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JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting Minutes 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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 Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk
Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky
Invocation: Pastor Dane Davis of Impact Christian Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation Recognizing Natalia Jackson, Winner of the City's Annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest and, Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group, Sponsor of the City's Annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest. Mayor Jones recognized Natalia Jackson and presented her with a framed rendering of the Bronze Plaque.
Proclamation Recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Jones presented Regina Weatherspoon-Bell with a proclamation recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority Operations (VVWRA) Overview - A presentation was provided by Darron Poulsen, VVWRA General Manager.
Questions and comments ensued
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
Mayor Jones announced that the meeting will be adjourned in memorial to Holly Eckes.
Holly served as an Adelanto School District Trustee for over 19 years.
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:
Andrea Knight spoke on Items 19 and 20
Yvonne Mashack spoke on general items
Yvonne Harold spoke on general items
Resa Barillas spoke on general items
Blanca Gomez spoke on general items
Elizabeth Becerra spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 2434 Revising and Establishing Speed Zones Upon Certain Streets in the City by amending Victorville Municipal Code Section
12.20.020
Recommendation:
That Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding Ordinance No. 2434 and the Municipal Code Amendment therein;
(2) Find the Municipal Code Amendment exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and/or 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; (3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2434 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (4) Waive further public reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2434.
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 Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
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
2. Notice of Completion - Sewer Main Lining Various Locations 2022 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for Sewer Main Lining Various Locations 2022.
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 14
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 14 in the amount ot $/,136,165.38, covering Electronic Fund Transters No. 333125 through 333278 and Warrant No. 788646 through 788867 for 12/22/2022 through 01/19/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
4. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6B for Payroll Period December 09, 2022, through December 23, 2022, in the amount of $1,883,812.79 covering Check Nos. 33203 through 33216, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33207 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 295654 through 296132, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30,
5. Partial Securities Release for Tract Map No. 16774
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept the Water, Drainage and Sewer public improvements; and (2) Approve an additional 20-percent release of the water, drainage, and sewer Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 16774.
6. Partial Securities Release for Tract Map No. 18100
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept the Water and Sewer public improvements; and (2) Approve an 80-percent release of the water and sewer Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 18100.
7. Partial Securities Release for Tract Map No. 16828
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept the Water and Sewer public improvements; and (2) Approve an additional 20-percent release of the water and sewer Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 16828.
8. VMUS Operating Result Report for FY 2022 - Quarter 4 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this report.
9. VMUS Operating Result Report for FY 2023 - Quarter 1 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this report.
10. Building Division Activity Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Council review and file.
11. Minutes of the November 1, 2022, November 15, 2022, and December 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on November 1, 2022, November 15, 2022, and December 6, 2022 Questions and comments ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar Items 2 through 11
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion Passed, with Council Member Gomez voting no on Items 8 and 10 Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12. Approval to execute an Interconnection Agreement ("IA") with Kern River Gas Transmission Company ("KRGT) for a natural gas pipeline interconnection, meter station facilities, odorizer, and Victorville Municipal Utility Services ("VMUS") pipeline extension construction project with an environmental exemption located at the Southern California Logistics Airport ("SCLA")
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Find the project categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and approve the filing of the attached Notice of Exemption; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-008 approving an additional appropriation for the Gas Utility Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 annual budget; and (3) Approve the Interconnection Agreement with KRGT in an amount not to exceed $1,112,171 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement, subject to such non-substantive changes as may be necessary and approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney prior to said execution.
Questions ensued
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
13. Approval to enter into a Five-Year Lease of Carryover Free Production Allowance Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Approve a five-year agreement by and between the Victorville Water District and the Helendale Community Services District to lease Carryover Free Production Allowance; and
(2) Authorize the District's General Manager to execute the lease.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Harriman
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
14. Consideration of Resolution Nos. 23-007 and VWD 23-001 approving Joint Community Facilities Agreements by and among Community Facilities District No. 4 of the Adelanto Elementary School District, the City of Victorville, the Victorville Water District, and D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council and the Honorable Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District adopt Resolution Nos. 23-007 and VWD 23-001, respectively, which:
(1) Approve the Joint Community Facilities Agreements by and among Community Facilities District No. 4 ("CFD No. 4") of the Adelanto Elementary School District ("School District"), the City of Victorville (City"), the Victorville Water District (Water District), and D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc. ("D.R.
Horton"), attached thereto as Attachment B and Attachment C, subject to such non-substantive changes as deemed appropriate by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney and the Water District General Manager in consultation with the Water District Counsel;
(2) Authorize the Mayor and President of the Water District Board of Directors to execute the agreements; and
(3) Further authorize the City Manager, the Water District General Manager, and other authorized City and Water District officers and officials to take such actions and execute such documents and certificates as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of said Joint Community Facilities Agreements.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez
15. Wellness Center Project - Phase 1 Supplemental Work Order (SWO) Nos. 8 and 9 and Phase 2 SWO Nos. 2 and 3
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve for the Wellness Center construction contracts: for Phase 1, SWO Nos. 8 and 9, resulting in an increase not to exceed $736,723.97; and for Phase 2, SWO Nos. 2 and 3, resulting in an increase not to exceed $207,556.86.
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 Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez
16. Approve the Purchase of a Replacement Trailer Mounted Vacuum Excavation Machine, Project CC23-064
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors (Board) approve the purchase of a replacement trailer mounted vacuum excavation machine, Project CC23-064, for an amount not to exceed $131,571.01 from Haaker Equipment Company.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
17. Contract with Rite-Way Roofing Corporation - Transportation Center Re-Roof Project
Recommendation:
That the City Council award a contract to Rite-Way Roof Corporation in the amount of $155,206.00 for the Transportation Center Re-Roof, Project CC23-063.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
18. Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with TR Design Group for the Green Tree Clubhouse Library Relocation, Phase A Revision and Phase B, Project CC22-037-A
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement in the amount of $896,014.98 with TR Design Group, Inc. for the Green Tree Clubhouse Library Relocation, Phase A Revision and Phase B, Project CC22-037-A
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Motion was made to consider Items 19 and 20 concurrently 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
19. Agreement with Fenagh Engineering & Testing for Material Testing - Guardrail Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with Fenagh Engineering & Testing in an amount not to exceed $14,976.00 for construction material testing for the City's Guardrail Project (CC23-024).
Questions ensued
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra was advised to recuse herself from Item #20 after it was determined there was a conflict of interest due to living less than a mile from the project site.
Questions resumed regarding Item #19 only
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation for Item #19 Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra recused herself from Item #20 and left the dais at 8:06 p.m.
20. Agreement with Fenagh Engineering & Testing for Material Testing - Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project & Tawney Ridge Traffic Signal Project Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with Fenagh Engineering & Testing in an amount not to exceed $49,992.00 for construction material testing for the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project and the Tawney Ridge Traffic Signal Project.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gomez
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Jones
A recess was called at 8:09 p.m.
Recess concluded at 8:19 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Becerra present Mayor Jones revised the order wherein agenda Item #24 would immediately follow Item #20
24. Appointment to the Community Services Advisory Committee Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council appoint Lina Amaral to serve on the Community Services Advisory Committee, as recommended by Council Member Harriman, and re-appoint Michael Smith to continue serving the Community Services Advisory Committee as recommended by Mayor Jones.
Motion was made to bifurcate the Item to consider each nominee separately Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve the appointment of Lina Amaral to serve on the Community Services Advisory Committee
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Motion was made to approve the re-appointment of Michael Smith to serve on the Community Services Advisory Committee
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
21. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant - Amendment No. 14 to Contract with Woodard and Curran
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 14 to the contract with Woodard and Curran for the operation of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, increasing compensation to account for sales tax and base markup fees inadvertently omitted from the additional scope approved under Amendment No.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
22. La Mesa / Nisqualli Interchange 404 Permit Compliance Mitigation Site Coordination - Amendment No. 4 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with WSP USA
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 4 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with WSP USA Inc., to increase the compensation by an amount not to exceed of $54,296.00 for the La Mesa / Nisqualli Interchange Permit Compliance and Mitigation Site Coordination.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Discussion ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
23. Santa Fe Wash Sewer Realignment Project - Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement BM20-076 with Albert A. Webb Associates in an amount not to exceed $483,039.00 for the Santa Fe Wash Sewer Realignment Project.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
25. Planning Commissioner Stipend Survey
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to increase the monthly stipend for Planning Commissioners to $300 for each regular meeting, and $100 for each additional meeting, not to exceed $400.
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Irving
A substitute motion was made to increase the monthly stipend for Planning Commissioners to $400 for each regular meeting, and $75 for each adjourned meeting, not to exceed $625.
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Discussion ensued
A substitute motion was made to increase the monthly stipend for Planning Commissioners to $400 for each regular meeting, and $75 for each additional meeting, not to exceed $625.
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez
26. City Manager Reports
Animal control is accepting donations for new and used blankets and towels to support sheltered animals. Drop off is Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Animal Control office.
The Friends of the Library Sale is taking place on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Victorville City Library, the cost is $5 per bag.
The Wellness Center is transferring shelter units from the airport and installing them onto the foundations at the Wellness Center site.
Fairfield Marriot is under construction. Additionally, the final lift for the main building of CarMax was signed off on February 3, 2023.
27. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action regarding providing a workshop for local contractors to understand insurance and bonding requirements for bidding on City work.
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Motion was made for discussion and possible action to allow the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Manager to attend the upcoming National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) event, to be placed on the next City Council meeting agenda.
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
28. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gomez reported that she does a lot of door knocking in order to be a resource to the community. She stated she assists the community in self- representation, as well as listening to their concerns regarding misconduct.
Council Member Gomez thanked the City Council Members for their support.
Council Member Harriman spoke about the economic development of the City, and recognized City Management and staff for their efforts.
Council Member Irving wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and congratulated Natalia Jackson for winning the City's Annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest.
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra spoke about attending the League of California City's Conference. She also thanked the City Manager, Keith C. Metzler.
Mayor Jones agreed with the statements of Mayor Pro Tem Becerra regarding the conference. She reported that she attended the Victorville Fire Department Tower 4 Graduation in January. Mayor Jones also thanked Mayor Pro Tem Becerra for attending the Zag Victor Valley Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in January on her behalf.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
Attest:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk