City Council Regular Meeting of May 5th, 2026

The City Council of Victorville held a regular meeting on May 5th, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of the purchase of a Toro Greenmaster 3400 TriFlex hydraulic diesel mower and a Toro Multi Pro 1750 sprayer for $126,928.77, primarily for use at the Green Tree Golf Course. The council also approved the draft fiscal year 2026-2027 annual action plan for the allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, following a public hearing and committee review. Additionally, the council received and filed a detailed report on city employee vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561, highlighting successful strategies to reduce vacancy rates, particularly in the fire department, including the implementation of a firefighter EMT program and competitive recruitment processes. No other contract awards or capital improvement projects were specifically noted in the transcript. The meeting also featured public commendations for the city's homelessness reduction efforts and staff performance.