BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL / ODESSA WATER
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
5:15 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-February 17, 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
Richard Bremen
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 Barbara Rose
Council Member John “Tex” Williams
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
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-February 17, 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. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE PLANNING
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
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 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: 2
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 Barbara Rose
Council Member John “Tex” Williams
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
Mayor Timothy Silva
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 Agenda-February 17, 2026
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. AFTER-EVENT REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY MOJAVE VALLEY UNITED WAY Recommended Action:
After-event report and presentation only.
5. PRESENTATION - MAX EDDY JR.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the ceremonial recognition honoring Max Eddy Jr. for his championship achievement in Polaris racing.
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:
6. OPEN AND CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING TO MARCH 3, 2026 ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEE NEXUS STUDY AND THE FEES RECOMMENDED IN THAT STUDY
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council open and continue the hearing on the proposed development impact fees study to March 3, 2026.
7. 1230 EAST MAIN STREET CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 5270-2026 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (PGPA- 25-0002) AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1042-2026 FOR ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE (PZCA-25-0002) TO ALLOW FOR A CHANGE
FROM COMMERCIAL (C) TO DIVERSE USE (DU) ZONING AND LAND USE DESIGNATION, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONVERSION OF 48 ROOM MOTEL TO APARTMENTS.
Recommended Action:
Conduct a public hearing and consider staff and Planning Commission recommendations to approve the request for allowance of the following change from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (DU) zoning and land use designation:
1. Zone District Change under PZCA-25-0002 and its proposed Ordinance No. 1042-2026; and
2. General Plan Amendment under PGPA-25-0002 and its proposed Resolution No. 5270-2026.
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 Agenda-February 17, 2026
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:
8. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES FOR JANUARY Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited, #101976-102307 totaling $7,726,749.45 and wires #1248-1271 totaling $844,014.26, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $8,286,276.48
Fire: $284,487.23
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $8,570,763.71
CITY COUNCIL:
9. ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL STATUS REPORT ON RECEIPT AND USE OF DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
Recommended Action:
Receive and file this report on Development Impact Fees.
10. CONDUCT THE SECOND READING FOR ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1034-2026 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.24 OF THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ALTERNATES, COMPENSATION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance 1034-2026 amending Barstow Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 to authorize alternate Planning Commissioners, establish eligibility requirements, and clarify compensation and waive the full reading.
11. RESOLUTION 5271-2026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO SET THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PROTEST HEARING FOR PROPERTY ABATEMENT COSTS AND PENALTIES FOR MARCH 3, 2026 AT 7:00 PM APN# 0182-102-14-0000
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 5271-2026, setting the date and time for a protest hearing for Property Abatement Costs and Penalties for March 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers and waive the full reading for APN# 0182-102-14-0000.
12. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2026 PLANNING COMMISSIONER ACADEMY
Recommended Action:
Requesting City Council approval to send two (2) Planning Commissioners to attend the 2026 League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Academy.
13. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE – TWO (2) 1.75-YARD TOWABLE CONCRETE MIXING TRAILERS AND ONE (1) PORTABLE BATCH PLANT.
Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of two (2) 1.75-yard towable concrete mixing trailers, and One (1) Portable Batch Plant for sidewalk repair operations throughout the city; and
2. Authorize a budget reallocation in the amount of $10,883.13 from an existing project to cover Agenda-February 17, 2026
the purchase overage; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary purchase documents.
14. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL - MEASURE Q FUNDING REQUEST – AUSA “TASTE OF THE BAYOU” EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 7, 2026 AT THE CORA HARPER CENTER Recommended Action:
The City Council approve Measure Q Community Promotional Funding in the amount of $4009.54 as listed in Attachment "B" to support the AUSA Taste of the Bayou event, scheduled for March 7, 2025, subject to submission of required insurance documentation.
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:
15. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SECURITY CAMERAS
Recommended Action:
1. Staff recommends that the City Council award the Professional Services Agreement to A2Z Lock for Security Camera Upgrades: and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary purchase documents.
16. CITY OF BARSTOW ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1. Receive and file the City of Barstow's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025.
17. BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following action:
1. Receive and file the Barstow Fire Protection District's Basic Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.
18. ODESSA WATER DISTRICT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the following action:
1. Receive and file the Odessa Water District’s Basic Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.
19. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF INC., FOR TEMPORARY IT STAFFING
SUPPORT
Recommended Action:
1. Staff recommends that the City Council authorizing the City Manager to amend the agreement with Robert Half Inc., to increase a not-to-exceed contract amount from $75,000 to $150,000 for temporary information technology staffing t services to support Barstow's citywide IT Projects; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
20. CITY OF BARSTOW LOCAL MEASURE I TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2026 (“2026 COPS”) Recommended Action:
Agenda-February 17, 2026
Adopt Resolution No. 5272-2026 of the City Council of the City of Barstow approving the execution and delivery of the City of Barstow Local Measure I Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Certificates Of Participation, Series 2026 in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $13,000,000 authorizing the execution and delivery of a Trust Agreement, an Installment Sale Agreement, and a Certificate Purchase Agreement and authorizing necessary actions and execution of other necessary documents in connection therewith.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Resolution No. 5272-2026
2. Form of Installment Sale Agreement
3. Form of Trust Agreement
4. Form of Certificate Purchase Agreement
21. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1041-2026 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40 OF THE
BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OUTDOOR VENDING REGULATION Recommended Action:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1041-2026 amending Chapter 5.40 of the Barstow Municipal Code regarding outdoor vending regulation; and waive the full reading of the Ordinance.
PD - PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER UPDATES/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 12TH day of February, 2026.
Agenda-February 17, 2026
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager