City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, September 5, 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) Case
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) Bob Nelson commented on speaking limits.
Dr. Cisneros commented on language and shelter issues.
Jerri Pike commented on the Animal Shelter.
Stephanie James commented on the Animal Shelter.
Gina Whelan commented on the Animal Shelter.
Jasmine Gomez commented on tobacco control.
Suzanna Leal commented on a Multiple Response issue.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Bob Nelson commented on item number 9.
A motion was made by Swanson, 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, August 15, 2023.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, August 15, 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: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
3. Approve and Accept Construction for Emergency Road Repairs Related to 2023 Winter Storms Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept the work constructed under 2023 Emergency Storm Repairs (C.O. No. 7171), authorize staff to record a “Notice of Completion”, and release all withheld retention amounts after thirty‑five (35) days from the date of recordation.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works Jeremy McDonald
4. Layne Christensen Company Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment in the amount of $540,390 to the existing contract with Layne Christensen for a revised not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $712,290 and adopt Resolution HWD 2023‑18 amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023‑24 Budget by appropriating an additional $490,390 for water well maintenance, repair services and the repair of Well 22.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works Jeremy McDonald
5. Off‑Highway Motor Vehicle Grant Application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023‑19 authorizing the submission of a California Off‑Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Grant Application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a total of $123,351.00 and authorize the City Manager and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to execute the Application and any amendments thereto on behalf of the City.
Sponsors: Hesperia Police Department Captain Jon Billings
6. Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non‑State Agencies Pertaining to Emergency Funding Eligibility Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑60 approving and authorizing: 1) the request for reimbursement for the City’s response to the 2023 Winter Storm event; 2) a universal resolution effective for all open and future disasters up to three (3) years following the approval date; 3) the City Manager to execute all matters pertaining to assurances and agreements as required by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
7. CO 7046, Ranchero Road Under Crossing and Authorization to Purchase Mitigation Bank Credits Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Agreement for Sale of Credits with Desert Environmental Resources, Inc. (Bank Sponsor) in the amount of $395,500 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents.
Sponsors: Deputy Development Services Director Dani Fox and Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman
8. Fiscal Year 2023/24 ‑ 2027/28 Five Year Measure I Capital Improvement Plan Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑58 approving the Measure I Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and Expense Strategy for Fiscal Years 2023/24 ‑ 2027/28.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman and Administrative Analyst Bethany Hudson
9. Final Map No. 18955‑12
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑59 approving Final Map No. 18955‑12 to create 71 residential lots on approximately 17.55 gross acres and accept right‑of‑way necessary to develop Tract 18989‑1 Lot 12, Planning Area 13 of the Tapestry Specific Plan (Applicant: Silverwood Development Phase I, LLC).
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman, Deputy Development Services Director Dani Fox, and Administrative Analyst Bethany Hudson
CONSENT ORDINANCES
A motion was made by Bird, seconded by Gregg, that the Consent Ordinances be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
10. Specific Plan Amendment SPLA23‑00004; Applicant: Steeno Design Studio, Inc; APN: 3057‑121‑08 Recommended Action:
Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No. 2023‑12 approving Specific Plan Amendment SPLA23‑00004.
Sponsors: Associate Planner Edgar Gonzalez
NEW BUSINESS
11. Animal Shelter Update
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the following Animal Shelter Update report.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Mayor Pro Tem Bird requested staff agendize an item outlining specific volunteer opportunities at the Animal Shelter.
Council Member Gregg requested staff agendize an item regarding zoning exemptions for registered animal rescues operating in the City.
Dr. Cisneros commented on this item.
Gina Whelan commented on this item.
Jerri Pike commented on this item.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Gregg requested that staff perform a cost comparison between in-house veterinary services and contract veterinary services for an item to be brought before Council in 6 months.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager thanked staff for their response efforts in the recent storm.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk