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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 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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: Elder Donna Williams from Destiny Christian Center Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced four (4) revisions. Revisions to agenda item #3:
Revision #1 Revising the Table under the section entitled "Changes Since May 14, 2024, Budget Workshop." The original Table showed a decrease in Operating cost in the amount of $298,254.00 and a decrease in Personnel in the amount of $68.575.00.
The corrected table shows a decrease in Operating cost in the amount of $435,764.00 and an increase in Personnel in the amount of $68,935.00.
Revision #2: CIP Project #74545 originally entitled "replace Well 203" has been corrected to Replace Roof at Well 203" The project description was updated to reflect this correction from "The District needs to replace Well #203" to "The District needs to replace the roof at Well #203"
Revision #3: CIP Project #74545, originally entitled "Fire Hydrant Installations" the project justification was updated from: "Part of our Development Impact Fees for Water goes towards the installations for fire hydrants in various locations where it has been determined they are needed" to "Various locations throughout the City have been identified as needing fire hydrants in underdeveloped areas. This project aligns with the City's Strategic Goal E, investing in infrastructure and Strategic Goal B, public safety.
The original fire hydrants will assist our fire response by requiring less distance for pulling hose and more fire flow availability."
Revision #4: CIP Project #74506, entitled "Block Wall & Electric Gate at La Mesa Treatment Plant", the project description was updated to reflect the correct location from "El Evado Treatment Plant to "La Mesa Treatment Plant" 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:
Kein Arasteh spoke on general items
DeAnn Hudgens spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Vacation/Abandonment of Offers of Dedication at the Southern California Logistics Airport
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to consider the vacation of easements on Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) property;
(2) Hear evidence offered by persons interested in the vacation; (3) Find the dedication vacation not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3); and
(4) Adopt Resolution No. 24-039 vacating the dedications, as described and depicted by the exhibits attached thereto, and ordering the recordation of the same.
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 for points 3 and 4 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
2. Mojave Drive and Village Drive Pipeline Repair Project - Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing, receiving testimony regarding the proposed capital improvement project (CIP);
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the Notice of Exemption and authorize staff to file the notice with the Office of Planning and Research and the County Clerk; and (4) Award a construction contract to Kelly's Underground Construction, Inc., in the amount of $159,197 for the Mojave Drive and Village Drive Pipeline Repair Project.
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 for points 3 and 4 Moved: Council Member Irving
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
3. Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council, also sitting as the Victorville Library Board of Trustees, Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, Successor Agency to the Victorville Redevelopment Agency, Victorville Water District, and City of Victorville as Housing Asset Successor:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Accept the transmittal letter from the Measure P Oversight Committee (MPOC);
(4) Adopt the attached Resolutions: No. 24-037, LBT 24-002, SCLAA 24-003, R- SA-24-001, VWD 24-006, and CHAS 24-003, respectively, for the Establishment and Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget;
(5) That Your Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-048, affirming the General Fund Reserve Policy (City Council Policy No. CP-23-01); (6) That Your Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-038, establishing and adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Appropriations Limit in the amount of $1,491,904,943, pursuant to California State Constitution Article XIIIB Government Spending Limitation.
City Manager Keith C. Metzler gave a presentation on the FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget
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 for point 3 through 6 Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Gomez
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. 2024 Mandatory Conflict of Interest Code Review
Recommendation:
That the City Council direct the City Clerk to conduct a review of the Conflict of Interest Codes for the City of Victorville, the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, the Victorville Joint Powers Financing Authority, the Victorville Library Board of Trustees, the Successor Agency to the Victorville Redevelopment Agency and the Victorville Water District to determine if any changes are necessary.
5. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9C
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9C for Payroll Period March 15, 2024, through March 29, 2024, in the amount of $2,070,799.89 covering Check Nos. 33946 through 33972, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33956 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 312031 through 312569, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
6. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 21
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 21 in the amount of $19,431,201.36, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 339221 through 339374 and Warrant No. 795259 through 795459 for 05/02/2024 through 05/15/2024 and Wire Transfers dated 05/03/2024 through 05/23/2024, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
7. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16507
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Drainage, Sewer, Street, and Water Public Improvement Labor & Materials (L&M) Securities for Tract Map No. 16507.
8. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16774
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Monumentation Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16774.
9. Minutes of the May 7, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting and May 14, 2024, Special City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on May 7, 2024, and the Special City Council Meeting held on May 14, 2024.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 4 through 9
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
10. Benefits Resolution No. 24-036 and Table of Organization Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Benefits Resolution No. 24-036, revising the Table of Organization and Compensation Schedule, effective July 1, 2024.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
11. Calling for the General Municipal Election and Consolidating with the Statewide Election with the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-044 for the holding of a General Municipal Election; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-045 for the consolidation of the General Municipal Election.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for points 1 and 2 Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
12. Budget Amendment for the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-046 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for the revenue and expenditure of the 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant program in the total amount of $25,744.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Council Member Jones left the dais at 7:59 p.m.
Council Member Jones returned to the dais at 8:00 p.m.
13. Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Professional Service Provider Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for Building and Fire Inspections and Plan Review Services, Project ESC24-014
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Professional Service Provider Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. increasing the total compensation amount for the Fire portion by $73,248 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
14. Approve the purchase of an Elgin CNG Broom Bear Street Sweeper Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award Haaker Equipment Company, as the authorized distributor, the piggyback purchase of an Elgin CNG Broom Bear Sweeper for an amount not to exceed $571,901.03, under the Sourcewell Contract #093021- ELG.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
15. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Care and Control is hosting animal adoption events at the High Desert Farmers Market on Thursday, June 6", 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and at Costco Saturday, June 8h , 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He also announced Summer Camp registration is now open for ages 6 through 12. The Summer Camp will include sport activities and swimming at Doris Davies Park from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He announced the Bear Valley Road Reconstruction project is on track to finish in July.
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the Wellness Center won three more awards. California American Planning Association recognized Victorville with an Award of Excellence in Opportunity Empowerment and the International Architecture and Design Awards granted Victorville two Top Platinum Honors.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to direct staff to research the feasibility of adding a community pool in the South area of the City and to bring back results within two City Council meetings
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
Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action at the ext City Council meeting to allow City of Victorville to increase the cap on thi ransaction and Use Tax that is statutorily available in accordance wit| Assembly Bill 3259
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
17. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported on his meeting with the Boys Scout Troops regarding City activities.
Council Member Gomez reported on her involvement with the community.
Mayor Becerra reported on her attendance to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jehiyer Thompson, City Clerk