City Council Chambers
Victorille 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, May 5, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
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 Joseph Flores from The Gate Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced one (1) revision.
Revision to item 1:
A revised Discussion to the Staff Report.
Under the Vacancies subsection, the Vacancy Rate table has been revised to reflect a City of Victorville vacancy rate of 10.2%, updated from the previous rate of 10.7%.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
None
Introduction to Public Comments
City Clerk Thompson provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Nettie Jackson spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 - Local Public Employees Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council receive and file the City of Victorville Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention presentation.
Presentation provided by Human Resources Officer Heather Barber Presentation provided by Victorville Firefighters Local 3710 Union President Nic Hower
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
No action was taken.
2. Approval request for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, allocating Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, public and agency comments regarding the draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; (2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Approve Resolution No. 26-014 adopting the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, as presented for submittal to HUD, which contains the funding recommendations made by the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Subcommittee; (4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for submittal to HUD; and
(5) Approve the continued inclusion of operating restrictions for food distributors/ providers, as recommended by the CPD Grant Subcommittee, within applicable subrecipient contracts.
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 Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes of the April 7 and April 21, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings and the April 27, 2026, Special City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on April 7 and April 21, 2026, and the Special City Council Meeting held on April 27, 2026.
4. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 21
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 21 for the period of April 02, 2026, through April 15, 2026, in total amount of $6,846,127.22. This total includes:
• Electronic Fund Transfers No. 348861 through 349022 and Warrant No. 803410 through 803570 in the amount of $6,846, 127.22.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
5. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7C
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7C for the payroll period of January 16, 2026, through January 30, 2026, in total amount of $2,446,646.00. This total includes:
• Employee Check Nos. 34799 and 34800 in the amount of $3,526.30. • Vendor Check Nos. 34801 through 34805 in the amount of $702.31. • Advice Nos. 339265 through 339844 in the amount of $1,584, 100.53; and • Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $858,316.86.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
6. Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance for Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program case number 0478-211-13 (15526 Hesperia Rd., Victorville, CA 92392); as well as acceptance and reallocation of associated Program Income funds
Recommendation:
That City Council take the following actions regarding Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Case No. 0478-211-13:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance (original amount);
(2) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance (corrected amount);
(3) Authorize the execution of the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance (original amount) by the Deputy City Manager; (4) Authorize the execution of the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance (corrected amount) by the Deputy City Manager; (5) Accept the payoff of the loan receivable to the CalHome Program Income Account; and
(6) Adopt Resolution No. 26-003, amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2025- 2026, reallocating the subject $35,854.50 CalHome Program Income funds to the CalHome Mortgage Assistance Program.
7. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8A for the payroll period of January 30, 2026, through February 13, 2026, in total amount of $2,425,954.22. This total includes:
• Employee Check Nos. 34806 through 34813 in the amount of $5,461.91. • Vendor Check Nos. 34814 through 34818 in the amount of $702.31. • Advice Nos. 339845 through 340425 in the amount of $1,576,818.94; and • Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $842,971.06.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
8. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8B for the payroll period of February 13, 2026, through February 27, 2026, in total amount of $2,470,746.59. This total includes:
• Employee Check Nos. 34819, 34821 through 34824 in the amount of $11,385.09.
• Vendor Check Nos. 34825 through 34829 in the amount of $702.31. • Advice Nos. 340426 through 341006 in the amount of $1,580,987.87; and • Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $877,671.32.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
9. Wellness Center Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Wellness Center Quarterly Report.
10. Reduction of Securities for the Public Improvements of an Industrial Warehouse Located at 13533 Phantom West
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the full release of the Faithful Performance Security for the Street Improvements of an Industrial Warehouse; and
(2) Release 80% of the Faithful Performance Security for the Utility Undergrounding Improvements of an Industrial Warehouse.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 10.
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
11. Purchase of Toro Greensmaster 3400 TriFlex Hydraulic Diesel Mower and Toro Multi Pro 1750 Sprayer
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of a Toro Greensmaster 3400 TriFlex Hydraulic Diesel mower and a Toro Multi Pro 1750 sprayer in the amount of $126,928.77.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation.
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
12. Rejection of all Bids for IWWTP Direct Connection 1 & 2 Project Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors (Board) reject all bids received for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP) Direct Connection 1 & 2 Project, Project No. MS26-107, and authorize staff to reevaluate the scope and readvertise the project.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation.
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Council Member Mora
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Irving
13. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the 2026 Point-in-Time Count results have been released by the County and show meaningful progress for the City.
Unsheltered population has decreased from 141 in 2025 to 104 in 2026, representing a 26% reduction over the past year. These results reflect the coordinated efforts of the City's Homelessness Solutions Division, Homeless Engagement Team, Code Enforcement Cleanup Team, MET Team, along with county partners and local nonprofit organizations.
Economic Development and SCLA staff recently attended the MRO Americas Trade Show in Orlando, where they promoted Southern California Logistics Airport and its development opportunities. Staff also unveiled an updated SCLA booth featuring a new interactive touchscreen GIS map developed in coordination with the City's GIS team. The display enhanced engagement and allowed staff to better showcase available real estate development opportunities at the airport.
Human Resources kicked off the annual staff walking challenge on Monday, May 4th. The challenge will run throughout the month of May and encourages employees to stay active, get outside, and get their steps in as part of the ongoing commitment to employee health and wellness.
The Customer Service Division announced that the Pay-by-Phone option is back up and fully operational. Customers can now make utility bill payments, access detailed account information, and review billing history anytime by calling the Customer Service line.
Adopt-a-Shelter-Animal Day on Saturday, April 25, was a great success. The event resulted in 9 foster-to-adopt placements and 7 completed adoptions. The shelter experienced strong community turnout, which helped increase public awareness of the Animal Care and Adoption Center.
14. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
15. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Mora noted that the Point-in-Time Count results demonstrate the dedication and effort of staff, volunteers, and local agencies, and show that the City is moving in the right direction.
Council Member Gaudin stated ongoing efforts continue to move the City toward positive outcomes.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman noted a noticeable improvement in the homelessness situation.
Mayor Becerra noted that the Employee Appreciation event went well. She stated the results from the work being completed on Roy Rogers Drive will be welcomed once finished.
The Council Members thanked City staff, the Simba Center, and the Wellness Center for the progress in reducing homelessness and the commitment to helping those in need.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Attest:
SeeM
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk