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Attachment B - Minutes of the February 3, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting

Victorville City Council
February 17, 2026

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Attachment B
Minutes of the February 3,
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, February 3, 2026
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
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 Victor ville 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 recommendation s 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 Corporation, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $178,500.00.

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

City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced plans for the Target store proposed for the intersection of Roy Rogers Drive and Amargosa Road have been submitted 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 th, 10:00 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. Join the celebration for tours, refreshments and giveaways.

Environmental Program s next S hred-Fest and compost giveaway will be Saturday, February 7 th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Materials Re cycling Facility. Residents can bring up to four, 20 p ound 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 Leagu e of California Cities New Councilmember training, noting that it was beneficial to be updated on legislation, polic ies and procedures. She reported attending the VVWRA board meeting where she learned about the compl exities 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 H arriman reported he attended the League of Cal ifornia 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 Leagu e of California Cities meeting in Sacramento. While there, she participated as a member of the Transportation Committee, where they reviewed the bylaws. She noted i t 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:

_____________________ _________________________ Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk

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