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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, September 3, 2024
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
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,
Deputy City Manager Scott Webb, Deputy City Manager
Tony Camargo
Invocation: Reverend Frank Aldaoud with Impact Christian Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Lieutenant Marc Bracco
Special Presentations
City Clerk Swearing in of Battalion Chief Josh Sprague
City Clerk Swearing in of Battalion Chief Travis Espinoza 2024 Fireworks Enforcement Program presented by Code Enforcement Official Jorge Duran
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced one (1) Urgency Item on which the Council was required to take action in order for the item to be added to the agenda.
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced
(1) That there is an immediate need to take action.
(2) That the need arose after the posting of the agenda.
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced the item involves Assembly Bill 98, which was signed on Saturday, August 31st, 2024, after the posting of the agenda. The bill would severely impact our ability to develop warehousing, especially at SCLA.
There is a need to immediately send a letter to the Governor to veto the bill.
A Motion was made to add the Urgency Item based on staff recommendations at the end of the written communication portion of the agenda.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
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:
Michael Krause spoke on general items
Felecia Washington spoke on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12A for Payroll Period May 24, 2024, through June 7, 2024, in the amount of $2,235,334.90 covering Check Nos. 34076 through 34117 and 34151, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34079 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 314751 through 315301, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30,
2. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12B for Payroll Period June 7, 2024, through June 21, 2024, in the amount of $2,493,977.88 covering Check Nos. 34118 through 34150 and 34152 through 34162, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34119 and 34124 through 34125 have live Checks and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 315302 through 315852, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
3. Security Substitution for West Creek Tract Maps
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Walton California, LLC; WUSF 4 West Creek, LLC; and D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc. for Master Tract Map No. 17110;
(2) Accept new securities (bonds) for the required public improvements for Master Tract No. 17110 and the Phase 1 Tracts;
(3) Approve the execution of a Lien Agreement with Walton California, LLC and WUSF 4 West Creek, LLC for the Phase 2 Tracts;
(4) Approve the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Walton California, LLC and WUSF 4 West Creek, LLC for Master Tract Map No. 17308; (5) Approve the execution of a Lien Agreement with Walton California, LLC and WUSF 4 West Creek, LLC for Master Tract Map No. 17308;
(6) Approve the execution of a Release of the existing Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Walton California, LLC and WUSF 4 West Creek, LLC for Master Tract Maps 17110 and 17308; and
(7) Approve the execution of a Release of the existing Lien Agreement with Walton California, LLC and WUSF 4 West Creek, LLC for Master Tract Maps 17110 and 17308.
4. Notice of Completion - Pressure Reducing Valve at Mojave Drive and Amethyst Road
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for Pressure Reducing Valve at Mojave Drive and Amethyst Road and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
5. Satisfaction and Release of Lien for Parcel Map No. 15357 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the release of the Land Division Improvement Construction Agreement for Parcel Map No. 15357 Parcels 1 through 16; and (2) Approve the release of the Utility Undergrounding Suspension agreement for Parcel Map No. 15357 Parcels 1 through 16.
6. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 4
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 4 in the amount of $5,195,971.57, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 340538 through 340714 and Warrant No. 796469 through 796623 for 08/08/2024 through 08/21/2024, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 1 through 6
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7. Victorville Regional Recharge and Recovery Extension Project (Turnout 5) - Agreement Between the Mojave Water Agency and the Victorville Water District for Grant Funding
That the Honorable Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Agreement between the Mojave Water Agency and the City of Victorville Water District for use of Proposition 1, Round 1, Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Implementation Grant funding (Grant Agreement Number 4600013807, Amendment 3) from the California Department of Water Resources for the Victorville Regional Recharge and Recovery Extension Project (Turnout 5), subject to minor edits to be approved by the General Manager and Board Attorney;
(2) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 24-008, amending the Fiscal Year 24-25 budget; and
(3) Authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute all required documents for this grant.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
8. A Ranition and mention hear victy dared ong the 4,2024, for Fiscal Year 24-25
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Benefits Resolution No. 24-075, effective September 3, 2024.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
9. Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for the Phase 1 Preliminary Design of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP) Expansion
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., for Preliminary Design Services of the IWWTP Expansion, in the amount of $1,818,018.00 for completing 30% design services.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
10. Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement for On-Call Plan & Map Checking Services with Transtech Engineers, Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Iranstech Engineers, Inc for on-call engineering plan check and study services, in the amount of $150,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
11. Green Tree Boulevard Extension Project - San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Loan Repayment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a full-term loan payment in the amount of $2,500,000.00 to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Green Tree Boulevard Extension Project.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
12. Capital Project Needs Analysis Reports for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the submission of the Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA) Reports to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
13. Annual League of California Cities voting delegate and alternate(s) Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council designate the voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, October 16-18, Mayor Becerra opened nominations for the Annual League of California Cities voting delegate
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman nominated Council Member Jones as the voting delegate
Council Member Jones accepted the nomination
Mayor Becerra seconds the nomination of Council Member Jones Council Member Gomez nominated herself as the voting delegate Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, and Mayor Becerra voted for Council Member Jones
It was declared that Council Member Jones will be the voting delegate Mayor Becerra opened nominations for the Annual League of California Cities alternate voting delegate
Mayor Becerra nominated Mayor Pro Tem Harriman as the Annual League of California Cities alternate voting delegate
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman accepted the nomination
Council Member Gomez nominated herself as the alternate voting delegate Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, and Mayor Becerra voted for Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
It was declared that Mayor Pro Tem Harriman will be the alternate voting delegate
Urgency Item: Assembly Bill (AB) 98 (Carillo/Reyes)
Recommendation:
1. That the Honorable City Council first make two determinations:
a. That there is an immediate need to take action.
b. That the need arose after the posting of the agenda.
2. Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Governor Newsom urging his veto on AB 98.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation for point 2 Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
14. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Care and Control will be hosting animal adoptions at the High Desert Farmers Market on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Costco from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He also announced Southern California Edison will be installing a service pedestal for the new traffic signal at the Bear Valley Road and Third Avenue intersection. City Manager Keith C.
Metzler announced episode two of What's the Tea VV Podcast is now available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon. He also announced Richmond American Homes will begin the rough grading on a new residential tract located on Third Avenue between Talpa and Ottawa.
15. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action to send a letter to the Governor regarding Assembly Bill 2081 and Assembly Bill 2574 on the issue of homes in residential areas being used as treatment centers Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action to develop a more assertive and innovative policy to address the issue of illegal fireworks within the City.
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez
Absent: Council Member Irving
16. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Jones reported on her attendance to the Grand Opening of High Desert Pace.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Attest:
Sull
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk