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Victorville public meetings in 2025

41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025

City Council to approve $21.24 million commercial demand schedule

The Victorville City Council will hold public hearings to update the Master User Fee Schedule and the Development Impact Fees schedule, then adopt the related resolutions. It will ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3B for $2,393,774.55 and Commercial Demand Schedule No. 11 for $21,243,303.38. The Council will also approve a $148,500 design contract for Doris Davies Park and accept notices of completion for major infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fee schedule updates and development impact fees

The Victorville City Council approved updates to the Master User Fee Schedule and the Development Impact Fees and Capacity Charges, both by 4-0 votes. The council also approved a letter of support for the Barstow International Gateway Development Project with BNSF, awarded a $148,500 contract to Wallace Group for Doris Davies Park design, and made multiple committee appointments.

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation for point 3 Moved: Council Member Irving Seconded: Mayor Becerra Motion passed 4-0
8 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Becerra yea · Mora yea · Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Becerra yea · Mora yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 3 through 8 10. Moved: Council Member Irving Seconded: Mayor Becerra Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Becerra yea · Mora yea
Motion was made to authorize a letter of support from the City Council for the Barstow International Gateway Development Project with BNSF Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Irving…
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Becerra yea · Mora yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Council Member Irving Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Becerra yea · Mora yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Becerra yea · Mora yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation 13. Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Council Member Irving Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Becerra yea · Mora yea
Motion was made to consider San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)/San Bernardino Associated Governments (SBCOG) Board of Directors and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority…
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Becerra yea · Mora yea
Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of December 10, 2025

Commission to decide on revoking or reinstating DB’s Sports Bar license

The Victorville Planning Commission will first approve minutes from September and October 2025 meetings. It will hold public hearings on several items, including an appeal to either uphold the revocation or reinstate the business license for DB’s Sports Bar at 14513 Seventh Street. Other agenda items include a citywide code amendment for mixed‑use housing, a medical office site plan and conditional use permit, a continuance request for an industrial warehouse project, and a progress report on the Family Assistance Program and High Desert Homeless Services.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission upholds revocation of sports bar license and adopts code amendment

The commission approved the September and October 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 4-0 to uphold the revocation of Business License BSLC-000035-2023 for DB’s Sports Bar. It also adopted a municipal code amendment adding residential development requirements to mixed‑use zones and approved a medical office conditional use permit and site plan. The hearing on an industrial warehouse site plan was continued to February 11, 2026, and a homeless services progress report was filed.

Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025

Council to adopt Ordinance 2460, updating the fire code to the 2025 California edition

The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 2460 to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with a CEQA exemption. It will also approve meeting minutes, release securities for tract maps, ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 10 for $4,556,244.97 and Payroll Demand Schedule No. 3A for $2,596,750.86, adopt a four‑way stop at Bear Valley Road and Mesa View Drive, and approve a $150,000 medical‑respite grant from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints new Mayor, adopts fire code update and approves key budget items

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2460, updating the fire code and granting a CEQA exemption (4‑0). Council members appointed Corrine Mora to the vacant District 2 seat, Council Member Becerra as Mayor, and Council Member Harriman as Mayor Pro Tem (votes 3‑1, 5‑0, 5‑0). The council also approved a four‑way stop at Bear Valley Road and Mesa View Drive, a $150,000 medical‑respite grant, and a $958,251 housing‑program budget amendment (all 5‑0). Consent‑calendar items, including releases of securities and ratifications of demand schedules, were approved (4‑0).

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to appoint Corrine Mora to the vacant seat in District 2 Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Comments ensued Motion passed 3-1
3 yea
Gaudin yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025

Victorville City Council to discuss potential new sales tax measure

The City Council will consider a General Transaction and Use Tax measure and vote on several municipal code amendments. The body is also reviewing various financial demand schedules and infrastructure project completions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Raising Cane’s annexation and special tax levy

The council approved a series of ordinances and budget items, including the annexation of the Raising Cane’s development into Community Facilities District No. 2024‑01 with a special tax levy. It also rejected all bids for the Sewer Main Lining Project and directed staff to begin steps for a general transaction and use tax measure for the 2026 ballot. Additional actions included ratifying payroll and commercial demand schedules, releasing subdivision securities, and granting an easement to Southern California Edison.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to appoint Terrance Stone to the Victorville Planning Commission Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Irving Motion failed 2-2
2 yea
Irving yea · Becerra yea
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of November 12, 2025

Planning Commission to hear waste‑processing facility and large warehouse proposals

The Commission will approve the minutes from its August 13 and September 3, 2025 meetings. It will hold a public hearing on a Burrtec Construction Waste and Demolition Waste Processing Facility covering about 6.09 acres, considering a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Conditional Use Permit (Resolution P-25-033) and Site Plan (Resolution P-25-034). The body will conduct a public scoping meeting for a Draft Environmental Impact Report for two industrial warehouse distribution buildings totaling approximately 1.7 million square feet on 113 acres. The Commission will continue the hearing on a site plan for two industrial warehouse buildings (174,000 sq ft on 8.5 acres) and schedule further consideration for December 10, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Burrtec waste facility permit and site plan

The commission approved the minutes of the August 13 and September 3 meetings by a 3‑0 vote. It then adopted staff recommendations for the Burrtec Construction Waste and Demolition Waste Processing Facility, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration, a Conditional Use Permit (Resolution No. P‑25‑033), and a Site Plan (Resolution No. P‑25‑034), all passed 3‑0. Finally, the commission approved a continuance request for Case No. PLAN23‑00023 to extend its public hearing to December 10, 2025, also by a 3‑0 vote.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation. Moved: Commissioner Marshall Seconded: Commissioner Thomas Motion passed 3-0
3 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Thomas yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations with the revisions. Moved: Commissioner Thomas Seconded: Commissioner Marshall Motion passed 3-0
3 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Thomas yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation. Moved: Commissioner Thomas Seconded: Chair Marsh Motion passed 3-0
3 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Thomas yea
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of November 4, 2025

City Council to adopt multiple CEQA‑exempt municipal code amendments

The council will hold public hearings and vote on four CEQA‑exempt amendments to the Victorville Municipal Code, introducing new energy, housing, business‑license and fire‑code provisions. It will also ratify a commercial demand schedule for $8,779,450.55 of electronic fund transfers and approve the release of securities for Tract Map No. 14933. Additional items include approval of meeting minutes and various quarterly reports.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved four municipal code amendments exempt from CEQA

The council adopted four municipal‑code amendments (Ordinances 2458, 2461, 2459, and 2460) that were found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, each passing unanimously (4‑0). The council also ratified several consent‑calendar items, including Commercial Demand Schedule No. 07 for $6,582,273.30 and Payroll Demand Schedule No. 2A for $2,478,925.52, and approved the release of securities for Tract Map 14933 and the HOME program termination. Additional approvals included an amendment to the LPA, Inc. contract for Phase III of the new police station and civic plaza, and the purchase of two John Deere 410P backhoes and one 650P dozer for $661,965.78, all with 4‑0 votes.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to form an Ad Hoc committee with two (2) Council Members Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Comments ensued Motion passed 3-1
3 yea
Becerra yea · Harriman yea · Gaudin yea
Motion was made to appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to the Ad Hoc committee Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Seconded: Mayor Becerra Motion failed 2-2
2 yea
Becerra yea · Harriman yea
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025

City Council to approve $599,851 contract for citywide Cisco Webex migration

The Victorville City Council will consider several financial and project approvals, including a $599,851 professional services agreement with Logicalis, Inc. for migrating the city's voice and contact center to Cisco Webex. Other items include a public hearing on vacating California Avenue easements, ratification of payroll and commercial demand schedules totaling over $17 million, and adoption of updated salary schedules. The council will also approve various notices of completion and easement grants.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Cisco Webex migration contract and multiple easement and payroll items

The City Council voted 5-0 to vacate portions of California Avenue easements and adopt the related resolution. It also approved the payroll demand schedules for July and September, the Cisco Webex Calling and Contact Center migration contract, and exclusive utility easements for Southern California Edison. Additional approvals included a $10,317 state library grant, amendments to the Symba Center services agreement and the Building 701 demolition contract, and adoption of an updated comprehensive salary schedule. All items were adopted unanimously.

Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting of October 20, 2025

City Council to hold public workshop on Old Town streetscape design

The council will conduct a public workshop to review design concepts for the Old Town Streetscape Improvement Project presented by Dokken Engineering. Input from council members and the public will guide the final conceptual design, which will be considered at a future meeting. The item has no additional fiscal impact; a $1,626,997 contract with Dokken Engineering was approved in February 2025 using Measure P funds.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were made at the October 20 special council meeting

The council held a workshop on the Old Town streetscape design, featuring a presentation by Dokken Engineering and interactive breakout stations for public input. The session concluded with wrap‑up feedback from the presenters. No votes or formal actions were recorded before adjournment.

Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of October 8, 2025

✓ Decided: Commission elects Chairman Marsh and approves several code amendments

The Planning Commission elected Commissioner Marsh as Chairman (4‑0) and appointed him as Temporary Presiding Officer (3‑0). It approved a tentative parcel map for an elementary school and adopted multiple municipal code amendments and a site‑plan with conditional‑use permits, each passing unanimously (4‑0). The commission also voted to take no action on a proposed wall and fence standards amendment.

Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of October 07, 2025

City Council to approve drone program and runway reconstruction contracts

The Victorville City Council will consider approving a contract for a drone-based first responder program and a $13.68 million grant for runway reconstruction at the Southern California Logistics Airport. The meeting also includes routine financial approvals and the appointment of a Planning Commission member.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $8.725 M runway reconstruction contract

The council approved an $8.725 M construction contract for the Runway 17/35 Reconstruction Phase VI, adopted a budget amendment allocating up to $1.43 M from the Bridge Formula Program grant, and approved a $831,929.18 Drones as First Responder program. It also adopted two employee salary schedule revisions, rescinded a prior electric‑van purchase in favor of a gas‑powered inspection van, and approved a $136,000 solar‑canopy consultant agreement. The motion to appoint Kenneth Lutz to the Planning Commission failed 2‑3.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to appoint Kenneth Lutz to the Planning Commission Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Irving Comments ensued Motion failed 2-3
2 yea
Irving yea · Becerra yea
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of September 16, 2025

City Council approves $431,050 increase to library renovation contingency

The Victorville City Council will adopt the FY 2025‑2026 annual appropriations limit, approve several budget‑related demand schedules totaling over $4.8 million, and authorize a $431,050 increase to the contingency for the New Library Renovation and Expansion project. The Council will also grant an easement to Southern California Edison, release securities for specific tract maps, and accept completion of the Doris Davies Ribbon Gutter Reconstruction project.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY 2025‑26 annual appropriations limit

The council approved Resolution 25‑067, adopting the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also approved the consent calendar items, granted a utility easement to Southern California Edison, and increased the library renovation contingency to 15 percent. A motion to postpone action on Council Member Jones’s resignation was passed 3‑2, delaying the decision until the November 4 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to delay any decision until the November 4, 2025, meeting Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Council Member Jones Comments ensued Motion passed 3-2
3 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea
Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of September 10, 2025

Planning Commission to consider citywide housing code amendments and commercial projects

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a citywide municipal code amendment regarding state-mandated housing and two commercial developments. The body will also discuss residential fencing standards and updates to commission rules of conduct.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved church site plan and conditional use permit (5‑0)

The commission approved the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a church on 15518 Village Drive with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also voted to continue three pending items— a multi‑tenant commercial project, a municipal code amendment, and a code amendment for wall and fence standards— to the October 8, 2025 meeting, each passing 5‑0. Additionally, the commission directed staff to draft a resolution to start the wall/fence code amendment process and approved an update to Planning Commission rules per City Council direction, both unanimously. Chairman Kurth submitted his resignation, which was noted at the meeting.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 3, 2025

Planning Commission to consider Desert Valley Hospital expansion approvals

The Victorville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan and conditional use permit for Desert Valley Hospital. Staff recommends adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration with a monitoring program, Resolution No. P-25-020 for the conditional use permit, and Resolution No. P-25-021 for the site plan. The project adds a two‑story, 83,615‑sq‑ft building with a new Emergency Department and Medical‑Surgical unit on property north of Bear Valley Road, about 150 ft west of First Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves hospital expansion permits and site plan

The commission held a public hearing on a site plan and conditional use permit for a two‑story addition to Desert Valley Hospital. The commission voted 4‑0 to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve the Conditional Use Permit, and approve the Site Plan, each subject to conditions. Chairman Kurth announced he will resign from the Planning Commission effective September 10, 2025. No other items were decided.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations. Moved: Commissioner Marshall Seconded: Commissioner Thomas Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Thomas yea · Mesen yea
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of September 2, 2025

Victorville City Council to consider rapid-rehousing and security contracts

The City Council will review several service agreements, including rapid-rehousing services and unarmed security. The body will also discuss a potential salary adjustment for the City Manager and ratify over $16 million in commercial demands.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a 5% salary increase for the City Manager

The council voted 5‑0 to raise the City Manager’s salary by 5%. It also approved several contract and budget items, including rapid‑rehousing agreements, a security guard services contract, and a highway safety grant amendment. Additionally, the council discussed appointing a new Planning Commission member and addressed the vacancy created by Council Member Jones’s resignation.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made for discussion and possible action at staff's soonest availability, where the City Council can consider the options available relative to the resignation of Council Member Jones and…
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025

City Council to award $4.95 M contract for 2025 Citywide Street Improvements

The Victorville City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Notice of Exemption and an additional $728,000 appropriation for the 2025 Citywide Street Improvements Project, and to award a $4,950,661.32 construction contract to Vance Corporation. The agenda also includes a $181,052.42 contract for the VMUS Gas Improvement Phase 5, ratification of several commercial and payroll demand schedules, and adoption of Ordinance No. 2457 and Resolution No. 25‑053 for capital‑improvement planning.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $4.95 M street‑improvement contract and budget amendment

The City Council approved a $4,950,661.32 construction contract with Vance Corporation for the 2025 Citywide Street Improvements Project and added a $728,000 appropriation to the FY 2025/26 budget (4‑0). It also approved a $181,052.42 contract with A.M. Ortega Construction for the VMUS Gas Improvement Project Phase 5 (5‑0), adopted the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan, and authorized a natural‑gas supply contract with EDF Trading North America (4‑0). Additional actions included ratifying two commercial demand schedules totaling $12.3 M, approving a development impact fee credit agreement, and approving a sublease agreement between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Boeing with related budget adjustments.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for points 3 though 5 Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Motion passed 4-0 21. 22
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to present Dr. Ray Wolfe with a plaque honoring his service and the plaque to be mailed to him Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Comments ensued Motion…
3 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea
Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025

Hospital expansion and housing projects slated for public hearing

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from three recent meetings and hold public hearings on three development proposals. It will consider adopting an environmental assessment, conditional use permit and site plan for a two‑story addition to Desert Valley Hospital. It will also review a tentative tract map for 32 single‑family lots near Tawney Ridge Lane and Ferndale Road, and a site‑plan modification for a retail auto‑parts store west of Mojave Drive. An informational item on Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131 will be presented with no action recommended.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Desert Valley Hospital expansion permits

The commission approved the minutes from three prior meetings. It adopted the environmental assessment and approved both the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for the Desert Valley Hospital addition. It also approved a tentative tract map for 32 new single‑family homes and a site‑plan modification for an auto‑parts store. Finally, it took no action on Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation Moved: Commissioner Marsh Seconded: Commissioner Marshall Motion passed 3-0
15 yea · 2 absent
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea · Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea · Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea · Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea · Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea · Mesen absent · Thomas Adjournment absent
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 09:00 AM

City Council Governance Workshop

City Council adopts new council norms during governance workshop

The Victorville City Council will hold a special governance workshop on July 16, 2025. Council members will review best practices, discuss training opportunities, and adopt updated council norms. The meeting also includes public comments and a review of the council's role in advancing the city’s vision.

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✓ Decided: Council reaffirmed adopted norms during governance workshop

The City Council held a governance workshop to discuss best practices and the Council's role. Council Norms were adopted and later reaffirmed by the members. No formal votes or other substantive actions were recorded.

Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025

City Council to allow medical and dental offices in the Industrial Park District

The Victorville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a code amendment to Title 16 that would conditionally permit medical and dental offices in the Industrial Park District (IPD). The Council will adopt Ordinance No. 2457 (first reading) to amend the code, waive a further reading, and adopt Resolutions 25‑054 and 25‑055 to approve the conditional use permit and site plan for the new medical/professional office project (Case PLAN25‑00002). Additional items include adopting Resolution 25‑049 to set assessments and fees for unpaid rubbish collection, sewer, storm drain, hazardous waste, and AB 939 recycling fees, and ratifying Commercial Demand Schedule 24 for $6,360,834.52.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved ordinance to allow medical and dental offices in the Industrial Park District

The council opened and closed a public hearing, found the code amendment and site‑plan portion CEQA‑exempt, and adopted Ordinance No. 2457 to amend Title 16 so medical and dental offices may be conditionally permitted in the IPD zone. The council also waived a further full reading of the ordinance and adopted Resolutions No. 25‑054 and No. 25‑055 to approve the conditional use permit and site plan for the new medical/professional office building. All motions passed unanimously, 5‑0.

Wed Jul 9, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of July 09, 2025

Planning Commission to continue auto parts store site plan hearing

The Victorville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan modification for a previously approved AutoZone store to address new biological findings, specifically a Western Joshua Tree on the property. The hearing is scheduled to be continued to the August 13, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves meeting minutes and continues auto parts store hearing

The Planning Commission approved the minutes of the March 12 and April 9 meetings by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved staff’s recommendation to continue the public hearing on the site‑plan modification for the retail auto parts store (Case PLAN24‑00021) to the August 13 hearing, again by a 3‑0 vote. The commission took no action on the state‑mandated housing directives (SB 9 and SB 684), deferring any action pending future review. No other substantive actions were taken.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation. Moved: Commissioner Marsh Seconded: Commissioner Thomas Motion passed 3-0
3 yea
Marsh yea · Thomas yea · Kurth yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation. Moved: Chairman Kurth Seconded: Commissioner Thomas Motion passed 3-0
3 yea
Marsh yea · Thomas yea · Kurth yea
Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025

City Council to consider $1.05 million pavement maintenance contract

The City Council will hold a public hearing to award a construction contract for citywide pavement preservation. The body is also considering a zoning amendment to allow vehicle sales in the Civic Center area and several infrastructure agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts opioid settlement budget amendment and authorizes fund use

The Victorville City Council approved a resolution amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget to incorporate revenue and expenditures from the National Opioid Settlement Agreements and authorized the City Manager to use those funds. The council also approved a $1,052,251.48 contract for the Citywide Pavement Preservation Project, vacated temporary construction easements on Mariposa and Nisqualli Roads, and approved a $538,497.78 consultant agreement for the Santa Fe Wash Sewer Realignment. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution to submit three road projects to the California Transportation Commission and approved a budget amendment adding $680,203.97 in revenue and $563,103.65 in expenses for strike‑team deployments. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0) with Council Member Irving absent.

🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 4 of staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 2 through 10 Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Mayor Becerra Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0 16. 17
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to consider items 16 and 17 concurrently with Council Member questions and comments treated as one item. Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Jones Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for items 16 and 17 Moved: Council Member Gaudin 18. 18. Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation 20. 21. Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to cancel the July 1, 2025, regular City Council meeting Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Jones Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to allow the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to appoint an alternate Council Member to go to Washington D.C. on their behalf if they are unable to attend Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman…
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to adopt the travel schedule as present on page 414 of the agenda Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of June 11, 2025

Proposal to allow medical and dental offices in Industrial Park District

The Planning Commission will consider a code amendment to conditionally permit medical and dental offices within the Industrial Park District (IPD) zone. This change would support the development of a new 8,100 square-foot multi-tenant medical and professional office building on a vacant one-acre parcel.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approves medical office project in IPD zone

The commission voted 5‑0 to adopt staff recommendations for a medical and dental office development in the Industrial Park District. The recommendations include a CEQA exemption for the code amendment and adoption of resolutions P‑25‑015, P‑25‑016, and P‑25‑017 recommending City Council approval of the code amendment, conditional use permit, and site plan. The project is located east of Business Center Drive, about 200 ft south of Industrial Center Drive.

Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of June 3, 2025

Victorville City Council to consider FY 2025-2026 annual budget

The City Council and associated boards will hold public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual budget and appropriations limit of $1,560,752,656. The body will also consider several assessment district fees and a zoning amendment for vehicle sales.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts FY 2025‑2026 budget and $1.56 billion appropriations limit

The council approved the final Engineer’s Reports and adopted Resolutions 25‑043 through 25‑046 for the city’s maintenance assessment districts. It also adopted the Victorville Water District’s standby‑charge resolutions and approved a 20‑acre amendment to the Civic Center Specific Plan with a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle sales. The FY 2025‑2026 budget was adopted, setting an appropriations limit of $1,560,752,656. Several consent‑calendar items, including fire‑station repairs, a settlement agreement, and a new fire‑hazard zone ordinance, were also approved.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 5 of staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 5 of staff recommendations Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 6 of staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve points 3 through 6 of staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 5 through 12 Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation with the correction of the error in Paragraph E, the error being the fringe benefit of $950, corrected to $1000 for all full-time employees, Council…
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Motion passed 4-0 15. 16. 17
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to cancel the August 5, 2025, regular City Council meeting Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Mayor Becerra Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to allow the Mayor Pro Tem to travel to attend meetings in Washington D.C. with legislators regarding the City's submission of applications for member directed discretionary federal…
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to agendize an item for discussion and possible action to allow the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to appoint someone to go on their behalf if unable to go to Washington D.C. Moved: Mayor Pro…
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
🏢 Building at this address: Gerber Collision & Glass
Thu May 22, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting of May 22, 2025

City Council to discuss 2025-2026 budget

The Victorville City Council will hold a special meeting to begin the budget process for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Staff will present a draft budget book and the council is expected to discuss revenue projections and provide direction to staff. A public hearing for final adoption is scheduled for June 3, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council reached consensus to study moving Veterans Memorial Statue

The council took no action on the FY 2025-2026 Budget Workshop recommendation. Council members agreed to direct the City Manager and staff to assess the feasibility of relocating the Veterans Memorial Statue from Old Town to Civic Drive. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

Wed May 21, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Measure P Oversight Committee Special Meeting of May 21, 2025

Measure P Oversight Committee to review annual report and FY 2025-26 revenue allocations

The committee will review the Measure P Annual Report and the FY 2023-2024 audit findings. Members are expected to vote on the FY 2025-26 revenue allocation plan and appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair.

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✓ Decided: Measure P Oversight Committee appointed new Chair and Vice‑Chair and approved FY 2025‑26 revenue plan

The committee approved the minutes of prior meetings (5‑0). Members Creffield and Taylor were appointed Chair and Vice‑Chair respectively by majority vote. The FY 2023‑24 audit findings were approved (7‑0) and the FY 2025‑26 revenue allocation plan was approved (7‑0).

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation Moved: Member Counts Seconded: Member Onken Motion passed 5-0
5 yea
Coello yea · Counts yea · Onken yea · Taylor yea · Creffield yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Member Cooker Seconded: Member Arteaga Motion passed 7-0
7 yea
Arteaga yea · Coello yea · Cooker yea · Counts yea · Onken yea · Taylor yea · Creffield yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Member Onken Seconded: Member Counts Motion passed 7-0
7 yea
Arteaga yea · Coello yea · Cooker yea · Counts yea · Onken yea · Taylor yea · Creffield yea
Tue May 20, 2025 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of May 20, 2025

Victorville City Council to consider new Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a Local Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map via Ordinance No. 2455. The body will also review several infrastructure project completions and various contract awards for city services.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts fire‑hazard map and approves multiple contracts (4‑0 votes)

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2455 and the Local Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a settlement with Anjana Sura, ratified a $10.8 M commercial demand schedule, and ratified payroll schedules totaling $4.5 M. Additional approvals included the police station design, an advanced metering infrastructure contract, water‑district standby‑charge resolutions, and a SCADA site‑alarms contract.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to direct City Staff to work with the respective boards, commissions, and committees to draft their own code of conduct, tailored to their specific functions with the required…
3 yea · 1 nay
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Becerra yea · Irving nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed May 14, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of May 14, 2025

Planning Commission to consider new vehicle sales and residential developments

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a specific plan amendment for vehicle sales at 14444 Atstar Drive and two residential subdivisions. The body will also consider a site plan for a pet treat manufacturing facility and review hotel occupancy updates.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved a 20‑acre Civic Center amendment to rezone for commercial use

The commission adopted Resolution No. P-25-011 recommending City Council approval to redesignate about 20 acres of the Civic Center Specific Plan from Office Campus to Civic Commercial and to conditionally permit new vehicle sales. It also approved a Tentative Tract Map for 242 single‑family homes (Resolution P-25-013), a Site Plan for a 231,500‑sq‑ft pet treat manufacturing facility (Resolution P-25-014), and a Tentative Tract Map for a 320‑lot subdivision (Resolution P-25-010). Additionally, the commission reviewed a hotel occupancy update and requested a market study for future hotel projects.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations. Moved: Commissioner Marsh Seconded: Commissioner Marshall Motion passed 3-0
6 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea · Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations including the revision to condition of approval numbers 27 and 32. Moved: Commissioner Marsh Seconded: Commissioner Marshall Motion passed 3-0
3 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations. Moved: Commissioner Marshall Seconded: Commissioner Marsh Motion passed 3-0
3 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations. Moved: Chairman Kurth Seconded: Commissioner Marshall Motion passed 3-0
3 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Kurth yea
Tue May 6, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of May 6, 2025

City Council approves HUD action plan and ShotSpotter contract

The Victorville City Council will consider adopting a federal grant action plan and awarding a contract for gunshot detection technology. The agenda also includes routine budget approvals and a public hearing regarding water well site construction.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.45M contract for block walls and gates at well sites

The City Council voted 4-0 to award SDC Engineering, Inc. a $1,454,345 construction contract for block walls and auto gates at Well Sites 137, 203, 207 and Stoddard Wells Pump Station. It also approved the acquisition of water rights from Joan Paustell‑Beinschroth for $71,500 and from the Beinschroth Family Trust for $536,250, each by a 4-0 vote. Additional actions included adopting the FY 2025‑2026 HUD Annual Action Plan and adopting the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan, both passed 4-0.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to adopt Council Policy 2408. Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Jones Comments ensued Motion failed 2-2 23. 24. 25
2 yea · 2 nay
Jones yea · Harriman yea · Irving nay · Becerra nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 04:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting of April 29, 2025

Council to consider authorizing Phase 2 of the Wellness Center for senior housing

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Wellness Center Campus and decide whether to authorize the City Manager to move forward with Phase 2. The actions include authorizing permanent supportive housing for unhoused seniors, applying for grant funding, seeking consultant services, and issuing an RFQ and RFP for developers. Fiscal impacts are currently unknown and will require future Council review.

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✓ Decided: Council votes 4-1 to pause Wellness Center Phase 2 actions

The council reviewed a recommendation to authorize Phase 2 of the Wellness Center Campus for permanent supportive housing and related grant, consultant, RFQ, and RFP actions. Council voted to pause the recommendation pending future revenue considerations. The motion passed 4-1 with Council Members Gaudin, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, and Mayor Becerra in favor and Council Member Irving opposed. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to put a pause on to this until Council has better success under Council’s legs for the Wellness Center and look at what Council is looking at in the future in terms of revenue…
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of April 15, 2025

City Council to approve $7.77 million commercial demand schedule

The council will consider several financial actions, including a $7,768,558.92 commercial demand schedule and a $483,353 grant for site cleanup. A public hearing will be held on the Ribbon Gutter Reconstruction project, authorizing a $206,720 construction contract and a $110,100 budget amendment. Closed‑session items include discussions with legal counsel about one anticipated and several existing litigations.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $483,353 grant for site cleanup at Former Nuway Dry Cleaners

The council adopted Resolution No. 25-019 to accept a Site Cleanup Subaccount Program grant of $483,353 for investigation and remediation at the Former Nuway Dry Cleaners site. It also adopted Resolution No. 25-020 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 budget, adding the same amount as revenue and expense. In the same meeting, the council approved several other items, including a $206,720 construction contract for the Ribbon Gutter Reconstruction Project and a $179,514.12 budget increase for the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority.

Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of April 9, 2025

Planning Commission to consider hotel and housing subdivisions

The Victorville Planning Commission will review a proposed 4-story hotel and a 320-lot residential subdivision. The body will also approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss sidewalk vending enforcement.

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✓ Decided: Approved hotel project’s conditional use permit, site plan, and environmental assessment

The commission approved the minutes from the December 11, 2024, January 8, 2025, and February 12, 2025 Planning Commission meetings with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the environmental assessment, conditional use permit, and site plan for a 4‑story, 46,400‑sq‑ft hotel on the 3.18‑acre parcel at the northeast corner of Cottonwood Avenue and Pahute Avenue, again by a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the commission voted 5‑0 to continue the tentative tract map for a 320‑lot single‑family subdivision at Bellflower and Dos Palmas Road to the May 14, 2025 meeting.

Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025

Victorville Council to consider homelessness grant and beautification contract

The City Council will discuss a grant agreement with San Bernardino County for homelessness services and a construction contract for the Brentwood Beautification Project. The body will also review payroll and commercial demand schedules for ratification.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $489,820 HHIP grant and budget amendment

The council adopted Resolution 25-021 to receive a $489,820 Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program grant and approved Resolution 25-022 to add the same amount to the 2024‑2025 budget. It also ratified Payroll Demand Schedule No. 7A for $2,624,328.88 and Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18 for $5,247,214.88, and approved a Brentwood Beautification construction contract up to $287,500. Additional actions included reaffirming Measure P Oversight Committee members, directing a reimbursement‑policy review, and scheduling a memorial‑sign item for future consideration.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to reaffirm Mark Creffield, Margaret Cooker, and Jeremy Taylor, and that staff be directed to initiate the recruitment process for the appointment of a new Resident Member of…
3 yea
Gaudin yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea
Motion was made to agendize an item on the April 15, 2025, agenda for discussion and possible action to determine whether members of the City’s commissions, committees and boards should adhere to the…
4 yea
Irving yea · Jones yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025

City Council to consider $616,774 contract for Old Town sidewalk project

The City Council will hold a public hearing to approve a construction contract for the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project Phase II. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure completion notices and various city service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $616,774 sidewalk contract, approves consent items

The City Council approved the Notice of Exemption and awarded a $616,774 construction contract to DM Contracting, Inc. for the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project Phase II. All consent calendar items (items 2-12) were approved, including releases of securities, notices of completion, and demand schedules. The council also approved the purchase of a stencil truck, a construction agreement for General Electric driveway work, and a contract with OpenGov for an asset management system. A motion to require council members to reimburse the city for missed paid events passed, while a motion to reconsider a prior item failed.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to suspend the rules to reconsider item 13 from the March 4, 2025, City Council meeting Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Irving Motion failed 2-2
2 yea · 2 nay
Irving yea · Becerra yea · Gaudin nay · Jones nay
The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 12, 2025

Planning Commission to consider site plan and CEQA exemption for new drive‑thru restaurant

The Victorville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Site Plan Case PLAN24-00006, a roughly 5,900‑square‑foot drive‑thru restaurant on a vacant C‑2 commercial parcel west of Locust Avenue and Bear Valley Road. Staff recommends finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15332 and adopting Resolution No. P‑25‑007 with conditions, including a signage deviation for a wall sign above the parapet. The commission will also review the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 5,900-sq-ft drive-thru restaurant site plan

The Victorville Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for a 5,900-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru, including a sign deviation, on a vacant C-2 zoned property west of Locust Avenue and Bear Valley Road. The approval included an environmental exemption under CEQA and revisions to conditions #30 and #55 regarding the CFD. The commission also received a presentation on the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports and discussed them, but took no formal action on the reports.

Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 07:30 AM

City Council Special Meeting of March 5, 2025

City Council holds special meeting for State of the City address and public comments

The Victorville City Council will hold a special session at 7:30 a.m. on March 5, 2025. The agenda includes a State of the City address, a Chamber of Commerce update, and a period for public comments. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council holds special meeting; no substantive decisions made

The Victorville City Council held a special meeting on March 5, 2025, that was primarily ceremonial. The only presentation was the State of the City Address, and no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without public comments or substantive actions.

Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025

City Council approves transfer of rail property to SCLAA and declares surplus land

The Victorville City Council will vote on multiple resolutions to transfer city‑owned rail‑related property to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and to declare the land exempt surplus. The council will also consider a $6,833,948.98 commercial demand schedule, a $2,376,147.35 payroll demand schedule, an 80% reduction of securities for Tract Map No. 17316, and a second reading of Ordinance No. 2454 for code amendments. A public hearing is scheduled for HUD Community Planning and Development Grants for FY 2025‑2026.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rail property transfer to airport authority

The City Council approved transferring rail-related city-owned properties to the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, declaring them exempt surplus land. They also approved a $243,000 roof replacement contract for Building 553, and voted to install a 'right lane ends' sign on Bear Valley Road. A proposal to sponsor Pride Week and Pride Prom 2025 failed in a 2-3 vote.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to direct the City Manager to purchase a tiered sponsorship package on behalf of the City for Pride Fest or Pride Week 2025 and Pride Prom 2025, to be held in June 2025 at Victor…
2 yea
Irving yea · Becerra yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025

City Council to hear appeal on 400,000‑sq‑ft warehouse project at Cactus Road

The Victorville City Council will hold a public appeal hearing on Planning Commission decision for Case PLAN23-00003, a proposed 400,000‑square‑foot warehouse on about 18 acres at the southwest corner of the logical extension of Cactus Road and Mesa Linda Avenue. The Council will also consider an amendment to Title 16 of the Municipal Code (Ordinance No. 2454) with an environmental exemption, and a mid‑year budget review that amends several fiscal‑year 2024‑2025 budget resolutions. Additional items include releases of securities for several tract maps and a payroll demand schedule of $2,324,572.15.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 392,857 sq ft warehouse appeal, denies street rename

The City Council approved a revised resolution for a warehouse distribution building, correcting the approved size to 392,857 square feet, and denied a request to rename Mustang Street to Exquadrum Way because it is not a dedicated public road. The council also approved a mid-year budget amendment, several equipment purchases, and a new legal services agreement.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation and to have staff work with Exquadrum as it relates to their request 23. 24. Moved: Council Member Jones Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Motion passed…
2 yea · 1 nay
Jones yea · Harriman yea · Irving nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 12, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of February 12, 2025

Planning Commission to decide on CUP modification for youth shelter at 14049 Amargosa Rd

The Victorville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a second modification to Conditional Use Permit CUP‑18‑94 (Case ADMN24‑00154) for a youth shelter and drop‑in center at 14049 Amargosa Road. Staff recommends the commission consider two options: approve the permit with a security plan but no required guard (Option A) or approve with a required full‑time licensed security guard (Option B). The project is found categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301. The agenda also includes review and filing of the 2024 Planning Commission Approved Projects List.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves homeless services expansion without security guard

The Victorville Planning Commission approved a modification to Conditional Use Permit CUP-18-94, allowing a second tenant to provide services to Transitional Aged Youth (including a drop-in center, sheltering, and supportive services) to operate simultaneously with High Desert Homeless Services at 14049 Amargosa Road. The approval was made under Option A, based on a submitted security plan without requiring a full-time licensed security guard. The motion passed 5-0. The commission also reviewed and filed the 2024 Planning Commission Approved Projects List.

Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of February 4, 2025

City Council to consider $105 million bond issuance for airport authority

The Victorville City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed issuance of tax‑allocation refunding bonds not to exceed $105 million by the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority. The Council will also consider a notice of exemption and a $2,011,621 construction contract for the Pressure Zone Change Project – Area 7. Additional agenda items include completion notices for Brentwood Park shade structures and a commercial demand schedule of $11,336,732.08.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $105M airport bond refinancing and $2M water project

The Victorville City Council approved a $2,011,621 construction contract for the Pressure Zone Change Project and authorized up to $105 million in tax allocation refunding bonds for the Southern California Logistics Airport. The council also approved several other contracts, including a $450,963 agreement for utility billing phone services and a $1,626,997 design contract for Old Town streetscape improvements. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025

City Council to approve 80‑acre ground lease with Southern California Logistics Airport Authority

The Victorville City Council will consider a range of items, including several payroll and commercial demand schedules, an ordinance to levy special taxes, and reports for filing. A key item is the approval of a ground lease and development agreement for an 80‑acre site between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Aviation Development Park, LLC, which includes a $70,044.50 budget amendment. The Council will also act on a natural‑gas supply contract with Morgan Stanley Capital Group limited to $3.65 million over 24 months.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 80-acre airport ground lease with Aviation Development Park

The City Council approved a ground lease and development agreement for 80 acres between the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority and Aviation Development Park, LLC, and authorized the executive director to execute it. The council also approved a natural gas supply contract with Morgan Stanley, a leak detection analysis contract with Utilis (Asterra), and a construction agreement for Building 321 demolition. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Jones absent.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for items 1 through 13 Moved: Council Member Irving Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Irving Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Motion passed 4-0
8 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea · Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Gaudin Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0 17. 18
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation Moved: Mayor Becerra Seconded: Council Member Irving Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Harriman Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Comments ensued 19. 20. Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations Moved: Council Member Irving Seconded: Council Member Gaudin Comments ensued Motion passed 4-0
4 yea
Gaudin yea · Irving yea · Harriman yea · Becerra yea
Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 05:00 PM

City Council and Measure P Joint Community Forum

Measure P forum will discuss public‑safety service response and levels

The City Council and the Measure P Oversight Committee will hold a joint community forum at 5 p.m. on Jan 16, 2025. The meeting includes a staff presentation on public‑safety service response and service levels. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The agenda contains no decisions or votes, only discussion and information sharing.

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✓ Decided: Council holds Measure P forum on public safety response

The Victorville City Council and Measure P Oversight Committee held a joint community forum to discuss public safety service response and service levels. Staff presented information, followed by questions and comments. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting of January 8, 2025

Planning Commission to review municipal code changes and several land use permits

The Planning Commission will consider amendments to the Victorville Municipal Code regarding thrift stores and landscape standards. The body will also hear requests for conditional use permits and site plans for various commercial and social service projects.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves wireless tower, code changes, warehouse; tables homeless services CUP

The Victorville Planning Commission approved a 65-foot wireless tower at Scandia Family Fun Center (5-0), a code amendment to Title 16 (5-0), and a 400,000 sq ft warehouse at Cactus Road and Mesa Linda Avenue (5-0). It also approved a site plan modification for a shopping center at Hook and Amargosa (4-1). The commission continued a CUP for a second tenant at High Desert Homeless Services to February 2025 (4-1).

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to continue the item to the February 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. Moved: Vice Chair Mesen Seconded: Commissioner Marshall Motion passed 4-1
4 yea
Marshall yea · Thomas yea · Mesen yea · Kurth yea
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations. Moved: Commissioner Marsh Seconded: Vice Chair Mesen Motion passed 4-1
4 yea
Marsh yea · Marshall yea · Mesen yea · Kurth yea