Twentynine Palms is the largest Marine Corps combat center in the U.S. where all Force Design tactics can be practiced and almost all munitions can be tested, something not possible anywhere else. U.S. Marines are required to attend training sessions every two years on the Twentynine Palms base. Frequently, Marines from other countries come to our Marine corps air ground combat center to practice maneuvers that cannot be utilised elsewhere.
The Brigadier General emphasised that the success of the Base is, in large part thanks to the residents of Twentynine Palms and the cooperation and collaboration that occurs between them and the Marines. He also pointed out that the troops, their families and the personnel employed on base bring over 1 billion dollars in annual revenue to the local economy.
The Public Arts Advisory Committee or PAAC presented the first ever Artist of the Year Award to long-time Twentynine Palms resident Lee Ann Clarke.
Mayor Bilderain recommended that Liz Shikler be appointed to the TBID Advisory Board.
The Public Arts Advisory Committee reappointed Paul Razo for a four-year term, while Jenelle Angeles and Rita Lilly were both appointed as new standing members.
Feathers and Fur Wildlife rehab team and Morongo Basin ARCH, were each presented with a check for $300 from Burrtec waste management and a $300 check from the City of Twentynine Palms for their participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling programs.
The City Council approved the request that the development code amendment item regarding the Mobile Home and Special Occupancy parks be returned to the Planning Commission for further review.
