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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
Regular Meeting Minutes 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Item(s) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)
Position Title: City Manager
Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
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 one (1) closed session item as set for on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to that item.
Invocation: Pastor Paul Gostanian from High Desert Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced one (1) revision.
Revision to item 4 Attachment C Section 1, updating the adopted amount from $35,659,007.00 to $35,783,224.02.
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:
Syd Weatherford spoke on general items
Kim Scott spoke on item 13
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Annual Confirmation of Maintenance Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony for the final approval of the Engineer's Reports for Maintenance Assessment Districts 1 through 3, Drainage Facility Assessment Districts 1 through 3, Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 1 through 8, and the City-Wide Street Lighting Assessment District and proposed Resolution Nos. 25-043 through 25-046, confirming and ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessments for the respective assessment districts;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Give final approval of the Engineer's Reports for each assessment district; (4) Adopt Resolution Nos. 25-043 through 25-046; and
(5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents related to implementation of the special assessment district fees.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 5 of staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
2. Consideration of Resolution Nos. VWD 25-006 and VWD 25-007 - Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determination to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and Conduct a Public Hearing, receive testimony for the adoption of proposed Resolution Nos. VWD 25-006 and VWD 25-007;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 25-006 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determination to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District One for Fiscal Year 2025-2026";
(4) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 25-007 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determination to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District Two for Fiscal Year 2025-2026"; and
(5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any documents related to the levying of Standby Charges for Water Improvement District One and Two.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 5 of staff recommendations Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
3. An Amendment to the Civic Center Community Sustainability Specific Plan to redesignate approximately 20-acres of the Specific Plan from Office Campus to Civic Commercial on property generally located south of Lorene Drive, east of Valley Center Drive and west of Atstar Drive; an Amendment to the land use table of the Civic Center Specific Plan to conditionally permit new vehicle sales within the Civic Commercial zone district; and a Conditional Use Permit with an Environmental Exemption to allow for new vehicle sales on property located at 14444 Atstar Drive
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing to receive public testimony; (2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Find the Specific Plan Amendment portion of the project previously assessed in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15070; and find the Conditional Use Permit portion of the project Categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 - Existing Facilities;
(4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2456 for adoption and first reading by title only to amend the Specific Plan and redesignate approximately 20-acres from Office Campus to Civic Commercial as well as conditionally allow new vehicle sales within the Civic Commercial land use district;
(5) Waive a further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2456; and (6) Adopt Resolution No. 25-047 approving the Conditional Use Permit portion of Case No. PLAN25-00006, subject to the attached conditions of approval.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 6 of staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
4. Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council, also sitting as the Victorville Library Board of Trustees, Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, Successor Agency to the Victorville Redevelopment Agency, Victorville Water District, and City of Victorville as Housing Asset Successor:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Accept the transmittal letter from the Measure P Oversight Committee (MPOC);
(4) Adopt the attached Resolutions: No. 25-040, LBT-25-002, SCLAA 25-010, R- SA-25-002, VWD 25-008, and CHAS 25-002, respectively, for the establishment and adoption of the FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget;
(5) Adopt Resolution No. 25-042, affirming the General Fund Reserve Policy (City Council Policy No. CP-23-01); and
(6) Adopt Resolution No. 25-041, establishing and adopting the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Annual Appropriations Limit in the amount of $1,560,752,656, pursuant to California State Constitution Article XIIIB Government Spending Limitation.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 6 of staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Notice of Completion - Fire Station 311, 312, & 313 Bay Door Replacements and Motors, Project JM24-049
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Fire Station 311, 312, & 313 Bay Door Replacements and Motors, Project JM24-049 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
6. Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville and Andranik Bebedzhyan Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Andranik Bebedzhyan and the City of Victorville in regards to Citation Numbers 30210 and 40955 and authorize execution by the City Manager.
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 22
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 22 in the amount of $10,942,007.49, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 344218 through 344374 and Warrant No. 799621 through 799784 for 05/01/2025 through 05/14/2025 and Wire Transfers dated 05/13/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
8. Security Substitution for Tract Map No. 16792
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with new securities (bonds) with Desert-Candle, LP, A California Limited Partnership for the required public improvements for Tract Map No. 16792; (2) Accept new securities (bonds) for the required public improvements for Tract Map No. 16792;
(3) Approve the execution of a Release of the existing Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Sorrento Hills, LLC for Tract Map No. 16792; and (4) Approve the execution of a Release of the existing Utility Surety Agreement with Sorrento Hills, LLC for Tract Map No. 16792.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2455
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2455, adopting by reference the Local Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 to designate Local Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Victorville.
10. Fire Department Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
No action is necessary, informational only.
11. Minutes of the April 29, 2025, Special City Council meeting, and the minutes of the May 6 and May 20, 2025, Regular City Council meetings Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting held on April 29, 2025, and the minutes of the Regular City Council meetings held on May 6 and May 20, 2025.
12. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9A for Payroll Period February 28, 2025, through March 14, 2025, in the amount of $2,345,626.03 covering Check Nos. 34489 through 34503 including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34497 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 325903 through 326457, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 5 through 12
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
The Chair called a recess at 6:38 p.m.
Recess concluded at 6:43 p.m.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
13. Benefits Resolution No. 25-039 and the Employee Salary Schedule Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Benefits Resolution No. 25-039, revising the Employee Salary Schedule and amending Fringe Benefits, effective July 1, 2025.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation with the correction of the error in Paragraph E, the error being the fringe benefit of $950, corrected to $1000 for all full-time employees, Council Members, and retirees.
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
14. Approve payment of US Customs and Border Protection invoices #530017367 and #580076578
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve payment of US Customs and Border Protection invoice #530017367 in the amount of $44,260.48, and invoice #580076578 in the amount of $5,241.25.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
15. Cancellation of the August 5, 2025, regular City Council meeting Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Motion was made to cancel the August 5, 2025, regular City Council meeting Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
16. Discussion and possible action to provide a computer lab, equipped with computers, printers, and Wi-Fi access along with extended hours of operation at Hook Community Center
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
No action was taken on the item
17. Discussion and possible action to allow the Mayor Pro Tem to travel 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 Pro Tem to travel to attend meetings in Washington D.C. with legislators regarding the City's submission of applications for member directed discretionary federal funds
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
18. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services will be at Costco on Saturday, June Gth, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with animals available for adoption or fostering. Fire Prevention and Code Compliance will also be there to help raise awareness of the firework restrictions in the City.
Starting June 7ih the Dorris Davies Pool will be open for recreation swim Tuesdays through Sundays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $3 a day. The Library's free Summer Reading Program begins June 9th.
Dokken Contracting has begun Phase II of the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project. The contractor will be adding new sidewalk segments along the shoulder of various streets of Old Town.
Lastly, in an effort to reduce landfill waste and promote composting, the City is distributing free kitchen food scrap containers available for pickup by City residents at City Hall, the Library, and the Hook Community Center.
19. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action to allow the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to appoint someone to go on their behalf if unable to go to Washington D.C.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
20. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported on the new Fire Station bay doors.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra called for a moment of silence for fallen Baldwin Park Police Officer Riveros. Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jenniter Thompson, City Clerk