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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
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:00 p.m. Regular 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
Invocation: Pastor Ryan Holt of Victorville First Assembly of God Council Member Gomez left the dais at 6:01p.m.
Council Member Gomez returned to the dais is 6:02p.m.
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:
Laura Meceda spoke on general items
Wiliam Walker on general items
Samuel Quick on general items
Stacy Sanchez on general items
Tom Reyes on general items
Tanya on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Seventh Street Traffic Signal Modifications - Approve Notice of Exemption Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing, receive testimony regarding the proposed (2) Close the Public Hearing; and
(3) Approve the Notice of Exemption for the Seventh Street Traffic Signal Modifications 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 recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council MemberIrving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Notice of Completion for Exeloo Prefabricated Restroom Install Project, CC23-079, for Brentwood and Center St. Park
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Exeloo Prefabricated Restroom Install Project, CC23-079 for both Brentwood and Center St. Park.
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 4
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 4 in the amount of $9,021,197.32, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 336159 through 336384 and Warrant No. 791782 through 791975 for 08/17/2023 through 08/30/2023 and Wire Transfers dated 08/23/2023 through 08/29/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
4. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2A for Payroll Period July 21, 2023, through August 4, 2023, in the amount of $2,049,873.90 covering Check Nos. 33613 through 33640, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33617 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 303556 through 304079, per adopted budgetfor Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
5. Notice of Completion - Pipeline Replacement Project - Area 1 & 2 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors for the Victorville Water District accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for Pipeline Replacement Project - Area 1 & 2 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
6. Economic Development Activity Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Economic Development Activity Report.
Full Release of the Faithful Performance Security for Case Nos. EROW18-001571 BLDC17-00042
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Faithful Performance security for Case Nos. EROW18-00157/BLDC17-00042
8. Release of the Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 15396 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the release of the Faithful Performance Securities for the water, sewer, and drainage improvements for Tract Map No. 15396
9. 2022 Power Source Disclosure ("PSD") Program Annual Report and Power Content Label ("PCL")
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-074, approving and attesting to the veracity of the 2022 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report and Power Content Label submitted to the California Energy Commission.
Rehabilitation Loan No. 0478-071-08 Brunner
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance for Owner- Occupied Residential Rehabilitation ('OOR") Loan No. 0478-071-08 Brunner; (2) Approve the Termination and Release of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions ("CC&R's");
(3) Authorize the execution thereof by the City Manager; (4) Accept the payoff of the loan receivable; and
(5) Adopt Resolution No. CHAS 23-003, amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; approving additional revenue.
11. Minutes of the June 6, June 20, and July 18, 2023, Regular City Council Meetings and minutes of the July 18, 2023, Special City Council Meeting Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on June 6, June 20, and July 18, 2023, and the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on July 18, 2023.
Questions and Comments en sued for items 2, 4, and 6
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 11
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
12. Loan Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note between the City as Housing Assets Successor Agency ("CHAS") and the City of Victorville General Fund Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council and Board of Directors adopt Resolution Nos. 23- 067 and CHAS 23-004 approving an interfund Loan Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note by and between the CHAS ("Payor") and the City of Victorville General Fund ("Payee") in the amount of $268,742.83 plus accrued interest for Groundwater and Soil Remediation Expenses for Fiscal Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 related to the former NuWay Dry Cleaners.
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
13. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land - Portions of City-Owned Properties Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-078 Declaring Portions of City-Owned Properties (APN Nos. 0478-161-06 & 0478-172-19) as "Exempt Surplus Land" pursuant to the Surplus Land Act ("SLA") and transmitting a certified copy to the Califomia Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"); (2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-079 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 Caltran of City-Owned Properties to the California Department of Transportation Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
14. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-071 Approving the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Review with Updates
Recommendation:
Thatyour Honorable City Council adoptResolution No. 23-071 approving the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Review with Updates.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Comments en sued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
15. Purchase of Three Transport Capable Squads
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of three (3) transport capable squads in the amount of $1,182,677.50 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all purchasing documentation.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
16. Approval of Amendment to Consultant/Professional Services Agreements with NBS for Solid Waste Rate Study Update
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the attached amendment to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with NBS for the Solid Waste Rate Study Update (Project ESC22-121) in the amount of $13,160.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments en sued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
17. Building 686 Roof Replacement Project #CC24-013
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the award of a Standard Construction Agreement to Universal Coatings, Inc., (Universal"), for Building 686 Roof Replacement Project #CC24-013 ("Project") in the amount not to exceed $607,997.
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
18. General Services Provider Standard Agreement with Scorpion Fire Protection, Inc. for Fire Pump & Controller Maintenance and Repair Services, Project CC23-099- That the Honorable Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approves the award of a General Services Provider Standard Agreement by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Scorpion Fire Protection, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $115,000, in support of the Fire Pump & Controller Maintenance and Repair Services, Project CC23-099-1.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
19. Attendance at the Live2Lead Leadership & Personal Development Conference on Friday, October 27, 2023
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve Council Members, City Manager, and staff attendance to the Live2Lead Leadership & Personal Development Conference 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
20. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced that the City is hosting weekly pet adoptions on Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Animal Care and Control Facility. Keith C. Metzler also announced weekly Storytime starting September 26, 2023, at the City Library. The Storytime will begin at 5 p.m. every Tuesday for ages 0 through 8. He also announced registrations have begun for Itty Bitty Preschool ages 3 through 5, Teen Activity Group (TAG) ages 13 through 17, AdultBasketball, and many more. Keith C. Metzler announced the Community Clean-Up event will be on October 21st 1, 2023, registrations have begun, and the City is currenty accepting volunteers. He also announced new developments in the City including Arby's restaurant on Highway 395 and CARMAX nearing completion.
21. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action regarding an updateto Council Policy CP-12-01 Section 5 at the staff's soonest convenience Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
22. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gomez reported on her involvement with the community.
Mayor Pro Tem reported VVTA is celebrating their 30th anniversary and are granting free Bus Transportation for the month of October.
Mayor Jones reported on her attendance to SBCTA, SBCTA General Policy, and Measure P Oversight Selection Committee meetings. She also reported she spoke in high school senior government classes at Lakeview Leadership Academy.
Mayor Jones also reported on her attendance to a 9/11 eventat a local elementary school.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:03 pm
Attest:
Aull
Jenhifer Thompson, City Clerk