Joint Special Council/BFPD
12/16/25 05:30 PM
Administrative Services
Kimberlie A. Turner
Contract
Doc ID: 6209
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF BARSTOW FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025-JUNE 30, 2026 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Barstow has been meeting with the Barstow Fire Protection District (BFPD) over the last 8 months. The City has carefully evaluated it's financial position, ongoing operational and competitive recruitment needs as well as the long term fiscal sustainability. The proposed MOU demonstrates the City's commitment to supporting our Fire Department in a sustainable and equitable manner.
DISCUSSION:
The following are the economic proposals:
1. COLA: Effective July 1, 2025 all classifications in the bargaining unit to receive a six percent (6%) COLA. In addition, if City receives $25M in Permit and Development Fee revenue between July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, employees shall receive a 10% base salary increase.
2. SKILL PAY: Employees who possess a Firefighter II, Equipment Operator/Driver or Company Officer Certification will receive Skill Pay. If an employee receives more than one certification , they will receive certification pay for the highest level of certification obtained. Certification Skill Pay is as follows:
Firefighter II: 3%
Equipment Operator/Driver: 4%
Company Officer: 5%
3. BILINGUAL SERVICES: Increase from $60 dollars per month to $120 per month
4. TIER I & TIER II EMPLOYER RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS: Tier I and Tier II employees will no longer be responsible for paying any percentage of the "employer contribution".
5. HOLIDAYS: Winter Holiday Hours between 12/26-12/31 added. Holiday time will be paid based on hours employee is scheduled to work on the holiday.
6. CAFETERIA PLAN: Monthly allowance:
Employee only coverage:$1000 monthly allowance (no increase) and will receive a one time payment in the amount of $500
Employee plus one: Increase from $1000 to $1500 per month Family Plan: Increase from $1000 to $1900 per month. .
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
Joint Special Council/BFPD
12/16/25 05:30 PM
Administrative Services
Kimberlie A. Turner
Contract
Doc ID: 6209
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Employees who opt out of coverage will continue to receive $750 per month. Employees hired after ratification of contract to receive $2000 annually (approx $167 per pay period).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY impact for the term of this contract is $ $456,484 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff is recommending Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Barstow Fire Protection District and the City of Barstow for the contract term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 as written in the final draft-Exhibit B.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carmen Hernandez, Council Member
SECONDER: John Williams, Council Member
AYES: Noble, Rose, Williams, Hernandez, Silva
Unit Classification Salary Range
(Tier I) Monthly
Minimum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier I) Monthly
Salary Range
(Tier II)
Minimum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier II)
Monthly
1 Public Services Assistant I 11120 $4,353.99 $5,556.92 11060 $4,101.66 $5,234.87 1 Environmental Services Assistant I 11120 $4,353.99 $5,556.92 11060 $4,101.66 $5,234.87 1 Wastewater Plant Operator In Training 11120 $4,353.99 $5,556.92 11060 $4,101.66 $5,234.87 2 Office Assistant 11170 $4,576.09 $5,840.38 11110 $4,310.88 $5,501.90 2 Kennel Technician 11170 $4,576.09 $4,576.09 11110 $4,310.88 $4,310.88 2 Recreation Program Assistant 11170 $4,576.09 $5,840.38 11110 $4,310.88 $5,501.90 2 Code Compliance Officer I 11220 $4,809.51 $6,138.29 11160 $4,530.78 $5,782.55 2 Animal Control Officer 11220 $4,809.51 $6,138.29 11160 $4,530.78 $5,782.55 2 Police Services Assistant 11220 $4,809.51 $6,138.29 11160 $4,530.78 $5,782.55 2 Public Services Assistant II 11220 $4,809.51 $6,138.29 11160 $4,530.78 $5,782.55 1 Environmental Services Assistant II 11220 $4,809.51 $6,138.29 11160 $4,530.78 $5,782.55 2 Senior Office Assistant 11220 $4,809.51 $6,138.29 11160 $4,530.78 $5,782.55 1 Mechanic in Training - WW 11220 $4,809.51 $6,138.29 11160 $4,530.78 $5,782.55 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 11220 $4,809.51 $6,138.29 11160 $4,530.78 $5,782.55 3 Police Officer Trainee 11290 $5,156.45 $6,581.09 11230 $4,857.61 $6,199.68 2 Code Compliance Officer II 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 2 Community Service Officer 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 2 Crime Scene Evidence Technician 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 2 Dispatcher 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 2 Information Technology Technician 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 1 Public Services Assistant III 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 1 Environmental Services Assistant III 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 2 Accounting Technician 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 2 Administrative Assistant 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 2 Senior Police Services Assistant 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 1 Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 1 Street Sweeper Operator 11320 $5,312.70 $6,780.50 11260 $5,004.80 $6,387.54 2 Code Compliance Officer III 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 2 Fire Inspector / Arson Investigator 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 2 Emergency Medical Specialist 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 2 Senior Administrative Assistant 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 2 Senior Accounting Technician 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 2 Engineering Technician / Inspector 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 1 Mechanic 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 1 Mechanic - Wastewater 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 2 Administrative Coordinator 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 2 Recreation Program Coordinator 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 2 Senior Dispatcher 11420 $5,868.52 $7,489.88 11360 $5,528.41 $7,055.81 Amendment #3 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 Amendment #4 - Council Approved November 04, 2025, effective November 04, 2025 Tier I Salary Range includes 6% premium for all full time employees with last hire date prior to July 1, 2010.
Amendment #5 - Council Approved December 16, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 Amendment #2 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025
CITY OF BARSTOW
FY 2025-2026 / Full-Time
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Effective July 1, 2025
Amendment #1 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 Unit Classification Salary Range
(Tier I) Monthly
Minimum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier I) Monthly
Salary Range
(Tier II)
Minimum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Amendment #3 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 Amendment #4 - Council Approved November 04, 2025, effective November 04, 2025 Tier I Salary Range includes 6% premium for all full time employees with last hire date prior to July 1, 2010.
Amendment #5 - Council Approved December 16, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 Amendment #2 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025
CITY OF BARSTOW
FY 2025-2026 / Full-Time
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Effective July 1, 2025
Amendment #1 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 2 Community Development Inspector I 11470 $6,167.88 $7,871.95 11410 $5,810.42 $7,415.73 2 Senior Code Compliance Officer 11470 $6,167.88 $7,871.95 11410 $5,810.42 $7,415.73 1 Senior Mechanic 11470 $6,167.88 $7,871.95 11410 $5,810.42 $7,415.73 1 Senior Mechanic - Wastewater 11470 $6,167.88 $7,871.95 11410 $5,810.42 $7,415.73 6 Executive Assistant 11520 $6,482.51 $8,273.50 11460 $6,106.82 $7,794.01 2 Senior Engineering Technician / Inspector 11520 $6,482.51 $8,273.50 11460 $6,106.82 $7,794.01 2 Senior Crime Scene Evidence Technician 11520 $6,482.51 $8,273.50 11460 $6,106.82 $7,794.01 6 Code Compliance Supervisor 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 6 Multi Media Coordinator 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 6 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 6 Parks & Open Space Supervisor 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 6 Field Services Supervisor 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 6 Community Development Inspector II 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 1 Lead Plant Operator 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 6 Recreation Activity Coordinator 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 6 Personnel Services Coordinator 11570 $6,813.18 $8,695.53 11510 $6,418.32 $8,191.58 6 Administrative Analyst 11600 $7,019.62 $8,959.02 11540 $6,612.80 $8,439.80 3 Police Officer 11600 $7,019.62 $8,959.02 11540 $6,612.80 $8,439.80 6 Senior Community Development Supervisor 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Facilities Supervisor 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 2 Information Technology Coordinator 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 3 Police Corporal 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 3 Police Detective 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Police Services Supervisor 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Project Coordinator - Field Inspection 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Project Coordinator - Industrial Pretreatment 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Project Coordinator - Office 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Recreation Program Supervisor 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Senior Administrative Analyst 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 2 Senior Community Development Inspector 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 11700 $7,754.02 $9,896.33 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79 6 Economic Development Administrator 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 6 Public Works Administrator 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 6 Transportation Services Administrator 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 6 Engineering Services Administrator 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 6 Environmental Services Administrator 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 6 Public Information Officer 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 6 Accountant 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 6 Planning & Community Development Administrator 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 6 Planning & Environmental Services Administrator 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 11690 $7,677.25 $9,798.33 Unit Classification Salary Range
(Tier I) Monthly
Minimum
(Tier I)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier I) Monthly
Salary Range
(Tier II)
Minimum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Maximum
(Tier II)
Monthly
Amendment #3 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 Amendment #4 - Council Approved November 04, 2025, effective November 04, 2025 Tier I Salary Range includes 6% premium for all full time employees with last hire date prior to July 1, 2010.
Amendment #5 - Council Approved December 16, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 Amendment #2 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025
CITY OF BARSTOW
FY 2025-2026 / Full-Time
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Effective July 1, 2025
Amendment #1 - Council Approved November 4, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 6 Animal Service Manager 11810 $8,650.92 $11,041.00 11750 $8,149.56 $10,401.12 6 Industrial Pretreatment Superintendent 11850 $9,002.19 $11,489.32 11790 $8,480.47 $10,823.46 6 Economic Development Specialist 11850 $9,002.19 $11,489.32 11790 $8,480.47 $10,823.46 6 IT Superintendent 11850 $9,002.19 $11,489.32 11790 $8,480.47 $10,823.46 6 Public Works Superintendent 11850 $9,002.19 $11,489.32 11790 $8,480.47 $10,823.46 6 Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent 11850 $9,002.19 $11,489.32 11790 $8,480.47 $10,823.46 6 Senior Accountant 11850 $9,002.19 $11,489.32 11790 $8,480.47 $10,823.46 6 Parks & Recreation Superintendent 11850 $9,002.19 $11,489.32 11790 $8,480.47 $10,823.46 6 Principal Accountant 11890 $9,367.71 $11,955.84 11830 $8,824.81 $11,262.94 6 Human Resources Manager 11920 $9,651.56 $12,318.11 11860 $9,092.21 $11,604.22 6 Information Technology Manager 11920 $9,651.56 $12,318.11 11860 $9,092.21 $11,604.22 8 Police Sergeant 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 Administrative Services Manager 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 Community Development Manager 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 Assistant Finance Director 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 Public Works Manager 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 Chief Waste Water Plant Operator 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 City Clerk Services Manager 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 City Planner 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 Economic Development Manager 12020 $10,661.32 $13,606.85 11960 $10,043.45 $12,818.27 6 City Engineer 12170 $12,377.47 $15,797.14 12110 $11,660.14 $14,881.62 6 City Building Official/Fire Marshal 12170 $12,377.47 $15,797.14 12110 $11,660.14 $14,881.62 6 Assistant to the City Manager 12170 $12,377.47 $15,797.14 12110 $11,660.14 $14,881.62 6 General Manager Enviro SVCS 12170 $12,377.47 $15,797.14 12110 $11,660.14 $14,881.62 6 Economic Development & Planning Manager 12170 $12,377.47 $15,797.14 12110 $11,660.14 $14,881.62 8 Police Lieutenant 12190 $12,626.26 $16,114.66 12130 $11,894.51 $15,180.74 8 Police Captain 12295 $14,016.98 $17,889.62 12235 $13,204.63 $16,852.83 Exec Mgt Finance Director 12380 $15,253.90 $19,468.27 12320 $14,369.86 $18,339.99 Exec Mgt Community Development Director 12380 $15,253.90 $19,468.27 12320 $14,369.86 $18,339.99 Exec Mgt Administrative Services Director 12380 $15,253.90 $19,468.27 12320 $14,369.86 $18,339.99 Exec Mgt Economic Development Director 12380 $15,253.90 $19,468.27 12320 $14,369.86 $18,339.99 Exec Mgt 12480 Min: $16,849.79 Max:
$21,505.08
Exec Mgt Assistant City Manager 12400 $15,560.49 $19,859.58 12340 $14,658.69 $18,708.62 Police Chief *Police Chief's salary is a single
range, not Tier 1 or Tier 2
Classification Salary Range Mininum
Monthly
Maximum
Monthly
City Manager 001 $22,833.33 $22,833.33
*Salary ranges are determined by negotiated contracts.
Classification Salary Range Minimum
Hourly
Maximum
Hourly
PT-RecLeader/Lifeguard (&) 10460 $13.03 $16.62
PT-Rec Leader 10460 $13.03 $16.62
PT-Maintenance Worker I 10460 $13.03 $16.62
PT-RecLeader/Senior Lifeguard (&) 10580 $14.68 $18.74
PT-Senior RecLeader 10580 $14.68 $18.74
PT-Pool Manager 10800 $18.27 $23.32
& PT Rec Leader/Lifeguard and PT-Rec Leader/Senior Lifeguard positions shall receive an additional $2.50 per hour for ony those hours worked in the capacity as a certified lifeguard. Employees must attain and maintain required lifeguard certifications throughout the course of their employment.
FY 2025-2026 / Part-Time - Casual
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
CITY OF BARSTOW - CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
FY 2025-2026 / Contract
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Effective July 1, 2025
CITY OF BARSTOW
Classification Salary Range Minimum Monthly Maximum Monthly Firefighter Trainee 11230 $4,857.61 $6,199.68
Firefighter / EMT 11480 $6,229.56 $7,950.67
Firefighter / EMT 11540 $6,612.80 $8,439.80
Firefighter / Paramedic 11480 $6,229.56 $7,950.67
Firefighter / Paramedic 11540 $6,612.80 $8,439.80
Fire Engineer 11580 $6,881.31 $8,782.48
Fire Engineer 11640 $7,304.64 $9,322.79
Fire Captain 11800 $8,565.28 $10,931.70
Fire Captain 11860 $9,092.21 $11,604.22
Fire Battalion Chief 11880 $9,274.96 $11,837.46
Fire Battalion Chief 11940 $9,845.56 $12,565.70
Assistant Fire Chief 11890 $9,367.72 $11,955.84
Assistant Fire Chief 11950 $9,944.01 $12,691.36
Fire Division Chief 12050 $10,984.38 $14,019.15
Fire Division Chief 12110 $11,660.14 $14,881.62
Fire Chief 12320 $14,369.86 $18,339.99
Classification Salary Range Minimum Hourly Maximum Hourly Paid Call Firefigher 10460 $13.03 $16.62
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FY 2025-2026 / Full-Time
Employee Classification / Compensation Program
Effective July 1, 2025
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PART TIME POSITIONS - FY 25/26 Amendment #5 - Council Approved December 16, 2025, effective July 1, 2025