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Victorille 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
Regular Meeting Minutes 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, November 1, 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 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: 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 four (4) closed session items as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Pastor Dane Davis of Impact Christian Church 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 memorial to Richard "Bo" Bochicchio, who passed away Monday evening October 24th. He was honored last year by the Victorville City Council for his tremendous contributions to our community through his decades of service as a Citizen On Patrol.
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:
David and Janet spoke on general items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Public Works Quarterly O&M Statistics - Quarter 1 of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
2. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 8
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 8 in the amount of $8,676,767.68, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 332019 through 332155 and Warrant No. 787583 through 787769 for 10/05/2022 through 10/12/2022 and Wire Transfer dated 10/12/2022, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
3. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3B for Payroll Period September 02, 2022, through September 16, 2022, in the amount of $1,859,418.32 covering Check Nos. 33084 through 33099, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check Nos. 33086 & 33089 have a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 292343 through 292815, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
4. CalRecycle Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant - Budget Amendment Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-116, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to appropriate $61,340.00 in both revenue and expenditures related to the Cycle 22-23 Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant as awarded by CalRecycle.
Full Release of Labor and Materials Securities for Case No. ESUB19-00003 Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the full release of the Labor and Materials securities for case ESUB19-00003.
Questions and comments ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 1 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. Doris Davies Recreation Center Roof Restoration Project, Change Order No. 1 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-120 approving an additional appropriation of $32,749.30 for the Doris Davies Recreation Center Roof Restoration Project in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 annual budget; and
(2) Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with 4 Seasons Roofing, Inc. for the Doris Davies Recreation Center Roof Restoration Project in the amount of $89,960.00.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
7. CalRecycle SB 1383 Organic Waste Recycling Grant Payment Program Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-117 to:
(1) Authorize acceptance of the CalRecycle SB 1383 Organic Waste Recycling Grant; (2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for program administration;
(3) Ratify the associated expenditure plan; and
(4) Approve a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to appropriate $167,748.00 in both revenue and expenditures related to the SB 1383 Organic Waste Recycling Grant as awarded by CalRecycle.
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
8. Inclusion of Part-time Employees in the Sick Leave Yearly Payoff Program Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council Adopt Resolution No. 22-119 to Re-establish Part-Time Employees to Participate in the Sick Leave Yearly Payoff Program 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. General Services Provider Agreement for a Library Kiosk Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the General Services Provider Agreement with EnvisionWare, Inc. in the amount of $221,585.41 to furnish, deliver, install and maintain a remote library kiosk and canopy at Sunset Ridge Park.
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
10. Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Community Works Design Group Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Community Works Design Group in the amount of $219,572.50 for the landscape and civil design work for the Eva Dell Park renovation 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
11. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler discussed the Annual Veteran's Day Celebration. There will be a freedom run, parade, and ceremony that will take place Friday, November 11th from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Old Town on the intersection of 7th Avenue and Forest Avenue The Public Works Environmental Program Shred Fest will be conducted on Saturday, November 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. that will take place at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility. There will be an opportunity for members of the community to shred up to four boxes of documents and there will be free recycling of appliances, electronics, and mattresses.
The Old Town watermain replacement project will start next week. The construction will start in the streets intersecting with E Street. Later, watermains, streets, and other areas of Old Town will be replaced. At SCLA, there will be a water line replacement project along the flight line that will begin next week as well. Both projects are expected to be completed in the Spring of 2023.
Framing for the new four-story hotel, Avid, will begin the week of November 7t. The Dollar Tree, southeast of Village Drive and North of Mojave, is currently under construction.
12. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
13. Reports from Council Members
Councilmember Becerra thanked the staff and City Manager Keith C. Metzler, for a job well done at the Trunk-or-Treat event.
Councilmember Gomez spoke about her way of meeting new people such as door knocking, meeting people on the street, and giving out her phone number.
Mayor Pro Tem Irving thanked every Veteran for their service and wished them a Happy Veteran's Day.
Mayor Jones discussed her attendance to the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority meeting, as well as various events, ribbon cuttings, and celebrations for St. Joan of Arc, Excelsior Charter School, Sixth Street Prep, and the rededication planting of the new tree at Mojave Narrows Regional Park.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Attest:
Joun
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk