Joint Special Council/BFPD
11/18/25 06:00 PM
Parks and Recreation
Chelsea Phillips
Resolution
Doc ID: 6199
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
AGENDA MATTER:
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
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Barstow Christmas Tree Lighting event is scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in front of City Hall. The event is being organized by the City of Barstow Parks and Recreation Department, who is requesting to close East Mountain View Street from Belinda Street to 2nd Avenue and a portion of Belinda Street to East Mountain View Street.
DISCUSSION:
The Parks and Recreation Department is organizing a Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, December 5, 2025 and is requesting a street closure of East Mountain View Street from Belinda Street (West of CHP Entry) to 2nd Avenue and a portion of Belinda Street (North of Police Entry) to East Mountain View Street. The proposed duration of the closure is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to allow time for setup and tear down. The event will be open to the public from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..
A Temporary Use Permit Application was submitted to the Community Development Department in accordance with the Barstow Municipal Code. Public Works staff will setup the closure and remove it immediately following the event. The Victor Valley Transit Authority bus schedule will be temporarily redirected to accommodate the event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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.