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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, October 7, 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 avidson, Deputy City Manager Scott Webb, Deputy City
Manager Tony Camargo, Deputy City Attorney Tara Taguchi City Clerk Jennifer Thompson
Invocation: Pastor Carlo Mendoza with Sunrise 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:
Michael Moos spoke on general items
Jesse Ladao spoke on general items
Judith Pina spoke on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 05
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 05 in the amount of $4,783,554.74, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 345678 through 345943 and Warrant No. 800936 through 801065 for 08/21/2025 through 09/03/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the period covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
2. VMUS Annual Operating Result Report for FY 2025
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this report.
3. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1A for Payroll Period June 20, 2025, through July 4, 2025, in the amount of $2,454,582.73 covering Check Nos. 34602 through 34617 including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 330408 through 330995 per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (period covering July 1, 2025, through June 30,
4. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 17047
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Drainage, Water, Sewer, and Street Improvement Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 17047.
5. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16463
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Drainage and Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District ("LMAD") Public Improvement Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16463.
Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16720
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Street Improvement Faithful Labor and Materials Security for Tract Map No. 16720.
7. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 17316
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the full release of the Drainage, Water, Sewer, Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District ("LMAD"), and Street Labor and Materials Improvement Securities for Tract Map No. 17316; and
(2) Approve the full release of the Monumentation Faithful Performance Improvement Security.
8. Reduction of Securities and the Release of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map No. 16828
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the full release of the Street Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 16828; and
(2) Approve the release of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map No. 16828.
9. Reduction of Securities and the Release of Subdivision Improvement Agreement of Tract Map No. 18100
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the full release of the Street Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 18100; and
(2) The release of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map No.
10. Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 20450
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council Approve Final Parcel Map No. 20450 Including the Abandonment of Public Right-of-Way.
11. Approval of Final Tract Map No. 20611
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 20611; and
(2) Authorize staff to record the final map with the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 1 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. Consideration of the Preliminary Official Statement and Continuing Disclosure Certificate for the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority 2025 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and Other Related Actions
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Southern California Logistic Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Commission adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 25-013 approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Continuing Disclosure Certificate relating to the 2025 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith.
Presentation provided by Wing-See Fox with Urban Futures, Inc.
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
13. Award of a Professional Services Provider Agreement to BRINC Drones, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drones as First Responder Program Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Award a Professional Services Provider Agreement to BRINC Drones, Inc. for the implementation of the Drones as First Responder Program; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-070 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget; (3) Approve the expenditure of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) monies in the amount not to exceed $831,929.18 for the Drones as First Responder Program; and
(4) Authorize non-substantive changes to the Professional Services Provider Agreement, if necessary, as agreed upon by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Presentation provided by Blake Resnick with BRINC Drones, Inc.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
14. Revised Purchase of a Rovver X/RXSAT 2.0 Main Line and Lateral Launch Inspection System with 2026 Ford E-450 Cutaway and 16-Foot Studio Build-Out Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Rescind the February 18, 2025, approval for the purchase of an electric 2024 Ford E-Transit Cutaway Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection van in the amount of $504,912.18; and
(2) Authorize the purchase of a gas-powered 2026 Ford E-450 Cutaway CCTV inspection van, equipped with a Rovver X/RSAT 2.0 Main Line and Lateral Launch Inspection System, from Haaker Equipment Company under Sourcewell Contract #120721-EVS, in an amount not to exceed $480,071.02.
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
15. Budget Amendment for Federal Bridge Formula Program Grant Funds - Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-069 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget appropriating additional revenue up to $1,430,291 from Bridge Formula Program grant funds for the Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad Project.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
16. Runway 17/35 Reconstruction, Phase VI, Project #CC26-043 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Ratify the acceptance of Grant Agreement #3-06-0359-034-2025 ("Grant 34") between the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ('SCLAA") in the amount of $13,680,000 in support of the Runway 17/35 Reconstruction, Phase VI, Project #CC26-043;
(2) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 25-012 increasing budgeted grant revenues by $13,680,000, increasing budgeted grant expenditures by $13,680,000, and increasing budgeted grant match expenditures by $684,000; and (3) Approve the award of a Construction Contract to Coffman Specialties Inc., in the amount not to exceed $8,725,000 for Runway 17/35 Reconstruction, Phase VI, Project #CC26-043 ("Project").
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
17. Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with studio 2G Architects, LLP for architectural and engineering design services for solar canopy parking structures at the Wellness Center, Project JM25-076
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with studio 2G Architects, LLP for a 12-month term in an amount not to exceed $136,000.00 for architectural and engineering services, including construction plans, for solar canopy parking structures at the Wellness Center; and
(2) 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
Motion was made to consider items 18 and 19 concurrently with Council Member questions and comments treated as one item
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
18. Revisions to the Employee Salary Schedule, Resolution No. 25-071 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-071, revising the Employee Salary Schedule, effective July 1, 2025.
19. Revisions to the Employee Salary Schedule, Resolution No. 25-072 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-072, revising the Employee Salary Schedule, effective September 1, 2025.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for items 18 and 19 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
20. Appointment to the vacant seat on the Victorville Planning Commission Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council consider appointing Kenneth Lutz to the Victorville Planning Commission as recommended by Mayor Becerra.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to appoint Kenneth Lutz to the Planning Commission Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion failed 2-3
Ayes: Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
21. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced that Animal Services will be at the High Desert Farmers Market next Thursday, October 16", from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with some of our adorable pets looking for forever homes.
Code Compliance is continuing the Commercial Community Enhancement Program in the Old Town area, helping business owners improve their property appearance. With support of police, MET officers, and the Homeless Engagement Team, with added foot patrol the City is working to make Old Town much safer and more inviting for residents.
Environmental Programs successfully completed the Old Town Clean Up Project; June through August the City provided free curbside trash pickup to 276 eligible households and businesses. In 63 days, 24 tons of materials were collected.
The deadline to register for the City's next Community Cleanup Day has been extended to this Friday, October 10th. This special Halloween-themed cleanup event will be on Saturday, October 25th, ', from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The City is excited to launch its new Pledge to be Green Organic Recycling Sticker Campaign. Designed to help residents learn and practice proper organics recycling. Participants can earn fun virtual stickers by completing the pledge on the City website and will have the opportunity to win a raffle.
Fire Prevention will be having an Open House on Thursday, October 9th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Station 315, located at Sunset Ridge Park
22. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
23. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Jones is looking forward to the VVWRA meeting and will be attending the League of California Cities Conference where she will be recognized for Advanced Leadership.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman stated that the Fall Festival was a grand accomplishment. There were lots of people, lots of kids, and he is looking forward to next year.
Mayor Becerra thanked the staff that put on the Fall Festival as it was a great success.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Attest:
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk