BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JULY 7, 2026
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda-July 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 SO 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-July 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 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. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Properties: 681 N. 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311
Agency Negotiators: Rochelle Clayton, City Manager & Ken Chapa, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Party: SB County -WDD
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Properties: 681 N. 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311
Agency Negotiators: Rochelle Clayton, City Manager & Ken Chapa, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Party: Barstow Chamber of Commerce
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Conference With Real Property Negotiator (GOV CODE 54956.8) Property: 0428-123-33-0000
Agency Negotiators: Ken Chapa, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Party: Golden State Water Company
Under Negotiation: Terms of agreement
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3), a point has been reached where, based on communication of a potential litigant, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City. Facts and circumstances regard receipt of Notice of Intent to File CEQA Petition pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21167.5 concerning Certification of the Environmental Impact Report for the BNSF Barstow International Gateway (“BIG”) Project and City of Barstow General Plan Update (State Clearinghouse No. 2024020501) (Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3))
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Agenda-July 7, 2026
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.
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:
6. PRESENTATION - NEW HOPE VILLAGE
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the ceremonial recognition honoring New Hope Village for their many contributions.
7. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Presentation Only
8. THE CITY OF BARSTOW IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE ALOALII "AJ" LEALOFI &
ANGELIQUE LEALOFI
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
Agenda-July 7, 2026
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:
9. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 3, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
10. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 17, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
11. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 3, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
12. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 17, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
13. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES FOR MAY 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited checks #103207-13526 totaling $7,171,123.79 and wires #1310-1328 totaling $742,023.21, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $7,675,091.25
Fire: $238,055.75
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $7,913,147.00
CITY COUNCIL:
14. MEASURE Q FUND FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 QTR 3 Recommended Action:
That the City Council receive and file the Measure Q Fund Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Qtr 3 as presented.
15. APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR BARSTOW POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (BPMA) FY26/27 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
Agenda-July 7, 2026
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Successor MOU with the Barstow Police Management Association (BPMA - Unit8); and
2. Approve Resolution No. XX-2026 First Amendment to the Public Available Pay Schedule; and
3. Authorize the Appropriation of Budget to the applicable Police Salary accounts from available budget surplus in the FY2026/2027 General Fund budget.
16. RESOLUTION XX-2026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO SET THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PROTEST HEARING FOR PROPERTY ABATEMENT COSTS AND PENALTIES FOR JULY 21, 2026 AT 7:00 PM APN# 0182-163-13-0000
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution XX-2026, setting the date and time for a protest hearing for Property Abatement Costs and Penalties for July 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, and waive the full reading for APN# 0182-163-13-0000.
17. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the following companion resolutions and waive the full reading:
1. Resolution No. XXX-2026, calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of two City Council Members (Districts 1 and 2);
2. Resolution No. XXX-2026, requesting the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, pursuant to Elections Code section 10403; and
3. Resolution No. XXX-2026, adopting regulations for candidate statements submitted to the voters for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election pursuant to Elections Code section 13307.
18. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2026/2027 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION AWARD AS A SUB-RECIPIENT THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS).
Recommended Action:
Authorize staff to allocate and appropriate the necessary funds to complete the project and submit eligible costs for reimbursement pursuant to the grant agreement.
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:
19. NOMINATION TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR OF QUALIFIED CENSUS TRACTS FOR FEDERAL OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0 DESIGNATION
Recommended Action:
That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026 requesting that the Governor of the State of California and the Governor’s Office Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) nominate Census Tracts: 06071009400, 06071009502, 06071009501, and 06071012002 for designation as Qualified Opportunity Zones under the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program.
Agenda-July 7, 2026
20. ROUTE 66 - MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
Recommended Action:
Receive Report Presentation and Provide Feedback to Staff.
PD - 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.
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.
Posted on the 2ND day of July, 2026.
Approved:
_____________________________________ ___________________________________ Timothy R. Silva, Mayor/BFPD Chair Rochelle Clayton, City Manager ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Cory Cisneros, Fire Chief Andrea Flores, City Clerk/Secretary