of the November 3 meeting, adopt the agenda, and consider a staff recommendation to approve a 2026 workplan for the remainder of the term. The agenda also includes staff information items on commission T-shirts and upcoming volunteer opportunities, as well as public comments and individual commissioner reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with the workplan approval being the only action item.

• Approval of 2026 workplan for the remainder of the term
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of commission T-shirts
• Upcoming volunteer opportunities
• Next meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026

Planning Commission

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider approving minutes, a native plant removal permit, and an appeal of an electrical code correction notice. They will also receive reports on building and safety, short-term vacation rentals, and land development.

• Native Plant Permit 133-25 at 4992 Redding Avenue to remove 3 Mojave Yuccas and 2 California Junipers for an accessory dwelling unit
• Appeal of Building & Safety Permit 2025-296 regarding 2022 California Electrical Code Section 334.15(B) protection from physical damage
• Building and Safety Annual Report
• Temporary Short-Term Vacation Rental GIS Map Presentation
• Land Development Update

Town Council

The Animal Shelter Committee will receive and file an updated Operational Review Status Report and discuss an operational agreement with local rescue partners. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August and September 2025. This is a routine oversight meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Operational Review Status Update
• Operational agreement with local rescue partner(s)
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission will review and potentially approve two wall mural permit applications, select recipients for the Military Banner Recognition Program, and initiate a naming process for the modernized Senior Center. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and accepting a youth commission resignation.

• Review of Wall Mural Permit (M) 02-25 for 55922 Twentynine Palms Highway
• Review of Wall Mural Permit (M) 03-25 for 55386 Twentynine Palms Highway
• Selection of 12 Active Duty applications for Military Banner Recognition Program, with 11 additional possible
• Initiation of naming process for the modernized Yucca Valley Senior Center
• Oath of Office for Commissioner Kim Monnie

Town Council

The Yucca Valley Town Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including contracts for HVAC and roof replacements, a school resource officer MOU, and a claim rejection. Public hearings will address adopting the 2025 building codes and receiving reports on building safety, animal shelter operations, and a $6.9 million sheriff's contract amendment.

• Approve $149,950.84 contract with Honeywell for Community Center HVAC replacement
• Approve $187,000 contract with Letner Roofing for Senior Center roof replacement
• Approve $6,909,216 amendment to San Bernardino County Sheriff's contract
• Adopt Ordinance 332 for 2025 building and safety codes
• Approve MOU with Morongo Unified School District for School Resource Officer Program

The Town Council approved a $6,909,216 amendment to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department contract for FY2025-26, along with budget amendments. It also awarded contracts for the Community Center HVAC replacement ($149,950.84 to Honeywell) and Senior Center roof replacement ($187,000 to Letner Roofing). A proposed First Amendment policy was tabled after failing to get a second, and the council adopted the 2025 building codes.

• Approved $6,909,216 sheriff contract amendment (4-0)
• Awarded $149,950.84 HVAC contract to Honeywell (4-0)
• Awarded $187,000 roof contract to Letner Roofing (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Morongo USD for School Resource Officer (4-0)
• Rejected claim by Charles Albert Gabriels (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-31 designating Planning Commission as appeals board (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 332 adopting 2025 building codes (4-0)
• Tabled First Amendment policy (3-1)

Youth Commission

The Yucca Valley Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with a presentation from Copper Mountain College's president, a staff report on planning food donation boxes, and a discussion of the 2026 workplan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Presentation by Copper Mountain College President Dr. Otten
• Staff report on food donation boxes with a recommendation to approve a plan and workshop date
• Discussion of 2026 workplan (no action needed)
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2025 meeting
• Commissioner reports and comments

Town Council

The Yucca Valley Town Council will consider consent agenda items including awarding construction contracts for the Yucca Mesa & Buena Vista intersection improvements ($354,650) and the 56370 Buena Vista Drive demolition ($34,777), adopting the 2025 California Building Codes, and approving the purchase of an engineering plotter for $31,185.04. The council will also receive updates on the Aquatic Recreation Center, Film Festival, and Public Works annual report, and discuss the Farmers' Market RFP and public art signage.

• Award construction contract to LCR Earthwork & Engineering for $354,650 for Yucca Mesa & Buena Vista intersection project
• Award demolition contract to UBD, Inc. for $34,777 for 56370 Buena Vista Drive
• Adopt 2025 California Building Codes with local modifications
• Authorize purchase of Kip 740C plotter for $31,185.04
• Approve amended 2025/26 authorized position list and revised job descriptions

Planning Commission

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review several native plant permit exemptions for residential and sewer projects, and discuss potential changes to the native plant permit review process. The commission will also receive reports on legislative updates and land development. Most items are routine approvals or informational reports.

• Approve minutes from September 23, 2025 meeting
• Native Plant Permit exemptions at 9101 Balsa Avenue, 57186 Yucca Trail, 58960 Delano Trail, 58707 Twentynine Palms Highway, and 57478 Encelia Drive
• Discussion on shifting exempt native plant permit decisions from Planning Commission to Director
• Legislative update on Assembly Bill No. 1089
• Land development update report

General

The Yucca Valley Youth Commission is holding its regular meeting to receive an overview of its role, select a chair and vice-chair for the 2025-26 term, and approve its work plan. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Selection of Youth Commission Chair for 2025-26 term
• Selection of Youth Commission Vice-Chair for 2025-26 term
• Approval of 2025-26 Youth Commission Work Plan
• Overview of Youth Commission role, rules, and meeting protocols
• Staff information items: commission T-shirts and volunteer opportunities

Planning Commission

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Tumbleweed Sanctuary, a proposed Class IV residential special event facility at a former church. The commission will also consider several native plant permit exemptions, two wall mural permits, and a land development update. The agenda includes routine consent items and a request to remove the Tumbleweed Sanctuary item from the agenda to allow more time for the applicant to address parking requirements.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit CUP 01-24 for Tumbleweed Sanctuary at 57889 Pueblo Trail (APNs 0588-021-21, -28, -29); recommendation to remove from agenda for parking issues
• Native Plant Permit exemptions at 56010 Highland Trail, 57459 Warren Way, 56838 Bonanza Drive, and 56039 Santa Fe Trail
• Wall Mural Permit M 02-25 at 55922 Twentynine Palms Highway
• Wall Mural Permit M 03-25 at 55386 Twentynine Palms Highway
• Land Development Update report

General

The Yucca Valley Animal Shelter Operations Committee is meeting to receive and file updates on animal care and control staffing, veterinarian services for the shelter, and an operational review status. The committee may provide input and direction on the operational review. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational reports and routine approvals.

• Animal Care and Control Staffing Update
• Yucca Valley Veterinarian Services Update
• Operational Review Status Update
• Approval of meeting agenda

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. Deputy Town Manager Stueckle provided updates on shelter staffing, the veterinarian services RFP, and the operational review. Public comments included requests for more staffing, multiple vets, and timely information on intakes and strays. No formal decisions were made beyond the agenda approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (2-0)

Town Council

The Yucca Valley Town Council will consider several significant items, including a two-year contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers, participation in national opioid litigation settlements, and the second reading of an ordinance establishing a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay District. The council will also vote on a resolution denying a variance appeal for a property on Bandera Road, approve the purchase of replacement fleet equipment, and receive updates on the Point-in-Time homelessness count and a sewer project.

• Authorize two-year Flock Safety camera contract up to $158,000
• Adopt resolutions to join Purdue Pharma and other opioid settlements
• Second reading of Ordinance 330 creating Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay District
• Deny Appeal No. 01-25 for front setback variance at 57461 Bandera Road
• Ratify payroll and warrant registers totaling over $6 million

The Town Council approved a two-year contract with Flock Safety for an automated license plate reader system, not to exceed $158,000, and directed staff to develop a privacy policy before implementation. The council also adopted resolutions to participate in national opioid litigation settlements, denied a variance appeal for a Bandera Road property, and approved a street restoration ordinance. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Lombardo absent.

• Approved $158,000 Flock Safety camera contract (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-22 denying variance appeal for 57461 Bandera Road (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 330 establishing Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay District (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-23 for demolition specs at 56370 Buena Vista Drive (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 25-24 and 25-25 for opioid litigation settlements (4-0)
• Appointed 40 Youth Commission members including applicant Ripley (4-0)
• Authorized RTA grant applications for Park-and-Ride Phase 2 and Indio Ave extension (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 331 on street restoration (4-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission will consider approving 40 candidates for the 2025-26 Youth Commission, waiving the usual 20-person limit, and forwarding the list to the Town Council. They will also review public comments on the Utility Box Program artwork and decide on recommended submissions. Additionally, the commission will discuss their meeting schedule preferences. The agenda includes routine items like approving the August 13, 2025 minutes and an oath for Commissioner Megan Ripley.

• Approve 40 Youth Commission appointments for 2025-26, waiving 20-person limit
• Approve Utility Box Program artwork after public comment review
• Discuss commission meeting schedule preferences
• Approve August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Oath of office for Commissioner Megan Ripley

Planning Commission

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission is meeting to consider routine items, including approval of the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and five Native Plant Permit exemptions for residential construction, a sewer connection, a plumbing repair, and a septic replacement. The commission will also receive a land development update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Native Plant Permit exemption NPP 084-25 at 7616 Barberry Avenue for residential construction
• Native Plant Permit exemption NPP 085-25 at 7425 Borrego Trail for residential construction
• Native Plant Permit exemption NPP 105-25 at 7384 Dumosa Avenue for a sewer connection
• Native Plant Permit exemption NPP 107-25 at 57930 Twentynine Palms Highway for a plumbing repair
• Native Plant Permit exemption NPP 108-25 at 57494 Bandera Road for a septic replacement

Planning Commission

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare a public hearing notice for Environmental Assessment EA 02-24 and Conditional Use Permit CUP 01-24 (Tumbleweed Sanctuary), scheduling it for the September 23, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved four native plant permits and received the Land Development Update Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as prepared (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, and 4 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 3 (4-0-1, Henderson abstained)
• Directed staff to prepare public hearing notice for EA 02-24 and CUP 01-24 Tumbleweed Sanctuary (4-0)
• Received and filed Land Development Update Report (4-0)