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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 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, April 18, 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
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
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:
Al Cutillo spoke on general items
Edith Rogers spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Approval request for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, allocating Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds; and a request to authorize the allocation of Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to subrecipients of the previously approved Community Outreach Program Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, public and agency comments regarding the draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan; (2) Approve Resolution No. 23-019 - Adopting the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, as presented for submittal to HUD, which contains the funding recommendations made by the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Subcommittee; (3) Approve the allocation of $114,816.74 in available CDBG-CV - Community Outreach Program funding to High Desert Homeless Services, Symba Center, and Women of Noble Character to provide services eligible for CDBG-CV funding; (4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for submittal to HUD; and
(5) Approve the inclusion of operating restrictions for food distributors/providers, as recommended by the CPD Grant Subcommittee, within applicable subrecipient contracts.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
Edith Rogers spoke in opposition
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 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Full Release of the Faithful Performance Securities for Case No. ESUB19-00003 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Faithful Performance securities for case ESUB19-00003.
3. Substitution of Trustee, Deed of Reconveyance and Termination and release of CC&R's for Residential Rehabilitation Program case number 20-06-15 (16696 Joshua Street, Victorville, CA 92395); as well as acceptance and reallocation of associated Program Income funds
Recommendation:
That City Council take the following actions regarding Residential Rehabilitation Program Case No. 20-06-15:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance; (2) Confirm the required termination and release of the original CC&R's; (3) Authorize the execution of the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance as well as the termination and release of the original CC&R's by the Deputy City Manager;
(4) Accept the payoff of the loan receivable to the Residential Rehabilitation Program Income Account; and
(5) Adopt Resolution No. 23-023, amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2022- 2023 reallocating the subject $13,581.87 to Residential Rehabilitation Program Income funds to the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
4. Reduction of LMAD Securities for Tract Map No. 16774 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the release of an additional 20-percent for the LMAD Faithful Performance Securities; and
(2) Accept the LMAD public improvements.
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 19
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 19 in the amount of $8,808,571.02, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 334060 through 334347 and Warrant No. 789690 through 789958 for 03/17/2023 through 04/05/2023 and Wire Transfers dated 03/27/2023 through 03/28/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
6. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9A for Payroll Period February 17, 2023, through March 03, 2023, in the amount of $1,942,668.95 covering Check Nos. 33306 through 33324, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33311 & 33312 have a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 298042 through 298528, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
7. Minutes of the January 17, 2023, and February 7, 2023, Regular City Council Meetings, and January 31, 2023, and February 7, 2023, Special City Council Meetings
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on January 17, 2023, and February 7, 2023, and the minutes of the Special City Council Meetings held on January 31, 2023, and February 7, 2023.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar 2 through 7.
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
Annual Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors approve a motion to receive and file the following:
(1) City of Victorville Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022,
(2) Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022,
(3) Victorville Water District Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022, and
(4) Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.
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
9. Funding for Technology Professional Services
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. ('RH"), increasing the amount not to exceed $218,000.00, to provide temporary staffing, direct-hire, and other professional services.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents related to this transaction.
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
10. Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) Program - Round 3
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-020 approving the acceptance of additional funding offered by the Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) Program, Round 3 funding in the amount of $15,959.00, amend the FY 2022/23 budget and authorize the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for program administration.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
11. Interagency Loan Agreement by and between the City of Victorville (on behalf of Victorville Municipal Utility Services) and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council and Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the Interagency Loan Agreement between the City of Victorville (on behalf of Victorville Municipal Utility Services) ("VMUS") and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") in the amount of $2 million ("Agreement").
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
12. Clean California Local Grant Program Application for 1-15 Interchanges Beautification Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council take the following actions:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-026 approving the application for Clean California Local Grant Program Application for the I-15 Interchanges Beautification Project; (2) Approve City matching funds not to exceed $500,000; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for grant administration.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra lost connection at 7:19 p.m. and did not rejoin
13. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced that Saturday, April 22, 2023, is our Community Clean-Up Day, trom 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
He also announced Victorville Sings is back and applications are now being accepted. The first round of auditions will be Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. at the Victorville Activity Center.
Tenant improvement work for Superior Grocers is starting at the former Builders Emporium building between the streets of 7% and La Paz.
14. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item regarding providing a monthly mileage allowance to the Mayor in the amount of $250 and the Mayor Pro Tem in the amount of $150 per month for additional travel required in connection with the duties of said positions for discussion and possible action at the May 2, 2023 City Council meeting.
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
15. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Harriman reported on how pleased he was regarding the Clean California Local Grant Program. He is also excited to see the community's ideas during this project.
Mayor Jones reported on her attendance to the Public Works Day at Sunset Ridge Park with 4* graders from various schools. She also reported on her attendance to the Audit Committee meeting. Mayor Jones also attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Hannah's Nursery and Landscaping. She also attended the City Leaders Summit with the League of California Cities with her fellow Council members and Keith C. Metzler.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Attest:
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Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk