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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, June 16, 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 one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)
Position Title: City Manager
Recess to Closed Session
6:01 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 one (1) closed session item as set for on the agenda. There was no reportable action with respect to that item.
Invocation: Paul Gostanian with High Desert Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Mayor Becerra presented the Recognition Presentation - The Traffic Signal Cabinet Wrap Project.
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced one (1) revision.
Revisions to item 17:
• Revised Recommendation to the Staff Report to include ratifying expenses across multiple departments, approving a general services provider agreement and approving an additional amount for future expenses for FY25/26. • Revised the Discussion section to include the vendor's year-to-date cumulative expenditures, a table summarizing the pending expenses requiring ratification, and an updated staff recommendation.
• Recommendation has been revised to:
That the Honorable City Council, also sitting as the Victorville Water District Board of Directors and Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors, approve the following:
(1) Ratify year-to-date expenses exceeding the City Manager's authority in the amount of $24,881.25;
(2) Approve the General Services Provider Agreement, Project No. CFC26-140 in an amount not-to-exceed $17,294.32; and
(3) Approve an additional $7,713.67 for Quinn Company for FY 2025/2026.
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:
Daniel Fernandez spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Adoption of the 2025 Regional Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing;
(2) Receive testimony and close the public hearing;
(3) Approve Resolution No. VWD 26-002 adopting the 2025 Regional Urban Water Management Plan; and
(4) Approve Resolution No. VWD 26-008 adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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 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
2. Annual Confirmation of Maintenance Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony for the final approval of the Engineer's Reports for Maintenance Assessment Districts 1 through 3, Drainage Facility Assessment Districts 1 through 3, Landscaping Maintenance Assessment Districts 1 through 8, and the City-Wide Street Lighting Assessment District and proposed Resolution Nos. 26-055 through 26-058, confirming and ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessments for the respective assessment districts;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Give final approval of the Engineer's Reports for each assessment district; (4) Adopt Resolution Nos. 26-055 through 26-058; and
(5) Authorize the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to execute all documents related to implementation of the special assessment district fees.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
Nicole Gutierrez spoke in opposition
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for points 3 through 5 Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
(1) Consideration of Ordinance No. 2468, Adding Chapter 3.07 To Title 3 of the /ictorville Municipal Code for the Purpose of Establishing and Imposing supplemental Une Percent (1%) General Transactions and Use Tax to be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Subject to Adoption by City Voters; and
(2) Proposed Resolution No. 26-051, Ordering Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City at the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, a Ballot Measure To Approve an Ordinance Establishing a Supplemental One Percent (1%) General Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax and Authorizing Related Actions Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 2468; (2) Receive testimony;
(3) Close the public hearing;
(4) Find Ordinance No. 2468 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4); (5) Introduce Ordinance No. 2468 for adoption and first reading by title only; (6) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2468; and (7) Consider and adopt Resolution No. 26-051, approving the proposed Ordinance and ballot measure language and ordering same to be submitted to the voters The Chair opened the Public Hearing
John Sackrison spoke in opposition
Todd Stokes spoke in opposition
Jason Wilkins spoke in opposition
Andrew Harty spoke in opposition
Julian Valeriano spoke in opposition
Jacob Little spoke in opposition
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for points 4 through 7 Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion failed 3-2
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Becerra Noes: Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. CalRecycle Waste Tire Amnesty Grant (Cycle FY 2025-26) Acceptance and City of Victorville FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-050 to authorize acceptance of the CalRecycle Waste Tire Amnesty Grant (Cycle FY 2025-26) and amend the City of Victorville Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to reflect $22,701 in additional revenue and expenditures related to the Waste Tire Amnesty Grant.
5. Citation Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville, Shuyun Liang, and Jiefeng Liang
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Shuyun and Jiefeng Liang and the City of Victorville in regard to Citation Number's CE45404 and 28413.
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement.
6. Minutes of the May 5 and May 19, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings and the May 21, 2026, Special City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on May 5 and May 19, 2026, and the Special City Council Meeting held on May 21, 2026.
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 24
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 24 for the period of May 14, 2026, through May 27, 2026, in total amount of $21,017,654.28. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 349427 through 349674 and Warrant No. 803884 through 804041 in the amount of $13,832,046.47.
Wire Transfers in the amount of $7,185,607.81.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
8. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11A for the payroll period of April 24, 2026, through May 8, 2026, in total amount of $2,490,205.73. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34880 through 34884 and 34892 in the amount of $4,797.38.
Vendor Check Nos. 34885 through 34891 in the amount of $1,249.34 Advice Nos. 343357 through 343956 in the amount of $1,620,699.89; and Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $863,459.12.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
9. Termination of Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property and Cancellation of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Property located at 14619 Corey Way, Victorville, CA 92394 (MAP Case No. 10-07-06) Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the termination of Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property and Cancellation of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for MAP Case No. 10-07-06; and
(2) Authorize the execution thereof by the Deputy City Manager.
10. Settlement Agreement between City of Victorville and Adrian Rios Vega Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Citation Settlement Agreement by and between Adrian Rios Vega and the City of Victorville regarding Citation Number 40925; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Citation Settlement Agreement.
11. MuttNation Foundation - Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-054, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to appropriate $2,750.00 in both revenue and expenditures related to a animal spay and neuter grant as awarded by MuttNation and Doris Day Animal Foundation.
12. Approval of a name change amendment to the Legal Services Agreement for the City Attorney
Recommendation:
It is the recommendation that the Honorable City Council consider approval of a First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement for the City Attorney.
13. Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2026 - Emergency Management Performance Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-062 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the revenue and expenditures associated with the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant program in the total amount of $13,397.10.
14. Substitution of Trustee, Deed of Reconveyance and Cancellation of CC&Rs for Residential Rehabilitation Program case number 25-11-18 (13742 Camino Cinco Street, Victorville, CA 92392); as well as acceptance and reallocation of associated Program Income funds
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council take the following actions regarding Residential Rehabilitation Program Case No. 25-11-18:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance; (2) Confirm the required Cancellation of the original Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs);
(3) Authorize the execution of the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance as well as the Cancellation of the original CC&Rs by the Deputy City Manager;
(4) Accept the payoff of the loan receivable to the Residential Rehabilitation Program Income Account; and
(5) Adopt Resolution No. 26-063, amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026, reallocating the subject $15,215.00 Residential Rehabilitation Program - Program Income funds to the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 4 through 14
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
15. Platform Access and Services Agreement CF27-006 - A professional services agreement for hardware and software costs provided by City Detect Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve Platform Access and Services Agreement CF27-006 for professional services provided by City Detect for an initial term of three (3) years; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the agreement.
Presentation provided by Code Enforcement Official Jorge Duran & Michael Kaplin with City Detect
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Noes: Mayor Becerra
16. Approval of Agreements with Five (5) Consultants for On-Call Environmental Services
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant / Professional Services Provider Agreement with five (5) consultants: 1) Dokken Engineering, 2) ECORP Consulting, Inc., 3) Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc., 4) PlaceWorks, Inc., 5) UltraSystems Environmental Inc., in an amount not to exceed $125,000 each for on-call environmental services over the initial term of one year.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Recess was called at 7:43 p.m.
Recess concluded at 7:49 p.m.
17. General Services Provider Agreement with Quinn Company DBA Quinn Power Systems for Generator Screen Replacements at Highway 395 Booster Station and Well 140 Sites
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council, also sitting as the Victorville Water District Board of Directors and Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors, approve the following:
(1) Ratify year-to-date expenses exceeding the City Manager's authority in the amount of $24,881.25;
(2) Approve the General Services Provider Agreement, Project No. CFC26-140 in an amount not-to-exceed $17,294.32; and
(3) Approve an additional $7,713.67 for Quinn Company for FY 2025/2026.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
18. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Contract Renewals - Annual Supply and Service Agreements
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors award contract renewals for the Annual Supply and Service Agreements to various vendors and suppliers for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 per the Adopted Budget approved on June 2, 2026.
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
19. Custom Truck Bed for Public Works Traffic Control Vehicle Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Find that Precision Aerial Services Inc. is the sole source manufacturer for the standardization, procurement, manufacturing and installation of one (1) custom truck bed and specialized equipment for a Public Works Traffic Maintenance vehicle and approve a sole source procurement in accordance with Victorville Municipal Code (VMC) 2.28.100(b)(2); and
(2) Authorize the procurement, manufacturing, and installation of one (1) custom truck bed and specialized equipment in the amount of $124,704.85 to Precision Aerial Services Inc.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Becerra
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
20. Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-060 amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; approving an increase in revenue and expenditures related to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
21. National Opioid Settlement Agreements
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-059, amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; approving an increase in revenue and expenditures related to the National Opioids Settlement Agreements; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to use all Opioid Settlement Fund Disbursements, including future funds, in accordance with the List of Opioid Remediation Uses provided in the Opioid Settlements.
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
22. Community Facilities District (CFD) 2024-01 (Municipal Services) Annual CFD Report for FY 2025-26 and Consideration of the Special Taxes Levy for FY 2026- Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-061, accepting the Annual Community Facilities District Report for FY 2026-27 and approving the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2024-01 (Municipal Services) Special Taxes Levy for FY 2026-27.
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
23. Consideration of Resolution Nos. VWD 26-003 and VWD 26-004 - Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determination to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District Number One and Water Improvement District Number Two for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Approve Resolution No. VWD 26-003 authorizing the Victorville Water District to initiate proceedings to fix, levy, and collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District One for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; (2) Approve Resolution No. VWD 26-004 authorizing the Victorville Water District to initiate proceedings to fix, levy, and collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District Two for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and (3) Set July 21, 2026, as the date for the Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against determinations to fix, levy and collect water standby charges as set forth in the aforementioned resolutions.
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
24. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Revenue Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-053, approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 increasing projected revenues within the Code Compliance Department.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
25. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Training - Travel Schedule for City Council Members Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council direct staff which business events Council will attend during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to allow sufficient time for registration and travel accommodations.
Motion was made for each Council Member to determine which business events they will attend for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Moved: Mayor Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Gaudin
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
26. Analysis and Feasibility of a 5k Run Event
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
No action was taken
27. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler invited the community to the July 4th fireworks event for America's 250th Anniversary Celebration at Silverado High School. The event will feature food trucks, live entertainment, patriotic ceremonies, a concert, and a firework show. Parking opens at 5:30 p.m., gates at 6:00 p.m., and festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $2 per person.
The City is bringing back its annual Concerts in the Park series at Hook Park.
Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy free live music, family-friendly entertainment, and an evening in the park on July 10", July 17", and July 24" from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.
The new Dutch Bros Coffee Shop, featuring a drive-thru service window, received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy on June 8'h. The business is located on the northeast corner of Palmdale Road and Cantina Street and is representative of the City's growing commercial and retail offerings.
Engineering's Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) Project, as part of the City's ongoing commitment to pedestrian safety, will begin on Monday, June 22nd to install crosswalk safety enhancements at nine locations throughout the City. The project includes the replacement of concrete curb ramps and construction of foundations for the RRFB units by the City's contractor, with installation of the beacons being completed by the City's Public Works Traffic Division. Work will begin near Hook Middle School at the intersection of Hook Boulevard and Rosemary Drive.
28. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made for discussion and possible action for a future 5K, to collaborate with the college. They already offer the ability to walk around the lake, the City won't have to set up barricades. They have restrooms. There's a lot of good partners in our community where the City can mitigate the cost if it were to do it independently. There's a lot of agencies who would love to partner with the City.
Moved: Council Member Mora
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Noes: Mayor Becerra
29. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman attended the Desert Mountain Region SBCTA, there was a vote to approve the contingency for the location of the water utilities for $107,000.
Mayor Becerra thanked City staff for their work.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Attest:
Be tull
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk