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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, October 15, 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, Deputy City Manager Scott Webb, Deputy City Manager Tony Camargo
City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de
Bortnowsky
Invocation: Pastor Jairo Gavira from Calvary Chapel Victorville Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
Special Presentations
Presentation of New Hires and Promotions to City Council City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced there were no revisions to the agenda.
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:
Joseph Hisquierdo spoke on agenda item 9
Anna Gromis spoke on agenda item 9
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Introduction of proposed Ordinance No. 2452, amending Chapters 2.04, 2.08, and 2.22 of the Victorville Municipal Code to further define the powers and duties of the City Manager, formally authorize the use of insurance in lieu of statutory faithful performance bonds for the offices of City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer, and update the City's Municipal Code provisions relating to the City's personnel merit system
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony; (2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2452 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (4) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2452 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: 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
2. Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance, and Termination and Release of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Residential Compliance Program case number 17-11-09 (12455 Sunny Vista Ave., Victorville, CA 92395); as well as acceptance and reallocation of associated Program Income Funds Recommendation:
That the City Council take the following actions regarding Residential Compliance Program Case No. 17-11-09:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance; (2) Confirm the required Termination and Release of the original Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs);
(3) Authorize the execution of the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance as well as the Termination and Release of the original CC&Rs by the Deputy City Manager;
(4) Accept the payoff of the loan receivable to the Residential Rehabilitation Program Income Account; and
(5) Adopt Resolution No. 24-091, amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, reallocating the subject $8,342. 10 Residential Rehabilitation Program - Program Income funds to the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
3. Reduction of the Faithful Performance Securities associated with a Single-Family Residential Home located at 9525 Goss Road
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80% release of Water Faithful Performance Security associated with a Single-Family home located at 9525 Goss Road; and (2) Accept the completed Water Public Improvements.
4. Reduction of Securities for the Public Improvements associated with an Industrial Warehouse
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Street Public Improvement Labor and Material Security for an Industrial Warehouse.
5. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2A for Payroll Period July 19, 2024, through August 2, 2024, in the amount of $2,387,471.84 covering Check Nos. 34224 through 34250, including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 316978 through 317542, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
6. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2B for Payroll Period August 2, 2024, through August 16, 2024, in the amount of $2,339,504.83 covering Check Nos. 34251 through 34280, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34259 has a Live Check and an EFT.
Also included are Advice Nos. 317543 through 318102, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 7
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 7 in the amount of $3,803,759.03, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 341079 through 341323 and Warrant No. 796925 through 797107 for 09/19/2024 through 10/02/2024, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
8. Economic Development Activity Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Economic Development Activity Report.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 8
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
9. Resolution of Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 to Provide City Services
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept the petitions from the property owners requesting initiation of formation of Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 of the City of Victorville (Municipal Services) ("CFD 2024-01") to finance certain ongoing municipal services; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-092, authorizing the intention to establish CFD No. 2024-01, levy a services special tax, and set a Public Hearing date for November 19, 2024.
Presentation given by Heidi Schoeppe from Webb Municipal Finance, LLC 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
10. La Mesa / Nisqualli Interchange 404 Permit Compliance Mitigation Site Coordination - Amendment No. 5 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with WSP USA Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to the Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with WSP USA Inc., to increase the compensation in the amount not to exceed $32,600.00 for the La Mesa / Nisqualli Interchange Permit Compliance and Mitigation Site Coordination.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
11. Purchase of a Compressed Natural Gas Station Skid Replacement for the McArt Road CNG Station, Project JM24-098
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award the purchase of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station Skid replacement for the McArt Road CNG Station, Project JM24-098, to Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $259,895.10.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
12. Runway 17/35 Reconstruction - Phase V, Project #CC24-126 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Ratify the acceptance of Grant Agreement #3-06-0359-033-2024 ("Grant 33") between the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation Administration and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") in the amount of $3,432,622 in support of the Runway 17/35 Reconstruction - Phase V Project #CC24-126; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 24-006 increasing budgeted grant revenues by $3,432,622, and increasing budgeted grant expenditures by $3,432,622, and increasing budgeted grant match expenditures by $381,402.44, and increasing budgeted Airport Operations expenses of $1,099,872.37; and (3) Approve the award of a Construction Contract to Pave-Tech Inc. in the amount not to exceed $4,933,549.27 for Runway 17/35 Reconstruction - Phase V, Project #CC24-126 ("Project").
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
13. Purchase of an Airport Sweeper
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors approve the purchase of a TYMCO Model 600 Regenerative Air Sweeper in the amount of $400,357.69.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
14. Roof Restoration Contract Award for Water Department Facilities Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors award a contract to Riteway Roofing in the amount of $469,000 for the Roof Replacement for Various Projects, Project No.
CC25-014.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
15. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the City and Burrtec are hosting the last shred fest event of the year on November 2nd, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. located at the Victor Valley Material Recovery Facility. The event is free and open to all residents. An adoption event will be hosted by the Animal Care and Control Division at the High Desert Farmer's Market located at Victor Valley College on Thursday October 17th , 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Additionally, a low cost shot clinic and adoption event will be held on October 19th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Victorville City Hall. City Manager Keith C. Metzler also announced the City will be hosting its annual Hallow-Boo Drive Thru event on October 25th, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. located at Victorville City Hall. He also announced Economic Development launched a new "shop local" event where residents can nominate their favorite businesses.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
17. Reports from Council Members
There were no reports from Council Members.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor