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Victorville 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, September 5, 2023 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Gomez
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced four (4) 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: RTE Trailer Park 66, LLC v. City of Victorville Code Enforcement Department
Case numbers: CIVSB2305021, CIVSB2316739
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9
Based on advice of legal counsel and existing facts and circumstances, a point has been reached in the opinion of the City Council that the City is facing significant exposure to litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)) Number of Potential cases: One (1)
Facts and Circumstances: The City received a letter from Caltrans on August 16, 2023, which included a threat of condemnation regarding a piece of City property.
Such letter is available for review in the City Clerk's office pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5
Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Gomez
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 four (4) closed session items as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Ministry Intern Frank Aldaoud of Impact Christian Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Public Comments
None
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Mojave Drive at Condor Road Traffic Signal - Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing, receive testimony regarding the proposed project;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the Notice of Exemption for the Mojave Drive at Condor Road traffic signal;
(4) Adopt Resolution No 23-075 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget appropriating additional revenue of $284,430.00 from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant; and
(5) Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $795,622.00 for the Mojave Drive at Condor Road Traffic Signal Project.
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 Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Gomez
2. Bear Valley Road Reconstruction Project - Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of a Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conducta public hearing, receiving testimony regarding the proposed capital improvement projects (CIP);
(2) Approve the Notice of Exemption and authorize staff to file the notice with the Office of Planning and Research and the County clerk; and (3) Award a construction contract to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., in the amount of $8,944,073.46 for the Bear Valley Road Reconstruction Project.
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: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Gomez
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Quarterly Investment Report as of June 30, 2023
Recommendation:
That the City Council/Board of Directors receive and file the attached Quarterly Investment Report as of June 30, 2023.
4. Annual Review of the City's Investment Policy
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Investment Policy CP- 15-01.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2442
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2442 approving a DevelopmentAgreement Amendmentto update the term of the existing agreement and allow for an additional one-year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 14525, A 319-Lot single family residential subdivision thatwas previously approved and environmentally assessed on property located west of and abutting Stoddard Wells Road, South of Interstate 15, and approximately 2,000 feet North of D Street.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2443
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2443 approving AmendmentPLAN23-00017, 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.
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 3
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 3 in the amount of $5,129,570.84, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 336011 through 336157 and Warrant No. 791574 through 791781 for 08/03/2023 through 08/16/2023, 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.
8. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1A for Payroll Period June 23, 2023, through July 07, 2023, in the amount of $2,172,070.99 covering Check Nos. 33275, 33504 and 33543 through 33579, including Vendorchecks. Please note employee Check No. 33549 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 302506 through 303021, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
9. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No 1B for Payroll Period July 07, 2023, through July 21, 2023, in the amount of $2,046,260.18 covering Check Nos. 32815, 32849, 32885, 32921, 32966, 32995, 33037, 33045, 33064, 33280, 33281, 33570, 33580 through 33612, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33586 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 303022 through 303555, per adopted budgetfor Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30,
10. Partial Release of the Faithful Performance Security for Case Nos. BLDC18- 00120/EROW18-00124
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent release of the Street Improvements Faithful Performance Securities for Case Nos. BLDC18-00120/ EROW18-00124; and (2) Accept the street improvements.
11. Strategic Partnership Grant for Water Conservation Kits - Budget Amendment Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District (District) Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. VWD 23-012, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to appropriate $20,000 in both revenue and expenditures related to the Strategic Partnership Grant for Water Conservation Kits awarded by Mojave Water Agency.
12. Code Compliance Department Quarterly Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
13. Revisions to the Table of Organization, Resolution No. 23-077 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-077, revising the Table of Organization, effective August 15, 2023.
14. Minutes of the April 18, May 2, and May 16, 2023, Regular City Council Meetings and minutes of the May 31, 2023, Special City Council Meeting Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on April 18, May 2, and May 16, 2023, and the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on May 31, 2023.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 14
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Gomez
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
15. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land - Parks Division Properties Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-072 Declaring a Portion of City-owned Property as "Exempt Surplus Land" Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act and transmitting a certified copy to the Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD");
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-073 Amending the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Relating to an Appropriation of Additional Revenue; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents to solidify the transfer of a portion of City-owned property (the "Proposed Property") to the State of California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans").
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council MemberIrving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Gomez
16. Runway 17/35 Reconstruction Phase IIIB and IV Project #CCH23-111 Recommendation:
That Your Honorable Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of (1) Ratify the acceptance of Grant Agreement #3-06-0359-032-2023 (Grant 32) between the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation Administration and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority in the amount of $887,000 in support of the Runway 17/35 Reconstruction Phase IIB and IV Project #CCH23-111; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA-23-010 increasing budgeted grant revenues by $887,000, and increasing budgeted grant expenditures by $887,000, and increasing budgeted grant match expenditures by $98,556; and (3) Approve the award of a Construction Contract to Coffman Specialties, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,385,000 for Runway 17/35 Reconstruction Phases IIIB and IV, Project #CCH23-111 ("Project").
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Gomez
17. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler reported on the success of the Pet Adoption Event hosted by The Home Depot. He announced pet adoptions are available at Animal Care and Control from Monday through Thursday 7am to 4pm, Friday Tam to 3pm, and Saturday 8am to 11am. He also announced Jersey Mike's Subs will soon be issued their Certificate of Occupancy, which will lead to the opening of their Palmdale Rd location.
18. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action for City Council Members, City Manager, and chosen City staff to attend the LiveLead Leadership & Personal Development Conference on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member living, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: Council Member Gomez
19. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra reported the VVTA Board approved a Hydrogen Filling Station, which will be the first in the desert.
Mayor Jones reported on her attendance to the SBCTA and VVWRA meetings.
She also reported on her attendance to the quarterly Mayors meeting. Mayor Jones reported she was reelected as Chair on the Mojave Desert Mountain Recycling JPA. She reported on her attendance to National Night Out at Sunset Ridge Park accompanied by Mayor Pro Tem Becerra and Council Member Harriman. She also reported on her attendance to the dedication of the Eagle Scout project, as well as Desert Valley Internal Medicine Residency Program's Ribbon Cutting and their open house.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 6:28 pm
Attest:
Jonator Ampson, ily Clerk