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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, October 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:01 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 Item(s) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced two (2) 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):
Case Name: In Re Estate of Jose Ruvalcaba, et al. v. City of Victorville Case Number: San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1920990 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956:9(d)(1):: |
Case Name: Francisco Aragon v. City of Victorville
Case Number: San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2009633 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 two (2) closed session items as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Father Ismael Valenzuela-Salazar of Holy Innocents Catholic Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
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:
Paul Andre Marsh spoke on general items
Maggie Martin spoke on general items
Lizabeth Lanuza spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required public hearing for a Substantial Amendment to the fiscal year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to allocate Federal Home Investment Partnership - American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) funds
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen and public comments regarding the City's proposed amendments to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-112, amending the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan thereby approving an allocation plan for $1,953,395 of HOME-ARP funds available to the City of Victorville and amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 to reflect additional revenue and expenditures in the amount of $1,953,395; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for submittal to HUD.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
Michelle Mesen Herrera spoke in support.
Tanya Garcia spoke in support.
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3A for Payroll Period August 19, 2022, through September 02, 2022, in the amount of $1,801,502.78 covering Check Nos. 33060 through 33083, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check Nos. 33069 & 33071 have a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 291873 through 292342 and includes Advice No 291872 from Payroll Period August 5, 2022, through August 19, 2022, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 7
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 7 in the amount of $11,694,683.11, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 331787 through 332018 and Warrant No. 787373 through 787582 for 09/16/2022 through 09/28/2022 and Wire Transfers dated 09/23/2022, 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.
4. Release of Agreements for Tract Map No. 17110
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the release of the Subdivision Agreement and the Utility Surety Agreement with LB/L SunCal West Creek, LLC for Tract Map No. 17110.
5. State Library CopyCat Grant - Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-114, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 to appropriate $5,000.00 in both revenue and expenditures related to the State Library CopyCat Grant as awarded by the California State Library.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 5
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
6. Increase the amount of the Annual Supply and Service Agreements for LN Curtis and All Star Fire Equipment
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council Approve the increase of the Annual Supply and Service Agreements for LN Curtis in the amount of $200,000 for a total of $450,000 and All-Star Fire Equipment in the amount of $225,000 for a total of $300,000.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
7. Award of Construction Contract - Village Drive & Tawney Ridge Lane Traffic Signal
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $601,714.48 for the Village Drive and Tawney Ridge Lane Traffic Signal project.
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
8. Approve the Purchase of an Elgin CNG Broom Bear Street Sweeper Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award Haaker Equipment Company, as authorized distributor, the piggyback purchase of an Elgin CNG Broom Bear Sweeper in the amount of $467,819.66, along with a 10% contingency of $46,781.97, for a total amount of $514,601.63, under the Sourcewell Contract #093021-ELG.
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. Delegation of authority to make certain determinations and applications relating to disability retirements under the public employees' retirement law Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-113 delegating authority to the City Manager to make certain determinations and applications relating to disability retirements under the public employees' retirement law.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
10. Security Access System Upgrade Project #CCS23-040
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the award of a General Services Provider Standard Agreement in the amount not-to-exceed $100,000 to Convergint Technologies, LLC in support of the Security System Upgrade, Project #CCS23-040.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
11. Amendment Number Three to a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with OpenGov for Budgeting and Planning Software Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment Number Three, initiating a five-year term for the professional services consultant agreement with OpenGov for implementation and maintenance of the Budgeting and Planning software in an amount not to exceed $547,775 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to this amendment.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
12. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler discussed a notice of intent received from the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program Grant Division within the California State Library program. A notice of intent that the City of Victorville's application has been received and there is an intent to award the City of Victorville for its Victorville Library project, $9,035,105, to support the relocation of the Victorville City Library to the Green Tree Golf Course.
The Victorville City Library is hosting a free Halloween ornament craft event for children ages 8 through 17. It will take place on Thursday, October 20th from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and no registration or cost is required.
Victorville community cleanup day is Saturday, October 22n°. 565 volunteers are signed up where they will work in teams in about 30 areas around the City.
The Hallow-Boo trunk-or-treat drive thru event is an event where the City's departments give out candy, dress up, and compete to see which department has the best booth. It is a safe event that will take place on Friday, October 28t from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Victorville City Hall and no cost or registration is required.
13. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made, for discussion and possible action, to include each department's phone number within the City, on the back of Councilmember business cards. To be agendized within 60 days.
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion fails 2-2
Ayes: Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Noes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Jones
14. Reports from Council Members
Councilmember Gomez explained how she is here to help the community in any way that she can, and she listed approaches that she uses to help people such as:
door knocking, letter-writing, and meeting members of the public.
Mayor Jones reported on her attendance at the Measure | Ad Hoc Committee meeting which has been renamed as the Transportation Investment Plan. They are moving forward with looking into what needs to happen for the betterment of the community when it comes to transportation and roads. She also thanked Councilmember Becerra for taking her place at the celebration of 30 years by Chicago Title on October 30th.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk