Victorville Meeting of

The City of Victorville held a council meeting on May 20, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a consultant professional services agreement with Best Inc. for hydraulic services related to Well 109, a sole source contract. The council also approved the purchase of a Type One Pierce pumper fire engine from South Coast Fire Equipment for $1.3 million to update the fire department's reserve fleet. Additionally, the council approved a 7.8% increase in the law enforcement contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff totaling nearly $42 million, which funds police services including school resource officers. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on the city’s infrastructure needs, highlighting a $865 million funding gap for roads, public safety, water, and parks, and discussed a potential 1% sales tax measure for the November 2026 ballot to address these needs. The council received polling data indicating strong voter support for the measure. The meeting also included approval of grant agreements totaling $800,000 for homelessness prevention and workforce development initiatives. Finally, the council authorized a letter of support for a regional grant application related to safe streets and roads. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to initiate litigation challenging a county environmental approval related to a local project.