BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL / BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT / BARSTOW PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JULY 18, 2022
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-July 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE led the pledge of allegiance
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Timothy Silva Council Member Present
James M. Noble Mayor Pro Tem Present
Marilyn Dyer Kruse Council Member Present
Barbara Mae Rose Council Member Absent
Paul Anthony Courtney Mayor Absent
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.
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.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE, and unanimously carried, to go into Closed Session to consider Item 1 from the 5:30 P.M. meeting and Items 1 -3 from the 6:00 P.M. meeting.
Minutes-July 18, 2022
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Silva, Noble, Kruse
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
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.
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))
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in an open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Case Name: Hernandez v. City of Barstow, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No.
CIV-SB-2125628
JOHN "TEX" WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concern with the existing litigation against the City.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked what the City was doing about former employees bringing lawsuits against the City. - Asked what corrective action was the Council going to take since MAYOR COURTNEY has not repaid the mileage reimbursement.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Recommended Action:
Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation
(Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1))
Case name would jeopardize settlement negotiations
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Recommended Action:
(Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(3))
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.
(Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(1))
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:
- The City Council met in Closed Session to consider two items of existing litigation and one item of anticipated litigation. No reportable action was taken.
Minutes-July 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:18 P.M.
INVOCATION:
FATHER REMI with St. Joseph’s Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Timothy Silva Council Member Present
James M. Noble Mayor Pro Tem Present
Marilyn Dyer Kruse Council Member Present
Barbara Mae Rose Council Member Absent
Paul Anthony Courtney Mayor Absent
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.
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: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
PRESENTATIONS:
4. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO BARSTOW SUPERSTARS
CHEERLEADING
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
- The Mayor Pro Tem and City Council presented certificates of recognition to Barstow Superstars Cheerleading for winning twelve (12) 1st place trophies, three (3) 2nd place trophies, Minutes-July 18, 2022
three (3) overall Grand Champions, and one (1) Most Spirited Award. - The Mayor Pro Tem and City Council also recognized Coach Nicki Duarte who was retiring in summer 2022.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
5. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO KAY WHITECLOUD Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
The Mayor Pro Tem and Council presented a certificate of recognition to Kay Whitecloud, who at age 83, received her high school diploma on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
SPEAKERS
BEVERLY STOOPS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Congratulated Ms. Whitecloud on receiving her high school diploma.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
6. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION FROM BARSTOW COMMUNITY COALITION/DESERT SANCTUARY INC.
Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
MARK SIELSKI, BARSTOW COMMUNITY COALITION/DESERT SANCTUARY, INC. - Provided the after-event report on the Veteran's Resource Fair held at the Cora Harper Center on June 30, 2022.
- Thanked the City Council for their support.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
7. UPDATE - BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
KATHY KINDLER, BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
- Provided on update on Barstow Humane Society's services and activities for the months of January - June 2022.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
8. MEASURE Q FUND FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 - 3RD QUARTER Recommended Action:
That the City Council receive and file the Measure Q sub-fund Financial Report for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 covering the period of January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022.
INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR MARC PUCKETT
- Presented the Measure Q Fund Financial Report for the 3rd Quarter covering the period from January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022.
- Stated that there were $1,745,917.19 in expenditures and $2,462,313.09 in revenues. Stated revenues exceeded expenditures by $716,395.90.
Minutes-July 18, 2022
SPEAKERS
ATREUS CHANDLER, TEAMS LOCAL 1932
- Asked how the City planned to prioritize Unit 1 and 2 employees.
JOHN "TEX" WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked how funds allocated towards senior programs were spent. - Discussed concerns with soccer goals and other youth sports equipment not being budgeted.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR MARC PUCKETT.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT:
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
9. MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 20, 2022 7:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
BARSTOW PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION:
10. CHANGE OF OFFICERS FOR YEAR 2022
Recommended Action:
Approve the 2022 change of officers for the Barstow Public Facilities Corporation and accept the 'Statement of Information' (Form 100) and the 'Statement of Facts' (Form 405).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
11. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARSTOW PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION AND REVIEW OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENT Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that,
1. The Board of the Barstow Public Facilities Corporation hold its annual meeting as required by prior Board action, and
2. Review and accept the Barstow Public Facilities Corporation Financial Statement for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021 for filing.
Minutes-July 18, 2022
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
BFPD:
12. SECOND ADOPTION OF THE BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FY 2022-23 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SUBSECTION 13893
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that pursuant to the Health and Safety Code requirements, the Barstow Fire Protection District's Board approve Resolution No. 67-2022 adopting the Final Barstow Fire Protection District Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Attachment A) and waive the full reading.
SPEAKERS
JOHN "TEX" WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with BARSTOW PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT JOHN WYMORE requesting less staff and more overtime.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
CITY COUNCIL:
13. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY AS THE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR SINGLEUSE FOODWARE REGULATIONS Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 5097-2022 designating the City as the enforcement agency for state regulations on single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments, and waive the full reading.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Asked why plastic tops and lids were included in the proposed Resolution when the proposed Assembly Bill did not require it.
- Asked if the State would reimburse the City for the cost of enforcement.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that staff would provide clarification on the plastic tops and lids requirement.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that the City would not be reimbursed by the State.
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RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 1]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse
NAYS: Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
14. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK TRAVEL TO THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH, CA
Recommended Action:
Approve travel for Mayor Paul Anthony Courtney, Council Member Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member Barbara Rose and City Clerk Andrea Flores to Long Beach, CA for the League of California Cites Annual Conference.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR. would be attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference because he was not listed on the agenda item.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
15. AWARD OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 Recommended Action:
Authorize the allocation from the Measure Q Fund towards providing in-kind donations of fee waivers in the amount of $36,576 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
16. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BARSTOW AND MAIN STREET MURALS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF "MURALS ALONG MAIN STREET", BARSTOW, CA.
Recommended Action:
1. Determine if the program continues to meet the needs of the community; and
2. If yes, authorize the Mayor to sign a one-year Professional Services Agreement between the City of Barstow and Main Street Murals for $35,000 with quarterly payments of $8,750.00.
SPEAKERS
ATREUS CHANDLER, TEAMS LOCAL 1932
- Asked the City to prioritize Unit 1 and 2 employees.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
17. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT FOUR TO AMEND AND REINSTATE THE AGREEMENT FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITH BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
Recommended Action:
Approve the Agreement for Animal Control Services with Barstow Humane Society, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
SPEAKERS
ATREUS CHANDLER, TEAMS LOCAL 1932
- Asked the City to prioritize Unit 1 and 2 employees.
- Asked why the City provided a 5% cost of living increase to the Barstow Humane Society and not to its employees.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the lack of response from the Barstow Humane Society.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
18. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 991-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NEBRINA BARSTOW LLC. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 991-2022 approving Nebrina Barstow LLC’s application for a Commercial Cannabis Dispensary permit, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its April 25, 2022 meeting. The project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, per CEQA Guidelines, Cal Code of Regs., tit. 24, sections 15301, 15302, and 15303, 15061, and 15378.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with cannabis delivery operations. - Asked if the City could hold landlords responsible for unpermitted cannabis delivery operations and if the Rules and Policies Committee could review the ordinance again.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
19. 2ND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 993-2022 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.91, TITLE 5 OF THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "ANNUAL RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS"
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. 993-2022, amending Chapter 5.91, Title 5 of the Barstow Municipal Code Entitled Annual Rental Property Inspection Requirements. Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
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:
20. LIEN PROTEST HEARING FOR DELINQUENT TRASH & SEWER ACCOUNTS Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a protest hearing and subject to testimony received, adopt Resolution No. 5098-2022 and waive further reading.
2. Where necessary and relevant, direct staff to resolve any conflicts with protest owners before the final lien list is filed with San Bernardino County. Additionally, authorize staff to remove any properties from the lien list should delinquent fees be paid prior to the filing of the final lien list with San Bernardino County.
INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR MARC PUCKETT
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk. - Stated that COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE would need to abstain from the following line items: 130, 135, 170, 276, 291, & 404.
- Stated that COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA would need to abstain from the following line items: 201, 359, 400, 438, & 486.
- Stated that MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE would need to abstain from the following line items: 80, 109, 139, 192, 305, 409, & 413.
- Stated that all abstention items for COUNCIL MEMBERS DYER KRUSE and SILVA and MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE would be brought back for approval at the August 1, 2022 Council meeting due to lack of Council majority for approval.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:14 P.M.
Minutes-July 18, 2022
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if liens would be removed upon payment of property taxes. - Asked why dated liens were not recaptured by the City.
DULCE ORTEGA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked how to end service for a vacant property.
CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Requested payment arrangements for her delinquent account.
AHMAD HAGHIGHI, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with tenants not paying rent and requested payment arrangements.
APRIL HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated she received a notice from the City regarding her trash/sewer bill and was not sure how to handle.
ANTHONY MONGE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated he received a notice from the City regarding his trash/sewer bill and was not sure how to handle.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Encouraged residents that received a delinquent notice to contact the Finance Department for assistance and to make payment arrangements.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Asked if the City could proceed on collecting delinquent amounts from businesses currently operating Barstow.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that the City could pursue other collection methods.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and unanimously carried, to approve the lien list; and
1. Pull line items 130, 135, 170, 276, 291, 404, 201, 359, 400, 438, 486, 80, 109, 139, 192, 305, 409, and 413 and continuing to the public hearing on August 1, 2022; and
2. Do not place liens and make payment arrangements on line items 367, 571, 230, 596, 145, and 106.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
21. ANNUAL RENEWAL AND REAFFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5099-2022 (Attachment A), thereby approving the Engineer’s Report, and waive the full reading.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 5100-2022, declaring the City’s intention to reaffirm the levy and Minutes-July 18, 2022
collection of annual assessment in Fiscal Year 2022/2023 in connection with Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Street Maintenance District No. 1 Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, and Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1 (Attachment B), and waive the full reading.
3. Make Budget Adjustment per the Engineer's Report Attachment 1 "Estimated Revenue and Expenditures", page 9.
ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATOR DOMINGO GONZALES
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE OPENED AND CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:34 P.M.
No speakers present.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Silva
ABSENT: Rose, Courtney
GENERAL, NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Clarified comments he made regarding the use of Measure Q funds for First Avenue Bridge repairs. - Discussed concerns with staff changing meeting dates without notifying the public. - Also asked for the status on the Federal and State Lobbyist contracts.
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with having public comments at the end of the meeting. - Asked what the status was on the item concerning MAYOR COURTNEY's repayment of the mileage reimbursement.
- Asked about conditional use permits for churches.
- Asked if the nine smoke shops operating in Barstow were monitored. - Discussed the recent raid on the illegal marijuana grow operative in Lenwood and asked if the City followed-up on applicants that were denied commercial cannabis permits. - Discussed concerns with the increase in crime in her neighborhood.
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with items for the Parks and Recreation Department not being included in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
EUGENE BUTICCI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BARSTOW AREA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
- Provided an update on upcoming events including the Military Mixer, Main Street USA Festival, Taste of Bayou and Troops and Trains.
- Also discussed a grant from the Mojave Water Agency to encourage water conservation.
JOHN "TEX" WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the upcoming season of youth football.
- Discussed concerns with Measure Q youth sports equipment that the prior administration promised.
Asked the current Council to reconsider the request.
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BRIAN ZANE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Requested that the City adopt plans for a Veteran's Day parade.
JOHN WYMORE, PRESIDENT OF THE BARSTOW PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
ASSOCIATION
- Discussed personnel shortages and overtime needs for the Barstow Fire Department.
FRANK DILLARD, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that he enjoyed the Community Resource Fair and requested improvements for the downtown area.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why CITY TREASURER MICHAEL LEWIS was not present at recent Council meetings. - Discussed concerns with CITY TREASURER MICHAEL LEWIS and COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Provided an update on the July 13, 2022 Homeward Bound Committee meeting. - Discussed recent Barstow Amateur Radio Club event and asked Police and Fire staff if they were in communication with that organization.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Did not have any Committee updates and stated the next Streets Committee meeting was August 3, 2022.
- Provided an update on the Synagro Compost Waste Facility in Hinkley.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Provided an update on the Victor Valley Transit Authority Board meeting on July 18, 2022. - Commended staff on the 4th of July Spectacular event. - Discussed recent Intergovernmental Service Agreement signing ceremony.
STAFF REPORTS:
None.
POLICE CHIEF COMMENTS:
CAPTAIN CHRIS KIRBY
- Invited the community to attend the National Night Out event on August 2, 2022, 6 - 9 P.M.
FIRE CHIEF COMMENTS:
ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI
- Discussed the El Rancho Motel fire and thanked all responders involved. - Also discussed the recent passing of retired firefighter Pete Beltz.
CITY MANAGER / DISTRICT MANAGER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated bids for the First Street Bridge were recently received. - Discussed inspections and red tag process.
- Stated the City received a $732,000 grant to develop a climate strategy and initiatives that would support socially vulnerable citizens within the City.
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- Clarified that staff has not rescheduled meetings or conducted meetings without being in compliant with the Brown Act.
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the joint special meeting was adjourned at 9:11 P.M. in memory of retired Barstow Fire Protection District Firefighter Pete Beltz.
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