BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
AUGUST 4, 2026
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT MEETING
Agenda-August 4, 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 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION 7:00 PM
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Agenda-August 4, 2026
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Carmen Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
Council Member Barbara Rose
Council Member John “Tex” Williams
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.
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 5 - Barstow Professional Firefighters Association
Unit 6 - Barstow Management Employee Association
All Unrepresented Employees
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: Sierra Club et al. v. City of Barstow et al. (SBSC Case No. CIVVS2604816)
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 & Kenneth Chapa, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Party: SB County -WDD
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement
4. 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.
Agenda-August 4, 2026
Number of Potential Cases: 1
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Carmen Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
Council Member Barbara Rose
Council Member John “Tex” Williams
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 SHOUKD 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:
5. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO JOANNE V. COUSINO
Recommended Action:
Present proclamation to JoAnne V. Cousino in recognition of her outstanding service to the City of Barstow.
6. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT - JAN 2026 - MARCH 2026 Recommended Action:
Receive and File.
GENERAL, NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE CITY’S JURISDICTION. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES OR LESS.
INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO SPEAK IN PERSON SHOULD SUBMIT A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD, AND INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING REMOTELY SHOULD USE ZOOM’S “RAISE HAND” FEATURE BEFORE Agenda-August 4, 2026
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES. REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS IS THE TIME FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR. SPEAKERS ARE
ASKED TO LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS ON ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS TO A TOTAL OF THREE MINUTES OR LESS. INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO SPEAK IN PERSON SHOULD SUBMIT A SPEAKER REQUEST CARD, AND INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING REMOTELY SHOULD USE ZOOM’S “raise hand” FEATURE BEFORE THE CONSENT CALENDAR IS CONSIDERED. REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING.
MINUTES ALL AGENCIES: NONE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES: NONE
CITY COUNCIL:
8. CITY OF BARSTOW AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR MOU FOR CONTRACT TERM JULY 1, 2026-JUNE 30, 2027
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Approve the Successor MOU with the Barstow Management Employees' Association (Unit 6)); and
2. Approve Resolution No. XX-2026 Third Amendment to the Public Available Pay Schedule; and
3. Authorize the Appropriation of Budget to the applicable Salary accounts from available budget surplus in the FY2026/2027 General Fund budget.
9. CORRECTION TO RESOLUTIONS FOR SBC ASSESSMENT 2026/2027 TAX ROLL Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026 and XXXX-2026, as amended, which includes the required changes per the San Bernardino County Tax Assessor, to authorize the placement of the costs for Unpaid Trash Collection/Sewer Fees and the Reaffirmation of Assessment within Street Lighting District No.1, Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1, Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and Street Maintenance District No. 1 on the 2026-2027 tax roll.
2. Direct the City Clerk to provide an executed copy of Resolution No. XXXX-2026 and XXXX2026 to the City of Barstow’s Finance Department.
10. APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BARSTOW AND THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR OFFICE SPACE AT THE HARVEY HOUSE Recommended Action:
Approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Barstow and the County of San Bernardino for office space located in Suite 212 of the Harvey House, 681 North First Street, and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement and any related documents Agenda-August 4, 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:
11. REJECTION OF INFORMAL BIDS FOR CENTENNIAL PARK LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY OF BARSTOW PROJECT # BGRD-26-0038
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Reject all informal bids received for the Centennial Park Landscape Improvement Project (Project # BGRD-26-0038).
2. Authorize the re-advertisement of the informal bid for the Centennial Park Landscape Improvement Project (Project # BGRD-26-0038).
12. FIRE BOARD DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER CONTRACTING WITH CONFIRE (JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY) FOR BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT EMERGENCY
DISPATCH, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS), AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION NURSE SYSTEM.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Fire Board:
1. Authorize the Fire District Administrator/City Manager, or their designee, to negotiate a contract with the Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE) Joint Powers Authority on behalf of the Barstow Fire Protection District for emergency dispatch, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the Emergency Communication Nurse System; and
2. Identify an appropriate funding source, estimated to be approximately $450,000 annually.
13. ROUTE 66 PROJECT UPDATES
Recommended Action:
Receive Report Presentation and Provide Feedback to Staff.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE - FIRE:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
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.
The City of Barstow, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office (760) 255-5122, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.
Agenda-August 4, 2026
Posted on the 30th day of July 2026.
Approved:
_____________________________________ ___________________________________ Timothy R. Silva, Mayor/BFPD Chair Rochelle Clayton, City Manager ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Cory Cisneros, Fire Chief Andrea Flores, City Clerk/Secretary 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