City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, April 18, 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 ‑ Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. One (1) Item
Conference with Labor Negotiator; Government Code Section 54957.6
1. Negotiations between the City of Hesperia and the Teamsters Local 1932 with the City's Negotiator. (Staff person: Rachel Molina, Assistant City Manager) 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
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Hesperia Christian Patriots Football team for the CIF Southern Section 8‑man Division 2 Championship by the City Council.
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Animal Shelter Volunteers.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Bob Nelson commented on the former Tapestry project.
Daniel Krist commented on community issues.
Dao Nguyen, with Primaco, commented on a proposed project.
Joseph Nguyen, with Primaco, commented on a proposed project.
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, April 4, 2023.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, April 4, 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 February 28, 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. Award Professional Services Agreements for Project Management and Construction Management Services Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District approve the award three (3) Professional Services Agreements (PSAs); one to Transtech Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for a term of three (3) years, one to TKE Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for a term of three (3) years, and one to Willdan Engineering in the amount of $500,000 for a term of three (3) years for project management and construction management services.
Sponsors: Deputy Development Services Director Dani Fox
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023‑2024 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. 2023‑020 approving the 2023‑2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP); (2) Authorize staff to modify the AAP based upon the City Council’s direction; (3) Provide City Staff with a methodology to distribute funds should the City’s 2023‑2024 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) 2023‑2024 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: Economic Development Manager Victor Knight
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
6. Specific Plan Amendment SPLA23‑00001 and General Plan Amendment GPA23‑00001; Applicant: Adam Ahmed; Address: 15051 State Highway 173; APNs: 0357‑211‑22, and 0357‑221‑34 Recommended Action:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2023‑06 approving Specific Plan Amendment SPLA23‑00001 and General Plan Amendment GPA23‑00001 to change an approximately 0.93 gross acre site from Open Space (OS) to Rural Residential with a 20,000 square foot minimum lot size (RR‑20,000).
Sponsors: Senior Planner Ryan Leonard
A motion was made by Swanson, 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
NEW BUSINESS
7. City Council Advisory Committee
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the status and objectives of the City Council Advisory Committee (CCAC), its effectiveness in fulfilling those objectives and provide direction to staff.
Sponsors: Director of Government Services/City Clerk Melinda Sayre A motion was made by Bird, seconded by Gregg, that the City Council Advisory Committee remains in its current form. 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.
Mayor Bennington asked to represent the City at future SCAG meetings and requested an item be brought to a future agenda to discuss how Planning Commissioners are selected.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm in honor of Greg Dineen, the passing of a former Hesperia High School student, and the birthdays of Mayor Pro Tem Bird’s father and son, and his 33rd wedding anniversary. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk