BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MARCH 6, 2023
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-March 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Closed Session meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
INVOCATION:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCILMEMBER 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-March 6, 2023
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.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with the amount of lawsuits the City had received and requested the Council be held accountable for their actions.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Recommended Action:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1) 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: [1]
2. 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
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
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:
- The City Council met in Closed Session to consider three items, one regarding existing litigation and two regarding anticipated litigation. Direction was provided to Council and staff and no reportable action was taken.
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INVOCATION:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE gave 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 7:08 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCILMEMBER 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.
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: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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-March 6, 2023
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
4. MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 21, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
- Requested that Item 9 of the minutes be corrected to state that Marsha Weasma served on the Barstow Unified School District Oversight Committee and not the Barstow Community College Foundation Board.
Motion by COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER KRUSE, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes as amended.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
5. MINUTES WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 23, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that he had not received a response to his question regarding whether a public official can return to the meeting after being removed.
- Asked why public comments were held at the end of the Measure Q Resident Oversight Commission meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
6. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for checks #90440-90615 totaling $1,459,872.59 and wires #858-862 totaling $186,613.90, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $1,428,279.42
Fire: $218,207.07
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $1,646,486.49
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked what amount of check #’s 90470 for $71,734.26 and 90483 for $26,370.87 were attributed to law suits.
- Also asked if check #90542 for the amount of $12,485.85 was related to the Synagro waste facility.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
Recused from checks #'s 90500, 90501, 90546, and 90594.
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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:
None.
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
7. REVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES FOR
FORT IRWIN
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the agreement, scope, and fee with SpecPro Professional Services, laid out in the bid documents for the bid amount $87,789,304.53 (Over ten years) for the solid waste services for Fort Irwin.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee the authority to sign the intergovernmental support agreements between Fort Irwin and the City of Barstow, with any necessary non-substantive changes, and to perform all other necessary acts to implement the agreements. These agreements are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, per CEQA Guidelines, Title 24, CCR, section 15301.
BUILDING OFFICIAL/FIRE MARSHAL CHRIS HELDRETH
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Asked how the billing was received and paid and whether City funds were expended.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS
- Explained the billing process stating the City pays the contractor and then invoices Fort Irwin for services.
- Confirmed that the City was receiving payment on invoices generated.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked if additional staff were required to manage the Intergovernmental Service Agreements (IGSAs).
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the IGSA's generated approximately $1 million per year in revenue and a contract administrator would eventually be hired to manage IGSA's and other areas of deficiencies.
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for and discussed the importance of IGSAs.
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MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if the accounts for IGSA billings were audited as part of the annual audit or independently.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
RENEWING THE MANDATES OF THE POLICY AD HOC COMMITTEE AND STREETS AD
HOC COMMITTEE
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5116-2023 renewing the Policy Committee for five (5) years from the date of approval unless the City Council takes action before then to terminate its mandate;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 5117-2023 renewing the Street Committee for five (5) years from the date of approval unless the City Council takes action before then to terminate its mandate; CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Requested that the proposed resolution be reviewed by the Rules and Policies Committee before going to the City Council for approval.
- Asked why both resolutions went directly to the Council instead of being reviewed by the Rules and Policies Committee.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Stated that she did not agree with the sunset provision for either committee. - Suggested as a compromise that the Street Committee meet bi-monthly instead of quarterly. - Discussed the importance of the Street Committee and giving the community the opportunity to discuss their issues.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the resolutions went before the Council to make them active since they had sunset. - Also stated that the resolutions could go before the Rules and Policies Committee if the Council desired.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Encouraged the Council to embrace the recommendation of the City Manager and staff.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that the meetings held were still lawful as two Council Members could meet on any topic at any time.
SPEAKERS
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the proper committees should review the resolutions.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the meetings should be held monthly so the public could attend and voice their opinions.
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Motion by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, and carried, 4-1 to bring both committee resolutions back to the Rules and Policies Committee for review.
RESULT: REFERRED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
NAYS: Courtney
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
ESTABLISHING THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4532-2010
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5118-2023 establishing the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Committee (PRCC) and repealing Resolution No. 4532-2010; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to advertise that applications for the PRCC are available, and establish a deadline of April 14, 2023 to submit applications.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked who would run the committee and which staff would represent the City.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the Council would appoint committee members from each district and Parks and Recreation staff would represent the City.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated that the proposed resolution had several inconsistencies that needed to be addressed.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked if resolutions should have a first and second reading.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked if the proposed resolution could be adopted and then amended if needed.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that resolutions legally do not require a first and second reading. - Stated that the proposed resolution could be amended after adoption.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Recommended that the resolution not be adopted until all recommendations were implemented.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Discussed concerns with Council Members not serving on the committee.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the recommendation to appoint five members from the community and staff would be conducive to effectively addressing deficiencies within the parks and recreation infrastructure.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Asked if the Council could further review the powers and duties of the committee and come to a consensus before bringing it back to the Council for approval.
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SPEAKERS
EUGENE BUTTICCI, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with how the committee used to operate and stated that the committee's role needed to be defined.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed reasons why two Council Members should serve on the committee.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed reasons why two Council Members should serve on the committee.
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the selection process was not clear.
- Asked why the committee would resolve scheduling conflicts when staff already handled that. - Also stated that the committee should be run by citizens.
Motion by COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, and unanimously carried, to direct staff to review the resolution more thoroughly and to have the City Manager meet with each Council Member to address their concerns prior to bringing it back to the Council for approval.
RESULT: REFERRED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
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
PASTOR ROBERT WASHINGTON
- Discussed concerns with how the Council and community treated one another.
EUGENE BUTTICCI, BARSTOW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Discussed upcoming events including the Barstow Community Recognition Awards and stated the 75th Anniversary event was nominated for Event of the Year. - Also stated that the Hidden Mesa Estates ribbon cutting was on March 10, 2023.
LATRINA WALLACE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with a police investigation against her and stated she was not responsible for sending out the letters from COUNCILMEMBER ROSE's family.
DENNIS MOON, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with vehicles racing on the wash alongside his property.
KAMBIZ MORIDI, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR., and congratulated ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS.
- Expressed support for the recall of COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
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ANTHONY BROWNE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended MAYOR COURTNEY and CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the March 1, 2023 Streets Committee meeting being canceled and with his questions regarding Measure Q not being answered.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Congratulated ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS.
- Discussed concerns with the Council not providing answers to the public's questions.
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Provided information on a grant the Barstow Senior Citizens Center received for nutrition services and discussed upcoming family events.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY and with whoever was circulating the letter from COUNCILMEMBER ROSE's family.
- Also discussed concerns with the City settling lawsuits for over $219,000 when MAYOR COURTNEY said there were no lawsuits.
GILBERT ASA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the Barstow Police Department. - Asked if the security camera system in the Food 4 Less parking was operational because a necklace was stolen from his vehicle.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked all who donated to the Barstow Humane Society during the holidays. - Stated that donations of wet and dry dog and cat food along with blankets were needed. - Also noted that monetary donations and tarps were desperately needed.
BRIAN ZANE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed food giveaway efforts by local residents and the homeless population.
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER'S FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Encouraged all to review the City Manager's update.
- Announced the promotion of ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS and the hiring of PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER MIRIAM MUNOZ.
- Stated that many issues discussed at tonight's meeting could be addressed by staff by contacting City Hall.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Stated the next Homeward Bound meeting was March 8, 2023 and the Rules and Policies Committee was March 28, 2023.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Stated the next Military Affairs meeting was March 14, 2023 and Victor Valley Transit Authority meeting was March 20, 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated the next Rules and Policies Committee was March 28, 2023 and Streets Committee was April 5, 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Discussed the March 27, 2023 Mojave Air Quality Management District meeting. - Stated she looked forward to meeting with the Barstow Unified School District Superintendent to discuss electric bus transportation options.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Stated he was unable to attend the March 1, 2023 San Bernardino County Transportation Authority meeting due to a family matter.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Stated that March was International Women's History Month and thanked all women in attendance for their contributions to the community.
- Motioned, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, to ask CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS to clarify if an elected official removed from a meeting could return again during the same meeting.
- Asked for the status of scheduling the Measure Q workshop which was requested at the February 21, 2023 meeting.
- Suggested reporting out the Treasurer's Report at upcoming meetings.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Discussed Barstow Community College's Black History Month event that he recently attended. - Asked staff to address the issue with P Street.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Clarified that the Street Committee was advisory in nature and encouraged the community to contact the City for any street issues.
- Congratulated ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS and commended his and BUILDING OFFICIAL/FIRE MARSHAL CHRIS HELDRETH's efforts with the IGSAs. - Discussed upcoming Spay and Neuter Clinic on March 23, 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Recommended that any utility company doing construction on city streets conduct a presentation of proposed improvements for the Council and the public.
- Encouraged the community to attend the Barstow International Gateway focus group meetings.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Congratulated ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS and commended CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that he also attended Barstow Community College's Black History Month event.
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ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Dr. Shirley Lester at 9:15 P.M.
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