Attachment A
Minutes of the October 6, 2026,
Regular City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
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, October 6, 2026
6:00 p.m. Regular 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, Assistant City Clerk Savanna Petty
Invocation: Pastor Joel Counts with Bible Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Lieutenant Eddie Paul
Special Presentations
Assistant City Clerk Swearing in of Fire Engineer Kaylee Moreno City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
None
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Introduction to Public Comments
Assistant City Clerk Petty provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Bryson Anderlik spoke on general items
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. 2026 Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project - Approve Notice of Exemption and Award of Construction Contract
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Project and California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption;
(2) Close the Public Hearing;
(3) Approve the California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption and authorize staff to file the notice with the Office of Planning and Research and the County Clerk; and
(4) Award a Construction Contract to Pavement Coatings Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,590,182.81 for the 2026 Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project No. MS27-016.
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 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 05
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 05 for the period of August 20, 2026, through September 02, 2026, in total amount of $12,747,484.89. This total includes:
• Electronic Fund Transfers No. 350963 through 351228 and Warrant No. 805034 through 805224 in the amount of $12,486,399.01.
• Wire Transfers in the amount of $261,085.88.
All are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027).
3. Satisfaction and Release of Land Division Improvement Construction Agreement for Parcel Map No. 19696
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the Satisfaction and Release of the Land Division Improvement Construction Agreement for Parcel Map No. 19696.
4. Minutes of the September 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 15, 2026.
5. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16887-2
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve a full reduction in Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Labor and Materials Security for Tract Map No. 16887-2; and (2) Approve the full reduction in the Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16887-2.
6. Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1B
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1B for the payroll period of July 3, 2026, through July 17, 2026, in total amount of $2,868,548.25. This total includes:
• Employee Check Nos. 34951 through 34962 in the amount of $12,441.78. • Vendor Check Nos. 34963 through 34969 in the amount of $2,420.63. • Advice Nos. 345773, 345774, and 346379 through 346991 in the amount of $1,845,670.18; and
• Vendor Electronic Payments totaling $1,008,015.66.
All expenditures are consistent with the adopted Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget (covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027).
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 6
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7. Approval of Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement for the Victorville Sewer Master Plan Update 2026
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $346,494, for the Victorville Sewer Master Plan Update 2026, Project No. MS26- 116.
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
8. Budget Amendment and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024 San Bernardino County Homeland Security Grant Program
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-087 accepting the award of the Fiscal Year 2024 San Bernardino County Homeland Security Grant Program and amending the Fiscal Year 2027 revenue and expenditures in the amount of $18,579; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all grant-related documents necessary to secure said grant funds and carry out the approved purchase.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
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
9. 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-088 and No. 26-089, thereby:
(1) Accepting grant funds from the Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for 2025;
(2) Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize all documents needed to execute the grant contract; and
(3) Amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reflect an additional appropriation in the amount of $76,616.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
10. Standard Lease Agreement for Building 553 by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Aviation Property Management, LLC Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Standard Lease Agreement for Building 553 (“Agreement”), by and between the SCLAA and Aviation Property Management, LLC (“APM”); and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute said Agreement.
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
11. Agreement for Public-Based Ambulance Services with Consolidated Fire Agencies
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Agreement for Public-Based Ambulance Services between Consolidated Fire Agencies and the City of Victorville, on behalf of the Victorville Fire Department, authorizing the Department to provide surge, reserve, or backup ambulance transport services when requested or activated by Consolidated Fire Agencies and when City personnel and resources are available; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement and all related documents.
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
12. Redemption of the Outstanding Baldy Mesa Water District Parity Certificates of Participation (Water System Improvement Project), Series 2006 Recommendation:
That the Honorable Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. VWD 26-015, approving the full early redemption of the outstanding Baldy Mesa Water District Parity Certificates of Participation (Water System Improvement Project), Series 2006, and authorizing the General Manager, or their designee, to execute the required instruction letter to the Trustee and take all other necessary actions to effectuate the full early redemption.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
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
13. Purchase of a 2028 Peterbilt Model 537 Water Truck
Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors approve the purchase of a 2028 Peterbilt Model 537 Water Truck in the amount of $212,845.92.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Council Member Irving
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
14. Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Southern California for Workforce Development and Employment Readiness Services Funded by the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Southern California for Workforce Development and Employment Readiness Services;
(2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the associated agreement with Goodwill Industries of Southern California in an amount not to exceed $130,750; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to make any non-substantive changes as deemed necessary by the City Attorney.
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
15. Third Amendment to Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement Between the City of Victorville and Symba Center for Wellness Center Wraparound, Shelter Operator, and Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 Services
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council takes the following actions:
(1) Authorize the incorporation of grant-funded programs and budgets into the existing Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement to include:
a. Kaiser Permanente Medical Respite Grant; and
b. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 5 Grant; (2) Approve an increase of $112,080.24 in Project JM23-065-1 funding for nonEncampment Resolution Funding Round 3 related street outreach and recuperative care case management services;
(3) Approve an increase of $60,000 in Project JM23-065-1 funding for Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 related enhanced outreach, engagement, and case management services;
(4) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to make future budget reallocations among approved line items and funding sources, as permitted by grant requirements and operational needs;
(5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize all documents needed to execute the contract Amendments and administer the overall project; and (6) Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make non-substantive amendments to the agreement as necessary to preserve service continuity and compliance.
Mayor Becerra clarified for the record the increased dollar amount requested is $112,080.24.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman
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
16. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler announced the Animal Care and Adoption Center will host a low-cost vaccination clinic and adoption event on October 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Animal Services will also participate in Providence St.
Mary Medical Center’s “Pumpkins & Puppies” employee wellness event on October 15th. Improvements continue at the Animal Care and Adoption Center, with the recent completion of new gas lines and upcoming installation of epoxy flooring in the Administration Building.
The City hosted the Fall Festival on October 3rd, with a great turnout from the community.
The new Library location continues to see strong community use, issuing approximately twice as many library cards and processing twice as many passports as the former location.
Our next Community Cleanup Day event will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Residents can register to participate through our City website.
The Fire Department will host a community open house at Fire Station 315 on October 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring complimentary food, emergency vehicle displays, and an opportunity to meet our firefighters.
CONFIRE Mobile Health officially assumed ambulance services in Victorville on October 1st, marking a transition in the delivery and coordination of emergency medical services in our community.
This month’s “What’s the Tea, VV?” podcast features Police Captain Jerry Davenport discussing new technology being used by the Police Department and the measures in place to protect residents’ privacy. The episode is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms.
17. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items None
18. Reports from Council Members
Council Member Mora, Council Member Gaudin, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, and Mayor Becerra reported on their attendance to the Fall Festival. They reported that CONFIRE equipment was on display.
Mayor Pro Tem Harriman reported on his attendance to the Mobility 21 Conference in Anaheim.
Mayor Becerra encouraged the community to attend the City’s upcoming events, including Hallow-Boo on the 23rd, the Veteran’s Day Parade, the Christmas Tree Lighting, and the Christmas Parade.
Adjournment
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk