Tonight (February 23), the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather to host a public hearing on sewer rates, discuss Project Phoenix construction and consider a grant for Pioneer Park. Reporter Heather Clisby has the details …
The usual bimonthly meeting of Twentynine Palms City Council will take place tonight and the agenda includes a public hearing on the sewer rate fee study for Project Phoenix. With service starting next month, the centralized septic tank will serve 14 businesses within the Project and will be maintained by the county. Staff is recommending the approval of a one-year rate.
The council will consider and likely award 17 contracts for the building of the Project Phoenix Community Center and the Joshua Tree National Park Cultural Center totaling just over $7.5 million, about $1 million under the initial proposed budget. The community center will include a gymnasium, offices, reception area, restrooms, and kitchen within 11,685 square feet. The Joshua Tree National Park Cultural Center will house a visitor center, gift shop, museum, offices and restrooms, totaling out at 4,269 feet.
Finally, the council will review and likely approve a resolution to apply for Proposition 68 park bond grant funding for the development of a new park at 73637 Sullivan Road called Pioneer Park. The city will be requesting $8.5 million in grant funds for the park.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, and is still available for viewing via livestream and on-demand for residents who prefer to stay home. Just visit the city’s website, 29palms.org, and click on the “Meeting Agendas” link.
