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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 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Mayor Becerra called the meeting to order in honor of Sergeant Grant Ward, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, President of SEBA, who passed away this week.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, 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 Gerbracht with First Assembly of God 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:
Jasmine Valentine spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Mid-Year Budget Review and Amendment Request to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Revised Fiscal Budget
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council and Board of Directors approve the changes reflected in this agenda item along with the included attachments by adopting:
(1) Resolution No. 26-001 of the City Council of the City of Victorville amending Resolution 25-040, as amended, the budget resolution for the City of Victorville for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, relating to an appropriation of funds; (2) Resolution No. VWD-26-001 of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District amending Resolution VWD-25-008, as amended, the budget resolution for the Victorville Water District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, relating to an appropriation of funds;
(3) Resolution No. SCLAA-26-001 of the Board of Directors of the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority amending Resolution SCLAA-25-010, as amended, the budget resolution for the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, relating to an appropriation of funds; (4) Resolution No. CHAS 26-001 of the City Council of the City of Victorville as the Housing Asset Successor to the Victorville Redevelopment Agency amending Resolution CHAS 25-002, as amended, the budget resolution for the City as the Housing Asset Successor for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, relating to an appropriation of funds;
(5) Resolution No. LBT 26-001 of the Library Board of Trustees amending Resolution No. LBT 25-002, as amended, the budget resolution for the Victorville Library for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, relating to an appropriation of funds; and (6) Resolution No. 26-007 of the City Council of the City of Victorville amending, the budget resolution for the City of Victorville for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, relating to an appropriation of funds for Grant AB3229.
Mid-Year Budget Review Presentation by Carmen Cun, Director of Finance 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
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 14
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 14 for the period of December 25, 2025, through January 07, 2026, in total amount of $6,200,880.69. This total includes:
• Electronic Fund Transfers No. 347424 through 347501 and Warrant No. 802407 through 802510 in the amount of $6,200,880.69.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
3. Notice of Completion - Block Walls and Gates for Well Sites 137, 203, 207, and Stoddard Wells Pump Station District Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Block Walls and Gates for Well Sites 137, 203, 207, and Stoddard Wells Pump Station District Project; and (2) Authorize the General Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
4. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 17516
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Sewer Improvement Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 17516.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2462
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2462, approving an amendment to Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code with an Environmental Exemption introducing residential development requirements on Mixed-Use zoned parcels identified in the City's Housing Element as Regional Housing Needs Allocation shortfall sites and to correct typographical errors, including mislabeling of Mixed-Use zone districts.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2463
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2463, approving an amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code ("VMC") with an environmental exemption, making various changes to Article 12, Chapter 7 of Title 16 to adopt changes necessary to comply with regulations resulting from the State of California's passage of Senate Bill 635 relating to the protection of personally identifiable information provided by sidewalk vendors.
7. 2025 Planning Commission Approved Projects List
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached 2025 Planning Commission Approved Projects List.
8. Notice of Completion - City Hall Reception and Security Expansion Project, Project JM25-080
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the City Hall Reception and Security Expansion Project, Project JM25-080; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute and file the Notice of Completion.
9. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4B for the payroll period of October 10, 2025, through October 24, 2025, in total amount of $2,407,416.57. This total includes:
• Employee Check Nos. 34708 and 34723 through 34724 and 34729 in the amount of $6,072.77.
• Vendor Check Nos. 34725 through 34728 in the amount of $3,250.87. • Advice Nos. 335214 through 335798 in the amount of $1,633,319.00; and Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $764,773.93.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
10. Code Compliance Department second quarter activity reports for Fiscal Year 25/26
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 10
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
11. Benefits Resolution No. 26-008 and the Salary Schedule Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Benefits Resolution No. 26-008, amending the Salary Schedule and amending Fringe Benefits, effective February 3, 2026.
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, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
12. Agreement for Reimplementation of Utility Payment Kiosks and Three-Year Maintenance & Support Services
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve a three-year Saas and Services Agreement with CityBase, Inc., for the repair and reimplementation of the City's utility payment kiosks and associated SaaS maintenance and support services, in an amount not to exceed $171,240.00;
(2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make agreed-upon, non- substantive changes to the Agreement, if needed; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
13. Southern California Edison Easement on Sea Venture Place Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Grant an exclusive utility easement to Southern California Edison on Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 3133-341-67 as described in the attached documents; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the easement on the City's behalf.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Mora
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
14. Award of Construction Contract - City Hall Second Floor Carpet Replacement, Project CC26-060
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award the construction contract for the City Hall Second Floor Carpet Replacement, Project CC26-060, to Perfection Painting S078,5a0ion. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
15. Appointment to the vacant seat on the Victorville Planning Commission Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council consider appointing Arsalee Morales to the Victorville Planning Commission as recommended by Mayor Becerra.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to appoint Arsalee Morales to the Planning Commission Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
16. City Manager Reports
and are currently in the first review phase. It is scheduled to open mid to late calendar year 2027.
Community Services will be hosting a Community Open House and Grand Opening Celebration for the new Victorville City Library on Green Tree Blvd., Saturday, February 7' , 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join the celebration for tours, refreshments and giveaways.
Environmental Programs next Shred-Fest and compost giveaway will be Saturday, February 7i , 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Materials Recycling Facility. Residents can bring up to four, 20 pound bags of paper documents to be shredded for free. They are also able to receive up to 50 gallons of free compost per household. For more information contact the Environmental Programs Division.
17. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to direct staff to consider the possibility of naming the Victorville Library, The James L. Cox Library, after former Council Member and City Manager James L. Cox
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
18. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gaudin reported she attended the Mayors and Council Members Academy in Sacramento and found it to be a valuable asset to gain new tools and ideas. She expressed appreciation for the opportunity to attend.
Council Member Mora stated she also enjoyed the League of California Cities New Councilmember training, noting that it was beneficial to be updated on legislation, policies and procedures. She reported attending the VVWRA board meeting where she learned about the complexities of water rights. She also participated in a ride along with Victorville Fire Station 312. She expressed her gratitude to Captain Matthews and all public servants and appreciated the ability to see it first-hand
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported he was also able to join the Fire Department on a ride along, in the former housing area of the airport, during which Deputy Chief Roach explained the training in detail. Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported he attended the League of California Cities event in Sacramento, where he serves as the Public Safety Policy Committee Member for the High Desert region.
He expressed pride in holding the position and representing the High Desert area.
Mayor Becerra announced she also attended the League of California Cities neeting in Sacramento. While there, she participated as a member of the Transportation Committee, where they reviewed the bylaws. She noted it was good training, and she looks forward to attending again.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting in honor of Sergeant Ward at 7:16 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk