BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-September 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING WAS CANCELLED.
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.
INVOCATION:
PASTOR MIKE SMITH OF BETHANY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE 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.
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 Minutes-September 19, 2022
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 ROSE, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda and remove Item 3.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
PRESENTATIONS:
2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO DESERT SANCTUARY, INC. IN RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2022
Recommended Action:
Present proclamation to Desert Sanctuary, Inc. in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2022.
The Mayor and Council presented a proclamation in recognition of October 2022 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
3. CHEMEHUEVI INDIAN TRIBE PROJECT UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
The presentation was rescheduled to a future meeting.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY - CONTINUED
4. MAIN STREET USA FESTIVAL PRESENTATION
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE BARSTOW AREA CHAMBER TOURISM COMMITTEE, ROUTE 66 PAGEANT AND SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISERS
- Invited the community to attend the upcoming Main Street USA Festival on October 8, 2022. - Also invited participation in the Miss Route 66 Pageant. - Thanked the City for their support.
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 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-September 19, 2022
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
5. MINUTES JOINT MEETING - AUGUST 15, 2022 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
6. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for check #88551-88979 totaling $3,540,241.42 and wires #823-829 totaling $457,069.28, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $2,771,637.76
Fire: $391,520.54
Successor Agency: $834,152.40
Grand Total: $3,997,310.70
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the amount of attorney fees paid to Jackson Lewis and other firms.
PERRY PACK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that salaries for public safety personnel should be increased as they were underpaid. - Discussed concerns with OSHA violations.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE recused from check #'s 88645, 88709, 88727 and 88950.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
BFPD:
7. APPROVE BFPD RESOLUTION NO. 68-2022 RELATIVE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE APPLICABLE TO PERSONNEL OF THE BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 55-2020
Recommended Action:
Adopt BFPD Resolution No. 68 - 2022 amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the Barstow Fire Protection District and to waive the full reading.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
CITY COUNCIL:
8. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF LILLIAN PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE PROJECT NO. 2020-03
Recommended Action:
Staff Recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Final Acceptance of Project No. 2020-03, Lillian Park Restroom Replacement for ADA Compliance.
2. Authorize staff to file the attached Notice of Completion.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
9. AWARD OF MEASURE Q YOUTH SPORTS COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
Recommended Action:
Authorize the allocation of $27,629 from the Measure Q Fund towards providing in-kind donations and $48,665 in fee waivers to the youth sports organizations listed on Exhibit A as attached.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
10. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM BABIES SO SPECIAL Recommended Action:
Approve Community Promotional Fund donation in the amount of $2,561.34 for waiver of fees for use of the Robert A. Sessions Memorial Sports Park in the amount of $2,000 and $561.34 for four (4) Recreation Leaders.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
11. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
OF THE BARSTOW AREA
Recommended Action:
Approve Community Promotional Fund donation in the amount of $2,000 for waiver of fees for use of the Harvey House.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 5107-2022 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY
REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5004-2020 Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5107-2022 amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Barstow and waive the full reading.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
13. BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Award the bio-solids Professional Services Agreement to the low bidder, Synagro.
2. Reject all other bids based upon the highest bid exceeding Synagro's bid.
SPEAKERS
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concern with awarding a contract to Synagro when the Hinkley facility was not in compliance.
MARCIA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the odor from the Synagro compost facility in Hinkley.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the odor from the Synagro compost facility in Hinkley.
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concern with awarding a contract to Synagro when the Hinkley facility was not in compliance.
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that Item 13 should be a business action item instead of on the Consent Calendar. - Expressed concern with awarding a contract to Synagro when the Hinkley facility was not in compliance.
DISCUSSION
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Asked if only two bids were received.
- Asked what the cost difference would be for awarding to the second lowest bidder.
GENERAL MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES KODY TOMPKINS - Confirmed only two bids were received from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Minutes-September 19, 2022
vendors.
- Stated that the City had contracted with Synagro in the past. - Stated the cost difference for awarding the second bid would be a $50,000 increase annually.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Stated that the City was not responsible for compliance and encouraged the community to contact San Bernardino County for any concerns regarding the Hinkley facility.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated the contract could be terminated with five days’ notice if Synagro was not in compliance. - Noted the closest facility was in Bakersfield, which charges $65 per wet ton. - Stated the City of Barstow contributed 2,246 wet tons of bio-solids the prior year. - Mentioned that transferring bio solids to Arizona was another option and would cost an additional $25 per wet ton.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked how the bid process was conducted.
GENERAL MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS - Stated that the bids were noticed for approximately 30 days and sent to EPA approved vendors. - Mentioned the low amount of bids received was due in part to Barstow's location.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
14. CITYWIDE WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee the authority to sign and award a contract to Carollo Engineers for the base bid in the amount of $595,600.00 for the amendment to the Citywide Wastewater and Sewage Facilities Master Plan | RFP Number: ENG-211101, and finding the project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, per CEQA Guidelines, Title 24, CCR, sections 15301 and 15302, and
2. Approve Budget Amendment Number 082322 in the amount of $595,600.00 appropriating funding from the available fund balance and increasing the project appropriation.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the odor from the Wastewater Treatment Plant. - Suggested researching federal grant opportunities to address the odor.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Mentioned the last Wastewater Master Plan update was in 2010 and the City would like to adopt a longer-term plan.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
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DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
GENERAL, NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
EUGENE BUTTICCI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BARSTOW AREA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
- Invited the community to attend the 2022 Candidates Forum on September 20, 2022. - Discussed the Community Military Mixer held on August 31, 2022.
KAMBIZ MORIDI, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY.
- Discussed concerns with developers not wanting to conduct business in Barstow.
TERRI PERALTA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Announced candidacy for District 2 and expressed support for public safety personnel.
MARTHA O'BRIEN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Announced candidacy for District 1 and expressed support for public safety personnel.
WILLIAM QUIMBY, APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
- Encouraged the Council and community to work together.
JOHN WYMORE, BARSTOW PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - Announced the endorsement of District 1 and 2 candidates and thanked COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA for his service.
BOBBY CLEMMER, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for public safety personnel.
MARCIA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked organizers of the Farmer's Market and Tacos with Cop events. - Also thanked Charlie McGee, reporter for the Daily Press.
GARY LECLAIR, BARSTOW PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - Discussed staffing level concerns with the Fire Department.
CATHYLEEN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked all who participated in the recent Super Heroes Run and invited the community to attend the Light Up the Night event on October 15, 2022.
JUSTIN LENDWAY, BARSTOW PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and staffing levels at the Fire Department. - Endorsed ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI as the permanent Fire Chief.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS and the City's ongoing litigation. - Thanked staff and Council for the purchase of the ballfield painting machine. - Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURNTEY.
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DANIEL ARTHUR, BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION - Expressed support for the Barstow Police Department.
DAVID VARGAS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Requested naming a street after his late father MIKE VARGAS, a Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient and recognizing him for his service.
MATT HELMS, BARSTOW POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
- Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and requested support in securing a fair contract
TOM LEWIS, BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and requested support in securing a fair contract.
CHRIS KIRBY, BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and requested support in securing a fair contract.
FRANK BENITEZ, BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and requested support in securing a fair contract.
ZACKARY COURTNEY, BARSTOW PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and staffing levels at the Fire Department.
JOSE BARRIENTOS, BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and requested support in securing a fair contract.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY.
- Expressed support for Carmen Hernandez for District 1. - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations.
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the City needed to monitor air quality within its jurisdiction.
ANNE BIRCHFIELD, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Encouraged the Council to work together and expressed concerns with developers not wanting to conduct business in Barstow.
- Also expressed support for public safety personnel.
JACK MARTIN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY and encouraged the Council to work together.
KIM MARTIN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY and encouraged the Council to work together.
TRAVIS ESPINOZA, BARSTOW PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and requested support in securing a fair contract. - Endorsed ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI as the permanent Fire Chief.
BILLIE BRAUN, OWNER OF BILLIE'S KITCHEN
- Thanked those who attended the recent Tacos with a Cop event. - Discussed concerns with not spending Measure Q funds on public safety.
PHILLIP RAGLE, BARSTOW POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
- Thanked POLICE CHIEF ANDREW ESPINOZA, JR.
- Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and requested support in securing a fair contract.
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MONICA CARSON, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and requested support in securing a fair contract.
LAWRENCE DALE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY and discussed concerns with the City's image.
ROBERT ARMANI, BARSTOW PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - Discussed concerns with labor negotiations and staffing levels at the Fire Department. - Endorsed ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI as the permanent Fire Chief.
JOE SHERIDAN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with public safety.
BRENDA BEAL, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY and public safety personnel.
MELONIE COURTNEY, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated she was a part time City employee and was not given any favorable treatment during the hiring process.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked when the next Measure Q Resident Oversight meeting was. - Asked why recent Street Committee meetings were cancelled. - Asked why CITY TREASURER MIKE LEWIS had not attended any Council meetings. - Asked why the September 12, 2022 Closed Session was not reported out. - Discussed concerns with Public Comments placed at the end of the agenda and with recent committee meeting cancellations.
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated she supported public safety as a City Council member. - Asked how the Council would enforce the no contact policy with MAYOR COURTNEY. - Discussed concerns with the podium placement and speakers not being on camera. Asked how the Council would rectify.
- Stated she was running for Council because of the Marriott contract.
PERRY PACK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for public safety personnel.
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY.
CLYDE BEAL, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY.
PRISCILLA FIELDS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY and public safety personnel.
MAYOR COURTNEY CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 9:30 P.M.
THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:39 P.M. WITH ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the City Council and expressed support for public safety personnel.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Expressed support for public safety personnel.
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- Stated that he was always available to constituents despite not having an office at City Hall. - Mentioned that he would be hosting upcoming community meetings. - Offered to donate the amount owed for the mileage reimbursement to the Barstow Professional Firefighters Association (BPFA).
- Stated he would be traveling out of state to represent Barstow.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated the City Council would have to decide if donating the amount owed to BPFA would be acceptable.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated that staff determines if Street Committee meetings need to be held. - Discussed recent Community Mixer event, League of California Cities Annual Conference and 9/11 events at Barstow Cemetery and Fire Headquarters.
- Stated that the Mastic spreader machine purchase was discussed at the August Street Committee meeting and was hopeful the purchase would be on an upcoming agenda. - Stated she looked forward to the City's 75th Anniversary event on October 1, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Stated an update on labor negotiations was on the Closed Session agenda, but the meeting was cancelled due to the City Manager's flight being cancelled. - Motioned, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE, for a special Closed Session meeting to update the Council on labor negotiations.
- Stated that staff would be directed to follow-up on the veteran street naming policy and Mr. Vargas's request.
- Addressed Mr. Weasma's concerns with air quality and the compost facility. - Stated the Council agenda order would be addressed at the next Rules and Policy Committee meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Discussed recent California Defense Summit in Sacramento. - Stated he attended recent 9/11 events and the Military Affairs meeting. - Stated that the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) Board Meeting was September 19, 2022 and VVTA would be providing free bus transportation to the City's 75th Anniversary event on October 1, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Also requested that staff follow-up on the veteran street naming policy and Mr. Vargas's request. - Motioned, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, for an update on Measure Q at the next Council meeting.
- Requested that the podium be moved to its previous location. - Stated that the Council did not approve the out of state travel that MAYOR COURTNEY mentioned during his comments.
- Motioned, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, to bring Senate Bill 1100 before the Rules and Policy Committee.
- Discussed the September 14, 2022 Homeward Bound Committee meeting and stated that the Project Homekey grant deadline was now May 2023. Also provided an update on the Desert Regional Steering Committee and Inter Council Agency on Homelessness meetings. - Asked MAYOR COURTNEY to report out on his meetings with American Quartz. - Expressed support for fair and competitive wages for all bargaining units. - Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY and the pending lawsuits against the City.
STAFF REPORTS:
None.
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POLICE CHIEF COMMENTS:
POLICE CHIEF ANDREW ESPINOZA, JR.
- Discussed the recent swearing-in ceremony of a new police officer and stated four more officers were currently in the academy.
- Commended Police Department staff for all their hard work and dedication. - Provided an update on recruitment efforts.
- Thanked ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI for organizing the recent 9/11 event.
FIRE CHIEF COMMENTS:
ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI
- Thanked all who attended the 9/11 Memorial event.
- Thanked the community for their support and Fire Department staff for their dedication and hard work.
CITY MANAGER / DISTRICT MANAGER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR. was absent.
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned 10:46 P.M. in honor of Ted Baca.
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