City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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 ‑ 4:30 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5 ‑ Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tem Gregg, Council Member Bennington, Council Member Ochoa and Council Member Pullen
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. Sully-Miller Contracting, et al. v. City of Hesperia et al., SBSC Case No. CIVSB2410614 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 – None E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney- No reportable action taken
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Hesperia High School’s Democrats club for receiving the California Young Democrats’ Outstanding High School Chapter of the Year award.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Bob Nelson
Kim Koones
Gina Whelan
Susan Garcia
Dana Whitmore
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 5 and 7 were considered independent of the Joint Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, that the Joint Consent Calendar, minus items 5 and 7 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 17, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, December 17, 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 November 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. Planning, Licensing, and Land Management System Implementation Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year agreement in an amount not‑to‑exceed $1,325,296 with Tyler Technologies for both the implementation and three (3) years of licensing and support for a Planning, Licensing, and Land Management, (PLL) system.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
5. Audited Hesperia Housing Authority Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, and Housing Successor SB 341 Report Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Hesperia Housing Authority (HHA) Board receive and file the audited Hesperia Housing Authority ‑ Component Unit Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, and the Housing Successor SB 341 Report.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
6. Badger Meter, Inc. Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to increase the contract with Badger Meter Inc. in the amount of $250,000 for a new not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,150,000 for the purchase of ¾” and 1” ultrasonic meters.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
7. Declaration of Assessor Parcel No. 0407‑232‑07 as Exempt Surplus Property and Approval of Transfer from the Hesperia Housing Authority to the City and placement in the General Fund for Governmental Purposes Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Housing Authority Board and the City Council jointly: (1) adopt a resolution declaring property with Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 0407‑232‑07 as exempt surplus land for future agency use and governmental purposes pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (California Government Code §54206 et seq); (2) approve the transfer of the property with APN 0407‑232‑07 from the Housing Authority to the City; (3) accept the property with APN 0407‑232‑07 and place the property in the City’s General Fund at no cost to the General Fund; and (4) authorize the Executive Director and City Manager and/or designee(s) to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the transfer.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman A motion was made by Pullen, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to Acquire a Portion of the Property Located at the Southwest Corner of Poplar Court and Highway 395, bearing Assessor Parcel No. 3064‑561‑07 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing on the proposed Resolution of Necessity (Resolution No. 2025‑01) and adopt the Resolution of Necessity authorizing the commencement of an eminent domain action necessary to acquire a portion of the property located at the southeast corner of Poplar Court and Highway 395, bearing Assessor Parcel No. 3064‑561‑07 (the “Property”).
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
9. Consideration of Ad‑Hoc Committee for the Recreation and Parks District Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council Provide staff direction regarding the establishment of an Ad‑Hoc Committee consisting of two City Council Members focused on areas of mutual interest with the Hesperia Recreation and Park District (HRPD) as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Gregg at the December 17, 2024 Council Meeting.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
Kelly Gregg commented.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be approved to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee focusing on the Hesperia Lakes Lease Agreement and Communities Facilities Districts (CFD). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that Council Member Bennington and Council Member Ochoa be appointed members to the Ad-Hoc Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members reported on various events and Committees.
Council Member Ochoa requested an update on HUD lawsuit compliance. Requested to form a Public Safety and Health Committee and appointed Cody Gregg to City Council Advisory Committee and Timothy Auman to the Planning Commission.
Council Member Pullen appointed Sophie Steeno to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Lee requested an acronym list for Council members. Requested flow of information from staff to Council, Council to public, being more transparent.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk