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Victorville, CA
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VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL
VICTORVILLE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS RAIL AUTHORITY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THE CITY AS HOUSING ASSETS SUCCESSOR
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meetihg Minutes ‘ 5:00 pm. Closed Session
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 6:00 pm. Regular Session
5:00 pm. Closed Session >
Call to Order
Roll Call
Fresent: CounciIFnember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem " Irving
Absent: _Mayor Jones
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Item(s) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the ’ agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation Pursuant to GovernmentCode 54956.9(D)(1): ~
Case Name: David Stapleton, as assignee PART LLC. v. Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, et al
Case Number: San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1816608 Recess to Closed Session
6:00 pm. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Mayor Jones
City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to the item.
Invocation: Pastor Paul Gostanian of High Desert Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
City Clerk Presents AgendaIRevisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced one (1) revision. Item 2 had revisions to the Fiscal Impact section, the Discussion section, Attachment A, and Attachment B.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Introduction to Public Comments
Mayor Pro Tern Irving provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
DeAnn Hudgins spoke on general items.
Roger LaPlante spoke on general items.
Ralph Brown spoke oh general items.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Sewer Main Lining at Various Locations 2022 Project —Award of Construction Contract Recemmendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Notice of Exemption; and
(2) Award a construction contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. in the amount of $1,682,656.50 for the Sewer Main Lining Various Locations 2022 Project.
Questions ensued
Mayor Pro Tem Irving opened the Public Hearing.
The fol‘lowing people spoke:
Ralph Brown spoke in opposition.
Mayor Pro Tem Irving closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tern Irving
Absent: Mayor Jones
2. Mid-Year Budget Review and Amendment Request to the 2021-22 Fiscal Budget Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors approve the changes reflected in this agenda item along with the included attachments by adopting:
(1) Resolution No. 22-018 of the City Council amending Resolution 21-064, as amended, the budget resolution for the City of Victorville for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (2) Resolution No. VWD-22—001 of the Victorville Water District amending Resolution 21-012, as amended, the budget resolution for the Victorville Water District for the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022
(3) Resolution No. SCLAA—22-004 of the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority amending Resolution 21-005, as amended, the budget resolution for the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority for the Fiscal Year 2021 -2022 City Manager, Keith C. Metzler recommended we continue this item to the March 15, 2022, meeting._
Mayor Pro Tem Irving opened the Public Hearing.
The following people spoke:
Ralph Brown spoke in opposition.
Maggie Martin spoke in support.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Reject all bids and resolicit for Annual Supply Agreement for Water Treatment Chemicals Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Reject all bids received and opened for the Annual Supply Agreement for Water Treatment Chemicals, Project #CC22-074 ("Projec "); and
(2) Direct staff to resolicit the Project.
Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2021
Recommendation:
That the City Council/Board of Directors receive and file the attached Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2021.
Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16 in the amount of $8,272,620.52, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 328850 through 328977 and Warrant No. 784506 through 784673 for 02/09/2022 through 02/16/2022 and Wire Transfers dated 02/11/2022 through 02/22/2022, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No.7B for Payroll Period January 07, 2022 through January 21, 2022, in the amount of $1,548,994.16 covering Check No. 32634 through 32654, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 32640 and 32641 have a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 284638 through 285068, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: 'Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Absent: Mayor Jones
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Annual Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors approve a motion to receive and file the following:
(1) City of Victorville Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021,
(2) Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and- Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards for the Fiscal Year ended June 30,2021, (3) Victorville Water District Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30 2021, and
(4) Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Basic Financial Statements forthe Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021.
Due to technical difficulties this item was continued after item 9 of the agenda.
Benefits Resolution No. 22-020 and Table of Organization Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Benefits Resolution 22—020, revising the Table of Organization and Compensation Schedule, effective January 1, 2022.
City Manager, Keith C. Metzler, recommended this item be continued to the March 15, 2022, meeting.
Declaration of Surplus Land — Civic Properties
Recommendation:
That the Board of Directors for the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. R-SA— 22- 003 declaring the Civic Properties as “Surplus Land" pursuant to the Surplus Land Act Questions ensued
10. Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
' Seconded: Mayor Pro Tern Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Absent: Mayor Jones
Annual Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Due to technical difficulties this item was continued after Item 9 of the agenda.
Kassie Rademacher provided a presentation regarding the City’s Financial Statement audit results. '3
Questibns ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations —
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Councilmember Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Absent: Mayor Jones
Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land — Duncan Property
Recommendation:
That the Board of Directors for the Victorville Water District: I (1)Adopt Resolution No. VWD 22—002 declaring the Duncan Property as “Exempt Surplus Land” pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, and authorize the transmittal of a certified copy of the Resolution to the Housing and Community Development (“HOD") Department, as specified in Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines; and
(2) Authorize staff to initiate negotiations for the disposition and sale of the Duncan Property with the San Bernardino County Real Estate Services Division Question ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
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Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Absent: Mayor Jones
Approval of an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement for the Victor Valley Economic Development Authority Bear Valley Loan
Recommendation:
(1) That the Honorable Victorville Successor Agency Board of Directors adopt Resolution No.
R-SA—22—002 approving an amended restated loan agreement for the Victor Valley Economic Development Authority Bear Valley loan; and
(2) That the Honorable SCLAA Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. SCLAA—22-006 approving an amended and restated loan agreement for the Victor Valley Economic Development Authority Bear Valley loan ‘*
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: Councilmember Becerra
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving Absentf Mayor Jones
Amendment Number Four to a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Hinderlinter, de Llamas and Associates for Sales and Use Tax Audit Services Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment Number Four to the Consultant/Professional Services Agreement with Hinderlinter, d’e Llamas and Associates for the current year not to exceed amount of $150,000.00.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Councilmember Gomez
Comments ensued
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Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem irving
Absent: Mayor Jones
Airport Joint Use Agreement Between the United States of America (Air Force) and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into an Airport Joint Use Agreement between the United States of America (acting by and through the Secretary of the Air Force) and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority;
(2) Authorize the Airport Director to sign said AJUA; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 22-007, amending the 2021/2022 budget, increasing revenue in Fund 450 by $14,554.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recominendations
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: Councilmember Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem irving
Absent: Mayor Jones
Award of contract to All American Fence for the construction of a wrought iron fence, concrete repair/replacement, plus the installation of two (2) automatic gates Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council
(1) Approve the award of contract to All American Fence Company for the construction of a wrought iron fence at Fire Station 311, concrete repairs (Additive #1) and the installation of two automatic gates in the amount not to exceed $198,000.00 for project 0022—073.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Absent: Mayor Jones
15. City Manager Reports
City Manager, Keith C. Metzler, reported construction was expected to be complete in Summer of 2023 for the widening of the bridge on Bear Valley Rd.
Animal Care and Control Office is resuming pet food donations from Nutro to help serve some of the needs and operations in the Animal Care and Control office. ' Free dump day on Saturday March 12, from 8 am. to 1 p.m., at the former University Prep site on Forrest St.
Mega Mart is complete, located on Nisqualli Drive. Other projects underway include Dollar General, Project Fairing at SCLA, CarMax, Chipotle, Zendejas, and more.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Councilmember Becerra motioned for discussion and possible action to change the purchasing authority of the City Manager from $50,000 to $250,000 to be brought back to Council at the meeting of April 5, 2022. ,
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: ' Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 2—1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Absent: Mayor Jones
17. Reports from Council Members
Councilmember Gomez presented her reports, speaking on her being available to the public. She can be reached at (760) 912-3190.
Councilmember Becerra presented her reports, encouraging all citizens to sign up for the City of Victorville newsletter to get notifications of upcoming events. The Spring Festival is coming up and children are able to sign up for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Mayor Pro Tern Irving presented her reports, thanking her colleagues and the staff on having a successful meeting.
Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tem Irving adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.
ATTEST:
Jenéé Thompson, City Clerk