BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
APRIL 18, 2022
5:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes-April 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:02 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE led the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE led the invocation.
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.
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 TWO 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-April 18, 2022
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the City Manager's performance evaluation should include direction to provide updates on any direction given to staff by the Council.
JOHN "TEX" WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with pending litigation involving former City Manager Nikki Salas' termination.
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the recent Rules and Policies Town Hall.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the recent Rules and Policies Town Hall. - Discussed concerns with CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the recent Rules and Policies Town Hall.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor-Pro Tem
SECONDER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Recommended Action:
Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Case Name: Salas v. City of Barstow, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIV-SB2111435
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Recommended Action:
(Gov't Code Section § 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1.
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Recommended Action:
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:
- The City Council met in Closed Session to consider three items, existing litigation Salas vs Barstow, potential initiation of litigation for one case, and performance evaluation for the City Manager. No reportable action was taken on any of the items.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Minutes-April 18, 2022
INVOCATION:
PASTOR MIKE SMITH from BETHANY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP gave the invocation.
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 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.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
PRESENTATIONS:
4. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED
STATES ARMY
Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
RENITA WICKES, ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
- Provided an after-event report on the Taste of the Bayou Mardi Gras Night held on March 5, 2022 at the Cora Harper Center.
Minutes-April 18, 2022
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
5. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY DOS COSTAS COMMUNICATIONS
CORPORATION
Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
MANNY LOPEZ, OF DOS COSTAS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
- Provided an after-event report and presentation on the 16th Annual New Mexico Chili Cook-Off & Belen Fiesta held on April 9, 2022 at Foglesong Park.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
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 TWO 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.
None.
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
6. MINUTES WORKSHOP - MARCH 30, 2022 12:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
7. MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 4, 2022 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
Minutes-April 18, 2022
CITY COUNCIL:
8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO SET THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PROTEST HEARING FOR PROPERTY ABATEMENT COSTS AND PENALTIES FOR MAY 16, 2022 AT 7:00 PM Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution 5086-2022, setting the date and time for a protest hearing for Property Abatement Costs and Penalties for Monday, May 16, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers and waive the full reading.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY FAIR ON MAY 7, 2022
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5087 -2022, approving the Street Closure and Statement of Findings for the Barstow Police Department Public Safety Fair on May 7, 2022, and to waive the reading.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
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:
10. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW APPROVING THE BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PROPOSED “MILITARY EQUIPMENT” USE PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7070
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council introduce Ordinance 989-2022 to adopt the Department’s proposed “military equipment” use procedure. The adoption of the proposed ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2, 5).
POLICE CHIEF ANDREW ESPINOZA, JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
MAYOR COURTNEY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:18 P.M.
SPEAKERS
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked what equipment was intended to be purchased.
- Asked what the proposed budget was for equipment purchases.
Minutes-April 18, 2022
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked how the maintenance on a Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle (MRAP) only cost $2,500, which seemed understated.
- Asked what type of maintenance plan would there be for the MRAP.
MAYOR COURTNEY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:23 P.M.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
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 TWO 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.
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if MAYOR COURTNEY paid back the travel reimbursement. - Asked what the status was of the lobbyist contracts.
- Complimented the Daily Press on their recent article regarding the First Street Bridge. - Recommended the Organics Recycling meeting on May 12, 2022 be held at 6:30 P.M.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked when Channel 6 programming would be updated.
- Asked what the budget was for street renovations.
- Asked for a justification on the 2nd Quarter Measure Q Financial Report expenditures exceeding revenues by approximately $600,000.
- Also asked about $500,000 discrepancy on the Measure Q Financial Report. - Expressed support for transitioning to five voting districts.
PRISCILLA FIELDS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns regarding sports field conditions and comments on social media.
JOHN "TEX" WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed efforts by local youth sports groups to improve sports field conditions. - Stated the current park conditions were due to a reduction in maintenance staff.
EUGENE BUTTICCI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BARSTOW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Apologized for not recognizing the Council at the Stewart’s Business and Tax Service and Paul Wilkey State Farm Insurance Ribbon Cuttings.
- Discussed the recent Bunny Hop events and upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.
BILLIE BRAUN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Invited the Council and community to attend the Karaoke on the Patio event on April 30, 2022 at 2 P.M.
- Discussed Billie's Kitchen's participation at the recent Bunny Hop event. - Thanked local youth sports coaches for their efforts with sports field maintenance.
Minutes-April 18, 2022
LUIS SIERRAS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with an abandoned park on Harvard Drive. - Asked if the park could be restored.
VIRGINIA BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with City staff being misinformed and told they could not sign the recall petition. - Stated that all registered voters in the City of Barstow were eligible to sign the petition. - Asked that any interested employees only sign the petition when off duty. - Clarified that signatures could be collected at public and private shopping centers.
JAMAAL ROCHELLE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with a viscous dog recently attacking his dog and wife. - Asked for follow-up action from the City and Barstow Humane Society.
NATHANIEL PICKETT, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why there was a five-phased traffic signal at Main and Muriel Streets. - Suggested guidelines for censorship of the Mayor.
- Discussed concerns with transitioning to five voting districts.
PERRY PACK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed recent meeting with POLICE CHIEF ANDREW ESPINOZA, JR. - Discussed public safety and parks and recreation service needs.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Stated that it was not the Council's role to correct City staff. - Invited the Council and community to attend the National Day of Prayer event on May 5, 2022, 12 P.M. at City Hall.
- Provided an update on the April 13, 2022 Homeward Bound Committee meeting and discussed the Community Resource List staff and committee members were working on. - Encouraged the community to donate professional clothing to Barstow Community College for the community clothes closet.
- Stated the next Rules and Policies Committee meeting would be held on April 26, 2022. - Asked what the next steps would be to hold MAYOR COURTNEY accountable to repay the mileage reimbursement.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Provided an update on the City's efforts to apply for a Project Homekey grant, which would allow the City to work with other service providers to provide housing, meals, healthcare and other services to Barstow’s unsheltered population.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked if the park on Harvard Drive was one of the parks discussed during the recent workshop. - Asked POLICE CHIEF ANDREW ESPINOZA, JR. to follow-up on Mr. Rochelle's concerns regarding the Barstow Humane Society.
- Discussed recent events attended including the Chili Cook-Off, USO Grand Opening and KFC soft opening.
- Stated the May 16, 2022 Victor Valley Transit Authority Board Meeting would be held in the Barstow Council Chambers.
- Discussed the April Military Affairs Committee meeting and stated the Military Mixer event would be returning.
- Discussed the upcoming Army Ball on June 14, 2022.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
Minutes-April 18, 2022
- Clarified the abandoned park on Harvard Drive was a privately owned park.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Encouraged the community to attend the April 22, 2022 Earth Day and April 23, 2022 HD Shooters events.
- Stated the next Streets Committee meeting would be May 4, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Addressed Mr. Pickett's concerns regarding five voting districts. - Stated the traffic signal at Main and Muriel Streets should be going back on sensors. - Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA, seconded by MAYOR COURTNEY to have staff follow-up on naming streets after local veterans and requested the Navajo Code Talkers be considered.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Stated that all reimbursed expenses were approved by the City Manager and City staff. - Noted that staff were not aware of the expense reimbursement policy. Stated that many existing policies needed to be updated.
- Provided an update on the April 15, 2022 San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Mountain Desert Committee meeting and award of funding for the First Street Bridge. - Addressed concerns with Measure Q and the Resident Oversight Commission. - Addressed Ms. Brown's comment regarding City staff signing a recall petition.
BUILDING OFFICIAL/FIRE MARSHALL CHRIS HELDRETH
- Provided an update on a 147-unit residential development near the old Southern California Edison building.
- Also provided an update on the 7-unit Cambridge Homes development in Lenwood.
STAFF REPORTS:
None
POLICE CHIEF COMMENTS:
POLICE CHIEF ANDREW ESPINOZA, JR.
- Stated the Public Safety Fair was scheduled for May 7, 2022, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
FIRE CHIEF COMMENTS:
None
CITY MANAGER / DISTRICT MANAGER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the total final savings from refinancing the Pension Obligation Bonds was $6 million. - Stated that the City was participating in the California low-income housing water assistance program that would provide support to low income customers with a maximum benefit of $2,000 per household. Stated additional information would be posted on the City's website. - Mentioned the Parks and Recreation Department was partnering with Barstow Cinema to show free movies during the summer.
- Also discussed youth employment and golf programs.
INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR MARC PUCKETT
- Stated that the interest rate for the true interest cost on the Pension Obligation Bond refinancing was 4.6%. Also noted that it was an A+ bond rating.
Minutes-April 18, 2022
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
11. ADOPTION OF UPDATED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) by signing the letter of promulgation and attached Resolution No. 5085-2022 And then direct staff to forward those documents to the State of California Office of Emergency Services for final approval.
ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk. - Stated an adopted and updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) was required for the City to receive State and Federal funding after a disaster.
- Mentioned that the plan would be available online.
- Discussed the importance of an EOP.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked if the two military bases and local schools would be incorporated into the EOP.
ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI
- Stated other entities have their own EOP's and all surrounding agencies participate in the master mutual aid program.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
12. REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER SILVA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DYERKRUSE FOR CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER DIRECTING MAYOR TO CEASE ALL
COMMUNICATIONS WITH CITY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE CITY MANAGER Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider Councilmember Silva and Dyer-Kruse’s request for ordering the Mayor to cease communications with all City employees other than the City Manager, and in so doing consider any response from Mayor Courtney, hear public comments, and take any action determined to be appropriate based on the matters presented and deliberated.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE OPENED PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT 8:43 P.M.
SPEAKERS
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY causing division among staff and the Council. - Stated that staff report to the City Manager and not the Council.
Minutes-April 18, 2022
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the City Manager runs the day-to-day operations of the City. - Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY providing direction to City staff.
BILLIE BRAUN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for the censure of MAYOR COURTNEY and discussed concerns with his attempt to intimidate others.
VIRGINIA BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for the censure of MAYOR COURTNEY and discussed concerns with him slandering/defaming her as a private citizen.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE for running the April 4, 2022 Council meeting. - Asked what the consequence would be if MAYOR COURTNEY violated the censure.
JOHN "TEX" WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY manipulating staff and other community members.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE CLOSED PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT 9:02 P.M.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS:
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Clarified that he does not provide direction to staff. - Addressed comments made by Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Williams and Ms. Brown. - Stated that he was a successful businessperson and his leadership style had a proven record of success of moving Barstow forward.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY making divisive comments to City staff by stating that COUNCIL MEMBERS SILVA and ROSE requested a six-month evaluation of CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR. in order to terminate his contract.
- Also addressed other misleading comments publicly made by MAYOR COURTNEY about development, Council voting districts, and reimbursement vouchers.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked MAYOR COURTNEY the following:
- if he had read the City's Code of Ethics Policy.
- if he was aware that CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR's six-month evaluation was approaching per contract.
- if he told City employees that COUNCIL MEMBERS SILVA and ROSE planned to terminate CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR upon his six-month evaluation. - if he was aware that there were City employees who could corroborate his statements. - if he was aware that spreading false information impeded City business. - if he understood what reverse discrimination was.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Stated that MAYOR COURTNEY continues to make statements that were intended to cause harm and impeded City business.
- Recommended holding MAYOR COURTNEY accountable and ordering him to cease communications with City staff other than the City Manager.
- Also recommended removing the office of the Mayor from City Hall if MAYOR COURTNEY does not comply with the censorship.
Minutes-April 18, 2022
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated she seconded the censorship because it was not the Council’s role to direct staff and they should refer all issues to the City Manager.
- Asked MAYOR COURTNEY to abide by the same rules as the rest of the Council when it comes to interacting with City staff.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE, and unanimously carried, to direct MAYOR COURTNEY to cease all communications with City employees other than the City Manager.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Silva
ABSTAIN: Courtney
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the joint special meeting was adjourned at 9:31 P.M.
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