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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 Meeting Minutes 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced five (5) 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: David Stapleton, as assignee PART LLC. v. Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, et al
Case Number: San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1816606 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) E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1):
Case Name: In Re Estate of Jose Ruvalcaba, et al. v. City of Victorville Case Number: San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1920990 Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Becerra, Council Member 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 five (5) closed session items as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Pastor Paul Gostanian of High Desert Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation Recognizing Victorville Police Explorer Scouts - Post 502 for Winning the Recent National ExCon Competition
Victor Valley Transit Authority presentation on Micro Transit Service, Micro-Link Presentation recognizing 40 years of the High Desert Section of the National Council of Negro Women
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
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:
Brendan O'Brian spoke on general items
Danny Felix spoke on general items
Maggie Martin spoke on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 2022 Mandatory Conflict of Interest Code Review
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council receive and file the attached 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice that amendments are required to the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Victorville, the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, the Southern California Logistics Rail Authority, the Victorville Joint Powers Financing Authority, the Victorville Library Board of Trustees, the Successor Agency to the Victorville Redevelopment Agency and the Victorville Water District.
2. Animal Control Division - 4th Quarter Activity Report, FY21/22 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Council review and file.
3. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2A for Payroll Period July 22, 2022, through August 05, 2022, in the amount of $1,793,688.49 covering Check No. 32976 through 33005, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 32979 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 290935 through 291402, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
4. Commercial Demand Schedule No 5
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 5 in the amount of $9,601,808.90, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 331420 through 331671 and Warrant No. 787034 through 787258 for 08/24/2022 through 09/01/2022 and Wire Transfers dated 08/25/2022 through 08/26/2022, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No 2431
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2431 adopting the Planned Unit Development portion of Case No. PLAN21-00023; a Planned Unit Development to allow for a zone change to rezone approximately 34 acres of general commercial (C-2) designated land to mixed use designated land, and to allow for the establishment of site specific development standards and land use allowance in conjunction with a Planned Unit Development on property located north of and abutting Bear Valley Road between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.
6. Waste Tire Enforcement Grant - Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-108, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 to appropriate $64,960.00 in both revenue and expenditures related to the Waste Tire Enforcement Grant as awarded by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
7. Minutes of the July 19, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting and the August 3, 2022, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on July 19, 2022, and the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held on August 3, 2022 Questions and Comments ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar Items 1 though 7 Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Council Member Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Purchase of Exeloo Automatic Public Restrooms at two locations: (1) Center Street Park, and (2) Brentwood Park
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve a contract with Exeloo Corporation, in the amount not to exceed $470,800.00, to purchase two self-cleaning public restrooms for Center Street Park and Brentwood Park.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
9. Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instruction Agreement with the Oremor Management & Investment Company for the sale of real property more particularly described as Accesso Parcel Numbers (APN) 3106-261-12 AND 3106-261-13, pursuant to the approved Long Range Property Management Plan ("LRPMP") and contingent upon receipt of Countywide Oversight Board approval
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors:
(1) Adopt Resolution R-SA-22-007 approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions Agreement, subject to minor no substantive changes, with the Oremor Management & Investment Company for the sale of APN No: 3106-261-12 and 3106-261-13 pursuant to the approved LRPMP and contingent upon receipt of Countywide Oversight Board Approval;
(2) Adopt Resolution No. R-SA-22-008 amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to recognize the sale proceeds; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and related escrow documents to effectuate the sale.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
10. Receive and file of annual Single Audit on Federal Expenditures report for Year Ended June 30, 2021
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Single Audit.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Council Member Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
11. Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in the amount of $1,135, 102 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council authorize by minute action:
(1) The adoption of Resolution No. 22-106 approving an additional revenue appropriation of $1,135,102.00 for the LTF Fund in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 annual budget; and (2) The filing of the LTF Article 8 Claim Form for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 requesting to receive the balance of an apportionment in the amount of $1, 135, 102.00.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
12. Capital Project Needs Analysis for Green Tree Bld Extension and Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad Projects
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Capital Project Needs Analysis for the Green Tree Blvd. Extension and the Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad Projects for Fiscal Years 2023/2024 through 2027/2028.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
13. Amendment Number Two to a Consultant-Professional Services Provider Agreement with Hinderlinter, de Llamas and Associates for Measure P Use and Transactions Tax Audit Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council
(1) approve Amendment Number Two to the Consultant/Professional Services Agreement with Hinderlinter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for Measure P Use and Transaction Tax Audit Services for the current year in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and (2) approve Resolution No. 22-107 increasing the budget to cover this agreement amendment.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
14. Community Survey Results
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council receive and file this report.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Council Member Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
15. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced that the City received 700 day passes from the Victor Valley Transit Authority for the City's homelessness efforts, benefitting those sheltered at the Westwinds Center and those who will be sheltered at the upcoming facility downtown.
The Symba Center and California University of Science and Medicine at Colton have bridged a relationship to provide an onsite clinic at the Westwinds Center and ultimately at the upcoming facility downtown.
The Fall Festival will be held on October 1st, from 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The former swap meet building on 7th and La Paz has been issued permits to become a Superior Groceries store.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
17. Reports from Council Members
Councilmember Gomez spoke about her involvement in the community.
Councilmember Becerra and Mayor Pro Tem Irving thanked staff.
Mayor Jones spoke about her attendance to the Measure I Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the SBCTA General Policy Committee meeting, the VVWRA meeting, the CPD Grant Committee meeting, and the High Desert Hispanic Chamber of Commerce meeting. She also attended the League of California Cities Conference in Long Beach and, as the voting delegate, voted in favor of making minor non-substantive amendments to the bylaws.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk