Council - Regular Meeting - March 14, 2023
1. Call to Order
2. Opening Ceremonies
2.1 Invocation
Pastor Jerry Lewis - Victory in Jesus Church
2.2 Pledge of Allegiance
2.3 Presentations
2.3.1 Presentation from the High Desert Chapter of the AWPA - Public Works Project of the Year State Route 18 and Apple Valley Road Interchange
3. Public Comments
4. Councilmember Committee/Commission/Community Participation Councilmembers to make brief reports on their participation on committees, boards, and commissions on the Town’s behalf since the last meeting. Councilmembers may also make brief reports on their community participation. No formal action will be taken.
5. Town Council Announcements
5.1 Suggested items for next Agenda
5.2 Time, Date & Place for Next Town Council Regular or Special Meeting A. Regular Meeting - March 28, 2023 - Council Chambers Regular Session at 6:30p.m.
6. Town Council Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion:
To approve the Consent Calendar items numbered 6.1-6.7 as recommended.
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minute Report March 14, 2023.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC-RM_Feb28_2023 - English.pdf That the Town Council approve the subject minutes as part of the consent agenda.
6.2 FEBRUARY 2023 COMMERCIAL WARRANTS AND WIRE TRANSFER SCHEDULES
1. February 2023 Commercial Warrants.pdf
2. Copy of Commercial Warrants 02-2023.pdf
3. Copy of Wire Transfers Schedule 02-2023.pdf
That the Town Council receive, ratify, and file the Commercial Warrants and Wire Transfer Schedules as presented.
6.3 FEBRUARY 2023 PAYROLL/BENEFITS WARRANTS SCHEDULE
1. February 2023 Payroll Warrants.pdf
That the Town Council receive, ratify and file the payroll/benefits warrants as presented.
6.4 CONSENT TO AWARD ROADWAY REPAIR 2023-01
1. Award Roadway Repair 2023-01.pdf
2. Roadway Repair 2023-01 Exhibit.pdf
3. Roadway Repair 2023-1 Contract for Construction.pdf
Award a contract to Robert R. Yeghoian Co, Inc. for the Roadway Repair 2023-01 Project subject to “Approval as to Form” by the Town Attorney and “Approval as to Content” by the Town Manager;
6.5 APPROVE PURCHASE OF FLOORING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
1. FLOORING PURCHASE.pdf
2. D__G_Flooring_Inc Bid - Station Flooring.pdf
3. Empire Flooring Bid - Station Flooring.pdf
4. New Image Proposal.pdf
Approve the purchase and installation of new flooring for the Town Public Safety Building.
6.6 ADOPT RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
1. Adopt Resolution Opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.pdf
2. Resolution No 2023-xx.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-08 opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
6.7 APPROVE FUNDING TO STUDY AND FORM VARIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICTS IN NORTH APPLE VALLEY
1. APPROVE FUNDING TO STUDY AND FORM VARIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICTS IN NORTH APPLE VALLEY .pdf
2. Kosmont Proposed Work Plan for Apple Valley EIFD-CFD Implementation 2-21-2023.pdf
3. NAVISP BAI.pdf
That the Mayor and Town Council approve a budget amendment and authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to conduct feasibility studies and to establish and implement various infrastrcture financing districts in north Apple Valley.
7. Public Hearings
7.1 AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 “DEVELOPMENT CODE” OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE MODIFYING SECTION 9.29.050 “CHURCHES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS” AND SECTION 9.35.030 “PERMITTED USES” AS IT RELATES TO GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, SEPARATION DISTANCE REDUCTION
1. DCA 2022-005 Churches TC.pdf
2. DCA 2022-005 Ordinance REV(1).pdf
3. Thunderbird Rd.pdf
4. Bear Valley Rd, east of Deep Creek.pdf
5. Hwy 18, west of Rancherias.pdf
6. Overview FIN.pdf
7. Planning Resolution.pdf
AND EXPANDING ON LOCATIONS WHERE RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS CAN BE PLACED WITH APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; FINDING THE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.
Determine that, Pursuant to Section 21080.17 of the State Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines to Implement CEQA, which states that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question, the proposed Code Amendment, may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Find the facts presented within the staff report support the required Findings for approval of the proposed Development Code Amendment and adopt the Findings.
Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 565 in its entirety and read by title only.
Introduce Ordinance No. 565 approving Development Code Amendment No. 2022-005; and Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board.
8. Business of the Council
9. Reports, Requests and Communications
10. Town Manager’s Comments & Legislative Update
11. Closed Session
Recommended Motion:
To Adjourn the regular meeting to move into Closed Session at TIME to discuss the following:
11.1 CLOSED SESSION
1. Closed Session March 14, 2023.pdf
Personnel Matters – Government Code Section 54957 / Public Employee Performance Evaluation. Title: Town Manager.
12. Adjournment
Recommended Motion:
To adjourn the meeting of the Apple Valley Town Council at TIME.