City Council Chambers
Victorille 14343 Civic Drive
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 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations)
Recess to Closed Session
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
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to this item.
Invocation: Pastor Dez Fedoryszyn of Victorville First Church of the Nazarene Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Recognition of the recipients of the Aviation Scholarship sponsored by the City of Victorville and Southern California Logistics Airport
Presentation of Awards - 2023 Public Works Day Essay Winners Victorville Fire Call Volume Service Update
The Chair called for a recess at 6:33 p.m.
Recess concluded at 6:39 p.m.
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced one (1) revision. Revision to agenda item 13 to revise the second paragraph of the Discussion section in the staff report should read "Staff have met with BEAM and created a plan to install six BEAM EV ARC units at four City facilities. City Hall and Hook Park will have one unit with six charging ports each. These sites will include two dedicated ADA accessible EV charging stalls. Sunset Ridge Park and the Transportation Center will each have two units with two charging ports each. These sites will have one charger dedicated with an ADA acceptable parking stall." Attachment A - Exhibit A - Section i: Project Narrative should read "After much research, there are four locations throughout the City of Victorville that would be ideal for the charging stations. The locations are as follows: Victorville City Hall, Sunset Ridge Park, Hook Park, and the Transportation Center (maps are attached). Each location will be designed as follows: Victorville City Hall and Hook Park will include two dedicated ADA accessible charging stalls. Sunset Ridge Park and Transportation Center will have two units each that include two chargers. Each site will have one dedicated ADA accessible parking stall"
Revised Site Maps for City Hall, Hook Park, Sunset Ridge Park, and the Transportation Center. Deleted Library Site Map.
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:
Caitlyn Quick spoke on general items
Edith Rogers spoke on general items
Kareema Abdul Khabir spoke on item 14
Maryann State spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Urgency Ordinance No. 2438 and Ordinance No. 2437 Amending Chapter 2.22 of the Victorville Municipal Code (Personnel Merit System) for the Purpose of Reducing the Probationary Period from Twelve to Six months with respect to Lateral Hires of Firefighter/Paramedics
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Open, conduct, and close a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Urgency Ordinance No. 2438 and the Municipal Code Amendments included therein;
(2) Make the Environmental Exemption Finding relative to Urgency Ordinance No. 2438;
(3) Make the Finding of Urgency;
(4) Waive full reading and adopt (by four-fifths vote) Urgency Ordinance No. 2438; and
(5) Open, conduct, and close a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Ordinance No. 2437 and the Municipal Code Amendments included therein;
(6) Make the Environmental Exemption Finding relative to Ordinance No. 2437; (7) Introduce Ordinance No. 2437 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (8) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2437 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
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Partial Securities Release for Case Nos. BLDC21-00045/EROW21-00181 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent release of the Street Improvements Faithful Performance Securities for case Nos. BLDC21-00045/EROW21-00181; and (2) Accept the street improvements.
3. Budget Amendment - CalRecycle City/County CRV Recycling Payment Program Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-031 to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget to reflect the revenues and expenditures associated with the Cycle 22-23 CalRecycle City/County CRV Recycling Payment Program Grant
4. Environmental Programs Quarterly Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville City Council review and file.
5. Community Services Quarterly Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville City Council review and file.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2436
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2436 repealing in its entirety uncodified Ordinance 1460 which previously established a benefit fee system to finance drainage improvements and directing the non-codification of said Ordinance.
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 21
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 21 in the amount of $8,690,791.13, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 334495 through 334731 and Warrant No. 790143 through 790360 for 04/20/2023 through 05/04/2023 and Wire Transfers dated 04/26/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
8. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 10A for Payroll Period March 17, 2023, through March 31, 2023, in the amount of $1,875,941.69 covering Check Nos. 33351 through 33366, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33356 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 299020 and 299022 through 299513, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
Code Compliance Department Quarterly Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar 2 through 9.
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
10. Consideration of Resolution Nos. VWD 23-006 and VWD 23-007 - Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District Initiating Proceedings to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District Number One and for Improvement District Number Two for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Approve Resolution No. VWD 23-006 authorizing the Victorville Water District to initiate proceedings to fix, levy, and collect Standby Charges for Improvement District One for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;
(2) Approve Resolution No. VWD 23-007 authorizing the Victorville Water District to initiate proceedings to fix, levy, and collect Standby Charges for Improvement District Two for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and
(3) Set June 6, 2023, as the date for the Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against determinations to fix, levy and collect water standby charges as set forth in the aforementioned resolutions.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
11. Fiscal Year 2020 Police Department Homeland Security Grant Program Award and Purchase
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept the grant award of the Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) in the amount of $30,510;
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-033 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget for revenue and expenditures for said grant;
(3) Authorize the expenditure of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) monies in the amount not to exceed $8,321.63 for the purchase of Mobile Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR); and
(4) Approve the purchase of Mobile ALPR cameras in the amount of $38,831.63 from Vigilant Solutions, LLC.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
12. Citywide Recycled Water Conceptual Study - Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $198,570.00 for developing a Citywide Recycled Water Conceptual Study that maximizes the value and benefit of recycled water to the District's water resources.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
13. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-035 (Attachment A) approving the grant application for the Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for program administration associated with the grant.
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
14. Resignation from Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council approve a Letter of Resignation from the City of Victorville as a member of the Interagency Council on Homelessness, and from its role as Chair and Secretary of the Desert Regional Steering Committee.
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
15. Consideration of proposed City Council Resolution No. 23-030 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. 23-030.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Substitute motion was made to table item 15 until new language was created Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Comments ensued
Motion failed 2-3
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving
Noes: Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Original motion made to approve staff recommendations:
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
16. Attendance at the League of California Cities Desert/Mountain Division meeting to be held June 2, 2023, in Mammoth Lakes for Council Member Bob Harriman Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council authorize attendance at the League of California Cities Desert/Mountain Division meeting to be held June 2, 2023 in Mammoth Lakes for Council Member Bob Harriman.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Harriman
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. City Manager Reports
Keith C. Metzler announced The Right Stuff, a weekly recycling contest where contestants could win a $100 gift card, was occurring and will continue until the end of June. He also announced Saturday, May 20, 2023, is the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Green Tree Extension from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Dollar General on Village Dr. has passed final inspection and is now complete.
18. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action to review memberships and roles of the CRIA Board at the June 6, 2023, City Council meeting.
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving
Council Member Gomez rescinds her vote
Motion fails 2-3
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gomez
19. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Harriman commended Sue Jones for her hard work on the Green Tree Extension Celebration.
Mayor Jones reported on her attendance to SBCTA General Policy Committee meeting. She also attended the SCAG meeting in Palm Desert with Mayor Pro Tem Becerra. Mayor Jones reported on her attendance to the Senior Citizens Club Garden Grand Reopening with Member Harriman.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Attest:
Widera Tenter TAmpson, Gily Clerk
Debra Jones, Mayor