WORKSHOP
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MARCH 30, 2022
12:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
WORKSHOP
Minutes-March 30, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - WORKSHOP:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Workshop meeting to order at 12:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
James M. Noble Mayor Pro Tem Present
Marilyn Dyer Kruse Council Member Present
Barbara Mae Rose Council Member Present
Paul Anthony Courtney Mayor Present
Timothy Silva Council Member Present
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA INCLUDING
ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, PLEASE SO INDICATE BY FILLING OUT A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND HAND TO THE CITY CLERK. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
CODE OF ETHICS: AS YOUR ELECTED GOVERNING BOARD WE WILL REMEMBER THE "CODE OF ETHICS" THAT WE VOLUNTARILY AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. DURING THIS MEETING WE WILL TREAT EACH OTHER AND THE PUBLIC WITH PATIENCE, CIVILITY AND COURTESY. THE DECISIONS
MADE TONIGHT WILL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BARSTOW COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN.
GENERAL, NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL
PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE CITY’S JURISDICTION. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES OR LESS. ALL REQUESTS TO SPEAK MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
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Minutes-March 30, 2022
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: THIS IS THE TIME FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD TO CALL FOR REARRANGING THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA; ADDING ITEMS TO OR REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA; OR REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR SEPARATE ACTION.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
WORKSHOP:
1. BARSTOW PARKS MAINTENANCE
Recommended Action:
Discussion only.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT KYLE WOOLEY would be presenting a needs assessment of parks and recreation services. - Stated that needs would be prioritized based on City Council approval.
PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT KYLE WOOLEY
- Presented a needs assessment of parks and recreation services. - Discussed Barstow's level of service based on Census data and demographics. - Also provided an update on the status of the condition of each of the City's parks and parks within the Barstow Heights Community Services District (BHCSD). - Provided an overview of General Fund appropriations and expenditures for parks and recreation services since Fiscal Year 2016-17 to the present.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Asked if there was an exchange of services agreement for the parks located within the BHCSD.
PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT KYLE WOOLEY
- Stated that an exchange of services agreement was in place for some of the parks and the City also received property taxes for parks within BHCSD.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked if renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Barstow Unified School District (BUSD) would include shared costs for maintenance of Stringham Park. - Also asked what the City's liability would be without a current MOU or if the City could enter into an extended MOU.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the agreement for Stringham Park sunsets on July 1, 2022 and discussions and negotiations would occur between the City and BUSD, which could include possible acquisition of the park by the City.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Confirmed that the City could enter into an extended MOU if more time was needed for negotiations and possible acquisition.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked how the gopher situation would be handled and would restrooms at each park be secured.
Minutes-March 30, 2022
Discussion ensued about the gopher situation at each park and how the issue was being addressed.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated that the Council would need to prioritize the needs of each park and lighting should be a high priority.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Stated that a proactive plan needed to be in place to address the homeless issue. - Asked what proactive measures were taken and in place to prevent algae at the Henderson Park Pool.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Asked that the purchase of Stringham Park be pursued. - Asked if the property tax received for the BHCSD parks covered the maintenance costs or was the City subsidizing maintenance.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Stated that the City cannot control the homeless population using City parks and would prefer they use the park restrooms compared to not using them. - Also noted that the Council should not blame staff or the prior administration for the condition of the City's parks. Stated that Council should support the City Manager and staff in addressing the current needs.
- Thanked PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT KYLE WOOLEY for bringing the current issues to the Council's attention.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Expressed support for prioritizing the needs of all of the City's parks. - Stated that it was important not to focus on the past and looked forward to the City Manager and staff getting the City's parks up to standard.
SPEAKERS
JOHN "TEX" WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY.
- Stated the condition of the parks was due to the past administration reducing parks maintenance staff.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the workshop meeting was adjourned at 1:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Andrea Flores, City Clerk Paul Anthony Courtney, Dr. B.A. Mayor Notice: Signed Minutes are filed with the City Clerk’s office