BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-November 18, 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 – 6:00 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-November 18, 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
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
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 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. 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 18, 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: NONE
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: NONE
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: NONE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES: NONE
CITY COUNCIL:
3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO MANNY LOPEZ “MANNY IN THE MORNING" Recommended Action:
Presentation Only.
4. RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF TRAVEL FOR CITY CLERK ANDREA FLORES TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - NEW LAW SEMINAR, NOVEMBER 12 - 14, 2025 IN
LOS ANGELES, CA
Recommended Action:
Approve travel for City Clerk Andrea Flores to the League of California Cities City Clerk New Law Seminar on November 12 - 14, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA.
5. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED MURAL DESIGNS – CENTENNIAL - CELEBRATING THE MOTHER ROAD AT 305 E. MAIN STREET
Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed mural renderings
Centennial - Celebrating the Mother Road Mural located at 305 E. Main Street.
Agenda-November 18, 2025
6. RESOLUTION FOR A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE WITHIN THE CITY OF BARSTOW, ON DECEMBER 5, 2025 ON EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET, FROM BELINDA STREET TO 2ND AVENUE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21101(E) OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE
CODE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution for a Temporary Street Closure Within the City of Barstow in Accordance with Section 21101(E) of the California Vehicle Code for the Christmas Tree Lighting Event and waive the full reading.
7. APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF BARSTOW AND AIR METHODS CORPORATION FOR AN OFFICE AND HELIPAD AT 301 PIONEER STREET
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Air Methods as presented.
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
REIMBURSABLE CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN CITY OF BARSTOW AND
JEANETTE HAYHURST FOR BARSTOW INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY PROJECT MANAGER SERVICES.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with Jeanette Hayhurst for reimbursable Project Manager services related to the BIG Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOFTWARE CONSULTING
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AN INCREASE TO PROVIDE SYSTEM CONVERSION
SUPPORT SERVICES ON THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the existing contract budget, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from 65K to $125,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute an amended contract.
10. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE FY 25-26 STREET REHABILITATION
PROJECT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the proposed bid schedule (Attachment B) for the FY 25-26 Street Rehabilitation Project.
2. Authorize the advertisement of bid for the FY 25-26 Street Rehabilitation Project per the proposed bid schedule and establish a bid authorization date of November 18, 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:
11. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
RENEWING THE MANDATES OF THE RULES AND POLICY COMMITTEE Recommended Action:
1. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2025, renewing the Rules and Policy Committee as presented and waive the full reading.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
Agenda-November 18, 2025
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.
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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 13TH day of November, 2025.
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager