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
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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 § 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: Reverend Frank Aldaoud from Impact Christian Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
Special Presentations
Presentation from 1st District Supervisors Office
Presentation of Interns, New Hires, and Promotions to City Council
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)
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Adoption of Resolution No. VWD 24-007 - Annual Assessments for Unpaid Water Fees Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors:
(1) Open and conduct the public hearing and receive testimony for the adoption of the proposed Resolution No. VWD 24-007;
(2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. VWD 24-007 entitled, “A Resolution of the Victorville Water District, City of Victorville, adding delinquent non-paid charges to the annual taxes levied upon the property for which the charges are delinquent and unpaid”; and
(4) Authorize the Director of Finance to execute the County Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments.
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-071 - 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 Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct the public hearing and receive testimony for the adoption of the proposed Resolution No. 24-071;
(2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-071 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of Victorville, California, making determination 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; and
(4) Authorize the Director of Finance to execute the County Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments.
Annual Confirmation of Maintenance Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to receive testimony for the final approval of the Engineer’s Reports for Maintenance Assessment Districts 1 through 3, Drainage Facility Assessment Districts 1 through 3, Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 1 through 8, and the City-Wide Street Lighting Assessment District and adoption of proposed Resolution Nos. 24-049 through 24-052 confirming and ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessments for the respective assessment districts;
(2) Close the public hearing;
(3) Give final approval of the Engineer’s Reports for each assessment district;
(4) Adopt Resolution Nos. 24-049 through 24-052; and
(5) Authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer to execute all documents related to implementation of the special assessment district fees.
Commercial Demand Schedule No. 23 Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 23 in the amount of $6,969,933.08, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 339618 through 339761 and Warrant No. 795600 through 795806 for 05/30/2024 through 06/12/2024, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11A Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 11A for Payroll Period April 26, 2024, through May 10, 2024, in the amount of $2,096,019.76 covering Check Nos. 34025 through 34041, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check Nos. 34028 and 34029 have a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 313656 through 314199, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2450 Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2450 amending the Victorville Municipal Code with an Environmental Exemption making various changes pertaining to the regulation and inspection of retail establishments that sell alcohol or tobacco for off-site consumption.
Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14992 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Drainage, Sewer, and Water Public Improvement Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 14992.
Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14751 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Drainage and Sewer Public Improvement Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 14751.
Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 17516 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council: (1) Approve the full release of the Drainage and Water Public Improvement Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 17516; and (2) Approve the full release of the Drainage and Water Public Improvement Labor & Materials Securities for Tract Map No. 17516.
Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 13816 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Sewer and Water Public Improvement Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 13816.
Commercial Demand Schedule No. 24 Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 24 in the amount of $7,813,565.11, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 339762 through 340026 and Warrant No. 795807 through 795996 for 06/13/2024 through 06/26/2024, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14741 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council: (1) Approve an 80% Reduction of the Water, Sewer, Storm Drain, and Streets Public Improvement Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 14741; and (2) Accept the completed Water, Sewer, Storm Drain, and Streets Public Improvements.
Security Substitution for Tract Map Nos. 14132-1 through 3 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) with Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., for Tracts 14132-1 through 3;
(2) Accept new securities for the required public improvements for Tracts 14132-1 through 3;
(3) Release the existing Lien Agreement with Victory Development, Inc., for Tract No. 14132-1;
(4) Release the existing Lien Agreement with Victory Development, Inc., for Tract No. 14132-2; and
(5) Release the existing Lien Agreement with Victory Development, Inc., for Tract No. 14132-3.
Receive and file of the annual Single Audit on Federal Expenditures report for Year Ended June 30, 2023 Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Single Audit.
Council Policy No. CP-24-02 (Pension Liability Management Policy) Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Council Policy No. CP-24-02, the Pension Liability Management Policy
Approval to execute a Capacity Release Agreement with High Desert Power Project, LLC (“HDPP”) and a Transportation Services Agreement with Kern River Gas Transmission Company (“KRGT”) for the permanent release of HDPP firm gas transmission capacity on the KRGT High Desert Lateral (“HDL”) to serve the City of Victorville’s new gas delivery point on the HDL Recommendation: That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Capacity Release Agreement with HDPP to effectuate the permanent capacity release from HDPP to the City of Victorville of a pro rata share of HDPP’s firm natural gas transportation capacity rights and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
(2) Approve the Transportation Services Agreement in form, allow the City Manager to accept non-substantive changes to the agreement, and authorize City staff to execute the contract using the KRGT portal on the Rapids database system
Macerich Assistance Payment Year 11 - Mall of Victor Valley Development Agreement Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council authorize assistance payment as provided for in the Development Agreement with Macerich Victor Valley LLC in the amount of $360,674 for Calendar Year (CY) 2023.
Grant of Easement and Agreement – National Railroad Passenger Corporation (“Amtrak”) Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the Grant of Easement and Agreement by and between the City of Victorville and Amtrak; and
(2) Authorize the execution thereof by the City Manager.
Purchase of a Tactical Water Tender Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the purchase of Tactical Water Tender in the amount of $509,431.71.
Dissolution of the Homelessness Solutions Task Force Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council find that the Homelessness Solutions Task Force has fulfilled its intent and hereby takes action to dissolve the Task Force until such time reactivation is needed based on a determined need.
Lighting Enhancement Course of Action for Old Town Victorville Recommendation: That the honorable City Council direct the City Manager to:
(1) Begin working with Southern California Edison to initiate and implement a design to add additional streetlights to existing infrastructure within public streets, alleys, and parking lots within the Old Town Specific Plan; and
(2) Include within the Seventh Street Old Town Streetscape Improvement Project of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, a lighting study and proposed lighting standards for development throughout the Old Town Specific Plan area.
Preliminary Feasibility Assessment - Community Swimming Pool for South Side of City Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the Honorable City Council.
