City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 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 ‑ Mayor Pro Tem Bird, Council Member Swanson, Council Member Gregg, Mayor Bennington and Council Member Lee
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - Government 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 Pro Tem Bird, Council Member Swanson, Council Member Gregg, Mayor Bennington and Council Member Lee
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
Presentation to the Oak Hills High School Mock Trial Team was postponed due to unsafe inclement weather conditions.
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
No reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None – Scheduled presentation postponed.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Bob Nelson commented on speaking limits.
Daniel Krist commented on community events.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Bird, seconded by Gregg, that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
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 January 31, 2023 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 Water District.
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher
4. Resolution Approving Institution of Proceedings to Issue 2023 Refunding Lease Revenue Bonds to Refinance the Outstanding Hesperia Joint Public Financing Authority 2013 Lease Revenue Bonds (Refinancing of the 2005 Civic Plaza Financing) Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023‑18 ‑ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HESPERIA APPROVING INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS TO REFINANCE OUTSTANDING LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE HESPERIA JOINT PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING THERETO Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher
5. Amend Professional Services Agreement for Bidding and Construction Support Services for the Ranchero Road Improvements Project (C.O. No. 7094) Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District 1) amend Professional Services Agreement (PSA) 2021‑22‑040 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for Bidding and Construction Support Services for the Ranchero Road Improvements Project, [Construction Order (C.O.) No. 7094], in the amount of $63,880; and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $6,388 to be released as may be necessary for the completion of the project, totaling $70,268, with an overall not‑to‑exceed total of $271,758; and 2) amend the PSA description to include C.O. Nos. 7131, 7146, and 7154; and 3) extend the PSA expiration date to June 30, 2025.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Adopting an Interim Urgency Ordinance Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 Extending a Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Car Washes for a Period of Ten (10) Months and Fifteen (15) Days Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Urgency Ordinance 2023‑04 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, extending a moratorium for a period of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days a moratorium on the establishment or expansion of car washes.
Sponsors: Senior Planner Ryan Leonard
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bird, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Swanson asked that staff bring back a presentation to Council on future planning for the area of the proposed Hesperia Brightline station.
Council Members Lee and Swanson met with Congressman Obernolte’s office regarding future federal funding for the City.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 pm in honor of US Marine Sargent Dorene Pavey. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk