BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MARCH 17, 2026
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-March 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
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.
AMENDMENT MADE TO ITEM #8
RESO 08-2026 AND 09-2026
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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 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
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Public Employee Evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957)
Title: City Manager
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):
INVCATIONS: PASTOR MIKE SMITH WITH REVIVED COMMUNITY CHURCH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MAYOR’S CHOICE
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 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.
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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:
3. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR STEM PHOENIX BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS GIRLS - 1ST TIME CHAMPION AND BOYS - 3X CHAMPIONS
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
4. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR FORMER MISS BARSTOW 2025 Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
5. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT - JULY 2025 - SEPT 2025 Recommended Action:
Receive and File
6. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT - OCT 2025 - DEC 2025
Recommended Action:
Receive and File.
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:
7. 2025 ANNUAL EMPLOYEE VACANCY REPORT - ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 Recommended Action:
The City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct the public hearing required by Assembly Bill 2561 regarding the status of vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.
2. Receive and file the 2025 Annual Vacancy Report for the City of Barstow's seven bargaining units as requested by Government Code Section 3502.3.
8. CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FROM MARCH 3, 2026;
1. ADOPTION OF JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 08- 2026 APPROVING BOTH A
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY AND THE FEES RECOMMENDED IN
THAT STUDY,
2. ADOPTION OF JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 09- 2026 APPROVING DISCOUNTED RATES
FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND
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3. CONDUCT THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1048- 2026 AMENDING CHAPTER 12.40 OF THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 08 - 2026,
2. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 09 - 2026, and
3. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1048 - 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 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:
9. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES FOR FEBRUARY 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited checks #102308-102589 totaling $4,751,150.17 and wires #1269-1285 totaling $468,879.97, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $5,045,769.07
Fire: $174,261.07
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $5,220,030.14
CITY COUNCIL:
10. NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FOGLESONG PARK FIELD LIGHTS
PROJECT
Recommended Action:
1. Acceptance of the Foglesong Park Field Lights Project; and
2. Authorize City Staff to record the Notice of Completion (Attachment A) with the San Bernardino County Recorder.
11. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PERATON, INC.
FOR THE NASA GOLDSTONE VISITOR CENTER AT THE HARVEY HOUSE Recommended Action:
1. The City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Peraton, Inc. for the NASA Goldstone Visitor Center at the Harvey House; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all required documentation and agreements.
12. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 19-1002193 WITH SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SBCTA) FOR THE RIMROCK
ROAD AND AGARITA AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT TO INCREASE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $650,000 FOR A TOTAL REIMBURSABLE AMOUNT OF $4,314,274 AND TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2027
Recommended Action:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Funding Agreement No. 19-1002193 for Rimrock Road and Agarita Avenue Rehabilitation Project (Attachment A); and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and/or execute any related project documents.
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13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 5279-2026 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE 2025-2026 SALARY SCHEDULE TO CORRECT THE POLICE CHIEF SALARY RANGE Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5279-2026 approving a corrected Salary Schedule (Amendment No. 9) to reflect the Police Chief classification at Salary Range No. 12380 ($15,253.90 - $19,468.27 monthly) consistent with prior City Council action.
14. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE 2025-2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU SIDE LETTER) WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932 – UNIT 2
REGARDING UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Recommended Action:
That the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 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, and superseding the previous amendments approved on January 6, 2026 and March 3, 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:
15. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
RECOGNIZING CINCO DE MAYO
Recommended Action:
That the City Council approve an allocation for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration scheduled for April 25, 2026, at Foglesong Park from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in an amount not to exceed $10,000 from the Community Benefits Fund (Cannabis), and authorize the City Manager to execute any contracts or documentation necessary to facilitate the event.
16. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MID-YEAR BUDGET STATUS REPORT &
PROPOSED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Recommended Action:
That the City Council / Fire Board approve the budget adjustments and related transfers within the Budget Adjustments contained within the "Exhibit A” as discussed herein.
17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 5278-2026, APPROVING THE MEASURE I
CONTINUATION EXPENDITURE PLAN DEVELOPED BY SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5278-2026, approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.
PD - PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER UPDATE/REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
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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.
The City of Barstow, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 255-5122, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.
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 March, 2026.
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager