BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
OCTOBER 17, 2022
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes-October 17, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:32 P.M.
INVOCATION:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE 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, 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.
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-October 17, 2022
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.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked when the third party investigation results would be made public. - Asked if MAYOR COURTNEY claiming that he would terminate CITY MANAGER NIKKI SALAS during his campaign was an abuse of power.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, 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: Prothro v. City of Barstow, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB-2116163
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Recommended Action:
Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Case Name: Hernandez v. City of Barstow, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No.
CIV-SB-2125628
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Recommended Action:
(Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(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.
Receipt of Claim pursuant to Tort Claims Act or other written communication threatening litigation (copy available for public inspection in Clerk’s office). (Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(3)) Name of Person or Entity Threatening Litigation: Kyle Wooley REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:
- The City Council met in Closed Session to consider two items regarding existing litigation Prothro vs. City of Barstow and Hernandez vs. City of Barstow. Direction was provided to Council and no reportable action was taken.
- The four City Council Members excusing the Mayor met in Closed Session regarding anticipated litigation related to a claim filed by Mr. Kyle Wooley vs. City of Barstow. Direction was provided to Council and no reportable action was taken.
Minutes-October 17, 2022
INVOCATION:
PASTOR LILLIE COOPER from IN HIS PRESENCE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY led the invocation.
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 meeting to order at 7:01 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.
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 ROSE, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda pulling Items 11 and 12 for discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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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:
4. MINUTES SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 5:30 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
5. MINUTES JOINT MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 2022 7:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated that a correction was needed on page 2 to change Kay Whitehead to Kay Whitecloud.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes as amended.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
BARSTOW COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION:
6. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS OF THE BARSTOW COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED, JUNE 30, 2022
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Annual Financial Reports of the Barstow Community Services Foundation, prepared in accordance with Section 7.05 of the bylaws, as of the fiscal year ended, June 30, 2022, for filing.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
7. CHANGE IN OFFICERS FOR 2022/2023
Recommended Action:
Approve the 2022/2023 change of officers for the Barstow Community Services Foundation and accept the 'Statement of Facts' (Form 405) and 'Statement of Interest' (Form 100).
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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. APPROVAL TO INCREASE POND PUMPING SYSTEM PROJECT BUDGET AND AWARD TO
RE CHAFFEE CONSTRUCTION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Appropriate an additional $200,000.00 to Capital Project Account Number 400.803.321.23.605
2. Approve the lowest bidder RE Chaffee Construction in the amount of $407,410.00 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant East Pond Pumping System Project and reject all other bids.
3. Give the City Manager or designee the authority to sign an agreement.
SPEAKERS
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that Item 8 should have been pulled for discussion since it was a budget appropriation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF TALL CROP FARM TRACTOR
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize staff to purchase the New Holland Tall Crop Farm Tractor, from Scott's Equipment, from account number 400.803.320.23.605 from the Wastewater Equipment Refurbish Fund; and
2.Give the City Manager or designee the authority to execute the necessary agreement.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
10. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL FOR CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CITY CLERKS NEW LAW AND ELECTIONS SEMINAR Recommended Action:
Approve travel for City Clerk Andrea Flores to Monterey, CA for the League of California Cites New Law and Elections Seminar.
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES receiving more training on new legislation and commended her for doing a good job.
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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
11. MEASURE Q FUND FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 - 4TH QUARTER Recommended Action:
That the City Council receive and file the Measure Q Fund Financial Report for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 covering the period of April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked why the Measure Q Financial Report was on the Consent Calendar. - Asked why a member of the Resident Oversight Commission (ROC) was not at the meeting to present the report.
INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR MARC PUCKETT
- Stated that the Measure Q Commission Chairperson requested that staff present the report and answer any questions.
- Also noted that the report was an informational receive and file item. - It was the consensus of the Council to have a member of the ROC present the financial report going forward.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the Measure Q balance.
- Asked if Measure Q funds would be spent on pending lawsuits.
PERRY PACK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with Measure Q funds not being allocated towards public safety.
MARCIA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with Measure Q funds not being allocated towards public safety.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked what the current Measure Q balance was.
- Discussed concerns with Measure Q funds not being allocated towards public safety, parks and recreation, senior programs, etc.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS
- Asked how Barstow Community Services Foundation funds were intended to be spent. - Asked how members of the Barstow Community Services Foundation Board were appointed. - Discussed concerns with the Barstow Professional Firefighters Association endorsing City Council candidates.
- Stated more Code Enforcement officers were needed.
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RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Kruse, Courtney, Silva
NAYS: Noble, Rose
12. ALLOCATE MEASURE Q FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Recommended Action:
1. Approve Budget Amendment Number 090222 in the amount of $90,160.26, from Streets Measure Q funds, to the appropriate 400 account.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee the authority to purchase mastic machine and mastic materials from SealMaster for an amount of $90,160.26.
GENERAL MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES KODY TOMPKINS - Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked what the balance was in the 400 fund and why Measure Q funds were needed.
INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR MARC PUCKETT
- Stated that staff was proposing reallocating funding that was previously approved by the Council.
GENERAL MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES KODY TOMPKINS - Clarified that staff was not requesting additional funding. - Discussed the need for the equipment.
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for purchasing equipment that increases efficiency and reduces personhours.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if streets were included in the Measure Q ballot measure. - Discussed concerns with spending Measure Q funds on overtime for Fire Department personnel.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
13. APPROVAL OF UPDATED MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR UNITS 1, 2, 3, 6 AND 8
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Approve the MOU with Unit 1 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf. (Attachment B)
2. Approve the MOU with Unit 2 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf. (Attachment D)
3. Approve the MOU with Unit 3 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf. (Attachment H)
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4. Approve the MOU with Unit 6 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf. (Attachment F)
5. Approve the MOU with Unit 8 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf. (Attachment J)
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the importance of the approval of the MOUs for the bargaining units and reaching an agreement between employees and the City.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
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).
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
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.
SPEAKERS
KAMBIZ MORIDI, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the Marriott hotel, MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and MAYOR COURTNEY.
PRISCILLA FIELDS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed SB 1100 and stated it was effective January 1, 2023.
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with Fire Department staff attending a recent political event while on duty and in uniform.
MARTHA O'BRIEN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked the community members who assisted with her campaign for District 1 City Council.
TERRI PERALTA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with social media posts in opposition of her campaign. - Asked MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE to support her in condemning hateful attacks on social media.
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DARRIN FIKSTAD, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE sharing a confidential letter he sent to MAYOR COURTNEY and CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR. regarding the Homeward Bound Committee.
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with discussing politics and campaigning during public comments. - Asked CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS if Fire Department staff attending a political event while on duty was legal.
PERRY PACK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked about the status of the investigation into the Marriott development incentive. - Discussed concerns with how Measure Q funds were spent.
DON JACKSON, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with District 2 candidate TERRI PERALTA.
MARCIA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Invited the Mayor and Council to attend the Barstow Senior Center Craft Fair on October 22, 2022 and the Costume Contest on October 29, 2022.
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS and the Marriott hotel development incentive not being discussed at the October 3, 2022 Council meeting.
BILLIE BRAUN, OWNER BILLIE'S KITCHEN
- Invited the community to participate in the Letters to Santa event and thanked the Council for their support.
DENNIS MOON, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Requested that streets be named after veterans, first responders and residents.
MELONIE COURTNEY, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked the Council why they directed the City Attorney to have the District Attorney investigate MAYOR COURTNEY for abuse of power.
- Stated she was a part time City employee and was not given favorable treatment during the hiring process.
KIM MARTIN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE.
RAY JAIME, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the sidewalk on 313 Glade Avenue was in need of repair and was a trip hazard.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that staff would repair the sidewalk.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why CITY TREASURER MICHAEL LEWIS was no longer attending Council meetings. - Discussed the Barstow International Gateway (BIG) project.
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ET SNELL, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the Barstow Professional Firefighters Association endorsing City Council candidates.
- Also discussed Code Enforcement issues, food giveaways, the BIG Project and the Marriott hotel.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the misuse of Measure Q funds.
RECESS:
MAYOR COURTNEY CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 8:55 P.M.
THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:01 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Addressed MR. FIKSTAD, MR. JACKSON AND MS. MARTIN'S comments. - Provided an update on the October 12, 2022 Homeward Bound Committee meeting. - Motioned, seconded by MAYOR COURTNEY, to have the Department of Behavioral Health provide a presentation on mental health services available in Barstow at the next Council meeting. - Asked MAYOR COURTNEY if he was funding the Measure H signs that were posted throughout the City.
- Asked why the podium had not been moved so speakers would be on camera.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Stated that he was not funding the Measure H signs.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that staff was working on the podium placement and more information would be forthcoming.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Stated that the animosity among the Council and community needed to end in order to move Barstow forward.
- Stated that campaigning and politics should not be conducted at City Council meetings and he would call a point of order if either occurred at future Council meetings. - Supported MR. MOON'S proposal to name streets after veterans, first responders and community members.
- Commended LEONARD WILLIAMS for his efforts with the Farmer's Market and discussed upcoming community events.
- Provided an update on Victor Valley Transit Authority's October 11, 2022 special meeting and October 17, 2022 regular meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated she recently attended the State of the County event, the Main Street USA Car Show and the Babies So Special 5K Run.
- Discussed upcoming events including Desert Sanctuary's Open House on October 19, 2022 and the Mardi Gras Parade on October 29, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Stated that CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS was correct in preventing the discussion of the Marriott hotel at the October 3, 2022 Council meeting as it was not on the agenda. - Discussed liability concerns with Fire Department staff attending a political event while on duty and in uniform. Motioned, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE, to add discussion of this issue to the November 7, 2022 Closed Session agenda.
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MAYOR COURTNEY
- Stated he recently attended the State of the County event, the Main Street USA Car Show, Sun City Cruisers Car Show and the Babies So Special 5K Run.
- Discussed recent the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board Meeting. - Also discussed concerns with campaigning at Council meetings and with statements about him having an influence over the hiring of his wife in the Parks and Recreation Department. - Asked why discussion of the Marriott project was not included on the agenda.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that adding an item to the agenda required the concurrence of a second council member per the current policy.
STAFF REPORTS:
None.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
ACTING FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI
- Discussed Halloween safety.
POLICE CHIEF ANDREW ESPINOZA, JR.
- Discussed Halloween safety.
- Invited the community to attend the Barstow Police Department's Trick or Treating event on October 31, 2022, 1 - 5 pm.
CITY MANAGER / DISTRICT MANAGER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Provided an update on labor negotiations.
- Stated that demolition of the El Rancho Motel would begin on October 27, 2022.
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
14. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the attached professional services agreement with Placeworks for the General Plan update.
BUILDING OFFICIAL/FIRE MARSHAL CHRIS HELDRETH
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
SPEAKERS
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that he hoped public input would be solicited and received for the General Plan update.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the General Plan needed to address the BIG infrastructure needs. - Asked if public meetings would be held and what was the timeline. - Requested that public meetings be scheduled on a Saturday.
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BUILDING OFFICIAL/FIRE MARSHAL CHRIS HELDRETH
- Stated that the timeline would be determined by staff and the consultant and more information would follow.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
15. DISCUSSION OF AD HOC COMMITTEES
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Council evaluate reinstating any ad hoc committees that have sunset after the November 8, 2022 election in order to give the new Council the opportunity to goal set and provide direction.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk. - Stated that staff recommended that the Council evaluate reinstating any ad hoc committees that have sunset after the November 8, 2022 election in order to give the new Council the opportunity to goal set and provide direction.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Stated that the Rules and Policies and Streets Committees were essential as their functions were critical with moving business of the City forward. - Stated that renewing the mandates of each committee should be done immediately and not after the election.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Asked CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS if the committees could continue to meet until the new Council provided direction.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that the Council could continue the committees.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked if there were any other committees that needed to be reinstated.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that other committees including the Rules and Policies Committee would be established as the City continued to grow.
- Also noted that most committees would go dark during the holidays.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Agreed that the committees should continue to meet until the new Council provides direction.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked what the goal-setting process would be for the new Council.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the goal-setting process would begin upon seating of the new Council Members.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the importance of the committees continuing to meet.
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CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the importance of the committees continuing to meet.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE, and unanimously carried, to continue committee meetings at staff's discretion until the new Council provided direction.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
16. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ITS MEETING PROCEEDINGS AND BUSINESS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 4647-2011 Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5108-2022, amending the City Council rules for the conduct of its meeting proceedings and business, repealing Resolution 4647-2011; and waive the full reading.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Stated that her recollection of the last Rules and Policies Committee meeting was to bring a draft resolution back to the committee for review.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that public comments should not be at the end of the meeting.
CARMEN HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed what items should be on Business Action and stated that the speakers should be on camera.
ET SNELL, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the order of the agenda should not hinder public participation.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Requested that the item be tabled for another review by the Rules and Policies Committee.
DISCUSSION
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Agreed that the item should be tabled and brought back to the Rules and Policies Committee.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
- Agreed that the item should be reviewed again by the Rules and Policies Committee. - Noted that the public comments portion of the meeting was currently longer due to more speakers and there needed to be enough time for the Council to conduct business.
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RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/07/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Timothy Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Silva
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:42 P.M. in memory of Frank Dillard.
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