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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
egular Meeting Minute 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
uesdav. March 4. 202 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: 0478-106-01 City Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, City Manager, or authorized designee Negotiating Parties: Arrowhead Central Credit Union, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name: Truc Nguyen
Case No.: CODE24-02710 (Citation No. 44616)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name: Andranik Bebedezyn
Case No.: CIVSB2410678
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name: Andranik Bebedezyn
Case No.: CIVSB2410679
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name: Khachatur Kalantaryan
Case No.: CIVVS2400308
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 five (5) closed session item as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to the items.
Invocation: Elder Michael Reyes of Destiny Christian Center Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation Recognizing the Winners of the City's Victorville Recycles Week Contest
Presentation to Retiring Employee Eric Ray, Airport Director City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
Council Member Gaudin reported a conflict of interest for item 1, as one of the applicants is her employer.
Introduction to Public Comments
City Clerk Thompson provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Will Smith spoke in support of item 13
Alexis DeJesus spoke in support of item 13
Rachael Wish spoke in support of item 13
Patrice Copeland spoke in support of item 13
Tina Arredondo spoke on item 13
Caitlin Jones spoke in support of item 13
Mario Novoa spoke in support of item 13
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Council Member Gaudin left the dais at 6:33 p.m.
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Required Public Hearing for Community Planning and Development Grants - Fiscal Year 2025- 2026
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, agency, and prospective applicant comments regarding the City's needs and strategies for the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; and
(2) Close the public hearing.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
Josh Gerbracht with Feed My Sheep First Assembly of God spoke in support of his application for funds.
George Keach with Sunrise Church and Sunrise Life Development spoke in support of his application for funds.
Jimmy Waldron with High Desert Homeless Services and Family Assistance Program spoke in support of his application for funds.
George Lamb Burning Bush Church and Volunteers of America spoke in support of his application for funds.
Ramona Evey with Orenda Veterans Project spoke in support of her application for funds.
Andrea Giese with Goodwill Southern California spoke in support of her application for funds.
Sylvia Morrison with the Assistance League of Victor Valley spoke in support of her application for funds.
Ann Kline with Partners Against Violence spoke in support of her application for funds.
Sereta Carr with the Victorville Senior Citizens Club spoke in support of her application for funds.
Lisa Hayes with Rolling Start spoke in support of her application for funds.
Nettie Jackson with Symba Center spoke in support of her application for funds.
Cornelious Page Jr. with Community Health Action Network spoke in support of his application for funds.
Mandy Munoz with Rock'n Our Disabilities spoke in support of her application for funds.
Tariq K. Malik with US Elite Mathematics Tutoring spoke in support of his application for funds
Rocio Garcia with A Core Solution spoke in support of her application for funds.
Raquel Jenning with A Core Solution spoke in support of her application for funds.
Monique Allen with Fitness Is My Sickness spoke in support of her application for funds.
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Comments ensued
The Chair called recess at 7:14 p.m.
Recess concluded at 7:19 p.m.
Council Member Gaudin returned to the dais at 7:19 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6A for Payroll Period November 22, 2024, through December 6, 2024, in the amount of $2,376,147.35 covering Check Nos. 34396 through 34411, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34397 has a Live Check and an EFT. Also included are Advice Nos. 322013 through 322564, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
3. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 17316
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent reduction in Water, Sewer, Drainage, Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD), and Street Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 17316; and
(2) Accept the completed Water, Sewer, Drainage, Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD), and Street Improvements.
4. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16720
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve a 20-percent release of the Street Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16720; and
(2) Accept the completed Street Improvements.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2454
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2454, approving Amendment Case PLAN24-00023, 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.
6. Notice of Completion for Building 756 Roof Replacement Project #CC24-087 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 756 Roof Replacement, Project #CC24-087; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16 in the amount of $6,833,948.98, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 343022 through 343151 and Warrant No. 798516 through 798666 for 02/06/2025 through 02/19/2025 and Wire Transfers dated 02/24/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
8. Minutes of the January 16, 2025, Measure P and City Council Joint Special Meeting, and the January 21 and February 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Measure P and City Council Joint Special Meeting held on January 16, 2025, and the Regular City Council Meetings held on January 21 and February 4, 2025.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 8
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Motion was made to consider items 9 and 10 concurrently with Council Member questions and comments treated as one item.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
9. Transfer of Rail-Related Property Owned by the City of Victorville to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority; Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-016 declaring City-owned Properties as "Exempt Surplus Land" pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D), and authorizing the disposition of such properties to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA"), and
(2) Authorize the transmittal of a certified copy of Resolution No. 25-016 to the Housing and Community Development ("HCD") Department, as specified in Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary and appropriate to carry out and implement the transfer of Properties to the SCLAA; and
(4) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 25-005 accepting the transfer of City-owned Properties and authorizing the Executive Director to sign all documents necessary to solidify the transfer of the Properties to the SCLAA.
10. Transfer of Rail-Related Property Owned by the City of Victorville to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority; Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-017 declaring City-owned property as "Exempt Surplus Land" pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D), and authorizing the disposition of such property to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA");
(2) Authorize the transmittal of a certified copy of Resolution No. 25-017 to the Housing and Community Development ("HCD") Department, as specified in Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-018 amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 approving additional revenue;
(4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary and appropriate to carry out and implement the transfer of Property to the SCLAA; and
(5) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 25-006, accepting the transfer of City-owned Property, and authorizing the Executive Director to execute related transactional documents.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for item 9 points 1 through 4 and item 10 points 1 through 5
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
11. Building 553 Roof Replacement, Standard Construction Agreement, Project #CC25-064
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the award of a Standard Construction Agreement with Universal Coatings, Inc., for Building 553 Roof Replacement, Project #CC25-064, with the total compensation not to exceed $243,000.
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
12. Discussion and possible action to add a yield sign at Bear Valley Road between the Mall of Victor Valley and Pacoima
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to install a "right lane ends" sign (W4-2) for eastbound traffic to match the conditions of westbound traffic.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
13. 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
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to direct the City Manager to purchase a tiered sponsorship package on behalf of the City for Pride Fest or 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
Comments ensued
Motion failed 2-3
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
14. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services will be at the Victor Valley College High Desert Farmer's Market Thursday, March 6*h, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., for pet adoption or foster. Additionally, Animal Services will be at Costco Saturday, March 8'h, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Animal Services will also be hosting a Vaccine Clinic and Free License Event on Saturday. March 15th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the New Animal Care & Adoption Center located off E Street in Old Town Victorville. The Free License Event is free to City of Victorville residents only.
Additionally, he announced registration is now open and available online through March 28'h for Community Cleanup Day to be held on April 12'h. He also announced the City of Victorville and Burrtec will be hosting a Free Dump Day on Saturday, March 8th ', from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at 16925 Forrest Ave.
Lastly, he announced the Fire Department will be hosting a Push-In Ceremony for the new Tiller Truck on March 18", from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Station 311. The Fire Department is also recruiting for firefighter paramedics, for more information visit the City's website.
15. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
16. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Irving wished everyone a happy Mardi Gras Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman announced he was looking forward to the upcoming State of the City Address.
Mayor Becerra congratulated and recognized Council Member Irving for receiving Juan Carrillo's 2025 Woman of the Year award for Assembly District 39.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Attest:
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jenhifer Thompson, City Clerk