“We probably lost a generation of kids in this community in the last decade as they have turned to a life of crime, rather than the life that the Boys and Girls Club can help them turn around. I view this as a crime prevention program,” Daniels stated during his comments.

Mayor Pro Tem Scott Matas, a member of the DHSBGC during his youth, commented, “It’s bursting at the seams.” His wishes are that the same facilities he grew up with at the park continue into the new location, which will be part of the proposed Desert Hot Springs Civic Center. The new location will also feature an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Once the move is complete, the city is expected to pay the CVBGC $250,000 per year in operating costs.

Alix Korey, Carol Lawrence, Rita McKenzie, Valarie Pettiford, Lee Roy Reams, Rex Reed, Nita Whitaker, John Lloyd Young and Megan Hilty.
This year’s line-up of the best of Broadway and Hollywood performers will take a walk through Hollywood’s greatest music!

The desert’s favorite star-studded variety show One Night Only will return to the McCallum Theater on April 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.! General admission tickets are $75, $95 and $140 and can be purchased by calling (760) 340-ARTS or online at www.mccallumtheatre.com. 125 VIP Theatre and Dinner Packages are also available for $375 and include premiere theatre seating and admission to the After Theatre Party with Cast at Piero’s Acqua Pazza at the River in Rancho Mirage. VIP package tickets can be purchased through Jewish Family Services at (760) 325-4088.
 
Back by popular demand, One Night Only provides the desert audience a chance to see up to twenty world-class entertainers under one roof for one night produced by Michael Childers and directed by Calvin Remsberg and Musical Director Ron Abel. It also raises vital funds for Jewish Family Services (JFS), the valley’s non-sectarian, non- profit organization that provides an array of services to those in need regardless of age, income, ethnicity or lifestyle.
 
This year’s honorary chairs of the event are philanthropic leaders Helene Galen, Barbara Keller and Harold Matzner alongside event chairs Barbara Fromm and Sherry Schor.

Past Praise for One Night Only:

“Oh, what a fabulous evening with extraordinary talent and showmanship – the best of the London and New York musical theater tolled into one.” – KCET TV
 
“One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen in my life outside of New York City.” – Palm Springs Life
 
“ONE NIGHT ONLY…captured the best of Broadway and Hollywood for a memorable performance.” – The Beverly Hills Courier

CAST BIOS:

Phillip Attmore
For those who watch all of those brilliant dancers on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, you are probably a fan of Phillip Attmore. He was one of few tap dancers on season 6 who made it to the top 20. He has also performed on Broadway in shows including FOSSE with Ben Vereen & Ruthie Henshall, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, and IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS. TV credits include but are not limited to NED’s DECLASSIFIED SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE on Nickelodeon, JUDGING AMY and a recurring role on SISTERS.

Polly Bergen
Polly Bergen is a versatile actress, performer, business executive and author. Many fans would recognize her for her role in 1957’s THE HELEN MORGAN STORY, which won her an Emmy. In 1962 Polly played a North Carolina housewife who was threatened with rape in CAPE FEAR. In 1963 she played a mental patient in THE CARETAKERS, a role that opened the eyes of many who were only used to seeing her on TV. Polly recently co-starred in the sitcom BABY TALK. She is involved with many nonprofit organizations as well as her own fashion business ventures.

Liz Callaway
Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Liz Callaway is one of the top singer-actresses appearing on Broadway today. Audiences have seen her on Broadway in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, BABY, MISS SAIGON, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, THE LOOK OF LOVE, and CATS, where she played the role of Grizabella (singing Memory) for five years. Film and television credits include the singing voice of Anastasia in the award-winning animated film, Princess Jasmine in ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES, and Nala in THE LION KING II. In addition, Liz is an accomplished studio singer.

Loretta Devine
I am thrilled to have Loretta Devine back again for One Night Only! Loretta is best known for her recurring roles on GREY’S ANATOMY, BOSTON PUBLIC and EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS. Broadway credits include HAIR, DREAMGIRLS and BIG DEAL. In 1995, Loretta appeared along side Whitney Houston playing Gloria in WAITING TO EXHALE, and in 1996 appeared in the PREACHER”S WIFE. Other TV credits include but are not limited to PICKET FENCES, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, MOESHA, THE PJs and BOSTON PUBLIC.

Nancy Dussault
Nancy Dussault’s musical achievements have been honored with an Emmy for her PBS program CABARET TONIGHT. She has starred in over 200 television shows, including the ED SULLIVAN SHOW, ALIAS, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, and THE NEW DICK VAN DYKE SHOW, but is best known as Muriel on TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT. Broadway credits include but are not limited to DO RI ME (Theatre World Award and Tony nominations), THE SOUND OF MUSIC , BAJOUR (Tony nomination), CAROUSEL and INTO THE WOODS.  Nancy continues to perform in cabarets and has recorded a CD entitled, Heart and Soul.

Kevin Earley
Kevin Earley has appeared on Broadway in A TALE OF TWO CITIES, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and LES MISERABLES, in which he also toured nationally. He performed in the world premiere’s of CAN ~ CAN (Re-Envisioned), SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES, and IT CAME FROM BEYOND. Kevin has performed in concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl and the California Philharmonic at Disney Hal.  In addition, he has received a number of awards including the LA Drama Critic’s Circle Award for his performance in 1776, the Joseph Jefferson Award for his role in Assassins, the B. Iden Payne Award for Oklahoma, three Robby Awards.

Danny Gurwin
Danny Gurwin is a stage and screen actor and singer. His Broadway credits include LITTLE WOMEN, URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY (also National Tour), THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, KISMET, ENCORES!, and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at the New York City Opera, the Los Angeles Opera and the Kennedy Center.   He has guest starred on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and LAW & ORDER and can be heard on numerous cast recordings.

Sam Harris
Currently seen on the new CBS half hour comedy, THE CLASS, Sam’s diversified career has run the gamut from singer and songwriter to actor on Broadway, film and television to writer, director and producer.  His debut album SAM HARRIS and the follow-up SAM-I-AM both sold over a million copies.  Sam has toured extensively in concert and has played to sold-out audiences at major venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall, Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre, London’s West End and with The Boston Pops.  Broadway credits include but are not limited to Tommy Tune’s GREASE (for which he received a Drama Desk nomination, and a Drama-League Award as well as Tony), THE LIFE, THE PRODUCERS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CABARET, HAIR and PIPPIN.
 
Alix Korey
We are delighted Alix can join us again for One Night Only!  Not shy to the spotlight, Alix Korey has performed on stage on and off Broadway and has had roles on TV and film.  She is currently best known for her role on HOUSE.  Broadway credits include but are not limited to ALL SHOOK UP, CHICAGO, 45 SECONDS FROM B’WAY, AIN’T BROADWAY GRAND, SHOW BOAT, PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Film credits: ANYTHING BUT LOVE, KISSING JESSICA STEIN, DUMMY and various Disney movies.  TV credits: HOUSE, NUMBERS, LAW AND ORDER, THE COSBY SHOW amongst others.

Rita McKenzie
Rita McKenzie is a versatile actress whose dazzling recreation of Ethel Merman’s Broadway has electrified audiences worldwide. Stage credits include ANYTHING GOES, MAN OF LA MANCHA, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, LITTLE ME, OLIVER!, GYPSY, amongst others. Rita is a popular Symphony Concert artist. She has been featured with the Philadelphia Orchestra Pops, as well as with the Cincinnati, St. Louis, San Diego, Austin, Ottawa, Canada, Baltimore, and Phoenix Pops and the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
 
Valarie Pettiford
It is with great pleasure we welcome Valarie Pettiford back to the One Night Only stage.  Valarie’s Broadway/Tour credits include but are not limited to FOSSE, CHICAGO, SOPHISTICATED LADIES,  GRIND, SHOW BOAT (NAACP, LA’s Robby, and the Vancouver Sun Reader’s Choice Awards).  TV credits include CRIMINAL MINDS, HOUSE OF PAYNE, FRAISER, THE WEST WING, CSI amongst others.  In 2006, Valarie completed her fourth season of the hit TV series HALF & HALF that earned her 3 NAACP Image Award nominations.  Valarie received the 2007 Backstage Bistro Award at the Metropolitan Room in New York City and most recently at New York’s Famous BIRDLAND supper club!  Her widely successful one-woman shows were performed to sold-out audiences at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, The Gardenia Room, the El Portal Theater and at Mark’s presented by Upright Cabaret in Los Angeles.

Lee Roy Reams
The New York Times hails Lee Roy Reams as “Broadway’s song and dance man nonpareil” for his leading roles in 42nd STREET (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), APPLAUSE, LORELIE, HELLO, DOLLY!, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, OKLAHOMA, amongst others. He won critical acclaim as Roger DeBris in the First National Tour of Mel Brooks’ musical hit, THE PRODUCERS (Carbonell Award and Washington DC’s prestigious Helen Hayes Award). Lee Roy has appeared on television, performed in concerts and cabaret, and has directed on Broadway.
 
Rex Reed
Rex Reed is a critic, columnist, journalist, author and lecturer whose film reviews appear every week in the New York Observer.  He has been a film critic for Vogue, GQ, Holiday, and Women’s Wear Daily.  For thirteen years, he was an arts critic for the New York Daily News, and for five years was the film critic for the New York Post.  His articles and essays on the arts have appeared in almost every national magazine and newspaper in London and the United States.  Rex is the author of eight books about the movies and his first novel, PERSONAL EFFECTS, sold 75,000 copies.  As an actor, he appeared in the films MYRA BRECKINRIDGE, INCHON!, SUPERMAN and THE REHEARSAL.

Nita Whitaker
Having recorded three independent CD’s Nita Whitaker pulls all the elements of her training together into a fusion of pop, soul/ R&B, with a dash of gospel.   She has been the guest performer at The Freedom Awards honoring Oprah Winfrey, Ruby Dee and Paul Rusesabagnia,  sang duets with Andrea Bocelli during his 2006 Winter Tour, and also has sung with Josh Groban. Having David Foster as one of her early mentors, she has performed and shared the stage with countless celebrities including Barbara Streisand, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Richard Marx, Stevie Wonder and Yolanda Adams.Tony Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG was the first guest star to be invited to appear on FOX TV’s hit comedy, GLEE, as thumbless, cough-syrup addict, Henri. John will play the title role in the upcoming feature film comedy, OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY! opposite Lainie Kazan, Saul Rubinek, Vince Pastore, Bruce Vilanch, Jai Rodriguez and Carmen Electra. For his Broadway debut as “Frankie Valli” in JERSEY BOYS, Young garnered unprecedented accolades from New York and national media. Mr. Young won the Lead Actor Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards, becoming the only American actor in history to win all four major awards for a leading role. Television credits include: FOX’s GLEE, NBC’s LAW & ORDER, and appearances on CBS TV’s Late Show with David Letterman, ABC’s Live with Regis and Kelly amongst others.
 
John Lloyd Young
Tony Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG was the first guest star to be invited to appear on FOX TV’s hit comedy, GLEE, as thumbless, cough-syrup addict, Henri. John will play the title role in the upcoming feature film comedy, OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY! opposite Lainie Kazan, Saul Rubinek, Vince Pastore, Bruce Vilanch, Jai Rodriguez and Carmen Electra. For his Broadway debut as “Frankie Valli” in JERSEY BOYS, Young garnered unprecedented accolades from New York and national media. Mr. Young won the Lead Actor Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards, becoming the only American actor in history to win all four major awards for a leading role. Television credits include: FOX’s GLEE, NBC’s LAW & ORDER, and appearances on CBS TV’s Late Show with David Letterman, ABC’s Live with Regis and Kelly amongst others.

Megan Hilty
Megan Hilty received rave reviews and nominations for Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and LA Ovation awards for Lead Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Doralee Rhodes in Broadway’s 9 to 5 the Musical. She made her Broadway Debut as Glinda in WICKED. Megan starred in Two by Two in Los Angeles, opposite Jason Alexander, Steve Webber & Faith Prince. Television credits include BONES, THE CLOSER, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, CSI, SHARK, UGLY BETTY, amongst others. Megan’s voice can be heard on Disney’s THE SECRET LIFE OF MAGIC GOURD, PHINEAS & FERB, GLEN MARTIN DDS, AMERICAN DAD, and as the singing Snow White in SHREK THE THIRD, as well as numerous appearances on national television shows. Film credits include THE BITTER FEAST and the short film THE HAPPIEST MAN ALIVE. Megan is one of the leads in NBC’s upcoming pilot with Adam Carolla and is scheduled to perform at Feinsteins in April 2010.

It is the goal of the Desert Hot Spring Family Resource Center to help families connect with their local community resource representatives. Over 50 non-profit and public agencies are expected to participate in this event with over 1,000 participants in attendance from the surrounding communities of Desert Hot Springs, North Palm Springs, Sky Valley, and Cathedral City.  In addition to learning about all of the resources available, children and their families will have the opportunity to participate in games, arts & crafts, and to receive free giveaways.

The event is hosted by the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Children’s Services Division, Desert Hot Springs Family Resource Center, the Desert Hot Springs FRC Advisory Board, and the City of Desert Hot Springs – Community & Cultural Affairs Committee.  

The event will run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Desert Hot Springs Family Resource Center – in the adjacent parking lot located at 14-201 Palm Drive, DHS CA 92240.

Anyone wanting more information on this event can contact Elsa Garcia, Coordinator of the Desert Hot Springs Family Resource Center at (760) 288-3313 or elgarcia@riversidedpss.org for more information.

17 local Desert Hot Springs Spas will be participating in this year’s event, and each will be serving refreshments, providing tours and giving away fabulous prizes.
 
U-Drive self guided tours are encouraged or Coach transportation between participating spas will begin after a complimentary wine and beer reception at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum.  There will be a brief presetation of the story or our hot mineral springs and how they were discovered by Cabot Yerxa.
 
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is conveniently located near most of the spas and parking will be designated in a lot nearby.  Please follow the signs. 
 
The local spas have donated prizes worth in excess of $10,000 a wide variey of spa services and overnight stays at each spa with the grand prize being a luxurious weekend of renewal and relaxtion at Two Bunch Palms, a $1300 value.  Additional raffle tickets will be available at the event so pleae look for a Camp of Champions representative.
 
Donations benefit the Camp of Champions A & M, Inc.
Date: February 18, 2010
Time: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
http:/www.deserthotsprings.com

During the early morning hours of Friday November 6, 2009, three males reported to be armed with semi-automatic rifles robbed a subject whose vehicle had broken down and who was on the side of the road on Don English Road north of Hacienda. They took his cell phone, passport and $50 in cash. One of the suspects, Robert Steinruck, was located by patrol officers the next day and arrested. Unfortunately there was not enough information known at the time to hold him in custody, and he was released.

Subsequent to Steinruck being released, detectives continued to investigate this incident. Last week, armed with additional information obtained during this investigation, Detective Kris Arthur requested and obtained a $1 million felony warrant for Steinruck’s arrest—charging robbery and possession of a weapon by a felon. 

On Wednesday, detectives drove to Indio and found Steinruck walking in the area of King Street. They arrested him without incident. Based on Steinruck’s criminal history, a conviction on this case could land him in prison for the rest of his life.

Two other persons were involved in this robbery. They were described as Hispanic males, aged 20-30, wearing dark clothing. They were driving a white Volkswagen Jetta at the time of the crime. Anyone having information which may help us identify the other two suspects is asked to call the Sgt. Dan Bressler at the Desert Hot Springs Police Department as soon as possible. The number is (760) 329-2904.

Keith Powell, Publisher of RV West presented the Chamber of Commerce with a certificate on January 27th, and will be making the list public in their upcoming March/April 2010 edition of their magazine.

Neighboring Palm Springs received the Gold Award in the same category, in terms of favorite spots in the state.

Originally established as a three-month trial period from November through January, the alternate work-week schedule was designed for employees at City Hall to work four 10-hour days each week and offer expanded public hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with City Hall closed on Friday.
 
According to City Manager Michael Tree, the initial response to offering extended hours on Monday through Thursday appears to have been favorable from contractors, business owners, and others who have been able to take care of permit applications, license renewals, or other city-related business early in the morning or after normal working hours.
 
“Extending the trial period for another month will allow us to continue monitoring public feedback beyond the holiday season, as well as employee work productivity and potential energy savings, before deciding on any permanent change of hours at City Hall,” Tree said. “Our main concern at this point is to determine if the new hours have been beneficial to the community.”
 
The city’s Public Works Department on Bullion Avenue will also continue a four-day office schedule, open Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
Anyone who has an urgent matter that requires immediate attention by city staff on a Friday can call City Hall at 760-367-6799 and leave a message and a callback number.

Ending months of work by City staff and Planning Commissioners to develop regulations for Farmers Markets, approval of a City Council Consent Calendar item will officially create a chapter in the Development Code for “Certified Farmers Markets, Open Air Markets, Craft and Job Fairs” in the city limits. An additional public hearing on the subject will present an amendment to three Land Use Tables in the Development Code, allowing Certified Farmers Markets to operate in the Commercial, Service Commercial and Community Industrial, and Public zoning districts in the city.
 
Two additional public hearings on Feb. 9 will include prioritization for funding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for fiscal year 2010-2011, and a proposed Development Code Amendment regarding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in the city, which carries forth the Planning Commission’s recommendation to expressly prohibit this Land Use in the code.
 
The City Council will also revisit the issue of Vacation Home Rentals and will be asked to clarify if the Planning Commission should continue or terminate its discussion of a possible code amendment to establish the standards and criteria for allowing and operating Vacation Home Rentals citywide.
 
Under Legislative, Council/Redevelopment items, the City Council will review a proposed lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to occupy a portion of the new City Visitor Center building at 73484 29 Palms Hwy. beginning March 1, 2010, and a proposed contract for operation of the City Visitor Center by the Chamber of Commerce.
 
An update on the Visitor Center building remodel and proposed signage options for the building’s façade will also be presented to the Council.
 
The City Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Twentynine Palms City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road. For more information call (760)367-6799, or access agendas and information online at www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us.

Unable to attend was princess Dunyazade (Brandy Briones from Norco HIgh School).

The city council authorized the City Manager to execute a Facility Use Agreement with the Coachella Valley Boys and Girls Club, represented by attorney Brian Harnik and Chief Professional Officer Quinton Egson. CVB&GC has bee in existence for 44 years and is currently running clubs in Indio, Coachella and LaQuinta.

Takata has served for the town since 2004, having come from Newcastle, Washington. He has now accepted a job as City Manager for the city of Banning, which he will start on February 15th. His salary for the town of Yucca Valley was about $176,000 annually. Takata’s reasons for accepting the position in Banning was because he needed to be closer to his family.

Mayor Chad Mayes stated, “When I first got the news, I was a little bit upset. My eyes got misty over it.” He described how Takata took on the position at a critical time for the town, when things were out of balance. “Paul Cook (Assemblyman) said we didn’t have good chemistry until we had a good chemist. I’m going to be sad to see him go.”

A representative from Assemblyman Cook’s office brought forth a proclamation for Takata, acknowledging him for his work.

Takata added, “Yucca Valley will always have a special place in my heart.” In a press release, he reminisced about his work in Yucca Valley. “When I look back over my 5 ½ years in this community, I will remember it fondly. I feel that the Town has matured into a excellent organization during my time here. I will also miss the relationship with the Marine Base. They are one of the important economic engines for this basin. They have been great partners. I am sure who ever the next Manager is, he or she will have a solid staff and fantastic community to work with. It will be one of the more attractive City Manager jobs in Southern California. Even though I will be leaving, I am more then happy to help the Council with any of their needs. When the nation begins its economic recovery, I believe Yucca Valley will be ready for anything that might happen. None of the successes could have happened with out a supportive Town Council and hard working staff. I thank them for making my stay here enjoyable.”

In 2007, Takata also declined to accept a pay raise, during the time when the economy took a downturn. Taking over will be John Tucker, former City Manger of Yucaipa, as an interim Town Manager, as Council voted unanimously.

The town will hold a special reception for Takata at the California Welcome Center on Thursday, February 11th at 5:00 p.m. in Yucca Valley.

Councilman Bill Neeb supported the proposed raises, which would have upped the monthly salary to $538.72 and would increase annually. “When towns incorporate, they start at $300. I think this five percent is money well spent,” he said.

Mayor Pro Tem Lori Herbel agreed with Neeb, saying, “For future councils, this is important. This will not make nor break me.”

Councilman Frank Luckino voiced an opposition against any raises. He stated, “I’m not going to support this. It’s a big no-no.” And Mayor Chad Mayes agreed, saying “I have not supported a pay increase. For me, I sense that it’s a conflict of interest. I philosophically oppose it.”

And with that, Mayor Mayes, Luckino and Councilman George Huntington opposed, while Herbel and Neeb favored.

In other town council news, members voted to approve the Community Development Block Grant for the 2010/2011 fiscal year. Many members of the community spoke out during public comments pleading with Council to allocate funding for their causes, ranging from Domestic Violence shelters to Desert ARC, which supports developmentally challenged persons. It was recommended that the town’s allocation of $147,023 be applied to the Community Center Playground and Splash Park project and to direct staff to redirect the additional anticipated revenues in the upcoming year’s budget proposal.

Plus, discussion for the Pomona First Federal building (now abandoned) will be on hold until the next meeting.

Salvador Rodriguez Meza was involved in a travel agency scheme where he accepted money from unsuspecting victims to purchase airline tickets to various countries while operating a fictitious travel agency known as Palm Springs Travel, located at 3700 E. Vista Chino Road.  Meza targeted primarily the Hispanic community because they are known to pay in cash.  Meza falsified documents as receipts of airline confirmation numbers and when the victim’s went to the airport to board their flights they were denied boarding because their itineraries did not exist.  Meza accepted over $56,000 from these victims causing financial burdens and inconveniences to their travel plans.  Meza fled the area before he could be caught only to move to Oregon to continue his scheme.  Meza has not only defrauded victims in the City of Palm Springs but also in the City of South Gate as well as communities in Oregon like the City of Woodburn and the Counties of Marion and Washington.

On Wednesday, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has filed 15 counts of Embezzlement, 14 counts of Grand Theft, 1 count of Passing a Fictitious Check and 1 count of Fraudulent Applications under false pretense against Salvador Rodriguez Meza with a total bail amount of $50,000.00. A bench warrant is currently being processed by the County of Riverside.

Please contact Detective Simon Min at (760) 323-8129 if you have any information about the whereabouts of Meza. He may have reportedly fled the country, but his wife and children still live in the Coachella Valley.

Councilman Steve Spear says that only 30% of the General Plan was discussed within a two-hour frame Tuesday night, and they left off talking about a possible sewer system for the downtown area of Twentynine Palms.

Amongst the items discussed in the General Plan were about preservations of mesquite dunes, wildlife corridors, hillsides as well as the earthquake fault zones, the 100-year-flood plain, the Indian Cove/Mesquite Drainage area and a buffer adjoining the Joshua Tree National Park.

The city council voted on each overlay separately, up until the discussion of the possible sewage system designed for the downtown area. At this time, the entire city runs of septic tanks.

“It’s a year’s worth of work,” Spear added.

Since 2008, the City of Twentynine Palms began studying the possibility of updating the City’sGeneral Plan. The firm of Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG) conducted several community meetings and a community survey was also circulated to residents to identify issues affecting the City. Now, officials want to prepare for future growth, both in the city limits and the Marine Base, located north of the city.

According to the Staff Report, the community survey noted that 66% of survey respondents indicated they would like to see a build-out population of 75,000 residents or less. According to the Land Use Technical Report prepared for the update, the existing General Plan build-out projection could be up to 116,751 residents, which includes approximately 15,000 residents housed on the Marine Base.

More details on the city’s General Plan could be found on the city’s website, located at  HYPERLINK “http://www.ci.twentyninepalms.ca.us” www.ci.twentyninepalms.ca.us

Stay tuned to Desert Local News for more details as they develop on February 4th.