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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 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Item(s) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced three (3) closed session items as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(1): Kinsell, Newcomb, & Dedios, Inc., V. City of Victorville Et Al., Sbosc Case No.
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VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
A. Conference With Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Acquisition of Water Rights - Mojave Water Basin District Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, General Manager, Or Authorized Designee Negotiating Parties: Soppeland Revocable Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
B. Conference With Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Acquisition of Water Rights - Mojave Water Basin District Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, General Manager, Or Authorized Designee Negotiating Parties: Neil and Mary De Vries Family Trust Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. 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
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced three (3) closed session items as set forth on the agenda. There was no reportable action with respect to City Council - Item A.
Victorville Water District - Item A: The Council agreed to purchase water rights from the Soppeland Revocable Trust, 478-acre feet for a total amount of $645,300.00. The vote was 3-1 with Councilmember Gomez voting no.
Victorville Water District - Item B: The Water District agreed to purchase 3,800-acre feet of water for a total price of $5,225,000.00. The vote was 3-1 with Councilmember Gomez voting no. The total price of both purchases comes to $6,296,000.00, that includes a small percentage of brokerage fees and escrow fees.
Invocation: Mayor Jones
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced one (1) revision. Item 10, had revisions to the Staff Report under the Fiscal Impact Section with the addition of the last paragraph.
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:
Jose Chavez spoke on general items.
Dolores Williams spoke on item 11.
Blanca Gomez spoke on general items.
Roger LaPlante spoke on general items.
Maggie Martin spoke on general items.
Soto spoke on general items.
Due to technical difficulties, Item 10 under Written Communications of the agenda was presented before Public Hearing(s).
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
10. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-036 authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Victorville Electric Revenue Bonds to finance the costs of certain improvements to, or necessary or convenient in connection with the use and operation of, the City's electric system and to refund certain outstanding bonds previously issued for those purposes Consideration for approval by the Victorville Joint Powers Financing Authority ("Authority") of a form of Bank Consent that provides BNP Paribas' consent, subject to certain terms and conditions, for the Trustee to send out an optional redemption notice to the owners of the 2007A Bonds Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-036 authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Victorville Electric Revenue Bonds to finance the costs of certain improvements to, or necessary or convenient in connection with the use and operation of, the City's electric system and to refund certain outstanding bonds previously issued for those purposes; approving the forms and the execution and delivery of documents related to the issuance and sale of the bonds; and authorizing certain other actions in connection with the issuance and sale of the bonds That the Victorville Joint Powers Financing Authority Board:
(1) Approve the form of Bank Consent among the City, the Authority, and BP Paribas (provider of an irrevocable direct pay letter of credit for the 2007A Bonds) that provides BP's consent for the Trustee to send out an optional redemption notice to owners of the 2007A Bonds ano describes the terms and conditions under which this consent is given Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Approval request for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required 2022 - 2026 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan, allocating federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds; and a request to authorize the allocation of Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to a subrecipient of the previously approved Community Outreach Program
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, public and agency comments regarding the draft 2022 - 2026 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; (2) Approve Resolution No. 22-034 - Adopting the 2022 - 2026 Consolidated Plan, the 2022- 2023 Annual Action Plan, and the 2022 Analysis of Impediment to Fair Housing, as presented for submittal to HUD, which contains the funding recommendations made by the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Subcommittee;
(3) Approve the allocation of $60,000 in CDBG-CV - Community Outreach Program funding to the Symba Center to provide services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for submittal to HUD.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing.
The following people spoke:
Roger LaPlante spoke in support.
The Chair closed the Public Hearing.
Questions ensued.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Notice of Completion - Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C1 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C1.
3. Security Releases for Las Haciendas Tracts
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Approve the release of the remaining 20% for the Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map Nos. 16942, 16943, 16944, and 16969; and
(2) Approve the release of the Labor and Materials Securities for Tract Map Nos. 16943 and 16944.
Security Release for Tract Map No. 16720
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Approve the release of the remaining 20% for the Water and Storm Drain Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 16720; and
(2) Approve the full release of the Water and Storm Drain Labor and Materials Securities for Tract Map No. 16720.
5. Security Reduction for Tract Map No. 15896-1
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve a 60% reduction of the Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 15896-1.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2425
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2425 adding a new Chapter
6.37 (Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction) to Title 6 (Health and Safety) of the Victorville Municipal Code and revising subsection 16-5.11.050(a) of Title 16, Chapter 5, Article 11 (Green Building Code) of the Victorville Municipal Code.
7. Minutes of the March 1, 2022, and March 15, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings and March 17, 2022, Special City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on March 1, 2022, and March 15, 2022, and the Special City Council Meeting held on March 17, 2022
8. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify the Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9A for Payroll Period February 18, 2022 through March 4, 2022, in the amount of $1,515,412.96 covering Check Nos. 32695 through Nos. 32711, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check Nos. 32699 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 285944 through 286432, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
9. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 19
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 19 in the amount of $7,882,238.22, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 329465 through 329743 and Warrant No. 785018 through 785284 for 03/23/2022 through 04/06/2022 and Wire Transfers dated 03/25/2022 through 04/08/2022, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Councilmember Gomez
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONT.
11. Consideration of funding allocations to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applicants for eligible services through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Authorize staff to proceed with the allocation of funds through ARPA to fund eligible CDBG applicants as outlined in Attachment A of this staff report; (2) Approve the disbursement of ARPA funds utilizing the reimbursement and tracking model that is typical of the CDBG funding requirements; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents and contracts.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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 12 through 14 concurrently.
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
12. Approval for Purchase of an International Bergkamp FP5 Flameless Patcher Truck Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of an International Bergkamp FP5 Flameless Patcher Truck from Bergkamp Pavement Preservation Solutions in the amount of $292,302.
13. Approval for Purchase of a Peterbilt MB Longline Striper Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of a new Peterbilt MB Striper from JX- Truck Center in the amount of $427,073.22.
14. Approval for Purchase of an Aerial Altec Bucket Truck Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of a 2024 Ford F-550 Aerial Altec Bucket Truck Model AT41M from Altec Industries Inc., in the amount of $211,915.02.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Councilmember Becerra
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
15. Purchase of Cisco Switches, Web Filtering Appliance, and Firewall Software Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award the purchase in the amount not to exceed $273,831.34 to Logicalis, Inc. for the installation and configuration of new Cisco network equipment, licensing, and software that will support a 10-gigabit internet circuit for the City Hall local area network.
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
16. Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Projects - Phases 1 and 2 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Authorize the submittal of claims and requests for reimbursements for TDA Article 3 funds from the San Bernardino Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Phase 1 Project in the amount of $244,000.00, and the Phase 2 Project in the amount of $246,640.00.
(2) Authorize the City Engineer to certify the completion of both projects.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
17. Approval of Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc., for Seventh Street Traffic Signal Modification Plans
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed of $90,000.00 for preparation of plans for the modification of five traffic signals on Seventh Street.
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
18. Consideration of revisions to the Victorville Municipal Code amending the City Manager's purchasing authority threshold from $50,000 to $125,000 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve moving the revisions to the Victorville Municipal Code to the May 3, 2022 meeting.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Councilmember Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
19. City Manager Reports
City Manager, Keith C. Metzler, announced pavement reconstruction is continuing down Arrowhead Dr. between Greentree and Nisqualli. The Greentree Extension Project is continuing, notices have been sent out advising of only one lane open in each direction on Hesperia Rd.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission is recommending against considering listing the Western Joshua Tree as a threatened species.
The Wellness Center was issued a building permit on the 11th of April and the groundbreaking is tomorrow, April 20.
The Amazon project located at the Airport is fully erected with roof structure.
20. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
21. Reports from Council Members
Councilmember Becerra presented her reports. She thanked Mayor Pro Tem Irving for the blue lights outside of City Hall. She attended the Spring Festival this past Saturday and mentioned it was great and thanked all the employees who participated.
Councilmember Gomez presented her reports, speaking on how she is out in the community and engaging with people and she was able to give a couple of free Easter baskets to children.
Mayor Pro Tem Irving presented her reports. She attended the Spring Festival, Burning Bush Church had a family outing, and she announced that she is officially part of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Mayor Jones presented her reports, stating she has been attending meetings with outside agencies as is required.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
ATTEST:
lennifer Thompson, City Cler