Barstow — 2023-10-16

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR\nRecommended Action:\n(Gov. Code Section 54956.8)\nProperty Address: APNs:\n• 042819101\n• 042821104\n• 042817106\nAgency Negotiator: Willie Hopkins, Jr. City Manager\nNegotiating Party: United States of America\nUnder Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION\nRecommended Action:\n(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))\nCase Name: Ellis v. City of Barstow,\nSan Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIV-SB-2307680

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION\nRecommended Action:\n(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))\nCase Name: Woolley v. City of Barstow,\nSan Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIV-SB-2307231

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION\nRecommended Action:\n(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))\nCase Name: Hernandez v. City of Barstow,\nSan Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIV-SB-2125628

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nRecommended Action:\n(Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(3)\nA point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal\ncounsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant\nexposure to litigation against the City. Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but\nwhich the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Gov. Code §\n54956.9(e)(1))

6. CHEMEHUEVI INDIAN TRIBE PROJECT UPDATE\nRecommended Action:\nPresentation only.\nCONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL\nPUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.\nSPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS ON ALL CONSENT ITEMS TO THREE MINUTES\nOR LESS. ALL REQUESTS TO SPEAK MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING\nADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN\nTO THE CITY CLERK.\nCITY COUNCIL:

7. APPROVAL OF LETTER TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BUREAU OF LAND\nMANAGEMENT, REQUESTING DIRECT SALE OF LAND TO THE CITY OF BARSTOW\nRecommended Action:\nApprove Letter to the United States of America, Bureau of Land Management,\nRequesting Direct Sale of Land to the City of Barstow, APNS: 042819101, 042821104,\n042817106, and direct City Manager to enter into land acquisition negotiations with the\nBureau of Land Management. Sending this letter is exempt from review under the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act per CEQA Guidelines sections 15312 and\n15378(b)(4,5).\nMINUTES ALL AGENCIES:

9. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION CONTRACT WITH MGT\nCONSULTING\nRecommended Action:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve a contract with MGT Consulting in the amount of\n$133,880 and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement.\nGENERAL, NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL\nPUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN\nTHE CITY’S JURISDICTION. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS TO THREE\nMINUTES OR LESS. ALL REQUESTS TO SPEAK MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM\nBEING ADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE\nGIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.\nBUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:\nSTAFF REPORTS:\nCITY MANAGER'S SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATE\nRecommended Action:\nReceive and file.\nCOUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:\nBUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL: