BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MARCH 3, 2026
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-March 3, 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 5:30 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 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-March 3, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Properties: 681 N. 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311
Agency Negotiators: Rochelle Clayton, City Manager & Ken Chapa, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Party: Peraton/NASA
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement
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
Agenda-March 3, 2026
PARTICIPATION IS INVITED: IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA INCLUDING
ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, PLEASE 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: 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. OPEN AND CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING TO MARCH 17, 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 17, 2026.
5. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES FOR APN #0182-102-14- 0000.
Recommended Action:
Conduct a protest hearing. Subject to testimony received, adopt attached Resolution No. 5273- 2026 for APN #0182-102-14-0000. Making Determinations and Confirming Assessments and Proceedings for Unpaid Nuisance Abatement Fees, and waive the readings.
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
Agenda-March 3, 2026
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES: NONE
CITY COUNCIL:
6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1042-2026 APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT (PZCA-25-0002) TO REZONE 1230 EAST MAIN STREET FROM COMMERCIAL (C) TO DIVERSE USE (DU), TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF A 48-ROOM MOTEL TO
APARTMENTS
Recommended Action:
The City Council approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 1042-2026, an ordinance approving a zoning district change to 1230 East Main Street from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (DU), and waive the full reading.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1041-2026 AMENDING CHAPTER
5.40 OF THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OUTDOOR VENDING
REGULATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1041- 2026 amending Chapter 5.40 of the Barstow Municipal Code regarding outdoor vending regulation and waive the full reading.
8. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT (SIDE LETTER) TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932 – UNIT 2 REGARDING UNIFORM
ALLOWANCE
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Amendment to the 2025/2026 Memorandum of Understanding (side letter) between the City of Barstow and Teamsters Local 1932 - Unit 2 pertaining to the Uniform Allowance.
9. MEASURE Q COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND REQUEST – MISS BARSTOW & MISS TEEN BARSTOW QUEENS RECEPTION EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 7, 2026 Recommended Action:
The City Council approve the use of Measure Q Community Promotional Funds in the form of a facility use fee waiver for $598.00 for use of the Harvey House for the Miss Barstow & Miss Teen Barstow Queens Reception scheduled for March 7, 2026.
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. REVIEW AND DISCUSS:
1. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING BOTH A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS
STUDY AND THE FEES RECOMMENDED IN THAT STUDY,
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING DISCOUNTED RATES FOR ELIGIBLE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND
3. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.40 OF THE BARSTOW
MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Recommended Action:
Review, discuss, and provide direction to staff concerning proposed DIF actions.
FIRE - PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Agenda-March 3, 2026
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.
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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 26th day of February, 2026.
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager