BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
APRIL 4, 2022
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-April 4, 2022
MAYOR
Paul Anthony Courtney
COUNCILMEMBERS
Barbara Mae Rose
James M. Noble
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
Timothy R. Silva
ELECTED CITY CLERK
Andrea Flores
ELECTED CITY TREASURER
Michael Lewis
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Andrew Ziemer
Beatrice Lint
Miguel Morales
Rodney Brand Jr.
Juanantonio Delucas
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
A Subsidiary District of the City of
Barstow
Paul Anthony Courtney
Barbara Mae Rose
James M. Noble
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
Timothy R. Silva
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Timothy Silva
Council Member Barbara Rose
Council Member Marilyn Kruse
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
Mayor Paul Courtney
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 PRIOR TO THE
AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. 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.
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PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON MATTERS ON THE CLOSED SESSION 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.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Recommended Action:
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Recommended Action:
(Gov't Code Section § 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Timothy Silva
Council Member Barbara Rose
Council Member Marilyn Kruse
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
Mayor Paul Courtney
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 PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED.
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.
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.
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PRESENTATIONS:
3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO DONATE LIFE CALIFORNIA IN RECOGNITION
OF DMV/DONATE LIFE MONTH
Recommended Action:
Present proclamation to Donate Life California in recognition of DMV/Donate Life California Month.
4. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED
STATES ARMY
Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
5. MEASURE Q FUND FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 - 2ND QUARTER Recommended Action:
That the City Council receive and file the Measure Q sub-fund Financial Report for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 covering the period of October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS ON ALL CONSENT ITEMS 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.
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
6. MINUTES CLOSED SESSION MEETING - MARCH 21, 2022 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
7. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 21, 2022 7:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
8. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for check #86949-87252 totaling $1,199,038.37 and wires #792-796 totaling $170,189.20, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $1,143,944.15
Fire: $225,283.42
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $1,369,227.57
CITY COUNCIL:
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
REQUIRING E-FILING OF STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS AND CAMPAIGN
FINANCE FORMS
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance 988-2022 adding Chapter 2.56 to the City of Barstow Municipal Code to mandate electronic and paperless filing of Fair Political Practices Commission campaign disclosure statements and statements of economic interest (Form 700). The adoption of the Agenda-April 4, 2022
proposed ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15305 and 15378.
10. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM HIGH DESERT JUNIOR
SHOOTERS
Recommended Action:
Approve Community Promotional Fund donation in the amount of $2,100 for waiver of fees for the use of the Cora Harper Center.
11. APPROVAL AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. 15-1001119 FOR N. FIRST AVENUE
OVERHEAD BRIDGE OVER BNSF RAILROAD TRACKS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Project Funding Agreement 15-100119, Amendment 4 for the North First Avenue Overhead Bridge over BNSF Railroad with the City and SBCTA.
2. Approve funding amounts per Attachment B.
12. AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 19-100226 FOR NORTH FIRST AVENUE OVERHEAD
BRIDGE OVER BNSF RAILROAD TRACKS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Amendment 1 to Agreement 19-1002226 between the City and SBCTA.
2. Approve funding adjustments per Attachment A.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS: (ITEMS PREVIOUSLY TABLED OR PULLED FROM
CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCIL WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD AT THIS TIME).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
STAFF REPORTS:
POLICE CHIEF COMMENTS:
FIRE CHIEF COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER / DISTRICT MANAGER COMMENTS:
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Individuals electing to later challenge any items listed herein will be limited to addressing only those issues raised at any public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Governing Board prior to the meeting.
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Posted on the 31st day of March, 2022.