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:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE called the Closed Session to order at 6:01 P.M.
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 Present
Barbara Mae Rose Council Member Present
Paul Anthony Courtney Mayor Absent
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
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.
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 Minutes-November 4, 2024
PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK. SPEAKERS:
SPEAKERS:
MIKE HERNANDEZ, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of all the accomplishments of the Interim City Manager.
VIRGINIA BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the Interim 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, Kruse
ABSENT: 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):
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
INVOCATION:
PASTOR LILLIE COOPER from IN HIS PRESENCE CHURCH gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR PRO TEM NOBLE led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes-November 4, 2024
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Paul Anthony Courtney Mayor Absent
James M. Noble Mayor Pro Tem Present
Barbara Mae Rose Council Member Present
Carmen Hernandez Council Member Present
Marilyn Dyer Kruse * 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 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.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ pulling item 2 for discussion.
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: 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-November 4, 2024
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
None
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
- Pulled this item to discuss check 97016 Barstow Hospitality TOT, check #s 97112, 97235, 97143 for Route 66 Animal, and check 97298 for Southern 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
- Abstained from check #’s 97087, 97191, 97192 and wire 1043.
SPEAKERS:
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: (ITEMS PREVIOUSLY TABLED OR PULLED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR BY THE COUNCIL WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD AT
THIS TIME)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. ADOPTION OF THE 2021-2029 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
Recommended Action:
Minutes-November 4, 2024
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 Clerk’s office.
COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE
- Thanked staff for the work done with the Housing Element.
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Was happy with the updates made to the report.
MAYOR PRO TEM OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:43 P.M.
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.
CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES NOTED NO WRITTEN COMMENT RECEIVED MAYOR PRO TEM CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:45 P.M.
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:
4. MEASURE Q RESIDENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TERMS AND UPCOMING VACANCIES Recommended Action:
. A) 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
. B) 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 Clerk’s 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 to start on November 13th.
Minutes-November 4, 2024
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 members to understand the process.
SPEAKERS:
JOHN WILLIAMS, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Does not understand why advertising applications and the Council select ethical members.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED by COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE to approve and modify the application dates to November 13, 2024 through December 16, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Mae Rose, Council Member
SECONDER: Marilyn Dyer Kruse, 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 HOUR NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK
CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES
- Stated COUNCIL MEMBER KRUSE had left the meeting at 8:05 P.M. and quorum was still present.
SPEAKERS:
TERESA TANK, BARSTOW CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of the amount paid to Route 66 and would like to know when the workshop will happen.
CHARLES ROBEY, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Said his daughter broke her ankle on Halloween night.
TIM SILVA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked how the exit interview and letter was leaked, and he will be reporting it to the FPPC.
RODNEY BRAND JR, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Spoke of getting out and voting 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.
ET SNELL, NEWBERRY SPRINGS
- Spoke about the public funds being given away, his tripod and a violation of the Brown Act.
Minutes-November 4, 2024
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
- Police Department 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 addressed 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 meeting November 26th. - Homeward Bound Meeting will be on November 13th
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- SBCTA November 6
- SCAG November 7
- Street Committee Meeting November 6
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 Barstow Fire Captain Garret 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