City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, November 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 ‑ 5:30 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. One (1) Case
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations, Government Code Section – 54956.8
1. Negotiating Parties: City of Hesperia and Faith Lutheran Church of Hesperia Location: APN: 0413‑031‑05
Under Negotiations: Price & Terms
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 Certificates of Recognition to the Hesperia Christian Patriots Softball team for being named D8 Champions GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment; Devan Sweeney
Bob Nelson
Kim Jones
David Cheney
Johnathan Weldy
Tina Allen
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Bob Nelson commented on item number 10.
A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Bennington, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Mayor Bird, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
Abstain: 1 ‑ Swanson
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
2. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
3. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
4. 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
5. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the unaudited period ending July 31, 2024 and an updated Treasurer's Cash Report for the unaudited period ending June 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
6. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant ‑ Tamarisk Storm Water Basin Rehabilitation Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award a contract with H L Hitchcock Construction to rehabilitate the Tamarisk Storm Water Basin to its original design in the amount of $ 602,650 and approve an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $60,265 for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $662,915.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
7. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Contract Services ‑ Leak Analysis 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 ASTERRA for the satellite scan of the City’s water distribution system to identify non‑apparent leaks, in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $350,000, which includes a contingency of $30,000.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
8. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Equipment Procurement ‑ Closed Circuit Television 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 Plumbers Depot for the purchase of one (1) closed‑circuit television (CCTV) inspection vehicle in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $481,008.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
9. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Service Line Replacement Project 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 Weka Inc. for the replacement of water service lines in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $7,731,407, which includes a 10% contingency.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
10. Final Tract Map No. 20648‑2
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024‑56 approving Final Map No. 20648‑2 to create 4 additional residential lots in addition to the 20 residential lots and 1 homeowners association (HOA) community lot with a remainder parcel previously approved on Final Map 20648‑1 on approximately 15.61 gross acres to develop a portion of Tract 18989‑1 Lot 26, Planning Area 17 of the Tapestry Specific Plan (Applicant: Silverwood Development Phase I, LLC).
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
CONSENT ORDINANCES
11. Amendments to Chapter 5.50 of the Hesperia Municipal Code Related to Medical Cannabis Business Licenses Recommended Action:
Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of 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
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Mayor Bird, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Mayor 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.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Emma Gregg’s 17th birthday and the passing of Charles Rodell at 7:35 p.m. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk