BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL/ODESSA WATER/BFPD
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
APRIL 7, 2025
5:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-April 7, 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 - CLOSED SESSION 5:00PM
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-April 7, 2025
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code § 54957.6)
City & District Negotiators: City Manager/District Manager Rochelle Clayton Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Position Title: Assistant City Manager
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: Dean and John-Paul Barela
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 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.
Agenda-April 7, 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:
4. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT TO DEAN AND JOHN-PAUL BARELA Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
5. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO GILBERT AND YVONNE MALDONADO Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
6. PRESENTATION FROM PERMA TO THE CITY OF BARSTOW
Recommended Action:
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 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:
7. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 18, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
8. MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 3, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
9. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 17, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
10. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, checks #98571-98991 totaling $9,810,141.42 and wires #1098-1115 totaling $717,774.90, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $10,221,656.69
Fire: $306,259.53
Successor Agency: $0.00
Agenda-April 7, 2025
Grand Total: $10,527,916.32
CITY COUNCIL:
11. APPROVAL FOR MAYOR SILVA TO TRAVEL TO THE CITY COUNTY 2025 CONFERENCE IN
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA
Recommended Action:
Approve travel for Mayor Silva to attend the City-County Conference in Lake Arrowhead scheduled for May 08 - 09, 2025.
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:
12. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM HIGH DESERT JUNIOR
SHOOTERS
Recommended Action:
Approve Community Promotional Fund of in-kind donation in the amount of $1,050 for waiver of fees for the use of the Cora Harper Center.
13. APPOINTMENT OF MEASURE Q RESIDENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONERS - AT-LARGE, DISTRICTS 2, 3, AND 4
Recommended Action:
That the City Council appoint the following individuals to the Resident Oversight Commission:
District 2 Samantha Ryan
District 3 Ben Rosenberg
District 4 Council Member Williams, is requesting Council direction.
At-Large Sonia Compton - Reay
14. CITY OF BARSTOW ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1. Receive and file the City of Barstow's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2024.
15. ODESSA WATER DISTRICT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following action:
1. Receive and file the Odessa Water District’s Basic Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
16. BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following action:
1. Receive and file the Barstow Fire Protection District's Basic Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Agenda-April 7, 2025
17. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MID-YEAR BUDGET STATUS REPORT & PROPOSED BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council / Fire Board approve the budget adjustments and related transfers within the Budget Adjustments contained within the "Exhibit A” as discussed herein.
18. OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 79 (SB 79)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to communicate the City's opposition to State Legislators, the League of California Cities (Cal Cities), and other relevant stakeholders.
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:
PUBLIC SAFETY 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.
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 3RD day of April, 2025.
Agenda-April 7, 2025
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager