City Council Chambers
Victowille 14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA
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VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL
VICTORVILLE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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, August 15, 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 Item(s) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre De Bortnowsky announced three (3) closed session items 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)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations)
C. 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
City Manager Keith Metzler, Deputy City Manager Sophie
Also Present: 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 three (3) closed session items as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Mayor Jones
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:
Cade Johnson spoke on general items
Caitlyn Quick spoke on general items
Diego Reyes spoke on general items
Keshawn Franklin spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. An Amendmentto a Development Agreement Between the City of Victorville and SLPR, LLC to Update the Term of the Existing Agreement and Allow for an Additional One-year Extension of Time for Tentative Tract Map 14525, as well as Add a Community Facilities District Obligation and Update Noticing Addresses on Property Located West of and Abutting Stoddard Wells Road, South of Interstate 15, and Approximately 2,000 Feet North of D Street
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2442 for adoption and first reading by title only forthe Development Agreement Amendment between the City of Victorville and SLPR, LLC; and
(4) Waive further reading in full of proposed Development Agreement Ordinance 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 Jones
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
2. An Amendmentto the Victorville Municipal Code with an Environmental Exemption Introducing Various Updates to Title 16 Including, but not Limited to, Standards for Off-street Parking Facilities for Recreational Vehicle Parking and Parking Stalls Abutting Obstructions, and Updates to Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards and the Addition of Junior Accessory Dwelling Allowances in Accordance with State Law Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and take the following actions:
(1) Findthe Victorville Municipal Code Amendmentcategorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2443 for adoption and first reading by title only to amend the Victorville Municipal Code; and
(3) Waive a further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2443.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation s
Moved: Mayor Jones
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Notice of Completion - Transportation Center Re-Roof, Project CC23-063 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Transportation Center Re-Roof, Project CC23-063, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
4. Notice of Completion - Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project - Phase 1 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project - Phase 1 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
5. Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Amendment - Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for $15,000.00 of both revenue and expenditures related to the Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Grant awarded by the Califomia Department of Food and Agriculture.
6. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 1
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 1 in the amount of $34,250,951.38, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 335315 through 335729 and Warrant No. 790977 through 791344 for 06/23/2023 through 07/20/2023 and Wire Transfer dated 07/20/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June
7. Notice of Completion - Pipeline Replacement Project - Area 31 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for Pipeline Replacement Project - Area 31 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
8. Partial Security Release for Case Nos. BLDC21-00070/EROW21-00182 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80 percent release of the Street Improvements Faithful Performance Security for case Nos. BLDC21-00070/EROW21-00182; and (2) Accept the street improvements.
9. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15598
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an additional 20-percent release of the Faithful Performance Streets securities; and
(2) Accept the public street improvements.
10. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12B for Payroll Period June 09, 2023, through June 23, 2023, in the amount of $2,156,667.41 covering Check Nos. 33502 through 33542, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33508 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 302006 through 302505, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
11. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 2
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 2 in the amount of $7,416,866.83, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 335730 through 336010 and Warrant No. 791345 through 791573 for 07/20/2023 through 08/02/2023 and Wire Transfers dated 07/25/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
12. VMUS Annual Operating Result Report for FY 2023
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this report.
13. Community Services Quarterly Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
14. Minutes of the March 21, 2023, and April 4, 2023, Regular City Council Meetings and the March 28, 2023 Special City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on March 21, 2023, and April 4, 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting held on March 28, 2023.
15. Building Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Council review and file.
Questions and comments en sued for items 7,12,14, and 15 Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendaritems 3 through 15
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
16. Sheriff's Department Schedule A Amendment
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Fifty-Second Amendmentto Law Enforcement Contract #94-909- A-52 for the period of September 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and authorize the Mayor or her designee to process all documents required for this agreement; (2) Adopt Resolution 23-066 approving a reduction in revenue in the amount of $308,205.70 and $238,538 in expenditures related to the said contract.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to allow Mayor Jones an additional 30 seconds to ask one additional question
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Questions continued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
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
17. Presentation on City's Pavement Management of City Roads Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Honorable City Council receive and file this report.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
The Chair called for a recess at 8:08 pm
Recess concluded at 8:20 pm
18. Measure I Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-069, approving the Measure | Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023/2024 through 2027/2028.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
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
19. Capital Project Needs Analysis for Green Tree Blvd. Extension and Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad Projects
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA) for the Green Tree Blvd. Extension and the Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad Projects for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 through 2028/2029.
Question ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
Motion was made to consider Items 20 and 21 concurrently Moved: Mayor Jones
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
20. Wellness Center Project - Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with Pacifica Services, Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant/ Professional Services Provider Agreement for the Wellness Center Project construction management contract with the Pacifica Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $616,677.00.
21. Wellness Center Project - Phase 2 Supplemental Work Order (SWO) No. 10 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve SWO No. 10 for the Wellness Center Phase 2 construction contract resulting in an increase not to exceed $742,519.70.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Items 20 and 21 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
22. Purchase of Fleet Vehicles and Equipmentfor Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council, SCLAA, and Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Reject the bid, CC23-096 Purchase of New Vehicles;
(2) Approve the purchase of fleet vehicles, specialty vehicles, and equipment from the vehicle/equipment list for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and Fiscal Year 2023/2024 through several procurement methods such as cooperative purchasing programs, lead agency piggyback programs, and availability of suitable dealer lot inventory; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director/General Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for such purchases.
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
23. Purchase of Thirty-Six Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment Turnouts Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of thirty-six (36) firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) turnouts from AllStar Fire Equipment, Inc in the amount of $153,076.50
Questions ensued
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
24. Victorville Strategic Plan 2023 - 2026
Recommendation:
That your Honorable City Council adopts the City of Victorville Strategic Plan 2023- 2026.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
25. Consideration of Possible Adjustments to Employment Agreement for the City Manager related to Salary
Recommendation:
At the City Council Meeting of July 18, 2023, the City Council reviewed the terms of a City Manager Agreement with Keith C. Metzler. As a result of that review, the City Council asked to agendize a discussion of possible salary adjustments for the City Manager. Any action is at the discretion of the City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to increase the City Manager's salary to $327,877 to be effective immediately upon adoption and enter Amendment #2 into the contract to reflect the salary change
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member living, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Noes: Council Member Gomez
26. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced August is Clear the Shelter Month at Animal Care and Control. They are open Monday through Thursday 7am to 4pm, Friday 7am to 3pm, and Saturday 8am to 11am. He also announced Bear Valley Bridge will be continuing construction through the end of September. Keith C.
Metzler announced that City Engineer Brian Gengler is retiring after 21 years of employment with the City of Victorville and 34 years of public service. He also announced the recruitment of a new City Engineer has begun.
27. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
28. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gomez reported on her involvement with the community Council Members Harriman and Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, and Mayor Jones extended their gratitude and sentiments to Mr. Brian Gengler.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting in honor of Brian Gengler at 9:44 pm Attest:
Mentor
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