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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 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Mayor Becerra called the meeting to order in honor of Brian Gengler Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney
Andre de Bortnowsky
Invocation: Elder Chevy Bess from Burning Bush Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Green Tree Boulevard Extension Awards Presentation
(1) American Public Works Association High Desert Branch - Outstanding Public Works Project of the Year
(2) League of California Cities Local Streets and Roads Committee - Efficient and Sustainable Bridge Maintenance, Construction and Reconstruction Award Recognizing outgoing Police Captain John Wickum and welcoming new Police Captain Randy German
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced one (1) revision. Revision to agenda item number 8. In the Discussion section: the member-generated revenue was changed from $1.97 million, to $1.5 million. Additionally, Victorville's annual contribution was changed from $72,317 to $66,822 annually. Lastly, other non-substantive changes were made.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest to report.
Introduction to Public Comments
City Clerk Thompson provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Michelle Soto spoke on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7A for Payroll Period December 22, 2023, through January 5, 2024, in the amount of $2,190,642.21 covering Check Nos. 33832 through 33844, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33833 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 308834 through 309362, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
2. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7B for Payroll Period January 5, 2024, through January 19, 2024, in the amount of $2,022,415.49 covering Check Nos. 33845 through 33863, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33851 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 309363 through 309895, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30,
3. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14721
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Faithful Performance LMAD, Sewer, and Drainage securities.
4. Settlement Agreement between the City of Victorville and Jose Flores Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Jose Flores and City of Victorville in regard to Citation No. 28660 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Citation Settlement Agreement.
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16 in the amount of $3,806,696.14, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 338173 through 338401 and Warrant No. 794321 through 794502 for 02/22/2024 through 03/06/2024, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
6. Notice of Completion - Village Drive & Tawney Ridge Lane Traffic Signal Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Village Drive & Tawney Ridge Lane Traffic Signal project and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
7. 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report & Implementation
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council receive and file the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Motion was made to approve staff's recommendations for Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8. San Bernardino Council of Governments Presentation
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of your Honorable City Council.
A presentation was given by San Bernardino Council of Governments representative Monique Reza-Arellano
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve SBCOG's 4'h amended JPA, as well as the 2024 minimu anot that Victo ville Che understandin tea no rever, ninimum of two vears
annual in-person update from SBCOG about benefits and projected benefits received by the City of Victorville
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Noes: Council Member Gomez, Mayor Becerra
9. Revised Measure | Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-019 approving a Revised Measure | Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023/2024 through 2027/2028.
A presentation was given by City Engineer Fredy Bonilla Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Gomez
10. Award of Construction Contract - Seventh Street Traffic Signal Modifications and Village Drive at Puesta Del Sol Drive Traffic Signal
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $3,996,873 for the Seventh Street Traffic Signal Modifications and Village Drive at Puesta Del Sol Drive Traffic Signal.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
11. Amendment No. 4 to the General Services Provider Standard Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. for Temporary Staffing, Direct-Hire, and other Employer Services, Project ESC23-069
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the General Services Provider Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. (Robert Half), increasing the total compensation by $295,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $703,000.00, to continue providing temporary staffing, direct-hire, and other professional services; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents related to this transaction.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Questions ensued
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving
12. Consideration of proposed City Council Resolution No. 24-020 adopting revisions to the City of Victorville City Council Policy and Procedures Manual Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Review and consider approving the Proposed Revised City Council Policy and Procedures Manual by adopting Resolution No. 24-020; or (2) Continue this item to a future meeting in order to further review and consider the currently proposed City Council Policy and Procedures Manual revisions; or (3) Consider scheduling and holding a workshop to study and provide further review and/or revisions to the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve point 3 of staff recommendations with the addition of hiring a third party consultant to facilitate the workshop Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
13. City Manager Reports
City Manager, Keith C. Metzler, announced the Environmental Programs Department is still recruiting volunteers for the Community Cleanup Day, which will be held Saturday, April 20". Registrations are available on the City website, and the deadline to register is April 5th
Additionally, the City Manager reported that the Community Services Department will be holding the City's annual Spring Festival on Saturday, March 30th, at Hook Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Several free games and activities will be available to enjoy, as well as the egg hunt for $5.00.
Lastly, Animal Care and Control will be hosting a low-cost shot clinic at City Hall on Saturday, March 23d, , from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They will also be joining the City at the Spring Festival at Hook Park on March 30th, to host the Spring "Egg-stravaganza" Pet Adoption event. For more information, please contact the Animal Care & Control department.
14. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action at the next City Council meeting, to consider renaming the Green Tree bridge to the Brian Gengler Overpass.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action at the soonest possible City Council meeting, to install an award display case in the lobby at City Hall.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
15. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Jones reported on her attendance to several meetings, including the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority General Policy Committee, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Mountain Desert Policy Committee. She also attended the City's State of the City event. Additionally, she congratulated Captain Wickum on his promotion and welcomed the City's new Police Captain Randy German.
Council Member Gomez reported on her involvement with the community.
Mayor Becerra shared she held this City Council meeting in loving memory of beloved former City Engineer, Brian Gengler.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m., in memory of Brian Gengler Attest:
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor
Savanna 7. Petty, Assistent Git, clerk