The Yucca Valley Town Council unanimously approved the location for a new monument sign on the west end of town. The current sign is located on private property; the town has been interested in establishing a new sign on public property as part of its beautification efforts.
The new site will be on the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 62 and Camino Del Cielo. This location has a right-hand turn to 29 Palms Highway, making it much safer for cars to pull over and photograph than the current sign’s location.
“I think it’s a great location and I look forward to seeing some of the design concepts. I hope we can get a lot of artists’ input; we’ll see what happens in the future.”
As mentioned by Mayor Robert Lombardo, this project is another opportunity for Yucca Valley to work with resident artists. Town Staff will follow up with the next steps, including a Public Art Program Call for Art.
Jessica Rice, a Senior Management Analyst for the town, presented the update on the Mojave Desert & Mountain Recycling Joint Powers Authority. Composed of representatives from municipalities across the County, the Authority works to implement standard and resourceful recycling programs. One significant campaign was to help implement SB 1383, or the Organic Recycling Program. Rice noted that compliance has been going well in the Town of Yucca Valley.
Lastly, the Council approved an Ordinance that increased the amount the Town Manager can settle for Claims for Money or Damages from $5,000 to $50,000. The amount had not risen since the town’s incorporation in 1991.
