Yucca Valley Town Council meeting Canceled tonight (5/2)
The May 2 Yucca Valley Town Council meeting is cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is May 16 and it will be a full agenda.
Yucca Valley Town Council formally opposes proposed Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act
"Western Joshua tree” means Yucca Brevifolia, an evergreen, tree-like plant, and member of the asparagus family. The Western Joshua tree is an iconic figure in the Morongo Basin. However, the Fish and Game Commission, charged with the designation of species as endangered or threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), has decided not to list the tree on CESA after Fish and Game Commission staff reported that while climate change will affect western Joshua trees, they don’t…
Desert Oasis Health Care open house introduces new Doctor
Desert Oases Health Care Oasis has an open house event this weekend, as part of which they are doing vaccines, medical screenings, Covid Vaccines, and a fun family day with a barbecue and a petting zoo. They are also introducing Doctor Brett Hulbert, who has joined their Staff of doctors. Dr. Hulbert's extensive education and work experience in Northern California, Washington State, and Alaska in family medicine makes him a perfect addition to Desert Oases Medical Group's professional…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed land use permits and Capital Project updates
At last night's meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved a permit for Exterior Color Change at 55684 Twentynine Palms Highway. Chair Clint Stoker recused himself because it was his company doing the work. A temporary use permit was reviewed for Valley Pipeline. The Commission was considering a ninety-day usage. Brian Jenson, the owner of Valley Pipeline, requested a full-year temporary use permit to have time for the required environmental studies. Staff, who was online for…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission meets to review land use permits, Capital Project
At tonight's meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will review an amended design permit for Carl's Jr sign and exterior colors. The Commission will also review the temporary use permit for Valley Pipeline's temporary use, off-site construction, and storage yards for up to 90 days. Additionally, the Commission will review the Capital Projects Update and the Land Development Update Report. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Yucca Valley…
Town of Yucca Valley has two open positions for Commissioners
This is the last week to apply for vacant commissioner positions in The Town of Yucca Valley. Yucca Valley is accepting applications from residents and interested individuals to serve as a Revenue Measure Oversight Commissioner or a Yuca Valley Planning Commissioner. The application deadline is Wednesday April 26, 2023. There are two Commissioner positions available. First, the Planning Commission, which advises the Town Council and Community Development Department on matters concerning future…
Yucca Valley holds Old Town Improvement Workshop before 4/18 Town Council meeting
At the Workshop, an RHA, Inc. representative presented two boards depicting phases of the Old Town Parking project that will be completed over time. The first phase will include a designated parking area, seat wall, Bus stop, Monument Sign, public art, picnic shelter, restrooms, trash enclosure, and AV charging center. The second phase will include all the above and playground, a plaza with moveable tables and umbrellas, a shade sail, an accent fountain, a raised performance space, and low water…
Yucca Valley Town Council reviewed maintenance and town projects, Joshua Tree Conservation Act
The regular Yucca Valley Town Council meeting began with an update by the San Bernardino Fire Department's Interim Deputy Chief of Operations, Scott Tuttle. During the presentation, Tuttle said the County is trying to secure the property for the new fire station, and Tuttle hopes to return with a location in a month or two. Tuttle also said that during Covid, the County's Explorer program for youth 14 to 18 stopped, and the Department is working to recruit young people back into the…
Yucca Valley Town Council meeting agenda: town maintenance and the Joshua Tree Conservation Act
On the Yucca Valley Town Council meeting agenda are a review of the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Legislation and existing Assessment Districts' maintenance reports to consider the levy of annual assessments upon real property. Additionally, there is an outreach workshop before the meeting from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. An Old Town Parking Improvement Project Outreach Workshop will be held before the regular meeting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on the workshop, see this link. At…
Yucca Valley Old Town Parking Improvement Project holds outreach workshop meeting Tuesday, Apr. 18
The Town of Yucca Valley has announced plans to develop new parking areas in the Old Town area, and is holding a public Outreach workshop on what is being called the Old Town Parking Improvements project. At the Outreach Workshop, Town Staff will provide insight and answer questions related to the new project which is planned for a piece of land along Elk Trail, running northwest from Highway 62. The Old Town Parking Project is expected to provide paved, striped parking spaces in addition to…
