City Council Chambers
Victorville 14343 Civic Drive
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
Adjourned Meeting Minutes 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Nednesday, August 3, 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
Councilmember Gomez left the dais at 5:03 p.m.
Councilmember Gomez returned to the dais at 5:06 p.m.
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced four (4) Closed Session items as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations) C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations) D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations) 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 Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced four (4) Closed Session items as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Pastor Joseph Garibay of Calvary Chapel Victorville Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
The Chair declared that this meeting will be adjourned in memory and honor of Bob Dutton, San Bernardino County's Assessor Recorder Clerk, a beloved statesman and community member.
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:
Avelina Mendoza spoke on general items
Brendan O'Brien spoke on item 2
Sky spoke on item 2
Maggie Martin spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Annual Confirmation of Maintenance Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Conduct a public hearing and receive testimony for the final approval of the Engineer's Reports for Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 1 through 8, Drainage Facility Assessment Districts 1 through 3, Maintenance Assessment Districts 1 through 3, and the City- Wide Street Lighting Assessment District and adoption of proposed Resolution Nos. 22-087 through 22-090 confirming and ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessments for the respective assessment districts;
(2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Give final approval of the Engineer's Reports for each assessment district; and (4) Adopt Resolution Nos. 22-087 through 22-090.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
2. Old Town Street Lighting Update
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council receive and file this report.
Questions and comments 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
3. Proposed First Amendment to Employment Agreement for the City Manager Recommendation:
At the City Council Meeting of July 19, 2022, the City Council reviewed the terms of a City Manager Agreement with Keith C. Metzler. As a result of that review, it is the recommendation that the Honorable City Council consider approval of the proposed First Amendment to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to amend the annual salary of the City Manager to $303,000 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
Motion was made to approve the proposed First Amendment to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager, including the approved annual salary of $303,000.
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
4. Renewal of the Legal Services Agreement for the City Attorney Recommendation:
It is the recommendation that the Honorable City Council consider renewal of the Legal Services Agreement for the City Attorney.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation .
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
5. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the Shred Fest and Compost Giveaway Event will be held at the Materials Recovery Facility on August 6, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It will be open to all residents of the Victor Valley and features free shredding of up to 4 boxes of paper, residential materials, and free composting giveaway limited to 50 gallons. More information is available on the City website.
An allocation of 100 VVTA bus passes was issued to the City by Rolling Start, a CDBG sub- recipient. The bus passes will be issued to homeless individuals by the Homeless Engagement Team. Rolling Start is located at 16519 Victor Street.
Construction for Dollar General is underway at Village Drive and Mojave Drive. Construction for Iron Mountain, at SCLA, is nearing completion. A submittal for a McDonalds, to be located at Bear Valley Road and Second Street, is in plan check.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made, for possible discussion and action, to look at adding safety measures to the streets to make the community feel safer.
A substitute motion was made to turn the item in discussion over to the City Manager, to review with the City Engineer the street safety conditions at Amargosa Road and Eucalyptus Street and bring the report back to Council via email.
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, and Mayor Jones
Motion was made to place on the agenda for Council to receive a report every 30 days, at the second meeting of each month City costs incurred in connection with existing litigation that affect Councilmembers.
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Councilmember Gomez
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, and Mayor Jones
7. Reports from Councilmembers
Councilmember Gomez reported on her involvement in the community as a community resource. She also reported on her attendance to committees as an audience member.
Mayor Pro Tem Irving reported on her attendance to National Night Out.
Councilmember Becerra reported on her invitation to the opening of the Police and Fire Athletic League.
Mayor Jones reported on the June 29, 2022, SBCTA workshop and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Irving for attending in her stead. She also reported that VVWRA approved its budget and that she was unanimously re-appointed to the General Policy Committee of the SBCTA.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m in memory and honor of Bob Dutton, San Bernardino County's Assessor Recorder Clerk, a beloved statesman and community member.
ATTEST:
Sull
Jenmifer Thompson, City Clerk