BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
APRIL 17, 2023
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-April 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Closed Session Meeting to order at 6:02 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 HANDING IT 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-April 17, 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.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if the taxpayers could recover legal fees and settlement fees from the individual(s) whose negligence caused the lawsuits from four former City employees against the City. - Asked if the taxpayers would have to file a class action lawsuit or would the City file one.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
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: [2]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Recommended Action:
(Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 2.
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 Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:
- The City Council met in Closed Session to consider two items, one regarding anticipated litigation and another regarding initiation of litigation. Direction was provided to Council and staff and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION:
JOE VAIL OF MOJAVE DESERT CHURCH gave the invocation.
Minutes-April 17, 2023
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 HANDING IT 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.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ requested that Item 10 be pulled for discussion.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA PULLING ITEM 10 FOR DISCUSSION.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
PRESENTATIONS:
3. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR DINAPOLI'S FIREHOUSE
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
MAYOR COURTNEY AND COUNCIL
- Presented a certificate of recognition of DiNapoli’s Firehouse, Inc. for their Apple Valley and Barstow locations being selected as the 34th Assembly District Small Business of the Month for February.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
Minutes-April 17, 2023
4. AFTER-EVENT AND PRESENTATION BY ON THE RISE INC.
Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, ON THE RISE
- Provided an after-event report and presentation on the Caleb’s Color 5K Run held on March 14, 2023.
- Thanked the City of Barstow for their continued support.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
5. MEASURE Q FUND FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 - 1ST AND 2ND
QUARTERS
Recommended Action:
That the City Council receive and file the Measure Q Fund Financial Reports for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 covering the period of July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022, and the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 covering the period of October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
The financial reports are attached for further reference.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Presented the Measure Q Fund Financial Report for the 1st Quarter covering the period from July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022.
- Stated that there were $3,993,109.05 in expenditures and $2,721,760.16 in revenues. - Presented the Measure Q Fund Financial Report for the 2nd Quarter covering the period from October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
- Stated that there were $3,996,202.78 in expenditures and $2,614,654.63, in revenues.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Requested clarification on what Measure Q Funds 102 and 103 were for.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked when the Measure Q study session would be scheduled for and if the public would be notified.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why the balance of the Measure Q fund had not been disclosed to the public. - Discussed concerns with the Youth Sports program possibly being moved from the Measure Q fund.
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:
6. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 3, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
Minutes-April 17, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CITY COUNCIL:
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT
PROGRAM
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Resolution 5116-2023 authorizing staff to submit the grant application;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his representative to execute all grant documents.
SPEAKERS
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for the grant application.
- Requested that public meetings be held prior to finalizing the design. - Suggested that a memorial walk be considered.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for the grant application and commended staff for the designs considered. - Suggested that a memorial statue or a plaque be considered in honor of founder William Barstow.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
8. ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSING (CALAPP)
PROGRAM
Recommended Action:
Authorize staff to accept the reimbursement grant award for FY2022/2023 year in the amount of $40,000 and authorize the expenditures for training and implementation purposes as described in the fiscal impact portion of the staff report.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURE FOR THE BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY FAIR ON MAY 6, 2023
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5117-2023, approving the Street Closure and Statement of Findings for the Barstow Police Department Public Safety Fair on May 6, 2023, and to waive the reading.
Minutes-April 17, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICE CHIEF, APPROVING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICE CHIEF JOB DESCRIPTION, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPOINT A DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICE CHIEF Recommended Action:
Adopt a proposed resolution 5118-2023 approving the creation of the position of Director of Public Safety and Police Chief, approving the Director of Public Safety and Police Chief job description, and directing the City Manager to appoint a Director of Public Safety and Police Chief.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Asked why the position was created and what the position would entail.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the item before the Council was approving the position and not the actual hiring which would be based on consultation with the Council.
- Stated that global public safety for the City was a collective effort between police and fire. - Discussed concerns with staffing shortfalls and noted that the intent was to create a public safety team of both police and fire.
- Announced that NICK DINAPOLI was selected as the Fire Chief.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Stated the program was successful in other cities she researched and expressed support for the position.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Expressed support for the position and commended CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if the Fire Chief would still run the Fire Department. - Discussed concerns with Measure Q and Fire District financials. - Asked how the position would be funded.
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the position.
- Asked if the Police Chief would always be the Public Safety Director. - Suggested hiring a neutral candidate with no affiliation with police or fire and taking away from either division.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for the position and apologized for his comments from a prior Council meeting.
Minutes-April 17, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 5119-2023 APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN
NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
AND/OR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 5119-2023 authorizing the City Attorney and/or City Manager to execute the related participation agreement.
The proposed resolution would also authorize the City Manager to enter any future settlements arising out of the national opioid litigation in Ohio without requiring a resolution from the City Council. Additional settlements are expected in the future.
Attachments:
Exhibit A Resolution No. 5119-2023 To Approve Participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreement
Exhibit B Resolution No. 5068-2021 To Approve Participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreement
SPEAKERS
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if the settlement was in addition to the previous settlement the City opted into.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Clarified that the settlement was in addition to the previous settlement the City opted into.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CITY COUNCIL / BFPD:
12. APPROVAL OF CITY OF BARSTOW/BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL 17, 2023
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the revised salary schedule (Exhibit A) effective April 17, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, 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).
Minutes-April 17, 2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
13. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH QUALITY LIFE INC.
TO REDUCE ANNUAL PAYMENT TO CITY AS PART OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS
PROGRAM
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council consider whether to approve the amendment to Quality Life Inc.’s Cannabis Development Agreement based on the company’s reported revenue the company to the City. At this time, only Quality Life has asked for a fee reduction. If approved for Quality Life, the other dispensaries may come forward with similar requests. However, whether to accept this request and if so, at what level of reduction, is a policy decision for the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE recused from the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
BUILDING OFFICIAL/FIRE MARSHAL CHRIS HELDRETH
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk. - Stated the proposed modification to the development agreement was reducing the Community Benefit Fund contribution of $65,000 to $10,000.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Discussed concerns with approving a reduction in fees and the precedent it would set for other businesses.
- Stated that Quality Life, Inc. made a business decision and agreed to the terms of the development agreement.
- Stated that the Community Benefit Fund donation amount should not be adjusted based on business activity.
TIFFANY WILHOIT, QUALITY LIFE, INC.
- Stated that the Community Benefit Fund contribution was voluntary and was not required of any other businesses.
- Discussed concerns with the City not establishing a policy on how to use the fees and not giving contributions received so far back to the community.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with approving a reduction in fees, the precedent it would set for other businesses and the loss of revenue.
- Stated that Quality Life, Inc. made a business decision and agreed to the terms of the development agreement.
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed opposition to approving a reduction in fees and setting a precedent for other businesses.
- Stated that cannabis activity should have been taxed upon approval of the voters.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the medicinal benefits of cannabis and concerns with the management of cannabis revenue.
- Also discussed concerns with the Marriott development incentive.
Minutes-April 17, 2023
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that cannabis activity should have been taxed upon approval of the voters. - Also discussed concerns with the Marriott development incentive.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked what the plan was for the Community Benefit Fund process.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Clarified that funds had not been mismanaged.
- Stated that workshops would be scheduled to determine how the funds would be spent.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Discussed concerns with approving a reduction in fees and the precedent it would set for other businesses.
- Also stated that each business should pay the same amount.
Motion by COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, not to approve Quality Life, Inc.’s request for a reduction in fees. COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE abstained.
RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 2]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Courtney
NAYS: Rose, Hernandez
ABSTAIN: Kruse
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ to clarify the motion.
- Requested clarification on the motion prior to the votes being displayed. - Requested that the vote be reopen now that the motion was clarified.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Clarified that that a Yes vote would be to deny Quality Life, Inc.’s request for a reduction in fees.
Motion by COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, and carried by a 4-0 vote to deny Quality Life, Inc's request for a reduction in fees.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE abstained.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Directed staff to review fees and ensure they are universal to everyone and review for necessary changes to the policy
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSTAIN: Kruse
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE returned to the meeting at 8:26 P.M.
Minutes-April 17, 2023
14. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED MURAL IMAGE - BOOTLEGGING IN THE HIGH DESERT Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed mural rendering.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
15. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
RENEWING THE MANDATE OF THE STREET AD HOC COMMITTEE
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5120-2023 renewing the Street Ad Hoc Committee for five (5) years from the date of approval unless the City Council takes action to terminate its mandate before then.
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Resolution 5120-2023 renewing the Street Ad Hoc Committee - redline copy Exhibit B - Resolution 5120-2023 renewing the Street Ad Hoc Committee - clean copy Exhibit C - Resolution 4330-2007 Establishing the Street Ad Hoc Committee COUNCILMEMBER ROSE recused from the meeting at 8:28 P.M.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Stated that she was not in agreement with only two Council Members comprising of the Committee and stated more public input was needed at the meetings. - Also discussed concerns with Frontier Communications and stated a meeting was needed in May to discuss.
- Recommended tabling until the May 3, 2023 Street Committee meeting in order to provide COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE the opportunity to review at the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Clarified that the recommendations presented in the staff report were based on what was discussed at the April 5, 2023 meeting.
- Also noted that the recommendation was made to move the meetings to 3 P.M. on the first Wednesday of each month in order to stream the meeting online and Channel 6 and prevent overtime among staff.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked if community members would be appointed at-large or by district. - Requested that District 2 be presented.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Stated that appointments should not be made by the district. - Discussed appointment procedures for prior community members.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Stated that the Street Committee did not vote and was advisory in nature. - Recommended approving the resolution as presented and having the Council revisit the Minutes-April 17, 2023
appointment of community members.
MAYOR COURNTEY
- Recommended approving the resolution as presented and having all districts represented upon the appointment of community members.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE not appointing former Mayor JULIE HACKBARTH-MCINTYRE to the Street Committee.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Encouraged the Council not to vote on the proposed resolution. - Discussed concerns with not appointing former Mayor JULIE HACKBARTH-MCINTYRE to the Street Committee.
Motion by COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and carried 3-1 to adopt Resolution No. 5120-2023 renewing the Street Ad Hoc Committee and bringing the appointment of three additional community members back to the Council for approval if they desire. COUNCILMEMBER ROSE abstained.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 1]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Courtney
NAYS: Hernandez
ABSTAIN: Rose
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE returned to the meeting at 9:01 P.M.
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
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY and the recent Daily Press article regarding an FBI investigation.
- Also discussed concerns with COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the April 5, 2023 Street Committee meeting.
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Encouraged the Council to follow the Code of Ethics and treat each other with respect. - Discussed concerns with the lack of fairness on how Measure Q funds were spent.
ANTHONY BROWNE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed disappointment with no other Council Members mentioning STATE TREASURER FIONA MA's recent visit to Barstow.
Minutes-April 17, 2023
- Discussed concerns with COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with POLICE CHIEF ANDREW ESPINOZA, JR. not allowing him to bring a tripod to Council meetings.
- Also discussed concerns with the number of traffic accidents along I-15 in the Barstow and Yermo areas.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that MAYOR COURTNEY violated Senate Bill 1100 by telling the community not to provide negative comments at Council meetings.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY.
- Asked COUNCILMEMBER ROSE to request another vote of no confidence in MAYOR COURTNEY.
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Encouraged the community to attend the Barstow International Gateway (BIG) community meeting on April 26, 2023.
- Discussed expansion of programming on Channel 6.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Discussed the April 12, 2023 Homeward Bound Committee meeting. - Stated the April 25, 2023 Rules and Policies meeting would be rescheduled due to FIRE CHIEF NICK DINAPOLI's swearing-in ceremony.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Stated that he was unable to attend the recent Military Affairs meeting. - Discussed upcoming Vietnam Veterans events at Fort Irwin on April 21 and 22, 2023. - Also stated that the Veterans Memorial Day event would be held on May 27, 2023 at the Barstow Cemetery.
- Stated that a change of command ceremony was scheduled for June 21, 2023 and the new commander had not been determined yet.
- Stated that the Victor Valley Transit Authority would be offering free bus rides on Earth Day (April 22, 2023) and the next board meeting was May 15, 2023 in Barstow.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Discussed April 5, 2023 Street Committee meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Stated that the Mojave Air Quality District was addressing non-compliant cannabis operations in Needles along with continued monitoring of the Synagro Compost Waste Facility. - Stated the Mojave Environmental Consortium Awards Dinner would be April 20, 2023. - Discussed April 5, 2023 San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) meeting. - Provided an update on the April 5, 2023 Street Committee meeting.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Discussed the April 5, 2023 SBCTA meeting.
- Stated he attended the Inland Empire Business Summit on April 6, 2023. - Discussed live fire observation he attended on April 7, 2023 at the National Training Center.
Minutes-April 17, 2023
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Motioned, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ to have MAYOR COURTNEY provide a full report on STATE TREASURER FIONA MA's recent visit to Barstow and how the City was involved with coordination.
- Asked for an update on scheduling the Measure Q and goal-setting workshops.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that staff would be polling the Council on their availability to host workshops on May 17, 18, 25, 31, and June 7 - 9.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Encouraged the community to clean their properties and remove all of the weeds as a result of the recent heavy rains.
- Commended staff for all of their efforts in moving Barstow forward.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Thanked staff for arranging to have representatives from Frontier address the Street Committee. - Stated that community input workshops were held ahead of applying for the Clean California Grant and additional meetings would be held.
- Clarified that she did not advocate for her own street to be repaired nor did she prevent the appointment of any community members to the Street Committee as she did not have the authority or direction to appoint anyone.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Stated her personal preference for both workshops was June.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Stated that the Mexican consulate was recently in Barstow. - Discussed STATE TREASURER FIONA MA's recent visit to Barstow.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned 10:01 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