City Council Chambers
City of Hesperia 9700 Seventh Ave.
City of Hesperia Meeting Minutes - Fina
Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, February 18, 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 - 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 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
Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk - None Closed Session Reports by City Attorney- No reportable action taken City of Hesperia
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Judith Pina from the California Department of Insurance with an overview of the actions that the California Department of Insurance has taken to address the issue of insurance availability.
2. Presentation by representatives from Advanced Disposal with an SB 1383 Compliance Progress.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Resident (voicemail)
Kim Jones
Bob Nelson
Lynne Litchfield
Ben Litchfield
Susan Garcia
Jimmy Capps
Gina Whelan
Stephanie James
Bill Jensen
Robert Davie
Yvonne Molles
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Pullen that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay:
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Recommended Action:
: is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regula held uesdav. Februarv 4. 202.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
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
City of Hesperia
Treasurer's Cash Report for the unaudited period ended December 31, 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. Contract for new truck chassis and Swaploader conversion Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with PB Loader Corporation for the purchase of a 2025 Freightliner with a Swaploader conversion for a not-to-exceed amount of $273,000 which includes a contingency of $23,362 for unanticipated retrofit modifications.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez Acceptance of I-15 Lift Station Completion
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District approve the completion and operational acceptance of the I-15 Corridor Sewer Lift Station. The Lift Station is fully operational, and all construction work has been completed. The facility is now under a one-year warranty.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
6. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tract Map No. 20046 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 accepting the public improvements for Tract Map No. 20046 located on the west side of Maple Avenue, 290 feet south of Muscatel (Applicant: Harris Homes Inc).
Sponsors: Administrative Analyst Dena Alcayaga
7. Final Tract Map No. 17915-2
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-04 approving Final Tract Map No. 17915-2 to create 205 Single-family Residential lots and 5 Lettered lots on approximately 35.15 gross acres within the low density residential (LDR) zone of the Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan located on the north side of Mojave Street and the south side of Valencia Street, west of Topaz (Applicant: NV Hesperia Investors, LLC APN: 0405-052-37).
Sponsors: Administrative Analyst Dena Alcayaga
City of Hesperia
NEW BUSINESS
Consideration of Animal Shelter Services, LLC Agreement Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole source Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Animal Shelter Services, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 for an on-site animal shelter evaluation.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Kim Koones (voicemail)
Kim Jones commented.
Gina Whelan commented.
Robert Davie commented.
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Gregg, that this item be amended to be brought back to provide a scope of services and a request for RFPs to other vendors and consultants. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay:
9. Consideration of the 2025 Legislative Platform and Funding Priorities Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 2025 Legislative Platform consisting of Legislative Policy Statements and Funding Priorities.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
Susan Garcia commented.
Robert Davie commented.
Kristin Guidry commented.
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Pullen, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lee, Gregg, Bennington, 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 the City to partner with the High Desert Hispanic Chamber Commerce.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregg requested information on the DIF funds being allocated to the new animal shelter and a report on the relocation of Code Enforcement to the Animal Shelter.
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CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
City Manager commented on the Ranchero project and car washes.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of the passing of Jim Klapinksy and Council Member Bennington's daughters 34th birthday at 8:32 p.m.
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