BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
AUGUST 18, 2026
5:15 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT MEETING
Agenda-August 18, 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 5:15PM
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
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the meeting location or remotely using the Zoom link provided below.
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Agenda-August 18, 2026
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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1), a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)) Number of Potential Cases: 1
4. 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
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV. CODE § 54956.8) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54956.8) 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
Agenda-August 18, 2026
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; INITIATING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) & (e)(3), a point has been reached where, the City may consider initiating litigation. In order to effectuate service of process, the facts and circumstances of such matter is not disclosed at this time.
Number of Potential Cases: 1.
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:
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:
7. FIRE CHIEF COMMENDATION AWARD: SHANE GROUBERT
Recommended Action:
Presentation Only
8. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO DONATED OR PROVIDED HAIRCUTS TO MORE THAN 100 LOCAL YOUTH RETURNING TO SCHOOL
Recommended Action:
Presentation Only
9. DR. EVA BAGG, SUPERINTENDENT-PRESIDENT OF BARSTOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
WILL PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND DEVELOPMENTS AT THE COLLEGE.
Recommended Action:
Presentation Only
Agenda-August 18, 2026
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 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: NONE
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:
10. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 19, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
11. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING / CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 10, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
12. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 16, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
13. MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 7, 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
14. MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING - JULY 21, 2026
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES: NONE
CITY COUNCIL:
15. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL TO THE 2026 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND DESIGNATION OF THE CITY’S VOTING DELEGATE Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Approve travel for Mayor Timothy Silva and Elected City Clerk Andrea Flores to attend the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference, scheduled for September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California; and
2. Designate Mayor Timothy Silva as the City of Barstow’s voting delegate for the 2026 Cal Cities Annual Business Meeting.
Agenda-August 18, 2026
16. APPROVAL OF THREE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DELL TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEW POLICE MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS (MDC).
Recommended Action:
That the City Council, Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any related documents necessary to implement the agreement.
17. APPROVAL OF THE MEDIA SPECIALIST AND LIMITED-TERM RETIRED ANNUITANT CLASSIFICATIONS AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 PUBLICLY
AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Job Description for the Media Specialist; and Limited Term Retired Annuitant; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. XX-2026 approving the Fourth Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Publicly Available Pay Schedule.
3. Authorize the Appropriation of Budget to the applicable salary accounts from available budget surplus in the FY2026/2027 General Fund budget.
18. APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AMENDING CONTRACT LANGUAGE BPOA ARTICLE 29 OVERTIME
Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Barstow and the Barstow Police Officers' Association (BPOA) amending Article 29: Overtime of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to restore the overtime calculation methodology utilized prior to implementation of the current MOU language.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Side Letter Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the agreement.
19. ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT
Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Accept the federally funded Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant award in the amount of $480,000.
2. Approve the City’s required local matching contribution in the amount of $120,000 for a total project budget of $600,000 for the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for the City of Barstow.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant agreements (Attachment A), certifications, amendments, and other documents necessary to implement the Project.
4. Appropriate an expenditure budget and set up expenditure accounts as follow:
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) - Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (Reimbursable Grant) $480,000
Account Number: 2171200-5748
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) - Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (Measure I Local) $120,000
Account Number: 2091200-5748
20. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CENTENNIAL PARK LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY OF BARSTOW PROJECT # BGRD-26-0038
Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Award the construction contract to KNC 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 $218,815.00 to Expenditure Agenda-August 18, 2026
Account No. 1005007-5831.
21. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MAIN STREET REHABILITATION - 1 ST AVE. TO BARSTOW ROAD PROJECT (CITY OF BARSTOW PROJECT # ENCD-26-0042) AND APPROVAL OF ROAD CLOSURES ALONG MAIN ST., FROM FIRST AVENUE TO BARSTOW ROAD Recommended Action:
City Staff recommends to Council the following:
1. Award the construction contract to Sully-Miller Contracting, the lowest responsive and 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 $361,729 to Account No. 4005005-5831 (SB1 Funded).
4. Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026, approving the proposed street closures tentatively scheduled during the month of September at the following intersections:
• 1
st Avenue & East/West Main Street (Hard Road Closure with Detoured Routes) • 2
nd Avenue & East Main Street (Hard Road Closure with Detoured Routes) • 3
rd Street & East Main Street (Hard Road Closure with Detoured Routes) • Barstow Road & East Main Street (Hard Road Closure with Detoured Routes)
22. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2026/2027-2030/2031 MEASURE I FIVE YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Recommended Action:
That the City Council authorize the following actions:
1. Approve Resolution No. XXXX-2026 adopting the City of Barstow's Measure I Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031 and waive the full reading.
2. Direct staff to forward a copy of the adopted resolution to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA).
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:
23. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. XXX-2026 OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW ADDING CHAPTER 15.11 REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS, AND CHAPTER 15.05 REGARDING HEARINGS AND
APPEALS, TO THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a second reading of Ordinance No. ____ and adopt it at the next Regular Meeting.
24. ROUTE 66 PROJECT UPDATES
Recommended Action:
Receive Report Presentation and Provide Feedback to Staff.
PD - PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL:
CITY MANAGER UPDATE/REPORT:
Agenda-August 18, 2026
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 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.
Posted on the 13th day of August 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