City Council Chambers
Victorile 14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA
www.victorvilleca.gov
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 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky
Invocation: Pastor Diondre McBride of Sunrise Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Proclamations/Special Presentations
City of Victorville Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant Annual Report Summary 2021-2022 City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced three (3) revisions. Revision to agenda item 11: "Attachment B" to the AB 1600 report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 section 4 had minor grammatical errors. Revision to agenda item 19: "Attachment B" had minor grammatical errors. Item 16 is pulled from the agenda.
Mayor Jones revised the order wherein agenda item 18 would be immediately following Public Comments.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest.
Introduction to Public Comments
Mayor Jones provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Lydia Marsala spoke on general items
Tim Muniz spoke on general items
Janet Oliver spoke on general items
Matthew spoke on general items
Miller Marks Davidson spoke on general items
Jake Henry spoke on agenda items 18 and 19
Debbie Bennett spoke on general items
18. Appointment of Mayor
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council
(1) Direct the City Clerk to open nominations for the office of Mayor, take nominations, announce the outcome of the vote and declare the appointment upon a majority vote of the Council.
City Clerk opened the nominations for the office of Mayor.
Council Member Harriman nominated Council Member Jones.
Council Member Jones accepted the nomination.
Council Member Gomez nominated Council Member Gomez.
Council Member Gomez accepted the nomination.
City Clerk closed the nominations for the office of Mayor.
Council Member Gomez voted for Council Member Gomez.
Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, and Council Member Jones voted for Council Member Jones.
It was declared that Council Member Jones will hold the office of Mayor.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
An Amendment to the City of Victorville's General Plan with an Environmental Impact Report to update the Land Use Element, the Safety Element and the creation of a new Environmental Justice Element
Recommendation:
That the City Council conduct a public hearing, receive testimony regarding the proposed project and take the following action as recommended by the City of Victorville Planning Commission:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-124, thereby:
(1) Certifying the approval of the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) with CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the subject General Plan Amendment; and
(2) Adopting General Plan Amendment Case No. PLAN21-00034 to update the Land Use Element, the Safety Element and create a new Environmental Justice Element of the General Plan.
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: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
2. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance No. 2433 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) Find that the action of adopting this Ordinance is not a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5); and (3) Adopt, by Second Reading (by title only) Ordinance No. 2433 repealing and amending various chapters and sections of Title 8 (Fire) of the Victorville Municipal Code 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 Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Victorville Water District Operating Results Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors review and file.
4. Ownership Name Change & Security Substitution for Tract Map No. 15394-2 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Won Chin Chei Chen for Tract Map No. 15394-2 reflecting the ownership name change and the substitution of securities; (2) Enter into a Lien Agreement with Won Chin Chei Chen; and (3) Release the existing Subdivision Improvement Agreement and securities for said tract.
5. Full Release of Public Improvement Labor & Materials Securities for Case Nos. BLDC18-00108 and EROW20-00087
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Public Improvements Labor and Materials Securities for case EROW20-00087 & BLDC18-00108.
6. Reduction of Landscaping Securities for Tract Map No. 16684 Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent reduction for the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 16884; and (2) Accept the work for maintenance.
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 11
Recommendation:
I hat the City Council and Board of Directors ratity Commercial Demand Schedule No. 11 in the amount of $22,651,311.73, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 332619 through 332798 and Warrant No. 788241 through 788420 for 11/22/2022 through 12/01/2022 and Wire Transfers dated 11/28/2022 through 11/29/22, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the
8. Automatic License Plate Reader Annual Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
9. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4B for Payroll Period October 14, 2022, through October 28, 2022, in the amount of $1,797,622.80 covering Check Nos. 33135 through 33147, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33136 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 293753 and 293756 through 294224, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
10. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 5A for Payroll Period October 28, 2022, through November 11, 2022, in the amount of $1,871,791.39 covering Check Nos. 33148 through 33173, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33150 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 294225 through 294691, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
11. Annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-127 approving the annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
12. Settlement Agreement between the City of Victorville and John Lam Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between John Lam and the City of Victorville in regard to Citation No. 25851 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Citation Settlement Agreement.
13. Minutes of the September 20, 2022, October 4, 2022, and October 18, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on September 20, 2022, October 4, 2022, and October 18, 2022 Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar Items 3 through 13 Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed, with Council Member Gomez voting no on items 8 and 12 and Mayor Pro Tem Becerra abstaining from item 7
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez voting no on items 8 and 12
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
14. Wellness Center Project - Phase 1 Supplemental Work Orders Nos. 5 and 6 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Supplemental Work Order (SWO) Nos. 5 and 6, resulting in an increase not to exceed $213,784.73, for the Wellness Center Phase 1 construction contract.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
15. On Call Right of Way Acquisition and Appraisal Services Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with Dokken Engineering, On-Call Right of Way Acquisition and Appraisal Services, increasing the not to exceed amount to $255,027.00.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez
16. Standard Sublease Agreement for Building 676 and 717A by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and The Boeing Company Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (SCLAA") Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Standard Sublease Agreement for Building 676 and 717A ("Agreement"), by and between the SCLAA and The Boeing Company, ("Boeing"); and (2) Authorize the Airport Director to execute said Agreement.
Item was pulled from the agenda
17. Possible cancellation of a Regular City Council Meeting Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to cancel the January 3, 2023, meeting
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
19. Appointments to City's Committees (Local Appointments List) Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Re-affirm the appointees to the City's Committees as the term of office is coterminous with the term of office of the nominating Councilmember (Local Appointments List); and (2) Open Nominations by newly elected Council Members.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation for 1
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
The Chair opened the nominations for appointees to the City's Committees (Local Appointments List) by newly elected Council Members.
Mayor Jones nominated Kimberly Mesen to the position of Planning Commissioner.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to affirm Kimberly Mesen as an appointee to the position of Planning Commissioner
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Council Member Harriman nominated Paul Marsh to the position of Planning Commissioner.
Motion was made to affirm Paul Marsh as an appointee to the position of Planning Commissioner
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
The Chair advised the appointments to the position of Community Services Advisory Committee member would be taken up during the January 17, 2023, meeting.
Motion was made to affirm Mayor Jones as an appointee to the Community Revitalization Investment Authority
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to affirm Mayor Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Becerra as appointees to the Audit Committee
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to re-affirm Mayor Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Becerra as appointees to the Community Planning and Development Grants Subcommittee
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
20. City Council appointments to outside agencies
Recommendation:
That the City Council consider and appoint members to fill the vacant committee positions indicated in Attachment A.
Motion was made to re-appoint Mayor Jones as the primary for the Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Joint Powers Authority, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority/San Bernardino Associated Government Board of Directors, the San Bernardino Transportation Authority Mountain/Desert Policy Committee, the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly, and the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority; and appoint Council Member Harriman as the alternate to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, the Mountain Desert Policy Committee, and the Victor Valley Economic Development Authority
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion was amended to include the re-appointment of Mayor Jones as the alternate for the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division and the Victor Valley Transit Authority; and appoint Council Member Harriman as the alternate to CONFIRE, High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Authority, and Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to re-appoint Keith C. Metzler as the primary member and Sophie Smith as the alternate member to the Interagency Council on Homelessness Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
21. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler recognized and thanked Fire Chief Brian Fallon for his time spent with the City.
City Manager Metzler also reported that the City was awarded 1.1 million dollars of PLHA Grant money from the State.
The mobile command center has arrived and a roadshow is being planned.
The first annual curbside Christmas tree disposal program is going to be running from January 2nd through January 13th on normal trash day pickups. There will be no additional charge.
Permits are pending for Superior Grocers that will be taking over the Victorville Galleria.
Interior shelving racks and coolers are being installed at The Dollar General on the corner of Mojave and Village Drive. They are applying for their Certificate of Occupancy, and they will be opening soon.
City Manager Keith C. Metzler wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
22. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made, for discussion and possible action, to visit an increase in the stipend for the Planning Commission by the meeting of January 17, 2023.
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Councilmember Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to request staff to coordinate with VVWRA and create a presentation to update the Council on WWRA and everything going on there.
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Gomez, Councilmember Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
23. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gomez reported on her involvement in the community Council Member Irving congratulated the reappointed and newly appointed Members. She also wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra discussed her involvement in the community. She also wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Jones congratulated the newly appointed Members. She also recognized Chief Fallon for being an asset to the City and that he will be missed dearly. Mayor Jones wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Attest:
Jenniter Thompson, City Clerk