BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
6:00 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT MEETING
Agenda-September 15, 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
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CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM
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.
Public comments may be made in person or remotely during the designated public comment periods.
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Agenda-September 15, 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
Recommended Action:
Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code § 54957.6) City & District Negotiators: City Manager/District Manager Rochelle Clayton Employee Organizations:
Unit 5 - Barstow Professional Firefighters Association
All Unrepresented Employees
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 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, Agenda-September 15, 2026
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:
2. UPDATE MAIN STREET USA FESTIVAL
Recommended Action:
Presentation only.
3. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CEMETERY - LANDSCAPE CURBING PROJECT UPDATE Recommended Action:
Receive report presentation and provide feedback to staff.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION REGARDING FLOCK SAFETY TECHNOLOGY Recommended Action:
Receive and file a presentation
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:
5. CONTINUED ITEM FROM THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 MEETING - PUBLIC HEARING AND
TEFRA APPROVAL OF TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING FOR THE BENEFIT OF QKA
HEALTH CORPORATION D/B/A HEALTHSIDE PARTNERS AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
Recommended Action:
That the City Council:
1. Hold the TEFRA hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution 5318-2026 authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City, to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement and providing the TEFRA approval; and
3. Waive the full reading.
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:
6. MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING - AUGUST 18, 2026
Recommended Action:
Agenda-September 15, 2026
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
7. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES FOR JULY 2026 Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited checks #103858-103951 totaling $5,470,580.43 and wires #1344-1358 totaling $255,680.80, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $5,627,425.02
Fire: $98,836.21
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $5,726,261.23
CITY COUNCIL:
8. CONFIRMATION OF JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND CORRECTED PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
PAY SCHEDULE
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026 approving the corrected Fifth Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Publicly Available Pay Schedule, superseding Resolution No. 5320-2026; and
2. Approve the attached job descriptions for the Police Services Manager, Deputy Director Series classifications identified in this report.
9. AWARD OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS TO THE BARSTOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL MAIN STREET USA ROUTE 66 FESTIVAL AND ASSOCIATED FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 8-10, 2026 AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION XXXX-2026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BARSTOW TEMPORARILY CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21101(E) FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL MAIN STREET
USA FESTIVAL
Recommended Action:
1. That the Council approve in-kind donations in the form of fee waivers totaling $33,688.16 to cover the cost of facility use, city staff and equipment costs associated with facility use and road closures, law enforcement security services, and associated permit fees required for the 27th Annual Main Street USA Festival, being held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as well as associated festival activities being held at the Harvey House on October 8-9, 2026.
2. Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2025, temporarily closing certain streets within the City of Barstow in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) for the 27th Annual Main Street USA Route 66 Festival, and waive the full reading.
10. COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM THE BARSTOW COLLEGE
FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FALL FUNDRAISER
Recommended Action:
That the Council approve the Barstow College Foundation’s request for a waiver of City fees totaling $2,144.86 for its Fall Fundraiser, scheduled for October 2, 2026, at the Harvey House.
11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERMITTENT STREET CLOSURES ALONG RIMROCK ROAD, BETWEEN H STREET AND LOVATO AVENUE, AS PART OF THE FY 25-26 STREET
REHABILITATION PROJECT
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026, approving intermittent street closures on Rimrock Road between H Street and Lovato Avenue beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, through the end of day on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the following intersections:
Rimrock Road and all intersections, between H Street and Lovato Avenue, Agenda-September 15, 2026
defined as follows:
o Intermittent road closures, with detoured routes, at the intersections of Rimrock Road and D, E, F, G, & H Streets.
o Intermittent road closures, with detoured routes, at the intersections of Rimrock Road and Cochise Road.
o Intermittent road closures, with detoured routes, at the intersections of Rimrock Road and Highland Avenue.
o Intermittent road closures, with detoured routes, at the intersections of Rimrock Road and Dolomite Street.
12. AWARD OF MEASURE Q YOUTH COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS FY 25-26 Recommended Action:
Approve Measure Q Youth Community Promotional Fund allocations totaling $127,818.39 for the seven youth sports organizations identified in this report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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:
13. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER AND
REVISED RETIRED ANNUITANT - SPECIAL PROJECTS EXECUTIVE JOB DESCRIPTION Recommended Action:
Staff is recommending the following:
1. Approve placement of the Information Technology Manager and Human Resources/Risk Manager classifications in the same job family and salary range established for comparable City’s manager-level classifications;
2. Approve the revised Retired Annuitant - Special Projects Executive job description to reflect the specialized nature of the classification and applicable CalPERS requirements;
3. Adopt Resolution No. _____-2026 approving the Seventh Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Publicly Available Pay.
14. ROUTE 66 POCKET PARK REVITALIZATION UPDATE AND NAMING DIRECTION Recommended Action:
Receive the update and results of the Route 66 Pocket Park Naming Survey and provide direction to staff regarding selection of a park name that reflects Barstow’s history, character, and Route 66 spirit.
PD - PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES:
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.
Agenda-September 15, 2026
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 11th day of September 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