City Council Chambers
Victorille 14343 Civic Drive
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, February 4, 2025 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, 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 Item(s) by City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: Maria Flores-Avalos v. Martin Fernando Alcon et al.
Case Number: San Bernardino Superior Case No. CIVSB2218331 Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, Deputy City Manager Scott Webb, Deputy City
Manager Tony Camargo, City Attorney Andre de
Bortnowsky, Assistant City Clerk Savanna Petty
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to the item.
Invocation: Pastor Carlo Mendoza with Sunrise 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
Assistant City Clerk Petty provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Sergeant Garcia spoke on general items
Catalina Alexandrescu spoke on general items
Michelle Medina spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Pressure Zone Change Project - Area 7 District - Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable 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) Find the project exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) of the CEQA guidelines and Approve the Notice of Exemption; and
(4) Award a construction contract to Hemet Manufacturing Company, Inc., DBA Genesis Construction in the amount of $2,011,621.00, for the Pressure Zone Change Project - Area 7 District Project No. CC25-027.
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 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
2. Consideration of Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and Other Related Actions
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council, the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Commission, and the City Council sitting as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Victorville Redevelopment Agency ("Successor Agency"):
(1) Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed issuance by SCLAA of tax allocation refunding bonds in an amount of not to exceed $105 million to refinance certain public capital improvements;
(2) Approve Resolution No. 25-009 approving the issuance and sale of not to exceed $105 million aggregate principal amount of Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, pledging the City's share of tax increment revenues thereto, and making certain findings in connection therewith; (3) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA-25-002 authorizing the issuance and sale of tax allocation refunding bonds in an amount of not to exceed $105 million, and approving the form of an Indenture of Trust, a Form of Escrow Agreement, a Form of Bond Purchase Agreement, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith; and
(4) Adopt Resolution No. R-SA-25-001 approving, ratifying, and consenting to the addition of the Victorville Water District as a member of the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority.
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 through 4 Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Notice of Completion - Brentwood Park Shade Structures, Purchase and Installation, Project ESC24-094
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Brentwood Park Shade Structures, Purchase and Installation, Project ESC24-094 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
4. Code Compliance Department FY24/25 Second Quarter Code Compliance Division and Animal Services Division Activity Reports
Recommendation:
That the honorable City Council review and file.
5. Engineering Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this quarterly report.
6. Notice of Completion - Roof Replacement for Various Facilities, Project CC25- 014
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Roof Replacement for Various Facilities, Project CC25-014 and authorize the General Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 14
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 14 in the amount of $11,336,732.08, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 342521 through 342690 and Warrant No. 798153 through 798326 for 01/09/2025 through 01/22/2025 and Wire Transfer dated 01/28/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
8. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 5A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 5A for Payroll Period October 25, 2024, through November 08, 2024, in the amount of $2,252,394.72 covering Check Nos. 34366 through 34381, including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 320895 through 321448, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 8
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
9. Selectron Technologies, Inc. Master Services and Hosting Agreement Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, a five-year Master Services and Hosting Agreement by and between the City of Victorville and Selectron Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $450,963.12, for the implementation of the utility billing Interactive Voice Response (IVR) phone services; and authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantiative changes to said agreement, as may be necessary.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
10. Award of Professional Services Provider Agreement to Plan, Furnish, Deliver, and Install Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for the Green Tree Library and Golf Course Club House
That the Honorable City Council award a Professional Services Provider Agreement with J.K. Miklin, Inc., DBA Yamada Enterprises in the amount not to exceed $805,200 for planning, furnishing, delivery, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Green Tree Library and Golf Course Club House (Project JM25-025).
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
11. Sewer Main Condition Assessment 2024 - Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Mattucci Plumbing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $942,074.16, for Sewer Main Condition Assessment 2024, Project No. CC25-029.
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 Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
12. Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Dokken Engineering for design services for the Old Town Streetscape Improvement Project JM25-007 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Dokken Engineering in the amount of $1,626,997.00 to develop conceptual designs and construction plans for streetscape improvements within Old Town Victorville; and
(2) Authorize City staff to seek grant funding to support construction of the Old Town Streetscape Improvement Project.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
13. Purchase of Airfield Signs from Standard Signs Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the purchase of Lumacurve Airfield Signs from Standard Signs Inc., in the amount not to exceed $21,921.17.
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 Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
14. Purchase of a 2024 Peterbilt Model 548 Dump Truck
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors approve the purchase of a 2024 Peterbilt Model 548 Dump Truck in the amount of $223,842.86.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
15. Termination of Standard Sublease Agreement for Buildings 868, 868A, 869 and 835 by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Overair, Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors ratify the termination of a Standard Sublease Agreement for Buildings 868, 868A, 869 and 835 ("Agreement"), by and between the SCLAA and Overair, Inc., ("Overair").
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
16. Standard Lease Agreement for Building 756 by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and AeroPro, LLC.
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Standard Lease Agreement for Building 756 ("Agreement"), by and between the SCLAA and AeroPro, LLC; and (2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute said Agreement.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
17. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services will be at the Victor Valley College High Desert Farmer's Market Thursday, February 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for pet adoption or foster. Additionally, Animal Services will be at Costco Saturday, February 8*h, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. He also announced the Public Works Environmental Program is continuing to distribute free compost at the Victorville Recycling Drop off center open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
18. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made for discussion and possible action to rename Mustang Road to Exquadrum Road at the Southern California Logistics Airport.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
19. Reports from Council Members
Council member Jones reported on her appointment to the selection committee for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Attest:
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor ennifer Thompson, City Cler