Several of the Yucca Valley Town councilmen expressed their disappointment that so few residents turned out last night for the strategic planning workshop, at which residents could indicate where they wanted the town to spend its money. Tops on the list were public safety, rural broadband access, infrastructure, Highway 62 beautification and sidewalks, and a gathering space in Old Town Yucca Valley.
A second strategic planning workshop will be held immediately before the next town council meeting on November 19. Managing editor Tami Roleff says in the regular meeting that followed the workshop, the council discussed a sidewalk ordinance, the rodeo, the proposed relocation of a sexually violent predator to Joshua Tree, and the renovation of the California Welcome Center…
The Yucca Valley Town Council unanimously approved a new ordinance that regulates sidewalk vendors in the town.
The council was also pleased to hear that the Grubstake Days rodeo plans to return to Hawk’s Landing golf course in May. The organizers asked the town to allocate $15,000, which will be used for the bleachers for the rodeo, which the council approved 5-0.
Sheriff’s Captain Trevis Newport discussed all the work deputies have done to notify residents about the sexually violent predator who may be moving to Joshua Tree. He said he and several other deputies plan to be in Ventura Thursday to protest the relocation of Ross Wollschlager to Joshua Tree.
And finally, the council approved an additional $60,000 for renovations of the California Welcome Center. Workers discovered significant structural damage in the walls once the outer layer of stucco was removed.
