REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MARCH 18, 2024
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda-March 18, 2024
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
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 6:00 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.
Agenda-March 18, 2024
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Recommended Action:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(1)) Number of Potential Cases: [3]
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Recommended Action:
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
INVOCATION:
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
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. ITEMS MAY ONLY BE ADDED TO
THE AGENDA AS ALLOWED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2, SUBDIVISION (B), ALLOWING EMERGENCY ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MAJORITY VOTE AND ALLOWING ITEMS THAT AROSE TO THE CITY’S ATTENTION AFTER THE AGENDA POSTING DEADLINE, BUT WHICH REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ACTION, TO BE ADDED BY A TWOTHIRDS VOTE OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE MEETING, OR, IF LESS THAN
TWO-THIRDS OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE PRESENT, A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT.
Agenda-March 18, 2024
PRESENTATIONS:
3. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES FOR ROK - REACHING OUR KIDS Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
4. CHEMEHUEVI INDIAN TRIBE PROJECT UPDATE
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:
None
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
None
CITY COUNCIL:
5. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PACIFIC PLAY SYSTEMS INC. REPLACEMENT OF
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT DANA PARK
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Final Acceptance of Pacific Play System, Inc. to Replacement of Playground Equipment at Dana Park. Project Number 18-36-019.
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:
CITY COUNCIL:
6. NORTH BARSTOW ADA INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the allocation of Un-Programmed CBDG funds to the North Barstow ADA Infrastructure Improvement Project for the amount of $261,675 to fully fund and complete the project.
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR NORTH BARSTOW ADA INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS
Recommended Action:
Agenda-March 18, 2024
Staff Recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Award project number 2023-02 / BARS-22-1-03K/0260 North Barstow ADA Infrastructure Project to TSR Construction and Inspection.
2. Approve an overall project budget of $356,113.
3. And authorize the City Manager or designated representative to sign the contract.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. XX-2024 OPPOSING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD’S IN-USE LOCOMOTIVE REGULATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution opposing this regulation, opposing the regulation’s approval under the Clean Air Act, and directing the City Manager to submit a formal comment letter in opposition..
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:
9. CITY MANAGER'S FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
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.
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.
Agenda-March 18, 2024
Approved:
Posted on the 15 day of March, 2024.
Andrew Espinoza Jr./Acting City Manager
sted on the day of , 2024.
Posted on the day of , 2024.