City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, May 21, 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 ‑ 5:15 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.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 – Agenda was amended to reflect changes to item 12.
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney- None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Sultana High School Band’s Indoor Winds ensemble, for winning the Gold Medal Championship in the Scholastic A division.
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Sultana High School art students for donation of two mural walls at the animal shelter.
3. Presentation by Department of Transportation on I‑15 Pavement Rehab Project and Upcoming District 8 Projects.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following members of the public commented:
HD4Palestine via voicemail
Kim Jones
Kareema Abdul
Lynne Litchfield
Bill Holland
Chris Ochoa
Parker Dukes
Priscilla M.
Al Vogler
Tangia Bryant
Tom Steeno
Bill Jensen
Steve Gallo
Layla Abdulghani
Roo McMahon
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Item number 9 and 11 were considered independently from the Joint Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Lee, that the Joint Consent Calendar without item number 9 and 11 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 Special Meeting held Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, May 7, 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 March 31, 2024.
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. Armored Car Transportation Services Agreement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to approve a five‑year agreement with Brink’s, Inc. for Armored Car Transportation Services in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $135,000.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
5. Contract with Ferguson Waterworks
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to approve a contract for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024‑25 with Ferguson Waterworks in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $200,000, for the purchase of DFW meter boxes and lids.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
6. D&H Water Systems, Inc. ‑ New Contract
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year agreement with D&H Water Systems, Inc. in a not‑to‑exceed amount of $73,000 for the purchase of Constant Chlor Plus Briquettes.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
7. Vehicle Procurement ‑ One Heavy‑Duty Truck
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the procurement of one (1) new 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4 X 4 utility truck for the Traffic Program and enter into an agreement with Victorville Chevrolet for the not‑to‑exceed amount of $72,000.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
8. Parcel Map No. 20257
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024‑20 approving Parcel Map No. 20257 to rearrange the four existing parcels into four new parcels on 194.8 gross acres of land designated Commercial/Industrial Business Park (CIBP) within the Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan located on the north side of Phelan Road, west of Highway 395, south of Yucca Terrace Drive, and east of the power line utility corridor (Applicant: Covington Group; APN's: 3064‑351‑03, 3064‑361‑01, 3064‑401‑02).
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
9. Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement ‑ APN 0405‑272‑09 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024‑017: (i) approving the “Agreement For The Purchase And Sale Of Real Property And Joint Escrow Instructions” (Agreement) by and between Desert Wind LLC (Seller) and the City of Hesperia (Buyer) for the purchase of APN 0405‑272‑09 for $525,000; and (ii) authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to consummate the transaction.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman Item 9 was considered independently of the Joint Consent Calendar.
Al Vogler commented on this item.
A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Swanson, that item number 9 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
10. Acceptance of public improvements for the extension of Recycled Water Improvements in I Avenue Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024‑18 accepting the public improvement for the extension of the Recycled Water main line in I Avenue. (Applicant: Silverwood Development Phase I, LLC).
Sponsors: Assistant Project Manager Bethany Hudson
11. Approve the FY 2024‑25 SB‑1 Funding Project List
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2024‑19 approving the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 Project List to be funded by SB‑1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
Sponsors: Assistant Project Manager Bethany Hudson
Item 11 was considered independently of the Joint Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Bird, that item number 11 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
12. Award Contract for FY 2021‑2022 CDBG Street Improvements Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council award a contract for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021‑2022 CDBG Street Improvement ‑ (C.O. 7166) project to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, VSS International, Inc. for the bid amount of $2,966,340; approve an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $296,634, for a total construction budget of $3,262,974; approve the design of the project represented by the plans and specifications; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, that item number 12 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
The meeting went into recess at 8:18pm.
The meeting reconvened at 8:25pm.
13. FY 2024‑25 Budget Workshop #2 ‑ Budget Update
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council/Board receive and file this staff report, which provides information about the current status of the City of Hesperia’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024‑25.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Receive and file item.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Lee requested information on the City’s firework ordinance and fines.
Council Member Gregg requested an item be brought to council to discuss project conditions of approval and project compliance.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Council Member Bennington’s grandkids Parker and Isaac’s birthdays at 9:00 pm. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk