Attachment A
Minutes of the April
16, 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, April 16, 2024
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
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 Item(s) 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 CO UNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure w ould jeopardize existing settlement negotiations)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL CO UNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure w ould 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 Valle y 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 Hunt ington 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 rece ive testimony regarding the proposed project and contract;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Find the proposed project categoric ally exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15314 – Minor Additions to Schools;
(4) Adopt Resolution 24-022 amending t he 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 Irvin
g
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Me mber Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
2. Annexation of Tract Map No. 18980 into Dr ainage 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 Cit y 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 ex ists, adopting the Engineer’s Reports as final, ordering the annexation of Tract Map No. 18980 into Drainage Facilities assessment District No. 1 and Landscape Ma intenance 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 Irvin
g
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Me mber 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 Wa ter, 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 No s. 33818 and 33881 through 33903, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33884 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also includ ed 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 Thir d 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 No. 18 in the amount of $5,153,604.84, co vering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 338569 through 338820 and Warrant No. 7 94707 through 794880 for 03/27/2024 through 04/03/2024, per t he 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 approv e staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items
3 through 7
Moved: Council Member Irvin g
Seconded: Ma yor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Me mber 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 Si gnal Modifications Project and Project Coding Update
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-023 to am end the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget appropriating additional revenue and expens es 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: Ma
yor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irvin g
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Me mber Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
9. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bl ock Grant Authorizing Resolution
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-029 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an app lication for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and execute all
grant related documents.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irvin g
Seconded: Ma yor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Me mber 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 Cit y Council adopt Resolution No. 24-028 amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to increase the revenue and expenses associated with passthrough co nnection 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 Irvin
g
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Me mber Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
11. Update of Old Town Specific Plan and the St rategic 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 li
ghting in Old Town Victorville
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irvin
g
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Me mber 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 th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and at Costco on April 27 th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
He also announced that on April 15 th, 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. Metz ler announced The Right Stuff Curbside Recycling Contest registration is now ope n 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 Cit y Council meeting for discussion and possible action to expan d 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: Ma
yor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Ma yor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Me mber Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to agendize an item withi n 30 days to direct staff to prepare a presentation of the Comm unity Enhancement Program that would lead to discussion and possible action on amending the Residential Landscaping Code to allow landscapin
g alternatives that do not require 100% soil coverage
Moved: Council Member Irvin g
Seconded: Ma yor 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:
_____________________ _________________________ Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk