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Waite said the juried exhibition featured 60 artists whose work was inspired by Joshua Tree National Park and that juried artists came from across California and several other states. She reported that several hundred people attended opening‑weekend events, with an additional 400 visitors over the month the exhibition was on view. Art sales in the gallery totaled $4,130 and artists selling at market booths during opening weekend sold more than $4,756.

Waite thanked the city for sponsoring awards totaling $4,000 and said the event also received supplementary grants from the TBID and the PAC; a $1,000 TBID sponsorship supported music during the opening weekend. She told the council the nonprofit operates a budget and that this year’s event did not make a profit in part because a major sponsor was unable to participate.

Waite distributed a packet with the exhibition catalog, photographs, a written report and a budget. She invited council members to attend future events and thanked the council for continued support.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - Regular Meeting - 28 Jan 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Vicky Waite updated the council on the 12th Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo, noting 60 juried artists, visitor numbers and modest sales; she thanked the city for award sponsorship and other grant support.","taxTitle","Twentynine Palms City, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",70852,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6684735,"Twentynine Palms council approves $130,894.22 purchase of new animal‑control truck",393,2406000,2799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2174030-9f5c95b74a96e22e62457d17a33ad15d&start=2406&end=2799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2174030-9f5c95b74a96e22e62457d17a33ad15d/thumbnail_2406000.jpg","/articles/6684735/Twentynine-Palms-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Twentynine-Palms-council-approves-13089422-purchase-of-new-animalcontrol-truck","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6684735-ecfbd89d1cb4835a74be3091a8631b60/orig.mp4?Expires=1775235367&Signature=oECOto~Lxd2kobZdCzDaMxvXTWWamgyCr~-OigWKTec96gzK2adQCtUb4pSDjp90zKtUpM~Awo487OUK2YYxd4RFQIk8S1XZvHmMJFSY8HTGxj8lQoihMEjLEwqNFvLoQRAP7mtS5r4VXBmEeX6QGS7XC59vn1FCRfGvJUpKlL3BECc8MpHfDiIHrVeMOOlwc7ccRc-xQqA0ndwKNawR0xzP9T2Cx4ejHYW54vODCm9XhCnDfp7ixmCdSn7zkp-NuaAufYnyeRzfZ67uJjThwYogKOxmQNEaf9lJKmGrU02ewWY7lyhF1L1WhJV1NORK4jOAMtrqMn8FXtGTV62w4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Twentynine Palms City Council voted unanimously to award a bid to Rush Truck Center for $130,894.22 to purchase a new animal‑control truck and body.

City staff and animal‑control personnel described the current primary patrol truck as aged and increasingly unreliable. Animal control staff said the existing bed dates to 2002, was transferred in 2012, and the 2012 truck now has about 150,000 miles and recurring mechanical problems. Rick Boyd, speaking for animal control staff, said the older bed lacks modern safety and animal‑welfare features and that “the new beds are really, state of the art” with climate control, double gates and ramps.

Councilmembers asked about worker safety and animal care. When asked whether climate control in the new bed is for the animals or employees, staff answered it is for the animals. Staff also said the new bed’s lift gate would reduce manual lifting and potential worker injuries.

A motion to award the purchase to Rush Truck Center for $130,894.22 passed 5‑0. Councilmember votes were recorded as Aye by Councilmember Scott, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Ramirez, Mayor Pro Tem Mintz and Mayor Bill DeRoe.","Council approved awarding the purchase to Rush Truck Center to replace an aging animal control vehicle; staff and animal control officers said the current truck is unreliable and the new bed adds safety and climate control features.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6684740,"Local nonprofit reports housing help for 33 people; council opens broad discussion on a community resource center",2497,2828000,5325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2174030-9f5c95b74a96e22e62457d17a33ad15d&start=2828&end=5325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2174030-9f5c95b74a96e22e62457d17a33ad15d/thumbnail_2828000.jpg","/articles/6684740/Twentynine-Palms-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Local-nonprofit-reports-housing-help-for-33-people-council-opens-broad-discussion-on-a-community-resource-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6684740-c21563bf283b25a6d80594afadb2e67d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775235367&Signature=gcVVwuPLs1~rXOUOV1i6VqFMSxIXTUVnUR6aNKUoljV08UkuMMGUoEMpt6OTGgFkK8McQHqAqbvYU83JeTOh6AYVhaBf~HK4DByiva5fnJwEILIm4MfE2v3boZ9LSE1TzYIfFURzrIlRmw4x3NoWCZjMEM8pwciCOR05RbKM2-X22K58HkOQHVEW0kwmfTAkxXIK-HWfF-ZH6Ee7T6b6izR0kCyOpOLDAcqknmHwdaUG0Qd98TPc9lIL2SOzarhatsbqiUc7gQAWKEYAZlICC3lUJyjSo4kFYzK0ANuzV-V1ZuKS5YWbAk4d9jBZgDG8h67TV65NXvvTLw1qZNA-9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakita Johnson, CEO of Molding Hearts, told the Twentynine Palms City Council that her nonprofit has served 33 individuals and families and “22 individuals have been housed or linked to services.” The council discussed whether the city should pursue a community resource center or navigation services to centralize outreach, health and social services.

Johnson said Molding Hearts has helped nine males, eight females and five families, and has helped find employment for eight people. She described partnerships with county and nonprofit providers and said her group currently has “76 beds available.” She told council members the nonprofit provides a first-month subsidy and then expects clients to pay ongoing rent with their own benefits when applicable.

The item prompted an extended, council-led conversation about scope, funding and siting. City staff framed the discussion as an early-stage review and suggested steps including a community survey, a public workshop on needs, a cost‑benefit analysis, and identifying partners and funding sources. The city manager said the survey could be used as input for the council’s upcoming strategic planning session but acknowledged survey cost and timing concerns raised by council members.

Councilmembers and members of the public described existing local services and gaps. Councilmember Scott said the city already has done outreach work and a 2023 survey related to sewer funding, and he urged using prior work and the homeless and housing advisory committee as starting points. Councilmember Ramirez and others emphasized the need to consider long‑term operating costs and how to pay for additional staff or programs.

Nonprofit and county speakers recommended a broad approach. Lori Cosgrove of the 29 Palms Food Pantry and other public commenters asked that a resource center serve both housed and unhoused vulnerable residents, offering help with benefits applications, job referrals and behavioral health. Johnson and other local providers urged making services locally available rather than requiring people to travel to Yucca Valley. School board member Carolee Hargrove suggested partnerships with Morongo Unified School District to tap federal community‑school grants and existing facilities.

No ordinance or contract was proposed and the council did not take a vote on establishing a facility or committing funds. Councilmembers directed staff to include the topic on future strategic planning and to return with more detailed options, potential partners and cost estimates. Members of the public and several nonprofits offered to participate in planning work.

The discussion included repeated cautions about sustainable funding: several councilmembers said the city must identify revenue streams before acquiring or retrofitting buildings. Multiple speakers also urged that services be coordinated so responsibility does not fall solely on any single nonprofit.","At a Twentynine Palms City Council meeting, Lakita Johnson of Molding Hearts reported serving 33 people and housing or linking 22. Councilmembers and residents discussed options for a city-run community resource center; no formal action was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo organizer thanks city for sponsorship of 12th annual show

Twentynine Palms council approves $130,894.22 purchase of new animal‑control truck

Local nonprofit reports housing help for 33 people; council opens broad discussion on a community resource center