Attachment B - Minutes of the
November 5, 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, November 5, 2024
6:00 p.m. Regular 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, Deputy City Manager Scott Webb, Deputy City Manager Tony Camargo,
City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de
Bortnowsky
Invocation: Pastor Dane Davis with Impact Christian Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
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:
Randy Weng spoke on general items
Ayisha Elliott spoke on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Fire Department Newsletter
Recommendation:
No action is necessary - informational only
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2452
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, 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.
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 8
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 8 in the amount of $5,396,408.68, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 341324 through 341465 and Warrant No. 797108 through 797260 for 10/03/2024 through 10/16/2024, per t he adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
4. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2C
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2C for Payroll Period August 16, 2024, through August 30, 2024, in the amount of $2,273,467.42 covering Check Nos. 34281 through 34302, including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 318103 through 318668, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
5. Notice of Completion for Multiple Roof Replacements Project #CC23-104
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Multiple Roof Replacements Project #CC23-104; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
6. Minutes of the September 3, September 17, and October 1, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on September 3, September 17, and October 1, 2024.
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 Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7. Approval of the Amendment No. 2 to the Renewable Power Purchase and Sale Agreement with AM Wind Repower LLC
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Renewable Power Purchase and Sale Agreement (PPA) with AM Wind Repower LLC.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
8. Runway 17/35 Reconstruction Bidding Support, Construction Management & Inspection Services, Project CC21-015
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve Amendment Three to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for Bidding Support, Construction Management & Inspection Services, Project CC21- 015, increasing the total not to exceed compensation by $142,872.52 to $1,180,236.35; and (2) Extending the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
9. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced The Annual October Community Cleanup Day was a success with 785 volunteers that participated in cleaning up nine tons of trash throughout the community. He announced the City of Victorville is hosting a Free Dump Day & Recycle Event on Saturday, November 16 th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the campus of the former U - Prep/Victor Valley Jr. High School, located at 16925 Forrest Ave. He also announced Animal Care and Control is hosting an adoption event on November 9th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Costco. Additionally , he announced t he American Public Works Association has awarded the Victorville Wellness Center “Best Project of the Year” in the Building category, recognizing public buildings that provide critical spaces to support community services and enhance qualit y of life, for the second year in a row. Lastly, he announced the Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project will commence slurry sealing several locations throughout the City of Victorville this week.
10. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items
Motion was made to agendize an item at the next City Council meeting for discussion and possible action to place a recurring item on the agenda every year for the Council to decide to adjust the Council’s compensation within the confines prescribed by law.
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to agendize an item at the next City Council meeting for discussion and possible action to remove Michael Krause from the City’s Measure P Oversight Committee, as he no longer holds a position in education.
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to agendize an item at the next City Council meeting for discussion and possible action to cancel the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for December 3rd, 2024, since the agenda for that meeting would be required to go out during Thanksgiving break and the election results are not expected to be back until after that meeting.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gomez
11. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Becerra thanked and recognized all the City staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported on his attendance to Endeavor Elementary School for a discussion on community involvement.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________ _________________________ Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk