BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5:15 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-September 16, 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
Paul Niemeyer
Andrew Ziemer
Beatrice Lint
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 5:15 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-September 16, 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.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Conference With Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) Christian Bryant, et al. v. City of Barstow, et al (California Central District Court 5:2023-cv-00123)
2. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54956.8) 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Public Employee Evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957)
Title: City Manager
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:
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 Agenda-September 16, 2025
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:
5. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT - JAN 2025 - MARCH 2025 Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
6. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT - APRIL 2025 - JUNE 2025 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
CITY COUNCIL:
Agenda-September 16, 2025
7. AWARD OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS TO THE BARSTOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE 2025 MAIN STREET USA FESTIVAL AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION XXX-2025 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
TEMPORARILY CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21101(E) FOR THE MAIN STREET USA FESTIVAL Recommended Action:
1. That the Council approve in-kind donations in the form of fee waivers totaling $8,842.12 for the closure of Main Street between Barstow Road and 1st Avenue on October 11, 2025 and
2. Adopt Resolution No. XXX-2025, temporarily closing certain streets within the City of Barstow in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) for the Main Street USA Car Show, and waive the full reading.
8. AWARD OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS TO LIFESTREAM BLOOD BANK FOR
THE USE OF THE HARVEY HOUSE FOR MONTHLY BLOOD DRIVES
Recommended Action:
That the City Council approve in-kind donations, specifically fee waivers totaling $6,000 for the use of the Harvey House, and $2,677.20 for permitting and inspection fees, associated with the Monthly Barstow Bloodline Blood Drives scheduled to occur on the second Tuesday of each month at the Harvey House, for a combined total of $8,677.20.
9. AWARD OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS FOR MOJAVE DESERT GEM AND
MINERAL SOCIETY FOR THEIR ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Council approve in-kind donations in the form of fee waivers totaling $2,473.10 for the use of the Harvey House during the Annual Mojave Desert Gem and Mineral Show, scheduled for December 5, 6, and 7, 2025.
10. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR AGREEMENT NO.19-1002193 WITH SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SBCTA) FOR RIMROCK ROAD
AND AGARITA AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Funding Agreement 19-1002193 for Rimrock Road and Agarita Avenue Rehabilitation Project (Attachment A).
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Project Funding Agreement 19-1002193 for the Rimrock Road and Agarita Avenue Rehabilitation Project between the City of Barstow and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA).
11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE AND ADOPTING FEES FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES (FY 2025/2026)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution No. xx-2025 amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Fee Schedule and adopting fees for Equipment Rentals, and waive the full reading.
12. APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE BARSTOW CEMETERY, CALLING
ON FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT RESTORATION AND
ASSISTANCE EFFORTS, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CITY ASSISTANCE FOR THE BARSTOW CEMETERY.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Proclamation in support of the Cemetery.
Agenda-September 16, 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:
13. APPROVAL OF FIVE INDIVIDUAL, NONEXCLUSIVE ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF BARSTOW AND: (1) DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES INC.; (2) EXP US SERVICES INC; (3) KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS; (4) MERRELL JOHNSON COMPANIES; AND (5) SOUTHSTAR | DCCM Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year non-exclusive professional service agreements with each of the five selected engineering firms in substantially the form provided in Attachment 2, modified as necessary to accord with the RFP.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute individual task orders under these agreements within the per contract not to exceed amount of $75,000 and within approved budget allocations and grant funding.
14. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF BARSTOW AND BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL SHELTERING AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES TO ADD AFTER HOURS CALL-OUT SERVICES.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Second Amended and Restated Agreement with the Barstow Humane Society, which expands the City’s existing contract for animal sheltering and animal control services to include after-hours call-out animal control services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
15. LOCAL MEASURE I TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX REVENUE BOND FINANCING Recommended Action:
Staff is seeking direction from Council on the option to finance Street improvements, in order to bring back additional project specific information if direction is given to proceed with financing.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER UPDATE:
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.
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 Agenda-September 16, 2025
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 11th day of September, 2025.
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager