WORKSHOP
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
APRIL 9, 2024
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
COUNCIL GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
Agenda-April 9, 2024
MAYOR
Paul Anthony Courtney
COUNCILMEMBERS
James M. Noble
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
Carmen M. Hernandez
Barbara Mae Rose
ELECTED CITY CLERK
Andrea Flores
ELECTED CITY TREASURER
Michael Lewis
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Beatrice Lint
Andrew Ziemer
Rodney Brand Jr.
Juanantonio Delucas
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
A Subsidiary District of the City of
Barstow
Paul Anthony Courtney
James M. Noble
Marilyn Dyer Kruse
Carmen M. Hernandez
Barbara Mae Rose
CALL TO ORDER -WORKSHOP MEETING 6:00 PM:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Marilyn Dyer Kruse
Council Member Carmen M. Hernandez
Council Member Barbara Mae Rose
Mayor Pro Tem James M. Noble
Mayor Paul Anthony Courtney
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-April 9, 2024
Approved:
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SECOND WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY SURVEYS Recommended Action:
Discussion item only.
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 area available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 220 East Mountain View Ste. A, Barstow, CA 92311 during normal business hours.
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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 5
TH day of April, 2024.
Andrew Espinoza Jr./Acting City Manager
Workshop
04/9/24 06:00 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Presentation
Doc ID: 5615
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
SECOND WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY SURVEYS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DISCUSSION:
On March 7, 2024, the City Council and Interim City Manager, Andrew Espinoza Jr., deliberated on their Council goals and identified six priorities for the City of Barstow.
Surveys were carried out in person and on social media to gather feedback, and now they aim to review and discuss the findings.
1. Environmental Sustainability and Protection
· Definition: Goals focusing on reducing environmental impact, promoting green initiatives, promoting practices that protect the environment, such as waste management, desert landscaping, and water conservation to ensuring sustainable growth and development.
2. Economic Development and Job Creation
· Definition: Goals aimed at stimulating the local economy, attracting businesses, creating jobs, and supporting local industries and entrepreneurs.
3. Improve and Upgrade Infrastructure
· Definition: Goals to improve and maintain city infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public buildings, and to enhance public transportation systems for better accessibility and efficiency.
4. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
· Definition: Goals that prioritize both Police and Fire for the security of all residents through crime and fire prevention, effective law enforcement and fire services, and preparedness for natural disasters and emergencies.
5. Housing and Homelessness
· Definition: Goals aimed at providing affordable housing, addressing homelessness, and ensuring that all residents have access to safe and affordable living conditions.
6. Improve and Upgrade Parks and Community Buildings
· Definition: Emphasize strategies to repair and improve public parks, youth sports fields, and community buildings for safe access for all community members.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1 Packet Pg. 3
Workshop
04/9/24 06:00 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Presentation
Doc ID: 5615
AGENDA ITEM
Discussion item only.
1 Packet Pg. 4