March 23, 2021 Minutes (approved 4-27-2021)

Approved 4/27/2021

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:00 by President Stapp, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling. Director Blythe Roeder-German is not present. Guest Kyle Woolley present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 2/2/2021, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition. Director Schendel abstains as he was not present at meeting.

4. Correspondence: Some items of correspondence reviewed by President Stapp. Letter from Fay Barnes indicating his retirement and H&B is taking over. Notice from State of California that government agencies are required to have a Covid Prevention program on file. Mr. Woolley indicates he has a template that he can send to Carol to get that started. County auctioning property, website provided. New Board Members Handbook available and will be given to Director Roeder-German.

5. Parks:

Mr. Woolley has been pulled to other departments along with his duties for the parks. Also indicated that the Harvey House will be opening soon. The swings and/or seats in the parks are being repaired or replaced as needed. City has stocked up on parts and repair or replacement can happen faster. Director Low notes wood chips have already been “kicked” out of the area under the swings. Mr. Woolley talks about rubber mats that could be installed. Discussion of pending grant held by Board with Mr. Woolley. Board is eager to know if the District will be getting any of the available funds. Discussion of park equipment replacement held. Mr. Woolley mentions a company selling equipment at 50% off, information will be sent to Carol.

The basketball nets at both parks were replaced by Director Stradling. Backboards were checked and everything seems to be in good shape. President Stapp asks Carol to order more to have on hand for next time.

a. Barstow Heights Park— New wood chips have been placed in the playground area. President Stapp addressed the squirrel population on 3/18/2021, but there are several in the fenced Water Company area that cannot be reached. Board members have noticed an American Towing tow truck parked on the Rimrock side of H Street park and question legality of placement. Carol will investigate that to see who has jurisdiction.

b. Venner Park—New wood chips have been placed in the playground area. Broken drive-in gate has been fixed, but Mr. Woolley indicates it will have to be re-done. A spring toy at the park is broken and needs replaced. Verification of who is required to install needs to be obtained first.

6. Office/work hours remainder of 2020: Carol requests closure of office the week of December 21 and 28, 2020. Board agrees. Carol will check mail and address any immediate issues that may come up.

7. Office Building and Area: No issues, all is good.

8. Written/Oral General Manager’s report: Written report to become a part of these minutes. Carol notes City of Barstow is having a “Shred-fest” on 4/17/2021 and she will take outdated documents for destruction.

9. Directors’ reports: Director Schendel informs everyone that thieves are stealing catalytic converters all over the area and to beware. No reports from remaining Directors.

10. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1(a)(6) is not required.

Adjournment at 6:48

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Real ID Information

 http://highdesertdaily.com/2021/04/dmv-encourages-californians-to-get-a-real-id-now/?fbclid=IwAR0hQ2hJD5z5bXMczw--v9hHsR9s-Nz3uDHfLkPkuwbL-I4FGEBfu3FwCMU 

DMV Encourages Californians to Get a REAL ID Now

by admin • April 27, 2021 • 0 Comments

By Staff Reports

(Victor Valley)– The DMV continues to offer REAL IDs to Californians as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security extends the enforcement date from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023. As the COVID-19 emergency continues, office space and appointments are limited to accommodate physical distancing guidelines. The DMV encourages customers to plan ahead and be patient.

“We continue to aggressively pursue service improvements so anyone who is eligible and wants a REAL ID today can get it. There is no need to wait for long lines or deadlines,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “If you need to renew your driver’s license, you can upgrade to a REAL ID.”

More than 10 million Californians have a REAL ID.

The DMV is taking many steps to improve its services and make getting a REAL ID easier. By filling out the REAL ID application at REALID.dmv.ca.gov and uploading their documents, Californians can bring their confirmation code and documents with them to a DMV office at their convenience, even the same day, for express service – no appointment necessary. Once at a service window, it now takes less than 10 minutes to complete the REAL ID transaction.

Beginning May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved document, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases.

The DMV encourages Californians to complete the online application for a REAL ID before they come to the office and to be prepared with the appropriate documents to speed the process for everyone.

To apply for a REAL ID, Californians must visit a DMV office and provide:

• One proof of identity* – original or certified (examples: valid passport, birth certificate)
  *Legal name change document(s) if name on proof of identity is different from the name on the other documents (examples: marriage certificate, adoption papers)
• Social Security number
• Two proofs of California residency – paper copies (examples: utility bill, bank statement)

Visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov for a complete list of acceptable documents and a link to the online application.

Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit. The DMV continues to encourage customers to use its online services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. As a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all Californians can now renew their driver’s license online – even if the renewal notice states an office visit is required. Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks.

With more customers using online services, DMV offices have more space to accommodate those who need a REAL ID or otherwise have to visit an office.

Agenda for April 27, 2021 meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President R. Stapp

Directors: D. Schendel, G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German

1. Call to order and Flag Salute

2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3. Approval/Consent Items

Minutes of March 23, 2021

Financial/reconciliation reports

Financial Transaction print-out

4. Anna Goodson, Pacific Play Systems

5. Proposed Resolution 2021-1 (Audit schedule revision)

6. Parks

a. Barstow Heights

b. Venner

7. Correspondence

8. Office Building and Area

9. General Manager’s Report

10. Directors’ Report (roundtable)

11. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1

Adjournment –

Next Meeting Date: May 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m.

Office Closed

 

The office will be closed April 15, 2021

Regular hours will resume on April 20, 2021

Grand Jury Information

Applications Now Being Accepted for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury

by admin • April 12, 2021 • 0 Comments

By Staff Reports

(Victor Valley)―Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the 2022 calendar year beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022.

The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of the county, including cities and special districts, and also potentially hear information on certain criminal investigations. All communications to the Grand Jury are confidential and every signed citizen complaint is responded to after investigation. Service as a Grand Juror involves an average of three to five full working days per week, which is compensated at $60 per day with appropriate mileage. The regular Grand Jury meeting place is located in the City of San Bernardino.

To be eligible for selection, a person must be at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, and a resident of the County of San Bernardino for at least one year prior to appointment. Other requirements include; sufficient knowledge of the English language, possession of natural faculties, of ordinary intelligence, sound judgment, and good character. By law, elected public officials are not eligible.

Interested citizens are encouraged to apply on-line http://www.sbcounty.gov/GrandJury/CTS/GeneralInformation. Applications can also be submitted in-person by downloading http://wp.sbcounty.gov/grandjury/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2018/12/SB-County-Civil-Grand-Jury-Application.pdf, sent by mail, or picked- up in-person at 172 West Third Street, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA. The application deadline is July 30, 2021.

Please refer to the https://wp.sbcounty.gov/grandjury/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/01/2022-Timeline.pdf for important dates and information. For further questions or comments, please visit the Grand Jury’s website at http://wp.sbcounty.gov/grandjury/ or contact the Grand Jury Assistant at (909) 387-9120.

More Re-opening Information

 

Graduation Ceremonies Now Allowed with Restrictions

by admin • March 31, 2021 • 0 Comments

By Staff Reports

(Victor Valley)– Starting April 1, students, parents, and educators across San Bernardino County can once again enjoy the tradition of an in-person graduation ceremony, with specific restrictions. The new standards also apply to the reopening of amusement parks, live concerts and sporting events.

Specifically, outdoor venues (including sports stadiums and amusement parks), may open to 15% capacity outdoors and indoors (with time limits).  Graduation ceremonies, sporting events and concerts and will be permitted in venues that meet certain criteria, including:

• The venue must be a permanent and fixed facility, focused around a stage round, field court, or other central area designed primarily for viewing entertainment or athletics by an audience.
• The facility must either be open to the sky or have at least 50% of the total perimeter open — i.e., there are no walls, doors, windows, dividers, or other physical barriers that restrict air flow, whether open or closed.
• Seat assignments must be marked clearly with at least six feet of distance between household groups.
• There must be permanent or added barriers to create at least 12 feet of space between the audience and the stage.

“This is great news for anyone longing to see their child graduate from school, or just get outside and enjoy a concert or watch a ball game,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “This news is especially welcome now, as weather conditions make outdoor events particularly inviting.”

Other specifics regarding commencement/graduation ceremonies

“We’re excited that students, teachers, families and school administrators will be able to celebrate the milestone of graduation,” said Hagman. “But it is still important to remain cautious and take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

Such cautionary steps include:

• Conducting ceremonies outdoors in open-air venues offering unrestricted airflow.
• Requiring attendees to wear masks and maintain physical distance from others outside their immediate households. All attendees, including school staff, performers, students and families are counted toward any occupancy capacity limit.
• Requiring attendees to sign up in advance of the ceremony, and limiting attendance to those who have pre-registered.
• Screening (including self-screening) attendees for COVID symptoms, with schools establishing expectations according to public health guidelines.

If possible, districts and schools are strongly encouraged to send students their diplomas, caps and gowns prior to the ceremony so they can arrive dressed and with their diplomas in hand. Also, those schools planning to host multiple ceremonies during a single day must allow for at least two hours between ceremonies, which will help prevent attendees from separate events from mixing.

Vaccination Information

 

Residents ages 50+ eligible for vaccines Thursday, followed by ages 16+ on April 15

by admin • March 31, 2021 • 0 Comments

By Staff Reports

(Victor Valley)– San Bernardino County has made great strides in vaccinating its residents, with approximately 27.8% of the population vaccinated to date. On Thursday, eligibility opens to all residents ages 50 and up, followed by all residents ages 16 and up on April 15. Anyone who accompanies an eligible family member can also get vaccinated, provided they make an appointment at the same time & place.

Our mobile clinics have been doing a fantastic job bringing the vaccines to remote communities such as Trona and Needles. And more clinics are being planned each day, including one scheduled for Thursday, April 1, at Calico Ghost Town in Yermo.

The County’s vaccination dashboard includes a handy tracker showing how the vaccinations are progressing in each of our communities. Categories include demographics and locations. Here are some quick First District numbers, based on population.

• Adelanto – 15% vaccinated
• Apple Valley – 26.6% vaccinated
• Baker – 6.7% vaccinated
• Big River- 2.6% vaccinated
• Daggett – 6.8% vaccinated
• Havasu Lake – 4.2% vaccinated
• Helendale – 22.9% vaccinated
• Hesperia – 19% vaccinated
• Hinkley – 7.7% vaccinated
• Needles – 15.9% vaccinated
• Newberry Springs – 12.5% vaccinated
• Oak Hills – 19.8% vaccinated
• Oro Grande – 11.1% vaccinated
• Phelan – 22.2% vaccinated
• Pinon Hills – 13.8% vaccinated
• Trona – 22.1% vaccinated
• Victorville – 22% vaccinated
• Wrightwood – 31.1% vaccinated
• Yermo – 10.4% vaccinated

There is still much work to be done. By the end of April, the state is expected to receive more than 3 million vaccines per week, compared to the current 1.8 million. Our goal is to ensure that everyone in the County has the opportunity to receive their “shot for hope.”

Make an appointment now on the county’s vaccination website. Share the news with friends who may not know about the opportunity. And if you have questions, the county’s COVID-19 hotline is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays at (909) 387-3911.

Our office is here to serve you. We are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. weekdays at (760) 995-8100.