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Tuesday, December 17, 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
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia CA, 92345
CLOSED SESSION - 5: 00 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5- Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tem Gregg, Council Member Bennington, Council Member Ochoa and Council Member Pullen
Conference with Leqal Counsel - Potential Litiqation: Government Code Section 54956. 9( d) 2
1. One ( 1) Case
Conference with Leqal Counsel — ExistinQ Litiqation Govemment Code Section 54956. 9( d) 1
1. APEX HM, LLC, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. - CIVSB 2208845 CALL TO ORDER - 6: 30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5- Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tem Gregg, Council Member Bennington, Council Member Ochoa and Council Member Pullen
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
Presentation by Judith Pina from fhe California Departmenf of lnsurance has been postponed due to emergency.
Assistant City Clerk updated Council on December 3, City Council Meeting video availability.
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Meeting Minutes — Final
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E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to residents Jeff and Christina Estep, Pride Enhancement Program Honorees.
2. Presentation to Residential Christmas Decorating Contest Winner.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ( For items and matters not listed on the aqenda) The following people commented:
Bob Nelson
Robert Davie
Kim Jones
Gina Whelan
Stephanie James
Jonathan Weldy
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 1 and 6 were considered independent of the Joint Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Ochoa, that the Joint Consent Calendar, minus items 1 and 6 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that the Draft Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
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 City of Hesperia
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 October 31, 2024 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/ Board accept the Treasurer' s CashReport 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. Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Annual Compliance Report for AB 1600 Development Impact Fees Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the AB 1600 report on development fee activity that occurred during Fiscal Year ( FY) 2023- 2024.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
5. Receive and File the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act Reports ( SB 165) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act Reports ( SB 165) for Communities Facilities District ( CFD) 2005- 1 ( Belgate Development Restructuring), CFD 2021- 1 ( Residential Maintenance & Services), CFD 2022- 1 Non- Residential Maintenance & Services), and CFD 2023- 1 ( Silverwood Maintenance & Services) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Item 6 was considered independent of the Joint Consent Calendar
6. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Building Inspection Services
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering and to increase the contract amount by $ 208, 000, for a total not- to- exceed amount of $ 258, 000 for an additional year of full- time building inspection services.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman Robert Davie commented.
Jonathan Weldy commented.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that this item be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Gregg, Bennington, Lee, and Pullen
Nay: 1 - Ochoa
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NEW BUSINESS
7. City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council follow past practice and appoint liaisons ( both primary and alternate) to various outside agencies for a one- year period to commence in January 2025.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that the following appointments be made. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
Agency/ Committee Name
League of Califomia Cities( LOCC)
Inland Empire & Desert Mountain Division
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
SBCTA)
Metro Committee
Representatives
Primary — Lee Alternate — Ochoa
Primary — Pullen
Alternate — Bennington
Mountain/ Desert Policy Committee
San Bernardino County Solid Waste Task Force
Victor Valley Economic Development Authority ( VVEDA)
j Victor Valley Transit Authority ( VVTA)
Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce Liaison
Tri Agency Committee
City Council Advisory Committee
Primary — Gregg
Alternate - Staff * Rachel will
Primary — Ochoa
Alternate — Lee
Primary— Lee
Alternate — Ochoa
Primary — Lee
Alternate — Gregg
Primary — Gregg/ Bennington
Alternate — Ochoa
Primary — Ochoa
Alternate — Lee
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Ochoa, that that the fotlowing appointments be made. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
Agency/ Committee Name Representatives
Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District ( MDAQMD) Primary — Bennington Alternate — Gregg
Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority ( VVWRA) Primary — Gregg Alternate — Bennington
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During discussion Mayor Pro Tem Gregg asked that a future agenda item be brought forward on forming an Ad Hoc Committee.
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 and City Attorney commented briefly.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned until January 21, 2025, in honor of Council Member Bennington' s grandson' s and mother' s birthdays, at 8: 08 p. m.
Jessica Giber, Deputy City Clerk
City of Hesperia