REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MAY 20, 2025
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda-May 20, 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 6:00PM
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-May 20, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code § 54957.6) City & District Negotiators: City Manager/District Manager Rochelle Clayton Employee Organizations:
Unit 1 - Teamsters Local 1932
Unit 2 - Teamsters Local 1932
Unit 3 - Barstow Police Officers’ Association
Unit 5 - Barstow Professional Firefighters Association
Unit 6 - Barstow Management Employees’ Association
Unit 8 - Barstow Police Department Management Association All Unrepresented Employees
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
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. (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) Case Name: Murphy, et al. v. City of Barstow, et al. United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 5:24-cv-01913-SSS-SP.
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: PASTOR MIKE SMITH WITH REVIVED COMMUNITY CHURCH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: LILLIANA - BARSTOW BASEBALL MAJORS 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 Agenda-May 20, 2025
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:
3. RECOGNITION OF BARSTOW BASEBALL MAJORS DIVISION
Recommended Action:
Present certificates to the players and coaches of the Barstow Baseball Majors Division Team.
4. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY CA ROUTE 66
Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
5. BARSTOW CONNECT APP
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
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.
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:
6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 5217-2025 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1030-2025 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (PGPA-25-0001) AND ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE (PZCA-25-0001) FOR 860 WEST MAIN STREET.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Zone District Change under PZCA-25-0001 and its proposed ordinance No. 1030-2025 and General Plan Amendment under PGPA-25-0001 and its proposed resolution No. 5217-2025 to allow for change from C (Commercial) to DU (Diverse Use) zoning and land use designation.
Agenda-May 20, 2025
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. _____-2025 - INTENTION TO DISESTABLISH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 81-1
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following actions:
1. Discuss and adopt the attached Resolution of Intention to Disestablish PID 81-1 Exhibit A Resolution No. _____-2025.
2. Direct staff to move forward with the disestablishment procedures and schedule a public hearing for the July 15, 2025 City Council meeting.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. _____-2025 - INTENTION TO DISESTABLISH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 83-1
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following actions:
1. Discuss and adopt the attached Resolution of Intention to Disestablish PID 83-1 Exhibit A Resolution No. _____-2025.
2. Direct staff to move forward with the disestablishment procedures and schedule a public hearing for the July 15, 2025 City Council meeting.
9. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO FIRST AVENUE BRIDGE OVER BNSF FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 15-1001119
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Approve Attachment C, Project Funding Agreement No. 15-1001119, Amendment Number 5 between the City and SBCTA and extend the termination date to December 31, 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).
BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS:
10. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MASTER LEASE-PURCHASE
AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH HOLMAN CAPITAL FOR THE
LEASE/PURCHASE OF A ENFORCER PIERCE ULTIMATE CONFIGURATION PUMPER FIRE ENGINE.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve BFPD Resolution 74-2025 authorizing the Barstow City Council to execute the Master Lease-Purchase Agreement and related documents with Holman Capital to finance the acquisition of a Pierce Fire Engine, with a cost not to exceed a total of $1,119,983.96 collectively, as defined in the Discussion Section of this staff report.
2. Discuss the available financing for additional purchasing ability in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000.00.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES APN 0181-247-04-000 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends to Conduct a protest hearing for APN 0181-247-04-000. Subject to testimony received, adopt the attached Resolution No. ____-2025, Making Determinations and Confirming Assessments and Proceedings for Unpaid Nuisance Abatement Fees, and waive the full reading.
Agenda-May 20, 2025
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: PRESENTATION
ADJOURNMENT:
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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.
Posted on the 16TH day of May, 2025.
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager