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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THE CITY AS HOUSING ASSETS SUCCESSOR
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 7, 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 Michael Chandler with Victor Valley Bible Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation Recognizing the Winners of the City's Victorville Recycles Week Contest Mayor Becerra presented a proclamation to the Victor Valley High School Basketball Team declaring February 28, 2026, Victor Valley Jackrabbits Day in honor of their 2026 CIF Basketball Championship
Mayor Becerra presented a proclamation to Cautia Wadood, with San Bernardino County declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
City Clerk Swearing in of Battalion Chief Marcus Lynch
City Clerk Swearing in of Fire Engineer James McGee
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Public Comments
None
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Sewer Lining Project Phase 3 - Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the Notice of Exemption; and
(4) Award a construction contract to Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $2,224,346, for the Sewer Lining Project - Phase 3.
Presentation provided by City Engineer Fredy Bonilla
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 and 4 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
2. A Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit with a Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for development of 99-Unit Condominium development, a Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes, and a zone change from Planned Unit Development to R-2 Low-Medium Density Residential on two parcels totaling 8.5 acres located at the northwest corner of Silica Drive and First Avenue Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing to receive public testimony; (2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Adopt the attached Mitigated Negative Declaration with a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project;
(4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2467 for adoption and first reading by title only for the Zone Change portion of Case No. PLAN24-00005;
(5) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2467; (6) Adopt Resolution No. 26-016, approving the Conditional Use Permit portion of Case No. PLAN24-00005, subject to the attached conditions of approval; (7) Adopt Resolution No. 26-017, approving the Site Plan portion of Case No.
PLAN24-00005, subject to the attached conditions of approval; and (8) Adopt Resolution No. 26-018, approving the Tentative Tract Map portion of Case No. PLAN24-00005, subject to the attached conditions of approval.
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 8 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 17
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 17 for the period of February 05, 2026, through February 18, 2026, in total amount of $8,324,705.48. This total includes:
• Electronic Fund Transfers No. 347891 through 348046 and Warrant No. 802822 through 802985 in the amount of $8,324, 705.48.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
4. Minutes of the February 17 and March 3, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings and Minutes of the March 4, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meetings held on February 17 and March 3, 2026, and the minutes of the Special City Council meeting held on March 4, 2026.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance Nos. 2464, 2465, and 2466 Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance Nos. 2464, 2465, and 2466 amending Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code, with an environmental exemption, to provide updated regulations, requirements, definitions, and standards for the maintenance of vacant buildings and the rental of residential and commercial property.
6. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18 for the period of February 19, 2026, through March 04, 2026, in total amount of $6,753,923.40. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 348047 through 348294 and Warrant No. 802986 through 803130 in the amount of $2,851,658.36.
Wire Transfers in the amount of $3,902,265.04.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
7. Notice of Completion for Brentwood Beautification Project, Project CC25-071 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for the Brentwood Beautification Project, Project CC25-071; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
8. Release of Securities for Tract Map No. 14933
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the full release of the Water, Drainage, and Sewer Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 14933; and
(2) Approve the full release of the Monumentation Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 14933.
9. Notice of Completion - Sunset Ridge Park Library Kiosk Installation Project PB22- 093
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for the Sunset Ridge Park Library Kiosk Installation Project (PB22-093); and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute and file the Notice of Completion.
10. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6A for the payroll period of November 21, 2025, through December 5, 2025, in total amount of $2,581,075.79. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34751 through 34755 in the amount of $5,077.60.
Vendor Check Nos. 34756 through 34761 in the amount of $2,321.05.
Advice Nos. 336960 through 337542 in the amount of $1,650,007.53; and Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $923,669.61.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
11. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6B for the payroll period of December 5, 2025, through December 19, 2025, in total amount of $2,425,495.29. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34762 through 34768 in the amount of $5,664.68.
Vendor Check Nos. 34769 through 34774 in the amount of $702.31.
Advice Nos. 337543, 337545 through 338127 and 338130 in the amount of $1,560,409.91; and
Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $858,718.39.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
12. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 20560
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Monumentation Faithful Performance Improvement Security for Tract Map No. 20560.
13. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16677
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent release of the Sewer and Street Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16677; and
(2) Accept the completed sewer and street public improvements.
14. Annual Single Audit Report on Federal Grants for Year Ended June 30, 2025 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Single Audit Report.
15. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 19
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 19 for the period of March 05, 2026, through March 18, 2026, in total amount of $5,763,998.20. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 348379 through 348628 and Warrant No. 803131 through 803298 in the amount of $5,757,480.20.
Wire Transfer in the amount of $6,518.00.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 15
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
16. Measure | Continuation Expenditure Plan
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-015 approving the Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the continuation of Measure I.
Presentation provided by SBCTA Legislative Analyst Louis Vidaure Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
17. Custom Truck Beds for Water Field Service Vehicles
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors:
(1) Find that Scelzi Enterprises Inc. is the sole brand manufacturer for the standardization, procurement, manufacturing and installation of two (2) custom truck beds and a sole source is approved in accordance with VMC 2.28.100(b)(2); and
(2) Authorize the procurement, manufacturing, and installation of two (2) custom truck beds and valve equipment in the amount of $272,729.83 to Scelzi Enterprises Inc.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
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
18. Authorization to Procure Licensed Microwave Radio System for the SCADA Network
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors:
(1) Determine that this procurement qualifies as a negotiated purchase for a technology product under Victorville Municipal Code § 2.28.110(a)(1); (2) Determine that this procurement qualifies as a noncompetitive negotiated purchase under VMC § 2.28.110(d); and
(3) Authorize the purchase of sixty-one (61) Aviat WMT4000 licensed microwave radio links from Petroleum Telcom, Inc., the sole authorized reseller, in an amount not to exceed $618,320.55, for the upgrade and replacement of the District's existing public-spectrum radio system supporting the SCADA network.
Questions ensued
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
19. Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Utilis, Inc. DBA Asterra for Leak Detection Analysis Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors (Board) approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Utilis, Inc. DBA Asterra, Project ESC25-070.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
20. 2025 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Project - Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a construction contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $501,912.50 for the 2025 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Project, CC25-113.
Presentation provided by City Engineer Fredy Bonilla
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Mora
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
21. Approval of Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment for Eagle Ranch Pocket Park
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase and installation of playground equipment from Game Time, through Great Western Recreation, for the replacement of playground equipment at Eagle Ranch Pocket Park.
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. Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the City of Victorville (the "City") and Javier Torres Rosas (the "Seller") for the acquisition of a portion of the real property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number ("APN") 0478-042-17 (said portion hereinafter defined as the "Property") Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, with authorization for minor, non-substantive revisions as deemed necessary, for the City's acquisition of the Property from the Seller; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all transactional related documents to effectuate the acquisition.
Questions ensued
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
23. Award of a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement for the Single Jurisdiction Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-024, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to appropriate $164,325 in both revenue and expenditures related to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; and
(2) Award a Consultant/Professional Agreement to Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $150,190 for a Single Jurisdiction Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, Project MS26-076.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
24. Award of a Construction Agreement with RMS Construction Services for the Installation of a Compressed Natural Gas Skid, Project JM26-028 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award a construction contract to RMS Construction (RMS) in the amount of $130,522.00 for the installation of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Skid at the McArt Road CNG Station, Project JM26-028.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
25. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Animal Services will be at the High Desert Farmer's Market at Victor Valley College on Thursday April 9t, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for an opportunity to meet some pets looking for their forever home.
Building plans have been submitted and are in review for the Round1 Bowling and Arcade Facility that will be located at the Mall of Victor Valley.
Community Services welcomed the community to attend the Spring Festival and Egg Hunt last weekend, drawing a crowd of 1,200 attendees and 400 participants registered for the Egg Hunt.
Economic Development is hosting a special Old Town Networking and Partnership Event at City Hall on Thursday April 9th ', from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to provide an opportunity to connect with property and business owners, lenders, developers and city leaders to explore opportunities, incentives and resources for investment in the Old Town area.
Environmental Program's next Community Cleanup Day is Saturday April 18th 1, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the deadline to register for this spring cleanup event is Friday, April 10th.
26. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
27. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Mora expressed her gratitude toward city staff in reference to their hard work amid ever-changing guidelines, regulations and changes each year. She had the opportunity to tour several city sites and was impressed with the work being done by city staff.
Council Member Gaudin reported she attended the National League of Cities where she met with legislators to bring forth issues in the City of Victorville. She had the opportunity to attend Public Works Day, which was attended by local fourth graders. It was informative and she continues to be impressed by the quality of work from city staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported he attended the National League of Cities conference, at which he attended a meeting with the City Manager and EPA regarding funding for projects. While at the National League of Cities conference in Santa Ana he also attended a public safety session, where he sits on the Public Safety Committee. He also reported that he attended an awards ceremony at Victor Valley High School for local students.
Mayor Becerra reported she also attended the National League of Cities conference in Washington D.C. She addressed road work being done and calls coming into the city. She commended the Public Works staff for the work being done and for fielding incoming calls. Mayor Becerra also attended Public Works Day and the Spring Festival and expressed her appreciation for the hard work from city staff.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Attest:
Elße
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk