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
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 hands-on 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
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.
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 low-volume 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:
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
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!
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:
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.
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
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PT-Recleader/Lifeguard
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Finance Director
Principal Accountant
Administrative Analyst
Accountant
Recreation Activity Coordinator
Recreation Program Coordinator
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