City Council Chambers
Victowille 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 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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
Invocation: Pastor Frank Aldoud 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
City Manager Keith C. Metzler reported a conflict of interest for item 4 and recused himself from participating as he resides close to the location.
Introduction to Public Comments
City Clerk Thompson provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Maurice Buckner spoke on general items
Tina Stafford spoke on general items
Cristinn Nila spoke on general items
Lauren Benson spoke in opposition of item 5
Kimberly Smith spoke in opposition of item 5
Bruce Jones spoke on general items
Stephan Magnant spoke on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7A for Payroll Period December 20, 2024, through January 3, 2025, in the amount of $2,624,328.88 covering Check Nos. 34426 through 34436, including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 323126 through 323667, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
2. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18 in the amount of $5,247,214.88, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 343396 through 343546 and Warrant No. 798894 through 799080 for 03/06/2025 through 03/19/2025, 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 1 and 2
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
3. Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program - Agreement with San Bernardino County
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council take the following actions:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-021 authorizing an agreement between the City of Victorville and San Bernardino County to receive Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) grant funding in the amount of $489,820.00 to support the ongoing operation of the Wellness Center by serving individuals experiencing homelessness;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to finalize all documents needed to execute the agreement; and
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-022 amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2024- 2025 to reflect an additional appropriation in the amount of $489,820.00.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
City Manager Keith C. Metzler left the dais at 6:34 p.m.
4. Brentwood Beautification Project, Project CC25-071
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the award of a Construction Contract for the Brentwood Beautification Project, Project CC25-071, to Contractor's Connect in an amount not-to-exceed $287,500.00.
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
The Chair called recess at 6:40 p.m.
Recess concluded at 6:50 p.m.
City Manager Keith C. Metzler returned to the dais at 6:50 p.m.
Council Member Irving returned to the dais at 6:51 p.m.
5. Measure P Oversight Committee Membership
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council reaffirms the following members to the Measure P Oversight Committee, extending their appointment for an additional four years:
Michael Krause, Resident Member of Education
Mark Creffield, Resident Member of Local Chamber of Commerce Margaret Cooker, Resident Member of the Senior Community Jeremy Taylor, Resident Member of Youth/Recreation
Motion was made to reaffirm Mark Creffield, Margaret Cooker, and Jeremy Taylor, and that staff be directed to initiate the recruitment process for the appointment of a new Resident Member of Education
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Noes: Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
6. Discussion and possible action that would require Council Members, should they be scheduled for an event that costs the City money and fail to attend, that they have to reimburse the City for those expenses
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to send the item back to the City Attorney and allow each individual Council Member to provide their input on a proposed possible reimbursement policy that accounts for exceptions, such as emergencies, and have the item brought back before the City Council for review Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
7. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services will be at Sprouts Farmer's Market on Saturday, April 5'h, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for pet adoption or foster. He also announced Environmental Programs has extended the registration period until April 7th for Community Cleanup Day to be held on April 12", from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Additionally, high desert residents and business can pick up free compost at the Victorville Recycle Drop-off Center located on Anacapa Road, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Community Services registration is open for the Spring Festival and Egg Hunt. The egg hunt will be held at Hook Park on Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required for the event, for more information visit the City's website. Lastly, he announced the Building Department has issued a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for Project Tire at the Southern California Logistics Airport.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to have staff agendize for discussion and possible action at the next City Council meeting to place a memorial sign at the intersection of El Evado Road and Seneca Road in honor of Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Motion was made to agendize an item on the April 15, 2025, agenda for discussion and possible action to determine whether members of the City's commissions, committees and boards should adhere to the same standards as the City Council, specifically including, but not limited to, administrative procedures, communication, conduct, and conflict of interest provisions as outlined in the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Gaudin
Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action at the next City Council meeting to provide a computer lab, equipped with computers, printers, and Wi-Fi access, along with extended hour of operation, at Hook Community Center
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
9. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Jones reported on her attendance to the VWRA meeting, SBCTA meeting, and the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation meeting.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk