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 Agenda
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: Assessor’s Parcel Number: 0478-106-01
City Negotiators: Keith C. Metzler, City Manager, or authorized designee
Negotiating Parties: Arrowhead Central Credit Union, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 
 
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: One (1)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.  
 
C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: One (1)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.   
 
D.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
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 legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation

 
 
Recess to Closed Session
 
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
 
Call to Order
 
Roll Call
 
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
 
Invocation: Pastor Joseph Garibay with Calvary Chapel Church
 
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
 
Proclamations/Special Presentations
 
Presentation of New Hires and Promotions to City Council    
American Public Works Association 2024 Best Building Project of the Year Award   
Presentation by City Manager to City Council – 2024 Year in Review    
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
 
CONSENT CALENDAR
 
1.
Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4A    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4A for Payroll Period September 27, 2024, through October 11, 2024, in the amount of $2,273,608.34 covering Check Nos. 34333 through 34352, including Vendor checks. Also included are Advice Nos. 319785 through 320343, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).

2.
Commercial Demand Schedule No. 12    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 12 in the amount of $10,133,842.38, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 342100 through 342263 and Warrant No. 797749 through 797939 for 11/27/2024 through 12/11/2024, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

3.
Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4B    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4B for Payroll Period October 11, 2024, through October 25, 2024, in the amount of $2,301,132.30 covering Check Nos. 34353 through 34365, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34358 has a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 320344 through 320894, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).

4.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2453    Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2453, acting in its capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 of the City of Victorville (Municipal Services) authorizing the levy of special taxes within said Community Facilities District.

5.
Annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-004 approving the annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

6.
Security Substitution for Tract Map No. 20275    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Accept new securities (bonds) for the required public improvements for Tract Map No. 20275; and
(2) Approve the execution of a release of the existing lien agreement with KB Homes Greater Los Angeles Inc., for Tract Map No. 20275.

7.
Building Department Activity Report    Recommendation:
That the Honorable Council review and file.

8.
Wellness Center Quarterly Report    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Wellness Center Quarterly Report.

9.
Commercial Demand Schedule No. 13    Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 13 in the amount of $10,043,336.26, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 342264 through 342520 and Warrant No. 797940 through 798152 for 12/12/2024 through 01/08/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

10.
Minutes of the November 19 and December 17, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings and November 26 and December 10, 2024, Special City Council Meetings    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on November 19 and December 17, 2024, and the Special City Council Meetings held on November 26 and December 10, 2024.

11.
Automatic License Plate Reader Annual Report    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council review and file the attached Automatic License Plate Reader Annual Report.

12.
​​Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 14741​    Recommendation:
​​That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Water, Sewer, Storm Drain and Street Public Improvement Labor and Material Securities for Tract Map No. 14741.

13.
Reduction of securities and the release of Subdivision Improvement Agreements and Utility Surety Agreements for Tract Map No. 15310    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
​(1) Approve the full release of the Street Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map Nos. 15310-1, 15310-2 and 15310-3;
​(2) Approve the full release of the Street Labor and Material Security for Tract Map Nos. 15310-1, 15310-2 and 15310-3;
(3) The release of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map Nos. 15310-1, through 15310-4;
(4) The release of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map Nos. 15310-5 through 15310-6 and; 
(5) The release of Utility Surety Agreement for Tract Map No. 15310-1 through 15310-4.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
 
14.
Ground Lease and Development Agreement for 80-Acres by and between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Aviation Development Park, LLC.    Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors:
(1) Approve entering into a Ground Lease and Development Agreement for 80-Acres (“Agreement”), by and between the SCLAA and Aviation Development Park, LLC, (“ADP”);
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute said Agreement; and
(3) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA-25-001 amending the 2024/2025 budget increasing revenue in Airport account 4501191-45220 by $70,044.50.

15.
Approval of a North American Energy Standards Board Base Contract and Special Provisions (“NAESB”) for the Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas with Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc.    Recommendation:
The Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the North American Energy Standards Board Base Contract, Special Provisions to the Base Contract, Credit Support Addendum, and Special Provisions to the Credit Support Addendum (collectively, the “NAESB”) with Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. for natural gas supply and related services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
(2) Allow the City Manager and/or his/her designee to execute transaction confirmations under the NAESB contracts for procurement of firm gas supply not to exceed $3.65 million total estimated cost and for terms not to exceed 24 months.

16.
Contract Award for Leak Detection Analysis    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors:
(1) Deem that the services provided by Utilis, Inc., operating as Asterra, as proprietary in nature, thus meeting the requirements of a sole source vendor in accordance with VMC 2.28.100(b)(2); and
(2) Award a Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Utilis, Inc., operating as Asterra, for Leak Detection Analysis in the amount not to exceed $166,615.

17.
Building 321 Interior Demolition, Construction Agreement, Project #CC25-043    Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve a Construction Agreement with Vertex Civil LLC for Building 321 Interior Demolition, Project #CC25-043, with the total compensation not to exceed $468,512.26.

18.
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize and complete the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program application as presented, including the adjustment, modification and/or updating of application materials necessary to prepare a competitive application; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for and execute all documents deemed necessary to apply for funding provided by the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program.

19.
California State Library Grant Fund Acceptance for Zip Book Project    Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-005 and No. 25-006, thereby:
(1) Accepting grant funds from the California State Library, providing the City with $12,198 to aid in the expansion of the Zip Books Project;
(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 2024-2025 to reflect an additional appropriation in the amount of $12,198.

20.
City Manager Reports   
21.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items   
22.
Reports from Council Members   
Adjournment