BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-November 4, 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 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-November 4, 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 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 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 Agreement
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Conference With Legal Counsel; Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(D)(2) & (E)(3) (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Receipt of Claim pursuant to Tort Claims Act or other written communication threatening litigation.
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Name of Person Threatening Litigation: Willie A. Hopkins, Jr.
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:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Timothy Silva Mayor Present
Barbara Mae Rose Mayor Pro Tem Present
James M. Noble Council Member Present
Carmen Hernandez Council Member Present
John Williams Council Member Present
Agenda-November 4, 2025
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. 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:
4. HOMELESS OUTREACH
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:
5. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
6. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 7, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M.
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
Agenda-November 4, 2025
7. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES FOR JULY AND AUGUST Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, checks #101034-101355 totaling $4,263,018.42 and wires #1207-1217 totaling $295,619.15, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $4,429,045.27
Fire: $129,592.30
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $4,558,637.57
CITY COUNCIL:
8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2023 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)
AWARD AS A SUB-RECIPIENT THROUGH THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Recommended Action:
Authorize staff to accept the sub-recipient award of the FY 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) award in the amount of $16,200 and to appropriate funds in the amount of $16,200 to account numbers as follows:
1. FY 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
a. Expenditure - 217.217.217.07.761
9. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2024 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)
AWARD AS A SUB-RECIPIENT THROUGH THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Recommended Action:
Authorize staff to accept the sub-recipient award of the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) award in the amount of $17,351 and to appropriate funds in the amount of $17,351 to account numbers as follows:
1. FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
a. Expenditure - 217.217.217.07.762
10. APPROVAL OF UPDATED MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR UNIT 6
CONTRACT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Unit 6 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf.
11. APPROVAL OF UPDATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR UNIT 8-BPMA
CONTRACT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Approve the MOU with Unit 8 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf. (Attachment B)
12. FY2024/2025 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR YEAR-END CLEAN-UP ADJUSTMENTS AND BUDGET CARRY FORWARDS.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the amendments to various funds and accounts in the City's adopted FY2024/2025 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget as outlined in the attached proposed Budget Amendment Attachment A.
2. Adopt the updated FY 2024/2025 carry forward budget and appropriate the funding for FY 2026, including the associated revenue and expenditure transfers, as identified in Attachment B.
Agenda-November 4, 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. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS ON MAIN STREET AND BARSTOW ROAD PROJECT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve and award the construction management contract for the Traffic Signal Improvements to Main Street and Barstow Road Project to Transtech, Inc. in the amount of $128,580.
2. Grant the City Manager, or her designee, the authority to sign the construction management services agreement and any related documents.
14. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ON MAIN STREET
AND BARSTOW ROAD PROJECT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve and award the construction contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc.
2. Approve and award the Traffic Signal Improvements on Main Street and Barstow Road Project budget for the construction contract, design and administrative program management, construction management services, and contingencies and appropriate the necessary funding as follows:
Funding Type Account # FY 26
Budget
Add’l FY
26 Budget
Request
Adjusted
FY 26
Budget
Highway Safety
Improvement
Program (HSIP)
400.803.316.17.217 $693,119 $18,405 $711,524
SB-1 / Road Maint.
and Rehabilitation
Account (RMRA)
400.803.316.21.211 $497,000 $3,000 $500,000
Development
Impact Fees (DIF)
400.803.316.21.425 $75,000 $0 $75,000
Totals: $1,265,119 $21,405 1,286,524
3. Grant the City Manager, or her designee, the authority to sign the construction contract, and any related documents associated with the project.
15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY
SCHEDULE CONFIRMING POLICE CHIEF SALARY RANGE, ADOPTION OF
RECLASSIFICATION OF FIRE INSPECTOR TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
SPECIALIST & ADOPTION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION OF MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR Recommended Action:
1. That the City Council adopt a Resolution No. ____-2025 amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Publicly Available Pay Schedule to confirm the Police Chief Salary Range, reclassify the Emergency Medical Services Specialist, and adopt a new Multimedia Coordinator position.. There is no fiscal impact from the Police Chief Salary Range action as this is an administrative action confirming the existing salary range.
2. EMSS: There is no fiscal impact from adopting this Resolution as the Emergency Medical Services Specialist position is a reclassification of the current position of Fire Investigator to EMSS at Step 11460- $77,000-$93,978.
3. Multimedia Coordinator: The fiscal impact for F/Y 25/26 budget from adding the Multimedia Coordinator position is approximately $55,642.30
(top step from 12/25-6/30/26, including benefits).
Agenda-November 4, 2025
16. LOCAL MEASURE I TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX REVENUE BOND FINANCING Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council select the preferred financing and direct staff to pursuit the funding option for Capital Improvement funding.
17. SIGN SELECTION FOR THE RENAMING OF THE BARSTOW SENIOR CENTER IN HONOR OF JEFF L. EASON, SR.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Select the type of signage for the renaming of the Barstow Senior Center to “The Jeff L.
Eason Sr. Senior Center”
a) Black, White or Brushed Aluminum Finish
b) Illuminated or Non-Illuminated
2. Appropriate a not-to-exceed budget for the purchase of the signage in the amount of $12,500 from the following funding source:
a) General Fund (Fund 100)
b) General Fund - Measure Q (Fund 102)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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 31ST day of October , 2025.
Approved:
Agenda-November 4, 2025
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager