Barstow public meetings in 2025

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

The Street Committee will receive an update on the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Street Rehabilitation Project. No old business is scheduled. The committee will also hold public comment and discuss future meeting topics.

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

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will hold closed‑session conferences with labor negotiators and a real‑property negotiator. They will set a public hearing for delinquent trash and sewer accounts on Jan 20, 2026, and consider canceling the Jan 6, 2026 council meeting. The council will also vote on the proposed electrical‑box mural at 1st & Main and adjust the Planning Commission interview panel.

• Closed‑session conference with Barstow Police Officers’ Association and Barstow Professional Firefighters Association (labor negotiators)
• Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiator on 555 Melissa Ave for Barstow Senior Citizen Center
• Set public hearing for delinquent trash and sewer accounts – Jan 20, 2026, 7 p.m., 220 E. Mountain View St.
• Cancel the City Council meeting scheduled for Jan 6, 2026
• Approve proposed electrical box mural image at the corner of 1st St. and Main St.

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will meet in joint special session. The agenda includes closed-session labor negotiations and real property negotiation, followed by a regular meeting. Items for decision include a lease amendment with Air Methods for a helipad, a software contract increase, and authorization to advertise bids for the FY 25-26 Street Rehabilitation Project.

• First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Air Methods Corporation for office and helipad at 301 Pioneer Street
• Amendment to software consulting agreement increasing not-to-exceed amount from $65,000 to $125,000
• Authorization to advertise for bids for the FY 25-26 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Approval of proposed mural designs for Centennial - Celebrating the Mother Road at 305 E. Main Street
• Resolution for temporary street closure on East Mountain View Street for Christmas Tree Lighting Event on December 5, 2025

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

The Homeward Bound Committee will discuss changing its meeting date and planning for the 2026 Point in Time Count of homeless individuals. There is also an update on the Homeless Coordinator position. The agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-oriented, with no votes or financial decisions listed.

• Discussion on changing the committee's meeting date
• Point in Time Count 2026 planning
• Homeless Coordinator update (old business)
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a conditional use permit for a general automotive repair facility. The commission will also review minutes from previous meetings dating back to August 2024.

• Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit PCUP-25-0009: General Automotive Repair Facility at 2531 W Main St.

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will meet jointly. The agenda includes closed session labor negotiations and real property discussion, followed by consideration of $4.56 million in accounts payable, acceptance of two Homeland Security grants totaling $33,551, and a budget amendment. The council will also vote on awarding construction and management contracts for traffic signal improvements on Main Street and Barstow Road, and select signage for the renamed Jeff L. Eason Sr. Senior Center.

• Ratification of $4,558,637.57 in accounts payable for July and August.
• Award of $128,580 construction management contract to Transtech Inc. for traffic signal improvements on Main Street and Barstow Road project.
• Award of construction contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc. for same project with total budget of $1,286,524.
• Adoption of resolution amending pay schedule, reclassifying Fire Inspector to EMS Specialist, and adding Multimedia Coordinator position.
• Selection of signage for renaming Barstow Senior Center to Jeff L. Eason Sr. Senior Center with $12,500 not-to-exceed budget.

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee

The Rules & Policy Committee is meeting to discuss committee rules under old business. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Policy – Rules & Policy Committee Rules

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (PCUP-25-0011) for massage therapy services within the DU zoning district at 128 East Fredricks Street and adjacent parcels. Commissioners will also consider an initial request for a General Plan Amendment at 1230 East Main Street, which could change the land-use designation from commercial to another category. Public comment is invited on both items.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit PCUP-25-0011 for massage therapy at 128 East Fredricks Street (APNs 0181-143-08, 0181-143-07) in DU zoning district; applicant Sonia Compton.
• Initial request for General Plan Amendment at 1230 East Main Street (APN 0181-292-16-0000) by Danco, Inc. and Ron Perlstein; current zoning is C (Commercial).
• CEQA categorical exemption (Class 1, Existing Facilities) for the massage therapy conditional use permit.
• Parking analysis: 17 existing stalls, code requires 20, but site not deemed non-conforming under BMC 19.06.050(b)(1).
• Massage therapy conditional use permit requires CAMTC certification and business license prior to occupancy.

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The joint special meeting of the Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District begins with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee units, evaluate the city manager, and negotiate price and terms for property at 681 N. 1st Ave with Peraton/NASA. The regular session will hear presentations on homeless outreach and the League of California Cities conference, consider consent items including ratification of $4,580,947.44 in accounts payable, and take up business items such as revising the cannabis community benefit program policy and extending a park maintenance agreement.

• Closed session real property negotiation for 681 N. 1st Ave with Peraton/NASA (price and terms)
• Ratification of accounts payable totaling $4,580,947.44 for September
• Acceptance of FY2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) sub-recipient award of $21,813
• Fee waiver of $2,801.54 for use of Harvey House by Mojave Valley United Way for 'Boots & Bling' event
• Adoption of revised Cannabis Community Benefit Program Policy to remove the Community Benefits Committee

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit for massage therapy services. The proposal involves using existing commercial buildings in the Diverse Use zoning district.

• Conditional Use Permit PCUP-25-0011 for massage therapy services
• Proposed locations: 128 East Fredricks Street, 124 & 124 ½ East Fredricks Street, and 312 South Second Street
• Requirement for practitioners to be certified by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District will meet to approve accounts payable, a Halloween trunk-or-treat street closure, and a cemetery funding agreement. The session includes a closed session on labor negotiations and property purchases.

• Approve accounts payable totaling $13,052,527.84
• Adopt resolution for Halloween trunk-or-treat street closure
• Approve $26,667 funding for Barstow Cemetery District
• Approve contract extension with Kleinfelder Inc. for First Ave Bridge
• Consider policy prohibiting committee financial assistance

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

The Street Committee is meeting to review new business regarding the Pavement Management Program. The session includes an open forum for public and committee member comments.

• Discussion of Pavement Management Program

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee

The Rules & Policy Committee will review a draft policy that would prohibit sitting committee and commission members, as well as their affiliated organizations, from receiving city financial assistance such as grants, fee waivers, or in-kind support. The committee must forward a recommendation to the City Council to either adopt or not adopt the policy. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Review of draft policy restricting financial assistance to committee and commission members, including in-kind support and fee waivers
• Committee must decide whether to recommend adoption or non-adoption to the City Council
• Discussion of disclosure and recusal requirements for members with affiliated organizations
• Public comment and committee member comments scheduled

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District meet jointly, first in closed session to discuss litigation (Christian Bryant v. City of Barstow), labor negotiations with multiple employee units, real property negotiation at 555 Melissa Ave, and the city manager's performance evaluation. In open session, the Council will consider direction on financing for Local Measure I transportation sales tax revenue bonds, approve several community promotional fund awards and fee waivers, and authorize agreements for on-call engineering services and expanded animal control services.

• Closed session: litigation, labor negotiations, property negotiation at 555 Melissa Ave, city manager evaluation
• Direction on Local Measure I transportation sales tax revenue bond financing
• Approval of five on-call civil engineering service agreements (up to $75,000 each) with David Evans, EXP, KPFF, Merrell Johnson, Southstar|DCCM
• Second amended agreement with Barstow Humane Society for after-hours animal control services
• Community promotional fund awards: Main Street USA Festival ($8,842 fee waiver), Lifes­tream Blood Bank ($8,677), Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Show ($2,473)

Subcommittee Meeting - Street Committee

The Rules & Policy Committee will review a revised draft policy that would prohibit sitting committee and commission members and their affiliated organizations from receiving any City financial assistance, including grants, fee waivers, and in-kind support, during their term. The committee may decide to recommend the City Council adopt or reject the policy. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Draft policy prohibiting City financial assistance to committee/commission members and affiliated nonprofits
• Policy covers grants, fee waivers, in-kind support, and all other City-administered assistance programs
• Committee must forward a recommendation (adopt or not adopt) to the City Council
• Revisions made after August 26, 2025 committee meeting including expanded definitions of covered assistance
• No fiscal impact expected from the policy

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The Barstow City Council and Fire Protection District meet jointly. They will first hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, potential litigation, and evaluation of the city manager. In the regular session, they will hear presentations and consider consent items including a proclamation for California's 175th anniversary, final acceptance of the ARPA-funded Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery restroom project, an in-kind donation of $27,885.25 for the Kiwanis Club's Mardi Gras parade, and approval of travel for elected officials to the League of California Cities conference.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with police, fire, and other unions; potential litigation (2 cases); city manager evaluation
• Proclamation recognizing September 9, 2025 as California's 175th anniversary of statehood
• Final acceptance of ARPA-funded Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery restroom replacement project (TSR Construction)
• In-kind donation of $27,885.25 to Kiwanis Club of Barstow Crossroads for annual Mardi Gras parade on October 18, 2025, including street closures
• Approval of travel for Mayor Silva and others to League of California Cities conference in Long Beach, October 8-10, 2025

Subcommittee Meeting - Rules and Policy Committee

The Rules and Policy Committee is discussing a proposed policy that would prohibit sitting members of City committees and commissions from receiving financial assistance, grants, subsidies, or fee waivers from the City of Barstow. The goal is to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust. The policy covers Community Promotional Funds, Community Benefit Program allocations, and other monetary or in-kind support. No decision has been made; the item is under discussion.

• Prohibition on financial assistance to committee and commission members during their term
• Covered forms include Community Promotional Funds, grants, sponsorships, and fee waivers
• Applies to individual members and their affiliated organizations
• Policy cites authority under City Municipal Code and general City Council powers
• Discussion aimed at preventing conflicts of interest in municipal decision-making

City Council - Joint Special Council/BFPD

The joint City Council and Barstow Fire Protection District meeting will consider several closed‑session and public items. Key actions include ratifying audited accounts payable totaling $9,253,898.65, adopting a resolution to hire a grant‑funded Fire Division Chief with $732,000 from a California Jumpstart award, and adopting a resolution to disestablish Public Improvement District 83‑1. The council will also approve a $3,000 in‑kind donation for a community event, review recent meeting minutes, and consider updates to the Measure I Capital Improvement Plan.

• Ratify accounts payable expenditures: checks #99929‑100331 totaling $8,718,531.68 and wires #1157‑1171 totaling $535,366.97; grand total $9,253,898.65
• Adopt BFPD Resolution No. XX‑2025 to recruit and employ a grant‑funded Fire Division Chief (Community Risk and Resiliency Officer/Emergency Manager) using $732,000 from the 2022 Prepare California Jumpstart award
• Adopt Resolution No. XX‑2025 to disestablish Public Improvement District 83‑1
• Approve Community Promotional Fund in‑kind donation of $3,000 for Babies So Special’s Light Up The Night Glow in the Dark 5K Neon Color Run at Robert A. Sessions Memorial Sports Park on Oct 11 2025
• Adopt Measure I five‑year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2025/26‑2029/30) and amend FY 2024/25 Measure I Capital Improvement Plan

Subcommittee Meeting - Homeward Bound Committee

The Homeward Bound Committee will consider a proposal to change its regular meeting date. It will also review the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting and receive updates from the Homeless Coordinator, including potential Homekey grant support. Public comments will be heard, and the next meeting date and topics will be set.

• Proposal to change the committee's meeting date
• Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting
• Homeless Coordinator update on SBCTA/SBCOG funding and Homekey grant support
• Request for a letter of support for a Homekey grant application
• Public comments on volunteer needs for shower and laundry programs

Joint Special Meeting

The Barstow City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple unions and a real property negotiation for 555 Melissa Ave. During the regular meeting, they will consider awarding a $1,286,524 construction contract for traffic signal improvements on Main Street and Barstow Road, approving updated MOUs for police and management units, and selecting signage for renaming the senior center.

• Award of $1,286,524 construction contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc. for traffic signal improvements on Main Street and Barstow Road
• Approval of updated Memorandums of Understanding for Unit 6 (Management) and Unit 8 (Police Management)
• Adoption of resolution amending pay schedule for Police Chief salary range, reclassifying Fire Inspector to Emergency Medical Services Specialist, and adding a Multimedia Coordinator position
• Acceptance of FY2023 ($16,200) and FY2024 ($17,351) Homeland Security Grant Program awards as sub-recipient through San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
• Selection of signage type for renaming Barstow Senior Center to Jeff L. Eason Sr. Senior Center with not-to-exceed $12,500

Joint Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and a real property agreement for 681 N. 1st Ave with Peraton/NASA. The regular meeting includes approving millions in expenditures and updating cannabis and community fund policies.

• Ratification of accounts payable totaling $4,580,947.44
• Real property negotiation for 681 N. 1st Ave with Peraton/NASA
• Acceptance of a $21,813 FY2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG)
• Fee waiver of $2,801.54 for Mojave Valley United Way use of the Harvey House
• Proposed removal of the Community Benefits Committee from the Cannabis Community Benefit Program Policy

Minutes Training

The Barstow City Council will meet to discuss several business items, including a public hearing on the naming of City Hall. The council will also consider the approval of a lot ordinance.

• Public hearing to rename City Hall to Verizon Presents City Hall
• Approval of lot ordinance 34567

Minutes Training

The Barstow City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes and items on the consent calendar. The council will also discuss a public hearing to rename City Hall to "Verizon Presents City Hall" and will present a staff report on the lot ordinance numbered 34567. No other specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approve Lot Ordinance 34567
• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Public hearing to rename City Hall to Verizon Presents City Hall
• Consider consent calendar items

The council approved lot ordinance 34567. It also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. A proposal to rename City Hall to "Verizon Presents City Hall" was rejected. The council passed a motion to fill potholes on Main Street.

• Approved lot ordinance 34567 (passed)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (passed)
• Rename City Hall to Verizon Presents City Hall (failed)
• Motion to fill potholes on Main Street (passed)

Minutes Training

This meeting includes a closed session for a public employee performance evaluation and a consent calendar item to designate a voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference. The agenda contains mostly procedural items with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Designation of Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference (October 8-10, 2025 in Long Beach, CA)

Joint Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss updating a quality assurance program for federally funded capital improvement projects. The body is also considering an amended agreement with the Barstow Humane Society to add after-hours call-out services.

• Adoption of an Updated Quality Assurance Program (QAP) for federally funded Capital Improvement Projects
• Approval of Second Amended and Restated Agreement with Barstow Humane Society for animal sheltering and animal control services

The meeting included a closed‑session portion and a regular session with agenda items such as adopting a Quality Assurance Program, approving an agreement with the Barstow Humane Society, designating a voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference, and approving a lease with the senior center. The minutes contain staff recommendations for these items but do not record any council votes, approvals, or denials. Consequently, no concrete decisions are documented.