BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JUNE 3, 2025
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-June 3, 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-June 3, 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Position Title: Police Chief, and Administrative Service Director
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 belowdescribed existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. The following facts and circumstances known to plaintiff or plaintiffs regarding (Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(2)). Transactional occurrence: Letters from CalPERS.
4. 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
5. 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
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):
Agenda-June 3, 2025
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 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:
6. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR FORMER MISS BARSTOW 2024 Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
7. ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 - INTRODUCED IN 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION -
ADDRESSES LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY EMPLOYMENT, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO VACANT BUDGETED POSITIONS.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file report on employee vacancies as of December 31, 2024 Assembly Bill 2561 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 Agenda-June 3, 2025
ADDRESSED. IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK.
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES: NONE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
8. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, checks #99419-99625 totaling $5,400,577.53 and wires #1126-1140 totaling $624,827.64, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $5,898,083.30
Fire: $127,321.87
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $6,025,405.17
CITY COUNCIL:
9. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING - DELINQUENT TRASH AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Set the public hearing for delinquent sewer and trash (utility) accounts for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Barstow Council Chambers located at 220 E. Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311.
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. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT POND 1 & 2 PIPELINE
INSTALLATION PROJECT
Recommended Action:
1. Award the contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Pond 1 & 2 Pipeline Project to Kelly’s Underground Construction as the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $348,660.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any related documents necessary to carry out the project.
11. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM THE ART AND INDUSTRIAL
WOMEN'S CLUB
Recommended Action:
Approve a Community Promotional Fund monetary donation in the amount of $1,000 and $623.10 of in-kind donations to the Art and Industrial Women's Club for it's Annual Juneteenth celebration on June 14, 2025 at Sturnacle Park.
12. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
ADOPTING OF FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE DESIGNATIONS IN THE LOCAL
RESPONSIBILITY AREA
Recommended Action:
That the City Council approve the first reading of Ordinance No. ___-2025 regarding adoption of a fire hazard severity zone designations in Local Responsibility Area.
13. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BARSTOW AND BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL SHELTERING AND ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES
Agenda-June 3, 2025
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Amended and Restated Agreement with the Barstow Humane Society, which expands the City’s existing contract for animal sheltering services to include animal control services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
14. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGET AND COUNCIL PRIORITIES Recommended Action:
1. Review the Capital Improvement Project needs and funding resources, including financing options, and project needs; and
2. Provide direction to staff on Council priorities and Capital Improvement Project priorities, to incorporate into the FY2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget.
15. 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:
16. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST BY BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES FOR A
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) INCREASE
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing and subject to testimony received; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. _____ - 2025, approving a request by Burrtec Waste Industries for a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 2.61% to existing rates for waste collection and recycling services and waive the full reading.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: CITY MANAGER REPORT
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.
Agenda-June 3, 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 29th day of May, 2025.
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager