Attachment B
Minutes of the March 5,
2024, Regular City Council
Meeting
City Council Chambers
14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA
www.victorvilleca.gov
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, March 5, 2024
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
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 Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk
Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky
Invocation: Pastor Jairo Gaviria of Calvary Chapel Victorville
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation Recognizing the Winners of the City's Victorville Recycles Week Contest
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
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:
Al Cutillo spoke on general items
Josue Sanchez spoke on general items
Edith Hernandez spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Required Public Hearing for Community Planning and Development Grants - Fiscal Year 2024- 2025
Recommendation:
That the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, agency, and prospective applicant comments regarding the City’s needs and strategies for the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
Community Health Action Network spoke in support
Nettie Jackson from Symba Center spoke in support
Rasiena Reece spoke in support
Rosalie Rehberg spoke in support
Matthew Coughlin spoke in support
Dr. Yolanda Roberts spoke in support
No Drugs America spoke in support
Marlo Cales spoke in support
High Desert Second Chance spoke in support
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
There was no action taken for this item
Comments ensued
2. Award of Construction Contract to Monet Construction, Inc. and Notice of Exemption for the New Library Renovation and Expansion, Project JM24-051
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Conduct the Public Hearing and receive testimony regarding the proposed project and contract;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Find the proposed project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 – In- Fill Development Projects;
(4) Approve a Construction Agreement in the amount not to exceed $8,621,000.00 to Mo net Construction, Inc. for the City Library Renovation and Expansion, Project JM24-051; and
(5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $862,100.00 in total, representing a 10% project contingency.
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 Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3C for Payroll Period September 15, 2023, through September 29, 2023, in the amount of $1,943,906.68 covering Check Nos. 20001 through 20500* and 20510 through 20542, including Vendor checks, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (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. 6B for Payroll Period December 8, 2023, through December 22, 2023, in the amount of $2,051,272.09 covering Check Nos. 33815 through 33831, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33820 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice N os. 308303 through 308833, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 15
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 15 in the amount of $10,357,144.81, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 338030 through 338172 and Warrant No. 794102 through 794320 for 02/08/2024 through 02/21/2024, and Wire Transfers dated 02/14/2024 and 02/15/2024, 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. 13816
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Water and Sewer Labor & Materials Securities for Tract Map No. 13816.
7. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16463
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Water and Sewer Labor & Materials Securities for Tract Map No. 16463.
8. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15396
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the LMAD Labor & Materials Security for Tract Map No. 15396.
9. Reduction of Securities for Case Nos. BLDC21-00070/EROW21-00182
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Labor & Mate rials Security for case Nos. BLDC21-00070/EROW21-00182.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2446
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2446 revising and establishing speed zones upon certain streets in the City by amending Title 12, Chapter 12.20, Section 12.20.020 of the Victorville Municipal Code, entitled “Decrease of State Law Maximum Speed.”
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2449
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2449 approving amendment Case PLAN23- 00012, an amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an Environmental Exemption making various changes to Title 16, including but not limited to: providing updated regulations, requirements, and standards for sidewalk vendors, solicitors, and other mobile vendors and businesses; revising business license processes, procedures and requirement:
and adding and modifying certain definitions Citywide.
12. Fire Department Newsletter
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Council review and file the attached Fire Department Newsletter.
Questions and comments ensued for items 6 and 12
Motion was made to approve staff ’s recommendation
s for Consent Calendar
Items 3 through 12
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0 with Council Member Gomez voting no on items 10 and 11
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
13. Approval of Agreements with Five (5) Consultants for On -Call Geotechnical and Engineering Testing Services
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with five (5) consultants: 1) Merrell Johnson Geotechnical, Inc., 2) Geocon West, Inc., 3) RMA Group, 4) Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences C onsultants, and 5) Fenagh, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 each for on- call geotechnical and engineering testing services over the initial term of two years.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
14. City Manager Reports
City Manager , Keith C. Metzler, announced t he Environmental Programs Department will be hosting Free Dump Day on Saturday, March 9 th, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the former University Prep site on Forrest and 8th Street.
He also reported that the inspection has been completed for the PACE Center on Amethyst Rd. The PACE Center will offer adult day care and on-site clinical care for seniors . Additionally, the Notice to Proceed has been issued for the Bear Valley Road Reconstruction project, to reco nstruct the stretch of Bear Valley Road from Amethyst Road to US Highway 395. Work will begin on Monday, March 11th and is scheduled to be conducted in 3 phases ; with the completion date estimated to be in mid-July.
Additionally, t he Green Tree Extension has been nominated for the National Project of the Year Award, by the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA).
The City Manager also reported that the Institute for Public Strategies is hosting a Black Balloon Day event on March 6 th, at 5:30 p.m., at the Victorville Activities Center. This event honor s loved ones lost to drug overdose and helps raise awareness to the dangers of opioid addiction. This is a free public event, it will provide Narcan training, and can help save lives.
Lastly, the State of the City will take place on the morning of March 6th, 2024.
15. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items
None
16. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Jones reported on her recent attendance to the Pacific Jasper new homes project off Dos Palmas and 395. Additionally, she report ed on the Pathways to Success event that was put on by Victorville Motors . Lastly, Council Member Jones expressed that she looks forward to the State of the City being held the following morning.
Council Member Gomez reported on her involvement with the community.
Mayor Becerra reported she too attended the Pacific Jasper Communities ribbon- cutting ceremony. She shared that she will be in attendance for the Sprouts ribbon-cutting on March 15 th, at 6:30 a.m. Finally, Mayor Becerra reported she will be in attendance at the State of the City.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________ _________________________ Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk