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.

February 2, 2021 Minutes (Approved 3/23/2021)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:00 p.m.

****Meeting previously scheduled for January 26, 2021 was rescheduled to this date due to unavailability of two Directors****

****Meeting held via Zoom ****

1. Meeting called to order at 6:39 by President Stapp who Pledge of Allegiance. (Meeting delayed due to technical issues)

2. Directors present: Gene Low, Jim Stradling, Blyther Roeder-German are present. Not present, Daryl Schendel. Guest Kyle Woolley, City of Barstow, present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 11/23/2020, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.

Break in agenda to hear update from Mr. Woolley. Organized sports are starting up again in the City after COVID-19 restrictions shut down many activities for months. Several staff changes have occurred at the City and staff in all departments are spread thin due to changes, vacancies and COVID-19. Information regarding grant eligibility is shared. Also, companies are offering playground equipment at discounted prices because of the pandemic. Mr. Woolley will provide more information to Carol. Mr. Woolley also indicates inspection reports will be available to Board at next meeting.

4. Water Bill: Water bill of $482.25 is discussed. An exceptionally large bill for the time of year. “High Bill” investigation was conducted by Golden State Water, with results of inconclusive as to why so much water usage was recorded. Board asks Carol to contact the water company about the meter. Board okays payment of current bill to GSW of $75.35

5. Correspondence: President Stapp defers review to end of the meeting. **

6. Parks: For both parks, Board determines that ground covering for both parks needs to be a priority. Wood chips in places at “H” Street are a bare minimum and leaking water from GSW tank turned areas in to a mulch like substance. Director Low has motioned to explore and get bids on wood chips and approve purchase in an amount not to exceed $7500, second by Director Stradling, motion approved no opposition. Carol will follow up.

a. Barstow Heights Park— Squirrel issues are still presenting problems. Carol indicates several burrows around the office building that need addressed.

b. Venner Park—Damaged canopy has been repaired and replaced. One spring riding toy is cracked and needs replaced. Also swing replacement needs to happen. Expected grant funds could be used for replacement costs. Carol will follow up.

7. Office building and area: No issues to report other than the squirrel burrows.

**Board takes up correspondence at this time.

1. After discussion, signatures for bank account are to remain.

2. Election information shared.

3. Yearly letter from Hi Desert Alarm reviewed.

4. Pilot Power letter indicates they are managing the power through SCE that is provided to the District. SCE bill looks no different.

5. SDRMA to remain as liability insurance provider for District.

6. CSDA and LAFCO letters reviewed.

7. Letter from SB County Auditor/Controller reviewed and discussed. District now had Biennial audit and that information was provided to them.

8. Independent Auditor to be sought for District audit for FYs 2019-20 and 2020-21. Options to be explored.

8. Written/Oral General Manager’s report: No questions presented by Board. Carol requests that Internet provider possibly be changed. Director Low to provide information to Carol.

Written report to become a part of these minutes.

9. Directors’ reports: Director Low asks for clarification of paid item of which Carol provides. No other reports from Directors.

****Brief Board discussion determines a February meeting in not necessary and defers next meeting to March 23, 2021**** If any issues arise Carol will contact Board.

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

Adjournment at 7:53 (Director stipends to be mailed on 2/3/2021)

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for March 23 2021 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 23, 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 February 2, 2021

Financial/reconciliation reports

Financial Transaction print-out

4. Correspondence

5. Parks

a. Barstow Heights

b. Venner

6. Office Building and Area

7. General Manager’s Report

8. Directors’ Report (roundtable)

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

Adjournment --

Next Meeting Date:

April 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.