Members Present
Apple Valley Town Counci!
MINUTES
July 14, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Council Chamber
Mayor Scott Nassif
Council Member Curt Emick
Council MemberArt Bishop
Council Member Larry Cusack
Mayor Pro Tem Kari Leon
1. Call to Order
Mayor Nassif called to order the regular session of the Apple Valley Town Council at 6:31.
Openinq Ceremonies
2.'l lnvocation
Pastor Hector Garcia with Calvary ChapelApple Valley.
2.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Curt Emick.
2.3 Presentations
Vehicle Milage Tax (VMT) AB 1421, Kiana Valentine
Public Comments
David Dencker
John 'Tex" Wlliams
Marcus Salazar
Clay Lacey
Brian Cochrane
Councilmember Committee/Commission/Communitv Participation 3 4
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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 he attended.
Council Member Bishop commented on Committee Meetings and events he attended.
Council Member Emick commented on Committee Meetings and events he attended.
Mayor Pro-Tem Leon commented on Committee Meetings and events she attended.
Mayor Nassif commented on Committee Meetings and events he attended. 5 Town Council Announceme nts
5.1 Suggested items for next Agenda
Council Member Bishop asked staff to look at the potential changes to the California Environmental Quality Act that Proposition 45 would cause if passed by voters.
5.2 Time, Date & Place for Next Town Counci! Regular or Special Meeting A. Regular Meeting - July 28, 2026 - Council Chambers Regular Session at 6:30pm
5 Town Council Consent Aoenda
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
David Dencker 6.2 and 6.6
Mayor Nassif, and Council Member Cusack recused from voting on item 6.7 as their positions on the PBID board presents a potential conflict with this item.
Motion by: Council Member Emick
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Leon
To approve the Consent Calendar items numbered 6.1 to 6.7 as recommended.
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Council Member Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Mayor Pro Tem Leon
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6.4 6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
That the Town Council approve the subject minutes as part of the consent agenda.
JUNE 2026 COMMERClAL WARRANTS AND WIRE TRANSFER
SCHEDULES
That the Town Council receive, ratify, and file the Commercial Warrants and \Mre Transfer Schedules as presented.
JUNE 2026 PAYROLUBENEFITS WARRANTS SCHEDULE
That the Town Council receive, ratify and file the payroll/benefits warrants as presented.
RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY REPAIR - GOLF COURSE KITCHEN
DRAIN LINE REPAIR
6.5 That the Town Council ratify the Town Manager's authorization of an emergency repair and the waiver of the Town's purchasing requirement for the emergency drain line repairs at the Apple Valley Golf Course kitchen, in the amount of $37,135.00.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21 APPROVING THE APPLE VALLEY CHOICE ENERGY 2026INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN
That the Town Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 approving the Apple Valley Choice Energy 2026 lntegrated Resource Plan.
6.6 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2026-22 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
AND SALARY SCHEOULE FOR THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22, A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley, California, amending the current Classification and Salary Schedule.
6.7 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026.23, APPROVING THE LEVYAND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WITHIN THE PBIO
That the Town Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-23, approving the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 within the Apple Valley Village Property and Business lmprovement District.
Carried (5 to 0)
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7 . Public Hearinqs
7,1 ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026.24, TO RECORD DELINQUENTANIMAL
CONTROL FEES, UTILITY FEES AND COSTS, AND CODE
ENFORCEMENT FEES AGAINST REAL PROPERry LOCATED IN THE
TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY AND DIRECTING THAT SAID
ASSESSMENTS CONSTITUTE A LIEN UPON SAID PROPERTIES
The Town Council hereby opens, conducts, and closes a Public Hearing, and adopts Resolution No.2026-24 confirming delinquent animal control, utility, and code enforcement fees and costs as assessments against real property located within the Town, and directing that said assessments constitute a lien upon the affected properties.
Mayor Nassif opened the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m.
Suresh Malkani - Finance Director, presented the staff report as filed with the Town Clerk's office.
Mayor Nassif Closed the Public Hearing at 8:09 p.m
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
Motion by: Council Member Cusack
Seconded by: Council Member Emick
Adopt Resolution No.2026-24 confirming delinquent animal control, utility, and code enforcement fees and costs as assessments against real property located within the Town, and directing that said assessments constitute a lien upon the afiected properties.
Yes (5): Mayor Nassif, Council Member Emick, Council Member Bishop, Council Member Cusack, and Mayor Pro Tem Leon
Carried (5 to 0)
8. Business of the Council
8.1 APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN PLANS FOR THE
CIVIC CENTER PICKLEBALL COURTS
That the Town Council:
A. Approve the final plans and specifications for the Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts Project.
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A. Approve the final plans and specifications for the Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts Project.
B. Authorize staff to move forward with construction should grant funding or other funding sources become available to fully fund the construction costs.
C. Authorize stafi to advertise for bids and award a construction contract in accordanc,e with the Town's purchasing policies upon confirmation of available project funding.
Debbie Rivera - Parks and Recreation Director, presented the stafi report as presented to the Town Clerks office.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
David Dencker
Bobby Terango
Marcus Salazar
Steven Taylor
Jefi Ricker
Jefferey Horner
Cary Packer
People who presented a card in favor of 8.1 but did not speak Clay Lacey
Motion by: Council Member BishoP
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Leon
A. Approve the final plans and specifications for the Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts Project.
B. Authorize stafi to move forward with construction should grant funding or other funding sources become available to fully fund the construction costs.
C. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and award a construc,tion contract in accordance with the Town's purchasing policies upon confirmation of available projecl funding.
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9. Reoorts. Requests and Communications
10. Town Manaqer's Comme nts & Leoislative Update
Guy Eisenbrey - Town Manager, spoke on upcoming events happening in the Town of Apple Valley.
Closed Session
Motion by: Council Member Emick
Seconded by: Council Member Cusack
To Adjourn the regular meeting to move into Closed Session at 8:35 p.m. to discuss the following:
11.1 Glosed Session
A. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)) (Discussing Procedures To Hear an Appeal Only)
Thomas Rice - Town Attorney, reported that under the Town's personnel rules the Town Council has established an Ad-Hoc committee composed of the Mayor Nassif and Council Member Cusack to hear an appeal from a staff member the Committee will exist until the conclusion of the appeal and certification of decision by the Town Council.
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Carried (5 to 0)
Canied Unanimouslv
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Adiournment
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Leon
Seconded by: Council Member Bishop
To adjourn the meeting of the Apple Valley Town Council at 9:15 p.m.
Carried
N ass if, Mayor
Kiel E. Mangerino, ng Town Clerk
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