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VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL
VICTORVILLE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT AUTHORITY
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THE CITY AS HOUSING ASSETS SUCCESSOR
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting Minutes 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, February 18, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: Assessor's Parcel Number: 0478-105-05 City Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, City Manager, or authorized designee Negotiating Parties: Christina Tesso
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LIABILITY CLAIM
Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: J.W., a minor, by and through Guardian ad Litem, Amber Elliot Agency claimed against: City of Victorville
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, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced two (2) closed session item as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to the items.
Invocation: Pastor Josh Gerbracht from First Assembly of God Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation Recognizing Aimee Calderon, Winner of the City's Annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest, and Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group, Sponsor of the City's Annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest
City Clerk Swearing in of Captain Joel Jensen
City Clerk Swearing in of Captain Max Chavez
City Clerk Swearing in of Firefighter EMT Isaac Vasquez City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk announced one (1) revision to the agenda on item 1.
Revising Draft Resolution No. 25-015 (Attachment B), correcting an inadvertent error in the total approved building size approved by the Planning Commission to match what was originally assessed in the project's California Environmental Quality Act (EQA) review of no more than 392,857 square feet in size. This adjustment is authorized pursuant to Section 16-2.02.090 of the Victorville Municipal Code, which states that the City Council may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Planning Commission.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
Council Member Gaudin reported a conflict of interest for item 22, having received campaign contributions from Exquadrum.
Mayor Becerra reported a conflict of interest for item 22, having received campaign contributions from Exquadrum.
Public Comments
None
APPEAL HEARING(S)
1. An Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding Planning Case No.
PLAN23-00003 - A Site Plan with a Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the development of an approximately 400,000 square foot warehouse distribution building on two vacant M-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoned parcels totaling approximately 18 acres located at the southwest corner of the logical extension of Cactus Road and Mesa Linda Avenue
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing, receiving testimony regarding the proposed appeal;
(2) Close the public hearing; and
(3) Adopt the Revised Draft Resolution No. 25-015 (Attachment B), correcting an inadvertent error in the total approved building size approved by the Planning Commission to match what was originally assessed in the project's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review of no more than 392,857 square feet in size. This adjustment is authorized pursuant to Section 16-2.02.090 of the Victorville Municipal Code, which states that the City Council may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Planning Commission.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the public hearing
The following people spoke:
Tom Steeno, the applicant, spoke in support.
Delshawn McClellon spoke in support.
Fahim Farivar, legal counsel for applicant, spoke in support The Chair closed the public hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations as amended as to point 3 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
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
2. An Amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an Environmental Exemption to make various changes Citywide to Title 16 including but not limited to new and updated definitions, new land use allowances and standards related to thrift retail stores, revised landscape standards, and an update and clarification to tentative tract map approval periods
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and take the following actions:
(1) Find the Code Amendment exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
(2) Introduce Ordinance No. 2454 for adoption, and first reading by title only, to amend Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code; and
(3) Waive a further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2454.
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 1 through 3 Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
3. Mid-Year Budget Review and Amendment Request to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Revised Fiscal Budget
Mid-Year Budget Presentation presented by Director of Finance Carmen Cun Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council and Board of Directors approve the changes reflected in this agenda item along with the included attachments by adopting:
(1) Resolution No. 25-013 of the City Council of the City of Victorville amending Resolution 24-037, as amended, the budget resolution for the City of Victorville for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, relating to an appropriation of funds. (2) Resolution No. VWD-25-003 of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District amending Resolution VWD-24-006, as amended, the budget resolution for the Victorville Water District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, relating to an appropriation of funds.
(3) Resolution No. SCLAA-25-003 of the Board of Directors of the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority amending Resolution SCLAA-24-003, as amended, the budget resolution for the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, relating to an appropriation of funds. (4) Resolution No. CHAS 25-001 of the City Council of the City of Victorville as the Housing Asset Successor to the Victorville Redevelopment Agency amending Resolution CHAS 24-003, as amended, the budget resolution for the City as the Housing Asset Successor for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, relating to an appropriation of funds.
(5) Resolution No. LBT 25-001 of the Library Board of Trustees amending Resolution No. LBT 24-002, as amended, the budget resolution for the Victorville Library for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, relating to an appropriation of funds.
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 1 through 5 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 17516
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Sewer Improvement Labor and Materials Security for Tract Map No. 17516.
5. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 13816
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Labor and Materials Security for Tract Map No. 13816.
6. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15295
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Labor and Materials Security for Tract Map No. 15295.
7. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16774
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Street Improvement Labor and Materials Security for Tract Map No. 16774.
8. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15896-1
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of Labor and Materials Securities for Water, Drainage, Sewer, and Street Improvements for Tract Map No. 15896-1.
9. Security Substitution for Tract Map No. 17292-1
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., for Tract Map No. 17292-1; (2) Accept new securities (bonds) for the required public improvements for Tract Map No. 17292-1;
(3) Approve the execution of a Release of the existing Subdivision Agreement with Trimark Pacific-Olivine, LLC., for Tract Map No. 17292-1; (4) Approve the execution of a Release_of the existing Land Division Improvement Construction Agreement with Trimark Pacific-Olivine, LLC., for Tract Map No. 17292-1; and
(5) Approve the execution of a Release of the existing Utility Surety Agreement with Trimark Pacific-Olivine, LLC., for Tract Map No. 17292-1.
10. Substitution of Trustee, Deed of Reconveyance and Cancellation of CC&Rs for Residential Rehabilitation Program case number 23-12-21 (14221 Surrey Ct., Victorville, CA 92394); as well as acceptance and reallocation of associated Program Income funds
Recommendation:
That City Council take the following actions regarding Residential Rehabilitation Program Case No. 23-12-21:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance; (2) Confirm the required Cancellation 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 Cancellation 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. 25-012, amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 reallocating the subject $14,408.54 Residential Rehabilitation Program - Program Income funds to the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
11. Southern California Logistics Airport Annual Activity Report for Calendar Year 2024
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board review and file the attached Southern California Logistics Airport ("SCLA") Annual Activity Report for Calendar Year 2024.
12. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 5B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 5B for Payroll Period November 8, 2024, through November 22, 2024, in the amount of $2,324,572.15 covering Check Nos. 34382 through 34395, including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 321449 through 322012, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
13. City Council Members' Proof of Residency
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive the proof of residency information as provided herein.
14. Notice of Completion for Building 686 Roof Replacement Project #CC24-013 That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 686 Roof Replacement, Project #CC24-013; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
15. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 15
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 15 in the amount of $8,143,841.17, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 342691 through 342947 and Warrant No. 798327 through 798515 for 01/23/2025 through 02/05/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 4 through 15
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16. Benefits Resolution No. 25-010 and the Employee Salary Schedule Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Benefits Resolution No. 25-010, establishing the Employee Salary Schedule and amending Fringe Benefits, effective February 18, 2025.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
17. Purchase of a Rovver X/RXSAT 2.0 Main Line and Lateral Launch Inspection System with 2024 E-Transit Cutaway and 16-Foot Studio Build-Out Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award Haaker Equipment Company, as the authorized distributor, the piggyback purchase of a Rovver X/RXSAT 2.0 Main Line and Lateral Launch Inspection System, which includes a 2024 Ford E- Transit Cutaway vehicle with a custom 16-foot studio build-out, for an amount not to exceed $504,912.18, under Sourcewell Contract #120721-EVS.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
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
18. Purchase of New Fleet Vehicles and Equipment for Fiscal Year 2025 Under Project JM25-041 (32 Vehicles)
That the Honorable City Council, also sitting as the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") and Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the purchase of 23 vehicles from Ken Grody Ford for an amount not to exceed $1,400,277.01.
(2) Approve the procurement of the remaining nine (9) vehicles through several procurement methods such as cooperative purchasing programs, lead agency piggyback programs, and availability of suitable dealer lot inventory, with a 10% contingency due to market volatility, bringing the total budget for these vehicles to $1,037,300.
(3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director/General Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for such purchases.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
19. Building 724 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning System Replacement Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Reject FM Thomas Air Conditioning Inc., award to furnish and install a new HVAC system at Building 724, previously approved by the Board on December 17, 2024, and;
(2) Approve Amendment Four to the General Services Provider Standard Agreement between SCLAA and Allison Mechanical, Inc., increasing the not to exceed compensation amount from $50,000 to $150,000 and; (3) Approve Allison Mechanical, Inc., to furnish and install a new Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning ("HVAC") system at Building 724.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
20. Standard Sublease Agreement for Buildings 868, 868A, 869 and 835 by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Anduril Industries, Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Standard Sublease Agreement for Building 868, 868A, 869 and 835 ("Agreement"), by and between the SCLAA and Anduril Industries, Inc., ("Anduril"); and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute said Agreement; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 25-004 amending the 2024/2025 budget decreasing revenue in Airport account 4501175A-45200 by $101,155.71.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
21. Approval of a new Legal Services Agreement for the City Attorney Recommendation:
It is the recommendation that the Honorable City Council consider approval of a new Legal Services Agreement for the City Attorney.
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
Mayor Becerra and Council Member Gaudin left the dais at 7:32 p.m.
22. Discussion and possible action to rename Mustang Street to Exquadrum Way at the Southern California Logistics Airport
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council and Board of Directors deny the request to rename Mustang Street to Exquadrum Way based on the fact that Mustang Street is not a dedicated public road.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation and to have staff work with Exquadrum as it relates to their request
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 2-1
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Noes: Council Member Irving
Recused: Council Member Gaudin, Mayor Becerra
Mayor Becerra and Council Member Gaudin returned to the dais at 7:43 p.m.
23. 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 20"h, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for pet adoption or foster. Animal Services will also be hosting a Free First-time Licensing and Microchipping Event on Saturday, February 22nd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Animal Care & Adoption Center located on E street. The Free License and Microchipping Event is free to City of Victorville residents only.
completion of the Capital Improvement Project.
He also recognized the Engineering Department for Engineers week.
24. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made for discussion and possible action to direct the City Manager to purchase a tiered sponsorship package on behalf of the City for Pride Week 2025 and Pride Prom 2025, to be held in June 2025 at Victor Valley College and that the sponsorship for each event not exceed $5,000
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Jones
Motion was made for discussion and possible action to add a yield sign on Bear Valley Road between the Mall of Victor Valley and Pacoima Road Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
25. Reports from Council Members
None
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jenher Thompson, Cily Clerk