City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, November 7, 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. Two (2) Cases
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 ‑ 6:30 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
The City Manager announced that item number 6 would be removed from the agenda as it was not representative of the item for discussion requested by the Council.
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Gina Whelan commented on the Animal Shelter.
Robert Davie commented on the Animal Shelter.
The meeting went into recess.
The meeting reconvened.
Dr. Cisneros commented on transparency.
Stephanie James commented on the Animal Shelter.
Al Vogler commented on property tax rates.
Chris Ochoa commented on affordable housing.
Jerri Pike commented on the Animal Shelter.
Robin Fox commented via phone message on various community issues.
Bob Nelson commented via phone message 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, October 17, 2023.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, October 17, 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 August 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: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
4. Amend Agreement with Routeware DBA Recyclist
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a two‑year extension for the software services agreement with Routeware DBA Recyclist, in the amount of $56,780, for a not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $90,680.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher and Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
5. Fiscal Year 2022‑23 Final Budget Amendments and Update to Accounting Policy Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the following resolutions be adopted, amending the respective Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‑23 Budgets for the City of Hesperia, Hesperia Housing Authority, and the Hesperia Water District, along with an update to the Accounting Policy related to revenue recognition:
1) City of Hesperia No. 2023‑64
2) Hesperia Housing Authority HHA 2023‑12
3) Hesperia Water District Resolution HWD 2023‑22
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
NEW BUSINESS
Item number six was removed from the agenda and not considered during this meeting.
6. Discussion on 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
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Lee requested a future item regarding developer installation of a pipeline in the street. Councilmember Swanson concurred.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager thanked various staff for their efforts.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Veterans, Council Member Gregg’s military service, and Council Member Gregg’s Daughter Emily’s 16th birthday at 7:44 p.m. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk