BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AMENDED AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-November 7, 2022
MAYOR
Paul Anthony Courtney
COUNCILMEMBERS
Barbara Mae Rose
James M. Noble
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
Timothy R. Silva
ELECTED CITY CLERK
Andrea Flores
ELECTED CITY TREASURER
Michael Lewis
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Andrew Ziemer
Beatrice Lint
Miguel Morales
Rodney Brand Jr.
Juanantonio Delucas
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
A Subsidiary District of the City of
Barstow
Paul Anthony Courtney
Barbara Mae Rose
James M. Noble
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
Timothy R. Silva
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Timothy Silva
Council Member Barbara Rose
Council Member Marilyn Kruse
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
Mayor Paul Courtney
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY
ITEM ON THE AGENDA, 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.
Agenda-November 7, 2022
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON MATTERS ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA AND WITHIN THE CITY’S JURISDICTION. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES OR LESS. ALL REQUESTS TO SPEAK MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE(S) Recommended Action:
City Negotiator: City Manager Willie A. Hopkins, Jr.
Employee Organization: Unit 5 Barstow Professional Firefighters Association
2.1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Recommended Action:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 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.
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)) Number of Potential Cases: [3]
2.2.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
Recommended Action:
Discussion only
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
INVOCATION:
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Timothy Silva
Council Member Barbara Rose
Council Member Marilyn Kruse
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
Mayor Paul Courtney
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA INCLUDING
ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, PLEASE SO INDICATE BY FILLING OUT A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND HAND TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED.
IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
CODE OF ETHICS: AS YOUR ELECTED GOVERNING BOARD WE WILL REMEMBER THE "CODE OF ETHICS" THAT WE VOLUNTARILY AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. DURING THIS MEETING WE WILL TREAT EACH OTHER AND THE PUBLIC WITH PATIENCE, CIVILITY AND COURTESY. THE DECISIONS
MADE TONIGHT WILL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BARSTOW COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN.
Agenda-November 7, 2022
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
3. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY BARSTOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & MAIN STREET MURALS
Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
4. PRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW'S MARKETING PLAN Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
5. PRESENTATION FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (DBH)
Recommended Action:
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 ALL AGENCIES:
6. MINUTES JOINT MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 2022 AT 5:30 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
7. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for checks #89057-89367 totaling $2,829,350.28 and wires #833-835 & #837-839 totaling $233,202.73, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $2,845,826.28
Fire: $216,726.73
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $3,062,553.01
CITY COUNCIL:
8. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND (LTF) CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the filing of the Article 8, LTF Claim Form with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for fiscal year 2021/2022 in the amount of $63,641.
Agenda-November 7, 2022
9. AWARD CONSULTANT CONTRACT TO DEVELOP THE CITY'S LOCAL ROADS AND
SAFETY PROGRAM
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve a contract with KOA corporation for $79,824.58 and reject all other proposals upon the satisfactory submissions of the required contract, insurance certificates and required documentation.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designated representative to sign the contract.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS: (ITEMS PREVIOUSLY TABLED OR PULLED FROM
CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCIL WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD AT THIS TIME).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
GENERAL, NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL
PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE CITY’S JURISDICTION. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES OR LESS. ALL REQUESTS TO SPEAK MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
STAFF REPORTS:
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
CITY MANAGER / DISTRICT MANAGER COMMENTS:
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
10. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT POSITIONS Recommended Action:
Staff is recommending that City Council:
1. Approve the additional positions in the Community Services Department to include one Field Services Supervisor, one Facility Maintenance Supervisor, one Parks and Open Space Supervisor, and one additional Public Services Assistant.
2. Authorize the City Manager to start the recruitment process and backfill any vacancies from internal promotions that might occur as a result of filling the additional positions.
11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1701 E.
MAIN STREET EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
Recommended Action:
The City Council adopt Resolution No. ____-2022 declaring the parcel at 1701 E. Main Street exempt surplus land and not necessary for the City’s use and directing staff to take further steps to dispose of the land consistent with the Surplus Land Act.
Exhibit A - Resolution No. ____-2022
Exhibit B - Quit Claim Deed
Exhibit C - Renderings Submitted by the Marsella Family Exhibit D - Site Photos
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Exhibit E - Transfer Agreement for 1701 E. Main St.
12. 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
Individuals electing to later challenge any items listed herein will be limited to addressing only those issues raised at any public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Governing Board prior to the meeting.
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Posted on the 3rd day of November, 2022.