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January 17, 2023

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BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL/HARVEY HOUSE/BFPD

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JANUARY 17, 2023
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA

JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
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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
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM:

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.

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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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Recommended Action:

Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Case Name: Salas v. City of Barstow, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIV-SB2111435

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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:

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 Carmen Hernandez
 Council Member Barbara Rose
 Council Member Marilyn Kruse
 Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
 Mayor Paul Courtney
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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.

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:

5. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR BARSTOW COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND CHEER Recommended Action:

Presentation only.

6. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL FAMILY

CAREGIVERS MONTH
Recommended Action:

Present proclamation in recognition of National Family Caregivers Month.

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:

7. MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 19, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M.

Recommended Action:

Approve minutes as presented.

8. MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 21, 2022 AT 12:00 P.M.

Recommended Action:

Approve minutes as presented.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:

9. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:

Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for checks #89731-90178 totaling $4,665,481.19 and wires #846-850 totaling $189,023.38, per the Agency breakdown below:

City: $4,574,115.54
Fire: $280,389.03
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $4,854,504.57
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HARVEY HOUSE:

10. HARVEY HOUSE FOUNDATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION / BYLAWS Recommended Action:

Reference item only.

11. CHANGE OF OFFICERS FOR YEAR 2023
Recommended Action:

Approve the 2023 change of officers for the Harvey House Foundation and accept the 'Statement of Information' Form 100 and 'Statement of Facts' Form 405 for filing.

12. FY 2022 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BARSTOW HARVEY HOUSE FOUNDATION Recommended Action:

Review and accept the Barstow Harvey House Foundation Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

CITY COUNCIL:

13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 995-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH

DESERT BLOOM HOLDINGS, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 995-2022 approving Desert Bloom Holdings, LLC's 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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 996-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ZENGROW, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 996-2022 approving Zengrow, Inc.'s 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.

15. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 997-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS BARSTOW 3, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 997-2022 approving Merchants Barstow 3, LLC’s 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.

16. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 998-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS BARSTOW 4, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 998-2022 approving Merchants Barstow 4, LLC’s application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation permit, Cannabis Development Agenda-January 17, 2023

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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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 999-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW ORGANIC 5, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 999-2022 approving Grow Organic 5, Inc.’s 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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1000-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW ORGANIC 6, INC.

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.

19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1001-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW ORGANIC 7, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1001-2022 approving Grow Organic 7, Inc.’s 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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1002-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW ORGANIC, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1002-2022 approving Grow Organic, Inc.’s 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.

21. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1003-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW ORGANIC 9, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1003-2022 approving Grow Organic 9, Inc.’s application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Planning Commission Agenda-January 17, 2023

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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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1004-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW ORGANIC 10, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1004-2022 approving Grow Organic 10, Inc.’s 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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1005-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW ORGANIC 11, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1005-2022 approving Grow Organic 11, Inc.’s 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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1006-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW ORGANIC 12, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1006-2022 approving Grow Organic 12, Inc.’s 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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1007-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS BARSTOW 13, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt 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.

26. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1008-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS BARSTOW 14, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt 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 Agenda-January 17, 2023

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the California Environmental Quality Act, per CEQA Guidelines, Cal Code of Regs., tit. 24, sections 15301, 15302, and 15303, 15061, and 15378.

27. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1009-2022 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH

HIGH PERIOR FARMS, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1009-2022 approving High Perior Farms, LLC’s application for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, 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.

28. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1010-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH K.H.G., LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1010-2022 approving K.H.G. Group, LLC's 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.

29. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1011-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH

SKY CLUB HD, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1011-2022 approving Sky Club HD, LLC's 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.

30. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1012-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH

WINNERS CIRCLE HD, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1012-2022 approving Winners Circle HD, LLC’s 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.

31. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1013-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 1919 BUILDING, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1013-2022 approving 1919 Building, Inc.’s 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.

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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. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1014-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 2119 BUILDING, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1014-2022 approving 2119 Building, Inc.’s 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 the California Environmental Quality Act, per CEQA Guidelines, Cal Code of Regs., tit. 24, sections 15301, 15302, and 15303, 15061, and 15378.

33. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1015-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BARSTOW COMPANY, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1015-2022 approving Barstow Company, Inc.’s 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.

34. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1016-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEVERLY HILLS VIEW, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1016-2022 approving Beverly Hills View, Inc.’s 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.

35. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1017-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LA 2 VEGAS, INC.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1017-2022 approving LA 2 Vegas, Inc.’s 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.

36. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1018-2022 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH

MERCHANTS BARSTOW, LLC
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1018-2022 approving Merchants Barstow, LLC’s application for a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Permit, Commercial Cannabis Distribution/Transportation Permit, Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing Permit, Cannabis Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and related land use entitlements. The Agenda-January 17, 2023

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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.

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:

BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:

CITY COUNCIL:

37. DISCUSSION OF FEATURING SPEAKERS ON CAMERA DURING PUBLIC COMMENTS Recommended Action:

Discussion only; provide direction to staff.

38. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council take one of the two the following actions:

1. Appoint Juan Antonio DeLucas to another four (4) year term (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026) or;

2. Direct that the City Clerk advertise the vacancy on the Planning Commission, instruct staff to establish time frames for the submittal of applications, and appoint two City Council members to a Selection Committee to conduct interviews with potential Planning Commission applicants.

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:

39. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
Recommended Action:

Receive and file.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:

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.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Governing Board after distribution of the agenda packet area available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 220 East Mountain View Ste. A, Barstow, CA 92311 during normal business hours.

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The City of Barstow, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 255-5122, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.

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.

Posted on the 12TH day of January, 2023.

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