REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
DECEMBER 16, 2024
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes-December 16, 2024
CALL TO ORDER:
MAYOR COURTNEY called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
INVOCATION:
REVEREND JAMES OROPEL with ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 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.
Minutes-December 16, 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 ROSE, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ and unanimously carried that Council Comments be moved to the front of the agenda to allow the outgoing Council to make comments.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Hernandez, Courtney
ABSENT: Kruse
PRESENTATIONS:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5195-2024 reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES
- Presented a Resolution reciting the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Paul Anthony Courtney, Mayor
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Hernandez, Courtney
ABSENT: Kruse
2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO PAUL ANTHONY COURTNEY Recommended Action:
Present proclamation to Paul Anthony Courtney in recognition of his outstanding service to the City of Barstow.
CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES
- Presented a proclamation to Mayor Paul Anthony Courtney and thanked him for his service.
MAYOR PAUL ANTHONY COURTNEY
- Thanked the community and his family for its support, informed the public of his plans, asked residents to stand together to better the community, thanked staff and council for their support and hard work, and wished the new City Council the best.
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RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO MARILYN DYER KRUSE
Recommended Action:
Present proclamation to Marilyn Dyer Kruse in recognition of her outstanding service to the City of Barstow.
CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES
- Read a proclamation for Council Member Marilyn Dyer Kruse and thanked her for her service.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS (CITY COUNCIL
AND BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD)
Recommended Action:
Administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected officials for the City Council and Barstow Fire Protection District Board. The City Clerk will present each newly elected official a Certificate of Election.
MAYOR PAUL ANTHONY COURTNEY
- Administered the Oath of Office to City Clerk Andrea Flores.
CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES administered the Oath of Office to the following:
Mayor Timothy R. Silva
District 3 Council Member Barbara Mae Rose
District 4 Council Member John "Tex" Williams
City Treasurer Michael J. Lewis
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Noted she is concerned about the cannabis issues and the smell in the Lenwood area noting that only three out of the four are in compliance.
- Asked the city manager for a status on this situation. - Mentioned that the League of Cities meeting will be held on January 10th, 2025 in Apple Valley. - Noted an update from the Street Committee will be presented on January 22nd, 2025. - Noted the Sports Park Toy Drive will be December 7, 2024. - Informed two officers were swearing in.
MAYOR SILVA
- Informed the reason for moving council comments is so the new council has the chance to speak to the public.
COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE
- No Comments.
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COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Noted she is thankful to be representing District 4 for the next four years and thanked everyone for his or her support.
- Wishes the outgoing council well.
- Congratulate and welcome the new Mayor and Council Member.
COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS
- Thanked his family and friends for their support.
- Noted he promises transparency and accountability to the public.
MAYOR SILVA
- Thanked his family for their support.
- Explained how the meetings need to be run noting they will be run by the Rules of Order. - Demand all council members respect the staff and the public. - Asked the public to respect the council.
- Required everyone to use proper titles.
- Explained the rules of order to the public.
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:
5. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 29, 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, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
6. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 4, 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, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
None.
Minutes-December 16, 2024
CITY COUNCIL:
7. AMENDMENT #2 TO THE FY 2024-2025 PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE (PAPS) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 5196-2024 approving the amended publicly available pay schedule (PAPS) (Attachment A) for FY 2024-2025 with an effective date of December 22, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. FY2025/26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION FOR
PROJECTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Per CDBG policy, the City Council selects the construction project and amount to be awarded.
2. Per CDBG Policy, City Council selects public service project(s) and amounts to be awarded (Maximum of five (5) projects).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary forms.
4. Direct staff to submit the City Council's project recommendations to San Bernardino County for consideration by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER, MARIBEL HERNANDEZ,
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk's office.
EDY SEEHAFER and ANGELA PASCO spoke on behalf of NEW HOPE VILLAGE.
RITA LEE - Shared her journey and experience with New Hope Village.
DARRIN FIKSTAD and EUGENE BUTTICCI spoke on behalf of DESERT MANNA.
PASTOR WILLIE SMITH, spoke on behalf of HIGH DESERT CARE PACKAGE ON WHEELS.
ELIZABETH GIVENS, spoke on behalf of GROWING OUTREACH GROWING OPPORTUNITIES.
MAYOR SILVA
- Opened the Public Comment at 7:23 pm.
DARIN FINKSTAD, with DESERT MANA
- Inquired about a construction application that was submitted for a renovation project.
Being no other speakers, MAYOR SILVA, closed the Public Comment at 7:25 pm.
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COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked staff to provide MR. FIKSTAD the information regarding the denial of his proposed project.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ to approve the following applications and forward them to the County for submission to the Board of Supervisors.
City of Barstow – Construction Project $203,822
New Hope Village $8,992
Desert Manna $8,992
HDCO – High Desert Care Packages $8,992
GOGO – Growing Outreach Growing Opportunities $8,992
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
9. REJECTION OF BID- HVAC SYSTEM AT THE CORA HARPER COMMUNITY CENTER Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Formally reject the bid submitted by Ely Company Inc.
2. Authorize City Staff to re-bid the project.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation to facilitate this process.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CHRIS HELDRETH
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk's office.
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Asked when Cora Harper will be useful.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CHRIS HELDRETH
- Explained the building is back up and running and the Hospital had their Christmas party at the facility.
- Noted the heater is running properly.
- Mentioned currently the floors are being resurfaced to repair damages. - Noted the facilities should be up and running the first week of January. - Mentioned this project needs to be completed before the beginning of summer.
COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS
- Asked what the collaboration was between the Hospital and the City.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CHRIS HELDRETH
- Explained their mechanical technicians came out and looked at the system and provided a diagnostic from a local vendor and they replaced the unit and got it back operating. - Noted this vendor is interested in bidding on the project. - Explained once the project starts they will be closing sections of the gym.
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MAYOR SILVA
- Explained there is no fiscal impact because the city will be reimbursed by CDBG. - Asked what the approved amount is.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CHRIS HELDRETH
- Clarify the total amount between CDBG and COVID money coming from the county will be about 530K.
- Noted once the bid is received an analysis will be brought back to the city council. - Explained there might be an opportunity to obtain additional un-program funds to be transferred to the project.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
10. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 1.01.240 TO CHAPTER 1.01 OF TITLE 1 OF THE BARSTOW CITY CODE ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
PROCEDURE FOR CHALLENGES TO FEES, CHARGES, AND ASSESSMENTS Recommended Action:
It is recommended by staff that the City Council introduce and waive first reading of this Ordinance adding section 1.01.240 to Chapter 1.01 of Title 1 of the Barstow City Code establishing an administrative remedies procedure for challenges to fees, charges, and assessments.
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A: Ordinance No. 1026-2024 to Establish Administrative Remedies Procedure to Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments
CITY ATTORNEY, MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk's office.
DISCUSSION
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Said new laws are making it difficult for property owners to protest fees.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Williams, Silva
NAYS: Hernandez
11. APPROVAL OF ANIMAL SHELTERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BARSTOW
AND THE BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Animal Sheltering Services Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A: Animal Sheltering Services Agreement
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk's office.
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COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked for clarification on the total cost of animal control services.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Explained for the next six months the city is proposing adding one animal control officer at 60K remaining in the current budget.
COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS
- Mentioned the safety of the public is a priority and he is concerned with the cost of resolving this problem.
- Noted he is concerned with giving away taxpayer's money.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Clarified the city is required to provide these services, this is a risk of liability.
CITY ATTORNEY, MATTHEW SUMMERS
- Explained the city can be liable if someone gets injured and this can be resolved by having a strong functioning shelter service.
CITY COUNCIL HERNANDEZ
- Noted she would like to see more specific language in the agreement. - Asked what the city is doing now regarding public safety and animal control issues.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked if the Route 66 Animal Shelter contract has ended. - Asked when the new contract will go into effect.
- Asked if the Humane Society agrees with what was presented.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Clarified the contract has ended and the facilities are empty and they are working to restore the building to be returned to Burrtec.
- Mentioned that if the council approves the contract will go into effect immediately, but will go into effect to enter into capital improvement and building process. - Noted once the renovations are completed and the shelter is up and running, then they will start charging the 40K a month.
- Clarified the Humane Society agrees.
- Explained Code Enforcement and Building Inspectors will do monthly inspections to ensure the building is in good shape and they provide the services required.
COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE
- Asked who is determining the business hours.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CHRIS HELDRETH
- Explained the on-call part will be handled by city staff.
MAYOR SILVA
- Clarify the funds for construction are for five years only. - Requested the council to attend meetings between city staff and the Humane Society.
SPEAKERS
TERESA TANK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- She expressed her concerns about how the contract was written and noted some bullet points that she disagreed with.
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MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA,
- Asked for clarification on the line of credit amount. - Asked about the cost of the officers on call. Would like to see a cost allocation.
CINDY FRANEY, BARSTOW, HUMANE SOCIETY
- Expressed excitement with this partnership.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked if this item passes when the Humane Society will start servicing the residents.
PERRY PACK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Wanted to see great service provided to the residents from the Humane Society and the City. - Requested the council do an analysis before voting on this item.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Asked if the Police Department will be providing animal control services for the city. - Asked if the city will be hiring an additional officer and acquiring an additional truck.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANDREW ESPINOZA JR.
- Clarified the city will hire an animal control officer who will work for the city paying him 60K a year.
- Noted the city already owns a truck to provide this service. - Explained this officer will be under the police department and will respond through the dispatcher.
- Clarified the city will pay the Humane Society 60K per year to fund capital improvement; and 310K line of credit.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE to approve amending section 10.5 Annual Base Rate Plus COLA to set the CPI increase at a max of 5%. Section 8 Capital Improvement Payment is to be set at 60K per year for the first 5 years then the amount is negotiated if renewal occurs for the second term. Section 9 Line of Credit it will be:
“must be pulled within the 60 days”. Section 6.1.3 Renewal Term adds at the beginning of the language: "If the parties agree the contract should be renewed for such term as agreed by the parties".
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Noble, Rose, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
12. JOINT ITEM – CITY COUNCIL/BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS REORGANIZATION AND SELECTION OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
AND ALTERNATED
Recommended Action:
The City Council/Barstow Fire Protection Board of Directors are asked to 1) approve the reorganization of the City Council/Barstow Fire Protection District Board of Directors and 2) determine committee representatives and alternates, establish new committees if needed, and delete non-functioning committees.
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER, MARIBEL HERNANDEZ,
- Presented the staff report as filed with the City Clerk's office Minutes-December 16, 2024
MAYOR SILVA
- Presented for discussion the City Council/Barstow Fire Protection Boards of Directors committee representatives and alternates for each.
- Stated that new representatives would be needed for committee positions held by former Mayor Courtney and Council Member Dyer Kruse.
- Appointed COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE as the Mayor Pro Tem and Barstow Fire Protection District Vice-Chair.
The City Council discussed and made changes to the committees as follows:
Mayor Timothy R. Silva
Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Mae Rose
BFPD Chair Timothy R. Silva
BFPD Vice Chair Barbara Mae Rose
Barstow Area Chamber of
Commerce
Representative:
Alternate:
Timothy R. Silva
Barbara Mae Rose
League of Cities Representative:
Alternate:
James Noble
Timothy R. Silva
Military Affairs Representative:
Alternate:
James Noble
John Williams
Mojave Desert Air Quality
Management District (MDAQMD)
Representative:
Alternate:
Carmen Hernandez
James Noble
San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority
(SBCTA)
Representative:
Alternate:
Timothy R. Silva
Carmen Hernandez
Solid Waste Advisory Task Force
(SWAT) / Solid Waste Joint
Powers Authority (JPA)
Representative:
Alternate:
Carmen Hernandez
James Noble
Southern CA Association of
Governments (SCAG)
Representative:
Alternate:
Timothy R. Silva
Carmen Hernandez
Southern California Edison
Government Advisory Panel
(GAP)
Representative:
Alternate:
Carmen Hernandez
Timothy R. Silva
Victor Valley Transit Authority
(VVTA)
Representative:
Alternate:
James Noble
Carmen Hernandez
Barstow Gaming Committee Representative:
Alternate:
Timothy R. Silva
Carmen Hernandez
Finance / Audit Committee Representative:
Alternate:
Carmen Hernandez
John Williams
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Homeward Bound Ad Hoc
Committee
Representative:
Alternate:
Public Members:
Barbara Mae Rose
John Williams
Angela Pasco-Ortez
Edith Seehafer
Elaine Villareal
Rules & Policies Committee Representative:
Alternate:
Barbara Mae Rose
John Williams
Street Committee Representative:
Alternate:
Timothy R. Silva
John Williams
SPEAKERS
ROSE BEARSHEAR FROM NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP
- Made comments regarding the Homeward Bound Committee noting they have not had much progress with the homeless, and hopes to see progress with the new council RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
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 HOUR NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
SPEAKERS
JOHN HILL, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Shared hardships he and his family had gone through and made program recommendations to better our community.
ROSE BEARSHEAR, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Gave information about a grant the city received in August 2023 for $732,000 to allow the City of Barstow to hire a Climate Chief Resilience Officer wanted to know the status of this program.
ET SNELL, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed his concerns with police officers picking up dogs and the city council. - Asked why the meeting time was moved.
- Talked about the Marriott agreement.
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked for clarification on the Marriott agreement, wanted to know why $61,931 was given to them. - Talked about rules and regulations for local vendors regarding air quality.
PERRY PACK, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Proposed leadership and input from our elderly and the youth from the city. - Asked the community, council, and staff to work together to move forward.
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STAFF REPORTS:
No Comments.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Spoke about the 395 expansion in Hesperia.
- SCAG December 5.
- Mountain Desert Policy Committee.
COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE
- VVTA will meet on January 21st.
- Attended Military Affairs, they will be hosting a Veterans Day BBQ. - The Military Ball will be in Las Vegas in 2025.
- United Support Veterans Group put out their schedule for 2025.
MAYOR PRO-TEM ROSE
- The Homeward Bound Committee met on December 11th, not a quorum. - The next meeting will be on January 9th at 5 PM.
- Rules and Policy will be dark in December, the next meeting is January 28th.
MAYOR SILVA
- Attended Homeward Bound Committee representing his St. Joseph's Church.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned in memory of David Villafana at 9:20 P.M
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Andrea Flores, City Clerk Timothy R. Silva, Mayor
Notice: Signed Minutes are filed with the City Clerk’s office