BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/BARSTOW
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
APRIL 7, 2026
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-April 7, 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-April 7, 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 (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(3)) 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. The following facts and circumstances known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs regarding proposed BMC interpretations re conversions of residential nonconforming structures. (Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(2))
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (GOV. CODE § 54957) (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
4. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Government Code Section 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):
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-April 7, 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 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.
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: NONE
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. MEASURE Q FUND FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 QTR 2 Recommended Action:
That the City Council receive and file the Measure Q Fund Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Qtr. 2 as presented.
6. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY FOR THEIR RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT
Recommended Action:
Agenda-April 7, 2026
The City Council approve Measure Q Community Promotional Funding in the amount of $1,956.86 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event scheduled for May 2, 2026, at the Robert A. Sessions Memorial Sportspark
.7. RESOLUTION 5283-2026 AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURES AT VIRGINIA WAY / LILLIAN
DRIVE INTERSECTION AND GRACE STREET / MOUNT VERNON INTERSECTION AS PART OF THE FY 25-26 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5283-2026, approving the street closures beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, through the end of day on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the following intersections:
Virginia Way and Lillian Drive (Hard Road Closure with Proposed Detour Routes) Grace Street and Mount Vernon Avenue (Hard Road Closure with Proposed Detoured Routes)
8. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 15-1001118 AND THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE RELINQUISHMENT EARMARKED FUNDS BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BARSTOW AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (SBCTA) FOR THE NORTH FIRST AVENUE BRIDGES OVER THE MOJAVE
RIVER/OVERFLOW PROJECT
Recommended Action:
1. Accept the relinquishment of the award from San Bernardino County Transit Authority (SBCTA) to the City of Barstow for the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPF/CDS) Earmarked Funds (Attachment B).
2. Approve Amendment No. 2 (Attachment A) to Project Funding Agreement 15-1001118 between the City of Barstow and SBCTA.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), related to the Relinquishment of Earmarked CPF/CDS Funds, and Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 15-1001118 between the City of Barstow and SBCTA.
4. Authorize the Finance Department to create an Expenditure Account for the CPF/CDS Rightof-Way (ROW) Funds with an appropriation of $2,000,000.
9. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1048-2026 AMENDING CHAPTER 12.40 OF THE
BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES Recommended Action:
1. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1048-2026; and waive the full reading of the Ordinance.
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. RESOLUTION 5280-2026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ASSETS FROM THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
BARSTOW ALONG WITH CERTAIN LEGAL OBLIGATIONS, AND APPROVING CERTAIN
RELATED ACTIONS
Recommended Action:
That the City Council approve Resolution 5280-2026 of the City Council of the City of Barstow authorizing the acceptance of certain real property assets from the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Barstow along with certain legal obligations, and approving certain related actions.
Agenda-April 7, 2026
11. RESOLUTION SA 20-2026 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ASSETS FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW TO THE CITY OF
BARSTOW ALONG WITH CERTAIN LEGAL OBLIGATIONS, AND APPROVING CERTAIN
RELATED ACTIONS
Recommended Action:
That the Successor Agency approve Resolution SA 20-2026 of The Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Barstow authorizing the transfer of certain real property assets from the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Barstow to the City of Barstow along with certain legal obligations, and approving certain related actions.
12. ADOPTING RESOLUTION 5281-2026 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL
STATEMENT AND THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY THE CITY OF BARSTOW OF ITS LOCAL MEASURE I
TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2026 (“THE CERTIFICATES”)
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5281-2026 of the City Council of the City of Barstow approving a Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the City of Barstow Local Measure I Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Certificates of Participation, Series 2026 and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate and the preparation of an Official Statement and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates and related actions.
13. ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5282-2026 ADOPTING AN
INTERPRETATION IN REGARD TO A NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL (C) ZONING DISTRICT BASED UPON A
RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY OF BARSTOW'S PLANNING COMMISSION Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 5282-2026 (Attachment A) adopting an interpretation of Barstow Municipal Code Sections 19.16.090(b) and 19.38.080 in order to provide clear, objective criteria for future application of the Barstow Municipal Code by tying eligibility for enlarging, remodeling, and/or structural alteration or conversion of a former residential property to meet full compliance of the Commercial (C) zoning standards, thereby promoting predictability and consistent administration.
14. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BARSTOW YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Recommended Action:
The Mayor and City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the potential creation of a Barstow Youth Advisory Council, including its purpose, structure, and implementation.
FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
STAFF REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda-April 7, 2026
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 2nd day of April, 2026.
Approved:
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Rochelle Clayton, City Manager