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Victorville, CA
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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 15, 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: Elder Paul Tam from The Gate Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Jerry Davenport
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Thompson announced an item dealing with and Ordinance to amend the contract between the City and CaPERS was noticed as a public hearing for the meeting tonight, however, it was not placed on the agenda. Anyone who came to comment on the item could do so during the public comment section of the agenda.
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. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, public and agency comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report;
(2) Close the public hearing; and
(3) Adopt and approve Resolution No. 26-084 approving the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; approving submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and hereby authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by HUD.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation for point 3 Moved: Council Member Irving
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
2. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 04
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 04 for the period of August 06, 2026, through August 19, 2026, in total amount of $11,020,708.58. This total includes:
• Electronic Fund Transfers No. 350812 through 350962 and Warrant No. 804874 through 805033 in the amount of $11,020,708.58.
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).
3. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1A
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1A for the payroll period of June 19, 2026, through July 3, 2026, in total amount of $2,835,715.37. This total includes:
• Employee Check Nos. 34936 through 34943 in the amount of $8,939.90.
• Vendor Check Nos. 34944 through 34950 in the amount of $1,881.73. • Advice Nos. 34938, 345762 through 345772 and 345775 through 346378 in the amount of $1,845,549.16; and
• Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $979,344.58.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027).
4. 2026 Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation:
That the City Council, sitting as the code reviewing body for the City of Victorville, the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, the Victorville Library Board of Trustees, the Victorville Water District, the Successor Agency to the Victorville Redevelopment Agency, and the Victorville Joint Powers Financing Authority, adopt Resolution No. 26-077 amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update position classification titles, disclosure categories, and filing requirements for all agencies.
5. VMUS Annual Operating Result Report for FY 2026
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file this report
6. Notice of Completion for Building 694 Demolition, Project #CC26-047 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 694 Demolition, Project #CC26- 047; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
7. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 17516
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the 20 percent release of the Street Faithful Performance Security; (2) Accept the completed street improvements.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2470
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2470, amending 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 to correct inconsistencies and grammatical errors on property bounded roughly by the Mojave 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.
9. 2025 Power Source Disclosure ("PSD") Program Annual Report Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-081, approving and attesting to the veracity of the 2025 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report submitted to the California Energy Commission.
10. Fire Department Quarterly Report - Fiscal Year 2026 Fourth Quarter Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file.
11. Wellness Center Quarter 4 Report for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Wellness Center Quarterly Report
12. Minutes of the September 1, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 1, 2026.
13. Approval of a Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance, and Cancellation of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and Release of Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property for Mortgage Assistance Program Case Number 10-11-07 (15161 Stable Lane, Victorville, CA 92394) and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-085
That the Honorable City Council take the following actions regarding Mortgage Assistance Program Case No. 10-11-07:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance; (2) Confirm and approve the Cancellation of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Release of Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property;
(3) Authorize the Deputy City Manager to execute the Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance and the Cancellation of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Release of Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of (4) Accept the loan payoff in the amount of $25,199.39 revenue; and (5) Adopt Resolution No. 26-085, amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget to recognize $22,679.45 in NSP1 Program Income and $2,519.94 in NSP1 Administration revenue.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 13
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
14. Mojave Drive Improvement Project - Phase III: Grant Acceptance, Funding Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Related Authorizations Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the addition of the Mojave Drive Improvement Project - Phase III to the City's Capital Improvement Program;
(2) Accept Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding for the Mojave Drive Improvement project;
(3) Accept and approve the Project Funding Agreement between the City of Victorville and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for Measure I Major Local Highway Program (MLHP) funding for the Mojave Drive Improvement (4) Adopt Resolution No. 26-075 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget to reflect an additional appropriation of revenue and expenditures from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Victor Valley Subarea Major Local Highway Projects Program to Fund 270 & Fund 265 and an additional expenditure from Fund 352, Road DIF;
(5) Authorize the City Mayor to execute the Project Funding Agreement; and (6) Authorize the City Engineer to execute the project and submit reimbursement claims for the work completed.
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
15. Capital Project Needs Analysis Reports for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the submission of the Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA) Reports to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for Fiscal Years 2027/2028 through 2031/2032.
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
16. Federal Aviation Administration Grants 36 & 37
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Ratify the acceptance of Grant Agreement #3-06-0359-036-2026 ("Grant 36") between the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") in the amount of $254,600 in support of the Airport Lighting System Improvements; and
(2) Ratify the acceptance of Grant Agreement #3-06-0359-037-2026 ("Grant 37") between the United States of America acting through the FAA and the SCLAA in the amount of $570,000 in support of the Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting ("ARFF") Rapid Response Vehicle; and
(3) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 26-006 increasing budgeted grant revenues by $824,600, and increasing budgeted grant expenditures by $824,600, and increasing budgeted grant match expenditures by $41,230.
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
17. Homeland Security Grant Program Award and Automatic License Plate Reader Camera Purchase
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-082, accepting grant funds for the 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program;
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 26-083, amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to reflect an additional appropriation in the amount of $41,464; and (3) Authorize the purchase of Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras from Motorola Solutions in the amount not to exceed $41,463.99.
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
18. Standard Lease Agreement for Building 652 and Yard Space by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Adonai Enterprises, Inc Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority ("SCLAA") Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Standard Lease Agreement for Building 652 and Yard Space ("Agreement"), by and between the SCLAA and Adonai Enterprises, Inc; (2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute said Agreement; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 26-003 amending the 2026/2027 budget increasing revenue in Airport account 4501106A-45200 by $18,040.72 and Airport account 4500125-45220 by $1,143.95.
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
19. Rejection of the Only Bid Received for MS26-086 Northgate Village Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Reject the only bid received for the MS26-086 Northgate Village Rehabilitation Project; and
(2) Authorize staff to reevaluate the scope, incorporate all applicable federal requirements, including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), and re- advertise the project for competitive bidding at the earliest practicable date.
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
20. Consideration of proposed City Council Resolution No. 26-079 adopting revisions to the City of Victorville City Council Policy and Procedures Manual Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Review and Consider the Proposed Revised City Council Policy and Procedures Manual; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 26-079 Approving the Proposed Revised Council Policy and Procedures Manual.
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
21. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced Victorville's new Open Rewards Program continues to gain momentum. During its first eight weeks, 249 users signed up for the program, generating approximately $198,000 in local economic activity, with more than $3,300 in rewards distributed to participating users.
The City held its design kickoff meeting on September 9th for the new traffic signal at Ridgecrest Road, Bluff Crest Street and Vista Point Drive. Project plans and specifications are anticipated to be ready for advertisement in Spring 2027.
The City will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Victorville's Veterans Day Celebration on November 11th in Old Town Victorville. We are currently accepting parade entries and nominations recognizing local veterans during the ceremony.
Residents interested in honoring a veteran or participating in the parade are encouraged to visit the City's website and submit their information by October 12th. We look forward to once again bringing our community together to recognize and honor those who have served our country.
The Wellness Center reached an important milestone today with its 300th client successfully transitioning from the center into permanent housing.
22. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
23. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Gaudin thanked PIO staff for their hard work as well as a great event at the Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show and Block Party.
Council Member Mora recognized the staff hours and work for the Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show and Block Party. She announced Deputy Mark Lewis has retired from the Sherrif's Department and thanked him for his 24 years of service with the City of Victorville.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman stated his appreciation to staff for the Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show and Block Party. He has received positive feedback throughout the High Desert. It was a great insight into the future for Old Town.
Mayor Becerra announced she attended the City employee Health Fair. She recognized staff for organizing an informative and well put together event for City employees. She attended the Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show and Block Party and felt it was reminiscent of the downtown of the past. Mayor Becerra thanked all City staff for their dedication and success on a day-to-day basis.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
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