BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
MAY 19, 2026
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-May 19, 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 5:30PM
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 19, 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Case Name: Chavez v. City of Barstow, Claim No. 25-004706
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV. CODE § 54956.9(D)(1))
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in regard to a claim for damages filed against the City.
Name of Claimant: Unspecified, disclosure would jeopardize settlement negotiations
3. 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
4. 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
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 Agenda-May 19, 2026
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.
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:
5. PRESENTATION OF A DONATION CHECK FROM BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES TO MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL PARK.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the presentation.
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:
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:
6. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES FOR APRIL 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited checks #102793-103206 totaling $5,457,440.37 and wires #1305-1313 totaling $212,918.99, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $5,401,613.35
Fire: $268,746.01
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $5,670,359.36
Agenda-May 19, 2026
CITY COUNCIL:
7. APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Recommended Action:
Approve the final job descriptions for classifications within Teamsters (Units 1 & 2), BPOA (Unit 3), BPFA (Unit 5), Barstow Management Employees Association (Unit 6), Barstow Police Department Management Association (Unit 8), Executive Management (Unrepresented), and Part-Time Employees.
8. REVIEW THE CITY’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-2026 TO RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 989-2022, APPROVING THE CITY’S MILITARY
EQUIPMENT POLICY, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7070 - 7075.
Recommended Action:
The Barstow Police Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with legal requirements.
Staff recommends City Council approved the 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report and adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026, renewing Ordinance No. 989-2022, which approved the Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. The renewal of the proposed ordinance is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2,5).
9. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING - DELINQUENT TRASH AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Set the public hearing for delinquent sewer and trash (utility) accounts for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Barstow Council Chambers located at 220 E. Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311.
10. MEASURE Q COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND REQUEST – ROUTE 66 - MAIN STREET OF AMERICA CARAVAN EVENT JUNE 7, 2026.
Recommended Action:
The City Council approves the use of Measure Q Community Promotional Funds in the form of a facility use fee waiver of $1,154.82 for use of the Harvey House for the Main Street of America Caravan Event.
11. MEASURE Q COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND REQUEST –FARMER'S MARKET Recommended Action:
The City Council approve the use of Measure Q Community Promotional Funds in the form of a facility use fee waiver for $15,469.90 for use of Dana Park for the weekly Farmer's Market.
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:
12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT AND CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES BETWEEN
CITY OF BARSTOW AND DAPEER, ROSENBLIT, & LITVAK, LLP
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP for Code Enforcement and City Prosecutor services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Agenda-May 19, 2026
13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT OF DAPEER, ROSENBLIT &
LITVAK, LLP AS CRIMINAL PROSECUTOR AND CODE ENFORCEMENT CIVIL COUNSEL
FOR THE BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the District Board formally appoint Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP as the District’s Criminal Prosecutor and Code Enforcement Civil Counsel by adopting Resolution XX2026 and approving the attached Agreement.
14. ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR THE FY 25/26 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council appropriate $18,553,367 to the FY 25/26 Street Rehabilitation Project as shown below in the table below:
Funding Source Account
Number
Account Description Appropria
tion
Street Financing 400.801.130.26.3
02 Base Bid $4,747,809
Street Financing 400.801.131.26.3
02 Alt. 1 - W. Sect. 7
(Phase 2)
$2,849,316
Street Financing 400.801.132.26.3
02 Alt. 2 - W. Sect. 7
(Phase 3)
$2,434,223
Street Financing 400.801.133.26.3
02 Alt. 3 - W. Sect. 7
(Phase 4)
$2,217,745
County of San Bernardino 400.801.134.26.2
17 Rimrock Road (County
Side)
$1,500,000
Measure I MHLP
(Regional)
400.801.134.26.7
09 Rimrock Road $2,345,761
Measure I MHLP
(Regional)
400.801.135.26.7
09 Agarita Avenue $1,104,989
Measure I MHLP
(Regional)
400.801.136.26.7
09 Rimrock Road (Bike
Lane)
$863,524
Transportation Dev. Act
(TDA)
400.801.136.26.2
35 Rimrock Road (Bike
Lane)
$490,000
TOTAL APPROPRATION FOR FY 25/26 STREET REHABILIATION PROJECT $18,553,367
15. AUTHORIZE THE INCREASE TO THE CITY'S MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, FOR THE 50 CURRENT LEASED VEHICLES AND ADDITIONAL 12 LEASE VEHICLES
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City of Barstow to increase the leased vehicles under the City's Master Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the current 50 vehicles and replacement of 12 additional vehicles and authorize the City Manager to sign contracts.
2. Authorize the increase of expenditures from the current budget to approximately $1M annually.
PD PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
Agenda-May 19, 2026
STAFF REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER UPDATES/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.
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.
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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.
Approved:
Posted on the 15th day of May, 2026.
_____________________________________ ___________________________________ Timothy R. Silva, Mayor/BFPD Chair Rochelle Clayton, City Manager ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Cory Cisneros, Fire Chief Andrea Flores, City Clerk/Secretary