City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, September 19, 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 ‑ 5:00 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
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. Apex HM, LLC et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. (San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVBS 2208845) CALL TO ORDER ‑ 6:33 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
There was a green sheet revision to Joint Consent Calendar item number 7.
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
No reportable action.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Bob Nelson commented on speaking limits.
Stephanie Vanderlaag commented on animal issues.
Dr. Cisneros commented on community issues.
Al Vogler commented on draft minutes.
Gina Whelan commented on animal issues.
Stephanie James commented on staff issues.
Jerri Pike commented on the animal shelter.
Kelly Gregg commented on the animal shelter.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 4 and 7 were removed from the Joint Consent Calendar and considered individually.
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Lee, that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved, excluding items 4 and 7. 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, September 5, 2023. Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 5, 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. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the unaudited period ended June 30, 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: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Item number 4 was considered independently of the Joint Consent Calendar.
4. Authorizing the Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2023‑57, authorizing the examination of sales and use tax records.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Dr. Cisneros commented.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Swanson, that item 4 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
5. Vehicle Procurement ‑ One Heavy‑Duty Dump Truck
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District approve Resolution HWD No. 2023‑21 authorizing a City Council Bidding Override exemption for the purchase of one (1) heavy‑duty dump truck, by authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Connell Chevrolet in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $97,000 for the Pipeline Program.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works Jeremy McDonald
6. Accept Water Service Line Relocation ‑ Phase I, C.O. No. 8092 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District accept the work constructed under the Water Service Line Relocation Phase I, C.O. No. 8092 and authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion and release all withheld retention amounts 35 days from the date of recordation.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman Item number 7 was considered independently of the Joint Consent Calendar.
7. Reorganization and Revised Combined Compensation Schedules Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Housing Authority (HHA) and Hesperia Water District (HWD) adopt Resolution No. 2023‑61, HWD 2023‑19 approving the City Manager’s reorganization and if adopted, subsequently adopt Joint Resolution No. 2023‑62, HHA 2023‑11 and HWD 2023‑20 approving the required Revised Combined Compensation Schedules for FY 2023‑24.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher and Deputy Human Resources/Risk Management Director Rita Perez Dr. Cisneros commented.
Kelly Gregg commented.
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Lee, that item 7 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 1 ‑ Gregg
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Program Year 2022‑2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and upon accepting public testimony: 1) Approve the Program Year 2022‑2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (“CAPER”); and 2) Authorize the City Manager and/or designee to submit the Program Year 2022‑2023 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), along with any public testimony and changes thereto as directed by the City Council.
Sponsors: Economic Development Manager Victor Knight
Dr. Cisneros commented.
Chris Ochoa commented.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Swanson, that item 8 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
9. Alternative Funding Sources
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this staff report, which provides information about potential funding sources to address the needs of the community and provide direction to staff.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Dr. Cisneros commented.
Al Vogler commented.
Sophie Steeno commented.
Cody Leis commented.
Kelly Gregg commented.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Gregg requested‑ action minutes and a memo regarding languages on citations.
Mayor Pro Tem Bird requested follow up memos on Commenter issues.
Mayor Bennington requested an item be agendized at a future meeting to evaluate the City’s stated goals.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. in honor of Council Member Lee’s wedding anniversary and Mayor Pro Tem Bird’s daughter’s birthday. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk