Joint Meeting Council/BFPD
10/6/26 05:30 PM
Community Development
Amy Sanchez
Resolution
Doc ID: 6596
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
AGENDA MATTER:
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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Barstow is requesting approval of Resolution No. XXXX‑2026 authorizing temporary street closures for two upcoming community events:
• Halloween Trunk‑Or‑Treat - Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Friday, December 4, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The designated closure areas for both events include E. Mountain View Street, from Barstow Road to 2nd Avenue, and Belinda Avenue, north of the Police Department entry to E. Mountain View Street.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Barstow is preparing for two annual community events that require temporary street closures to ensure public safety and adequate space for event activities. • The Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with street closures in effect from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, December 4, 2026, with closures occurring from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
To accommodate these events, staff is requesting authorization for temporary street closures in accordance with Section 42201(E) of the California Vehicle Code. The specific street segments to be closed include E. Mountain View Street from Barstow Road to 2nd Avenue, as well as Belinda Avenue, north of the police department entrance to Mountain View Street. These closures are necessary to create a safe, controlled environment for pedestrians, participants, vendors, and event staff.
City staff will coordinate with the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) to facilitate appropriate bus route detours during the affected periods for both events. Detailed layout maps illustrating the closure areas for Trunk-Or-Treat and the Tree Lighting Ceremony have been provided as “Attachment B” to this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The temporary street closures associated with the Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat event on October 28, 2026, and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 2026, are expected to have a minimal fiscal impact on the City. Costs will primarily consist of staff time for event setup, traffic control, placement and removal of barricades. These expenses are routine and budgeted within existing operational allocations for community events and public safety support. No additional appropriations are requested at this time.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Joint Meeting Council/BFPD
10/6/26 05:30 PM
Community Development
Amy Sanchez
Resolution
Doc ID: 6596
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
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 aforementioned event dates and times.
2. Waive the full reading of Resolution No. XXXX-2026.