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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 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: None
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: One (1)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: One (1)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.
Recess to Closed 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
City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, Deputy City Also Present: Manager Scott Webb, Deputy City Manager Tony Camargo, 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 Elder Wilson of Destiny Christian Center Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
Special Presentations
Presentation from Chris Ackerman regarding Victor Valley Transit Authority route changes
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There we 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:
Yvonne Mashack spoke on general items
Gary Wilson spoke on general items
Susan Villegas spoke on general items
Tony Villegas spoke on general items
Regina Cervantes spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Introduction of proposed Ordinance No. 2451, amending Sections 2.16.020 and
2.16.030 of Chapter 2.16 of the Victorville Municipal Code, for the purpose of adjusting the salaries of members of the Victorville City Council pursuant to Senate Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct the public hearing;
(2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2451 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (3) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2451.
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 2 and 3 Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16463
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve a 20% reduction of the Drainage and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Public Improvement Faithful Performance Securities (2) Accept the completed Drainage and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Public Improvements.
3. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16828
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80% reduction of the Street Public Improvement Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16828; and
(2) Accept the completed Street Public Improvements.
4. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 18100
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80% release of the Street Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 18100; and
(2) Accept the completed Street Public Improvements.
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 5
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule 340715 through 340934 and Warrant No. 796624 through 796753 for 0872/2024 through 09/04/2024, 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 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
6. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1A tor Payroll Period June 21, 2024, through July 5, 2024, in the amount of $2,418,329.14 covering Check Nos. 34146 and 34163 through 34188, including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 315853 through 316417, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
7. Notice of Completion for Building 686 Interior Renovations, Project #CC24-061 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 686 Interior Renovations, Project #CC24-061; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 7
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8. Award of a Construction Agreement for the Fire Station Bay Door Project Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a construction agreement to Precision Garage Doors & Gates in the amount of $184,342 for the Fire Station Bay Door Project.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
9. Purchase of One (1) Liquid Filled Padmounted Transformer Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Find that Hitachi Energy USA, Inc., through its distributor NEXUS Power, is the sole distributor of Hitachi transformers, and that the sole source for standardizing the forementioned component of the electric utility distribution system is approved in accordance with Section 2.28.100(b)(2) of the Victorville Municipal Code; and (2) Approve the purchase of one (1) Liquid Filled Padmounted Transformer from Hitachi Energy USA, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $139,180.00.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
10. Determine City's Position on Cal Cities 2024 Annual Conference Proposed Resolutions
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Consider the following League of California Cities Resolution:
(a) A Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities calling for the California Legislature to enact laws that ensure that "What applies to one, applies to All" in the Fair and Equal Treatment of All Governmental Officials at All Levels in the State of California (2) Direct the appointed voting delegate to support the above resolution at the General Assembly meeting.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Jones
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
11. Discussion and Possible Action regarding providing a letter to the Governor concerning Assembly Bill 2081 and Assembly Bill 2574
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to send letters of support for Assembly Bill 2081 and Assembly Bill 2574 to Governor Newsom following the format presented on the agenda and to copy all council members on the correspondence
Moved: Council Member Jones
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
12. Discussion and Possible Action regarding developing a potential policy that considers a more assertive and innovative solution to take on the issue of illegal fireworks within the City
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to table the item
Moved: Council Member Gomez
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion was made to agendize an item to create and appoint committee members which would include two council members, one executive member, and Chief Clemmer to further discuss a potential firework policy
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving
13. Consideration of proposed City Council Resolution No. 24-020 adopting revisions to the City of Victorville City Council Policy and Procedures Manual Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Review and Consider the Proposed Revised City Council Policy and Procedures Manual; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-020 Approving the Proposed Revised Council Policy and Procedures Manual.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving
14. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the Community Clean Up event will be on October 6th , 2024. Registrations have opened on the City's website until October 4th, 2024. He announced free compost containers are available for residents at City Hall, Victorville City Library, or at the Hook Community Center.
He also announced a new four-way traffic stop was installed on Bear Valley Road and Monte Vista Road on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. They also installed a new Traffic Signal on Mojave Drive and Condor Road, which will be activated on Friday, September 20t, 2024.
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Victorville Fire Department was actively assisting with the Line Fire. They deployed four engines. He announced Economic Development is accepting applications for the Old Town Commercial Facade Improvement Program starting now through September 30th, 2024. He also announced the City's Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
15. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
16. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Jones reported on her attendance to the Congressional Black Caucus conference.
Mayor Becerra reported on her attendance to the Congressional Black Caucus conference.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Attest:
@ Dera
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jenriter Thompson, City Clerk