REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MAY 20, 2024
7:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes-May 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Budget Workshop if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02P.M.
INVOCATION:
DIANE LOPEZ with CROSSROADS ASSEMBLY led in the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE led in 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
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 Minutes-May 20, 2024
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.
ELECTED CITY CLERK, ANDREA FLORES
- Announced a correction to item 12. The Recommended action should read- "and authorize the Interim City Manager and or designee to execute the necessary agreements” Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ, seconded by MAYOR COURTNEY to approve the agenda as amended.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
PRESENTATIONS:
1. PRESENTATION FROM SKYLINE NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
Skyline students gave an update on all the recent and upcoming school events.
All Council Members thanked the students and said they were very proud of all their hard work.
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.
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.
SPEAKERS:
NONE
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
3. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024 COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM WORKSHOP Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes as presented.
Minutes-May 20, 2024
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
4. MINUTES JOINT MEETING MARCH 4, 2024 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
5. MINUTES OF MARCH 7, 2024 COUNCIL GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
6. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 18, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
7. MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2024 COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM WORKSHOP Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CITY COUNCIL:
8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 22-23 SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY 24-25
Recommended Action:
Approve the acceptance of the FY 22-23 SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant and direct staff to complete the related budget appropriation, allocate the total award of $75,000.00 to Account 218.218.218.07.752, and carry out projects as approved by CalRecycle.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
9. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 23-24 BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CITY/COUNTY
PAYMENT PROGRAM AWARD
Recommended Action:
Approve the acceptance of the FY 23-24 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program Award, direct staff to complete the related budget appropriation, allocate the total award of $6,591.00 to Account 218.218.218.07.711, and carry out projects as approved by CalRecycle.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
10. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM THE ART AND INDUSTRIAL
WOMEN'S CLUB
Recommended Action:
Approve a Community Promotional Fund donation in the amount of $1,000 and $1,193.16 of inkind donations to the Art and Industrial Women's Club.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST BY BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES FOR A
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) INCREASE
Recommended Action:
Conduct the Public Hearing and subject to testimony received, adopt Resolution No. 5158 - 2024, approving a request by Burrtec Waste Industries for a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of
4.65% to existing rates for waste collection and recycling services and waive the full reading.
MAYOR COURTNEY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:27 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST, JESSICA REED presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk's office.
SPEAKERS:
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Inquired about organics program and if it was being effective.
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked about large item pickups removed from the agenda.
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JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- In support of the increase, would like to recommend using Measure Q to subsidize the cost of disposal.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Inquired about the large item pickup concern brought up by the residents.
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Asked that organics data be brought back to a future meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE
- Wanted to remind all residents that all these changes are mandated by the State of California.
MAYOR COURTNEY Closed the Public Hearing at 7:56PM.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
12. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Authorize the allocations to purchase the listed equipment from the FY 24 Budget savings, and Measure Q surplus comprising $924,304.51 from the fiscal year 2024 budget savings and $756,095.64 from the surplus from Measure Q, and authorize the Assistant City Manager or designee to execute the necessary agreements.
Correction to item#12 "Recommended action should read “and authorize the Interim City Manager and or designee to execute the necessary agreements.” INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR. and ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KODY
TOMPKINS
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk’s office.
SPEAKERS:
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW CALIFORNIA
- Asked how many funding accounts was this coming from.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why the equipment caught on fire and supports the purchase of items.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked about the funding source of these items.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Provided response to the questions asked of the residents regarding the funding accounts, Measure Q and General Fund.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
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.
SPEAKERS:
ALVIN HOLDEN JR., BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of his issues with squatters.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked staff for the Measure Q meeting and asked for the funding amounts for Youth and Senior programs.
VERONICA SAENZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Inquired about curbs and gutters on her property on section 7.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of Council supporting each other.
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of summer programs that have been set up by the Barstow Youth Sports Coalition.
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke about the fire extinguisher on the city equipment that caught fire.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Glad to see COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE back and spoke about the concerns of lack of attendance at the last Planning Commission and asked for the street sweeping schedule.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked staff for being honest and open.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke in regards to the last Planning Commission.
STAFF REPORTS:
INTERIM CITY MANAGER ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- May 29, 2024 last Community Benefits Meeting.
- Attended the City County Conference in Lake Arrowhead
13. CITY MANAGER'S APRIL 2024 UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
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RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Rules and Policy - reviewing Planning Commission rules Ord #467 - Homeward Bound Meeting - Provided water for St Joseph's Church.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked for staff to address the issues brought forward by the residents. - Attended Military Affairs
- Working on a Veterans BBQ for 2025.
- Taylor change of command on June 18 and MCLB June 26
- VVTA Enterprise vehicle donation.
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE
- JPA Meeting
- League of Cities - Ridgecrest
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Homeward Bound Meeting
- SBCTA Metro Committee
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Discussed the role of the Planning Commission and asked for a MOTION that an item be added to a future agenda to temporarily replace COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE from the Rules and Policies Committee, SECOND by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE.
JAMES NOBLE
- Attended the PD Awards and Measure Q presentation.
- Thanked Skyline North for a great presentation.
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE
- Attended Driving School Ribbon Cutting
- PD Awards
- Veterans portrait reveal.
- Safety Fair and
- VVTA
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- City County Meeting in Lake Arrowhead
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Attended events as mentioned by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE. - Attended an event in Anaheim - Invest California
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Brian Zane at 9:13 P.M.
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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