City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, June 18, 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. City of Barstow, et al. v City of Adelanto, et al. (Mojave Basin Water Cases) (SBSC Case No. CIV208568) Personnel Matters ‑ Performance Evaluations: Government Code Section 54957
1. Annual Performance Evaluation ‑ City Attorney
2. Annual Performance Evaluation ‑ City Manager
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
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Karen Prestwood for her retirement from the Hesperia School District after 33 years.
2. Review of the 2023 Annual Water Quality Report, by Jeremy McDonald ‑ Water Operations Manager and Isaac Ortiz ‑ Maintenance Crew Supervisor/Production.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following members of the public commented:
Niemi (via voicemail)
Bob Nelson (via voicemail)
Trudi Roser
Robert Davie
Lynda Lambert
Peter & Rebekah Douwes
Lois Papner
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 8 and 10 were considered independent of the Joint Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bird, that the Joint Consent Calendar, minus items 8 and 10, 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, June 4, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, June 4, 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 April 30, 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. Printing Service Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia District Water District authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with Wirz and Company Printing, Inc. (Wirz) for an additional $50,000 for a revised not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $100,000 and approve a one‑year extension for printing services.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
5. Approval of a Multiple Employer Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB)/Pension 115 Trust with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors for the Hesperia Water District adopt Resolution No. HWD 2024‑11, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with Shuster Advisory Group LLC, Charles Schwab Trust Bank, and Alta Trust Company for the establishment and administration of a Multiple Employer OPEB and Pension 115 Trust.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
6. Calling November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024‑15 calling for the holding of the General Municipal Election in districts one (1), and five (5); and 2024‑16 requesting consolidation with the statewide General Municipal Election with the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
7. Adoption of Candidate Statement Regulations for November 5, 2024 Election Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2024‑31 adopting regulations for candidate statements for District one (1) and District five (5) as estimated by the San Bernardino County Elections Office.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Item number 8 was considered independent of the Joint Consent Calendar.
8. Lasting Images Landscaping 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 with Lasting Images Landscape in the amount of $221,440 for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $526,558 and approve a two‑year contract extension for landscape maintenance and repair services.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that item number 8 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
9. Guardian Records Management and Storage Contract
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 3‑year contract with Guardian Records Management and Storage (Guardian) for a not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $60,000, for the storage, maintenance and destruction of City records.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
Item number 10 was considered independent of the Joint Consent Calendar.
10. Veterinary Services Contract
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Dr. Velasco Veterinary Services Contract for a not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $155,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024‑25, for Spay and Neuter services, Premise Permit, and Telemedicine appointments.
Sponsors: Code Compliance Manager Caleb Enriquez
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that item number 10 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
11. Professional Services Agreement with NBS for Community Facilities District No.’s 2021‑1 and 2022‑1 Annexation Services Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with NBS, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, for Community Facilities District (CFD) No.’s 2021‑1 and 2022‑1 annexation services for a term of three (3) years.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman
12. Gibson Land Consulting Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $261,000 to the existing contract with Gibson Land Consulting for a revised not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $310,500 and approve a two‑year contract extension for Planning services for the Silverwood Development Project.
Sponsors: Assistant Project Manager Bethany Hudson
PUBLIC HEARING
13. Fiscal Year (FY) 2024‑25 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Adoption Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (HWD) hold a Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolutions approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024‑25 Proposed CIP Budget for the City of Hesperia and the Hesperia Water District:
1) City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2024‑29 adopting the FY CIP 2024‑25 Budget 2) Resolution HWD 2024‑10 adopting the FY CIP 2024‑25 Budget Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, that item 13 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 Attorney thanked firefighters for their efforts during the recent fire.
The City Manager thanked firefighters and City staff for their efforts during the recent fire.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Council Member Bennington’s father’s 88th birthday, and the passing of Dylan Martinez and Mike, a former Sultana student, at 8:43. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk