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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, July 15, 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 Joseph Flores from The Gate Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
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:
Iris Renfro on general items
Alfredo Miranda on general items
Darla Bees on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. An Amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code introducing various updates to Title 16 including but not limited to Land Use Table 7-1 to conditionally permit medical and dental offices within the IPD (Industrial Park District) zone; and a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a new medical/professional office building on a vacant parcel zoned IPD with a deviation from Victorville Municipal Code design guidelines to allow a drive aisle at the rear of the property without requiring the inclusion of a 5-foot wide landscape planter
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 Code Amendment exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and find the Site Plan portion of the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15332 entitled "In-Fill Development Projects";
(4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2457 for adoption and first reading by title only to amend Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code to conditionally allow medical and dental offices within the IPD Zone District;
(5) Waive a further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2457; (6) Adopt Resolution No. 25-054 approving the Conditional Use Permit portion of Case No. PLAN25-00002, subject to the attached conditions of approval; and (7) Adopt Resolution No. 25-055 approving the Site Plan portion of Case No.
PLAN25-00002, 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 staff recommendations for points 3 through 7 Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-049 - Annual Assessments for Unpaid Rubbish Collection, Sewer Use Fees, Storm Drain Fees, Hazardous Waste Fees, and/or Assembly Bill 939 Recycling Fees
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct the public hearing and receive testimony for the adoption of the proposed Resolution No. 25-049;
(2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-049 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Victorville, California, making determination and confirming assessments and proceedings for Unpaid Rubbish Collection, Sewer Use Fees, Storm Drain Fees, Hazardous Waste Fees, and/or Assembly Bill 939 Recycling Fees"; and (4) Authorize the Director of Finance to execute the Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments with the County.
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: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
3. Adoption of Resolution No. VWD 25-010 - Annual Assessments for Unpaid Water Fees
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct the public hearing and receive testimony for the adoption of the proposed Resolution No. VWD 25-010;
(2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 25-010 entitled, "A Resolution of the Victorville Water District, City of Victorville, adding delinquent non-paid charges to the annual taxes levied upon the property for which the charges are delinquent and unpaid"; and
(4) Authorize the Director of Finance to execute the Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments with the County.
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: 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville and Dina Alba Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Dina Alba and the City of Victorville regarding Citation Number 44871; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Citation Settlement Agreement.
5. Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville and Chu Fan Tan Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Chu Fan Tan and the City of Victorville regarding Citation Number 22842; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Citation Settlement Agreement.
6. Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville and SP Assets, LLC Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between SP Assets, LLC and the City of Victorville regarding Citation Number 41216; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Citation Settlement Agreement.
7. Citation Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville and Ju Chen Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Ju Chen and the City of Victorville regarding Citation No. 22843; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Citation Settlement Agreement.
8. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 10A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 10A for Payroll Period March 28, 2025, through April 11, 2025, in the amount of $2,231,369.52 covering Check Nos. 34513 through 34528 including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 327005 through 327559, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30,
9. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 10B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 10B for Payroll Period April 11, 2025, through April 25, 2025, in the amount of $2,240,615.67 covering Check Nos. 34529 through 34540 including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34531 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 327560 through 328118, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
10. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 24
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 24 in the amount of $6,360,834.52 covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 344612 through 344785 and Warrant No. 799923 through 800148 for 05/29/2025 through 06/11/2025 and Wire Transfers dated 06/04/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
11. Notice of Completion for Wellness Center Low Voltage Contractor Services, Project JM024-028
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for the Wellness Center Low Voltage Contractor Services, Project JM024-028; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
12. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 25
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 25 in the amount of $4,301,046.75 covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 344786 through 345013 and Warrant No. 800149 through 800316 for 06/12/2025 through 06/25/2025 per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
13. Engineering Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this quarterly report.
14. Economic Development Newsletter
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Economic Development Quarterly Newsletter.
15. Presentation of Resolution No. 25-056 - Confirming the Annual Special Tax Amount to be Levied in Community Facilities District ("CFD") 01-01 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Mello-Roos); and presentation of Resolution No. 25-05/ - Confirming the Annual Special Tax Amount to be Levied in Community Facilities District ('CFD") 07-01 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Mello-Roos) Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-056 to confirm the annual special tax to be applied to property taxes of CFD 01-01 affected parcels and adopt Resolution No. 25-057 to confirm the annual special tax to be applied to property taxes of CFD 07-01 affected parcels.
16. Building Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Council review and file.
17. Minutes of the June 17, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on June 17, 2025.
Comments ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 4 through 17.
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
18. San Bernardino Council of Governments Presentation
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of your Honorable City Council.
San Bernardino Council of Governments Presentation presented by Monique Arellano, Director of the Council of Governments
Questions ensued
No action was taken on the item
19. Approval of Utility Agreement Nos. 395-COV08, 395-COV12, 395-COV16, and 395-COV24 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Highway 395 Widening Project Phase 2
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors:
(1) Approve Utility Agreement Nos. 395-COV08, 395-COV12, 395-COV16, and 395-COV24 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Highway 395 Widening Project Phase 2;
(2) Authorize the General Manager and Board Attorney to make non-substantive changes and clarifications to the utility agreements; and (3) Authorize the General Manager to execute the utility agreements on the Victorville Water District's behalf.
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
20. Macerich Assistance Payment Year 12 - Mall of Victor Valley Development Agreement
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council authorize the assistance payment as provided for in the Development Agreement with Macerich Victor Valley LLC in the amount of $308,842 for Calendar Year (CY) 2024.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
21. Approval and Execution of Two (2) Consultant Professional Service Provider Agreements with Ninyo & Moore for Groundwater Remediation Services Related to the Former Nuway Dry Cleaners
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the execution of a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement in the amount of $60,000 by and between the City as Housing Assets Successor ('CHAS") and Ninyo & Moore for remediation services at the former Nuway Dry Cleaners as required by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board ("LRWQCB"); and
(2) Approve the execution of a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement in the amount of $483,353 by and between the City of Victorville and Ninyo & Moore for remediation services at the former Nuway Dry Cleaners related to the scope of the new Site Cleanup Subaccount Program ("SCAP") Grant Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board ('CSWRCB").
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
22. Interagency Agreement with Victor Valley Transit Authority for Bus Shelter Maintenance
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-058, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to include additional revenue in the amount of $207,480.70 for the Interagency Agreement with the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) for bus shelter maintenance;
(2) Approve the Interagency Agreement by and between the City of Victorville and VVTA for maintenance, repair, and cleaning of bus shelters and amenities within the City, with an initial ten-year term and an option to renew in five-year increments;
(4) Authorize City staff to invoice VVTA quarterly for reimbursement, based on actual costs incurred, in an amount not to exceed $207,480.70 for the first year, with a 3% increase annually thereafter; and
(5) Accept revenue from VVTA as reimbursement for services performed under the terms of the Agreement.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
23. Purchase of Clary Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems for Signalized Intersections
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of twenty-two (22) Clary Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems from NexTech Systems, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $179,199.76.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
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
24. Approval of Final Tract Map No. 18980
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 18980; and
(2) Approve the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement including a lien agreement as security for the public improvements between the subdivider, Silica Homes LLC, and the City.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
25. Building 701 Demolition, Standard Construction Agreement, Project #CC25-134 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the award of a Standard Construction Agreement with Vertex Civil, LLC for Building 701 Demolition, Project #CC25-134, with the total compensation not to exceed $355,360.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
26. Waste Tire Enforcement Grant - Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-007, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to appropriate $64,335.00 in both revenue and expenditures related to the Waste Tire Enforcement Grant as awarded by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
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
27. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler reported on another successful Pet Vaccination and License Clinic held on Saturday June 21st at the Animal Care and Adoption Center. In total 700 vaccines were administered, more than 200 dogs were licensed and microchipped, and nine dogs found loving homes. He thanked staff for their efforts in making the event successful. He also announced the Code Compliance Division received more than 300 online reports and 158 calls regarding illegal fireworks, and thus far have issued 65 citations. Additionally, the Homeless Engagement Team recently completed their quarterly encampment clean-up, which spanned over four weeks, with the collaboration of both Code Compliance and the Public Works Sanitation Team. More than 50 tons of waste were removed from 29 encampments located in areas such as the Mojave Riverbed, the Oro Grande Wash, and near the Mall of Victor Valley.
The final Concerts in the Park event will be hosted on Friday July 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. located at Hook Park. The City Manager invited everyone to enjoy the Queen tribute band, Queen Legion, and the final round of the 2025 Victorville Sings competition.
He announced Southern California Edison completed the installation of 30 new streetlights in Oldtown Victorville. Additionally, the newly constructed streetlight located at Village and Puesta Del Sol will be activated on Monday, July 28th, making it the City's 101st signalized intersection in operation.
In closing, the City Manager announced the City of Victorville and Burrtec will be hosting a Free Dump Day on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the former U-Prep/Victor Valley Jr. High School campus, located at 16925 Forrest Avenue. The Oldtown Victorville Cleanup Project, will also be oftering free weekday curbside pickup for bulky items, hazardous waste, and recyclables, for up to 276 eligible households and businesses through August 29t, 2025.
28. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
29. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported on the significant improvement he noticed on the reduction of illegal fireworks before and after the 4' of July holiday. He thanked and commended staff for their efforts.
Mayor Becerra invited everyone to participate in National Night Out to be held on August 5, 2025, located at Sunset Ridge Park, 12808 Eucalyptus Street, Victorville, CA from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk