Agenda packet — Apple Valley City Council, October 14, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

APPLE VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Council Chamber

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The meeting will occur in the Council Chamber located at 14955 Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley, California.

This is an agenda for the scheduled meeting of the Town of Apple Valley.

This agenda contains a brief description of each item of business to be considered at today’s meeting. In accordance with the Brown Act, this meeting agenda is posted at least 72 hours prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. The agenda, its supporting documents and all writings received by the Town Council related to these items are public records and available for review during regular business hours in the Town Clerk’s office in the Town Council Chamber. The agenda and its supporting documents, along with live and archived video of the meeting, can be viewed online at http://www.applevalley.org. However, the online agenda may not include all available supporting documents or the most current version of documents.

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Town Clerk’s Office at 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the Town of Apple Valley website at www.applevalley.org subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.

Items listed on the Consent Calendar are expected to be routine and non-controversial and, unless the Town Council directs that an item be held for further discussion, the entire Consent Calendar will be acted upon as the first item of business. If the Town Council directs that an item listed on the Consent Calendar be held for further discussion, the item will be addressed immediately after approval of the Consent Calendar.

In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, members of the public may address the Town Council on any item on the agenda and on any matter that is within the Town Council’s jurisdiction. To address the Town Council regarding an item, complete and submit the yellow card entitled Request to Speak.

Please indicate on the card whether you are speaking under Public Comments or on an item that is listed on the agenda and please list the item number.

No action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that members of the Town Council/Redevelopment Agency or its staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights under Section 54954.3.

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Individuals, who demonstrate disruptive conduct during Town Council meetings that prevent the Town Council from conducting its meeting in an orderly manner, are guilty of a misdemeanor as stated in PC403, disrupting a public meeting and are subject to removal from the chamber or arrest.

The Town of Apple Valley recognizes its obligation to provide equal access to those individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (760) 240-7000 two working days prior to the scheduled meeting for any requests for reasonable accommodations.

Pages

1. Call to Order

2. Opening Ceremonies

2.1 Invocation
Pastor Foy with United in Christ Baptist Apple

2.2 Pledge of Allegiance

2.3 Presentations
Happy Trails Parade Winners - Sabrina Hoon, Senior Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation

3. Public Comments

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4. Councilmember Committee/Commission/Community Participation 8 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 - October 28, 2025 - Council Chambers Regular Session at 6:30pm.

6. Town Council Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion:

To approve the Consent Calendar items numbered 6.1 to 6.6 as recommended.

6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10
That the Town Council approve the subject minutes as part of the consent agenda.

6.2 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMERCIAL WARRANTS AND WIRE

TRANSFER SCHEDULES
21 That the Town Council receive, ratify, and file the Commercial Warrants and Wire Transfer Schedules as presented.

6.3 SEPTEMBER 2025 PAYROLL/BENEFITS WARRANTS SCHEDULE 37 That the Town Council receive, ratify and file the payroll/benefits warrants as presented.

6.4 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE APPLE VALLEY POLICE

DEPARTMENT HVAC PROJECT
39 That the Town Council:

Accept the work for the Apple Valley Sherrif’s Department HVAC Replacement Project No. FAC2025-01 as complete for a total cost of $78,000.00;
A.

Direct the Town Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the San Bernardino County Recorder’s Office; and
B.

Authorize the release of retained funds 30 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, provided no claims are filed against the project.

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6.5 AWARD APPLE VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER POOL RECOATING AND

TILE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
42 That the Town Council:

Review and approve the bid documents for the Apple Valley Aquatic Center Pool Recoating and Tile Replacement Project.

Award a contract to Condor, Inc. for the Apple Valley Aquatic Center Pool Recoating and Tile Replacement Project, subject to “Approval as to Form” by the Town Attorney and “Approval as to Content” by Town Manager, in the amount of $423,000.00 with 10% contingency of $42,300.00, for a total amount not to exceed $465,300.00
B.

6.6 ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 571 AMENDING CHAPTER 3.12 OF TITLE 3

OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PURCHASING.
49 Adopt Ordinance No. 571 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, amending Chapter 3.12 of Title 3 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code, relating to purchasing.

7. Public Hearings

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7.1 INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 572 AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE

TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
CHAPTERS 8.10, 8.12, 8.16, 8.18, 8.21, 8.22, AND 8.26, ADOPTING AS MODIFIED THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOLUMES 1, 2 INCLUDING THE
57 APPENDIX AND STANDARDS, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING OTHER

REGULATIONS RELATING TO BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
That the Town Council:

Move to open the public hearing, take testimony and close the public hearing
A.

Determine that, pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from environmental review, stating 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 an amendment to the Municipal Code and adopt the Findings.

Find that the proposed Town Ordinance is consistent with the goals and Objectives of the adopted Town of Apple valley General Plan and that it is necessary to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Apple Valley.

Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No.572 in its entirety and read by title only.

Introduce Ordinance No. 572, amending Chapters 8.10, 8.12,

8.13, 8.14, 8.15, 8.16, 8.18, 8.22 & 8.26 of the Municipal Code as it relates to the adoption of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1-12.

G. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption

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7.2 INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 573 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.28 OF

THE APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
78 That the Town Council:

Find that the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 573 is not subject to and is Exempt from CEQA, based upon findings under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061 Sub (b)(3) that can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment may have a significant effect on the environment.

Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 573 in its entirety and read by title only.

Move to Introduce Ordinance No. 573 amending Chapter 8.28 as it relates to the International Property Maintenance Code.

D. Direct Staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

7.3 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2025-001 88
That the Town Council:

A. Open the public hearing and take testimony;
B. Close the public hearing;
Make the Necessary Findings within Town Council Resolution No. 2025-29; and
C.

Adopt Town Council Resolution No. 2025-29 Adopting the
Addendum to the 2009 General Plan Environmental Impact
Report and Approving GPA No. 2025-001
D.

8. Business of the Council

8.1 REQUEST FOR CROSSWALKS ON KASOTA ROAD AT THE ST.

MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER
188
That the Town Council:

Approve the recommendation for two mid-block crosswalks on Kasota Road with the associated signing, striping and markings; and
A.

Direct staff to start the process to amend by Ordinance, the “Special Speed Limits” Chapter of Title 12 of the Apple Valley Municipal Code for the proposed speed limit of 35 MPH on Kasota Road between SR 18 and Kokanee Road.

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8.2 APPOINTMENT OF TODD S. BODEM AS TOWN MANAGER AND

APPROVAL OF TOWN MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
231
It is recommended that the Town Council appoint Todd S. Bodem as Town Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute the Town Manager Employment Agreement.

9. Reports, Requests and Communications

10. Town Manager’s Comments & Legislative Update

11. Closed Session

12. Adjournment
Recommended Motion:

To adjourn the meeting of the Apple Valley Town Council at TIME.

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TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY

TOWN COUNCIL SERVING ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS

CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES

HISTORICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAC)
Council Member Cusack
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.,
(location may vary)

SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS*
Mayor - Chairman
Meets quarterly at 1:30 p.m., Town of Apple Valley
Conference Center - Development Services Building
14975 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
Mayor Nassif
Meets as needed.

Town Council Chambers

TOWN PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Mayor Nassif
Council Member Bishop
Meets as needed

PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Nassif
Mayor Pro-Tem Emick

AD HOC COMMITTEES

APPLE VALLEY ROAD AD HOC COMMITTEE
Mayor Nassif

VILLAGE MERCHANTS AD HOC COMMITTEE
Mayor Pro-Tem Emick

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA

AD-HOC COMMITTEE
Council Member Bishop
Council Member Leon

AGENCY - BOARDS/COMMITTEES &

COMMISSIONS

CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE

AUTHORITY (CJPIA)
Mayor Nassif – Director
Exec. Committee meets every 4th Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m., La Palma, CA.

CAL CITIES/DESERT MOUNTAIN DIVISION (DMD)
Mayor Nassif- Voting Delegate
Council Member Bishop – Alternate
Meets as needed, rotating cities.

MOJAVE DESERT AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

DISTRICT (MDAQMD)
Council Member Leon-– Delegate
Mayor Pro-Tem Emick – Alternate
Meets every 4th Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m.,
14306 Park Avenue, Victorville

MOJAVE DESERT AND MOUNTAIN RECYCLING

AUTHORITY
Council Member Cusack – Delegate
Council Member Bishop – Alternate
Meets quarterly on the 2nd Thursday February, May,
August and November at 10:00 a.m.
at the Materials Recovery Facility, 17000 Abbey Lane,
Victorville

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORITY (SBCTA)
Council Member Bishop - Board Member
Council Member Cusack – Alternate
Meets 2
nd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.,
I10/I15 Corridor meets 2nd Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
1170 West 3rd St.

San Bernardino

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE (SWAT)
Council Member Cusack – Committee Member
Julie Ryan - Alternate
Meets as needed on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Sam J. Racadio Library & Environmental Learning
Center Community Room 7863 Central Ave. Highland

VICTOR VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY (VVEDA)
(George Air Force Base Reuse Task Force)
Mayor Pro-Tem Emick – Commissioner
Council Member Bishop – Alternate
Meets as needed, SCLA

VICTOR VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (VVTA)
Mayor Pro-Tem Emick – Representative
Council Member Leon - Alternate
Meets every 3rd Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m.,
Victorville City Hall

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VICTOR VALLEY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION

AUTHORITY (VVWRA)
Mayor Nassif – Commissioner
Council Member Bishop – Alternate
Meets every 3rd Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

VVWRA Offices

GREATER HIGH DESERT CHAMBERS

GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Council Member Bishop – Representative
Council Member Cusack – Alternate
*These Boards, Committees and
Commissions require the Mayor to serve
as the representative.

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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: APPROVAL OF MINUTES

From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: La Vonda M-Pearson, Director of Government Services/Town Clerk Government Services Department/Town Clerk
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the Town Council approve the subject minutes as part of the consent agenda.

SUMMARY:

A. Regular Meeting, September 23, 2025

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Apple Valley Town Council

MINUTES
September 23, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Council Chamber
Members Present: Mayor Scott Nassif
Mayor Pro Tem Curt Emick
Council Member Art Bishop
Council Member Larry Cusack
Council Member Kari Leon
_____________________________________________________________________

1. Call to Order
Mayor Nassif called to order the regular session of the Apple Valley Town Council at 6:30 p.m.

2. Opening Ceremonies

2.1 Invocation
Pastor Fergeson with Calvary Chapel Apple Valley

2.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Emick.

2.3 Presentations

3. Public Comments
Julia Millikin, Apple Valley, asked for the Council’s assistance in identifying an Eagle Scout Project that she could complete.

Kerry Henard, Apple Valley, played an audio recording of the Town Manager and the Mayor making comments. He asked for a response.

Danielle Cote, Apple Valley, respectfully requested a stop sign near Brewster Park.

4. Councilmember Committee/Commission/Community Participation

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TC MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
2 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.

Council Member Cusack commented on committee meetings and events that he attended.

Council Member Bishop commented on committee meetings and events that he attended.

Council Member Leon commented on committee meetings and events that she attended.

Mayor Pro Tem Emick commented on committee meetings and events that he attended.

Mayor Nassif commented on committee meetings and events that he attended.

5. Town Council Announcements

5.1 Suggested items for next Agenda
Council Member Bishop requested that a future report be provided regarding Vehicle Miles Travel (VMT) and how it would affect the Town of Apple Valley. He also requested information regarding its impact on AB130.

5.2 Time, Date & Place for Next Town Council Regular or Special Meeting A. Regular Meeting - October 14, 2025 - Council Chambers Regular Session at 6:30pm.

6. Town Council Consent Agenda
Council Member Cusack has a remote interest in specific warrants on tonight’s Commercial Warrants dealing with Apple Valley Communications or AVCOM Services for the Town of Apple Valley as the owner of these businesses.

Therefore, he will be recusing from voting on the warrants for Apple Valley Communications and AVCOM Services listed under Agenda Item Number 6.2. In addition, due to his interest in these businesses, Council Member Cusack will be recusing from voting on specific warrants listed under Agenda Item Number 6.2 because these entities are considered sources of income to his businesses. A list of business entities for Council Member Cusack is maintained on file in the Town Clerk’s Office and available for review at the dais.

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3 Council Member Cusack confirmed that he would be recusing from voting on these warrants.

Thomas Rice, Town Attorney, made brief comments on Agenda Item No. 6.15, regarding the amendment to the Town Manager Employment Agreement.

Doug Robertson, Town Manager, provided an update on Agenda Item 6.5 regarding a signal design project. He explained how the signal was proposed and discussions that have taken place with Caltrans. Due to ongoing discussions, he recommended this item be pulled from the agenda.

Valerie Imsen, Apple Valley, commented on the level of traffic noise that she hears and lights that she sees in the area near her home which is a disruption to her neighborhood.

Council Member Bishop asked a series of questions on Agenda Items 6.6, 6.7 and 6.8 dealing with the Bear Valley Road Bridge Widening Project.

Paula Pereira, Town Surveyor/Project Manager, presented brief reports on each item as filed with the Town Clerk and answered questions of the Town Council regarding the items.

Council Member Bishop asked a series of questions on Agenda Item 6.9 regarding capital project needs.

Richard Pedersen, Town Manager, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerk and answered questions from the Town Council regarding the item.

Council Member Bishop asked a series of questions on Agenda Item 6.10 regarding Apple Valley Choice Energy (AVCE) rate change approval.

Guy Eisenbrey, Director of Municipal Services, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerk and answered questions of the Town Council regarding the item.

Council Member Bishop asked a series of questions on Agenda Item 6.12 regarding amending the Job Classification for the Assistant Planner position.

Doug Robertson, Town Manager, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerk and answered questions from the Town Council regarding the item.

Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Emick
Seconded by: Council Member Bishop
To approve the Consent Calendar items numbered 6.1 – 6.4 and 6.6 to 6.15 as recommended; and that Agenda Item 6.5 be pulled from the agenda.

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4 Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon. (Council Member Cusack recused from voting on Agenda Item 6.2).

Carried (5 to 0)

6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
That the Town Council approve the subject minutes as part of the consent agenda.

6.2 AUGUST 2025 COMMERCIAL WARRANTS AND WIRE TRANSFER

SCHEDULES
That the Town Council receive, ratify, and file the Commercial Warrants and Wire Transfer Schedules as presented.

6.3 AUGUST 2025 PAYROLL/BENEFITS WARRANTS SCHEDULE
That the Town Council receive, ratify and file the payroll/benefits warrants as presented.

6.4 APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP 20971
Move to accept the final map Parcel Map No. 20971

6.5 AWARD HIGHWAY 18 AND PAWNEE ROAD SIGNAL DESIGN

PROJECT
That the Town Council:

A. Award a Professional Services Agreement to David Evans and Associates, Inc. for the Highway 18 at Pawnee Road Signal Design Project, subject to “Approval as to Form” by the Town Attorney and “Approval as to Content” by the Town Manager.

B. Adopt a budget amendment appropriating $129,471.33 from unallocated Measure I funds for the Highway 18 and Pawnee Road Signal Design Project.

6.6 BEAR VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE OVER MOJAVE RIVER
REHABILITATION & WIDENNING PROJECT: DOKKEN FORMAL
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. FOUR (4) ENGINEERING AND

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
Approve Formal Contract Amendment No. four (4) to the March 11, 2014, Agreement between the Town of Apple Valley and Dokken Engineering for

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5 engineering and environmental construction support services for the Bear Valley Road Bridge over the Mojave River Rehabilitation and Widening Project for an amount not-to-exceed $495,423 and a time extension to December 31, 2028.

6.7 BEAR VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE OVER MOJAVE RIVER

REHABILITATION & WIDENING PROJECT- APPROVE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZE TO

ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION
That the Town Council:

A. Review and approve the Plans, Specifications and Engineer's Estimate for the Bear Valley Road Bridge over Mojave River Rehabilitation & Widening Project.

B. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for construction of said project.

6.8 AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

SERVICES FOR THE BEAR VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE OVER MOJAVE

RIVER REHABILITATION & WIDENING PROJECT
Award a contract to Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for construction management Services for the Bear Valley Road Bridge over Mojave River Rehabilitation & Widening Project in an amount not to exceed $5,835,302.67, subject to “Approval as to Form” by the Town Attorney, and “Approval as to Content” by the Town Manager.

6.9 APPROVE 2027 THROUGH 2031 CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS

ANALYSIS
That the Town Council:

A. Approve Fiscal Year 2026/2027 through 2030/2031 Capital Project Needs Analysis.

B. Adopt Resolution No 2025-27, Adopting the Measure I Five Year Capital Project Needs Analysis.

6.10 APPLE VALLEY CHOICE ENERGY (AVCE) RATE CHANGE

APPROVAL
Approve the Town Manager, acting as Executive Director of Apple Valley Choice Energy (AVCE), to implement adjustments to AVCE generation

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6 rates effective October 1, 2025, to maintain rate parity with Southern California Edison (SCE).

6.11 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. FOUR (4) TO THE AGREEMENT

FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WITH THE CALIFORNIA CHOICE

ENERGY AUTHORITY (CALCHOICE)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute Amendment No. four (4) to the Agreement for Administrative Services with the California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice).

6.12 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28 AMENDING THE ASSISTANT PLANNER

JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY
Approve Resolution No. 2025-28, A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, California, amending the current Assistant Planner job classification.

6.13 RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN CONTRACT
Award a contract to Siciliano’s Construction Company Inc., for the Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program applicant H25-08, subject to “Approval as to Form” by the Town Attorney and “Approval as to Content” by the Town Manager.

6.14 MIKE MARTIN GYMNASIUM ROOF REHABILITATION NOTICE OF

COMPLETION
That the Town Council:

A. Accept the work for the Mike Martin Gymnasium Roof
Rehabilitation Project No. FAC2025-03 as complete for a total cost of $64,500.00;
B. Direct the Town Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the San Bernardino County Recorder’s Office; and
C. Authorize the release of retained funds 30 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, provided no claims are filed against the project.

6.15 APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. FOUR (4) TO TOWN MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
It is recommended that the Town Council approve the Fourth (4th) Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Town of Apple Valley and Douglas Robertson.

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7 7. Public Hearings

7.1 INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 571 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN

COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.12
OF TITLE 3 OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO PURCHASING.

That the Town Council:

A. Find that the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 571 is not subject to and is exempt from CEQA based upon a finding that, under section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment may have a significant effect on the environment.

B. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

C. Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 571 in its entirety and read by title only.

D. Move to introduce Ordinance No. 571 amending Chapter 3.12 of Title 3 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code, relating to purchasing.

Mayor Nassif opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.

Doug Robertson, Town Manager, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerk.

There being no requests to speak, Mayor Nassif closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.

Motion by: Council Member Cusack
Seconded by: Council Member Leon

1. Find that the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 571 is not subject to and is exempt from CEQA based upon a finding that, under section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment may have a significant effect on the environment.

2. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

3. Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 571 in its entirety and read by title only.

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8 Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
Carried (5 to 0)
La Vonda M-Pearson, Town Clerk, read the title to Ordinance No. 571.

Motion by: Council Member Cusack
Seconded by: Council Member Bishop

1. Move to introduce Ordinance No. 571 amending Chapter 3.12 of Title 3 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code, relating to purchasing.

Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
Carried (5 to 0)

7.2 PROGRAM YEAR (PY) 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
That the Town Council:

A. Conduct a public hearing and accept public testimony on the Program Year (PY) 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).

B. Approve the PY 2024-2025 CAPER.

C. Authorize the Town Manager or his designee to submit the PY 2024-2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), along with any public testimony and changes thereto as directed by the Town Council.

Mayor Nassif opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.

Silvia Urenda, Special Projects Manager, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerk.

There being no requests to speak, Mayor Nassif closed the public hearing at 8:08 p.m.

Motion by: Council Member Cusack
Seconded by: Council Member Leon

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9 1. Conduct a public hearing and accept public testimony on the Program Year (PY) 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).

2. Approve the PY 2024-2025 CAPER.

3. Authorize the Town Manager or his designee to submit the PY 2024-2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), along with any public testimony and changes thereto as directed by the Town Council.

Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
Carried (5 to 0)

8. Business of the Council

8.1 VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Member Bishop to nominate: ____________ to the Town of Apple Valley Planning Commission.

Council Member Bishop nominated Tom Pambianco as Planning Commissioner for the Town of Apple Valley.

Motion by: Council Member Bishop
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Emick
To nominate Tom Pambianco to the Town of Apple Valley Planning Commission.

Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
Carried (5 to 0)

9. Reports, Requests and Communications

10. Town Manager’s Comments & Legislative Update
Douglas Robertson, Town Manager, reported on events that have taken place as well as upcoming events here at the Town of Apple Valley.

11. Closed Session
None.

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10 12. Adjournment
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Emick
Seconded by: Council Member Cusack
To adjourn the meeting of the Apple Valley Town Council at 8:14 p.m.

Carried
________________________________
Scott Nassif, Mayor
________________________________
La Vonda M-Pearson, Town Clerk

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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMERCIAL WARRANTS AND WIRE

TRANSFER SCHEDULES
From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: Adam Cripps, Finance Manager
Finance Department
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the Town Council receive, ratify, and file the Commercial Warrants and Wire Transfer Schedules as presented.

SUMMARY
Commercial warrants were issued from September 1 through September 30, 2025, in the amount of $4,344,506.28 covering issued warrant #’s 175290 – 175602. Electronic Fund Transfers were issued September 1 through September 30, 2025, in the amount $1,279,901.64. Also, wire transfers were made from September 1 through September 30, 2025, in the amount of $243,865.00.

The claims and/or demands covered by the attached list of warrants and wire transfers were audited as to the accuracy and availability of funds for payment thereof and said claims and/or demands are accurate and the funds were available for payment thereof.

BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Town’s Municipal Code the attached demands were presented by the departments, audited by the Finance Department and subsequent warrants/wire transfers were issued. All were found to be in conformity to Town policies and procedures and funds were budgeted or available to pay said demands. The list of commercial warrants and wire transfers are now being presented to Council for approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
313 Commercial Warrants were issued in the amount of $4,344,506.28 53 Electronic Fund Transfers were issued in the amount of $1,279,901.64 1 Wire Transfer payment was issued in the amount of $243,865.00

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ATTACHMENTS
A. Commercial Warrant Schedule
B. Electronic Fund Transfer Schedule
C. Wire Transfer Schedule

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175290 09/04/2025 4IMPRINT, INC Reverse Triathlon Bags 593.75 175291 09/04/2025 7 BROTHERS GOLF, INC. Golf Balls 1,800.00 175292 09/04/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Office Supplies 83.51 175293 09/04/2025 AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE SEPTEMBER PREMIUMS 4,665.20 175294 09/04/2025 APPLE VALLEY SMOG TEST ONLY Vehicle #78 60.00 175295 09/04/2025 A.V. TOWN & COUNTRY TIRE, INC. 2 tires Veh 131 720.38 175296 09/04/2025 AVCOM SERVICES INC. ANSWERING SERVICE FOR AUG 2025 TOAV 362.60 175297 09/04/2025 BATTERY MART Truck#118 Battery 323.57 175298 09/04/2025 BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORPORATION SEPTEMBER PREMIUMS 6,423.10 175299 09/04/2025 BOB MURRAY & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - EXECUTIVE SEARCH 5,628.53 175300 09/04/2025 BOOT BARN INC 2025 Boot Purchase 1,200.00 175301 09/04/2025 CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. Sewer System Master Plan - July 2025 20,235.00 175302 09/04/2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Singh Center LED lights 432.02
175303 09/04/2025 CES HOLDINGS LLC AFO Certification Course: Kyle Wooley 550.00 175304 09/04/2025 CLUB CADDIE HOLDINGS CLUB CADDIE GMS BUNDLE SEPT 2025 750.00 175305 09/04/2025 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO County Recording Fees 220.00 175306 09/04/2025 DUNN EDWARDS CORPORATION Facilities Paint 443.71 175307 09/04/2025 EDISON COMPANY 07/11/25-08/10/25 29,613.75 175308 09/04/2025 ENDURA STEEL Corwin Park-Steel Material 37.53 175309 09/04/2025 FAUST MEDIA SERVICES, LLC Business cards for Kyle W. 83.94 175310 09/04/2025 FEDEX SHIPPING 32.64
175311 09/04/2025 G&M TOWING & RECOVERY Vehicle Maintenance 126 126.50 175312 09/04/2025 G.A. OSBORNE PIPE & SUPPLY Parks Maintenace 893.79 175313 09/04/2025 GEOTAB USA, INC. ProPlus Plan Install Bundle 1,044.25 Town of Apple Valley
Commercial Warrants
Month of September 2025

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175314 09/04/2025 GRAINGER, INC. Purchase of Fastners for sign installation 41.98 175315 09/04/2025 HASA INC. Pool Chemicals 8,887.16
175316 09/04/2025 HESPERIA OUTDOOR POWER EQUIP Pothole Falcon trailer 501.37 175317 09/04/2025 HI DESERT TROPHY & AWARDS LLC RETIREMENT PLAQUE 413.25 175318 09/04/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SEVICES Truck #74 2,528.01 175319 09/04/2025 IMPERIAL SPRINKLER SUPPLY Parks Maintenance 1,138.60 175320 09/04/2025 JOHNSON CONTROLS DSB Chiller Repair 2,787.08 175321 09/04/2025 KONICA MINOLTA ANIMAL SERVICES - COPIERS/PRINTERS SEPT 2025
899.12
175322 09/04/2025 LIBERTY UTILITIES CA 06/19/25-08/19/25 11,692.22 175323 09/04/2025 LOGICALIS HPE NIMBLE ANNUAL RENEWAL 41,872.82 175324 09/04/2025 LOWE'S (LAR) Truck#74 3,511.57
175325 09/04/2025 MARTIN, KENNETH Retiree Reimbursement 403.28 175326 09/04/2025 MILLER, LANCE Retiree Reimbursement 179.05 175327 09/04/2025 MYONLINEBILL.COM AUGUST SERVICES 2,474.52 175328 09/04/2025 NAPA Vehicle Maintenance -D.F.F 401.92 175329 09/04/2025 NIEMELA PAPPAS & ASSOCIATES FY 2026 State Advocacy Services-Sept 2025 3,000.00 175330 09/04/2025 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Ranger Side Mirror Repairs 14.13 175331 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 48.42
175332 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 5.99
175333 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 500.00
175334 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 351.06
175335 09/04/2025 NEM CASH OUT NEM CASH OUT 172.49
175336 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 31.75
175337 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 94.07
175338 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 73.77
175339 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 171.65
175340 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 333.30
175341 09/04/2025 PARKER, AARON Adult Volleyball Officials Pay 75.00 175342 09/04/2025 PRECISION LOCK & SAFE Facilites Keys & Locks 1,643.52 175343 09/04/2025 PUMPMAN LLC March-August Service 5,944.39

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175344 09/04/2025 QUINN COMPANY Skid Steer 262D 4,190.13 175345 09/04/2025 RIGHT OF WAY, INC Parks Vinyl Stickers 133.09 175346 09/04/2025 RIVERA EQUIPMENT P.D Urinal Repair 525.00 175347 09/04/2025 SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC LG Chair 865.55
175348 09/04/2025 SILVER VALLEY PROPANE Vehicle Maintenance - Fork Lift 24.73 175349 09/04/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 69.89
175350 09/04/2025 TIGHTROPE MEDIA SYSTEMS, INC. ANNUAL RENEWAL - CABLECAST VOD 7,000.00 175351 09/04/2025 US AIR CONDITIONING HVAC Filter 191.19 175352 09/04/2025 VELOCITY TRUCK CENTERS Vehicle Maintenance 79 1,386.08 175353 09/04/2025 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY Supplies 3,883.06 175354 09/04/2025 WINSUPPLY Urinal Cartridges 1,625.30
175355 09/04/2025 YHBJ GROUP INC Truck #74 Tint 330.00
175356 09/11/2025 ABF PRINTS, INC. REQUIRED MAILING 967.96 175357 09/11/2025 ACUSHNET COMPANY Resale Items 2,391.85 175358 09/11/2025 ALL GOOD DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. Online Drivers Ed. Instructor Pay 53.20 175359 09/11/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 876.91 175360 09/11/2025 ANIMAL CARE HOSPITAL S/N Services 225.00 175361 09/11/2025 ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC Emergency Vet Services 204.00 175362 09/11/2025 APPLE VALLEY PORTABLES Sunset Concert Extra Restrooms 400.01 175363 09/11/2025 A.V. TOWN & COUNTRY TIRE, INC. Tire Repair 20.00 175364 09/11/2025 BATTERY MART Vehicle #91 141.94
175365 09/11/2025 BEAR VALLEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL S/N and Medical 6,125.77 175366 09/11/2025 BECK OIL INC. Golf - Fuel 2,186.24
175367 09/11/2025 BENDER ROSENTHAL INC Yucca Loma Road Right of way Services 95.00 175368 09/11/2025 BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORPORATION AUGUST PREMIUMS 7,694.87 175369 09/11/2025 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES Extra Work - L-3 post emergent/vegetation removal
5,809.96
175370 09/11/2025 BSN SPORTS LLC McConnel Park Equipment 7,333.99 175371 09/11/2025 CALLAWAY GOLF SALES CO. Resale Items 119.76 175372 09/11/2025 CAPITAL ONE Water for JW Gym 14.94
175373 09/11/2025 CLINE, STEVEN Tuition Reimbursement 2,662.55

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175374 09/11/2025 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Lien Releases 440.00 175375 09/11/2025 DESAI, RONAK JULY + AUGUST SERVICES 18,375.00 175376 09/11/2025 DESERT VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP Pre-employment physicals 250.00 175377 09/11/2025 EDISON COMPANY 07/24/25-08/21/25 24,594.99 175378 09/11/2025 FAUST MEDIA SERVICES, LLC Business Cards Hordonez 58.94 175379 09/11/2025 FEDEX SHIPPING 10.87
175380 09/11/2025 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INS / SEPTEMBER PREMIUMS 1,012.59 175381 09/11/2025 FUN EXPRESS ASAP Supplies 5,484.50
175382 09/11/2025 GARDA CL WEST, INC SEPTEMBER SERVICES 1,810.15 175383 09/11/2025 GEISEL, PATRICK Yth Volleyball Officials Pay 75.00 175384 09/11/2025 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY 07/23/25-08/22/25 160.56 175385 09/11/2025 GT GOLF HOLDINGS, INC Resale Items 267.27 175386 09/11/2025 HESPERIA OUTDOOR POWER EQUIP Parks-Weed Eater Head 129.27 175387 09/11/2025 HIGH DESERT JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY Golf Lesson Instructor Pay 1,080.00 175388 09/11/2025 ICMA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Membership Renewal 1,200.00 175389 09/11/2025 IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, INC Medical Tests 319.86 175390 09/11/2025 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. Golf: Rotors and Adaptors 3,093.98 175391 09/11/2025 KIMBALL MIDWEST General Veh Maintenance Tools 299.43 175392 09/11/2025 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Pickleball Project 16,371.45 175393 09/11/2025 LIBERTY UTILITIES CA 06/21/25-08/21/25 105,923.87 175394 09/11/2025 LOWE'S (LAR) Supplies 165.39
175395 09/11/2025 LUPICA, CINDY Yoga instructor pay 345.60 175396 09/11/2025 MAUNU, MARIO LAMAR KAHOOLII Pickleball Class Instructor Pay 343.50 175397 09/11/2025 MOJAVE DESERT & MOUNTAIN MRF Operations. 45,489.74 175398 09/11/2025 MWI ANIMAL HEALTH Shelter Meds 6,480.64 175399 09/11/2025 NEW YORK LIFE SEPTEMBER PREMIUMS *REMITTER ID 988954670
528.07
175400 09/11/2025 NIX, PATRICIA Line Dancing Instructor Pay 393.40 175401 09/11/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 375.00
175402 09/11/2025 Adoption Refund Adoption Refund 46.20 175403 09/11/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 120.00

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175404 09/11/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 150.00
175405 09/11/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 75.00
175406 09/11/2025 John Harrison Contracting, Inc. HVAC 145.53 175407 09/11/2025 PMI Refund PMI Refund 447.53
175408 09/11/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 40.00
175409 09/11/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 75.00
175410 09/11/2025 PMI Refund PMI Refund 105.00
175411 09/11/2025 PARKER, AARON Yth Volleyball Official Pay 50.00 175412 09/11/2025 PETERSEN, KRYSTA Adult Volleyball Officials Pay 75.00 175413 09/11/2025 R&R PRODUCTS Golf-Maintenance 243.49
175414 09/11/2025 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION-FL SAN File 4-101/2.04 - Yucca Loma Bridge permit balance
4,550.42
175415 09/11/2025 SCMAF Contract Class Insurance-August 2025 920.00 175416 09/11/2025 SILVER VALLEY PROPANE Forklift maintenance 24.31 175417 09/11/2025 SMART & FINAL JPIA Training Snacks- Workplace Violence 965.22 175418 09/11/2025 SPLATTERED INK, LLC Shirts 5,754.16
175419 09/11/2025 ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC Signal maint. response to include equip - July2025
5,695.14
175420 09/11/2025 STILES ANIMAL REMOVAL, INC. Disposal Services 5,490.00 175421 09/11/2025 TAYLOR, SHARI Baton Class Instructor Pay 329.55 175422 09/11/2025 TURF STAR INC. Golf Equipment 1,300.16 175423 09/11/2025 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO.

CALIFORNIA
Tickets and Monthly Service - August 2025 298.00
175424 09/11/2025 V.V.W.R.A. Final Sewer Permits - August 2025 28,383.50 175425 09/11/2025 VALLEYWIDE NEWSPAPERS LLC DCA2025-002 235.50 175426 09/11/2025 VELOCITY TRUCK CENTERS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE # 80 6,440.64 175427 09/11/2025 VOYAGER AUGUST 2025 FUEL PURCHASES 18,820.56 175428 09/11/2025 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY Shelter Supplies 981.85 175429 09/11/2025 WINSUPPLY GC Sink Replacement 116.04
175430 09/18/2025 A & B HITCHES AND MUFFLERS Parks: Trailer 674.49 175431 09/18/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OCULUS & ACCESSORIES 4,950.48

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175432 09/18/2025 APPLE VALLEY FEED BIN Dog Food 929.49 175433 09/18/2025 APPLE VALLEY PRINTING TOWN HALL/DSB ENVELOPES 1,957.50 175434 09/18/2025 A.V. TOWN & COUNTRY TIRE, INC. GODWIN PUMP 432.33 175435 09/18/2025 B SAFE PLAYGROUND INSPECTION SERVICES, INC
Corwin: Playground Inspection 1,650.00
175436 09/18/2025 BATTERY MART Parks-Vehicle #97 169.56 175437 09/18/2025 BOOT BARN INC Boot allowance - A. Trujillo (Garibay) 200.00 175438 09/18/2025 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES Landscape Maintenance August 2025 20,710.48 175439 09/18/2025 BSN SPORTS LLC McConnel Park Equipment 6,524.98 175440 09/18/2025 BURRTEC WASTE IND, INC. Green Waste 59,557.85 175441 09/18/2025 BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC Lions Park Neighborhood Clean up 7,663.60 175442 09/18/2025 CALIFORNIA VENDING Aquatic Center: Repairs to Snack Machine 613.88 175443 09/18/2025 CAPITAL ONE ASAP 248.05
175444 09/18/2025 CAR WASH PARTNERS, LLC AUGUST WASH SERVICES 792.00 175445 09/18/2025 CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. Sewer System Master Plan Update - August 2025
37,787.50
175446 09/18/2025 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Document# 2025-0193909 130.00 175447 09/18/2025 DOKKEN ENGINEERING Bear Valley Bridge engineering services 10,381.80 175448 09/18/2025 EDISON COMPANY 08/06/25-09/04/25 70.34 175449 09/18/2025 EL DORADO BROADCASTERS LLC Mayors Message 2,000.00 175450 09/18/2025 FAUST MEDIA SERVICES, LLC Solid Wastes Booklets 1,551.82 175451 09/18/2025 FEDEX SHIPPING 36.50
175452 09/18/2025 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY Bear Valley Bridge - RoW recording additional fees

45.00 175453 09/18/2025 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INTERNET, VIDEO & PHONE SERVICE SEPT 2025 3,969.00 175454 09/18/2025 G.A. OSBORNE PIPE & SUPPLY FIRE HOSES AND ADAPTERS 1,680.64 175455 09/18/2025 GEISEL, PATRICK Yth Volleyball Offical Pay 75.00 175456 09/18/2025 GRIDPOINT, INC. September 2025 Software Renewal 6,251.90 175457 09/18/2025 HESPERIA OUTDOOR POWER EQUIP Parks: Weed Eater 132.51 175458 09/18/2025 HIGH DESERT LASER GRAPHICS NAME PLATES FOR CHAMBERS 44.32

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175459 09/18/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SEVICES Supplies for New Trailer 271.42 175460 09/18/2025 IMPERIAL SPRINKLER SUPPLY Parks Maintenance 3,968.59 175461 09/18/2025 INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL SERVICE & URGENT CARE INC.

Employment testing 120.00
175462 09/18/2025 KONICA MINOLTA KONICA - FLEET THROUGH 9/22/2025 4,602.05 175463 09/18/2025 LEVERAGE ROOFING LLC RRLP C25-05 25,610.00 175464 09/18/2025 NAPA VEHICLE MAINTENANCE #100 176.64
175465 09/18/2025 Rental Deposit Refund Rental Deposit Refund 500.00 175466 09/18/2025 Rental Deposit Refund Rental Deposit Refund 250.00 175467 09/18/2025 PROPERTY DAMAGE PROPERTY DAMAGE 1,225.00 175468 09/18/2025 PARKER, AARON Adult Volleyball Official Pay 75.00 175469 09/18/2025 PARS JULY FEES 625.66
175470 09/18/2025 PETERSEN, KRYSTA Yth Volleyball Official Pay 50.00 175471 09/18/2025 REYES & SONS FORKLIFT SERVICE FORKLIFT, FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY 325.00 175472 09/18/2025 RIGHT OF WAY, INC PD SIGNS 102.77
175473 09/18/2025 RSG, INC FY 25-26 SA SERVICES AND CB

RECONCILIATION
275.00
175474 09/18/2025 STATE OF CALIFORNIA- D.O.J. FINGERPRINTS 1,024.00 175475 09/18/2025 TOTAL PLAN BUSINESS Business Furniture for Public Works Building 18,639.75 175476 09/18/2025 TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY Senior Scholarship Program 4,584.00 175477 09/18/2025 V.V.W.R.A. Sewage Treatment - August 2025 488,832.28 175478 09/18/2025 VALLEYWIDE NEWSPAPERS LLC Caper 24-25 English 970.50 175479 09/18/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE AND TABLET SERVICE 7/24- 8/23/2025
4,172.30
175480 09/18/2025 WPONCALL WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 300.00
175481 09/25/2025 A & B HITCHES AND MUFFLERS Trailer repairs 1,116.31 175482 09/25/2025 ABF PRINTS, INC. REQUIRED MAILING 699.31 175483 09/25/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 858.35 175484 09/25/2025 AMERICAN COMPUTER SERVICE SITE FEE/ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE 7,396.61 175485 09/25/2025 APPLE VALLEY CAR WASH AUGUST WASH SERVICES 254.85 175486 09/25/2025 APPLE VALLEY FEED BIN Reptile Food 20.60

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175487 09/25/2025 A.V. TOWN & COUNTRY TIRE, INC. Tire Repair 182.14 175488 09/25/2025 ATTEBERRY, ADRIANA Petty Cash 96.24
175489 09/25/2025 BATTERY MART Battery CE Trailer 81.24 175490 09/25/2025 BEAR VALLEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL S/N Services 7,902.84 175491 09/25/2025 BIG TEX TRAILER WORLD INC. Parks: Mower Trailer 14,321.75 175492 09/25/2025 BOB MURRAY & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - EXECUTIVE SEARCH 4,291.26 175493 09/25/2025 BSN SPORTS LLC McConnel Park Equipment 991.78 175494 09/25/2025 CALLAWAY GOLF SALES CO. Resale Items 1,672.85 175495 09/25/2025 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INTERNET, PHONE, VIDEO 9/17 - 10/16 8,838.83 175496 09/25/2025 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Acc 1046 8-1 to 9-1-25 126,314.74 175497 09/25/2025 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. Bear Valley Rd Intersection Improvements 480,363.45 175498 09/25/2025 CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER Water Service 136.57 175499 09/25/2025 DANIELS DEEP TINE LLC Aerate all 19 greens 2,500.00 175500 09/25/2025 DELL MARKETING L.P. VLA ENTERPRISS M365 - YR 3 OF 3 80,675.66 175501 09/25/2025 DUALITE SALES AND SERVICE, INC. Historical Plaque 7,380.63 175502 09/25/2025 DUNN EDWARDS CORPORATION Aquatic Center Paint 364.84 175503 09/25/2025 EDISON COMPANY 08/06/25-09/04/25 69,794.33 175504 09/25/2025 FAUST MEDIA SERVICES, LLC Happy Trails Parade Stage Banner 1,088.80 175505 09/25/2025 FEDEX SHIPPING 19.41
175506 09/25/2025 FUN EXPRESS Pet Fair Supplies and giveaways 185.26 175507 09/25/2025 G.A. OSBORNE PIPE & SUPPLY Parks Maintenance Supplies 153.18 175508 09/25/2025 GAMETIME Playground Structures for Corwin and Mendel Park
8,912.00
175509 09/25/2025 GARDA CL WEST, INC AUGUST EXCESS CHARGES 10.59 175510 09/25/2025 GEISEL, PATRICK Yth Volleyball Official Pay 75.00 175511 09/25/2025 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL LLC McConnel Park Benches & Trash Cans 20,542.92 175512 09/25/2025 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY 07/23/25-08/25/25 8,444.59 175513 09/25/2025 GROOVELABS LLC Happy Trails Parade Sound System 5,206.00 175514 09/25/2025 HASA INC. Pool Chemicals 1,991.58
175515 09/25/2025 HESPERIA OUTDOOR POWER EQUIP Parks- Hedge Small Tools 442.03

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175516 09/25/2025 HIGH DESERT LASER GRAPHICS Name Plate- David Contreras 27.19 175517 09/25/2025 HIGH DESERT LASER GRAPHICS METAL ENGRAVED BADGES 65.25 175518 09/25/2025 HORDONEZ, DANIELA Employee Remb CACEO Mod 1 170.60 175519 09/25/2025 IMPERIAL SPRINKLER SUPPLY Parks Maintenance Supplies 1,271.40 175520 09/25/2025 JI VEL RELIEF SERVICES VETERINARY

CORPORATION
Supervising Vet Services 3,200.00
175521 09/25/2025 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. Golf Course Maintenance Supplies 169.85 175522 09/25/2025 LIBERTY UTILITIES CA 07/02/25-09/03/25 60,299.07 175523 09/25/2025 LOGICALIS APC UPS AND INROW COOLING SUPPORT

RENEWAL
14,743.83
175524 09/25/2025 LOWE'S (LAR) Department Supplies 619.08 175525 09/25/2025 MARTINEZ, ARMANDO GAS Reimbursement Vehicle # 50 45.69 175526 09/25/2025 MWI ANIMAL HEALTH Shelter Meds 2,999.00 175527 09/25/2025 NAPA Carlyle Tools 749.92
175528 09/25/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 80.00
175529 09/25/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 40.00
175530 09/25/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 1,010.80
175531 09/25/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 40.00
175532 09/25/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 45.01
175533 09/25/2025 Trash Refund Trash Refund 93.68
175534 09/25/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 40.00
175535 09/25/2025 S/N Refund S/N Refund 150.00
175536 09/25/2025 OUTWEST JERKY LLC Resale Items 239.25 175537 09/25/2025 PACIFIC PRODUCTS & SVC LLC SIGN SUPPLIES 2,655.63 175538 09/25/2025 PARKER, AARON Yth Volleyball Official Pay 50.00 175539 09/25/2025 PETERSEN, KRYSTA Yth Volleyball Official Pay 75.00 175540 09/25/2025 PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE Leased Equipment 10,529.35 175541 09/25/2025 PRECISION LOCK & SAFE Singh center Door Handles 1,382.61 175542 09/25/2025 PUMPMAN LLC Service Months September/March 4,499.39 175543 09/25/2025 R&R PRODUCTS Golf Course Maintenance 2,171.06 175544 09/25/2025 RAINES, DVM, MS, AMY Forensic Necropsy 450.00

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175545 09/25/2025 RIVERA, YVONNE EXPENSES RELATED MEALS & PARKING 280.00 175546 09/25/2025 RSG, INC Brokerage consulting 1,306.25 175547 09/25/2025 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S

DEPARTMENT
SEPTEMBER LAW ENFORCEMENT SVCS 1,557,290.52
175548 09/25/2025 SAN BERNARDINO FIRE PROT. DIST HHW Oct 25 to Dec 25 25,126.05 175549 09/25/2025 SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION 08/07/25-09/05/25 2,709.57 175550 09/25/2025 STATES AND DOOR AND HARDWARE INC Singh Cener Door 1,023.96 175551 09/25/2025 TAYLORMADE GOLF CO., INC Resale Items 451.72 175552 09/25/2025 TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE CO. SEPTEMBER PREMIUMS 1,235.10 175553 09/25/2025 THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO PD TIRES 2,887.03 175554 09/25/2025 THE MODD RODDS CiC September 25 (The Modd Rodds) 550.00 175555 09/25/2025 THREE PEAKS CORP Captain Joseph McConnel Jr., USAF Park Constructio
489,157.61
175556 09/25/2025 TIETJEN, JOHN Mendel Playground Inspection 1,900.00 175557 09/25/2025 TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY SEPTEMBER TRASH AND SEWER SERVICE 3,951.85 175558 09/25/2025 TURF STAR INC. Golf and Parks Maintenance Supplies 2,960.28 175559 09/25/2025 VERDE DESIGN, INC EDEN PO 2324-000009 9,012.95 175560 09/25/2025 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY Cleaning Supplies 1,608.01 175561 09/25/2025 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FEE STUDY 708.00 175562 09/25/2025 AMBER COLEMAN NEM CASH OUT 38.66
175563 09/25/2025 ARMANDO J TIJERINA NEM CASH OUT 26.56 175564 09/25/2025 ASHLEY ISSAC NEM CASH OUT 20.71
175565 09/25/2025 BENJAMIN WILKINS NEM CASH OUT 19.30
175566 09/25/2025 BRIAN SMALLS NEM CASH OUT 10.37
175567 09/25/2025 CANDIDA MANZANARES NEM CASH OUT 60.69 175568 09/25/2025 CARLOS PIVARAL NEM CASH OUT 13.57
175569 09/25/2025 CHRISTINA HERNANDEZ NEM CASH OUT 45.69 175570 09/25/2025 CURRY NUNES NEM CASH OUT 70.15
175571 09/25/2025 CYNTHIA DEARING NEM CASH OUT 44.84
175572 09/25/2025 DANIEL O LEMUS NEM CASH OUT 6.28
175573 09/25/2025 DAWN HUSEL NEM CASH OUT 6.59

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
175574 09/25/2025 DOLORES L ZAMUDIO NEM CASH OUT 62.90
175575 09/25/2025 DONNA L FREEDMAN NEM CASH OUT 29.63
175576 09/25/2025 EMMA E MENDOZA NEM CASH OUT 28.00
175577 09/25/2025 ERIN MANDEVILLE NEM CASH OUT 106.59
175578 09/25/2025 FATIMA SHARMEEN NEM CASH OUT 170.66
175579 09/25/2025 GARY DIXON NEM CASH OUT 46.51
175580 09/25/2025 HAROLD R FOGELMAN NEM CASH OUT 0.20
175581 09/25/2025 IVAN MURILLO NEM CASH OUT 44.59
175582 09/25/2025 JAMES KNIGHT NEM CASH OUT 10.51
175583 09/25/2025 JESSE SUEK NEM CASH OUT 34.74
175584 09/25/2025 JOSEPH ARDITO NEM CASH OUT 5.84
175585 09/25/2025 JULIE SMITH NEM CASH OUT 100.33
175586 09/25/2025 LINDA BACA NEM CASH OUT 24.74
175587 09/25/2025 LYNNE JOHNSON NEM CASH OUT 32.00
175588 09/25/2025 MARC LACEY NEM CASH OUT 22.04
175589 09/25/2025 MICHELE HERAS NEM CASH OUT 35.77
175590 09/25/2025 MONET INVESTMENTS LLC NEM CASH OUT 286.18 175591 09/25/2025 NICOLE STARKS NEM CASH OUT 15.96
175592 09/25/2025 PRISCILLA M SANTIAGO NEM CASH OUT 20.63 175593 09/25/2025 RAMON AGUAYO NEM CASH OUT 78.02
175594 09/25/2025 RAND ROMIG NEM CASH OUT 48.00
175595 09/25/2025 REUBEN RIVAS NEM CASH OUT 37.44
175596 09/25/2025 ROBERT H IRWIN NEM CASH OUT 47.00
175597 09/25/2025 ROMALDO SIMSON NEM CASH OUT 45.11
175598 09/25/2025 RUSSELL PLOTT NEM CASH OUT 124.53
175599 09/25/2025 RYLAR INVESTMENTS NEM CASH OUT 273.06 175600 09/25/2025 SARAH ANDREWS NEM CASH OUT 36.41
175601 09/25/2025 WILL JR JOHN NEM CASH OUT 18.81
175602 09/25/2025 ZONA SMITH NEM CASH OUT 7.49
313 Checks Total amount of checks: 4,344,506.28

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
1013 09/05/2025 BATTISTA, RICHARD Graffiti Removal August 2nd Half 2,449.80 1014 09/05/2025 CADY, MICHAEL Retiree Reimbursement 379.97 1015 09/05/2025 CRON, DENNIS Retiree Reimbursement 451.70 1016 09/05/2025 CUPP, PAMELA Retiree Reimbursement 1,270.36 1017 09/05/2025 DEAN HOWARD HEAT & AIR INC. TH HVAC Repairs 680.00 1018 09/05/2025 HARROWER, KATHY Retiree Reimbursement 619.60 1019 09/05/2025 KELLEY, KAREN Retiree Reimbursement 619.60 1020 09/05/2025 LAMSON, LORI Retiree Reimbursement 1,443.99 1021 09/05/2025 MCKEON, TOM Retiree Reimbursement 203.99 1022 09/05/2025 MELENA, EFRAIN Employee reimbursement Efrain Melena work boots 153.08 1023 09/05/2025 MILLER, CAROL Retiree Reimbursement 478.29 1024 09/05/2025 MOLINARI, MICHAEL Retiree Reimbursement 800.00 1025 09/05/2025 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC TH WORK CENTER SUPPLIES 852.90 1026 09/05/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY Uniform service - PW 1,033.09 1027 09/05/2025 SCHMACHTENBERGER, KATHERINE M Retiree Reimbursement 575.82 1028 09/05/2025 SIMMONS, DAWN Retiree Reimbursement 631.31 1029 09/05/2025 SMITH, DONA Retiree Reimbursement 619.60 1030 09/05/2025 SMITH, KEVIN Retiree Reimbursement 428.99 1031 09/05/2025 SULZBERGER, DIANNE Retiree Reimbursement 619.60 1032 09/05/2025 TENTLER, CHRISTOPHER Employee Reimbursement Work Boots - C. Tentler WW 184.86 1033 09/05/2025 THE RDI CORPORATION SHELTER PRO FOR AUGUST 2025 4,442.00 1034 09/05/2025 TYPE-SET-GO Uniform Shirts 913.50
1035 09/05/2025 VULCAN MATERIALS Cold Mix 1,475.92
1036 09/05/2025 WHITESIDE, GINA M Retiree Reimbursement 1,650.80 1037 09/05/2025 WRIGHT, DARRYL Retiree Reimbursement 841.35 1038 09/12/2025 BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES INC A3 A4 HE AS AC AM AR CC 925,309.55 Town of Apple Valley
Commercial Warrants
Month of September 2025
Electronic Fund Transfers

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Check # Date Vendor Description Check Total
1039 09/12/2025 CUMMINS APPRAISAL COMPANY, INC Halter Haven Appartments 1,000.00 1040 09/12/2025 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC SPR2022-010/ Watson East 14,364.00 1041 09/12/2025 LOPEZ, PATRICIA C MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - CALPERS CLASS 71.12 1042 09/12/2025 MOCHARNUK, BILL Tennis Class Instructor Pay 395.81 1043 09/12/2025 MURO, MARIA Zumba Class Instructor Pay 2,194.21 1044 09/12/2025 MYERS, MELANIE Acting Class Instructor Pay 1,728.00 1045 09/12/2025 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC Office Supplies 837.15 1046 09/12/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY UNIFORM LAUNDRY 434.55 1047 09/12/2025 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC POSTAGE 3,000.00 1048 09/12/2025 RICHLING, HAILEY Tap & Ballet Instructor Pay 822.15 1049 09/12/2025 RUBIO, CHRISTOFER Employee reimbursement for boots - C. Rubio 200.00 1050 09/12/2025 SAXBY ENTERPRISES INC Rev Tri Shirts 2,438.80 1051 09/12/2025 URMSTON, CHRIS Tai Chi Instructor Pay 741.30 1052 09/19/2025 BATTISTA, RICHARD Graffiti Removal 2,780.40 1053 09/19/2025 COOLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC Shoulder grading and maintenance of Town roads 51,513.76 1054 09/19/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY Uniforms-Parks 336.15 1055 09/19/2025 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC PD POSTAGE 500.00 1056 09/19/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 05/01/25-05/31/25 POWER VA SALES 223,693.60 1057 09/19/2025 VULCAN MATERIALS COLD MIX 1,532.23
1058 09/26/2025 DEAN HOWARD HEAT & AIR INC. P.D Mini Split Repairs 2,890.00 1059 09/26/2025 JOSHUA B GLICKLER ANNUAL RENEWAL GOVACESS 200.00 1060 09/26/2025 GRANICUS LLC EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT WORK BOOTS - J. GLICKLER 14,065.05 1061 09/26/2025 MORALES, JUNIOR reimbursement or flat washers 10.64 1062 09/26/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY Uniforms-Golf 783.95 1063 09/26/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON McConnell Park Project Service Request # 3869030 2,717.60 1064 09/26/2025 URMSTON, CHRIS Pet Fair Band 500.00
1065 09/26/2025 VULCAN MATERIALS COLD MIX 1,021.50
53 EFT'S Total amount of EFT's: $1,279,901.64

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Wire Reference Date Beneficiary Name Description Wire Total 250926B00B14 9/26/2025 Citizens Business Bank HUD Home Purchase $ 243,865.00

TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY

WIRE TRANSFERS
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025

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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: SEPTEMBER 2025 PAYROLL/BENEFITS WARRANTS SCHEDULE From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: Suresh Malkani, Finance Director
Finance Department
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the Town Council receive, ratify and file the payroll/benefits warrants as presented.

BACKGROUND
Per Section 3.16.040 through 3.18.030 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code, except for tort claims, every claim and demand received against the Town shall be presented to, approved in writing by the receiving department or office, certified to the delivery or rendition of the supplies, materials, property or service for which payment is claimed, and that the quality and prices correspond with the original specifications and contracts.

SUMMARY
Pursuant to the Town’s Municipal Code, the register of demands shall be presented to the Town Council at the next regular meeting thereof after preparation. The Town Council may approve, conditionally or partially approve or reject such register of demands and in connection therewith consider the recommendations of the Town Manager and Director of Finance. Further, the State Government Code provides that Staff may process and pay prior to ratification by the Town Council, demands properly made in the ordinary course of business, the just obligations of the Town, such as routine salaries and wages, and other like expenditures for which there is an express budget appropriation, and in connection with which there is no dispute as to the obligation and amount being payable.

The Payroll / Benefits warrants issued from September 1 through September 30, 2025, in the amount of $1,157,226.08 net of voids, covering issued warrant #s 72324-72351 and direct deposit advice #s 1004891-1005415 are herewith submitted for approval.

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FISCAL IMPACT

DATE TOTAL
09/12/2025 $565,857.99
09/26/2025 $591,368.09
TOTAL: $1,157,226.08
The payroll and benefit warrants issued, covering warrant #s 72324-72351 and direct deposit advice #s 1004891-1005415 inclusive, totaled $1,157,226.08. Sufficient funding is appropriated and available in such amounts necessary to cover the demands included herein.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE APPLE VALLEY POLICE

DEPARTMENT HVAC PROJECT
From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: Debbie Rivera, Director of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Department
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the Town Council:

A. Accept the work for the Apple Valley Sherrif’s Department HVAC Replacement Project No. FAC2025-01 as complete for a total cost of $78,000.00; B. Direct the Town Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the San Bernardino County Recorder’s Office; and
C. Authorize the release of retained funds 30 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, provided no claims are filed against the project.

BACKGROUND
On May 13, 2025, the Town Council awarded a project to Simco Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $71,000.00 with a 10% contingency of $7,100.00, for a total authorized amount not to exceed $78,100.00 for the Apple Valley Sherrif’s Department HVAC Replacement Project. The project generally consisted of replacing the five (5) HVAC units on the roof of the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Department Building. A Corrective Change Order of $7,000.00 was issued to the contractor for the inclusion of five (5) new disconnects and thermostats.

ANALYSIS
Once work was completed, Town Facilities and Building and Safety staff conducted a detailed inspection of the project to ensure full compliance with the approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. All identified punch list items have been resolved to the Town’s satisfaction. The completed work meets the design intent, safety

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standards, and quality requirements of the contract. Staff therefore recommends acceptance of the project as complete.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project has been appropriated in the adopted FY 2024-2025 budget using Capital Projects fund 10016036-750100. Upon award, the Town Council authorized a budget amendment to reappropriate funds in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The final cost for the project is $78,00.00, which is slightly less than the authorized total including the contingency.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Notice of Completion

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Recording Requested by
Town of Apple Valley
When Recorded mail to
Town of Apple Valley
Facilities Department
14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Exempt from filing lees pursuant to
Government Code Section 27383.

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY
2 NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(Public Street lmprovement)
NOTICE lS HEREBY GIVEN, that
The full name of the owner is: Town of Apple Valley, a municipal corporation of the State of California, and which is located within the County of San Bernardino, in said State, and the address is 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, California 92307.

3. That on the 13th dav of Mav. 2025 and pursuant to approval of the Town Council of the said Town, the Town entered into a contract with Simco Mechanical lnc , whose address is 3795 La Crescenta Ave. #102. Glendale.

CA 91208, to perform the Aoole Vallev Sherrif's Deoartment HVAC Replacement Proiect in the Town of Apple Valley, and in accordance with the Town of Apple Valley's Plans and Specifications. 4 That all of the said work or improvement was located at various locations within said Town of Apple Valley, APN. 3112-251-22.

That all the said work or improvement contemplated in and under said contract was completed on October

14. 2025. and accepted by Council action on October 14. 2025

6. That the Surety on the Performance Bond of said Contractor and the surety on the Labor and Material Bond of said Contractor, under said contract, was and is S78,000.00 and $78,000.00 The undersigned states: That the Town of Apple Valley, the political subdivision of the State of California conducted the proceedings for the improvement located 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, California 92307, in said Town, described or to in the foregoing "Notice of Completion" lcertity penalty of u oing is true and correct.

DATE: October 14, 2025
ra, Director of arks & Recreation
the Town of Apple Valley, California

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNry OF SAN BERNARDINO

TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY
1 The undersigned, Debbie Rivera, is the duly appointed and qualified Director of Parks & Recreation of the owner of interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described:
that the
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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: AWARD APPLE VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER POOL RECOATING

AND TILE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: Debbie Rivera, Director of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Department
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the Town Council:

A. Review and approve the bid documents for the Apple Valley Aquatic Center Pool Recoating and Tile Replacement Project.

B. Award a contract to Condor, Inc. for the Apple Valley Aquatic Center Pool Recoating and Tile Replacement Project, subject to “Approval as to Form” by the Town Attorney and “Approval as to Content” by Town Manager, in the amount of $423,000.00 with 10% contingency of $42,300.00, for a total amount not to exceed $465,300.00

BACKGROUND
The existing pool surface coating at the Apple Valley Aquatic Center is in need of recoating and the tile needs to be replaced. The Project generally consists of providing all labor, equipment, and materials for the resurfacing and restoration of the swimming pool. This includes the removal of the existing pool surface coating, surface preparation and repair, and application of a new pool surface finish. The project will also include the replacement of lane line tiles, depth marker tiles, coping tiles, and gutter and wall tiles. In addition, a new Town-provided 25 HP circulation pump, motor, and VFD control panel will be installed.

A project exhibit, specifications, and bid documents were prepared by Town staff, and the project was advertised publicly on Bidnet. A mandatory Job Walk was held on September 17, 2025, where prospective bidders were allowed to view the existing conditions.

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On September 30, 2025, the Town received and opened bids for the subject project. The bid results are as follows:

Contractor Bid Amount

1. Condor Inc. $423,000.00

2. Ultimate Pool Remodeling Inc. $437,642.00

3. Adams Pool $442,954.00

4. California Waters $614,447.00

ANALYSIS
The low bidder is Condor, Inc. Bid documents for the lowest bidder were reviewed by staff for accuracy and completeness. Staff considers Condor, Inc. to be a qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder. The project is tentatively scheduled to begin in October/November 2025, and construction will be completed within 45 working days.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project has been appropriated in the adopted FY 2024–2025 budget under Capital Projects Fund 10016038-750100 in the amount of $350,000. The total cost of construction, including a 10 percent contingency, is $465,300. To fully fund the project, staff is requesting a budget amendment in the amount of $115,300 from the Capital Equipment Fund 10016038-750010.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Condor, Inc. Contract for Apple Valley Aquatic Center Pool Recoating and Tile Replacement Project.

B. Budget amendment

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32 SECTION 400 - CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
THIS CONTRACT is made this 14th day of October, 2025, in San Bernardino County, State of California, by and between the Town of Apple Valley, hereinafter called Town, and Condor, Inc. hereinafter called Contractor. Town and Contractor agree, for valuable consideration, as follows:

ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall perform all Work and provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility services, and transportation to complete all of the Work required in strict compliance with the Contract Documents (specified in Article 5 below) for the public work of improvement titled:

Apple Valley Aquatic Center Pool and Tile Replacement
The Contractor and its surety shall be liable to the Town for any damages arising as a result of the Contractor’s failure to comply with this obligation.

ARTICLE 2. CONTRACT TIME. Time is of the essence in the performance of the Work. The Work shall be commenced on the date stated in the Town’s Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall complete all Work required by the Contract Documents within 20 Working Days from the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed, hereafter the Contract Time. By its signature hereunder, Contractor agrees the Contract Time is adequate and reasonable to complete the Work.

ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT PRICE. The Town shall pay to the Contractor as full compensation for the performance of the Contract, subject to any additions or deductions as provided in the Contract Documents, and including all applicable taxes and costs, the sum of Four Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Dollars ($423,000.00), hereinafter, the Contract Price. Payment shall be made as set forth in the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 4. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Contractor acknowledges that Town will sustain actual damages for each and every Working Day completion of the Project is delayed beyond the Contract Time. Because of the nature of the Project, it would be impracticable or extremely difficult to determine the Town’s actual damages. Accordingly, as provided in Government Code section 53069.85, it is agreed that the Contractor will pay the Town the sum of $1,000.00 for each and every Working Day of delay in completing the Work beyond the Contract Time, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty or forfeiture. In the event the Liquidated Damages are not paid, Town may deduct that amount from any money due or that may become due the Contractor under the Contract. This Article does not affect the Town’s rights to other damages or remedies specified in the Contract Documents or allowed by law.

Should Contractor be inexcusably delayed in the performance of the Work, Town may deduct liquidated damages based on its estimate of when Contractor will achieve Final Completion or other Milestones. Town need not wait until Final Completion to withhold liquidated damages from Contractor.

Liquidated damages are not a penalty but an agreed estimate of the actual damages that would be sustained by the Town for delay, including but not limited to loss of revenue, inconvenience to the Town and the public, and increased Project administration expenses such as extra inspection, construction management, staff time, and architectural and engineering expenses.

Liquidated

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33 damages do not include damages the Town incurs on account of claims by third parties against the Town on account of any delay.

Should money due or to become due to Contractor be insufficient to cover liquidated damages or other offsets due, then Contractor forthwith shall pay the remainder of the assessed liquidated damages to Town.

ARTICLE 5. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT. The “Contract Documents” include only the following documents, each of which is incorporated into this Contract for Construction by reference:

Notice Inviting Bids
Instructions to Bidders
Contractor's Bid Forms
Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation Bid Bond
Designation of Subcontractors
Information Required of Bidders
Non-Collusion Declaration Form
Iran Contracting Act Certification
Public Works Contractor Registration Certification
California Air Resources Board – Fleet Compliance Certification Performance Bond
Payment (Labor and Materials) Bond
General Conditions
Special Conditions
Technical Specifications
Standard Specifications
Addenda
Project Exhibits
Change Orders executed by Town
The Contactor shall complete the Work in strict accordance with all of the Contract Documents.

All of the Contract Documents are intended to be complementary. Work required by one of the Contract Documents and not by others shall be done as if required by all. In the event of a conflict, the various Contract Documents will be given effect in the order set forth in Article 2.b of the General Conditions.

This Contract constitutes the full and complete agreement between the parties with regard to the Project and the Work, and supersedes any prior agreement of the parties, whether written or oral.

The Contract can be modified only by a written Change Order executed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 6. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW. Each and every provision of law required to be included in these Contract Documents shall be deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and California Public Contract Code which are applicable to this Work.

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34 ARTICLE 7. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall provide indemnification and defense as set forth in the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 8. PREVAILING WAGES. Contractor shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of wages in accordance with the Labor Code, which rates have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and shall be made available at the office of the Town Clerk or may be obtained online at http//www.dir.ca.gov/dlse.

If the Work involves federal funds or otherwise requires compliance with the Davis-Bacon Fair Labor Standards Act, the Contractor and all its subcontractors shall pay the higher of the state or federal prevailing wage rates.

The wage rates must be posted at the job site.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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35 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract has been duly executed by the above-named parties, on the day and year above written.

TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY CONDOR, INC.

By: By:

Scott Nassif
Mayor
ATTEST:

La Vonda M-Pearson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
___________________________
Douglas B. Robertson, Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
__________________________
Thomas Rice, Town Attorney

END OF CONTRACT
Earl Weiss
Secretary/Treasurer/CFO

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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 571 AMENDING CHAPTER 3.12 OF TITLE 3 OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO PURCHASING.

From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: Adam Cripps, Finance Manager
Finance Department
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Ordinance No. 571 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, amending Chapter 3.12 of Title 3 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code, relating to purchasing.

SUMMARY
The Town Council reviewed and introduced Ordinance No. 571, amending Section 3.12 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code as it relates to purchasing, at its September 23, 2025 regular meeting. Ordinance No. 571 has been scheduled for adoption at the October 14, 2025 regular meeting of the Town Council.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 571

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ORDINANCE NO. 571

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN

OF APPLE VALLEY, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.12 OF
TITLE 3 OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL

CODE, RELATING TO PURCHASING
WHEREAS, the Town is dedicated to operating efficiently, effectively and streamlining operations where possible; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s current purchasing system is outlined in Chapter 3.12 of the Town’s Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Town staff has conducted a review of the Town’s purchasing system, which has not been updated in the past decade, and has identified areas of improvement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the system more clearly set forth the approval authority levels for various purchases along with the bidding requirements for such purchases; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the system re-establish the exceptions to the standard requirements in a clear, straightforward manner, and provide more flexibility in purchasing; and
WHEREAS, this increased flexibility will allow the Town to more quickly respond to needs and increase the level of services provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, State of California, does ordain as follows:

Section 1. The recitals above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Chapter 3.12 of the Apple Valley Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

CHAPTER 3.12 – PURCHASES

3.12.010 - Adoption of Purchasing System
(A) Establishment. In order to establish efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment, and contracted services, to secure for all departments of the Town, supplies, materials, equipment, and services at the lowest possible cost commensurate with the quality needed, to exercise positive

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Ordinance No. 571
financial control over purchases, to clearly define authority for the purchasing functions and to assure that quality of purchases, a centralized purchasing system is adopted.
(B) Purchasing Policy. All purchases of goods, supplies, equipment, and services shall be made in accordance with this Chapter. The Town Manager may promulgate a formal Purchasing Policy to provide staff further guidance regarding compliance with this Chapter. Such Purchasing Policy shall be consistent with this Chapter and may be changed from time to time in order to remain in compliance with necessary law and to address the evolving procurement needs of the Town. (C) Vendor Lists. The Town may utilize the processes of this Chapter and Purchasing Policy, if such exists, to procure vendors who will be eligible or preferred to provide goods or services to the Town on an as-needed basis.
(D) Public Works Projects. This Chapter shall not apply to purchases subject to the California Public Contract Code.
(E) Purchases Subject to Funding Restrictions. This Chapter is not intended to supplant, replace, or modify any grant or other funding source requirements (e.g., federal, state, or non-profit donor requirements). In the event that funding source requirements conflict with the requirements of this Chapter, the funding source requirements shall control.

3.12.020 - Purchasing Division
Unless otherwise exempted under this Chapter, the purchase and sale of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services shall be the responsibility of the Purchasing Agent.

The Purchasing Agent shall be the Town Manager or the Town Manager’s designee.

3.12.030 - Bidding Requirements
The procurement process used to purchase supplies, material, equipment, and contracted services is dependent upon the total dollar amount of the goods or services to be purchased and the type of purchase.
(A) Purchases up to $10,000. Purchases up to $10,000 may be made without the need for formal bids or quotes.
(B) Purchases between $10,000 and $50,000. Purchases between $10,000 and $50,000 may be made after receipt of no fewer than three vendor quotations. The purchase shall be awarded to the bidder offering the most advantageous bid to the Town after consideration of price, quality, durability, servicing, delivery time, standardization, and other factors as determined appropriate by the Purchasing Agent.
(C) Purchases above $50,000. Purchases in this category are subject to formal competitive bidding or competitive selection. The formal competitive bidding process may vary at the discretion of the Purchasing Agent, depending on the purchase. At a minimum, the formal competitive bidding process shall include a notice inviting bids, which may be posted on the Town’s website, a formal request for proposals process with deadlines for the receipt of bids, criteria for evaluating

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the bids, and a selection process. The Purchasing Agent may establish any lawful requirements they deem appropriate as part of the formal bidding process, which may include requiring bid security or requiring compliance with an established model contract.

Purchases shall not be split or separated into smaller purchases to achieve exemption from the bidding requirements defined herein.

3.12.040 - Bidding Requirements Exemptions
The bidding requirements set forth in Section 3.12.030 shall not apply to the following:
(A) Inter-Governmental Contracts. Purchases from, or sales to a government or governmental agency
(B) Piggybacking. Purchases from a vendor or manufacturer which, through another government or governmental agency's bidding procedure, has established a price at which such a vendor or manufacturer is willing to sell to the Town. During such a bid procedure more than one responsive bid must have been received. (C) Emergencies. Emergency Procurements as more defined in Section 3.12.060 of this Chapter.
(D) Sole Sourcing. If the Purchasing Agent determines that the supplies, materials, equipment, and services can only reasonably be obtained from a single source (e.g., where only one manufacturer makes an item that meets the required specifications or only one item is compatible with existing equipment), then the Purchasing Agent may proceed without the solicitation of bids. For any purchase exceeding limits defined in this Chapter and utilizing the sole sourcing exemption, the Purchasing Agent or their designee shall prepare, or require the preparation of, a sole source justification memorandum detailing the basis for sole sourcing. (E) Inadequate Competition. If, after following the appropriate bidding requirements identified in Section 3.12.030, there is a lack of responsive bids, the Purchasing Agent may determine that inadequate competition exists and may proceed to identify a vendor in any manner they deem appropriate.
(F) Specific Types of Contracts. Purchases relating to the handling of litigation or tort claims, personnel investigations, and nuisance abatement actions, including board-up and demolition contracts to the extent they are not public works projects. (G) Energy Contracts. Contracts for energy purchases as allowed by resolution of the Town Council and the provisions set forth within the formation and implementation plan documents of Apple Valley Choice Energy.
(H) Town Council Approved Purchases. Purchases otherwise approved by the Town Council.

3.12.050 - Approval Authority
The authority to purchase supplies, material, equipment, and contracted services is dependent upon the total dollar amount of the goods or services to be purchased and the type of purchase. Purchasing authority is based on the following amounts:

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(A) Purchases up to $10,000. Purchases in this category may be authorized by the Assistant Town Manager or a Department Head. These purchases may not include continuing annual contracts.
(B) Purchases up to and including $75,000. Purchases in this category may be authorized by the Town Manager. In the absence of the Town Manager, the Town Manager’s assigned designee may authorize such purchases. The Town Manager may authorize continuing annual contracts up to and including $75,000 per fiscal year only when there are sufficient funds in the current fiscal year budget and only when the contract includes a provision that permits the no-cost termination of the contract in future years should the necessary budget not be made available. (C) Purchases over $75,000. Purchases in this category may only be authorized by the Town Council.

Purchases shall not be split or separated into smaller purchases in order to bring the purchase within the provisions of lower approval authority. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to authorize any deviation from the procedural or substantive requirements of the California Public Contract Code for public works contracts.

3.12.060 – Encumbrance of Funds
No purchase shall be made and no contract entered into unless there exists an unencumbered appropriation in the budgeted account against which the purchase or contract is to be charged.

3.12.070 – Emergency Purchases
In case of an emergency, which is so urgent as to preclude advance action by the Town Council and which requires purchase of supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services, the Town Manager shall have the authority to authorize securing in the open market any such supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services. This emergency authority shall extend to all purchases, irrespective of the fact that the amount might exceed the authorized thresholds outlined elsewhere in this Code. An explanation of the emergency circumstances shall be filed with the Town Council within forty-eight (48) hours of the emergency purchase. Any purchases exceeding the Town Manager’s threshold established in Section 3.12.050 shall be brought to the Town Council for consideration and ratification at the next regular meeting of the Town Council or as soon as reasonably practicable under the given emergency circumstances.

3.12.080 – Local Bidders
Any bid submitted by a local bidder for supplies, material, equipment, and contracted services pursuant to this Chapter shall receive a five percent (5%) credit for comparison purposes with other bidders when a local credit is allowable under the law. For the purposes of this Section, "local bidders" shall be bidders who have maintained their

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principal place of operation within the Local Preference Region for at least six months prior to the publication of the call for proposals or bids. The Local Preference Region shall be the area contained within the geographical area depicted by the defined borders of the map in Figure 3.12. This map and the boundaries that depict the Local Preference Region shall also be maintained by and on file with the Town Clerk.

An additional one percent (1%) credit shall be awarded to local bidders who are incorporated within the Town of Apple Valley.

Figure 3.12. Local Preference Region
For the avoidance of doubt, this Section shall not apply to public works projects subject to the California Public Contract Code

3.04.090 Surplus Supplies and Equipment
(A) All Town agencies and departments shall submit to the Purchasing Agent reports showing all supplies, materials and equipment which are no longer used or usable or which may have become obsolete, unfit or worn out.
(B) The Purchasing Agent shall have authority to sell or auction off said supplies, materials and equipment, or to exchange or trade in the same for new supplies, materials and equipment.

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(C) The proceeds of any sale shall be deposited in the general fund of the Town, unless such asset belonged to a special fund or the proceeds must be directed elsewhere as required by law.
(D) Town officers and employees shall not be purchasers at any sale or auction authorized, conducted, or administered by them in their official capacity, nor shall any Town officer or employee directly or indirectly submit a bid at the auction if they have participated in the preparation or conduct of the sale or auction in their official capacity.”
Section 3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines and it has been determined that approval of the Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under the general rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. As a series of text amendments and additions without any physical project being approved, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments to the Municipal Code will have a significant effect on the environment. The Town Council concurs in these findings and adopts them as its own.

Section 4. Notice of Adoption. The Town Clerk of the Town of Apple Valley shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause publication to occur in a newspaper of general circulation and published and circulated in the Town in a manner permitted under Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.

Section 6. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any entity, person or circumstance is held for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley and signed by the Mayor and attested by the Town Clerk this 14th day of October, 2025.

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Scott Nassif, Mayor
ATTEST:

La Vonda M-Pearson, Town Clerk
Approved as to form: Approved as to content:

Thomas A. Rice, Town Attorney Douglas B. Robertson, Town Manager

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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 572 AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE

TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
CHAPTERS 8.10, 8.12, 8.16, 8.18, 8.21, 8.22, AND 8.26, ADOPTING AS MODIFIED THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOLUMES 1, 2 INCLUDING THE APPENDIX AND
STANDARDS, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN

BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING OTHER REGULATIONS

RELATING TO BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: Paul Osterman, Building Offical
Building and Safety Division
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the Town Council:

A. Move to open the public hearing, take testimony and close the public hearing B. Determine that, pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from environmental review, stating 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.

C. Find the facts presented within the staff report support the required findings for approval of an amendment to the Municipal Code and adopt the Findings.

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D. Find that the proposed Town Ordinance is consistent with the goals and Objectives of the adopted Town of Apple valley General Plan and that it is necessary to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Apple Valley.

E. Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No.572 in its entirety and read by title only.

F. Introduce Ordinance No. 572, amending Chapters 8.10, 8.12, 8.13, 8.14, 8.15,

8.16, 8.18, 8.22 & 8.26 of the Municipal Code as it relates to the adoption of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1-12.

G. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption

BACKGROUND
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California has mandated the adoption of the 2025 Editions of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1-12, which includes the California Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential, Green Building, and Energy Codes (Building Codes). These codes have gone through the triennial adoption cycle for code change by the State Building Standards Commission and the International Code Council. Subsequently they have passed the scrutiny of both national and state code professionals and will provide the Town of Apple Valley with the current minimum standards to safeguard property and the public welfare.

After the State Code is published, every City, Town and County throughout the state has the opportunity to adopt the codes with amendments based on local geological, topographical and/or climatic conditions. (b) Pursuant to Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, The Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley hereby finds that the amendments of the building standards contained in the California Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, 2025 Edition are necessary to do:
(1) Local Climatic Conditions.
(A) The Town of Apple Valley is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly known as “Santa Ana Winds” which can reach speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour.

Extensive damage frequently accompanies these winds, such as blowing sand and debris, downed power lines, fallen trees, overturned vehicles and structural damage to buildings. These conditions result in increased demand for fire services, blocked or delayed emergency vehicle access and impaired water supplies and building emergency systems.
(B) During the summer months, the Santa Ana Winds may produce periods of extremely low humidity, thereby reducing the fuels moisture and increasing the possibility and severity of fire from dry vegetation and other common combustibles. (C) During the summer months, much of the Town experiences prolonged periods of temperatures in excess of 100°F. When coupled with sustained severe Santa Ana Winds, an increase in the threat from rapidly moving wildfires exists.

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D) During the winter months, heavy rains routinely cause damage to roadways rendering them completely impassible, or with limited access, sometimes for extended periods.
(E) During winter months, heavy snow and ice conditions exist in the hillside areas resulting in increased demand for fire services and limiting or delaying emergency vehicle access. In some cases, emergency vehicle access roads are completely impassible, or have limited access, sometimes for extended periods.
2) Local Geological Conditions.
(A) The Town of Apple Valley is subject to moderately strong to severe shaking and surface ruptures resulting from known earthquake faults located within or near the Town. These local earthquake faults have the potential to cause severe personal and property damage, utility interruptions, fire hazards and hazardous materials releases.

Additionally, significant roadway, bridge structure, water supply and communications systems are subject to failure, thereby causing a detriment to emergency services response.
(B) Unstable slopes in several areas throughout the Town have experienced soil movement as a result of heavy or soaking rains, resulting in damage to roadways, structures and utilities.
(C) Some desert areas of the Town have limited aquifers, exceptionally deep aquifers, which may limit water supplies available for firefighting purposes. (3) Local Topographical Conditions.
(A) The Town of Apple Valley encompasses areas with limited access routes which may result in delays in the reallocation of resources to emergency scenes. (B) The topography of the Town is exceptionally diverse, ranging from relatively flat desert and valley areas, to hillside, and canyon areas, which may hamper emergency response capabilities.
(C) The diverse topography of the Town results in many areas having limited water supplies available for firefighting purposes.

The proposed ordinance contains the same amendments to the Building Codes as the previous Ordinance No. 453 adopted in November 2016.

Staff does not foresee any significant controversy relative to the proposed adoption of the aforementioned codes since they are consistent with the current code amendments.

Based on the foregoing, staff recommends adoption of the form motion.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact

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ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 572 Amending Various Building Codes

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ORDINANCE NO. 572

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE OF THE TOWN OF
APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF 8.23 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.10, 8.12, 8.13, 8.14, 8.15, 8.16, 8.18, 8.21,

8.22, AND 8.26, ADOPTING AS MODIFIED THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOLUMS 1, 2 INCLUDING THE
APPENDIX AND STANDARDS, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 EDITION CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND

URBAN INTERFACE CODE, AND ADOPTING OTHER REGULATIONS

RELATING TO BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
The Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, California does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Findings
(a) Government Code Sections 50022.1 et. Seq., provide that ordinances and codes of the Federal, State, or any agency of either of them, may be adopted by reference, provided that prior to such adoption by reference a noticed public hearing has been held. (b) A copy of these codes and standards was filed with the office of the Town Clerk 15 days prior to the noticed public hearing.
(c) A noticed public hearing has been held by the Town Council, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting by reference the current editions of certain model codes, as follows: California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1, 2, with Appendices; California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition; California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition; California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition; California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, California Green Building Code, 2025 Edition; California Energy Code, 2025 Edition; California Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition; and the International Property Maintenance Code 2024 Edition.

SECTION 2.

All prior enactments of the Town which are in conflict with this ordinance, including Ordinance No. 558 are hereby repealed, effective upon the date of which this Ordinance becomes effective and operative.

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SECTION 3. Continuing Effect.

Notwithstanding Section 2 of this Ordinance, this Ordinance shall be construed as a continuation of said prior enactments as the same may have been heretofore amended from time to time, and compliance therewith prior to the effective date hereof shall be deemed to be compliance with the Ordinance unless provided otherwise herein.

SECTION 4.

Chapter 8.10 of Title 8 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 8.10
General
SECTIONS:

8.10.010 Application of Title

8.10.020 Purpose

8.10.030 Scope

8.10.040 Fees

8.10.050 Substitution of References

8.10.060 Copies

8.10.070 Administration of Title

8.10.080 Validity of Permits

8.10.090 Remedies Cumulative

8.10.100 Annual Permits

8.10.110 Penalty for Violation

8.10.120 Interpretation, Legal Procedure, and Penalties

8.10.130 Adoption of Supplements
810.010 Application of Title.

The provisions of this Title 8 shall apply to all buildings, structures and building service equipment within the Town and to all parts thereof except as specifically or by necessary implication provided otherwise in this Title.

8.10.020 Purpose.

The purpose of this Title is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings, equipment, structures and grading within the Town; the electrical, plumbing, heating, comfort

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cooling and certain other equipment specifically regulated herein; and the moving of buildings within, into, from and through the Town.

8.10.030 Scope.

The provisions of this Title shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair and use of all buildings, equipment, and structures within the Town, except such as is exempted by law from regulation by the Town.

Additions, alterations, repairs, moving and changes of use or occupancy in all buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for new buildings and structures, except as otherwise provided in this Title.

Where in any specific case different sections of this Title specify different materials, methods of construction or installation, or other requirements, those providing the greater safety to life or limb, property welfare shall prevail. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.

8.10.040 Fees.
(a) Fees authorized by this Title, or by a code adopted by reference in this Title, shall be established by ordinance or resolution of the Town in accordance with applicable law. The provisions of such resolution or ordinance shall govern in the event of an inconsistency between the resolution or ordinance and an adopted code. (b) If a fee is authorized and established by a code adopted by this Title but the amount thereof has not been separately established by ordinance or resolution of the Town Council, then the amount of the authorized fee set forth in the incorporated code shall be assessed and collected.
(c) A permit paid for by check or warrant which is dishonored for any reason shall be automatically revoked.

8.10.050 Substitutions of References.

Whenever in any of the Uniform California Codes adopted in this Division, or on or in any location there appears a reference to the following names or terms, those names or terms shall be deemed and construed as follows, to wit:
(a) City of or any other similar reference to a political entity shall mean the incorporated territory of the Town of Apple Valley.
(b) “Director of Building and Safety”, “Electrical Safety Engineer”, “Administrative Authority” or any other similar term which makes reference to the individual official, board, department, or agency created by law to administer and enforce the provisions of the Codes adopted herein shall mean the Building Official and his or her Authorized Assistants.

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(c) “City Council” shall mean the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley.

8.10.060 Copies.

One copy of each Uniform Code adopted by this Title shall be kept on file in the office of the Town Clerk for reference use by the public.

8.10.070 Administration of Title.

The Building Official shall administer the provisions of this Title.

8.10.080 Validity of Permits.

Permits required by this Title shall be issued only in accordance with the provisions hereof. Any permit issued contrary to the provisions of this title shall be void and of no effect.

8.10.090 Remedies Cumulative.

Remedies provided to the Town for violations of this Title are cumulative with other remedies available to the Town, whether set forth in this Title or elsewhere. The convictions and punishment of a person for violating any provision of this Title shall not relieve such person of the obligation to comply herewith in all respects.

8.10.100 Annual Permits.
(a) Where any person, firm or corporation in the course of normal maintenance procedures proposes to install, alter or repair any electrical wiring, devices, appliances, plumbing, drainage systems, septic tanks, seepage pits, leaching lines, heating, ventilating, refrigeration or water conservation equipment in an existing facility located on property under the direct control of such person, firm or corporation and is able to, and does in fact, furnish inspection service which meets the requirements and rules and regulations of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code, and whose operations are under the continuous supervision of a professional engineer or engineers, duly registered with and licensed by the State of California, such person, firm or corporation shall not be required to obtain approval at each consecutive inspection step of the installation, alteration or repair but shall be required only to obtain an annual permit or annual permits and assure that the work in progress is accessible to the Building Official for such periodic inspections as he or she may deem necessary. (b) The fee for each separate Annual Permit
(Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) shall be based upon the number of employees doing work in the crafts covered in each Annual Permit in accordance with the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code Schedule of Fees or such other applicable Town enactment. (c) The designated responsible supervising engineer shall file with the Building Official a written report specifying the work done under the issued Annual

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Permit. Such written report shall be filed with the Building Official within thirty (30) days following the end of the fiscal year for which the permit was issued.

8.10.110 Penalty for Violation.

Where work for which a permit is required by the codes herein adopted is started or proceeded without first obtaining the required permit, a permit shall not be issued until all past due enforcement costs are paid. The enforcement costs are the actual costs, as specified in the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code Schedule of Fees, or other applicable Town enactment, and must be paid on demand. The Building Official may use any legal means available to collect enforcement fees. The payment of such enforcement fees shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of these Codes in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. Any section in any of the codes herein adopted which is in conflict with this Section is hereby repealed.

8.10.120 Interpretation, Legal Procedure, and Penalties. (a) Interpretation.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Title, said provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, and general welfare.
(b) Penalties.
(1) Any buildings or structures erected or maintained, or any use of property contrary to the provisions of this Title shall be and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance and the Town Attorney may, upon request of the Building Official, immediately commence an action or actions, proceeding or proceedings, for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law and shall take such steps and shall apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such building, structure, or use, and restrain and enjoin any person from erecting or maintaining such building or structure or using any property contrary to the provisions of this Division. (2) All remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive. The conviction and punishment of any person hereunder shall not relieve such person from the responsibility of correcting prohibited conditions or removing prohibited buildings, structures or improvements, nor prevent the enforced correction or removal thereof.
(3) All other provisions of the Town Municipal Code notwithstanding, any person violating or causing or permitting the violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, or of any permit or exception granted hereunder, shall be guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor as hereinafter specified, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1.01.200 through 1.01.230 of Chapter 1.01 of Title 1 of this Code.

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Notwithstanding the above, a first or second offense may be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor. Payment of any penalty herein provided shall not relieve a person from the responsibility of correcting the condition resulting from the violation. In addition to the above penalties the Court may order that the guilty person reimburse the Town for all of its costs for investigation, analysis and prosecution of the enforcement action against the guilty person. The Court shall fix the amount of any such reimbursements upon submission of proof of such costs by the Town. (4) A Notice of Pendency of Administrative Action or Proceeding may be filed in the County Recorder’s Office at the time of commencement of action or proceeding or at any time before final judgment or order. The County Clerk shall record and index the pendency of action in the name of each person specified in the action or proceedings. After all required work has been completed and approved, the Building Official shall cause to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder a document terminating the above Notice.
(5) In the event that any person, firm or corporation shall fail, neglect or refuse to demolish, remove, abate or correct a structure or condition existing in violation of this Title upon his or her or its property after a civil court order or criminal conviction obtained pursuant to this Section, the Town Manager may order the Building Official to demolish, remove, abate or correct the offending structure or condition. A statement of the cost of such work shall be transmitted to the Town Manager who shall cause the same to be paid and levied as a special assessment against the property.

8.10.130 Adoption of Supplements.

All Supplements to The California Building Code, The California Electrical Code, The California Plumbing Code, The California Mechanical Code, The California Residential Code, The California Green Building Code, The California Wildland Urban Interface Code, The International Property Maintenance Code are hereby adopted and shall be applied to all development within the jurisdiction of the Town except that provisions which are inconsistent with this Title, or as to which the underlying provisions have been deleted by this Title, shall not be enforced or applied.

SECTION 5.

Chapter 8.12 entitled “California Building Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Chapter 8.12

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Section 8.12.010. Adopted.

The California Building Code, Volumes 1 & 2, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, including the Appendix and the Standards referred to therein, is hereby adopted and made part of this Chapter by reference, with the following modifications.

Section 104.8. Liability.

The Building Official, or his/her authorized representative, charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the Building Official, agent or employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.

The provisions of this section shall apply if the Building Official or his/her authorized representative are employees of this jurisdiction and shall also apply if the Building Official or his/her authorized representative are acting under contract as agents of the jurisdiction.

This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.” Section 105.5. Expiration
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 365 and, after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended, abandoned or uncompleted for a period of 365 days after the work has commenced or 180 days past the last required inspection. The building official is authorized to grant one extension of time for not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. No permit shall be extended more than once.

If work has been suspended or abandoned past 180 days, the permit shall be expired and new permit(s) issued. The fee for such renewal of permit(s) shall be one half of the original permit fee or one half of the fee of the current adopted fee schedule

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at the time of renewal. Permits which have been abandoned and require only final inspection may be reissued at minimum fee or as determined by the building official.

Offsite Improvements is added to Chapter 1, Division II Subsection 105 to read as follows:

Section 105.8 Deadline for Onsite and/or Offsite Improvements.

Onsite and/or Offsite Improvements required by the terms of the Municipal Code, Development Code, or other ordinances or applicable policies or regulations adopted by the Town, must be completed and approved prior to occupancy or prior to connection of utilities. A cash deposit may be submitted in lieu of onsite improvements if necessitated by climatic conditions, coordination of utilities or improvements, material shortages or labor strike.

A cash deposit may be submitted in lieu of offsite improvements under the following conditions:

To facilitate preparations of the building(s) for an occupancy, utilities may be permitted to be connected provided the improvements are completed and approved prior to final occupancy approval.

If necessitated by climatic conditions, coordination of utilities or improvements, material shortages or labor strike, the cash deposit for the improvements may be increased to permit connection of the utilities and occupancy provided a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the improvements are completed and approved.” Section 109.6 Refunds
Refund’s for permits issued in error or permits issued for which no work has been started and have not been expired shall be determined by the Town Finance Department policy.

Section 110.1 Inspections General
To be amended to include. If work has not been completed for a requested inspection, plans are not available on site or access has not been provided a reinspection fee shall be assessed as determined by the Building Official or his/her authorized representative.

Section 113.3. Board of Appeals Qualifications
The Town Council shall act as the Board of Appeals.

Section 1505.1 Roof Covering Requirements
The roof covering on any structure regulated by this Code shall be Class “A” as classified in Section 1505.2. Exception: Repairs of and additions to existing structures

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which requires the replacement or addition of 25% or less of the total roof area may be made using material matching the existing roof.

Appendix Chapter J, of the California Building Code 2025 Edition is amended to read as follows:

SECTION J103 Permits Required
Section J103.1
No person shall do any grading without first having obtained a grading permit from the Building Official except for the following:

1. Cemetery Graves

2. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.

3. Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities.

4. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay where established and provided for by law, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support or increase the stresses in pressure upon any adjacent or contiguous property.

5. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists.

6. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.

Section J103.3. Unsafe Grading Sites.

All sites which constitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, or abandonment, or noncompliance with approved grading plans as specified in this Code are for the purposes of this Chapter unsafe grading sites. Further, whenever the Building Official determines by inspection that a site is dangerous to human life or property by reason of being located in an area which is unsafe due to a hazard from landslide, mudslide, settlement, displacement or slippage, such site shall for the purpose of this Chapter be considered unsafe, whether or not grading earth work has been performed. All such unsafe grading sites are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, in accordance with the procedures as set forth in Section 115 of the California Building Code Chapter 1 Division II and Section 8.10.120 of the Municipal Code.” SECTION J104
J104.2.1. Grading Designation.

Grading in excess of 5,000 cubic yards (3,825 m3) or that is proposed to support any structure shall be designated as "engineered grading." All engineered grading shall be performed in accordance with an approved grading plan and specifications prepared by a Civil Engineer, unless otherwise required by the Building Official.

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Grading involving less than 5,000 cubic yards (3,825 m3) and that will not support any structure shall be designated "regular grading" unless the permittee chooses to have the grading be designated as engineered grading, or the Building Official determines that, due to the existence of special conditions or unusual hazards, the grading should be designated as engineered grading.

J104.2.2. Regular grading requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Section J104.2, an application for a regular grading permit shall be accompanied by two sets of plans in sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work. The plans shall give the location of the work, the name of the owner, and the name of the person who prepared the plan. The plan shall include the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Limits and depths of cut and fill.

3. Location of any buildings or structures where work is to be performed, and the location of any buildings or structures within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the proposed grading that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.

4. Contours, flow areas, elevations, or slopes which define existing and proposed drainage patterns.

5. Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded public and private easements and restricted use areas.

6. Location of all recorded floodways.

J104.2.3 Engineered Grading Requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Section 106 and Section J104.2, an application for a permit for engineered grading shall be accompanied by four sets of plans and specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report.

Specifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements. Plans shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and shall show in detail that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall depict the location of the proposed work, the name and address of the owner, and the person by whom they were prepared.

The plans shall include or be accompanied by the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

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2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.

3. Limiting dimensions, elevations, or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, proposed drainage channels, and related construction.

4. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work. A map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains shall also be provided.

5. Location of any existing or proposed buildings or structures located on the property on which the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on adjacent properties that are within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the property or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.

6. Recommendations in the geotechnical report and the engineering geology report shall be incorporated into the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the Building Official, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report, that are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.

7. The dates of the geotechnical and engineering geology reports together with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the firms or individuals who prepared the reports.

8. A statement of the quantities of material to be excavated and/or filled. Earth work quantities shall include quantities for geotechnical and geological remediation. In addition, a statement of the quantities of material to be imported or exported from the site.

9. A statement signed by the owner, acknowledging that a Field Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and Engineering Geologist, when appropriate, will be employed to perform the services required by this Code, when the Building Official requires that such professional persons be so employed.

10. Storm water provisions are required to be shown on the grading plan.

11. A drainage plan for those portions of property proposed to be utilized as a building site (building pad), including elevations of floors with respect to finish site grade and locations of proposed stoops, slabs, and fences that may affect drainage.

12. Location and type of any proposed private sewage disposal system, including the location of the expansion area.

13. Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded public and private easements and restricted use areas.

14. Location of all recorded floodways.

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15. Location of all Special Flood Hazard Areas as designated and defined in Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations.

SECTION J109 Drainage and Terracing
Section J109.5 Disposal.

All drainage facilities shall be designed to convey waters to the nearest practicable street, storm drain, or natural watercourse or drainage way approved by the Building Official or other appropriate governmental agency provided that the discharge of such waters at that location will not create or increase a hazard to life or property.

Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of nonerosive down drains or other devices. Desilting basins, filter barriers, or other methods, as approved by the Building Official, shall be utilized to remove sediments from surface waters before such waters are allowed to enter streets, storm drains, or natural watercourses. If the drainage device discharges onto natural ground, riprap, or a similar energy dissipater may be required.

Building pads shall have a minimum drainage gradient of 2 percent toward an approved drainage facility or a public street unless otherwise directed by the Building Official. A lesser slope may be approved by the Building Official for sites graded in relatively flat terrain, or where special drainage provisions are made, when the Building Official finds such modification will not result in a hazard to life or property.

SECTION J110. Erosion Control
Section J110.1.1. Slopes.

The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control against erosion. This control may consist of effective planting. The protection for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final approval.

Where cut slopes are not subject to erosion due to the erosion resistant character of the materials, such protection may be omitted.

Section J110.1.2.2. Wind Erosion Control Plans Required A written wind erosion control plan shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to the issuance of a grading permit. This plan shall employ the use of one or more of the following measures:

Grading of tracts in small phases to minimize the amount of bare ground exposed at any one time;
The requirement to have water trucks on site and that they be used on a regular basis; The use of approved chemical additives to water stabilize the soil crust; The use of hydro seeding.

The Building Official may at any time during or after grading has taken place require additional erosion measures be implemented if the measures contained in the wind erosion control plan are not achieving the desired result of preventing wind erosion of the soil.”

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Section J110.2.3. Water Erosion Control Plans Required
A written water erosion control plan shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval for any grading performed. Water erosion control measures shall be required to be in place during this time period for all active grading projects and, if the Building Official deems it appropriate, any previously graded projects.

A new Section J 113 is hereby added to Appendix
Chapter J of the Appendix to The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, to read as follows:

SECTION J112 Grading Compatibility Review
J 112.1.1. Plans for single lot grading which are not part of a land subdivision grading plan shall be reviewed for approval by the Assistant Director of Community Development when any of the following exist:

Fills or cuts greater than 4 feet in height or depth from existing grade are proposed; or
A combination cut/fill slope having greater than 4 feet in vertical height is proposed; or
An area of 13,000 square feet or more is proposed to be graded unless:

It is determined by the Town Engineer that an area greater than 13,000 square feet is required to be graded for drainage purposed; or
The lot is 18,000 square feet or less in area with an average slope of five percent (5%) or less and the grading is necessary as determined by the Town Engineer to help reduce the amount of import or export of dirt required to grade the site; or Grading is proposed on slopes having a fifteen percent (15%) or greater grade.

Section J112.1.2. Assistant Director of Community Development’s review and subsequent approval of the grading plans shall be based upon the following findings:

That the proposed grading conforms to the Town’s policy goal of preserving the extent feasible the natural contours of the land; and
That the proposed grading conforms to the Town’s policy goal of minimizing land disturbance caused by grading; and
The proposed slope of the land complies with all applicable regulations and is not unreasonably severe; and
The proposal will not unreasonably interfere with light, air, or visibility of the general public or of adjacent neighbors; and
The proposal is planned so as to prevent unreasonable damage to or interference with surrounding property; and
The proposal is planning so as to avoid unreasonable interference with the health or safety of people.

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Section J112.1.2.1. Any grading resulting in a retention area that retain more than 18 inches of water must percolate within 72 hours.

J112.1.3. The decision of the Director of Community Development shall be final unless appealed in writing to the Planning Commission. The letter of appeal accompanied by an appeal fee as set by the Town Council must be received by the Assistant Director of Community Development within 10 days of said decision. The determination of the Planning Commission shall be final.

A new Section J113 is hereby added to Appendix Chapter J of the Appendix of the California Building code, 2025 Edition, to read as follows:

SECTION J113 Clearing Permit
J113.1. Permits Required. A person shall not clear or grub any vacant lot, or any developed lot exceeding one-half acre in size, without first obtaining a clearing permit from the Town. In the event that a grading permit has been issued with respect to the property, no clearing permit shall be required for that portion of the property covered by the grading permit.

J113.2. Findings and Decision. An application for a clearing permit shall not be approved unless the Building Official determines that the proposed clearing and grubbing will not result in significant blowing dust or erosion of topsoil.

J113.3. Exemptions. Persons shall be exempt from this Section in the event that:

They are required to remove vegetation at the request of the Apple Valley Fire Protection District, San Bernardino County Flood Control District or any other appropriate governmental agency. This shall be done by mowing not ground disturbance; or The proposed grading activity is part of an existing bona fide agricultural activity; or
The County Agricultural Commissioner has given written notice that the proposed grading/clearing activity is required to perform a new bona fide agricultural activity. A bona fide agricultural activity must be served by a water distribution system adequate for the proper operation of such activity.”
SECTION 6.

Chapter 8.13 entitled the “California Residential Code” is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 8.13

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections 8.13.010. Adopted. The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition,

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prepared and published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter by reference
SECTION 7.

Chapter 8.15 entitled “California Green Building Standards” is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 8.15

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections 8.15.010 Adopted. The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, prepared and published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made part of this Chapter by reference, with the following modifications.

Chapter 4 Section 4.106.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

All surface water retained must percolate within 72 hours, the method used to achieve this must be approved by the Building Official or Town engineer.

SECTION 8.

Chapter 8.16 entitled “California Electrical Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 8.16

CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections 8.16.010. Adopted. The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, prepared and published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter by reference.”
SECTION 9.

Chapter 8.18 entitled “California Plumbing Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 8.18

CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CLODE
Sections 8.18.010 Adopted. The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, prepared and published by the California Building Standards, including Appendices thereto and installation standards incorporated therein, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter by reference.

SECTION 10.

Chapter 8.21 entitled “California Mechanical Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Chapter 8.21

CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Section 8.21.010 Adopted. The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition including Appendices and its standards incorporated therein, as published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter by reference.

SECTION 11.

Chapter 8.22 entitled “California Energy Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 8.22

CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
Sections 8.22.010 Adopted. The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition including Appendices and its standards incorporated therein, as published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter by reference.” SECTION 12.

Chapter 8.23 entitled “California Wildland Urban Interface Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 8.23

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Sections 8.23.010 Adopted. The California Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition including Appendices and its standards incorporated therein, as published by the California Building Standards, is hereby adopted and made part of this Chapter by reference.”
SECTION 13. Modifications.

The Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley hereby expressly finds that these regulations and provisions, and those of the codes adopted herein, are in compliance with Sections 17958 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California and that a copy of this Ordinance shall be forwarded to the California Building Standard Commission of the State of California by the Town Clerk of the Town of Apple Valley, and said copy will serve to satisfy the requirements of filing of findings as stated in Section 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Codes of the State of California. Each of the foregoing modifications to the uniform code adopted by this Ordinance are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

SECTION 14. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after date of its adoption, but not prior to January 1, 2026.

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SECTION 15. Severability.

If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

SECTION 16. Notice of Adoption.

The Town Clerk of the Town of Apple Valley shall certify to the adoption of the Ordinance and cause publication to occur in the newspaper of general circulation and published and circulated in the Town in a manner permitted under Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, California, at a regular meeting held on this 28th day of October, 2025. __________________________
Scott Nassiff, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
La Vonda M-Pearson, Town Clerk
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Content:
____________________________ _________________________
Thomas Rice Douglas B. Robertson
Town Attorney Town Manager

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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 573 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.28 OF

THE APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: Guy Eisenbrey, Director of Municipal Services Code Enforcement Division
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the Town Council:

A. Find that the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 573 is not subject to and is Exempt from CEQA, based upon findings under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061 Sub (b)(3) that can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment may have a significant effect on the environment.

B. Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 573 in its entirety and read by title only.

C. Move to Introduce Ordinance No. 573 amending Chapter 8.28 as it relates to the International Property Maintenance Code.

D. Direct Staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

SUMMARY
It is necessary to review the language of the Town’s code from time to time to ensure it aligns with state law and best business practices as determined by professional and expert staff. This amendment serves to amend section 8.28 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code for the following reasons: the International Property Maintenance Code is updated every three years and is the predominant standard code used nationwide; to allow Town Code Enforcement officers to more effectively and efficiently enforce the

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Town’s Municipal Code; and to uphold the Town Council’s intent of the Code. As a result of this review, the following changes are proposed to be made to the Municipal Code.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

BACKGROUND
The Code Enforcement profession has changed significantly since the inception of the Town’s Municipal Code and State law has equally changed to address and abate elements of blight and issues related to substandard housing that plague California’s communities.

The amendments seek to bring the Town’s Municipal Code up to date with a code that is being regularly updated and ideally worded to address property maintenance violations, including issues that may lead to substandard postings and possible demolitions.

None of these proposed changes intends to alter the Town Council’s overarching intent of the Code itself.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 573
B. Town Municipal Code Amendments

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ORDINANCE NO. 573

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN

OF APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER

8.28 OF THE APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT

RELATES TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIFORM

HOUSING CODE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE CODE
WHEREAS, the International Property Maintenance Code is updated every three years and is the predominant standard code used nationwide; and WHEREAS, the amendments are also necessary to allow Town Code Enforcement Officers to more effectively and efficiently enforce the Town’s Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the amendments are necessary to uphold the Town Council’s intent of the Code;
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town to amend Chapter 8.28 (entitled “International Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 8 of the Apple Valley Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the Town of Apple Valley through code enforcement efforts to preserve and enhance properties located within the Town limits.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Chapter 8.28 of Title 8 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 8.28 – International Property Maintenance Code
Sections:
“8.28.010 ADOPTION OF THE 2024 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.

One copy of the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code having been filed in the office of the Town Clerk, such code hereinafter modified, is designated and adopted by reference as the Town of Apple Valley Property Maintenance Code, thereinafter referred to as "this code" and as modified in this Chapter.

8.28.020 DELETION OF SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 1 AND OTHER AMENDMENTS.

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Chapter 1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is deleted, except Sections 101.1 through 102.6, Sections 102.9 through 102.11. Sections 104.1 through 105.8.1, Sections 107.1 through 110.4. and Sections 111.1 through 111.4. Sections 102.3, 107.4, 201.3, 202, 302.4, 303.2, 304.14, 307.1, 307.1.1, 307.2, 307.2.1, 602.3, and 602.4 are amended in the following Sections.

8.28.030 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 102.3—APPLICATION OF OTHER CODES.

Section 102.3 is amended to read as follows:

Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure or changes of occupancy shall comply with standards contained within the current California Building Standards Code, or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Part 1 through 12. In all instances within this adopted International Property Maintenance Code wherein it references the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International, Existing Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and International Zoning Code, those references shall be replaced with the current corresponding codes in Title 24.

8.28.040 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 107.4—VIOLATIONS PENALTIES.

Section 107.4 is amended to read as follows:

Violations and Penalties of the adopted Town of Apple Valley Property Maintenance Code shall be enforced in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 1 of this code.

8.28.050 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 201.3—TERMS DEFINED IN OTHER CODES.

Section 201.3 is amended to read as follows:

Where terms are not defined in this Code and are defined in Title 24, Apple Valley Development Code or Apple Valley Municipal Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes.

8.28.060 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 202—GENERAL DEFINITIONS.

Section 202, definition of Inoperable Motor Vehicle, is amended to read as follows:

INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE For the purposes of this definition, the words and phrases, when used in this Chapter in relation to any Section in the International property Maintenance Code, shall have the meaning ascribed to them by the definition within the Apple Valley Municipal Code.

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8.28.070 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 302.4—WEEDS.

Section 302.4 is amended to read as follows:

Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds listed in the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA database, including but not limited to all forms of tumbleweed and Russian Thistle.

Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 107.5 and Title 1 and Chapter 6.30 of the Apple Valley Municipal Code. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.

8.28.080 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 303.2—ENCLOSURES.

Section 303.2 is amended to read as follows:

Private Swimming pool, hot tub and spas containing water more than 18 inches (457 mm) in depth shall comply with applicable standards contained within the current California Building Standards Code, or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Part 1 through 12.

Exception: Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section.

8.28.090 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 304.14—INSECT SCREENS.

Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a selfclosing device in good working condition.

Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.

8.28.100 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 307—HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS.

Section 307 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers shall comply with applicable standards contained within the current California Building Standards Code, or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Part 1 through 12.

Exception: Guards shall not be required where exempted by the adopted Current California Building Code.

8.28.110 DELETION OF SECTION 311—STORM SHELTERS.

Section 311 is deleted in its entirety.

8.28.120 DELETION OF SECTION 602.3—HEAT SUPPLY.

Section 602.3 is deleted.

8.28.150 DELETION OF SECTION 602.4—OCCUPIABLE WORK SPACES.

Section 602.4 is deleted.”
Section 2. Except as expressly amended hereby, all other provisions of Title 8 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code shall remain in effect.

Section 3. Invalidation. The amendment by this Ordinance of Chapter 8.28 of the Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code as previously in effect shall not be construed to invalidate any entitlement exercised or proceeding taken pursuant to either of said Chapters while the same was in effect.

Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after its adoption.

Section 5. Notice of Adoption. The Town Clerk of the Town of Apple Valley shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause publication to occur in a newspaper of general circulation and published and circulated in the Town in a manner permitted under Section 36933 of the Government Code.

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ORDINANCE NO. 573
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, California, at a regular meeting held on this 28th day of October, 2025. __________________________
Scott Nassiff, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
La Vonda M-Pearson, Town Clerk
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Content:
___________________________
Thomas Rice, Town Attorney Douglas B. Robertson, Town Manager

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Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code 2025
Chapter8.28 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
1 CHAPTER 8.28: UNIFOM HOUSING CODE
SECTIONS:Chapter 8.28: UNIFOM HOUSING CODE ................................................................... 1

8.28.010 Adoption of the 2024 Property Maintenance Code............................................................ 1

8.28.020 Deletion of Sections in Chapter 1 and Other Amendments. .............................................. 1

8.28.030 Amendment to Section 102.3—Application of Other Codes............................................. 1

8.28.040 Amendment to Section 107.4—Violations Penalties....................................................... 12

8.28.050 Amendment to Section 201.3—Terms Defined in Other Codes........................................ 2

8.28.060 Amendment to Section 202—General Definitions. ........................................................... 2

8.28.070 Amendment to Section 302.4—Weeds.............................................................................. 2

8.28.080 Amendment to Section 303.2—Enclosures. ...................................................................... 2

8.28.090 Amendment to Section 304.14—Insect Screens................................................................ 2

8.28.100 Amendment to Section 307—Handrails and Guardrails.................................................. 23

8.28.110 Deletion of Section 311—Storm Shelters.......................................................................... 3

8.28.120 Deletion of Section 602.3—Heat Supply........................................................................... 3

8.28.150 Deletion of Section 602.4—Occupiable Work Spaces. ..................................................... 3

8.28.010 ADOPTION OF THE 2024 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.

8.28.020 DELETION OF SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 1 AND OTHER AMENDMENTS.

Chapter 1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is deleted, except Sections 101.1 through 102.6, Sections 102.9 through 102.11. Sections 104.1 through 105.8.1, Sections 107.1 through 110.4. and Sections 111.1 through 111.4. Sections 102.3, 107.4, 201.3, 202, 302.4, 303.2, 304.14, 307.1, 311, 602.3, and 602.4 are amended in the following Sections.

8.28.030 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 102.3—APPLICATION OF OTHER CODES.

Section 102.3 is amended to read as follows:

In all instances within this adopted International Property Maintenance Code wherein it references the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International, Existing Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and International Zoning Code, those references shall be replaced with the current corresponding codes in Title 24.

8.28.040 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 107.4—VIOLATIONS PENALTIES.

Section 107.4 is amended to read as follows:

Violations and Penalties of the adopted Town of Apple Valley Property Maintenance Code shall be enforced in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 1 of this code.

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Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code 2025
Chapter8.28 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
2 8.28.050 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 201.3—TERMS DEFINED IN OTHER CODES.

Section 201.3 is amended to read as follows:

8.28.060 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 202—GENERAL DEFINITIONS.

Section 202, Inoperable Motor Vehicle, is amended to read as follows:

8.28.070 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 302.4—WEEDS.

Section 302.4 is amended to read as follows:

8.28.080 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 303.2—ENCLOSURES.

Section 303.2 is amended to read as follows:

Exception: Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section.

8.28.090 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 304.14—INSECT SCREENS.

Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.

8.28.100 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 307—HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS.

Section 307 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers shall comply with applicable standards contained within the current California Building Standards Code, or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Part 1 through 12.

Exception: Guards shall not be required where exempted by the adopted Current California Building Code.

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Town of Apple Valley Municipal Code 2025
Chapter8.28 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
3 8.28.110 DELETION OF SECTION 311—STORM SHELTERS.

Section 311 is deleted in its entirety.

8.28.120 DELETION OF SECTION 602.3—HEAT SUPPLY.

Section 602.3 is deleted.

8.28.150 DELETION OF SECTION 602.4—OCCUPIABLE WORK SPACES.

Section 602.4 is deleted.

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Town Council Agenda Report
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Subject: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2025-001
From: Douglas Robertson, Town Manager
Submitted by: David Contreras, Planning Director
Planning Division
Budgeted Item: Yes No N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the Town Council:

A. Open the public hearing and take testimony;
B. Close the public hearing;
C. Make the Necessary Findings within Town Council Resolution No. 2025-29; and D. Adopt Town Council Resolution No. 2025-29 Adopting the Addendum to the 2009 General Plan Environmental Impact Report and Approving GPA No. 2025- 001

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Amend the General Plan to update the Circulation Element including, but not limited to, updating the Town’s roadway network (including the removal of the High Desert Corridor), modifying truck routes to comply with Assembly Bill 98 (warehouse standards), modifying non-motorized transportation plans, integrating complete streets for multimodal planning, integrating the safe systems approach for safety planning and establishing the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) metric as the threshold for evaluating transportation impacts.

BACKGROUND
Since the 2009 Circulation Element Update to the General Plan, Apple Valley has undergone substantial changes in land use and transportation needs, particularly in the northern portion of the Town. The rise of large-scale, large acreage industrial development, including multiple High Cube Warehousing applications, has introduced altered infrastructure demands that were not anticipated in the previous Circulation Element. Additionally, the planned Brightline West high-speed rail station near Dale Evans Parkway is expected to become a major regional transit hub, further modifying

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mobility needs and prompting the Town to re-evaluate its long-term transportation strategy. To address these evolving conditions, the Town issued a Request for Proposals in August 2023 for a comprehensive Circulation Element update. Fehr & Peers was selected based on their expertise in multimodal planning, familiarity with local and regional transportation issues, and prior work with the Town on SB 743 implementation.

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
This General Plan amendment proposes to update the Circulation Element to reflect the removal of the High Desert Corridor and minor roadway network adjustments associated with the removal. Furthermore, the update modifies truck routes in association with the North Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan (NAVISP) and incorporates statutory requirements that went into effect following adoption of the 2009 Circulation Element Update as follows:
 Assembly Bill 1358 (AB 1358, Complete Streets) – requires all agencies who update their Circulation Element to incorporate complete street policies.  Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98, Warehouse Standards/Truck Routes) – requires agencies to incorporate a truck route map in the Circulation Element along with specific guidance on where truck routes should be located.  Senate Bill 743 (SB 743, Vehicle Miles Traveled or VMT) – a change to CEQA to modify the metric for identifying transportation impacts away from level of service (LOS) to VMT.
 Senate Bill 932 (SB 932, Safe Systems Approach) – requires mobility elements to implement a safe systems approach to improve safety within the city.

Additionally, this Update to the Circulation Element of the General Plan is consistent with the other Elements of the General Plan, including the Land Use and Housing Elements as well as the Air Quality and Noise Elements. This Amendment reflects modifications to the General Plan and specifically the changes to the Land Use Element over time and aligns the two Elements with greater consistency. The proposed changes to the 2009 General Plan Circulation Element Policies are consistent with current State legislation and regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This Amendment only affects the Circulation Element of the Town’s General Plan. No other Elements are affected. The environmental assessment thereby compares the approved 2009 General Plan Circulation Element to the proposed 2025 General Plan Circulation Element Update. As shown in the following table, the proposed 2025 General Plan Update results in lower vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per person than the adopted 2009 General Plan.

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Table 1: Comparison of 2009 General Plan Circulation Element and Proposed 2025 Update Scenario Boundary VMT Service Population (SP) VMT/SP
Proposed Update 1,730,435 128,880 13.43
2009 General Plan 1,743,492 128,880 13.53
Consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164(a), an Addendum has been prepared to document the proposed minor modifications to the existing and proposed roadway network and the incorporation of current State regulations. The Town Council must make the Environmental Findings within the attached Resolution as fully described within the EIR Addendum in Section 3.2 entitled Findings.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the General Plan Amendment. The Public Notice was posted and published pursuant to the Town Municipal Code and State Law. Additionally, Local Planning Agencies were notified 45 days in advance of the Town Council meeting. Town Staff were verbally notified by the City of Hesperia Staff that Hesperia will not include the Tussing Ranch/Lemon Street Bridge within their Circulation Element Update. However, Town Staff has agreed to keep this connecting Roadway over the Mojave River on the Town’s updated Circulation Map. No other comments were received, and no one spoke on the Item at the Public Hearing. Following the hearing, and based on information contained in the Addendum, the Agenda Report and other supporting exhibits, the Planning Commission recommended that the Town Council approve the Addendum to the General Plan EIR, make the necessary Findings and approve the General Plan Amendment. The recommendation of approval was made by a vote of three votes in favor, one absence and no votes against.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Town Council Resolution No. 2025-29 Approving GPA 2025-001 (with Exhibit ‘A’ Findings)
B. Draft General Plan Circulation Element Update (2025) C. General Plan Circulation Element Update (2025) Addendum to the 2009 Certified EIR
D. Planning Commission Agenda Report
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-010

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 29

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE

TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA MAKING
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15162 AND
15164 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT, FINDING THAT THE PREPARED EIR

ADDENDUM DEMONSTRATES THAT THE PROJECT
IMPACTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE 2009

GENERAL PLAN CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT; APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. GPA 2025-001 TO AMEND THE

GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO
UPDATE THE TOWN’S ROADWAY NETWORK,

INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF THE HIGH DESERT

CORRIDOR, MODIFYING TRUCK ROUTES, MINOR

ROADWAYS AND NON-MOTORIZED

TRANSPORTATION PLANS, AND TO INCORPORATE

STATE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS THAT WENT
INTO EFFECT FOLLOWING ADOPTION OF THE 2009

CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE
WHEREAS, in August 2009, the Town of Apple Valley Certified the 2009 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (General Plan EIR SCH#2008091077) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, the General Plan EIR analyzed potential impacts associated with the buildout of the Town, pursuant to the General Plan, including the Circulation Element; and
WHEREAS, the Town, as the Lead Agency, pursuant to CEQA Section 15162 is required to review any new or modified environmental impacts that an Amendment to the Circulation Element would create; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Apple Valley contracted with Fehr & Peers to update the Circulation Element and to analyze traffic effects, including removal of the High Desert Corridor from the Town’s future roadway network and identify alternative roadway network improvements; and
WHEREAS, it was found that since 2009 the land use patterns have changed, particularly large-scale industrial land use patterns within the North Apple Valley area of the Town and the removal of the eastern segment of the High Desert Corridor through Northern Apple Valley; and

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WHEREAS, the Town prepared an Addendum to the General Plan EIR pursuant to CEQA Sections 15162 and 15164(a), which showed that environmental impacts due to lower trip generation and less Vehicles Miles Travelled (VMT), among other analytics, demonstrated that less or no new impacts would occur; and WHEREAS, the Addendum was prepared in full compliance with CEQA and the Town’s local CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, modifications to the Circulation Element incorporate roadway network changes and truck route designations particularly associated with Northern Apple Valley and the North Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan (NAVISP); and WHEREAS, Outer Interstate 15 was realigned between Stoddard Wells Road and Dale Evans Parkway to account for the planned Brightline station; and WHEREAS, Quarry Road was removed from the Town’s roadway network as it will remain a private road; and
WHEREAS, Cordova Road was extended from Dale Evans Parkway to Stoddard Wells Road; and
WHEREAS, Dachshund Road north of Fresno Road is no longer shown in the network (previously was shown as a Secondary Road); and WHEREAS, Saugus Road west of Apple Valley Road is no longer shown in the network (previously was shown as a Secondary Road); and WHEREAS, Apple Valley Road between State Route 18 and Stoddard Wells Road has been realigned; and
WHEREAS, Norco Street west of Apple Valley Road has been reclassified as a Collector (previously was shown as a Major Road); and
WHEREAS, the High Desert Corridor and the seven (7) associated interchanges have been removed to be consistent with the approved alignment; and WHEREAS, a new interchange is added at Interstate 15 and Falchion Road; and
WHEREAS, Outer Interstate 15 south of Falchion Road has been reclassified as a Major Road (previously was shown as a Secondary Road); and WHEREAS, Papago Road and Wato were updated to be Secondary Roads (previously shown as Major Roads); and
WHEREAS, Thunderbird Road between Rancheria Road and Dale Evans Parkway was reclassified as a Secondary Road (previously was shown as a Major

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29
Road); and
WHEREAS, the intersection of State Route 18 at Yucca Loma Road and Navajo Road is identified as a special study intersection; and WHEREAS, the General Plan Circulation Element Policies have been updated to comply with state legislation that went into effect after 2009; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.02.050.H, the Town Council is the decision-making authority for General Plan Amendments, and is required to hold at least one public hearing on proposed amendments following public notice and may approve, modify, or deny such amendments based on the Planning Commission recommendation and the required Findings, provided that any modification not previously considered by the Commission shall be referred back to the Commission for a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, a notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was duly published and posted in the manner and for the time prescribed by law, and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, commencing at 6:00 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers at Apple Valley Town Hall, the Planning Commission of the Town of Apple Valley conducted a public hearing at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by a vote of 3-0, recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, a notice of the Town Council public hearing was duly published and posted in the manner and for the time prescribed by law, and WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, commencing at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers at Apple Valley Town Hall, the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley conducted a public hearing at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard; and WHEREAS, Findings are made pursuant to the Development Code, as stated below within Exhibit ‘A’, in support of adoption of a Resolution by the Town Council approving General Plan Amendment No. 2025-001 in connection with the proposed General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred; and
WHEREAS, all materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based are located with the Town of Apple Valley, located at 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, California.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29
TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Town Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as substantive Findings of this Resolution.

Section 2. The Town prepared an addendum that analyzed the project’s environmental impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq., “CEQA”), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), and the Town’s Local CEQA Guidelines. This Resolution incorporates by reference the environmental findings and analysis set forth in the Town Resolution for the Addendum as if fully set forth herein. Therefore, the Town Council hereby approves the Addendum affirming that it is consistent with the Adopted 2009 General Plan Environmental Impact Report.

Section 3. The proposed General Plan Amendment is in conformity with the other Elements of the General Plan.

Section 4. After considering all evidence presented at the public hearing held on October 14, 2025, both oral and documentary, and after being fully informed, the Town of Apple Valley Town Council does hereby adopt and approve the General Plan Amendment Findings included as Exhibit A of this Resolution and does hereby adopt and approve the Updated Circulation Element of the General Plan in its entirety.

Section 5. The documents and materials associated with the project and the addendum that constitute the record of proceedings on which these Findings are based are located at Apple Valley Town Hall, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA 92307. The Custodian of Record is Ms. La Vonda M-Pearson, Town Clerk and Director of Government Services.

Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Resolution shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.

Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution is effective immediately. All resolutions, parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby amended to be consistent herewith.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, California this 14th day of October, 2025.

Scott Nassif, Mayor
Attest:

La Vonda M-Pearson, Town Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29
EXHIBIT A:

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS
Development Code Section 9.02.050.H.3 requires the following findings be made prior to approval of a General Plan Amendment:

The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and standards of all elements of the General Plan and will further those goals, policies and standards;
FACTS: The proposed changes to the Circulation Element are consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of all General Plan Elements and will further their implementation. The goal of the Circulation Element is to maintain and expand a safe and efficient circulation and transportation system. A Policy to that goal is to proactively participate in regional transportation planning. This update incorporates regional transportation plans consistent with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Transportation Plan and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s Long-Range Transportation Plan. Specifically, this Update incorporates the planned Brightline West station and removes the alignment of the High Desert Corridor. Another Policy is the goal of a safe and efficient circulation and transportation system. This is met by designating truck routes on roadways that provide access to truck-serving uses and avoid sensitive receptors, such as residential areas, schools, parks, and the like.

The General Plan as amended will comprise an integrated, internally consistent and compatible statement of policies for the Town;
FACTS: The proposed General Plan Amendment brings the Town into compliance with State legislation that went into effect after the General Plan was adopted.

Specifically, the amendment adds policies pursuant to:
• Assembly Bill 1358 (AB 1358, Complete Streets) – requires all agencies who update their Circulation Element to incorporate complete street policies.
• Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98, Warehouse Standards/Truck Routes) – requires agencies to incorporate a truck route map in the Circulation Element along with specific guidance on where truck routes should be located. • Senate Bill 743 (SB 743, Vehicle Miles Traveled or VMT) – a change to CEQA to modify the metric for identifying transportation impacts away from level of service (LOS) to VMT.

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• Senate Bill 932 (SB 932, Safe Systems Approach) – requires mobility elements to implement a safe systems approach to improve safety within the city.

The General Plan Amendment furthers the public interest and promotes the general welfare of the Town by providing for a logical pattern of land uses and clarifying various land use policies for the Town.

FACTS: The proposed amendment supports the most current land use and transportation infrastructure plans. The proposed amendment recognizes the planned Brigthline transit station, removes a section of the High Desert Corridor consistent with the State’s approved project alignment, identifies new truck routes to support the North Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan, and reclassifies some street segments to reflect changes in circulation associated with these changes. The new policies support multimodal transportation improvements to support access, mobility, and safety for all users of the Town’s transportation system.

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Town of Apple Valley
Final Draft Circulation
Element Update
Prepared for:

Town of Apple Valley
May 2025
OC23-1010

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary................................................................................................................... 1

2. Introduction............................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Purpose.....................................................................................................................................................................................2

2.2 Legal Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................2

2.2.1 Assembly Bill 1358....................................................................................................................................................2

2.2.2 Assembly Bill 98.........................................................................................................................................................2

2.2.3 Senate Bill 743............................................................................................................................................................3

2.2.4 Senate Bill 932............................................................................................................................................................3

3. Indicators of Roadway Efficiency ............................................................................................ 4

3.1 Roadway LOS..........................................................................................................................................................................4

3.2 VMT............................................................................................................................................................................................4

3.2.1 VMT Analysis Methodology..................................................................................................................................4

3.2.2 VMT Results.................................................................................................................................................................5

4. Existing Condition..................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Existing Roadway Network................................................................................................................................................7

4.1.1 Classifications and Design Standards ...............................................................................................................7

4.1.2 Connectivity...............................................................................................................................................................14

4.1.3 Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................................14

4.2 Existing Transit Services ...................................................................................................................................................14

4.2.1 Bus Transit..................................................................................................................................................................15

4.2.2 Micro-Link..................................................................................................................................................................15

4.2.3 Paratransit..................................................................................................................................................................16

4.2.4 Rail ................................................................................................................................................................................16

4.3 Existing Active Transportation Network ....................................................................................................................16

4.3.1 Pedestrian Sidewalk Network and Gaps ........................................................................................................16

4.3.2 Bikeway System and Gaps...................................................................................................................................17

4.3.3 Multi-Use Trails System and Gaps....................................................................................................................19

4.4 Existing Freight and Goods Movement .....................................................................................................................25

4.4.1 Truck Routes .............................................................................................................................................................25

4.4.2 Truck Parking............................................................................................................................................................25

4.4.3 Freight Rail & At-Grade Crossings...................................................................................................................25

4.5 Existing Transportation Programs and Plans ...........................................................................................................27

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4.5.1 County and Regional Programs and Plans ...................................................................................................27

4.5.2 State and MPO Programs and Plans ...............................................................................................................27

4.5.3 Town Programs and Plans...................................................................................................................................28

5. Future Transportation System............................................................................................... 29

5.1 Future Roadway Network................................................................................................................................................29

5.1.1 Connectivity...............................................................................................................................................................29

5.1.2 Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................................29

5.2 Future Transit Services......................................................................................................................................................31

5.2.1 Bus Transit and Paratransit..................................................................................................................................31

5.2.2 High-Speed Rail.......................................................................................................................................................31

5.3 Future Active Transportation Network.......................................................................................................................31

5.3.1 Bikeways and Pedestrian System Gap Closures..........................................................................................32

5.3.2 Multi-Use Trails........................................................................................................................................................32

5.4 Future Freight and Goods Movement........................................................................................................................34

5.5 Future Mobility Trends .....................................................................................................................................................34

5.5.1 Zero-Emission (ZE) Transportation ..................................................................................................................34

5.5.2 Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) ................................................................................................35

5.5.3 Microtransit...............................................................................................................................................................35

5.5.4 Autonomous Vehicles (Avs) and Connected Vehicles (CVs)..................................................................35

5.5.5 High-Speed Rail (HSR)..........................................................................................................................................35

5.6 Future Funding and Implementation..........................................................................................................................36

5.6.1 Town Transportation Projects............................................................................................................................36

6. Goals, Policies, and Strategies ............................................................................................... 38

6.1 GOAL 1: Mobility.................................................................................................................................................................38 Policy 1.A:..............................................................................................................................................................................38 Policy 1.B: ..............................................................................................................................................................................39

6.2 GOAL 2: Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................40 Policy 2.A: Complete Streets. ........................................................................................................................................40 Policy 2.B: Safe Systems Approach. ............................................................................................................................41

6.3 GOAL 3. Sustainability.......................................................................................................................................................42 Policy 3.A: Encourage Walking & Transit Use. .......................................................................................................42 Policy 3.B: Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. .....................................................................................................43

6.4 GOAL 4: Goods Movement.............................................................................................................................................44 Policy 4.A: Freight Planning. ..........................................................................................................................................44

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Policy 4.B: Sustainable Freight......................................................................................................................................44 Appendices
Appendix A: Town’s Adopted VMT Significance Threshold
Appendix B: LOS Assessment
Appendix C: Existing Conditions Report

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Roadway Classifications and Design Standards................................................................................................ 10 Figure 2: Collision Density Map (2021 to 2023)................................................................................................................... 20 Figure 3: Existing Public Transportation Services ................................................................................................................ 21 Figure 4: Existing Pedestrian Network ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 5: Existing Bicycle Facilities.............................................................................................................................................23 Figure 6: Existing Multi-Use Trail System ...............................................................................................................................24 Figure 7: Designated Truck Routes ...........................................................................................................................................26 Figure 8: General Plan Buildout Transportation Network ................................................................................................ 30 Figure 9: Future Bicycle Network ...............................................................................................................................................33 List of Tables
Table 1: 2050 Project-Generated VMT Estimates...........................................................................................................6 Table 2: 2050 Project Effect on VMT Estimates...............................................................................................................6 Table 3: Roadway Classification System ...............................................................................................................................8 Table 4: 2024 SCAG RTP/SCS Transportation Projects ............................................................................................ 37

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Apple Valley Draft Circulation Element Update
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1 1. Executive Summary
The Circulation Element (Element) is a comprehensive document that is meant to guide the development of the Town’s transportation system so that it can accommodate the needs of existing and planned land uses. The Element considers the flow of people and goods/services within the Town as well as to and from other communities in Southern California, including the broader Victorville Valley region. The following are major updates to the Circulation Element compared to the previous version adopted in 2009:
• The Town’s truck routing map, Figure 7, was updated to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill 98, which is described later in the report. Notable updates include classifying all roads within the Northern Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan (NAVISP) as local truck routes. • The Town’s anticipated land use pattern has evolved since the previous version of the Circulation Element. For example, the NAVISP area previously was expected to be built out with general industrial warehousing and manufacturing uses but now is expected to be built out with large, big-box, distribution centers. The Town’s General Plan Buildout roadway network, Figure 8, was updated to accommodate the current and future needs of Town residents and employers.

Notable updates include the removal of the High Desert Corridor and the addition of a new I-15 interchange at Falchion Road.
• The Town’s updated General Plan Buildout roadway network is estimated to generate less VMT in 2050 compared to the 2009 General Plan Buildout roadway network. Therefore, the update to the Circulation Element is not anticipated to result in any new transportation impacts that were not previously disclosed.
• The Town’s 2009 Circulation Element had a goal to “expand a safe and efficient circulation and transportation system”. The Circulation Element Update used that previous goal as a basis to establish four new goals, which provide a detailed approach to achieve a “safe and efficient transportation system”. Policies were paired with each goal so that the Circulation Element is consistent with legislation that has been passed since the adoption of the 2009 Circulation Element, such as Assembly Bill 1358, Assembly Bill 98, Senate Bill 743, and Senate Bill 932. The following four new goals are incorporated into the Goals, Policies, and Strategies chapter of the Circulation Element and will guide the expansion of the transportation system:
◦ Goal 1: Mobility - The Town shall continue to maintain and expand an efficient transportation system that serves the mobility needs of a dynamic and prosperous Apple Valley. ◦ Goal 2: Safety - The Town shall provide a safe, accessible, and equitable transportation system that serves the mobility needs of all users.
◦ Goal 3: Sustainability – The Town shall foster improved traffic flow and air quality by encouraging the use of non‐motorized transportation, alternative fuel vehicles, and carpooling vehicles.
◦ Goal 4: Goods Movement: The Town shall provide for the safe and efficient movement of goods, while maximizing economic benefits and minimizing negative impacts.

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2 2. Introduction

2.1 Purpose
The Circulation Element serves as a comprehensive transportation management strategy that ensures the Town of Apple Valley’s transportation system accommodates the needs of existing and planned land uses.

The Circulation Element considers not only the flow of people and goods/services within the Town but also to/from other communities in Southern California, including the broader Victorville Valley region.

Although the automobile has consistently been the dominant mode of transportation for decades, there is an opportunity for the Town to provide solutions for alternate modes of transportation which, in turn, promote the health of the community and a sustainable environment. The Circulation Element addresses the existing and planned alternative mode choices within the Town, such as bicycle, equestrian, pedestrian, and transit, providing detailed maps to assist with developing the Town’s multimodal transportation system.

The Circulation Element also provides mobility goals and policies that serve to guide and direct long-term planning within the Town.

2.2 Legal Requirements
The Circulation Element has fundamental effects on the Town’s physical, social, and economic environments.

Since the last update in 2009, new legislation has been passed, which has driven the development of transportation goals, policies, and strategies documented later. The following section provides a summary of the new laws, how they apply, and how the Circulation Element complies.

2.2.1 Assembly Bill 1358
Assembly Bill 1358 (AB 1358), also known as the California Complete Streets Act, was signed into law in 2008. Beginning in 2011, AB 1358 requires that general plan circulation elements plan for a balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways in a manner suitable to the rural, suburban, or urban context of the general plan. Although complete streets generally require improvements to better serve the needs of and provide safe alternatives for non-auto users, AB 1358 provides jurisdictions with the ability to ensure that their complete streets policy is sensitive to the surrounding environment. The Town’s Circulation Element Update incorporates a complete streets policy that considers the modes of transportation relevant to the Town.

2.2.2 Assembly Bill 98
Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98) was signed into law on September 29, 2024. This bill stems from concerns raised by residents living near high concentrations of industrial warehouse development – most notably Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The bill establishes several mandatory design standards, such as cool roofs, energy-saving measures, electric vehicle charging, on-site queuing for trucks, and setbacks from sensitive receptor. In addition to siting and design standards, the bill also mandates all local jurisdictions to establish

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3 truck routes. The Circulation element documents all existing truck routes and established a goal to verify any new truck route will be in accordance with AB 98 requirements.

2.2.3 Senate Bill 743
Senate Bill 743 (SB 743) was signed into law in 2013 and has fundamentally changed the traditional transportation impact analyses conducted as part of the CEQA. This bill eliminates measures such as auto delay, Level of Service (LOS), and other vehicle-based measures of capacity in California. Instead, other measurements, such as Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) are now used to determine impacts.

The purpose of SB 743 is to balance the needs of congestion management, infill development, public health, greenhouse gas reductions, and other goals. The Office of Planning and Research (OPR) released the Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA1 (CEQA Guidelines) in December 2018.

Section 1506.7(b) of the CEQA Guidelines encourages jurisdictions to formally adopt their own VMT significance thresholds, which the Town did on May 11, 2021 (see Appendix A). The Town is in the process of formally adopting Transportation Study guidelines that incorporate these VMT significance thresholds and establish methodology for performing VMT assessments and mitigating transportation impacts.

Additionally, the Circulation Element sets forth a policy to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by focusing on reducing VMT within the Town by promoting sustainable automotive travel and alternative modes of transportation.

2.2.4 Senate Bill 932
Senate Bill 932 (SB 932) was signed into law in 2022. SB 932 states that, beginning in 2025, General Plan Circulation Elements (the plan) shall promote a Safe Systems approach by requiring jurisdictions to identify high-collision locations and develop safety improvements to reduce risks to vulnerable users, such as bicyclists, pedestrians, persons with disabilities, and children. SB 932 requires implementation of the Safe Systems Approach to begin within two years of adoption of Circulation Element updates and be completed within 25 years of adoption. Goals for initiation and completion of the Safe Systems Approach are documented in Section 6.

The Town is committed to supporting planning that enhances safe and equitable access to essential destinations within its limits without the use of motorized vehicles. The Town currently has established networks of bikeways and pathways that encourage and promote active transportation. The Circulation Element documents the Town’s existing and proposed active transportation facilities and sets forth a policy for initiating and completing the Town’s Safe System approach. 1 Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA, 2018.

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4 3. Indicators of Roadway Efficiency
The efficient movement of goods, automotive, and non-automotive traffic throughout a region is critical to the normal day-to-day operations of a prosperous community. Transportation delays can result in longer travel times which, in turn, can lead to drivers experiencing increased stress during their daily commute and businesses experiencing economic loss, both of which adversely affect the wellbeing of a community.

The efficiency of a transportation system can be determined by assessing roadway Level-of-Service (LOS).

LOS is a qualitative letter grade assigned to an intersection or roadway that measures vehicle congestion.

Vehicle congestion leads to increased travel time and pollution, which has adverse effects on the transportation system and the community. Grades range from LOS A (minimal congestion) to LOS F (excessive congestion), with LOS E representing at-capacity operations. The Town recognizes LOS D as acceptable operating conditions. The methodology for determining roadway LOS is described below.

A roadway operations analysis is provided as Appendix B. It compares LOS at key roadways throughout the Town under 2024 and 2050 conditions. Comparing the 2024 and 2050 LOS allows the Town to identify existing deficiencies in the transportation system and ensure that the buildout of the transportation system addresses the existing deficiencies and anticipated growth in the Town.

3.1 Roadway LOS
Roadway operating conditions are evaluated using the Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) methodology.

ICU methodology is a standard evaluation approach and reports the volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratio for the roadway segment.

3.2 VMT
As previously stated, VMT is now the criteria used to determine project transportation impacts under CEQA.

According to Section 15378 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, an activity directly undertaken by a public agency, including an amendment to a local General Plan Element, is considered a “Project” and is subject to CEQA.

This section documents a comparison of VMT generated by the 2009 General Plan Buildout roadway network and the proposed General Plan Buildout roadway network, which is discussed in Section 5.1.1.

3.2.1 VMT Analysis Methodology
This transportation impact analysis presents the ‘project-generated VMT’ and the ‘project effect on VMT’.

Project-generated VMT represents total VMT generated by a project, and the effect on VMT is an estimate of how VMT within the region will change once a project is built. The most recent version of the San Bernardino Transportation Analysis Model (SBTAM+) was used to estimate VMT for both the previous and updated versions of the Town’s Circulation Element roadway network. SBTAM+ is consistent with the SCAG regional travel demand model which utilizes the 2024 SCAG RTP/SCS and forecasts traffic volumes on roadway segments for the entire six-county SCAG region. The SCAG model was refined to provide additional

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5 detail for San Bernardino County and was calibrated for use by ensuring the model can replicate existing traffic volumes on County roadways after refinement. SBTAM+ and is considered the most appropriate tool for testing changes in land use and roadway network in San Bernardino County.

3.2.1.1 Origin/Destination (OD) VMT
The Origin/Destination (OD) methodology was utilized to estimate project-generated VMT and was completed by multiplying the OD trip tables and the final assignment skim matrices. The OD tables provided the number of trips between each Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ), and the skim matrices provided the distance on the roadway network, or trip length, between each TAZ. The full length of all trips with an origin or destination in the TAZ representing the Town were used to estimate the Town project-generated VMT.

3.2.1.2 Boundary VMT
The boundary method is utilized to measure the project’s effect on VMT. The boundary method is the sum of all weekday VMT on a roadway network within a designated boundary. Boundary method VMT estimates VMT by multiplying the number of trips on each roadway segment by the length of that segment. This approach includes all trips, including those trips that do not begin or end in the designated boundary. This is the only VMT method that captures the effect of cut-through and/or displaced traffic. The Town limits were used for the boundary VMT analysis.

3.2.1.3 Thresholds of Significance
Below are the Town’s adopted significance thresholds, which are consistent with the significance thresholds documented in Appendix A.

A project would result in a significant project-generated VMT impact if either of the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The cumulative project-generated VMT per service population exceeds Town of Apple Valley General Plan Buildout VMT per service population.

The project’s effect on VMT would be considered significant if the cumulative link-level VMT per service population within the Town’s boundary increases under the plus project condition compared to the no project condition.

For purposes of this assessment, we assumed the Circulation Element update resulted in a significant impact if the project-generated VMT and/or project effect on VMT increased compared to the 2009 Circulation Element VMT estimates.

3.2.2 VMT Results
Project-generated VMT estimates were prepared using the OD method under Future Year 2050 General Plan buildout conditions using the 2009 General Plan Buildout roadway network and the proposed General Plan Buildout roadway network. The OD project-generated VMT estimates are provided in Table 1. Under

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Table 1: 2050 Project-Generated VMT Estimates
Scenario Service Population VMT VMT / Service Population Updated Circulation Element 128,880 4,565,745 35.43
2009 Circulation Element 128,880 4,589,035 35.61
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2025
Project effect on VMT was estimated using the boundary method under Future Year 2050 General Plan buildout conditions using the 2009 General Plan Buildout roadway network and the proposed General Plan Buildout roadway network. The boundary VMT estimates are presented in Table 2. Consistent with the project-generated VMT estimates, under this scenario, less VMT per service population is generated by the proposed General Plan Buildout roadway network within Town limits.

Table 2: 2050 Project Effect on VMT Estimates
Scenario Service Population VMT VMT / Service Population Updated Circulation Element 128,880 1,730,435 13.43
2009 Circulation Element 128,880 1,743,492 13.53
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2025
Since the updated Circulation Element roadway network results in less project-generated and project effect on VMT than the 2009 General Plan Buildout roadway network, the update is not anticipated to result in any new transportation impacts that were not previously disclosed.

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The Existing Conditions Report documents the existing physical and operational conditions of the Town’s transportation network and its Sphere of Influence (SOI). The report is provided as Appendix C and documents the existing conditions for roadways, public transit, active transportation networks (multimodal trails, sidewalks, and bikeways), aviation, and infrastructure that supports the movement of goods. This section summarizes the key findings documented in Appendix C.

4.1 Existing Roadway Network

4.1.1 Classifications and Design Standards
The Town organizes its roadways into “functional classifications” categorizing them based on purpose, location, adjacent land uses, and relative number of driveways. Table 3 provides an overview of the seven classifications the Town recognizes, and the general characteristics and design standards associated with them. These roadway classification cross-sections are shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 also shows typical design standards for bicycle facilities on specific roadway classifications. Section 4.3.2 provides descriptions and requirements for each type of bicycle classification, according to the California Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).

The roadway classification standards are intended to guide the design of new streets, ensuring they can adequately handle future traffic volumes. This form of classification can be limiting when considering broader travel characteristics, such as modes served, characteristics associated with each mode (e.g., travel speeds, vehicle profiles, etc.), and potential modal conflicts due to these characteristics (e.g., travel speeds of motorized vehicles versus non-motorized vehicles).

When evaluating changes to the existing functional classifications, State laws SB 743 and AB 1358 recommend planning street networks pursuant to a “layered network approach” whereby travel modes (e.g., pedestrians, bicyclists, trucks, transit, etc.) are separated into complimentary travel networks to enhance safety, efficiency, and mobility by designing streets that prioritize certain modes based on their relationship to the surrounding land uses. The layered network approach identifies mode-specific corridors, such as truck routes, bicycle and pedestrian-friendly corridors, and major transit corridors. Four primary principles of the layered network approach are: 1) minimize conflicts, 2) provide network redundancy and connectivity, 3) incorporate context-sensitive design standards, and 4) incorporate safe systems design standards on multimodal corridors (e.g., buffered bike lanes on designated truck routes). The Town’s proposed layered network is described in the Future Transportation System section.

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Classification Description Design Features
Major Divided Parkway
Main facility that connects developments
in the northern portion of the Town to the
freeway and southern portion of the
Town.

ROW: 142’
Number of Travel Lanes: 6
Travel Lane Width: 12’ to 14’
Median Width: 20’
Bike1 or Parking Lane Width: 8’ to 10’
Sidewalk and associated landscape width: 15’
Major Divided Arterial Connects freeways to Major and
Secondary Roads.

ROW: 128’
Number of Travel Lanes: 6
Travel Lane Width: 12’ to 14’
Median Width: 12’
Bike1 or Parking Lane Width: 8’ to 10’
Sidewalk and associated landscape width: 12’
Major Road Connects Major Divided Parkways and
Arterials to Secondary Streets.

ROW: 104’
Number of Travel Lanes: 4
Travel Lane Width: 12’ to 14’
Median Width: 12’
Bike1 or Parking Lane Width: 8’ to 10’
Sidewalk and associated landscape width: 12’

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Classification Description Design Features
Secondary Roads Connect Major Roads to Local Streets.

ROW: 88’
Number of Travel Lanes: 4
Travel Lane Width: 12’
Bike1 or Parking Lane Width: 8’
Sidewalk and associated landscape width: 12’
Collector Streets
Like Secondary Roads, these facilities
connect Major Roads and Local Streets.

The key difference is these facilities have
one less lane in each direction.

ROW: 60’-66’
Number of Travel Lanes: 2
Travel Lane Width: 20’-22’
Parkway: 10’-11’
Local
Industrial/Commercial
Streets
Transports local traffic from commercial
and industrial areas to higher volume and
speed roadways. It accommodates the
increased trip generation associated with
industrial areas and the turning radius
required by delivery trucks.

ROW: 66’
Number of Travel Lanes: 2
Travel Lane Width: 22’
Parkway: 11’
Local Streets Roadways in residential areas.

ROW: 60’
Number of Travel Lanes: 2
Travel Lane Width: 18’
Non-Paved Shoulder: 12’
Note:

1. The Town’s future bicycle network is shown in Figure 9 and should be referenced to determine where specific types of bicycle facilities (Class I, II, III, or IV) are planned. Section 4.3.2 provides descriptions and requirements for each type of bicycle classification, according to the CA MUTCD.

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Major Divided Parkway (Dale Evans Road) 142’ Right-of-Way Major Divided Arterial (6-Lane) 128’ Right-of-Way
Major Road (4-Lane) 104’ Right-of-Way
3' 6' 6' 8' 2' 12' 12' 12' 20' 12’-14’ 12' 12' 8’-10' 6' 6' 3' 142'

1. The bike lane may be replaced with on-street parking, and the on-street parking may be replaced with a bike lane.

2. A Class IV bikeway is shown in the cross-section above. The Town's future bicycle network is shown in Figure 9 and should be referenced to determine where specific types of bicycle facilities (Class I, II, III, IV) are planned. Section 4.3.2 provides descriptions and requirements for each type of bicycle classification, according to the CA MUTCD.

Notes:
6' 6' 8' 2' 12' 12' 12' 12' 12’ – 14’ 12' 12' 8’-10' 6' 6' 128'

1. The bike lane may be replaced with on-street parking, and the on-street parking may be replaced with a bike lane.

Notes:
6' 6' 8' 2' 12' 12' 12' 12’-14’ 12' 8’-10' 6' 6'
104'

1. The bike lane may be replaced with on-street parking, and the on-street parking may be replaced with a bike lane.

3. The twelve-foot wide median shown in the figure above may be replaced with a twelve-foot wide center left turn lane.

Notes:

Figure 1
Roadway Classifications and Design Standards

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Secondary Road 88’ Right-of-Way
Collector Street 60’-66’ Right-of-Way
Industrial & Commercial Local Street 66’ Right-of-Way
10’-11' 20’-22' 20’-22' 10’-11'
60-66'
11' 22' 22' 11'
66'
6' 6' 6' 2' 12' 12' 12' 12' 8' 6' 6'
88'

1. The bike lane may be replaced with on-street parking, and the on-street parking may be replaced with a bike lane.

3. Curbs and gutters may not be required in low-density residential areas but are required in industrial areas.

Notes:

Figure 1
Roadway Classifications and Design Standards

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Local Street 60’ Right-of-Way
Rural Street 50’ Right-of-Way (<1,000 ADT)
Cul-De-Sac 50’ Right-of-Way
12' 18' 18' 12'
60'
7' 18' 18' 7'
50'
7' 18' 18' 7'
50'
Figure 1
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Figure 1
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The Town manages a variety of different types of public roadway facilities, including a mix of regional arterials and local streets. Northern and southern regional access to the Town is provided by Interstate 15 (I-15), and eastern and western regional access to the Town is provided by State Route 18 (SR-18), Bear Valley Boulevard, and Yucca Loma Road/Green Tree Boulevard. The local roadway network south of Waalew Road is well connected and provides convenient access to surrounding jurisdictions including Victorville and Hesperia to the west and southwest, respectively. While the Town is well connected, most of its major local roadways are not built to their full capacity. There are limited paved roads north of Waalew Road, and those that do exist serve existing residential and industrial developments by providing access to I-15, SR18, and the area of the Town south of SR-18. Appendix C describes the Town’s local and regional access in further detail.

4.1.3 Safety
The Town is committed to maintaining and expanding a safe and efficient transportation system.

Additionally, state and national goals aimed at eliminating traffic-related fatalities suggest that safer roads are a critical priority for community members, and resources are available to address concerns. Appendix C documents a detailed review of Town-wide vehicle, pedestrian, and bike collision types, frequencies, and causes from 2021 to 2023. The key findings of the collision review are shown below. • The Town experienced an average of 446 vehicle collisions per year. This is consistent with the Town’s recently adopted Local Roadway Safety Plan (2022), which concluded that the Town experienced an average of 443 collisions per year between 2016 to 2020. • Most collisions are clustered along Major Divided Arterials, specifically SR-18 and Bear Valley Road. • The most common vehicle collisions causes are unsafe speed, automobile Right-of-Way (ROW) violations, and failure to adhere to traffic signs/signals. • The Town experienced an average of 15 pedestrian-related collisions per year, which resulted in 11 total fatalities and nine severe injuries.
• The pedestrian-related collisions were clustered along major corridors with higher travel speeds to include SR-18, Bear Valley Road, Navajo Road, and Kiowa Road.

Figure 2 shows the overall collision density during 2021 to 2023 throughout the Town’s limits.

4.2 Existing Transit Services
Public transportation provides an essential service for those without access to a vehicle or cannot drive. The most frequent users include some of the most vulnerable residents and workers, such as older adults, persons with disabilities, students, and disadvantaged community residents. The Town has various forms of public transportation that enable its residents to reach local and regional destinations without the need of an automobile.

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Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) provides transit services within the Town and offers a regional transit system designed to connect Apple Valley and other High Desert communities including Adelanto, Barstow, Hesperia, Victorville, and unincorporated San Bernardino County. As of January 2024, VVTA offers six fixed transit routes within the Town and another fixed route service to and from the Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Barstow, and Victorville. These routes are shown in Figure 3 and generally listed below. The transit headways, service costs, and service stop locations are detailed within Appendix C. • Route 15: Fontana, San Bernardino, and Barstow to and from Sain Mary Medical Center • Route 40: Apple Valley Post Office to and from Walmart • Route 41: Apple Valley to and from Victorville
• Route 42: Victor Valley College to and from Public Safety Training Center • Route 43: Apple Valley Post Office to and from Victor Valley College • Route 47: Apple Valley Post Office to and from Bear Valley + Navajo • Route 49: Apple Valley to and from Victor Valley Mall

4.2.2 Micro-Link
The VVTA Micro-Link offers an on-demand, curb-to-curb shared transit service, operating in parts of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley. It provides flexible and convenient transportation within specific zones, running Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. The cost is $2 per ride (paid within the app), with K-12 students riding for free. Rides can be scheduled via the VVTA AccessLink app. Additionally, each $2 trip includes a free fixed route Day Pass if traveling outside the service area.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all public transit operators to provide a paratransit (doorto-door) service to persons whose disabilities prevent them from using accessible fixed-route public transit.

The VVTA offers complementary curb-to-curb paratransit service for those who apply and are certified as ADA eligible. Along the Route 40 service, time is built-in for deviations, which allows ADA-certified riders and the general riding public to be served in tandem. ADA deviations are allowable up to three-quarter miles from the fixed route service, which increases VVTA’s serviceable area.

4.2.4 Rail
There are currently no existing passenger rail stations in the Town of Apple Valley, with the closest located in Victorville to the west of the Town boundary with service provided by Amtrak. This station and rail line are shown in Figure 3 and connect the Town to other parts of California and national destinations. There are plans for a future High-speed passenger rail that will connect the Town of Apple Valley to Las Vegas, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga. This passenger rail line is discussed in section 5.2.2.

4.3 Existing Active Transportation Network
A balanced transportation system in the Town of Apple Valley should provide complete, safe, and convenient options for people of all ages and abilities to bike, utilize e-mobility devices, walk, or take transit to their destinations. Encouraging active transportation infrastructure provides opportunities for a healthy population, economy, and environment. The Town has a network of existing trails, paths, and bike facilities, which complement the roadway network and increases active transportation access to key destinations.

Additional bicycle, pedestrian, and multi-use trails facility baseline details, and a comparison to the 2009 General Plan baseline can be found in Appendix C.

4.3.1 Pedestrian Sidewalk Network and Gaps
Walking is a low-cost and sustainable mode of transportation that cultivates personal and social well-being.

High quality pedestrian infrastructure, such as sidewalks, trails and paths, crosswalks, and signals, are integral to the function of a safe, complete, and easy to use network. In areas where these facilities are present, people are more likely to walk instead of using an automobile for short trips, further reducing vehicle miles travelled.

As outlined in Appendix C and shown in Figure 4, some areas in the Town provide more pedestrian infrastructure than others. Most schools offer continuous sidewalks along their frontage, marked crosswalks at nearby intersections, and signage associated with school zones which make walking to and from school an accessible mode of transportation. All signalized intersections along major roadways offer marked crosswalks and pedestrian pushbuttons. While these intersections provide curb-ramps, the sidewalks are typically discontinuous, specifically in low-density residential neighborhoods.

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On- and off-street bicycle facilities are an important resource to the Town. Cycling not only helps meet the transportation needs of the community but also provides significant health benefits. Emerging and more affordable e-mobility devices (bikes, scooters, and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs)) and an expanding bicycle network underscore the potential for travel behavior mode shift to cycling and bolster support for people of all ages and abilities to replace automobile trips with cycling.

There are opportunities to expand and enhance bicycle infrastructure, improving connectivity to key destinations such as employment activity hubs, schools, and residential areas. With a complete streets approach to roadway design, bicycle infrastructure can be feasibly planned. Appendix C details existing conditions and the planned bicycle network. The typologies are listed below (as defined by the CA MUTCD)) and shown in Figure 5; currently the Town’s existing bicycle network is comprised of mainly Class I and Class II facilities.

Class I Bikeways (Bike Paths)
Class I bicycle facilities are bicycle trails or paths that are off-street and separated from automobiles. They are a minimum of eight feet in width for two-way travel with designated street crossings where needed and optional wayfinding signage, if desired. A Class I Bike Path may parallel a roadway (within the parkway) or may be a completely separate ROW that meanders through a neighborhood or along a flood control channel or utility ROW.

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Class II bicycle facilities are striped lanes that provide bike travel and can be either located next to a curb or parking lane. If located next to a curb, a minimum width of five feet is recommended. However, a bike lane adjacent to a parking lane can be four feet in width. Bike lanes are exclusively for the use of bicycles and include bike lane signage, special lane lines, and pavement markings.

Class III Bikeways (Bike Routes)
Class III Bikeways are streets accommodating shared use by motor vehicles and bicyclists. While bicyclists have no exclusive priority, signage both on the side of the street and stenciled on the roadway surface alerts motorists to bicyclists sharing the roadway and denotes that the street is an official bike route.

Class IV Bikeways (Cycle Tracks)
Class IV bicycle facilities, sometimes called cycle tracks or separated bikeways, provide a ROW designated exclusively for bicycle travel adjacent to a roadway and are protected from vehicular traffic via separations (e.g. grade separation, flexible posts, inflexible physical barriers, on-street parking). California Assembly Bill 1193 (AB 1193) legalized and established design standards for Class IV bikeways in 2015.

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The Town of Apple Valley has an extensive network of multi-use trails that add to the Town’s rural atmosphere and are shown in Figure 6. These trails serve as vital recreation and utilitarian connections for the community to both urban and natural environments while promoting multi-use transportation. There are two types of trails provided in the Town: Bridle trails and multi-use trails. More details on these typologies can be found in Appendix C.

Bridle trails are primarily located within General Plan designated Equine Districts and are connected to multiuse trails. While bridle trails are limited to horse traffic, multi-use trails are open to all non-motorized modes of transportation, including horses, walking, and cycling.

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Collision Density Map (2021 to 2023)
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Happy Trails Highway
Outer Hwy 18 North
E Street
Bear Valley Road
Kiowa Road
Victorville Quarry Road
Joshua Road
Central Road
Frontage Road South
Dale Evans Parkway
Bass Hill Road
3rd Avenue
Stoddard Wells Road
Kamana Road
7th Street
Central Road
Thunderbird Road
Deep Creek Road
Tussing Ranch Road
Waalew Road
Outer Highway 15 South
Silica Drive
Stoddard Wells Road
Navajo Road
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Bear Valley Road
Corwin Road
Central Road
Figure 2
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Data Source: SBCTA, 2020; Fehr & Peers, 2024
Low Collision Density
High Collision Density
Town Boundary

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Johnson Rd
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Corwin Rd
Central Rd
Apple Valley Rd
Rincon Rd
Yucca Loma Rd
Sitting Bull Rd
Bear Valley Rd Deep Creek Rd
Kowa Rd
Navajo Rd
Waalew Rd
Data Source: Victor Valley Transit Authority, 2024; Amtrak, 2024 Victor Valley Transit Routes
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Existing Public Transportation Services

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Existing Pedestrian Facilities
Navajo Road
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Happy Trails Highway
Hesperia
Road
Outer Hwy 18 North
E Street
Bear Valley Road
Kiowa Road
Victorville Quarry Road
Joshua Road
Frontage Road South
Dale Evans Parkway
Bass Hill Road
Stoddard Wells Road
Kamana Road
7th Street
Central Road
Thunderbird Road
Tussing Ranch Road
Deep Creek Road
Waalew Road
Outer Highway 15 South
Silica Drive
Stoddard Wells Road
Navajo Road
Apple Valley Road
Corwin Road
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Data Source: SBCTA, 2020; Fehr & Peers, 2024
Sidewalks Town Boundary
Sidewalk
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Crosswalks
High Visibility Crosswalk
Basic Crosswalk
Central Road

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Dale Evans Parkway
Navajo Road
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Boulder Road
Happy Trails Highway
Outer Hwy 18 North
E Street
Bear Valley Road
Kiowa Road
Victorville Quarry Road
Joshua Road
Central Road
Frontage Road South
Dale Evans Parkway
Bass Hill Road
3rd Avenue
Stoddard Wells Road
Kamana Road
7th Street
Central Road
Thunderbird Road
Deep Creek Road Tussing Ranch Road
Waalew Road
Outer Highway 15 South
Silica Drive
Stoddard Wells Road
Navajo Road
Apple Valley Road
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Central Road
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Data Source: SBCTA, 2020; Fehr & Peers, 2024
Existing Bike Facilities Town Boundary
Off-Street (Class I)
Bike Lane (Class II)
Bike Route (Class III)

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Existing Multi Use Trail System
Navajo Road
App
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Road
Boulder Road
Happy Trails Highway
Outer Hwy 18 North
E Street
Bear Valley Road
Kiowa Road
Victorville Quarry Road
Joshua Road
Central Road
Frontage Road South
Dale Evans Parkway
Bass Hill Road
Dale Evans Parkway
3rd Avenue
Stoddard Wells Road
Kamana Road
7th Street
Central Road
Thunderbird Road
Deep Creek Road Tussing Ranch Road
Waalew Road
Outer Highway 15 South
Silica Drive
Stoddard Wells Road
Navajo Road
Apple Valley Road Hespe
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Road
Bear Valley Road
Corwin Road
Central Road
Figure 6
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Data Source: Town of Apple Valley
Recorded Bridle Trails Town Boundary
Lifeline Trails
Major Street Crossings

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Freight and goods-movement play a vital role in the Apple Valley’s economy, connecting local and regional businesses to larger distribution networks through the Town's proximity to major highways and rail corridors. However, the system faces challenges including the need to manage increasing freight volumes, proximity to vulnerable land uses, and alignment with California Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98).

4.4.1 Truck Routes
Truck traffic within the Town is allowable under two formally designated routes: Local Truck Routes and Regional Truck Routes. Chapter 12, Section 36, of the Town’s municipal code provides the following definition of the truck routes:
• Local Truck Route – Any street as herein designated upon which trucks with an origin and/or destination within the Town may operate only between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. • Regional Truck Route – Any street as herein designated upon which the unrestricted use of trucks is permitted.

The Town’s truck route designations are shown in Figure 7. Note, as the NAVISP develops more truck routes will be available in the area as all existing and future roadways within the NAVISP area are designated truck routes.

4.4.2 Truck Parking
Truck parking guidelines are found within Chapter 12 Section 38 of the Town’s Municipal Code. Truck parking is generally not allowed on public right-of-way residential streets and/or in any areas identified in Chapter 12 Section 37 (General Vehicle Parking Restrictions). Most guidelines for public right-of-way truck parking are restrictive and do not explicitly outline allowable parking areas. Parking and/or storage of trucks and commercial vehicles on private property is allowable under certain conditions outlined in the Town Municipal Code, which identifies a requirement for a parking permit to be displayed.

4.4.3 Freight Rail & At-Grade Crossings
There are two existing freight rail lines that intersect the Town, both of which are privately owned and operated by. One line passes through the southern portion of the Town and intersects Kiowa Road and Central Road south of Tussing Ranch Road. The other passes through the northern portion of the Town and travels parallel to Quarry Road. This line intersects Stoddard Wells Road and Dale Evans Parkway north of Quarry Road. Although the lines do not stop in Town, they are integrated with the BNSF railway network and make stops in neighboring jurisdictions. These lines are shown in Figure 7.

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Existing Truck Routes and Freight Lines
Dale Evans Parkway
Navajo Road
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Boulder Road
Happy Trails Highway
Outer Hwy 18 North
Bear Valley Road
Kiowa Road
Victorville Quarry Road
Joshua Road
Central Road
Frontage Road South
Dale Evans Parkway
Bass Hill Road
3rd Avenue
Stoddard Wells Road
KamanaRoad
Central Road
Thunderbird Road
Tussing Ranch Road
Deep Creek Road
Waalew Road
Outer Highway 15 South
Silica Drive
Stoddard Wells Road
Navajo Road
Apple Valley Road
Bear Valley Road
Corwin Road
Central Road
Figure 7
0 0.5 1 2 Miles
Data Source: Town of Apple Valley
Local Truck Route- Operational
between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Truck Route Type
Through Truck RouteUnrestricted Operations
Town Boundary
Freight Railroad Corridor All Roads within Northern Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan (NAVISP) are
classified as local truck routes.

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The Town of Apple Valley’s transportation system is progressed through internal programs and plans, as well as county and regional agencies and jurisdictions. A review of these programs and plans is listed below, looking at those that are temporally relevant and prepared after 2015.

4.5.1 County and Regional Programs and Plans
• San Bernardino Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Long Range Multimodal Transportation Plan (LRMTP), incorporates strategies for improving access, safety, connectivity, and sustainability for bus and rail riders, auto and truck drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians through 2040/2050. • SBCTA Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP), prepared in 2021 lays out the strategy for long term investment in and management of San Bernardino County’s regional transportation assets. • SBCTA Comprehensive Pedestrian Sidewalk Inventory Plan involved two phases between 2018 and 2023 to inventory sidewalk assets and obstructions for improved mobility, safety, connectivity for first/last mile, and encourage livable streets.
• SBCTA Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) identifies facility priorities that will enable local jurisdictions to create attractive and usable infrastructure that enhances the enjoyment and quality of life for residents of San Bernardino County. The plan includes the Safe Routes to School Plan, Points of Interest Pedestrian Plan, and active transportation planning resources for agency use. • SBCTA – Congestion Management Plan (CMP) defines a network of state highways and arterials, level of service standards and related procedures, a process for mitigation of the impacts of new development on the transportation system and technical justification for the approach. • SBCTA Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP), a 2022 document that is submitted to the State for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), which includes SBCTA projects focused on multi-modal corridor improvement planning, programming, and monitoring through fiscal year 2026/2027.
• SBCTA Transportation Development Act (TDA) is a program made available to agencies for facilities geared toward the exclusive use of pedestrians and bicyclists; guidelines were last updated in May of 2023.
• The Measure I Strategic Plan 2010-2040 is a two-volume plan that outlines the scope of each half cent sales tax program, and the specific policies by which the Measure I funds will be administered. • Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) FY20 Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP), requires a document update every five years and is submitted to SBCTA and the State detailing transit services and routes, capital assets, budget, data, and programs (i.e. Micro-Link, Accessibility, and Transportation Reimbursement and Information Program).

4.5.2 State and MPO Programs and Plans
• Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) – Connect SoCal outlines a vision for a more resilient and equitable future, with investment, policies and strategies for achieving the region’s shared goals through 2050.

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• Town Wide Complete Streets Action Plan (TWCSAP), is a 2024 ongoing effort funded by Safe Streets for All (SS4A)is a comprehensive planning and design effort that provides recommendations for improving all modes of travel throughout the Town.
• Safe Routes to School Master Plan (SRTSMP) was prepared in 2015 seeking to increase the number of Apple Valley students using active transportation to and from school by providing accessible bicycle and pedestrian facilities; through varying funding opportunities, over $4.5 million in grants have been used to implement planned projects.
• Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) was prepared in 2022 and outlined top systemic collision patterns and locations throughout the Town, including areas surrounding schools, parks and commercial facilities based on collected collision data. The LRSP also provides a Town Wide School Zone Analysis which evaluated every school zone within the Town and provided a deployment plan for signing, striping, and pavement markings.
• Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) updated in 2017, provides guidance that helps the Town respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of natural disasters so it may return to “normal” with fewer impacts to its people and infrastructure.
• The Apple Valley Village SR-18 Corridor Enhancement Plan (2017) is a comprehensive study of the Town’s original business district between Navajo Road and Central Road identifying multi-modal opportunities. Through this plan, over $2 million has been awarded to the Town to fund the implementation of gap closure improvements.
• The Town of Apple Valley Highway 18 Access Plan was adopted in February 2025 is a comprehensive analysis of SR-18 between Apple Valley Road and Bass Hill Road identifying transportation opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians along the corridor. • Apple Valley Village Specific Plan was approved in 2022, and aims to support and implement the shared vision of a vibrant downtown that serves as a destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment and balances the needs of residents, workers, business owners, and visitors, alike. • Climate Action Plan (CAP) prepared in 2019 includes existing and forecasted greenhouse gas emission data, and proposes reduction measures that will enable the Town to achieve the targeted reduction level, thereby doing its part to limit greenhouse gas emissions statewide that contribute to climate change. .
• Housing Element Update is prepared as part of the General Plan. The latest update occurred in 2022 and determines the needs of the community from 2021 to 2029. • Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) is a comprehensive multi-regional desert community conservation plan, which in 2015 the Town submitted a committed letter of support for the congruency between Town general planning and DRECP efforts. • North Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan (NAVISP) was adopted in 2006. NAVISP governs land use for an area totaling 6,221 acres in the northern portion of the Town. Its intent is to establish land use designations which facilitate industrial and commercial development to broaden the Town’s economic base and provide long term growth and prosperity.

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5.1 Future Roadway Network

5.1.1 Connectivity
Figure 8 shows a map of the Town roadways and their classifications under general plan buildout conditions. The roadway operations assessment provided in Appendix B shows that under these conditions all key roadways within the Town are forecasted to operate within the acceptable LOS D standard. This assessment shows that the Town’s planned transportation roadway network will be able to accommodate future land use projections.

5.1.2 Safety
Safety for all modes of transportation is a top priority to the Town, which completed an LRSP in 2022. The Town will use this and other research documents as guidance for implementing infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing or minimizing the frequency and severity of all types of collisions.

Providing infrastructure improvements will take time, but there are immediate actions the Town can take to begin reducing collisions. Based on existing collision data, the primary collision factors are due to vehicle, pedestrian, and bicyclist violations. These violations include speeding, right-of-way violations, or not abiding by traffic signals/signs. In addition, pedestrian- and bicycle-involved collisions on roadways lacking designated bicycle or pedestrian facilities is also a factor.

Consistent with strategies documented in the LRSP, the Town should conduct and support public outreach activities that elevate awareness of the dangers of not following the rules of the road. Public education along with infrastructure improvements will help the Town achieve the Safe Systems Approach outlined in SB 932.

The Goals, Policies, and Strategies section of the Circulation Element documents the Town’s plan to provide a safe transportation system that serves the needs of all users.

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The future growth of public transit service in the Town will largely be represented by the addition of the Brightline high-speed rail station in the northern portion of the Town. Subsequent fixed route expansions in tandem are anticipated to meet population demands. VVTA reviews service and publishes route updates semi-annually. ADA curb-to-curb service accommodation will remain consistent according to existing and future ADA guidance and where feasible along specific routes (i.e., Route 40). VVTA will provide deviated fixed route ADA accommodations within three-quarters of a mile.

5.2.1 Bus Transit and Paratransit
The VVTA frequently, refreshes routes for service areas and provides updates to the public to include information pertaining to new routes, stop locations, headways, and service fares. With a planned highspeed rail station in the northern portion of the Town, route expansion is anticipated.

Paratransit services provided by the VVTA are expected to continue in accordance with ADA guidelines. As long as deviations along select routes remain efficient(i.e., Route 40), it is anticipated this provision will remain and possibly include expanded fixed route services up to three-quarters of a mile in deviation.

5.2.2 High-Speed Rail
High-speed passenger rail will connect the Town along a 218-mile route, with stops in the Town of Apple Valley, Las Vegas, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga. The service will be operated by Brightline, a private enterprise, offering travel speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, moving passengers from Apple Valley to Las Vegas in about 90 minutes. Brightline has acquired property in the northern portion of town near Dale Evans Parkway and I-15. According to Brightline West, the project is expected to start construction in 2025, and they anticipate moving passengers by 2028. Construction of Brightline West is expected to bring numerous jobs to the area and is anticipated to reduce approximately 811 million vehicle miles travelled on I-15 annually.

5.3 Future Active Transportation Network
The Town began preparing the Town Wide Complete Streets Action Plan (TWCSAP) in 2023, and the project will build a layered network of active transportation and complete streets facilities. The Plan will consist of a review of years of prior Safe Routes to School (SRTS), corridor enhancements, and complete streets infrastructure projects and will provide a future-focused approach to planning and implementing bike, pedestrian, and multi-use trails facilities throughout the Town pursuant to this chapter. These future focuses will help the Town comply with Senate Bill (SB) 1458 (Complete Streets) and SB 932 (Vision Zero) and ensure that the Town continues to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety and connectivity as it grows.

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Over the years, the Town has worked aggressively to close gaps in its bicycle and sidewalk network and will continue to do so to ensure all residents have multi-modal access to key destinations. Figure 9 shows the Town’s plans to increase its bikeway network from 38 to 179 miles. Further details of these are listed in Appendix C. The planned bicycle network will close gaps in the existing network and provide an extensive and well-connected network, enhancing cycling circulation within the Town and adjacent communities. Gap closure data are sourced from the 2024 San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Long Range Multimodal Transportation Plan (LRMTP), and implementation should take into account current design best practices for Class I through Class IV facilities and the TWCSAP recommendations.

Figure 9 shows that some gaps are located in low-density residential areas and others are located in more dense urban areas. These gaps make it challenging for people to access popular destinations within the Town. The gap closures for pedestrians will be part of the layered network approach to complete streets planning in the Town’s TWCSAP, which is ongoing. The intent is to increase equity within its population while remaining compliant with state standards regarding Complete Streets regulations ensuring alignment with current and future plans including the SBCTA LRMTP.

5.3.2 Multi-Use Trails
Trails serve recreational purposes and function as vital utilitarian transportation corridors, enabling residents to walk or cycle to work, school, and other key destinations (SBCTA identified pedestrian points of interest locations). While many multi-use trails are designed for equestrian enjoyment, others play an integral role in the Town’s broader mobility network. As the Town continues to expand, the multi-use trail system has the potential to grow in tandem, offering more opportunities for residents to opt for walking or cycling rather than driving. In recognition of their importance, certain trails may be included in the Town’s TWCSAP or presented in the SBCTA LRMTP, aligning them with roadways and sidewalks as critical infrastructure investments.

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The future growth of e-commerce goods movement is anticipated to stimulate industrial and commercial land use development within the Town. This is acutely planned for in the North Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan (NAVISP), which focuses on job creation, streamlined permitting, and ensuring compatibility with residential areas through buffer zones. While the NAVISP segments a portion of the Town, the future build out of the high-speed rail in the northwest sector of the Town will promote growth and stimulate development in the Town.

Balanced Town-wide considerations should be made for freight and goods movement routes and connections, and parking and storage in addition to the investment already made in the NAVISP.

Congruency and collaboration with overlapping Town-wide strategies found in the Town-wide Complete Streets Action Plan (TWCSAP), which began in 2023, and the Circulation Element Update policies can further the attainment of the Town’s development goals.

5.5 Future Mobility Trends
An essential component of planning for a complete transportation system of the future relies on how accurately emerging mobility options are monitored, defined, and assessed. This section identifies emerging mobility choices that may help the Town achieve its circulation, safety, and sustainability goals. In the changing mobility landscape of Apple Valley and San Bernardino County at large, there are opportunities to lead by aligning emerging mobility trends, transportation governance, and effective implementation processes. The following options have already shaped mobility today and will continue to influence mobility choices in the future.

5.5.1 Zero-Emission (ZE) Transportation
Zero-emission transportation aims to eliminate or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which is a subgoal of assessing and reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, cycling, walking, certain public transit options, clean fleets, shared mobility options, and alternative fuel devices all support ZE transportation. These modes largely operate within the bounds of existing transportation networks and systems, which, if future-forward considerations are implemented, would further support them.
• Charging/Fueling Network: The quality of a zero-emission mobility system for all modes is derived from the quality of the charging and fueling network. The scale, distribution, dependability, and diversity of fueling types all play into considerations for future charging and fueling nodes across the Town and their positioning within the region. Expanding the charging network can be supported through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and further supported by the Town’s General Plan vision and policies.
• Zero-Emission Legislation: Various requirements, goals, and visions are derived from the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98) prescribe changes to existing and planned operations and infrastructure for ZE vehicles. AB 98 directs that all future industrial

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35 warehouses provide charging infrastructure, which specifically would impact the NAVISP. In addition, CARB has identified 2035 for the transition from allowing the sale of combustion engine vehicles to ZE vehicles. A progression towards this begins with certain percentages of sales to be ZEs. Fleets will follow a similar progression, and by 2036 transition fully to ZE fleets. • Micromobility: This refers to emerging trends such as bike-sharing, e-scooters, and e-bikes. Escooters and e-bikes are powered by electric motors to assist riders along streets and up hills. There are various classifications for these devices that differentiate between what is and is not an e-bike, supporting applications of State restrictive regulations for operations. The siting and density of shared mobility devices should consider collateral transit linkages, location to destinations, proximity to high-quality cycling and pedestrian routes. E-mobility devices like e-bikes and escooters can be operated within the bounds of human powered devices (i.e., sidewalks, trails, bicycle facilities).

5.5.2 Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
TNCs, such as Uber and Lyft, provide on-demand ride-hailing services through smartphone apps. These services offer passengers the flexibility and convenience of door-to-door service. TNCs use advanced algorithms for efficient dispatching and routing. Although generally a more expensive alternative to public transit, they offer a high level of convenience and are available at any time.

5.5.3 Microtransit
Microtransit combines elements of traditional public transit and TNCs, offering flexible, on-demand, or prescheduled shared rides. VVTA has begun to offer microtransit service in Apple Valley via Micro-Link service as of October 28th, 2024. It aims to balance cost-efficiency with convenience, making it more affordable than TNCs while enhancing mobility in underserved areas.

5.5.4 Autonomous Vehicles (Avs) and Connected Vehicles (CVs) AVs are vehicles that can drive with minimal or no human input. They range from Level 0 (needing driver input) to Level 5 (fully automated with no human input). AVs could support lower VMT if priced and used as shared vehicles but may increase VMT if used as personal vehicles.

CVs are vehicles that can communicate with each other and with infrastructure; they can be either autonomous or human-operated. Integrating CVs with infrastructure is crucial and cost-effective when planned early. Investments can be made in an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to manage existing traffic and ensure compatibility as more CVs join the fleet and require communication infrastructure. AVs and CVs have the potential to transform transportation into a safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly system for Apple Valley.

5.5.5 High-Speed Rail (HSR)
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5.6 Future Funding and Implementation
The Town regularly coordinates with SBCTA, Caltrans, and VVTA on regionally significant transportation improvements, such as the future Brightline Station. In addition, regular coordination with partner agencies allows the Town to remain abreast of and in compliance with the latest state and federal regulations to ensure the Town receives its fair share of transportation formula funds and remains competitive for discretionary grant funding. These projects align with the goals and policies of the Circulation Element Update, facilitating continued collaboration with federal programs and regional initiatives, and integrating these efforts into the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as needed.

External funding sources are rapidly evolving, with available amounts varying from year to year. Current funding programs include the Active Transportation Program (ATP), Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3, and Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A). The Town may continue to track resources, including the sources mentioned above, and submit applications with the goal of securing funding that best aligns with goals and policies of the Town.

The ongoing TWCSAP aligns planning improvements with available implementation funds, streamlining the process for more rapid development.

5.6.1 Town Transportation Projects
The 2024 SCAG Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) identifies roughly 20 transportation infrastructure projects within the Town. According to the 2024 SCAG RTP/SCS, these projects all have been programmed for future funding. These projects are shown in Table 4. Most of the projects would increase capacity in the southern portion of Town (south of Waalew Road) by widening existing roadways to include Yucca Loma Road and Bear Valley Road. Other projects will help promote access to the north by increasing capacity along routes that provide access from the south.

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Number RTP ID Description Category
1 SBD55011 Yucca Loma Rd: from Apple Valley Rd to Rincon Rd – Widen Yucca Loma Rd from Apple Valley Rd to Rincon Rd from 2 to 4-lane road FTIP 2 4120097 Widen Yucca Loma Rd from Apple Valley Rd to SR-18 from 2 to 4 lanes FC 3 4A01008 Widen Apple Valley Rd from SR-18 to Yucca Loma Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 4 4A01011 Widen Bear Valley Rd from Apple Valley Rd to Navajo Rd from 4 to 6 lanes FC 5 4A01013 Widen Corwin Rd from SR-18 to Dale Evans Pkwy from 2 to 4 lanes. FC 6 4A01018 Widen Thunderbird Rd from Rancherias Rd to Central Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 7 4A07006 Widen Falchion Rd from I-15 to Apple Valley Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 8 4A07007 Widen Dale Evans Pkwy from Thunder bird Rd to I-15 from 2 to 4 lanes FC 9 4A07010 Widen Del Oro Rd from Depp Creek Rd to Central Rd from 0 to 2 lanes FC 10 4A07015 Widen Central Rd from Bear Valley Rd to Waalew Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 11 4A07026 Widen Sitting Bull Rd from Apple Valley Rd to Navajo Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 12 4A07029 Widen Waalew Rd from Corwin Rd to Central Ave from 2 to 4 lanes FC 13 4A07032 Widen Rancherias Rd from Rincon Rd to Corwin Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 14 4A07058 Widen Roundup Way from Kiowa Rd to Central Ave from 2 to 4 lanes FC 15 4A07063 Widen Deep Creek Rd from Bear Valley Rd to Sitting Bull Rd from 0 to 4 lanes FC 16 4A07069 Widen Deep Creek Rd from Tussing Ranch Rd to Bear Valley Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 17 4A07070 Widen Kiowa Rd from Ocotillo Rd to Yucca Loma Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 18 4A07071 Widen Navajo Rd from SR-18 to Thunderbird Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 19 4A07080 Widen Bear Valley Rd from Quinnault Rd to Joshua Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 20 4A07091 Widen Central Rd from Roundup Way to N/ Poppy Rd from 2 to 4 lanes FC 21 4A07161 Widen Falchion Rd from Apple Valley Rd to Navajo Rd from 0 to 2 lanes FC 22 4M1006 I-15 at Boulder Rd/Dale Evans Pkwy Interchange reconstruction FC Notes:

1. “FTIP” means Federal Transportation Improvement Program. FTIP projects are considered to be programmed.

2. “FC” means Financially Constrained.

Source: 2024 SCAG RTP/SCS

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The Apple Valley General Plan update is an opportune time to implement transportation best management practices. The following recommended Goals, Policies, and Strategies have been prepared for the Town’s consideration.

6.1 GOAL 1: Mobility
The Town shall continue to maintain and expand a safe and efficient transportation system that serves the mobility needs of a dynamic and prosperous Apple Valley.

Policy 1.A: Develop and maintain a roadway network consistent with the Town’s Circulation Map that meets Apple Valley’s needs and responds to new development.

Strategy 1.A.1: New Streets. Pursue expansion of the Town’s roadway network to accommodate planned residential, commercial, and industrial growth. Final design, location, and alignment shall provide levels of access, connectivity, and circulation consistent with the conceptual cross-sections shown in Figure 1. The maximum identified cross-sections should be:
• 142 feet for a Major Divided Parkway
• 128 feet for Major Divided Arterials
• 104 feet for Major Roadways
• 88 feet for Secondary Roadways
• 60-66 feet for Collector Streets
• 66 feet for Industrial and Commercial Local Streets
• 60 feet for Local Streets
• 50 feet for Rural Streets and Cul-de-Sacs
Responsible Parties: Planning Division, Engineering Department, Public Works Department, Planning Commission, Town Council
Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 1.A.2: Street Design. Implement innovative street and intersection designs to maximize efficiency and safety. Use traffic calming tools, such as roundabouts, curb extensions, and high-visibility crosswalks.

Responsible Parties: Engineering Department, Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing

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Responsible Agency: Public Works Department, Engineering Department Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 1.B: Ensure the efficient movement of traffic.

Strategy 1.B.1: Facility Service Levels. The Town shall require that all intersections maintain a Level of Service D during both the morning and evening peak hours on all roadways and intersections.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department , Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 1.B.2: Development Requirements. Concurrently with construction, all new development proposals located adjacent to public roadways shall be required to install all improvements to their ultimate General Plan half-width.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department , Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 1.B.3: Capital Improvement Program. Maintain a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with annual update to ensure the organized financing and construction of roadway and intersection improvements that meet existing and future demands of the community.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department, Public Works Department, Planning Commission, and Town Council
Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 1.B.4: Regional Development Support. Support the development of regional transportation facilities that ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods between the Town and outside areas, accommodating regional travel demands while minimizing adverse transportation impacts on Town’s residents and businesses.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department, Public Works Department, Planning Commission, and Town Council
Schedule: Ongoing

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Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 1.B.6: Pavement Management. Regularly update the pavement management plan and maintain roadways to ensure safety and functionality, as an investment strategy, and to improve the Town’s image and quality of life.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing

6.2 GOAL 2: Safety
The Town shall provide a safe, accessible, and equitable transportation system that serves the mobility needs of all users.

Policy 2.A: Complete Streets. Require that new roadways include provisions for complete streets consistent with Assembly Bill 1358 (AB 1358).

Strategy 2.A.1: Bikeways. As a component of the Town’s Active Transportation Plan (Strategy 2.B.1), develop and maintain a dedicated system of bikeways that encourages non-motorized mobility and is consistent with this Element. Provide safe separation between bicycle and truck traffic on truck routes and other roadways with higher volumes of trucks.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 2.A.2: Sidewalks & Pathways. Provide sidewalks on Local Streets 60 feet in width or wider and on all roadways 88 feet wide or wider. In Rural Residential land use areas, designated pathways may be provided as an alternate to sidewalks.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 2.A.3: Flood Control Channels. The Town shall evaluate the practicality of utilizing flood control channels for multi-use trails, where flooding and safety issues can be accommodated, and negotiate interagency agreements for this purpose.

Responsible Agency: Planning Division and Engineering Department

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Strategy 2.A.4: ATP Requirements for New Development. New development proposals shall be required to construct recreational trails consistent with this Element in conjunction with off-site improvements.

Responsible Agency: Planning Division, Planning Commission, Town Council Schedule: As Development Proposals Are Presented
Strategy 2.A.5: Safe Routes to School. Develop safe routes to school in conjunction with the School District.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department, School District Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 2.B: Safe Systems Approach. The Town shall develop and implement a Safe Systems Approach in accordance with Senate Bill 932 codified into CA State law as Section 65302.(b)(1)(B) of the Government Code.

Strategy 2.B.1: Active Transportation Plan. Develop an active transportation plan consistent with Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) requirements.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Complete before June 2027
Strategy 2.B.2: High-Injury Network. Use the Town’s LRSP to develop a high-injury network to evaluate compliance with the Safe Systems Approach. Prioritize the implementation of safety improvements that minimize the impacts of human error on vulnerable roadway users. Update the network every five years to monitor progress.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Completed before June 2027
Strategy 2.B.3: Countermeasure Implementation. Begin implementing actions identified in the LRSP and ATP at high-risk locations within two years of the Town’s adoption of this Element. The Town’s goal is to complete all actions identified in the LRSP and ATP within 25 years in accordance with Government Code Section 65302(b)(1)(B)(ii)(III).

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Initiate implementation by June 2027 and complete implementation by June 2050 Strategy 2.B.4: Countermeasure Funding. Pursue and secure outside funding for bicycle and pedestrian safety enhancements, including provisions for safe routes to school, from private developers and public agencies,

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Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing

6.3 GOAL 3. Sustainability
Foster improved traffic flow and air quality by encouraging the use of non‐motorized transportation, alternative fuel vehicles, and multi‐occupant vehicles.

Policy 3.A: Encourage Walking & Transit Use. Upgrade, construct new, and maintain walkways that promote safe and convenient travel to transit stops and between residential and commercial areas, schools, parks, recreation facilities and other key destination points.

Strategy 3.A.1: Sidewalk Inventory. Maintain an inventory of discontinuous sidewalks on all qualifying roadways and regularly develop and include individual improvement projects in the Capital Improvement Program to connect these sidewalks. Prioritize corridors that provide access to schools and transit stops.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 3.A.2: Transit Corridors. Install shade trees, shelters, benches, and trash receptacles along transit corridors and at transit stops.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 3.A.3: Transit Provider Partnering. The Town will continue to work with VVTA in expanding transit services of all types (fixed route, on-call and other options, as appropriate) to meet the needs of the community.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 3.A.4: Transit-Supportive Conditions of Approval. Require new development to provide transit facilities, such as bus shelters, transit bays and turnouts, as necessary.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing

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Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 3.A.6: Apple Valley Village Specific Plan. Within the Village Specific Plan area, provide pedestrian amenities such as improved street lighting, benches, trash receptacles and shade structures or shade trees to increase pedestrian comfort.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 3.B: Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Provide a transportation network that adapts to and encourages innovations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Strategy 3.B.1: VMT Guidelines. Maintain VMT guidelines for analyzing and mitigating vehicle miles of travel (VMT) impacts generated by new development and transportation projects pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 3.B.2: Reduce VMT. Promote sustainable development by encouraging growth in VMT efficient areas of the Town. VMT-efficient areas are defined as those areas where the addition of jobs and/or housing would not result in more miles of travel per person than the General Plan Buildout. Prioritize the implementation of Travel Demand Management strategies over the expansion of roadway capacity.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 3.B.3: Clean Fueling. Develop a zero-emission vehicle infrastructure plan to accommodate clean fueling of automobiles, trucks, buses, e-bicycles, and other modes of transportation. This plan should develop greenhouse gas targets and emissions reduction strategies that are consistent with State regulations, such as truck idling limits and truck auxiliary and charging infrastructure at loading docks.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing

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Responsible Agency: Public Works Department
Schedule: Ongoing

6.4 GOAL 4: Goods Movement
Provide for the safe and efficient movement of goods through the Town that maximizes economic benefits and minimizes negative impacts.

Policy 4.A: Freight Planning. Provide the effective transport of goods while minimizing negative impacts on local circulation and noise-sensitive land uses.

Strategy 4.A.1: Truck Routes. Maintain a network of truck routes that provides for the safe and efficient transport of goods while minimizing negative impacts on local circulation and sensitive receptors. Maximize use of interstate and state highways to accommodate truck access needs, minimize impacts on the community (to the extent feasible) by designating local truck routes that avoid passing by sensitive receptors, such as homes, schools, daycare facilities, and hospitals, and create and publish a GIS truck routes layer.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department, Planning Division, Department of Innovation and Technology
Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 4.A.2: Freight Mobility. Support improvements to roadways and rail facilities that increase the efficiency of goods movement; enhance the safety of rail operations, motor vehicles, and non-motorized modes of mobility; and minimize noise and vibration impacts on sensitive land uses. Coordinate with SBCTA, the County, and the freight industry to plan and implement goods movement strategies, including those that improve mobility, deliver goods efficiently and minimize negative environmental impacts.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 4.B: Sustainable Freight. Support the safe and sustainable movement of trucks.

Strategy 4.B.1: Industrial Warehouse Development Planning. The sustainable movement of trucks begins with the planning of the land uses that generate truck trips, industrial warehouse developments. Additionally, AB 98 establishes design standards and setbacks from sensitive receptors for these land uses. The Town’s Zoning Development Code, NAVISP, and Land Use Element shall be updated to accommodate appropriate land uses and the requirements set forth in AB 98.

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45 Responsible Agency: Engineering Department, Planning Division, Planning Commission, and Town Council Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 4.B.2: Truck Parking. Minimize unauthorized truck parking in the community by planning for truck parking demand associated with planned truck-generating land uses. Determine the potential demand for truck parking and identify land use and performance-based zoning standards to accommodate the demand.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing
Strategy 4.B.3: Clean Trucks. Estimate demand for clean fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and develop a clean fueling infrastructure implementation plan.

Responsible Agency: Engineering Department and Planning Division Schedule: Ongoing

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September 2025 | Addendum to Town of Apple Valley General Plan EIR

ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR
SCH No. 2008091077

FOR THE
Circulation Element Update
Town of Apple Valley
Prepared for:

Town of Apple Valley
Contact: Rich Berger, Project Manager
14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, CA 92307
760.240.7000
Prepared by:

PlaceWorks
Mark Teague, AICP
3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100
Santa Ana, CA 92707
[email protected]
www.placeworks.com

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1. ADDENDUM TO THE ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT .............................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Background And Overview .................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Proposed Project..................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Certified EIR ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 Purpose of an EIR Addendum............................................................................................................................ 6

2. MODIFICATIONS TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT........................................................................... 9

2.1 Truck Routes............................................................................................................................................................ 9

2.2 Transportation Network ...................................................................................................................................... 15

3. CEQA ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................... 21

3.1 Environmental Analysis....................................................................................................................................... 21

3.2 Findings .................................................................................................................................................................. 22

3.3 References.............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Table Page
Table 1 Future Transportation Projects ............................................................................................................................ 2 Table 2 Circulation Element VMT Calculations.............................................................................................................. 3 Figures Page
Figure 1 Proposed Truck Routes and Freight Rail Lines............................................................................................... 11 Figure 2 Existing Truck Routes.......................................................................................................................................... 13 Figure 3 Proposed General Plan Buildout Transportation Network .......................................................................... 17 Figure 4 Existing Transportation Network ...................................................................................................................... 19

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1.Addendum to the Adopted General Plan EIR for
Minor Modifications to the Circulation Element

1.1 BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The Town of Apple Valley (“Town”) approved the Apple Valley General Plan and Annexations 2008-001 & 2008-002 Project (“existing General Plan”) and certified the Environmental Impact Report (“Certified EIR”) on August 11, 2009 (SCH# 2008091077). The proposed Circulation Element Update (proposed project) aims to update the Town’s existing Circulation Element from the 2009 General Plan.

This document serves as the environmental documentation for the Town’s Circulation Element Update. This addendum to the Certified EIR demonstrates that the analysis in that EIR adequately addresses the potential physical impacts associated with the implementation of the proposed project and that the proposed project would not trigger any of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 that call for further environmental review.

1.2 PROPOSED PROJECT
The Circulation Element is a comprehensive document that is meant to guide the development of the Town’s transportation system so that it can accommodate the needs of existing and planned land uses. The proposed project would make changes to the existing and proposed street network, which would also modify General Plan roadway classifications and roadway widths in certain areas within the Town of Apple Valley. The Circulation Element considers the flow of people and goods/services within the Town, as well as to and from other communities in Southern California, including the broader Victorville Valley region.

The following summarizes the proposed changes to the Circulation Element:
▪ The Town's truck routing map (see Figure 1, Proposed Truck Routes and Freight Rail Lines) was revised to comply with California Government Code Section 65098.1. [Assembly Bill 98], which includes classifying all roads within the Northern Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan (NAVISP) as local truck routes. ▪ The Town’s anticipated land use pattern has evolved since the previous version of the Circulation Element.

For example, the NAVISP area previously was expected to be built out with general industrial warehousing and manufacturing uses but now is expected to be built out with large logistics uses. The Town’s General Plan Buildout roadway network (see Figure 2, Proposed General Plan Buildout Transportation Network) was updated to accommodate the current and future needs of Town residents and employers. Notable updates include the removal of the High Desert Corridor, the addition of a new Interstate 15 interchange at Falchion Road, and the widening of State Route 18 west of Apple Valley Road from 6 to 8 lanes. None of the projects would be impeded by physical structures. Table 1, Future Transportation Projects, outlines the upcoming transportation projects within the Town of Apple Valley, indicating whether each project is located on a truck route, if the project is on a designated arterial, and whether it is near any sensitive receptors.

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Table 1 Future Transportation Projects
Description Truck
Route? Classification? Sensitive Receptors?
Widen Yucca Loma Rd from Apple Valley Rd to Rincon Rd from 2 to 4- lane road Yes Major Road Residential areas
Widen Yucca Loma Rd from Apple Valley Rd to SR-18 from 2 to 4 lanes Yes1 Major Road Residential areas Widen Apple Valley Rd from SR-18 to Yucca Loma Rd from 2 to 4 lanes Yes Major Road Residential areas Widen Bear Valley Rd from Apple Valley Rd to Navajo Rd from 4 to 6 lanes Yes Major Divided Arterial
Residential areas and a
church
Widen Corwin Rd from SR-18 to Dale Evans Pkwy from 2 to 4 lanes. Yes Major Road Residential, nursing
homes, churches, and
clinics
Widen Thunderbird Rd from Rancherias Rd to Central Rd from 2 to 4 lanes No Secondary Road / Major Road
Residential areas and a
church
Widen Falchion Rd from I-15 to Apple Valley Rd from 2 to 4 lanes No Major Road None Widen Dale Evans Parkway from Thunderbird Road to I-15 from 2 to 6 lanes Yes Major Divided Parkway Recreation area
Widen Del Oro Rd from Deep Creek Rd to Central Rd from 0 to 2 lanes No Secondary Road Residential areas Widen Central Rd from Bear Valley Rd to Waalew Rd from 2 to 6 lanes Yes Major Divided Arterial
Residential areas,
schools, churches, and
senior homes
Widen Sitting Bull Rd from Apple Valley Rd to Navajo Rd from 2 to 4 lanes No Secondary Road Residential areas and a school
Widen Waalew Rd from Corwin Rd to Central Ave from 2 to 4 lanes Yes Major Road Residential areas Widen Rancherias Rd from Rincon Rd to Corwin Rd from 2 to 4 lanes No Secondary Road Residential areas Widen Deep Creek Rd from Bear Valley Rd to Sitting Bull Rd from 0 to 4 lanes No Secondary Road Residential areas
Widen Deep Creek Rd from Tussing Ranch Rd to Bear Valley Rd from 2 to 4 lanes Yes Secondary Road Residential areas
Widen Kiowa Rd from Ocotillo Rd to Yucca Loma Rd from 2 to 4 lanes Yes2 Major Road Residential areas Widen Navajo Rd from SR-18 to Thunderbird Rd from 2 to 4 lanes Yes Major Road Residential areas and health care centers
Widen Bear Valley Rd from Quinnault Rd to Joshua Rd from 2 to 6 lanes Yes Major Divided Arterial Residential area
Widen Falchion Rd from Apple Valley Rd to Navajo Rd from 0 to 4 lanes No Major Road None I-15 at Boulder Rd/Dale Evans Pkwy Interchange reconstruction Yes - None Widening of SR-18 west of Apple Valley Road from 6 to 8 lanes. Yes - 3 Residential areas
1Yucca Loma Rd is classified as a Local Truck Route from Apple Valley Rd to Kiowa Rd. 2Kiowa Rd is classified as a Local Truck Route from Bear Valley Rd to Yucca Loma Rd. 3The Town does not have a classification for an 8-lane facility yet.

Source: Apple Valley 2025

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▪ The Town’s updated General Plan Buildout roadway network is estimated to generate fewer vehicle miles travelled (VMT) in 2050 compared to the existing General Plan Buildout roadway network (see Table 2, Circulation Element VMT Calculations).

Table 2 Circulation Element VMT Calculations
Scenario Boundary VMT Service Population Boundary VMT/
Service Population
Circulation Element Update 1,730,435 128,880 13.43
Existing Circulation Element 1,743,492 128,880 13.53
Source: Apple Valley 2025
▪ The Town’s existing General Plan had a goal to “expand a safe and efficient circulation and transportation system”. The Circulation Element Update used that previous goal as a basis to establish four new goals, which provide a detailed approach to achieve a “safe and efficient transportation system”. Policies were paired with each goal so that the Circulation Element is consistent with legislation that has been passed since the adoption of the existing General Plan, such as Assembly Bill 1358 (amendment to Sections 65040.2 and 65302 of the Government Code), Assembly Bill 98, Senate Bill 743 (amendment to Section 21099 of the Public Resources Code), and Senate Bill 932 (Section 65302 of the Government Code). The following four new goals are incorporated into the Goals, Policies, and Strategies chapter of the Circulation Element and guide the expansion of the transportation system:
o Goal 1: Mobility - The Town shall continue to maintain and expand an efficient transportation system that serves the mobility needs of a dynamic and prosperous Apple Valley. o Goal 2: Safety - The Town shall provide a safe, accessible, and equitable transportation system that serves the mobility needs of all users.
o Goal 3: Sustainability – The Town shall foster improved traffic flow and air quality by encouraging the use of non‐motorized transportation, alternative fuel vehicles, and carpooling vehicles. o Goal 4: Goods Movement: The Town shall provide for the safe and efficient movement of goods, while maximizing economic benefits and minimizing negative impacts.

The Circulation Element Update changed maintaining a Level of Service (LOS) from a project requirement to a General Plan goal, reflecting the change in environmental significance from LOS to VMT. LOS remains a planning goal, but is no longer a mandate, giving the Town flexibility in road design and application. Reducing VMT is added as a goal reflecting the state guidance. The proposed project would revise the circulation element to refine the street network to accommodate land use changes, minimize VMT, and enhance transportation infrastructure, all in compliance with state law and aligned with the adopted General Plan framework.

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1.3 CERTIFIED EIR
The Certified EIR determined that implementation of the existing General Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts related to air quality, land use, and traffic and circulation. These impacts are summarized below.

Air Quality
The implementation of the General Plan and Annexations 2008-001 and 2008-002 will result in significant air quality impacts in several areas. Each area is described below.

Air Quality Management Planning
The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) has adopted an Ozone attainment plan, which utilizes land use projections and associated growth rates from the previous General Plan land use plan (1998), and the County of San Bernardino land use designations in the annexation areas. The proposed General Plan land use designations result in increased residential densities, and greater commercial/retail and industrial development. Buildout of the updated General Plan may interfere or delay implementation of the Ozone attainment plan, since it increases densities and is therefore non-conforming. This has a significant impact. There are no mitigation measures available to reduce this impact to less than significant levels. As a result, the build out of the General Plan, and of Annexations 2008-001 and 2008-002 will result in a significant and unavoidable impact to air quality management planning Consumer Products
The use of consumer products such as air fresheners, automotive products, household cleaners, and personal care products generate ROG emissions from daily use. URBEMIS 2007 Version 9.2.4 sets forth a per person factor of 0.0171 pounds per day. Therefore, the buildout of the General Plan has the potential to result in a maximum of 3,333.32 pounds of ROG per day from the use of consumer products. The project-specific thresholds for ROG of 137 pounds per day would be exceeded. Thus, the buildout of the General Plan and annexations would generate unavoidable significant impacts to air quality as a result of ROG emissions in the long term. There are no mitigation measures available to reduce these potential impacts, and they will remain significant.

Stationary Source Emissions
At buildout of the General Plan and the annexation areas, operational emissions for nitrogen oxides will be exceeded at both power plants and natural gas generation facilities. Although these emissions will not occur in Apple Valley, as no such generating facilities exist in the planning area, the threshold criteria established by MDAQMD will be exceeded. This will result in significant impacts which cannot be mitigated, and impacts will be unavoidable.

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