Attachment B
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, May 6, 2025
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Item(s) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced two (2) closed session items as set forth on the agenda.
VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property Location: Acquisition of Water Rights – Mojave Water Basin District Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, General Manager, or authorized designee Negotiating Parties: Joan Paustell-Beinschroth
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property Location: Acquisition of Water Rights – Mojave Water Basin District Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, General Manager, or authorized designee Negotiating Parties: Beinschroth Family Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Recess to Closed 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 Gaudin
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 items as set forth on the agenda.
Item (A) The City Council acting as the Water District on a 4-0 vote with Councilmember Gaudin being absent voted to acquire the water rights from Joan Paustell-Beinschroth for $71,500.
Item (B) The City Council acting as the Water District on a 4-0 vote with Councilmember Gaudin being absent voted to acquire the water rights from Beinschroth Family Trust for $536,250.
Invocation: Pastor Carlo Mendoza with Sunrise Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced staff is pulling item 16 from the agenda.
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:
Valerie Cazares spoke on general items
City Clerk Thompson announced one (1) public comment was received via email and has been distributed to the Council and posted to the website.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 - Local Public Employees Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council receive and file the City of Victorville Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention presentation.
Presentation by Human Resources Officer Heather Barber
Presentation by Victorville Firefighters Local 3710 Union President Marcus Lynch
Questions ensued
Comments ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
The Chair announced no action is required on the item.
2. Approval request for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required draft Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 Annual Action Plan, allocating Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, public and agency comments regarding the draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; (2) Close the public hearing; and
(3) Approve Resolution No. 25-008 - Adopting the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, as presented for submittal to HUD, which contains the funding recommendations made by the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Subcommittee; and
(4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all n ecessary documents for submittal to HUD; and
(5) Approve the continued inclusion of operating restrictions for food distributors/ providers, as recommended by the CPD Grant Subcommittee, within applicable subrecipient contracts.
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 through 5
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
3. Block Walls and Auto Gates for Well Sites 137, 203, 207 and Stoddard Wells Pump Station Project – Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct the Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the Notice of Exemption; and
(4) Award a construction contract to SDC Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,454,345.00 for the Block Walls and Gates for Well Sites 137, 203, 207 and Stoddard Wells Pump Station.
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: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Notice of Completion – Roof Replacement for Animal Control Building, Project CC25-028
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Roof Replacement at the Animal Control Building, Project CC25-028; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
5. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7C
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7C for Payroll Period January 17, 2025, through January 31, 2025, in the amount of $2,362,783.26 covering Check Nos. 34447 through 34461 including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 324222 through 324783, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
6. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 20
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 20 in the amount of $13,190,139.19, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 343794 through 343952 and Warrant No. 799271 through 799418 for 04/03/2025 through 04/16/2025 and Wire Transfer dated 04/21/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
7. Wellness Center Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Wellness Center Quarterly Report.
8. Code Compliance Department FY24/25 Third Quarter Code Compliance Division and Animal Services Division Activity Reports
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
9. Building Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Council review and file.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for items 4 through 9
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 Gaudin
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
10. Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) 2025 Update
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25- 038 to approve, adopt, and re- certify the City's 2025 updated Sewer System Management Plan.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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 Gaudin
11. Approval of Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement for the City of Victorville Water Master Plan Update for 2025
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors (Board) approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $310,857.00, for the Water Master Plan Update 2025.
Questions ensued
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 Gaudin
12. Replacement Scoreboards and Wireless Controllers for Various City Parks
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt City Council Resolution 25- 037 thereby accepting a donation in the amount of $137,275.75 from Benefit Everyone, Assist Recreation and Sports (B.E.A.R.S.), for the purchase of twelve (12) scoreboards and wireless controllers for various City Parks;
(2) Adopt City Council Resolution 25- 037 thereby amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 to reflect an additional appropriation of $18,475.75; and (3) Award the piggyback purchase, under The Interlocal Purchasing Syst em (TIPS) Contract 220901, of scoreboards and wireless controllers to Electro- Mech Scoreboard Company in the amount not to exceed $137,275.75.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
13. Approval and Adoption of Revised Publicly Available Pay Schedules to Comply with CalPERS Regulations
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Honorable City Council Adopt Resolution No. 25- 011 approving and adopting a Comprehensive Master Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021 -2022 through Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 to include all revisions or amendments in accordance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Employees' Retirement System.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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 Gaudin
14. Award of a Professional Services Provider Agreement to SoundThinking, Inc. for the Implementation of ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection Technology
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Award a professional services provider agreement to SoundThinking, Inc. for the purchase and deployment of ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection Technology; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 25- 014 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 budget, to reflect an additional appropriation in the amount of $470,250; (3) Approve the expenditure of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) monies in the amount not to exceed $470,250; and (4) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to make any amendments to the contract as deemed necessary.
Presentation by Deputy City Manager Tony Camargo, Lieutenant Marc Bracco, and SoundThinking, Inc. consultant
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
The Chair called for a recess at 8:06 p.m.
The recess concluded at 8:17 p.m.
15. Approval to Increase Spending Limits for Waxie Sanitary Supply
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the increased cumulative total in the amount not-to-exceed $135,000 for Waxie Sanitary Supply.
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 Gaudin
Mayor Becerra announced item 16 was pulled from the meeting
16. Providing a letter to the Regional Public Affairs Manager of the League of California Cities, the California Legislature Position Letter Portal, Senator Valladares, and Assemblyman Carrillo opposing SB 634 (Perez)
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council authorize the Mayor to execute and submit a letter to the Regional Public Affairs Manager of the League of California Cities, the California Legislature Position Letter Portal, Senator Valladares, and Assemblyman Carrillo formally opposing SB 634 (Perez).
17. Standard Lease Agreement for Building 686 by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and The Boeing Company
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Standard Lease Agreement for Building 686 (“Agreement”), by and between the SCLAA and The Boeing Company, (“Boeing”); and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute said Agreement; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 25- 009 amending the 2024/2025 budget increasing revenue in account 4501120A-45200 by $46,061.94.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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 Gaudin
18. Grant of Easement on the Southern California Logistics Airport
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors:
(1) Grant a utility easement on Southern California Logistics Airport Authority property to Southern California Edison across the parcel designated as APN 0459-192-58; and
(2) Authorize the Airport Director to execute said instrument.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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 Gaudin
19. Community Swim Park Update
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to have the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and a staff member tour a facility that’s similar in nature in order to further research the feasibility of the City proceeding with plans to develop its own Swim Park A quatic Center; and have Risk Management provide a Risk Assessment Report.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
20. Discussion and possible action to allow the Mayor to attend meetings in Washington D.C. with legislators regarding the City's submission of applications for member directed discretionary federal funds
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to allow the Mayor to attend meetings in Washington D.C. with legislators regarding the City's submission of applications for member directed discretionary federal funds totaling $ 6 million dollars , for a 1 million gallon reclaimed water tank and technology improvements for the new police station.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
21. Discussion and possible action to approve a written letter of reference on the City's letterhead for Terrance Stone former CSAC committee member in support of his nomination to receive an honorary doctorate degree in humanities from Elbon Solutions College of Ministry
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to d irect Councilmember Jones to draft a written letter of reference on the City's letterhead for Terrance Stone former CSAC committee member in support of his nomination to receive an honorary doctorate degree in humanities from Elbon Solutions College of Ministry.
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 Gaudin
22. Discussion and possible action regarding adoption of the attached policy that would require Council Members, should they be scheduled for an event that costs the City money and fail to attend, 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 adopt Council Policy 2408.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Comments ensued
Motion failed 2-2
Ayes: Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Noes: Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
23. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the Animal Services Team will be at Costco this Saturday, May 10 th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for pet adoptions or foster. Additionally, a new animal enrichment area has been completed at the new Animal Care and Adoption Center . He also announced Community Services has opened registration for summer activi ties, more information is available on our website or by calling the Hook Community Center. City Manager Keith C.
Metzler also announced the Recreation Division is looking for the next Victorville Sings Champion with auditions to be held Wednesday , June 4th, at 5:00 p.m. at the High Desert Center of the Arts. Registration for the event is available online with a registration fee of $10. The top fifteen contestants will move on to compete during our Summer Concert Series in the P ark. Lastly, he announced the Public Information Office has opened online registration for the City’s Victorville 101 Bus Tours. The bus tours are designed to give the community member s a behind the scenes look at how city government works.
24. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items
Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action to allow the Mayor Pro Tem to travel to Washington D.C. to attend meetings with legislators regarding the City's submission of applications for member directed discretionary federal funds.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Gaudin
25. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Jones reported on her attendance to the Cal Cities Leaders Summit. Additionally, she will be attending the City County Conference.
Mayor Becerra reported on her attendance to the Cal Cities Leaders Summit in Sacramento. She also reported on her attendance to the MDAQMD meeting.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________ _________________________ Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk