BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes-November 4, 2024
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE, led in the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Sta
tus
Arri
ved
James M. Noble Mayor Pro
Tem
Pre
sen
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Marilyn Dyer Kruse Council
Member
Pre
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Barbara Mae Rose Council
Member
Pre
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Paul Anthony
Courtney
Mayor Abs
ent
Carmen
Hernandez
Council
Member
Pre
sen
t
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION:
Minutes-November 4, 2024
SPEAKERS:
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of all the accomplishments of the Interim City Manager.
VIRGINIA BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the City Manager leaving
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if the ACM position would be removed and the growth of the population.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked the Interim City Manager to stay longer.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Hernandez
ABSENT: Kruse, Courtney
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Recommended Action:
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Interim City Manager, City Manager, and Assistant City Manager REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
MATTHEW SUMMERS, CITY ATTORNEY
- The City Council met in Closed Session to consider one item regarding Public Employment.
Direction was provided 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):
INVOCATION:
PASTOR LILLIE COOPER from IN HIS PRESENCE CHURCH gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
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.
Minutes-November 4, 2024
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:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE motion to pull item number 2 for discussion, SECOND by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSENT: Courtney
PRESENTATIONS:
NONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT:
SPEAKERS:
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
2. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for checks #96903-97345 totaling $6,865,937.56 and wires #1030-1044 totaling $797,289.63, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $7,416,949.19
Fire: $246,278.00
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $7,663,227.19
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Said she pulled the item to discuss page 9 Barstow Hospitality TOT, Route 66 Animal 97112 on page 27 page 49 page 30, page 55, ck# 97298 for Souther Twist
SYDNIE HARRIS, FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Explained that it was a reimbursement for the Marriott. - Explained the Route 66 was for payroll, vet supplies and veterinary cost. - Explained the payment to the Animal Consultant and expires at the end of December.
MARIBEL HERNANDEZ, CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
- Explained the Southern Twist invoice, which consisted of staff and food.
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE
- Abstain from check 97087, 97191, 17192 and wire 1043
SPEAKERS:
Minutes-November 4, 2024
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Said the money paid to the Marriott could have gone to fix the roads.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked about check number 97116 for Turnout Gear Rental and the amount of money paid to the Marriott and the payment to Southern Twist.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSENT: Courtney
CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. ADOPTION OF THE 2021-2029 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
Recommended Action:
· Conduct public hearing and receive testimony.
· Conduct discussion on the proposed Sixth Cycle amendments to the Revised Housing Element. · Motion and second to adopt resolution no. 5192-2024 approving the proposed amendments.
GENESIS CRANK PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR - Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerks office.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Thanked staff for the work done with the Housing Element.
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Was happy with the updated made to the report.
SPEAKERS:
TIM SILVA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked that section 3a page 118 of the agenda that references the lease to Desert Mana, and we no longer do and asked if it could be cleaned up and look at the residential and circulation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSENT: Courtney
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
Minutes-November 4, 2024
4. MEASURE Q RESIDENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TERMS AND UPCOMING VACANCIES Recommended Action:
. Instruct the City Clerk to publicize the openings for the Measure Q Residential Oversight Commission, setting the application submission period from November 14, 2024, to December 16, 2024; and
. Schedule Council appointments for the second meeting in January 2025.
MARIBEL HERNANDEZ, CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerks office.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked of the vacancy for District 2 and include the expiration date on the report.
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Asked that the application process starts on November 13th.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked that the members of the Measure Q come to the Council Meetings,
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE
- Explained why the meetings could not be done monthly and the members only review the entries and to do a workshop for new membersey understand their roles.
SPEAKERS:
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Does not understand why to ept applications and the Council select ethical members.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE to amend the start date from November 13, 2024,to December 16, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Kruse, Rose, Hernandez
ABSENT: Courtney
GENERAL, NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
TERESA TANK, BARSTOW CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the amount paid to Route 66 and would like to know when the workshop will happen.
CHARLES ROBBIE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Said his daughter broke her ankle on Halloween night.
TIM SILVA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked how the exit interview and letter was been leaked, and he will be reporting it to the FPPC.
RODNEY BRAND, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of voting getting out and wished all good luck
GILBERT ASA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the issues with the city council and who belongs submitted a complaint with his operations and paperwork that was done incorrect
Minutes-November 4, 2024
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS
- Spoke about the public funds being given away, his tripod and a violation of the Brown Act.
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Said the Measure Q meetings should be held monthly and how the exit report got out and a fourpart letter is being shared all over.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke about the Humane Society and asked when it was approved for the City to start its own Animal Departments, inquired about the funding for the tree trimming of the trees at Dana Park, and encouraged all to vote.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked for a proxy, and it was blocked from being read why was he denied twice.
VIVIAN JORDAN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke on issues with the council and what is needed in the community.
VIRGINIA BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the issues in the city and the letter that was shared.
STAFF REPORTS:
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
DANIEL ARTHUR, CAPTAIN
- Pd attended the Trunk or Treat event and received positive feedback.
CORY CISNEROS, FIRE CHIEF
- Thanked all for the support of the passing of Captain Miller CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
ANDREW ESPINOZA, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Provided updates adressed by the Council
- The sand pile at the Sports Park has been removed
- Cora Harper will be opened November 6th
- Scoreboard at Lillian, staff is getting quotes
- Dana Park restrooms locked doors have been fixed.
- Addressed the comments regarding the 911 call from Mr. Weasma - Has been meeting with VVTA to work on the concerns of the residents regarding the new stops.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Rules and Policy meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum next November 13th
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- SBCTA November 6
- SCAG November 7
- November 6 Street Committee Meeting
Minutes-November 4, 2024
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Military Affairs meeting will be November 12th
- VVTA meeting will be on November 18th in Barstow.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Bridge Ribbon cutting November 19th 930am.
- Comment on the Marriott loan.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Extended her condolence to the Miller Family.
- Wished all the candidates luck
- And spoke of VVTA safety concerns
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE
- Also extended his condolences to the Miller Family.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection the meeting was adjourned in honor of Captain Miller at 8:58 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