City Council Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026

The City Council of Victorville held a regular meeting on July 21, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a new five-year lease agreement with the Victor Valley Transit Authority for the Victor Valley Transportation Center, with an annual rate of approximately $107,000 and a 2% annual inflation factor. The council also approved the purchase of a portable generator from Quinn Power Systems for up to $455,690.30 under a Sourcewell contract, enhancing the water system's emergency power capabilities. Additionally, a change order was approved for the Runway 17-35 Reconstruction Phase 6 project at the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, funded largely by FAA grants, to reconstruct runway shoulders and maximize grant utilization. The council adopted new water rates following a Proposition 218 protest process, with a 4% annual increase over five years, and approved resolutions to levy unpaid water and utility fees as liens on properties. The meeting also included acceptance of a $40,000 Carl Moyer Program Clean Air Fund grant to purchase e-bikes for enhanced police response. Budget amendments were approved to recognize revenues and expenses related to fire department strike team deployments. Finally, the council supported legislative efforts for tort and liability reform to address rising public agency insurance costs. All motions related to procurement and budget were passed unanimously.