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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT AUTHORITY
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JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting Minutes 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Membe rving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: City Manager Keith C. Metzler
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky
Invocation: Pastor Joseph Garibay of Calvary Chapel Victorville Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk presented the agenda with no revisions.
Mayor Jones revised the order wherein agenda Item #15 would immediately follow Public Comments.
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
David Stedman spoke on general items
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
15. Consideration of proposed City Council Resolution No. 23-018 adopting revisions to the City of Victorville City Council Policy and Procedures Manual
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Review and Consider the Proposed Revised City Council Policy and Procedures Manual; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-018.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Council Member Gomez left the dais at 6:28 p.m.
Council Member Gomez returned to the dais at 6:28 p.m.
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez
The Chair called for a recess at 6:29 p.m.
Recess concluded at 6:36 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. An Amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan (OTSP) with an environmental finding of previously assessed to allow for modified land use allowances and development standards within the OTSP located generally on property bounded roughly by the Mojave River and Stoddard Wells Road to the northeast, Eleventh Avenue to the east, Mojave Drive and Verde Street to the south and Interstate I-15 to the northwest Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and take the following actions:
(1) Find the Specific Plan Amendment previously assessed under the 2018 Old Town Specific Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
(2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2435 for adoption, and first reading by title only, to amend the Old Town Specific Plan; and
(3) Waive a further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2435.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
Brendan O'Brien spoke in support
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 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14992
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent release of the Faithful Performance Water, Sewer and Drainage securities;
(2) Accept the water, sewer, and drainage public improvements; and (3) Approve a 60-percent release of the Faithful Performance Streets Securities.
3. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14721
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent release of the Faithful Performance LMAD, Sewer, and Drainage securities;
(2) Approve the full release of the LMAD Labor & Materials security; (3) Accept the sewer and drainage public improvements; and (4) Approve a 60-percent release of the Faithful Performance Streets Securities.
4. Full Monumentation Security Release for Tract Map No. 16719 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Monumentation Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16719.
5. Full Release of the Water and Sewer Securities for Tract Map No. 15295 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Water and Sewer Faithful Performance and Labor & Materials securities for Tract Map No. 15295.
6. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14751
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent release of the Faithful Performance Sewer and Drainage securities; (2) Accept the sewer and drainage public improvements; and (3) Approve a 60-percent release of the Faithful Performance Streets Securities.
7. Full Release of the Labor & Materials Security for Case Nos. EROW18-00157/BLDC17-00042 Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the full release of the Labor & Materials security for Case Nos.
EROW18-00157/BLDC17-00042
8. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 17|
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 17 in the amount of $7,788,819.51, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 333696 through 333901 and Warrant No. 789321 through 789435 for 02/17/2023 through 03/02/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
9. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8A for Payroll Period January 20, 2023, through February 03, 2023, in the amount of $1,819,938.76 covering Check Nos. 33252 through 33272, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33257 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 297089 through 297565, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
10. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) Questions and comments ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar Items 2 through 10 Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONT.
11. Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with LPA, INC. for the Design of a New Police Station and Civic Plaza
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with LPA, INC. (LPA) in the amount of $382, 126.00 to develop a conceptual design for a new Police Station and Civic Plaza.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
12. Amending the Measure P Oversight Committee Bylaws
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-017 amending the Measure P Oversight Committee Bylaws.
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
13. Approval of an Attorney Client Contingency Fee Agreement with the Law Office of Bryan M.
Grundon
Recommendation:
It is the recommendation that the Honorable City Council consider approval of an Attorney Client Contingency Fee Agreement with the Law Office of Bryan M. Grundon to pursue collection of the judgement amount awarded to the City of Victorville (the "City") and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (the "Authority") in the KND lawsuit and authorize the execution thereof by the City Manager.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
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
14. Workshop for Local Contractors
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made for the City Council to direct staff to prepare and conduct a workshop with local contractors and report back to the Council any particular statistics that are helpful to the Council
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
16. City Manager Reports
Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith had no announcements
17. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to direct the City Attorney to bring back in 30 days, information on whether or not a Council Member's stipend can be reduced or eliminated under certain circumstances Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
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
Motion was made to agendize an item tor discussion and possible action to revise the City Council policy and procedure manual to prohibit note taking, in any form, by any Council Member, during Closed Session, to be brought back at the next City Council meeting Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving
18. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gomez spoke about her involvement within the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra reported that the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) has a new CEO, Nancy Goff.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Attest:
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Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk