City Council Chambers
Victowille 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 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, November 4, 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, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: None
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT AUTHORITY
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 120.2 acres of property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 0460-381-52 and 14.1 acres of property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 0468-231-01 located on the Southern California Logistics Airport SCLAA Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, Executive Director or authorized designee Negotiating Parties: Tartaruga Holdings, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, 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 for on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to this item.
Invocation: Pastor Joseph Flores from The Gate Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation of New Hires and Promotions to City Council by Assistant Director of Human Resources Sandra Bostick
Swearing in of Engineer Shara Aivazi by City Clerk Jennifer Thompson Swearing in of Engineer Kevin Craven by City Clerk Jennifer Thompson 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:
Borne Again spoke on general items
E.T. Snell spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. An Amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an environmental exemption, making various changes to Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code to adopt State of California mandated 2025 Title 24 Code of Regulations 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 Municipal Code Amendment exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b) (3); (4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2458 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (5) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2458 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 5 Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
2. An Amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an environmental exemption, making various changes to Title 16, including but not limited to, new and updated land use allowances and standards related to state-mandated housing types, and an update to ministerial tentative map approvals
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 Victorville Municipal Code Amendment categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2461 for adoption and first reading by title only to amend the Victorville Municipal Code; and
(5) Waive a further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2461.
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 5 Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
3. An Amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an environmental exemption, to adopt amendments to Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code relating to Business License processes, including the introduction of live scan procedures and other minor administrative updates
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Find the Municipal Code Amendment exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); (4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2459 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (5) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2459.
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 5 Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
4. An Amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an environmental exemption, repealing and amending various chapters and sections of Title 8 (Fire) of the Victorville Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code as mandated by the State of California
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Find the adoption of Ordinance No. 2460 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3);
(4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2460 for first reading by title only; (5) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2460; and (6) Set a second Public Hearing for December 2, 2025, to consider adoption and passage of Ordinance 2460 and direct the City Clerk to publish notice in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.3
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 6 Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 07
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 07 in the amount of $6,582,273.30, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 346094 through 346339 and Warrant No. 801245 through 801417 for 09/18/2025 through 10/01/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the period covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
6. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2A for Payroll Period July 18, 2025, through August 1, 2025, in the amount of $2,478,925.52 covering Check Nos. 34634 through 34651 including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 330999, 331586 through 331588, and 331590 through 332185 per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (period covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
7. Community Services Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Community Services Quarterly Report.
8. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 08
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 08 in the amount of $8,779,450.55 covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 346340 through 346491 and Warrant No. 801418 through 801593 for 10/02/2025 through 10/15/2025 and Wire Transfers dated 10/16/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the period covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
9. Measure P Biannual Report for the First Half of Calendar Year 2025 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
10. Release of Securities for Tract Map No. 14933
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Water, Drainage, and Sewer Labor and Material Securities for Tract Map No. 14933.
11. Community Services Quarterly Report - 4th Quarter
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Community Services Quarterly Report.
12. Release and Termination of Agreement Containing HOME Program Requirements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions ("Covenant Agreement") Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council take the following actions regarding the Release and Termination of Agreement Containing HOME Program Requirements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for National CORE Northgate Village Apartments:
(1) Approve the Release and Termination of Agreement Containing HOME Program Requirements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions; and (2) Authorize the Deputy City Manager to execute the Release and Termination of Agreement Containing HOME Program Requirements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
13. Wellness Center quarterly report for quarter one of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Wellness Center Quarterly Report.
14. Cal OES Form 130 - Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the execution and submittal of the Cal OES Form 130 designating the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and Director of Finance as authorized agents for the City of Victorville.
15. Fire Department Quarterly Reports - Second and Third Quarter Recommendation:
No action is necessary, informational only.
16. Code Compliance Department Fiscal Year 2025/2026 First Quarter Code Compliance and Animal Services Division Activity Reports Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
17. Minutes of the October 20, 2025, Special City Council Meeting and October 21, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on October 20, 2025, and the Regular City Council Meeting held on October 21, 2025.
Questions and Comments ensued for item 9
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 5 through 17
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
18. Amendment Four to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with LPA, INC. for the Design of the New Police Station and Civic Plaza Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution 25-077 Amending the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Approving an Additional Appropriation of the Measure P Fund and DIF Recreation Fund for Phase III of the Final Design and Construction Administration Services for the new Police Station and Civic Plaza; and (2) Approve Amendment Four with LPA, INC. to proceed with Phase III of the new Police Station and Civic Plaza.
Presentation provided by Jeremy Heart with LPA, INC.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
Recess was called at 7:23 p.m.
Recess concluded at 7:33 p.m.
19. Purchase of John Deere Backhoes and Dozer through Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-JDC
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council, Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (SCLAA), and Victorville Water District Board of Directors (Board):
(1) Approve the purchase of two (2) John Deere 410P Backhoe Loaders and one (1) John Deere 650P Utility Dozer from RDO Equipment Co. for a total not-to- exceed amount of $661,965.78, under Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-JDC; and (2) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director/General Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for such purchases.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
20. Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Civiltec Engineering, Inc., for Turnout No. 5 Amethyst Road Water Pipeline and Metering Facility Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors approve Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Civiltec Engineering Inc., increasing the total compensation by $83,225.00 for a revised not to exceed amount of $379,793.40, and authorize the extension of the Agreement term through February 6, 2028, for the Turnout No. 5 Amethyst Road Water Pipeline and Metering Facility Project, Project ESC21-050.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
21. Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize and complete the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program application as presented, including the adjustment, modification, and/or updating of materials necessary to prepare a competitive application; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for and execute all documents deemed necessary to apply for funding provided by the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
22. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA), the City of Hesperia, and the City of Victorville Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to adopt MOU - VVWRA, City of Hesperia and City of Victorville Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
23. Building 694 Demolition, Standard Construction Agreement, Project #CC26-047 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve to exceed $240,868.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
24. Runway 17/35 Reconstruction Bidding Support, Construction Management & Inspection Services, Project #CC21-015
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve Amendment Four to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for Bidding Support, Construction Management & Inspection Services, Project CC21-015, increasing the total not to exceed compensation by $606,629.15 to $1,786,865.50 and extending the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
25. 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.
Motion was made to fill the City Council vacancy by appointment Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
Motion was made to form an Ad Hoc committee with two (2) Council Members Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Gaudin Noes: Council Member Irving
Motion was made to have the Ad Hoc committee review applications and make a recommendation to City Council about the process of appointment Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
Motion was made to appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to the Ad Hoc committee
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion failed 2-2
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Noes: Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
Mayor Becerra exerted her right to appoint who sits on the Ad Hoc committee, pursuant to the policy and procedure manual.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to direct staff to solicit applications from district 2 Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
Motion was made to have staff open applications November 5"h, close applications on November 14th ', then have the Ad Hoc committee bring back findings to the council on December 2nd
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
26. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services will be hosting a Low- Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic Saturday, November 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Animal Care and Adoption Center.
Environmental Programs will be holding a Free Dump Day for Victorville residents Saturday, November 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Forrest Avenue and Eighth Street. Residents can use this day to dispose of extra trash, mattresses, old furniture and yard trimmings. More information on this event is available on the City's website.
The Environmental Programs division has recycled nearly 11,000 used tires over the past three years with the support of Cal Recycle Grant Funding. Those grants also help the City purchase supplies for field crews, helping keep Victorville clean and safe.
Victorville's 29th Annual Veteran's Day Parade and Celebration will be November 11th in Old Town. Join the festivities at Seventh Street and Forrest Avenue starting at 9:00 a.m.
27. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action at the next Council meeting, to appoint a representative to the vacant Planning Commission seat
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action, at the soonest Council meeting recommended by staff, to discuss the possibility of a General Transaction and Use Tax measure to support infrastructure and other general municipal services
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Mayor Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Irving, Council Member Gaudin
28. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman invited the community to attend the unveiling of the scoreboards that were funded by the Doris Davies Foundation, B.E.A.R.S., at Liberty Park, Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Becerra announced Tuesday, November 11th, at 9:00 a.m. on Seventh Street from Mojave Drive to Forrest Avenue the City will be holding its Veteran's Day Parade.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk