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Victorville 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 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, June 17, 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 Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced three (3) closed session items as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Number of cases: One (1)
Case Name: Randy Weng vs. City of Victorville
Case No.: CIVSB2314479
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Number of cases: One (1)
Case Name: SP Assets, LLC
Case No.: CODE24-03165 (Citation No. 41216)
C. 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
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 Tony Camargo, City
Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky, City Clerk Jennifer
Thompson
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced three (3) closed session items as set for on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Pastor Shawn Watson from First Missionary Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Donation Check Presentation from Benefit Everyone, Assist Recreations and Sports (B.E.A.R.S) for the purchase of scoreboards and wireless controllers for various City Parks.
This item is being moved to another date.
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced one (1) revision.
Special Presentations the B.E.A.R.S are unable to attend tonight's meeting this item will be rescheduled to another date.
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:
Clarice spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project Phase I| - Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Project and California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption and authorize staff to file the notice with the Office of Planning and Research and the County Clerk; and
(4) Award a Construction Contract to Pavement Coatings Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,052,251.48 for the Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project - Phase II, CC25-120.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 4 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9B for Payroll Period March 14, 2025, through March 28, 2025, in the amount of $2,261,946.37 covering Check Nos. 34504 through 34512 including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 326458 through 327004, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 23
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 23 in the amount of $12,511,186.87, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 344375 through 344611 and Warrant No. 799785 through 799922 for 05/15/2025 through 05/28/2025 and Wire Transfers dated 05/28/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
4. Wildfire Mitigation Plan for the City of Victorville Municipal Utility Services Recommendation:
No action is required at this time. The VMUS 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan is being presented to the City Council to receive and file.
5. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 20274
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Public Improvement Labor and Materials Security for Tract Map No. 20274.
6. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15294
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent reduction of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Public Improvement Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 15294; and
(2) Accept the completed Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Public Improvements for Tract Map No. 15294.
7. Notice of Completion for Building 321 Interior Demolition, Project #CC25-043 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 321 Interior Demolition, Project #CC25-043, and;
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
8. Notice of Completion for Building 553 Roof Replacement, Project #CC25-064 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 553 Roof Replacement, Project #CC25-064, and;
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2456
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2456, adopting an amendment to the Civic Center Community Sustainability Specific Plan, Case No.
PLAN25-00006, 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; and 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.
10. Minutes of the May 22, 2025, Special City Council meeting, and the June 3, 2025, Regular City Council meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting held on May 22, 2025, and the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on June 3, 2025.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 10
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
11. Measure I Presentation
Recommendation:
There is no action required for this item.
12. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Contract Renewals - Annual Supply and Service Agreements
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors award contract renewals for the Annual Supply and Service Agreements to various vendors and suppliers for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 per the Adopted Budget approved on June 03, 2025.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
13. Vacation of Temporary Construction Easements on Mariposa Road and Nisqualli Road
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Find the vacation not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, in accordance with Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-048 vacating the temporary construction easements as described and depicted by the exhibits attached thereto and ordering the recordation of the same; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to sign any quitclaim deeds to property owners that may be required to clear the temporary construction easements from title.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
14. Approval of Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement for Santa Fe Wash Sewer Realignment, Project BM20-076-1
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, in the amount of $538,497.78, for the Santa Fe Wash Sewer Realignment Project.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
15. Project Proposal to California Transportation Commission for Local Streets and Roads Funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-050, approving three road projects for submittal to the California Transportation Commission to be eligible to receive Local Streets and Roads Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
(2) Authorize staff to submit this project proposal to the California Transportation Commission.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
Motion was made to consider items 16 and 17 concurrently with Council Member questions and comments treated as one item.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
16. Water Warehouse Inventory Purchases - C. Wells Pipeline Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors;
(1) Approve the pending purchases of inventory items to replenish stock at the District warehouse from C. Wells Pipeline Materials in the amount of $91,157.52; and
(2) Ratify cumulative spending for all purchases to date in excess of $125,000.00; (3) Approve an additional $25,000.00 for inventory items through the end of the 24/25 fiscal year.
17. Water Warehouse Inventory Purchases - Western Water Works Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the pending purchases of inventory items to replenish stock at the District warehouse from Western Water Works in the amount of $29,088.45; (2) Ratify cumulative spending for all purchases to date in excess of $125,000.00; (3) Approve an additional $25,000.00 for the purchase of inventory items through the end of the 24/25 fiscal year.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for items 16 and 17 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
18. National Opioid Settlement Agreements
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-051, amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; approving an increase in revenue and expenditures related to the National Opioids Settlement Agreements; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to use all Opioid Settlement Fund Disbursements, including future funds, in accordance with the List of Opioid Remediation Uses provided in the Opioid Settlements.
Motion was made to approve 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
19. Budget Amendment for Various Strike Team Deployments During Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-052 amending the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 budget appropriating additional revenue in the amount of $680,203.97 and expenses in the amount of $563, 103.65 for said strike team deployments.
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 Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
20. Cancellation of the July 1, 2025, regular City Council meeting Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Motion was made to cancel the July 1, 2025, regular City Council meeting Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
21. Discussion and possible action to allow the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to appoint an alternate Council Member to go to Washington D.C. on their behalf if they are unable to attend
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to allow the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to appoint an alternate Council Member to go to Washington D.C. on their behalf if they are unable to attend
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
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
22. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Training - Travel Schedule for City Council Members Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council direct staff which business events Council will attend during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to allow sufficient time for registration and travel accommodations.
Motion was made to adopt the travel schedule as present on page 414 of the agenda
Moved: Council Member Jones
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
23. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services will be hosting a low cost pet vaccination and adoption event, Saturday, June 21st, at the Victorville Animal Care and Adoption Center.
The City is hosting the Concerts in the Park series again. There will be two in June and two in July, with City Departments available to provide information to residents.
There will also be giveaways, food vendors, and great entertainment, as well as a dedicated kids zone with activities and games. The first event is Friday, June 20th at 6 p.m. at Hook Park.
24. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
25. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gaudin reported on her attendance of the Victorville 101 Bus Tour.
Mayor Becerra reported on her attendance of the Victorville 101 Bus Tour. Mayor Becerra reported on the meetings she attended in Washington D.C. She met with the Office of the Deputy Secretary of the Air Force for Infrastructure, Energy and Environment, regarding former George Air Force Base. She met with Senator Schiff's office and Congressman Obernolte's office regarding the City's submission for funding; and with staff members serving on the Senate Appropriation Committee for Military Construction.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Attest:
ChBere
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk