City Council Chambers
Victorille 14343 Civic Drive
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, February 17, 2026 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 Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: None
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced three (3) closed session items as set forth on the agenda
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2)
Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Number of cases: One (1)
Name of Parties: Chi Wah Wong
Case no.: CIVVS2400383
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of cases: One (1)
Name of Parties: Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance, 55555 Amargosa, LLC, and Steeno Design Studio, Inc.
Case no.: CIVRS2504766
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 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
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced three (3) closed session items as set for on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Pastor Carlo Mendoza with Sunrise Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation Recognizing Ashley Barahona, Winner of the City's Annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest and, NextEra Energy Resources, Sponsor of the City's Annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest
City Clerk Swearing in of Battalion Chief Marcus Lynch
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced one (1) revision Special Presentation the Swearing in of Battalion Chief Marcus Lynch will be rescheduled.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Public Comments
None
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Required Public Hearing for Community Planning and Development Grants for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing to receive citizen, agency, and prospective applicant comments regarding the City's needs and strategies for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; and
(2) Close the Public Hearing.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
Pat Fox with Assistance League spoke in support of her application for funds.
Jobi Wood with K services spoke in support of the application of High Desert Homeless Services for funds.
Tarrah Butorovich with Ruth & Naomi Project and The Wild Goose Vintage & Thrift Store spoke in favor of her application for funds.
Christina Kennedy with High Desert Second Chance spoke in favor of her application for funds.
Kevin Mahany with Simba Center spoke in favor of his application for funds.
Mandy Munoz with Rock'n Our Disabilities spoke in favor of her application for funds.
Billy Morgan with Orenda Veteran's Project spoke in favor of his application for funds.
Christina Kennedy with CHAN spoke in favor of her application for funds.
Aaron Castronuovo with Restore Unity spoke in favor of his application for funds.
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. City Council Members' Proof of Residency
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive the proof of residency information as provided herein.
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 15
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 15 for the period of January 08, 2026, through January 21, 2026, in total amount of $7,709,516.61. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 347502 through 347649 and Warrant No. 802511 through 802658 in the amount of $7,709,516.61.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
4. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 20560
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve a 20-percent release of the Water, Drainage, Street, and Traffic Signal Faithful Performance Improvement Securities for Tract Map No. 20560; and
(2) Accept the completed Water, Drainage, Street, and Traffic Signal public improvements.
5. Wellness Center Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Wellness Center Quarterly Report.
6. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 5A
Recommendation:
Atthe a Col period of Oatober 24, 2025, airy ga November 7, 2028, in ora. amount of $2,397,664.42. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34730 through 34733 in the amount of $4,541.87.
Vendor Check Nos. 34734 through 34739 in the amount of $2,627.10.
Advice Nos. 335799 through 336380 in the amount of $1,549,239.62; and Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $841,255.83
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
7. Security Substitution for Tract Map No. 17701
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Crossings at Victorville L.P.;
(2) Approve the execution of a Lien Agreement as improvement security with Crossings at Victorville L.P.;
(3) Release the existing Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Crossings at Victorville L.P.;
(4) Approve the execution of a Release of the existing Utility Surety Agreement with Crossings at Victorville, L.P.; and
(5) Approve the execution of a Partial Release of the existing Land Division Improvement Construction Agreement with Shirley and Charles Westover.
8. Minutes of the January 20 and February 3, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on January 20 and February 3, 2026.
9. Building Department Fiscal Year-to-Date Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
10. Automatic License Plate Reader Annual Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Annual License Plate Reader Annual Report.
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
Motion was made to move item 15 to the first item in Written Communications 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
15. Discussion and possible action to name the new Victorville Library after former Council Member and City Manager James L. Cox
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to name the Victorville Library the James L. Cox Library 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
11. Standard Lease Agreement for Buildings 867, 867A and Cut-Up Pad Space by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Aircraft Recycling Corporation
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Standard Lease Agreement for Buildings 867, 867A and Cut-Up Pad Space ("Agreement"), by and between the SCLAA and Aircraft Recycling Corporation; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute said Agreement; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 26-002 amending the 2025/2026 budget increasing revenue in Airport account 4501174A-45200 by $471.48 and Airport account 4501185A-45220 by $10,053.40.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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. Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion 2024 Design and Construction Support, Project CC24-099 Presentation by Woodard & Curran; Scott Goldman, Project Manager and Brian Wickes, Regional Leader
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors approve Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., increasing the total compensation not to exceed amount to $6,702,018, updating the Fee Schedule to include additional services, and extending the agreement term through December 31, 2027.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
13. Award of a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement for the Conservation as a California Way of Life Technical Assistance Plan Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors award a Consultant/Professional Agreement to Maddaus Water Management in the amount of $137,123 for City of Victorville 2025 Conservation as a California Way of Life Technical Assistance Plan, Project No. CC26-058.
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, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
14. Victorville Municipal Utility Service ("VMUS") Shop/Warehouse Design and Construction Estimate
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement to BFK Architecture + Planning in the amount of $170,000 for the VMUS Shop/Warehouse Design and Construction Estimate, Project CC26-042 ("Project").
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, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
16. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services will be at the High Desert Farmer's Market this Thursday, February 19th, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. where pets will be available for adoption. More information is on the City website or by contacting the Victorville Animal Services Division.
The 2025 City Wide Street Improvement Project is set to resume the week of March 2nd. During the next phase Vance Corporation will complete reconstruction of the pavement on Ridgecrest Road from Bear Valley Road to Pah-Ute Avenue and Roy Rogers Drive from Amargosa Road to I-15. Work is expected to be completed this summer.
17. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to have staff agendize for discussion and possible action at the next City Council Meeting to consider the removal of Derek Marshall from the Planning Commission.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Council Member Irving
18. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Mora reported that she attended the farewell ceremony for Esteban Penameza, Program Manager for Victor Valley College Veterans Resource Center.
Mayor Becerra recognized Leonidas Porsche, a Junior at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science, for his attendance to several City Council Meetings.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Attest:
les Bure
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk