Item Number: 3
City Council / Board of Directors
Consent Calendar
Meeting of: November 18, 2025
Submitted By:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk
Subject:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2459
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2459, approving 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.
Fiscal Impact:
Adoption of Ordinance 2459 is not anticipated to result in direct budgetary impacts; however, implementation of the Ordinance may lead to increased staff time and associated personnel costs due to the administration of the fingerprinting process and review of live scan background checks. However, such costs are expected to be offset by collection of business license and/or user fees designed to recover the City’s reasonable costs of providing these new services.
The Ordinance may also generate additional revenue through business license fees, specifically in cases where live scan requirements are applicable. These fees would be collected under newly established business licensing user fee categories that were adopted by City Council and became effective January 1, 2025. The costs and revenues associated with this item are unknown at this time but are not anticipated to be substantial.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Ordinance No. 2459 generally aims to enhance Goal B, Public Safety, by establishing operational and licensing requirements for businesses subject to live scan background checks, such as vendors, non-emergency medical transportation (“NEMT”) drivers, and ice cream truck operators by offering the required live scan services in-house. 4 2
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Additionally, the Ordinance supports Goal C, Community and Economic Development, by offering faster, more convenient in-house live scan services for businesses seeking city licensure. This approach also helps ensure ongoing compliance with local regulations, benefiting both the community and business owners.
Discussion:
At the Regular City Council meeting held on November 4, 2025, the City Council voted to introduce Ordinance No. 2459, approving 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.
This ordinance is being presented for adoption and once adopted, will become effective December 18, 2025.
Prepared By:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk
Attachments: A. Ordinance No. 2459