City of Twentynine Palms

	RDA Ribbon Cutting, May 7, 2010, for the new Twentynine Palms Visitor Center. (Left to right, foreground) City Manager Michael Tree, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rob Fleck, Mayor Steve Flock (cutting ribbon), Mayor Pro Tem Jim Harris, Councilman John Cole; (second row, center) Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Curt Sauer, Chamber President Gary Daigneault.

AGENDAS, Minutes and Staff Reports are available online. (Click a meeting category below.)

City Council

6 p.m., Tuesday, August 31

(Special Meeting)

6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14

Planning Commission

6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7

Public Arts Advisory Committee

1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1

Recreation Office, Luckie Park

General Plan Advisory Committee

6 p.m., Monday, August 30

6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13 (tent.)

All meetings are held at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, 760-367-6799, unless otherwise noted.

City Council Special Meeting - August 31

A special meeting of the Twentynine Palms City Council on Tuesday, August 31, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, will have a public hearing for the proposed Chalk Fest 29 in November and reports/discussions on over-concentration of certain businesses in downtown Twentynine Palms and a Development Code Amendment for the commercial sign code in the city.

News release 8-24-2010 - City Council Special Meeting Aug. 31

Draft EIR/General Plan Update ready for review - GPAC Meeting Aug. 30

The Draft General Plan Update and Draft EIR documents for the City of Twentynine Palms are now ready for public review. The 45-day pulbic comment period began August 16 and extends through Sept. 29, 2010. For online viewing, go to www.29palmsgeneralplan.com . A printed copy is available for viewing at City Hall and at the 29 Palms Library, or purchase a copy on DVD for $5.50 at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, 760-367-6799. A General Plan Advisory Committee meeting is set for Monday, August 30, 6 p.m. at City Hall -- public welcome to attend.

News release 8-24-2010 - Draft General Plan Update Documents Ready for Review and first GPAC mtg. set for Aug. 30

Seven run for City Council

The race is on for three open seats on the Twentynine Palms City Council. Seven candidates have been certified for the November 2, 2010, ballot: Carey Alderson, Larry Briggs, Mark Clemons, Jay Corbin, Councilman Jim Harris, Daniel Mintz, and Steve Whitten. Read more below...

News release 8-12-2010 - City Council Candidates, Twentynine Palms

Visitor Center & Gallery

The City of Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Gallery is open Mon.-Fri. 9-5 and Sat./Sun. 10-4. Managed by the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce, the visitor center offers a gift shop, art gallery, computer bar, video kiosks, and visitor maps and brochures. 73484 29 Palms Hwy. at Desert Queen Avenue, next to Bucklin Park and Neighbors in Nature mural, across from AM/PM & Quizno's, downtown Twentynine Palms. 760-367-6197.

News release 5-3-2010 - New City Visitor Center Opens Friday, May 7

Art in Public Places exhibits

	Patricia Quandel

Art in Public Places at City Hall features Rocky Arnold abstract paintings and Patricia Quandel desert photography during July/August 2010. (The exhibit is on display 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, 760-367-6799.) Art in Public Places at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Gallery features the work of 11 desert artists (9-5 Mon.-Fri., 10-4 Sat.-Sun. at 73484 29 Palms Hwy. downtown, 760-367-6197). Hosted by the Public Arts Advisory Committee. Click here for more information.

Adobe Road Bicycle Path to be named for Steven Collins

The new bicycle path being constructed on Adobe Road from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center main gate into downtown Twentynine Palms will be dedicated to the late Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Collins, who was struck and killed on March 6, 1996, while riding his bike to work at the base. City Council approved the memorial at its meeting March 9, 2010, and a dedication will be planned for May 2010.

News release 3-9-2010 - Adobe Road, Steven Collins Memorial Bicycle Path

Recent City News Releases...

To read recent news releases from the City of Twentynine Palms, click on an item below. (PDF format)

News release 8-12-2010 - City Council Candidates, Twentynine Palms

News release 06-15-2010 - Mesquite Springs Road Reconstruction

News release 5-10-2010 - Movies in the Park schedule, Twentynine Palms

News release 5-3-2010 - City Visitor Center Open House, Friday, May 7

News release 4-14-2010 - Public Art and Vacation Home Rentals at Planning Commission

News release 4-6-2010 - Art and RDA Reception on Sunday, April 11

News release 4-5-2010 - Community Cleanup Day April 10

News release 03-30-2010 - Vacation Home Rentals, PC Mtg. April 6

News release 3-25-3010 - EIR Scoping Meeting March 29

News release 3-23-2010 - Spring Concert Series in Luckie Park

News release 3-16-2010 - Historic Plaza Groundbreaking on March 23

News release 3-16-2010 - Buck-A-Bag entry deadline is April 5

News release 3-9-2010 - Adobe Road, Steven Collins Memorial Bicycle Path

News release 3-5-2010 - Community Cleanup & Buck-A-Bag - April 10

News release 03-02-2010 - Downtown Specific Plan goes to City Council March 9

News relesae 2-25-2010 - Trails Survey Available Online Until March 12

News release 2-22-2010 - Planning Commission Preview for March 2

News release 2-22-2010 - RDA Ribbon Cutting Feb. 26

News release 2-21-2010 - Adobe Road Construction Advisory

News release 02-17-2010 - Downtown Specific Plan approved by PC

News release 2-17-2010 - City Council Preview for Feb. 23

News release 02-09-2010 - Trails Public Workshop Feb. 16

News release 02-02-2010 - City Council Meeting Agenda items for Feb. 9

News release 01-20-2010 - General Plan goes to City Council Jan. 26

News release 01-11-2010 - Call for Artists, City Hall 2010-2011 Season!

News release 01-05-2010 - City Council Meeting Agenda items for Jan. 12

News release 01-05-2010 - Burrtec Commercial Trash Bins (Dumpsters) on Single-Family Residential Lots to be discussed by City Council at Jan. 12 meeting

<< Archived CITY NEWS RELEASES 2009 - View Here >>

Got Potholes? Call 367-ROAD

The Public Works Department is busy filling potholes in Twentynine Palms. With the weather beginning to warm up, the city’s asphalt roads are reacting with an outbreak of potholes and fractured road surfaces caused from all the winter moisture and snow. According to Public Works Superintendent Jose Nieves, the road repairs are keeping city crews on the move. “Over 7 tons of blacktop has been laid in the past week. At least 2 tons of that was on Mesquite Springs Road, which is a high traffic area,” he said. Twentynine Palms residents can report large potholes or road problems in their neighborhood by calling Public Works at 367-ROAD. “If you leave a message,” Nieves said, “we will get back to you in one business day.” Photo: James Thompson (left) and Mike Mintz patching Mesquite Springs Road in Feb. 2009.

Need Sandbags for Flooding?

To protect your home or business from potential flooding during the current winter rainstorms, SANDBAGS are available at the Twentynine Palms Fire Dept., 6560 Adobe Road, or call the fire station for assistance at (760)367-7524, and at the Wonder Valley Fire Station on Amboy Road, (760)367-3761. Free. Limit 10 per household. Sandbags in quantity are also available for a small charge (38-39 cents each) at Barr Lumber in Twentynine Palms and Home Depot in Yucca Valley, open 7 days a week. For questions or for help assessing property needs, contact the fire department phone numbers above.

CERT Newsletter - San Bernardino County OES

The San Bernardino County Fire Department / Office of Emergency Services (OES) has launched the first CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Newsletter. "Volunteers are an important part of building strong communities that are prepared for the inevitability of disasters, which can strike at any time," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Ovitt. "Your participation in the CERT program helps ensure the readiness for yourself, your family, and your neighborhood." Click here to see the newsletter (PDF) >>

Community Trails Plan - Preliminary reports & maps

Walkers/Equestrians/Bicyclists/OHV Riders have met in work groups, field trips, and public workshops to develop a draft Twentynine Palms Community Trails Plan. Reports and maps of suggested trail systems are available on the Community Trails Plan page of the City's web site. For questions, call Community Services Director Randy Councell at (760)367-7562.

$500 Reward - Stop Graffiti!

The City of Twentynine Palms is stepping up its efforts to stop the graffiti vandalism that has occurred throughout the city in the past three months, including numerous City signs and the restroom facilities at Luckie Park. The City is offering a $500 reward to any person who identifies a graffiti vandal who is arrested and successfully prosecuted. Help us keep our city clean! For more information or to report a tagger, contact the City Manager at (760)367-6799.

Recycling

Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services, under contract with the City of Twentynine Palms, provides curbside trash and recycling collection for residents living within the city limits of Twentynine Palms. For additional recycling needs, or for residents living in the outlying areas of the city, public recycling bins are located at the City's Public Works building on Bullion Avenue off Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms. These bins are accessible 24/7 and will accept recyclable plastic, paper, cardboard, cans, and bottles. For questions about electronic waste or other recycling matters, contact Burrtec's office in Yucca Valley, at 760-365-2015.

Self Hauler Permits

The City of Twentynine Palms has mandatory trash collection service via its franchise with Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services. If you do not wish to use this mandated service you must annually register and obtain a ‘Self Hauler’ permit from the City Clerk’s Department at City Hall.

Adopt a Street

Beautification and Pride Program – If you, your family, church, organization, service club, youth group, class, would like to adopt a City Street and keep it picked up of litter and trash call Cindy Villescas at 367-6799. Additionally, you can also arrange to be cash donor to sponsor such a group.

Volunteers Wanted

The City is looking for volunteers to coach teams, officiate and assist with ongoing Recreational Sports Programs. Please call the Community Services Department at 367-0472 for information about these youth oriented sports activities.

Family Disaster Planning

The City of Twentynine Palms reminds its residents to review their Family Disaster Plan. As with any city, Twentynine Palms has the potential to experience a multitude of natural disasters. After witnessing disasters throughout the country, many of us ask, “Am I as prepared as I should be in the event of an emergency?” Recent events have shown us that we need to be prepared to survive for up to 72 hours before outside assistance may arrive. Copies of the free guide "Your Family Disaster Plan" are available at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, or click the link below to download a copy in Adobe PDF. For more information on disaster planning, contact the City's Emergency Services Coordinator, Ron Peck, at (760)367-6799.

 Family Disaster Guide, San Bernardino County