REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda-February 18, 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
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
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.
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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:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8)
Property: Bureau of Land Management Land east and north of the commercial developments along Highpoint Parkway, off Lenwood Road
Agency Negotiators: Chris Heldreth, Interim City Manager Negotiating Party: Lewis Acquisition Company, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Gov. Code § 54957.6)
District Negotiators: Acting City Manager/District Manager Chris Heldreth & Barstow Fire Protection District Chief Cory Cisneros
Employee Organization: Barstow Professional Firefighters Association
3. 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
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Interim City Manager, Public Safety Director, Police Chief
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Gov. Code § 54957)
Position Title: City Manager
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1))
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Case Name: R. Perez Workers Compensation Case No. ADJ16278610 REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MISS BARSTOW, ELLA JO MASSIMINI
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ROLL CALL:
Council Member Carmen Hernandez
Council Member James Noble
Council Member John “Tex” Williams
Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Rose
Mayor Timothy R. Silva
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA INCLUDING
ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, 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.
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:
7. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR BARSTOW COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND CHEER Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
8. RECOGNITION OF BARSTOW PAGEANT’S COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES Recommended Action:
Present certificates to Barstow Pageant’s community representatives.
9. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR RODNEY BRAND
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
10. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY BABIES SO SPECIAL Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
11. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY GOGO BARSTOW Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS ON ALL CONSENT ITEMS TO THREE MINUTES Agenda-February 18, 2025
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.
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
12. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, for #97649-98436 totaling $14,581,465.73 and wires #1055 & 1057-1085 totaling $1,387,522.06, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $15,593,129.85
Fire: $375,857.94
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $15,968,987.79
CITY COUNCIL:
13. CITY OF BARSTOW MONTHLY UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS: (ITEMS PREVIOUSLY TABLED OR PULLED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR BY THE COUNCIL WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD AT THIS TIME).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
14. RECLASSIFICATION OF THE FIREFIGHTER/EMT POSITION TO SALARY GRADE 11480 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Barstow Fire Protection District Board:
1. Approve the reclassification of the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position to salary grade 11480 ($6,229.56 - $7,950.67 per month) (Attachment B).
15. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO. ____-2025 OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 REGARDING THE MEETING TIME AND PLACE OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ____-2025, AMENDING PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE CITY COUNCIL’S MEETING, PROCEEDINGS, AND BUSINESS; AND REPEALING CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Recommended Action:
Pursuant to requests of the City Council and the Mayor, adopt the proposed ordinance and resolution.
16. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) FOR THE PURCHASE OF ENGINE 328 (TYPE-1 FIRE ENGINE WITH EQUIPMENT)
Recommended Action:
No Impact and remains within FY24/25 budget. This initiative of $40,000 transaction with California Office of Emergency Services from Account #225.225.225.06.626 (Current Balance:
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$80,000 unexpended) to execute this action.
17. DOS COSTAS - NEW MEXICO CHILI COOK OFF & BELEN FIESTAS Recommended Action:
Staff is asking for direction from Council.
18. MARRIOTT PRESENTATION REGARDING PAYMENT
Recommended Action:
Receive and File
19. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT OF ROCHELLE CLAYTON AS CITY
MANAGER, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MANAGER, ODESSA WATER DISTRICT
MANAGER, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MANAGER AND APPROVAL OF AT-WILL
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Recommended Action:
The City Council, Fire Protection District Board of Directors, Water District Board of Directors, and Successor Agency Board of Directors are recommended to each formally appoint Ms. Clayton as City Manager, Fire Protection District Manager, Odessa Water District Manager, and Successor Agency Executive Director by adopting the attached Resolution of Appointment and approving the attached Employment Agreement. Ms. Clayton’s start date will be March 10, 2025.
GENERAL, NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL
PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE 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.
STAFF REPORTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
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.
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.
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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.
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Posted on the 14TH day of February, 2025.