BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JUNE 3, 2024
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-June 3, 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
Miguel Morales
Rodney Brand Jr.
Paul Niemeyer
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:
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
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-June 3, 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; INITIATION OF LITIGATION Recommended Action:
Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov't Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 2
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:
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA INCLUDING
ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, PLEASE SO INDICATE BY FILLING OUT A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND HANDING IT TO THE CITY CLERK. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
CODE OF ETHICS: AS YOUR ELECTED GOVERNING BOARD WE WILL REMEMBER THE "CODE OF ETHICS" THAT WE VOLUNTARILY AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. DURING THIS MEETING WE WILL TREAT EACH OTHER AND THE PUBLIC WITH PATIENCE, CIVILITY, AND COURTESY. THE DECISIONS
MADE TONIGHT WILL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BARSTOW COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: THIS IS THE TIME FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD TO CALL FOR REARRANGING THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA; ADDING ITEMS TO OR REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA; OR REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR SEPARATE ACTION. 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 TWO-THIRDS 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.
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
2. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for checks #95414-95580 totaling $5,129,648.80 and Agenda-June 3, 2024
wires #952-964 totaling $415,524.43, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $5,329,571.08
Fire: $215,602.15
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $5,545,173.23
CITY COUNCIL:
3. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP INC.
Recommended Action:
Approve a Community Promotional Fund in-kind donation in the amount of $1,770 to the United States Veterans Support Group Inc.
4. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM BARSTOW COMMUNITY COALITION/DESERT SANCTUARY INC.
Recommended Action:
Approve Community Promotional Fund in-kind donation in the amount of $2,000 for waiver of fees for use of the Cora Harper Center and $1,000 of Cash donation.
5. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL FOR CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES TO ATTEND THE CITY CLERKS ASSOCIATION OF CA TRAINING ON, JUNE 7, 2024, IN EL CERRITO, CA Recommended Action:
Approve travel for City Clerk Andrea Flores to the City Clerks Association of Ca Education Workshop on June 7, 2024, in El Cerrito, CA.
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:
6. REVIEW THE CITY’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-2024 TO RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 989-2022, APPROVING THE CITY’S MILITARY
EQUIPMENT POLICY, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7070
Recommended Action:
The Barstow Police Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with legal requirements.
Staff recommends City Council approve the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report and adopt Resolution No.XXXX-2024 renewing Ordinance No. 989-2022, which approved the Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
The renewal of the proposed ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2,5).
Attachments:
1. Annual Military Equipment Inventory
2. Military Report 2024
3. Resolution No. XXXX-2024
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda-June 3, 2024
CITY COUNCIL:
7. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING - DELINQUENT TRASH AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Set the public hearing for delinquent sewer and trash (utility) accounts for Monday, July 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Barstow Council Chambers located at 220 E. Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HEARING OFFICER SERVICES UNDER BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.30
Recommended Action:
To adopt Resolution xxx-2024 authorizing the Interim City Manager to Enter Into a Professional Services Agreement for Hearing Officer Services Under Barstow Municipal Code Chapter 6.30.
9. CONSIDERATION OF THE RULES AND POLICY COMMITTEE COMPOSITION FOR THE
PLANNING COMMISSION POLICY AND ORDINANCE REVISIONS
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the enclosed memorandum and take any action, as desired. No action required.
10. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC
Recommended Action:
The City Manager recommends the City Council approve a proposed amended and restated legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, maintaining current City Attorney Matthew Summers and adjusting the rates as stated therein.
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:
11. COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM WORKSHOP DISCUSSION APPLICATION Recommended Action:
That the City Council receives input and provides direction to staff.
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.
Agenda-June 3, 2024
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.
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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 30th day of May, 2024.
Approved:
_________________________________ ____________________________________________ Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor/BFPD Chair Andrew Espinoza Jr., Interim City Manager ___________________________________
Cory Cisneros, Acting Fire Chief