ATTACHMENT A -
Minutes of the
August 19, 2025,
Regular City Council
Meeting
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, August 19, 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 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
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: One (1)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.
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, 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 forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to this item.
Invocation: Pastor Joseph Garibay from Calvary Chapel Victorville
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation of New Hires and Promotions to City Council by Human Resources Officer Heather Barber
2025 Fireworks Enforcement Presentation by Code Enforcement Official Jorge Duran and Fire Chief Bobby Clemer.
Questions and comments ensued
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
Mayor Becerra reported a conflict of interest with item 1 and will recuse herself due to living in close proximity to the sidewalk project on Village Drive.
Public Comments
None
Mayor Becerra left the dais at 6:37 p.m. due to a conflict of interest.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. 2025 Citywide Street Improvements Project – Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing, and receive testimony regarding the proposed Project;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the Notice of Exemption and authorize staff to file the notice with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and the County Clerk; (4) Adopt Resolution No. 25- 065 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget to reflect an additional appropriation of $728,000 from Fund 250 and additional expenses in the amount of $728,000 from Fund 250; and
(5) Award a Construction Co
ntract to Vance Corporation, in the amount of
$4,950,661.32 for the 2025 Citywide Street Improvements Project, CC26-031.
Presentation provided by City Engineer Fredy Bonilla
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 though 5
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Absent: Mayor Becerra
Mayor Becerra returned to the dais at 6:51 p.m.
2. Award of Construction Contract and Notice of Exemption for VMUS Gas Improvement Project – Phase 5
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct the Public Hearing, receive testimony regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and CEQA Notice of Exemption; (2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the CEQA Notice of Exemption and authorize staff to file the notice with the Office of Planning & Research and the County Clerk; and (4) Award a construction contract to A.M. Ortega Construction, Inc., in the amount of $181,052.42 for the VMUS Gas Improvement Project - Phase 5.
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 4
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 01
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 01 in the amount of $3,582,839.90 covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 345014 through 345143 and Warrant No. 800317 through 800450 for 06/26/2025 through 07/09/2025, per t he 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.
4. Notice of Completion for General Electric Driveway, Project #CC25-066
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for General Electric Driveway, Project #CC25-066; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2457
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2457, approving amendment Case No. PLAN25-00002, an amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an environmental exemption to conditionally allow for medical and dental offices citywide within the Industrial Park District (IPD) land use zone district
6. Notice of Completion for the New Animal Shelter Facility – IT Data Cabling, Project ESC25-071
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for the New Animal Shelter Facility – IT Data Cabling, Project ESC25-071; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
7. Minutes of the July 15, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting and July 16, 2025, Special City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on July 15, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting held on July 16, 2025.
8. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11A for Payroll Period April 25, 2025, through May 9, 2025, in the amount of $2,256,754.20 covering Check Nos. 34145, 34268 and 34541 through 34551 including Vendor checks. Als o included are Advice Nos. 328119 through 328681 per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
9. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 02
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 02 in the amount of $8,748,845.67, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 345144 through 345292 and Warrant No. 800451 through 800613 for 07/10/2025 through 07/23/2025, 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.
10. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15295
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 15295.
11. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15896-1
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Faithful Performance Securities for Water, Drainage, and Sewer Improvements for Tract Map No. 15896-1.
12. Citation Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville and Jiachen Li
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Jiachen Li and the City of Victorville regarding Citation No. 41037; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Citation Settlement Agreement.
13. Citation Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville and Randy Weng
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Randy Weng and the City of Victorville regarding Citation No. 29818; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Citation Settlement Agreement.
14. Wellness Center Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Wellness Center Quarterly Report.
15. Code Compliance Department FY24/25 Fourth Quarter Code Compliance Division and Animal Services Division Activity Reports
Recommendation:
That the honorable City Council review and file.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for items 3 through 15
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16. Amendment No. 4 to the First Amended, Consolidated and Restated Exclusive Franchise Agreement between the City of Victorville (City) and Victorville Disposal, Inc. for Solid Waste Refuse and Waste Diversion (Recycling) Services
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25- 062, amending the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 annual budget;
(2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the First Amended, Consolidated and Restated Exclusive Franchise Agreement between the City of Victorville and Victorville Disposal, Inc. for Solid Waste Refuse and Waste Diversion (Recycling) Services; (3) Authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes and clarifications to the Amendment No. 4; and
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
17. Presentation on City's Pavement Management of City Roads
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Honorable City Council receive and file this report.
Questions ensued
18. Measure I Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25- 053, approving the Measure I Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
19. Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Regional Drainage Fees by and between Victorville 142 LP and the City of Victorville
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the attached Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Regional Drainage Fees between Victorville 142 LP and the City of Victorville; and (2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non- substantive changes and clarifications, if needed, to the Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement.
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
20. Approval of the North American Energy Standards Board Base Contract and Special Provisions (“NAESB”) for the Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas with EDF Trading North America, LLC.
Recommendation:
The Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the North American Energy Standards Board Base Contract, Special Provisions to the Base Contract, Credit Support Addendum, and Special Provisions to the Credit Support Addendum (collectively, the “NAESB”) with EDF Trading North America, LLC. “E DF” for natural gas supply and related services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and (2) Allow the City Manager and/or his/her designee to execute transaction confirmations under the NAESB contract for procurement of firm gas supply not to exceed the City Manager’s Purchasing Authority pursuant to Ordinance No. 2381.
Council Member Irving left the dias at 8:05 p.m.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
21. Standard Sublease Agreement for Buildings 676, 677 and 678 by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and The Boeing Company
Council Member Irving returned to the dias at 8:08 p.m.
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Standard Sublease Agreement for Buildings 676, 677 and 678 (“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- 011 amending the 2025/2026 budget increasing budgeted revenue in Airport account 4501111A -45200 by $9,881.40 and budgeted revenue in Airport account 4501112A -45200 by $50,052.02 and decreasing budgeted revenue in Airport account 4501110A -45200 by $110,915.98.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
22. Annual League of California Cities voting delegate and alternate(s)
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council designate the voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, October 8-10, 2025.
Motion was made to appoint Council Member Jones as the delegate and Council Member Gaudin as the alternate
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
23. Discussion and possible action to present a plaque to Ray Wolfe, outgoing Executive Director for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to present Dr. Ray Wolfe with a plaque honoring his service and the plaque to be mailed to him
Moved: Council Member Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Noes: Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
24. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the Animal Services Team will be at the High Desert Farmers Market at VVC this Thursday, August 21st, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for pet adoptions or foster. Animal Services will be hosting a Clear the Shelter event, Saturday, August 30th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Animal Care and Adoption Center, with no cost adoptions for dogs and cats.
The B uilding Department has issued building permits for a new industrial manufacturing warehouse of about 240,000 square feet on the Southeast corner of Hesperia Road and Nisqually for the American Jerky Company.
The City will be host ing its next Community Clean -up Day, Halloween a ddition, Saturday, October 25th, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Family friendly costumes are encouraged for the event. Residents, as well as businesses and com munity groups, are invited to volunteer and help clean up our City.
The July Free Dump Day was a great success , with a total of 430 vehicles participating, and residents disposed of over 110 tons of materials. Thanks to the community’s effort, 36 tons of that material was diverted from the landfill through recycling and reuse programs.
In late July, Victorville Fire Department responded to a 68-acre fire adjacent to CEMEX near the Mojave River bottom. The f ire impacted Burtech operations, as well as the power and structure of our wastewater treatment station. With the support of our mutual aid agencies, the fire was successfully mitigated over a four- day period. Special thanks to Public Works Department for helping with road closures and logistics throughout the event.
25. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items
Motion was made for discussion and possible action at the next City Council meeting to consider a salary adjustment for the City Manager since Council has completed his annual performance evaluation. This would include bringing a contract amendment, for the salary provision only , so should the Council wish to change the salary it can be effectuated at that time.
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 the next City Council meeting to consider celebration of California’s 175th Anniversary of Statehood in conjunction with the State of California.
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
26. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Jones presented the City Clerk with a letter of resignation to be distributed to the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney. She formally announced her resignation effective after the adjournment of the October 21, 2025, City Council meeting, due to a change in family circumstances.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________ _________________________ Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk