Barstow, California

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

Oversight Board - Special Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council on four related actions: certifying the final Environmental Impact Report, adopting the updated General Plan, approving the BIG Specific Plan and associated project (a 4,335-acre BNSF rail transload facility), and forwarding a LAFCO request with pre-zoning. The meeting also includes adopting new zoning districts (Business Park and High Density Residential) and eliminating the Estate Residential zone.

• Certification of Final EIR with findings of significant unavoidable impacts on aesthetics, air quality, agriculture, noise, and vehicle miles traveled
• Adoption of updated City of Barstow General Plan with new land-use designations and policies discouraging housing west of I-15 and encouraging higher densities east of I-15
• Approval of BIG Specific Plan for a 4,335-acre BNSF rail facility including 9 million sq ft of transload warehouse space
• Creation of new Business Park and High Density Residential zone districts, and elimination of the Estate Residential zone
• Request to San Bernardino LAFCO for annexation and pre-zoning of project area (Actions A & B)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for massage therapy services. The body will also consider an initial request to change the General Plan designation for a property on East Main Street.

• Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit PCUP-25-0011 for massage therapy services at 128 East Fredricks Street, 124 & 124 ½ East Fredricks Street, and 312 South Second Street
• Initial request for General Plan Designation Change at 1230 East Main Street (APN #0181-292-16-0000)

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will consider several closed‑session matters, approve past meeting minutes, and ratify July‑August accounts payable totaling $4,558,637.57. They will accept FY2023 and FY2024 Homeland Security Grant Program awards of $16,200 and $17,351, and approve updated memoranda of understanding with Unit 6 and Unit 8. The council will also adopt a budget amendment, a resolution adjusting the Police Chief salary range and creating two new positions, and select financing for Measure I transportation bonds. Finally, they will award construction‑management and construction contracts for traffic‑signal improvements on Main Street and Barstow Road, totaling $1,286,524.

• Approve and award a $128,580 construction‑management contract to Transtech, Inc. for traffic‑signal improvements on Main Street and Barstow Road
• Approve and award a $1,286,524 construction contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc. for the same traffic‑signal improvements
• Ratify accounts payable expenditures for July and August: checks #101034‑101355 totaling $4,263,018.42 and wires #1207‑1217 totaling $295,619.15 (grand total $4,558,637.57)
• Accept FY2023 Homeland Security Grant award of $16,200 and FY2024 award of $17,351 as sub‑recipient through the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
• Adopt a resolution confirming the Police Chief salary range, reclassifying the Fire Investigator to Emergency Medical Services Specialist ($77,000‑$93,978), and creating a Multimedia Coordinator position with a fiscal impact of $55,642.30

The council held a presentation regarding homeless outreach and community resources. During a closed session, the council conferred with labor negotiators, real property negotiators, and legal counsel, though no reportable actions were taken.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)
• Approved agenda for regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved motion to suspend rules to allow E.T. Snell to speak (4-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a general automotive repair facility. The body will also review minutes from eight previous meetings dating back to October 2024.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit PCUP-25-0009 for a general automotive repair facility at 2531 W Main St.

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The City Council and Barstow Fire Protection District will hold a joint special meeting to discuss labor and property negotiations in closed session. The regular session includes approvals for a street rehabilitation project, a mural at 305 E. Main Street, and various service contracts.

• Authorization to advertise bids for the FY 25-26 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Increase of ERP system software consulting budget from 65K to $125,000
• Temporary street closure of East Mountain View Street from Belinda Street to 2nd Avenue on December 5, 2025
• Lease agreement amendment with Air Methods Corporation for 301 Pioneer Street
• Closed session negotiations for property at 555 Melissa Ave with Barstow Senior Citizen Center

The council voted to table a proclamation for Manny Lopez until the December meeting. They also approved retroactive travel for City Clerk Andrea Flores to attend a seminar in Los Angeles.

• Tabled Manny Lopez proclamation until 12/16/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive travel for City Clerk Andrea Flores (unanimous)

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

This joint special meeting of the Barstow City Council and Barstow Fire Protection District begins with closed sessions to discuss labor negotiations with police and fire unions and real property negotiations for the Barstow Senior Citizen Center at 555 Melissa Ave. During the regular meeting, the council will set a public hearing for delinquent trash and sewer accounts, consider canceling the January 6, 2026 meeting, vote on approving an electrical box mural at 1st and Main St, and modify Planning Commission interview panel representation.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Barstow Police Officers’ Association, Barstow Professional Firefighters Association, and unrepresented employees
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 555 Melissa Ave (Barstow Senior Citizen Center)
• Set public hearing for delinquent trash and sewer accounts for January 20, 2026
• Consider canceling January 6, 2026 City Council meeting
• Approve electrical box mural at 1st and Main St promoting Barstow High School themes of community, opportunity, and diversity

The City Council approved a high school electrical box mural and set a public hearing for delinquent utility accounts. They also voted to cancel the January 6, 2026, council meeting.

• Set public hearing for delinquent sewer and trash accounts for January 20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Canceled the January 6, 2026, City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved proposed electrical box mural at 1st and Main St. (unanimous)

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District meet jointly on December 16, 2025. The agenda includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations, real property negotiations at four locations, and existing litigation. Notable open-session items include a censure motion against Mayor Pro Tem Rose, a $490,000 grant for bike/pedestrian improvements on Rimrock Road, a $450,254 amendment for the General Plan update, and a lease amendment allowing alcohol service at the senior center.

• Censure request against Mayor Pro Tem Rose under ethics code (item 24)
• Approval of $490,000 SBCTA funding for Rimrock Road bike/pedestrian project (item 13)
• Amendment to General Plan consultant contract with PlaceWorks, $450,254 (item 15)
• Ratification of $7.6 million in accounts payable (item 11)
• Lease amendment with Barstow Senior Center to allow third-party alcohol service (item 12)

The Barstow City Council held a joint special meeting that featured only procedural approvals, public presentations, and community comments. A motion to adjust the agenda order was passed unanimously. The council deferred its closed session report on labor negotiations, property acquisitions, and litigation to the next regular meeting. Residents seeking updates on these matters will need to attend the subsequent council session.

• Approved procedural motion to table item 12 and pull items 11 and 18 for further discussion [Unanimous]

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Danco, Inc. to convert a 48-unit commercial motel into residential apartment spaces. The body will consider a General Plan Amendment and Zoning District Change to move the property from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (DU).

• General Plan Amendment PGPA-25-0002 for 1230 East Main Street
• Zoning District Change PZCA-25-0002 from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (DU)
• Proposed adaptive reuse of 48 commercial motel units into residential apartments

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will discuss several labor agreements and a support letter for Barstow Community College. The body will also determine the scope of a community celebration for the Barstow Aztecs football championship.

• MOU between Barstow Police Officers' Association and the City for July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
• MOU addendums for Teamsters Unit 1 & 2 and Management Association Unit 6
• Amendments to the Barstow Management Employees Association MOU 22/25
• Letter of support for Barstow Community College's participation in the Inland Empire High Tech Collaborative
• Resolution to temporarily close city streets for a Barstow Aztecs football championship celebration

The City Council approved multiple memorandum of understandings for police, management, and Teamsters units. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution to temporarily close city streets for a community celebration honoring the Barstow Aztecs' 2025 CIF State Division 4AA Football Championship.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Barstow Community College participation in Inland Empire High Tech Collaborative (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between City of Barstow and Barstow Police Officers' Association for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to Teamsters Unit 1 & 2 and Management Association Unit 6 MOUs (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Barstow Management Employees Association and Teamsters Local 1932 MOUs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5251-2026 for temporary street closures for the Barstow Aztecs football championship celebration (unanimous)

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee - Canceled Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Danco, Inc. to convert a motel into residential apartments. The body is considering a General Plan Amendment and Zoning District Change to move the property from Commercial to Diverse Use.

• Proposed conversion of 48 commercial motel units to residential apartment spaces at 1230 East Main Street
• General Plan Amendment (PGPA-25-0002) to change land use from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (DU)
• Zoning District Change (PZCA-25-0002) to change zoning from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (DU)

City Council - Joint CC/BFPD Workshop

The City Council will discuss and select a preferred financing structure for issuing bonds backed by local Measure I transportation sales tax revenue. Staff presents three scenarios with varying debt service and leftover maintenance amounts, ranging from $8.2 million to $13.3 million in proceeds. The Council is expected to provide direction on which option to pursue for capital improvement funding.

• Discussion of three financing scenarios for Measure I transportation sales tax revenue bonds (proceeds $8.2M to $13.3M)
• Options for prepayment terms: after 10 years, after 1 year, or after 5 years
• Annual Measure I receipts of $1,712,469; leftover for maintenance ranges from $570,000 to $1,000,000 depending on scenario
• Estimated total issuance costs of $335,000 for underwriter and professional services
• Staff recommends Council select preferred financing and direct staff to pursue capital improvement funding

The City Council held a workshop to discuss financing options for capital improvements via Local Measure I transportation sales tax revenue bonds. The council moved to proceed with securing a bond in the amount of $13,267,000 to fund street repairs and infrastructure.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Moved to secure a bond for financing in the amount of $13,267,000

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will hold a joint special meeting to discuss several closed‑session legal matters, a public lien protest hearing, and multiple contract and ordinance items. Key agenda items include a contract with San Bernardino County for the Rimrock Road pavement improvement project between Avenue H and Agarita Ave, amendments to park and senior center agreements, and the adoption of the Local Road and Safety Plan. The council will also consider a new ordinance for the Planning Commission and appoint new commission members.

• Contract agreement with San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Works for the Rimrock Road Pavement Improvement Project, Avenue H to Agarita Ave
• Amendment No. 2 to the Park Maintenance Agreement with Barstow Heights Community Service District
• Professional Services Agreement awarded to Lasting Images Landscape, Inc. for city‑wide landscape maintenance
• Adoption of the Local Road and Safety Plan (LRSP) by resolution
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.24 to allow alternate Planning Commission members with a $100 per meeting stipend

The City Council approved several contracts including a road pavement project and a park maintenance amendment. During a public hearing, the council voted to pull specific delinquent trash and sewer accounts from a lien list pending further investigation.

• Pulled specific delinquent trash and sewer accounts from lien list for review (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Park Maintenance Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Rimrock Road Pavement Improvement Project agreement with San Bernardino County (Unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Barstow Senior Center (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The City Council and Barstow Fire Protection District will meet to discuss infrastructure contracts, grant allocations, and land negotiations. The body is deciding on a major street rehabilitation bid and funding for community development projects.

• Award of FY 25-26 Street Rehabilitation Project to Sully Miller Contracting for $16,323,787.47
• Task Order with Merrell Johnson Engineering for $1,598,920 for construction management and inspection
• Roof replacement contract for Fire Station #36 1 with KRGS Roofing for $260,475.00
• Public hearing for FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects with an estimated allocation of $135,875
• Closed session negotiation for the potential transfer of ± 1,478 acres east of I-15 from the Bureau of Land Management

The City Council approved several Community Development Block Grant allocations for public service programs and construction projects. Additionally, the council authorized a contract for a roof replacement at Fire Station #36.

• Approved five CDBG public service grants of $4,076.20 each (4-0)
• Approved Dana Park ADA Project funding of $95,493.75 (4-0)
• Approved Noble Strong Fitness funding of $20,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified November accounts payable totaling $4,413,107.38 (unanimous)
• Approved KRGS roofing contract for Fire Station #36 at $260,475.00 including contingency (unanimous)

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

The committee will hear a project update from Chris Heldreth and staff on the Street Rehabilitation Project. The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, open‑forum public comments, member and staff comments, and a discussion of topics for the next meeting. No decisions or new contracts are listed.

• Street Rehabilitation Project update (presented by Chris Heldreth and staff)
• Open forum for public comments
• Committee member and city staff comments
• Discussion of proposed topics for the next meeting
• No old business items

City Council - Finance Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss new business items. The agenda includes the City of Barstow's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2025 and matters regarding the Barstow Fire Protection District and Odessa Water District.

• City of Barstow ACFR FY 2025
• Barstow Fire Protection District
• Odessa Water District

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending an interpretation of the Barstow Municipal Code regarding residential buildings in commercial zones. This follows a request for clarification on whether existing residential structures must be demolished or can be remodeled for commercial use. The matter will now move to the City Council for final determination.

• Tabled Planning Commission officer elections until next meeting (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 569-2026 regarding nonconforming residential structures (4-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Barstow Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 9, 2026. Commissioners will elect a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for the 2026‑27 term. The commission will consider staff‑recommended Resolution No. 569‑2026, which asks the City Council to interpret Code Sections 19.16.090(b) and 19.38.080 to determine whether nonconforming residential structures in the Commercial (C) district may be altered for commercial use.

• Election of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for the 2026‑27 term
• Adoption of Resolution No. 569‑2026 recommending City Council interpret Code Sections 19.16.090(b) and 19.38.080
• Staff request for a use determination on nonconforming residential structures within the Commercial (C) zoning district

City Council - Joint Special CC/BFPD/Odesa

The Barstow City Council, joined by the Fire Protection District and Odessa Water District, will meet in joint special session. The agenda includes a public hearing to continue a development impact fee study, a zoning change to allow conversion of a 48-room motel to apartments at 1230 East Main Street, and approval of up to $13 million in Measure I transportation sales tax revenue certificates. Other items include ratifying $8.57 million in January accounts payable, a first reading of an outdoor vending ordinance, and an amendment to an IT staffing contract.

• Public hearing to consider rezoning 1230 East Main Street from Commercial to Diverse Use for a 48-room motel-to-apartment conversion
• Ratification of $8,570,763.71 in accounts payable for January across city, fire, and successor agency
• Approval of Resolution 5272-2026 authorizing up to $13,000,000 in Measure I transportation sales tax revenue certificates of participation
• First reading of Ordinance 1041-2026 amending Chapter 5.40 to regulate outdoor vending
• Amendment to agreement with Robert Half Inc. increasing temporary IT staffing contract from $75,000 to $150,000

The City Council approved a zoning and General Plan amendment to allow the conversion of a 48-room motel into apartments at 1230 East Main Street. The council also ratified November accounts payable expenditures totaling $8,570,763.71 and continued a public hearing regarding development impact fees until March 3, 2026.

• Approved zoning change and General Plan amendment for 1230 East Main Street (5-0)
• Ratified November accounts payable expenditures totaling $8,570,763.71 (5-0)
• Accepted annual status report on development impact fees (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on development impact fee nexus study to March 3, 2026

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District hold a joint special meeting with closed session negotiations and a regular meeting. The council will consider second readings of two ordinances: rezoning 1230 East Main Street from Commercial to Diverse Use to allow conversion of a 48-room motel into apartments, and amending outdoor vending regulations. Other actions include a protest hearing for unpaid nuisance abatement fees, approval of a uniform allowance side letter with Teamsters Local 1932, and a facility fee waiver for a Miss Barstow event. The council will also discuss development impact fees.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1042-2026 to rezone 1230 E Main St from C to DU for motel-to-apartment conversion
• Second reading of Ordinance 1041-2026 amending Chapter 5.40 on outdoor vending regulation
• Protest hearing for unpaid nuisance abatement fees on APN #0182-102-14-0000
• Approval of side letter with Teamsters Local 1932 Unit 2 for uniform allowance
• Measure Q fund request: $598 fee waiver for Miss Barstow & Miss Teen Barstow reception at Harvey House

The City Council continued a public hearing regarding the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and recommended fees. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session discussions regarding real property, labor negotiations, or anticipated litigation.

• Continued public hearing on Development Impact Fee Nexus Study to March 17, 2026

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

The Street Committee is considering a recommendation to City Council to approve updates to the City's Encroachment Permit and Trenching Specifications Policy. The proposed changes aim to reduce roadway scarring and protect infrastructure investments by using a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rather than the age of the pavement to determine repair requirements.

• Proposed shift to Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for determining trench restoration requirements
• New compaction testing requirements for trenching
• Updated pavement overlay distances and notes for trench spans greater than 5’-3”
• Revised criteria for encroachment permits affecting utility companies, state/federal agencies, and developers
• Provision for City Manager to negotiate memoranda of understanding for utility franchise agreements

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

Resident Oversight Commission - Regular Meeting

The Resident Oversight Commission will review the Measure Q financial report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-2026. The report covers year-to-date revenues of $4.74 million and expenditures of $5.58 million across police, fire, public works, and community programs. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Review of Measure Q revenues ($4.74M YTD) and expenditures ($5.58M YTD) for Q2
• Police uniform division expenditures of $1.5M YTD including 7 police officers and 1 trainee
• Fire Protection District expenditures of $1.79M YTD including a new fire engine and breathing apparatus
• Community Promotional Fund spending on 4th of July event ($68,649), downtown Christmas lights ($9,850), and mural program ($20,000)
• Parks & Recreation spending of $264,467 YTD including Sportspark ($71,601) and Henderson Pool ($8,511)

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The City Council and Barstow Fire Protection District will hold a joint meeting to discuss development impact fees and the 2025-26 mid-year budget. The body will also review labor negotiations in closed session and approve several infrastructure and lease amendments.

• Proposed adoption of Joint Resolutions 08-2026 and 09-2026 regarding development impact fees and discounted residential rates
• Ratification of February 2026 accounts payable totaling $5,220,030.14
• Funding increase of $650,000 for Rimrock Road and Agarita Avenue Rehabilitation Project
• Allocation of up to $10,000 from the Community Benefits Fund for a Cinco de Mayo celebration
• Correction of Police Chief salary range to $15,253.90 - $19,468.27 monthly

The City Council conducted a required public hearing regarding the 2025 Annual Vacancy Report for seven bargaining units. Following the hearing, the council approved the report and the associated recruitment and retention data.

• Approved agenda with item 11 pulled for discussion (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Annual Employee Vacancy Report (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

The Barstow Street Committee will consider recommending revisions to the City's Encroachment Permit and Trenching Specifications Policy for City Council approval. The updates shift pavement restoration criteria from age-based to Pavement Condition Index (PCI) standards. Other agenda items include updates on the West Section 7 project and discussion of Route 66 - Main Street. The meeting also includes public comment and committee member comments.

• Recommendation to City Council to approve revisions to Encroachment Permit and Trenching Specifications Policy, using Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for restoration requirements
• Revision includes new compaction testing requirements, pavement overlay distances, and notes for trench spans greater than 5'-3"
• West Section 7 update presented by Ken Chapa and Chris Heldreth
• Old Business: Route 66 - Main Street discussion
• Policy change includes provision for City Manager to negotiate MOUs to comply with utility franchise agreements

City Council - Joint Special Council/Successor Agency

The Barstow City Council, acting jointly as the Successor Agency and Fire Protection District, will convene a special meeting beginning with closed session discussions on anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and performance evaluations. In open session, the council will consider a second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the Barstow Municipal Code concerning development impact fees, and will vote on accepting real property assets transferred from the Successor Agency to the city. Other action items include authorizing $2,000,000 in federal earmarked funds for the North First Avenue bridges over the Mojave River project, approving a $1,956.86 Measure Q Community Promotional Fund grant for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event, and discussing the creation of a Barstow Youth Advisory Council.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1048-2026 amending Chapter 12.40 on development impact fees
• Acceptance of $2,000,000 in CPF/CDS right-of-way funds for the North First Avenue bridges project (Agreement 15-1001118 Amendment No. 2)
• Approval of $1,956.86 Measure Q Community Promotional Fund grant to American Cancer Society for Relay for Life (May 2, 2026 at Robert A. Sessions Memorial Sportspark)
• Resolution adopting an interpretation of BMC Sections 19.16.090(b) and 19.38.080 for nonconforming residential properties in commercial (C) zoning districts
• Discussion on establishing a Barstow Youth Advisory Council

The City Council approved a leadership transition for the City Attorney position. Additionally, the council authorized in-kind fee waivers and Measure Q funds for an upcoming American Cancer Society event.

• Approved transition of City Attorney to assistant city attorney role (Andrew Jared to assume role May 1, 2026)
• Received and filed the Measure Q Fund Financial Report for FY 2025-2026 Qtr 2
• Approved in-kind fee waivers up to $1,956.86 and use of Measure Q funds for American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• Adopted Resolution No. 5283-2026 authorizing street closures at Virginia Way/Lillian Drive and Grace Street/Mount Vernon Avenue

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Barstow Planning Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2026-27 term. The election is required annually, with current officers serving through February 8, 2026. The commission will also handle public comment and commission comments.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2026-27 term
• Current Chairperson is Commissioner DeLucas, Vice Chairperson is Commissioner Niemeyer

City Council - Special Meeting

The Barstow City Council holds a special workshop meeting solely to discuss and define City Council goals. City Manager Rochelle Clayton will lead the discussion. No fiscal impact or formal action is anticipated.

• Discussion of City Council goals led by City Manager Rochelle Clayton

City Council - Workshop

The Barstow City Council holds a workshop to receive a presentation on the FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The presentation outlines major infrastructure and capital projects planned for the next fiscal year. Council members may ask questions and provide direction to staff. No formal action is taken; the item is for discussion only.

• FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presentation
• No fiscal impact reported for the presentation
• Council to receive, file, and provide direction to staff

The City Council held a workshop to receive and file a presentation regarding the upcoming fiscal year's Capital Improvement Program. Discussions covered park upgrades, street projects, public safety needs, and storm drain maintenance.

• Received and filed the FY 2026-2027 CIP presentation

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will consider several closed‑session items, including a labor‑negotiator conference, a City Manager performance evaluation, and a legal‑counsel briefing on potential litigation. In the regular session, council members will vote to ratify $7,001,048.11 of audited checks and wires for March 2026, approve an amendment to the Integrated Technology Services contract increasing the amount to $297,200, adopt revisions to the encroachment permit and trenching policy, discuss appointing members to the Barstow Youth Advisory Committee, and consider renaming city park fields to honor public safety and military personnel.

• Ratify accounts payable expenditures for March 2026 totaling $7,001,048.11 (City $6,768,045.15, Fire $233,002.96)
• Amend Integrated Technology Services contract, raising total from $125,000 to $297,200 for ERP platform completion
• Adopt Resolution No. ____‑2026 revising the City’s Encroachment Permit and Trenching Restoration Policy
• Discuss appointment of members to the Barstow Youth Advisory Committee and schedule a planning meeting
• Discuss potential renaming of city park fields to honor the Barstow Police Department, Fire Department, Military Services, and First Responders

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will consider several actions, including a $1.285 million Phase 1 Route 66/Main Street improvement plan and the purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fire command vehicles for up to $290,000. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Municipal User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan, a resolution to close streets for the Police Department Public Safety Fair on May 30, and the introduction of fire‑code and building‑code ordinances. Closed‑session items cover labor‑negotiation conferences for various employee groups and the City Manager contract.

• Approve purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fire command vehicles, not to exceed $290,000
• Approve Phase 1 Route 66/Main Street infrastructure projects, not to exceed $1,285,000
• Authorize street closures on East Mountain View Street and Belinda Street for the Police Department Public Safety Fair (estimated cost $550)
• Adopt Municipal User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and updated fee schedule effective June 1, 2026
• Introduce BFPD Ordinance No. 31‑2026 amending the 2025 California Fire Code and district standards

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

The Street Committee is holding a regular meeting with one new business item: a streets update from city staff. The agenda also includes public comments, committee member comments, and planning for the next meeting. No votes or actions are scheduled.

• Streets Update (new business)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will hold a joint special meeting to continue a public hearing on a resolution that would approve updated municipal user fees and a cost allocation plan, effective June 1, 2026. The body will also review the draft Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

• Public hearing on amending the master fee schedule for city services
• Adoption of Resolution No. 5285-2026 approving the Municipal User Fee Study
• Adoption of Resolution No. 5286-2026 approving the Municipal Cost Allocation Plan
• Review of the draft Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for FY 2026-2027
• Workshop presentation of the draft budget for the Fire Protection District

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending City Council approval of the General Plan update and the Barstow International Gateway (BIG) Specific Plan, a 4,335-acre rail and logistics hub with a Development Agreement with BNSF. The item also includes related zoning amendments, LAFCO actions, and a tentative tract map. Environmental impacts are identified with a Statement of Overriding Considerations.

• Public hearing to recommend certifying EIR and approving General Plan update and BIG Specific Plan
• Development Agreement with BNSF for a 4,335-acre rail facility
• Approval of Tentative Tract Map (20878-1-10)
• Zoning amendments: create New Business Development and New High Density Residential zones, eliminate Estate Residential zone
• LAFCO applications for annexation and pre-zoning (Action A and Action B)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Oversight Board - Special Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee - Canceled Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee

The Barstow City Council will vote to renew the Rules and Policies Policy Ad Hoc Committee for another five years. The committee will continue to review personnel policies, the classification plan, and other administrative matters and make recommendations to the full council. The resolution also sets a new sunset date of December 31, 2028 unless further action is taken.

• Renewal of the Rules and Policies Policy Ad Hoc Committee for five years
• Committee tasked to review proposed Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Committee to review the City’s Classification Plan for code compliance and market competitiveness
• Authority to recommend ordinance language, code revisions, and city policy
• Sunset provision set for December 31, 2028 unless renewed again

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee - Canceled Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee

The Rules & Policy Committee will discuss and provide direction on whether to recommend that the City Council draft an ordinance regulating or prohibiting oversized vehicles on public streets citywide. The discussion follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to enforce camping restrictions on public property. Staff have presented policy options from other California cities, including a total prohibition with exemptions or location-based restrictions. There is no immediate fiscal impact from this discussion.

• Discussing a potential citywide ordinance to regulate or prohibit oversized vehicles (RVs, large trailers) on public streets and rights-of-way
• Reviewing the legal framework from the U.S. Supreme Court's 2024 decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson
• Examining approaches used by City of Calabasas (blanket weight-based prohibition) and City of Victorville (truck-route restrictions)
• Considering policy options: total prohibition vs. time/place/manner restrictions, objective vehicle-size definitions, and exemptions
• No fiscal impact for this discussion; enforcement costs would be evaluated if a draft ordinance is prepared

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

The committee will discuss the 2026 Point in Time Count and a potential change to the meeting date. The group will also review old business regarding the Homeless Coordinator.

• Point in Time Count 2026
• Homeless Coordinator
• Discussion on changing meeting date

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee - Canceled Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

The Street Committee will receive an update on the Request for Proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Street Rehabilitation Project. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting also includes public comments and committee member remarks.

• Update on RFP for FY 25-26 Street Rehabilitation Project

Oversight Board - Special Meeting

The Resident Oversight Commission will examine the City of Barstow's financial report for fiscal year 2024‑2025 and the first‑quarter report for fiscal year 2025‑2026. No other business is listed. The meeting will also set dates for the next quarterly reviews in March, June, and September 2026.

• Review Financial Report – Fiscal Year 2024‑2025
• Review Financial Report – Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 1st Quarter
• Set next meeting dates: March 12, 2026; June 11, 2026; September 10, 2026

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

The Homeward Bound Committee will meet to discuss veteran and reentry peer support, review old business, and hold open forum discussions. The meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026, in the City Council Chambers.

• Presentation from Veteran/Reentry Peer Support
• Old Business: Homeless Coordinator
• Open Forum Discussion with public comments
• Next meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee - Canceled Meeting

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

The Homeward Bound Committee will receive a presentation from Veteran/Reentry Peer Support Executive Director Darren L. Hendon. Old business includes an update on the Homeless Coordinator position. The meeting is largely procedural with committee member comments and public comments. No votes or binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Presentation from Veteran/Reentry Peer Support by Darren L. Hendon, Executive Director
• Old Business: discussion on Homeless Coordinator
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The City Council will decide on appropriating $18.55 million for the FY 25/26 Street Rehabilitation Project, covering base bid, alternative phases on West Section 7, Rimrock Road, Agarita Avenue, and bike lanes. Other items include approving job descriptions for multiple employee units, renewing the military equipment policy annual report, setting a public hearing for delinquent utility accounts, and considering Measure Q fund waivers for a farmer's market and a Route 66 caravan event. The meeting begins with closed session on labor negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• $18,553,367 allocation for street rehabilitation (multiple streets and funding sources)
• Renewal of Military Equipment Policy annual report (Resolution No. XXXX-2026)
• Public hearing set for delinquent trash and sewer accounts for July 21, 2026
• Measure Q fund request for farmer's market at Dana Park (fee waiver)
• Measure Q fund request for Route 66 Main Street of America Caravan event at Harvey House

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

The Homeward Bound Committee will meet to discuss old business regarding a Homeless Coordinator. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Homeless Coordinator

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee

The Barstow Rules and Policy Committee will meet on January 27, 2026, to discuss street vendors as new business. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting also includes procedural items like introductions, public comment, and setting future topics.

• Discussion of street vendors (presented by Chris Heldreth)

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

The Homeward Bound Committee is meeting to select a new member and discuss the Homeless Coordinator. The session includes time for committee member comments and public discussion.

• Selection of new Homeward Bound Member
• Discussion regarding Homeless Coordinator

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss funding options for Capital Improvement. Staff is recommending the Council select a preferred financing option for these funds.

• Local Measure I Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bond financing
• Street Rehab FY 26 presentation
• COB Debt Service presentation