City Council - Regular Meeting

City of Victorville Minutes February 4, 2020 VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL VICTORVILLE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS RAIL AUTHORITY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT AUTHORITY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY VICTORVILLE JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT AND THE CITY HOUSING ASSETS SUCCESSOR CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M. Call to Order Roll Call Present: Mayor Garcia Councilmembers Cox, Gomez and Jones Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez Declaration of Closed Session item(s) by City Attorney City Attorney de Bortnowsky announced one (1) Closed Session item as set forth on the agenda. He further announced that any reportable action would be reported at the conclusion of Closed Session or the beginning of Regular Session. CITY COUNCIL A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING 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) 6:00 P.M. Regular Session

Call to Order Roll Call Present: Mayor Garcia Councilmembers Cox, Gomez and Jones Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez Also present: City Manager Keith Metzler, Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager George Harris, City Clerk Charlene Robinson, Assistant City Clerk Marcie Wolters, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky, Police Chief Rick Bessinger, and Fire Chief Greg Benson Closed Session announcements by City Attorney City Attorney de Bortnowsky announced one (1) Closed Session item as set forth on the agenda. He reported there was no reportable action with respect to the item. The invocation was delivered by Pastor John Martin of First Assembly of God Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Chief Rick Bessinger. City Clerk Robinson presented the agenda to the Council and announced there were no revisions. There were no conflicts of interest reported. PUBLIC HEARINGS(S) 1. Case PLAN19-00049, a Development Agreement to allow for a one-year extension of time for tentative tract map 14863 a 561 lot single-family residential subdivision that was previously approved and environmentally assessed on property located North of Puesta Del Sol Drive, East of Village Drive, South of Desert Poppy Lane and West of Green Hill Drive Ordinance No. 2406 entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Victorville allowing a development agreement for a term of one year, Case Plan19-00049, between the City of Victorville and Pinehurst, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, in connection with Tentative Tract Map 14863, a 561 lot single family residential subdivision that was previously approved and environmentally assessed

Recommendation: 1. That the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding the Development Agreement, Ordinance No. 2406; and 2. Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2406, which approves the Development Agreement between the City of Victorville and Pinehurst, LLC Questions ensued. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing. There being no testimony, Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing. City Clerk Robinson read the title of Ordinance No. 2406. It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Mayor Garcia to approve staff recommendations. Comments ensued. City Clerk Robinson repeated the motion. It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Mayor Garcia to approve staff recommendations; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 2. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development required public hearing for community planning and development grants Recommendation: That the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive citizen, agency, and prospective applicant comments regarding the City’s needs and strategies for the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan. Questions ensued. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: Leslie Earl Alejandra Diaz Vickie Mack Cornelious Page Kisha Collier Steven Spielberg Amanda Bell

Antonio Perez Tiffany Gillespie Dana Hernandez Jamie Lamb Midge Nicosia Brandon Newell Linda Elliott Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing. Comments ensued. No action was required. 3. Amending in its entirety Article 5 of Chapter 6 in Title 16 of the Municipal Code relating to rental property inspection requirements. Ordinance No. 2407 entitled: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Victorville amending in its entirety Article 5 of Chapter 6 in Title 16 of the Municipal Code relating to rental property inspection requirements Recommendation: 1. That the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Ordinance No. 2407 and the Municipal Code Amendment included therein; and 2. Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2407, which amends Article 5, Chapter 6, in Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code. Questions ensued. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: Ramiro Rodriguez Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing. City Clerk Robinson read the title of Ordinance No. 2407 It was moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve staff recommendations. Comments ensued.

City Clerk Robinson repeated the motion. It was moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve staff recommendations; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 4. Amending the sewer rate schedule in Subdivision D of Victorville Municipal Code Section 10.01.030 to reflect the automatic pass through of increased sewage treatment charges established and adopted by the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority, and finding an Environmental Exemption. Ordinance No. 2408 entitled: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Victorville amending the sewer rate schedule in Subdivision D of Victorville Municipal Code section 10.01.030 to reflect the automatic pass through of increased sewage by the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority Recommendation: 1. That the City Council conduct the Public Hearing; 2. Find Ordinance No. 2408 exempt from Environmental Review under Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15273 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines; and 3. Introduce Ordinance No. 2408 for adoption and first reading by title only. Questions ensued. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: Ramiro Rodriguez Blanca Gomez Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing. City Clerk Robinson read the title of Ordinance No. 2408 It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox to approve staff recommendations. Comments ensued. City Clerk Robinson repeated the motion.

It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox to approve staff recommendations; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. CONSENT CALENDAR Recommendation: Consent calendar items 5 through 9 shall be approved and adopted with one motion. Questions and comments ensued. It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox to approve Consent Calendar items 5 through 9; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 5. That the City Council and Board of Directors approve the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of January 21, 2020 6. That the City Council and Board of Directors approve Payroll Demand Schedule No. 1A for Payroll Period December 27, 2019 through January 10, 2020, in the amount of $1,402,982.88 covering Check Nos. 31926 through 31940 and Advice Nos. 261257 through 261711, including the Vendor checks run through Payroll of 31933 through 31940, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (period covering July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020). 7. That the City Council and Board of Directors approve Commercial Demand No.12 in the amount of $2,913,041.08 covering Electronic Fund Transfers Nos. 319943 through 320068, Warrant Nos, 775540 through 775685 inclusive and Wire Transfers, dated January 14, 2019 through January 22, 2020 per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (period covering July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020). 8. That the City Council approve a reduction of the faithful performance securities for the street, signage and striping, sewer and storm drain improvements for Tract Map Nos. 16969, 16940, 16941, 16942 and 16944. 9. That the City Council approve a reduction of 10% of the faithful performance securities for the sewer, street, and storm drain improvements for Tract Map No. 16777. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 10. Council Member appointment to the Community Planning and Development Grants Subcommittee Recommendation:

That the City Council appoint two Councilmembers to serve with staff on the CPD Grants Subcommittee Mayor Garcia opened the nominations for the CPD Grants Subcommittee. Councilmember Cox nominated Mayor Garcia and Councilmember Jones. Councilmember Gomez nominated Mayor Garcia and Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez. Councilmember Jones seconded Councilmember Cox’s nomination. City Clerk Robinson asked if there were any further nominations. There being none, she closed the nominations. It was moved by Councilmember Cox with a second by Councilmember Jones to appoint Mayor Garcia and Councilmember Jones to serve with staff on the CPD Grants Subcommittee; motion carried with Councilmember Gomez voting no and Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 11. Award of contract for Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Recommendation: That the Board of Directors of the Victorville Water District approve the award of a contract for a Risk and Resilience Assessment and an Emergency Response Plan to Water Systems Consulting, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $137,750. Questions ensued. It was moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve staff recommendations. City Clerk Robinson repeated the motion. It was moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve staff recommendations; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 12. Request to purchase air fill station with approved grant funds Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of one (1) Mobile Air Fill Station in the amount of $119,438.65 from L.N. Curtis. This purchase will allow for the design and purchase of a mobile air fill station that can be taken to an emergency incident location to fill a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air bottles as needed.

The use of the SCBA is required for proper respiratory protection and mandated by federal and state authorities. Questions ensued. It was moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Cox to approve staff recommendations. City Clerk Robinson repeated the motion. It was moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Cox to approve staff recommendations; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 13. Request to purchase six (6) personal protective equipment (PPE) washers/extractors with approved grant funds Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of six (6) personal protective equipment (PPE) washers/extractors in the amount of $54,058.38 from Washex Machinery of California, Inc. This purchase will provide for the proper cleaning and decontamination of firefighters’ personal protective equipment, reducing the risk of cancer to firefighters. Questions ensued. It was moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve staff recommendations. City Clerk Robinson repeated the motion. It was moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve staff recommendations; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 14. Request to purchase rescue extrication tools with approved grant funds Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of electric and hydraulic powered rescue extrication tools in the amount of $114,646.00 from Holmatro WESX. This purchase will improve the rescue and extrication capabilities and continuity of emergency operations. Questions ensued.

It was moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Gomez to approve staff recommendations. City Clerk Robinson repeated the motion. It was moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Gomez to approve staff recommendations; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 15. Community Services Advisory Committee Appointment Recommendation: Any action is at the discretion of the City Council It was moved by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Jones to appoint Shun Jessup to the Community Services Advisory Committee; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. Mayor Garcia asked Councilmember Gomez for nominations. Comments ensued. Gomez declined any nominations. Motion made by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones to continue Councilmember Gomez’s appointment to the next meeting. Question and comments ensued. City Clerk Robinson repeated the motion. It was moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones to continue Councilmember Gomez’s appointment to the next meeting; motion carried with Councilmember Gomez voting no and Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez absent. 16. Public Comments The following people spoke: Ramiro Godina Unknown Speaker 17. Reports from City Manager

City Manager Keith Metzler announced that the City of Victorville is cosponsoring with the Dreamers, Visionaries, and Leaders Project in recognizing Black History Month. The DVL video, which is a compilation of interviews with local legacies and DVL honorees narrating Black History facts, can be viewed on a large monitor in the Customer Service lobby for the entire month of February. The Victorville City Library will be hosting Ready for Reading Book Club on Thursday, February 27th to celebrate Black History Month with a story and craft at 4:00 p.m. Ready for Reading will be onsite again February 7th, 14th, 24th and 28th teaching preschool readiness. Rolling Start Inc. will be onsite at the Victorville Library on Wednesday, February 5th to give information on how to prepare for secure retirement for all ages. Metzler stated he looks forward to seeing everyone at the State of the City 18. Discussion and possible action regarding upcoming agenda items Councilmember Cox motioned for the City Manager to get a legal opinion regarding the amendment of the sewer rate schedule, seconded by Councilmember Jones; motion carries with Mayor Pro Tem absent. 19. Reports from Council Members Councilmember Gomez made her comments in Spanish. Councilmember Jones acknowledged all of the work done to recognize Dreamers, Visionaries, and Leaders and suggested watching the 30-minute video. Jones wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. Jones stated that in regards to how items cross the dais in terms of procedures and protocol, consensus building happens in a variety of ways and is not always easy for the Chair of the meeting. Mayor Garcia stated that the Council relies on the City Attorney for direction and appreciates their efforts. She stated that the State of the City video will be viewed at City Hall for employees and suggested that Staff make it available for the public as well. Adjournment Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. ATTEST: Gloria Garcia, Mayor Charlene Robinson, City Clerk

City Council - Regular Meeting

VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL

VICTORVILLE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS RAIL AUTHORITY

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT AUTHORITY

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE VICTORVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

VICTORVILLE JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY

VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT AND

THE CITY HOUSING ASSETS SUCCESSOR

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

05:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting

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Roll Call

Public Comments

Declaration of Closed Session item(s) by City Attorney

CITY COUNCIL

A.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9

6:00 p.m. Regular Session - Call to Order

Roll Call

Closed Session announcements by the City Attorney

Invocation: Pastor John Martin of First Assembly of God Church

Pledge of Allegiance: Police Chief Rick Bessinger

City Clerk presents Agenda to City Council/Revisions to Agenda

Conflict of Interest Declaration

Any items on this agenda that might be a conflict of interest to any Council Members / Board Members should be identified at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.

Case PLAN19-00049, a Development Agreement to allow for a one-year extension of time for tentative tract map 14863 a 561 lot single-family residential subdivision that was previously approved and environmentally assessed on property located North of Puesta Del Sol Drive, East of Village Drive, South of Desert Poppy Lane and West of Green Hill Drive

Ordinance No. 2406 entitled:

An Ordinance of the City of Victorville allowing a development agreement for a term of one year, Case Plan19-00049, between the City of Victorville and Pinehurst, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, in connection with Tentative Tract map 14863, a 561 lot single family residential subdivision that was previously approved and environmentally assessed

Recommendation

1.

That the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding the Development Agreement, Ordinance No. 2406; and