City Council Regular Meeting of May 21th, 2026

The City Council of Victorville held a regular meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The presentation detailed a balanced budget with a total revenue plan of approximately $43.1 million and expenditures near $397 million across 87 funds, including $33.6 million allocated for capital improvements. Key budget highlights included funding for public safety (police and fire), infrastructure projects such as road improvements and storm drain maintenance, and rate increases for solid waste and water services. The council discussed personnel changes, compensation adjustments, and the financial health of the general fund and Measure P fund, noting projected reserve declines over five years but remaining above required thresholds. Questions from council members addressed revenue sources, expenditure trends, public safety staffing, and infrastructure capacity, with staff providing clarifications on revenue fluctuations, contract costs, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken; the meeting served as a workshop for feedback and direction on the budget prior to final approval.