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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 Meeting Minutes 6:00 pm. Regular Session
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
6:00 pm. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky
Invocation: Pastor Diondre McBride of Sunrise Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
ProclamationslSpecial Presentations
Presentation Recognizing Freedom Writers, Darlene Lara and Nevaeh Castillo and Teachers, Roma Flores and Debra Fernandez
Presentation Recognizing Sohan Patel, Winner of the City‘s Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest Presentation Recognizing Green de Bortnowsky LLP, Sponsor of the Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest Plaque
City Clerk Presents.AgendalRevisions to Agenda
City Clerk announce two (2) revisions. Item 11 had revisions to the Fiscal impact section, Discussion Section, AttachmentA, Attachment B, and Attachment C. Item 18 had revisions to Attachment B.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Introduction to Public Comments
Mayor Jones provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Angel Esparza spoke on item 18.
Blanca Gomez spoke on general items.
Sarah Villanueva spoke on the presentations and general items.
Maggie Martin spoke on general items.
Roger LaPIante spoke on item 18.
Basil Kimbrew spoke on general items.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. A Site Plan with a Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the deveiopment of a 212 unit multi-family apartment complex and a General Plan Amendment from Commercial to High Density Residential and a Zone Change from 0-2 General Commercial to R-4 Very High Density Residential on two acres of the proposed 12 acre site on property located at the Southeast corner of Balsam Road and the logical extension of Winona Street Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and take the following actions:
(1)Adopt the attached Mitigated Negative Declaration with a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program fer the project; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 22—021, approving the General Plan Amendment portion of Case No.
PLAN20—00009; and
(3) introduce Ordinance No. 2426 for adoption and first reading by title only forthe Zone Change portion of Case No. PLAN20-00009; and
(4) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2426; and (5) Adopt Resolution No. 22-022, approving the Site Plan portion of Case No. PLAN20-00009.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing.
The following people spoke:
Angel Esparza spoke in support.
The Chair closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones 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 City of Victorville for the Fiscal Year 2021—2022
Questions eneued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing.
The following people spoke:
Mr. Ralph Brown spoke in opposition.
The Chair closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. VMUS Operating Result Report for FY 2022 - Quarter 2 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this report.
Victorviile Water District Operating Results Report for Quarter One (Q1) and Quarter Two (Q2) of Fiscal Year 2022
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors (Board) review and file.
Securities Substitution for Tract Map No. 16463
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept new securities for the public improvements for Tract Map No. 16463; and (2) Release the current Lien Agreement with DR. Horton for Tract Map No. 16463.
Security Reduction for Tract Map No. 15295
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve a reduction of 80% of the Faithful Performance Bond for the Water and Sewer Improvements for Tract Map No. 15295;
(2) Accept the water and sewer systems for maintenance; and (3) Approve a reduction of 60% 0f the Faithful Performance Bond for the Street Improvements for Tract Map No. 15295.
Calendar Year 2021 Economic Development/Southern California Logistics Airport Activity Report
Recommendation:
This report is informational only. No action is requested.
10. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 17
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 17 in the amount of $3,526,685.31, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 328978 through 329195 and Warrant No. 784674 through 784830 for 02/23/2022 through 03/02/2022 and Wire Transfers dated 02/25/2022, 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 the Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8A for Payroll Period January 21, 2022 through February 04, 2022, in the amount of $1,734,136.19 covering Check Nos. 32655 through Nos. 32674, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 32659 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 285069 through 285502, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Minutes of the December 16, 2021 Special City Council Meeting, December 21, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, and December 22, 2021 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on December 16, 2021, the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on December 21, 2021, and the minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held on December 22, 2021.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Councilmember Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tern Irving, Mayor Jones
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
11. 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.
Questions ensued
12. 13.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Consultant/Professional Services Agreement with Reward Strategy Group Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council approve a Consultant/Professional Services Agreement with Reward Strategy Group for a Compensation Study in an amount not to exceed Eighty-five Thousand Three Hundred and 00/100 dollars ($85,300).
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tern Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Amendment to the General Services Provider Standard Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Waterworks Products and Supplies Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors (Board) approve Amendment No. 3 to the General Services Provider Agreement by and between Victorville Water District (District) and Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. (Ferguson) to Furnish and Deliver Waterworks Products and Supplies, Project CC20-014, for an additional amount of $267,275.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
14. 15.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Santi Rao
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Authorize the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Mr. Santi Rao for the purchase of Assessor’s Parcel Number 0459-032-39;
(2) Approve Resolution No. SCLAA 22-005 amending the 2021/2022 budget increasing expenditures in Fund 455 by $210,000; and
(3) Authorize the Airport Directorto execute transactional documents to effectuate the purchase of subject property, including making non substantive modifications to the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Purchase of Fleet Vehicles Under Project 0022-060 Purchase of New Vehicles Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the purchase of fleet vehicles from Project CC22-060 vehicle list, through several procurement methods such as cooperative purchasing programs, lead agency piggyback programs, and availability of suitable dealer tot inventory; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary for such purchases.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
16. 17.
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tern Irving, Mayor Jones The Chair called a recess at 8:09 pm.
Recess concluded at 8:20 pm.
Approval for Purchase of Leotek LED Safety Lights
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of 108 Leotek LED safety lights from South Coast Lighting & Design in the amount of $64,480.05.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Councilmember Gomez
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Vacation of a Public Utility Easement on Property Located on Village Drive, near Culebra Road, Tract Map No. 4594, Lot Nos. 2 and 3
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt the attached Resolution No. 22—023 to vacate a public utility easement on Tract Map No. 4594, Lot Nos. 2 and 3.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Motion was made to consider Items 18, 19, 20, and 21 concurrently, with Item 18 requiring a four fifths vote.
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
18. 19.
20. 21.
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem lrving
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Wellness Center Project - Award of Phase 1 Construction Contract by the Victorville Water District
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve Resolution No. 22-025, authorizing the waiver of bidding requirements and use of cooperative purchasing construction agreements procured through Sourcewell for the Wellness Center project; and
(2) Award a construction contract to Angels Contractors Inc. for an initial first phase of construction in the amount of $4,827,947.76 for the Wellness Center project.
Wellness Center Project - Construction Management
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement for the Wellness Center Project construction management with the Pacifica Services, lnc., in an amount not to exceed of $2,373,601. ' Wellness Center Project — Cooperative Agreement with Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA)
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Cooperative Agreement between the City and WWRA related to the construction of a sewer pipe within the Wellness Center Project boundaries and authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive revisions to the agreement.
Wellness Center Project - Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for environmental services
Recommendation:
The Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for additional scope of work, an extension of the term to expire December 31, 2022, and an increase in compensation by $123,500, thereby increasing the total cumulative not to exceed sum from $115,975 to $239,475, for the environmental services associated with the construction of the Wellness Center.
Questions ensued
Motion to adopt individual staff recommendations for Items 18, 19, 20, and 21 Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Councilmember Becerra
Discussion ensued
Motion passed 3—1 for Items 19, 20, and 21
Motions failed 3-1 for Item 18
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Motion was made to reconsider Item 18 during the present time.
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Discussion ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations of Item 18 Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motions fails 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Becerra left the dais at 9:15 pm.
Motion was made to consider Items 22 and 23 concurrently.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Motion passed 2-1
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Absent: Councilmember Becerra
22. Approval of a Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement for the Victor Valley Economic Development Authority Property Acquisition Loan
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City as Housing Assets Successor (CHAS) Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. CHAS 22-002.
23. Approval of an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement for the Victor Valley Economic Development Authority Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund Loan Recommendation:
That the Honorable City as Housing Assets Successor (CHAS) Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. CHAS 22-001.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3—0 for item 22
Motion failed 2-1 for Item 23
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones. Councilmember Gomez Noes: Councilmember Gomez on Item 23
Absent: Councilmember Becerra
The Chair called a recess at 9:22 pm.
Recess concluded at 9:27 pm.
Councilmember Becerra returned to the dais at 9:29 pm.
24. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land — Parks Division Properties Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-016 declaring three properties owned by the City as “Exempt Surplus Land" pursuant to the Surplus Land Act;
(2) Authorize the transmittal of a certified copy of the Resolution to the Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) Department, as specified in Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines; and
(3) Authorize staff to initiate negotiations for the disposition and sale of the properties with the Mojave Water Agency.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones . Adoption of Resolution No. 22-017 Opposing Initiative 21—0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council Adopt Resolution No. 22—017 Opposing Initiative 21—0042A1.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Councilmember Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Motion was made to reconsider Item 23 during the present time Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation of Item 23 Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motions passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Motion was made to continue the meeting after 10 pm.
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
26. 27.
28. Motions passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with N.B.S.
Government Finance Group
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with N.B.S. Government Finance Group, increasing compensation by $24,798.00 for the completion of the City—wide User Fee Study and Development impact Fee Study.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with T.R. Design Group, Inc Recommendation:
The Honorable City Council approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with T.R. Design Group, inc. in the amount of $82,262.50 to develop a conceptual design for library services at the Green Tree Golf Course Clubhouse.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Councilmember Gomez
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant Program
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 22—024, authorizing the City Manager or
29. 30.
his designee to apply, accept and execute grant funds for the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program Grant from the California State Library.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: . Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones City Manager Reports
City Manager, Keith C. Metzler, had nothing to report.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to have a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 6:00 am. to appoint a Councilmember for an empty seat until November and bring Item18 back to the floor Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Ayes Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
Motion was made to declare the month of April as World Autism Month by lighting City Hall up with blue lights on April 2nd, 2022.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Ayes: Councilmember quez, Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Motion was made to forgo Item 31.
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: CouncilmemberBecerra
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
31. Reports from Councilmembers
Council forwent this Item as approved in Item 30.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 10:19 pm.
ATTEST:
(UKJenni hompson, City Clerk