BARSTOW CITY COUNCIL /
BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
OCTOBER 6, 2026
5:30 PM
(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE)
AGENDA
JOINT MEETING
Agenda-October 6, 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
❑ Mayor Pro Tem James Noble
❑ Council Member Barbara Rose
❑ Council Member John “Tex” Williams
❑ Mayor Timothy Silva
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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 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)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
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
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: 0427-064-09-0000
Agency Negotiators: Rochelle Clayton, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Ben Kisliuk, Lee & Associates
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of agreement
4. 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.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government 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: 3
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM (or immediately following adjournment of Closed Session if adjourned after 7:00 PM):
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, 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:
6. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO DESERT SANCTUARY, INC. IN RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2026
Recommended Action:
Present proclamation to Desert Sanctuary, Inc. in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2026.
7. 2026-27 EL NIÑO AND FLOOD READINESS UPDATE
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: NONE
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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:
8. MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
9. MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING - SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes as presented.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ALL AGENCIES:
10. RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPENDITURES FOR AUGUST AND
SEPTEMBER
Recommended Action:
Approve and ratify expenses, as audited checks in Eden #104050-104158 totaling $10,187,005.03 and wires #1365-1371 totaling $100,552.11 / Tyler System Checks #50347- 50785 totaling 1,784,500.76 and wires 42-56 totaling $594,969.64, per the Agency breakdown below:
City: $12,635,272.58
Fire: $31,754.96
Successor Agency: $0.00
Grand Total: $12,667,027.54
CITY COUNCIL:
11. RESCIND THE CITY OF BARSTOW'S AND THE BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 09-2026 THAT DISCOUNTED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (DIF)
RATES FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND ADOPT JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11-2026 TO REVISE DISCOUNTED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (DIF)
RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING PROJECTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council/Barstow Fire Protection District Board:
1. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 11-2026, which repeals Joint Resolution No. 09-2026, in its entirety, and revises the applicability of discounted Development Impact Fees (DIFs) for the first 4,000 new residential dwelling units approved on or after May 18, 2026.
12. APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTERS TO THE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932, UNITS 1 AND 2, TO CORRECT LANGUAGE AND RESTORE
OMITTED CLASSIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the side letters to the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Barstow and Teamsters Local 1932, Units 1 and 2, correcting language, restoring omitted classifications and benefit provisions, and correcting typographical errors.
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13. EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 POSITION ALLOCATION AND
PERSONNEL SCHEDULE FOR THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND RETIRED
ANNUITANT CLASSIFICATIONS
Recommended Action:
That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. XXX-2026 approving the Eighth Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Position Allocation and Personnel Schedule (PAPS), effective October 6, 2026, to:
1. Approve a three percent (3%) salary adjustment for the Assistant City Manager classification and amend the City’s Salary Schedule accordingly.
2. Delete the Retired Annuitant - Special Projects Executive classification from the City’s Salary Schedule, as the classification is not required per CalPERS.
14. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PLACEWORKS, INC FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND BARSTOW INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY PROJECTS; AND A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PLACEWORKS, INC FOR ON-CALL
PLANNING SERVICES
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc for Services Related to the General Plan Update and BIG project. No additional budget appropriation is requested as part of this amendment.
2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc for On-Call Planning Services. No additional budget appropriation is requested as part of this agreement.
15. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR MAIN STREET REHABILITATION - 1 ST AVE. TO BARSTOW ROAD PROJECT (CITY OF BARSTOW PROJECT # ENCD-26-0042) Recommended Action:
City Staff recommends to Council the following:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, the authority to sign the construction contract, and any related documents associated with the project.
2. Approve and appropriate a construction budget increase of $75,000 and overall project budget in the amount of $436,729 to Account No. 4005005-5831 (SB1 Funded).
16. APPROVAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (PSA) FOR TRIMAX SYSTEMS Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Trimax Systems to Ignition SCADA Upgrade to Prospective with Mobile SCADA and system Assessment.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designated representative to execute the PSA.
17. RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-2026 APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES WITHIN THE CITY OF BARSTOW IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 42201(E) OF THE CALIFORNIA
VEHICLE CODE FOR THE HALLOWEEN TRUNK-OR-TREAT AND CHRISTMAS TREE
LIGHTING EVENTS
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. XXXX-2026 ("Attachment A") authorizing temporary street closures for the following events:
• Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat Event - Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in accordance with Section 42201(E) of the California Vehicle Code. • Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Friday, December 4, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in accordance with Section 42201(E) of the California Vehicle Code. • Approve the closure of E. Mountain View Street from Barstow Road to 2nd Avenue, and Belinda Avenue, north of the Police Department entry to E. Mountain View Street, for the Agenda-October 6, 2026
aforementioned event dates and times.
2. Waive the full reading of Resolution No. XXXX-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:
18. STREET AD HOC COMMITTEE UPCOMING VACANCIES/RE APPOINTMENTS Recommended Action:
Approve the reappointment of Julie Hackbarth-McIntyre, Monica Pequeño, and Ann Taylor to the Street Ad Hoc Committee, following the nomination and majority-vote confirmation procedures in Section 3 of Resolution 5121-2023, without initiating an application process, for terms coterminous with their respective appointing Council Members pursuant to Section 4.
19. PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICE OF UPCOMING VACANCY
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Direct the City Clerk to publicly announce the opening on the Planning Commission and to approve the application submission timelines specified in the Staff Report.
2. Designate two (2) Council members to participate in an Ad Hoc Selection Committee, which will have the specific and temporary duty of selecting a commissioner to fill the one (1) vacant position.
3. The City Council may provide alternative direction, if desired.
20. MEASURE Q RESIDENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION UPCOMING VACANCIES Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Reappoint Peggi Turner to the District 1 position on the Measure Q Resident Oversight Commission for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2028, through the nomination and majority-vote confirmation process in Section 2.26.030, without initiating recruitment for that position; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publicize and accept applications for the at-large position that Sonia Compton-Reay cannot continue to hold upon assuming City Council office, with the application deadline and appointment schedule established by the City Council.
21. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
RELATED RESOLUTIONS FOR THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNEXATION OF LAND FROM THE JURISDICTIONS OF SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
INTO THE CITY OF BARSTOW AND BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, AS
SPECIFIED BY THE LOCAL AREA FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council, sitting as itself and as the governing body for the Barstow Fire Protection District:
1. Adopt Resolution No. [____] Repealing Resolution No. 5274-2026 and Approving the Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenues and Related Property Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement for LAFCO 3280 Associated with the Barstow International Gateway Project;
2. Adopt Resolution No. [____] Repealing Resolution No. 5275-2026 and Approving the Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenues for LAFCO 3281 Associated with the Barstow International Gateway Project;
3. Authorize the City Manager, acting as City Manager and as General Manager of BFPD, to execute the Fire District Property Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement and related implementation documents for LAFCO 3280, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
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4. Direct the City Clerk to transmit certified copies of the adopted resolutions and related agreements to the County of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission.
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 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.
Posted on the 2nd day of October 2026.
Approved:
_____________________________________ ___________________________________ Timothy R. Silva, Mayor/BFPD Chair Rochelle Clayton, City Manager BE
____________________________________ ____________________________________ Bruce English, Interim Fire Chief Andrea Flores, City Clerk/Secretary Agenda-October 6, 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