City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 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 ‑ 6:00 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5 ‑ Mayor Bird, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Bennington and Council Member Lee
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. City of Barstow, et al. v City of Adelanto, et al. (Mojave Basin Water Cases) (SBSC Case No. CIV208568) CALL TO ORDER ‑ 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5 ‑ Mayor Bird, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Bennington and Council Member Lee
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
Item number 6 was inadvertently omitted from the sequence in the Joint Consent Calendar at the time of posting.
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Armando and Dolores Compean for serving the City of Hesperia at La Casita Cafe for 41 years.
2. Presentation by Department of Transportation on I‑15 Pavement Rehab Project.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following members of the public commented:
Robert Davie
Kim Jones
Gina Whelan
Stephanie James
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Robert Davie commented on item 8.
Gina Whelan commented on item 8.
Stephanie James commented on item 8.
Item 8 was pulled from the Joint Consent Calendar and considered independently.
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved without item 8. 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, February 6, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
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 December 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. Renewal of Disaster Recovery Service for the City's Computing Systems Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the City's subscription to Nutanix Xi Leap Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) from Xentegra, for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $49,674.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
5. Guardian Records Management and Storage Contract Amendment Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $7,000 to the existing contract with Guardian Records Management and Storage (Guardian), for a revised not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $92,200, for the storage, maintenance, and destruction of City records.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
7. Vehicle Procurement ‑ Mid‑Size Truck Replacement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (HWD) authorize the City Manager to approve the procurement of one (1) 2024 Chevrolet Colorado mid‑size 4 x 4 truck for the Production Program, awarding the bid to Victorville Chevrolet, and enter into an agreement for the not‑to‑exceed amount of $41,047.
Sponsors: Interim Director of Public Works Mark Faherty
8. Dr. Jaime Velasco Spay/Neuter and Telemedicine Contract Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a contract with Dr. Jaime Velasco in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $42,500 for spay, neuter procedures and telemedicine for animals in the care of the City’s animal shelter.
Sponsors: Acting Code Compliance Manager Caleb Enriquez A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Swanson, that item 8 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 1 ‑ Gregg
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Amendments to Title 14, Chapter 14 of the Hesperia Municipal Code related to Ownership and Maintenance of Sewer Laterals Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2024‑01 regarding the maintenance of sewer lateral lines; amending Title 14, Chapter 14.02 and Title 14, Chapter 14.08 of the Hesperia Municipal Code.
Sponsors: Assistant Project Manager Bethany Hudson
John Weldi commented on this item.
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, that this item be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
10. Fiscal Year 2023‑24 Mid‑Year Budget Review
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023‑24 Mid‑Year Budget Review be received and filed and the related following resolutions, which amend the respective FY 2023‑24 Budgets for the City of Hesperia and the Hesperia Water District be approved:
1) City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2024‑03
2) Hesperia Water District HWD No. 2024‑02
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Lee, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
11. Consideration of the 2024 Legislative Platform and Funding Priorities Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 2024 Legislative Platform consisting of Legislative Policy Statements and Funding Priorities Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Bennington, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
12. Resolution in support of San Bernardino County Fire in opposition to Measure W (FP5).
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council consider Resolution No. 2024‑05 to oppose Proposed Measure W, a ballot measure listed on the Presidential Primary Election Ballot on March 5, 2024, for residents living in San Bernardino County Fire services areas where Service Zone FP‑5 supports fire service.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Jeremy Kern commented on item 12.
Al Vogler commented on item 12.
A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Swanson, 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.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager thanked staff for their efforts.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
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Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk