SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-February 11, 2025
MAYOR
Timothy R. Silva
COUNCILMEMBERS
Carmen M. Hernandez
James M. Noble
Barbara Mae Rose
John “Tex” Williams
ELECTED CITY CLERK
Andrea Flores
ELECTED CITY TREASURER
Michael Lewis
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Juanantonio DeLucas
Andrew Ziemer
Beatrice Lint
Paul Niemeyer
Ted Weasma
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
A Subsidiary District of the City of
Barstow
Timothy R. Silva
Carmen M. Hernandez
James M. Noble
Barbara Mae Rose
John “Tex” Williams
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 PM:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Carmen Hernandez
Council Member James Noble
Council Member John “Tex” Williams
Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Rose
Mayor Timothy Silva
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY
ITEM ON THE AGENDA, PLEASE SO INDICATE BY FILLING OUT A
SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND HANDING IT TO THE CITY
CLERK PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. 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.
Agenda-February 11, 2025
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. MEASURE Q WORKSHOP
Recommended Action: Receive Public Comment and Direct Future Agenda Items for Council Consideration as Desired.
Presentation only. Public Comment will be taken.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION (immediately following adjournment of the Special Meeting) 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 PRIOR TO THE AGENDA ITEM BEING ADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Conference with Legal Counsel; Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1), a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the belowdescribed existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)) Number of Potential Cases: 1
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Interim City Manager, Public Safety Director, Police Chief
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION WILL BE GIVEN AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025:
ADJOURNMENT:
Individuals electing to later challenge any items listed herein will be limited to addressing only those issues raised at any public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Governing Board prior to the meeting.
Agenda-February 11, 2025
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Governing Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 220 East Mountain View Ste. A, Barstow, CA 92311 during normal business hours.
The City of Barstow, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 255-5122, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.
I hereby certify, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that this agenda has been posted 72 hours prior to the stated meeting in a place accessible to the public.
Posted on the 7th day of February,
Special Meeting
02/11/25 05:30 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Presentation
Doc ID: 5871
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
MEASURE Q WORKSHOP
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City is organizing a workshop and inviting community members get an update on Measure Q.
DISCUSSION:
Following inquiries from the Council during the meeting on February 3, 2025, the Council has asked staff to arrange a workshop. This session will provide both the community and Council Members with an update on Measure Q.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact regarding this - discussion of this item.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive Public Comment and Direct Future Agenda Items for Council Consideration as Desired.
Presentation only. Public Comment will be taken.
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Special Meeting
02/11/25 05:30:PM
Maribel Hernandez
Doc ID: 5874
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Conference with Legal Counsel; Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1), a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)) Number of Potential Cases: 1 2 Packet Pg. 5
Special Meeting
02/11/25 05:30:PM
Maribel Hernandez
Doc ID: 5873
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Interim City Manager, Public Safety Director, Police Chief 3 Packet Pg. 6
Special Meeting
02/11/25 05:30:PM
Maria Chavez
Doc ID: 5875
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
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