City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, March 5, 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
CLOSED SESSION ‑ 5:00 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 ‑ 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. County of SB V City of Hesperia, Case no: CIVSB2209965 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 – None E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney- None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following members of the public commented:
Robert Davie
Gina Whelan
Stephanie James
Todd Stiefel
Mike Hearn
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Bennington, 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, February 20, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 20, 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. Purchase of Automated License Plate Reader System
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Vigilant Solutions in a not‑to‑exceed amount of $34,840 and adopt Resolution No. 2024‑07 amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023‑24 Budget to accept Homeland Security Grant (HSG) adjusted funds and appropriate funds to certain grant related expenditures for the purchase of one Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) unit for a Sheriff’s patrol vehicle.
Sponsors: Police Captain Jon billings
CONSENT ORDINANCE
4. Amendments to Title 14, Chapter 14 of the Hesperia Municipal Code related to Ownership and Maintenance of Sewer Laterals Recommended Action:
Place on second reading and adopt as amended by title waiving the text of 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
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Bennington, that this item be adopted as amended. 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.
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Member Lee commented on the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.
The Mayor requested to recognize Hesperia High School and Oak Hills High School for being recognized as California Distinguished Schools in a future meeting.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. in honor of Council Member Bennington’s birthday. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk