BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MAY 5, 2026
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-May 5, 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
AMENDED
Item 7 was moved to Public
Hearing.
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-May 5, 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.
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. CITY MANAGER CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code Section 54957.6) City & District Negotiators: Mayor Timothy Silva and City Council Unrepresented Employee: 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
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 HAND 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-May 5, 2026
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:
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. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE COST ALLOCATION PLAN, THE COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY,
AND AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony regarding the Municipal User Fee Study.
2. Adopt the Resolution approving the Citywide Municipal User Fee Study.
3. Adopt the updated municipal user fee schedule as presented.
4. Adopt the Resolution approving the Municipal Cost Allocation Plan.
5. Direct staff to incorporate the updated cost allocation methodology and fee cost basis into the FY 2026/27 budget process.
6. Confirm the effective date for implementation of the updated user fees and cost allocation methodology.
Attachments
Resolution No. ____-2026 Adoption of the Municipal User Fee Study.
Resolution No. ____-2026 Adoption of the Municipal Cost Allocation Plan.
Municipal User Fee Study with Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule (Consultant Report).
Municipal Cost Allocation Plan (Consultant Report).
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:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
CITY COUNCIL:
Agenda-May 5, 2026
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURE FOR THE BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY FAIR ON MAY 30, 2026
Recommended Action:
The City Council approve Resolution XXX-2026
4. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ELECTRICAL BOX MURAL IMAGE - BARSTOW FINE ARTS
ACADEMY - ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Recommended Action:
That the City Council approve the proposed Roadside Electrical Box Art Project.
5. INTRODUCTION OF BFPD ORDINANCE NO. 31-2026, ADOPTION OF AND AMENDMENT TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE / AMENDMENT TO BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT STANDARDS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Barstow Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors:
1. Introduce BFPD Ordinance No. 31-2026 (Attachment A), with proposed local amendments and standards (Attachment B), and waive the full reading.
2. Direct City Clerk to schedule the second reading and adoption of BFPD Ordinance No. 31- 2026 with proposed local amendments and amendments to the Barstow Fire Protection District's Standards for the regularly scheduled Fire Board meeting on May 19, 2026.
6. ORDINANCE NO. ____-2026 ADOPTION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Introduce Ordinance No. ____-2026 (Attachment A), an ordinance amending Chapter 15.08 (Building Safety Codes) and waive the full reading.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. ____-2026 for the City Council meeting scheduled for May 19, 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:
8. RESOLUTION NO. ____-2026 TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PROCUREMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF (2) FIRE COMMAND VEHICLES AS PART OF A VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
Recommended Action:
That the City Council approve the purchase of (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fire Command Vehicles, including all necessary conversion and equipment costs, in an amount not to exceed $290,000, and authorize the Fire District Administrator, Fire Chief, or designee to execute all agreements necessary to complete the purchase, outfitting, and placement into service.
9. ROUTE 66/BARSTOW MAIN STREET INFRASTRUCTURE AND DESIGN APPROVAL Recommended Action:
1. That the Mayor and Council Approve Phase 1 Main Street improvement projects in an amount not to exceed $1,285,000;
2. Authorize The City Manager Or Designee To Execute All Necessary Agreements And Documents To Implement Phase 1 Projects; and
3. Direct Staff To Identify Funding Opportunities For Phase 2 Improvements And Return To Council With A Proposed Timeline, Design Concepts, And Funding Strategy.
Agenda-May 5, 2026
FD PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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 30th day of April, 2026.
_____________________________________ ___________________________________ Timothy R. Silva, Mayor/BFPD Chair Rochelle Clayton, City Manager ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Cory Cisneros, Fire Chief Andrea Flores, City Clerk/Secretary