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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
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Irving
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: Pastor lan Rapier of Life Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation by City Manager, Keith C. Metzler, to City Council - 2022 Highlights & Accomplishments
Questions and comments ensued
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced two (2) revisions.
Revisions to Item #14, Attachment E, were made to correct an address in paragraph one (1), there was a correction to the legal description, and in subsection B, the date of the original incident was corrected.
Item #18 was revised to include responses received from three (3) additional cities to the Stipend Survey Request in Attachment A.
Mayor Jones revised the order wherein agenda Items 13, 15, and 16 would immediately follow the Consent Calendar.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest to report.
Introduction to Public Comments
Mayor Jones provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Yvonne Mashack spoke on general items
Susan Padilla-Conway, Representing God's Hand Extended, spoke on general items Lydia Marsala spoke on general items
Dr. Avelina Camacho, with translator Blanca Gomez, spoke on general items Yvonne Harold spoke on general items
Robert Cortez spoke on general items
Edwardo spoke on general items
Jesus spoke on general items
Carlos Lemus spoke on general items
Nancy spoke on general items
Angel spoke on general items
Orlando Alvarado spoke on general items
Blanca Gomez spoke on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Reduction of Landscaping Securities for Tract Map No. 17090 Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent reduction for the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 17090; and (2) Accept the work for maintenance.
2. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 12
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule Vo. 12 in the amount of $9,117,420.81
V2799 thrhg332952 and Warrant No. 78842g roch 788568 or 12/02/2N22 through 12/14/2022, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Full Release of Faithful Performance Securities for Case Nos. EROW20- 00109/BLDC20-00057
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Faithful Performance securities for Case Nos. EROW20-00109/BLDC20-00057.
4. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 5B for Payroll Period November 11, 2022, through November 25, 2022, in the amount of $1,965,775.75 covering Check Nos. 33174 through 33189, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33178 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 294692 through 295173, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
5. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6A for Payroll Period November 25, 2022, through December 09, 2022, in the amount of $1,873,072.08 covering Check Nos. 33190 through 33202, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33192 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 295174 through 295653, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
6. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 13
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 13 in the amount of $6,217,986.59, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 332953 through 333124 and Warrant No. 788569 through 788645 for 12/15/2022 through 12/21/2022, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
7. Consideration to Accept Grant Revenue from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and Authorize Appropriation of these Funds to the Victorville Police Department
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept the grant revenue from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award for 2022; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-002 approving additional revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Federal Grants fund in the amount of $69,959; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for the program.
8. Budget Amendment - California Department of Housing and Community Development Pet Assistance and Support Program Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 for $158,083.00 of both revenue and expenditures related to the Pet Assistance and Support Grant awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
9. Fiscal Year 2022/2033 Budget Amendment - Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 for $7,500.00 of both revenue and expenditures related to the Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Grant awarded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
10. Budget Amendment - Round 3 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Resolution No. 23-003, authorizing an amendment to the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to reflect an additional appropriation of revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,082,334.
11. Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program Grant - Budget Amendment Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-001, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 to appropriate $9,035,105.00 in both revenue and expenditures related to the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program Grant as awarded by the California State Library.
Questions and comments ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar Items 1 through 11
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion Passed, with Council Member Gomez voting no on Item #11 Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez on Item #11
Absent: Council Member Irving
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12. 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.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Irving
13. Wellness Center Project - Phase 2 Supplemental Work Order No. 1 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Supplemental Work Order (SWO) No. 1, resulting in an increase not to exceed $173,929.87, for the Wellness Center Phase 2 construction contract.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
14. Award of Construction Agreement for Asbestos Abatement and Building Demolition, Project CC23-045
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a Construction Agreement to Thomas Land Clearing Company for the Asbestos Abatement and Building Demolition (Project CC23-045), in an amount of not to exceed $158,787.00 to be funded through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Irving
15. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Training Schedule for Newly Elected Council Member Bob Harriman
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council approve and authorize Council Member Bob Harriman to attend the New Mayors and Council Members Academy, the City Leaders Summit, and the City/County Conference.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
16. Law Enforcement Contract #94-909-A-50 and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Victor Valley Union High School District (VVUHSD) to Fund One (1) Additional School Resource Officer (SRO)
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Fiftieth Amendment to Law Enforcement Contract #94-909-A-50 for Law Enforcement Services with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and authorize the Mayor or her designee to process all documents required for this agreement; (2) Adopt Resolution 23-006 approving an additional appropriation in the amount of $104,320 for such agreement; and
(3) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Victorville and the Victor Valley Union High School District (VVUHSD) for one (1) additional School Resource Officer (SRO) and authorize the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for the agreement.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations, points 1 through 3 Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
17. Assembly Bill 2449 - Remote Meetings Pursuant to the Brown Act Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to not participate in Assembly Bill 2449 Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
18. Planning Commissioner Stipend Survey
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the City Council.
Questions ensued
Mayor Jones called recess at 8:28 p.m.
During recess, order could not be restored. The Chair adjourned the meeting.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Attest:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk