BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JULY 1, 2025
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-July 1, 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 6:00 PM
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-July 1, 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
Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) - Juan Carrasco, et al. v. City of Barstow, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2409427 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:
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-July 1, 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:
3. PRESENTATION FROM CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
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:
4. MINUTES OF THE CIP/WORKSHOP - MAY 14, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
5. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 20, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
6. MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP - MAY 21, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES: NONE
CITY COUNCIL:
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:
Agenda-July 1, 2025
7. HD FAMILY EVENTS HAS SUBMITTED A COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND
APPLICATION (MEASURE Q) REQUESTING IN-KIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $350.10 TO HELP OFFSET PERMITTING AND WATER USE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH HOSTING ITS SUMMER MARKETS IN BARSTOW, SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2025, AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025, AT DANA PARK. WHILE HD FAMILY EVENTS IS NOT CURRENTLY RECOGNIZED AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION, THEY HAVE SUBMITTED THEIR IRS APPLICATION AND ARE AWAITING FORMAL APPROVAL. THE APPLICANT INDICATES THAT THE EVENT WILL PROVIDE A
COMMUNITY BENEFIT BY SUPPORTING LOCAL VENDORS AND OFFERING A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY PUBLIC EVENT.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an in-kind donation valued at $350.10 to the HD Family Events to assist with Temporary Use Permit and Water fees for the Summer Markets in Barstow Event on Sunday, July 6, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Dana Park.
8. THE GIRLS SCOUTS OF SAN GORGONIO, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION HAS
SUBMITTED A COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION (MEASURE Q)
REQUESTING IN-KIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 TO HELP OFFSET FACILITY COST ASSOCIATED WITH HOSTING ITS GIRLS SCOUT EXPERIENCE EVENT, SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025, AT DANA PARK BUILDING.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an in-kind donation valued at $500 to the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio to assist with the facility costs for the Girl Scout Experience Event on Sunday, September 13, 2025, at Dana Park Building.
9. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW AMENDING SECTIONS 9.45.030 AND 9.45.060 TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
FOR EVENTS WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED AND CONSUMED ON
CITY PROPERTY OR FACILITIES FOR EVENT RENTAL AND USE
Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. ___-2025 amending sections 9.45.030 and 9.45.060 of the Municipal Code.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. XX-2025, AMENDING THE PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADJUSTS
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS EARLIER IN THE
MEETING, THEREBY ENCOURAGING GREATER COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND IMPROVING THE OVERALL EFFICIENCY OF THE COUNCIL’S PROCEEDINGS.
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution XX-2025 amending the City Council’s order of business to place Public Hearings earlier in the meeting agenda.
11. COUNCIL NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEE DUE TO VACANCIES Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Appoint Council Members to fill the vacancies on the Homeward Bound Committee and the Rules and Policy Committee;
2. Designate a representative to serve on the Desert Regional Steering Committee;
3. Review all current committee assignments and determine representatives and alternates as appropriate;
4. Establish new committees if needed; and
5. Dissolve any committees that are no longer active or functioning.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
Agenda-July 1, 2025
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: PRESENTATION
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.
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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 26TH day of June, 2025.
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager