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Victorville, CA
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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 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, December 16, 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, Council Member Mora, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City e are andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property Location: Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 0478-042-17 City Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, City Manager, or authorized designee Negotiating Parties: Javier Torres Rosas, Property Owner 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, Council Member Mora, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
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 Shawn Watson with Missionary Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Clough
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.
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:
Linda Brown spoke on general items
Josiah Delgado spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Update of the Master User Fee Schedule
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council and Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct the Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing; and
(3) Adopt Resolution Nos. 25-076 and VWD-25-001, amending the Master User Fee Schedule by adjusting certain user fees based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index, adding certain new user fees, and making other updates and conforming changes.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation for point 3 Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
2. Development Impact Fees ("DIF") and Capacity Charges Annual Review - Master Fee Schedule and Capital Improvement Plan
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council and Victorville Water District Board of Directors (District Board):
(1) Open and conduct the Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing; and
(3) Adopt Resolution Nos. 25-086 and VWD-25-002, adopting an updated Master Fee Schedule for DIF and Capacity Charges, the associated updated Capital Improvement Plan, and City Council Policy No. CP-25-01 establishing updated guidelines for implementation of said DIF and Capacity Charges, and superseding City Council Policy No. CP-24-05.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation for point 3 Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Notice of Completion - Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project Phase II
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project Phase Il and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
4. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3B for the payroll period of September 12, 2025, through September 26, 2025, in total amount of $2,393,774.55. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34694 and 34696 through 34698 in the amount of $7,228.54.
Vendor Check Nos. 34699 through 34706 in the amount of $4,744.75.
Advice Nos. 334042 through 334625 in the amount of $1,530,619.14; and Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $851,182.12.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 11
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 11 for the period of November 13, 2025, through November 25, 2025, in total amount of $21,243,303.38. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 346874 through 347109 and Warrant No. 801925 through 802080 in the amount of $10,964,851.45.
Wire Transfers in the amount of $10,278,451.93.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
6. Notice of Completion - VMUS Gas Improvement Project - Phase 5 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for VMUS Gas Improvement Project - Phase 5 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
7. Community Services Quarterly Report - Fiscal Year 2026 1st Quarter Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Community Services Quarterly Report.
Public Works and Water Quarterly Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Public Works and Water Quarterly Report.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 8
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
9. Discussion and Possible action to provide a support letter from the City Council for the Barstow International Gateway Development Project with BNSF Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Presentation provided by Lena Kent, General Director of Public Affairs with BNSF.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to authorize a letter of support from the City Council for the Barstow International Gateway Development Project with BNSF Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
10. Award of a Consultant/Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group for Conceptual Design Services of the Doris Davies Park, Project CC25-133 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a Consultant/Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group in the amount of $148,500.00 for Conceptual Design Services of the Doris Davies Park, Project CC25-133.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
11. 2026 Section 125 Cafeteria Plan and Retiree Health Premium Reimbursement Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-001, approving the establishment of a Retiree Health Premium Reimbursement Plan;
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-002, approving the Amendment and Restatement of the City of Victorville Section 125 Cafeteria Plan; and (3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the plans and related documents, and to make any designations, minor modifications or non-substantive changes deemed necessary for plan administration.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
12. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Training - Travel Schedule for Council Member Mora Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council authorize Council Member Mora to attend the events listed in the staff report that were previously approved for all other Council Members.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
13. Appointments to City's Committees (Local Appointments List) Recommendation:
That the City Council:
(1) Open nominations to fill one vacancy on the Community Revitalization Investment Authority (CRIA); and
(2) Open nominations for two members for the Audit Committee; and (3) Open nominations for two members for the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grants Subcommittee as outlined below.
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations to appoint one (1) member to the Community Revitalization Investment Authority
Council Member Irving nominated Council Member Mora
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Mora was appointed to the Community Revitalization Investment Authority
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations to appoint two (2) members to the Audit Committee
Council Member Irving nominated Council Member Gaudin and Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nominations as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nominations as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nominations as stated Mayor Becerra voted for the nominations as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Gaudin and Mayor Pro Tem Harriman were appointed to the Audit Committee
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations to appoint two (2) members to the Community Planning and Development Grants Subcommittee
Mayor Becerra nominated Mayor Becerra and Council Member Irving City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nominations as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nominations as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nominations as stated Mayor Becerra voted for the nominations as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Mayor Becerra and Council Member Irving were appointed to the Community Planning and Development Grants Subcommittee
14. City Council appointments to outside agencies
Recommendation:
That the City Council consider and appoint members to fill the vacant committee positions indicated in Attachment A.
Questions ensued
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Alternate position for the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division
Council Member Irving nominated Council Member Mora
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Mora was appointed to the Alternate position for the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Primary position for the Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling JPA
Mayor Becerra nominated Council Member Gaudin
Council Member Gaudin accepted the nomination
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Gaudin was appointed to the Primary position for the Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling JPA City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Alternate position for the Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling JPA
Council Member Gaudin nominated Council Member Mora
Council Member Mora accepted the nomination
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Mora was appointed to the Alternate position for the Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling JPA Motion was made to consider San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)/San Bernardino Associated Governments (SBCOG) Board of Directors and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SCTA) Mountain/Desert Policy Committee as one appointment
Questions ensued
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra, Council Member Mora
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Primary positions for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)/San Bernardino Associated Governments (SBCOG) Board of Directors and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Mountain/Desert Policy Committee Council Member Irving nominated Mayor Becerra
Mayor Becerra declined the nomination
Mayor Becerra nominated Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Mayor Pro Tem Harriman was appointed to the Primary positions for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)/San Bernardino Associated Governments (SBCOG) Board of Directors and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Mountain/Desert Policy Committee
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Alternate positions for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)/San Bernardino Associated Governments (SBCOG) Board of Directors and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Mountain/Desert Policy Committee Council Member Gaudin nominated Mayor Becerra
Mayor Becerra accepted the nomination
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Mayor Becerra was appointed to the Alternate positions for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)/San Bernardino Associated Governments (SBCOG) Board of Directors and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Mountain/Desert Policy Committee
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Primary position for Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Mayor Becerra nominated Council Member Gaudin
Council Member Gaudin accepted the nomination
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Gaudin was appointed to the Primary position for Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Alternate position for Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Council Member Irving nominated Council Member Mora
Council Member Mora accepted the nomination
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Mora was appointed to the Alternate position for Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Alternate position for Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA)
Mayor Becerra nominated Council Member Irving
Council Member Irving declined the nomination
Council Member Irving nominated Council Member Gaudin
Council Member Gaudin accepted the nomination
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Gaudin was appointed to the Alternate position for Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Primary position for Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA)
Mayor Becerra nominated Council Member Gaudin
Council Member Gaudin accepted the nomination
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Gaudin was appointed to the Primary position for Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) City Clerk Thompson opened nominations for the Alternate position for Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA)
Council Member Gaudin nominated Council Member Mora
Council Member Mora accepted the nomination
City Clerk Thompson closed the nominations
Council Member Gaudin voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Irving voted for the nomination as stated Council Member Mora voted for the nomination as stated
Mayor Becerra voted for the nomination as stated
City Clerk Thompson declared that Council Member Mora was appointed to the Alternate position for Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA)
15. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services has plenty of pets looking for their fur-ever homes. Now through the end of the year every animal adoption comes with a complimentary gift box that includes treats, a leash, and a toy. For more information contact the Animal Services Division.
As part of the Engineering 2025 Street Improvement Project, restriping of Green Tree Blvd between Ridgecrest Road and Coad Road has been completed. The new lane configuration is helping to ease traffic congestion near Hesperia Road.
December 4* SCAG Regional Council authorized $4.37 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding to the City of Victorville to fund major improvements on Mojave Drive. That award will support a multiphase series of improvements planned over the next several years.
January 5th through January 16'h Burrtec will be collecting natural Christmas trees.
On your regular trash day place your tree out by 6 a.m. on the curb, make sure it is free of decorations and stands.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
17. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Becerra wished all Victorville citizens Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and thanked the City Employees, Fire Department and Police Department for what they do. The Council Members expressed agreement with the Mayor's remarks.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk