City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
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. General Liability Settlement: Billings, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. Claim No. HS2042
2. County of San Bernardino v. City of Hesperia, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIV SB 2209965 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
Presentation by Victor Valley Transit Authority on Route Changes GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following individuals spoke during public comment.
Bob Nelson
Kim Jones
Lynn Litchfield
Yolette Rios
Gina Whelan
Susan Garcia
Stephanie James
Robert Davie
Bill Jensen
Angel (via voicemail)
Jeri Pike (via voicemail)
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, 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 1, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, October 1, 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. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Vehicle Procurement ‑ (1) Combination Truck Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of one (1) 2025 Vactor Freightliner 2112 in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $711,716.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
4. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Equipment Procurement ‑ One Wheel Loader Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Sonsray Machinery, LLC. for the purchase of one (1) 2024 Case 621G wheel loader in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $201,360.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
5. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant ‑ Citywide Sidewalk Repair Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with H L Hitchcock Construction to repair or replace sidewalks in seventeen (17) locations citywide in the amount of $109,190 and approve an additional 10% contingency of $10,919 for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $120,109.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
6. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Equipment Procurement ‑ Sixteen Chlorinators Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Doane and Hartwig Water Systems for the purchase of sixteen (16) Constant Chlor MC‑4 chlorinators in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $260,939.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
7. Public Works Asset Management Software (Cityworks)
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to enter into a two‑year software license and maintenance agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc. in a not‑to‑exceed amount of $121,700.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
8. Adopt Measure I Five Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Resolution No. 2024‑49 approving the Measure I Five‑Year Capital Project Needs Analysis submittal to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Amendments to Chapter 5.50 of the Hesperia Municipal Code Related to Medical Cannabis Business Licenses Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2024‑12 amending Chapter 5.50 of the Hesperia Municipal Code relating to medical cannabis business licenses.
Sponsors: City Attorney Pam K. Lee
Robert Davie spoke during the public hearing.
A motion was made by Gregg, 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
NEW BUSINESS
10. Proposition 36 ‑ Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2024‑53, supporting Proposition 36 ‑ the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
11. City of Hesperia Community Facilities District 2005‑1 (Belgate Development Restructuring), County of San Bernardino, State of California Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2024 Recommended Action:
For the purpose of achieving debt service savings that can be passed through to taxpayers, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024‑52, authorizing the issuance of the City of Hesperia Community Facilities District 2005‑1 (Belgate Development Restructuring), County of San Bernardino, State of California Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2024 (the “Bonds”) to refinance outstanding bonds and approving all related documents and actions.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
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
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Carly Bennington’s 22nd birthday at 8:08 p.m. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk