BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL/ODESSA WATER/BFPD
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
7:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-February 6, 2023
INVOCATION:
PASTOR JOE ZAIL from MOJAVE DESERT CHRISTIAN CHURCH led the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
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
Carmen Hernandez 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.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
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.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
PRESENTATIONS:
1. UPDATE - BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
BRYAN GLAUDEL, BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
- Provided on update on Barstow Humane Society's services and activities for the months of July to December 2022.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
2. SB 1383 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Information item only.
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST JESSICA REED
- Provided an update on SB 1383 programs including mandatory organic waste collection and recycling, education and outreach, edible food recovery, procurement, capacity planning, and monitoring and enforcement.
- Stated the organics waste recycling program is mandatory for all cities. - Noted the deadline to implement the program was January 2022, but cities were able to apply for an extension with the State.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Suggested that additional training be provided to property owners of multi-family units and local residents.
COUNCILMEMBER KRUSE
- Commended staff, Burrtec, and local residents for implementation and compliance with the program.
GENERAL MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES KODY TOMPKINS - Asked residents to be mindful of contamination as that keeps the cost of running the program down.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
Minutes-February 6, 2023
3. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Recommended Action:
No action.
KELLY TELFORD, PARTNER, FROM LANCE, SOLL AND LUNGHARD, LLP. - Presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the Barstow Fire Protection District (BFPD) and the City of Barstow. - Discussed the audit process and stated they issued an "unmodified opinion" meaning the financial information was materially correct.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if 20% of Measure Q funds were set aside in reserves per the General Fund reserve policy.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked whom the Council could contact should there be any questions upon further review of the ACFR.
KELLY TELFORD, PARTNER, FROM LANCE, SOLL AND LUNGHARD, LLP. - Stated that the Council could contact Finance Department staff or herself for any questions.
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 ALL AGENCIES:
4. MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - JANUARY 17, 2023 AT 5:30 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
5. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for checks #90179-90439 totaling $3,045,374.43 and wires #851-857 totaling $372,307.36, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $3,207,635.16
Fire: $210,046.63
Successor Agency: $0.00
Minutes-February 6, 2023
Grand Total: $3,417,681.79
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CITY:
6. CITY OF BARSTOW ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1. Receive and file the City of Barstow's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2022.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked for the balance of Measure Q funds.
- Asked if 20% of Measure Q funds were set aside in reserves per the General Fund reserve policy.
- Asked how reserve/surplus Measure Q funds would be spent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
BFPD:
7. BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following action:
1. Receive and file the City of Barstow's Fire Protection District Basic Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why $11 million was transferred to the Barstow Fire Protection District for their yearly budget.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
Minutes-February 6, 2023
ODESSA WATER:
8. ODESSA WATER DISTRICT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following action:
1. Receive and file the Odessa Water District Basic Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CITY COUNCIL:
9. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL FOR CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES TO ATTEND THE TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR CLERKS SERIES 100
Recommended Action:
Approve travel for City Clerk Andrea Flores to Riverside, CA for the Technical Training for Clerks (TTC) Series 100, March 13 - 17, 2023, in Riverside, CA.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
10. APPROVAL OF CLEAN CALIFORNIA MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Recommended Action:
That the City Council approve a maintenance agreement with the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for litter and graffiti removal in and around the state highways, associated with the “Clean California Beautification Program of 2021.”
SPEAKERS
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the importance of the Clean California program and soliciting volunteers to assist with clean-up efforts.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
11. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF A COMBINATION TRUCK
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the purchase of a new Vactor 2112 Sewer Cleaner, from Haaker Equipment, by appropriating $566,322.15 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund and;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue the intent to purchase and the authority to execute the necessary agreement when the equipment becomes available.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support and appreciation for purchasing equipment that increases efficiency for staff.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
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:
12. FY2023/24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION FOR
PROJECTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. According to CDBG policy, City Council selects construction project(s) and amounts to be awarded (Maximum of 2 projects).
2. According to CDBG Policy, City Council selects public service project(s) and amounts to be awarded(Maximum of five(5) projects).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary forms.
4. Direct staff to submit City Council's project recommendations to San Bernardino County for consideration by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE RECUSED FROM THE MEETING AT 8:11 P.M.
ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATOR DOMINGO GONZALES
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
EUGENE BUTTICCI, DESERT MANNA
- Discussed Desert Manna Food Bank’s application for the construction of a food bank warehouse.
ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATOR DOMINGO GONZALES
- Provided an overview of the City of Barstow’s construction applications.
PEGGI FRIES, DESERT SANCTUARY DIRECTOR
- Stated that they were asking for funding to assist with case management services in addition to daycare for children of approximately 60 battered and abused spouses in the Barstow area.
ANTANICE AND JAMES NOBLE, NOBLE STRONG, INC.
- Discussed programs and services offered by Noble Strong, Inc. - Stated the funding would allow their organization to provide sponsorship and mentorship opportunities to local youth for fitness and athletic training along with providing uniforms/apparel.
EUGENE BUTTICCI, DESERT MANNA
- Discussed Desert Manna Food Bank’s operations and application for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 funding.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
ELIZABETH GIVENS, GROWING OUTREACH GROWING OPPORTUNITIES - Discussed her application to provide street outreach to approximately 384 low to moderateincome persons and case management and life skills training to approximately 192 low to moderate-income persons in the City of Barstow and the surrounding area.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked if Growing Outreach’s landlord was MAYOR COURTNEY since her address was located at 1041 W. Main Street.
ELIZABETH GIVENS, GROWING OUTREACH GROWING OPPORTUNITIES - Stated that she needed office space and EC BARSTOW provided her with business advice.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS if there was a conflict of interest and if MAYOR COURTNEY should recuse himself.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Recommended that MAYOR COURTNEY recuse from the vote since his property was listed as the applicant’s address.
MAYOR COURTNEY CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 9:03 P.M.
THE MEETING RESUMED AT 9:09 P.M. WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DYER KRUSE, HERNANDEZ, AND ROSE PRESENT.
MAYOR COURTNEY RECUSED FROM THE MEETING AT 9:09 P.M.
EDDIE SEEHAFER, NEW HOPE VILLAGE
- Discussed New Hope Village’s application which would allow for subsidized housing and wraparound services to approximately 42 homeless persons in Barstow and the surrounding area.
BUSHAWN CARPENTER, REACHING OUR KIDS
- Discussed his organization’s application, which would allow them to provide 90 middle and highschool youth from low-moderate income households with monthly Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) training and Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) training; weekly academic advising and family services; and quarterly college field trips and community service opportunities.
AMY ZILLNER, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER - Spoke about the Adult Literacy Program, noting that the goal of the program was to assist English-speaking adults with learning to read and write at a level to help them succeed and accomplish goals.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:24 P.M.
SPEAKERS
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed challenges with splitting funds amongst all of the applicants.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for using CDBG funds for sidewalk repairs.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
- Asked for clarification on how many projects could be awarded funds.
ENGINEERING SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR DOMINGO GONZALES
- Stated that the Council could award up to two construction projects and three community service projects.
THERESA MAESTAS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed how Noble Fitness benefited her children.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for also awarding Community Benefits Program funds to other public service programs.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:32 P.M.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Recommended awarding three public service applicants CDBG funds and awarding Community Benefits Program funds to the remaining four applicants at the next Council meeting.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, AND CARRIED BY A 3-0 VOTE (MAYOR COURTNEY AND MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE ABSTAINED), TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AS FOLLOWS:
$222,739 Barstow: ADA Curb Ramps, Curb, Gutters, and Infrastructure Improvement Project.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSTAIN: Noble, Courtney
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, AND CARRIED BY A 3-0 VOTE (MAYOR COURTNEY AND MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE ABSTAINED), TO AWARD THE PUBLIC SERVICES PROGRAMS AS FOLLOWS:
$13,102.30 Desert Sanctuary - Child Care Provision Program $13,102.30 Total Restoration Church - Reaching our Kids $13,102.30 Noble Strong Youth Project
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSTAIN: Noble, Courtney
RECESS:
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 9:50 P.M.
THE MEETING RESUMED AT 9:58 P.M. WITH ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
13. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES
Recommended Action:
Conduct a protest hearing. Subject to testimony received, adopt attached Resolution No. 5114- 2023, Making Determinations and Confirming Assessments and Proceedings for Unpaid Nuisance Abatement Fees, and waive the reading.
CODE COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR MARY WILLBOND
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Asked how long the liens would remain on the property before it was sold because of default.
CODE COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR MARY WILLBOND
- Stated that the liens would remain on the property for five years and sold in the sixth year if still in default.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that the City could possibly purchase the property depending on how the tax default sale was structured.
MAYOR COURTNEY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:03 P.M.
MAYOR COURTNEY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:03 P.M.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
14. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1019-2023 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIME AND PLACE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 889-2011
Recommended Action:
1. Approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 1019-2023 by title only.
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish Ordinance 1019-2023 according to Government Code Section 36933.
3. Direct the City Clerk to bring Ordinance 1019-2023 back for the second reading and adoption at the February 21, 2023 meeting.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Objected to changing the meeting date, but not the time.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Objected to changing the meeting time, but not the date.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Objected to the meeting date and time.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
- Asked why there was a proposal to change the meeting date and time.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the Council was going to need an additional day to review the agenda especially upon upcoming General Plan updates.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE AND HERNANDEZ
- Suggested that study sessions be scheduled when there were more items on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Supported moving the meeting date to Tuesdays in order to allow more time to review the agenda.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the meeting date and time should not change.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE AND CARRIED 3-2, TO TAKE NO ACTION.
RESULT: FAILED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Hernandez
NAYS: Kruse, Courtney
15. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ITS MEETING PROCEEDINGS AND BUSINESS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 5108-2022 Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. ____-2023, amending the City Council rules for the conduct of its meeting proceedings and business, repealing Resolution 5108-2022; and waive the full reading.
Item 15 was withdrawn.
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
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
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the lack of maintenance at Jasper Park.
EUGENE BUTTICCI, BARSTOW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Invited the community to attend the Association of the United States Army’s Taste of the Bayou Mardi Gras Night on February 18, 2023.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
ALBERT TORO, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with Jasper Park and the lack of facilities for the martial arts program and enrollment decreasing because of changing facilities.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended City staff for being accessible.
ELENA RIVERA, BARSTOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BCC)
- Discussed BCC's Adult Education Program along with athletics and performing arts programs.
BILLIE BRAUN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with Caseman Communications, subcontractor for Frontier Communications, placing fiber optic utility boxes at her residence and other residences in the fashion square area. - Suggested that the City monitor subcontractors with encroachment permits.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked when a study session would be scheduled to establish a new five-year plan for Measure Q.
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER'S JANUARY 2023 UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the City Manager's Updates would be posted on the City's website. - Also stated that the notes to the ACFR would clarify any questions regarding the financial statements.
- Commended Finance staff for all of their hard work particularly with the Pension Obligation Bonds and with the City receiving a AAA credit rating.
- Addressed concerns with parks and recreation programming. - Also noted that the City would be hosting quarterly community events starting with an Easter Egg Hunt in April.
GENERAL MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES KODY TOMPKINS - Discussed the assessment of parks and recreation facilities and the prioritization of maintenance needs.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Discussed the January 31, 2023 Rules and Policies meeting and the discussion of cannabis sign ordinances along with the consensus to schedule a workshop on SB1100 on February 23, 2022 at 5 P.M.
- Stated that the February Homeward Bound meeting would be dark due to replacement of the carpet in the Council Chambers.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Stated that the next Military Affairs meeting would be held February 14, 2023 and the next Victor Valley Transit Authority meeting would be held February 21, 2023.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Discussed the January 30, 2023 Finance Committee meeting and the January 31, 2023 Rules and Policies Committee meeting.
- Also provided an update on the February 1, 2023 Streets Committee meeting and stated the next Solid Waste JPA meeting was February 9, 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Discussed January 30, 2023 Finance Committee meeting and January 23, 2023 Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Board meeting.
- Stated she attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board meeting as the alternate and discussed the February 1, 2023 Streets Committee meeting.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Discussed the recent SBCTA Board meeting.
MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES:
IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE COUNCIL TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONTINUE THE MEETING PAST 11 P.M.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Motioned, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, to schedule a Measure Q Five-Year Plan Workshop.
- Provided a report on the New Mayors and Council Members Academy held February 1 - 3, 2023. - Stated that a Council retreat needed to be scheduled. - Also discussed a Project Homekey grant received by the City of Redlands and asked staff to reach out to Redlands staff regarding their housing project.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Provided a report on the New Mayors and Council Members Academy held February 1 - 3, 2023. - Encouraged the community to participate in Black History Month events.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Discussed the recent First Avenue Bridge Groundbreaking event. - Stated that she looked forward to the Police Department Awards Ceremony.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Discussed the importance of Black History Month and acknowledged the contributions from many members of the community.
- Commended CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR. on the new format for the City Manager's Update.
- Stated that a Council retreat needed to be scheduled. - Discussed concerns with circulation of COUNCILMEMBER ROSE's family letter and asked the City Attorney to check into what legal action the City could take.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Provided a report on the New Mayors and Council Members Academy held February 1 - 3, 2023. - Commended CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR. for suggesting awarding Community Benefit Program funds to the remaining CDBG applicants.
Minutes-February 6, 2023
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:16 P.M. in memory of retired City Clerk Donna Sluder.
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