SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JUNE 26, 2024
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-June 26, 2024
CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 PM:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
INVOCATION:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ led 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 Absent
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.
Minutes-June 26, 2024
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.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSENT: Courtney
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF BARSTOW ANIMAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Recommended Action:
Staff Recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Approve funding for the City of Barstow Animal Services Department and authorize the City Manager to establish the department to provide animal services to the community.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk's office.
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Asked about policies and training.
FINANCE DIRECTOR, SYDNEY HARRIS
- Said funding for training is part of the budget.
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE
- Expressed concerns with the amount of animals in city if we went with the Barstow Humane Society.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Said once a draft policy is in place, it will be reviewed in Rules and Policies.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE opened the public comment at 6:45pm.
SPEAKERS:
JACK UNGER, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Is in favor of the recommendation.
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LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- In agreement with the recommendation, but is confused with what is discussed the partnership with the Humane Society.
JUNE RAJACICH HENLEY, YERMO, CALIFORNIA
- Inquired about the cost of the facility lease.
KATHY KINDLER, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Board of Director for the Humane Society and spoke of the history and conditions of the shelter.
TIM SILVA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Would like for the city to work in partnering up with nonprofits to provide the services needed and would like to know where in the budget Animal Services is listed.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if there will be a review in six months and who will cover for Code Enforcement when they assist with animal services.
CLAUDIA RAMIREZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke about the amount of feral cats in the city.
MARK FRANEY, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Said he did a proposal years ago curious for animal services and asked how the city would handle livestock.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked why the city is now wanting to use the Humane Society and asked about the cost of lawsuits.
ALLEN BOARTFIELD, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Frustrated with what is being said about the Humane Society.
JUAN RODRIGUEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thinks money should be spent on other things in the city and not animals.
GEORGIA WATANABE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of loose dogs that attacked her dog.
TERRI TANK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked about taking in animals again to Route 66 and where would they place them.
RAYA SUNSHINE HIBBARD, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Employed with a vet clinic and concerned with distressed dogs in crates.
MAYOR PRO TEM closed Public Comments at 7:19pm.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Answered questions asked by the community.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE, second by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ, to accept proposal with the City to establish its own Animal Services Department to the Community and provide an update at 6 months and establish partnership with Humane Society to help bring facility up to capability of handling overflow of animals.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSENT: Courtney
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:
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Inquired about the AC system at Cora Harper.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Glad to hear of the accusation against council member was cleared.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Recommended staff use Channel 6 for adoption efforts and said it's a good thing for the city.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Provided an updated on the status of Cora Harper, said it's under Engineering review.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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.