BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JUNE 20, 2023
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-June 20, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:30 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 20, 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.
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54956.8) Recommended Action:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov’t Code §54956.8) Property Address: APNs:
• 0424-081-10-0000;
• 0424-081-29-00000;
• 0424-081-43-0000;
• 0424-081-79-0000; and
• 0424-081-90-0000
Agency Negotiator: Willie Hopkins, Jr. City Manager
Negotiating Party: San Bernardino County
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; INITIATION OF LITIGATION (GOV’T CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4))
Recommended Action:
Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54956.8) Recommended Action:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov’t Code §54956.8) Property Address: APNs:
• 042819101
• 042821104
• 042817106
Agency Negotiator: Willie Hopkins, Jr. City Manager
Negotiating Party: United States of America
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Recommended Action:
(Government Code Section 54957)
TItle: City Manager
Minutes-June 20, 2023
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with the City Manager's performance, noting the public does not receive responses to their questions from the City Manager or the Council.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:
- Stated that the City Council met in Closed Session to consider four items regarding conference with real property negotiator, initiation of litigation, conference with real property negotiator, and public employee performance evaluation. Direction was provided to council and staff and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION:
JESSE PEREZ, BETHANY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 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 Regular meeting to order at 7:05 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 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.
Motion by COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER ROSE pulling Items 13 and 14 for discussion.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
PRESENTATIONS:
5. COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT PRESENTATION
Recommended Action:
Presentation Only.
PASHA FRUMAN, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
- Presented information on a proposed community health project for the City of Barstow. - Discussed concerns with the lack of quality healthcare in Barstow. - Stated that she would like to work to provide better healthcare services in Barstow.
Motion by COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, seconded by MAYOR COURTNEY to direct the City Manager to follow-up with Ms. Fruman on her proposal.
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked Ms. Fruman for her presentation and expressed support for her proposed project.
KELLY PARKER, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the need for improved healthcare in Barstow.
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 - JUNE 5, 2023, AT 6:00 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
7. MINUTES BUDGET WORKSHOP - JUNE 8, 2023, AT 1:30 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY stating that the streets were in good condition at the Budget Workshop.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget not being conservative or balanced.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CITY COUNCIL:
8. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB1 FOR FY 2023-2024: THE ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Recommended Action:
1. Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 5127-2023, adopting the projects list (Attachment A) funded by SB 1 and waive the full reading in its entirety.
2. Direct staff to forward the project list and resolution to the California Transportation Committee.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No.1020-2023 amending the City’s Purchasing Policy 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: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
10. FY 2023-2024 PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE (PAPS) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 5128-2023 approving the publicly available pay schedule (PAPS) (Attachment A) for FY 2023/2024 with an effective date of July 1, 2023.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
11. MEASURE I YEAR-END -UPDATE 2022/2023 REVISED
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1.Approve the necessary adjustments to the Measure I Capital Improvement Projects, per Attachment A, and associated expenditure and revenue transfer accounts to/from the Measure I Fund (209) and the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund (400).
2. Direct staff to forward the report to SBCTA.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why the proposed slurry seal was not completed when the Street Committee approved it.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
12. FY2022/2023 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR YEAR-END CLEAN-UP
ADJUSTMENTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the amendments to various funds and accounts in the City's adopted FY2022/2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget as outlined in the attached proposed Budget Amendment (Attachment A).
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the Measure Q balance, allocation of interest and allocating reserves from the Measure Q fund.
- Also discussed concerns with Measure Q funds not being allocated to programs for youth, seniors, parks and street repairs.
CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES
- Stated that the below corrections were made to the account numbers listed on Attachment A:
1) The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) account number listed as 202.615.116.720 should be 202.615.116.722;
2) The Solid Waste Fund's Administration Revenue account number listed as 650.708.150.805 should be 650.708.150.808.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REORGANIZATION AND ELIMINATION
OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT POSITION Recommended Action:
Adopt a proposed resolution approving the reorganization and elimination of the Parks and Recreation Department Superintendent Position.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked why a desk audit was not conducted for the incumbent in the Parks and Recreation Superintendent position.
- Discussed liability concerns.
CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Stated that the Parks and Recreation Superintendent position was currently vacant and the City's policy does not allow an incumbent to be appointed on an interim basis for more than one year.
- Also noted that the position should have been eliminated three years ago when the parks maintenance duties were transferred to Public Works.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that the position was being eliminated due to the restructuring of the Parks and Recreation Department and the decision was not related to gender.
SPEAKERS
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the current condition of the City's parks.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Courtney, Hernandez
NAYS: Rose
14. CONSIDERATION TO CANCEL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 3, 2023
Recommended Action:
Cancel the July 3, 2023, City Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Stated that she wanted to make the public aware of the consideration to cancel the July 3, 2023 meeting.
SPEAKERS
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with cancelling the July 3, 2023 City Council meeting.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Requested that the meetings be rescheduled to another date instead of cancelling.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
BFPD:
15. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2019 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)
AWARD AS A SUB-RECIPIENT THROUGH THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Recommended Action:
Authorize staff to accept the sub-recipient award of the FY2019 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) in the amount of $12,153 and authorize the expenditure appropriation in the amount of $12,153 to account number 225.225.227.08.813 for the initial procurement of the listed equipment. Grant reimbursement will be credited to revenue account number 225.819.794.923 upon receipt.
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:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PROPOSED
OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council and Barstow Fire Protection District Board take the following actions:
1. That City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for the City in the amount of $64,536,466 and adopt the attached Joint Resolution No. 04-2023 (Attachment B), approving the Proposed Budget (Attachment A), including any City Council amendments (if any), and excluding the Barstow Fire Protection District Budget – Fund 225, and waive the full reading.
2. That the Fire Protection District Board approve and adopt a preliminary budget for the Barstow Fire Protection District in the amount $6,674,407 and adopt the attached Joint Resolution No. 04- 2023 (Attachment B), approving and adopting the preliminary Budget (Attachment A) as submitted pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 13893(a)(1) and waive the full reading.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Stated that Items 16 - 18 would be considered in one public hearing as they are all related to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER HEIDY RILEY
- Presented the proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. - Stated the proposed budget was $64,536,466 across all funds, which was a decrease of $47,495,222 from the prior fiscal year.
- Stated the total operating budget was $52,653,787, which was a decrease of $5,278,043 from the prior fiscal year.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
- Stated the total combined General Fund budget was $37,273,436 which was a decrease of $1,221,063 from the prior fiscal year.
- Stated that the total Capital Improvement Budget for all funds was $2,468,171. - Discussed reduction in staffing levels for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. - Discussed the General Fund estimated revenue summary. - Discussed other revenue sources including cannabis and the Intergovernmental Service Agreements (IGSA).
- Provided an overview of the Measure Q fund.
- Provided an overview of estimated projections for special revenue funds. - Discussed estimated revenue and expenditures for other funds including the Barstow Fire Protection District, Debt Service Funds, Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Fund, Wastewater Reclamation Fund and Solid Waste Disposal Fund.
MAYOR COURTNEY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:57 P.M.
SPEAKERS
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked for the status on workshops and when a new five year plan for Measure Q would be adopted.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended Finance staff for preparing the budget.
- Asked why there was a $75,000 reduction in youth sports funds and a reduction to the senior citizens funds.
IRA GWIN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the hiring of four additional Code Compliance Officers for the rental inspection program.
- Discussed concerns with the rental inspection services budget and the City not funding other essential services.
MAYOR COURTNEY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:34 P.M.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Courtney, Hernandez
NAYS: Rose
17. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL 2023/2024 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the annual 2023/2024 appropriations limit, which is calculated using the change in County population and the change in growth in California personal income, which are determined by the State of California, Department of Finance.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 5129-2023, establishing the appropriations limit for FY 2023/2024, by title only and waive the reading.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Courtney, Hernandez
NAYS: Rose
18. APPROVAL OF BARSTOW FIRE DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2023/2024 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Barstow Fire Protection District’s Board take the following actions:
1. Approve the annual 2023/2024 appropriations limit, which is calculated using the change in the growth in California personal income and the change in population growth of the City/County, which are determined by the State of California.
2. Adopt BFPD Resolution No. 69-23, establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, by title only and waive the reading.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Courtney, Hernandez
NAYS: Rose
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
19. SURPLUS LAND ACT DESIGNATION: APNS: 0181-072-16-0000, 0181-072-17-0000, 0181- 073-34-0000, 0181-073-35-0000, 0181-073-36-0000, 0181-073-37-0000, 0181-076-01-0000, 0181-076-13-0000
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council declare the listed properties surplus and direct the City Manager to send a written Notice of Availability of surplus land to HCD and conduct all other required activities to declare the land surplus.
RECESS
MAYOR COURTNEY recused himself from the meeting at 8:35 P.M.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE called for a recess at 8:35 P.M.
The meeting resumed at 8:44 P.M. with all members present except MAYOR COURTNEY who recused himself from Item 19.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY TOMPKINS
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk. - Stated that the proposed properties in addition to other properties that were declared surplus in the past.
MAYOR COURTNEY returned to the meeting at 8:46 P.M.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSTAIN: Courtney
20. ANNEX S TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
AND GENERAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR FORT IRWIN Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approve the annex to the IGSA with the United States Army. 2) Adopt Resolution No. 5130-2023 Authorizing the Approval of Annex S for General Facility Construction Services to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the United States Army Garrison, Fort Irwin and Authorizing the City Manager or designee the authority to sign the annex to intergovernmental support agreement 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, including approving individual projects under Annex S up to $1 million per project.
The adoption of this Resolution and approval of this agreement 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 by the City Clerk. - Stated that the Council was being asked to increase the City Manager's authorized spending limit to $1,000,000 for the Annex S project only.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Asked if the authorized spending limit was only for the Annex S project.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that Section 3 of Resolution 5130-2023 stated that the City Manager's authorized spending limit of $1,000,000 was for the Annex S project only.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Requested that Section 3 of the resolution could be modified to state that "unless otherwise directed by the City Council by resolution" and also add the designees by position. - Requested that expenditure reports be made available to the Council and the public.
Motion by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, seconded by COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE, and unanimously carried to:
1. Approve the annex to the IGSA with the United States Army; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 5130-2023 with the following amendment to Section 3: “Unless the City Council authorizes the City Manager or their designee (Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Safety) to implement Annex S and, as part of its implementation, enter into any contracts or agreements specifically associated with this annex to the IGSA for public works projects and related general facility construction services for Fort Irwin under the IGSA and Annex S, not to exceed $1,000,000 per project.”
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended staff and expressed support for the IGSAs.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with the IGSA and suggested that a long-term subcontractor be hired to manage the contract instead of City employees.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, 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
EUGENE BUTTICCI, BARSTOW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Discussed upcoming annual community events including the Main Street USA Car Show, Mardi Gras Parade and the Harvey House Christmas.
KAMBIZ MOORIDI, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if MAYOR COURTNEY would seek re-election in 2024. - Asked about the $2.4 million development incentive for the Marriott Hotel.
CEIRA HOODY, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the need for youth programs.
PRISCILLA FIELDS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY.
IRA GWIN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Provided the Council with information on California Government Code Section 7260 and discussed BNSF's obligation with relocating mobile home occupants.
CONCERNED CITIZENS (ANNONYOUS)
- Discussed concerns with COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
ANTHONY BROWNE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS, MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
- Commended MAYOR COURTNEY and CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER HEIDY RILEY on the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Budget.
- Discussed concerns with the City's participation at a recent event at the Marine Corps Logistics Base.
DAVID TAYLOR, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why there was not a record of MAYOR COURTNEY repaying the mileage reimbursement due if he claimed to have no debt with the City.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with statements made by MAYOR COURTNEY regarding Dos Costas Communications and COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.
DESIREE JACKSON, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with the City Council.
STAFF REPORTS:
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Stated the next Rules and Policies meeting was June 27, 2023. - Discussed the June 14, 2023 Homeward Bound Committee meeting. Stated that the Victor Valley Transitional Age Youth Center would be conducting a presentation on their services at an upcoming Council meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Provided an update on the June 20, 2023 Victor Valley Transit Authority Board Meeting along with the transportation services they would provide at the 4th of July Spectacular event. - Stated the next Military Affairs meeting was July 11, 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Discussed the June 7, 2023 Street Committee meeting.
- Stated the next Measure Q Resident Oversight Commission meeting was June 21, 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Provided an update on the June 7, 2023 San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) meeting.
- Discussed the June 12, 2023 Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District meeting. - Stated the next Street Committee meeting was August 2, 2023.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Stated that he was recently appointed the Desert Region City Representative for the San Bernardino County Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH). - Discussed the June 7, 2023 SBCTA meeting.
- Provided an update on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Committee.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Commended staff for their hard work.
- Congratulated MAYOR COURTNEY for his appointment to the ICH. - Congratulated Desert Manna and Growing Opportunities for being awarded the Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) grant.
- Wished all a happy 4th of July.
Minutes-June 20, 2023
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Commended ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER HEIDY RILEY for the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Budget presentation.
- Discussed the benefit of IGSA's and the City building relationships with the military. - Wished all a happy 4th of July.
COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Commended ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER HEIDY RILEY and ACCOUNTANT GIANNA PEÑA for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget presentation. - Discussed upcoming Change of Command Ceremony for Colonel Clarke at Fort Irwin on June 21, 2023.
- Discussed the importance of treating one another with respect.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- No comments.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Thanked the community for attending the meeting and expressing their concerns. - Discussed the recent Juneteenth event and thanked Ms. Fruman for her presentation. - Commended staff for all of their hard work.
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ left the meeting at 10:13 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE left the meeting at 10:13 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:17 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