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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, September 1, 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. 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 one (1) closed session item as set for on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to this item.
Invocation: Pastor Carlo Mendoza with Sunrise 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 2:
• Revised the Subject Section to read "Eleventh Street" instead of "Eleventh Avenue" as it describes the general boundary of the Old Town Specific Plan. • Additionally, Attachment A, Ordinance No. 2470 was revised to update the ordinance description to reflect the change in street name from Eleventh Avenue to Eleventh Street.
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:
D. Fernandez spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Turnout No. 5 Project - Approve Notice of Exemption, Award of Construction Contract, Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement, Approval of a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Merrell Johnson Engineering, Inc., and approval of a Conveyance and Water Supply Agreements with Mojave Water Agency
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct the Public Hearing receiving testimony regarding the proposed capital improvement projects;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the Notice of Exemption and authorize staff to file the notice with the Office of Planning and Research and the County Clerk;
(4) Award a construction contract to High Desert Underground Inc., in the amount of $5,323,535 for the Turnout No. 5 Project;
(5) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement Project No. ESC21-050 with Civiltec Engineering, Inc., in an amount of $117,750;
(6) Approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement Project No.
MS26-110 with Merrell Johnson Engineering, Inc. for Construction Inspection and Materials Testing in the amount of $238,200; and
(7) Authorize the General Manager to execute a Conveyance Agreement with Mojave Water Agency for Turnout 5 subject to minor edits to be approved by the General Manager and Board Attorney;
(8) Authorize the General Manager to execute a Water Supply Connection Agreement with Mojave Water Agency for Turnout 5, subject to final review and approval by the General Manager and Board Attorney.
Presentation provided by Director of Public Works & Water Doug Mathews 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: 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
2. An Amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan with an environmental exemption to allow for various updates and changes including but not limited to modified land use allowances, updated signage and public art standards, and document revisions o correct inconsistencies and grammatical errors on property bounded roughly by he Moiave River and Stoddard Wells Road to the northeast. Eleventh Street to the east, Mojave Drive and Verde Street to the south, and Interstate 15 to the northwest
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 Old Town Specific Plan Amendment categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(4) Introduce Ordinance No. 2470 for adoption and first reading by title only to amend the Old Town Specific Plan; and
(5) Waive a further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2470.
Presentation provided by City Planner Alex Jauregui
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 5 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 03
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 03 for the period of July 23, 2026, through August 05, 2026, in total amount of $8,490,625.23. This total includes:
Electronic Fund Transfers No. 350416 through 350811 and Warrant No. 804683 through 804873 in the amount of $7,841,525.72.
Wire Transfers in the amount of $649,099.51.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1,2025, through June 30, 2026) and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027).
4. Consideration of Resolution No. 26-072, Accepting the Unanimous Approval of the Property Owner and Annexing the Woodspring Suites Hotel Development into Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Annexation No. 5) Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-072 to accept the unanimous approval of the property owner and make the findings necessary to annex Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 3093-141-05-0000 to Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 of the City of Victorville (Municipal Services) and to order the levy of Special Taxes to pay for municipal services and maintenance of certain facilities associated with the Woodspring Suites Hotel Development (Annexation No. 5).
5. Consideration of Resolution No. 26-071, Accepting the Unanimous Approval of the Property Owner and Annexing the Palmdale Cantina Development into Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Annexation No. 2)
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-071 to accept the unanimous approval of the property owner and make the findings necessary to annex Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 3103-561-47-0000 to Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 of the City of Victorville (Municipal Services) and to order the levy of Special Taxes to pay for municipal services and maintenance of certain facilities associated with the Palmdale Cantina Development (Annexation No. 2).
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2469
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2469, adopting an amendment to Title 16 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Victorville Municipal Code with an environmental exemption to update the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) standards for consistency with current California law.
7. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12B for the payroll period of June 5, 2026, through June 19, 2026, in total amount of $2,897,553.05. This total includes:
Employee Check Nos. 34920 through 34928 in the amount of $6,410.92.
Vendor Check Nos. 34929 through 34935 in the amount of $1, 890.85.
Advice Nos. 344557, 345157 through 345761 in the amount of $1,853,036.36; and
Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $1,036,214.92.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).
8. Minutes of the August 18, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on August 18, 2026.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-080 - Annual Assessments for Unpaid Rubbish Collection, Sewer Use Fees, Storm Drain Fees, Hazardous Waste Fees, and/or Assembly Bill 939 Recycling Fees, Replacing and superseding Resolution No. 26- 052 to account for new provisions required by the County to process property tax roll collections
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council Adopt Resolution No. 26-080 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Victorville, California, Replacing and Superseding Resolution No. 26-052 for the Purpose of Determining 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."
10. Adoption of Resolution No. VWD 26-013 - Annual Assessments for Unpaid Water Fees, Replacing and Superseding Resolution No. VWD 26-010 to account for new provisions required by the County to process tax roll collections Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors Adopt Resolution No. VWD 26-013 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District, Replacing and Superseding Resolution No. VWD 26-010 for the Purpose of Adding Delinquent Non-Paid Charges to the Annual Taxes Levied upon the Property for which the Charges are Delinquent and Unpaid." Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 10
Moved: Council Member Gaudin
Seconded: Mayor Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Council Member Mora, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
11. Award of Construction Contract, Approval of Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement, and Approval of Victorville Municipal Utility Services (VMUS) Electrical Service Line Extension Installation for the 1MG SCLA Reclaimed Water Reservoir 2 Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors (Board):
(1) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 26-014 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget to reflect an additional appropriation of $6,071,908.53; (2) Award a construction contract to Pacific Hydro Tech Corporation in the amount of $9,911,740 for the 1MG SCLA Reclaimed Water Reservoir 2 Project; (3) Approve Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $82,039.00; and (4) Approve Victorville Municipal Utility Services Electrical Service Line Extension Installation in the amount of $242,592.20.
Presentation provided by Director of Public Works & Water Doug Mathews Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
12. Award of Construction Agreements to High Desert Underground, Inc. and Kirtley Construction Inc. for On Call Sewer Lateral and Mainline Repair Services, Project MS26-135
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council award Construction Agreements to High Desert Underground, Inc. and Kirtley Construction Inc. in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for on call sewer lateral and mainline repair services.
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
13. Purchase of a 2026 John Deere 644P Loader
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors approve the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 644P Loader in the amount of $402,980.76.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
14. Determine City's Position on Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference Proposed Resolutions
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Consider the following League of California Cities Resolution:
A Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities calling for a working group to consider a State Constitutional Amendment or other form of Initiative to ensure final local authority over housing and land use decisions. (2) Direct the appointed voting delegate to support the above resolution at the General Assembly meeting.
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
15. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the City had a successful summer season, with more than 400 attendees at each Concerts in the Park event and all 3,000 seats filled for the America's 250th Celebration
As part of the City's ongoing efforts to revitalize Old Town, Code Compliance is completing taçade improvements at four commercial properties along 7th Street between B and D Streets. Improvements include replacing boarded or damaged windows with durable polycarbonate panels, exterior painting, and enhanced security lighting to help improve the corridor's appearance ahead of the Route 66 Centennial. This is being funded by the Community Development Block Grants.
Today, Victorville participated in a multi-agency operation addressing nuisance conditions, health and safety concerns, trespassing, and illicit activity associated with homelessness along the Bear Valley Road Corridor.
Animal Services August 22nd adoption event resulted in more than 25 dogs being adopted or placed into foster homes.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
17. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Mora reported that she used the VictorvilleNOW app to report graffiti, was impressed with the quick response she received and encouraged community members to use it to report issues to the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported that he was elected as the President of the Mountain Desert Region League of California Cities.
Mayor Becerra invited everyone to the Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show & Block Party, September 12", 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Seventh Street. She acknowledged the Open Rewards app as a helpful resource.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk