City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
CLOSED SESSION ‑ 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5 ‑ Council Member Bird, Council Member Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Holland, Council Member Gregg and Mayor Bennington
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations - Government Code Section – 54956.8
1. Negotiating Parties: City of Hesperia and Chi‑Chu Chen Trust, Location: APN 3039‑431‑01 Lift Station Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CALL TO ORDER ‑ 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5 ‑ Council Member Bird, Council Member Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Holland, Council Member Gregg and Mayor Bennington
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to the Hesperia USA HD Football Club for winning a championship soccer tournament.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Daniel Krist commented on Community issues.
Bob Nelson commented on speaking limits.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Holland, seconded by Swanson, that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Holland, Gregg and Bennington
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 20, 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. Contract Amendment with TKE Engineering, Inc for Inspection Services for the Construction of the Hesperia Park and Ride Facility Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement between the City of Hesperia and TKE Engineering, Inc (TKE) in the amount of $19,979 for a total not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $64,979, to include additional construction inspection services.
Sponsors: Management Analyst Jamie Carone
4. Public Works Asset Management Software (Cityworks) Maintenance Agreement Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to enter into a three‑year software license and maintenance agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc. in an amount not‑to‑exceed of $129,875.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works Jeremy McDonald
5. Consideration of the Biennial Update of the City’s Statement of Economic Interests Designated Employee Filing Roster Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Water District Board adopt the Fair Political Practices Commission required biennial update of the City’s Statement of Economic Interest Employee Filing Roster (Conflict‑of‑Interest Code) for designated employees through adoption of Joint Resolution No. 2022‑69 and HWD 2022‑15.
Sponsors: Director of Government Services/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
6. Backup Solution replacement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a three‑year agreement with Xentegra Gov LLC in an amount not‑to‑exceed $143,077 to replace the City’s backup solution with current and supported technology solutions.
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher and IT Manager Michael Assumma
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Site Plan Review SPR22‑00007; Applicant: Lamar Advertising Company; APN: 0357‑065‑05 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022‑71 approving a billboard relocation agreement with Lamar Advertising to facilitate the removal of three billboard sign faces and the construction of one digital billboard display.
Sponsors: Associate Planner Edgar Gonzalez
A motion was made by Holland, seconded by Swanson, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Holland, Gregg and Bennington
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
8. Consideration of Second Amendment to Current City Manager Employment Agreement, and a Successor City Manager Employment Agreement Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council consider the second amendment to the Current City Manager Employment Agreement, and a Successor City Manager Employment Agreement.
Sponsors: City Attorney Pam K. Lee
A motion was made by Holland, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Holland, Gregg and Bennington
Nay: 0
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
9. Capital Improvement Projects related to traffic congestion and associated concerns Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council receive and file information on Capital Improvement Projects related to traffic congestion and associated concerns.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem commented on the political sign ordinance and asked that the ordinance be brought back by staff for consideration.
Council Member Swanson commented on attendance at the Today’s Woman foundation event, attendance at the Key game, the future attendance at an SBCTA meeting and a candlelight vigil for victims of domestic violence, and reminded everyone to donate blood.
Council Member Bird commented on the Key game, spirit week events prior to the game, his aunt, Eleanor Jean Chase’s, passing on September 25, attendance at upcoming VVTA special meeting, and his daughter's 28th birthday on Friday.
Council Member Gregg commented on the political sign ordinance, public commenters and meeting disruption, and reminded everyone to drive safely.
Mayor Bennington recognized Jon Dunbar, Allison Lee, Kelly Gregg, John Ohanian, and her parents in the audience, asked to recognize Julia Swanson at the next Council meeting, MDAQMD meeting attendance, attendance at a meet and greet with other high desert City Mayors, the upcoming State of the County meeting, Sun City Cruisers car show, reminded people to drive safely, thanked City staff and the Council, welcomed a student in the audience, and reminded people to adopt animals from the City shelter.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. in honor of Eleanor Jean Chase. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk