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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting Minutes 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Mayor Jones
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 Joshua Gerbracht of First Assembly of God Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported. City Clerk announced that video capabilities were disabled due to technical issues, but a video recording will be available on the City website.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Introduction to Public Comments
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
None
City Attorney read a brief letter on behalf of Mayor Jones, where she expressed her regrets for her absence and wished everyone a happy holidays.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Site Plan with Environmental Exemption and Zone Change from C-2 (General Commercial) to IDP (Industrial Park District) for a Wholesale Facility on Northwest Corner of Dos Palmas Road and Park Avenue
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and take the following actions:
(1) Find the Site Plan portion of the project categorically exempt under Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) entitled "In-Fill Development Projects" and the Zone Change portion of the project exempt under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2447 for adoption and first reading by title only for the Zone Change portion of Case No. PLAN22-00027; and
(3) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2447; and (4) Adopt Resolution No. 23-099, approving the Site Plan portion of Case No.
PLAN22-00027.
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra opened the Public Hearing
Tom Steeno, the architect and applicant's representative on this project, spoke in support of this project.
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Mayor Jones
2. Development Impact Fees (DIF) and Capacity Charges Annual Review - Master Fee Schedule, Implementation Policy and Capital Improvement Plan Recommendation:
The Honorable City Council and Victorville Water District Board of Directors (District Board):
(1) Open and conduct the Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution Nos. 23-100 and VWD 23-015, adopting an updated Master Fee schedule for non-residential DIF and Capacity Charges, City Council Policy No. CP-23-02 to establish guidelines for implementation, superseding any prior resolutions and policies related to the same, and the associated Capital Improvement Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Mayor Jones
3. Update of the Master User Fee Schedule
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council and Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct the Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing; and
(3) Adopt Resolution Nos. 23-101 and VWD 23-016, amending the Master User Fee Schedule by adjusting certain user fees based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
Mayor Pro Tem Becerra closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Mayor Jones
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Community Services Quarterly Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville City Council review and file.
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 10
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 10 in the amount of $25,435,601.83, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 336879 through 337130 and Warrant No. 792918 through 793108 for 11/15/2023 through 11/22/2023 and Wire Transfers dated 11/22/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
6. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14721
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an additional 20-percent release of the Faithful Performance Street securities;
(2) Accept the street improvements; and
(3) Approve the full release of the Labor & Materials Sewer and Drainage securities.
7. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4A for Payroll Period September 29, 2023, through October 13, 2023, in the amount of $2,030,923.56 covering Check Nos. 20532 and 20543 through 20571, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 20553 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 305644 through 306155, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
8. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14992
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an additional 20-percent release of the Faithful Performance Street securities;
(2) Accept the street improvements; and
(3) Approve the full release of the Labor & Materials Water, Sewer, and Drainage securities.
9. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14751
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an additional 20-percent release of the Faithful Performance Street securities;
(2) Accept the street improvements; and
(3) Approve the full release of the Labor & Materials Sewer and Drainage securities.
10. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4B for Payroll Period October 13, 2023, through October 27, 2023, in the amount of $2,110,782.47 covering Check Nos. 33699 through 33729, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33706 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 306156 through 306736, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
11. Minutes of the October 24, 2023, Special City Council Meeting and the November 7 and December 5, 2023, Regular City Council Meetings Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on October 24, 2023, and the Regular City Council Meetings held on November 7 and December 5, 2023.
12. Notice of Completion - Civic Area Pavement Rehabilitation Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Civic Area Pavement Rehabilitation Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
13. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Senate Bill 165 Annual Report for Community Facilities District No. 2018-001 (Victorville Lead Track)
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year ("FY") 2023- 2024 Senate Bill 165 Annual Report for Community Facilities District ("CFD") No. 2018-001 (Victorville Lead Track) pursuant to the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Items 4 through 13 Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Mayor Jones
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
14. Appointment of Mayor
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council direct the City Clerk to open nominations for the office of Mayor, take nominations, announce the outcome of the vote and declare the appointment upon a majority vote of the Council.
City Clerk opened nominations for the office of Mayor
Council Member Irving nominated Council Member Becerra
Council Member Becerra accepted the nomination
City Clerk closed the nominations for the office of Mayor Council Member Harriman voted for Council Member Becerra Council Member Irving voted for Council Member Becerra
Council Member Becerra voted for Council Member Becerra City Clerk declared that Council Member Becerra will hold the office of Mayor.
15. Memorandum of Understanding with the Victor Elementary School District for One (1) Additional School Resource Officer
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Victorville and the Victor Elementary School District (VESD) for one (1) additional School Resource Officer (SRO);
(2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for the agreement; and
(3) Approve Resolution 23-103 amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for increased revenues in the amount of $154,102.85 for such agreement.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones
16. Extension of Sunset Date for Certain Temporary Fee and Penalty Waivers For Animal Care and Control Pursuant to Section 7.04.055 of Chapter 7.04, Title 7 of the Victorville Municipal Code
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-102, extending the sunset date of certain temporary fee and penalty waivers associated with the licensing and impoundment of dogs and cats in the city to June 30, 2024, pursuant to Section 7.04.055 of Chapter 7.04, Title 7 of the Victorville Municipal Comments ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones
17. Possible cancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 2, 2024 Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the City Council.
Motion was made to cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of January 2, 2024 Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones
18. Appointments to City's Committees (Local Appointments List) Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Accept nominations from Mayor Becerra for her vacant Community Services Advisory Committee member; and
(2) Open nominations for the Audit Committee and the Community Planning and Development Grants Sub-committee as these committees require the City Council to designated two members of the City Council every year to serve on the committee.
Questions ensued
The City will post on the public website to solicit interest for new applicants for the Community Services Advisory Committee.
City Clerk opened nominations for the Audit Committee
Mayor Becerra nominated Council Member Irving and Council Member Harriman to serve on the Audit Committee
Council Member Irving accepted the nomination
Council Member Harriman accepted the nomination
Motion was made to approve Council Member Harriman and Council Member Irving to serve on the Audit Committee
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones
City Clerk opened nominations for the Community Planning and Development Grants Sub-committee
Council Member Irving nominated Mayor Becerra and Council Member Harriman Mayor Becerra accepted the nomination
Council Member Harriman accepted the nomination
Motion was made to approve Mayor Becerra and Council Member Harriman to serve on the Community Planning and Development Grants Sub-committee Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones
19. Revisions to City Council Policy CP-12-01 Expense Reimbursement Policy Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Motion was made to approve revisions to City Council Policy CP-12-01 Expense Reimbursement Policy
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones
20. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Returning to the Interagency Council on Homelessness
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
No action was taken on this item.
21. Consideration of proposed City Council Resolution No. 23-104 adopting revisions to the City of Victorville City Council Policy and Procedures Manual regarding the Annual City Council Reorganization Procedure
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Review and Consider the Proposed Revised City Council Policy and Procedures Manual; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-104.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve Council Member Harriman two additional minutes for questions
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones
Motion was made to approve and adopt the City Council Resolution No. 23-104, as amended, for the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones
22. Council Member Benefits
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the Honorable City Council Motion was made for staff to bring this item back at the January 16, 2024, City Council meeting, with revisions to the existing benefits Resolution Questions ensued
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez, Mayor Jones
23. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler reported all 82 interim shelter clients were successfully transferred from the Westwinds Sport Center to the new housing accommodations at the Wellness Center.
Also, all Victorville residents in a single-family home, have received their green organics bin. A total of 32,000 bins have been distributed this month.
City Manager Metzler also announced that Christmas tree recycling will begin for residents, starting on January 2nd through January 12", on regular trash pick up days.
Animal Care and Control had a successful "Happy Paw-lidays" event the past weekend, where 12 animals were adopted. "Home for the Holidays" pet adoptions are taking place all week at Animal Adoption Center on Amargosa Road.
City Manager Metzler also announced that City Hall, Hook Community Center, and the Victorville Library will be closed beginning December 22nd , and reopen on January 2nd 3, 2024.
Arby's on US Highway 395 passed final inspection. Another carwash is moving forward on Cottonwood and Mariposa. Also, a lease agreement has been approved between Victor Valley High School District and the City of Victorville, for the building formerly known as Goodwill High School. This building is located next door to Eva Dell Park and the Wellness Center. Preliminary planning is underway for this facility to be the City's permanent animal shelter facility. A presentation is forthcoming for the January 16"h, 2024 meeting.
24. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None.
25. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Harriman reported on the Christmas party.
Council Member Irving wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and congratulated Mayor Becerra on her new appointment.
Mayor Becerra thanked the City's management staff, Police Captain Wickum, and Fire Chief, along with their staff, respectively. Additionally, she thanked the public for attending the City Council meeting, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm.
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