City Council Chambers
Victorille 14343 Civic Drive
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, April 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced two (2) closed session items as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations)
Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
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
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced two (2) closed session items as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Pastor Joseph Garibay from Calvary Chapel Victorville Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Proclamation Declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month Introduction of New Hires and Promotions to City Council Presentation of Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) Proposed Rates and Capital Improvement Program by Darron Poulsen, General Manager City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced one (1) revision. Revision to agenda item 11: revising Attachment C - Old Town Lighting Map.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Introduction to Public Comments
City Clerk Thompson provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Karina Urena spoke on general items
Sarah Urias spoke on general items
Tiffany Espinoza spoke on general items
Itzel Alcaras spoke on general items
Sade de la Espriella spoke on general items
Jazmine Landis spoke on general items
John Manzat spoke on general items
Jenny Manzat spoke on general items
Maria Rios spoke on general items
Florence Calderon spoke on general items
Mariana spoke on general items
Aliah Bautista spoke on general items
Brendan O' Brien spoke on item 11
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Award of Construction Agreement to Huntington Beach Electric, Inc. and Notice of Exemption for the Hook Park Soccer Field Lighting Installation, Project CC24- 077
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 15314 - Minor Additions to Schools;
(4) Adopt Resolution 24-022 amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 to reflect an additional appropriation in the amount of $75,426.88; and (5) Approve a Construction Agreement in the amount not to exceed $198,000.00 to Huntington Beach Electric, Inc. for the Hook Park Soccer Field Lighting Installation, Project CC24-077.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for points 3 through 5 Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
2. Annexation of Tract Map No. 18980 into Drainage Facilities Assessment District No. 1 and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 6 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Conduct the public hearing;
(2) Take testimony;
(3) Conclude the public hearing and direct the City Clerk to tabulate the assessment ballots;
(4) Adopt Resolution Nos. 24-024 and 24-025 declaring the results of the property owner protest ballots; and
(5) If no majority protest exists, adopt Resolution Nos. 24-026 and 24-027 confirming that no majority protest exists, adopting the Engineer's Reports as final, ordering the annexation of Tract Map No. 18980 into Drainage Facilities assessment District No. 1 and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 6, and the levy and collection of assessments on the parcels therein commencing in Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
City Clerk declared no majority protest exist
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for points 4 and 5 Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
The Chair called for a recess at 7:36 p.m.
The recess concluded at 7:45 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15598
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Approve the full release of the Water, Sewer, Drainage, and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Faithful Performance Securities; and (2) Approve the full release of the Street Labor & Materials Security for Tract Map No. 15598.
4. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8B for Payroll Period February 2, 2024, through February 16, 2024, in the amount of $2,074,132.10 covering Check Nos. 33818 and 33881 through 33903, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33884 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 310426 through 310954, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
5. Engineering Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville City Council review and file.
6. Wellness Center Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Wellness Center Quarterly Report for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule Vo. 18 in the amount of $5,153,604.84, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 338569 through 338820 and Warrant No. 794707 through 794880 for 03/27/2024 through 04/03/2024, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Comments ensued for item 6
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 7
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8. Budget Amendment for Additional Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Funds for the Seventh Street Traffic Signal Modifications Project and Project Coding Update
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-023 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget appropriating additional revenue and expenses of $639,500 from the State of California's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for the Seventh Street Traffic Signal Modifications Project; and
(2) Accept Project account coding update.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
9. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Authorizing Resolution Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-029 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and execute all grant related documents.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
10. Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Amendment - Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) Connection Fees
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-028 amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to increase the revenue and expenses associated with passthrough connection fees collected on behalf of Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority in the amount of $656,000.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
11. Update of Old Town Specific Plan and the Strategic Plan as it relates to lighting in Old Town
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to direct the City Manager to conduct a study to reevaluate the lighting in Old Town Victorville
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
12. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Care and Control is hosting animal adoption events at their Amargosa location on April 20", 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and at Costco on April 27", 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
He also announced that on April 15', 2024, Monet Construction began preparing for the construction of the Victorville City Library, there will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony in Mid-May. The Victorville City Library is expected to be completed by late 2025. City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced The Right Stuff Curbside Recycling Contest registration is now open online, and residents who sort trash correctly have a chance to win $100.
13. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item at the next City Council meeting for discussion and possible action to expand the City's Purchasing Code, as it relates specifically to the 3% buffer when awarding a bid to include any High Desert company as long as a Victorville company is not bidding Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to agendize an item within 30 days to direct staff to prepare a presentation of the Community Enhancement Program that would discussion and possible action on amending the Residential Landscaping Code to allow landscaping alternatives that do not require 100% soil coverage Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion failed 2-2
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Absent: Council Member Gomez
14. Reports from Council Members
None
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Attest:
Jemity thompson, ily clerk
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor