Agenda packet — Barstow City Council, August 21, 2023

REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
AUGUST 21, 2023
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)

AMENDED AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
Agenda-August 21, 2023

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MAYOR
Paul Anthony Courtney

COUNCILMEMBERS
James M. Noble
Carmen M. Hernandez
Barbara Mae Rose
Marilyn Dyer Kruse

ELECTED CITY CLERK
Andrea Flores

ELECTED CITY TREASURER
Michael Lewis

PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Andrew Ziemer
Beatrice Lint
Miguel Morales
Rodney Brand Jr.

Juanantonio Delucas

BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT
A Subsidiary District of the City of
Barstow
Paul Anthony Courtney
James M. Noble
Carmen M. Hernandez
Barbara Mae Rose
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:
 Council Member Carmen Hernandez
 Council Member Barbara Rose
 Council Member Marilyn Kruse
 Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
 Mayor Paul Courtney
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY

ITEM ON THE AGENDA, PLEASE SO INDICATE BY FILLING OUT A

SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND HANDING IT TO THE CITY
CLERK PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. 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.

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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.

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; INITIATION OF LITIGATION Recommended Action:

Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: POTENTIAL FOR LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY Recommended Action:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1) Facts & Circumstances Not Known to Potential Plaintiffs Number of Potential Cases: 2.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

INVOCATION:

CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, PLEASE SO INDICATE BY FILLING OUT A SPEAKER

REQUEST CARD AND HANDING IT TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. 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.

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PRESENTATIONS:

3. PRESENTATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS - INITIAL ANALYSIS AND

PROGRESS
Recommended Action:

Presentation only.

CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.

SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS ON ALL CONSENT ITEMS TO THREE MINUTES OR LESS. ALL REQUESTS TO SPEAK MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.

MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:

4. MINUTES CC BFPD - AUGUST 7, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M.

Recommended Action:

Approve minutes as presented.

CITY COUNCIL:

5. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 20 - 23, 2023
Recommended Action:

6. MEASURE I YEAR-END -UPDATE 2022/2023 REVISED
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Approve the necessary expenditure appropriation adjustments to the Measure I Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), per Attachment A, and appropriate the 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.

7. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR LIMITED DURATION FOR CITY ENGINEER SERVICES WITH MICHAEL B. STEWART
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council

1. Adopt a Resolution of the City of Barstow, California Approving an Employment Agreement with Limited Duration City Engineer Michael B. Stewart; and

2. Approve the attached Limited Duration City Engineer employment agreement with Michael B.

Stewart.

8. AMENDMENT TO FY 2023-2024 PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE (PAPS) Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No ____-2023, approving the amended publicly available pay schedule (PAPS) (Attachment A) for FY 2023/2024 with an effective date of August 21, 2023.

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9. FINAL ACCEPTANCE FOR THE POND PUMPING SYSTEM PROJECT, PROJECT WW-2022- 001
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Approve the Final Acceptance of Project WW-2022-001, Pond Pumping System Project;

2. Authorize staff to file the attached Notice of Completion.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS: (ITEMS PREVIOUSLY TABLED OR PULLED FROM THE

CONSENT CALENDAR BY THE COUNCIL WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD AT THIS TIME).

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:

10. APPROVE RESOLUTION 5141-2023 PROCLAIMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF BARSTOW
Recommended Action:

Approve Resolution 5141-2023 proclaiming the existence of a local emergency for the City of Barstow and waive the full reading.

11. DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE CITY OF BARSTOW Recommended Action:

Call a State of Emergency within the City of Barstow as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary.

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.

STAFF REPORTS:

CITY MANAGER'S JULY 2023 UPDATE
Recommended Action:

Receive and file.

ADJOURNMENT:

Individuals electing to later challenge any items listed herein will be limited to addressing only those issues raised at any public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Governing Board prior to the meeting.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Governing Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 220 East Mountain View Ste. A, Barstow, CA 92311 during normal business hours.

The City of Barstow, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 255-5122, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.

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I hereby certify, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that this agenda has been posted 72 hours prior to the stated meeting in a place accessible to the public.

Posted on the day of , 2023.

Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30:PM
Maria Chavez
Doc ID: 5450

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; INITIATION OF LITIGATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

DISCUSSION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1.
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Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30:PM
Maria Chavez
Doc ID: 5451

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: POTENTIAL FOR LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

DISCUSSION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1) Facts & Circumstances Not Known to Potential Plaintiffs Number of Potential Cases: 2.
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Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30 PM
City Manager Department
Willie A Hopkins
Presentation
Doc ID: 5446

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

PRESENTATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS - INITIAL ANALYSIS AND

PROGRESS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Joseph Dieguez, Senior Vice-President of Kosmot Companies, will be providing a presentation on Tax Increment Financing Districts which includes an initial analysis, a progress report, an update on the effort, and potential next steps.

DISCUSSION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Presentation only.
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Prepared by:

Kosmont Companies
Infrastructure Financing District Overview
City Council Briefing Presentation
August 2023

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment City Council Briefing Outline
Communicating in a Digital World
2 1. Introductions and Background

2. Potential Barstow TIF/CFD Overview

3. Study Goals and Expectations

4. Next Steps and Timing

5. Questions and Answers

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Introduction and Background
3 • City of Barstow received grant funding from SCAG to evaluate one or more special district(s) to fund housing-supportive infrastructure:
– Evaluate feasibility of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) mechanism such as Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), as well as potential complementary Community Facilities District (CFD)
– Enable City (and potentially County) to finance infrastructure using property taxes from new development
– Promote housing production and related infrastructure – Focus on infrastructure needs consistent with adopted planning documentation – No new taxes to local taxpayers with TIF/EIFD (CFD could levy new special taxes for landowners who approve)

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment 4 What is an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD)? Private property
investment or new
development
Increased property
tax revenue from
new property value
Deposited in
separate EIFD
fund
Funds pay for public
improvements
• EIFDs are a funding tool for affordable housing and infrastructure, such as streets, parks, flood control, utilities, parking, and other public improvements • Uses a portion of future local property tax revenues from new development, so no new taxes are being proposed
• Potential for City/County partnership

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment 5 Assessed Property Value Within a TIF District
Note: Illustrative
TIF Illustration –Not a New Tax
$100,000,000
$300,000,000

AT DISTRICT FORMATION AFTER PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT
In Assessed Property Value
(“Baseline”)
1% Property Tax = $1,000,000
City share at 10% = $100K annually
In Assessed Property Value
1% Property Tax = $3,000,000
City share at 10% = $300K annually
Difference between new $300K and
initial $100K = $200K annually
available to TIF district for
infrastructure
$200M in Private Sector
Investment / Development

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Districts in
Progress Statewide
(Partial List)
6 Fully Formed In Formation Process Under Evaluation

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Case Studies
Communicating in a Digital World
7 • City of La Verne +
County of Los
Angeles Transitrelated EIFD
• City of Rancho
Cucamonga EIFD

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Barstow Financing District Study
Goals and Expectations
Communicating in a Digital World
8 • Evaluate TIF/CFD surrounding BNSF-adjacent opportunity site parcels, Main Street, and other potential opportunity areas as a tool for housing-supportive public infrastructure investments
• Provide decision-makers with the necessary information for potential District implementation
• Specific tasks:
a) Boundary alternatives
b) Available revenues
c) Potential projects to be funded (stakeholder input is essential) d) Public and non-profit / private investment partners
e) District formation (future phase of work)

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Barstow Financing District Boundaries Under Study
9 Source: City of Barstow, San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller (2022) • Approx. 13,207 acres (~50% of Citywide acreage)
• Approx. $566M in existing assessed value (~35% of
Citywide A/V)
• Vacant and/or underutilized sites identified based
on objective screening criteria, potential for new
investment
Area #2 (TIF)
Area #1 (TIF)
Area #3
(CFD+TIF)
Area #4 (CFD+TIF)
Area #1 (TIF)
Area #2 (TIF)
LEGEND
Barstow City Limits
Area #3 (CFD+TIF)
Area #4 (CFD+TIF)

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment 10 1. Sewer utility expansion

2. Water utility enhancements, including upgrades to existing wastewater treatment facilities

3. Roadway / curb improvements

4. Workforce housing – focus on eastern part of City
Sample Projects Eligible for EIFD Funding
Initial List Based on City Staff Discussions

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Outline of Public Involvement Plan (PIP)
Communicating in a Digital World
11 City Council / Public Intro Meeting
August 2023
City Council / Public Update Meeting
Fall 2023
Project
Fact
Sheet

Webpage
Additional public meetings and hearings required if City decides to implement (not part of SCAG scope of work)

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Next Steps and Timing
Communicating in a Digital World
12 • Staff / Consultants to return to City Council with analysis findings in Fall 2023 • If there is community and elected official support, implementation with required public meetings and hearings in 2023 / 2024 (not part of SCAG scope of work)
• Target of district formation in FY 2023-2024, EIFD funding becoming available 2024 and beyond

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment 13 THANK YOU
Questions?
Kosmont Companies
1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd. #382 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Ph: (424) 297-1070 | Fax: (424) 286-4632
www.kosmont.com

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Communicating in a Digital World
14 Appendix

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment 15 $0M
$50M
$100M
$150M
$200M
$250M
$300M
$350M
$400M
$450M
$500M
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Baseline Property Value
Property taxes continue to flow to City / County / Schools / Other Taxing Entities as normal New Property Value from
New Development / Rehabilitation
Available to TIF District
Years from District Formation
Assessed
Property Value
(A/V) within
TIF District
Boundaries
New Total
Value After
TIF District
Benefits all
Taxing Entities
Period of New
Development
Note: Illustrative. Conservative 2% growth of existing assessed value (A/V) shown; does not include mark-to-market increases associated with property sales.

TIF Illustration –Not a New Tax

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment 16 EIFD versus Former Redevelopment Agencies
Sample of Differences
Former RDAs EIFDs
Eligible Use of Funds • Infrastructure and affordable
housing
• Market-rate housing
• Land clearing and parcel assembly
• Tax and other private business /
developer subsidies
• Public infrastructure (e.g., roads,
sewers, open space, utilities)
• Affordable housing
Eminent Domain /
Condemnation
• Allowed • Not allowed
Eligible Areas • Must qualify as “blighted” • No “blight” finding required Governance • City Council or County Board • Public Financing Authority including Public Members
Formation • Vote of governing body • 3 public hearings, majority protest opportunity

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Why are Public Agencies Authorizing EIFDs?
Communicating in a Digital World
17 1. Return on Investment: Private sector investment induced by district commitment accelerates growth of net fiscal revenues, job creation, housing production, essential infrastructure improvements

2. Ability to attract additional funds (“OPM”) – tax increment from other entities (county, special districts), federal / state grants / loans (e.g., for transit-oriented development, water, housing, parks, remediation)

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Attachment: Council Briefing PPT - SCAG Barstow TIF August 2023 (5446 : Tax Increment Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maria Chavez
Other
Doc ID: 5448

AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

MINUTES CC BFPD - AUGUST 7, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

DISCUSSION:

FISCAL IMPACT:
none
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve minutes as presented.
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BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /

BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
AUGUST 7, 2023
5:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)

MINUTES

JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-August 7, 2023

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CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:

MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:04 P. M.

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 Absent
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.

MADE TONIGHT WILL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BARSTOW COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN.

PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

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SPEAKERS

MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if removing general public comments at the last minute from the July 25, 2023 Workshop agenda was legal.
- Discussed concerns with Closed Session information being leaked. - Asked if MAYOR COURTNEY could be held personally liable for the lawsuits filed against the City.

MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSENT: Courtney
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; INITIATION OF LITIGATION Recommended Action:

Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 3.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: POTENTIAL FOR LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY 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.

MAYOR COURTNEY ARRIVED AT THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:30 P.M.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:

1. The City Council directed initiation of litigation in one case.

2. The City Council prohibited MAYOR COURTNEY from using any City vehicles, requested repayment of mileage reimbursements from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SCBTA), and directed that the replacement of MAYOR COURTNEY as the City's representative on the SBCTA Board of Directors be considered at a future Council meeting.

INVOCATION:

PASTOR LILLIE COOPER OF IN HIS PRESENCE CHURCH 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 7:13 P.M.

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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
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA INCLUDING

MADE TONIGHT WILL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BARSTOW COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN.

COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked when would be the appropriate time to add Council Committee Reports and Business of the Council to the agenda.
- Expressed concerns with those items being removed without review by the Rules and Policy Committee and approval by the Council.

CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Stated that items could be added to the agenda after the agenda was posted under narrow circumstances such as an emergency or needs resolution that needed to be addressed prior to the next meeting.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
PRESENTATIONS:

3. UPDATE - BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
Recommended Action:

Presentation only.

BRYAN GLAUDEL, BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
- Provided an update on Barstow Humane Society's services and activities for the months of January to June 2023.

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SPEAKERS

MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended Mr. Glaudel and the Barstow Humane Society for all of their efforts.

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.

MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:

4. MINUTES CC BFPD BPFC - JULY 17, 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

5. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING & WORKSHOP - JULY 25, 2023, AT 1:30 P.M.

Recommended Action:

Approve minutes as presented.

SPEAKERS

MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed disappointment with a workshop being scheduled for 1:30 P.M. instead of the evening.

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 #91600-91907 totaling $5,049,140.16 and wires #878-881 totaling $213,438.16, per the Agency breakdown below:

City: $5,052,161.50
Fire: $210,416.82
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $5,262,578.32

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SPEAKERS

JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if the $75 payment from MAYOR COURTNEY would be accounted for in the Fiscal Year 2023 or Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.

COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Abstained from voting on check #'s 91617, 91652, 91664, and 91887.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez

7. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:

Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for checks #91908-92471 totaling $10,664,063.46 and wires #882-889 & 891 totaling $220,317.04, per the Agency breakdown below:

City: $10,266,636.17
Fire: $617,744.33
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $10,884,380.50

COUNCILMEMBER DYER KRUSE
- Abstained from voting on check #'s 92111, 92112, 92342, and 92343.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CITY COUNCIL:

8. CONSIDERATION TO CANCEL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Recommended Action:

Cancel the September 4, 2023, City Council meeting.

SPEAKERS

MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Requested the meeting be rescheduled to Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez

9. AWARD OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS FOR BARSTOW YOUTH SPORTS

COALITION AND KIWANIS CLUB OF BARSTOW CROSSROADS
Recommended Action:

1. Ratify authorization of the allocation from the Measure Q Fund towards providing in-kind

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donations of fee waivers in the amount of $2,550 to the Barstow Youth Sports Coalition/Kiwanis Club of Barstow Crossroads for use of the Cora Harper Center for the 15th Annual Wine and Goods Action held on August 5, 2023;

2. Authorize the allocation from the Measure Q Fund towards providing in-kind donations of fee waivers in the amount of $16,064 to the Kiwanis Club of Barstow Crossroads' for the Mardi Gras parade street closures on October 21, 2023.

CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.
- Recommended that MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ recuse from voting on the item due to their involvement with the Kiwanis Club of Barstow Crossroads.

COUNCILMEMBER ROSE
- Asked for clarification on abstaining from voting on items.

CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Clarified that MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ would legally need to abstain if they received compensation for serving on the Kiwanis Club of Barstow Crossroads' Board of Directors.
- Stated they could also abstain due to their involvement with the organization, but it was not a legal requirement.

MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Stated that they would abstain from voting on the item.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez

10. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL TO TRAVEL TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, CA
Recommended Action:

Approve travel for Mayor Paul Anthony Courtney and Council Member Marilyn Dyer Kruse, to Sacramento, CA for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

SPEAKERS

MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Requested that MAYOR COURTNEY itemize and organize all travel receipts.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez

11. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL FOR CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CITY CLERK WORKSHOP, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, IN

SACRAMENTO, CA
Recommended Action:

Approve travel for City Clerk Andrea Flores to the League of California Cities City Clerk Workshop on September 20, 2023, in Sacramento, CA.

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SPEAKERS

MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES for following the proper protocol with the City's expense reimbursement policy.

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:

12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE AND ADOPTING FEES FOR POLICE, CANNABIS REGULATIONS, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES (FY 2023/2024) Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution No. 5138-2023 amending the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Fee Schedule and adopting fees for Police, Cannabis Regulations, and Community Development Permit Fees, and waive the full reading. This approval is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, per CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, CCR, section 15378(b)(4-5).

BUILDING OFFICIAL/FIRE MARSHAL CHRIS HELDRETH
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.

MAYOR COURTNEY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:43 P.M.

CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES stated that there were no public comments.

MAYOR COURTNEY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:43 P.M.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:

CITY COUNCIL:

13. APPROVAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT OVER THE ONE MILLION DOLLAR LIMIT SET BY RESOLUTION 5130-2023. THIS APPROVAL IS FOR A ONE

TIME CONTRACT WITH FORT IRWIN AND THE SUB-CONTRACTOR NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager to sign and implement contracts worth more than one million dollars and not to exceed one million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for landfill improvements at Fort Irwin, under the City’s existing Fort Irwin Intergovernmental Service Agreement. This approval is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act,

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per CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, CCR, sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and 15304.

BUILDING OFFICIAL/FIRE MARSHAL CHRIS HELDRETH
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk.

SPEAKERS

TIM SILVA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Suggested that the contract also be included with the agenda.

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

BRIAN ZANE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed suicide rates among law enforcement officers and asked the City to address mental health wellness with public safety personnel.

LATRINA WALLACE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for COUNCILMEMBER ROSE.

TIM SILVA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Stated that the City Council approved the agenda format and order. - Suggested that COUNCILMEMBER ROSE motion and ask for a second to add Council Committee Reports and Business of the Council to the agenda.

PRISCILLA FIELDS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with grandstanding at Council meetings. - Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY and commended CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR. for Channel 6 content.
- Commended public safety staff for the recent National Night Out event.

LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked City staff and MAYOR COURTNEY for their support of the recent Community Resource Fair.

MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with prioritization of the City Hall renovations over street improvements. - Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY's repayment of mileage reimbursement fees and the Fire Department utilizing PACE Services.
- Also discussed concerns with Council Committee Reports and Business of the Council being removed from the agenda.

JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed recent complaints filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission and the FBI against MAYOR COURTNEY.

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MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY's repayment of mileage reimbursement fees and the Fire Department utilizing PACE Services.
- Also discussed concerns with Closed Session discussions being made public. - Asked if MAYOR COURTNEY's repayment of mileage reimbursements to SBCTA would be made public.

ELIZABETH GIVENS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed the recent United States Veteran's Support Group Kid's Day Event. - Thanked the City Council and the community for their support.

JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Discussed concerns with MAYOR COURTNEY and CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.

KIM, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed support for MAYOR COURTNEY and CITY MANAGER WILLIE HOPKINS, JR.

STAFF REPORTS:

None.

ADJOURNMENT:

By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 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

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City Manager Department
Maribel Hernandez
Other
Doc ID: 5442

AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 20 - 23, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

A designated voting delegate needs to be chosen to represent the City of Barstow at the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 20 - 23, 2023 in Sacramento, CA.

DISCUSSION:

The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 20 - 23, 2023. An important part of the conference is the Annual Business Meeting. At this meeting, the League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League policy.

Consistent with the League of California Cities bylaws and in order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, a city’s voting delegate, and up to two alternates need to be designated by the City Council. This requirement must be done by City Council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action.

Requirements for the voting delegate are that the delegate and alternate(s) must be registered to attend the conference with at least one being present at the Business Meeting and in possession of the voting card in order to cast a vote for the City. Upon registration, the delegate and alternate(s) will receive special stamps on their ID badges for this purpose.

Mayor Courtney is the appointed representative for the League of Cities, with Mayor Pro Tem Noble being the alternate. Mayor Courtney and Council Member Dyer Kruse are registered to attend the conference. It is recommended that the Council designate Mayor Courtney as the voting delegate and Council Member Dyer Kruse as the alternate voting delegate or select another delegate and alternate accordingly.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Designate Mayor Courtney as the voting delegate and Council Member Dyer Kruse as the alternate voting delegate of the City of Barstow for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 20 - 23, 2023, in Sacramento, CA.
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1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 20-22, 2023, Sacramento SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Sept. 22, the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Please complete the attached voting delegate form and email it to Cal Cities office no later than Monday, August 28.

New this year, we will host a pre-conference information session for voting delegates to explain their role. Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide preconference communications with voting delegates.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. When completing the attached Voting Delegate form, please attach either a copy of the council resolution that reflects the council action taken or have your city clerk or mayor sign the form affirming that the names provided are those selected by the city council.

Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Council Action Advised by August 28, 2023

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Attachment: voting-delegates (5442 : Designation of Voting Delegates for the League of Cities Annual Conference) Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website.

For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, will be open at the following times:

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 21, 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 22, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for completing the voting delegate and alternate form and returning it to Cal Cities office by Monday, Aug. 28. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Voting Delegate/Alternate Form
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly

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1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

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Attachment: voting-delegates (5442 : Designation of Voting Delegates for the League of Cities Annual Conference) CITY: ____City of Barstow____________________
2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE FORM
Please complete this form and return it to Cal Cities office by Monday, August 28, 2023.

Forms not sent by this deadline may be submitted to the Voting Delegate Desk located in the Annual Conference Registration Area. Your city council may designate one voting delegate and up to two alternates.

To vote at the General Assembly, voting delegates and alternates must be designated by your city council. Please attach the council resolution as proof of designation. As an alternative, the Mayor or City Clerk may sign this form, affirming that the designation reflects the action taken by the council.

Please note: Voting delegates and alternates will be seated in a separate area at the General Assembly. Admission to this designated area will be limited to individuals (voting delegates and alternates) who are identified with a special sticker on their conference badge. This sticker can be obtained only at the voting delegate desk.

1. VOTING DELEGATE
Name:

Title:

2. VOTING DELEGATE - ALTERNATE
Name:

Title:

Email: _______________________________
Email: ______________________________

3. VOTING DELEGATE - ALTERNATE
Name:

Title:

Email: _____________________________

ATTACH COUNCIL RESOLUTION DESIGNATING VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES OR ATTEST: I affirm that the information provided reflects action by the city council to designate the voting delegate and alternate(s).

Name: __Andrea Flores_____________________ Email: [email protected]_________ Mayor or City Clerk: ________________________ Date: __________ Phone: ________________ (circle one) (signature)
Please complete and email this form to [email protected] by Monday, August 28, 2023.

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Attachment: voting-delegates (5442 : Designation of Voting Delegates for the League of Cities Annual Conference) Sixty days before the
Annual Conference and
Expo, Cal Cities members
may submit policy
proposals on issues of
importance to cities. The
resolution must have the concurrence
of at least five additional member cities
or individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions
Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure that we are representing California cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policy that erodes local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how Resolutions and the General Assembly works.

The petitioned resolution
is an alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during the
annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of member
cities, and submitted to the Cal Cities
President at least 24 hours before the
beginning of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities President
assigns general resolutions
to policy committees where
members review, debate,
and recommend positions for
each policy proposal. Recommendations are
forwarded to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions
Committee includes
representatives from
each Cal Cities diversity
caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly
is a meeting of the
collective body of
all voting delegates —
one from every
member city.

Seven Policy
Committees meet
throughout the year to
review and recommend
positions to take on
bills and regulatory
proposals. Policy
committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division,
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions Committee.

Potential Cal Cities bylaws amendments are also
considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a
member-informed
process, grounded
in the voices and
experiences of city
officials throughout
the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions Committee
considers all resolutions.

General Resolutions approved1
by either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee
are next considered by the General
Assembly. General resolutions not approved,
or referred for further study by both a policy
committee and the Resolutions Committee
do not go the General Assembly. All
Petitioned Resolutions are considered by the
General Assembly, unless disqualified.2
• Voting delegates will receive increased communications to prepare them for their role during the General Assembly.
• The General Assembly will take place earlier to allow more time for debate and discussion.
• Improvements to the General Assembly process will make it easier for voting delegates to discuss and debate resolutions.

What’s new in 2023?
During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f).

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Engineering
Domingo Gonzales
Other
Doc ID: 5447

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

MEASURE I YEAR-END -UPDATE 2022/2023 REVISED
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

In accordance with Measure I fiscal year-end requirements, staff must review the initial Measure I Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and compare it against the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Measure I actual expenditures and program list. If there are any variances, staff must submit a report of the differences to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA).

DISCUSSION:

As part of the fiscal year-end, City staff reviewed the Measure I CIP adopted on August 15, 2022, and compared it against the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 Measure I expenditures and project list. In accordance with the SBCTA auditor's provisions, staff is adjusting the Measure I Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2022/23 to reflect projected Measure I project expenditures per the most current data available.

On June 20, 2023, the City Council approved a revision to the Measure I Capital Improvement Projects update. Recently, the city received an invoice on June 28 that was not accounted for in FY 2022/23. In order to comply with the requirements of expending Measure I funds, the addition of the N. First Ave Bridge over BNSF (Construction Phase) project and its estimated expenditures are being added to the FY 2022/23 Measure I CIP.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact to the revision to the FY 22/23 Measure I CIP will reflect an increase to the Measure I expenditure appropration totaling $1,224,300.00.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:

2. Direct staff to forward the report to SBCTA.
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Measure I Fiscal 2022/2023
End Review and Adjustments
Attachment A

MEASURE I YEAR-END REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENTS
Five Year CIP Projects
CIP 2022/2023
Amounts
Adjusted
Estimate
Measure I CarryOver/Adjustment
First Avenue Bridge over BNSF - Project Management $ 100,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $ 500,000.00 First Avenue Bridge over Mojave River Project $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 First Avenue Bridge over BNSF - Construction $ 850,000.00 $ 850,000.00 Pavement Management Program(PMP) $ 33,963.00 $ 33,963.00 West Section 7 Project Phase 2 - Design/Management/Inspection $ - $ - West Section 7 Project Phase 2 - Construction $ - $ -
West Section 7 Project Phase 3 - Design/Management/Inspection $ - $ - West Section 7 Project Phase 3 - Construction $ - $ -
Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Design $ - $ -
Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Construction $ - $ -
Pavement Maintenance $ - $ 16,300.00 $ 16,300.00
Pedestrian and Bicycle Corridors (ATP Match) $ 496,000.00 $ 496,000.00 Irwin Road Preservation $ 42,000.00 $ (42,000.00) $ -
Barstow Road and Rimrock Road Traffic Signal $ 575,000.00 $ 575,000.00 Rimrock Road Reconstruction- Barstow Road to Avenue H $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Yucca Avenue over BNSF Design $ - $ -
General Fund 2 Debit Payment $ - $ -
TOTAL: $ 1,366,963.00 $ 1,224,300.00 $ 2,591,263.00
Pavement Preservation 4 Design $ - $ -
Pavement Preservation 4 Construction $ - $ -
Pavement Preservation 5 Design $ - $ -
TOTAL: $ - $ - $ -
FY 2022/2023
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08/21/23 05:30 PM
Engineering
Domingo Gonzales
Resolution
Doc ID: 5445

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR LIMITED DURATION FOR CITY ENGINEER SERVICES WITH MICHAEL B. STEWART
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

See discussion.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Barstow intends to appoint a person with specialized skills qualified to fill the position of City Engineer on an interim basis. Mr. Stewart is an experienced licensed civil engineer, with several decades of experience as a City Engineer and providing civil engineering services for local governments. Under Government Code section 21224(a), the City may employ a retired PERS annuitant with specialized skills qualified to fill the position of City Engineer for a limited period of time, not to exceed 960 hours within a fiscal year, and compensation is limited to the adopted maximum base salary schedule for the position, converted to a specified hourly rate. The attached Resolution and agreement will provide for at-will Limited Duration City Engineer services by Mr. Stewart, who has specialized skills needed in performing work of limited duration to maintain the essential functioning of City services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost of the salary for a Limited Duration City Engineer can be accommodated in the City’s Engineering budget.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council

1. Adopt a Resolution of the City of Barstow, California Approving an Employment Agreement with Limited Duration City Engineer Michael B. Stewart; and

2. Approve the attached Limited Duration City Engineer employment agreement with Michael B. Stewart. 7 Packet Pg. 44

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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. ____-2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA

APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
LIMITED DURATION CITY ENGINEER MICHAEL B. STEWART
WHEREAS, the City of Barstow (“City”) desires to appoint a person with specialized skills qualified to fill the position of City Engineer on a limited basis; and WHEREAS, Michael B. Stewart (“Employee”) is a retired annuitant who has been retired from public service for more than 180 days and who has specialized civil engineering experience, with several decades of experience as a City Engineer and providing civil engineering services for local governments as a licensed City Engineer.

WHEREAS, Barstow Municipal Code section 2.08.070(3) authorizes the City Manager to appoint a City Engineer;
WHEREAS, the City Manager wishes to appoint a PERS annuitant, Employee, to the position of City Engineer on a limited basis to provide specialized skills during a limited duration pursuant to Government Code section 21224(a) and a written PERS Annuitant Employment Agreement;
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to ratify the City Manager’s appointment of Employee to the position of City Engineer on a limited basis to provide specialized skills during a limited duration pursuant to Government Code section 21224(a) and a written PERS Annuitant Employment Agreement;
WHEREAS, Government Code section 21224(a) limits the number of hours a retired annuitant may work to 960 hours in a fiscal year; WHEREAS, Employee will not work more than 960 total hours this fiscal year hours before June 30, 2024, as required under Government Code section 21224(a); and WHEREAS, Employee has certified that he has not received unemployment insurance compensation within the 12-month period prior to his appointment.

WHEREAS, the Limited Duration City Engineer’s monthly compensation shall not exceed the maximum monthly base salary for the City Engineer position; and the Limited Duration City Engineer will not receive any benefits, incentives, compensation in lieu of benefits, or any other forms of compensation in addition to the hourly rate; and WHEREAS, Employee has agreed to fill the position of Limited Duration City Engineer under the terms pursuant to a written agreement ratified by the City Council.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above stated desires and the mutual covenants, terms and conditions, herein contained, the parties hereto mutually and freely agree as follows:

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1. The City Council hereby ratifies the City Manager’s appointment of Michael B.

Stewart to the position of Limited Duration City Engineer for a period effective August 21, 2023 to a date not beyond June 30, 2024, unless extended by mutual agreement of the City and Michael B. Stewart in writing in compliance with applicable law, under the terms of the PERS Annuitant Employment Agreement and consistent with the requirements of Government Code section 21224(a).

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of August, 2023. ________________________________
Paul Anthony Courtney, Dr. B.A, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________________
Matthew T. Summers, City Attorney

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I, Andrea Flores, City Clerk of the City of Barstow and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. ____-2023, was adopted by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of August, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk

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CITY OF BARSTOW

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH MICHAEL B. STEWART

TO SERVE AS

LIMITED DURATION CITY ENGINEER
This agreement is entered into as of August 21, 2023 by and between the CITY OF BARSTOW, a municipal corporation, hereafter referred to as the “City” and Michael B. Stewart, hereafter referred to as “Employee.”
A. WHEREAS, the City desires to appoint a person with specialized skills qualified to fill the position of City Engineer on a limited basis;
B. WHEREAS, Employee is a retired annuitant who has been retired from public service for more than 180 days and who has specialized civil engineering experience , with several decades of experience as a City Engineer and providing civil engineering services for local governments as a licensed City Engineer; C. WHEREAS, Barstow Municipal Code section 2.08.070(3) authorizes the City Manager to appoint a City Engineer;
D. WHEREAS, the City Manager wishes to appoint a PERS annuitant, Employee, to the position of City Engineer on a limited basis to provide specialized skills during a limited duration pursuant to Government Code section 21224(a) and a written PERS Annuitant Employment Agreement;
E. WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to ratify the City Manager’s appointment of Employee to the position of City Engineer on an limited basis to provide specialized skills during a limited duration pursuant to Government Code section 21224(a) and a written PERS Annuitant Employment Agreement;
F. WHEREAS, Government Code section 21224(a) limits the number of hours a retired annuitant may work to 960 hours in a fiscal year;
G. WHEREAS, Employee will not work more than 960 total hours this fiscal year hours before June 30, 2024, as required under Government Code section 21224(a); and H. WHEREAS, Employee has certified that he has not received unemployment insurance compensation within the 12-month period prior to his appointment.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above stated desires and the mutual covenants, terms and conditions, herein contained, the parties hereto mutually and freely agree as follows:

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SECTION 1 – EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS AND DUTIES
a. Employee is appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager as Limited Duration City Engineer. Employee has performed his due diligence to confirm with PERS that he may accept this temporary appointment as a PERS annuitant. b. Employee shall be responsible for performing duties of the Limited Duration City Engineer position and other duties and special projects as assigned.

SECTION 2 – EMPLOYMENT TERM
a. The City agrees to employ Employee and Employee agrees to be employed and remain in the employment of the City for a term beginning August 21, 2023 and ending no later than June 30, 2024, unless extended by mutual agreement of the City and Employee in writing in compliance with applicable law. During this term, Employee shall not work more than 960 hours each fiscal year. This is an at-will position and Employee has no property interest in his position.
b. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the rights of the City to terminate the services of the Employee at any time during such employment terms or any renewal thereof subject to the provisions as set forth in this agreement.
c. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right to resign at any time from this position with the City, subject to the provisions as set forth in this agreement.

SECTION 3 – EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION
In the event the Employee terminates this Employment Agreement by voluntary resignation, in writing, before expiration of the employment terms or any renewal(s) thereof, Employee shall not be entitled to any severance pay but shall be entitled to payment in full for consideration of the hours work through the end of the position. In the event that the Employee voluntarily resigns this position before normal expiration date of the employment terms or any renewal, he shall give the City at least thirty (30) days’ advanced written notice unless the parties agree otherwise. The Employee, should he resign, shall be paid for any earned salary to which he is entitled as of the final day on City payroll.

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SECTION 4 – EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION
Employee serves in an at-will capacity as Limited Duration City Engineer during the period of time stated in this agreement. The City may terminate or remove the Employee with or without cause on five (5) calendar days’ written notice to Employee.

SECTION 5 – WORK HOURS/CAP
Employee is expected to devote necessary time, within and outside normal work hours, to the business of the City. Due to the nature of the position, it is understood that the workday and workweek may vary. Employee shall not work more than 960 hours within the term set forth in Section 2 above.

SECTION 6 – SALARY
The City shall pay the Employee for all services rendered and worked pursuant to this Agreement at an hourly rate that does not exceed the maximum annual salary of the City Engineer position, $175,060.68 per year, divided by twelve months, and divided again by 173.333, for a maximum hourly rate of $84.16 as required by Government Code section 21224(a). Employee shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City in advance. Employee’s salary will be paid on a bi-weekly basis in conformance with the City’s established pay periods and pay days. Although Employee is required by Government Code section 21224(a) to be compensated on an hourly basis, Employee is an FLSA exempt employee and is not entitled to overtime, even if his work week exceeds 40 hours. Employee shall not receive benefits, incentives or compensation in lieu of benefits, sick leave, holiday, vacation pay or any other form of compensation in addition to the hourly rate during his employment underthis employment agreement.

SECTION 7 – INDEMNIFICATION
If the employee is named as a party in litigation relating to Employee’s actions or inactions as a City employee, the City shall defend Employee and pay any judgment which may be entered against Employee, consistent with the terms of applicable law including Government Code 810 et seq.

SECTION 8 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS
a. This agreement supersedes any and all other agreements between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of the Employee by the City and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such employment. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducement, promise, or agreements have been made by any party or anyone acting on behalf of any party orally or otherwise which are not embodied herein. b. No other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding or shall be used in interpreting the meaning of thisAgreement.

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c. Amendments, modifications or changes may be made to this Agreement and shall become effective on the date contained therein when executed in writing and mutually signed by both parties to this Agreement.
d. This Agreement and any amendments, modifications or changes thereto shall be binding upon the City during its term.
e. This Agreement and any amendments, modifications or changes thereto shall be binding upon the Employee and inure to the benefit of the heirs at law and executors of the Employee.

SECTION 9 – SEVERABILITY
If any provision or any portion hereof is held to be unconstitutional invalid or unenforceable, the remainder to this Agreement or portion thereof shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected, and shall remain in full force and effect. “EMPLOYEE”
Michael B. Stewart
“CITY”
Willie A. Hopkins, Jr., City Manager
ATTEST:

Andrea Flores, City Clerk (seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Matthew T. Summers, City Attorney

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Attachment: M. Stewart Employment Agreement - Limited Duration City Engineer(319513.1) (5445 : Resolution of Appointment and Employment Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30 PM
Administrative Services
Darcy Wigington
Resolution
Doc ID: 5444

AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

AMENDMENT TO FY 2023-2024 PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE (PAPS) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City of Barstow's governing body must approve a publicly available pay schedule (PAPS), at the beginning of each fiscal year and any time there is a revision or an amendment to the PAPS, in order to comply with the requirements of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 507.5.

DISCUSSION:

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 570.5, requires that CalPERS employers bring before the City Council any time a revision or modification to the PAPS occurs.

A correction is needed to the salary range for the Field Services Supervisor, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, and Parks & Open Space Supervisor positions due to an error in the PAPS adopted on June 20, 2023, by the City Council. The correct salary range for these positions should be 11550 (Tier I) / 11490 (Tier II).

The revised PAPS is available on the City of Barstow’s website. The revised PAPS being presented to the City Council for approval is compliant with the requirements of CalPERS and will be effective upon approval by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES
WHEREAS, all employers who contract with the California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) must comply with the publicly available pay schedule provisions contained within California Code of Regulations (CCR) 57035; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council to review and duly approve and adopt, in accordance with requirements of applicable public meetings laws, a publicly available pay schedule; and
WHEREAS, attached to this resolution and incorporated by reference is the City of Barstow’s publicly available pay schedule which will be made publicly available on the City’s website and made available upon request; and
WHEREAS, this resolution confirms and formally adopts the amended publicly available salary schedule which will become effective on August 21, 2023; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Barstow hereby:

1. Approves and confirms the amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 publicly available salary schedule (Attachment A) to comply with California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) statuary and regulatory requirements for publicly available pay schedules.

__________________________________
Paul Anthony Courtney, Dr.B.A., Mayor

ATTEST:
__________________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk

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st day of August, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk

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Attachment: 082123 FINAL PAPS RESO AND AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE (5444 : FY 2023-2024 Publicly Available Pay Schedule - Classification Salary Range
(Tier I) Monthly
Minimum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Salary Range
(Tier II)
Minimum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Public Services Assistant I 11100 $4,268.20 $5,447.42 11040 $4,020.84 $5,131.72 Environmental Services Assistant I 11100 $4,268.20 $5,447.42 11040 $4,020.84 $5,131.72 Wastewater Plant Operator In Training 11100 $4,268.20 $5,447.42 11040 $4,020.84 $5,131.72 Office Assistant 11150 $4,485.92 $5,725.30 11090 $4,225.94 $5,393.49 Recreation Program Assistant 11150 $4,485.92 $5,725.30 11090 $4,225.94 $5,393.49 Code Compliance Officer I 11200 $4,714.75 $6,017.35 11140 $4,441.51 $5,668.62 Police Services Assistant 11200 $4,714.75 $6,017.35 11140 $4,441.51 $5,668.62 Public Services Assistant II 11200 $4,714.75 $6,017.35 11140 $4,441.51 $5,668.62 Environmental Services Assistant II 11200 $4,714.75 $6,017.35 11140 $4,441.51 $5,668.62 Senior Office Assistant 11200 $4,714.75 $6,017.35 11140 $4,441.51 $5,668.62 Mechanic in Training - WW 11200 $4,714.75 $6,017.35 11140 $4,441.51 $5,668.62 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 11200 $4,714.75 $6,017.35 11140 $4,441.51 $5,668.62 Police Officer Trainee 11270 $5,054.85 $6,451.41 11210 $4,761.90 $6,077.52 Code Compliance Officer II 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Crime Scene Evidence Technician 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Dispatcher 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Information Technology Technician 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Public Services Assistant III 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Environmental Services Assistant III 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Accounting Technician 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Administrative Assistant 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Senior Police Services Assistant 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Street Sweeper Operator 11300 $5,208.02 $6,646.89 11240 $4,906.19 $6,261.67 Code Compliance Officer III 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Fire Inspector / Arson Investigator 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Senior Administrative Assistant 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Senior Accounting Technician 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Engineering Technician / Inspector 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Mechanic 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Mechanic - Wastewater 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Administrative Coordinator 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Recreation Program Coordinator 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Senior Dispatcher 11400 $5,752.89 $7,342.31 11340 $5,419.48 $6,916.79 Community Development Inspector I 11450 $6,046.34 $7,716.85 11390 $5,695.93 $7,269.62 Senior Code Compliance Officer 11450 $6,046.34 $7,716.85 11390 $5,695.93 $7,269.62 Senior Mechanic 11450 $6,046.34 $7,716.85 11390 $5,695.93 $7,269.62 Senior Mechanic - Wastewater 11450 $6,046.34 $7,716.85 11390 $5,695.93 $7,269.62

CITY OF BARSTOW
FY 2023-2024 / Full-Time
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Adopted August 21, 2023
Tier I Salary Range includes 6% premium for all full time employees with last hire date prior to July 1, 2010.

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(Tier I) Monthly
Minimum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Salary Range
(Tier II)
Minimum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier II)
Monthly

Executive Assistant 11500 $6,354.77 $8,110.48 11440 $5,986.48 $7,640.44 Senior Engineering Technician / Inspector 11500 $6,354.77 $8,110.48 11440 $5,986.48 $7,640.44 Senior Crime Scene Evidence Technician 11500 $6,354.77 $8,110.48 11440 $5,986.48 $7,640.44 Code Compliance Supervisor 11550 $6,678.93 $8,524.20 11490 $6,291.85 $8,030.18 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 11550 $6,678.93 $8,524.20 11490 $6,291.85 $8,030.18 Parks & Open Space Supervisor 11550 $6,678.93 $8,524.20 11490 $6,291.85 $8,030.18 Field Services Supervisor 11550 $6,678.93 $8,524.20 11490 $6,291.85 $8,030.18 Community Development Inspector II 11550 $6,678.93 $8,524.20 11490 $6,291.85 $8,030.18 Lead Plant Operator 11550 $6,678.93 $8,524.20 11490 $6,291.85 $8,030.18 Recreation Activity Coordinator 11550 $6,678.93 $8,524.20 11490 $6,291.85 $8,030.18 Personnel Services Coordinator 11550 $6,678.93 $8,524.20 11490 $6,291.85 $8,030.18 Administrative Analyst 11580 $6,881.30 $8,782.49 11520 $6,482.50 $8,273.50 Police Officer 11580 $6,881.30 $8,782.49 11520 $6,482.50 $8,273.50 Senior Community Development Supervisor 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Facilities Supervisor 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Information Technology Coordinator 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Police Corporal 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Police Detective 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Police Services Supervisor 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Project Coordinator - Field Inspection 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Project Coordinator - Industrial Pretreatment 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Project Coordinator - Office 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Recreation Program Supervisor 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Senior Administrative Analyst 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Senior Community Development Inspector 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 11680 $7,601.24 $9,701.33 11620 $7,160.71 $9,139.09 Economic Development Administrator 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Public Works Administrator 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Transportation Services Administrator 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Engineering Services Administrator 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Environmental Services Administrator 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Public Information Officer 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Accountant 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Planning & Community Development Administrator 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Planning & Environmental Services Administrator 11730 $7,988.98 $10,196.19 11670 $7,525.98 $9,605.27 Industrial Pretreatment Superintendent 11830 $8,824.81 $11,262.94 11770 $8,313.37 $10,610.20 Economic Development Specialist 11830 $8,824.81 $11,262.94 11770 $8,313.37 $10,610.20

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(Tier I) Monthly
Minimum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Salary Range
(Tier II)
Minimum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier II)
Monthly

IT Superintendent 11830 $8,824.81 $11,262.94 11770 $8,313.37 $10,610.20 Public Works Superintendent 11830 $8,824.81 $11,262.94 11770 $8,313.37 $10,610.20 Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent 11830 $8,824.81 $11,262.94 11770 $8,313.37 $10,610.20 Senior Accountant 11830 $8,824.81 $11,262.94 11770 $8,313.37 $10,610.20 Parks & Recreation Superintendent 11830 $8,824.81 $11,262.94 11770 $8,313.37 $10,610.20 Principal Accountant 11870 $9,183.14 $11,720.27 11810 $8,650.93 $11,041.02 Human Resources Manager 11900 $9,461.38 $12,075.40 11840 $8,913.05 $11,375.57 Information Technology Manager 11900 $9,461.38 $12,075.40 11840 $8,913.05 $11,375.57 Police Sergeant 11900 $9,461.38 $12,075.40 11840 $8,913.05 $11,375.57 Administrative Services Manager 12000 $10,451.26 $13,338.74 11940 $9,845.56 $12,565.70 Assistant Finance Director 12000 $10,451.26 $13,338.74 11940 $9,845.56 $12,565.70 Public Works Manager 12000 $10,451.26 $13,338.74 11940 $9,845.56 $12,565.70 Chief Waste Water Plant Operator 12000 $10,451.26 $13,338.74 11940 $9,845.56 $12,565.70 City Clerk Services Manager 12000 $10,451.26 $13,338.74 11940 $9,845.56 $12,565.70 City Planner 12000 $10,451.26 $13,338.74 11940 $9,845.56 $12,565.70 Economic Development Manager 12000 $10,451.26 $13,338.74 11940 $9,845.56 $12,565.70 Police Lieutenant 12070 $11,205.16 $14,300.94 12010 $10,555.77 $13,472.13 City Engineer 12150 $12,133.59 $15,485.87 12090 $11,430.39 $14,588.39 City Building Official/Fire Marshal 12150 $12,133.59 $15,485.87 12090 $11,430.39 $14,588.39 Assistant to the City Manager 12150 $12,133.59 $15,485.87 12090 $11,430.39 $14,588.39 General Manager Enviro SVCS 12150 $12,133.59 $15,485.87 12090 $11,430.39 $14,588.39 Economic Development & Planning Manager 12150 $12,133.59 $15,485.87 12090 $11,430.39 $14,588.39 Police Captain 12150 $12,133.59 $15,485.87 12090 $11,430.39 $14,588.39 Finance Director 12360 $14,953.34 $19,084.67 12300 $14,086.72 $17,978.62 Police Chief 12360 $14,953.34 $19,084.67 12300 $14,086.72 $17,978.62 Community Development Director 12360 $14,953.34 $19,084.67 12300 $14,086.72 $17,978.62 Economic Development Director 12360 $14,953.34 $19,084.67 12300 $14,086.72 $17,978.62 Assistant City Manager 12380 $15,253.90 $19,468.27 12320 $14,369.86 $18,339.99 Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police 12420 $15,873.26 $20,258.75 12360 $14,953.33 $19,084.66

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Attachment: 082123 FINAL PAPS RESO AND AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE (5444 : FY 2023-2024 Publicly Available Pay Schedule - Classification Salary Range Mininum
Monthly
Maximum
Monthly
City Manager* 001 $18,333.33 $23,398.49
*Salary ranges are determined by negotiated contracts.

Classification Salary Range Minimum
Hourly
Maximum
Hourly
PT-RecLeader/Lifeguard 10390 $12.15 $15.51
PT-Maintenance Worker I 10390 $12.15 $15.51
PT-RecLeader/Senior Lifeguard 10550 $14.25 $18.18
PT-Senior RecLeader 10550 $14.25 $18.18
PT-Pool Manager 10770 $17.73 $22.63

CITY OF BARSTOW - CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
FY 2023-2024 / Contract
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Adopted August 21, 2023

CITY OF BARSTOW
FY 2023-2024 / Part-Time - Casual
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Adopted August 21, 2023

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Attachment: 082123 FINAL PAPS RESO AND AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE (5444 : FY 2023-2024 Publicly Available Pay Schedule - Classification Salary Range Minimum
Monthly
Maximum
Monthly
Firefighter Trainee 11210 $4,761.90 $6,077.52
Firefighter / EMT 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81
Firefighter / Paramedic 11460 $6,106.81 $7,794.01
Fire Engineer 11560 $6,745.72 $8,609.43
Fire Captain 11780 $8,393.50 $10,716.30
Fire Battalion Chief 11860 $9,092.21 $11,604.22
Assistant Fire Chief 11870 $9,183.13 $11,720.26
Fire Division Chief 12030 $10,767.94 $13,742.92
Fire Chief 12300 $14,086.72 $17,978.62
Classification Salary Range Min. Max.

Paid Call Firefigher 10390 $12.15 $15.51

BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FY 2023-2024 / Full-Time
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Adopted August 21, 2023

BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FY 2023-2024
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Adopted August 21, 2023

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Attachment: 082123 FINAL PAPS RESO AND AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE (5444 : FY 2023-2024 Publicly Available Pay Schedule - Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30 PM
Waste Water Plant
Wesley Garrison
Other
Doc ID: 5449

AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

FINAL ACCEPTANCE FOR THE POND PUMPING SYSTEM PROJECT, PROJECT WW-2022-001 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Staff is requesting the City Council to authorize the Final Acceptance of the Pond Pumping System Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant by filing the attached Notice of Completion.

DISCUSSION:

On October 17, 2021, the City Council approved a contract with R.E. Chaffee Construction for the installation of the East Pond Pumping System Project. The installation of the new piping and valuing has been completed in compliance with the approved plans and specifications. Staff is requesting the City Council approve the Final Acceptance of the project and authorize staff to submit the required Notice of Completion to the San Bernardino County Recorder.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The approved total project budget was $407,410.00 and the project was completed for $407,410.00. This initiative was completed on budget.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Approve the Final Acceptance of Project WW-2022-001, Pond Pumping System Project;

2. Authorize staff to file the attached Notice of Completion. 9 Packet Pg. 60
Please Record and Return to:

Andrea Flores
City Clerk
City of Barstow
220 E. Mountain View Street
Barstow, CA 92311

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Barstow, California, a municipal corporation, whose address is 220 East Mountain View Street, Barstow, California, states that a work of improvement upon the hereinafter described property was completed on the 4th day of June, 2023; that the name of the contractor for such improvement is RE Chaffee Construction, that the work of improvement was completed and is situated in the City of Barstow, County of San Bernardino, State of California, and is described as follows:

Pond Pumping System Project
Project WW-2022-001

CITY OF BARSTOW
By: ______
Paul Anthony Courtney, Dr., B.A., Mayor

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) SS

CITY OF BARSTOW )
Dr. Paul Anthony Courtney, being duly sworn, says that he is the Mayor of the City of Barstow and that he executed the foregoing Notice of Completion; that he makes this verification on behalf of the City of Barstow, California, a municipal corporation; that he has read the said notice and knows the contents thereof, and that the facts stated herein are true.
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Paul Anthony Courtney, Dr., B.A., Mayor
Subscribed and sworn before me
this 21st day of August 2023.
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Andrea Flores, City Clerk
I hereby certify under penalty that the foregoing is
true and correct. Executed this 21st day of August
2023, at Barstow, California.
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Paul Anthony Courtney, Dr., B.A., Mayor

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Attachment: 8729 (5449 : Final Acceptance for the Pond Pumping System) Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30 PM
City Manager Department
Willie A Hopkins
Resolution
Doc ID: 5453

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
AGENDA MATTER:

APPROVE RESOLUTION 5141-2023 PROCLAIMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR

THE CITY OF BARSTOW
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Due to the civil unrest currently occurring throughout the State of California, the City Council finds it necessary to declare a local emergency in the City of Barstow.

DISCUSSION:

See above.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve Resolution 5141-2023 proclaiming the existence of a local emergency for the City of Barstow and waive the full reading.
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Resolution No. 5141-2023 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 5141-2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW CONFIRMING THE FIRE CHIEF/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES’

DECLARATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Barstow Municipal Code section 2.16.050 empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when said City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session; and
WHEREAS, the same ordinance requires that the City Council take action to ratify the proclamation within seven days thereafter; and
WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons have arisen within the City of Barstow as the result of conditions surrounding Tropical Storm Hilary; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief, acting as the Director of Emergency Services did proclaim the existence of a local emergency within the City on the 20th day of August, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find that the above-described conditions of extreme peril did warrant and necessitate the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency in the vicinity of the City of Barstow.

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Barstow that the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency, as issued by the Fire Chief/Director of Emergency Services is ratified and confirmed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Barstow.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st Day of August, 2023. _________________________________
Paul Anthony Courtney, Dr.,B.A., Mayor

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Attachment: RESO 5141-2023 Declaring State of Emergency Tropical Storm Hilary (5453 : Approve Resolution 5141-2023 Proclaiming Existence Resolution No. 5141-2023 Page 2 of 2
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk
I, Andrea Flores, City Clerk of the City of Barstow, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5141-2023 is the actual Resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting on the 21
st day of August 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT/VACANT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Matthew T. Summers
Assistant City Attorney

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Attachment: RESO 5141-2023 Declaring State of Emergency Tropical Storm Hilary (5453 : Approve Resolution 5141-2023 Proclaiming Existence Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30 PM
City Manager Department
Willie A Hopkins
Other
Doc ID: 5452

AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE CITY OF BARSTOW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council finds it necessary to call a State of Emergency within the City of Barstow as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary and the impacts on the local community, infrastructure, public safety, and critical services.

DISCUSSION:

See above.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Undetermined at this time.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Call a State of Emergency within the City of Barstow as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary. 11 Packet Pg. 65

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PROCLAMATION AND ORDER OF DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF BARSTOW

PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY

DUE TO TROPICAL STORM HILARY
WHEREAS, Barstow Municipal Code section 2.16.050 empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when said City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Barstow shall have that proclamation confirmed by the City Council at the earliest practical time thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services of the City does hereby find:
(a) Conditions of disaster and extreme peril to the safety and welfare of persons and property have arisen within this City, caused by Tropical Storm Hilary commencing on or about 13:45 hours on August 20, 2023; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid conditions of extreme peril warrant and necessitate the proclamation of the existence of a Local Emergency; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that:

1. A Local Emergency now exists throughout the City;

2. During the existence of said Local Emergency, the powers, functions and duties of the emergency organization of the City shall be those prescribed by state law, by ordinances and resolutions of the City, and by the City of Barstow’s Emergency Operations Plan, as previously approved by the City Council;

3. During the existence of said Local Emergency, the City and its residents shall follow and impose all directives, mandates, Executive Orders and any other emergency-related restrictions issued by the State of California, the County of San Bernardino, and any other lawful order, including any and all curfews and orders to disperse and cease unlawful assemblies.

4. This emergency proclamation shall expire in seven (7) days after issuance unless confirmed and ratified via resolution of the Barstow City Council, pursuant to Government Code Section 8630.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that a copy of this proclamation be forwarded to the Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services requesting that the Director find it acceptable in accordance with State law; that pursuant to the Governor’s powers, the Governor waive regulations that may hinder response and recovery efforts; that recovery assistance be made available under the California Disaster

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Assistance Act; and that the State expedite access to State and Federal resources and any other appropriate federal disaster relief programs.

SO ORDERED.
___________________________________
Nicholas DiNapoli
Director of Emergency Services
City of Barstow
___________________________________
Date signed
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Andrea Flores
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Matthew T. Summers
Assistant City Attorney

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Attachment: Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency 08 20 23 (5452 : Declaration of Local Emergency Within the City of Barstow) Regular Meeting
08/21/23 05:30 PM
City Manager Department
Willie A Hopkins
Report
Doc ID: 5429

AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

CITY MANAGER'S JULY 2023 UPDATE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Manager’s Update is a communication device utilized to provide an overview of upcoming events and items of general interest to the Mayor and members of the City Council. Included with the update are reports from City Departments on various programs, initiatives, and achievements.

DISCUSSION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

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Marriot Inn - Still under construction (90% complete). Scheduled to final in October.

Freddy’s Restaurant - a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued. 490 Armory Rd - Chevron Gas Station's new building structure 112 W Main St. - El Rancho Motel demolition pending final inspection 224 W Main St. - Demolition still in progress
1500 State St. - Storage unit wall repair
110 Coolwater Ln - Electric charging station
2710 Lenwood Rd. - Hampton Inn - Commercial Tenant Improvement 1540 E Main St. - Starbucks New building in progress
801 E Mountain View St - Medical Office Tenant Improvement 1440 W Main St. - Body shop remodel
Several Encroachment Permits throughout the city (Verizon, Spectrum & SWG) are still in progress (paving restoration)
101 Mal Wessel - Metal building
222 E Main St. - Commercial Tenant Improvement
2795 Lenwood Rd. - Cannabis Dispensary Tenant Improvement 2809 Lenwood Rd. Cannabis Dispensary Tenant Improvement 1504 E Main St. - Tesla EV charging station
2511 W Main St. - 4776 sqft. metal building
1040 May Ln. - Eight-unit apartment complex.

Have you noticed all the construction around the city? Here is what's in the works.

Currently under construction:

Currently under review:

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
JULY 2023
It's essential to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of those who strive to make our community a better place to live. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call us. We're always here to help. Here are just a few of the many accomplishments that our staff has achieved in their efforts to improve our city:

BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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Attachment: CM July 2023 Newsletter (5429 : City Manager's July 2023 Update) EXP Evolution and the City of Barstow Partner to Empower Students for Success The City of Barstow had a fantastic opportunity to partner with EXP Evolution, providing local students with equal access to valuable experiences and career opportunities that will help them reach their full potential.

This program gave students practical experience and boosted their confidence, both academically and in their future careers.

Barstow Police Department, Coldwell Banker, Desert Ambulance, and Oggi’s Pizza & Brew House hosted the EXP Summer Internship Program, where Barstow High School seniors worked for four weeks, gaining handson experience and contributing to the community. On National Intern Day, July 27th, these students gave industry presentations, sharing their internship experience.

To all the students involved, we wish you the best of luck and hope you enjoyed and learned from this valuable experience.

Before & After

CANNABIS DEPARTMENT
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review is being conducted for all approved cannabis applicants by the Council. Staff is optimistic that the remaining CEQA paperwork will be processed without any additional issues with the recommendations provided by the Air Quality Management District (AQMD). The CEQA documents are ready to be submitted to the State once the applicants sign the Development Agreements. We are working closely with the AQMD to ensure that the necessary permits are obtained by the applicants. Prior to the opening of the projects, inspections will be carried out in coordination with AQMD, Barstow Police Department, Building Department, and the Cannabis Division. Currently, only two retail locations are operational and in compliance, while two additional retail spaces are under plan review and two are under construction. Of the 24 cannabis businesses that have been approved for the old Merchant Mall location, none are currently operational. Seven of the buildings are almost done with construction and are close to scheduling their final inspections, while the remaining 18 are in the construction phase and will not be operational in the near future.

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
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Attachment: CM July 2023 Newsletter (5429 : City Manager's July 2023 Update)

CODE COMPLIANCE
A residential parcel on Beat ONE-west Barstow was cleaned up with the help of the homeowner. The front yard and driveway are now free of debris, car tools, appliances, broken gates, and inoperable cars.

On Beat TWO-east Barstow, the department worked with a commercial property owner to clear out trash and debris left behind by a homeless encampment. The owner also added a chain-link fence on the easement to prevent future encampments and discourage littering. Check out the before and after pictures to see the difference! Here are some recent successes from the Code Compliance Department in their efforts to keep the community safe and clean:

For more information on BEAT areas, visit our website at https://www.barstowca.org/business/code-compliance

ENGINEERING
This month crews will continue to construct
retaining walls, structures, and utilities
throughout the project corridor.

The replacement bridge will enhance traffic
safety, improve Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) access, enhance pedestrian walkways,
and re-establish a safety connection between
the two parts of the City of Barstow – the
residential north portion and the downtown
business district.
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Attachment: CM July 2023 Newsletter (5429 : City Manager's July 2023 Update) Cahaya Dewi,
Business Owner
In recent SB 1383 compliance audits, we have seen over 100 multi-family properties sign up for organics recycling services. Additionally, numerous commercial properties have been granted lowvolume waivers, bringing us closer to full compliance.

Our webpage for Commercial Waste & Recycling has undergone significant improvements.

Businesses can now visit the site to learn more about SB 1383, its impact on them, and other essential information on single-use plastics, customer access to recycling regulations, small business hazardous waste, and more.

We are collaborating with the California Product Stewardship Council to secure a grant for placing battery boxes in local retail stores. This initiative will provide residents with an additional convenient way of recycling batteries, in addition to the HHW facility.

Our staff is currently working on a Residential Waste & Recycling Guide and video campaign. It will showcase all the "Need-To-Knows" about everything related to trash & recycling, including the various programs and resources available in the community.

Exciting Updates and Future Projects
New Developments:

Future Plans:

Save the date! We are planning a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9 - 11 am. We haven't finalized the location yet, but interested volunteers can contact us at 760.255.5126.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Cory Cisneros and Travis Espinoza, who were both promoted to Battalion Chief.

Jeffrey Russell was promoted to Fire Captain, and Jason McCauley was promoted to Fire Engineer.

Justin Lendway (Captain Fire) and Zackary Courtney (Fire Engineer) have both returned to work following work-related injuries.

Craig Posey is in the process of being hired as a new Fire Captain, while Ali Hamdan is in the hiring process to return to Barstow Fire.

The department participated in active shooter training, and firefighter/paramedic Tommy Atwell instructed a Basic First Aid/CPR course to Barstow Police Explorers.

The department participated in the 40th National Night Out event with BPD and all cooperators.

Firefighter/paramedic testing will be conducted in the coming weeks to fill vacancies that have been created due to internal promotions.

The department remains committed to striving for community excellence, with customer service as the top priority.

Here are some recent highlights from the Barstow Fire Department:
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Attachment: CM July 2023 Newsletter (5429 : City Manager's July 2023 Update) We've been hard at work since the community Town Hall meeting in April, organizing more public outreach events to facilitate the General Plan Update. In the next few months, we'll be hosting outreach sessions that focus on topics such as the Land Use elements and draft zoning maps. Your participation and feedback are crucial to this process, so we encourage you to engage with us.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to share your thoughts on the City of Barstow General Plan.

Our survey is still available and can be accessed via the QR code below or this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BarstowGPU. If you have any specific questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at 760.255.5152 or via email at [email protected].

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

PLANNING
Police Software Suite – Complete - Currently in Quality Control and validation WWTP Wi-Fi - Complete– Currently in Quality Control and validation Fire Dept - Fire Station Alerting – Ongoing - Anticipated completion Q4 of 2023 IT Network Infrastructure Upgrades – Ongoing
Email upgrade and implementation
Active Directory upgrade and implementation
Police Dept Crime View Implementation
Dispatch EMD Upgrade and Implementation
Asset Management Upgrade and implementation
On-Line Permitting / Solar Permitting implementation – tentative The IT department continues working, completing Help Desk Work Orders, handling Media and Audio-Visual needs, while also managing Multiple Projects.

Currently in work:

Projects Upcoming:

An Update on the City of Barstow General Plan:

Call for Feedback and Participation
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Attachment: CM July 2023 Newsletter (5429 : City Manager's July 2023 Update)

PIO DEPARTMENT
WHY Barstow: Watch videos featuring members of the
community.

Public Safety Corners: Stay informed on TikTok-related
vehicle thefts and mall safety awareness with informative videos and posts.

Council Corners: Get to know our Mayor and Council
Members.

A Day with Code Compliance: Gain insights from Code
Compliance Supervisor, Mary Willbond.

We have been actively engaging with the public via social media. Tune in to Channel 6 for the latest news and updates.

Here are some of the highlights you can expect to see:

We were thrilled to attend the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Radiant Primary Care, the third location of Dr. Anupama Sharma, MD. We wish them continued success!

PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
We are thrilled to have collaborated with Barstow Station Cinema to bring the Kid's Summer Series to our community. The events were filled with joy and laughter as children enjoyed captivating movies, delicious snacks, and an overall fun experience.

Our 4th of July celebrations was a success, and we're glad to have provided an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy a memorable day.

The 5k run was also a big hit, attracting participants from all walks of life and creating a sense of unity and camaraderie.

Stay up-to-date with our latest events and activities by following us on social media. We can't wait to continue bringing exciting events to our community! a
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Participated in the City of Barstow's 4th of July 5K run Conducted a multi-agency active shooter drill at Barstow Community Hospital Held a department-wide wellness training hosted by Counseling Team International Organized the first Wellness Awards Breakfast to recognize members for participating in the department's wellness program
Investigated a shooting in the 1100 block of East Main St. where both suspects were taken into custody by deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Victorville Station. Rene Rangel was booked for PC 187(a) – Murder and Nelson Rangel was booked for PC 32 – Accessory.

Investigated a stabbing that occurred in the 200 block of East Main St. and successfully located both suspects. Joshua Patrick and Demarrea Patrick were booked for PC 664/187 – Attempted murder at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto, CA.

Here are some recent accomplishments and events that our department has been involved in:
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Completed the striping of lane lines, bicycle
lanes, and edge lines (yellow, white, and
black).
1,100 gallons of yellow paint used
900 gallons of white paint used
900 gallons of black paint used
14,000 pounds of glass used
Congratulations to the new striping
staff who did an excellent job without
prior experience. Their training and
practice ensured that they achieved
perfection in their work.

Completed installation of school crosswalks
at 40 locations where kids usually cross the
street.

Designed a new striping layout at
Fredricks/Williams & Otis location, with
additional striping and signs to prevent
accidents.

Removed and disposed of two homeless
camps.

Ongoing pothole repairs in various
locations.

Graffiti removal carried out throughout the
community.

Removal of trash/debris or illegal dumping
in the public right-of-way.

Assisted with the installation of stucco lath
and wire at City Hall by a couple of street
division employees.

Street Maintenance Update:

Facility Maintenance:

Despite a staff shortage, the Field Services Supervisor, Jason Miller, has kindly offered additional employees to boost our productivity. Our focus right now is maintaining and repairing aging HVAC units, but our team is working tirelessly to ensure they run efficiently during the summer heat.

Furthermore, we're installing stucco lath and wire in preparation for stucco plaster. Even though we're also responding to various department requests and fulfilling CRM orders, our diligent staff is up for the challenge.
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Attachment: CM July 2023 Newsletter (5429 : City Manager's July 2023 Update) Fleet Staff continues scheduled repairs and services on the city’s equipment (Police, Fire, Waste Water, Public Works).

Fleet Maintenance also received Waste Water’s new l Vactor Truck Please welcome Justin Heald and Ierenimo "Nimo" Uini to the Parks Division team. They bring valuable skills to the department.

Our staff has reduced the grass height of the sports fields designated for Youth Soccer and Youth Football. To ensure healthy grass during the season of play, staff will apply additional granular fertilizer to the fields.

To maintain cleanliness, staff regularly covers up graffiti in park restrooms and periodically removes homeless individuals from inside.

The playground equipment is routinely inspected for any faulty equipment.

The sprinklers and valves are continuously being repaired to ensure healthy grass.

Our team is dedicated to the maintenance of the Henderson Swimming Pools. Water quality is tested daily, and the pool is vacuumed once a week, or as needed.

Fleet Maintenance:

The striping truck is only used once a year - so this year, the striping team experienced mechanical issues with the auxiliary engine. The auxiliary engine is the primary function of the striping operation. It runs the hydraulics for the paint pumps, the onboard air compressor, and the carriage that lowers and raises the paint guns. Kohler manufactures the auxiliary engine, and Kohler would not lend support to our Fleet Maintenance Division. The striper had to be delivered to an authorized Kohler repair facility.

The authorized repair dealer diagnosed the issue with a quote of $6,000.00 with no guarantees. The same dealer said if the repair did not fix the problem, then it would be $20,000.00 to replace the engine. Staff was advised to pick up the truck and take it to RDO John Deere Dealer. RDO was able to fix the issue for $900.00. The truck was received back at the beginning of July. The striping truck ran flawlessly, and Public Works was able to complete striping for 2023.

Park/Open Spaces:

We would like to commend Park and Open Spaces Supervisor, Lucas Crank for his hard work in managing two departments, Recreation and Parks/Open Spaces. He will continue to do so until the Recreation Activity Coordinator and Recreation Program Coordinator positions are filled.

The Wastewater Department received a new 2022 International combination sewer cleaning truck. The truck replaces a 12-year-old Mongoose trailer that has a lot of wear and tear and has shown points of failure within the last few years and in certain situations is undersized to clear out a heavy sewer blockage. The combination sewer truck has jet cleaning, vacuum cleaning, a 12-yard debris tank, and 1500 gallon of freshwater storage tank and is fully equipped with tools such as cleaning nozzles, vacuum extension can’s, potholing jet guns and nozzles, and many other crucial sewer collections maintenance tools. This new equipment is critical for maintaining and keeping the city’s collection system clean of debris which will minimize any possibility of any sewer spills. The Wastewater Department has many state reporting requirements the equipment assures that the city is performing the proper maintenance for our monthly (No Spill) reporting to the State. Every five years the city has approximately 20 miles of the main trunk line cleaned, which is collecting anywhere from 1-MGD to 2- MGD and paid for to a contracted cleaning facility, which has been very costly to the city. Now with the new combination sewer truck and with good management practices the Wastewater Department can clean the main trunk in shorter intervals In-house

WASTE WATER DEPARTMENT
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Attachment: CM July 2023 Newsletter (5429 : City Manager's July 2023 Update) Police Officer/Trainee
Firefighter/Paramedic
PT-Recleader/Lifeguard
Dispatcher
Finance Director
Principal Accountant
Administrative Analyst
Accountant
Recreation Activity Coordinator
Recreation Program Coordinator
Continuous:

Other recruitments:

WE
ARE
HIRING
JOB POSITION:

CONTACT US FOR
MORE INFO:
760.256.3531
Barstow
City of
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Barstow City CouncilAugust 21, 2023

Barstow City Council
August 21, 2023