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The item, introduced by Council member Jones, follows repeated council concern about instances when council members agreed to attend conferences or events and city funds were committed on that basis but the council member did not attend. Jones described the proposal as intended to enhance transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility and said the policy should include acceptable reasons for nonattendance, required documentation and an appeal process.

Council members asked procedural questions about whether the city council policy and procedures manual could be amended outside the established two-year review cycle. City staff and the city attorney said certain council policies are governed by the policy manual and are only amended on a biennial schedule, but that the council could direct changes to the separate expense and reimbursement policy (CP 24-07) and that staff could return draft language in a couple of meetings.

The council approved a motion to send the matter to the city attorney, asking the attorney to prepare proposed language and to solicit each council member’s preferences, with a request to bring proposals back for discussion and possible action within a short timeline. The motion passed unanimously.

City staff said they expect to present options and draft language for council review within a few meetings and that the city attorney will coordinate with each council member to gather input.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council unanimously directed the city attorney to draft a proposal addressing when councilmembers should reimburse the city for event costs or provide exceptions (for example, medical emergencies) and to return with options in coming meetings.","taxTitle","Victorville City, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",3826,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617227,"Residents ask Victorville council to fund Hook Community Center computer room and extended hours; council agrees to add item for discussion",339,1200000,1539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842610-bd65f60a61401054099ca622995a1b15&start=1200&end=1539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842610-bd65f60a61401054099ca622995a1b15/thumbnail_1200000.jpg","/articles/6617227/Victorville-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Residents-ask-Victorville-council-to-fund-Hook-Community-Center-computer-room-and-extended-hours-council-agrees-to-add-item-for-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617227-58b44ec15016200a29436759b27742e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204451&Signature=GxsQ4rM-4F2mMOYx1tZAs6N5DxcFzN6k2an9IThKeISeQoEw8fLvPK7X8fKJokpEBj5dE558WVHAOtOLN1kCbt7Q-BGgqfGBppqMEGos1-7W~tOoB0uNgLGvr-SmnI5jku2nMfKMcnfHMbzRGiWVpLW5aPtUbOBCA1urwLZpZnzwIYneRnSqzvVxSLBlqna4G9JKwho4pY4bOMOHVZiEtq9pYauxR6BzU8A7UC-x-VXRNDrt6ZpTMU95F~Dd~Ko9FXNtmlmORLF9zt5uvOXxcy-V5UTtf6yjCj4RzczfRUImC~t-moATRTERcPvKalYN~DIE1qvJu~dRY7bnnNtemA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents on April 1 urged the Victorville City Council to fund a dedicated computer room and extended operating hours at the Hook Community Center, saying the change would provide homework help, Wi‑Fi access and a safe space for children of working parents.

Maurice Buckner, a Cal State San Bernardino social work student and community member, described a personal example about youth supervision gaps after school and said a dedicated “community lab” at Hook Community Center could provide homework help and structured activities. Buckner estimated startup costs for basic computers at about $13,000 and $20,000 for more advanced equipment.

Tina Stafford, speaking with other Cal State San Bernardino social work students, said community surveys found residents wanted safe indoor space, Wi‑Fi access, and extended hours to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and additional Saturday hours to serve commuting parents.

Council member Herriman moved that staff place an item on the April 15 agenda for discussion and possible adoption regarding a dedicated community room and extended hours at Hook Community Center. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Council staff and council members said the item will return for further discussion to define scope, costs and possible partnerships, and to identify funding sources and operational details.","Speakers asked the council to fund a dedicated computer room and extended evening and weekend hours at the Hook Community Center to support students and working parents. Councilmember Herriman moved to agendize the request for discussion and possible action; the motion passed unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617231,"Victorville awards $287,500 contract to local firm for Brentwood beautification",227,2904000,3131000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842610-bd65f60a61401054099ca622995a1b15&start=2904&end=3131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842610-bd65f60a61401054099ca622995a1b15/thumbnail_2904000.jpg","/articles/6617231/Victorville-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Victorville-awards-287500-contract-to-local-firm-for-Brentwood-beautification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617231-f2bef7559eadb1e4f6633d8442311062/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204451&Signature=dYR~6AZ~td1XRsAt9vfKUYvSjk4TuAnUyn-Mblg7lSI6nyI~4lhXL~M-GRH-objVi4q9BxI4zqy4g3dv28wpX11z-S8P3i7~jgFX~yGkcH8UJ~k2s5Z7vmX9VQsXxykP~05J6vyowsCtHaYzSbCVKoKc6XpyCfDAk0Omz8DbaIsSH~fXQEZso~XEwFo24LMCh1oHp5kAZqt3A3SwU9KzJmzE4213aT74BOMFb3w71j1YJKa3VQTG0aGqQMTFQDe~MBrir5fUCTW1GWlAi4pzGuZcsayuigq0kDu9JzZER1w5jOicx3g7tWtrA8XFZoNxI2togJkueON2YsrqFWiH6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Victorville City Council on April 1 approved a construction contract not to exceed $287,500 with Contractors Connect to demolish and relandscape roughly 35,000 square feet of public landscaping along Hook Boulevard in the Brentwood neighborhood.

City staff said the work will use xeriscape principles — drought-tolerant plants, decomposed granite and boulders — to reduce long-term water and maintenance needs. The project area is adjacent to Brentwood Elementary School and Brentwood Park and is one of two demonstration projects funded in part through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations and available Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) funds.

Staff reported six bids were received and recommended the local firm Contractors Connect as the best-value bidder. The recommended award of $287,500 consists of a $250,000 base bid plus a 15% contingency to address unforeseen conditions.

Council members praised the local award and the xeriscape approach. Council member Jones moved to adopt staff’s recommendation; Council member Irving seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Staff said LMAD 3, which covers the Brentwood parcels, does not include an annual cost escalator and that parcel owners currently pay about $70 per year toward maintenance, a fixed assessment that has contributed to underfunding over time. The council has directed staff to pursue a Proposition 218 assessment-balloting process to consider an updated assessment and a cost escalator.

The contract award authorizes staff to proceed with construction subject to contract execution and available funds.","The council approved a $287,500 construction contract (including 15% contingency) with Victorville-based Contractors Connect to relandscape about 35,000 square feet in the Brentwood community using CDBG and LMAD funds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617236,"Victorville accepts $489,820 county grant to support wellness center services for people experiencing homelessness",144,2644000,2788000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842610-bd65f60a61401054099ca622995a1b15&start=2644&end=2788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842610-bd65f60a61401054099ca622995a1b15/thumbnail_2644000.jpg","/articles/6617236/Victorville-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Victorville-accepts-489820-county-grant-to-support-wellness-center-services-for-people-experiencing-homelessness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617236-ae1e2d0219a6298e5ef150b5ef3661bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204451&Signature=hUFv704aQgLnklx1tHzNpnSr1dLT~NWNSjBw-tWeciCw4d~qPjYbQfyv5oq327FYWblhiCFnwJbk3EzfVUfFmjcoZy4QInn3qrOs3rNoZc77qoX4oCzHa88kmfzfWAywvciIzVq2ddW45QxuBvvn-M9LLivET12du23whs63R7XBln96GaMBmZDdgwaJR8G7Egd9~2cueUqU47idY7BKkTB1QQxJQH03ooO5Sw6fpDuh1iLOoxFsg1ZYlH7S1BG1f8fa~~tf-4QXRAdgfebRzUXFGkaIOOmjGmb8V5bJaAep0dfTXup2COaWkF9Dl~G2ZL~msXXIxd8x-QYoq-WUTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Victorville City Council on April 1 adopted resolutions authorizing acceptance of $489,820 in Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) funds from San Bernardino County to support operations at the Victorville Wellness Center.

City staff said the funds, which originated from American Rescue Plan Act allocations managed at the county level, are available to support individuals enrolled in Medi-Cal managed care plans who receive services at the wellness center. Staff recommended adopting Resolution No. 25-021 to accept the grant and Resolution No. 25-022 to amend the fiscal year 2024–25 budget to appropriate the funds.

City staff presented the item and said case managers at the wellness center help clients verify and, when eligible, enroll in Medi-Cal managed care plans so they can access funded services. Council member Godin asked whether staff would connect uninsured visitors to coverage; staff answered that case managers interview clients on intake and seek additional benefits for eligible participants.

Council member Godin moved adoption of the staff recommendation; Council member Jones seconded. The vote was unanimous.

The council’s vote authorizes the city manager to finalize documents needed to execute the agreement with San Bernardino County and adds the $489,820 appropriation to the current fiscal-year budget to offset wellness center operating costs.","The council adopted two resolutions to accept $489,820 from San Bernardino County's Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program to offset operation costs at the Victorville Wellness Center and amended the fiscal year 2024–25 budget accordingly.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617241,"Victorville council reaffirms three Measure P oversight members amid restraining-order dispute over education appointee",263,4181000,4444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842610-bd65f60a61401054099ca622995a1b15&start=4181&end=4444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842610-bd65f60a61401054099ca622995a1b15/thumbnail_4181000.jpg","/articles/6617241/Victorville-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Victorville-council-reaffirms-three-Measure-P-oversight-members-amid-restraining-order-dispute-over-education-appointee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617241-1420cd31e96f4f299d5dc507ec528331/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204451&Signature=kJjBZOPQ4NZfgh6fQP0~P8P5Cb~FEn8g-F3Uw4zP7lSrMDD-zz9YxPtjaDhRXx2ddI0VA2t-~wZg6eOfpczgCva3qsd27redL8u9NSl7fziUK2GwBUp8FfcN3Tj783ZKTWDn19WWGaWNTGT27HQBQMaI5tlh8myhylMPbHVqaItgCxRgAlyDEcVSGtUMAff1yftf4fqmkXkprrBy3fmIPJXBFUa-TNfPgCOHWSIwJZ~EHfyRLUjq~cb7NzMp7J9je2vL2-Z0gFYiuFMxBl1mmTFcN0d08MSLbREyWUp81pvx~tb5Z4Gv9-QG83Z7Taeb2dLfqosa4WzG-CLbSufXaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Victorville City Council on April 1 reaffirmed three members of the Measure P oversight committee and directed staff to recruit a new resident member for the education seat after public comment and extended council discussion about concerns tied to a different potential appointee.

The council voted to extend appointments for Mark Krefeld, Margaret Coker and Jeremy Taylor for an additional four years and to begin recruitment for the resident member of education position. The motion, moved by Council member Jones and seconded by Council member Godin, passed with Council members Godin, Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Herriman voting yes and Council members Irving and Mayor Becerra voting no.

The Measure P oversight committee reviews the annual Measure P budget and the Measure P audit and advises council whether expenditures align with the intent of Measure P, the transactions-and-use tax measure passed by voters in November 2020. Council staff said the committee has performed regular reviews of the Measure P fund and helped vet proposed expenditures before council action.

Public speakers raised concerns about one prospective or recently discussed education representative, citing a permanent workplace restraining order issued on March 19, 2025. Teacher Lauren Benson told the council she opposed extending or appointing an education representative who is subject to a restraining order and said the order requires the person to remain 100 yards from protected parties and to be accompanied by a security guard at certain meetings. Kimberly Smith, also a teacher, said she shared Benson's concerns and argued a person with a restraining order should not oversee taxpayer dollars.

Council member Jones said the committee’s role “necessitates trusted, respected members” and urged the council to consider the victims’ safety and public confidence in the committee. Jones said she was present at some hearings and described the judge’s finding as based on the high legal standard of clear and convincing evidence.

City staff and the city attorney advised the council that the committee’s bylaws set eligibility requirements and that a restraining order is not, by itself, listed as a disqualifier. The city attorney also told the council it retains discretion to appoint or remove committee members.

After debate, the council reaffirmed three members, declined at this time to reaffirm the education representative in question, and instructed staff to begin recruitment for that resident education seat.

The council’s action does not change the council’s final authority over Measure P spending; the committee provides advisory review of the budget and audit.

The matter drew multiple public speakers and extended council commentary, and the council’s decision was recorded as 3–2 in favor of the staff recommendation to reaffirm the three members and open recruitment for the education seat.","The City Council extended terms for three Measure P oversight committee members and directed staff to recruit a new resident education representative after public testimony and council debate about a separate candidate who is subject to a permanent workplace restraining order.","actionData","errors"]

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