City Council Chambers
Victorville 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 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, September 16, 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 Scott Webb, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky, City Clerk
Jennifer Thompson
Invocation: Father Hyacinth Ibeh with St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Mayor Becerra presented a proclamation recognizing September 9, 2025, as California's 175th anniversary of statehood.
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced one (1) revision.
Revision to agenda item 14 revised section 2(b) of the Discussion section adding clarifying language relative to City staff and removed the last paragraph of the Discussion section.
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:
Billy Suen spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. City of Victorville Annual Appropriations Limit Revision and Adoption Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing; and
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-067, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Victorville amending and superseding Resolution No. 25-041 to revise, establish and adopt the Annual Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve point 3 of staff recommendations 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program Grant Cycle OPP 15 Acceptance and Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-059 authorizing acceptance of the CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program (OPP) Cycle 15 Grant and amending the City of Victorville FY 2025-26 budget.
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 04
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 04 in the amount of $2,189,366.68 covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 345547 through 345677 and Warrant No. 800789 through 800935 for 08/07/2025 through 08/20/2025 and Wire Transfers dated 08/19/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the period covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Public Works and Water Quarterly Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Public Works and Water Quarterly Report.
5. Reduction of Securities and the Release of Subdivision Improvement Agreement of Tract Map Nos. 16774-1 thru 3
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the full release of the Street Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map Nos. 16774-1 thru 3; and
(2) Approve the release of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map Nos. 16774-1 thru 3.
6. Notice of Completion - Doris Davies Ribbon Gutter Reconstruction Project Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Doris Davies Ribbon Gutter Reconstruction Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
7. Minutes of the August 19, and September 2, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on August 19, and September 2, 2025.
8. 2024 Power Source Disclosure ("PSD") Program Annual Report Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-064, approving and attesting to the veracity of the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report submitted to the California Energy Commission.
9. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16887-2
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent reduction in Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16887-2; and (2) Accept the completed Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Improvements.
10. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12A for Payroll Period May 23, 2025, through June 6, 2025, in the amount of $2,328,324.63 covering Check Nos. 34567 through 34583 including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 329254 through 329822 per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
11. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12B for Payroll Period June 6, 2025, through June 20, 2025, in the amount of $2,634,207.68 covering Check Nos. 34584 through 34601 including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 329823 through 330407 per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 11
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
12. Southern California Edison Easement on Mojave Drive and Amethyst Road Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Grant an exclusive utility easement to Southern California Edison on Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 0455-882-13, 0455-931-83, 0455-931-84, and 0455-941-76 as described in the attached documents; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the easement on the City's behalf.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
13. Authorization of an additional five percent contingency for the New Library Renovation and Expansion, Project JM24-051
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an increase in the project contingency for the New Library Renovation and Expansion, Project #JM24-051, from 10 percent to 15 percent, representing an additional $431,050.00; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute change orders for the project in a cumulative amount not to exceed $1,293, 150.00, reflecting the 15 percent contingency.
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
14. Discussion and Possible Action to consider the options available relative to the resignation of Council Member Jones and the filling of the vacancy created by this resignation to include details on how to accomplish each option available Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to delay any decision until the November 4, 2025, meeting Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Jones
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Noes: Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
15. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the City's Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 4th , from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in front of City Hall. It is a family friendly event, which features live music, food vendors and a fun-filled kids' zone.
Animal Services Team will be at the High Desert Farmers Market this Thursday, September 18'h, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with pets available for adoption or foster.
We invite you to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week on October gth at Station 315, next to Sunset Ridge Park.
The deadline to register for the City's next Community Clean-up Day is Friday, October 3rd. The Halloween themed Community Clean-up Day is on Saturday, October 25th, 2025.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
17. Reports from Council Members
None
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Attest:
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk