Attachment A
Minutes of the January 20,
2026, Regular City Council
Meeting
City Council Chambers
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
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
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 Paul Gostanian with High Desert Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Public Entity Risk Management Authority Excellence in Risk Management Award presented by Beth Lions with PERMA
Presentation of New Hires and Promotions to City Council by Human Resources Officer Heather Barber
Presentation by City Manager to City Council – 2025 Year in Review
Questions and comments ensued
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced one (1) revision.
Revision to item 4:
Revised Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-002 due to agenda management software platform improperly converting document and altering formatting
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:
Quenese Walker spoke on general items
Mary Anne State spoke on general items
City Clerk Thompson announced that one (1) public comment was received via email, distributed to the City Council, and posted on the City’s website.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. 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 Se nate Bill 635 relating to the protection of personally identifiable information provided by sidewalk vendors
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 VMC Amendment exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Guideline sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3);
(4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2463 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (5) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2463.
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 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
2. 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
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 per California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); (4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2462 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. 2462.
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 Irving
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes of the December 2 and December 16, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings and the January 08, 2026, Special City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on December 2 and December 16, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting held on January 08, 2026.
4. Annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-002 approving the annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
5. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 12
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 12 for the period of November 26, 2025, through December 10, 2025, in total amount of $5,271,417.25. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 347110 through 347234 and Warrant No. 802081 through 802230 in the amount of $5,271,417.25.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
6. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4A for the payroll period of September 26, 2025, through October 10, 2025, in total amount of $2,450,613.87. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34707 and 34709 through 34714 and 34722 in the amount of $6,415.85.
Vendor Check Nos. 34715 through 34721 in the amount of $3,568.71.
Advice Nos. 334626 through 335213 in the amount of $1,592,293.27; and Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $848,336.04.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025– 2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
7. CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program Grant Cycle OPP 16 Acceptance and Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26- 004 authorizing acceptance of the CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program (OPP) Cycle 16 Grant and amending the City of Victorville FY 2025-26 budget.
8. Economic Development Newsletter – FY25-26 Q1 & Q2
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Economic Development Quarterly Newsletter.
9. Notice of Completion for Building 701 Demolition, Project #CC25-134
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 701 Demolition, Project #CC25- 134; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
10. Reduction of the Faithful Performance Securities associated with a Single -Family Residential Home located at 12310 Beaver Avenue
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the 80- percent release of the Water Faithful Performance Security; and
(2) Accept the completed water public improvements.
11. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14933
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent release of Street Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 14933; and
(2) Accept the completed street public improvements.
12. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16677
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80- percent release of Water and Drainage Faithful Performance Securities associated with Tract Map No. 16677; and
(2) Accept the completed Water and Drainage public improvements.
13. Engineering Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this quarterly report.
14. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 13
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 13 for the period of December 11, 2025, through December 24, 2025, in total amount of $3,352,096.59. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 347235 through 347423 and Warrant No. 802231 through 802406 in the amount of $3,352,096.59.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
15. Consideration of Resolution No. 26-006, Accepting the Unanimous Approval of the Property Owner and Annexing the Pollo Campero Development into Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Annexation No. 3)
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 26- 006, to accept the unanimous approval of the landowners and make the findings necessary to annex Parcel No. 3093- 182-09- 0000 into Community Facilities District No. 2024- 01 of the City of Victorville (Municipal Services); and
(2) To order the levy of Special Taxes to pay for municipal services and maintenance of certain facilities associated with the Pollo Campero Development (Annexation No. 3).
16. Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Activity Report
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board (“SCLAA”) review and file the attached Southern California Logistics Airport Activity Report.
Comments ensued for items 8 and 13
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 16
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
17. Annual Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council and Board of Directors approve a motion to receive and file the following:
(1) City of Victorville Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025;
(2) Victorville Water District Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025; and
(3) Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
Presentation provided by Ahmed Badawi, President with Badawi & Associates
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
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
18. Cooperative Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the Ridgecrest Road at Bluff Crest Street and Vista Point Drive Traffic Signal Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve entry into a Cooperative Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to jointly participate in a project installing offset traffic signals at the Ridgecrest Road intersections with Bluff Crest Street and Vista Point Drive; and (2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-substantive changes and clarifications to the Cooperative Agreement.
Questions ensued
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
19. Award of Construction Contract to Veterans Communication Services, Inc. for City- Wide Security Camera Installation – Phase 1, Project CC26-063
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the award and execution of a construction contract to Veterans Communication Services, Inc., of Chino, California, in the amount of $217,794.50 for the City-Wide Security Camera Installation – Phase 1, Project CC26-063.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
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
20. Ratification of Change Order No. 1 – Hook Community Center Flooring Installation, Project CC26-061
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Ratify the City Manager’s approval of Change Order No. 1 to the construction agreement with Lawrence W. Rosine Co. for the Hook Community Center Flooring Installation, Project CC26-061, in the amount of $36,217.74; and (2) Approve the revised total contract amount of $76,917.74.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
21. Public Safety Plan Update
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Public Safety Plan Update.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
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
22. Possible cancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 17, 2026
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the City Council.
Motion was made to cancel the March 17, 2026, regular City Council Meeting
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
23. Discussion and Possible Action for Consideration of Establishing a City-Sponsored 5K Race Event
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to provide City Manager and staff permission to investiga te feasibility of a 5k race event.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
24. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the Animal Services special adoption event “Be My Palentine” taking place at the Animal Care and Adoption Center on January 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Code Enforcement will be conducting the 2026 Point -in-Time Count on January
22. The City of Victorville will facilitate this one- day survey of sheltered and unsheltered individuals to assess local homeless population and their characteristics. These results are vital for the city, state and the federal agency to secure funding, guide policy and to develop strategies to address homelessness.
The City of Victorville received no cost technical assistance from SBCTA, SBCOG and SCAG to create multifamily objective design standards. These standards will align the city zoning ordinance with state law and the general plans housing element. Following a robust public outreach campaign, t hese guidelines a im to streamline housing production at no cost to the city.
25. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items
None
26. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Mora stated how impressed she was with the city staff , staff reports, and expressed her appreciation for the transparency, thoughtfulness and dedication to detail. She stated she looks forward to working together this year.
Council Member Irving stated she had the opportunity to attend the MLK Peace March, it was a lovely event . She commended Mayor Becerra for her great leadership and her skill in acknowledgement and recognition to inspire others.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman stated he attended the MLK concert in which he recognized the band and thanked staff for organizing a good event.
Mayor Becerra thanked her fellow council members for their involvement within the community. She gave recognition to the reports from SCLA , Economic Development and Engineering th at show the public the current state of the City and the direction it is headed. Mayor Becerra also thanked Mr. Robinson and his staff for their work during the holidays and through the stormy weather. She expressed her appreciation to the staff for ensuring public safety.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________ _________________________ Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk