BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JANUARY 20, 2026
6:15 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-January 20, 2026
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 6:15 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Carmen Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Noble
Council Member John “Tex” Williams
Council Member 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-January 20, 2026
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 LEGAL COUNSEL ; ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 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. (Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)) Number of Potential Cases: 1
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ; EXISTING LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 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 (copy available for public inspection upon request). (Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(3)) Name of Persons Threatening Litigation: Brandon Padilla Aguilera & Alexis Dejesus
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code § 54957.6) City & District Negotiators: City Manager/District Manager Rochelle Clayton Employee Organizations:
All Unrepresented Employees
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
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
Council Member John “Tex” Williams
Council Member 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.
Agenda-January 20, 2026
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: 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:
4. PUBLIC HEARING: LIEN PROTEST HEARING FOR DELINQUENT TRASH AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Conduct a protest hearing and subject to testimony received, adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026 and waive further reading; and
2. Authorize staff to remove any properties from the lien and assessment listings should delinquent fees be paid prior to the filing of the final lien list with San Bernardino County.
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:
5. AMENDMENT NO. 2 - TO PARK MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (CITY OF BARSTOW AND
BARSTOW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT)
Recommended Action:
Agenda-January 20, 2026
That the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Park Maintenance Agreement between the City of Barstow and the Barstow Heights Community Service District, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
6. CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BARSTOW AND THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE RIMROCK ROAD PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FROM AVENUE H TO AGARITA AVE.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following:
1. The City Council approve the attached agreement between the City of Barstow and the County of San Bernardino's Department of Public Works which will authorize joint participation in the Rimrock Road Pavement Improvement Project, between Avenue H and Agarita Ave.
2. The City Council authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents pertaining to the agreement between the City of Barstow and the County of San Bernardino.
7. FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BARSTOW SENIOR CENTER TO
AUTHORIZE THIRD-PARTY EVENTS WITH ALCOHOL SERVICE
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Barstow Senior Citizen Center as presented.
8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY-WIDE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council award the Professional Services Agreement to Lasting Images
Landscape, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
9. RESOLUTION NO. XXX-2026 – UPDATE TO BENEFITS REFERENCES CONSISTENT WITH APPROVED UNIT 6 MOU FOR THE ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36517
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. XXX-2026 to update the benefits references for the Elected City Officials to align with the correct article numbering in the recently approved Unit 6 Memorandum of Understanding.
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:
10. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR MEASURE Q COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS AND FEE WAIVER FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL NEW MEXICO CHILI COOK-OFF AND BELEN
FIESTAS
Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
Provide direction to staff regarding the amount of funding and/or scope of the fee waiver.
11. ADOPTION OF THE LOCAL ROAD AND SAFETY PLAN (LRSP)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. City Council approve final acceptance of the Local Road and Safety Plan project.
2. City Council formally adopt the Local Road and Safety Plan (Attachment A) by executing Agenda-January 20, 2026
Resolution No. __________-2026.
12. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW AMENDING CHAPTER 2.24 REGARDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ____-2026, AMENDING PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED RULES FOR THE
CONDUCT OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS, PROCEEDINGS AND BUSINESS AND REPEALING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 467
Recommended Action:
Introduce and conduct the first reading of an ordinance amending Barstow Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 to authorize the City Council to appoint alternate members to the Planning Commission, to provide for a stipend of $100 per meeting for alternate members, and to require that all Planning Commission members and alternates be residents of the City of Barstow and registered voters within the City limits, and schedule the ordinance for adoption at a subsequent meeting.
13. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY
Recommended Action:
1. That the City Council appoint Richard Bremen to the Planning Commission for a Four-Year term, expiring December 31, 2029; and
2. That the City Council appoint Andrew Ziemer and Marilyn D. Kruse as alternates, pending the Municipal Code update.
PD - PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER UPDATE/REPORT:
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 15TH day of January, 2026
Approved:
Agenda-January 20, 2026
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager