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VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting Minutes 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, July 21, 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 two (2) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of cases: One (1)
Name of Parties: Maria Flores-Avalos v. City of Victorville, et al.
Case no.: CIVSB2218331
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: One (1)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City Council has decided or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.
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 two (2) closed session items as set for on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to these items.
Invocation: Pastor Josh Gerbracht with First Assembly of God Pledge of Allegiance: Lieutenant Travis Randolph
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported
Mayor announced item 23 will be moved to the first item in Written Communications 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:
Randon Lane spoke on general items
D. Fernandez spoke on general items
Rudy Fernandez spoke on general items
Nettie Taylor spoke on general items
Jacob Alaniz spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. An Amendment to the Circulation Element of the Victorville General Plan with an Environmental Exemption to remove Valley Park Lane as a designated Collector roadway, located between Amargosa Road and Civic Drive and approximately 1,200 feet south of Roy Rogers Drive
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing to receive public testimony; (2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Find the General Plan Amendment exempt from the California Environmental Quality Action (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and (4) Adopt Resolution No. 26-067, approving General Plan Amendment Case No.
PLAN26-00008.
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: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
2. Consideration of Resolution No. VWD 26-012 - A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District Adopting New Rates, Fees, and Charges for Water Services
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Review and consider all valid written legal objections and District responses; (2) Determine that staff has adequately responded to all valid legal objections and direct that the Public Hearing proceed in accordance with AB 2257; (3) Open the Public Hearing;
(4) Receive testimony, public comment, and consider all protests against the Victorville Water District's adoption of new rates, fees, and charges for water services;
(5) Determine if a majority protest exists;
(6) Close the public hearing;
(7) If no majority protest exists, approve Resolution No. VWD 26-012 to adopt the new Water Rates, Fees, and Charges for Water Services.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for points 1 and 2 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
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
Yvonne Mashack spoke in opposition
Syd Weatherford spoke in opposition
Ngan Vodng spoke in opposition
Debra Martin spoke in opposition
Deanna Edwards spoke in opposition
Recess was called at 6:43 p.m.
Recess concluded at 6:49 p.m.
City Clerk Thompson opened and counted the thirty-eight (38) submitted ballots and announced that no majority protest was received.
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation for point 7 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
3. Adoption of Resolution No. VWD 26-010 - Annual Assessments for Unpaid Water Fees
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Conduct the public hearing and receive testimony for the adoption of the proposed Resolution No. VWD 26-010;
(2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 26-010 entitled, "A Resolution of the Victorville Water District, City of Victorville, adding delinquent non-paid charges to the annual taxes levied upon the property for which the charges are delinquent and unpaid;" and
(4) Authorize the Director of Finance to execute the Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments with the County.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
Richard Smith spoke in opposition
Nabeel Ahmed spoke in opposition
Two guests spoke in opposition
Lee Florida Leslie spoke in opposition
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for points 3 through 4 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
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-052- Annual Assessments for Unpaid Rubbish Collection, Sewer Use Fees, Storm Drain Fees, Hazardous Waste Fees, and/or Assembly Bill 939 Recycling Fees
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Conduct the public hearing and receive testimony for the adoption of the proposed Resolution No. 26-052;
(2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 26-052 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of Victorville, California, making determination and confirming assessments and proceedings for Unpaid Rubbish Collection, Sewer Use Fees, Storm Drain Fees, Hazardous Waste Fees, and/or Assembly Bill 939 Recycling Fees; and (4) Authorize the Director of Finance to execute the Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments with the County.
Questions ensued
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
The following people spoke:
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: 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
5. Consideration of Resolution Nos. VWD 26-005 and VWD 26-006 of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determination to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and Conduct a Public Hearing, receive testimony for the adoption of proposed Resolution Nos. VWD 26-005 and VWD 26-006;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 26-005 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determinations to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District Number One for Fiscal Year 2026-2027";
(4) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 26-006 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determinations to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District Number Two for Fiscal Year 2026-2027", and
(5) Authorize the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to execute all documents related to the implementation and the levying of Standby Charge Fees for Water Improvement District One and Water Improvement District Two.
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: 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11B for the payroll period of May 8, 2026, through May 22, 2026, in total amount of $2,500,225.45. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34893, 34894, 34897 through 34900 in the amount of $7,683.04.
Vendor Check Nos. 34901 through 34904 in the amount of $1,064.34.
Advice Nos. 343957 through 344553 in the amount of $1,702,730.09; and Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $788,747.98.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
7. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 25
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 25 for the period of May 28, 2026, through June 10, 2026, in total amount of $7,378,498.62. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 349675 through 349846 and Warrant No. 804042 through 804215 in the amount of $7,378,498.62.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
8. Release of the Labor and Materials Securities associated with a single-family residential home located at 12310 Beaver Avenue
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors approve the full release of the Water Labor and Materials Security.
9. Macerich Assistance Payment Year 13 - Mall of Victor Valley Development Agreement
Recommendation:
That your Honorable City Council authorize the assistance payment as provided for in the Development Agreement with Macerich Victor Valley LLC in the amount of $264,457 for Calendar Year (CY) 2025.
10. Presentation of Resolution No. 26-065 - Confirming the Annual Special Tax Amount to be Levied in Community Facilities District ("CFD") 01-01 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Mello-Roos); and presentation of Resolution No. 26-066 - Confirming the Annual Special Tax Amount to be Levied in Community Facilities District ("CFD") 07-01 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Mello-Roos) Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-065 to confirm the annual special tax to be applied to property taxes of CFD 01-01 affected parcels and adopt Resolution No. 26-066 to confirm the annual special tax to be applied to property taxes of CFD 07-01 affected parcels.
11. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16677
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Water and Drainage Labor and Materials Securities for Tract Map No. 16677.
12. Annual review of the City's Investment Policy
Recommendation:
That the City Council review and file the attached Investment Policy CP-15-01.
13. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 26
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 26 for the period of June 11, 2026, through June 24, 2026, in total amount of $12,817,788.72. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 349847 through 350131 and Warrant No. 804216 through 804412 in the amount of $12,582, 101.38.
Wire Transfers in the amount of $235,687.34
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
14. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14933
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Street Labor and Materials Security for Tract Map No. 14933.
15. Release of Existing Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Lien Agreement for Tract Map Nos. 16894-1 and 16894-2
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the release of the existing Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Lien Agreement for Tract Map Nos. 16894-1 and 16894-2 recorded on April 14, 2021.
16. Engineering Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this quarterly report.
17. Code Compliance Department Quarter 4 Activity Reports for FY 25/26 Recommendation:
That the honorable City Council review and file.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 6 through 17
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
23. 2026 Water Master Plan Update - Approve and Adopt
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors approve and adopt the 2026 Water Master Plan Update.
Presentation provided by Lane Carlson with WSC
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
18. Budget Amendment for Various Strike Team Deployments During the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-049 to amend the 2025- 2026 Fiscal Year budget appropriating additional revenue in the amount of $234,292.56 and expenses in the amount of $154,753.05 for said strike team deployments.
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
Recess was called at 7:40 p.m.
Recess concluded at 7:45 p.m.
19. Lease Agreement Between the City of Victorville and the Victor Valley Transit Authority for the Victor Valley Transportation Center
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-068 authorizing and approving the lease agreement between the City of Victorville and the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) for the Victor Valley Transportation Center; and
(2) Authorize the Deputy City Manager to execute said lease agreement.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
20. Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Carl Moyer Program Clean Air Fund Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-069, accepting grant funds for the Carl Moyer Program Clean Air Fund and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all grant documents and administer the overall project; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 26-070, amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reflect an additional appropriation in the amount of $40,000.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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 a Portable Generator Purchase
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors approve the purchase of a portable generator from Quinn Power Systems, as the authorized distributor, in the amount not to exceed $455,690.30 under Sourcewell Contract #092222-CAT.
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
22. Runway 17/35 Reconstruction Phase VI, Project CC26-043, Change Order #RCO-001
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors:
(1) Approve Change Order #RCO-001 ("Change Order") to the Construction Contract with Coffman Specialties Inc., ("Coffman") for Runway 17/35 Reconstruction Phase VI, Project CC26-043; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute said Change Order.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
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
24. Support Legislation Efforts to Pursue Tort and Proportionate Liability Reform Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council support legislation efforts to pursue Tort and Proportionate Liability Reform by authorizing the Mayor to sign letters of support.
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
25. Annual League of California Cities voting delegate and alternate(s) Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council designate the voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, September 23-25, Motion was made to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Harriman as the primary delegate, with Council Member Gaudin and Council Member Mora as alternate delegates.
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
26. Discussion and Possible Action to Consider a Partnership for a 5K Race Event Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Questions ensued
No action was taken
27. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced that Community Services' free Concerts in the Park series and Victorville Sings competition continues at Hook Community Park with the last event scheduled Friday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Additionally, he announced that the Helping Hands program provides free lunches at four City parks through August 5th
The City will be celebrating the Fire Department's 100t anniversary on August 8th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Victorville Fire Museum.
The Victorville Fire Department has nine recruits graduating from Tower 9 on July 23г°.
Water Tender 311 entered frontline service on July 3rd, strengthening the City's wildland fire and emergency response capabilities.
Animal Services will showcase its new mobile adoption trailer at Concerts in the Park on July 24" and continues its outreach at several upcoming community events. The Animal Care and Adoption Center will be hosting a field trip for homeschooled families on July 30th.
The City thanks VVTA for establishing regular bus service to the Wellness Center, with service every 35 minutes on weekdays and every 70 minutes during weekday evenings and weekends.
28. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
29. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Council Member Gaudin, and Council Member Mora noted that the Concert in the Park was well attended and successful.
Council Member Mora congratulated Victor from Engineering on his retirement after 20 years of service. She also noted that City Dump Day staff were friendly and helpful.
Council Member Irving thanked staff for the hard work that is put in daily. She enjoyed a pleasant hello with the streetsweeper operator recently.
Mayor Beccera reported that the street striping looks good and she appreciates the staff's work.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Attest:
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Some Thompson, ciry chenk