Apple Valley Town Council
MINUTES
October 14, 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
2. Mayor Nassif called to order the regular session of the Apple Valley Town Council at 6:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
2.1 lnvocation
Pastor Foy with United in Christ Baptist Church Apple Valley.
2.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council MemberArt Bishop.
2.3 Presentations
Happy Trails Parade Winners - Sabrina Hoon, Senior Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
Public Comments
Ray Desmarais, Apple Valley, commented on the roads in Apple Valley and the conditions.
Marcy Taylor, Apple Valley, wished Doug Robertson a happy retirement. Ms.
Taylor spoke about the potential for an ordinance that preserved the original sign for the Apple Valley lnn.
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John Tex Williams, Barstow, spoke about the condition of the roads in the High Desert and why they degrade so fast. Mr. Williams also praised the council for their dedication and knowledge.
Paulette Pereira, Apple Valley, spoke about the intent to build a trucking company near residential properties on Waalew Road and the negative impacts this complex could bring.
Matthew Malady, Apple Valley, is a resident near the proposed Waalew truck and trailer industrial complex and spoke against the negative impacts that would result from the facility. He also commented on the lack of noticing for the project.
David Ford, Apple Valley, spoke in opposition to the truck and trailer yard on Waalew Road and its impact to the wide-open spaces and tranquil life he sought in Apple Valley. Mr. Ford asked for a full Environmental lmpact Report for this facility to be conducted.
4. CouncilmemberCommittee/Com m ission/Community Partici pation Council members 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 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 Town Gouncil Announcements
5.1 Suggested items for next Agenda
Council Member Bishop asked for a report on the potential implementation at the State level of Vehicle Miles Driven legislation. 5 2
Council Member Cusack commented on committee meetings and events that he attended.
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Council Member Leon asked for a report on potential events at the Horseman's center and Singh center including Rodeo's and sporting events.
Council Member Emick enquired as to the ability to have the remaining development at the Singh center completed.
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.
Town Council Consent Aqenda
Council Member Cusack has a remote interest in specific warrants on tonight's Commercial Wanants 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 wanants for Apple Valley Communications and AVCOM Services listed underAgenda ltem Number 6.2. ln addition, due to his interest in these businesses, Council Member Cusack will be recusing from voting on specific wanants listed under Agenda ltem 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 Ofiice and available for review at the dais.
Council Member Cusack confirmed he would be recusing from voting on items under agenda item 6.2.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Emick
Seconded by: Council Member Cusack
To approve the Consent Calendar items numbered 6.1 to 6.6 as recommended.
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
Canied (5 to 0)
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
That the Town Council approve the subject minutes as part ofthe consent agenda.
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SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMERCIAL WARRANTS AND WIRE TRANSFER
SCHEDULES
That the Town Council receive, ratify, and file the Commercial Wanants and Wire Transfer Schedules as presented.
SEPTEMBER 2025 PAYROLUBENEFITS WARRANTS SCHEDULE
That the Town Council receive, ratify and file the payroll/benefits warrants as presented.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE APPLE VALLEY POLICE
DEPARTMENT HVAC PROJECT
That the Town Council:
A. Accept the work for the Apple Valley Shenifs Department HVAC Replacement Project No. FAC2O25-01 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.
AWARD APPLE VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER POOL RECOATING AND
TILE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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, lnc. 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
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 571 AMENDING CHAPTER 3.12 OF TITLE 3
OF THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PURCHASING.
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7. 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.
Public Hearinqs
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 THE2025 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 REIITING TO BUILDlNG REQUIREMENTS
That the Town Council:
A. Move to open the public hearing, take testimony and close the public hearing
B. Determine that, pursuant to section 1 5061(bX3) of the State Guidelines to lmplement the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEOA), 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 efect 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.
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.
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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 Califomia Code of Regulations, Title 24, Pans 1-12.
G. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption
Mayor Nassif opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Paul Osterman, Building Official, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerks office.
Thomas Rice, Town Attomey, asked for this item to be continued in order to clarify and rectify some issues with the stafi report and ordinance.
Motion by: Council Member Leon
Seconded by: Council Member Bishop
To Continue the Public Hearing to the October 28,2025 Town Council Meeting
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 573 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.28 OF
THE APPLE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE COOE
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 (bX3) that can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment may have a significant efiect on the environment.
B. Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 573 in its entirety and read by title only.
C. Move to lntroduce Ordinance No. 573 Amending Chapter 8.28 as it relates to the lnternational Property Maintenance Code. 6 Carried (5 to 0)
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D. Direct Staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
Mayor Nassif opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Monica Camacho, Code Enforcement Supervisor, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerks office.
Discussion ensued regarding the use of the lnternational Property Maintenance Code.
Mayor Nassif closed the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Motion by: Council Member Cusack
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Emick
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.
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
Carried (5 to 0)
Motion by: Council Member Cusack
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Emick
Move to lntroduce Ordinance No. 573 amending Chapter 8.28 as it relates to the lnternational Property Maintenance Code.
Direct Staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
Carried (5 to 0)
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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2025-OO1
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. 2O25-29i and
D. Adopt Town Council Resolution No. 2025-29 Adopting the Addendum to the 2009 General Plan Environmental lmpact Report and Approving GPA No. 2025-001
Mayor Nassif opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Nicole Montano, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerks ofiice.
Discussion ensued sunounding the removal of the Lemon Street Bridge from the city of Hesperia Circulation Element.
Discussion ensued sunounding rerouting Apple Valley Road to make access to the 1 5 freeway easier.
Mayor Nassif asked if removing the High Desert Conidor would affect the Town's potential for rezoning areas along the corridor that is being removed.
Discussion ensued conceming the widening of the roads in the Town of Apple Valley.
Mayor Nassif closed the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m.
Motion by: Council Member Leon
Seconded by: Council Member BishoP
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop' Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
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I Business of the Council
REQUEST FOR CROSSWALKS ON KASOTA ROAD AT THE ST.
MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
That the Town Council:
A. Approve the recommendation for two mid-block crosswalks on Kasota Road with the associated signing, striping and markings; and
B. Direct stafi 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.
Richard Pedersen, Town Engineer, presented the stafi report as filed with the Town Clerks ofiice.
Discussion ensued sunounding the bus stops located on Kasota Road and their impact on the visibility of the crosswalks.
Richard Pedersen, Town Engineer, confirmed that because ofthe bus tumouts there would not be visibility impacts.
Motion by: Council Member Cusack
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Emick
Approve the recommendation for two mid-block crosswalks on Kasota Road with the associated signing, striping and markings; and Direct staff to start the process to amend by Ordinance, the "Special Speed Limits" Chapter of f itle '12 of the Apple Valley Municipal Code for the proposed speed limit of 35 MPH on Kasota Road between SR 18 and Kokanee Road.
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
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Carried (5 to 0)
APPOINTMENT OF TODD S. BODEM AS TOWN MANAGER AND
APPROVAL OF TOWN MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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.
Thomas Rice, Town Attorney, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerk's ofiice.
Motion by: Council Member Bishop
Seconded by: Council Member Cusack
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.
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Mayor Pro Tem Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Council Member Leon
Canied (5 to 0)
9. Reports. Requests and Communications
10. Town Manaqer's Comme nts & Leqislative Update
Orlando Acevedo, Assistant Town Manager, provided an update on events happening in the Town of Apple Valley.
Closed Session
8.2 Adiou rnment
Motion by: Council Member Leon
Seconded by: Council Member Cusack
To adjourn the meeting of the Apple Valley Town Council at 9:00 p.m. d
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Kiel Mangerino, Assistant Town Clerk