3. Inventory of City-Owned Contributions. The City will maintain an inventory of all Contributions provided by the City that will remain the personal property of the City. At a minimum, the inventory will keep a record of the recipient of the Contributions, a description of the Contributions, the Contributions’ purchase order number, the location where the Contributions will be stored, and the contact information for the recipient’s designated point of contact.
4. Specification of Resources Needed. Applicants for Grants and/or Contributions supporting youth sports must specify the Contributions needed, the intended use of Grant funds, and explain how the Grant and/or Contributions will benefit their organization.
F. Termination
1. Monitoring. The City will monitor the performance of each awardee against the goals, deliverables, and performance standards required by the Program Agreement.
2. Program Agreement. The Program Agreement shall provide:
i. Substandard performance by the awardee, as determined by the City, constitutes a breach of the Program Agreement;
ii. In the event of a awardee’s substandard performance of the Program Agreement, the City will provide the awardee written notice specifying the nature of the substandard performance and may, within its discretion, provide an opportunity to cure and specify the measures that must be taken to cure the breach; and
iii. In the event of a breach, the City may suspend the Program Agreement and Grant and Contribution disbursements, terminate the Program Agreement, require the awardee to repay the entire Grant or any portions of the Grant that were misused, and/or require the awardee to repay the City for the value of the Contributions received. If the City terminates the Grant Agreement, then the awardee will be ineligible to apply for or receive Community Promotional Grants or Contributions for a period of five years.
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I, Andrea Flores, City Clerk of the City of Barstow and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of City Council Policy Memorandum #2025-XX of said Council which was adopted at a regular meeting held August 19, 2025[TBD], by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________ __________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk Timothy Silva, Mayor
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City Council Policy Memorandum #2025-
XX, Community Promotional Fund Policy
(clean version)
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of 220 East Mountain View
Barstow, California 92311-2888
(760) 256-3531 City of Barstow
City Council Policy Memorandum
To: City Manager
From: City Council
CC: City Attorney
Date Adopted: August 19, 2025
Subject: City Council Policy Memorandum #2025-XX, Community Promotional Fund Policy
I. General Policy and Background
In the November 2018 general election, the City of Barstow electorate passed Measure Q, which required the City to adopt an ordinance increasing the City’s sales tax by one percent to provide funding for, without limitation, essential services, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs. Measure Q was codified at Barstow Municipal Code Section 3.33.010, et seq.
The Community Promotional Fund serve as the conduit of Measure Q funds from the City to the community for community programs. The Community Promotional Fund provides grant funding, as well as in-kind contributions, to community-based nonprofit organizations, including specifically, but without limitation, youth and senior organizations, youth sports organizations, and schools for events, initiatives, and programs (collectively “projects”) that meet new and continuing community social and economic needs and trends, promote community collaboration, and/or bring recognition to the community.
II. Provisions
A. Program Guidelines
1. Provision of Financial Support. The City can provide financial support through cash grants(“Grants”) or in-kind contributions (“Contributions”) such as city staff planning and logistical support, waiver of venue fees, equipment, supplies, and other assistance.
The City’s provision of Grants and Contributions is conditional based on agreed criteria to be met by the applicant for financial support (“Applicant”).
2. Public Purpose. Grants and Contributions must be used for a direct public purpose.
The public purpose shall be served if the community of Barstow is recognized or promoted, community collaboration is promoted, and/or there is a direct and identifiable social and/or economic benefit to the community as a whole.
3. Annual Appropriation of Measure Q Funds. As part of the budget adopted by the City Council every fiscal year, (a) the City Manager will recommend an amount to be set aside for the Community Promotional Fund, including, without limitation, any
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amounts recommended be used specifically to support youth sports programs or seniors; and (b) the City Council should specify the amount of Measure Q funds being appropriated to the Community Promotional Fund, including, without limitation, any amounts that are to be used to support youth sports programs or seniors.
4. Annual Awards After Budget Approval. Grants and Contributions will be awarded after the budget is approved in June, based on available Grant funds. The Community Promotional Fund budget will not be finalized unless approved by the City Council.
Community Promotional Fund applications will not be approved unless the City Council has approved the Community Promotional Fund budget.
5. Maximum Number of Awards. Nonprofits, youth sports organizations, and schools within the Barstow Unified School District of located within Barstow (“Barstow schools”) will not be awarded Measure Q funds more than once per fiscal year.
6. Limits on Awards Supporting Events. Grant and Contribution applications for community events will only be eligible to receive Contributions and Grants not exceeding $1,000, unless an exception is approved by the City Council.
Notwithstanding Section II.A.5. above, Applicants may apply for, and the City Council may award, Grants and Contributions for community events more than once per fiscal year, provided that each individual application and award is for a different community event.
7. No Retroactive Applications. Neither Grants nor Contributions will be approved for projects retroactively.
8. Program Agreement Required. Grant and Contribution awardees will be required to enter into a formal program agreement with the City of Barstow. The agreement will detail program components, deliverables, and service level requirements that must be met by the awardee.
B. Eligibility Requirements
1. Nonprofits. Nonprofits must be California public benefit corporations that have current nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and that are located in and serve the Barstow community (“nonprofits”). Nonprofit applicants must provide services that directly benefit the residents of the City of Barstow and/or those who attend a Barstow school.
2. Youth Sports Organizations. Youth sports organizations that do not qualify as nonprofits must be partnered with a nonprofit to be eligible for funding. Youth sports organizations must provide services to the youth population of the City of Barstow and/or youths who attend a Barstow school.
3. Schools. School applicants must be a Barstow school, as defined in Section II.A.5 above.
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4. Application Limit. The City will only accept one application per nonprofit and youth sports organization per fiscal year.
5. For-Profit Business Entities. Except for youth sports organizations partnered with nonprofits, for-profit business entities, including, without limitation, limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, as well as natural persons, are ineligible to apply for Grants and/or Contributions.
6. Projects. Applications for Grants or Contributions to support projects must benefit either the residents of the City of Barstow and/or those who attend a Barstow school.
7. Insurance. Applicants must meet the City of Barstow’s insurance requirements.
8. Background Checks. Applicants must have a formal process in place to conduct background checks on all employees and volunteers who work with persons under the age of 18 years of age and persons 62 years of age and older
9. Authorized Application Signatories. Any application from an applicant on behalf of a Barstow school shall include the signature of the school administrator. Any application from an organization or club shall include the signature of the organization’s president or director.
10. No Sole Source Funding of Projects. Each applicant for a Grant or Contribution that supports a projectshall provide evidence that the City is not the sole source of funding for the project. Applicants shall submit a detailed budget with their application stating the total cost of the project and all sources and amounts of funding.
11. Maximum Grant Award Amount. Except as otherwise provided herein, the maximum Grant amount that may be awarded to any one Applicant in any single fiscal year shall be $3,000. The City Council has discretion to award a higher Grant amount to awardees on a case-by-case basis.
12. Maximum Contribution Amount. Except as otherwise provided herein, the maximum amount of Contributions that may be awarded and provided to any one awardee shall be $3,000. The value of in-kind contributions shall be determined by the usual and normal charge or value for the goods and services provided. The City Council has discretion to award a higher amount of Contributions to awardees on a case-by-case basis.
13. Follow Up Report. Awardees who receive a Grant and/or Contribution are required to submit an follow-up report or presentation to the City Council within 30 days of utilizing the Grant and/or obtaining the Contributions. This report should detail how the Grant and/or Contributions from the City of Barstow were utilized for a public purpose, and should be presented at the next scheduled Council meeting following the awardee’s submission of the report.
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14. Event Locations. Events supported by a Grant or Contribution must use public places within the City of Barstow, and must be open to anyone who wishes to attend.
15. Ineligible Events. Events with a primary focus on politics or religion are ineligible for funding.
16. No Park Maintenance. Applications for the installation or upgrading of park amenities or facilities, or for the repair of park amenities or facilities, will be disregarded.
17. City Audit of Promotional Funds. Awardees must allow an audit on the use of Grants and Contributions should the City of Barstow require such an audit.
18. City Recognition. Awardees must recognize the support of the City of Barstow as a sponsor in all publicity material, annual reports, and similar publications, and at the event.
19. Event Responsibilities. Awardees for Grants or Contributions supporting events are accountable and responsible for the behavior of event guests. Both the awardee and the guests must adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. This encompasses, but is not limited to, the use of illegal substances, gambling, and disorderly conduct. If an event venue is shut down by the police, the awardee will forfeit their security deposit. Disruptive behavior, including but not limited to shouting, running, arguing, fighting, and using profane language, as well as any actions that disturbs other guests or interferes with City or venue staff operations, are strictly prohibited and may result in removal from the venue.
C. Promotional Fund Grant Allocation Timeline
1. The City shall establish one Grant and Contribution funding cycle per year based on the following timeline. The Grants and Contributions will be announced in October. i. Awards:
a. Application Due Date: Second Thursday in August
b. Application Review Period: September
c. Applicant Interviews (as needed): September
d. Award of Funds: First or second regular City Council meeting in October
ii. Unawarded Funds: If any Grant funds remain at the end of the Grant award cycle, then the City Council may, but is not required to, continue receiving and reviewing
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applications and awarding Grants and Contributions on a rolling basis until such remaining grant funds have been exhausted.
D. Selection Process
1. Submittal to City Council. After the application due date, the City Manager or their designee will forward all completed Grant and Contribution applications received prior to the due date to the City Council for consideration. Late applications will not be considered during the Grant award cycle, but may be considered at the end of the Grant award cycle as provided in Section II.C.1.ii. above. The City Council may, within its discretion, interview grant applicants during any regular or special session.
2. City Council Review. The City Council will award Grants and Contributions based on information obtained through the written application, the interview process (if applicable), and how well the applicant demonstrates that their use of the Grant and/or Contribution will serve a public purpose.
3. City Council Award. The City Council may deny, approve, or approve as amended Grant and Contribution applications.
4. Conflicts of Interest. City Council members must recuse themselves from reviewing and making recommendations on a Grant or Contribution application submitted by the City Council member or an immediate family member of a City Council member, and any application that may have a reasonably foreseeable financial effect on the City Council member’s economic interests or the economic interests of an immediate family member of the City Council member. City Council members must comply with all applicable conflict of interest laws in their administration of the Community Promotional Fund program.
E. Grants and Contributions Supporting Youth Sports
1. Donated Contributions. Durable items not exceeding $100.00 that youth sports organizations purchase with Grant funds or receive from the City as Contributions for youth sports will be considered donations from the City to the youth sports organizations. Such items may include, without limitation, balls, uniforms, helmets, bats, rackets, gloves, and cleats that do not individually cost more than $100.00.
The Program Agreement shall specifically list all Contributions donated by City.
2. City-Owned Contributions. Except as provided in Section E.1. above, all other items that youth sports organizations purchase with Grant funds or receive as Contributions from the City will remain the property of the City. Such items may include, without limitation, pitching machines, soccer goals, goal posts, nets, fitness equipment, and field maintenance equipment. Any item not listed as a Contribution donated by the City to the youth sports organization will be considered the property of the City.
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3. Inventory of City-Owned Contributions. The City will maintain an inventory of all Contributions provided by the City that will remain the personal property of the City. At a minimum, the inventory will keep a record of the recipient of the Contributions, a description of the Contributions, the Contributions’ purchase order number, the location where the Contributions will be stored, and the contact information for the recipient’s designated point of contact.
4. Specification of Resources Needed. Applicants for Grants and/or Contributions supporting youth sports must specify the Contributions needed, the intended use of Grant funds, and explain how the Grant and/or Contributions will benefit their organization.
F. Termination
1. Monitoring. The City will monitor the performance of each awardee against the goals, deliverables, and performance standards required by the Program Agreement.
2. Program Agreement. The Program Agreement shall provide:
i. Substandard performance by the awardee, as determined by the City, constitutes a breach of the Program Agreement;
ii. In the event of a awardee’s substandard performance of the Program Agreement, the City will provide the awardee written notice specifying the nature of the substandard performance and may, within its discretion, provide an opportunity to cure and specify the measures that must be taken to cure the breach; and
iii. In the event of a breach, the City may suspend the Program Agreement and Grant and Contribution disbursements, terminate the Program Agreement, require the awardee to repay the entire Grant or any portions of the Grant that were misused, and/or require the awardee to repay the City for the value of the Contributions received. If the City terminates the Grant Agreement, then the awardee will be ineligible to apply for or receive Community Promotional Grants or Contributions for a period of five years.
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I, Andrea Flores, City Clerk of the City of Barstow and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of City Council Policy Memorandum #2025-XX of said Council which was adopted at a regular meeting held August 19, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________ __________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk Timothy Silva, Mayor
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City Council Policy
Memorandum #2025-XX,
Community Promotional Fund
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of 220 East Mountain View
Barstow, California 92311-2888
(760) 256-3531 City of Barstow
City Council Policy Memorandum
To: City Manager
From: City Council
CC: City Attorney
Date Adopted: August 19, 2025
Subject: City Council Policy Memorandum #2025-XX, Community Promotional Fund Policy
I. General Policy and Background
In the November 2018 general election, the City of Barstow electorate passed Measure Q, which required the City to adopt an ordinance increasing the City’s sales tax by one percent to provide funding for, without limitation, essential services, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs. Measure Q was codified at Barstow Municipal Code Section 3.33.010, et seq.
The Community Promotional Fund serve as the conduit of Measure Q funds from the City to the community for community programs. The Community Promotional Fund provides grant funding, as well as in-kind contributions, to community-based nonprofit organizations, including specifically, but without limitation, youth and senior organizations, youth sports organizations, and schools for events, initiatives, and programs (collectively “projects”) that meet new and continuing community social and economic needs and trends, promote community collaboration, and/or bring recognition to the community.
II. Provisions
A. Program Guidelines
1. Provision of Financial Support. The City can provide financial support through cash grants(“Grants”) or in-kind contributions (“Contributions”) such as city staff planning and logistical support, waiver of venue fees, equipment, supplies, and other assistance.
The City’s provision of Grants and Contributions is conditional based on agreed criteria to be met by the applicant for financial support (“Applicant”).
2. Public Purpose. Grants and Contributions must be used for a direct public purpose.
The public purpose shall be served if the community of Barstow is recognized or promoted, community collaboration is promoted, and/or there is a direct and identifiable social and/or economic benefit to the community as a whole.
3. Annual Appropriation of Measure Q Funds. As part of the budget adopted by the City Council every fiscal year, (a) the City Manager will recommend an amount to be set aside for the Community Promotional Fund, including, without limitation, any
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amounts recommended be used specifically to support youth sports programs or seniors; and (b) the City Council should specify the amount of Measure Q funds being appropriated to the Community Promotional Fund, including, without limitation, any amounts that are to be used to support youth sports programs or seniors.
4. Annual Awards After Budget Approval. Grants and Contributions will be awarded after the budget is approved in June, based on available Grant funds. The Community Promotional Fund budget will not be finalized unless approved by the City Council.
Community Promotional Fund applications will not be approved unless the City Council has approved the Community Promotional Fund budget.
5. Maximum Number of Awards. Nonprofits, youth sports organizations, and schools within the Barstow Unified School District of located within Barstow (“Barstow schools”) will not be awarded Measure Q funds more than once per fiscal year.
6. Limits on Awards Supporting Events. Grant and Contribution applications for community events will only be eligible to receive Contributions and Grants not exceeding $1,000, unless an exception is approved by the City Council.
Notwithstanding Section II.A.5. above, Applicants may apply for, and the City Council may award, Grants and Contributions for community events more than once per fiscal year, provided that each individual application and award is for a different community event.
7. No Retroactive Applications. Neither Grants nor Contributions will be approved for projects retroactively.
8. Program Agreement Required. Grant and Contribution awardees will be required to enter into a formal program agreement with the City of Barstow. The agreement will detail program components, deliverables, and service level requirements that must be met by the awardee.
B. Eligibility Requirements
1. Nonprofits. Nonprofits must be California public benefit corporations that have current nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and that are located in and serve the Barstow community (“nonprofits”). Nonprofit applicants must provide services that directly benefit the residents of the City of Barstow and/or those who attend a Barstow school.
2. Youth Sports Organizations. Youth sports organizations that do not qualify as nonprofits must be partnered with a nonprofit to be eligible for funding. Youth sports organizations must provide services to the youth population of the City of Barstow and/or youths who attend a Barstow school.
3. Schools. School applicants must be a Barstow school, as defined in Section II.A.5 above.
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4. Application Limit. The City will only accept one application per nonprofit and youth sports organization per fiscal year.
5. For-Profit Business Entities. Except for youth sports organizations partnered with nonprofits, for-profit business entities, including, without limitation, limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, as well as natural persons, are ineligible to apply for Grants and/or Contributions.
6. Projects. Applications for Grants or Contributions to support projects must benefit either the residents of the City of Barstow and/or those who attend a Barstow school.
7. Insurance. Applicants must meet the City of Barstow’s insurance requirements.
8. Background Checks. Applicants must have a formal process in place to conduct background checks on all employees and volunteers who work with persons under the age of 18 years of age and persons 62 years of age and older
9. Authorized Application Signatories. Any application from an applicant on behalf of a Barstow school shall include the signature of the school administrator. Any application from an organization or club shall include the signature of the organization’s president or director.
10. No Sole Source Funding of Projects. Each applicant for a Grant or Contribution that supports a projectshall provide evidence that the City is not the sole source of funding for the project. Applicants shall submit a detailed budget with their application stating the total cost of the project and all sources and amounts of funding.
11. Maximum Grant Award Amount. Except as otherwise provided herein, the maximum Grant amount that may be awarded to any one Applicant in any single fiscal year shall be $3,000. The City Council has discretion to award a higher Grant amount to awardees on a case-by-case basis.
12. Maximum Contribution Amount. Except as otherwise provided herein, the maximum amount of Contributions that may be awarded and provided to any one awardee shall be $3,000. The value of in-kind contributions shall be determined by the usual and normal charge or value for the goods and services provided. The City Council has discretion to award a higher amount of Contributions to awardees on a case-by-case basis.
13. Follow Up Report. Awardees who receive a Grant and/or Contribution are required to submit an follow-up report or presentation to the City Council within 30 days of utilizing the Grant and/or obtaining the Contributions. This report should detail how the Grant and/or Contributions from the City of Barstow were utilized for a public purpose, and should be presented at the next scheduled Council meeting following the awardee’s submission of the report.
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14. Event Locations. Events supported by a Grant or Contribution must use public places within the City of Barstow, and must be open to anyone who wishes to attend.
15. Ineligible Events. Events with a primary focus on politics or religion are ineligible for funding.
16. No Park Maintenance. Applications for the installation or upgrading of park amenities or facilities, or for the repair of park amenities or facilities, will be disregarded.
17. City Audit of Promotional Funds. Awardees must allow an audit on the use of Grants and Contributions should the City of Barstow require such an audit.
18. City Recognition. Awardees must recognize the support of the City of Barstow as a sponsor in all publicity material, annual reports, and similar publications, and at the event.
19. Event Responsibilities. Awardees for Grants or Contributions supporting events are accountable and responsible for the behavior of event guests. Both the awardee and the guests must adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. This encompasses, but is not limited to, the use of illegal substances, gambling, and disorderly conduct. If an event venue is shut down by the police, the awardee will forfeit their security deposit. Disruptive behavior, including but not limited to shouting, running, arguing, fighting, and using profane language, as well as any actions that disturbs other guests or interferes with City or venue staff operations, are strictly prohibited and may result in removal from the venue.
C. Promotional Fund Grant Allocation Timeline
1. The City shall establish one Grant and Contribution funding cycle per year based on the following timeline. The Grants and Contributions will be announced in October. i. Awards:
a. Application Due Date: Second Thursday in August
b. Application Review Period: September
c. Applicant Interviews (as needed): September
d. Award of Funds: First or second regular City Council meeting in October
ii. Unawarded Funds: If any Grant funds remain at the end of the Grant award cycle, then the City Council may, but is not required to, continue receiving and reviewing
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applications and awarding Grants and Contributions on a rolling basis until such remaining grant funds have been exhausted.
D. Selection Process
1. Submittal to City Council. After the application due date, the City Manager or their designee will forward all completed Grant and Contribution applications received prior to the due date to the City Council for consideration. Late applications will not be considered during the Grant award cycle, but may be considered at the end of the Grant award cycle as provided in Section II.C.1.ii. above. The City Council may, within its discretion, interview grant applicants during any regular or special session.
2. City Council Review. The City Council will award Grants and Contributions based on information obtained through the written application, the interview process (if applicable), and how well the applicant demonstrates that their use of the Grant and/or Contribution will serve a public purpose.
3. City Council Award. The City Council may deny, approve, or approve as amended Grant and Contribution applications.
4. Conflicts of Interest. City Council members must recuse themselves from reviewing and making recommendations on a Grant or Contribution application submitted by the City Council member or an immediate family member of a City Council member, and any application that may have a reasonably foreseeable financial effect on the City Council member’s economic interests or the economic interests of an immediate family member of the City Council member. City Council members must comply with all applicable conflict of interest laws in their administration of the Community Promotional Fund program.
E. Grants and Contributions Supporting Youth Sports
1. Donated Contributions. Durable items not exceeding $100.00 that youth sports organizations purchase with Grant funds or receive from the City as Contributions for youth sports will be considered donations from the City to the youth sports organizations. Such items may include, without limitation, balls, uniforms, helmets, bats, rackets, gloves, and cleats that do not individually cost more than $100.00.
The Program Agreement shall specifically list all Contributions donated by City.
2. City-Owned Contributions. Except as provided in Section E.1. above, all other items that youth sports organizations purchase with Grant funds or receive as Contributions from the City will remain the property of the City. Such items may include, without limitation, pitching machines, soccer goals, goal posts, nets, fitness equipment, and field maintenance equipment. Any item not listed as a Contribution donated by the City to the youth sports organization will be considered the property of the City.
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3. Inventory of City-Owned Contributions. The City will maintain an inventory of all Contributions provided by the City that will remain the personal property of the City. At a minimum, the inventory will keep a record of the recipient of the Contributions, a description of the Contributions, the Contributions’ purchase order number, the location where the Contributions will be stored, and the contact information for the recipient’s designated point of contact.
4. Specification of Resources Needed. Applicants for Grants and/or Contributions supporting youth sports must specify the Contributions needed, the intended use of Grant funds, and explain how the Grant and/or Contributions will benefit their organization.
F. Termination
1. Monitoring. The City will monitor the performance of each awardee against the goals, deliverables, and performance standards required by the Program Agreement.
2. Program Agreement. The Program Agreement shall provide:
i. Substandard performance by the awardee, as determined by the City, constitutes a breach of the Program Agreement;
ii. In the event of a awardee’s substandard performance of the Program Agreement, the City will provide the awardee written notice specifying the nature of the substandard performance and may, within its discretion, provide an opportunity to cure and specify the measures that must be taken to cure the breach; and
iii. In the event of a breach, the City may suspend the Program Agreement and Grant and Contribution disbursements, terminate the Program Agreement, require the awardee to repay the entire Grant or any portions of the Grant that were misused, and/or require the awardee to repay the City for the value of the Contributions received. If the City terminates the Grant Agreement, then the awardee will be ineligible to apply for or receive Community Promotional Grants or Contributions for a period of five years.
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I, Andrea Flores, City Clerk of the City of Barstow and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of City Council Policy Memorandum #2025-XX of said Council which was adopted at a regular meeting held August 19, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________ __________________________
Andrea Flores, City Clerk Timothy Silva, Mayor
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Resolution Adopting City Council
Policy Memorandum #2025-XX,
Community Promotional Fund
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY MEMORANDUM
#2025-XX, COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted its Community Promotional Fund Policy (Policy No. 50-01) on April 7, 1997, which was most recently revised on August 19, 2013; and WHEREAS, in November 2018, the electorate of the City of Barstow passed Measure Q, which required the City to adopt an ordinance increasing the City's sales tax by one percent; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted its Youth Community Promotional Fund Policy on December 16, 2019, which was most recently revised on May 28, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a Community Promotional Fund Policy to consolidate the City’s existing community promotional fund policies and adopt a comprehensive policy establishing guidelines, procedures, eligibility requirements, and accountability measures for the administration of the Community Promotional Fund that will be funded from Measure Q revenues; and
WHEREAS, the Community Promotional Fund will provide grant funding and in-kind contributions to community-based nonprofit organizations, youth and senior organizations, youth sports organizations, and schools for events, initiatives, and programs that meet community social and economic needs and trends, promote community collaboration, and bring recognition to the community; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Community Promotional Fund Policy will ensure that Measure Q funds are distributed in a transparent, and accountable manner that serves the public purpose and benefits the Barstow community; and
WHEREAS, the Community Promotional Fund Policy includes appropriate safeguards to ensure proper stewardship of public funds, including program agreements, reporting requirements, audit provisions, and performance monitoring; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the proposed Community Promotional Fund Policy and finds that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines to implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no possibility the proposed Community Promotion Fund Policy will have a significant effect upon the environment and, therefore, it is exempt from CEQA; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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Packet Pg. 342 Attachment: Attachment 5 CPFP (6156 : Adopt Resolution XX-2025 Updating Community Promotional Fund & Youth Policy) SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts City Council Policy Memorandum #2025- XX, Community Promotional Fund Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or their designee, is hereby authorized and directed to implement the Community Promotional Fund Policy and to take all actions necessary to administer the Community Promotional Fund program in accordance with the adopted policy, including, without limitation, the preparation and execution of program agreements with grant and contribution recipients consistent with the requirements set forth in the Community Promotional Fund Policy.
SECTION 4. This Community Promotional Fund Policy supersedes and replaces the Community Promotional Fund Policy (Policy No. 50-01) adopted on April 7, 1997 and most recently revised on August 19, 2013, and the Youth Community Promotional Fund Policy adopted on December 16, 2019 and most recently revised on May 28, 2024.
SECTION 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution and the correctness of the Community Promotional Fund Policy.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19
th day of August, 2025, by the following
vote:
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Timothy Silva, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Andrea Flores, City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 343 Attachment: Attachment 5 CPFP (6156 : Adopt Resolution XX-2025 Updating Community Promotional Fund & Youth Policy) I, Andrea Flores, City Clerk of the City of Barstow, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. ___________-2025, which was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Barstow at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Barstow on the 19th day of August 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Andrea Flores, City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 344 Attachment: Attachment 5 CPFP (6156 : Adopt Resolution XX-2025 Updating Community Promotional Fund & Youth Policy) Joint Special Council/BFPD
10/7/25 05:30 PM
Community Development
Amy Sanchez
Appointment
Doc ID: 6136
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On May 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Policy Memorandum #2025-20 establishing the eligible use of Community Benefit Funds and the Community Benefit Committee appointment and reappointment procedures.
These procedures provide that a committee consisting of two (2) City staff members, designated by the City Manager, one (1) cannabis business owner, and one (1) city resident, both designated by the City Council following the Community Benefit Program committee selection process. Members of the Community Benefit Committee can serve on the Committee for a period of no more than two (2) consecutive fiscal years.
DISCUSSION:
On May 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Policy Memorandum #2025-20 establishing the eligible use of Community Benefit Funds and the Community Benefit Committee appointment and reappointment procedures. These procedures provide that a committee consisting of two (2) City staff members, designated by the City Manager, one (1) cannabis business owner, and one (1) city resident, both designated by the City Council following the Community Benefit Program committee selection process.
Members of the Community Benefit Committee can serve on the Committee for a period of no more than two (2) consecutive fiscal years.
On August 21, 2025, the City Clerk advertised that applications for the Community Benefit Committee were available and established a deadline of September 4, 2025, to submit applications.
Staff made the application available on the City’s website (home page and Community Benefit Committee page) and at the front counter of City Hall. Additionally, staff utilized the following outreach venues to advertise the Committee vacancies: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Channel 6.
On September 4, 2025 (the application deadline), three city resident applications and two cannabis business owner applications had been received. Applications have been attached for review by the City Council (Attachment B).
Policy Memorandum #2025-20 is attached for reference (Attachment A).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council appoints the following individuals to the Community Benefit Committee:
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10/7/25 05:30 PM
Community Development
Amy Sanchez
Appointment
Doc ID: 6136
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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