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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, November 15, 2022 6:00 p.m. Regular 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
Invocation: Elder Steven Hailey of Destiny Christian Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Lieutenant Tim Visosky
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:
Miller Marks spoke on general items
Matthew Lovacheff spoke on general items
Janet Kwan spoke on general items
Blanca Gomez spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Consideration of City Council Ordinance No. 2432 with an environmental exemption, approving various amendments to Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code to adopt State of California mandated 2022 Title 24 Building Codes and other standards; update sections to reference the City's recently adopted Master Fee Schedules; and revise sections relating to Development Impact Fees
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and take the following actions:
(1) Find the Municipal Code Amendment exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); (2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2432 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (3) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2432.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
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 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance for Residential Curb Appeal Program Case No. 18-07-18 (15469 Nisqualli Road, Victorville, CA 92395) and Acceptance and Reallocation of Associated Program Income Funds
Recommendation:
That City Council take the following actions regarding Residential Curb Appeal Program (RCAP) Case No. 18-07-18:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance; (2) Confirm the required termination and release of the original Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs);
(3) Authorize the execution of the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance as well as the Termination and Release of the original CC&Rs by the Deputy City Manager; (4) Accept the payoff of the loan receivable to the Residential Rehabilitation Program Income Account;
(5) Adopt Resolution No. 22-118 amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, reallocating the subject $16,783.20 of Residential Curb Appeal Program funds to the Residential Rehabilitation Program Income Account.
3. Victorville Water District Operating Results Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors review and file.
4. Notice of Completion - Air Exchange, Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council
(1) accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Fire Station Air Exchange/Plymovent Exhaust System Conversions, Project CCT22-072 and (2) authorize the Fire Chief to execute the Notice of Completion.
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 9
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 9 in the amount of $12,261,770.45, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 332156 through 332392 and Warrant No. 785983 through 787770 for 10/19/2022 through 10/26/2022 and Wire Transfers dated 10/18/2022 through 10/26/2022, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
6. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3C for Payroll Period September 16, 2022, through September 30, 2022, in the amount of $1,898,330.02 covering Check Nos. 33100 through 33113, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33103 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 292816 through 293283, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
7. Quarterly Investment Report as of September 30, 2022 Recommendation:
That the City Council/Board of Directors receive and file the attached Quarterly Investment Report as of September 30, 2022.
8. Code Compliance Department Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Quarter 1 Activity Reports Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
9. Building Division Quarterly Activity Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
10. Settlement Agreement between the City of Victorville and Alex Mandoyan Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Alex Mandoyan and the City of Victorville in regard to Citation No. 25861 and Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2200951.
11. Minutes of the August 16, 2022, and September 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on August 16, 2022, and September 6, 2022
12. Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies Recommendation:
Therefore, staff recommends that the Honorable City Council approve the execution and submittal of the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) 130 Form in order to pursue reimbursement for losses due to any disaster, cost recovery, or grant opportunity over the next three (3) years.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 12 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
13. Green Tree Blvd. Extension and Bear Valley Rd. Overhead at BNSF Railroad Projects - Amendments to Project Funding Agreements
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve amendments to project funding agreements with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) to extend the terms until December 31, 2024:
(1) Amendment No. 7 to the Project Funding Agreement for the Green Tree Blvd. Extension Project; and
(2) Amendment No. 2 to the Project Funding Agreement for the Bear Valley Rd. Overhead at BNSF Railroad Project.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
14. Award of Construction Agreement to Aqua Source - Doris Davies Pool Re-plaster Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a Construction Agreement to Aqua Source for the Doris Davies Pool Re-plaster, Project CC23-034-1, in the amount of $166,612.00.
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
15. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-121 Regarding Range Change for Fire Mechanic, Senior Fire Mechanic, and Lead Mechanic positions
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-121, updating the pay range for the positions of Fire Mechanic, Senior Fire Mechanic, and Lead Mechanic.
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
16. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler spoke about Santa's mailbox that will be located at the Hook Community Center from November 14'h to December 9th between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays.
The free annual Christmas Parade, hosted by Kiwanis Club, is going to be on Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. along 7'h Street from La Paz to Forest Avenue. The Festival of Lights is also on Saturday, December 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. located at City Hall.
National Recycling Day is on November 17* at the Victorville City Library from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at no cost.
There will be a spay and neuter clinic on December 3rd at the Hesperia Event Services Facility.
Free dump day is on Saturday, November 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the former Victor Junior High School on Forest Avenue.
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is now out for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Grant applications. There will be mandatory workshops for those that are interested in applying for these grants.
Chipotle and Jersey Mike's are under construction and are going to be located at the Crossroads Center.
17. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
18. Reports from Council Members
Councilmember Gomez spoke about her privilege of being able to meet and speak with many members of the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Irving reported that Galley Fish Tacos and Ladies TKO have partnered to collect toys-for-tots.
Mayor Jones reported her attendance at the ribbon cutting and grand opening for St. Martin High Desert. She was also chosen to MC at the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the annual City County Conference. Mayor Jones also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Becerra reported that the City of Victorville joined the High Desert Corridor JPA.
She was voted in as Vice Chair.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Attest:
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Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk