BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
DECEMBER 21, 2022
12:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-December 21, 2022
MAYOR
Paul Anthony Courtney
COUNCILMEMBERS
James M. Noble
Carmen M. Hernadez
Barbara Mae Rose
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
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
James M. Noble
Carmen M. Hernadez
Barbara Mae Rose
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
INVOCATION:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Carmen Hernandez
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-December 21, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF DESERT BLOOM HOLDINGS, LLC COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 995-2022 approving Desert Bloom Holdings, LLC application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
12. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF ZENGROW, INC. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 996-2022 approving Zengrow, Inc. application for Commercial Cultivation, Distribution/Transportation, Manufacturing, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
13. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MERCHANTS BARSTOW 3, LLC COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 997-2022 approving Merchants Barstow 3, LLC application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
14. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MERCHANTS BARSTOW 4, LLC COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 998-2022 approving Merchants Barstow 4, LLC application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation permit, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
15. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF GROW ORGANIC 5, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 999-2022 approving Grow Organic 5, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Agenda-December 21, 2022
Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
16. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF GROW ORGANIC 6, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1000-2022 approving Grow Organic 5, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
17. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF GROW ORGANIC 7, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1001-2022 approving Grow Organic 7, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
18. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF GROW ORGANIC, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1002-2022 approving Grow Organic, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Distribution/Transportation, Cannabis Manufacturing, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements.
The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
19. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF GROW ORGANIC 9, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1003-2022 approving Grow Organic 9, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
20. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF GROW ORGANIC 10, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1004-2022 approving Grow Organic 10, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission Agenda-December 21, 2022
recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
21. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF GROW ORGANIC 11, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1005-2022 approving Grow Organic 11, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
22. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF GROW ORGANIC 12, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1006-2022 approving Grow Organic 12, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
23. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MERCHANTS BARSTOW 13, LLC COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1007-2022 approving Merchants Barstow 13, LLC application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
24. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MERCHANTS BARSTOW 14, LLC COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1008-2022 approving Merchants Barstow 14, LLC application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
25. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF HIGH PERIOR FARMS, LLC COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1009-2022 approving High Perior Farms, LLC application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Distribution/Transportation, Cannabis Manufacturing, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission Agenda-December 21, 2022
recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
26. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF K.H.G., LLC COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1010-2022 approving K.H.G. Group, LLC application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
27. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF SKY CLUB HD, LLC COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1011-2022 approving Sky Club HD, LLC application for a Commercial Cannabis Dispensary, Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements.
The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
28. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF WINNERS CIRCLE HD, LLC COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1012-2022 approving Winners Circle HD, LLC application for a Commercial Cannabis Dispensary, Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements.
The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
29. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF 1919 BUILDING, INC. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1013-2022 approving 1919 Building, Inc. application for Commercial Cannabis Distribution/Transportation, Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
30. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF 2119 BUILDING, INC. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1014-2022 approving 2119 Building, Inc. application for a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 2022 meeting. The project is exempt from review under Agenda-December 21, 2022
the California Environmental Quality Act, per CEQA Guidelines, Cal Code of Regs., tit. 24, sections 15301, 15302, and 15303, 15061, and 15378.
31. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF BARSTOW COMPANY, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1015-2022 approving Barstow Company, Inc. application for a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation permit, Commercial Cannabis Distribution/Transportation permit, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
32. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF BEVERLY HILLS VIEW, INC. COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1016-2022 approving Beverly Hills View, Inc. application for a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation permit, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
33. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF LA 2 VEGAS, INC. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1017-2022 approving LA 2 Vegas, Inc. application for a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation permit, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
34. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MERCHANTS BARSTOW, LLC COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS APPLICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1018-2022 approving Merchants Barstow, LLC application for a Commercial Dispensary, Cultivation, Distribution/Transportation, Manufacturing, Non-Store Front Delivery permit, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its October 10, 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.
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
35. APPROVAL OF CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I POSITIONS, SR. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND OFFICE ASSISTANT.
Agenda-December 21, 2022
Recommended Action:
Staff is recommending Council approve the additional positions to be hired at the discretion of the City Manager.
BFPD/CITY COUNCIL:
37. JOINT ITEM - CITY COUNCIL/BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS REORGANIZATION AND SELECTION OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
AND ALTERNATES
Recommended Action:
The City Council/Barstow Fire Protection Board of Directors are asked to 1) approve the reorganization of the City Council/Barstow Fire Protection District Board of Directors and 2) determine committee representatives and alternates, establish new committees if needed, and delete non-functioning committees.
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.
STAFF REPORTS:
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
CITY MANAGER / DISTRICT MANAGER COMMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
ADJOURNMENT:
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I hereby certify, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that this agenda has been posted 72 hours prior to the stated meeting in a place accessible to the public.
Agenda-December 21, 2022
Posted on the 20th day of December, 2022.