REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
5:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes-September 16, 2024
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:01 P.M.
INVOCATION:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE gave 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 Present
Carmen Hernandez Council Member Present
COUNCIL MEMBER DYER KRUSE participated remotely under Attorney General Opinion #23-1002 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 EING 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.
Minutes-September 16, 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.
SPEAKERS:
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of comments made during the last Council meeting.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the position of the City Manager.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: POTENTIAL FOR LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY 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: 4.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Recommended Action:
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Interim City Manager
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:
ITEM 1
- The City Council met in Closed Session to consider four items regarding potential for litigation.
Direction was provided to staff and Council and took no reportable action.
ITEM 2
- Employee performance evaluation regarding the Interim City Manager, provided directions to staff and Council and took no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
Minutes-September 16, 2024
MAYOR COURTNEY called the Regular meeting to order at 7:19 P.M.
INVOCATION:
MIKE SMITH, BETHANY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE 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 Absent
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 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.
CITY CLERK, ANDREA FLORES
- Announced 2 typo error’s in ITEM 13 in the Recommended Action section of the staff report it shows the incorrect conference it should be League of California Cities Annual Conference. ITEM 14 in the Discussion section of the staff report shows the incorrect date and location it should be October 16 in Long Beach, CA.
MOTION by COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended with corrections to ITEMS 13 – 14.
Minutes-September 16, 2024
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
PRESENTATIONS:
3. CITIZEN RECOGNITION FOR MICHELLE CARREY
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO DESERT SANCTUARY, INC. IN RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2024
Recommended Action:
Present proclamation to Desert Sanctuary, Inc. in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2024.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
5. PRESENTATION FROM VVTA
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
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.
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
6. MINUTES CC BFPD - AUGUST 5, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
Minutes-September 16, 2024
7. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 19, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
None
CITY COUNCIL:
8. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF MOJAVE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM ROOF RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve final acceptance for the Mojave River Valley Museum Roof Replacement Project #2022-05 (CDH Project Number BARS-21-1-03Z/0238)
2. Authorize staff to file the attached Notice of Completion RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
9. APPROVAL TO REALLOCATE CDBG UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS FOR NORTH BARSTOW
ADA INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Recommended Action:
Staff Recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the allocation of CBDG un-programmed funds and a project budget increase in the amount of $261,675 and approve the increase of the total contract amount to $542,515 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
10. RESOLUTION NO. 5185-2024 TEMPORARILY CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF BARSTOW IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21101(E) OF THE CALIFORNIA
VEHICLE CODE FOR THE MARDI GRAS PARADE
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5185-2024 temporarily closing certain streets within the City of Barstow in accordance with Section 21101(E) of the California Vehicle Code - Kiwanis Mardi Gras Parade), in which funds, if approved during the September 16, 2024 regular Council meeting, would be Minutes-September 16, 2024
appropriated in FY 2024/2025 from account number 102.150.542.07.755, and waive the full reading.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURE FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICT FESTIVAL EVENT ON OCTOBER 12, 2024.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5186-2024, approving the Street Closure and Statement of Findings for the Arts and Cultural District Festival Event on October 12, 2024, and to waive the full reading.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW TEMPORARILY
CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF BARSTOW IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21101(E) FOR THE MAIN STREET USA FESTIVAL.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5187-2024, temporarily closing certain streets within the City of Barstow in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) for the Main Street USA Car Show, and waive the full reading.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
13. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH, CA
Recommended Action:
Approve travel of Mayor Courtney to Long Beach, CA for the League of California Cites Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA.
SPEAKERS
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CA
- In support of the Mayor's travel
Minutes-September 16, 2024
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
14. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL FOR CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CITY CLERK WORKSHOP, OCTOBER 16, 2024, IN LONG BEACH, CA
Recommended Action:
Approve travel for City Clerk Andrea Flores to the League of California Cities City Clerk Workshop on October 16, 2024, in Long Beach, CA.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
15. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD OCTOBER 16 - 18, 2024
Recommended Action:
Designate Mayor Courtney as the voting delegate for the City of Barstow for the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held October 16 - 18, 2024, in Long Beach CA.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
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:
None
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
16. AWARD OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Recommended Action:
Authorize the award from the Measure Q Fund towards providing in-kind donations of fee waivers, and cash donation as listed in Exhibit “A”.
Minutes-September 16, 2024
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER, MARIBEL HERNANDEZ
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk's Office. - Stated there were a total of 10 applications; 4 applicants had been approved at the August 5th council meeting and the next 4 completed applicants are being presented.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- 10 applications but only see 9 applications
CITY CLERK SERVICE MANAGER, MARIBLE HERNANDEZ
- Mentioned 2 other applicants still missing information. One had just submitted information and will move forward and the other application still pending is working on their non-profit status and both will come back before council.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ, and SECONDED BY MAYOR COURTNEY, to approve and award the four complete applicants as follows:
$750 Barstow Youth Coalition/Kiwanis
$27,385 Kiwanis Club of Barstow Annual Mardi Gras Parade $3000 HD Chapter of AUSA Taste of the Bayou Mardi Gras
$3000 * Dos Costas Communications New Mexico Chili Cook-Off *Staff recommends to waive all fees associated with event.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
17. RESOLUTION ACCEPTANCE OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT ATP-08- 129M AND ATP-5298(037) FOR PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLIST AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Waive the reading in full.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 5188-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Master Agreement on behalf of the City as part of the California Department of Transportation's funding process.
3. Authorize the revenue budget for the ATP Grant for $6,406,000 in the Reimbursable Grant Fund.
4. Accept the potential City match of $3,000,000 utilizing available funding sources.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CHRIS HELDRETH
- Presented the staff reports for both ITEM 17 and ITEM 18 together, as filed with the City Clerk’s Office.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked if a modification could be made to the project to and only spend the amount awarded.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CHRIS HELDRETH
- Said the project could not be modified to fit the awarded amount.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Asked if the city was in a position to fund the project.
Minutes-September 16, 2024
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Said staff has had conversations with FINANCE DIRECTOR, SYDNIE HARRIS that gave funding options.
SPEAKERS:
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Concerned with the time it took them to bring the item forward.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns about the length of time this sat on someone's desk and the need of the funds to start working to the streets.
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Asked if ITEMS 17 – 18 could be voted together since they go hand in hand.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Agreed that ITEMS 17 – 18 could be voted together once public comment was heard on both items.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR ACCEPTANCE OF STATE OF CA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Waive the reading in full.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 5189-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Master Agreement and Program Supplemental Agreement that must be executed on behalf of the City as part of the California Department of Transportation's funding process.
3. Authorize the revenue budget for the ATP Grant for $622,000 in the Reimbursable Grant Fund.
SPEAKERS:
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked what the 13 preset locations for improvements are and how was Armory missed from being improved.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, and unanimously carried to approve ITEMS 17 – 18 to accept grant as presented and when applicable apply for extension, direct staff to go ahead with design work, then re-evaluate after design work is complete and come back to council for direction.
Minutes-September 16, 2024
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
19. ALLOCATE MEASURE Q FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY WORN CAMERAS Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize staff to allocate funding for the amount, not to exceed $334,383.41 with yearly payments from October 2024 to October 2028 of Measure Q funds for the purchase of Axon Generation 4 body worn camera systems.
CAPTAIN, DANIEL ARTHUR
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk’s Office.
SPEAKERS:
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if only Measure Q officers would be using the new cameras.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked how many cameras are in existing and the battery life.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Courtney, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse
STAFF REPORTS:
20. CITY MANAGER'S AUGUST 2024 UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
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;
GILBERT ASA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of an accident that occurred in 2019.
JOHN HARRIS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
Minutes-September 16, 2024
- Spoke of concerns with lack of services for homeless individuals and adding shade structures at bus stops.
ANN TAYLOR, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the issues with healthcare services in the city.
THERESA TANK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked about the Animal Services policy and would like to see the AP run for August.
VIRGINIA BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked that the city look at adding a second exit at Riverside Dr. and would like a report from MAYOR COURTNEY on the League of CA Cities.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of upcoming elections and holding candidates responsible for their actions.
LEONARD WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the Community Benefits Program and applying.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked when last time trees were pruned, and spending Measure Q funds on streets and sidewalks.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Invited all to attend the BIG update on October 3, at BCC PAC Center. - Homeward Bound meeting was September 11th but cancelled due to no quorum - Rules and Policy meeting was held August 29th but cancelled due to no quorum.
MOTIONED to add Animal Services policy to the next agenda for September 24th, and move the other items to old business. SECONDED by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE, also asked for a SECOND to add the Community Benefits policy to the agenda, SECONDED by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- September 10th attended Military Affairs meeting and spoke of the upcoming Military Mixer on October 10
- Marine Corp Ball will be in Victorville on November 15th - VVTA meeting will be in Victorville on October 21st.
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- SBCTA on September 4th.
- SCAG on September 5th.
- Desert Mountain Region meeting on September 13th.
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Will attend a Desert Regional Homeless meeting September 17th.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Spoke of the concern on the new bridge.
- Mentioned she would be at the Chamber of Commerce Candidate forum at Los Domingo’s. - Invited the community to Harvey House Halloween Event on October 26th. - Invited all to the truck or treat event on October 31st at City Hall.
Minutes-September 16, 2024
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked staff to look into all the citizens’ concerns presented to council this evening. - Encouraged all to use the new VVTA bus routes and to look into possible improvements at bus stops.
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Encouraged all to attend BNSF’s BIG update.
- Mardi Gras parade on October 19th
MAYOR COURTNEY
- Attended the 9/11 ceremony at the Cemetery.
- Attending Mexican Independence event in Anaheim.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 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