City of Hesperia City of Hesperia City Council Chambers Meeting Minutes - Final 9700 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bennington, Mayor Pro Tem Holland, Council Member Bird, Council Member Gregg, and Council Member Swanson
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. One (1) Case
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing LitigationGovernment Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. Assistant Secretary for FHEO v. City of Hesperia, California, et al.; Case Number 09-16-4717-8 CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bennington, Council Member Bird, Council Member Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Holland and Council Member Gregg
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
None
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E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
No reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to City Council Advisory Committee Member Rudy Rodriguez by Mayor Bennington.
2. Economic Development Update by Victor Knight, Economic Development Manager.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Bob Nelson spoke on public speaking limits.
Al Vogler spoke on water concerns.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Holland, seconded by Gregg, that the joint consent calendar be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Bird, Swanson, Holland and Gregg
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
2. Warrant Run Report (City - Successor Agency - Housing Authority - Community Development Commission - Water)
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/Board ratify the warrant run and payroll report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher
3. Treasurer's Cash Report for the unaudited period ended February 28, 2022.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/Board accept the Treasurer's Cash Report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Hesperia Water District.
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher
4. Three-Year Maintenance and Licensing Agreement with HLP Recommended Action:
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It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year maintenance and licensing contract with HLP Inc. in the amount of $82,791 plus a 10% contingency amount of $8,280 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $91,071, to provide maintenance and licensing for the HLP Chameleon integrated Shelter Case Management System.
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher
5. Purchase and Sale Agreement for APN 3039-441-20
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-27: (i) approving the "Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions" (PSA) for real property located northwest of Interstate 15 and Ranchero Road interchange (Property) by and between the City of Hesperia (Seller) and XMG Holdings LLC, a California limited liability company and CSR 50, LLC, a California limited liability company (collectively, Buyer); and iii) authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to consummate the transaction.
Sponsors: Economic Development Manager Victor Knight and Administrative Analyst April Antonio
6. Southern California Edison Grant of Easement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2022-34 to grant an easement to Southern California Edison on Lot A of Tract 17980-1 located on Mission Street just west of Opal Avenue as described in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B".
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina and Administrative Analyst Bethany Hudson
7. HR Green and Transtech Contract Amendments
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with HR Green for an additional $130,000, for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $150,000, as well as extend the contract an additional 2 years (expiring June 30, 2025) for Engineering plan review services; and approve an amendment to the existing contract with Transtech for an additional $170,000 for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $180,000, as well as extend the contract an additional 2 years (expiring June 30, 2025), for Engineering inspection services.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina and Assistant Engineer Mark McKinley
8. Agreement with Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council direct the City Manager (General Manager Hesperia Water District) to officially notify Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) that the City of Hesperia will fully exercise its rights under the approved Settlement Agreement between the City of Hesperia and VVWRA dated September 16, 2021. The City of Hesperia is officially giving its three-year notice of its intent to build its own wasterwater plant, divert flow and utilize all rights consistent with the agreement.
Sponsors: City Manager Nils Bentsen
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PUBLIC HEARING
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the CDBG 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and upon accepting public testimony:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-026 approving the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan (Substantial Amendment); (2) Authorize staff to modify the AAP and Substantial Amendment based upon the City Council's direction; (3) Provide City Staff with a methodology to distribute funds should the City's 2022-2023 annual allocation increase or decrease; and (4) Authorize the City Manager and/or their designee to execute and transmit all necessary documents, including the adopted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2022-2023 AAP and any amendments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to assure the City's timely receipt of CDBG funding.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina and Economic Development Manager Victor Knight
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bird, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Bird, Swanson, Holland and Gregg
Nay: 0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Holland commented on accuracy in public comments, the Silverwood/Tapestry development, and OHV use and safety on city streets.
Council Member Bird complimented Council and staff on their work with VVWRA to resolve issues and commented on VVTA meeting attendance, and thanked Sheriff's, Fire, and City staff.
Council Member Swanson commented on speaker, local astronaut Jose M. Hernandez, at City County Conference, attendance at the Sheriff's Volunteer installation dinner, the Easter holiday, the weather, her parents' 70th wedding anniversary on April 26, attendance at the SCTA meeting, the 1st Ave. bridge replacement project in Barstow, installation of Call boxes in desolate areas of the County, the Ontario tunnel, her appreciation of the report on Economic Development, thanked Sheriff's, Fire, and City staff, and asked for caution regarding busses and children on their way to school.
Council Member Gregg commented on students in attendance at the meeting, the Silverwood project and its water source, the Council's support of responsible growth, and thanked Fire, Sheriff's and City staff.
Mayor Bennington welcomed the students in attendance at the meeting, commented on attendance at the Sheriff's Volunteer installation dinner and volunteer participation, congratulated Todd Kliewer as reserve volunteer of the year, Lloyd Figley as Citizen On Patrol volunteer of the year, Darlene Clanton as Equestrian on Patrol volunteer of the year, and Makenna Kern as Explorer volunteer of the year, commented on her attendance at the City County conference, an upcoming Silverwood neighborhood cafe meeting at Ranchero Middle school, VVWRA tour next week, Fireworks in her neighborhood, OHV use on City streets, public commenters, thanked Code Enforcement, Animal Control, and City Staff, and acknowledged her parents and Jon Dunbar's attendance at the meeting
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:27 pm.
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Melinda Sayre,
City of Hesperia