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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, December 6, 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 Kevin Spaulding announced one (1) closed session item 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) 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, Deputy City Attorney Kevin Spaulding
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney Kevin Spaulding announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to this item.
Invocation: Evangelist Debbie Bennett of Friendly Temple Church of God & Christ Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced one (1) revision. Item #12 is being pulled from the agenda and is to be presented at a later date.
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:
Janet Kwan spoke on general items
Mario Felix spoke on general items
Lydia Marsala spoke on general items
Nate Satrape spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Award of Construction Contract - Guardrail Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-122 to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget appropriating $469,890.00 from a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant; (2) Approve the Notice of Exemption; and
(3) Award a construction contract to Danny C. Hubbs Construction Inc., in the amount of $758,175.00 for the Guardrail Project.
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
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
2. Award of Construction Contract - Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project - Phase 1 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Notice of Exemption for the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project - Phase 1; and
(2) Award a construction contract to LCR Earthwork & Engineering, Corp., in the amount of $775,879.00 for the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project - Phase 1.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
Mario Felix spoke in support
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
3. Introduction of City Council Ordinance No. 2433 repealing and amending various chapters and sections of Title 8 (Fire) of the Victorville Municipal Code Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Ordinance No. 2433 and the Municipal Code Amendments included therein; (2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2433 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (3) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2433 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 Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4A for Payroll June 30, 2023).
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2432
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2432 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.
6. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 10
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 10 in the amount of $11,722,698.43, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 332393 through 332618 and Warrant No. 787971 through 788240 for 10/27/2022 through 11/16/2022 and Wire Transfers dated 11/04/2022, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
7. Notice of Completion - Seventh Avenue and Arrowhead Drive Road Improvement Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Seventh Avenue and Arrowhead Drive Road Improvement project.
8. Gas Facilities Contract - Lot 19 and Lot 44 Electric Facilities Contract - Lot 43A, Lot 43B and Lot 44
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept and approve the following Facilities Contracts and authorize execution by the City Manager: Gas Facilities Contract with Prologis, Inc. for Lot 19 and Lot 44 Electric Facilities Contract with Prologis Inc. for Lot 43A and Lot 44 Electric Facilities Contract with Faring Capital for Lot 43B
9. Substitute of Surveyor of Record for Tract Map No. 18100 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Ludwig Engineering as the Substitute Surveyor for Tract Map No. 18100.
10. Notice of Completion - Doris Davies Recreation Center Roof Restoration, Project CC22-104 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Doris Davies Recreation Center Roof Restoration, Project CC22-104.
11. Settlement Agreement between the City of Victorville and Ron Nguyen Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve and authorize the execution of the Citation Settlement Agreement by the City Manager and between Ronald Nguyen and the City of Victorville in regard to Citation No. 25523.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 4 through 11 Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passed, with Council Member Gomez voting no on item 5 Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez voting no on item 5
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12. Award of a Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement to Utility Service Co., Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Board of Directors ("Board") approve the award of a Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement by and between the Victorville Water District and Utility Service Co., Inc., for the ongoing maintenance of the Victorville Water District's 26 water tanks, Project No. ESC23-029, in the amount not to exceed $21,712, 177 over a 10-year period.
Item was pulled from the agenda
The Chair invited a motion to consider items 13 through 15 concurrently.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Seconded: Council Member Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
13. 2022 CPRS Statewide Training and Funding Initiative, Brentwood Park Playground Replacement
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award the purchase and installation of playground equipment to GameTime for the replacement of the playground at Brentwood Park.
14. 2022 CPRS Statewide Training and Funding Initiative, Eva Dell Park Playground Replacement Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award the purchase and installation of playground equipment to Game Time for the replacement of the playground at Eva Dell Park.
15. 2022 CPRS Statewide Training and Funding Initiative, Center Street Park Playground Replacement
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-125 accepting a donation of funds from Benefit Everyone, Assist Recreation and Sports (B.E.A.R.S.) for the purchase and installation of a playground at Center Street Park and amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and (2) Award the purchase and installation of playground equipment to GameTime for the replacement of the playground at Center Street Park.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for items 13 through 15 Moved: Council Member Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
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 discussed the Kid's Club Winter Camp that will be occurring December 19th through 23d and Dec 26"h through 30th located at the Hook Community Center.
There will be two sessions, where people may either choose half day or full day.
There will be a free snow globe craft event scheduled at the Victorville City Library on December 8th between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The process for CDBG and Home Grant applications has begun and there will be technical assistance workshops for those interested in applying for either of the two grant programs. The next systems workshop will be on Tuesday, December 13'h at 10:00 a.m. located at City Hall in conference room D.
17. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
18. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gomez reported everything she is doing for the community such as door knocking and advocating. She also discussed the various languages she uses to accommodate many people in the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Irving thanked various agencies such as the Victor Valley Rescue Mission, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino for allowing her to work and partner with them to serve the community during the month of November. They were able to secure 475 thanksgiving turkeys, serving over one thousand people in the High Desert Region. On November 19th, she worked alongside volunteers for the Victor Valley Rescue Mission Great Turkey Giveaway at the Fairgrounds.
Mayor Jones reported on her participation in the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority, the SBCTA Mountain Desert Policy Committee, the Fire Academy Graduation for Victorville's scholarship recipients, the PFAL Christmas party for the youth, Exquadrums 20 Year Celebration of Innovation, and the surprise announcement for Darron Poulsen to receive an Accolade Award with the Victor Valley College Foundation. She also wanted to thank the Victorville staff for the Christmas parade and the Christmas Tree Lighting event at City Hall.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Attest:
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Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk