JOINT SPECIAL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
AUGUST 4, 2025
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
MINUTES
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING / CLOSED SESSION
Minutes-August 4, 2025
CALL TO ORDER JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION:
MAYOR SILVA called the closed session meeting to order at 5:30 PM INVOCATION:
COUNCIL MEMBER NOBLE gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
James M. Noble Council Member Present
Barbara Mae Rose Mayor Pro Tem Late 5:35 PM
John Williams Council Member Present
Carmen Hernandez Council Member Present
Timothy Silva Mayor Present
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.
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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:
SPEAKERS
ET SNELL, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
- Expressed concerns about labor negotiators and the hours of operation at City Hall. - Mentioned that City Hall should be open on Fridays and Saturdays to better serve the public.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James M. Noble, Council Member
SECONDER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Recommended Action:
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. Number of Potential Cases: 1
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Recommended Action:
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.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Recommended Action:
Property: 555 Melissa Ave, Barstow, CA 92311
Agency Negotiators: Rochelle Clayton, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Barstow Senior Citizen Center
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Recommended Action:
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
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Unit 6 - Barstow Management Employees’ Association
Unit 8 - Barstow Police Department Management Association All Unrepresented Employees
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
CITY ATTORNEY, MATTHEW SUMMERS, reported the following:
The council convened in a closed session to discuss four items. - Item No. 1 Anticipated litigation concerning a significant risk of legal action against the City.
Direction was given to staff and council, but no reportable action was taken. - Item No. 2 Anticipated litigation regarding letters from CalPERS. Direction was provided to staff and council, but no reportable action was taken.
- Item No. 3 Conference with the real property negotiator regarding the Barstow Senior Center.
Direction was given to staff and council, and a revised lease is expected to be presented at a future council meeting after negotiations are completed.
- Item No. 4 Conference with labor negotiators regarding all unrepresented employees as well as all city and fire district units. Direction was provided to staff and council, but no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
By the consensus of the City Council and without objection, the Joint Special Meeting - Closed Session was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Andrea Flores, City Clerk Timothy R. Silva, Mayor
Notice: Signed Minutes are filed with the City Clerk’s office