Meeting

City Council Chambers
14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA
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Olympic Valley, CA  96146
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 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, April 18, 2023

6:00 p.m. Regular Session

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6:00 p.m. Regular Session
 
Call to Order
 
Roll Call
 
Invocation: Pastor Dane Davis of Impact Christian Church
 
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
 
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.
Approval request for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, allocating Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds; and a request to authorize the allocation of Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to subrecipients of the previously approved Community Outreach Program    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, public and agency comments regarding the draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan;
(2) Approve Resolution No. 23-019 - Adopting the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, as presented for submittal to HUD, which contains the funding recommendations made by the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Subcommittee;
(3) Approve the allocation of $114,816.74 in available CDBG-CV - Community Outreach Program funding to High Desert Homeless Services, Symba Center, and Women of Noble Character to provide services eligible for CDBG-CV funding;
(4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for submittal to HUD; and
(5) Approve the inclusion of operating restrictions for food distributors/providers, as recommended by the CPD Grant Subcommittee, within applicable subrecipient contracts.
 


CONSENT CALENDAR
 
2.
Full Release of the Faithful Performance Securities for Case No. ESUB19-00003    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Faithful Performance securities for case ESUB19-00003.

3.
Substitution of Trustee, Deed of Reconveyance and Termination and release of CC&R’s for Residential Rehabilitation Program case number 20-06-15 (16696 Joshua Street, Victorville, CA 92395); as well as acceptance and reallocation of associated Program Income funds    Recommendation:
That City Council take the following actions regarding Residential Rehabilitation Program Case No. 20-06-15:
(1) Approve the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance;
(2) Confirm the required termination and release of the original CC&R’s;
(3) Authorize the execution of the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance as well as the termination and release of the original CC&R’s by the Deputy City Manager;
(4) Accept the payoff of the loan receivable to the Residential Rehabilitation Program Income Account; and
(5) Adopt Resolution No. 23-023, amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 reallocating the subject $13,581.87 to Residential Rehabilitation Program Income funds to the Residential Rehabilitation Program.

4.
Reduction of LMAD Securities for Tract Map No. 16774    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the release of an additional 20-percent for the LMAD Faithful Performance Securities; and
(2) Accept the LMAD public improvements.

5.
Commercial Demand Schedule No. 19    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 19 in the amount of $8,808,571.02, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 334060 through 334347 and Warrant No. 789690 through 789958 for 03/17/2023 through 04/05/2023 and Wire Transfers dated 03/27/2023 through 03/28/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

6.
Payroll Warrant List    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9A for Payroll Period February 17, 2023, through March 03, 2023, in the amount of $1,942,668.95 covering Check Nos. 33306 through 33324, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33311 & 33312 have a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 298042 through 298528, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).

7.
Minutes of the January 17, 2023, and February 7, 2023, Regular City Council Meetings, and January 31, 2023, and February 7, 2023, Special City Council Meetings     Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on January 17, 2023, and February 7, 2023, and the minutes of the Special City Council Meetings held on January 31, 2023, and February 7, 2023.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
 
8.
Annual Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors approve a motion to receive and file the following:
(1) City of Victorville Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022,
(2) Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022,
(3) Victorville Water District Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022, and
(4) Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.

9.
Funding for Technology Professional Services    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. (“RH”), increasing the amount not to exceed $218,000.00, to provide temporary staffing, direct-hire, and other professional services.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents related to this transaction.

10.
Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) Program – Round 3    Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-020 approving the acceptance of additional funding offered by the Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) Program, Round 3 funding in the amount of $15,959.00, amend the FY 2022/23 budget and authorize the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for program administration.
 


11.
Interagency Loan Agreement by and between the City of Victorville (on behalf of Victorville Municipal Utility Services) and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority    Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council and Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the Interagency Loan Agreement between the City of Victorville (on behalf of Victorville Municipal Utility Services) (“VMUS”) and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) in the amount of $2 million (“Agreement”).

12.
Clean California Local Grant Program Application for I-15 Interchanges Beautification Project    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council take the following actions:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-026 approving the application for Clean California Local Grant Program Application for the I-15 Interchanges Beautification Project;
(2) Approve City matching funds not to exceed $500,000; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to process all documents required for grant administration.

13.
City Manager Reports   
14.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items   
15.
Reports from Council Members   
Adjournment