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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 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, October 17, 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 one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
Anticipation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation 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 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: Elder Michael Reyes of Destiny Christian Center Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Council Member Gomez left the dais at 6:04 pm with permission of the Chair 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:
Andrew Simpson spoke on general items
Council Member Gomez returned to the dais at 6:08 pm
Marylynn Wheeler-Reynolds spoke on item 3
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Water Service Line Replacement Project, Area 6 - Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing, receive testimony regarding the proposed capital improvement project (CIP);
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Find the project exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) of the CEQA guidelines and Approve the Notice of Exemption; and
(4) Award a construction contract to Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $2,631,405, for the Water Service Line Replacement Project, Area 6.
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: 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the August 8, 2023, Special City Council Meeting and the August 15, September 5, and September 19, 2023, Regular City Council Meetings Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on August 8, 2023, and the Regular City Council Meetings held on August 15, September 5, and September 19, 2023.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2444
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2444 amending and revising portions of Title 10 of the Victorville Municipal Code relating to rates, fees, and charges for City sewer services.
4. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15598
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the release of the Labor & Materials securities for the Water, Sewer, Drainage, and LMAD Improvements.
5. Settlement Agreement between the City of Victorville and Judy Ng Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Judy Ng and the City of Victorville in regard to Citation No. 26437 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Citation Settlement Agreement.
Questions ensued on item 5
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 5
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 5-0 with Council Member Gomez voting no on items 3 and 5 Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
6. Reclaimed Water Reservoir Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Water District Board of Directors take the following actions:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. VD 23-014 authorizing staff to apply for a Federal Bureau of Reclamation Grant for the One Million Gallon Reclaimed Water Reservoir Project;
(2) Approve the District matching funds of 50% of the construction costs; (3) Authorize the General Manager or his designee to process all documents required for grant administration.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
7. Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad Project - Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement for the Bear Valley Road bridge construction management contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
8. Wellness Center Project - Phase 1 Supplemental Work Order (SWO) Nos. 12 & 13 and Phase 2 Supplemental Work Order No. 11
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the following:
(1) Phase 1 - SWO No. 12 for the Wellness Center construction contract resulting in an increase not to exceed $51,189.83;
(2) Phase 1 - SWO No. 13 for the Wellness Center construction contract resulting in a decrease of $120,670.75; and
(3) Phase 2 - SWO No. 11 for the Wellness Center construction contract resulting in an increase not to exceed $67,019.57.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
9. Approval to execute an amended Interconnection Facilities Agreement ("IFA") with Southern California Edison ("SCE")
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amended Interconnection Facilities Agreement with Southern California Edison.
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
10. Purchase of Three (3) Zoll Cardiac Monitors
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of three (3) Zoll cardiac monitors from the Zoll Corporation in the amount of $182, 189.64.
Questions 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
11. Side Letter of Agreement #2 between the City of Victorville and the Victorville Professional Firefighters
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-082 Approving Side Letter of Agreement #2 between the City of Victorville and the Victorville Professional Firefighters and authorize the City Manager to execute said Side Letter of Agreement
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
12. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced CARMAX was granted a temporary Certificate of Occupancy and are expected to fully open in November. He announced interior tenant improvements are in process at the Church and Dwight Facility. He also announced a newly constructed multi-tenant commercial warehouse building passed its final inspection. Keith C. Metzler announced the next low-cost animal vaccination and adoption clinic will be on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. He also announced the Citywide Community Clean-Up is on October 21, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. He also announced the annual Hallowboo Drive-Thru will be on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
13. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action during the November 7, 2023, meeting to discuss the cancellation of the November 21, 2023, City Council meeting.
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
Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action during the next Council meeting to approve a Resolution to reprimand Council Member Gomez for her conduct toward a Security Officer on October 3, 2023.
Moved: Mayor Jones
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
14. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gomez reported on her involvement with the community.
Council Member Harriman gave his apologies for not attending the City Festival.
Council Member Irving reported on her attendance to the City Festival.
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra reported the Victor Valley Transportation Authority will have a 30th anniversary celebration on Friday, October 20, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m. on Smoke Tree St. in Hesperia. She also reported on her attendance to the City Festival.
Mayor Jones gave her gratitude to Mayor Pro Tem Becerra for taking her place when delivering the Ceremonial Certificate to Victor Valley Transportation Authority and for attending a Ribbon Cutting in her stead.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:13 pm
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