REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
APRIL 21, 2025
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes-April 21, 2025
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR SILVA called the closed session meeting to order at 6:01 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Timothy Silva Mayor Present
James M. Noble Council Member Present
John Williams Council Member Present
Carmen Hernandez Council Member Present
Barbara Mae Rose Mayor Pro Tem Absent
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 EING 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.
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.SPEAKERS:
Minutes-April 21, 2025
SPEAKERS
GILBERT ASA, BARSTOW CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with the lack of response from the council and city manager regarding his issues with the police department.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Council Member
AYES: Silva, Noble, Williams, Hernandez
ABSENT: Rose
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Recommended Action:
Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation
(Gov. Code Section 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: Millan, et al. v. City of Barstow, et al. San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2204083.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY, MATTHEW SUMMERS reported the following:
- The council met in closed session regarding the Millan vs. City of Barstow case, direction was provided to counsel with no reportable action was taken.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
MAYOR SILVA called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION:
PASTOR MIKE SMITH from BETHANY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP gave the invocation PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PASTOR MIKE SMITH from BETHANY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Timothy Silva Mayor Present
James M. Noble Council Member Present
John Williams Council Member Present
Carmen Hernandez Council Member Present
Barbara Mae Rose Mayor Pro Tem Absent
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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. 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.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Council Member
AYES: Silva, Noble, Williams, Hernandez
ABSENT: Rose
PRESENTATIONS:
2. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO GILBERT AND YVONNE MALDONADO Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
RESULT: PULLED
3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO DONATE LIFE CALIFORNIA IN RECOGNITION
OF DMV/DONATE LIFE MONTH
Recommended Action:
Present proclamation to Donate Life California in recognition of DMV/Donate Life California Month.
MAYOR SILVA AND COUNCIL
- Presented a proclamation to Donate Life California in recognition of DMV/Donate Life California Month.
RESULT: PRESENTATION ONLY
4. PRESENTATION FROM DESERT MANNA - FOOD RECOVERY AND DISTRIBUTION Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
Minutes-April 21, 2025
EUGENE BUTTICCI speaking on behalf of DESERT MANNA
- Provided a presentation on Food Recovery and Distribution. - Mentioned that for the general public, they do the pop-up market weekly, this information is posted on the Desert Manna social media page or Facebook page, Feed Barstow.
Motion by COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ, to have staff and council look for an exception to the California Car Law for the truck owned by Desert Manna.
RESULT: 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:
NONE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
NONE
CITY COUNCIL:
5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURE FOR THE BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY FAIR ON MAY 3, 2025
Recommended Action:
The City Council approve Resolution 5202-2025
SPEAKERS
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with potholes around the area of the event and would like to see these repaired before that day to avoid any incidents.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Council Member
AYES: Silva, Noble, Williams, Hernandez
ABSENT: Rose
6. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TITLE TO PARCEL NO. DKA7490-01-02 FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5303-2025 (Attachment A) authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Direct Sale) waive the reading in full.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance, once the Quitclaim Deed is filed and recorded by the State of California, and authorize recordation by the City Clerk.
Minutes-April 21, 2025
SPEAKERS
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns because this item had not been presented to the planning and zoning commission for approval.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CHRIS HELDRETH
- Clarified the acquisition of the parcel; mentioned it already has a land use designation, which was previously zoned under the general plan.
- Noted that anything located in the city limits was already pre-zoned under the general plan. - Mentioned CALTRANS had a blanket right-of-way under that region, which needs to be relinquished to the city for development.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: James M. Noble, Council Member
AYES: Silva, Noble, Williams, Hernandez
ABSENT: Rose
DISCUSSION / ACTION ON DEFERRED ITEMS:
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NONE
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
NONE
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.
SPEAKERS
TED WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with Code Enforcement and spoke of the problems he has in the District where he resides.
- Noted he reported various violations to Code Enforcement, and about 90% of those violations had not been addressed.
MARSHA WEASMA, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Informed the council that she filed a formal grievance claim in regards to the selection of Measure Q commission representatives.
- Noted that she believes one of the candidates' application had incorrect information that made the application invalid.
- Clarified that the address used on the application was a business address and not a residence Minutes-April 21, 2025
address, which makes this application invalid.
EUGENE BUTTICCI, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Mentioned Fuzzy's Tacos shop will be having its grand opening on April 28th, 2025, at 2:00 PM. - Noted on April 30th, 2025, Pit Stop Bar & Grill will have their ribbon-cutting grand reopening.
ANNA FUZIE, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Thanked city staff for the work they have done at the Barstow Senior Center.
SONIA COMPTON, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed her concerns with the lack of communication between staff and Measure Q Commissioners.
- Expressed disappointment with the candidate selected for District 4.
ET SNELL, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Commended COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS for his service to the community. - Noted the city is finally going in the right direction and expects to see the city continue to make the right decisions.
JIM BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Mentioned he attended the Free Dump Day and commended the staff for their great job. - Expressed concerns with the Burrtec street sweeper driving at high speeds around town and not cleaning the streets.
SAMANTHA RYAN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Asked the public to be part of the positive change in Barstow. - Invited the community to start a community neighborhood watch program, and utilized social media to stay informed.
VIRGINIA BROWN, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns with the street sweepers that are not cleaning the streets and driving around town at high speeds.
- Talked about properties not being maintained.
STAFF REPORTS:
NONE
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE:
INTERIM POLICE CHIEF DANIEL ARTHUR
- Invited the public to attend the Public Safety Fair.
FIRE CHIEF CORY CISNEROS
- In support of the Police Department invited residents to attend the Public Safety Fair, noting that the Fire Department will have a presence at the event.
- Mentioned he met with the Marine Corps Logistics Base Emergency Management County and State to discuss the logistics plan for big events in the region.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Attended the San Bernardino Transportation Authority Metro Meeting on April 10th, and the Desert Mountain Meeting on April 18th.
- Would like the City Manager to follow up on the closure of the bridge account. - Mentioned that there might be funds available that can be used for street repairs.
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COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE
- Attended the Military Affairs Meeting, and they are asking for a non-profit organization to take part in the Veterans Day BBQ Event.
- Mentioned that the next Military Affairs Meeting will be on May 13, and the next VVTA meeting will be on May 19 at the Barstow City Council Chambers.
COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS
- Attended the Homeward Bound Meeting, which suggested having a point of contact to provide information to the homeless.
- Proud to serve on this committee along with MAYOR PRO TEM ROSE.
MAYOR SILVA
- Attended the Barstow Chamber of Commerce Meeting, which had a presentation regarding the BNSF BIG Project.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
- Thanked all who participated in the Easter Egg Hunt Event and thanked the staff for their hard work and for organizing the event.
- Requested an after-event report on the Route 66 Museum Event. - Thanked the staff and Mojave Air Quality for taking care of the smell of cannabis. - Would like to see a follow-up regarding the complaints for Code Enforcement. - Expressed her concerns with the street sweeper and would like a follow-up with Burrtec.
COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE
- Mentioned he attended the Easter Egg Hunt Event and noted this was a great event. - Requested the residents to reach out to their Council Member if there are issues that need to be addressed in their Districts.
- Asked non-profit organizations to take part in the Veterans Day BBQ Event.
COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS
- Mentioned he fully supports the Fire and Police Departments he just needs clarification on items presented.
- Motioned, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE, to have a policy set for the Council to be kept up to date on all issues within the city.
- Spoke about the issues with Code Enforcement. Would like to see all citations from Code Enforcement against the City.
- Mentioned that the city needs to be held accountable just as any other resident. - Asked for a monthly update on animal control.
- Would like a date set for the Measure Q meeting.
- Noted the Freeways look terrible and would like to see Caltrans do a clean-up in their areas. - Expressed concern with the medium at Rimrock, would like to see this taken care of. - Spoke on the events coming up for the residents of Barstow.
MAYOR SILVA
- Mentioned questions from the public would be answered at a later day since he did not have answers for them at the moment.
- Mentioned he attended the Easter Event noting that it was a great event. - Mentioned he met some journalist touring from Japan at the Harvey House later that evening. - Noted on April 19th he met with Council Member Williams and Assemblyman Tom Lackey from District 34 for a special mural tour in town.
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ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Andrea Flores, City Clerk Timothy R. Silva, Mayor
Notice: Signed Minutes are filed with the City Clerk’s office