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.
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- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name: Truc Nguyen
Case No.: CODE24-02710 (Citation No. 44616)
C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name: Andranik Bebedezyn
Case No.: CIVSB2410678
D.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name: Andranik Bebedezyn
Case No.: CIVSB2410679
E.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name: Khachatur Kalantaryan
Case No.: CIVVS2400308
Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
Invocation: Elder Michael Reyes of Destiny Christian Center
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain Randy German
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Presentation Recognizing the Winners of the City's Victorville Recycles Week Contest
Presentation to Retiring Employee Eric Ray, Airport Director
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.
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Required Public Hearing for Community Planning and Development Grants - Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Open and conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, agency, and prospective applicant comments regarding the City’s needs and strategies for the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; and
(2) Close the public hearing.
Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6A Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6A for Payroll Period November 22, 2024, through December 6, 2024, in the amount of $2,376,147.35 covering Check Nos. 34396 through 34411, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 34397 has a Live Check and an EFT. Also included are Advice Nos. 322013 through 322564, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 17316 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent reduction in Water, Sewer, Drainage, Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD), and Street Faithful Performance Securities for Tract Map No. 17316; and
(2) Accept the completed Water, Sewer, Drainage, Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD), and Street Improvements.
Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 16720 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council: (1) Approve a 20-percent release of the Street Faithful Performance Security for Tract Map No. 16720; and (2) Accept the completed Street Improvements.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2454 Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2454, approving Amendment Case PLAN24-00023, an amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an environmental exemption to make various changes Citywide to Title 16 including but not limited to new and updated definitions, new land use allowances and standards related to thrift retail stores, revised landscape standards, and an update and clarification to tentative tract map approval periods.
Notice of Completion for Building 756 Roof Replacement Project #CC24-087 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 756 Roof Replacement, Project #CC24-087; and
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16 Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16 in the amount of $6,833,948.98, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 343022 through 343151 and Warrant No. 798516 through 798666 for 02/06/2025 through 02/19/2025 and Wire Transfers dated 02/24/2025, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the period covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Minutes of the January 16, 2025, Measure P and City Council Joint Special Meeting, and the January 21 and February 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the minutes of the Measure P and City Council Joint Special Meeting held on January 16, 2025, and the Regular City Council Meetings held on January 21 and February 4, 2025.
Transfer of Rail-Related Property Owned by the City of Victorville to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority; Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-016 declaring City-owned Properties as “Exempt Surplus Land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D), and authorizing the disposition of such properties to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”), and
(2) Authorize the transmittal of a certified copy of Resolution No. 25-016 to the Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) Department, as specified in Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary and appropriate to carry out and implement the transfer of Properties to the SCLAA; and
(4) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 25-005 accepting the transfer of City-owned Properties and authorizing the Executive Director to sign all documents necessary to solidify the transfer of the Properties to the SCLAA.
Transfer of Rail-Related Property Owned by the City of Victorville to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority; Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council/Board of Directors:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-017 declaring City-owned property as “Exempt Surplus Land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D), and authorizing the disposition of such property to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”);
(2) Authorize the transmittal of a certified copy of Resolution No. 25-017 to the Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) Department, as specified in Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-018 amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 approving additional revenue;
(4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary and appropriate to carry out and implement the transfer of Property to the SCLAA; and
(5) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 25-006, accepting the transfer of City-owned Property, and authorizing the Executive Director to execute related transactional documents.
Building 553 Roof Replacement, Standard Construction Agreement, Project #CC25-064 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the award of a Standard Construction Agreement with Universal Coatings, Inc., for Building 553 Roof Replacement, Project #CC25-064, with the total compensation not to exceed $243,000.
Discussion and possible action to add a yield sign at Bear Valley Road between the Mall of Victor Valley and Pacoima Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Discussion and possible action to direct the City Manager to purchase a tiered sponsorship package on behalf of the City for Pride Week 2025 and Pride Prom 2025, to be held in June 2025 at Victor Valley College and that the sponsorship for each event not exceed $5,000 Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
