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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, December 2, 2025
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
Invocation: Pastor Josh Lewis from Calvary Chapel
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced five (5) revisions.
Revisions to item 9:
(1) Submitted by Section was revised to come from the members of the Ad Hoc Committee.
(2) Recommendation Section was revised to read, "That Your Honorable City Council appoint Corrine Mora to the Vacant seat in District 2 as recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee."
(3) Discussion Section was revised to include final interview information and recommendation by the Committee.
(4) Attachment section was revised to include items submitted by Corrine Mora. (5) Attachment A, Resolution No. 25-081, was revised to include the members of the Ad Hoc Committee and to indicate the selected candidate.
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:
Catherine Saravia spoke on item 9
Ken Lutz spoke on item 9
Steveanne Evans spoke on item 9
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. 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 second reading by title only; (5) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2460.
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: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the November 4 and November 18, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on November 4 and November 18, 2025.
3. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 13908-3 and 13908-4 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Sewer and Street Labor and Materials Securities for Tract Map Nos. 13908-3 and 13908-4.
4. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 10
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 10 in the amount of $4,556,244.97, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 346728 through 346873 and Warrant No. 801776 through 801924 for 10/30/2025 through 11/12/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the period covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
5. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No.
ЗA for the payroll period of August 29, 2025, through September 12, 2025, in total amount of $2,596,750.86. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34679 through 34685 and 34695 in the amount of $7,215.36.
Vendor Check Nos. 34686 through 34693 in the amount of $5,747.42.
Advice Nos. 333387 through 334041 in the amount of $1,669,209.79; and Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $914,578.29.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
6. Release of Securities for Tract Map No. 17090
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Water, Sewer, Drainage, and Street Improvements Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 17090.
7. Notice of Completion - Hook Park Soccer Field Lighting Installation, Project CC24- 077
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Hook Park Soccer Field Lighting Installation, Project CC24-077; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2460
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2460, approving 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.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 8
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
9. Appointment to the vacant City Council seat in District 2 Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council appoint Corrine Mora to the vacant seat in District 2 as recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to appoint Corrine Mora to the vacant seat in District 2 Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Irving
Recess was called at 6:25 p.m.
Recess concluded at 6:34 p.m.
Council Member Mora joined the dais at 6:34 p.m.
10. Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council
(1) Direct the City Clerk to open nominations for the office of Mayor, take nominations, announce the outcome of the vote and declare the appointment upon a majority vote of the Council;
(2) Should the Council come to consensus on the office of Mayor, the newly appointed Mayor shall preside over the process for the office of Mayor Pro Tem, unless he/she prefers the City Clerk to facilitate the appointment; and (3) Open nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem, take nominations, and have the City Clerk announce the outcome of the vote and declare the appointment upon a majority vote of the Council.
City Clerk opened nominations for the office of Mayor
Council Member Gaudin nominated Council Member Harriman Council Member Harriman declined the nomination
Council Member Becerra nominated Council Member Becerra Council Member Becerra accepted the nomination
Council Member Gaudin nominated Council Member Gaudin
Council Member Gaudin accepted the nomination
City Clerk closed the nominations for the office of Mayor Council Member Gaudin voted for Council Member Gaudin
Council Member Mora voted for Council Member Becerra
Council Member Harriman voted for Council Member Becerra Council Member Becerra voted for Council Member Becerra Council Member Irving voted for Council Member Becerra
City Clerk declared that Council Member Becerra will hold the office of Mayor City Clerk opened nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Irving nominated Council Member Irving
Council Member Irving accepted the nomination
Council Member Gaudin nominated Council Member Gaudin
Council Member Gaudin accepted the nomination
Council Member Harriman nominated Council Member Harriman Council Member Harriman accepted the nomination
City Clerk closed the nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Gaudin voted for Council Member Harriman Council Member Irving voted for Council Member Irving
Council Member Mora voted for Council Member Harriman
Council Member Harriman voted for Council Member Harriman Mayor Becerra voted for Council Member Harriman
City Clerk declared that Council Member Harriman will hold the office of Mayor Pro Tem
11. Establish a Four-Way Stop Control for the Intersection of Bear Valley Road and Mesa View Drive
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-082, establishing a four- way stop control for the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Mesa View Drive.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
12. Medical Respite Grant Agreement with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals to provide the City with funding for strengthening health and housing pathways through Wellness Center recuperative care navigation
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council take the following actions:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-084, accepting the Strengthening Health and Housing Pathways Through Wellness Center Recuperative Care Navigation Grant with the Kaiser Foundation Hospitals providing the City with $150,000.00 for advancing the medical respite ecosystem, and authorizing the City Manager to finalize all documents needed and to execute the grant contract; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-085, amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to reflect an additional appropriation in the amount of $150,000.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
13. Budget Amendment - Round 4 and 5 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve Resolution No. 25-083, authorizing an amendment to the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to reflect an additional appropriation of revenues and expenditures in the amount of $958,251.00.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
14. Possible cancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 6, 2026 Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the City Council.
Motion was made to cancel the January 6, 2026, regular City Council Meeting Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
15. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced, in an ongoing tobacco regulation effort, Code Compliance conducted nighttime lighting assessments at retail locations that sell tobacco or alcohol. State granted funds help ensure businesses remain properly illuminated as required under Victorville Municipal Code. Officers equipped with light meters visited 20 sites and are working with property owners to repair or replace inadequate lighting to improve safety and property appeal.
Community Service's Winter Festival and Tree Lighting is this Saturday, December 6th at City Hall. The Winter Festival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., featuring snow play, sledding, ice gliding, kids activities, and vendors, followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Victorville will host the 78th Annual Children's Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 6, starting at 10:00 a.m. The parade will take place on 7* Street between La Paz and Forrest. This year's theme is Step into the Wonder of Toyland, and the City will feature its first float in the parade.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize for discussion and possible action for the City to host a 5K race event
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Motion was made to agendize for discussion and possible action at the next Council meeting for a support letter from Barstow International Gateway Development Program
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
17. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Irving congratulated Mayor Becerra and Mayor Pro Tem Harriman for their re-appointment to the council leadership. She congratulated Council Member Mora on her appointment to the City Council and is looking forward to working with her.
Council Member Gaudin reported she was able to attend the National League of Cities in Salt Lake City and found it informative. Congratulations to Mayor Becerra.
Congratulations to Council Member Mora as she looks forward to working with her.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman expressed his congratulations to Council Member Mora.
He also attended the National League of Cities and enjoyed his visit to Salt Lake Council Member Mora stated she is humbled to be a colleague with her fellow council members. She thanked the support of community members and colleagues. She is honored to help the community in a direct impactful way and is looking forward to meeting constituents in her district and in the City of Victorville.
Mayor Becerra thanked her fellow council members for their faith in her. She stated they have a lot of work ahead of them. She also thanked the staff.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Attest:
Bee teei
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk