BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
JULY 21, 2026
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT MEETING
Agenda-July 21, 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
CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION 7:00 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
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Agenda-July 21, 2026
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: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY AGENDA ITEM DURING THE DESIGNATED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. INDIVIDUALS
ATTENDING IN PERSON ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD PRIOR TO THE ITEM BEING CONSIDERED. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING REMOTELY SHOULD USE THE ZOOM "RAISE HAND" FEATURE OR FOLLOW THE POSTED INSTRUCTIONS TO REQUEST TO SPEAK.
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.
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.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
1. 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 litigants, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Number of Potential Cases: 2
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; POTENTIAL LITIGATION (CITY INITIATING) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) the Council will consider possible initiating of litigation against a party, the identity of which is not being revealed in order to assist with service of process.
Number of Potential Cases: 1
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name:Mitchell v. City of Barstow
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Conference With Real Property Negotiator (GOV CODE 54956.8) Property: 0427-064-09-0000
Agency Negotiators: Ken Chapa, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Party: Ben Kisliuk, Lee & Associates
Under Negotiation: Terms of agreement
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Agenda-July 21, 2026
Properties: 0427-341-07-0000 & 0427-302-01-0000
Agency Negotiators: Rochelle Clayton, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Barstow Heights Community Services District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement
6. 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
All Unrepresented Employees
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
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: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THAT ITEM. INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING IN PERSON
ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD PRIOR TO THE ITEM BEING CONSIDERED. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING REMOTELY SHOULD USE THE ZOOM "RAISE HAND" FEATURE OR FOLLOW THE POSTED INSTRUCTIONS TO REQUEST TO SPEAK.
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 COUNCIL TO REARRANGE 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(b), ALLOWING EMERGENCY ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MAJORITY VOTE, OR 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:
7. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE UPDATE - BREAKING BARRIERS TO YES Recommended Action:
Agenda-July 21, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. PUBLIC HEARING: LIEN PROTEST HEARING FOR DELINQUENT TRASH AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Conduct a protest hearing and subject to testimony received, adopt Resolution No. XXXX2026 and waive further reading.
2. Where necessary and relevant, direct staff to resolve any conflicts with protest owners before the final lien and/or property tax assessment list is filed with San Bernardino County.
Additionally, authorize staff to remove any properties from the lien and assessment listings should delinquent fees be paid prior to the filing of the final lien list with San Bernardino County.
9. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES
Recommended Action:
Conduct a protest hearing. Subject to testimony received, adopt attached Resolution No. ____- 2026 Making Determinations and Confirming Assessments and Proceedings for Unpaid Nuisance Abatement Fees, and waive the readings.
10. ANNUAL RENEWAL AND REAFFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
Recommended Action:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026 (Attachment A), thereby approving the FY 2026/2027 Engineer’s Report - Street Lighting, Flood Control, Landscape & Street Maintenance Assessment Districts No. 1, and waive the full reading.
2. Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026 (Attachment B), declaring the City’s intention to reaffirm the levy and collection of annual assessment in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 via the property tax roll in connection with Street Lighting, Flood Control, Landscape & Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Districts No. 1, and waive the full reading.
3. Approve the expenditure appropriations in the amount of $13,000 for FY 2026/2027 per the Engineer's Report, "Estimated Revenue and Expenditures", Page 7.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 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 BY SUBMITTING A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD OR ZOOM "RAISE HAND" FEATURE MUST BE DONE 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:
11. MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING - APRIL 15, 2026
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
12. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 15, 2026
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
13. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 7, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
Agenda-July 21, 2026
14. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 21, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
15. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 5, 2026
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
16. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET WORKSHOP - MAY 13, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
17. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES FOR JUNE 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited checks #103527-103857 totaling $6,203,669.32 and wires #1329-1342 totaling $768,741.14, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $6,676,941.47
Fire: $295,468.99
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $6,972,410.46
CITY COUNCIL:
18. APPROVAL OF A SUCCESSION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF BARSTOW AND THE BARSTOW POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (BPOA) FOR THE CONTRACT TERM OF JULY 1, 2026-JUNE 30, 2027
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the Successor MOU with the Barstow Police Officer's Association (BPOA - Unit3); and
2. Approve Resolution No. XX-2026 Second 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 and;
4. Approve the attached Side Letter Agreement between the City of Barstow and the Barstow Police Management Association regarding BPMA waiving the Parity Clause for the Barstow Police Officers' Association only during the term of this contract.
19. RESOLUTION ____-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 AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 7:00 PM APN# 0183-181-29-0000
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution ____-2026, setting the date and time for a protest hearing for Property Abatement Costs and Penalties for August 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, and waive the full reading for APN# 0183-181-29-0000.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 5273-2026 PLACEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS ON SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ROLL APN# 0182-102-14-0000 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5273-2026, as amended, which includes the required changes per the San Bernardino County Tax Assessor, to authorize the placement of the nuisance abatement costs for APN# 0182-102-14-0000 on the FY 2026-2027 tax roll.
Agenda-July 21, 2026
2. Direct the City Clerk to provide an executed copy of Resolution No. 5273-2026 to the City of Barstow’s Finance Department.
21. ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
FOR BARSTOW CEMETERY DISTRICT AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO ADVANCED
ENGINEERING USA AND CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL
CEMETERY LANDSCAPE CURBING PROJECT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the amended Agreement between the City of Barstow and the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to expand the project scope to include curbing, as well as the placement of landscape materials within designated curbing areas.
2. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Advanced Engineering USA in the amount of $19,899.00 for additional landscape curbing improvements.
3. Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $1,853.00 for the required increase to the project for payment bond.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amended agreement, change orders, and all related contract documents.
22. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE AND ACCEPT THE CAL OES/FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT (DR-4683-AP01077) FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH JULY 17, 2027.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. City Council approves the appropriation of funds in the amount of $209,870.50.
2. Approve Cal OES Resolution and waive the full reading.
3. Authorize City Manager of Designated staff to sign and submit all required documents necessary for the Cal OES Grants.
23. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ATLAS PLANNING SOLUTIONS FOR THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE, ACCEPTANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP-2026- 0001), AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CAL OES/FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT (DR-4683-AP01077)
Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement (RFP: 2026-0001) by Atlas Planning Solutions and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with Atlas Planning Solutions for the amount of $111,852.00 (includes 20% contingency).
24. ACCEPTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. TO MIGRATE THE BARSTOW POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ONPREMISES DEPLOYMENT TO A CLOUD-HOSTED DEPLOYMENT.
Recommended Action:
1. Approve a five-year agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC. in an amount not to exceed $1,025,041.14 for cloud-hosted public safety software services, including migration, licensing, maintenance, and support; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any necessary nonsubstantive documents; and
3. Approve the associated budget appropriation.
25. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH CENTIGEX FOR WE-TIP ANONYMOUS CRIME REPORTING SERVICES.
Recommended Action:
1. Approve a five-year agreement with Centegix (WeTip) in an amount not to exceed $17,699 to Agenda-July 21, 2026
provide anonymous crime reporting services and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any non-substantive documents necessary to implement the 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:
26. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY FOR PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING SERVICE
DISRUPTIONS TO TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET COVERAGE OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
Recommended Action:
Adopt the proposed resolution, as required by Senate Bill 707, establishing a policy for technology disruptions impacting public participation during City Council meetings.
27. FOGLESONG FIELDS NAMING TO HONOR BARSTOW FIRST RESPONDERS Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Barstow City Council adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026. - Name Foglesong East Field as Barstow Police Field
- Name Foglesong West Field as Barstow Fire Protection District Field Authorize the City Manager or her designee to use up to $3,500 from the Planned Community Promotion Fund (Account No. 1005007-5755) to execute all necessary documents and agreements, purchase signage and installation materials, and plan a dedication event. Further authorize allocation of staff resources and funds to organize a dedication ceremony for the fields, to be attended by the Barstow City Council and the general public.
28. ROUTE 66 PROJECT UPDATES
Recommended Action:
Receive Report/Update and Provide Feedback to Staff.
29. REJECTION OF INFORMAL BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR MAIN STREET REHABILITATION - 1ST AVE. TO BARSTOW ROAD PROJECT (PROJECT #ENCD26-0042) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Reject all informal bids received for the Main Street Rehabilitation - 1st. Ave. to Barstow Road Project (Project #ENCD-26-0042).
2. Authorize the advertisement of the formal bid for the Main Street Rehabilitation - 1st. Ave. to Barstow Road Project (Project #ENCD-26-0042) per the tentative bid schedule and establish a bid authorization date of July 21, 2026, in order for the project to remain active.
30. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CENTENNIAL PARK LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY OF BARSTOW PROJECT # BGRD-26-0038
Recommended Action:
City Staff recommends to City Council the following:
1. Award the construction contract to Kormex Construction Inc., the lowest responsible bidder.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, the authority to sign the construction contract, and any related documents associated with the project.
3. Approve and appropriate a construction budget in the amount of $197,436.00 to Expenditure Account No. 1005007-5831.
Agenda-July 21, 2026
31. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CENTENNIAL PARK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CITY OF BARSTOW PROJECT # ENCD-26-0038
Recommended Action:
City Staff recommends to City Council the following:
1. Award the construction contract to Prestige Paving Company, the lowest responsible bidder.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, the authority to sign the construction contract, and any related documents associated with the project.
3. Approve and appropriate a construction budget in the amount of $62,359.00 to Expenditure Account No. 1005007-5831.
32. CITYWIDE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND COUNCIL GOALS & PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Accomplishments Report and provide direction regarding the proposed City Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
PD - PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Posted on the 17th day of July 2026.
Approved:
_____________________________________ ___________________________________ Timothy R. Silva, Mayor/BFPD Chair Rochelle Clayton, City Manager ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Cory Cisneros, Fire Chief Andrea Flores, City Clerk/Secretary Agenda-July 21, 2026
Certification of Posting of Agenda
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. _______________________________________
Maribel Hernandez, City Clerk Services Manager