Meeting

City Council Chambers
14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA
www.victorvilleca.gov

 VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL
VICTORVILLE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS RAIL AUTHORITY
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 Agenda
Tuesday, July 20, 2021

5:00 p.m. Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session

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5:00 p.m. Closed Session
 
Call to Order
 
Roll Call
 
Introduction to Public Comments
 
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
 
Declaration of Closed Session Item(s) by City Attorney
 
CITY COUNCIL
 
A.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b):
Position Title: City Manager 
 
Recess to Closed Session
 
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
 
Call to Order
 
Roll Call
 
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
 
Invocation: Pastor Ian Rapier of Life Church
 
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
 
Proclamations/Special Presentations
 
2021 Fireworks Enforcement Program   
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
 
Conflict of Interest Declarations
Any items on this agenda that might be a conflict of interest to any Council Members/Board Members should be identified at this time
 
Introduction to Public Comments
 
Public Comments
 
 
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
 
1.
Consideration of Resolution Nos. VWD 21-009 and VWD 21-010 - Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determination to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.     Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Conduct a public hearing, receive testimony for the adoption of proposed Resolution Nos. VWD 21-009 and VWD 21-010, and close the public hearing;
(2) Approve Resolution No. VWD 21-009 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determination to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District One for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and
(3) Approve Resolution No. VWD 21-010 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District making its determination to Fix, Levy, and Collect Standby Charges for Water Improvement District Two for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

2.
Consideration of Resolution No. VWD 21-011 – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District adopting new rates, fees, and charges for water service.    Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Conduct the public hearing, receive testimony, and close the public hearing;
(2) Determine whether a majority protest exists; and
(3) If no majority protest exists, approve Resolution VWD 21-011.

3.
Adoption of Resolution No. 21-057 - 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 City Council: (1) Open the Public Hearing; (2) Close the Public Hearing; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. 21-057 confirming the annual assessments for unpaid rubbish collection fees, sewer use fees, storm drain fees, hazardous waste fees, and/or Assembly Bill 939 recycling fees.

4.
Adoption of Resolution No. VWD 21-008 - Annual Assessments for Unpaid Water Fees    Recommendation:
That the Water District Board of Directors: (1) Open the Public Hearing; (2) Close the Public Hearing; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 21-008 confirming the annual assessments for unpaid water fees.
 


5.
Annexation of Tract Map No. 16894 into Citywide Drainage Facilities Assessment District No. 1 (DFAD 1)    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council: Cancel the Public Hearing for Resolution No. 21-048; and Direct staff to re-advertise the public hearing for a future meeting date.

CONSENT CALENDAR
 
6.
Building Division Activity Report    Recommendation:
That the Honorable Council review and file.

7.
Commercial Demand Schedule No. 1    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 1 in the amount of $3,501,823.68, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 326282 through 326410 and Warrant No. 782081 through 782256 for 06/30/2021 through 07/07/2021 and Wire Transfers dated 07/02/2021, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for the period covering July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 and Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

8.
Payroll Warrant List    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify the Payroll Demand Schedule No. 12B for Payroll Period June 11, 2021 through June 25, 2021, in the amount of $1,429,120.23 covering Check Nos. 32387 through Nos. 32399, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 32389 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 278059 through 278490, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 period covering July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

9.
Minutes of June 15, 2021 City Council Meeting    Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on June 15, 2021.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
 
10.
Purchase of Dell Computer Systems    Recommendation:
That the City Council award the purchase totaling $97,483.52 to Dell Marketing L.P. to purchase 100 computer systems to replace aging equipment.
 


11.
Purchase of Loader and Tractor with Mower Attachment     Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors:
1) Approve the purchase of a John Deere 210L Tractor Loader, and a John Deere 5100M Utility Tractor with an Alamo 15’ Falcon Flex-Wing (mower attachment) in the amount of $237,692.54.

12.
Standard License Agreement for Building 732 by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Victor Valley College.     Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors approve entering into a Standard License Agreement for Building 732 (“Agreement”), by and between the SCLAA and Victor Valley College, (“VVC”) and authorize the Airport Director to execute said Agreement.

13.
Approve Three Grant of Easements at the Southern California Logistics Airport.    Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors
(1) grant a utility easement to the City of Victorville across the parcel designated as APN 0459-192-54, and
(2) grant an access easement to Mojave River Valley Holdings, LLC. across the parcel designated as APN 0459-192-54, and
(3) grant an access easement to Mojave River Valley Holdings, LLC. across the parcel designated as APN 0459-192-55, and
(4) authorize the Executive Director to execute said instruments.

14.
Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Fenagh LLC     Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Fenagh LLC, in an amount not to exceed of $200,000.00 for on-call geotechnical field and the associated laboratory testing services for various water and sewer capital improvement program (CIP) projects; to include Sewer Capacity C-1, Turnout 5 Metering Station and SCLA Flight Line, but not limited to.

15.
Consideration of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Proposed Funding Allocations.    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council: (1) Approve the ARPA allocation plan; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 21-072 amending the FY2021-22 budget for expenditures for ARPA allocation plan; (3) Authorize staff to proceed with the ARPA Past Due Utility Bill Assistance Program; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to reallocate ARPA funds to categories for additional funding.
 


16.
Recommendation for appointment to the Victorville Planning Commission.    Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council appoint Lionel Dew to serve on the Victorville Planning Commission, as recommended by Mayor Jones.

17.
Language Access Services    Recommendation:
That staff be directed to re-evaluate, on an annual basis, as there isn't a definitive legal requirement or a demonstrated need by the community for expanded language access services.

18.
City Manager Reports   
19.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items   
20.
Reports from Council Members   
Adjournment