City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, May 2, 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
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT – SPECIAL MEETING
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. County of San Bernardino v. City of Hesperia, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIV SB 2209965 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
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Chau Quy Nguyen commented on a Water billing issue.
Daniel Krist commented on the passing of Gordon Lightfoot and community issues.
Bob Nelson commented on speaking limits.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Bird, seconded by Lee, 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 Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 18, 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. Amend Project Funding Agreement with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Ranchero Road Widening Project Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Project Funding Agreement (PFA) No. 17‑1001692 between San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the City for construction of the Ranchero Road Widening Project and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina
4. Side Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hesperia and the Teamsters Local 1932 for the Period of February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2024 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District adopt Joint Resolution No. 2023‑27 and HWD 2023‑04, approving the side letter agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hesperia and the Teamsters Local 1932 for the Period of February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2024.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina, Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher, and Deputy Human Resources/Risk Management Director Rita Perez
5. Vehicle Procurement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the procurement of one (1) new 2023 Ford Ranger for the Building & Safety Program and one (1) new 2023 Ford F‑150 for the Code Enforcement Program for a total amount of $88,000 by entering into agreements with Sunrise Ford in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $38,000 and Fairview Ford in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $50,000 respectively.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works Jeremy McDonald
CONSENT ORDINANCES
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:
Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of 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 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
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Housing Element Update for the 6th Cycle Planning Period 2021‑2029 (GPA22‑00001) Recommended Action:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑25, adopting the Housing Element Update for the 6th Cycle Planning Period 2021‑2029 in compliance with State law.
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
NEW BUSINESS
8. FY 2023‑24 Budget Workshop #1 ‑ Operating Budget
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council/Board receive and file this staff report, which provides information about the current status of the City of Hesperia’s proposed operating budget for FY 2023‑24, and adopt Joint Resolution No. 2023‑28, HHA 2023‑03, HFPD 2023‑01, and HWD 2023‑05 amending the Financial Policies.
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher and Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina A motion was made by Swanson, seconded 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 Gregg asked that the Farmer’s Market be recognized by the City for their contribution to the community.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.
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Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk