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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, September 2, 2025 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: None
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Item(s) by City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney Tara Taguchi announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property Location: Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 0468-061-14 City Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, City Manager, or authorized designee Negotiating Parties: Darron Poulsen, General Manager, Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VWRA)
Under Negotiation: Terms for use, lease and/or purchase of VVWRA's property for purposes of discharges to Mojave River
Recess to Closed Session
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, Deputy City Attorney Tara
Taguchi, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney Tara Taguchi announced one (1) closed session item as set for on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to this item.
Invocation: Pastor Joel Counts of Bible Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Lieutenant John Clough
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:
Carla Cisneros spoke on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 03
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 03 in the amount of $16,843,087.88 covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 345293 through 345546 and Warrant No. 800614 through 800788 for 07/24/2025 through 08/06/2025 and Wire Transfer dated 07/28/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the period covering July 1, 2025 through June 30,2026.
2. Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance, and Cancellation and Release of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Residential Compliance Program Case No. 17-09-13 (15660 Yates Rd., Victorville, CA 92395); as well as acceptance and reallocation of associated Program Income Funds Recommendation:
That Honorable City Council take the following actions regarding Residential Compliance Program Case No. 17-09-13:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance; (2) Confirm the required Cancellation and Release of the original Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions;
(3) Authorize the execution of the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance as well as the Cancellation and Release of the original Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions by the Deputy City Manager; (4) Accept the payoff of the loan receivable to the Residential Rehabilitation Program Income Account; and
(5) Adopt Resolution No. 25-060, amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 by reallocating the subject $3,700 Residential Rehabilitation Program Income funds to the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
3. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 13816
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 13816.
4. Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-063 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget for the revenue and expenditure of the 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant program in the total amount of $22,750.00.
5. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11B for Payroll Period May 9, 2025, through May 23, 2025, in the amount of $2,294,050.66 covering Check Nos. 34552 through 34566 including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34553 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 328682 through 329253 per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
6. Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Grant - Budget Amendment Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-061, thereby:
(1) Accepting the $25,000.00 grant award from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation; and
(2) Approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to appropriate $25,000.00 in both revenue and expenditures related to the Yuhaaviatam San Manuel Cares Grant.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 1 through 6
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7. Award of a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreements to Family Assistance Program and Victor Valley Family Resource Center to provide rapid- rehousing services utilizing Encampment Resolution Funding - Round 3 (ERF-3) Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council take the following actions:
(1) Approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Family Assistance Program for a 24-month term in an amount not to exceed $959,920.00 to provide rapid-rehousing services for clients located within ERF-3 designated areas; and
(2) Approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Victor Valley Family Resource Center for a 24-month term in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to provide rapid-rehousing services for clients located within ERF-3 designated areas; and
(3) Authorize non-substantive changes to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement, if necessary, as agreed upon by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
8. Budget Amendment for Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant and Measure I Funds for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Nine School Crosswalks Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-066 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget appropriating an additional $149,310 in revenue and expenditures from the State of California's Highway Safety Improvement Program, and $465,000 in additional revenue and expenditures from Measure I funds, for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Nine School Crosswalks Project.
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
9. Award of a General Services Provider Standard Agreement for Unarmed Security Guard Services
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a General Services Provider Standard Agreement to American Global Security, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $324,355.00 for Unarmed Security Guard Services, Project JM25-128.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
10. Veterinary Services Expense Ratification and Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Dr. Joseph Velasco DBA Providential Services, Inc, Project CC25- 024
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Ratify expenditures for veterinary services provided by Dr. Joseph Velasco DBA Providential Services, Inc. for services rendered during Fiscal Year 2024/2025 in the amount of $257,184.86; and
(2) Approve a Professional Services Provider Agreement with Dr. Joseph Velasco DBA Providential Services, Inc., in the amount of $265,000.00 to provide veterinary services for the City's Animal Services Division for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
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
11. Discussion and possible action to consider a salary adjustment for the City Manager
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Motion was made that the Victorville City Council approve a salary adjustment of a 5% increase to the City Manager's current salary
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
12. Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the Celebration of California's 175th Anniversary of Statehood in Conjunction with the State of California Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made that the City Council recognize the 175th anniversary of the State of California, by illuminating City Hall in blue and gold lights, consider social media posts, look into becoming a clean California city, and have staff look into what is feasible to additionally recognize the 175th anniversary of the state of California.
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
13. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Phase II of the Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance project began on Friday, August 29", 2025.
Pavement Coatings, Inc., is performing prep work which will continue over the next couple of weeks. Slurry seal applications are scheduled to begin Monday, September 19, 2025.
Environmental Services is still looking for volunteers for a special Halloween themed Community Clean-up Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Costumes/dress-up welcome.
14. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made for discussion and possible action, at the soonest Council meeting recommended by staff, to appoint a representative to the Planning Commission as we have been notified that Commissioner Kurth will be resigning from the Planning Commission due to him moving out of Victorville.
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
Motion was made for discussion and possible action at staff's soonest availability, where the City Council can consider the options available relative to the resignation of Council Member Jones and the filling of the vacancy created by this resignation.
This should include details on how we accomplish each option available.
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Jones
15. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman inquired whether the work being done on D Street was being carried out by Caltrans. City Manager confirmed that is correct.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk