Victorville public meetings in 2022

City Council Regular Meeting of December 20, 2022

The City Council appointed Council Member Jones as Mayor and approved amendments to the General Plan and Municipal Code. The council also ratified several financial schedules and approved supplemental work orders for the Wellness Center project.

• Appointed Council Member Jones as Mayor (4-1)
• Approved General Plan Amendment Case No. PLAN21-00034 to update Land Use, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2433 amending Title 8 (Fire) of the Municipal Code (4-1)
• Approved $213,784.73 for Wellness Center Phase 1 Supplemental Work Orders Nos. 5 and 6 (4-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for Dokken Engineering Right of Way services up to $255,027.00 (4-1)
• Ratified Commercial Demand Schedule No. 11 for $22,651,311.73
• Cancelled the January 3, 2023, regular meeting (4-1)
• Appointed Kimberly Mesen and Paul Marsh as Planning Commissioners (5-0 and 4-1)

City Council Special Meeting of December 15, 2022

This is a special meeting of the Victorville City Council and other public bodies. The only agenda item is a workshop and presentation for public entity leadership. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Workshop and Presentation for Public Entity Leadership

The City Council conducted a special session featuring a presentation on Public Entity Leadership by John Preston. No legislative actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of December 14, 2022

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a 1,000,000 square foot warehouse distribution building on a 52-acre site near Ottawa Street and Hesperia Road, and a reconsideration of a 60-foot wireless communication tower disguised as a palm tree at 15980 Bear Valley Road. The commission will also consider continuing a hearing on expanding the American Organics Regional Composting Facility, and discuss potential changes to public noticing requirements.

• 1,000,000 sq ft warehouse with 236 loading docks and 306 truck parking spaces on 52 acres zoned Heavy Industrial
• Final EIR for the warehouse project finds significant unavoidable impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and noise
• Reconsideration of a denied 60-foot wireless tower stealthed as a palm tree at 15980 Bear Valley Road
• Continuance request for expansion of the American Organics Regional Composting Facility at 20055 Shay Road
• Discussion of possible additional public noticing procedures beyond state requirements

The Planning Commission approved a site plan and parcel map for a 1-million-square-foot warehouse distribution building. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a 60-foot wireless communication facility. A hearing for the American Organics Regional Composting Facility expansion was continued.

• Approved 1,000,000 sq ft warehouse distribution building site plan and parcel map (3-0)
• Certified Final Environmental Impact Report for Ottawa Business Center Project (3-0)
• Approved 60' wireless communication facility at 15980 Bear Valley Road with additional screening and co-location conditions (3-0)
• Continued public hearing for American Organics Regional Composting Facility expansion to February 8, 2023 (3-0)

City Council Special Meeting of December 13, 2022

The City Council will adopt Resolution No. 22-123 declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election, administer the oath of office to newly elected Council Members Debra Jones (District 2) and Robert 'Bob' Harriman (District 4), and appoint a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. This is a special meeting focused solely on post-election organizational items.

• Adopt Resolution No. 22-123 declaring election results (7,897 ballots cast)
• Administer oath of office to Debra Jones (District 2) and Robert 'Bob' Harriman (District 4)
• Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by Council vote

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results and administered the Oath of Office to two newly elected members. Council Member Becerra was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, while the appointment of Mayor remained undecided due to tie votes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-123 declaring November 8, 2022, election results (3-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Debra Jones (District 2) and Robert Harriman (District 4)
• Appointed Council Member Becerra as Mayor Pro Tem (4-0)
• Tabled appointment of Mayor to December 20th meeting following tie votes

City Council Regular Meeting of December 6, 2022

The City Council will hold public hearings to award a $758,175 construction contract for the Guardrail Project and a $775,879 contract for the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project Phase 1. The Council will also introduce an ordinance updating Title 8 (Fire) of the municipal code. Consent items include ratifying $11.7 million in commercial demands and approving a $21.7 million water tank maintenance contract.

• Award $758,175 guardrail contract to Danny C. Hubbs Construction Inc., partially funded by a $469,890 HSIP grant
• Award $775,879 sidewalk contract to LCR Earthwork & Engineering for Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project Phase 1
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2433 repealing and amending Title 8 (Fire) of the Victorville Municipal Code
• Ratify $11,722,698 in commercial demand schedules and $1,851,199 in payroll warrants
• Approve $21,712,177 Victorville Water District contract with Utility Service Co., Inc. for 10-year water tank maintenance

The City Council awarded construction contracts for a guardrail project and the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project. The council also approved playground equipment replacements for three city parks and adopted building code amendments.

• Awarded $758,175.00 Guardrail Project contract to Danny C. Hubbs Construction Inc. (4-0)
• Awarded $775,879.00 Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project - Phase 1 contract to LCR Earthwork & Engineering, Corp. (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2433 to repeal and amend Title 8 (Fire) of the Municipal Code (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2432 updating Title 24 Building Codes and Development Impact Fees (4-0)
• Ratified Payroll Demand Schedule No. 4A for $1,851,199.33 (4-0)
• Ratified Commercial Demand Schedule No. 10 for $11,722,698.43 (4-0)
• Awarded playground equipment installation to GameTime for Brentwood Park, Eva Dell Park, and Center Street Park (4-0)
• Approved Citation Settlement Agreement between the City and Ronald Nguyen (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2432 to adopt the 2022 California Title 24 Building Codes, as mandated by the state, with an effective date of January 1, 2023. The update includes new green building standards that require future electrical connections for gas appliances to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The council will also consider consent items such as a settlement agreement, a pool replaster contract, and budget adjustments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2432 adopting 2022 Title 24 Building Codes, including green standards
• Settlement agreement between the City and Alex Mandoyan regarding Citation No. 25861
• Award of $166,612 construction contract to Aqua Source for Doris Davies Pool Re-plaster
• Amendments to project funding agreements with SBCTA for Green Tree Blvd. Extension and Bear Valley Rd. Overhead projects
• Adoption of Resolution No. 22-121 updating pay ranges for Fire Mechanic, Senior Fire Mechanic, and Lead Mechanic positions

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2432 to adopt state-mandated building codes and update development impact fees. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, funding agreement extensions, and payroll ratifications.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2432 adopting 2022 Title 24 Building Codes (4-0)
• Approved $166,612 construction agreement with Aqua Source for Doris Davies Pool re-plaster (4-0)
• Extended project funding agreements for Green Tree Blvd. Extension and Bear Valley Rd. Overhead projects to Dec 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Ratified Commercial Demand Schedule No. 9 for $12,261,770.45 (4-0)
• Ratified Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3C for $1,898,330.02 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-121 updating pay ranges for Fire Mechanic positions (4-0)
• Approved Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance for RCAP Case No. 18-07-18 (4-0)
• Approved citation settlement agreement with Alex Mandoyan (4-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of November 9, 2022

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a citywide General Plan Amendment with a Program Environmental Impact Report, and on a continuance request for a composting facility expansion. They will also discuss vinyl fencing and landscaping standards for single-family homes, and review commercial cannabis standards.

• General Plan Amendment to update Land Use and Safety Elements and create a new Environmental Justice Element (citywide).
• Continuance request for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to expand the American Organics Regional Composting Facility at 20055 Shay Road.
• Request to allow vinyl fencing and change landscaping standards for single-family residential development (citywide).
• Report on current Victorville Municipal Code commercial cannabis standards (citywide).

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the General Plan's Land Use and Safety Elements and create a new Environmental Justice Element. The Commission also voted to maintain current municipal code standards for residential fencing and landscaping.

• Recommended City Council approval of General Plan Amendment Case No. PLAN21-00034 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council certification of the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (4-0)
• Denied request to change vinyl fencing and landscaping standards for single-family homes (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for American Organics Regional Composting Facility expansion to Dec 14, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 14 and October 12, 2022 meetings (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of November 1, 2022

The City Council will vote on several consent calendar items, including contracts for a remote library kiosk at Sunset Ridge Park and landscape design for Eva Dell Park renovation. Other items include budget amendments for waste tire and organic waste recycling grants, and a roof restoration change order. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on unspecified litigation.

• General Services Provider Agreement with EnvisionWare, Inc. for $221,585.41 for a library kiosk at Sunset Ridge Park
• Consultant agreement with Community Works Design Group for $219,572.50 for Eva Dell Park renovation design
• Change Order No. 1 for Doris Davies Recreation Center Roof Restoration for $89,960.00
• Budget amendment of $167,748.00 for CalRecycle SB 1383 Organic Waste Recycling Grant
• Ratification of Commercial Demand Schedule No. 8 for $8,676,767.68

The City Council approved several budget amendments for CalRecycle grants and authorized funding for park renovations and a library kiosk. The council also ratified payroll and commercial demand schedules.

• Ratified Commercial Demand Schedule No. 8 for $8,676,767.68 (4-0)
• Ratified Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3B for $1,859,418.32 (4-0)
• Approved $61,340 budget amendment for Waste Tire Cleanup Grant (4-0)
• Approved $89,960 change order for Doris Davies Recreation Center roof (4-0)
• Approved $167,748 budget amendment for Organic Waste Recycling Grant (4-0)
• Approved inclusion of part-time employees in Sick Leave Yearly Payoff Program (4-0)
• Approved $221,585.41 agreement for library kiosk at Sunset Ridge Park (4-0)
• Approved $219,572.50 agreement for Eva Dell Park renovation design (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of October 18, 2022

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a $1,953,395 allocation of HOME-ARP funds from the American Rescue Plan Act for homelessness assistance and supportive services. The council is asked to adopt a resolution amending the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and budget to accept the funds, with 85% going to services and 15% to administration. Other items include awarding a $601,714 traffic signal contract, purchasing a $514,601 street sweeper, and approving a $547,775 software agreement.

• Public hearing and vote on $1,953,395 HOME-ARP homeless assistance funds
• Award of $601,714 construction contract for Village Drive & Tawney Ridge Lane traffic signal
• Purchase of Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweeper for $514,601
• Approval of $547,775 five-year agreement with OpenGov for budgeting software
• Ratification of $11,694,683 in commercial payments and $1,801,502 in payroll

The council approved a substantial amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to allocate $1,953,395 in HOME-ARP funds for housing, adopting Resolution No. 22-112. The vote was 3-1, with Council Member Gomez dissenting. Other actions included awarding a $601,714 traffic signal contract, purchasing a $514,602 street sweeper, and approving a $547,775 software agreement.

• Approved $1,953,395 HOME-ARP allocation plan (3-1)
• Awarded $601,714 traffic signal contract to Elecnor Belco Electric (4-0)
• Approved $514,602 purchase of Elgin CNG street sweeper (4-0)
• Approved $547,775 OpenGov software amendment (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 increase for LN Curtis fire equipment agreement (4-0)
• Approved $225,000 increase for All Star Fire Equipment agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution delegating disability retirement authority to City Manager (3-1)
• Motion to add department phone numbers to council business cards failed (2-2)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of October 12, 2022

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on amendments to the Victorville Municipal Code regarding building standards and impact fees. The body will also review a proposal for a wireless communication facility at 15980 Bear Valley Road.

• Proposed amendments to Chapters 5 and 6 of Title 16 to adopt 2022 Title 24 Building Codes
• Proposed revisions to Development Impact Fees and Master Fee Schedules
• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a 60-foot wireless communication facility stealthed as a palm tree at 15980 Bear Valley Road

City Council Regular Meeting of October 4, 2022

The City Council and associated boards are meeting to ratify several million dollars in commercial and payroll demands. The body will also consider the sale of the Duncan Property and Parks Division properties, as well as updates to the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual.

• Ratification of Commercial Demand Schedule No. 6 for $7,677,912.15
• Ratification of Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2B for $1,833,647.48
• Sale of the Duncan Property by the Victorville Water District
• Sale of Parks Division Properties (APNs 3070-401-11, 3070-401-01, 3070-401-02) to Mojave Water Agency
• Supplemental Work Order No. 7 for Wellness Center Phase 1 construction not to exceed $302,968.86

The City Council, sitting as the Airport Authority board, voted 3-1 to settle a lawsuit with the Stapleton Group for $2.5 million. The settlement was the most consequential decision of the meeting. The Council also approved consent items, several resolutions, and property sales, with Councilmember Gomez voting no on multiple items.

• Approved $2.5 million settlement with Stapleton Group in airport lawsuit, 3-1 vote
• Approved consent calendar items 1-3 (monumentation release, demand schedule, payroll), 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 22-096 providing overtime pay for battalion chiefs, 4-0
• Approved side letter agreement with Victorville Professional Firefighters, 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 22-100 amending Conflict of Interest Code, 4-0
• Approved purchase/sale of Duncan Property by Victorville Water District, 3-1
• Approved purchase/sale of Parks Division properties to Mojave Water Agency, 3-1
• Approved Supplemental Work Order No. 7 for Wellness Center Phase 1, $302,968.86, 3-1

City Council Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022

The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding existing litigation before moving to a regular session. The public session includes discussions on rezoning land near Bear Valley Road, purchasing automatic restrooms for city parks, and approving various financial schedules.

• Rezoning of 34 acres north of Bear Valley Road via Ordinance No. 2431
• Purchase of two Exeloo automatic public restrooms for Center Street Park and Brentwood Park up to $470,800.00
• Budget amendment of $64,960.00 for the Waste Tire Enforcement Grant
• Ratification of Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2A totaling $1,793,688.49
• Ratification of Commercial Demand Schedule No. 5 totaling $9,601,808.90

The Victorville City Council approved a $470,800 contract with Exeloo Corporation to purchase two self-cleaning public restrooms for Center Street Park and Brentwood Park. The council also approved the sale of two parcels (APN 3106-261-12 and 3106-261-13) to Oremor Management & Investment Company, contingent on Countywide Oversight Board approval. All consent calendar items and written communications were approved unanimously (4-0). No reportable actions came from closed session.

• Approved $470,800 contract for two Exeloo self-cleaning public restrooms at Center Street Park and Brentwood Park (4-0)
• Approved sale of APN 3106-261-12 and 3106-261-13 to Oremor Management & Investment Company, contingent on Countywide Oversight Board approval (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2431 rezoning 34 acres near Bear Valley Road to mixed-use Planned Unit Development (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-108 for $64,960 Waste Tire Enforcement Grant budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved $1,135,102 Local Transportation Fund claim for FY 2021-2022 (4-0)
• Approved Capital Project Needs Analysis for Green Tree Blvd Extension and Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad projects (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Hinderlinter, de Llamas and Associates contract for Measure P tax audit services, not to exceed $150,000 (4-0)
• Ratified payroll ($1,793,688.49) and commercial demand schedule ($9,601,808.90) (4-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of September 14, 2022

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed development project. The body will discuss a site plan and several permits for a fueling station, hotel, and restaurants.

• Proposed fueling station with alcohol sales and accessory carwash
• Proposed drive-thru restaurants and a hotel
• Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide two existing parcels into six parcels
• Proposed hotel height of 55 feet
• Project location: Southeast corner of U.S. Highway 395 and Dos Palmas

The Commission approved a site plan, conditional use permits, and a tentative parcel map for a fueling station with alcohol sales, an automated carwash, drive-thru restaurants, and a hotel at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 395 and Dos Palmas. The project also includes subdivision of two parcels into six. Approval was subject to conditions including traffic signs and landscaping. The Commission also approved the minutes from the July 13 and August 10, 2022 meetings.

• Approved Resolution No. P-22-036 (Site Plan) for Case No. PLAN21-00019, subject to conditions.
• Approved Resolution No. P-22-037 (Conditional Use Permit for fuel dispensing) for Case No. PLAN21-00019, subject to conditions.
• Approved Resolution No. P-22-038 (Conditional Use Permit for automated carwash) for Case No. PLAN21-00019, subject to conditions.
• Approved Resolution No. P-22-039 (Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales) for Case No. PLAN21-00019, subject to conditions.
• Approved Resolution No. P-22-040 (Conditional Use Permit for hotel) for Case No. PLAN21-00019, subject to conditions.
• Approved Resolution No. P-22-041 (Tentative Parcel Map) for Case No. PLAN21-00019, subject to conditions.
• Adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration with a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project.
• Approved minutes of the July 13, 2022 and August 10, 2022 Regular Planning Commission meetings.

City Council Regular Meeting of August 16, 2022

The City Council will consider a $5,291,906 construction contract for the Pipeline Replacement Project. Other items include reviewing investment policies, approving various settlement agreements, and adopting a five-year capital improvement plan.

• Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 1 and 2: $5,291,906.00 construction contract
• Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan: includes La Mesa Road project for $50,437.54
• Macerich Assistance Payment #8: $466,859 assistance payment for Mall of Victor Valley
• Commercial Demand Schedule No. 2: $12,208,372.49 ratification
• Commercial Demand Schedule No. 3: $6,798,760.34 ratification

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of August 10, 2022

The Planning Commission will consider several land use projects including an elderly care facility and a large mixed-use commercial and residential development. The commission will also review a proposal for 152 single-family lots and discuss potential edits to the Old Town Specific Plan.

• Elderly care facility: 18,340 sq. ft. on 2.3 acres south of Bear Valley Road
• Mixed-use project: 34-acre site with commercial/retail and 376 multi-family units north of Bear Valley Road
• Single-family lots: 152 lots within the Vista Verde Specific Plan at La Mesa Road and Mesa View Drive
• Parcel map: Creation of 3 parcels from one 15-acre site at Cottonwood Street and Pahute Avenue
• Old Town Specific Plan: Discussion regarding land use table edits

The Victorville Planning Commission unanimously approved four development projects: an 18,340 sq. ft. elderly care facility, a 34-acre mixed-use project with 376 residential units, a 152-lot single-family subdivision, and a 3-parcel commercial map. All votes were 5-0. The commission also discussed possible edits to the Old Town Specific Plan land use table but took no action.

• Approved site plan for 18,340 sq. ft. elderly care facility on 2.3 acres (5-0)
• Recommended approval of mixed-use project with 376 residential units and 230,632 sq. ft. commercial on 34 acres (5-0)
• Approved tentative tract map for 152 single-family lots at La Mesa Road and Mesa View Drive (5-0)
• Approved tentative parcel map for 3 parcels at Cottonwood Street and Pahute Avenue (5-0)
• Discussed Old Town Specific Plan land use table edits; no action taken

City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 3, 2022

The City Council is holding a public hearing to finalize assessments for landscape, drainage, and street lighting districts for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. The body is also considering amendments to the City Manager's employment agreement and the renewal of the City Attorney's legal services agreement.

• Public hearing for final approval of Engineer’s Reports and Resolution Nos. 22-087 through 22-090 for various maintenance assessment districts
• Proposed First Amendment to the Employment Agreement for City Manager Keith C. Metzler
• Renewal of the Legal Services Agreement for the City Attorney
• Report on Old Town Street Lighting Update

The Victorville City Council approved the annual confirmation of maintenance assessment districts for FY 2022/2023, adopted resolutions 22-087 through 22-090, and approved a first amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement with an annual salary of $303,000. The council also renewed the legal services agreement for the City Attorney and received a report on Old Town street lighting. All votes were 3-1 with Councilmember Gomez dissenting on the assessment districts, salary, and legal services renewal.

• Approved maintenance assessment districts for FY 2022/2023 (3-1)
• Approved City Manager salary amendment to $303,000 (3-1)
• Renewed Legal Services Agreement for City Attorney (3-1)
• Received and filed Old Town Street Lighting Update (4-0)
• Directed City Manager to review street safety at Amargosa Road and Eucalyptus Street (4-0)
• Agreed to receive monthly reports on litigation costs affecting Councilmembers (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of July 19, 2022

The City Council and Water District Board will review annual assessments for unpaid utility fees. The agenda includes several contract awards for city services, infrastructure purchases, and a new development agreement.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 22-046 regarding unpaid rubbish, sewer, storm drain, and recycling fees
• Adoption of Resolution No. VWD 22-006 regarding unpaid water fees
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2430 for a single family residential subdivision by SLPR, LLC
• Award of $761,019.36 contract for household hazardous waste disposal services
• Purchase of data backup and cyber recovery infrastructure for $1,047,154.55

The Victorville City Council approved extending City Manager Keith C. Metzler's contract to June 30, 2030, with a 3-1 vote (Councilmember Gomez voting no), and will discuss compensation at the next regular meeting. The council also authorized limited waivers of attorney-client privilege regarding upcoming criminal proceedings against Councilmember Gomez, voting 2-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Irving voting no. Several routine items were approved, including annual assessments, contracts, and a resolution creating the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency.

• Extended City Manager's contract to June 30, 2030 (3-1)
• Authorized limited waivers of attorney-client privilege in criminal proceedings against Councilmember Gomez (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-046 confirming annual assessments for unpaid rubbish, sewer, storm drain, hazardous waste, and recycling fees (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. VWD 22-006 confirming annual assessments for unpaid water fees (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 3-11, including Commercial Demand Schedule No. 24 ($7,977,675.14) and No. 1 ($15,851,878.36), with Councilmember Gomez voting no on item 11
• Cancelled August 2, 2022 regular City Council meeting (3-1)
• Approved maintenance assessment district resolutions for FY 2022/2023, with public hearing set for August 3, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved two water treatment chemical provider agreements totaling $252,315.04 (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting of July 13, 2022

The Victorville Planning Commission approved a site plan and mitigated negative declaration for an 18,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution facility at the southeast corner of Ottawa Street and Enterprise Way. The commission also approved minutes from three prior meetings and continued three public hearings to August 10, 2022. No public comments were made on any item.

• Approved minutes of April 13, May 11, and June 8, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Case No. PLAN22-00004 for warehouse at Ottawa & Enterprise (5-0)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for warehouse project (5-0)
• Continued Case No. PLAN21-00023 (mixed-use development) to Aug 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued Case No. PLAN21-00040 (152 single-family lots) to Aug 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued Case No. PLAN22-00001 (3-parcel map) to Aug 10, 2022 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of June 21, 2022

The City Council and various boards are reviewing the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and proposed electric service rate schedules. Other items include a pipeline replacement contract, residential development extensions, and municipal election planning.

• Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 31 construction contract: $2,633,939.49
• Development Agreement extension for SLPR, LLC 319-lot subdivision near Stoddard Wells Road
• Proposed electric service rate schedules for Commercial and Industrial Customers at SCLA/Foxborough Industrial Park
• FY 2022-2023 Annual Appropriations Limit: $1,353,287,884
• Amendment to increase VVWRA connection fees by $1,300,000

The Victorville City Council, sitting in multiple capacities, adopted the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and related resolutions, approved a $2.63 million construction contract for the Pipeline Replacement Project Area 31, and approved a development agreement extension for a 319-lot subdivision. The council also adopted new electric rate schedules for commercial and industrial customers at SCLA and Foxborough Industrial Park, effective July 1, 2022, and January 1, 2023. Several items passed with a 3-1 vote, with Councilmember Gomez voting no on the budget, benefits resolution, and other items.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 annual budget and related resolutions (3-1)
• Awarded $2,633,939.49 construction contract to The Van Dyke Corporation for Pipeline Replacement Project Area 31 (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2430 for development agreement with SLPR, LLC for Tentative Tract Map 14525 extension (4-0)
• Adopted electric rate schedules via Resolutions No. 22-060 and 22-061 (4-0)
• Adopted Benefits Resolution No. 22-068 revising Table of Organization (3-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to Waste Disposal Agreement with County of San Bernardino (3-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-066 and 22-067 for General Municipal Election and consolidation (4-0)
• Approved training schedule for Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones, and Councilmember Becerra (3-1)

City Council Adjourned Special Meeting of June 14, 2022

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss and provide direction on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. No formal action is taken at this meeting; a public hearing to adopt the budget is scheduled for June 21, 2022. The workshop covers revenue projections, financial conditions, and Council priorities.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 budget totals $334.9 million in revenue and $320.7 million in expenditures
• General Fund budget of $88.7 million with projected deficit of $465,242
• Police department budget increases 21% to $40.1 million
• Planning department budget increases 176% to $9.0 million
• Capital expenditures decrease 44% to $44.5 million

The City Council held a budget workshop for the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. No formal action was taken; the council discussed the budget and provided direction to staff. A public hearing to consider adopting the budget is scheduled for June 21, 2022.

• Discussed FY 2022-2023 proposed budget, no action taken
• Scheduled public hearing for June 21, 2022 to consider budget adoption

Measure P Oversight Committee Special Meeting of June 9, 2022

The committee is reviewing the proposed fiscal year 2022-23 revenue allocation for Measure P. The plan includes funding for public safety, community improvements, and homelessness solutions based on projected tax revenues.

• $31,085,185 in proposed Measure P expenditures
• $6,447,085 allocated to the Police Department
• $4,638,216 allocated to the Fire Department
• $7,032,787 allocated to Homelessness/Housing
• Approval of May 20, 2021, meeting minutes

The Measure P Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes of its May 20, 2021 meeting and the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Measure P revenue allocation plan, finding it consistent with ballot spending priorities. The plan will be submitted to the City Council via a transmittal letter. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2021 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Measure P revenue allocation plan and transmittal letter to City Council (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting for June 8, 2022

The Victorville Planning Commission approved a one-year extension for Tentative Tract Map 14525, a 319-lot single-family subdivision, and approved a minor site plan for exterior modifications to a commercial building at 14668 Seventh Street. All three continuance requests for mixed-use, single-family, and parcel map projects were continued to the July 13, 2022 hearing. No public comments were made on the first two items, and one speaker opposed the continuance of the mixed-use project.

• Approved Development Agreement for Tentative Tract Map 14525 extension (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan ADMN22-00042 for 14668 Seventh Street (4-0)
• Continued Case PLAN21-00023 (mixed-use) to July 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued Case PLAN21-00040 (152 single-family lots) to July 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued Case PLAN22-00001 (parcel map) to July 13, 2022 (4-0)

City Council Special Meeting of June 8, 2022

The City Council is reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget to discuss revenue projections and financial conditions. No action is required during this meeting, as a public hearing is scheduled for June 21, 2022, to consider adopting the budget.

• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Workshop
• Public hearing set for June 21, 2022, for budget adoption

The City Council held a special meeting as a budget workshop for the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. No action was taken; the council discussed the budget and provided direction to staff. A public hearing to consider adopting the budget is scheduled for June 21, 2022.

• Held budget workshop for FY 2022-23, no action taken
• Scheduled public hearing for June 21, 2022, to consider budget adoption

City Council Regular Meeting of June 7, 2022

The City Council and Victorville Water District will hold public hearings to establish new user fees, development impact fees, and water standby charges for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The body will also consider a contract to operate a homeless shelter and a project proposal for road funding.

• Proposed standby charges for Water Improvement Districts One and Two (Resolutions VWD 22-009 and VWD 22-010)
• City-wide comprehensive user fee study and master user fee schedule (Resolution No. 22-055)
• Agreement with High Desert Homeless Services, Inc. to operate interim shelter at Westwinds Sports Center not to exceed $2,041,119.00
• Commercial Demand Schedule No. 22 in the amount of $3,795,163.70
• Payroll Demand Schedule No. 10B in the amount of $1,585,868.55

The City Council, acting as the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, approved a $2,041,119 agreement with High Desert Homeless Services to operate the interim homeless shelter at Westwinds Sports Center, along with a no-cost sublease. The council also approved several fee-related resolutions, including development impact fees and a master user fee schedule, each by a 3-1 vote. Consent calendar items, including a settlement agreement and various security releases, were approved 4-0. The meeting included a moment of silence for the Uvalde shooting victims.

• Approved $2,041,119 homeless shelter contract with High Desert Homeless Services (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-048 authorizing no-cost sublease of Westwinds Sports Center (4-0)
• Adopted DIF Nexus Studies and Capital Improvement Plan resolutions (3-1)
• Adopted Master Fee Schedule for DIF and Capacity Charges, joined SCIP and BOLD programs (3-1)
• Adopted city-wide user fee study and master fee schedule (3-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-15, including settlement agreement with Hong Keng Zheng (4-0)
• Approved AB 361 teleconferencing findings for public meetings (3-1)
• Approved Bear Valley Road project proposal for state funding (3-1)

City Council Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022

The City Council voted 3-1 to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a fueling station and convenience store at the southwest corner of Mojave Drive and Amargosa Road. The Council also voted 3-1 to affirm the Planning Commission's approval of a Sikh temple at 15975 Stoddard Wells Road, including required street improvements and underground utilities. Several other items were approved, including a $24,089 septic-to-sewer contract and a firefighter MOU.

• Appeal of Sikh temple denied; Planning Commission decision affirmed (3-1)
• Appeal of fueling station denied; Planning Commission denial upheld (3-1)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2428 adjusting City Council salaries (3-1)
• Awarded $24,089 septic-to-sewer contract to T.R. Stewart Corp. (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Victorville Professional Firefighters (4-0)
• Approved $155,163 contract for automatic gates at fire stations (3-1)
• Approved $1,283,416.26 purchase of Dell servers and storage (3-1, Gomez no on items 23-24)
• Authorized letter opposing listing Western Joshua Tree as threatened (3-1)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of May 11, 2022

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a parcel map for a shopping center and an automotive repair facility. The body will also consider a proposal for a youth emergency shelter and conduct a workshop on the General Plan Land Use Element Update.

• Tentative Parcel Map to create seven parcels at Bear Valley Road and Hesperia Road
• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a 1,200 sq. ft. automotive repair facility at 16650 Mojave Drive
• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a youth emergency shelter at 16857 ‘C’ Street
• Public workshop to review draft Land Use Map and goals for the General Plan Land Use Element Update

The Victorville Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a youth emergency shelter at 16857 'C' Street, with modified conditions including a 1-year green plan grace period and suspension of underground utilities. The commission also approved a tentative parcel map for a commercial shopping center at Bear Valley and Hesperia Roads, and a site plan and conditional use permit for an automotive repair facility at 16650 Mojave Drive. A public workshop was held to review the draft Land Use Map for the General Plan update.

• Approved tentative parcel map for 7 parcels at Bear Valley/Hesperia (4-0)
• Approved site plan and conditional use permit for auto repair at 16650 Mojave Dr (4-0)
• Approved youth emergency shelter CUP and site plan with modified conditions (3-1)
• Held public workshop on draft Land Use Map and policies

City Council Special Meeting of May 9, 2022

The City Council is meeting to discuss a User Fee Study conducted by NBS Government Finance Group. The study analyzes whether existing fees exceed the cost of providing services and offers a way to align fees with cost recovery policies.

• Review of City-Wide User Fee Study covering departments including Planning, Building, Police, and Fire Prevention

The Victorville City Council held a special meeting on May 9, 2022, primarily as a workshop to discuss the User Fee Study. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only, and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Held workshop on User Fee Study (no action required)

City Council Regular Meeting of May 3, 2022

The City Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2429 to increase the City Manager's contracting and purchasing authority from $50,000 to $125,000. The body is also reviewing various contracts, budget appropriations, and a settlement agreement.

• Ordinance No. 2429 to increase City Manager purchasing authority to $125,000
• Contract award to Constant Associates, Inc. not to exceed $129,060.00 for emergency operations plans
• Ratification of Commercial Demand Schedule No. 20 in the amount of $4,530,136.80
• Ratification of Payroll Demand Schedule No. 9B in the amount of $1,564,620.33
• Reallocation of $15,900 in Residential Curb Appeal Program funds for 14627 Prenda St.

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2429, which increases the City Manager's purchasing and contracting authority and revises bidding thresholds, passing 3-1. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a settlement agreement with 9Sphere, LLC, and a contract for emergency operations plans. One item to oppose listing the Western Joshua Tree as threatened was approved 3-1, while a motion to support AB 2836 passed unanimously.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2429 to increase City Manager's purchasing authority (3-1)
• Approved settlement agreement with 9Sphere, LLC (4-0)
• Awarded contract to Constant Associates, Inc. for $129,060 (4-0)
• Approved Amendment 13 with Woodard & Curran for wastewater plant (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-038 for utility fund appropriations (3-1)
• Approved Law Enforcement Contract Amendment #94-909-A-49 and SRO MOU (3-1)
• Authorized staff to bring back item on AB 2836 support (4-0)
• Authorized staff to bring back item opposing Western Joshua Tree listing (3-1)

City Council Regular Meeting of April 19, 2022

The City Council will review a multi-year HUD consolidated plan and annual action plan for community development funds. The agenda also includes several equipment purchases, security releases for various tracts, and the authorization of electric revenue bonds.

• Approval of 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
• Allocation of $60,000 in CDBG-CV funds to the Symba Center
• Issuance of City of Victorville Electric Revenue Bonds via Resolution No. 22-036
• Purchase of an International Bergkamp FP5 Flameless Patcher Truck for $292,302
• Purchase of a Peterbilt MB Longline Striper for $427,073.22

The Victorville City Council, acting as the Victorville Water District, approved two water rights purchases totaling $6,296,000, including fees, with a 3-1 vote each. The council also approved issuing electric revenue bonds, adopted the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, and approved several equipment purchases and contracts.

• Approved purchase of 478 acre-feet of water rights from Soppeland Revocable Trust for $645,300 (3-1)
• Approved purchase of 3,800 acre-feet of water rights from Neil and Mary De Vries Family Trust for $5,225,000 (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-036 authorizing electric revenue bonds and BNP Paribas consent (4-0)
• Approved 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan and $60,000 CDBG-CV allocation to Symba Center (4-0)
• Approved purchases of Bergkamp patcher truck ($292,302), Peterbilt striper ($427,073.22), and Altec bucket truck ($211,915.02) (3-1)
• Awarded Cisco network equipment purchase to Logicalis, Inc. up to $273,831.34 (4-0)
• Approved AGA Engineers agreement for Seventh Street traffic signal plans up to $90,000 (4-0)
• Approved moving purchasing authority threshold revision to May 3, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of April 13, 2022

The Planning Commission is reviewing several land use items including residential tract maps and a fueling station. The agenda also includes a proposal for a youth emergency shelter.

• Continuance request for 298 single-family lots at Eucalyptus Street and Caliente Road
• Continuance request for 320 lot subdivision at Bellflower Street and Dos Palmas Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a fueling station and convenience store at Mojave Drive and Amargosa Road
• Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a youth emergency shelter at 16857 ‘C’ Street

The Victorville Planning Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit for a fueling station and convenience store at the southwest corner of Mojave Drive and Amargosa Road, voting 4-1 to adopt Option A (denial). The commission also approved continuances for two residential subdivision projects, allowing applicants to re-advertise and re-notice for future hearings, and continued a youth emergency shelter project to the May 11, 2022 meeting.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for fueling station and convenience store at Mojave Drive and Amargosa Road (4-1)
• Approved continuance for Tentative Tract Map 20341 (298 single-family lots at Eucalyptus and Caliente) (5-0)
• Approved continuance for PLN16-00006 (320-lot subdivision at Bellflower and Dos Palmas) (5-0)
• Continued youth emergency shelter at 16857 'C' Street to May 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 9 and March 9, 2022 with correction (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of April 5, 2022

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding mandatory organic waste disposal reduction. The meeting also includes discussions on funding for the Victorville Wellness Center and various land use and security reductions.

• Ordinance No. 2425: Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction
• Wellness Center modular bathrooms agreement with Urban Bloc, Inc. up to $1,200,021.00
• Wellness Center shelter units agreement with Connect Homes up to $5,069,607.00
• Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18 ratification of $8,744,397.16
• Ordinance No. 2426: Zone change for property at Balsam Road and Winona Street extension

The City Council approved agreements for the Victorville Wellness Center: $5,069,607 for shelter units from Connect Homes and $1,300,602 for modular bathrooms from Urban Bloc, both in 2-1 votes with Mayor Pro Tem Irving absent. The Council also introduced an ordinance for mandatory organic waste disposal reduction (3-1) and directed staff to prepare an ordinance raising the City Manager's purchasing authority to $125,000 (2-1).

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2425 for mandatory organic waste reduction (3-1)
• Approved $5,069,607 shelter units agreement with Connect Homes (2-1)
• Approved $1,300,602 modular bathrooms agreement with Urban Bloc (2-1)
• Approved purchase agreement with Mustafa Family Trust for APN 0396-131-05 (2-1)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance increasing City Manager purchasing authority to $125,000 (2-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 2-15, with Councilmember Gomez voting no on items 7 and 13
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-032 for BNP Paribas Letter of Credit amendment (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-028 declaring surplus land and transferring to SCLAA (3-1)

City Council Special Meeting of March 29, 2022

The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2427 to change the vote required to waive competitive bidding for public works projects from a four-fifths supermajority to a majority vote. Additionally, the Council will receive an overview of methodology regarding Development Impact Fee studies.

• Ordinance No. 2427: Amending VMC Section 2.28.230(b) regarding bidding requirement exceptions
• Development Impact Fee (DIF) Studies overview

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2427, which modifies the vote requirement for adopting resolutions that authorize exceptions to bidding requirements in limited circumstances. The ordinance passed first reading by a 3-1 vote, with Councilmember Gomez voting no. The council also discussed Development Impact Fee studies but took no formal action.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2427 amending purchasing code vote requirement (3-1)
• Waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2427
• Discussed Development Impact Fee studies, no action taken

City Council Special Meeting of March 17. 2022

The City Council will meet to consider an appointment for a vacant City Council seat. The meeting also includes the award of a Phase 1 construction contract for the Wellness Center Project by the Victorville Water District.

• Wellness Center Project - Phase 1 Construction Contract award by Victorville Water District
• Appointment to a vacant City Council seat

The City Council, acting as the Victorville Water District Board, approved a $4,827,947.76 construction contract with Angeles Contractor Inc. for Phase 1 of the Wellness Center project. The motion passed 3-1, with Councilmember Gomez voting no. The council also voted 4-0 to object to considering an appointment to the vacant City Council seat, effectively tabling that item.

• Awarded $4,827,947.76 Phase 1 construction contract to Angeles Contractor Inc. for Wellness Center (3-1)
• Objected to consideration of appointment to vacant City Council seat (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of March 15, 2022

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change and site plan for a 212-unit multi-family apartment complex. The body is also deciding on several construction and management contracts for the Wellness Center project and a mid-year budget review.

• Proposed 212-unit apartment complex at the Southeast corner of Balsam Road and Winona Street
• Wellness Center Phase 1 construction contract awarded to Angeles Contractor Inc. for $4,827,947.76
• Wellness Center construction management agreement with Pacifica Services, Inc. up to $2,373,601
• Mid-year budget review and amendment requests for the City, Water District, and Airport Authority
• Purchase of 108 Leotek LED safety lights for $64,480.05

The City Council approved a site plan, general plan amendment, and zone change for a 212-unit multi-family apartment complex at the southeast corner of Balsam Road and the logical extension of Winona Street, with a mitigated negative declaration. The council also approved the mid-year budget review and amendments for the city, water district, and airport authority, and approved several other items including a benefits resolution, a compensation study contract, and a wellness center construction management agreement. A motion to award the Phase 1 construction contract for the Wellness Center to Angels Contractors Inc. failed, but a special meeting was scheduled to reconsider it.

• Approved 212-unit apartment complex with mitigated negative declaration, general plan amendment, and zone change (4-0)
• Approved mid-year budget amendments for City, Water District, and Airport Authority (3-1)
• Adopted Benefits Resolution 22-020 revising Table of Organization and Compensation Schedule (4-0)
• Approved $85,300 compensation study agreement with Reward Strategy Group (3-1)
• Approved $4,827,947.76 Wellness Center Phase 1 construction contract with Angels Contractors Inc. (failed 3-1)
• Approved $2,373,601 Wellness Center construction management agreement with Pacifica Services Inc. (3-1)
• Approved $64,480.05 purchase of 108 Leotek LED safety lights (4-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for March 17, 2022 to appoint councilmember and reconsider Item 18 (3-1)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 9, 2022

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed development featuring a fueling station, convenience store, and drive-thru restaurant. The project includes requests for conditional use permits to allow for fuel dispensing and off-site beer and wine sales.

• Fueling station, convenience store, and drive-thru restaurant at the northwest corner of Nisqualli Road and Mariposa Road
• Conditional Use Permit for fuel dispensing (Resolution No. P-22-013)
• Site Plan approval (Resolution No. P-22-014)
• Conditional Use Permit for off-site beer and wine sales (Resolution No. P-22-015)
• Mitigated Negative Declaration for environmental assessment

The Victorville Planning Commission approved a site plan and two conditional use permits for a fueling station with a convenience store, drive-thru restaurant, and beer/wine sales, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The motion passed 3-1, with Commissioner Mesen dissenting. The commission also approved revised minutes from January 12, 2022, unanimously.

• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for fueling station project (3-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for fuel dispensing facility, Resolution P-22-013 (3-1)
• Approved Site Plan, Resolution P-22-014 (3-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales, Resolution P-22-015 (3-1)
• Approved revised minutes of January 12, 2022 (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of March 1, 2022

The City Council and various boards will review a $1.68 million construction contract for sewer main lining and several mid-year budget amendments. Additional items include land declarations, loan agreements, and a contract for fence construction at Fire Station 311.

• Sewer Main Lining at Various Locations 2022 Project: $1,682,656.50 contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp.
• Mid-Year Budget Review and Amendment Request for the 2021-22 Fiscal Budget
• Rejection of all bids for Annual Supply Agreement for Water Treatment Chemicals (Project #CC22-074)
• Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16: $8,272,620.52 ratification
• Fire Station 311 fence and gate construction contract: up to $198,000.00 with All American Fence Company

The City Council awarded a $1,682,656.50 construction contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. for the Sewer Main Lining Various Locations 2022 Project. The mid-year budget review was continued to the March 15, 2022 meeting. Several consent calendar items were approved, including rejecting and resoliciting bids for water treatment chemicals, ratifying financial schedules, and approving various resolutions and contracts.

• Awarded $1,682,656.50 sewer main lining contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. (3-0)
• Continued mid-year budget review to March 15, 2022 meeting
• Rejected all bids and directed resolicitation for water treatment chemicals supply agreement
• Ratified Commercial Demand Schedule No. 16 for $8,272,620.52
• Ratified Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7B for $1,548,994.16
• Approved Benefits Resolution No. 22-020 and Table of Organization (continued to March 15)
• Declared Civic Properties as surplus land (3-0)
• Approved $150,000 amendment for sales and use tax audit services (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of February 15, 2022

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2022/2023-2026/2027 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for HUD grants. Other business includes approving construction agreements, mortgage assistance reallocations, and various city service payments.

• Public hearing for HUD FY 2022/2023-2026/2027 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
• Construction agreement of $3,459,220 to Pacific Utility Installation, Inc. for SCLA substation expansion
• Allocation of $31,336 to the California Route 66 Museum via ARPA funds
• Reallocation of $20,527.50 and $36,000 to Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) and Home Program accounts
• Ratification of $1,569,622.29 in payroll and $7,552,889.48 in commercial demand schedules

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included a 20% reduction of landscaping securities for Tract Map No. 16720, an 80% reduction of public improvement securities for Case No. EROW19-00042, and a Notice of Completion for block walls and gates at well sites. The council also adopted Resolution No. 22-014 approving the First Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with RE Gaskell West 2 LLC, and passed Ordinance No. 2424 on second reading for a Planned Unit Development at Eucalyptus Street and Richmond Avenue. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to comply with SB 1383, a consultant agreement with Harris & Associates for annual progress reports, a construction agreement with Pacific Utility Installations for the SCLA substation expansion, and allocated $31,336 in ARPA funds to the California Route 66 Museum.

• Approved consent calendar items, including reductions of landscaping and public improvement securities, and a Notice of Completion for well site block walls and gates.
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-014 approving the First Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with RE Gaskell West 2 LLC.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2424 on second reading, establishing a Planned Unit Development for single-family residential development at Eucalyptus Street and Richmond Avenue.
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-013 approving the Notification of Intent to comply with SB 1383.
• Approved a consultant agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc. for annual progress reports, not to exceed $20,900.
• Awarded a construction agreement to Pacific Utility Installations, Inc. for the SCLA Substation Expansion project in the amount of $3,459,220.
• Authorized allocation of $31,336 in ARPA funds to the California Route 66 Museum.
• Directed staff to return with revisions to Chapter 8 to create an objective process for granting letters of recognition, certificates, and proclamations.

Planning Commission Meeting for February 9th

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several residential and commercial projects. These include a 194-lot subdivision, a 212-unit apartment complex, and a new shopping center. The body will also consider permits for wireless communication facilities and a youth emergency shelter.

• 194 lot single-family residential subdivision at Olivine Road and Monte Vista Road
• 212 unit multi-family apartment complex at Balsam Road and Winona Street extension
• 98,000 sq. ft. multi-tenant shopping center at Bear Valley Road and Amethyst Road
• Two wireless communication facilities disguised as pine trees (65' and 70' tall)
• Youth emergency shelter at 16857 ‘C’ Street

The Victorville Planning Commission approved four development projects: a 194-lot single-family subdivision at Olivine and Monte Vista Roads, a 212-unit apartment complex with a General Plan Amendment and zone change at Balsam Road and Winona Street, a 98,000 sq ft shopping center at Bear Valley and Amethyst Roads, and two wireless communication facilities disguised as pine trees (one at Amethyst Road, one at 13801 Rodeo Drive). The commission also continued a public hearing for a youth emergency shelter at 16857 'C' Street to April 13, 2022, and approved the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes. All votes were 4-0 except the shelter continuation, which passed 3-1.

• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map PLAN18-00039 for 194-lot subdivision (4-0)
• Approved Resolutions P-22-010, P-22-011, P-22-012 for 212-unit apartment complex, General Plan Amendment, and zone change (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan PLAN21-00032 for 98,000 sq ft shopping center (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan PLAN21-00028 for 65-ft pine tree cell tower (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan PLAN21-00035 for 70-ft pine tree cell tower (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for youth emergency shelter PLAN21-00037 to April 13, 2022 (3-1)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2022 meeting (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of February 1, 2022

The City Council and associated boards are deciding on several infrastructure projects for the Southern California Logistics Airport and city service contracts. The meeting includes approvals for electrical grid interconnection and various construction and consulting agreements.

• Payment of $1,109,497 additional assessment to the Public Entity Risk Management Authority (PERMA)
• Contract award to Universal Coatings, Inc. for Building 717 and 728 Roof Replacement not to exceed $745,000
• Contract award to Air Exchange, Inc. for a vehicle exhaust extraction system not to exceed $277,376.14
• Purchase of light fixtures from Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for $215,315
• Agreement with Southern California Edison to interconnect the electrical grid at the Southern California Logistics Airport

The City Council voted 3-1 to initiate litigation through an interpleader action to determine which attorney is entitled to compensation under the California Voting Rights Act. The council also approved several consent calendar items and contracts, including a $1.76 million payroll warrant list and a $6.1 million commercial demand schedule.

• Approved initiating litigation via interpleader action (3-1)
• Ratified Payroll Demand Schedule No. 6B for $1,760,944.39 (4-0)
• Ratified Commercial Demand Schedule No. 14 for $6,097,415.37 (4-0)
• Authorized SCE interconnection agreement for VMUS at SCLA (4-0)
• Approved $1,109,497 additional PERMA assessment payment (4-0)
• Approved $48,000 consulting agreement with Harris & Associates (4-0)
• Approved $125,000 increase to VJL Waste Management agreement (4-0)
• Awarded $745,000 roof replacement contract to Universal Coatings (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting of January 18, 2022

The City Council approved a Planned Unit Development with an environmental exemption for a single-family residential development at the southeast corner of Eucalyptus Street and Richmond Avenue, introducing Ordinance No. 2424 and adopting Resolution No. P-22-006. The council also adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update with a Negative Declaration. Several consent calendar items were approved, including a second reading of Ordinance No. 2423 allowing studio efficiency units in the Old Town Specific Plan. The council authorized a $28 million Homekey Round 2 grant appropriation for a Wellness Center project.

• Approved PUD and Development Plan for Tracts 16887 and 17599 at Eucalyptus & Richmond (4-0)
• Adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and Negative Declaration (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2423 allowing 320 sq ft studio units in Old Town (4-0)
• Approved $28,004,058 Homekey Round 2 grant appropriation for Wellness Center (4-0)
• Approved $98,353.50 purchase of GE LED traffic signal bulbs (4-0)
• Approved $199,000 amendment for Illumination Foundation shelter services (4-0)
• Approved SRO MOU with Adelanto Elementary School District (3-0)
• Approved teleconferencing under AB 361 (3-1)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of January 12, 2022

The Planning Commission will conduct a public scoping meeting for a proposed warehouse distribution building and parcel map. The body will also consider policies for new car washes and gas stations and update its own operating rules.

• Public scoping meeting for a 1,000,000 square foot warehouse distribution building on a 52-acre M-2 Heavy Industrial site
• Tentative Parcel Map to create one parcel from 17 existing parcels
• Consideration of Resolution No. P-21-052 regarding placement guidance for new car washes and gas stations
• Approval of Resolution P-22-001 to adopt updated Planning Commission Rules
• Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Victorville Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 12, 2022, and took several actions. It approved a policy (Resolution No. P-21-052) providing placement guidance for new car washes and gas stations, with a 4-1 vote. The commission also adopted updated Planning Commission Rules (Resolution P-22-001) unanimously, approved the December 8, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections, and authorized teleconferencing for public meetings under AB 361. A public scoping meeting was held for a proposed 1,000,000 square foot warehouse project, but no decision was made on it.

• Approved Resolution No. P-21-052 for car wash and gas station placement guidance (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution P-22-001 updating Planning Commission Rules (5-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Authorized teleconferencing for public meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Reappointed Commissioner Kurth as Chair and Commissioner Harriman as Vice Chair (unopposed)