BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JUNE 5, 2023
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-June 5, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE called the Closed Session meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
INVOCATION:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBER 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-June 5, 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
- Expressed concerns with the City Manager's performance.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Recommended Action:
(Government Code Section 54957)
TItle: City Manager
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:
ITEM 1 was tabled to the June 20, 2023 City Council meeting.
INVOCATION:
PASTOR FLOYD LOPEZ from CROSSROADS DAGGET CHURCH gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE 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
Minutes-June 5, 2023
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.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor
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 ALL AGENCIES:
2. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MAY 15, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TO ALL AGENCIES:
3. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for checks #91289-91599 totaling $4,314,704.30 and wires #872-877 totaling $213,636.88, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $4,304,091.56
Fire: $224,429.62
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $4,528,341.18
Minutes-June 5, 2023
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Abstained from check #'s 91416 and 91463.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CITY COUNCIL:
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1019-2023 AMENDING CHAPTER
2.48 OF THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE "PERSONNEL SYSTEM"
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance 1019-2023 amending Chapter 2.48 of the Barstow Municipal Code "Personnel System" and waive the full reading. The City Council finds the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act because it relates to an administrative matter per CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
5. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING - DELINQUENT TRASH AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Set the public hearing for delinquent sewer and trash (utility) accounts for Monday, July 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Barstow Council Chambers located at 220 E. Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311.
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked how the City could pursue collection on delinquent utility bills when MAYOR COURTNEY has not repaid the mileage reimbursement.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
6. RESOLUTION NO. 5122-2023 TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO REAFFIRM THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1, STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1, STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1, AND FLOOD CONTROL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution No. 5122-2023 to initiate proceedings to reaffirm the levy and collection of annual assessments and order the City Engineer to prepare an Engineer’s Report for Landscaping Assessment District #1, Street Maintenance Assessment District #1, Street Lighting Assessment District #1, and Flood Control Assessment District #1, and waive the full reading.
Minutes-June 5, 2023
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked who would handle the assessment district in the absence of the City Engineer.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
7. MEASURE I YEAR-END UPDATE 2022/2023
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the necessary adjustments to the Measure I Capital Improvement Projects.
2. Direct staff to forward the report to SBCTA.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if there were any street resurfacing projects.
- Asked about the status of scheduling a Measure Q study session.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
8. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM THE ART AND INDUSTRIAL
WOMEN'S CLUB
Recommended Action:
Approve a Community Promotional Fund donation in the amount of $1,000 and $1,193.16 of inkind donations to the Art and Industrial Women's Club.
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the importance of the Community Promotional Fund.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
9. ALLOCATION OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the additional appropriation of ARPA funds in the amount of $1,125,873 to account 202.202.202.09.100 (Transfer to the General Fund) and the corresponding increase to the revenue budget to account 100.900.820.202 (Transfer from COVID-19).
Minutes-June 5, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
10. FY 2023/2024 INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF BARSTOW Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Adopt the Investment Policy and Resolution No. 5123-2023 of the City of Barstow for FY 2023/2024.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
11. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1020-2023 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW AMENDING CHAPTER 2.40 OF THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY’S PURCHASING SYSTEM AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.42 OF THE BARSTOW
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING AWARDING PUBLIC PROJECTS AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 5124-2023 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S PURCHASING AND CONTRACT POLICY
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1020-2023 and adopt Resolution No. 5124-2023 amending the City’s Purchasing Policy. The City Council finds the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act because it relates to an administrative matter per CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
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).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12. 2023 SOLID WASTE RATE ADJUSTMENT
Recommended Action:
Conduct the Public Hearing and subject to testimony received, adopt Resolution No. 5125-2023, approving the updated solid waste rates, superseding the existing rates and repealing resolutions in conflict thereto, and waiving the full reading.
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST JESSICA REED
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk. - Stated the rate increase was based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 8.75%, but there was a 5% cap per the City's franchise agreement with Burrtec.
Minutes-June 5, 2023
MAYOR COURTNEY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:19 P.M.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked when the franchise agreement with Burrtec ended.
BEA LINT, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with landlords implementing a 5% increase. - Asked when ratepayers would be charged for the green waste containers and if they would be charged if they do not use it.
- Discussed concerns with placing green waste in plastic bags and how inefficient the process was.
- Suggested equitable rates for low income and smaller households.
NANCY PERKINS, YERMO, CALIFORNIA
- Asked how surrounding Barstow communities would be affected by Senate Bill 1383 regulations and rates.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for the 5% rate increase due to inflation as long as it was legitimately needed.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if Burrtec could waive fees for households that did not use the green waste containers.
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST JESSICA REED
- Stated that State regulations did not allow households to opt out. - Discussed waiver programs for multifamily dwellings and commercial properties. - Stated that bags were manually removed at the compost processing facility and discussed why plastic bags were needed for the program.
- Also noted that lower rates were available for low income residents who qualified through the CARE program.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked if the proposed rate could be lower than 5%.
- Asked if information on assistance for low income residents was available on the City's website.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS
- Stated that the CPI increase was 8.75% and negotiations between the City and Burrtec resulted in a 5% increase.
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST JESSICA REED
- Stated that staff could communicate information on low income assistance programs through other channels.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked how rates were assessed if a tenant qualified for the CARE program, but the landlord paying the trash and sewer bill did not qualify.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS
- Stated that staff would follow-up on researching if the CARE program could be expanded along with the rules and parameters of the Municipal Code against State law.
MAYOR COURTNEY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:53 PM.
Minutes-June 5, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney
NAYS: Hernandez
13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING SPECIFIED FEES FOR CITY SERVICES (FY 2023/2024) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the attached Resolution No. 5126-2023 amending and establishing the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, and waive the full reading.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER HEIDY RILEY
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk. - Discussed proposed fee schedule updates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. - Stated that all fees would be effective July 1, 2023 if approved.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Asked which fees would be increased.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER HEIDY RILEY
- Stated that all proposed changes were included in the Table of Amendments and provided an overview of the changes.
MAYOR COURTNEY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:53 P.M.
No public comments.
MAYOR COURTNEY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:59 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:
None.
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
FRANK WEISER, ATTORNEY FOR BARSTOW PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION - Stated that the property owners would like to resolve their concerns with the Rental Inspection Ordinance.
- Stated that there were also other alternatives aside from what the City's current ordinance required.
Minutes-June 5, 2023
IRA GWIN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed relocation assistance provided by BNSF to a high profile resident. - Discussed concerns with BNSF not providing relocation assistance to renters.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY.
GEORGIA LORD WATANABE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed a recent viscous dog attack involving her dog in front of Barstow Community Hospital. - Stated that more animal control enforcement was needed. - Thanked the Barstow Police Department and Barstow Humane Society for their response.
MICHELLE LORD, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if the City could provide more funding to the Barstow Humane Society.
PRISCILLA FIELDS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
KAMBIZ MORIDI AND ANNE BURCKSHIELD, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA - Commended CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Asked if MAYOR COURTNEY was going to seek reelection in 2024 and when his candidacy would be announced.
ANNONYMOUS
- Discussed concerns with COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the recent fertilization of sports fields. - Also discussed concerns with settlements and attorney's fees for the City's recent lawsuits.
ANTHONY BROWNE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Invited the public to attend the Finance Committee meeting on June 6, 2023, the Street Committee meeting on June 7, 2023 and the Budget Workshop on June 8, 2023. - Asked for the status of the Council goal-setting workshop and the Measure Q workshop.
PASTOR ROBERT GRAHAM, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for the City Council.
- Discussed concerns with the arrest of a suspect on April 28, 2023.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended the Homeward Bound Committee and local non-profits. - Encouraged the City Council to work together.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE.
- Expressed concern with MAYOR COURTNEY.
VIRGINIA BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Requested that CITY TREASURER MICHAEL LEWIS to provide the public with a financial report per State law.
- Discussed concerns with the sewer line connected to her property. - Asked if a final report regarding the arrest of a suspect on April 28, 2023 was available.
Minutes-June 5, 2023
MOHEB BETTROS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the high cost of renting properties to tenants in Barstow.
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER'S MAY 2023 UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that a Budget Workshop would be held on June 8, 2023. - Also noted that four Code Compliance Officers were recently hired and discussed the General Plan survey, First Avenue Bridge construction and Sports Park improvements. - Clarified that the Council approves the budget and staff does not have free range spending abilities.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Stated the next Homeward Bound Committee meeting was June 14, 2023 and the next Rules and Policies Committee meeting was June 27, 2023.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Stated the next Military Affairs meeting was June 14, 2023 and the next Victor Valley Transit Authority meeting was June 20, 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Discussed the May 30, 2023 Rules and Policies meeting where the Contract and Purchasing Policy was finalized.
- Stated that the next Street Committee meeting was June 7, 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Stated that the next Finance Committee meeting was June 6, 2023 and the Budget Workshop was June 8, 2023.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Provided an update on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly meeting held on May 4 - 5, 2023.
- Stated that STATE TREASURER FIONA MA remotely participated in the recent Economic Development meeting.
- Also discussed the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting on May 1, 2023.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Motioned, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ for a report of the total cost incurred by the City as a result of recent lawsuits. Also asked for a breakdown of cost increases to the City. - Asked if BNSF had complied with requirements regarding the eminent domain process for the Barstow International Gateway (BIG) Project.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that BNSF had complied with all applicable property acquisition laws related to the BIG Project.
Minutes-June 5, 2023
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Discussed recent Memorial Day event.
- Also discussed recent visit to the Barstow Veteran's Home and encouraged the community to visit local Veterans.
- Encouraged the community to attend upcoming Barstow Senior Center events including Family Game Night on June 8, 2023 and the Father's Day event on June 18, 2023. - Also invited the community to attend the Juneteenth event at Sturnacle Park on June 17, 2023. - Wished all a happy Father's Day.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Discussed the recent Mojave Water Agency's Mini Tour. - Also discussed recent events attended at Anytime Fitness, the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Skyline School and the Desert Mountain Division meeting in Mammoth Lakes. - Wished all a happy Father's Day.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Discussed the importance of the entire community maintaining peace among each other.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Asked CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR. if he had any outstanding invoices/debt with the City of Barstow.
- Discussed concerns with the April 5, 2023 letter from MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and the Council. - Discussed concerns with the removal of photos of STATE TREASURER FIONA MA's recent visit to Barstow from the City's social media sites.
- Motioned, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, to include a presentation from Pasha Fruman on health care and health education at an upcoming Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated he was not aware of any outstanding invoices/debts owed by MAYOR COURTNEY to the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 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